Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-29
Aunt Diana
The Sunshine
of the Family
CHAPTER XI.

noon. The lawn was covered by gayly
dressed people, tennis had not yet begun,
but the band was playing. As soon as
Alison had greeted her hostess she looked
round anxiously for Anna. She had no
desire to linger beside Mrs. Hardwick /;
the handsome laxative widow had al
ready excited her aversion. As she turned
away in search of her friend, Miss Hard
wick came up to them in company with
a tall, dark man.
mabel, dear" she said, almost ignor-
ing Alison, Il must introduce Tony to
you-my cousin, Captain Harper. Tony,
this is my especial friend, and shall ex-
pect you to pay her a great deal of at
tention, on peril of my displeasure."
Il am too happy to perform such
pleasing duty, / am sure" lisped An
thony, but his bold black eyes passed over
Missiles simpering pretty little face to
Alison's.
is this another special friend Of yours,
Eva" he observed, twisting his mus
tache and looking full at her as he spoke
Miss Hardwick made the introduction
somewhat reluctantly; Alison bowed a lit
tie haughtily; she was not prepOssessed
with Captain Harper's appearance, and
she determined to have as little as posi-
bic to do with him; he seemed about to
speak to her, but she turned suddenly to
Miss Hardwick.
Il do not see your sister" she said, in
low voice.
"Oh, / daresay not" she answered,
carelessly. Il never knew Anna ever
ready for anything: she is not half dress
ed, ! suppose. Now, Tony, you must
take Mabel for your partner in the first
set, and Edgar Dawson and Miss Free
land will play against you"
I'VE had better take our places then"
drawled Captain Harper and, left to her
self, Alison turned to Roger and asked
him to walk with her to the house.
II am going in search Of Anna" she
said as she left him, and she asked one
of the servants who was just entering the
tea room to take her to Annals bedroom.
The maid looked surprised, but she put
down her tray at once and preceded Ali
eon upstairs.
THAT is Miss Annals ROOM" she said.
pointing to the door 'she is dressing,
believe. A hamper Of flowers came and
she has only just finished arranging
them"
Il dare say ] shall be able to help her, %
returned Alison, knocking at the door.
my dear child" exclaimed Alison, IN a
surprised voice. as she entered, "why, you
have not begun TO dress" for Anna was
standing at the window I'm her gray linen
gown, evidently watching the gay scene,
but the tears were rolling down her
cheeks
'Oh, ] can not dress now" she sobbed
as Alison kissed her, "it Is SO late, and
am 50 tired Eva said the flowers must
be done. and ] have only just finished
them. j saw Mr. Roger and you and
Mabel come in. and ] did so long 10 come
out but now ] am just tired out and ]
cant stop crying
ron, you viii cheer up directly. and
am going 10 stop and help you" re-.
turned Alison, brightly Battle your
eyes Nilh some eau-de-c0l0gne 0nd water
] viii De back n p moment And ruu.
ming downstairs Alison made her way inta
fhe tea ROOM and after feH words NifI
fhe goodnatured maid She bad already
nccosled. sle Was soon provided NifH "a
cup oi coffee and some delicious iool.ua
cake
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