The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-11-29

much complaccncc, finally dropping hc-
hand down carelessly by her side, not far
away from her lovers mouth, for he was
leaning up against the porch on which she
sat
Jeff., whose sense OF vision must have
been blurred with trouble, did not notice
IL, and with little sigh he went ON:
"And what can Hall do for you, I'D like
20 know, when he hasn't laid by penny
for himselff He's the kind OF chaps that
expects other folks viii lay by for him.
He's after your money, Melinda, that's
what he's after as sure as / liye,n de-
clared Jeif, with unusual holiness.
The lady drew back her hand with an
offended air.
Maybe Hall don't do anything, but /
can tell you whore he's far ahead Of you"
she said with queer look in her eyes {;
she don't miss anything and with this
strange reply she left him.
Notwithstanding the GOODNESS between
them JEFF went up 10 Melinda's quite often,
determined To keep watch on the new
conner, aud II the latter's fortune showed
signs Of waning to try his own again.
Matters were nearing a crisis just be
fore Thanksgiving, and Remington Hall.
on the morning we have mentioned, had
about resolved 10 make a bold stroke for
the hand OF the American heiress.
"If / were only blasted foreigner with
title I'd stand better show" he unused
modify, with little sneer for the weak
ness OF his countrywomen.
might not have missed muchl' he re-
Ia a. IA
have missed more OF your incompatible
cooking. and you don't know what that is
20 man who has always lived in boarding
houses. More than thatn--his tone grow.
ing lower and warmer-"I would have
missed your congcnial companionship for q
little longer period. DO you know'-very
| tenderly--"I am almost tempted 10 remain
for Christmasf'
''would you go II l said sol" she asked
cruelty.
YES ! would obey you, cost what II
might would go, but not beyond those
gates,n and he pointed 20 the roadway be
yond, which was on direct line with the
cemetery.
This seemed pathetic and poctical 20 the
last degree, and Miss Melinda was Sc
much impressed with IL that she dropped a
stray tear into the pumpkin pies.
Remington Hall beheld that tear-and
his opportunity.
! With one stride-which he effected
easily, for his legs were long-he bridged
the distance between them and clasped
her ia his arms.
my darlingl why will / not gol Be
cause cannot live without you Give me
| one word OF hope-let me remain ht
pleaded between half dozen kisses.
There was hollow ring 10 his voice
which forced itself on her attention, even
in the midst OF such bliss.
"Would be wise TO let your she asked
fencing a little. in order TO gain time u
consider that question herself.
Let your own heart answer ~ he ex
claimed dramatically.
With a sudden inspiration which Tn,
wisdom OF the serpent must have prompt
cd in this rustic dove she said archly-
ut will answer, but you must give ms
time,n and drew herself away from hi
embrace
Firm In the conviction that he knew al
the different varieties OF Compartments
thoroughly, Remington Hall soon came u
the conclusion that this woman was one o.
those who could not be rushed-to borrow
one Of his own elegant and expressive
phrases, so he contentcd himself with TAX
ing that reply for what he thought i
meant-a coquettish acceptance-and wen
back TO his post by the door, ilatterinl
himself that he was an engaged man.
After a slecplcss night spent in mental!
balancing tho attractions OF her two lover
Miss Melinda arose wearied and unrc
freshed.