News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-06-03

tlCdlly.
rs it really matter of such vita
moment to your she asked.
"A matter or life or DEATH said
Wray.
4 fear she will-yes, answered ANA
bel slowly, I think Pauline will mar
ry you
She had scarcely finished speaking,
she was still gazing into his eager, ques-
tioning face, when the door opened.
Mr.. Venables,' the servant an
nounced.
Stopping on the threshold, Bernard
| understood the situation at glance!
He looked sorry that he had come, as
If he only desired to go away again.
But the door was closed the next
moment, and he had no alternative
but to advance into the room. He
recognized unusual embarrassment in
Amabels face as he coldly took her
hand.
L am going down to Horsemere,' he
stammered. L have to eaten the half
past five train-I thought I'd just look
in to say goodbye, you know
Are you staying a long timer ask
ed Amabel, quite herself again.
Only two or three days, said Bern
ard
Wray offered his right hand to ANA
bel.
4 shall come at the same hour to-
morrow he suggested.
Yes, please she answered.
You think l shall be able to see
Mrs. Cathcart them
4 will ask her to stay at home said
Amabel.
Wray nodded to Bernard, who took
the scantiest notice of him in return;
then ne left the room. AS the door
closed. Bernard stood staring re-
proachfully at Amabel, while she
looked demurely up into his face.
'Well?' she said breaking the
somewhat oppressive silence.
I fancy ] arrived at an unconven-
tional moment!' Bernard insisted.
oh, very interesting.
Anyhow, you can get along with it
when Waterhouse comes tomorrow
oh dear no! There's no more to be
said she retorted. Not between him
and me- at least
Bernard stared her almost out of
His cheeks looked flush
ed and swollen
Am lam | to congratulate you?
he asked
You may, if you like.
4 suppose it will come off rather
SOON he muttered.
1 don't suppose Wray will care to
wait she said, with laugh. 1 never
saw a man much more eager
He pressed his lips hard together;
his face was contorted. Suddenly |
there was a quick catch in his breath, |
and, turning his back, Bernard STROBE |
to one of the windows. His neck |
was bowed, and his back in some |
manner seemed to express the deep
est and most woeful detection.
Amabels laugh rang out merrily.
He turned abruptly to face her.
For heavens sake, don't laugh at
1 fellow he exclaimed.
oh, Bernie. Bernie!' she cried
I think l may as well be going, he
said
Well, goodbye she answered. 1
nope you will have a good time.
You've led me a dogs life the last
lew weeks he retorted.
And I thought we had such a de-
ightful MONTH said Amabel.
He breathed a portentous sigh.
Goodbye he said, and stepped to-
wards the door.
1T would serve you right to let you
TO- she cried, as he was about to
open it. oh, Bernie, what "a goose
you are!'
L don't need telling that. I've been
/ FOOL he rejoined.
You need not be horrid as WELL
'aid Amabel. What has poor Wray
lone to annoy your
'Wray!' Bernard muttered.
why not?'
oh, of COURSE
You see, he's going to be my broth
r., she said.
Bernard returned to the middle OF
he room. He threw his hat and stick
IN the table. He felt as if his hair
vas standing on end.
Going to be your-your brother!'
lie exclaimed.
Yes said Amabel.
He is going to marry Pauline?
She's the only sister have, you
ee'
Good Lord!' cried Bernard, is that
What the Johnny was telling you?'
How many more times
why on earth did you make such a
DOL of me-? he demanded.
You deserved to be punished she
insisted. How could you imagine
UGH a thing!'
We'll, l don't know he returned;
fancy good many people have
bought the same
'Nonsense!'
After the way you've been going on
With him.
oh, one must amuse ones self
he answered. The poor man requir-
d distraction. You perceive he hasn't
and am sure l have not.
is that true, Amabel?'