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132 BOB YOUNGER'S FATE. ery, Or else that-she was playing the actress to per- ~ fection. ‘“T come to her as a maid, and bring up the sub- ject so that she cannot help showing her grief, if she is actuated by any such emotion; I find her per- fectly calm, a decided contrast to Julian’s experi- ence with her. ‘“‘Has she made any discovery since? Surely not. -Is she playing a part? She surely must be. Any- how, in order.to be on the safe side, Myra Ferry must be abducted, and that this very night. ‘“But her mother is such a dear old lady, so trust- ful, so sympathetic toward the poor waiting-maid, that if she knows anything concerning Miss Myra’s late doings, I feel sure that the said poor waiting- maid will in a very short time become possessed of the same information. ”’ et An hour later, as Mrs. Ferry was seated all alone in her room, Myra having gone out to make a call on a sick friend, Mary approached the door, and knocked softly. Obeying the occupant’s command, she entered, with a timid smile. ) “IT was afraid you might be lonesome, dear Mrs. Ferry, and thought [had best come and sit with you a while if you should like me to do so.”’ - “Certainly, child; I shall be glad of. your com- pany. Iloften am left alone, as Myra has frequent calls upon her attention from her society friends; but for my part I generally prefer home, although I hike plenty of company in the house.’’ ‘Iam afraid I shall not prove very entertaining, but I’ll do the best I can. You’ll know there’s some- body in the room, anyhow.”’ “And avery pretty somebody, too,” patting the | cheeks that had suddenly become very rosy. “Oh, ’'m afraid you'll spoil me before I leave,” cried Mary, in very shamefacedness. ‘“And I hope the parting will be long delayed, if you keep on charming us in the way you have be-— gun. But we must hide that face indoors, or some one will be stealing it ere we are aware of it.’’ GComicbooks: co