Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-05

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planning why he happened to be q
home.
Come go my room he added
come In. y dear!'
Let's ~ upstairs exclaimed ANA
bel. taking Pauline's arm; and while
she led her sister away. Mrs. Cath
cart followed her husband.
i was sorry we couldn't come this
morning she said. But last night
Gilbert decided TO accompany us. then
he was wanted on the Bench today
md we consented to wait for him. Al
the latest moment. he sent us a mes.
sage to the effect that he must follow
later on
He is still coming today, them
L hope he will be here in time for
dinner said Mrs. Cathcart.
Mr.. Cathcarts face wore worried
expression.
IL is quite well he was hindered.
he answered. quite as well. The fact
| is that Waterhouse-'
Mr.. Waterhouse is not in Englandn
exclaimed Mrs. Cathcart.
We'll. yes, my dear
Have you seen him?' she asked.
I have not seen him; but Amabel,
believe. has had two interviews
When did he Gomez demanded
Mrs. Cathcart
On Tuesday-then again on Thurs
day
But why didn't Amabel tell him at
once?
4 understand she did tell him. said
Mr.. Cathcart
Then | really do not see why he
should have come second time!' she
exclaimed And at least you might
have told me he had arrived
What was the use of bothering
your he said. You could do moth
ing while you were at Horsemere.
He-he will be here at five o'clock
this afternoon
We'll | will see him when he comes
she rejoined. and shall take care this
is his last visit. I must say | wish
you had told me: but | shall know
how to deal with him.
You are not afraid that Pauline
suggested.
Most certainly not. | shall be able
to tell Mr.. Warehouse that her we'd
ding is arranged to take place during
the carly part of August
All. am glad of that-very glad
said Mr. Cathcart, with an air of ex.
IRENE relief.
Mrs. Cathcart went upstairs to re-
move her bonnet. and to prepare for
Wray's reception She really felt
very little apprehension. although it
might be as we'll to take the precau-
ton to keep Pauline safely out of the
way until Mr.. Waterhouse left the
house. She wondered whether ANA
bel would have sufficient discretion
to keep her own counsel. but feared
the contrary. Amabel and discretion
did not invariably go together. AS |
a matter of fact Amabel was excit-
eddy impatient TO enlighten Pauline. |
The idea of reticence did not for an
instant occur to her.
She accompanied Pauline upstairs. |
and they entered her bedroom togeth- |
er. Pauline stopped on the thresh- |
Did, looking around at her posses
sions. She stepped brightly to the
dressing table, taking a small bowl
IF roses and carnations in her hands.
How nice of you to give them to
net she cried, turning with a smile
% Amabel.
She looked quite her best this aft
srnoon. A color fresher than usual
inged her cheeks. Her eyes were
lear and bright; Amabel admitted
hat she looked supremacy beautiful.
Have you had good timer said
Amabel.
Immensely said Pauline.
How did you hit it off with Lady
She was delightful exclaimed
Pauline. She couldn't have been
Under. And it is delightful place
When are you to begin your reign?'
sked Amabel
Rather soon, said Pauline, taking
If her hat
When, dearest?'
Pauline faced her with a smile.
L have consented to be married
uring the first week in August. But
Hilbert is Unsuitable He has begun
D agitate for the last week in July.
think that's why he is coming TO
,ondon
What are the bridesmaids going to
ear? cried Amabel.
We haven't gone quite so far as
nat yet. Well. said Pauline, what
ave you been doing? How did you
njoy Mrs. Bishops dances?
oh, it was lovely!' answered ANA
81 enthusiastically. 'And-and, Paul
le!'
Yes
L have had a visitor
Only one?'
He has been twice. said Amabel. I
don't fancy you would guess his
ame' =
Why, suppose it was Bernard s
Oh cried Amabel, L have news
bout Bernard too, but that can wait
he paused in order to give the an a