Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-02-05

tenn pCaClOn. but Barbara m1Snt De
cross; she might be disagreeable; she
was not mean.
"Well fight it out fair and square,"
said she to herself.
"Charis," she went on, aloud. Give
worked for a fortnight over example
L. and never got it done till yesterday.
You'd better be careful"
cor you will get the prize, after all"
answered Charts, roguishly. "Its
very polite in you to mention it, Barb.
I'll look out and not give you a
chance" 81"
But she went to the party, after all.
Barbara saw her pass, with the other
girls, on her way to the boat. She saw
the little steamer, gay with flags and
bunting, glide down the bay. She
would see the party land on the other
side. Later, the faint sound Of distant
music came floating to her ears.
The moon shone out round and full
that night, to waken Barbara, and as
she crept from her bed and peeped out
of the window to show her the girls
once more at 10 o'clock; and the wag-
gish old orb actually lent a special
beam to CLINT on a small gold locket
with its tiny turquoise arrow, which
Charts Temple wore at her throat.
wonder-I wonder if she's done
that sum-" queried Barbara aa
mo, l haven't" said Charts, next
morning, to Sally French, unconsciously
answering Barb's last nights question.
eff example II comes to me, Pm gone.
But my luck never deserts me- | al
ways fail on my feet"
Alas! where was Chariss luck to-
day? la 81. 7s-
l. One by one the girls were sent to the
black board; and Charts remained on
the settee, (which was full Of pins and
needles, and sitting on EN-" as she
announced afterward.
She grew pale. Her chances were
narrowing.
Example 10, Miss French" said the
teacher; and Sally had escaped ''the
greyhound"
There were only two girls left.
Charts, her teeth fairly chattering with
dismay, was one Would the next sum
fall to her lott? She was at her last
grasp. There was q pause. And now
the mistress spoke.
Example II, Miss Fuller. Miss Tenn
pie, you may try the 18th" -st ..s .-.
IryR Charts would make the effort;
but she knew she should fail. Barbara
knew it too, and a triumphant thrill
went over her The prize was won. 81
With sparkling eyes she watched
Charts fruitl.ss endeavors. Then she
glanced at Charts face. Pale, with
wide, troubled eyes and quivering lips
cts her own fault" muttered Barb.
81 warned her. It's but fair she should
fail"
She turned resolutely to her own
work; but Charts face haunted her.
The crayon broke in her nervous fin
gers. She bit her lips. The frown be-
tween her eyes grew deeper and deeper.
Her breath came thick and fast. Then
suddenly, with a mighty effort, Barb
spoke. If ever her words came from
her mouth like beans from a pop-gun,"
now was the time.
"Miss Stevens, will you let me change
sums with Charts Temple? | want to
explain that 18th example. I've a new
way of doing it. ....
A singular request, but Barbara was
always peculiar. Moreover the teacher
was not very quick-witted. e zE
eff Charts is Wiling" she said
1t may be truthtnlly observed that
Charts was 'swilling.'" Barbara never
forgot the look of relief that came over
her face. aleE
And so Barbara Blunt and Charts
Temple stood even on the rank-list, af-
ter all.
II knew it would be So" said the
teacher smiling; land have provided
two copies of The Lays Of Ancient
Rome'-one for you. Miss Blunt. and
one for Miss Tenn pie. Twas half afraid,
when [ heard Of your picnic yesterday,
Charts, that you would be behindhand
to-day"
"My luck" began Charts, and
stopped. A sudden thought flashed in
to her mind. a She turned around and
faced her rival. -z
Barbara Blunt" she said slowly, |
81 solemnly believe you did that on
purpose" - sb&a s @1aa
A hot flush. crept oyer Barbara's face
from chin to brow. !
Charts eyed her keerly, then impuls-
lively held out her hand.
That was mighty nice thing for
you to do, Barbara Blunt. I'll never
forget it as long as live. But I can't
take the book, Miss Stevens" the quick
tears springing. Il couldn't do example
r. Barb. knew it and took it out of
my hands. The prize is hers. not
mine."
Dear me! What shall we DOR
cried the puzzled teacher. Your
marks are even and here are two
books" #s
Then, for the first time in her life,
Miss Stevens wits moved fast.
"Open the book, Barbie,'' said she,
and write as I dictate. 'Charis Tenn
ple.' Have you written that? From
her sincere friend, Barbara Blunt
There, Charts, take the book as gift !
from Barb. You will prize it no less
on that account"
Once more Charts wrung Barbara's |