Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-03-28
UNDER A CLOUD;
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HIMSELF.
The Thrilling and Absorbing Story
of a Great Crime.
BY JENNIE DAVIS BURTON,

BY JENNIE DAVIS BURTON,
AUTHOR OF Her LIES SECRET AND
OTHER STORIES.
c0pyrfgatsd, 1855. by III. 4. y. Kellogg Nerspaper
Company. IN Rigtts R.ssrrei.
CHAPTER XVL-CoSrISrEp.
ed rather not 60 at all murmured Carol,
with the tears coming into her eyes.
"Oh, nonsense, after | have arranged it
al"
Now, do you know put in Ingot, 81
rather admire Miss Carols good sense. I'd
as soon stay here and listen to her as to
Kellogg; u pretty young woman is better
than Il 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. Ingot. 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 to hide it. I'll have to put
on the thumbscrews 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
self into Il humor to make short work of
the business, and Childer shall help me.h
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 he observed. "Why can't they do
their nowwowing in English so every body
could understand, like they do IN the
.Mikado,' now: That's he style of thing
takes NE. reckon they would call Clara
Louise a fine woman, but l know a girl that's
@ sight more to my taste. Couldn't guess
who, could youi"
flush, please" entreated Carol, and
kept her attention fixed on the stage to tho
exclusion of her unyrelcome 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.
sMost dazzlcs ones eyes with her dia-
mouds, don't slei You wouldn't think now
that 1 had an interest in diamonds, but l
have. In thinking of buying one soon, in
airing, for a lady. Which would you advise,
a solitaire or a clusterth
al lam no Judge of such matters"
swell, but you know which you like best"
he persisted. s''Tain't as if l was well
enough off to get more than one, and I'm
bound to have something of value that's
fit for the person l intend it for. wouldn't
like to find that she isn't Just suited"
"You had better consult the lady her
SELF" said Carol, coidly.
"That's what I'm doing" returned Ingot,
with the utmost conposurc. "You don't
suppose / would go to buying diamond rings
for any one else, | hopei"
Carols patience was exhausted at last.
"Let me tell you. then, that l will never
accept such a gift from your she cried, in
u guarded tone. but with the angry color
- -. 1aI- .unl all --,,-
would comet wonder what keeps himsn
"Same thing that holds me. being with the
girl he likes best i'll the world. And let me
tell goa that you riH wear my ring, and that
before Christmas is here, or it will be the
worse for-I don't want 10 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 4 man
She would have an understanding with hel
brother; she would not be Inundated ana
made wretched in this way again. He
should not deny her right to the friends o
her liking, and force the society Of the MAJ
she detested upon her.
1t was late when Lyman appeared, ant
he did not wear the blissful look of a happ,
lover. He avoided meeting his sister!
eyes, and leaned back in the corner of tn
carriage, silent and absorbed, leaving al
the conversation to Iugot, who was appar
entity not damped by monosyllabic replies.
Carols intention Of speaking to he
brother was frustrated for that night, 70
Ingot followed them in, without invitation.
AZ want a word with you. Childer. Your
SO precious busy on your own account now
adays that l don know when I'll get al
other chance at you"
The two passed into the den together an
were s:;ii! there when Carols eyes closed i
healthful slumber.
Lyman was in the brcakfast-r0om whe
she came down the next morning, havin
risen early, determined to breach the di:
agreeable subject. He took the words GU
of her mouth by introducing it himself.
"Ingot tells me that he made what b
considers as good as a proposal of marrlag
last night, Carol. and that he did not urg
an answer because ne wanted to give 20
time to think the matter over. l scarcel
think you are inclined to regard him favo
ably, my deara'
"You must know that / utterly detel
him, LYMAN
"Detesti That is d strong word. Ihor
yUu have your feelings sufficiently undo
control TO hid the fact from him, for a tin
atleast. Think you would make a sacrifit
for ne, Carol If were to assure you that
is necessary and fer a worthy purpose.n
"Not il the sacrifice is toto accept TIL
man" she declared.
"But If il is only 10 seem TO accept hin
Igi9e you my word that | snail never as
you 10 marry him He is not the man
xacat1i etaAz.. for x-n..- h,RA,DJ ,r --.
to influence your choice. That il a thing
shall never do, little sister. Your oH
heart must be your guide, aud if that
fixed even upon one whom [ detest, l PROF
ise you that l will never raise an obie
tom
The bright head droored. and a blu,
crept into the clear check.
Must l explain to you why I am askiI
this of you. Caroli You arc such a child
the ways of the world, You know 80 lit
about business matters, that | doubt il Y,
would understand the Importance I alta,
TO keeping in with Ingot, This I will sa
that he il deeply mixed in Mr.. Everleigt
ernbarrassments, which 1 find harder
straighten than l at fist anticipated. ms
could do Us much harm il he were to bret
with US now. but in a few weeks more !
can afford to declare ourselves indeper
ent Of him. By the way. Carol, you we
good enough TO give me an uneonditior
promise the other night regarding Be,
man, but I viii modify that by letting Y
do as you please abaut him. I'll even
friendly with him for your sake, IL you a
it-affer this affair with Ingot is oy,
Until then, I shall hold you to your wo,
already given, and beg Of you further
cid me by keeping Ingot eompiaisant. Y
can do u without committing yourself,
u ho win have q promise, i. viii see tia,
T. never enforced You believe me whes
say tiiat, do yoe notsif
There va no wavsFing In the eyes Il
met hers n though they were so,nl
and Sark, and bore signs OF the sleepa,
night through which he had passed.