Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-07-28

"Oh, doesn't It? Then perhaps the
fact that she discusses the other peo-
pie In the apartment building with the
servants may throw some light on the
subject"
ut does help some. But what has
she said out-about-well, about
you, for instance?"
We'll. she said that If we're not"
Patricia stopped in the middle of her
| speech, and her face flushed.
Go on. What did she say?"
She said," repeated Patricia, with
an effort. that If was not engaged
to you | ought to be. and"
MY sentiments exactly. The lady
of the hatchet-face Is not such bad
sort, after all. But to go on. What
else?''
She said 1t was disgraceful the
number of times that you come here.
and the lateness of your stay is al
ways perfectly shocking And those
are my sentiments. Jimmie; you sim
ply must co.
Not until you have promised to
become Mrs. ]. Brent before the year
J is over"
| I'D never do that"
Very well. then, here I'll sit. Mean
time, take heed unto yourself and re-
member the hour"
Il am remembering It, Jimmie.
Please, please go. Finish your cigar
as you cross the park"
/ "Nn thanh uOu. that ton,k fr.I,,JoA
in my campaign plans. Tell me more
about these interesting people. Who
is the second member of the family
that you know?"
"A horrid, freckled boy, who is the
most ubiquitous person with whom 1t
has ever been my misfortune to come
In contact. He Is always In the halls
and lately he has insisted on posting
my letters for me. Fairly snatches
them out of my hand and races off
like mad. | can't stir any more with
out finding him at my heels"
you seem to have made a conquest,
and, after the manner of womankind
In general. you don't appreciate 1t.
BY the way how did all these remarks
of the hatchet-faced one reach your
ears? That point isn't quite clear to
me-"
Aunt Nancy told me. The woman
herself and the janitor, to whom my
way has also been talking, it seems.
told Aunt Nancy"
But, Patricia, what was that you
said about people listening to tales
from servants, and talking to them?"
Jimmie, you are horrid. 1t is diff
ferent with Aunt Nancy. She is"
"A dear. as have always main
tained." interrupted Jimmie. But
come. Patricia. Aren't you going to
accept me this timer"
mo. am not. Oh. Jimmie. 1t is one
o'clock. Please go"
Cant help 1t If 1t is o'clock a IN.
Patricia, you know you love me, only
you are too contrary to admit 1t. You
have kept me in suspense for six long
years and that is more than enough.
Moreover, you have yourself to think
of. If the people across the hall have
noticed my numerous and late visits.
so have the other people in the build.
ing"
Stop" cried Patricia. please,
please don't say anything more like
that. And won't you go home?"
Il will not until you promise to be
my wife, Patricia" and, rising quickly,
Brent crossed to Patricia. who also
10 I'll, Il k1w- H., a..
P1tricia attempted to free herself.
Promise me, Patricia, that you will
be my wife," coaxed Jimmie, gently,
but there was underneath 1t all a
stern tone that implied that the man
would brook delay no longer.
VIII you go at once If | do prom
ise?"
"I'll go in five minutes. want to
tell you something first. Is It a bar
gain?"
Yes. Jimmie, will marry you"
Before the year is over?" !
Yes"
Brent bent and kissed her before he
asked: ION your word of honor. in
spite of what l am going to tell you?
oh. promise you haven't commit
ted a penal offiense or dlsgraced the
family in any way" he said. quickly
in answer to the glance Of startled In
quiry from Patricia.
Tell me. You have my word, and
that once given holds good for all
time"
Brent bent and kissed the face he
held between his hands before he
spoke. Patricia. l am the main part
of the new family that has just moved
into the apartment across the hall"
"You!" gasped Patricia. And, and
the woman with the awful face and
voice? They are dreadful. even If she
is related to you"
But she isn't a relation of mine, so
don't look so distressed She will not
come to pay us long visits She Is