The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-05-09


about the invitation, vivie."
1T isn't necessary" said Sara cos6
ly. Il scarcely know the William.
soma" She hesitated an instant and
then went on with sardonic dismay:
They're in trade. you know"
That's nothing against EN-" pro-
tested he. "Awfully jolly people
really ripping. Amt they. viy2"
II don't know them we'll enough to
say" said Vivian, turning away. Il
only know we're all snobs of the worst
sort"
Just a minute, WV" he called out.
What does Miss Castleton say about
coming?" II was an eager question.
Much depended on the reply.
II haven't asked her." said his sis
ter succinctly. "How could ], without
first consulting Sara?"
Then you don't intend to ask herr"
Certainly not"
After the Wrandalls had departed,
Sara took Hetty of to her room. The
girl knew what was coming.
"Hetty," said the older woman, fac
ing her after she had closed the door
OF her boudoir, what is going on be-
tween you and Brandon Booth?
must have the truth. Are you doing
anything foolish?"
Foolish? Heaven help me, MOI
lit is a tragedy" cried Hetty, meet.
ing her gaze with one OF utter despair,
What has happened? Tell mel"
What am to do, Sara darling?
He-he has told me that he-he-"
Loves your"
yes"
And you have told him that his
love is returned?"
II couldn't help 1t. was carried
away. ! did not mean to let him see
that T."
You are such a novice In the bust
ness OF love-" said Sara sneeringly.
You are In the habit of being carried
away, fear"
"oh, Sarai"
You must put a stop TO all this
at once. How can you think OF marry
ing him, Hetty Glynn7 Send him"
Il do not intend to marry him." said
the girl, suddenly calm and dignihed.
Il am to draw but one conclusion.
l suppose" said the other, regarding
the girl intently.
What do you mean7"
rs 1t necessary to ask that ques-
ton ?"
The puzzled expression remained in
the girls eyes for a time, and then
slowly gave way TO one OF absolute
horror.
How dare you suggest such a
thing?" she cried, turning pale, then
crimson. How dare your"
Sara laughed shortly. isn't the i'm
ference a natural one2 You are for
getting yourself"
Il understand" said the girl. through
pallid lips. Her eyes were dark with
pain and misery. You think am al
together BAD She dropped percept-
IDLY.
You went to Buttons inn," senten-
tiously.
But, Sara, you must believe me.
did not know he was-married. For
Gods sake. do me the justice to-"
But you went there with him." In
sisted the other, her eyes hard as
steel. 1T doesn't matter whether he
was married-or free. You went"
Hetty threw herself upon her com
panion's breast and wound her strong
arms about her.
Sara, Sara, you must let me ex-
plain-you must let me tell you every
thing. Don't stop mel You have re-
fused To hear my plea"
And ] still refuse" cried Sara,
throwing her of angrily. Good God,
do you think | will listen to you? If
you utter another word, / will
strangle you'll"
Hetty shrank back, terrified. Slowly
she moved backward in the direction
OF the door, never taking her eyes
from the impassloned face of her pro-
tector.
Don't, Sara, please dont!" she
begged, Don't look at me like that
| PROMISE promise. Forgive mel
would not give you an instants pain
for all the world. You would suffer.
you would"
Sara suddenly put her hands over
her eyes. A single moan escaped her
lips-a hoarse gasp of pain.
"nearest!" cried Hetty, springing to
her side
Sara threw her head up and met her
with a cold, repelling look.
Waltz" she commanded. THE time
has come when you should know what
is in my mind. and has been for
months. IL concerns you. | expect
you to marry Leslie Wrandall."
Hetty stopped short.
How can you jest with me, Sara?"
she cried, suddenly indignant
Il am not jesting." said Sara lev
ely.
"You-you-really mean--what you
have just said?" The puzzled look
gave way to one OF revulsion. A great
ghudder eWent over her