Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-11-15

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sid rather not 90 at all, murmured Carol,
with the tears coming into her eyes.
Oh, nonsense after have arranged it
all
Now, do yop know put in Ingot, :" l
rather admire Miss Carols good sense. I'd
as soon stay here and listen 10 her as 20
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 go, of
course. ANY thing was preferable to
an evening alone with Mr.. lngot That
gentleman understood her motive, and
though outwardly pleasant as ever, he was
raging within.
{" She hates me like poison and don't
trouble herself 10 hide II. I'll have TO put
on the thumbscrews to bring her 10 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 a humor 10 make short work of
the business, and Childer shall help me.n
He kept upa running fire Of conversation,
with the idea of making himself agreeable,
all through the evening.
Cant 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 the
'AIkado.' nowl That's the style Of thing
takes me. reckon they would call Clara
Louise a Sue woman, but know a girl that's
a sight more 10 my taste. Couldn't guess
who, could you"
"Hush, please 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 dazzes 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
ring, for a lady. Which would you advise,
a solitaire or a clustarf'
1T am no Judge of such matters"
"Well, but YOU know which you like best"
he persisted. "'Tain't as il ! 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. ] wouldn't
like to find that she isn't Just suited. y
"You had better consult the lady her
self, said Carol, coldly
"That's what I'm doing, returned Ingot,
with the utmost composure. You don't
suppose would 90 to buying diamond rings
for any one else. I HOPPER
Carols patience was exhausted at last
"Let me tell you. then. that will never
accept such gift FROM yuu!'' she cried, in
a guarded tone, but with the angry color
flaming in her cheek '.Oh, | wish Lyman
would come! | wonder what keeps himi
. Same thing that holds me, being with the
girl he likes best in the world. And let me
ten you that you ,r,H wear my ring. and that
before Christmas is here, or II will be the
worse for-I don't want TO make threats, but
you'll wear it." he broke of, and there was
a 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. ans it seenlefto her that Ingot might
be equal TO such an act She wondered how
lvman could be friends with such a 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.
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 and absorbed, leaving all
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emily not damped by monosyllahic 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
adavs tsat | don't know when III get an
other chance al you
The two passed into the den together and
were still there when Carols eyes closed in
healthful slumber.
Lyman was in the brealfast-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 il himself
"Ingot tells me that he made what he
considers as good as proposal Of marriage
last night. Carol, aud that he did not urge