South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-11

had engaged Kitty. 81 expected you before
this"
Mr.. worthington said ten o'clock" re-
sponded Kitty 1T is Just striking now"
Il hear that / though he said nine. and
] still think So You had better come up 70
your room"
Kitty's face grew crimson at the faintly-veied
insult, but she did not answer or attempt to de-
fend herself
She followed Mrs. Crane out into the hall,
where her somewhat ancient bag stood
Haven't you brought your box?" demanded
the widow.
Ny belongings are in here" replied Kitty,
pointing to the gladstone
Are they really7"
It was not so much what Mrs. Crane said az
what she implied that sent the blood racing
to Kftty's cheeks again and nearly caused her
to leave the house the spot But then a
vision OF the thin, bent form Of her father. his
worn face and white hair, came before her
eyes, so she swallowed the insult and. carry
Ing her bag. followed Mrs. Crane up the stairs
She was shown into pleasant bedroom that
seemed beautifully furnished after her own
little room at home.
81 shall expect you to look after his your
self" said Mrs. Crane. Mind IT is kept clean.
hope you do not eat in bed. l believe it is
habit with some young women. I have dis
charged two maids for disobedience in this
direction"
Il prefer to have my meals at the table,"
replied Kitty quietly
Mrs. Crane swung round and glared at the
girl, but Kitty's face was quite composed.
81 do not tolerate impudence, either, remem.
Der that" said the widow.
Il can understand that madam"
Mrs. Cranes lips frightened, but tsere was
nothing in Kftty's manner that could be picked
out impudent.
I'VE viii now go to tie nursery" sid Mrs.
Crane.
Stuart and Nancy Worthn gto5. aged respect
lively seven and FIVE. greeted Kitty with cries
Of delight Again the widows lips frightened
Never once had her nephew or niece shown
any real Joy on beholding her, but yet they
were enraptured with this girl whom they had
only seen for a few minutes before
You viii find the timetable on the WALL"
said Mrs Crane.
Kitty walked across 10 II and found IL to be
q syllabus Of subjects, together with the hours
when they we're TO be taught Mealtimes bed
times, hours when mending was to be DONE
hours when the day and night nurseries were
TO be tidied Evidently Mrs. Crane !as dis
posed to regard Kitty a machine.
You will abide by that" said Mrs. Crane.
II must be allowed to select the times and
the order-er-in which / give the lessons"
said Kitty, nervously. 81 must first discover
the capabilities OF the children before l can
decide on any programme. Even then it would
be subject to alteration"
you will abide by that" repeated the widow.
pointing to her handiwork on the wall.
Tn that case shall have no choice bit to
CO." said Kitty firmly. stepping toward the
door.
The wind was taken out OF the widows
sails. She had not expected such opposition.
When her brother had insisted on engaging
Kitty because he saw the children would grow
fond of her, Mrs. Crane had resolved to let It
be seen that she was the mistress, and the
nursery governess was on a par with the maids.
II Kitty went off in this manner her brother
would be certain TO find out the TRUTH and the
result would not be pleasant
Don't be in such a hurry" she said. 81
meant bedtimes, mealtimes, and things like
that must be adhered to- The lessons, OF
course, you will alter to suit the children
Kitty knew Mrs. Crane was lying. but she
did not betray her knowledge. and presently
she was alone with Stuart and Nancy.
Downstairs Mrs. Crane heard the happy
laughter, and she pursed her lips, and then
suddenly realized that her brother gazing