The Delta independent., 1901-05-10

me-" Denzil said. turning to whefs
Mildred was standing.
Certainly. I will even put in tive
for you on this occasion-it is such an
important one." Miss Trevanion re-
turned. smiiing on HIM her sweet cold
smile. which somehow had the effect
OF 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"
Papa went to Pinchley Common
an nour ago." Mildred answered: but
cannot imagine where Mabel has
hidden herself so effectually."
Il think she went with Rachael into
the garden" Denzil said, "at least
they were talking of examining some
flowers when l last saw them"
She came in few moments later
with Rachael Younge. and. seeing
Frances, dropped all her flowers upon
the floor.
Frances" she exclaimed. and ran
forward and kissed her friend with
honest, undisguised delight; after
which Miss Younge was introduced,
and made the faintest, stiffest little in
clination 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 I 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 youthink SO. Mildred? And don't
you think II is high time old Dick
Blount gave us a ball?"
1T does seem long time since last
he gave one" Miss Trevanion answer
ed, assentingly.
A dreadful time" declared Frances,
who was in the habit of adorning her
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 ruination of that desk? Because
II so. 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 week
is ended. What do you say to my
plan?'
Il am willing" Eddie said. and lef;
the room to order his horse.
Il vote that we all CO." exclaimed
Mabel. Why not order the pony
phaeton and accompany them? 1t Is
charming drive"
"Charming-and so is your idea, y
Mildred said; only l don't think ]
| will &C. Nab. my dear"
"Oh, 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
Not today, thank you." Miss Ire
vanion returned. blushing family.
An IL she won't she WON'T
quoted Mabel. "Mr. Younge, l have
failed. SO leave you to try the power
of your persuasions while we go and
dress-1 dare say you will be mors
|
she and Miss Younge went out of the
room.
Mildred prepared to follow.
Miss Trevanion. l wish you would
come with u.s." Denzil said. softly
eagerly. as he held the door open for
her. THE drive will not be the same
thing without you. Will you Gomez
1t is very good of you to wish it.. :
she answered. bestowing upon him
for the second time that morning, her
beautiful. Indifferent smile, but dc
not think | will-thanks"
Why not?" he asked. impatiently
still standing before her, and gazing
almost angrily down into her calm
unutterably lovely face. why not
Tell me-
Miss Trevanion raised her eyes and
looked full at him
Ito be continued