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

an excuse seemed reasonable to them, ana
presently she took them up to the nursery and
set them some task while she sat and thought
What did it mean? Why was not her father
at his usual work? Why was he wandering
the streets like a beggar7
Now Kitty began to remember that her
father hesitated to speak of his pupils WhyE
Her fears furnished the answer. Because he
had no pupils and had been driven to earn
money by playing in the streets
What should she do? II was evident that he
did not wish her to know. It would hurt him
IL she told him of her discovery. But some
thing must be done.
She was still at Ioggerheads with Mrs Crane
and felt she always would be. She was afraid
of the widow finding out the secret OF Mr.. Gray
ford's profession. II she did she would prooa-
bly, bring so much pressure to bear that Kitty
feared she would be told to look for new
place Mr. Worthington would not Ike the
idea of the daughter OF a street musician teach
ing his little
At all costs Kitty felt that she wanted to
retain Frank worthington's good opinion She
liked and respected him immensely. She.
Kitty suddenly sat up straight, her heart began
to beat quicker and then she pressed her
fingers to her burning cheeks
She suddenly realized that she had more
than liking for Frank Worthington. She the
daughter of street musician
She must leave her situation now. She could
not stay and feel like that toward her en-
ployer. And yet why not? she asked herseh
moment later. No one but herself would
know. She would be happier where she could
see and hear him than she would be away from
him.
Kitty shuddered as she imagined Mrs. Crane
finding out her secret. That must never hap
pen. Already the widows manner was hard
enough to bear
So when Kitty arrived home she still had
not decided what she would say to her father.
But a vast surprise awaited her, and she dis
covered that it was not necessary for her TO
make decision.
Her father. wearing a new suit, and looking
years younger. met her IN the passage.
such news. Kitty" he exclaimed. My work
is going to be published Already have re-
ceived money on account"
published" repeated Kitty wonderingly
who by"
"Allonby's." replied Mr.. Crawford. "sfr
Joseph ATonby heard me playing in the street
and made me go into his house and play him
some of my compositions. Child my fortune is
made"
Playing in the street, father"
"Tush!" he exclaimed impatiently. "It was
merely a fancy OF mine, my dear, on my way
home.
"You will be able to leave your employment
now" continued her father, land come home
again. suppose they will let you of at once
II you ask them"
''I cannot leave them in the lurch like that"
replied Kitty unsteadily. Il must wait little
while"
VERY WE'LL" said Mr. Crawford. Now let US
go in and have some music. 1 will play to you
as did to Sir Joseph"
But for once Kitty was not carried away by
his playing The vision of Frank Worthington
ever ioated before her eyes.
Several times before she was due to return,
her father spoke to her about giving notice,
and she 2lucked up her courage to carry out
his wishes
She arrived at her employers house at ten
o'clock, and went straight into the drawing
room. where she expected to find Mrs. Crane.
Frank Worthington was seated by the fire,
alone He arose instantly, and smiled at her.
Are you looking for my sister," he asked.
Some friends came and took her of to a con-
cert"
Il wanted TO see her" said Kitty, the roof
Of her mouth seeming suddenly dry, so that she
spoke with difficulty. my father wants me