Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-09-25

AISA@lou struggles were getting short
er, but more violent ooh, hang it all.
Carolyn, you know l 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 1t, whatever But you certainly
do amuse me-" Her eyes danced.
Well, | should say it was hardly
enough to accept a man simply be-
cause he amused YOU" This was the
best Hall could do, now; he was get
ting winded
oh, yes" she replied jauntily, "on
the contrary, I'm quite sure that l
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 to
get out of it, or anything. are your"
Hall gasped wearied with the duel.
Nov, Carolyn, let me explain just
how it is-I'll have to tell you some
thing-I want to-hang it-you make
! it 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 as If it
were gripping him like a handcuff.
Hall. see here! Are you trying to
get out of 1t, or aren't you'll Just tell
me that"
"Why-why, l 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 it 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 off in terror. 4 haven't
any ring!"
Carolyn smiled "Wen, 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,
I'll let you hold my hand. You do
just what l say, and youn never re-
gret it. l hate engagements; they
have neither the excitement Of court
ship, nor the satisfaction of matr4
mony. So, at just nine o'clock tomor-
row morning, you are going to call on
me and well toddle down to justice
of the peace. Wen 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 viii be to say 1 will and become
! Mrs. Hall Bonistelle. What's the mat
teri"
Hall was staring toward the door
MY cousin Jonas" he said.
"Oh, bother!" Carolyn's 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 cotillion leader In town
He was perfectly sure Of himself,
! without wealth, or power or socia
training, he was blessed with an ego
ism that a king might have envied
Jonas had never been embarrassed II
his life.
! Hall looked at him, for the first tins
with relief. and rose.
! Miss Dallys," he said, '1et me pre-
, sent my cousin, Mr.. Hassingbury."
: Jonas put the sandwich behind hi
back, and bowed. Carolyn looked Vi
at him, annoyed.
+ 'Dallys?" Jonas queried, "neve
. heerd O. that name before, to m,
, knowledge. What be ye, Portuguese?
/ With the grace of a veteran, b
, | dropped down beside her on the couch
RI At any other time Carolyn woul
p have welcomed his quaint charm. Blu
her eyes were now for Hall, and sh
: was anxious. Her answer was vague.
. Jonas. however, did not appear t
notice It. His work was plain. H
, had to make himself attractive, an
+, get rid OF Hall He launched forth
A therefore, on a description Of the tow
: Of Branford while Carolyn yawned b
p hind her fan.
: At the first pause Hall broke in. "B
love. Carolyn. I've got to get som
photographs in my room l promised
q show Mr.. Doremus! Cousin Jonas wi
take care Of you all right, Carolyl
He's a great man for the ladies!" an
;, with this slid out of range Of her pr
test.
\ Carolyn pulled herself together
a make the best Of IT, This yokel mui
r. he got rid Of at once. She leaned I
u ward him with ardor.
= "Oh. Nj. Hassingbury. do you real
, think In pretty? You must hay