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


lines, he shuddered at the thought Of
what she had planned to do to Hetty
Castleton. Staring hard at the black
window before him. the pen still in
his hand. he allowed his thoughts to
dwell 50 intimately on the subject Of
his well-meant postscript that her
ashen face with its burning eyes
seemed to take shape in the night
beyond. 1t was long time before
he could get rid of the illusion. After
wards he tried to conjure up Hetty's
face and to drive out the likeness of
the other woman. and found that he
could not recall single feature In the
face of the girl he loved!
When he reached Southlook in the
morning. he found that nearly all of
the doors and windows were boarded
up. Wagons were standing in the
stable yard. laden with trunks and
crates. Servants without livery were
scurrying about the halls. There was
an air Of inality about their move
ments.
Yes. sir" said Watson, in reply
to his question, I'VE are in q rush.
Mrs. Wrandall expects to close the
ouse this evening. sir. We all 10 up
this afternoon. suppose you know,
sir. we ave taken q new apartment
In town."
mol" exclaimed Booth.
Yes. sir. We ave. sir. They've
been decorating It for the pawst two
weeks. Seems like she didn't care for
the old one we 'ad. Al q matter of
fact. l didn't care much for 1t, either.
She's taken one Of them. Inexpensive
ones looking out over the park, cir
You know we used to look out over
Madison avenue. sir. and God knows
1t wasn't hinspirin'. Yes. sir. We 10
up this afternoon. Mrs. wrandall
will he down in Q second, thank you.
sir"
Booth actually was startled BY her
appearance when she entered the
room a few minutes later. She looked
positively Ill.
my dear Sara" he cried anxiously.
this Is too bad. You are making
yourself Ill. Come, come, this won't
do"
Il shall be al right in q day or
two" she said, with q weary little
gesture. II have been nervous. The
strain was too great, Brandon. This
Is the reaction you might say"
your hand - hot, your eyes look
feverish. You'd better see your doc
tor as soon as you GET to town. An
ounce Of prevention. you know"
WELL" she said. with a searching
look into his eyes. have you written
to herr"
yes. Posted it at seven o'clock
this morning."
Il trust you did not 60 80 far -
to-well, to volunteer a word In my
behalf. You we're not to do that. you
know"
He looked uncomfortable. I'm
afraid did take your name In vain."
he equivocated. You are IA won
derful woman, Sara" he went on.
moved to the remark by a curious In.
fuence that he could not have ex-
planned any more than he could have
accounted for the sudden gush of
emotion that took possession of him.
She ignored the tribute. you will
persuade her to come to New York
with your"
For your sake. Sara, II she won't
come for mine"
She knows the cage il open," was
her way of Diminishing the subject
Il am glad you came over. / have q
letter from Leslie. It came this morn.
ing. You may be interested In what
he has to say of Hetty-and Of your
SELF" She smiled family. He is
determined that you shall not be with
out friend while he il alive"
Les isn't such q rotter. Sara He's
spoiled. but he 10 hardly to be blamed
for that"
Il win read his letter to you," she