The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-07

WIN tuo tcdrb COuliuB tnUO 0eT 0yeb.
Oh, nonsense, after have arranged Il
"Now, do you know" put in ingot, "I
rather admire Miss Carols good sense. I'd
as soon stay here and listen to her as to
Kellogg; q pretty young woman Is better
than fat old one any day Of the year. I'm
agreeable either way
Thus driven, Car,l decided 20 20, Of
course. Any thing was preferable to
an evening alone with Mr.. Ingot That
gentleman understood her motive, and
though outwardly pleasant as ever, he was
X,ging within.
"She hates me like poison and don't
trouble herself to hide IL. I'll have to put
on the thumbscrews to bring her to time.
I'd rather be shot, for I'm soft on tho girl,
but there's no other way. I'm getting my
self into 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.
"Can't say that like this sort Of thing
myself, !" ho observed. "Why can't they do
their powwowing in English so every body
could understand, like they do in the
'Mkado,' nowl That's tho style Of thing
takes mo. reckon they would call Clara
Louise fine woman, but know q girl that's
sight more to my taste. Couldn't guess
who, could youl"
"Hush, please" entrcated Carol, and
kept her attention fixed on tho stage to tho
exclusion Of her unwelcome escort. But In
got was not to be easily repressed. He took
advantage Of tho opportunity when tho cur.
tain came down to break out again.
Most dazzlcs ones eyes with her dia-
m0nds, don't shei You wouldn't think now
that had an interest in diamonds, but I
have. I'm thinking Of buying one soon, in
airing, for lady. Which would you advise,
q solitaire or q clusterl"
"Il I am no judge of such matters"
swell, but you know which you like best"
hc persisted. "'Tain't Us IL I was well
enough of to get moro than one, and I'm
bound to have something Of value that's
fit for the person intend it for. wouldn't
like to find that she isn't Just suited"
"You had better consult the lady her.
SELF" said Carol, coldly.
"That's what Pm doing" returned Ingot,
with the utmost composurc. "You don't
suppose would go to buying diamond rings
for any ono else, hopel'
Carols patience was exhausted at last
"Let mo tell you, then, that will never
accept such o gift from your she cried, in
O guarded tone, but with tho angry color
would comet wonder what keeps hint"
"same thing that holds me, being with the
girl he likes best In tho world. And let me
tell yox that you wiN wear my ring, and that
before Christmas IL here, or 1t will be the
worse foy-I don't want to make threats, but
you'll wear It," he broke of, and there was
o savage tone In his voice, o look on his
face, which made tho girls heart quail.
She had read Of men numbering the women
they loved, where their lovo was not re-
turned and II 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 humiliated 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 absorbcd leaving all
the conversation to Ingot, who was appar-
emily not dampcd by mon0svllabic replies.
Carols intention Of speaking to her
brother was frustrated for that night, for
lngot followed them In, without invitation.
81 want word with you, Childer. You're
so 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 aud
were still there when Carols eyes closed in
healthful slumbcr.
Lyman was In the breakfastroom when
she camo down the next morning, having
risen early, determined to breach the dis
agreeable subject. He took the words out
of her mouth by introducing it himself
"Ingot tolls 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 I utterly detest
him, Lyman"
"Dstestl That is a strong word hope
you have your feelings sufficiently under
control to hide the fact from him, for time,
atleast. Think you would make sacrifice
for me, Carol, II were to assure you that it
is necessary and for worthy purpose"
"Not II the sacrifice Is toto accept that
man." she declared.
"But II it Is only to seem to accept hint
give you my word that shall never ask
you to marry him. He is not the man
would choose for your husband, II wanted
to influence your choice. That is o thing
shall never do, little sister. Your own
heart must be your guide, and IL that be
fixed even upon one whom detest, ! prom
ise you that will never raise an objec-
ton"
The bright head dropped, and blush
crept into the clear cheek.
"Must explain to you why am asking
this Of you, Caroll You are such child in
tho ways of the world, you know so little
about business matters, that doubt II you
would understand the Importance attach
to keeping In with Ingot. This will soy,
that he Ii deeply mixed in Mr.. Everleighs
embarrassments, which I find harder to
straighten than ut first anticipated. Ingot
could do us much harm II no were to break
with us now, but In o few weeks more we
can afford to declare ourselves independ-
ent Of him. BY the way, Carol, you were
good enough to give me an unconditional
promise the other night regarding Berg
man, but will modify that by lettingy yor
do as you please about him. I'll even be
friendly with him for your sake, II you ask
it--after this affair with Ingot Is over.
Until then, shall hold you to your word,
already given, and beg of you further to
aid me by keeping Ingot complaisant You
can do it without committing yourself, or,
II he will have promise, will see that 1t
is never enforced. You believe me when
say that, do you nota'
There was no wavering In the eyes that
met hers now, though they were somber
and dark, and bore signs Of the sleepless
night through which he had passed.