Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-13

She danced every dance, she had the
supper n with Jerry. she laughed and
sang and romped and was the center
of all the attention. What might have
appeared boldness in another with Peg
was just her innocent. willful, child
like nature. She made a wonderful
impression that night and became q
| general favorite. She wanted it to go on
and on and never to stop. When the
last waltz was played and encored and
the ball was really ended Peg felt a
pang Of regret such as she had not felt
for a long. long time.
"Oh, I am so happy, so happyw she
cried as Jerry led her back to her seat
at the conclusion Of the last dance.
II wish l could make the world one
great ballroom for you." said Jerry
earnestly.
do ye?" asked Peg TREMENDOUSLY.
Il do"
with you as me partner. dancin'
livery dance with me?'
every one."
Wouldn't that be beautiful? An
no creepin' back afther it all like a
thief in the night?'
mo" replied Jerry. Your own mis-
tress, free to do whatever you wished"
oh" she cried impulsively. wouldn't
that be wondherful!
His mother had come across to say
Good night to Peg. In a few mo-
ments his sisters joined them. They
all pressed invitations on Peg to call
on them at Noels Folly and. with
Mrs. Chichester's permission, to stay
some days.
Back across the meadows and
through the lanes. under that marvel
u moon and with the wild beat of
the continental Waltz echoing from
the ballroom. walked Peg and Jerry.
side by side. in silence. After a little
While Peg whispered:
Jerry. what were you goin' to say
to me when yer mother came up to
u.s."
Something it would be better to say
in the daylight. Peg"
"Sure, why the daylight? Look at
the moon so high in the heavens"
''NVait until tomorrow"
"T1l not slape q wink thinkin' of all
the wonderful things that happened
this night. Tell me-Jerry-yer moth
er and yer sisters-they weren't asham-
ed o me. were they?"
"Why, Of curse not They were
charmed with you"
"Shall I ever see them again?"
II hope some day you'll see a great
deal of them"
They reached the windows leading
into the living room.
Good night. Peg" he said.
"What a hurry ye are in to get rid
O. me! An a night like this may new
er come again"
Suddenly a quick flash of jealousy
startled through her.
Are ye goin' back to the dance?
Are ye goin' to dance the extra ones
We wouldn't take m back for?"
mot if you don't wish me to-"
"PlaZe don't" she pleaded earnestly.
II wouldn't rest aisy if I thought of
ye with yer arm around one of those
fine ladies' waists as it was around
mine such a little while ago-an' me
all alone here. Ye won't, will YET"
mo, Peg, l will not"
He bent down and kissed her hand
r%everently.
At the same moment the sound Of a
high power automobile was heard in
the near distance.
flake care" cried Jerry. go in.
Some one is coming"
Peg hurried in and hid just inside
that followed.
AS Peg disappeared Jerry walked
down the path to meet the visitor. he
came face to face with Christian
Brent
"Hello. Brent he said in surprise.
"Why. what in the world cried
that astonished gentleman.
The house is asleep" said Jerry *.
planatorily.
$50 | see," and Brent glanced up at
the darkened windows. Jerry re-
marked:
"Just coming from the dance?
didn't see you there"
"No," replied the uncomfortable
Brent. Il was restless and just stroll.
ed here"
'Oh! Let us go on to the road"
Right" said the other man, and
they walked on.
Before they had gone a few steps
Jerry stopped abruptly. Right in
front of him at the gate was a forty
horsepower automobile.
"Strolled here? Why. you have your
carl" said Jerry.
Eyes," replied Brent hurriedly. "Its
a bright night for a spin."
The two men went on out Of hearing
Peg crept softly upstairs. Just as
she reached the top Ethel appeared
from behind the curtains on her way
down to the room. She was fully
dressed and carried q small travelling