Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27

the stairs for you. IL youN 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 it wasteful-and me with
extra work all dayt"
Sallie disappeared, leaving a drib
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 Saiiie 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,
ard then | had two all cooked"
What did tell your" jeered Hand.
You didn't tell me anything about
aigs, not that l recolleet." Sallie re-
piled tartly.
We'll, the principles the same" as
serted Hand. After a moment his
countenance assumed crafty and 10
-,
put even Sallie on her guard IL she
had looked up in time to see it. you
won't have so much extra work when
mademoiselle's maid arrives" he said
slyly. She'll wait on mademoiselle
and attend to her tray when she
wants one, and you won't have to do
anything for mademoiselle at ALL"
Sallie became slowly tFansfixed In
spread-eagle attitude. with the half
of a thin white egg-shen held up in
each hand.
"A maid! Whens she coming%
Ought to be here now, she's had
time enough. But women never can
get round without wasting lot of
time" Sallie's glance must have
ed hastily: City women, mean"
HIM! She won't touch Parson
Thayers china--not il know my
self" Sallie disappeared with Miss
Redmond's second egg. When she re-
turned, she delivered message to
the effect that Miss Redmond wished
to see Mr. Hand when he had finished
n &c 10 rfp MI
calling: Watch that broth. Sallie!"
1t was a different Hand, however,
who entered Miss Redmond's room a
moment later His half impudent
| manner changed to distant respect,
! tjnged with a sort of personal adora-
ton. Agatha felt it, though it 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 stand in
| front of her. She looked excited and
flushed, but her eyes were tired.
Can do anything for you,
Mademoiselle? ?" Hand inquired cour-
teously.
Yes, please" answered Agatha, and
paused moment, as if to recall her
thoughts in order. Hand was very
presentable, 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
sporting clothes, ruddy, clean and
strong. He would have dwindIed alb
sblutely into the commonplace in Sun
day clothes, il he was ever 50 rash as
to have any.
II wish to talk with you a little"
said Agatha. I'VE haven't had much
opportunity of talking, SO far; and
perhaps It Is time that we understand
each other little better"
CAS- mademoiseile wishes. CON
coded Hand.
I'm the first place" Agatha went
on, Il must tell you that Mrs. Stod-
dard is coming to help nurse Mr. Ham
bIeton. You have been very good to
stay with us so long; and if you will
stay on, shall be glad. But Doctor
Thayer thinks you should have help,
and so do /. Especially for the next
few days"
THAT is entirely agreeable to me,
Mademoiseile.
"Will you tell me wh.st-wEat re-
Enumeration you were receiving as
chauffeur"
Pardon me, but that is unneces-
sary. Mademoiselle. II you will allow
mo to stay here. either taking care of
Mr.. Hambleton or In any outdoor
work. for week OF as long as you
may need me, shall consider myself
repaid
Agatha was silent while she but
tered laGt bit of toast. Hands reti-
cence and evident secretiyeness were
battling. She had no intention of lat
ting the point OF wages so by ia tie