The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-07-20

.'Now, say something decidedly cool to
him." jack whispered to his companion
when be esv the waiting lover; and Roy
saw the bent mead, the devoted attitude,
the whispering lips or Jack; but then he
knew how her face would Iizht at sight
Of him. What was Jack Atherton 20
herr
She ran lightly up the STEPS and gave
E.u the most careless, indifferent greet
iurin the world. g
II am glad papa was not slonc"' she
said cheerfully, taking the chair JACK
drew forward FOR her, although Roy had
drawn one forward too. Had known
you were here we might have remained
an hourlouler; and the evening has been
so pleasant"
Roy felt as though he had dreamed
dream and was awaking from it. Was
this his gentle, acOring sweetheart. -.---f
Jack, stationed at her chair back, gave
an inward chuckle. Roy stood there,
unbenGing and unsmiling.
Il have waited TO see you, lone" he
said distinctly in a tone touched with
annoyance. y want to ask at what
hour ! may call to take you for drive
to Palmer. You said once that you
would like % 90 there"
."Too late, ola fellow - put in Jack, with
broad smile miss Nalon has promised
to take that very ride with ne Uo--nor-
row.
Roy turned to lone with a start but
she was not looking at him; her dark
eyes, smiling and soft, were turned up
ward To meet a glance-as tender as be
could make it-from Jack.
."YOu win not 90 with me Tomorrow
Roy asked her.
Z have promised to so with JAR.
Atherton."
'.Then you VIII ride with me on the fol-
lowing day.'
"Our tennis battle comes of that day."
reminded Jack softly.
Roy turned upon MIN with a frown-
you seem 10 uonopOlize Miss VElol !
time ne said curtly.
u would like to, was Jacks uHmoved
answer, and then, thinking he lad done
all required Of him, he took his leave. e-j
Mr.. Valou had disappeared, and tho be
trothcd lovers were alone, and Joa@ WAS as
cool and serene Is Roy was LJ. and IN
gry. -
'see here, Tone, 3" he began, ''this is the
first time you have treated Inc in this
manner, and want to understand 1t.
Are you going throw me over for Jack
AtherJon2 BE honest with ne. Are
yous"
Docs my being civil 70 Lira annoy you,
Roy"
civil TO him! Why, you have declined
two Invitations from me TO accept his: if
you prefer him TO me, aS you certainly
seem TO, since you take his -5-orJ Waea
mine = ~ you- service
But y0Er escort is so rarely OF M ser
vice Of late, Roy; and If preference IS
given 70 the one whose society Is sought
most. y0u t5r q month have cG-eI E.t Tor
ne, b,5 tar Eaok's cousin"
''I1-e, DO EoU think l care Tor --y won-
On bat y1uF~e,Ey" -
sNc, dear" she answered, lifting her
eyCs 10 h;s with the olden sweetness in
them; 'you love me best, Ia, you forget
me sometimes" ------,,
Never. my darling" ne cried passion
ately, drCppiIg on one knee beside her
chair and putting his arms about her;
4.never TOT -. hour Of my lif-i And 1
will promise you now that, oftc- keeping
! ne enoaqCnlert which 1 have made with
HT;., ehertou, viii NOT even look at
her again if ! IN help il. Aou Il 20 with
me tomorrow, lone, ''no So-- = '1- -
Cxcuse:' -
No, Roy; since you intend to 49,.
engagement with Miss AtLertCa 7 Will
keep mine with her cousin '>9Asss
He remembered the words of the blonde.
''Jack may steal his sweetheart, !" and his
face darkened.
''Do you know" he said suddenly. "that
/ am Jealous Of Jack Athertong Don't
tease me II you love me, dear"
''Then give me consideration for con-
siderariou, Roy"
And he vowed in his soul he would.
The next evening Myra received a note
from lonc which she seemed greatly to
enjoy. Il ran TINS:
y re; urn your precious Jack, dear
Myra; the experiment has been q con-
piete success.