The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-04-27

IE,oEl never get through the eve
as I've been doing. Where shall we
sit:"
"Therc are the stairs
"Frichtfuliy draushiy, and no good
for connected talk. Somebody with
profuse apologies is always moving mp
and down them. Let's SIT i'm that lit,lc
alcoye. We get the fresh air ,hrrr.
and can watch the dancers
Cecil Hammond gave the girl his
arm, and they crossed TO The place she
had Indicated. He liked Evelyn Hind
ley, not only from sense OF duty be
cause she was his hancee'S sister, but
for her own sake, too. When he first
became engaged TO Constance, the cid
er Of the two girls, he had small idea
that he was to acquire so bright and
interesting siSterin-law. Three
months after his own engagement he
heard with great satisfaction that his
friend. Norman Payne. had proposed
TO and been accepted by Evelyn.
Payne and he. planning double wed
ding some day, had drunk the health
of each others future bride.
You're rather quiet tonight. Cecil
Perhaps you'd prefer Constance to be
here instead Of met'
"Not in the least I've danced with
her three times already, and"
That's about her allowance, eh?"
Evelyn looked at him with a roguish
smile.
Il didn't mean that, but people think
it silly if engaged couples dance fire.
quently togcthef" It's by Constancr's
express wish that | am limiting The
number
"Just like Constance. she always
keeps a stern eye on what's proper
wonder how YOU aud she will hit it
when you're married
Really, Evelyn do | say or do very
improper things"
mo, but you're far less serious than
she is. There, Cecil. don't look SO glum
about il. OF couI~~> you'll asSimiIatc
beautifully-as nicely rs Norman aud
1 will IT would he monoiOnous
world if people didn't fall in love with
their oppositeS sometimes
The girl spoke lightly. but certain
uneasineSS, not TO be dismissed at
once. entered Cecirs mind. Indisputa-
bly, he loved Constance, but 1t was
strange that in her presence he was
frequently tonguc-tied, while with
Evelyn conversation maintained with
times he wished Constance would
think less and talk more-neXt moment
he found himself angrily diSmisSinS
such desire. Constance possessed
more sterling qualities than convcrSa-
tional ones. Constance was perfect.
The Dand began popular waltz, and
one after another the couples took the
floor. From their post of vantage Cecil
and Evelyn watched the animated
scene. 1t was no ordinary suburban
hop" limited in point of numbers, hut
sn annual affair organized by their
large and soclable tennis club. and
everybody seemed to he on the best of
terms with one another.
'See, there's Constance dancing with
Norman Evelyn exclaimed. We've
got Sueerly divided. up. She's smiling
at us and shaking her head, and Nor
man is looking. too They proba )"
think that we're both very lazy"
Never mind We've thoroughly
earned rest How well they keep
step"
81 was, just noticing tha' - better
than YOU and Constance do"
You're in mischievous mood to-
night. Evelyn But you're quite right.
Somehow Con anC | never get into
quite the proper swing together. I'm
always aware Of little awkwardneSs
in twirling her round
what do you say to our having a
few steps together: The udrce mus,
be nearly over"
Il shall be delighted"
They moved out into the hall and
commenced TO revolve.
"Why did you suddenly change your
mind, Evelyn"
II don't know. rhe music is SO
pretty, for one thing. Is it difficult to
tWlTl ut Eouhu
Cecil laughed.
"Not i'm the least We seem TO have
got into the swing directly. | wonder
why l can't accomplish it with Con
stanrs."
"Shall tell you why? It's because
you're engaged 60 her. Being engaged
makes one so fesrfully self-conscious
feel when I'm dancing with Norman
that the eyes of the whole room ar,
upon us. and that all our movements
are being criticised"
Cecil and Evelyn had made three cir
cles of the hall before the quickenc,
speed OF the music announced the ter
mlnation of the waltz. They kept or
however. till the very last note wa
given out in blatant fashion by the col
net.
"rhat was delightful, Cecil. Now
think should like an ice on th
yeranda"