The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-10-24

pray don't let Il disturb you. Mr.
Bancroft. shall not use them to
day"
"They viii be properly filled by to
morrow"
Thank you"
He disappeared. She relaxed in the
familiar, comfortable old leather-cush
Toned chair. and closed her eyes
There was sharp little line between
them. but It was hidden by the veil.
The door opened slowly and Red
mond Wrandall came into the room
She arose at once.
This is-er-an unexpected pleas
ure. Sara" he said perplexed and Ill
at-ease. He stopped just inside thu
door he had been careful to close be
hind him. and did not ofser her hi
hand.
II came down to attend to some
business. Mr.. Wrandall." she said. =
"BusiLess!" he repeated, staring.
She took note Of the tired. haggard
look in his eyes. and the tightly
compressed lips.
II intend to dispose of my entire In
terest in Wrandall & Co.," she an
nounced calmly.
He took a step forward. plainly
startled by the declaration.
whats this?" he demanded sharp
ly.
I'VE may as well speak plainly. Mr..
Wrandall," she said. "You do not
care to have me remain a member of
the firm, nor do blame you for feel
ing as you do about 1t. A year ago
you offered to- buy me out--or OF. as
I took 1t to be at the time. had rea.
sons then for not selling out to you
Today l am ready either to buy or to
SELL"
"You-you amaze me-" he exclaim
ed.
Does you offer of last December
still stand?"
IL think we would better have
Leslie in. Sara. This Is most unex
pected. I don't quite feel up to-"
'Have Leslie In by all MEANS" she
said. resuming her seat.
He hesitated q moment. opened hit
lips as II to speak, and then abruptly
left the room.
Sara smiled.
Many minutes passed before the two
Wrandalls put in an appearance. Sht
understood the delay. They were
telephoning to certain legal advisers.
Whats this hear. Saraf" demand
ed Leslie. extending his hand after {
seconds hesitation.
She shock hands with him. not list
lessly but with the vigor born of nerv
BUSINESS.
II don't know what you've heard.
she said pointedly.
His slim. fingers went searching fol
the end Of his moustache.
"Why-why. about selling out Il
u.s." he stammered.
II am willing to retire from the firm
Of Wrandall & Co.," che said.
Father says the business is as goot
as It was year ago. but I don't agree
with him." said the son. trying t
look lugubrious.
"Then you don't care to repeat you
original proposition?"
well. the way business has beer
falling off,
Perhaps you would prefer to sci
out to me-" she remarked quietly.
"Not at ALL" he said quickly. witt
a surprised glance at his father. wv,
couldn't think Of letting the business
pass out of the Wrandall name"
You forget that my name Is wran
DALI" she rejoined. There would b.
no occasion to change the firm
name; merely It's membership"
"Our original offer stands" said tn,
senior Wrandall stifny. I'VE prsfe
to buy"
"And to sell. Mr. Carroll vii
meet you tomorrow. gentlemen. HI
Will represent me as usual. Our bust
ness as well az social relations ar,
about to end, suppose. MY only re
gret 10 that cannot further accom-
modate you by changing my name
Still you may live in hope that tim
may work even that wonder for you
She arose. The two men regarde,
her in an aggrieved way for . mo
ment.
II have no real feeling Of hostilit,
toward you. Sara" said Leslie nerv
ously, I'm spite Of all that you sail
| the other night."
Il am afraid, you don't mean that
deep down In y6ur heart. Leslie. sh,
said. with queer little smile.
But do" he protested. Hang 4
all. we've live In q glass house our
selves, Sara. dare say. in way.
was quite a. unpleasant as the RES
Of the family. You see. we Just cam
help being snobs. It's IN Us. that's al
there II 10 it,
Mr.. wrapdall looked up from thu
floor. his case having dropped At thu
frst outhnrst from his sons lips.
~We--we prefer to be friendly, Sara
II you win allow u.s."
She laughed and the old gentleman
stopped IN the middle OF his sentence
we can't b frfeuds. Mr.. Wran
daIl." she said. suddenly serious. '~Ths
pretence would b. = mockery. WI
are Al bo<tdP o. q Ne allow our paths