The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-08-13

abe either had 70 wear them or TO
main az home. The ample dimensions
OF Aunt CarolIne's dresses forbade any
further consideration OF them.
Like her prototype. Pandora. when
she opened the case she let the witches
out. The woman who hesitates meets
the proverbial fate. BY the aid Of pins
the waist was adjusted trinity TO her
more slender figure. the toes Of the
frivolous slippers were stuffed out with
tissue paper. and the balance OF the
toilet was made 10 her complete salts
faction.
The hop progressed as all similar ar
fairs do where there IL sprinkiing
Of black coats and pretty girls. Janet.
promenading the room on Egerton's
arm, recognized familiar white frock
coming toward her. With sickening
dread Of an impending scene she saw
that its wearer was Lillian Roger. and
Darlington walked beside her.
IL am afraid there has been some
mistake In our suit cases." Miss Roy
er cried sharply. II don't see how II
could possibly have happened You
must have taken mine-by mistake"
Janet drew herself up ominously, In
dignant AZ the insinuation.
The initials were the same as
mine" she explained. with very red
cheeks. ITO all outward appearance
II looked like my suit case. Since l
came down here for the dance / had
no alternative but 10 wear this dress
or stay at home. II was no fault OF
mine that the mistake was made. as
sure you"
Miss Roger glanced contemporary
az the white dress she wore. II was
forced 20 wear yours" she said, mot
having any other with me. took my
sisters suit case. Mrs. Adams-Julia's.
She used mine. for II held more. am
sure you win not object 10 coming
with me now 70 the dressing room and
exchanging
Certainly not" Janet said proudly.
There was frown settling on Car
rington's brow. He was conscious OF
a strong desire 10 take Janet In his
arms and anathematize Miss Roger In
forcible terms. But the sting OF a
broken half promise and forgotten
vows held him aloof.
what n little hyproorite she is"
Miss Roger exclaimed 10 him as she
took her across the floor. "She knew
all along Il was mine" Darlington
made no comment
Half an hour later. after solitary
smoke I'm retired corner OF the piaz-
IN, he came upon n little white figure
crying all alone. 5Erasa's-lsse-s-s-e,.
Janet he whispered anxiously,
bending tenderly over her. don't cry.
Where is that COMPOUNDED Egerton?
He shouldn't leave you here alone"
She raised her head proudly, her teai
clouded eyes flashing. why always
that man?" she cried chlldlshly. II
hate him. | only want to be alone.
Please 90 away"
6You'Te not engaged to him? You
don't like hImf" He could hardly &C
credit what his ears heard. They
told me the day was set and
Janet put soft little hand over his
mouth.
"You did not seem TO care sufficient
ly 20 End out-the truth" she said.
II was afraid OF hearing the death
blow 20 my own hopes" he answered
her. "Janet"-he grasped her hands
boldly In hls-"tell me now-I want my
fate settled at once-can't we go back
20 that last sweet summer time and
start all over again. you and II Can't
we dear? And wen let the world
know IL tonight. so that they Will
leave us alone hereafter. VIII you,
JanetT
The throb OF the orchestra drowned
the silence. Darlington put his arms
around her. and she did not protest
against H.