The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-03-02

"Abert :" said the cook with aus
terity, pass this cup O. tea an dom
talk rubbish :"
Aimee took refuge behind her stone
ware teacup. She was aware of 8
crossiire of glances, so sour and side
long, that the very milk seemed ts
curde in sympathy.
The morning sun, full of the prom
Use of fair day, shone through the
windows Of the long drawing room.
Aimee, in a snow-white cap and apron,
was welding a feather brush among
priceless knick-knacks. Her manner
Of busting was desultory.
Il wonder how long 1 can stick itf'
she murmured in respondent tones. A
Vatican shepherdess escaped destruc-
ton by miracle.
IN all my life never saw such a
lot Of frumpB. And the taste 1t leaves
IN ones mouth-it's awful. It's all
very well sitting tight and saying
nothing. I shall break out-I know I
shall, unless can see Billy soon."
She observed a large photograph Of
the Rev. and Hon. Alexander Lambe,
In an ornate silver frame, standing on
table. Aimee recognized the por-
trait, and nicked at 1t viciously with
the feather brush. She miscalculated,
the portrait crashed on to the floor.
When she picked 1t up the glass was
shattered.
"That's torn It, All breakages come
of my wages. I wish 1t had been his
silly facew
At that moment Miss Georgina Ber-
ners entered by one Of the French win
dowA She was aware Of a Simmer and
more youthful figure than any she had
yet seen In the household. Georgina
made point of always being civil to
her hostess servants.
"Are you the new parlor maidr she
said amiably.
Aimee turned and faced her.
"Hullo, George I" she exclaimed.
Georgina, during the last three days,
had suffered more than any placid soul
should be called upon to endure. She
stared wildly for moment at the slim
form In the cap and apron. Georgina
had arrived at the breaking point She
collapsed backwards into an arm
chair; a series Of shrill whoops came
from her; her hands beat the air.
"Georgina I" cried her cousin In a
panic. For PHYS sake don't do that.
You'll give the whole show awayw
"Honk Honk Honk I" said Georg-
ina.
Aimee had once heard a physician
declare that sympathy and kindness
merely made Mysteries worse. 1t was
time to change the treatment. She
grabbed her cousin by the shoulders.
SHUT up that beastly rowl" said
Aimee flercely, shaking her till her
teeth ratified. "Stop IT. Do you want
to get me handcuffed and put in the
cells7 Idiot ~
Georgina gasped, choked, and sat
up. She chung to her cousin desper-
ately.
II will be quiet. l WILL" she said
family. "Wh-wha-what does 1t mean,
Aimee? Why-T
TRY to behave like a reasonable be-
ing, and I'll tell you"
Eyes, yes I'm better now, dear"
Aimee inspected her and, judging
the danger to be past, kissed her at
fectionately. After a cautious gl"nce
at the windows she proceeded, as Billy
would have phrased It, to put her
cousin wise.
Georgina, having heard her to the
end, pressed both hands pathetically
to the sides Of her head.
"And-you're living In the servants
hall?" she said feebly.
ITS no catch, 1 can tell you,
George. But one mustn't grumble.
Billy's living at the garage-in a green
uniform with brass buttons"
'That-that extraordinarily good
looking young chauffeur" said Georg !
ina, staring at her. Then he is"
NOW don't get sentimental" said
Aimee warningly. Eyes, he is not bad
looking, is he? Billy's great. II 1t
hadn't been for him" she checked |
herself. Don't you see what an ex- |
cellent arrangement 1t is, my being |
herein spite Of the little draw
backs?"
'Georgina gave a sigh-posltively Of
relief
Its better than having you wan
derng about the country, getting into |
all sorts of horrible scrapes. 1t will |
have to come out soon, and then Lady |
Erythea-"
"Yes, yes. Never mind Aunt What |
I want you to do. George, is this-Oh,
bother. Look out !"
Aimee seized her brush and, darling |
to the sidebOard began busting busily. |
A step was heard on the gravel, and
Mr.. Alexander Lambe entered by the |
window.
Cousin Aimee, you are looking |
pale" he said In tones OF concern. 1T |
is delightful out Of doors. the air Is
so balmy. Shall we-er-take little |
walk In the rose"
Alexander stopped short, and his |
features froze. He had caught sight |