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Show THE PAYSON CHRONICLE. PAYSON. UTAH "Indeed, not now could he? Din Hes the Ihing only bis stepmother. Image of my late husband, Sir Stephen by Margaret Turnbull Illustrations by Irwin Myers ( Then before her father could prevent her, she turned to Sir George. "It Isnt, of course. Included In the regular duties of a butler but still in an emergency if you would put my cur In the garage for me I.ndy Sandison rook a quick step forward, hut Sir George was before her. Delighted to be of use, he said, and crossed the room toward the door. Glad you take pleasure in your work. Roberta called in low velvety voice that played havoc with most men, halting him as lie reached tlip In this place you will find It door. includes a lit tie of everything, outdoors and Indoors, tmt we pay wel1. Have you arranged the terms. Bather? said Robert MacBeth My dear. quietly, wondering what effect this Copyright by Margaret Turnbull. W. N. V. Service. THE STORY Returning to London, practically penniless, after an unsuccessful business trip, Sir Ouige Sandison takes dinner with his widowed stepmother, his old nurse, 'Amry.M He did not approve of her marriage to his father, but her explanation satisfies him. Little ! left of the state, and Lndv Sandison proposes that they go to the L'm'rd Stales to visit her brother, Robert MacBeth, wealthy contractor. Maelb th Sir George agrees. lives on an island estate with his daughter, Roberta, who longs for city life. MacBeth is a vic- tim of arthritis and almost h lp less. MacBeth is glad to see Ins sister and asks the two to May. Roberta is keeping a dale with Jack Navarro, about whom she knows little. MacBeth arranges for his sister to take charge of ths household and George to act as secretary. CHAPTER III f Continued "Youre a wonder, Aggy," declared her brother, looking at the toast. "I've been offering Sir George the post of secretary, private secretary, a sort of liaison officer between me. In my crippled state here, and my New York office. I have a secretary there, hut I want him at the office. I need a man who can go to the city and pet things done for me and at the same time take a look outside at the various Jobs, and come here and give me an Idea as to whether my plans are being carried out or not." Lady Sandison looked at him and nodded approval. You have done well to take Sir George here. Have a bit of toast, Itob, and let me put jam on It. It will set you up. And to . think you two have planned it out all She yourselves, without any help! looked at them both admiringly. Sir George returned the look warily. He knew Ids Aggy of old, but her brother smiled broadly. It was warming to 1dm to find how much he liked Aggy again. Despite her handicaps poverty, her lack of family had she i not contrived to marry i. baronet Robert MacHeth might think that titles meant nothing to him, hut Agg.v's title and Sir George's presence in ids house were a source of pride. While were sipping our tea. said Lady Sandison, comfortably aware that Sir George was admiring her, youll maybe be able to tell me. Rob. where Sir Geordie will hide, and how late does your daughter generally stay out when theres dinner to get and none to get It?" Robert MacBeth looked worried. "She ought to be home. We quarreled, of course, this morning, but I hardly thought shed leave me alone so long. detained Something her, declared Aggy. Ever since she had glimpsed Roberta this morning, she had had her mind made up about that young lady, but she was not tellDon't put ing Robertas father. yourself out. Rob. She's no run away. Shell be home soon. Oh, do you think so. Aggy? Youre a great comfort. then he turned to Sir George. Id like you to stay here, Sir George. If it suits you. It will be best for me, and there's plenty of room. Sir George, looking like an embnr-rasseApollo, thanked him. He was A' thinking rapidly that never had his hick been greater than now that Aggy had taken the helm. Afore your daughter gets back, resumed Aggy, watching first one then the other, but evidently satisfied in her own mind that they were ail getting along nicely, are we to use our titles here, or put them by. ns you might say, until we go home again? Robert MacBeth looked puzzled. He had forgotten that Roberta knew nothing about this aunt, except that site was a poor am) obstinate Scotch who foolishly refused the woman, How would money he had olTered. the take this new element lie was introducing Into his home? Would Roberta see her aunt's real worth or only her odd ways and clothes and queer modes of expression? If I could only keep it from her. muttered Robert MacBeth, I might try it as an experiment. I wouldnt, declared Sir George It's hardly fair. If were quickly. to be In the house, she should know all about us, I think, sir. It would he a grand lesson to her If we kept It from her, declared her Aunt Aggy. Roberta Isn't that kind. retorted her father indignantly. Shes not a snob. Shes Just a naughty child. Sir George put up his hand for silence and rose, hut before he could speak the door was filing open. Dad Roberta called. Hello. What's happened? No lights In the garage. No sign of Willy. No one In the kitchen. Where are the maids? They went away with Willy, as soon as your back was turned, her father told her Didnt you expect It? I did not. The flippant Robertas eyes rested for just a moment on the conspicuously handsome young man who happened to lie standing near her fathers chair. She bent over her father and snid in a voice that though low. renched Sir George: What's Iboetms Apodo, or s it Adonis, doing her ? d -- Q (TN Sandison of Sundisbrue. The title lost nothing from Lady Sandison's announcement. Her niece stood spellbound in the doorway looking at Ler. This dumpy little woman, whom she had thought ui list be who was Indeed the housekeeper now by her father's authority, what did she moan by reeling off titles like tlmt? Who are you? "Your father's sister," said Aggy with quiet composure, and also Ladj Sandison. Roberta looked from her nuut to het fattier. Her father nodded. Without a word Roberta took the