The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-06-05
CHAPTER Xl.-ContInued.

CHAPTER Vl.-Contlnued.
Sara and Hetty did not stay long in
town. The newspapers announced the
return OF Challis Wrandall's widow
and reporters sought her out for inter.
views. The old interest was revived
and columns were printed about the
murder at Burton's inn, with sharp
editorial comments on the failure OF
the police to clear up the mystery.
81 shall ask Leslie down for the
weekend" said Sara, the third day
after their arrival in the country. The
house was huge and lonely. and time
hung rather heavily despite the glori.
ous uplift OF spring.
Hetty looked up quickly from her
book. A look of dismay fiickered In
her eyes for an instant and then gave
way to the calmness that had come to
dwell In their depths OF late. Her lips
parted In the sudden impulse to cry
out against the plan, but she checked
the words. For moment her dark,
questioning eyes studied the face OF
her benefactress; then, as II nothing
had been revealed to her. she allowed
her gaze to drift pensively out toward
the sunset sea.
They were sitting on the broad
verandah overlooking the sound. The
dusk of evening was beginning to steal
over the earth. She laid her book
aside.
"Will you telephone in to him after
dinner, Hetty?" went on Sara, after
q long period of silence.
Again Hetty started. This time a
look of actual pain flashed in her eyes.
Would not a note by post be more
certain to find him In the" she be-
gan hurriedly.
81 dislike writing notes." said Sara
calmly. "Of course, dear, II you feel
that you'd rather not telephone him,
can"
81 dare say am finicky, Sara" apol-
pgized Hetty in quick contrition. "Of
course he is your brother. / should
femem-"
MY brother-in-law, DEAR" said Sara,
y trifle too literally.
He will come often to your house."
went on Hetty rapidly. IL must make
the best OF it,"
"He is your friend. Hetty. He ad-
mires you"
81 cannot see him through your
eyes. Sara"
But he Is charming and agreeable.
you'll admit" persisted the other.
He is very kind, and he is devoted
20 you. | should like him for that"
"You have no cause for disliking
Aim"
Il do not dislike him. IL am-Oh,
you always have been so thoughtful,
80 considerate, Sara, / can't under
stand your failing to see how hard it
Is for me to-to-well, to endure his
open-hearted friendship"
Sara was silent for a moment. You
draw a pretty fine line, Hetty," she
said gently.
there is little to choose between wife
and brother? That isn't quite fair.
Yea know everything, he knows moth
ing. wear a mask for him; you have
seen into the very heart of me. 1t
isn't the same"
Sara came over and stood beside the
girls chair. After a moment of inde-
eision she laid her hand on Hetty's
shoulder. The girl looked up, the ever
recurring question in her eyes.
I'VE haven't spoken of-of these
things In many months, Hetty."
Not since Mrs. Wrandall and Wv
han came TO Nice. was upset-dread-
fully upset then, Sara. don't know
how ] managed to get through with
It."
But you managed IT," pronounced
Sara. Her fingers seemed to tighten
suddenly on the girls shoulder Il
think we were quite wonderful. both
OF US. II wasn't easy for me"
Why did We come back TO New
York, Sara?" burst out Hetty. clasp
ing her friends hand as II suddenly
sprrred by terror. I'VE were happy
over there. And free."
Listen, my dear" said Sara.
hard note growing In her voice: this
Is my home. | do not love IL. but I
can see no reason for abandoning II.
That is why we came back TO New
York"
Hetty pressed her friends hand 10
Ger lips. Forgive me-" she cried i'm
pulEively. Il shouldn't have com
complained. II was detestable"
Besides went on Sara evenly.
you were quite f,ee to remain on tbs
bher sidrs~ left II to you"