The Cairo bulletin., 1914-04-10

ly Il scarcely know the William.
sons" She hestated an instant and
then went on with ssrdonic dlsmay
They're in trade, YOU know
That's nothing against en-" pro-
tested he "Awfully jolly people
really ripping. Amt they, Viv7"
Il don't know them well enough to
say" said Vivian. turning away. Il
only know we're all snobs of the worst
sort"
Just minute, Wv" he called out.
what does Miss Castleton say about
coming?" 1t was an eager question.
Much depended on the reply.
Il haven't asked her" said his sis
ter succinctly. How could |, without
first consulting Sarag'
"Then kou don't intend to ask herr
Certainly not" .s...,... Ga
After the Wrandalls had departed,
Sara took Hetty off to her room. The
girl knew what was coming.
cHetty," 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 dolnt
anything foolish?"
Foolish? Heaven help me, no!
Tit is a tragedy" cried Hetty. meet
Ing her gaze with one of utter despair
What has happened? Tell me-
What am to do, Sara darling
He---he has told me that he-he-'
Loves you?" 81
Eyes" lp
And you have told him that hi
love is returned?'
Il couldn't help It. was carriet
away. j did not mean TO let him Sc,
that -, 3H ar
"You are such novice in the bust
ness OF love" said Sara sneeringly
You are In the habit of being carries
away, fear"
"Oh, Sara!"
you must put stop to all thi
at once. How can you think OF marry
ing him, Hetty Glynn? Send him
Il do not intend to marry him." sal
the girl suddenly calm and dignitied
81 am to draw but one conclusion
| suppose" said the other, regarding
the girl intently.
What do you mean?"
rs 1t necessary to ask that ques
tom"
The puzzled expression remained II
the girls eyes for time, and thei
slowly gave way to one OF absolute
horror.
How dare you suggest such :
thing" she cried, turning pale, ther
| crimson. How dare you?"
! Sara laughed shortly. isn't the In
| ference natural one? 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, e
You went to Burtons inn" senten
tiously -
But, Sara. you must believe me
| did not know he vas-married, Fol
Gods sake. do me the justice to-"
But you went there with him. in
sisted the other, her eyes hard Al
steel 1T doesn't matter whether HI
was marred--or free. You went"
Hetty threw herself upon her com
panions breast and wound her stronl
arms about her.
Sara, Sara, you must let me ex
plain-you must let me tell you every
thing. Don't stop me! You have re
fused to hear my plea"
And 1 still refuse:" cried Sars
throwing her off angrily. Good Goo
do YOU think | will listen to your
| you utter another word, will
| strange you!"
Hetty shrsnk back. terrified, Slovl
she moved backward in the directio
OF the door. never taking her eye
from the imprisoned face of her PR
| tector.
Don't. Sara, please donti" sh
begged Don't look at me like that
| PROMISE promise. Forgive me!
would not give you an instant's pal
for all the world You would safei
you would"
Sara suddenly put her hands ave
her eyes, A single moan escaped he
lirs-s hcaIse sVp Of pain $50