Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-04-24


you about. / have an idea / will get
Miss Dora to take my oar, and / know
Miss Lettuce loves steering, and then we
can manage to get little conversation"
And as things were arranged after this
fashion, Greville was soon engaged in an
animated account of his last terms do
ings.
Their return was hailed with delight
by the young people. who were gathered
On the lawn. While Dora put their
treasured forget-me-nots in the water,
Lettice and Alison hurried into the stu
do, where they knew Miss Darlington
would be busy over the tea table; and
Greville, after exchanging greetings with
his friends, followed them more leisurely.
We'll, girls" observed Miss CARING
ton, brightly, you see you have your
work before you; all these good folk to
serve with tea and strawberries. By the
bye. Allie, a little bird tells me that
Greville has put in an appearance. Why.
bless the lad. there be is" as Greyille's
amused face suddenly confronted her. and
her hands were grasped, and then de-
tanned.
Miss Darlington, mean to have a
good look at you. / have not seen any
one 50 worth looking at since ] left
home"
go away. you foolish boy" was Miss
CarringtOn's Response 10 this. Il. am too
busy 10 listen 10 your fattery;" but her
gray eyes softened as they rested on the
young mans handsome face. She had
known him from boyhOod. 1t was she
who had closed his dead mothers eyes. in
whose loving arms the little fellow had
often nestled in those first sad DAYS when
the stricken household were too much
engaged 10 care for the lonely child; when
be would follow his dear Clara. as he
called her. all over the house with IN
certain. tOddling footsteps. to mend some
broken toy. or help him out Of some tiny
difficulty; and be was dear TO her now.
dearer even than Alison.
i am going TO stop and help you" re-
turned Greville, with gay defiance Of her
mandate rs that cup Of tea for Mrs.
MoryilleE She is sitting so cozily in
the honeysuckle arbor with old Miss
bhngham, that il seems a pity 10 disturb
them"
"Old Miss Efingham. indeeii" ejacu.
lated Miss Darlington, you disrespect-
ful boy. when you know she is my con
temporary"
Miss Darlington. you will never be old
m my eyes" was the gallant reply. Il
think you grow younger every time ]
see you"
"Humph ] hope not. should be sorry
TO live forever 10 this sort of world. IN.
less you young people improve il very
much. Nov. Greyille, you know our rules
for these Wednesdays. This Is Liberty
Hall; II the ladies like their meal al |
fresco, there are plenty Of gentlemen ser
yitors 10 crafty their Whims. Now. take |
this tray Of tea and Strawberries 10 the |
honeysuckle arbor, and ] will get ready /
another for your grandfather and Mrs
Hendrick. Jack, WIZ have you done
with your sister Dorai We want ali
hands jusi now"
After Tea the tennis nets were faken
down and me notes Of D cOrnet began 10
make itself beard then singing began I'd
earnest and Miss Darlington and her
elder guests Joined iu Che part songs Gre.
vile and Alison bad besn singing foeeth.
er and when Alison was nred obey stroll.
ed down one Of the paths ~ BIS grand.
fathers garden. JUST nov % was de-
serted and fhey bad b 10 fl.mselges
CHS vas fle opportunity Alison wanted
for she begap AZ once
M ereYllleI ! do hope you mean 81
Won When you arc az kesHica Ann
Diane said ne other day flaf sle kuee
hos disappointed Nr Moor Hould le u I.
yQu failed ny fake Jour degree And
am afraid hesiiarpF NJ floDgh sle
iealed ~ figf bim pam ~ am affaid.