Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1896-01-29

wo,ld have CALLED her more-bnt 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 q regimental game. I feel an
outsider" Miss Knollys had observed.
"You need not be 80 longer than You
like" answered Colonel Grey, impress
sively.
'You are very persevering." smiled
Diana.
"What I want IL worth trying hard
for" he returned. stolidly. missing q
casual ball. which struck him sinartly In
the face.
They changed courts now. and began
the third set.
Jane was only q beginner at the game.
but she picked 1t up very quickly. and
like all graceful women. looked well 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 q
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 a. 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. 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, composedly. ignoring his
innuendo.
Major Larron came back, looking rather
glum.
There's Graeme hurt his foot at
cricket-ball hit his ankle. This will stop
our theatricals, am afraid"
Poor Mr.. Graeme-I'm 20 sorry" said
Jane.
He wants to talk to you about those
same theatricals," went on Barry Larron.
Twill you Gomez
She went at once, both gentlemen fol-
lowing.
Does It hurt you very muchY she
asked Of Valentine Graeme, as he leaned
down from the cart to hold the proffered
hand.
mot much, only when I move 1t; but
the doctor says shall feel it for the next
three weeks. What bothers me is our
play. did DO want to act with you, and
can't possibly limp about the stage"
Can you not get some one to take your
part I" asked Larron.
why won't you?" said Jane. quickly,
fearful lest another substitute should
offer himself.
because 1t IL 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 1t with Mrs. Dene last year. Col
onel. I wish you"
The Adjutant stopped short, remember
ing the reason why bis chief could scarce
ly share the title role of Sweetheart"
with the Quartermaster's daughter. For
Il shall b very happy to take the part
onel said, maliciously..
Its matter Of perfect indifference to
me with whom l act" replied Jane,
cold1y.
The Colonel's attempt at retaliation re-
eoiled upon himself Thinking she would
certainly refuse him as a coadjutor. he
had proposed to help them out of their
difficulty merely to annoy her in return
for tho 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 1t 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.
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