The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-01-31
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Ffh. FMQuselike little iaings EtAW very
llmi,lhesls oi her predecessor she
4 had been gaunt, he-speciacled pes'
son who numbered her austefe yeas
In The forties, who never wore any
thing but black alpaca. and whose
watchword was discipline with big
d. Marcia Carewe was %, gracious
and affectionate, and where her prede.
cessor inspired only dread, she com
manded instant and abiding devotion.
But the hour had come when the
little goyerEess must leave the two
years she had spent undes Chelwicks
oof, caring for Chelwick's children,
had been full Of happiness and con
ent--almost too full of the last. And
4 suddenly. in flash, it dawned upon
Marcia why, she had drifted into
dangerous water. She had no right to
find the house dull when Chelwick
vas away. What business had she
D brighten up at his return? Why
lad she held her breath, and prayed,
Turing the long spell of typhoid few
n that threatened TO make orphans OF
his little ones? The d2y he was p o.
louced out OF danger, the world
hanged fol- her-and she knew. And
low that things had become normal
)nce more, when she was no longer
necessary, she would go.
1t was hard to put the things in
ler trunk She recalled. with bit
ter heart-pang that old struggle be
ore she found this haven OF peace
md rest What had the future In
store fcr her? What could il Offer
now?
Richard Chelwick was out OF town
He would be home on the following
lay, and she would wait long enough
|. ;he decided, tosthank him for his un
ailing goodness, his generosity, an(
O tell him of the new plans sh'
ieemel were for her betterment.
That night she had her last init
nate hour with her little charges, ant
old them good-by. Their tears AM
} protestations made it doubly hard TO
ler to do her duty. but she manage,
q keep firm throughout the ordea
lhen there was Mrs. Raymond. Che
yick S aunt and housekeeper. Marci
J. ound il no easy hing to satisfy tni
Y ,hrewd little womans argunentatiy
mind.
! '1d love to stay the goyefnes
ummed up gently-and ultimately
but | have my own way to make /
bis world and must make the bes
u # my opportunities
But she spent a sleepless night. Sll
4 rose at daybreak and finished the II
lie odds and ends of her packing'
J hen she dressed herself and wei
ownstails td'bfcakfast
Throughout the meal she was brlgl
p " than usual under the whip she liza
lsid upon her shrinking spirits. Bl
J here were gloomy faces and silcI
A ongues all about her.
Chelwick, came. in about ocloc
y lc was flushed from the cxcllcmei
# his journey But something i
angible checked the smile on his lps
t' rs quick almost feminine intu
ion sensed instantly the air of co
traint in the room.
I, Miss Carewe is leaving us at moo
Dick said his aunt, as ii in answ,
% his unspoken question. Il thir
rs a sn9me | don't see how WEI
get along without her do you? "
ant persuade her to change her MI
= erhaps it you'd try
], The little governess nodded as 81
e ose from her chair at the table. Ty
tx throbbing circles of red burned in h
n cheeks. but she met his eyes bravel
II I'm sorry to go, of course, Mr.. CHI
wick she said I've been very hap
le'e, but, as you know I'm alone
the worIu, and cannot afford to ne
{ ect any opening that points to my .
= ancement."
{ A relieved expression came into t
: aan's eyes. "Oh, if that is all, stay
I " all means with us. I'll raise yo
al"y TO suit you, and"
-, 1T is too late now, sir You
~ more than kind, but ii would be i
:. possible. You see, I've already sig
I'd"
J., Then resign III make it decided
m worth YOU while, will, indeed, MI
" larcla Chelwick drew Off his co
mi md tossed it carelessly across CHI
i ihen he drew UP anotne. ana $
own to his breakfast.
iee The blood had tanned, hanner-lil
I Ner Marcia Carewe 5 delicate ta'
jul her tone was firm. II cannot, y
ms 'helwick she said. please let's
on cuss ii no further.
Cnelwick pushed aside his plate a
layi 0se. win YOU go into the libra
re Miss Carewe? | want private VIC
.lln YOU.
ov The goyerness swallowed luu
lis She knew by that that thee was
Jaltle ahead OF Ter. This was not
III Arst time Their wills ha1 clash,
I'M md she shrank inwardly. But size
ion died by a pleasant inclination of
lead and passed into the room
he yond.
OF Laelwick followed. The ruddy gl'
his al deserted his cheeks and his ey
betrayed set purpose. Marcia "
We itandlng at one of the windows 10,
IN; ng out and gathering hes forces
al when TIE s0und of his voice, gra
.0wpitcheI, caused her TO turn.
to Nov. ihen let's have the VIII,
her nth from your own lips
TO A qu;vering tear lest he shou
penetrate her ncart made Marcia @
res we brave There's only one thing
las say MI ChelMick, and I've alrca
led snid Il bave eiyen my protu;,c
take this class III the high school, 4
have no sight 20 draw back