The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-01-30

II just went down into the town to
get something" was the careless re-
Spouse, 'and the sands looked so at
tractive-"
That's no excuse! And now" the
old nurses voice showed a trace of
embarrassment, we've had our visit,
and you had better carry out your
plan of going to Paris"
you want me to leave here-at
once?" The girl drew her breath
sharply.
Perhaps it would be as WE'LL
you treat me as fl were a spy!"
angrily.
81 don't wish to do that" returned
the woman in a constrained Tone
''But now. after so many years of
service with her ladyship! And her
mother the former lady of the Mount!
II l should incur the Governors dis
pleasure" the words died away. eff
/ can be Of any help to you, if you
need assistance-money-
Money!" Nanette's derisiv4 laugh
rang out; was suddenly hushed by the
tinkling of bell!
Her ladyship!"
For a few moments the Governors
daughter, now standing in the center
of her apartment, heard no sound
from the other room; then a timid
footstep approaching the door was
followed by an indecisive rap.
HYOur 1advchir No
RE, turning half-guilty glance on her
mistress.
Yes! Did hear voices, as came
in?"
Did your Ladyship? | mean was
going to speak to your Ladyship. It's
my niecei" suddenly. "On her way
to Paris!"
Your niece!" The Governors
daughter looked at the other. and
you-are pleased?"
Your Ladyship-" The woman
flushed.
"Of course, though. you must be!
She is out there? Show her int"
quickly.
But"
AT once!"
Very well, my Lady," Marie's man
ner, however, was depressed as, step
ping to the threshold, reluctantly she
beckoned.
Erect, with mien almost antagonis-
tic, Nanette entered and stood before
the Lady Elise. The latter did not
at once speak; for few moments the
observant brown eyes passed in quick
scrutiny over her visitor; noting the
aggressive brows; the broad, strong
face; the self-assertive pose Of the
well-developed figure. A woman to do
to darei-What?
you wished to see me?" Nanette
first spoke. Marie lifted an expostu-
,atory hand. What bad manners, thus
to dare! But my lady did not seem
to notice. you are from one Of the
islands," she began.
Yes"
Say, my Lady'!" broke in the old
nurse. 81 trust your Ladyship will
pardon
Never mind, Marie!" with a quick
gesture. Your aunt tells me you are
on your way to Par1s?"
"Yes-my Lady," with the slightest
hesitation before the last two words.
ITO seek situation as lady's maid!"
When are you leaving?"
Tomorrow morning, your Lady
ship!" interposed Marie quickly.
so soon?" My lady continued to
address the girl. you have had ex-
perience"
mo, my Lady,"
Then how can you secure what you
w1snr'
How? At least, can try!"
ITO be sure! You can try" My
lady's eyes fell; she seemed to be
thinking. Still, it may be difficult;
Paris is far away. And if you should
fall" her fingers tapped nervously on
the chair, we are very busy at the
Mount just now" she added suddenly,
directing her glance full upon the
other, land there may be something
here"
Here! Your Ladyship will keep
me here!"
MdIlt uldut d movement dS IL "
] speak, but her niece intercepted her.
81 will do my best, my Lady,"
Every we'll! Then shall you have a
trial."
Your Ladyship!" interposed Ma.
RE.
The Governors daughter got up
quickly. Il am very tired, Marie. and
wish now TO be alone! You need not
remain-I shall not want you again
tonight"
The old nurse murmured a detected
response; turned away.
Il thank your Ladyship. The girl'I
last look was one of indubitable sat.
isfaction ere she followed her aunt
from the room.
Ny lady stared after them. "'Daugh.
ter of Pierre Laroche! Friend of the
Black Seigneur!'" Marie's words con-
tinued to ring in her ears. She threw
herself into a chair; sat long very
still, her eyes bent straight before
her on either cheek now a bright
spot Of color.
CHAPTER XVII.