Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02
ooh, those are mere matters of educa-

"Oh, those are mere matters Of educa-
tion!' replied Diana, carelessly.
She had meant no invidious COMPARE
son, but Jane, who was unduly sensitive,
flushed crimson.
"Let US have another MATCH" said
Major Larron, gayly, to cover her en-
barrassment. Education and all the &C.
complishments-which is you, Miss Knoll
lys, and Grey-against skill and natural
talent, which modesty forbids me to more
than hint is represented by my partner
and myself
Laughing at his sally, Jane forgot that
she had been hurt by Miss Knollys'
thoughtless remark 1t was now nearly
a week since the -th Hussars' dance,
and each day Major Larron had made
himself more necessary to her, making
good his claim to her friendship. Though
very gentle with her, he never seemed to
consider her subject for pity--which
would have CALLED her more-but always
when she needed help, however trivial,
she found him ready at her side.
They had played two sets. Jane and
Major Larron against Miss Knollys and
Colonel Grey.
"Quite regimental game. feel an
outsider" Miss knollys had observed.
You need not be so longer than you
like" answered Colonel Grey, impress
sively.
"You are very perseyering," smiled
DIANA
what I want is worth trying hard
for" he returned, stolidly, missing a
casual ball. which struck him smartly in
the face.
They changed courts POW, and began
the third set.
Jane was only a beginner at the game,
but she picked it up very quickly, and
like all graceful women. looked we'll with
tennis bat in her hand.
She was playing better than usual that
afternoon, until turning, with hand up
raised to catch q ball that was thrown
to her, she espied Colonel Prinsep on a
seat behind her, watching the progress
of the game. After that she scarcely put
one over the net, and when Colonel Grey
and Miss knollys scored an easy victory,
professed herself tired and would play no
more.
Just as they stopped playing, Valentine
Graeme drove up in his high cart and
called out to Major Larron. The Major
obeyed the summons, and Jane was left
standing alone until Colonel Prinsep
joined her.
won't you sit down. he asked.
'"Thank you. l am not tired"
Sometimes Colonel Prinsep lost his tenn
per, as was the case now.
you mean that you will not admit to
me that you are tired"
II mean that / do not wish to sit down."
she returned, conposedly, ignoring his
innuendo.
T ~ * !,
glum.
There's Graeme hurt his foot at
cricket--ball hit his ankle. This will stop
| our theat:icals, l am afraid"
''Poor Mr.. Graeme-I III so sorry!' said
| Jane.
''He wants to talk to you about those
same theatricals," went on Barry Larron.
"Win you Gomez
| lowing.
| docs it hurt you very much"' she
| asked Of Valentine Greene as he leaned
| down from the cart to hold the proffered
| hand.
mot much, only when l move it; but
| the doctor says | shall feel it for the next
| three weeks. What bothers me is our
| play. did so want to act with you, and
| 1 can't possibly limp about the stage"
| "Can you not get some one to take your
| part?" asked Larron.
"Why won't your said Jane. quickly,
fearful lest another substitute should
offer himself.
because it is not at all my style. l
should only make you ridiculous and my
| self. 1t was just suited to Mr.. Graeme,
and to him only in the regiment, | should
! suppose"
'"The Colonel was Al when he re-
hearsed it with Mrs. Dene last year. Col
onel, wish you"
The Adjutant stopped short, remember
ing the reason why his chief could scarce
ly share the title role of "Sweethearts'
with the quartermaster' daughter. For
| a moment there was an awkward pause.
81 shall be very happy to take the part
if Miss Knox has no objection" the Col
onel said, maliciously.
'It's a matter of perfect Indifference to
me with whom I act" replied Jane,
coldly.
The Colonel's attempt at retaliation re-
coiled upon himself. Thinking she would
| certainly refuse him as coadjutor, he
had proposed to help them out of their
difficulty merely to annoy her in return
for the many annoyances she had heaped
upon him. He was not prepared for her
assent, and foreseeing the many awk-
Weaknesses that might ensue, and the
trial it would be to himself to play at
making love to the woman who was to
have been his wife, he tried to retract his
words.
| (To be continued.)
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