New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-05


door Of the study and found them still practising steps,
to that haunting tune Of the FAIRY Dance.
laura was half frightened. She could not put away
the idea. born Of long habit, that this sacred DO
main must not be desecrated, and that she ana Troy
were trespassers almost criminals But her Ia'hel
first words treasured her; though they gave new
shock of surprise for his attitude toward Troy was an
ever new puzzle. -.
@What, dancing still?7 Lord Gorne exclaimed quite
qaily AZ thought YOU would have been away at some
thing else long ago But I'm glad to find you here We
deserve rest, I'm sure you two after your pranc-
ings after nv walk have tired Edward out He has
gone to lie down But we might all three have tea TO-
gether-if you like, Troy, and YOU, Daura.
Miracles were happening Neither OF his daughters
had ever been invited have with Lord Gorme IN
his study He generally had it there alone, served by
the Chinese idol Niche; else condescended' ike
Royalty to invite himself to Join the family circle ana
was kind and patronizing.
lie asked how Troy had got on and was delighted to
hear praises of him from Daura begged for an exhibit
ton and applauded humanity and heartily when 1t was
granted "Next time you must have old lamar TO
pipe for you he said; mot IN the WGua De
disturbing for a begnner,-but outside. Evidently
Troy you have this dance Of ours in your blood-and
no wonder, when recall
But what he recalled was TO be pictured IN words
in Dauras presence She a restraint upon HIM IN
his memories Of the past Yet he was unusually gra-
cous to the girl He encouraged her TO talk TO Troy
to tell him things about Skye and even about her own
childhood While his daughter poured tea, and they
drank it together al three cozy eating toasted muits
in twilight and freight Lord Gorme talked interest
inqv Of old dances and the slow changes that had at
last eliminated in the historic Scots reel
You know you have been dancing history just now
with Daura," he said smilingy to Troy. "And think
you will not have found her bad teacher. She isn't
unworthy of her family traditions We Scores have
I eI,.,,y lgff lffT
records and among them is this one we've produced
some of the finest step dancers in Scotland BY the
way. Daura, | believe Conway is supposed to have
fallen in love with Anna when watching her dance for
a wager at a London ball some feminine imitation OF
our great sword dance-is he not"
81 believe So" Daura answered. not looking at Troy,
vet knowing what fierce light would leap up IN his eyes
at mention of the enemyS name.
"You too can dance it, can't you?' her father con-
tnucd.
"Yes,7 she assened simply.
"Ah! You must show Troy what it is like before the
games where he will or two fine exhibitions
After those your poor grsh little genufexons would
seem but anticlimax.'
Daura knew that she could dance the sword dance
taught her in childhood by old Hamar-better than
Annira could dance it. She did not regret her fathers
suggestion.
WE have a custom here, Lord Gorme went on, of
making merry when a marriage has been cele-
brated and bride and groomhave been sent off rejoicing
If Annra and poor Conway had gone happily away for
their honeymoon yesterday, and my brother in law was
not still in mourning that would have been day for
dancing and celebrations. But cloud has fallen upon
us. We have for making merry, unless indeed
we can discover birthday in our small house party
What Of you, Troy? Can't you give lis preteXt for
little livclness to take minds of poor George and
Annira's troubles3"
~Yes, can't you assume d birthday if YOU have it
not laughed Daura, cchoinS her father.
AS it happens, its actually going to be my birthday
tomorrow" said Troy. "Of course had no intention