Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-06-05
J A Subtle EXD|Ql0IIOl
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS


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Chiffon Carroll looked carefully
about the room-nothing had been for
gotten. Closing her satchel, she turn
ed 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
low "come," she entered, and was sur
prised to find on a 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 genteness and
sweetness Of disposition were begin
ming to make an impression.
~ am not dressing for dinner to-
night. Jane. l shall not go down, /
am too sad and my head aches" came
in mufied 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 a 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 a soothing
voice. 81 cannot bear that any one
should suffer. Why are you so miser-
nL1 No. Te N,.csa
to-dayT
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
Ionged for a daughter; your own dear
mother could be no more tender than
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 l have
not dared to use 1t. Do you think,
Chiffon, that your fathers heart is
not big enough for us both? l would
not take one iota of his love from
you"
The proud head was gently lowered
as Chiffons 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. shall be gone a
month; by that time he may be able
to move to the suite above. How long
is 1t since he was injuredY
HE has been In the hospital nine
months, his horse fell on him and
his spine was hurt. The surgeons
promise a complete cure, but the walt
ing is so tedious, and the suspense al
most unbearable."
"Will you accept my offerT' asked
Chiffon. my visit will be happier Il
you do"
81 gladly accept. dear. Philip never
would have come without your invita-
ton"
what a sensitive boy" exclaimet
Chiffon. "Give him my warmest sym
patty and tell him feel that W.
shall be warm friends. l will help t
amuse him when l come back; does b.
care to be read tor
'He is very fond of company" an
swered his mother, but Is very sensl
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 tire
weeks she surprised them by returning
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
ner. He is anxious to thank you, a
though he said 1t would be rank pre-
sumption to accept the use Of you
rooms, and occupies those abov
yours"
''What IN unusually thoughtfu
boy !" laughed Chiffon.
Immediately after dinner she ra
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 deep come in," scarf,
flame rushed from the proud chin. To-
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 a young ma
OF twenty-six years, who arose to me-
her. She had expected to find herse