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frenzied struggles were getting short
er. but more violent. "Oh. hang il all.
Carolyn. you know was only fooling.
| OF course! Why. we were laughing
all the time. you know that. had no
idea you'd ever accept me! Do you
| mean TO tell me that you are In love
with me?" he asked bitingly
Not at all! see no need OF lying
about it. what9ver. But you certainly
We'll. l should say It was hardly
| enough TO accept a man simply be-
cause he amused youl" This was the
best Hall could do. now; he was get
ting winded.
"Oh. yes" she replied jauntily, ION
the contrary. I'm quite sure that I
shall want to be amused all my life
especially when I'm married"
Heavens! Do you consider that
we are engaged"
She looked at him with surprised
eyes. Her fishing was approaching
/ climax. She began TO wind in her line
To short length. speaking incisively.
See here Hall. you're not trying 10
get out of it. or anything, are you?"
Hall gasped, wearied with the duel.
Now, Carolyn. let me explain just
how il is-Ill have to tell you some
| thing-I want to-hang it-you make
it so damned hard for me-whas |
mean is"
Carolyn rose and looked him in the
eye. She laid her hand on him; and.
soft as was its touch, he felt as II il
were gripping him like handcuff.
Hall, see here! Are you trying to
get out of it, or aren't you! Just tell
me that"
"Why-why, | think you're carrying
the joke little too far. Carolyn. that's
all-honestly ] do"
Carolyn now had him at the edge of
the boat. She jerked him in with a
! laugh. MY dear old Hail." she said.
and her voice was honey-sweet. I'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 of in terror. Il haven't
any ring!"
Carolyn smiled We'll, never mind.
We don't want anyone TO know just
yet, anyway. do we? Rings can wait.
Now come over here and sit down,
and I'll tell you exactly what we're GO
ing TO do" She proceeded to lead
him, too dazed TO resist. toward the
couch where they sat down together.
Now be brave" she said, smiling,
IN let you hold my hand. You do
just what l say. and youll never re-
gret it. ! hate engagements; they
have 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 well toddle down to a justice
of the peace. Well just cut out the
white veil and downcast eyes and
everything. All you'll have to do is to
put gold band on my finger; and my
share will be TO say i will and become
Mrs. Hall Bonistele. What's the mat
teri"
Hall was staring toward the door.
my cousin Jonas" he said.
"Oh. bother!" Carolyns eyes shot
fire. Just as we want to arrange
everything"
Jonas Hassingbury. tall and gaunt,
eating a lettuce sandwich, strolled in,
as cool and self-possessed as the most
experienced eotillion 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 envied
Jonas had never been embarrassed In
his life.
Hall 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
heerd o. that name before. TO my
knowledge. What be ye. Portuguee?"
With the grace OF veteran. he
dropped down beside her on the couch.
AZ any OlutI NlIlt ldIOigu NOulu
have welcomed his quaint charm. But
her eyes were now for Hall. and she
was anxious. Her answer was vague.
Jonas. however. did not appear TO
Retice IL. His work was plain. He
had to make himself attractive. and
get rid of Hall. He launched forth.
therefore. on a description OF the town
of Branford while Carolyn yawned be
hind her fan.
At the first pause Hall broke In. by
jove. Carolyn, I've got TO get some
photographs In my room promised TO |
show Mr. Doremus! Cousin Jonas will !
take care OF you all right, Carolyn |
He's a great man for the ladiesl" and |
with this slid out OF range OF her pro
test.
Carolyn pulled herself together 10 |
make the best Of H. This yokel must |
be got rid OF at ONCE. She leaned to- |
ward him with ardor.
"Oh, Mr.. Hassingbury. do you really |
think I'm pretty? You must have |