The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-02-01

"Grace Leigh can firt as nicely as any
one if she can do so without being found
out"
"Oh, heaven, could this be true" As
Clinton was making this mental COM
ment, Grace Leigh appeared on the
pavement approaching him.
She was indeed a beautiful blonde,
and as Clinton looked down at her, try
ing to utter a few commonplace, he
thought he never noticed her eyes so
true blue as they were to day.
did you pass down Broadway short
time since?" said Clinton, trying to speak
without concern.
eyes; did YOU see me? I walked few
blocks Just above here with gentleman
an old friend" and the color in Grace's
cheeks grew brighter, but Clinton should
not condemn her for that, as her color
always heightened when speaking to
him.
Great heavens' thought Clinton; SIS
Mvra Allerton right after ALL"
No, no: he would not doubt Grace
Leigh without still more positive proof.
With mighty effort he controlled him
self and parted from Grace without let
ing her know the torture his mind was
in on her account.
After parting with Grace he retraced
his footsteps and once more joined Leon
Graham whom he found lounging on
the hotel steps.
Are you going to the ball at the Acad-
envy tonight, Graham?" asked Clinton,
carelessly.
eyes, I'm just going to look on"
Good; but do not fail TO be there, as l
wish you to point me out somebody" said
Clinton.
well, wonder what is up with Avery
to-day is Mr.. Graham's comment when
Clinton leaves him.
'See here, Avery, want to show you
my new 'mash'-yOu know what l mean
the lady, the beautiful blonde, was
speaking to you about to-day. Look over
there, little to the right. She has been
dancing, her partner has just left her.
Clinton Avery looked in the direction
indicated, and his heart gave great
bound of delight.
isn't she sumner? Now, then,
whom do you want me to point out to
you? Quick; and if you are not already
acquainted with Miss Leigh, I'll take
you over and introduce you before her
partner returns"
"Miss Leigh is the lady 1 wanted you
to point out, Graham. 1 am extremely
happy to say you haven't done SO. Your
charming blonde has been deceiving you
about her name. Now, if you don't
mind, I'll introduce you"
"You don't mean it, Avery? Introduce
me! By Jove, it will serve her right,
and be capital joke at that"
They made their way across the floor
to where the beautiful blonde was
seated.
miss Allerton," Myra turned when
Mr.. Avery addressed her. There was
smile on her face, but when she caught
sight of Leon Graham, smile and color
faded away simultaneously.
miss Allerton, permit me to present
Mr.. Graham. I believe you have met
before. and I might as we'll remark here,
Miss Allerton, that as you see no harm
in firtations, and indulge in them SO
openly, that hereafter it will be safer for
you to carry them on in your own name.
If you persist in to.day's practice you
may get yourself into trouble"
Myra's face was now an ashy white.
ooh, was only in fun" stammered
Myra.
Clinton did not hear what she said; he
left her to explain all she pleased to Leon
Graham. while he, full of happiness,
sought Grace Leigh.
1t was not until Grace Leigh had been
Mrs. Clinton Avery for some time that
she discovered how Myra Allerton had
used her name-only in FUN.