Hutchinson gazette., 1901-03-28


me-" Denzil said, turning TO where
Mildred was standing.
Certainly. / will even put In two
for you on this oCcasion--it Is such an
important one" Miss Treyanlon re-
turned, smillng on him her sweet cold
smile, which somehow had the effect
Of sending the blood throbblng back
into his heart; and then the conver-
sation changed.
Whore is Mabel?" Frances asked
presently II 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 80 eifectually,"
Il think she went with Rachael into
the garden" Denzil said, lat least
they were 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.
"Francesl' she exclaimed, and ran
forward and kissed her friend with
honest, undisgulsed delight; after
which Miss Younge was introduced,
and made the falntest, stiffest little In
clinatlon In return for Frances, care
less, graceful bow.
she Is unbearable," Miss Sylverton
assured herself upon the spot, and
then told Mabel all about her uneX-
pected return, And now that | have
succeeded so fortunately" she added,
I'm 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 so, Mildred? And don't
you think 1t Is high time old Dick
Blount gave us o ball?"
1T does seem long time since last
he gave one," Miss Trevanlon answer
ed, assontIngly,
"A dreadful time" declared Frances
who was in the habit of adornlng heI
conversation with innumerable notes
Of admiration, mingled with startling
adjectives--'so long a time that l have
quite forgotten what | wore at the
last / say, Eddie, have you finished
the ruinatlon of that desk? Because
If so, 4 should like you to get a horse
and ride over with me to the Grange
when we will find old Dick, and make
him give us a dance before next weel
Is ended. What do you say to my
plan?"
IL am willing" Eddie said, and lef
the room to order his horse.
II vote that we all CO." exclaimed
Mabel. Why not order the pom,
phaeton and accompany them? 1t Il
a charming drive"
"Charmlng-and so Is your idea,
Mildred said; "only don't think
will GO, NAB, my dear"
"0h, why not, Mildred, when there
will be plenty of room?" cried Mabel
"You and Mr. Younge can sit in front
and Rachael and behind. Do come
my dearest"
mot today, thank you,' Miss Ire
vanion returned blushing family.
"'An' If she won't she won't
quoted Mabel. "Mr. Younge, hay,
failed, so leave you to try the powe
Of your persuaslons while we go ant
dress-I dare say you will be more
successful Come Rachael"--and ther
she and Miss Younge went out Of thc
room.
Mildred prepared to follow,
Miss Trevanion, | wish you woult
come with u.s." Denzil said, softly
eagerly, as he held the door open fo
her. "The drive will not be the sam,
thing without you. Will you Gomez
ut is very good Of you to wish it.,
she answered, bestowing upon hin
for the second time that morning, he
beautiful, Indifferent smile, but Dc
not think l will--thanks.
why not?" he asked, impatiently
still standing before her, and ga2int
almost angrily down into her calm
unutterably lovely face. "Why not
Tell me-"
Miss Trevanion raised her eyes ant
looked full at him.
ITO be continued,)