Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-09

SSHy''2t.rd, 1888, oy fEe a. ". Kellogg Ne1rsp1peS
Company. AZ! Rights R.ssrred
CHAPTER XvL-CoNrINuEp.
I'D rather not go at ALL" murmured Carol,
with the tears coming into her eyes.
all - -s0' ~
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
heaogg; pretty young woman is better
imam rat old one any day of the year. Pm
agreeable either way"
mus driven, Carol decided to go, 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
raging within.
She aates me like poison and don't
trouble herseH to hide it. I'll have to put
on the thumhscrews to bring her to time.
Ia rather be shot, for I'm soft on the girl,
but there's no other way I'm getting my
sell INTO hLmor to make short work of
the business, and Childer shall help me-"
He kept up a 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 r0wwowing in English so every body
'Mikado,' now. That's the style of thing
takes me. reckon they would call Clara
Louise fine woman, but know a girl that's
sight more to 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 dazzles ones eyes with her dia-
monds, don't she. You wouldn't think now
that had an interest in diamonds, but
have. I'm thinking of buying one soon, in
ering, for lady. Which would you advise,
q solitaire or a cluster?'
"Is am no judge Of such Matters
Well, but you know which you like BEST"
he persisted. "'Tain't as if I was well
enough off 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 fad that she isn't Just suited"
You had better consult the lady her
seff." said Carol, coidly.
''That's what I'm doing" returned Ingot,
with the utmost eomposure. 'You don't
suppose would GO to buying diamond rings
for any one else hopper
Carols paticIH.e was exhausted at last
''Let me tell yol,. then, that will never
accept such gift from your she cried, in
q guarded tone, but with the angry color
flaming in her check .sOh, 1 wish Lyman
would comet ] wonder what keeps himl"
'Sanle thing that holds me, being with the
girl he likes best III the world. And let me
tell yow that you aciU wear my ring, and that
before Christmas is hero, or it will be the
worse for-I don't want to make threats, but
you'll wear it, nc broke off, and there was
savage tone in his voice, look on his
10 fhn rr:,-l DO
She had read C ilcn numbering the women
they loved, where their love was not re-
turned, sud il seemed to her that Ingot might
be equal TO such at. She wondered how
Lyman could be friends with such man.
She would have al 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 tae society of the man
she detcsted upon her.
1t was late when Lyman appeared, and
no did not wear the blissful look of n happy
lover. He avoided meeting his sisters
eyes, and leaned back in the corner of the
carriage, silent and absorbed, leaving all
the conversation to Ingot, who was appar-
emily not dampod by monosyllabic replies.
Carols intention of speaking to her
brother was frustrated for that night, for
Ingot followed them in, without invitation.
81 want a word with you, Childer. You're
so precious busy on your own account now
adays that l 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
healthful siurloer.
Lyman was in the brealzfast-room when
she came down the next morning, having
risen carly, determined to breach the dis
agreeable subject. He took the words out
of her mouth by introducing it himself
s1Ingot tells me that he made what be
considers as good as u proposal OF marriage
last night, Carol, Gad that he did not urge
an answer because. be wanted to give you
time to think the matter over. scarcely
think you are inclined to regard him Favor
ably, iay dear''
"You must know that utterly uetes'
him, Lyman"
"Detest! That is a strong word. hope
YOU have your feelings sufficiently under
control to hide the fact from him, for q time
at least. I think you would make a sacrifice
for me. Carol, if Iwcre to assure you that i!
is necessary and for a worthy purpose"
"Not il the sacrifice is toto accept thai
man." she declared.
ssBut if it is only to seem to accept HIM
give you my word that shall never ash
Won IA marrv him. He is not the man
would choose for your husband, if wanted
TO influence your choice. That is thing
shall never do, little sister. Your OWE
heart must be your guide, and II that be
fixed even upon one whom detest, prom
$50 YOU that will never raise an oo1ec
tion."
The bright head dropped, and blush
crept into the clear check.
s.Must explain to .Sou why am asilns
this of you Carol. You arc such q child II
the ways of the world, you know SO little
about business matters, that doubt IL yot
would understand the Importance l attacf
TO keeping in with Ingot. This / will say
that he is deeply mixed in Mr.. Everleigh's
embarraSsmcnts. which 1 find harder &c
straighten than at first anticipated lngo'
could do us much harm if he were to breai
with US now, but in a few weeks more we
can afford to declare ourselves independ
emit OF him. BY the way. Carol, You were
rood enough to give me an unconultlona
pro,uisc the other night regarding Berg
man, but will modify that by letting YOU
do as you please about him. I'll even DC
friendly with him for your sake, if you ash
it-aftcr this affair with Ingot is over
Until then, shall hold you to your word
already given, and beg of you further te
aid me by keeping Ingot complaisant YOU
can do it without committing yourself. or
# he will have n promise, l will see that I,
Is never enforced. You believe me when
say that, DO yon notP'
There was no wavering in the eyes tha'
met hers now, though they were sombel
and dark, and bore signs of the sleepless
night through which he had passed.
his reasons scanned vague and unsatis
factory to Carol She wished he would ex
plain more fully, but to urge it might ap
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