Evening star., 1909-06-26

to talk to. and they always saved their
breath for them. They thankfully de-
clined the seats that were at once hos
pitably offered to them on their entrance,
for, quick and businesslike as the
Tyrugh boys ever were, they had no
sooner got within than their gaze was
wandering round the house to find what
girls they favored, and would ask out for
the next dance. "Besldes.' they said
quizzically, knowing that 1t would make
the Banagh boys squirm, we would
sooner have a nice girls knees to sit
upon
Modestly the girls eyes sought the
ground as the Tyrugh boys gaze ranged
round them. And modestly and blush
ingly, but with sweet pride in their hearts,
the chosen ones arose and walked to the
center of the floor In response to the
Tyrugh boys invitation.
OF the girls accorded the distinction OF
first selection Saabh was one, and she
only declined. And the boy-a fine. 1.-THE.
handsome. dark-eyed young fellow, who's se
eyes had rested on her several times ere
he shyly ventured to push his way into
the corner and entreat the favor OF her
hand in the dance-hesitatinSiy resigned
mis- claim and asked another girl at
haphazard. Saabh's moodiness was STR
red and her attention quickened as she
observed this boy going through the
dance. He was q well-knit fellow, with
grace In every motion Of him, and the
dark eye Of him was quick and winning.
Half the girls In the house were In love
with him and audibly sounding his
praises before he had finished his first
dance
Saabh, quietly watching, said to her.
self, LAY, that's handsome fellow, and
only. only for what is, 1t would have de-
lighted the heart of me to dance with
him.
He and his partner got encouraging ap-
p.ause when. having danced down all the
other pairs. they, In their own good time,
caught hands and bowed to the house,
and resigned tho floor. And now Saa5h
half regretted that she had refused his
invitation.
Come" said his companions after 4
little. ITS time to be moving. Think OF
the girl that's, breakin' her heart waitin'
for ye."
Let 1t break he said unfeelingly
When opportunity in the dance permitted.
he threaded his way around to a seat
close by Seabh
You are 30 very quiet" he said, II
would like to come and rouse ye.''
Saabh smiled q sad smile and thanked
tn int
quiet conversation with him. Pleased
with her. he besoueht her again to dance,
and after some pressing she at last con-
sented. When they had done, all the
house agreed that saabh and the Tyrugh
boy were the finest psIr who had taken
the floor that night. But poor Saabh did
not at all enjoy the admiration they had
evoked. for her conscience pricked her.
Now. why wouldn't you dance with me
at first?" he asked her, softly. when they
were seated again.
Saabh replied. "For reasons, and good
reasons. 1 didn't dance at first-and
wouldn't dance again." she added with a
decision that depressed him. What the
reasons were she would not tell him.
From the next girl he asked out to
dance he got the information he required,
namely. that she had quit her fathers
house that day because her parents had
wished to make her marry against her
will-to marry a man because he Vas
wealthy tas wealth went there) and we'll
to-do. The girl added her own opinion
that she thought Saabh might go farther
and fare worse. now she was without eor-
tune. for her father would certainly re-
IN uI,a sloI
any other man.
But there 1 differ with you,' he said.
almost angrily. Il think she is proving
herself we'll worth having"
And when he returned to Saabh he told
her that he had discovered her secret,
and he added, Il admire you with all
my soul, for you are rare girl, surely"
Saabh smiled. through a blush. at su-i
frank admiration, and she said playfully,
Surely you, Tyrugh man, don't ad-
mire a girl who has left herself without
money!"
1T is for that" he said, with a re-
fective look, 'it's for that l do admire
you.''
..Ah," saabh replied. lit is easy to say
So
Dut IL is, IL lSs LAG IoPIieus IL ~
stopped at saying"
His companions, having finished a
dance. approached him again at this mo-
ment.
Come, come, we've delayed too long
already. and it's shame for US to keep
the girl waitin'.''
las she undertook to wait" he replied
tartly, .'she will wait-my leisure.a
The boys shook their heads and went
seeking partners once more. Saabh looked
ouestioningly at her companion. Here's
the proving of what / say said he.
This very night l was on my way to get
a woman with money and cattle that is
promised me, but II God and good luck
put in my way suci. a girl as you l
would go no step farther and give up
the other with a heart and a half: ay, il
she had ten times the wealth
The poor boy was speaking with an
eager candor and his face lit up and his
dark eyes flashing. all Of which Eaabll
(betraying little sign Of doing sol noted.
Saabh replied. with little bitterness in
her tone. For my part would think him
a mean man who would lightly throw
over the girl he was going to marry be-
cause. dropping into danca-house, ne
saw a face that he liked better. For nv
part" she said again, II would not
choose that sort of man il never was
to have one" And there Was a fash from