The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-08

ntdhbihts Vt you Noulu nave tlStndfB-
ed him long ago. Here has Sidney
Lawrence been waiting and serving for
you no less patiently than Jacob for
Raphael. these seven years and more,
and yet my recreant brother Is the IA
yored one. Unless you take him In
hand soon your lilies and roses Will
wither. and even faithful Sidney will
come to worship at younger. falrer
shrine. Every one supposes that you
and Clarence are engaged. and yet he
has never In so many words made you
an offer OF marriage. Now, while we
know that he considers you his be-
trothed, he does not seem to realize the
embarrassing position In which this
tedious courtship places you, and
should therefore be brought to knowl-
edge Of 1t or punished for his delIn-
Quency."
During the earlier portion of her
friends remarks smile lowered
around Lulu Brandon's lips, and she
continued her task OF cutting the leaves
OF the last new magazine; but as the
hnal sentence was pronounced her face
flushed deeply.
my private affairs need not concern
the public. Belle" she replied with
dignity. But agree with you that I
have been too patient acknowledge
myself to be considerably at fault. for
l proved an easy conquest. and Clar-
ence may have grown lukewarm In his
affection. feeling so secure OF mine. or
course word or two from me and
might become n wife within the next
twenty-four hours: but all such words
must come from my lord himself"
Her brief displeasure gone, with a
merry laugh she arose and linked her
arm In that of her friend, and drawing
her to coy sofa In one corner of the
room. proceeded to formulate plans by
which she should bring her lover to
terms without his knowledge of her
conspiracy.
That evening, at tea. Mr.. Clarence
Curtis suddenly inquired:
"Been over to the Brandons' to-day.
BELIEF
Eyes, and by the way, Clarence. Lu
requested me to tell you not to call
this evening as she viii be engaged"
"All right, sis; I'll go around to the
theater with Roberts.
There was n significant twinkle In
her eyes as Mrs. German rejolned:
Il hope you'll enjoy the play. The
Keudals are drawing large houses"
Two hours later Mr.. Clarence Curtis
was lelsurely scanning the crowded
theater, bowling to those he recognized.
when, Just previous to the rising of the
curtain. his friend Roberts exclaimed:
"Why. as live. there's sid Law
renee. Who knew he had returned? I
wonder who the lady lsl Can 1t be
posslblef It's Miss Brandonl never
supposed she would accept any other
escort save yourself. What Is Il. Cur
It's. lovers Quarrel2"
Yelling his surprise with forced
smile, Curtis nonchalantly replied:
Not 10 my knowledge" Then he
added. lmpatiently. Il am no ogre. Lu
has right to go where and with whom
she pleases."
In spite OF the Indifferent manner and
careless tone. Roberts noted that his
| thtoAtA7 AAAtnN toJk Tar less In
tcrest In the play than In the couple
who occupied one of the boxes nearly
opposite from where they were seated
I.u had surely never looked so ex.
qulsitely dainty and beautiful as to.
night. She seemed the embodiment OF
health. all aglow with happiness. Yet
the lovely face and graceful figure ir
rltated him by the very beauty OF
which he had always been pround
This radiant piece of flesh and blood
did not seem SO exactly his property a:
formerly. Was II because Sidney Law
renee was so attentive? They hat
been children together. Sid and Lu. ant
he knew she had always regarded tn,
studious. dignlfied boy and man as al
elder brother. while she gave the Low,
of her young heart to his comrade ans
I chum. How well he recalled the days
years ago, when Sid had told him witt
:; sad eyes and tremulous voice that Lulu
\ had rejected him! He comforted hin
rs best he could, selishly exulting II