The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-04-22


knew before l faced her. She wore
blue sailor waist, with broad RET
ribbon tied under the collar, and
blue am-o'-shanter capped her head
She bore a tray that contained M,
omelet, plate of toast and othe
sundries incidental to substantial
breakfast, which she distributed deft
ly upon the table.
How did you get herer l burted
my nerves still out of control.
"The kitchen door, sir. had rldder
into the garden, and, seeing Aunt DC
tavia heading for the stables and Ce
ella at the kitchen window, I pedalet
boldly in. Cecilia wanted to borrow
my bicycle, and. being a good little
sister, l gave 1t to her. She also said
that you required food, 30 | told hel
to go and l would carry you your
breakfast. shall skip myself In a min
ute. You may draw your own coffee
Mind the machine. II tips II you are
not careful"
She went to the window and peered
out toward the stables.
MAY ask, daughter Of kings
where your sister has gone so sud
denly?"
certainly! She's of for town to
chase cook and few other people
to run this hotel. | heard at the post.
Office that the whole camp had desert
ed. so | ran over to see what was do
ing. And just for that I've got to
walk home"
but your aunt said that Providence
would take care Of the servant ques-
ton. She expected whole corps Of
ideal servants to come straying in dur
Ing the day"
Cecilia hasn't Aunt Octavia's conf
dence In Providence. so she's taking a
shot at the employment agencies. She
has left note on the kitchen table to
inform Aunt Octavia that she had for
gotten an engagement with the dentist
and has gone to catch the 1918"
THAT, Hezekiah. Is a lie. II isn't
quite square to deceive your aunt that
way" remarked soberly.
Hezekiah laughed.
"You absurdity! Don't you know
Aunt Octavla yet? She will be perfect
ly overjoyed when she comes back and
finds that note from Cecilia. She likes
mysteries and all that
kind Of thing. But It Is barely posi-
BILE that you will have to wash the
dishes. I can't, you see, for I'm not
to come on the reservation ut
lll-not until Cecilia has found hus-
band. Isn't 1t perfectly delicious2"
"All Of that, daughter Of kings!
think that as soon as can regain con-
idence In my own sanity shall like
t myself. But"-and ! watched her
,arrowly-"you see, Hezekiah. there Is
'eally ghost, you know"
Her divine laugh dubbed mellowly.
She had walked guardedly to the win.
low and turned swiftly with a mockery
II fear I'm her face.
Aunt Octavia approaches, and
must be Off. But that ghost, Mr.. CHM
ley Man-when you find him please let
ne know. There are a lot of things l
he herea fter"
With this she fed, and l heard the
'front.' door close smartly after her. An
Instant later Miss Octavia appeared
md asked solicitously how l liked my
,melet.
'"The coachman has been telling me
capital ghost story. He believes
hem to be beneficent and declares that
lie will under no circumstances leave
ny employment"
She sat down and folded her arms
lpon the table. For the first time |
believed that she was serious. There
vas, In fact, troubled look on her
weet, whimsical face. 1t occurred to
ne that the loss Of her servants was
lot really the slight matter she had
previously made Of 1t.
"Mr. Ames. will you pardon me for
skiing you a question Of the most in
innate character? 1t is only after much
hesitation that do So"
I bowed encouragingly. my curiosity
ully aroused.
You may ask me anything In the
world, Miss Holllster."
Then wish you would tell me
vhether-I cant express the dislike I
eel In doing this-but can you tell me
whether you have seen In the hands
II my niece Cecilia a small, a very
mall, silver backed notebook"
YES; ! have" ! answered. greatly
And may ask whether-and again
must plead deep concern as an ex-
use for making such an inquiry
whether you by any chance saw her
making any notation In that bookY'