The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-03-31

very true Mrs. ssvllle: but A
not deny that l am reluctant 10 a.
my young friend cut on without eve,
a shilling, DO not be In hurry. 70,
cannot tell what time may brln.
forth"
No. Mr.. Rawson. win not walt
Death may come at any moment. and
I could not rest IN my grave II
Thought that designing mink was re
yelling in the enjoyment Of my mon
ey.-
~weli. then. I win do you bidding.
The day after tomorrow I win send
my head clerk with the wiz. Won can
get one Of your own people for sec
ond witness"
Then | shall leave town on Thurs
day. Until I have signed. sealed. and
delivered Il into your hands shall
not quit this house. Can trust II to
you Mr. Rawsong"
Ny dear madam. do you take me
for felons"
Mrs Saville smiled-a swift. bright
smile. such as at rare--very rare--in.
tervals lit up her grave face
Well, I shall leave II In your
hands" There was a short pause. and
she resumed: Among all this worry.
I suppose YOU have not had time to
md me lady eompaniong"
Yes. have made some Inquiries.
and find Il Is no easy matter. The
fact Is. enlisted my eldes. daughter
in your service She Is a sensible.
thoughtful young woman. and very
anxious to select the right article. She
was speaking to me only this morn.
ing. and was rather depressed about IT,
There ara shoals OF women seeking
such an appointment. but very few
that are suitable"
Zone that did not suit would Be
worse than none /,
Exactly. Now. my daughter sug
rested something that might suit. 10
Fou do not mind waiting week"
Il fear, Mr.. Rawson. 7 shall have to i
raft considerably longer" h
Well. the lady was going TO men. p
Ion Is the niece Of our rector down Il
q Wales, my native place. lie has a,
cen dead many years. but this girl G.
we'd on with his widow. who died a IA
w months ago. She Is an orphan. =.
cry slenderly provided for. and = 4.
'ming to stay with my girls FOR a :,
W weeks She Is gentlewoman. and !.
ell educated have not seen her -
nee she was very young. so I will -
Ike look at her before say any ~
ore II think Il worth while trou-
ing you. she might call. and You kn
uld form your own Judgment or hi
ke her on trial for couple OF for
onths~
Thank You. Mr.. Rawson. I am
~ much obliged / should like to
} her; for cannot have fright or 81
dowdy before my eyes every day. PIE
hen do you expect this gfrI7~ thi
7 am not quite sure. Soon. certain II
cia
I should like to see her before 1 "
We" Civ
I win ask my daughter to write der
> evening and ask her to come q a y
le sooner der
Yes. pray do. n she Is at all rea. sign
able and intelligent. she may be OF fror
az use to me Imagine. Mr.. Raw. the
Lady Olivia proposing to give me OF {
dear Sophia for six months. 10 Is u
my daughter and to cheer me up. T.,
=, the girl Is as great an idiot as brol
motheri" hsct
indeed The offer was well meant ming
hate weIl-meaning people" atitc
r. Rawson laughed. Il suppose stfte
tell you had a few lines from ~ !,
Hugh" he began. when he was wfsh
tly siIsnced By an imperative. mo. Nan
may not I VIII not allow that 49,.
E to be mentioned before me. IN
indeed, we can succeed In break r-r,
his unfortunate marriage" -
!. Rawson. looking very grave, -
his head.
the way, what is the name Of ~
ady you mentioned7~ e
b. Miss Desmond"
win see her. said Mrs. savfils IN
decision. Il can tell at a glance -
her she win do or not
len shall wish you very good HH
Ing. and my daughter will let h =
know when Miss Desmond can -
upon you" Az
| Saviile thanked him again, and 80
him a gracious goodsby.