The Forrest City times., 1914-06-26

ribly proud and naughty, as the brtIa- would say He said he wouldn't sloo- well until he has returned the flthr lucre. We are looking for him bsns any hour now. But if he shouldD,t oa. here by Friday. we will sail w,thon, him. He said he would follow by tha next boat, in case anything hannanoa that he didn't catch the Mauretanio -
 Sara interrupted herself to offer a. ironic observation: If Hetty did m, despise her father so heartily. I shopla advise you to look farther for father in-law. Brandon. The colonel is a had lot Estates in the north of Ireland, Poor Leslie!' She laughed softly
 He'll not show up, eh?"
 Not bit of it." she said "ua may be charged to profit and loss in Leslies books. This part of the |ettor will interest you" she went on as if all that had gone before was n, no importance to him. "I hear inter. esting news concerning you, my dear girl. My heartiest congratulations If it is all true. Brandy is one in mil. lion. l have hoped all along to have him as full-fedged brot.er -in-law if | that's the way you'd put it. Father writes that every one is talking about 1t, and saying what a fine thing ii ,s He has feeling of delicacy about an. preaching you in the matter. and I fancy it's just as we'll until everything i is settled. l wish you'd let me make q suggestion. however Wouldn't ii be wise to let us all get together and talk over the business end of the game? Brandy's a fine chap a corker. in fact, but the question is: has he got 1t in him to take Challis' place in the firm? You've got to consider the future as well as the present, my dear We all do. With his artistic tempera. ment he might play hob with your in. terests, and ours too, for that matter. Wouldn't it be wise for me to sound him bit before we take him into the firm? Forgive me for suggesting this, but, as you know, your interests are mine. and I'm terribly keen about see. ing you get the best of everything By the way. wasn't he bit gone on Hetty? Passing fancy, of course, and not deep enough to hurt anybody. Good old Brandyn"
 There is more, Brandon. but it's of no consequence. she said, tossing the letter upon the table You see 1 how the land lays"
 1 Booth was pale with annoyance. 1 By love, Sara, what an insufferable ass he is!"
 The shoe pinches
 "Oh. it's such perfect rot! I'm sorry on your account. Have you ever heard of such gall?"
 "Oh, he is merely acting as the fam | fly spokesman. l can see them now in solemn conclave. They think 1t | their indisputable right to select a husband for me, to pass upon him, to accept or decline him as they see fit, to say whether he Is a proper man to hang up his hat and coat in the offices Of Wrandall & Co.,"
 Do you mean to say"
 Let's not talk about it. Brandon It is too silly"
 They fell to discussing her plans for the immediate future. although the minds of both were at work with something else.
 Now that l have served my pur | pose. l suppose you will not care to see so much of me-" she said, as he prepared to take leave of her
 Served your purpose? What do you mean?"
 T should have put 1t differently. You have been most assiduous in your 1 efforts to force the secret from me. It has been accomplished Now do l you understand"
 That isn't fair, Sara" he protest ed If you'll let me come to see you in spite of what the gossips and MT Redmond Wrandall predict, you may 1 be sure will be as much in evidence as ever. I suppose l have been Dit of nuisance, hanging on as l have.
 T admire your perseverance,. More than that, l admire your courage in accepting the situation as you have | SHiy HOPt sOu may " III hci wv - 1 your way of thinking, Brandon l Goodby."
 T shall go up to town tomorrow. kit and bag When shall l see you We have a great deal left to talk aoo" before l sail"
 Come when you like"
 You really want me to comet?
 Certainly"
 He studied her pale. tired face TOT a moment. and then shook his heau' You must take care of yourself, ne said. You are unstrung. Get gooo rest and-and forget certains things II you can. Everything will come out all right in the end" Tt depends on what one Is wiling l to accept as the end" he said.
 CTO BE CONTINUED | Why She Mourned.