The Nevada County picayune., 1910-07-15

Thomas has been almost crazy, Miss lnnes I did not know that Sunnyside was rented. l knew my mother wished to rent it. without telling my-step- father. but the news must have reached her after left When started east, l had only one idea-to be alone with my thoughts for time, 10 bury myself here Then. must have taken cold on the train"
 You came east in clothing suitable for California; | said, and like all young girls nowadays, I don't suppose you wear tlannels.a But she was not listening.
 Miss lnnes," she said. has my stepbfother Arnold gone away?s
 What do you mean?' asked, startled. But Louise was literal.
 He didn't come back that night" she said and it was so important that I should see him
 T believe he has gone away I re- piled uncertainty. Isn't it something that We could attend to instead?'
 But she shook her head T must do 1t myself, she said dully.
 Halsey came to the door at that mo ment and l copld hear him coaXing L.iddy for admission to the sick room.
 Shall l bring him in?@ asked Louise. uncertain what to do. The girl seemed To shrink back among her pillows at the sound of his voice. | was vaguely irritated with her; there are lew young fellows like Hal- -straiehtforward, honest. and Will- ine to sacrifice everything tae lhe one woman | knew one once more than Su wears ago who was like that; he dta4 long ttma ago Anj a@eumes tak out hs picture. with is ca4e and fs QHee4.s.tk has. and .aa& at l.
 t al l1ta reaes lt aas esas too
 a9t he always a boy and l am H--2a VaaaH Weai3 Rot bring Ej@ hack Ii could
 Perhaps il was some such mem- prl ihat made up caH out sharply
 Come in. lIalsoy. And then took my sewing and went ,nto the boudior beyond. to play pfopriety. l did mol tsy Jo hear what they said, but every word came through the open door "lth curious distiucfness. iiaIsey had eYis lentfy gone over To the bed and i suppose he kissed her There was si. ,aHee for moment. as if words were aapertuous things.
 T have been almost wild, sweet heart. lIalsey's voice. Why didn't you trust me, and send for me be fore 2'
 Tt was because couldn't trust my self" she said in a low tone. sl am toe weak to struggle today; oh, Hal SOY. how have wanted to see youi -
 There was something did not hear, then Halsey again.
 We could go away, he was say ue. What does it matter about any one in the world but just the two of us? TO he always together, like this hand in hand; Louise-dont tell me 1t isn't going to be. won't believe you
 You don't know; you don't know, - Louise repeated duly. "Halsey, l care you know that-but-not enough to marry you"
 That is not true. Louise" he said sternly. You cannot look at me with your honest eyes and say that.
 T cannot marry you, she repeated miserably It's bad enough isn't it2 Don't make it worse. Some day be- fore long, you will be glad.
 Then it is because you have never loved me" There were depths of hurt pride in his voice You saw how much loved you. and you let me think you cared while. No that isn't like you, Louise. There is something you haven't told me. Is it because there is some one else?'
 Yes almost inaudibly
 "Louise. Oh, I don't believe it.
 It is true" she said sadly "Halsey, vou must not try to see me again, As soon as 1 can. l am going away from here-where you are all go much kind