Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-10

himself For looking into his honest
eyes. the truth appeared impossible.
Answering an advertisement. she had
accepted position as soverness. She
had been we'll educated-sufficiently Wei
at all events TO teach the twelve and
fourteen year old daughters Of the
was small-pitifuliy small-but in an
aggerated heroic mood she reflected that
nothing would ever again be OF the
slightest consequence. since John had
failed her.
She secured the baggage containing her
modest outfit; far different from that
bridal one with which John presently
ruefully returned. She took the next
train to Eldom. where her young in
tending pupils lived.
When at last she was seat ID in the
long, old-fashioned drawing room OF a
comfortable. pretty house and had begun
TO feel that here AT last WAS n haven of
the illusion.
She was brisk gaunt woman with
suspicious eyes, and these scanned AMI
scrutinized the new governess with no
approving looks.
After a few conventional remarks, size
left the room. She returned in few
minutes and stood with a determined
air before Pamela. II am sorry 10 say
she informed her. frigidy. that l fear
YOU will not suit me. l require a simple.
quiet young woman TO train my two girls
in an old fashioned. quiet way. Your
appearance. your dress'--her suspicious
eyes ran up and down the poor brides
beautiful travelling gown. She spread her
hands significantly. She took out her
purse. ALLOW me To return your fare.
j am sorry she added. melting some
what before the girls blank. shrinking
face. ''but it is best TO deal frankly with
YOU. And You arc not at all suited IL
the position have TO Offer
Almost before she could collect her
thoughts further than Indignantly to re-
fuse the proffered fare. Pamela found
herself once more at the railway station
only in time TO take the last train back
TO the home she had left in the morning.
Good gracious. Pamela" her aunt be-
gan when the poor bride fell. worn and
weeping. into her arms.
Two days later she sat in the old and
well loved garden the dreariest. wearicst
girl in the world. trying to face the sit
uation. Ii was impossible for her 10 re-
main here. John would presently return:
the neighbors would discover her She
shuddered, deciding upon offering her
services again as a goyerness. Her first
experience had been unpromisins. She
was rational enough. however. 10 blame
nobody but herself. Who in her senses
would have presented herself in sach y
capacity CARRIED in bridal attire? In her
agitation convention had been overlooked.
Next time, she determined. dress should
not certainly err on the side of mag
nificence.
All Of sudden, as she dreamily pom
dered John leaped the fence, as months
before. while lie was still engaged 10
Lillian, he had Ieaped it and carried her
off riding
In few strides he had her in his arms.
He kissed her passionately. rapturously.
Then he took her two hands and, hold
ing her from him. reproached her.
Pamela, Pamela, how could you treat
me so cruelty? What 1 have suffered,
Why didn't you speak, dear? That con-
founded will wasn't worth the paper it
was written on. My great & randfather
must have been feeble, tickle sort OF
chap. Before six months were out he
had married another woman and had
made another will
There was an interval for kisses. Then:
But John, dearest she faltered. '-when
the trouble arose with Lillian. Why didn't
you speak,"
He looked confused. He laughed, en-
barrassed. Then he said, ITO tell you
the truth, Pam. / hadn't the slightest
desire to convince Lillian of anything but
that she had excellent reason for throw
ing me over. You see / had found out
then who il was / really loved"
Another interval for kisses.
Then: but, John. dear she began
again. why didn't you, at all events.
tell me-"
Il wasn't sure what you might do" he
said. land you see Judged you rightly.
1t was an excellent opportunity for Q
q,lixotic generous. daring little woman
to save me from disgrace. And l wanted
YOU at all costs
They resumed their honeymoon