The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-10-18

with the tears coming into her eyes.
"Oh, nonsense, after have arranged i
all Z"
Now, do you know" put in Ingot, "
rather admire Miss Carols good sense. IL
as soon stay here and listen to her as {,
Kellogg; pretty young woman is better
than fat old one any day Of the year. I'm
agreeable either way"
Thus driven, Carol decided to 60, OF
course. Any thing was preferable tC
an evening alone with Mr.. Ingot. That
gentleman understood her motive, and
though outwardly pleasant as ever, he was
raging within
g She hates me like poison and don't
trouble herself to hide it. I'll have to put
on the thum bscrews TO bring her TO time.
I'd rather be shot, for I'm soft on the girl,
but there's no other way I'm getting my
self into n humor TO make short work Of
the business, and Childer shall help me-"
He kept upa running fire Of conversation,
with the idea of making himself agreeable,
all through the evening
eCan't say that like this sort Of thing
MYSELF he observed. "Why can't they do
their powwowing in English so every body
could understand, like they do In tho
'Mkado,' now. That's the style of thing
takes me. reckon they would call Clara
Louise fine woman, but know girl that's
a sight more TO my taste Couldn't guess
who, could your
ssHush, pleasc,n entreated Carol, and
kept her attention fixed on the stage to the
exclusion of her unwelcome escort. But In
got was not to be easily repressed. He took
advantage of the opportunity when the cur
tain came down to break out again.
"Most dazzles ones eyes with her dia-
monds, don't shel You wouldn't think now
that had an interest in diamonds, but
have. I'm thinking of buying one soon, in
airing, for lady. Which would you advise,
o solitaire or clusterln
"Il L am no judge Of such matters.n
swell, but you know which you like best,n
he persisted. "'Tain't as il l was well
enough of to get more than one, and I'm
bound to have something of value that's
fit for the person intend it for. Iwouldn't
like to find that she isn't Just suited.n
"You had better consult the lady her
SELF" said CaIOi, Colby.
fnat's what I'm doing" returned Ingot,
with the utmost composure. "You don't
suppose I would go to buying diamond rings
for any one else, HOPPER
Carols patience was exhausted at last
"Let me tell you, then, that will never
accept such gift from yout'' she cried, in
guarded tone, but with the angry color
flaming in her cheek ''Oh, wish Lyman
would comet / wonder what keeps himlp
"Same thing that holds me- being with the
girl he likes best in the world. And let me
tell ycn that you OiH wear my ring, and that
before Christmas is here, or it will be the
worse for--I don't want TO make threats, but
you'll wear it." he broke off, and there was
q savage tone in his voice, a look on his
face, which made the girls heart quail.
She had read Of men numbering the women
they loved, where their love was not re-
turned, and it seemed to her that Ingot might
be equal to such an act She wondered how
Lyman could be friends with such man.
She would have an understanding with her
brother; she would not be Inundated and
made wretched in this way again. He
should not deny her right to the friends Of
her liking, and force the society of the man
she detested upon her.
1t was late when Lyman appeared, and
he did not wear the blissful look Of happy
lover. He avoided meeting his sisters
eyes, and leaned back in the corner of the
carriage, silent and absorbed, leaving all
tho conversation TO Ingot, who was appar-
emily not damped by monosyllabic replies.
Carols intention of speaking to her
brother was frustrated for that night, for
lngot followed them in, without invitation.
81 want a word with you, Childer. You're
so precious busy on your own account now
adays that don't know when Tll get an
nthcr chance at YOU"
The two passed into the den together and
were still there when Carols eyes closed in
healthful slumber.
Lyman was in the breal1fast-room when
- !. IL.
risen early, determined to breach the dis
agreeable subject. He took the words out
of her mouth by introducing it himself
"Ingot tells me that he made what he
considers as good as proposal Of marriage
last night, Carol and that he did not urge
an answer because he wanted to give you
time to think the matter over. scarcely
think you are inclined to regard him favor
ably, my dearF'
"You must know that ! utterly detest
him, Lyman"
"Detesti That is strong word / hope
you have your feelings sufficiently under
control to hide the fact from him, for time,
ntleast. Think you would make sacrifice
for me, Carol, If Iwere to assure you that it
is necessary and for worthy purpose"
Not IL the sacrifice is toto accept that
man. she declared.
But il it is only to seem to accept HIM
give you my word that l shall never ask
you 70 marry MN. ne Is not the man
would choose Tor your husband, IL wanted
10 influence your cnoice. mat IS a tmng
snall never 40 little sister your own
neart must DC your guiue, ana !. tnal DC
n1ed even upor one whom uetcst, prom
use you ,nat wiz never raise an opleo-
Ion.
me prgnt lead aroopeo' anu plusn
crept mo tne clear cneeK'
'Mnst piain 70 you why am asking
TINS Oh you, Caroii You are sucn cniio IN
inc ways OF inc Worio, you know 50 niue
about business matters, tnat DOUBT II you
would understand the importance attach
to keeping in with ingot. Ihis 1 viii say,