The Raymer enterprise., 1915-02-11

make the sale. Cad. almost had
to beg him to take the money. Ter.
ribly proud and naughty. as the butlsr,
would say. He said he wouMn't sleep
well until he has returned the filthy
lucre. We are looking for him back
any hour now. But II he shouldn't get
here by Friday, We will sail without
him. He said he would follow by tho
next boat. In case anything happened
that he didn't catch the Mauretania.'
Sara interrupted herself to offer an
ironic observation: III Hetty did not
despise her father so heartily, l should
advise you to look farther for father.
in-law. Brandon. The colonel is a bad
lot. Estates In the north Of Irelandl
Poor Leslie!" She laughed softly.
He'll not show up, eh?"
mot bit OF IT," she said. He
may be charged to profit and loss In
Leslie's books. This part Of the letter
will interest you." she went on, ~
II all that had gone before was OF
no Importance to him. az hear inter-
esting news concerning you. my dear
girl. My heartiest congratulations II
It is all true. Brandy is one in a mil.
lion. ! have hoped all along to have
him as full-fedged brother.in.law, II
that's the way you'd put 1t. Father
writes that every one is talking about
It. and saying what a fine thing 1t is.
He has q feeling Of delicacy about ap-
preaching you in the matter, and
fancy It's Just as well until everything
is settled. l wish you'd let me make
suggestion. however. Wouldn't II
be wise to let US all get together and
talk over the business end Of the
gamer Brandy's a fine chap. q corker,
In fact, but the question Is: has he
got 1t In him to take ChAllis' place In
the firm? You've got to consider the
future as well as the present. my dear.
We all do. With his artistic tempera.
ment he might play hob with your In
terests. and ours too, for that matter.
Wouldn't 1t be wise for me to sound
him bit before we take him into the
firm! Forgive me for suggesting this,
but, as you know, your interests are
mine, and I'm terribly keen about see
Ing you get the best Of everything.
BY the way, wasn't he q bit gone on
Hetty? Passing fancy. of course, and
not deep enough to hurt anybody.
Good old Brandyl'"
There is more. Brandon, but it's
Of no consequence" she said, tossing
the letter upon the tabla you see
how the land lays"
Booth was pale with annoyance.
by Jove. Sara, what an insufierabls
ass he Isl"
THE shoe pinches 7"
"Oh. It's such perfect rotl I'm
sorry on your account. Have you ever
heard Of such gall?"
"Oh. he Is merely acting as the fam
lily spokesman. ! can see them now
In solemn conclave. They think It
their indisputable right to select
husband for me, to pass upon him, to
accept or decline him a. they see at,
to say whether he Is q proper man to
hang up his hat and coat in the oflces
Of Wrandall & Co."
DO you mean to say"
Let's not talk about 1t, Brandon.
1t is too silly"
They fell to discussing her plans for
the immediate future. although the
minds OF both were at work with
something else.
Now that ! have served my Dur.
pose, | suppose you will not care to
see 30 much Of me-" she said. az he
prepared to take leave OF her.
Served your purpose? What do
you mean7"
Il should have put 1t differently.
You have been most assiduous In your
efforts to force the secret from me.
1t has been accomplished. Now do
you understand"
THAT isn't fair. Sara" ha protest.
ed. III you'll let me come to see you,
In spite OF what the gossips and Mr..
Redmond Wrandall predict. you may
be sure ! will be as much in evidence
as ever. l suppose / have been Bit
of a nuisance, hanging on as / have"
Il admire your perseverance,. More
than that, admire your courage In
accepting the situation as you havey
| only hope you may win her QHos u
your way Of thinking. Bf don.
Goodby."
Il shall 90 up to town tomorrow,
kit and bag. When shall sse you'll
We have great deal left to talk about
before SAIL"
Come when you like"
you really want me to GOMEZ"
Certainly"
He studied her pale. tired face for
a moment, and then shook his head.
You must take care OF yourself. IL
said. you are unetrung. Get q good
rest and-and forget certains things II
you can. Everything will come out
all right In the end"
1T depends on what one II willins
to accept a. the end" he said.
(To BE C0NTINUED.)