maid, and that Ethel was to be her heiress. The report spread like wildfire. Then Mrs. Hollister took the girl and tol

ate some if it, but why should that adopted son ge

neers and laughter of Estelle Mason's set of girls and could see their looks of amusement. At first she rebelled, but the

ct that the family (especially Ethel) was so kind that she should never forget it. But although she bought expensive gifts for the three women, the

ng her to be a wealthy woman, they accepted her with her peculiar gowns, even inviting her to teas, etc. Never did an old lady have such a fine v

ed that he was crafty and after Aunt Susan's money, and it seemed to worry her not a little. She even started in to insinuate as much to the lady, who gazed at her peculiarly until Grandmother took her

hel now for herself. I warn you, Bella, not to let your greediness make Susan know y

er-in-law spoke the truth and she