Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-12-10

shall wear my pink muslin with the
frills. What are you going to do this
afternoon, Jane?
Nothing in particular. l am going
to the Wilson's for a while this even
ing, but shall come home early"
Il promised in a moment Of weak
ness to take Bee and Jacky to the
Beach this afternoon" said Eleanor.
Il can't get out Of It. Come along
and help me take care Of them. We
can have tea there and you can go to
the Wilson's after"
VERY WELL" said Jane; 81 shall meet
you on the 2 O'clock boat. The sail
will do me good"
Eleanor went Off. leaving Jane to
review the possibilities Of her ward
robe in the event of her being invited
to the Martins Her blue muslin with
the lace was still fresh, but then pale
blue was rather trying to any but the
most youthful complexion by daylight.
Why not wear her cream wolfe with
the medallions? 1t was intended for
swell occasions at the Mountain
House, and she might as well look her
best, especially as Bob Martin would
be there. One cannot afford to over
look possibilities when one Is 81.
When Tommy came in to lunch the
pink envelope was not forthcoming.
Jane felt some misgivings, but when
she questioned him and found that he
had been off ut Loon Lake all morning
with his chum, Dick Winters, and had
forgotten to go to the post-Office, she
felt relieved. Luncheon was late, so
post office herself; in fact, she had no
time to think about the Martins, gar
den party, or anything but catching
the boat.
The afternoon was anything but
dull, with the children to be amused
and rescued from several more or less
perilous situation Eight o'clock found
them making the home trip, each with
n young Smith fast asleep on her
hands. Jane hurried on to the Will
sons, where she spent the evening,
and IL o'clock was just Ginning out
as she reached home, weary in every
limb.
AS she passed through the hall on
her way upstairs she glanced at the
little table where the family letters
were always placed-there, sure
enough, was the pink envelope direct
ed to her In neat hand!
Next morning Jane slept late, and
had to rush about to keep her appoint
ments at various dressmakers' and dry
goods shops. Several times she met
Bessie Martin, who greeted her with
the most engaging Of smiles. She was
late for luncheon, and had barely time
to dress for the Martins party.
This was Il very important cere-
mony. Baths and wavings Of hair and
arrangement Of laces absorb a large
amount Of time; but when at last Miss
Thornton sailed forth she was well
satisfied with the result. To see her
sauntering lelsurely along, the perfecc-
ton Of grace and elegance, one could
never have guessed how hard it had
been to get her back hair done at the
proper angle or the fearful struggle
she had had in getting arrayed in her
new wolfe.
When she reached her destination
the party was in progress. Some of
the guests were playing tennis, while
others were scattered In groups on the
lawn. The older ladies preferred chat
ting indoors or Rugged the verandas.
trying to look as if they were thor
oughly enjoying themselves.
Jane made her way to the drawing
room, where the Martins were receiv-
ing their guests. AS they greeted her
she was conscious Of a peculiar note
in their cordially, vague indef1nable
something which quickly communi-
Gated itself to her A sort of yelled
surprise, impossible to explain or de
scribe. She was presented to the cous-
in, who proved to be a fine looking
man Of simple manners, with whom
one was at ease In moment. But
much as Jane felt inclined to stay and
enjoy his society, she felt impelled to
get away as soon as she could decent
ly make her escape. After partaking
Of the ethereal viands usually served
on such occasions, Jane made her
adieux, excusing herself on the ground
that she had many preparations to
make for her intended journey.
On her way home try as she would.
she could not account for the strange
feeling she had experienced on greet
ing the Martins There was something
wrong, but what? AS she neared home
an awful thought struck her. She hur-
riedly opened the door and rushed to
the hall-table. There lay the pink en-
velope still unbrOken. She hastily tore
it open, and read the following:
Mrs. Arnold will Demonstrate the
uses of Barker's Chocolate to the la
dies of NJ. at David Young's Grocery
Store, Tuesday and Wednesday next
from three to six. You are cordially
invited"
Jane turned cold and collapsed on
the lowest step Of the stair. utterly re-
CARELESS Of her new wolfe in her hui
initiation.
Was ever any one in such predic-
ament? What would the Martins
think? And Rob Martini And she