The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-07-16

Les" he said. 81 only hope you'll
take II as nicely II she says nay to
you"
An uneasy look leaped into Leslie's
face. He seemed noticeably less cor
pulent about the chest. He wondered
II Booth knew anything about his
initial venture. A question rose to
his lips, but he thought quickly and
held 1t back. Instead, he glanced at
his watch.
"T'nust be off. See you tomorrow,
hope"
so long," said Booth, stopping at
the top Of the steps while his visitor
skipped down to the gate with a
nimbleness that suggested the forma-
tion OF a sudden resolve.
Leslie did not waste time in part
Ing inanities he strobe off briskly in
the direction of home, but not without
furtive glance out of the tail OF his
eye as he disappeared beyond the
hedgerow at the end OF Booths gar.
den. That gentleman was standing
where he had left him, and was filling
his pipe once more.
The day was warm, and Leslie was
in dripping perspiration when he
reached home. He did not enter the
house but made his way direct to the
garage.
Get out the car at once, Brown"
was his order.
Three minutes later he was being
driven over the lower road toward
Southlook. taking good care to avoid
Booths place by the matter Of q mile
or more. He was In a fever OF hope
and eagerness. 1t was very plain to
him why she had refused Booth. The
iron was hot. He didn't intend to
lose any time in striking.
And now we know why he came
again to Sara's In the middle of a
blazing afternoon, instead OF waiting
until the more seductive shades of
night had fallen, when the moon sat
serene in the seat of the Mighty.
He didn't have to wait long for Het-
ty. Up to the instant of her appear.
ance in the door, he had reveled in
the thought that the way was now
paved with roses. But with her en-.
trance, he felt his confidence and
courage slipping. Perhaps that may
explain the abruptness with which he
proceeded to go about the business
in hand.
'T couldn't walt till tonight" he ex.
planned as she came slowly across
the room toward him. She was half
way to him before he awoke to the
fact that he was standing perfectly
still. Then he started forward. some.
how impelled to meet her ae least
halfway. You'll forgive Inc. Hetty,
IL | have disturbed you"
81 was not lying down, Mr.. Wran-
DALI" she said quietly. There was
nothing ominous in the words, but he
experienced a sudden sensation of
cold. Wont you sit down? Or would
you rather go out to the terrace?"
"It's much more comfortable here,
II you don't mind. IL suppose you
know what 1t is want to say to you,
You"
"Yes," she interrupted YEARLY;
"and knowing as much, Mr.. Wrandall,
1t would not be fair of me to let
you go on"
Not fair?" he said, In honest amaze
ment. But, my dear, I"
please, Mr.. Wrandall," she ex-
cls,med, with a pleading little smile
that would have touched the heart of
anyone but Leslie. please don't go
on. 1t is quite as impossible now as
It was before. have not changed"
He could only say. mechanically:
"You havent?"
mo. l am sorry II you have
thought that might come to-"
Think, for heavens sake, think
what you are doing!" he cried, feeling
for the edge of the table with a sup
port-seeking hand. IL had Sara 8
word that you were not"
unfortunately Sara cannot speak
for me in a matter of this kind. Thank
you for the honor you would"
Honor be. hanged" he blurted out,
losing his temper. 81 love you! It's
a purely selfish thing with me. and