The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-09-13

ertOh Salu trying To possess himself ol
Phllomena's hand.
She drew 1t away, pursed her lips
daintlly, and lung back at him, ooh
It's the gown, Is It? Thank you fol
telling me. shall be sure to wear II
the next time the MacCarty comes to
see us"
"Confound the MacCartyr Hether.
ton calculated. "Id like to break his
head for him, the presumptuOus oaf.
What business has he even to admire
you"
"Mayn't cat look at kingY Phlo-
mena Interrupted demurely. her eyes
dancing in the screen of their long
lashes.
She had the charm of infinite va.
riety Some days she was positively
ugly, others ravisbingly beautiful.
This was one of the beautiful days.
She knew II, and acted upon the
knowledge. She owed Hetherton for
several things, chiefly Miss Mannerlng
lie 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 1t had been distinctly aggravat-
ing to have him run off after the Man
uarlng girl the same as the other men.
For two whole days he had kept in the
new beauty's train; worse still, he had
come back to Philomena not merely re-
p%ntant, but with the air of one who
feels that he has discharged the duty
of Il proper man.
"A cat may look at a king; the prov
eib is silent as to queens" Hetherton
T.torted. Moreover, You can scarcely
stretch 1t to fit an elephant, which Is
the MacCarty's animal prototype"
Now l know how ! came to promise
him two dances-I adore elephants-al-
ways did" Philomena murmured, re-
tirctively, as if aside.
iIetherton caught both her hands and
drew her to her feet. do you mean to
keep the promise?" he asked, his face
darkening. She smiled up at him au-
duciously as she answered;
who knows? He may prefer to sit
them out But If he should you needn't
mind, we will take care to keep out of
carshot Of You and Miss Mannering"-
"Oh! | see" I[etherton laughed, not
quite easily but with Il magical light
that will be handsome of youn he
went on; then, his hands slipping up
to her shoulders Sweetheart let's run
away from everything-the grand ball,
the elephant, the Mannering-run away
ana get married. Listen. 1t will be
so Easy; only Il spin across country to
that dear little stone church we saw
last week-we'll take along witnesses
and telegraph for our traps 10 follow
US, If 'twere done, when 'twere done
then 'twere we'll 'twere done quickly
Think how mrch we shall escape, all
the fuss and frills and upsetments of
biz Wedding. And this is the only way
TO escape them. 1 know your aunt has
her heart set on st. Thomas. with
twelve bridesmaids, and all the rest
of 1t. Say yes, there's Il darling. 1 will
live Just to keep you from being sorry
for It, even one time"
1T sounds entlclng." Philomena sald
thcu with a reflective sigh: But it
can't he done. You see if ! ran off
with you. the Mannerlng would newt
ably get the MacCarty and his millions.
That's what she is here for, and that's
what I'm bound not to let her do"
Lave your joke" Hetherton grum,
hlad, trying TO draw her to his breast.
She put him away with gentle
dignity, saying: "But it ls not joke.
That's why | am so provoked with
YOU; you let yourself be one of her bait
-ud-eous. Oh, she's IA shrewd piece
She Knows man like the MacCarthy
means TO pick Il wife as he has picked
II racing stable, from among those
other men want very much"
How do you llnow?" Hetherton de-
rhiIomena opened her eyes very
widc. Why, he told me So" she said.
You know we are great friends and
talk of many things. And lie is really
vastly entertaining such a big bulk OF
iaw human nature, with streaks of
wit ami other streaks of understand
Ing through its honest ignorance"
"Iln You are somewhat belle.
How many times has he proposed 10
yOuT IIatherton asked.
only once the first day." Philomena
said, smiling wickedly. II asked time
for consideration, but he wouldn't give |
II, He wanted straight yes or no,
Int consuled mo by telling me that If |
gfier awhile he was not engaged he |
would give me another chance. So ! |
must be sure and make up my mind, ! |
kuuw he Is not engaged, not unless
Miss Mannerlug has landed him since
rs Your mind made up?" HethertoD
asked teaalngly,
Philpmena shook her head. but said
brightly: mot yet. stll, there's no
tellIns what may happen between
dances"
Then you refuse-my plan and
eyeryihneT Hetherton said, paling
yishly
Phllomena shot glance at him and
thiyered flintly, but said, with an Aa-
rent Of gentle surprise. "Why, l did
that some tlme ago"
You will fight the Mannering 70
man for tho MaeCarty. You would not