The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22

pitied!
 Then I'd advise you to defer your try at it" she remarked.
 I'm mad about her, Sara. l can't sleep, can't think, can't-yes, can eat but it doesn't taste right to me. I've just got to have 1t settled. Why, people are beginning to notice the change in me. They say all sorts of things. About my liver, and all that sort of thing. I'm going to settle 1t tonight. It's been nearly three weeks now. She's surely had time to think 1t over; how much better everything will be for her, and all that. She's no fool, Sara. And do you know what Vivian's doing this very instant over there in the corner? Shes inviting her to spend a fortnight over at our place. If she comes-well, that means the engagement will be announced at once"
 Sara did not marvel at his assur ance in the face of what had gone be- fore. She knew him too well. In spite of the original rebuff, he was thor oughly satisfied in his own mind that Hetty Castleton would not be such a fool as to refuse him the second time
 Tt is barely possible, Leslie" she said, that she may consider Brandon Booth quite as good a catch as you, and infinitely better looking at the present moment"
 It's this beastly sunburn," he la mented, rubbing his nose gently think ing first of his person. An instant later he was thinking of the other half of the declaration. That's just what I've been afraid of," he said. T told you what would happen If that portrait nonsense went on forever. It's your fault, Sara"
 But l have reason to believe she will not accept him, if it goes so far as that. You are quite safe in that direction"
 Cad, I'd hate to risk it." he nut tered. T have feeling she's in love with him"
 Vivian approached Sara, you must let me have Miss Castleton for the 44"t NNo NSSh0 III Jul4, SIe sdIu Se- renely
 T can't do 1t, Vivian, said the other promptly "I cant bear the thought of being alone in this big old barn of a place. Nice of you to want her, but"
 oh, don't be selfish, Sara" cried Vivian
 You don't know how much 1 de pend on her." said Sara.
 I'd ask you over, too, dear, if there weren't so many others coming. don't know where we're going to put them. You understand, don't your"
 Perfectly" said her sister-in-law
 But I've been counting on-Hetty." :"
 T say, Sara" broke in Leslie, you could go up to Bar Harbor with the Williamsons at that time. Tell her about the invitation, Vivie"
 Tt isn't necessary" said Sara cold ly, T scarcely know the William eons.' She hesitated an instant and then went on with sardonic dismay: They're in trade. you know"
 That's nothing against 'em." pro- tested he "Awfully jolly people really ripping. Ain't they. Viv?"
 T don't know them well enough to say" said Vivian, turning away. q only know we're all snobs of the worst sort"
 Just minute. Viv," he called out. What does Miss Castleton say about coming :' It was an eager question. Much depended on the reply.
 T haven't asked her" said his sis ter succinctly. How could I, without first consulting Sara?"
 Then you don't intend to ask her ?"
 Certainly not"
 Alter the Wrandalls had departed, Sara took Hetty off 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? I must have the truth. Are you doing anything foolish?"
 Foolish? Heaven help me. no, It-it is a tragedy cried Hetty, meet, ing her gaze with one of utter despair.
 What has happened? Tell mel"
 What am I to do, Sara darling? He-he has told me that ne-he-"
 Loves you?"
 Yes"
 And you have told him that his love is returned?"
 "I couldn't help it. was carried away. l did not mean to let him see that l."
 You are such a novice in the busi. ness of love" said Sara sneeringIv You are in the habit of being carried away, ] fear"
 "Oh, Sara!"
 You must put a stop to all this at once. How can you think of marry ing him, Hetty Glynn? Send him"
 "l do not intend to marry him" said the girl, suddenly calm and dignifed
 T am to draw but one conclusion. l suppose said the other regarding the girl intently.
 What do you mean?"
 "IS 1t necessary to ask that ,,,,n