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INA'S REVENGE
"I'M going to get even with that man, if it's the last thing I do!" Ina Carlton's eyes were blazing.
"I presume," said Marlene Dale, "that you refer to Boylston's famous bachelor, Phil Bacon?".
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"You know very well whom I mean! You were there. You saw him snub me! Right in front of all those other girls! Oh, I can still see, their hideous, laughing faces!"
prompted the idea. Phil, she was for- ced to admit, was really quite a fine and upright young man. He had treat- ed her as he had treated all the other girls. In fact, Ina finally admitted, that it was her own conceit after all, that brought about her storm of anger.
By the time she had reached the old colonial house, Ina had about made up and her mind to swallow her pride confess to Phil.
the She suddenly flung herself on
She shuddered at the thought, and divan, burying her face in the pillows.
then suddenly her heart ceased beating. Marlene sat down on the edge of the Phil's roadster was in theo drive. More- divan. "You're a little idiot to act this over, there was Phil himself talking way, Ina. And you're not playing fair with a stranger in the front yard. The with Phil. He didn't snub you. He youth, apparently, was pointing out merely treated you as he does all the the house's advantages. other girls in town. We all like him; Ina ran up the drive. Phil turned we'd all like to know him better. The at sound of her cry, left his companion fact that he's trying to stay a bachelor and came to meet her. until he gets his real estate business "Phil-Mr. Bacon! Don't let him built up, doesn't justify your anger. buy! Don't! You'll be arrested." She Because you happen to be the village was breathless. "I wanted to get re-..
By Barbara Ann Benedict
queen and have all the yokels trail- venge because -you snubbed me, so I ing after you, you're grieved because I- Phil treated you like a human being.” Phil stared at her. "I don't believe
This, from her best friend was small I understand.” consolation. Ina began to scheme for revenge. Secretly she loved Phil Ba-
con.
An idea came. It took form slowly, but by the time she reached home, she had formed a definite plan. She slept little that night.
Early the next morning Ina entered the office of Phil Bacon and Co. Phil, good looking, friendly, greeted his visitor warmly, though with a certain
reserve.
"Don't you see! Father doesn't own this place! I merely said he did so you'd sell it and get in trouble with the real owner. It was a mean, silly trick. I'm sorry."
Phil's features relaxed. "Why, I'm glad you told me, Ina-Miss Carlton. And about that snubbing, too. I really wanted to know you better, but-well, it didn't seem possible that such pretty girl would be interested in me.”. "But-but-then you haven't sold the
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"Good morning,” said Ina brightly, house?!.. "I'm Ina Carlton. Perhaps you re- ́ "Well, not exactly. I bought it my- member that we were introduced two self a week ago. That man you see days ago at Mrs. Whipple's party.". up there is my architect. I was ex- It cost her an effort to sound cordial.. plaining to him some changes I wanted "Indeed I do remember, Miss Carl made.” ton. Is there anything I can do?”
His business-like tones were discour- aging. “Yes, there is. You see, we have a piece of property-an old house -out on the Mendon road. Last night father decided to dispose of it, and asked me to drop in and see you about the matter.”
"Is it the colonial place. that sets back from the highway? Phil asked eagerly.
"It Is," returned Inte
prospect already?"
"Have you a
Phil's eyes shone. "Miss Carlton, 1 believe I can dispose of that property for you within two days. A man was in here yesterday and asked about it. Do you think $10,000 would suit your father?"
“I think," said Ina, "that would be fine. In fact it is the exact figure ho mentioned." She hesitated. *Father is out of town for a few days. I'd love to have the place sold for him by the time he gets back. Will you rush things along?"
Phil smiled: "I'll get in touch with my prospect to-day. And,” he looked. deep into her eyes, "I'm mighty grate- ful to you for this opportunity, Miss Carlton. Business hasn't been so brink."
"I'm glad," said Ina, "of the of
oppor tunity to help you.”
Ina left the real estate office and went in search of Marleno. She felt the need of congenial company. But Marlane 'wasn't home, and so she stroll- ed out on the Mendon road. Her thoughts were disturbed. Her scheme to get revenge on Phil Bacon was working well, too well. The serious- ness of what she had done, now that' had cooled, began to develope JP she thought; waldshness” that
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