Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1901-05-10

me-" Denzil said. turning to where
Mildred was standing.
Certainly. will even nut in two
Tor you on this occasion-It is such an
important one" Miss Trevanion re-
turned. smiung on HIM her swee, cold
smile which somehow had the effect
ot sending the blood throbbing back
INTO his heart: and then the CONVEX
sation changed.
where is Mabel?" Frances asked
presently. Il have seen nothing OF
either her or Sir George"
fapa went to Pinchley Common
an hour ago" Mildred answered; but
i cannot Imagine where Mabel has
h'aaen herself SO enectually,"
think she went with Rachael into
the garden" Denzil said. AT leas,
they We're talking OF examining some
flowers when last saw them"
she came In few moments later
win Rachael Younge. and. seeing
FRANCES. dropped all her flowers upon
the floor.
frances" she exclaimed. and ran
forward and kissed her friend with
hohest, undissuised delight: after
which Miss Younge was introduced.
ana made the faintest. stiifest little in
eiihatlon In return for Frances. care
less. graceful bow.
She Is unbearable," Miss Sylycrton
assured herself upon the spot. and
then told Mabel all about her uneX-
pccted return. And now that | have
succeeded SO fortunately" she added.
In 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 youthlnk so. Mildred! And don't
you think II is high time old Dick
blount gave us a bail?''
1T does seem long time since last
he gave one" Miss Trcyanion answer
ed. aascniingly.
"a dreadful time" declared Frances.
who was In the habit OF adjoining her
conversation with innumcEabic notes
of admiration. mingled with startling
adieciives-''so Ion. a time that have
quite forgotten what | wore at the
last say. Eddie. have you flushed
the rulna;Ion OF that desk: Because.
II 80. I should Xix. you to get horse
and ride over with me to the Grange.
when We will Ind old Dick. and max.
him give uE dance before next week
Is ended. What do you say to my
PLAN"
Il am willing" Eddie said. and icf;
the room to order his horse.
Il vote that We all co. exclaimed
Mabel. Why not order the pony
phac;on and accompany them! Il Is
a charming drive"
"chRrmins-and so Is your idea"
Mildred said: only I don't think
will &C. Nab. my dear"
"oh. why not. Mildred. when there
will be plenty OF ROOM" cried Mabel.
You and Mr.. YounEn can ait In front.
and Rachael and behind. Do come.
my dearest"
Not today. thank YOU" Miss IRE
vanion returned. blushins family.
"'An' II she won't she WON'T"
quoted Mabel. MIR. YounEc. have
failed. so leave you TO try the power
OF your pcrsuasions while We go and
drcss-I dare say you will be more
successful. Come Rachncl''-and then
she and Miss Youngc wen, out OF the
room.
Mildred prepared TO follow.
Miss .Trcvanion. l wish you would
come with u.s. Dcnrii said. softly.
eagerly. as he held the door open for
her. The drive will no; be the same
thing without you. VIII you Gomez"
1T is very good Of you to wish It,"
she answered. bcstowinE upon him
70: the second time that morning. her
beautiful. Indifferent smile. but / do
not think will-thanks."
why no,g" he asked. impaiicntiy.
still standing before her. and gazing
'almos, angrily down into her calm.
unuttcrably lovely face. Why not?
Tell me-
Miss Trevanion raised her eyes and
looked full ut him.
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