The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-06-06
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- 8 Of Her Hand
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Il say, Sara" broke in Leslie, you
could 90 up to Bar Harbor with the
Williamsons at that time. Tell her
about the invitation, Vivie."
1T isn't necessary" said Sara cold
ly. Il scarcely know the William
sons" She hesitated an instant and
then went on with sardonic dismay:
They're in trade, you know"
That's nothing against EN-" pro-
tested he. "Awfully jolly people
really ripping. Amt they, Viv?"
81 don't know them we'll enough to
say" said Vivian. turning away. 81
only know we're all snobs Of the worst
sort"
Just a 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 Sara?"
Then you don't intend to ask her?"
Certainly not"
After the Wrandalls had departed,
Sara took Hetty off to her room. The
girl knew what was coming.
"Hetty," 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 doing
anything foolish?"
Foolish? Heaven help me, no!
lit is tragedy" cried Hetty, meet
ing her gaze with one of utter despair.
What has happened? Tell mel"
What am l to do. Sara darling
He-he has told me that he-he-"
Loves your"
Yes"
And you have told him that his
love is returned?"
Il couldn't help 1t. / was carried
away. ! did not mean to let him see
that i"
You are such a novice in the bust
ness of love-" said Sara sneeringly.
You are in the habit Of being carried
away, fear"
"Oh, Sara!"
You must put a stop to all this
at once. How can you think of marry.
| ing him, Hetty Glynn? Send him.
Il do not intend to marry him." said
the girl, suddenly calm and dignified
Il am to draw but one conclusion
l suppose" said the other, regarding
the girl intently.
What do you mean?"
"Is it necessary to ask that ques
tom"
| The puzzled expression remained in
the girls eyes for a time, and then
slowly gave way to one of absolute
horror.
How dare you suggest such 9
thing?" she cried. turning pale, ther
crimson. How dare your"
Sara laughed shortly. Isn't the in
ference a natural one? You are for
getting yourself"
| Il understand" said the girl, through
pallid lips. I Her eyes were dark with
pain and misery. You think l am al
together bad" She dropped percept
IDLY.
You went to Burton's inn," senten
tiously.
But, Sara, you must believe me
I did not know he was-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 b,
was married-or free. You went"
Hetty threw herself upon her com
panion's 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 i still refuse;" cried Sara
throwing her OF angrily. Good God
do you think will listen to you?
you utter another word. l will
strangle you!"
Hetty shrank back, terrified. Slowl.
she moved backward in the direction
Of the door, never taking her eye
from the impassioned face Of her pre-
tector.
Don't, Sara, please dont!" sh
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