Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-04-12

but not a philanthropist. you under
stand-~nor a bishop. Mrs. Dimes never
overlook the possibilities OF any sit
uation. She doesn't care rap for
me. She was devoted to her husband,
and she isn't the sort OF woman who
loves twice. Why. you see yourself
that abe distinctly proposes that we
shalI occupy different continents"
And you
= have, unfortunately. my own
plans"
which are not concurrent with
hers?'
In no way concurrent" he replied
with emphasis.
yours is not an envIable position"
! admitted
"EnyIablel" he cried. II should
think not. You understand that my
sister Is arrayed with her against
meT
bowed There was a moments
silence.
Mrs. Dimes has contracted the
habit OF succeeding in what she under.
takes" be obs, rived presently. 1T is
a most uncomfortable habit for all
parties concerned, as am always tell.
Ing my sister who seems herself TO be
OF the verge Of falling into IT,"
Miss Winstanley Is a most success
ful woman. made enthusiastic com.
ment
Undoubtedly" he agreed; but J
insist that successful women may pile
up trouble and anguish for themselves
and others. IL is so amazing when
they fail that they resign themselves
badly 10 H."
II see" said l.
Mrs. Dimes will not like coming
across 10 meet with failure" he re.
marked. Il wish II might be SHARED
her. ! also wish | knew how to ease
the situation all around. Have you a
suggestion
Il only know what | should do un
der similar circumstances" declared,
trying not 10 smile broadly.
Would yoI mind telling me what Il
isF' he asked.
Not at al; but II Is, OF course,
nothing that you would consider
Il am not so sure. Suppose you let
me hear IT,"
Il should resort to--absence," said |.
"A good idea; think 7 shall adopt
It."
u don't wish to- seem false to your
sister. | am her friend in all things
you understand. but surely"
Have no sense of disloyalty. Mr..
TwinIng." he urged. with bis old smile.
III my sister were thoroughly con
versant with affairs. she would not
pan i6f ny Saritai dlspe aal. and III II
any case. what Mrs. Dimes has asked
would be impossible. But as Henri.
eta really got me into this. think
she mat set me out i, Is only fair,
isn't III However. didn't come here
to bother you with this affair am
commissioned by my sister to- ask you
to come To see her as soon a.. you con.
yeniently can. Think she wishes to
consult you about a matter OF bust
ness, perhaps She did not tell me.
Il shall go at once"
Oh II isn't so important as that.
Since think of Il. however. she did
seem little eager"
Il am free for the hour"
That's very good OF you. l am
greatly obliged To you for your ex-
cellent suggestion. One would think
You had had some experience yourself
In similar situations"
And he smillngly departed.
went at once To Miss Winstanley.
From an upper window she must have
seen me coming. for as | was admitted
she ran down the stairs quite like n
little girl. and led me into her sitting
room. closing the door carefully be-
hind us she had letter In her hand,
and as she extended IL To me. recog.
nized the bold chirography of Mrs.
Anson Dimes.
Clearly | was To have both sides OF
this most interesting story.
Miss Winstanley was trembling
with excitement. and her eyes shone.
| could see chat she was Joyous In her
eagerness and anticipation, and | had
not tin then realized how much she
had set her heart ON the ridiculous
marriage which she and Mrs Dimes
had planned for her amiable brother.
Read IT," she cried, as she thrust
the letter at me,
Expecting to read of the bishop,
was drmbfounded at Mrs, Dimes brief
lines.
Il shall be In America ON the heels
OF my letter" she wrote, II am com.
ing to stop the marriage OF Edward
Ankony and barbara Hemingway II
must not take place. shall come 10
you at once. sail GU the Cambria,
the 25th."