Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-10-02

laughter OUTSIDE the uOor, and a gay
voice ending q passage Of affected per-
sidage. RosAmund sailed swishing III
to the room. She held her head UP
proudly. she seemed immensely su.
perior as she gazed about, triumphant.
The two women sprang at her.
What did you say to Hall Bonistelle ?"
exclaimed Carolyn.
Rosamund waited a moment, proud
ly superior. Then she answered calm
Ivy No, l accepted him"
You accepted him!" the two broke
oft.
"D'you mean to say you went back
on your promise?" Care N demanded.
furious.
Mrs. Royalton caught her by the
arm. Are you foohng. Miss Gale. or
what do you mean? You promised"
oh, p5haw!" Rosamund answered.
What's a promise? Why, l found
out that Hall felt a good deal different
from what l had ever thought Why.
he's dear, really, and he never cared
snap for you two"
"Oh, didn't he!" cried Carolyn.
why, the fact is, didn't have the
heart to reject him. really ! didn't. |
saw that there was some misunder-
standing somewhere, and we had got it
all wrong. Halls simply crazy about
me, and it was perfectly absurd to let
our talk stand in the way of my happi-
ness-and his. that's ALL"
And do you mean to say you said
yes?" cried Mrs Royalton.
Certainly l did. Hall Bonistene
and l are formally engaged now. and
we're going to be married."
That's about all you know" cried
Carolyn, now beside herself. Hall
Bonistelle is engaged to met"
Mrs. Royalton gasped. Rosamund
raved: Its no such thing! 1t can't
BET"
Then you lied to me. Carolyn p
Mrs. RoyaltOn asked frigidly.
We'll, couldn't violate a cond-
dnnce, could -"
Its lie, that's all there is about
tBat!" Rosamund exclaimed. Its per
fectly absurd on the face of it. |
CHESS l ought to know!"
"Oh, you don't have to believe it.
bat it's a fact, nevertheless" said
Carolyn to Rosamund; and then turn
ing to Mrs. Royalton. she added: You
see, Rena, Hall explained it all to me.
and couldn't really blame him for the
way he's acted. He was in an awful
mess, and had led you and Miss Gale
to imagine things that he couldn't get
out of. very well. So, as long as l was
the one he really wanted. you know, /
thought"
"You we're the one he wanted"
Mrs. Royalton exclaimed. Well. then,
Ia like to know what you think of
that" And she thrust her hand with
the ruby ring into Carolyn's face.
Rosamund turned white What is
2" she stammered
TITS an engagement ring, of course -
said Mrs, Royalton.
"Rena Royalton," cried Carolyn, do
you mean to say that you have gone
behind my back and broken your prom.
Used word?"
Rosamund took it up. You know
you said you'd refuse hint"
Well" said Mrs Royalton, Il can't
help it, but am engaged to Hall Boni-
STEELE. You two girls must have made
some big mistake. in some way; don t
understand it at all But you can see
for yourself-there's the ring!"
Carolyn looked at her coldly. "Rena
Royalton, you have lied to me! Well,
what can you expect from a woman.
anyway"
Yes" Rosamund added, "the min
ute your back is turned. and they'll
stab you in the back. every time!"
Why, had no idea of breaking my
word Carolyn, you know would
never do such a thing as that 1t would
be utterly unlike me. I've always
prided myself on my loyalty But, you
see, when it's a case of a mans happi.
ness at stake. his whole life-why, |
simply had to sacrifice myself I'm too
generous, 1 suppose. but / simply had
to do it,"
Carolyn gave a harsh laugh. We'll,
then we are all three Of US engaged to
him. 1t seems. Well have to draw lots