Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1906-11-16


ton calculated. I'D like to break his
head for him, the presumptuous oaf.
What business has he even to admire
YOU"
"Mayn't cat look ut king?" Philo-
Inana interrupted demurely, her eyes
dancing In the screen of their long
lashes.
She had the charm of infinite va
rlety. Some days she was positively
ugly, Others ravishlngly beautiful.
This was one of the beautiful days.
She knew 1t, and acted upon the
knowledge. She owed Hetherton for
several things, chiefly Miss Mannering.
He should be paid in full. He had
never proposed to her outright, but all
along assumed gayly that she would
marry him, speaking openly, In light
comedy manner that might mean
everything or nothing. She had not
resented the light comedy manner, be-
Ing by no means sure of her own mind.
Still II had been distinctly aggravat-
Ing to have him run off after the Man
nerlng girl the same as the other men.
wi thO Nilblt nc htDt III tuO
new beautys train; worse still, he had
come back to Phllomena not merely re-
pentant, but with the air of one who
feels that he has discharged the duty
of proper man.
"A cat may look ut a king; the prov
erb Is silent rs to queens" Hetherton
retorted. Moreover, you can scarcely
stretch 1t to 1T an elephant. which Is
the MacCarty's animal prototype"
Now | know how l came to promise
him two dances-I adore elephants-al-
ways did" Phlomena murmured, re-
fiectively, as II aside.
Ietherton caught both her hands and
drew her to her feet do you mean to
keep the promlse?" he asked, his face
darkenlng She smiled up at him au-
daclously as she answered:
"Who knows? lie may prefer to sit
them out. But II he should, you needn't
mind, we will take care to keep out of
earshot of you and Miss Mannerlng"-
"Oh! ! see" Hetherton laughed, not
quite easily, but with u magical light
ening OF countenance. II must say
that will be handsome OF you" he
went on; then, his hands slipping UP
to her shoulders, Sweetheart, let's run
away from everything grand ball,
the elephant, the Mannering-run away
and get married. Listenl 1t will BIO
SO easy; only n spin across country to
that dear little stone church we saw
last week-we'll take along witnesses
and telegraph for our traps to follow
us. If 'twere done, when 'twere done
then 'twere well 'twere done quickly
Think how much we shall escape, all
the fuss and frills and upsetments of
biz wedding. And this Is the only way
TO escape them. know your aunt has
her heart set on St. Thomas, with
twelve bridesmaids, and all the rest
of II. Say yes there's darling. will
live Just to keep you from being sorry
for 1t, even one time"
at sounds entlclng," Philomena said,
In with II reflective sigh: But 1t
lt be done You see II | ran off
tn you, the Mannering would newt
ly get the MacCarty and his millions.
ats what she Is here for, and that's
lat I'm bound not to let her do"
Have your joke" HethertOn grum-
d, trying TO draw her to his breast.
Ihe put him away with gentle
unity, saying: But 1t Is not joke.
ats why | am 80 provoked with
u; you let yourself be one Of her bait
lgeons Oh, she's a shrewd piece
knows a man like the MacCarthy
lans to pick wife as he has picked
ia tracing stable, from among those
Ter men want very much"
How do you known Hetherton de-
tnded.
Philomena opened her eyes very
de- "Why, he told me So" she said.
on know we are great friends and
k of many things And he Is really
silly entertaining such a big bulk Of
" human nature, with streaks Of
and other streaks Of understand
through Its honest ignorance"
HIM! You are somewhat a belle.
w many times has he proposed to
~ Hetherton asked.
s only once, the first day" Phllomena
q, smiling wickedly 81 asked time
consideration, but he wouldn't give
He wanted straight yes or no,
consoled me by telling me that II
or awhile he was not engaged he
uld give me another chance. SO
lst be sure and make up my mind. l
1w he Is not engaged, not unless
IS Mannering has landed him since
rning."
Is your mind made up? Hetherton
ed teaslngly.
'hIlomena shook her head, but said
ghtIy: Not yet Still, there's no
telling what may happen between
dances"
"Then you refuse-my plan and
everything" Hetherton said, paling
visibly.
Phllomeua shot glance at him and
shlvered fantly, but said, with an &C.
cent Of gentle surprise. why, did
that some time ago"
you Will fight the Mannering wo-
man for the MacCarty. You would not
even raise a finger for me-" Hetherton
began bitterly.
Pbilomena laughed a soft, malicious
laugh. "One saves a novice from
drowning. A swimmer who knows the
waters Is apt 10 regard help as an i'm
pertinence," she said.
Hetherton set his teeth. "Goodby,"
he said, hardly above his breath, hold
Ing out his hand. PhIlomena looked at
him doubtfully and asked, where are
you goingT
Il don't know-to the devil most
likely" he answered recklessly.
beg pardon telegram for YOU sir"