The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-07-03

linen Ia ADVISE you 10 OeIer youA
try at it." she remarked.
I'm mad about her. Sara can't
sleep, l can't think. l can't-yes. l can
eat, but 1t doesn't taste right to me.
I've Just got to have 1t settled. Why,
people are beginning to notice the
change in me. They say all sorts OF
things. About my liver, and all that
sort OF thing. I'm going to settle 1t
tonight. It's been nearly three weeks
now. She's surely had time to think
It over; how much better everything
will be for her. and all that. She's
no fool, Sara. And do you know what
Vivian's doing this very instant over
there In the corner? She's inviting
her to spend a fortnight over at our
place. II she comes-well, that meAn
the engagement will be announced at
once"
Sara did o marvel al his assur-
ance in the face of what had gone be-
fore. She knew him too we'll. In spite
Of the original rebuff. he was thor
oughly satisfied in his own mind that
Hetty Castleton would not be such a
fool as to refuse him the second time.
ut is barely possible, Leslie" she
said, that she may consider Brandon
Booth quite as good a catch as you,
and infinitely better looking at the
present moment"
It's this beastly sunburn,' he la
mented, rubbing his nose gently, think
ing first of his person. An instant
Iot.- ~ *lt-l;-- A.. ~tLav
half of the declaration. That's Just
what I've been afraid Of" he said. II
told you what would happen il that
portrait nonsense went on forever. It's
your fault, Sara"
But l have reason to believe she
will not accept him, II 1t goes so far
as that. You are quite safe In that
direction"
Cad, I'd hate to risk It," he NUT
tered. Il have a feeling she's 1. love
with him."
Vivian approached. Sara, you must
let me have Miss Castleton for the
first two weeks in July" she said Sc
renely.
Il can't do 1t, Vivian" said the other
promptly. II can't bear the thought
Of being alone in this big old barn
of a place. Nice Of you to want her,
but"
"Oh, don't be selfish, Sara" cried
Vivian.
You don't know how much l de-
pend on her." said Sara.
I'D ask you over, too, dear. il there
weren't so many others coming.
don't know where we're going to put
them. You understand, don't you?-
Perfectly" said her sis%ter-in-law
But I've been counting on-Hetty.'
Il say. Sara" broke In Leslie, you
could go up to Bar Harbor with the
Williamsons at that time. Tell hel
about the invitation. Vivie."
1T isn't necessary" said Sara cold
ly. Il scarcely know the William
sons" She hesitated an instant ant
then went on with sardonic dismay
They're In trade, you know"
That's nothing against en-" pro
tested he. lawfully jolly people
really ripping. Amt they. Viv?"
Il don't know them we'll enough t.
say" said Vivian, turning away. 4"
only know we're all snobs of the wors
sort"
, Just a minute, Wv" he called out
!, What does Miss Castleton say abou
coming?" 1t was an eager question
, Much depended on the reply.
= Il haven't asked her." said his sis
| ter succinctly. How could l. withou
first consulting Sarar
Then you don't intend to ask her!
Certainly not"
After the Wrandalls had departed
Sara took Hetty of to her room. Th
, girl knew what was coming.
"Hetty." said the older woman, fat
Ing her after she had closed the doc
OF her boudoir. what Is going on BIZ
tween you and Brandon Booth?
d must have the truth Are you dom
anything foolish?"
Foolish? Heaven help me. no
d TIT is a tragedy" cried Hetty, NEE
G ing her gaze with one of utter despai
What has happened? Tell mel"
What am l to do. Sara darling
9 He-he has told me hat he-he-
d Loves your"
Yes"
a. And you have told him that h,
love Is r%eturned?"
70 II couldn't help II. l was carrie
t, away. l did not mean to let him sc
a that /"
1t You are such a novice In the bus
ness Of love-" said Sara sneeringl
le You are In the habit of being carrie
away, l fear"
"a "Oh, Sara!"
You must put a stop to all tn
e. at once. How "a you think of MARI
he Ing him, Hetty Glynn? Send him
Il do not intend to marry him." sa
lie the girl, suddenly calm and digniie
Il am to draw but n conclusio
#. l suppose" said the other, regardir
W the girl intently.
What do you mean?"
"Is IL necessary In acL thot M,