The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-12-09

Now what7" She took cigarette fror
the table and gracefully lightsd 4
!. pulled out the smoke. and yavned.
q Al she drew In her line thus, hi
: frenxied struggles were getting shor,
. or, but more violent "Oh. hang 1t I'll
Carolyn, you know was only foolinl
+ Of counsel Why, we were lnughin
all the time. you know thatl / had n
: idea you'd ever accept mel Do 20
mean to tell me that you are in Low
: with moi" he asked bitingIy.
Not 1t ALI I see no need Of lyin,
about It. whatever But you csrtainl,
! do amuse me-" Her eyes danced.
We'll, ! should say It was hardl,
enough to accept man simply be
cause he amused you'll" This was tn,
best Hall could do. now; he was get
ting winded.
"Oh, yes" she replied jauntily, "or
the contrary. I'm quite sure that
shall want to be amused All my life
especially whom I'm married"
"Heavensl Do you consider that
We are ensagedT
| She Hooked at him with surprised
eyes. Her fishing was approaching .
climax. She began to wind In her lins
to short length. speaking inclsively
See here, Hall. you're not trying to
get out Of It, or anything, are your"
Hall sasped. wearied with the duel.
Nov, Carolyn. let me explain Just
how 1t is-Ill have to tell you some.
thing-I want to-hang it-you make
II so damned hard for me-what /
mean is"
Carolyn rose and looked him in. the
eye She laid her hand on him: and.
soft as was Its touch. he felt a. II It
were gripping him like a handcufp
Hall. see here! Are you trying to
! get out Of 1t. or aren't you'll Just tell
me thatI"
"Why-why. think you're carrying
the joke little too far. Carolyn. that's
all-honestly dol"
Carolyn now had him at the edge Of
the boat. She jerked him In with
laugh. my dear old Hail." she said
and her voice was honey-sweet. aI,m
carrying 1t only far enough to want to
wear that ring you bought today for
me. Where Is it?" She actually be-
gan to feel in his waistcoat pocket.
| He backed on in terror Il haven't
any ringl"
Carolyn smiled well, never mind.
We don't want anyone to know tust
yet, anyway, do wet Rings can wait.
Now come over here and sit down,
and I'll tell you exactly what were 90
Ing to do" She proceeded to lead
him, too dazed to resist, toward the
couch whore they sat down together.
NOW be brave" she said, smiling,
I'll let you hold my hand. You do
just what I say, and you'll never re-
greet 1t. l hate engagements; they
havs neither the excitement of court
ship, nor the satisfaction Of matri-
mony. SO, at just nine o'clock tomor-
row morning, you are going to call on
me and we'll toddle down to justice
OF the peace. Well just cut out the
white veil and downcast eyes and
everything. All you'll have to do il to
put gold band on my finger; and my
share Will be to say I will and become
Mrs. Hall Bonistelle. What's the mat
| teri"
Hall was staring toward the door.
MY cousin JONAS" he said.
"Oh. botherl" Carolyn's eyes shot
nre. Just as we want to arrange
everything"
Jonas Hassingbury. tall and Raunt.
eating a lettuce sandwich. strolled In.
As cool and self-possessed as the most
experienced cotillion leader in town.
He was perfectly sure Of himself:
without wealth. or power or social
training, he was blessed with an ego
ism that king might have enyied.
Jonas had never been embarrassed in
his life.
Han looked at him. for the first time
with relief. and rose
Miss Dallys," he said, ''let me pre-
sent my cousin, Mr.. Hassingbury."
Jonas put the sandwich behind his
back. and bowed. Carolyn looked up
at him. annoyed.
"Dallys?" Jonas queried, never
neero O that name before, to my
knowledge. What be ye, Portuguese r.
With the grace OF a veteran. he
dropped down beside her on the couch. |
At any other time Carolyn would |
have welcomed his quaint charm. But
her eyes were now for Hall, and she |
was anxious. Her answer was vaxue
Jonas. however. did not appear IN
notice It, His work was plain. He
had to make himself attractive. and
got rid OF Hall. He launched forth
therefore, on description Of the town
OF Branford while Carolyn yawned be- |
hind her fan.
AT the first pause Hall broke In. by
1oye. Carolyn. I've got to get Soma
photographs in my room promised to |
show Mr.. Dorsmusl Cousin Jonas win
take care of you all right, CAROLYN.
Hes great man for the ladies!" and |
with this slid out OF range Of her pro
test.
Carolyn pulled herself together TO
make the best OF 1t. This yokel must |
be got rid of at once. She leaned To- |
ward him with ardor.
"oh. Mr.. Hsssins bury, do you really
think I'm pretty? You must b.v.
known so many beautiful women-in
Branfordi" -
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