The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-05-16


pockets, and II must be confessed
that his manner was not that OF one
who is oppressed by despair.
Il think I'm taking II like a man.
Les he said. II only hope you'll
take 1t as nicely n she says nay TO
you"
An uneasy look leaped into Leslies
face. He seemed Doticeably less cor.
pulent about the chest. He wondered
II Booth knew anything about his
initial venture. A question rose TO
his hips. bat he thought quickly and
held II back. Instead. he glanced at
his watch.
Il must be of. See you tomorrow.
/ hope"
so long, said Booth. stopping al
the top OF the steps while hts visitor
skipped down TO the gate with a
nimbleness that suggested the forma.
ton OF sudden resolve.
Leslie did not waste time In part.
ing inanities he strobe of briskly in
the direction OF home, but not without
a 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 a mile
or more. He was in fever OF hope
and eagerness. II was very plain TO
him why she had refused Booth. The
iron was hot He didn't intend 70
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-
~. Up to the instant OF her appear
aDce 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
Il couldn't wait 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 at least
halfway. You'll forgive me, Hetty,
II | have disturbed you"
Il 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 ?"
Its much more comfortable here.
II you don't mind. IL suppose you
know what II is want to say TO you.
YOU"
"Yes." she interrupted YEARLY;
"and knowing as much, Mr.. Wrandall.
II would not be fair of me to let
you go on"
Not fair?" he said. in honest amaze
ment. But. my dear, T."
Please. Mr.. Wrandall," she ex-
claimed, with a pleading little smile
that would have touched the heart Of
anyone but Leslie. please don't go
on II Is quite as impossible now as
II was before. have not changed"
He could only say, mechanically:
you haven't?
mo. ] 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 sup
port-seeking hand. II had Sara's
word that you were not"
Unfortunately Sara cannot speak
for me In matter OF this kind. Thank
you for the honor you would"
Honor be hanged!" he blurted out,
losing his temper. Il love you'll It's
a purely selfish thing with me, and
I'm bowed II ! consider II an honor
to be refused by any woman -
"Mr Wrandalll" she cried, fixing
him with her flashing. indignant eyes.
You are forgetting yourself" She
was standing very straight and slim
and imperious before him.
He quailed. IL beg your pardon.
Il"
There is nothing more to be said"
she went on icily. "Goodby-
Would you mind telling me wheth-
er there is anyone else p he asked, as
he turned toward the door.
do you really feel that you have
the right 10 ask that question, Mr..
wrandaIl"
He wet his lips with his tongue.
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