tray and went out of the room. Ive taken the first trick," declared Robert MacBeth, sinking back among the pillows. Aggy looked at hita, closed her lips, nodded, and went towards the kitchen. As the door between the kitchen and the hail closed. Roberta turned questionlngly to her aunt. Lady Sandison smiled at her. Rob's my brother and your father so well no quarrel, but well not be tyrannized over neither. Let's get this straight, Roberta said. Are you on my side or fathers? Both, and if you'll follow my advice youll give in to him. Humor him and hes yours, and surely Robs very easy to humor. You made a mistake In managing 1dm today. You told him what you were going to do before Liold weather is weather . . . Now, more than ever, you need the extra protection of motor-punishin- g this De-waxe- Oil Easy-startin-g d, you did It. Roberta turned on her angrily. She was not to be so easily managed. "If you take my place here, you take my place without any aid of mine. Her aunt surveyed her calmly. Its war Is It? Roberta nodded. Well the sooner thats understood the better. Well just get the supper. Show me where the potatoes are, Roberta, and keep a civil tongue In your bead. You're playing right into Rob's hands and mine. Roberta considered herself a match for any woman. She fired her first shot. Did you bring the braw lad over to marry American dollars, Aunty?" She asked it in her most honeyed tone. "And did you have me in your mind at the time? Slowly her aunt counted potatoes and began to wash them at the sink. I thought I was taking a risk bringing my bonnie lad over here, but I said to myself, at least Roberta would have her head screwed on, and would know enough to stand aside and give him ids chance at some fine, rich giil. 1 gave you credit for the wit to see that though American dollars might be handy fur Sandisbrae, almost any other girl would have a better chance than the daughter of Rob Did You Bring the Braw Lad Over to Marry American Dollars, Aunty? would have on the girl, this gentleman is my private secretary and his salary will hardly Interest you. Irivate secretary ! repeated Roberta, the blood mounting to her cheeks. She looked at the receding back of the man whom she had so cavalierly set to work. Well, I can apologize later, if necessary. She looked from the tray to Lady Is that the best you Sandison. can do? Quickly Robert MacBeth spoke, with on appealing look at Aggy. This is my sister, your Aunt Aggy, and she lias kindly consented to help us out. Since you so strongly object to the difficulties of housekeeping, Ive Installed her as housekeeper. Aunt Aunt Aggy! Roberta, who had been free all her life from the encumbrance of relatives, stared at this aunt who had come from across the seas unbidden, unannounced. How do you do, my dear? said and she stepped Lady Sandison, forward. Roberta drew back a little, her eyes sparkling angrily. She gave her father, who had outwitted her in the first move of their difficult game, a quick glance before she could control her voice sufficiently to say, pleasantly : How do you do. Aunt? This is a great surprise. To me, too, Robert MacBeth said smoothly watching his daughter, and a very welcome surprise to both of us, MacBeth. ; was a joiner Robs daughter. Leave me out of It, Roberta flamed. "Dont you think for a moment. I'll So far from it," her aunt declared that I'm Just fair upset to vigorously, see that you share the fatal weakness of the MacBeth family. What's that? snapped Roberta, noting with surprise the professional manner in which Lady Sandison pared the pot.,toes. Theyre jist slaves to beauty, the whole clanjamfray of them," declared her aunt solemnly, and youre as bad as the rest Watch what you're doing, Youre haggling that loaf lass! something awful. This Isnt Scotland where there's hard scrabbling to get bread and a man," Roberta told her with scorn. Why there are heaps of men over here. Your Little Beauty isnt in danger. So you say, said her aunt. Time will tell. Its as well, Roberta, not to boast until youve tried out your strength. Fudge! Im not reduced to poor Scots m.v father has to find Jolts for. She disregarded the sudden warning look her aunt gave her. and continued, emphasizing her point with the bread ktdfe. He's enough to make some girls lose their heads but I'm m.v father's daughter to this extent that the man who tries to make an impression on me will have to have something more than an angel fate, big eyes, pretty hair and stand six Well talk about that later, declared his sister, regarding her niece with great friendliness. If you'll step Into the kitchen with me, my dear, we'll maybe can get some kind of meal together, and tomorrow therell be a cook and maids here. Your father said you expected them tomorrow." "I I'd rather help the secretary find his way about the garage, said Roberta airily, nnd turned to go. The plump capable hand of Lady Sandison fell lightly, but compellingiy on her nieces shoulder. No need. Sir George can always find Ids way about. Sir George! Sir George who? Sir George Alan Edward Sandison, said her mint smoothly, ns she blocked her nice's way of escape, and gently steered her kitchenward. Is it not wonderful that your father should diaw into his service such a grand young man? Roberta looked at her warily. What's your last name?" she asked. Sandison." "He doesn't look a bit like you, Aunt Aunt Aggy." v father mouth. Aye, the money might better come from pills or pork or groceries. The gentry would swnliow it and a stranger in Sandisbrae easier than they would Aggy. tv v y Your and builder on the estate, and his father before him. Roberta looked at her speechless, so angry that she dared Dot open her good-lookin- feet" From the door"Six feet three. way Sir George gravely corrected her. are mine, Miss Your sentiments MacBeth. Let's stick to them. 'vyyyyyyyyyyyyyy'yy'vyy'yyyyy--- ' about or In the drawers, indicating the pursuits which had been InterOn the rupted by death. shelves are minerals and chemicals In pots and jars, on which the dust of nearly half a century has settled. 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