The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-16
CHAPTER TX.
Enid is Trapped.

The last streak Of daylight that
forced It's way in through the skylight
found Enid still at her work.
"Only two more and then they
are all DONE" she exclaimed, YEARLY,
as she was forced at length to put
down her brush and leaned back in
her chair for a few moments; land
then I must ask for more"
She sighed a little and passed her
hand over her brow, that ached from
so much stopping, then rose, washed
her hands, and refreshed her face
by dipping it in cold water.
ut washes away the cobwebs," she
said to herself; "but all the same, I
am very tired"
Just as she was putting on her old
est hat and gloves, sounds of hasty
footsteps were heard on the. stairs,
and Mrs. Lawson appeared, breath
less.
aOh! If you please, Miss Enid,
there's a lady come to see you; she's
a orful swell, and she won't be said
nay, and she's in a hurry, tool"
ITO see me?" repeated Enid, blank
ly. There must be a mistake!
YOU"
"No, there is no mistake" said a
voice at the door, and a slender form
in a long black coat, with a bonnet
and veil, came into the room.
Mrs. Lawson stared to think the
visitor had walked after her in this
way.
Enid stood motionless for a mo-
ment, then her surprise found speech.
Dorothy! You here?"
Eyes. 1 have come the very in
slant I arrived in town. I want to
talk to you. Is this your room?"
Mrs. Lawson took the hint and
went quickly out of it., while Enid
stood still, too much surprised to be
conscious Of what she was doing.
"Phew! What an atmosphere!
How can you live in such a DEM"
Dorothy flung back her veil, and pull
ing a chair toward her, sat down.
You are looking miserably ill.," she
added abruptly, for Enid had just
lighted two candles, and her tired,
pale face looked even more weary
than it really was.
II am quite WELL" she said, with a
quick flush.
She felt there was something be-
hind this sudden, unexpected visit Of
her cousin to her humble home.
What are you doing?" Dorothy
glanced round the room and saw the
cards. painting, as usual?"
II have all but completed an order
for menu cards that I was fortunate
enough to get
Dorothy looked at her.
Fortunate! Do you like work,
them"
YES" replied Enid, simply, 81 like
it."
TASTES differ" and Lady Derriman
shrugged her lovely shoulders; then,
remembering that time was precious,
she changed her voice; "but I don't
mean to let you lead this sort of life,
Enid" she said, with all the warmth
and affection she could put into her
voice. ut is impossible"
II prefer poverty and independence
to dependence and wealth." Enid re-
piled, the color deepening in her
cheeks. please don't bother about
me. Dorothy; I shall manage very
we'll
Dorothy smiled. She was silent
only two or three seconds, but her
mind was busy in that time.
II must not push her, but lead
her" she thought. Out loud she said
gently:
Il have no wish to interfere with
your life. dear, but l have come to en-
treat you in person to let me persuade
you to come and stay with me for a
little while, just to get some health
and strength. After that you shall
do exactly as you like"
Enid gazed at the exquisite face
opposite. seeming to her so doubly
lovely With the tenderness and affec-
ton written so clearly on it.
Stay With you!" she repeated
, slowly. DO YOU really mean this.
Dorothy"
Silly cnild. AS if I should como
, all this wav simply to indulge in
! Jokes, Man it" Of course I do!