The Red Cloud chief., 1901-03-22

me- Denail said. turning to whero
Mildred was standing.
Certainly. | will even put in two
for you on this occasion 1T Is such an
important one" Miss Trevanion re-
turGed, smiung on HIM her swec, S-ld
smile, which somehow had the effect
OF sending the blood throbbing back
into his heart; and then the conver.
sation changed.
Where Is Mabel?" Frances asked
presently. Il have seen nothing OF
either her or Sir George"
Papa went to Pinchley Common
an nour ago" Mildred answered; but
cannot Imagine where Mabel has
hidden herself so effectually."
think she went with Rachael into
the garden" Denzil said. at least
they we're talking OF examining some
flowers when | last saw them"
She came In a few moments later
with Rachael Younge. and, seeing
Frances. dropped all her flowers upon
the floor.
Forward and kissed her friend with
honest, undisguised delight; after
winch Miss Younge was introduced,
and made the faintest, stiffest little in
cllnation in return for Frances. care
less. graceful bow.
she IL unbearable." Miss Sylverton
assured herself upon the spot, and
tnI NTnl l.t oil Nh
pected return. And now that have
succeeded so fortunately" she added
lin getting out Of the lions clutches
without suffering any severe damage
| | think the county ought to celebrate
my escape by some public rejoicing
Don't youthink 40, Mildred? And done
/ you think II Is high time old Dick
Blount gave us n ball?'
1T does seem long time since last
he gave one" Miss Trevanion answer
ed, agsentingly.
"A dreadful time." declared Frances
who was in the habit Of adorning heI
conversation with innumerable notes
of admiration, mingled with startling
adjectives--"so long a time that have
quite forgotten what wore at the
last! say, Eddie, have you finished
the ruination OF that desk? Because
II so. should like you to get horss
and ride over with me to the Grange
when we will find old Dick. and MAKE
him give us n dance before next weel
Is ended. What do you say to IN,
plan?"
Il am willing" Eddie said. and LEI
the room to order his horse.
II vote that we all co." exclaime'
Mabel. Why not order the pom.
phaeton and accompany them? 1t
a charming drive"
'Charming-and so is your idea.
Mildred said; only don't think
will &C, Nab. my dear"
"Oh, why not. Mildred, when ther
will be plenty OF room?" cried Mabe
You and Mr.. Younge can sit in from
and Rachael and behind. Do come
my dearest"
Not today. thank you," Miss Trt
vanion returned, blushing family.
An II she won't she won't
quoted Mabel. "Mr. Younge. / hay
failed, so leave you to try the pow'
of your persuasions while we go ar
, dress-I dare say you will be mo-
,, successful. Come Rachaep-and the
: she and Miss Younge went out Of Il
room.
Mildred prepared to follow.
Miss Trevanion, wish you wou
/, come with u.s." Denzil said. softl
!, eagerly, as he held the door open f
her. The drive will not be the san
thing without you. VIII you come
:. 1T is very good of you to wish II
she answered, bestowing upon hi
for the second time that morning, h
. beautiful. Indifferent smile, but !
y not think will--thanks."
= why not?" he asked. inpatient
still standing before her, and gail
= almost angrily down into her cal
= unutterably lovely face. why nc
. Tell me-"
% Miss Trovanion raised her eyes a
>. looked full at him.