Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1888-06-01
CHAPTER XVI.
Tuovntr FOH cAEOI.


throat, with gloves and fan and cloak laid
ready 10 her hand.
~ dc hope Lyman will not DE very late"
she was thinking for the ilfth time, when
she heard him come in, accompanied by
some one whose disagreeable voice reached
up 20 her and chilled the warm Cagerness
with which she was already flying down.
Pretty 80 pictcr, VOW was Ingots
admiring comment. Them roses puts the
finishing touch, just "a ! thought they
would | like the red. red rose myself,
but them washy ones seem TO suit the girls
best II you are ready we may as we'll go.
don't believe in being fashionably late. |
90 To get my moneys worth every time"
Carols amazed glance sought her brother.
Lyman, you are going with me to-
night"
"Sorry my dear. but Mr.. Evcrlcgh has
asked me Ia call around. Not to disappont
you, asked lngot here 20 act as your es-
cori, AMI III meet you al the thcater after
my business il over -
I'D rather not 40 at all" murmurcd Carol,
with the tours coming into her eyes.
"Oh. nonsense, after have arranged IL
all
Now do YOU know" put In lngOt.
rather admire Miss Carol good sense. Id
Kellogg; pretty young woman il better
than tat Old one any dSy Of tue year. I'm
agreeable either way
Thus driven, Carol decided 10 90, OF
course. Any thing was preferable To
AN evening alone with Mr. lngot. That
gentleman understood her motive, and
though outwardly pleasant as ever, lac was
raging within.
4" She hates me like poison and don't
trouble herself Ia hide IL. III have TO put
on the thumbscrcws Ia bring her 10 time.
Id rather be shot for I'm soft On the girl,
bat there's no otter way I'm getting my
self into hulnor 90 make short work of
the business. aud Childcr shall help me"
lie kept upa running Dire OF conversation,
with the idea of making himself agreeable,
all through the evening
Cant say ,ha, like this sort Of thing
myself" he observed. why can't they do
their powwov mg IN English 30 every body
could understand. like they do IN the
'Mikado. uowf That's the style OF thing
takes me. / reckon they would call Clara
Louise line woman. but know girl that's
a sight more 70 my taste. Couldn't guess
VINO. could you!'
"iIush. please" enirestcd Carol, and
kept her attention fixed on the stage 10 the
excursion hl NFf LlMFlthiut tHtDiNs DuN III
got was not 20 ne easily represscd He took
advantage Of the opportunity when the cur.
tam came down 20 break out again.
Most dazzlcs ono's eyes with her dia-
monis, don't She You wouldn't think now
that had an interest in diamonds, but
have. I'm thinking of buying one soon, in
u ring. for "A lady. Which would you advise,
"a solitaire or clustcri'
III | am no Judge OF such Matters
Well. but you know which You ike best
he persisted "'Tain't as IL | was well
enough Oh 10 get more than one. and I'm
bound 10 have something of value that's
iii for the person intend II for. | wouldn't
like 10 find that she isn't Just suited"
You had better consult the lady her
self. said Carol, codly.
That's what I'm doing" returned Ingot.
with the utmost compOsurc. You don't
suppose would go to buying diamond rings
for any one else, hope,"
Carols patience was exhausted at last
Lot me tell YOU. then, that viii never
arcopt such g,ft from YOU she cried, in
guarded tone, but with the angry color
flaming in her check. "Oh, wish Lyman
would come | wonder what keeps hint F"
same thing that holds me, beng with the
girl lac likes best IN the world And let ne
tell yoH that you w'H wear my ring, and that
before Christmas is here, or 1t will be the
worse for-l don't want 10 make threats, but
you'll wear Il. he broke on, and there was
a savage tonc IN his voice. look on MS
face, which made the glrl = heart quail.
She had read Of men numbering the women
they loved, where their love was not re
urnedaud il seemed TO her that lngot might
bc equal TO such an act. she wondered how
4 Ia, With ap.h N IN
.hc would have an understanding with her
brother. she would not be Inundated and
made wrctchcd 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.
II 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 aud absorbed, .eavinR AL
the conversation 10 IngOt, who was appar-
entity not damped by monosyllabir replies.
Carols intention of speaking to her
brother was frustrated for that night, for
lngot followed them in, without invitation.
II want word with you, Childer You're
80 precious busy ON your own account now
adays that | don't know when I'll get an
other chance at you
The two passed into the den together and
were still there when Carols eyes closed in
hcalthful slumber.
Lyman was in the breakfast-room when
she came down the next morning, having
risen early. determined to breach the dis
agreeable subject. He took the words out
of her mouth by introducing II 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 10 think the matter over | scarcely
think you are inclined to regard him favor
ably. my dearf
You must know that ! utterly detest
him, Lyman
."Dctcs, That is a strong word. hope
YOU have your feelings sufficiently under
control to hide he fac; from hin, for IA time
at least. think you would make sacrifice
tor me. Carol. If We're 10 assure YOU that IL
rs necessary and for worthy purpose"
Mot IL the sacrifice Is toto accept that
man. she declared.
But If 1t is only TO seem 10 accept HIM
give You my word that | shall never ash
YOU to marry him. He is not the man
would choose for your husband, II wanted
TO influence your choice That ia thing
shall never do, little sister. Your own
heart must be your guide, and il that be
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