The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-05-09

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ITS one of those simpler Gricg things,
isn't itf" he Satd.
(Mr. Bantry's expression, despite this
tribute. was not happy "And he ad-
vised me to tell mamma about it and
leave it in her hands. But she always
tells papa everything
Certainly; that is understood" said
Ar,el slowly. turning to smile at Eu-
gene.
The daughter of the house exhibited
signs of CONSERVATION. "He wants to
see you," she repeated falte~ingly.
"He's in the library"
Having thus discharged her errand.
she hastened to the front door, which
had been left open. and out to the
steps, evidently with the intention OF
removing herself as soon and as far as
possible from the vicinity Of the IL
brary.
Eugene, visibly perturbed, followed
her to the doorway of the room and
paused.
do you know the way?" he inquir.
ed, with a note of solemnity.
"Where?" Ariel had not risen.
ITO the library
"Of course" she said, beaming upon
him. Il was about to ask you if you
wouldn't speak to the judge for me.
This is such a comfortable old friend,
this chair"
Speak to him for you:' repeated
the nonplused Eugene.
She nodded cheerfully. IF I may
trouble you. Tell him certainly l
shall be glad to see him."
Eugene went. There was nothing
else to do And he wished with every
step that the distance to the portals
Of the library might have been greater.
In whatever guise he delivered the
summons. 1t was perfectly efficacious.
A door slammed. heavy and rapid
tread was heard in the hall. and Ariel.
| without otherwise moving. turned her
head and offered brilliant smile Of
greeting.
"Tt was good of YOU" she said as the
doorway filled with red, imperial wrath.
ito wish to have little chat with me.
I'm anxious. Of course, to 60 over my
affairs with you. and last night after
my journey I was too tired. But now
we might begin. not in detail, Of course,
lust yet. That will do for later when
I've learned more about business"
The great one had stopped on the
! threshold.
Madam" he began coldly. when
say my library mean my
"Oh, yes" she interrupted. with ami
able weariness; 81 know. You mean
you keep all the papers and books OF
the estate in there. but think we'd
! better put them of for few days
I'm not talking about the estate!
;; he exclaimed. "What I want to talk
! to you about is being seen with Joseph
| Louden"
YES" she nodded brightly. That's
along the line we must take up first"
"Yes, it is" He hurled his bull bass
at her. "You knew everything about
him and his standing in this communi
ty! know you did. because Mrs. Pike
told me you asked all about him from
Mamie after you came last night, and
see here, don't you
"Oh, but | knew before that" she
laughed. 81 had correspondent II
Canaan, one who has always taken
great interest in Mr. Louden. I asked
Miss Pike only to get her own point OF
view"
'T want to tell you. madam" he
shouted. coming toward her, "that nc
member Of my househoid"-
That's another point we must take
up today. I'm glad you remind me Of
It," she said thoughtfully, yet with Sc
magically compelling an intonatior
that he stopped his shouting In tht
middle Of word. stopped with al
apoplectic splutter I'VE must arrange
10 put the old house in order at once"
"We'll arrange nothing Of the sort.
he responded after ID moment of angr!
silence. You're going to stay righ
here"
"Ah, 1 know your hospitality sh'
bowed graciously. But of course
must not tax 1t too far. And abou
Mr.. Isouden? AS said, I want t: