The Cairo bulletin., 1914-04-28

she laughed and the cid gca-lS nan
stored il tie middle Of his seniescc.
we can't be ffiends. Nr N'ran-
csll." she said. suddenly serious. "The
freteuce would be raockcry. We
are s,l better of if We allow our PATHS,
or interests 10 diverge today"
Perhaps you are right said he,
COMPRISING his lips.
Il believe that Vivian and | could
but ne. | went so SC fer as TO say
that either There is something genu-
inc about her. Strange to say. / have
never dlsliked her"
IF you had made the slightest ef-
fort 10 like us, no doubt we could
have
my dear Mr. Wrandall." she inter
rupted quickly. Il credit you with the
desire 10 r. fair and just &c nc. You
have tried to like me. You have even
, deceived yourself at times. but
Why these gentle determinations? We
merely prolong an unfortunate con.
test between antagonistic natures.
with no hope Of genuine peace being
established. | do not regret that !
an your daughter-in-law, nor do be-
licvo that you would regret il If had
not been the daughter of Sebastian
Gooch."
"Ycur father was as little impress
cd with my son as | was with his
| daughter" said Redmond Wrandlll
drily. 81 nm forced to confess that he
was the better Judge. We had the
better Of the bargain"
Il believe you mean 1t, Mr.. Wran-
DALI" she said. n note of gratitude in
her voice. Goodbye. Mr. Carroll
will see you tomorrow" She glanced
quickly about the room. Il shall send
fcr-for certain articles that are no
longer required in conducting the bus
! mess of Wrandall & CO..
With quaint little smile. she ind-
Gated the two photographs of herself,
by love. Sara" burst out Leslie
abruptly. 81 wish you'd let me have
| that Gypsy Nab picture. I've always
been dotty over it, don't you know.
Ripping study"
Her lip curled slightly.
AS a matter Of fact" he explained
| conclusively, "Chal often snid he'd
leave it to me when he died In a
Joking way. OF course, but I'm sure he
meant It,"
"You may have 1t. Leslie" she said
slowly. 1t is doubtful If he correctly
| interpreted the movement of her head
as she uttered the words
Thanks said he. "11l hang It In
my den, if you don't object"
eve shall expect Mr. Carroll tomor.
row. Sara said his father. with an air
OF Hnality. Goodbye. May ask
what plans you are making for the
winter"
They are very indefinite"
II say Sara. why don't you get
married." asked Leslie, surveying the
Gypsy Nab photograph with undis,
guised admiration as he held 1t at
arms length. Ripping" This TO the
picture.
She paused near the door to stare
at him for moment. unutterable
scorn in her eyes.
1--WE had notion you were pretty
keen about Brandy Booth" he went
On amiably.
She caught her breath There was
an instant's hesitation on her part be-
fore she replied
'You have never been very smart at
making love guesses, Leslie she said.
ITS trick you haven't acquired
He laughed uncomfortably. Neat
| stroke. that"
Following her into the corridor out
| side the Offices. he pushed the elevator
bell for her.
al meant what ] said, Sara" he re.
marked, somewhat doggedly, you
ought to get married Chal didn't
| leave much for you to cherish. There's
no reason why you should go on like
! this, living alone and all that sort Of
thing. You're young and beautiful
| and"
"Oh, thank you, Leslie" she cried
out SHARPLY,
"You see, it's going to be this way:
| Hetty will probably marry Booth
| That's on dit, take It. You're depend
ing on her for companionship. We'll
she'll quit you cold after she's mar
| ried. She will"
She interrupted him peremptorily.
"If Chalis did nothing else for me
| Leslie, he at least gave me you tc
| cherish. Once more, goodbye"
The elevator stopped for her III
strolled back to his office with puz
zled frown on his face. She certainly
| was inexplicable!
The angry red faded from hel
| cheeks as she sped homeward In thu
automobile. Her. thoughts were M
longer of Leslie but of another .
She sighed and closed her eyes. ant
her cheeks were pale
Workmen from picture dealers es
Establishment We're engaged In hanginl
full length portrait in the long liv
ing-room Of her apartment when sh'
reached home. She had sent to th'
country for Booths picture Of Hetty
and was having it hung in conspicu
GUS place.
Passing the open library door. Sar,
paused for an instant to peer within
| Then she went on down the hall TO he