Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-07-31

1t il all true. Brandy is one In a mill
lion. l have hoped all along to have
him as a full-fedged brother-in-law. II
that's the way you'd put it Father
writes that every one is talking about
1t. and saying what a flne thing It il.
He has feeling of delicacy about ap-
preaching you in the matter, and
fancy it's just as well until everything
Is settled. / wish you'd let me make
suggestion. however. Wouldn't 1t
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 il: 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
forests, and ours too. for that matter.
Wouldn't 1t be wise for me to sound
him a 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 q bit gone ON
Hetty! Passing fancy, of course. and
not deep enough to hurt anybody.
Good old Brandy!'"
There IL more, Brandon, but its
Of NO consequence" she said. tossing
the letter upon the table. You SEQ
how the land lays"
Booth was pale with annoyance.
by Jove. Sara, what IN insunsrabls
ass he Isl"
THE shoe pinchesf"
"Oh. it's such perfect rot! I'm
sorry on your account. Have you ever
heard Of such gallr"
"Oh. he II merely acting - the fam
lily spokesman. can see. them now
In solemn conclave. They think It
their indisputable right to select .
husband for me. to pass upon him. to
accept or decline him a. they see At,
to say whether he 10 . proper man to
hang up his hat and coat In the ofnces
Of Wrandall 4 Co."
DO you mean to say"
Let's not talk about II, Brandon.
It 10 too silly"
They fell to discussing her plans for
the immediate future. although the
minds of both were at work with
something else.
Nov that I have served my pur.
pose. I suppose you will not care to
see 30 much Of me-" she said. ~ he
prepared to take leave Of her.
Served your purposef What do
you meant"
Il should have put It differently.
You have been most assiduous in your
efforts to force the secret from me.
1t has been accomplished. Now do
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 Mr..
Redmond Wrandall predict. you may
be sure I will be - much in evidence
a. ever. I suppose have been . bit
Of . nuisance. hanging on - have"
II admire your perseverance,. More
than that. admire your courage In
accepting the situation a. you have.
l only hope you may win her over to
your way Of thinking. Brandon.
Goodby."
II shall 90 up to town tomorrow.
kit and bag. When shall I see youf
We have great deal left to talk ABOUT
before l sail"
Come when you like"
you really want me to comet"
Certainly"
He studied her pale. tired face for
moment. and then shook his head.
You must take care Of yourself" he
said. You arb unstrung. Get Q GOOD
rest and-and forget certains things II
you can. Everything. win come out
all right In the end"
1T depends on what one 10 willing
to accept ~ the end" he said.
CTO BE CONTINUED.)