Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-26

fronted them. "a Il
aAh. girlsl" said he, II wondered
where you were hiding your dimin-
ished heads. / wanted to present yon
TO the belle of the evening"
Miss Archer cast languishing glance
at ALI, and appeared greatly pleased at
this broad compliment; but Estelle
frowned, and said in cutting tone:
Il do not wish any introduction to
Miss Archer, Mr.. Whitman, and ! think
you might be little more careful your
self about your acquaintances."
AHA my dear sister. so you are
Jealous are you? Do not mind them,
Miss Archer; they are beneath your
notice"
Al did not say I did not wish an in
PRODUCTION to Miss Archer, " said Orette,
quietly, although she was feeling much
embarrassed.
~Thank yoa," said Miss Archer, bow
ing and leaving Mr.. Whitmanls arm.
"Suppose we take some seats at the
other side of the room"
Miss Archer assumed so much OF the
bearing of cavalier that Orette, with
out thinking, almost, that she was O
lady, took her arm, and left the brother
and sister together.
Misc Archer drew some chairs into
coy little corner, and the two sat down.
They chatted few moments, and then
Miss Archer said:
at is very impudent question that
am about to ask you; but would like
very much to know If yourself and Mr..
Whitman are enQaQed?"
FNo, said Orette, smiling. I'VE are
not engaged and never shall be-"
"Ahl" hazarded Miss Archer, shaking
her head; shat is because you are an
CRY at him now"
II am not angry" replied Orette.
"He could not anger me by admiring
another lady"
"But if you loved him ?" persisted the
strange girl.
Il never loved him." said Orette,
laughing. "You may have him if you
want him"
"You have made me very happy,
replied the other, O smile in the dark
eyes, then she picked up Orette's white
hand and kissed it, while Orette looked
her surprise. Miss Archer deepened il
by asking:
"Will you dance the next set with
me?"
Il am engaged for this set, replied
Orette, adding: Ladies do not dance
together much here"
"Oh, 1 beg your pardon, 1 forgot.
md Miss A -ssha- a~n.-s 49, . --.---- s.s,i,"-
At this moment Orette's partner
claimed her. It was one of the young
men from Camden.
"You are forgetting yourself" he
said in warning tone to Miss Archer,
as Orette arose to take her place among
the dancers.
The party was over before Orette
and Estelle drifted together again.
Estelle was still angry.
"What dreadful evening this has
BEEN" she said, peevishly. Il have lost
the championship, and you, my dear,
are surely going to lose Alf. He is
hanging around her every minute"
"Never mind" laughed Orette, Il do
not care in the least"
ooh! It's we'll enough to say so, OF
course; for my part I'm glad the even
ing is over"
Hoods and cloaks were now being
| donned rapidly, and the two girls put
On their wra,,s rat,,sssa.a- 10 All e-A;t-
"Alf, said she to her brother, in an
excited whisper, shat Miss Archer is
in the gentlemen's dressing-room. 1
heard her talking and Laughing in
there as loud as any man. 1 believe
she Is going away with those Camden
fellows"
"Don't alarm yourself, f" returned her
brother, angrily. Miss Archer gave
me permission to see her home my
self"
"And Orette and 1 can take care of
ourselves, 1 suppose" was her dis
mayed answer; but, as she looked
around for her friend, she saw her
leaving that moment with a gay party
of young people.
Estelle waited, with several others
who were in Alf's confidence, to see
him depart with the "belle of the ball, I"
but they were disappointed Miss
Archer had disappeared, and could not
be found anywhere.
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The others said nothing then, but
ALT in the next few days was not al
lowed to forget Miss Archer.
The days passed by and the skating
in Albion rink was going on merrily one
evening, when there was the stir OF an
arrival at the door and the six young
men from Camden who had visited
them before entered, accompanied by
another. This time the nobby skating
suit was little different. 1t was now
white satin with gold trimmings. The
white and gold cap contrasted we'll
with the dark curly hair, black eyes.
and red cheek of the skater, the indie
scribable coat of white satin, gold lace
and gold buttons fitted the 1.-THE form
to perfection, but instead of skirt were
now worn knee breeches of white satin
and gold lace, and gold embroidered
white silk stockings, white kid shoes
and gloves finished the costume.
The wearer of this costume soon be-
gan q series of maneuvers even more
intricate those exhibited upon the pre-
vious evening
Miss Archerl" exclaimed Mr.. Whit
man in delight, and joining the fair
skater he attempted to renew his
acquaintance.
He did not enjoy her company long,
however. Miss Archer soon joined
Orette Harrington.
Orette did not quite approve the
Dung lady's costume, but she said po-
itely:
Good evening, Miss Archer"
The skater laughed aloud, and then
asked humbly:
"a