The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-28

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the tray. Sallie brushed Hand away
in disgust.
That doesn't 60 with the best sil
yer salt-cellar; that's the kitchen pep
per. And, you can say Miss Sallie. Il
you please.
No. Just Sallie, If you please! I've
taken great fancy to you, Sallie. and
! don't like to be so formal" argued
Hand. Besides, like your name
and III carry the tray to the top OF
the stairs for you, IL you'll be good"
Il wouldn't trouble you for the
world. Mr.. Hand" she tossed back
You'd stumble and break Parson
Thayer's best china that I've washed
for seventeen years and only broke
the handle of one cup. She wouldn't
drink her coffee this morning outer
the second-best cups; went to the but
terry before breakfast and picked out
wunner the best set, and poured her
self cup. She said 1t was inspiring.
but | call 1t wasteful-and me with
extra work all day."
|
bling trail of good-natured complaint
behind her. Mr.. Hand continued max
ing broth-at which he was as expert
as he was at the lever or the launch
| engine. He strained and seasoned.
and regarded two floating islands Of
oily substance with disapproval.
While he was working Sallie joined
him again at the stove, her important
and injured manner all to the front.
Says she'll take another aig." she
explained. only took one yesterday.
and then I had two all cooked"
What did tell you?" jeered Hand.
You didn't tell me anything about
aigs. not that l recollect," Sallie re-
piled tartly.
We'll. the principles the same" as-
serted Hand. After moment his
countenance assumed a crafty and 10
cose expression, which would have
put even Sallie on her guard IL she
had looked up in time to see 1t. You
won't have so much extra work when
mademoiselle's maid arrives" he said
ohO ~ WoAb vi mduculOlocAiO
and attend to her tray when she
wants one. and you won't have to do
anything for mademoiselle at all"
Sallie became slowly transfxed In
spread-eagle attitude, with the half
Of thin white egg-shell held up in
each hand.
"A maid! When's she coming?"
Ought to be here now, she's had
time enough. But women never can
get round without wasting a lot Of
time" Sallie's glance must have
brought him to his senses for he add
ed hastily: city women. mean"
Him! She won't touch Parson
Thayer's china-not II know my
self" Sallie disappeared with Miss
Redmond's second egg. When she re-
turned. she delivered a message to
the effect that Miss Redmond wished
to see Mr.. Hand when he had finished
his luncheon. He was of instantly,
calling: Watch that broth, Sallie!"
1t was different Hand, however,
who entered Miss Redmond's room a
moment later. His half impudent
manner changed to distant respect,
tinged with a sort Of personal adora-
ton. Agatha felt It, though 1t was
too Intangible to be taken notice of. |
either for rebuke or reward. Agatha |
was sitting in a rockingham by the |
window. slipping her tea out Of the |
best tea-cup. her tray on a stand in
front OF her. She looked excited and
flushed, but her eyes were tired.
Can do anything for you.
Hand inquired cour-
teously. |
Yes. please" answered Agatha, and
paused a moment, as II to recall her
thoughts in order. Hand was very
in negligee shirt which
Sallie must have washed while he
was asleep. He was one Of those peo-
pie who look best in their working or
'norting clothes, rudy. clean and
strong. He would have dwindled alb
'olutely into the commonplace In Sun
lay clothes, II he was ever SO rash as
o have any.
81 wish to talk with you a little"
aid Agatha. I'VE haven't had much
Of talking. so far; and
perhaps It Is time that we understand
ZACH other a little better"
"As mademoiselle wishes" con-
,eded Hand.
"In the first place." Agatha went
N. II must tell you that Mrs. Stod-
lard is coming to help nurse Mr.. Ham
'leton. You have been very good to ,
tay with us SO long; and IL you will
tay on, shall be glad But Doctor
'hayer thinks you should have help, {
nd SO do I. Especially for the next
ew days"
THAT is entirely agreeable to me, {
|,
"Will you tell me what-what re-
you were receiving as {
Pardon me. but that is unneces- ,
airy. Mademoiselle. II you will allow G
lie to stay here. either taking care of I
fr. Hambleton or in any outdoor I
'ork, for q week or as long as you q
lay need me. I shall consider myself 3
epaid."
Agatha was silent while she but q
cred a last bit Of toast. Hands reti. '
ence and evident secretiveness were @
aiming. She had no intention of let. Y
ng the point Of wages go by in the b
ay Hand indicated, but after DELHI L
ration she dropped 1t for the mo- Il