El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-15

Tom Cunle 70 see uolu the Kits 1t
developed that Arthur'a call was to
ask Mildred 70 join his mother who
had become very nervous when his
father took q turn for the Worse. Mil-
drcn declined to accompany Arthur TO
Els mothers for this Honorn calls her
hearfless and H0uoru herself goes
with Arthur to comfort Mrs. Bruce.
When Honora returns 20 Mrs. Bruce
the next afternoon Mildred takes nd-
vantage OF IA afternoon alone, invites
Tom to cali and asks him to stay 10
dinner unehaperoued- At Arthur's
brandy md Arthur, still holding his
glass, kisses Mildred Ehereupon they
nre stnrtlcd 10 see Arthur and HOuora
at The door, looking IN
seLTAvnSG ii OUT with Mildred did
little good, for her temper did
not subside as quickly as Il usually
did. Nor did she admit that she had
been at fault.
Really. Honora.~ she accused. you
are determined TO see things all
crooked. Injustice has been done me
and I would rather not discuss the
matter further"
Very wen" Honora agreed with
dignity. 7 win say no more On the
subject
She was tired and heartsielr- Her
sisters attitude disappointed her
she had supposed that the shock or
aIr. Bruce's death would make the
girl self-forgettuL
No word came from Mrs. Bruce
during the night, and Hon0ra and
Mildred slept undisturoea- BEFORE
their Sunday morning breakfast 1lii-
bred went into Mrs. Higgins room
keeper said I am glad you came
n. FOR 7 wanted 10 tell you how
sorrr I am for You IN your distress
about Arthur's loss. It's very hard
on you"
Mildred bent and kissed the speak
brought a nush OF surprised pleas
ure to the elderly lady's face
sch. thank you, Mrs Higgins. You
are the only person who has inti-
mated that / am 10 be sympathized
with. Evidently you are the only one
'7onora understands, an sure
Mrs Higgins was quick 10 defend
her faVorite from any suggestion Of
blame iBut she has been so much
with AIRS. Bruce that the widow
Erief blots from the child's mind the
thought Of any lesser sorrow I sup
pose you VIII 90 10 see Mrs Bruce
today. won't Tou-
reached a swift decision. yes. she
said. i viii 60 But please DO not
mention this to Honora-"
very vel, dear was the puzzls9
promise But am sure she would
approve
Il don't care whether she would
or not" Mildred muttered Is she
left the room But Mrs Higgins did
stu6iousIy. the sisters ehattsd Of
various matters during breakfast
Honora commented on the fact that
Go was q rainy morning Tor cnurcn-
going. and Mildred agreed with her-
but the weather need not keep
ven people az home the younger
girl added
Remembering these words. Honora
rock g for granted that her sister
was starting for church, when az
quarter OF eleven. she saw her walk
Ing briskiy down the path 70 the
Eate She wore ne and slyiisn
rafucoat ard carried an umbrella
Il WISH Honora sighed. that she
would call on poor Mrs. Bruce but
shall not suggest It. she has shown
me plainly that che considers it none
Of my business. And ] suppose y IS
Then she vent IN TO talk % hrs.
F4frrins and congratulated her on her
improved condition this morning.
After which she announced that sire
was going 70 read aloud TO the invalid
instead OF attending church
mildred has gone, SO there VII be
enc person IN our pew" Honora re-
marked
This was the only reference she
made 20 her sister. She did not want
70 talk OF her just now
Meantime Mildred went on her way