Evening star., 1935-10-28
INSTALLMENT XVI.

INSTALLMENT XVI.
" UGAR walked stifly into the
house. She was pale and shak-
ing when she reached her
- room.
Mrs. LIE Masters was standing by
the window. She turned abruptly.
You wish to see me?" Sugar was
surprised to find she could speak.
For the first time she saw color in
the bonds face Two brilliant spots
# red burned in her hollow cheeks
Even her eyes seemed to glow-with
anger. Mrs. lie Masters measured the
frightened girl for several seconds be-
fore she spoke. 1t gave Sugar time
to control her emotions. She raised
her head a little higher, and stood
waiting.
IT have plenty to say to you"
Skeeter's mother leaned against the
window sill and spoke icily. And if
you know what's good for you, you'd
thing I can hardly believe. Is it true
that you dared go to Mr.. Patchen's
house night before last and pose as
friend of my sister from New York?'
Yes" Sugar said quietly, Il did.
Tin very sorry. 1t just seemed like a
Joke then. had no idea it would
cause any trouble"
How dared you-a servant-do
such an unbelievable thing? Has no
one ever told you anything about
keeping your place? That you are
not fit to associate with people out of
your class"
Sugar controlled her rising temper
with supreme effort.
mo. Until I came here, Mrs. LIE
Masters, I never knew I was different
from any one else"
II might have known better than to
let that old lady from the orphanage
talk me into letting you come. I much
prefer having the Negroes serve me-"
Sugar twisted her hands behind her
back and prayed for control.
III be glad to follow any rules you
lay down, Mrs. LIE Masters. You must
believe that anything I have done to
displease you has been through
ignorance-not because I wish to be
1mpertinent."
Il really don't know what to do
about you" The older woman got up
to pace the floor. I've never felt so
disgraced in my life. Zanie Lou must
be out of her mind-loaning you her
clothes, going out to dinner with you,
taking you to Patch's. I'm sure she
meant it only for a joke. But her
idea of joke is not mine"
II promise you" Sugar bit her lip,
"I won't accept any more invitations
to go places with zanie Lou"
Call her Miss Langworthy."
miss Langworthy," Sugar repeated
obediently, and waited. She was
beginning to get her sense of humor
back, and it was a blessed relief.
why didn't you let your boy friend
from New York bring you home the
other night?" Mrs. LIE Masters went
on another TRADE. Where was he
while you were disgracing yourself
in the bar getting drunk with a man
old enough to be your father?"
whoever told you I took drink
lied. Mrs. LIE Masters" Sugar replied
coldly. IT never tasted a drop of
liquor in my life. I wasn't in the bar
fve minutes. Miss Langworthy was
showing Mr.. O'Reilly over the house.
Mr.. Patchen was drinking too much
and I was trying to get away from
him when your brother-in-law and
Miss Jennings came in the door. I
hadn't been in the house more than
10 minutes when they came. Certainly
not long enough to do any harm or
to disgrace myself"
II believe" Mrs. lie Masters eyes
narrowed, It'd prefer taking the word
Of a lady to the word of servant
II you don't mind"
Sugar declined to answer. If she
did, she knew she would be sorry.
The blond threw herself into a chair.
II don't know why don't just send
you back where you came FROM" she
took a fresh start. But if do give
you another chance, you'd better
watch your step. If you break the
least little rule lay down for you.
you'll have to leave Immediately"
"Tell me what to do and what not
to do, and I'll do my best to please
you" Sugar stood before her like
soldier at attention.