Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-05-04
CHAPTER y,

Madge and June were to 60 up to the
Hall for tea and lawn tennis the next
afternoon, and that her cousins were to
call for June in the pony carriage. She
came tripping out Of the door ~ they
drove up.
Arrived at the Hall, the cousins wers
requested to Join the party In the garden,
and found Mrs. Ellesmere and her guests
sitting under the trees. Toms big form
loomed In the distance: he was doing
something to one Of the nets. Dallas sat
on a garden seat beside Mrs. Fetherston,
. guest from London, talking to her In an
engrossed manner. The moment, how
ever, that he became aware Of the new
to greet them. He looked handsomer
than ever to-day, in his white tiannels.
with the pale-blue Eton sash and tie,
straw hat and Brigade ribbon.
II will start the first party" whispered
Tom to June. You will play with me,
won't your
''Of course I will," answered June, who
had recommended her tactics Of last night.
and was speaking to and looking at her
lover in her softest manner.
So Tom flew off and paired the two
young ladies staying In the house with the
son Of a neighboring rector and man
who was Of the Hall party, and returned
IN triumph.
"Now," he said to June, "you and will
play Dal and Madge; then We shall be
about equal"
"Cannot we do without Mr.. Broker
asked June. Because, he Is SO much en-
gagged. 1t would be pity to disturb him"
"Oh, he wants to play, and we must
have him."
Does not Mrs. Fetherston playT
"No; she says she hates romping. DalT'
shouted Tom.
Dallas looked up, but did not move for
q moment. 1t was evident his companion
was urging him not to play.
LET him off for half an hour, Mrs.
Fetherston, won't your" said Tom, going
up to her, and she, raising her eyebrows,
answered stitfly:
Certainly; altogether, IL he likes"
Lawn tennis may be played gracefully
or ungracefully-nine times out of ten 1t
Il certainly the latter. In the set now
made up, the spectators had an opportu-
nifty of seeing both styles Of performance
Dallas and June were graceful In the ex-
treme, moving with the utmost rapidity,
yet never looking awkward; their eyes
sparkled with excitement, there was q
ing near Mrs. Ellesmere and watching the
game whispered to her that he had rare
IL seen SO handsome or so well matched a
couple. She assented to his remark with
. smile.
June was quite ready to depart when
Agnes proposed it, In spite of Toms earn
est entreaties.
I'm going to get up a bit of a dance
to morrow" he whispered, as he was es-
corting her to the pony carriage. I'VE
can make up about six couples"
Junes eyes glistened.
But you don't dance. Toni! she said.
well" he answered, his honest face
nlumined by broad smile, I'm not such
a dog in the manger that, because / can't
do a thing myself, / won't let anybody
else"
But" said June, fearful OF counting
In vain upon such an immense pleasure,
"perhaps your mother won't invite me-"
Wont she?' said Tom, significantly
"I.ook out for a note at ten sharp to-
morrow morning"
"You really are an angel" observed
June, affectionately, and Tom was, hap
pily for himself, unconscious that this
sudden warmth ON her part arose from
ioy ut the anticipation Of pleasure In
which he could not take part.
June could scarcely sleep that night for
the delicious anticipation Of the morrow.
ehe woke early, and, unable to rest, rose,
dressed herself, and went out into the
garden 1t was only seven O'Clock then.
June has been twice round the garden.
has gathered bunch Of roses and dozen
big Strawberries In a cabbage leaf for
her mothers breakfast, and, having car
ried them indoors, has come out again and
strolled a little away down the lane. And,
behold! there is Tom on his big bay horse
riding toward her.
"Why, June! you are up betimesT' he
cried, in his CHEEKY voice. all his face
aglow with smiles
She went up to him, put her slim fingers
IN his, and stroked the glossy neck of
King Charlie.
81 could not Sleep" she said, with ra
diant eyes. Il could not sleep for thinking
of the dance tonight. oh, Tom! have you
brought my invitation
MY mother is in bed and asleep a.
vet" laughed Tom, "but, my darling,
what doubt can you have about it, when
got it I'D on purpose for you"
.Oh. Tom" cried the girl, suddenly be.
thinking of Madge. sis Madge to be in,
yited. too? Oh, do try to get her asked
II would be such a treat for herr
"Of course she SHALL" he answered,
good ma turedly.
Thank you, Tom You are dear
good Tom"
And June gave him such a smile that
II sent ideas to his brain which she was
far from intending it to do. He laid his
big brown hand on her little white one
that lay like lily on King Charles neck
"You are beginning to care little bit
moro for me. aren't you?" he said, drop.
ping his voice.
The color stole to June's cneek, aho al
uneasy sensation to her heart.
Good by" she said, Il must oe gonii
in"
Tom rode away with blithe heart; he
would not have changed places Win nn'
her man Oh earth. She had not an
.,ered him. but "silence gives consent
Evening came. Haif-past nine saw
June and Madge In the rector's broughan
driving ND to the Hall, the giaddest, mer
REST. most excited maidens possipie u
behold. -,
"Oh, you darling, darling June! rr'eo
Msdpe. eff II were not for spelling your
frock and your flowers and mine too,
vould give you such hug. Tom told nie
n WAS all your doing. Agnes did all she
could to prevent my going, but Tom go'
MA of mamma on the quiet and mace
her promise" o.;vs
Tom Is waiting at the door to receive
ehem- Dancing is to take place In tne
All, which is lofty and spacious ana na1