The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-28
SYNOPSIS.

murdered IN road mousse near New
York. Mrs. Wrandall Is summoned from
the citk and Identifies the body. A young
Woma,t who accompanied Wrandall to the
IMP aid subsequently disappeared Is sus.
gay life and neglected his wife. Mrs.
iWrandall starts back for New York In an
auto during binding snow storm.
CHAPTER lion the way she meets a
young woman In the road who proves 10
he the woman who killed Wrandall Feel
ing that the girl had done her a service
IN Kidding her OF the man who. though
she loved him deeply. had caused her
great sorrow Mrs. Wrandall determines
70 shield her and takes her 20 her own
home.
CHAPTER TII-Mrs. wrandali hears
the story OF Hetty Castleton's life. ex-
cept that portion that relates 20 wran-
dali. The story OF the tragedy she for
bids the girl ever 10 tell her. She offers
1ietty home, friendship and security
from peril on account OF the tragedy.
CHAPTER Iv-Mrs sara wrapdaii and
lietty attend the funeral Of Chailis Wran-
dali at the home OF his parents Sara
by the snobbish wrandall family. but
the tragedy seems I'm closer
together.
~ return TO New York after an absence
OF year in Europe Leslie Wrandall,
brother OF Chaliis. makes himself useful
20 Sara and becomes greatly interested
In Hetty
They were sitting on the broad
verandah overlooking the sound. The
dusk OF evening was beginning to steal
over the earth. She laid her book
aside.
Twill you telephone in TO him after
dinner, Hetty?" went on Sara. after
a long period OF silence.
Again Hetty started. This time a
look OF actual pain flashed In her eyes.
Would not note by post be more
certain TO find him in the" she be-
gan hurriedly.
Il dislike writing notes." said Sara
calmly. "Of course, dear. II you feel
that you'd rather not telephone him.
] can"
Il dare say am finicky, Sara" apol-
ogized Hetty in quick contrition. "Of
course he is your brother. ] should
remem-"
MY brother-in.law. dear" said Sara,
a trifie too literally.
He will come often to your house"
went on Hetty rapidly. Il must make
the best OF IT,"
"He is your friend, Hetty. He ad-
mires you"
Il cannot see him through your
eyes, Sara"
But he Is charming and agreeable,
you'll admit" persisted the other.
A. Ii. 10 lie I'D
to you. should like him for that"
You have no cause for disliking
him"
Il do not dislike him. IL am-Oh,
you always have been so thoughtful,
10 considerable, Sara, / can't under
stand your falling to see how hard II
Is for me to-to-well, 10 endure his
open-hearted friendship"
Sara was silent for moment. "You
draw a pretty fine line, Hetty," she
said gently.
Hetty flushed. You mean that
there is little to choose between wife
and brother7 That isn't quite fair.
You know everything, he knows moth
Ing. wear mask for him; you have
seen into the very heart of me. II
isn't the same"
Sara came over and stood beside the
girls chair. After a moment OF indie
cision she laid her hand on Hetty's
shoulder. The girl looked up. the ever
recurring question in her eyes.
I'VE haven't spoken of-of these
things In many months, Hetty."
Not since Mrs. Wrandall and Wv
Ian came TO Nice. was upset-dread-
fully upset then, Sara. don't know
how managed to get through with
H."
But you managed t." pronounced
Sara. He fingers seemed to tighten
suddenly on the girls shoulder. Il
thfbk we were quite wonderful. both
of.hs. II wasn't easy for me-"
twhy did we come back TO New
York, Sara?" burst out Hetty, clasp
Ing her friends hand as II suddenly
spurred by terror. I'VE were happy
over there. And freel"
Listen, my dear" said Sara, q
hard note growing In her voice: this
IA my home. do not love IL, but
Scan see no reason for abandoning t.
That is why we came back TO New
York"
Hetty pressed her friends hand to
her lips. Forgive me-" she cried Inn
pulsively. II shouldn't have com
complained. II was detestable."
Besides" went on Sara evenly
"you we're quite free to remain on the
other side. | left II TO you"
"You gave me a week TO decide"
said Hetty In hurried manner OF
speaking I'll took but twenty
hours--less than that. Over night
v@p re~emher. love you, Sara