The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-06-04
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
A Subtle EXp|0lQiO1
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,

Chiffon Carroll looked carefully
about the accommodating had been for
gotten. Closing her satchel, she turn
cd to leave, when the sound of muf-
fed sobbing came to her ears. She
listened intently, then impulsively
crossed the wide hall, and raped at
the opposite door, In answer to 4
low ''come," she entered, and was sur
prised to find, on couch before the
DOING fire, the woman who, six
months before, had become her faith
er's wife. From the first Chiffon had
been determined not to like her, but
the older woman's gentleness and
sweetness Of disposition were begin
ming to make an impression.
II am not dressing for dinner to-
night, Jane. l shall not 60 down; I
am too sad and my head aches" came
in mufHed tones from the pillows.
Deft fingers loosened the heavy
masses Of hair, and a gentle, penetrat-
ing massage followed. The surprised
sufferer raised her eyes, catching her
breath with little half-sob as she
saw it was not her maid, but the one
whose love she despaired Of gaining.
'+I'his is very sweet Of you, Rose,
dear" she said gently.
Indeed, l want to make you more
comfortable" answered soothing
voice. II cannot bear that any one
should suffer. Why are you so miser-
able Mrs. Carol? Is your son worse
today"
Mrs. Carroll! Is that the only
name you can find in your heart to
call me, dear? l wonder If you will
ever call me mother? l have always
longed for daughter; your own dear
mother could be no more tender than l
would be If you would only open your
heart to me-"
II really care for you," answered
the girl, kissing her warmly. Wont
you call me Chiffon? Those love call
me by that name"
"Such a dainty pet name! 1 have
not dared to use 1t. Do you think
Chiffon, that your fathers heart is
not big enough for us both? I would
not take one iota of his love from
you"
The proud head was gently lowered
as Chiffon's arm crept around the 9th.
er's neck, and as their tears mingled
the barrier was gone forever.
Mother, why do you not bring your
boy here? Surely your home should
be his. Let him have my rooms, they
are the sunniest. l shall be gone q
month; by that time he may be able
to move to the suite above. How long
is it since he was injured?'
"He has been in the hospital nine
months, his horse fell on him anG
his spine was hurt. The surgeon:
promise a complete cure, but the wait
ing is so tedious, and the suspense al
most unbearable."
"Will you accept my offer?' asked
Chiffon my visit will be happier 1
you do"
II gladly accept. dear. Philip neve
would have come without your invita-
ton"
what sensitive boy!" exclaime'
Chiffon. "Give him my warmest sym
patty and tell him l feel that w
shall be warm friends. will help t
amuse him when come back; does h
care to be read tor
"He is very fond of company" an
swered his mother, but Is very sens
tive about the crutches he is obliged
to use"
Chiffon had anticipated no end Of
good time. Although she was enter
tanned continually her heart yearne
for home, and at the end of thre
weeks she surprised them by returnin
unannounced.
"How Is our invalid?" was her frs
question, after affectionately greetin
her father and mother.
Improving every day." answered he
mother; you must see him after dir
though he said it would be rank pre-
sumption to accept the use Of you
rooms, and occupies those abov
yours"
what an unusually thoughtfr
boy!" laughed Chiffon.
Immediately after dinner she "a
over the stairs to the invalid's apar
ments. armed with two Of Henry
newest books for boys, which she ha
brought home from the city; also
bound volume of st. Nicholas Mag,
zines. As she entered the room,
answer to 8. deep come in,' scarl'
fame rushed from the proud chin. 10
ing itself in the fluffy pompadour.
For the first time since she coul
remember, Chiffon Carol was NJ
equal to the emergency, and stood Sta
ing into the eyes Of young ma
of twenty-six years, who arose to me-
her. She had expected to find herse