Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08

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road.
The disguise was so good a one
that there was not the slightest pos
slollity Of any one recognizing the
slim, girlish figure and fresh, pretty
lace OF Susie in the full dark dress
and yelled bonnet of Mrs. Dalton.
AT the gate by the road, Marie Yer
ner drew back cautiously and pressed
Susie's arm by way of farewell
1 will write tonight" she whis-
pered. DO nothing until you hear
from me. Good-by. and be careful.
You know how much depends upon
you!"
Susie nodded. She was crying no
longer, but stared before aher with
dull, heavy eyes in which, through
their heayiness, shone a glimmer of
determination.
'Good-by, Miss Marie" she NUT
tered, huskiIy. Il shall never see
the dear young mistress again. Tell
her''-her voice broke-"teII her what
you can to save her from thinking
too badly Of me, Miss. think it's the
thought OF leaving her as much as
the place and-and father, that makes
me feel as if my heart will break"
All right, Susie" returned Marie
Werner; Il will say all I can for you,
and perhaps it will come right at last.
But mind, you must not dream of
coming back until l give you permits
sion"
No, Miss, understand. I'll do it
for the sake of Master Harry! Good
by!' And with a parting glance of
farewell toward the village, Susie
lowered her head and walked on.
Marie Werner watched her until the
carefullydisguised figure passed out
of sight then she stealthily made her
way back to the Court, and going up
to her room, quickly changed her
frock for the dressing-gown, and
threw herself into chair.
Halt an hour passed and then she
heard Lucille's bel.
Rising, and bathing her face, she
went to Lucille's door and opened it.
May come in dear?'' she asked.
'Yes-is that you, Marie? 1 thought
il was Susie" said Lucille.
She was standing in the center of
the room, in her morning robe, her
hair falling over her shoulders in a
golden flood, a dazed, happy light
glowing in her eyes. Marie came up to
her and kissed her.
How we'll you look this morning,
dear she said, lovingly; land so
happy, tool"
Il am happy" assented Lucille,
softly. where is Susie?"
Il don't think she is WE'LL" said Ma
RE. "She was up early this morning
getting some flowers; but she com
planned of her head, and left me to
come and lie down"
Poor SUSIE" said Lucille, gently.
Don't disturb her, Marie"
= don't think she is well" said Ma
RE. "She was up early this morning
getting some flowers; but she com
planned OF her head, and left me to
come and lie down.
Poor Susie!" said Lucille gently.
Don't disturb her Marie"
No, I won't. I listened at her
door Just now, and I fancy that She
must be asleep. She will be all
right directly. I dare say. Meanwhile
you must let me be your maid, dear"
Il have not had Iady's maid so
long l can not dress without her.
said Lucille with a smile; "but you
shall stay if you like, Marie What a
lovely morning. I am late, am I not?'
Rather: but you were late last
night. Did you have a pleasant even
ing at the Granger"
Very" replied Lucille, a faint
flush rising to her face. She was
thinking what Marie would say if she
told her how much later than the party
he, Lucille, had been in the woods
with Harry Herne.
Marie Werner, watching her keenIy,
noticed the blush.