The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-20


teach her n lesson. You let her
go too far. Philip; and you may
find. when you try to curb her.
you can't do H."
Il know can't. King: she's
reached that point already"
Then begin M soon ms possible.
Toll her that she must either be
engaged 20 you or not And II she
is engaged 90 you, she must stop
flirting with the earl"
Good heavens, Peter II isn't
tho earl that bothers me. It's
nome ono quite different"
"Who7" ! asked In astonisiiment.
but Just then We we're interrupted.
and | had no answer 10 my ques-
ton. But II bothered me.
i I could get no opportunity TO
speak 60 Philip again on the mat
ter until that evening after dinner
Tho ladies' had all gone TO dress
for tho dance. and Philip and I
chose Ia smoke In the rose garden
But again my intention came To
nought. for Earl Clarence Joined us.
II was after dark. but by the
faint light OF a mocn which had
not yet risen. we saw what seemed
almost like a fairy being coming
toward us. II was Mildred. and
she was wrapped In . yoluminous
cloak OF pale blue.
"Oh." she exclaimed. drawing
back az abe recognized us. Il
thought you were the gardener"
DO you want a gardener" aaid
I. wont do for one7"
Well" and Mildred hesitated.
Il was just dressing for the dance.
you know. and found must have
simply must have some OF those
Tiny yellow roses. that grow over
there. never dreamed Id meet
lanybodyi"
IL doesn't matter that you have
met us. dear" said Philip. gently:
I'm cut some roses for you
which ones do you WANT"
Mlliy was n tease. there was no
doubt about II, She smiled st
Philip. and then turning deliber.
afely 10 tho earl. said. You're
nearest 10 tho yellow rose tree
won't you cut me some. pieaseT"
Philip spoke no word. but stood
for a moment looking at the girl
he loved Then. In tense. nnnat.
ural voice. he said. Clarendon.
will you look after Miss Leslie7"
and. turning on his heel. walked
rapidly away.
"Miily." said the earl. eagerly
stepping toward her.
Lord Clarendon" she said
ooldly. will you be no very kind
as 10 pick me few yellow roses.
and let mo hasten back TO the
houNeT-
lie selected a charming cluster
OF roses, and taking his penknife
from his pocket. cut them for her.
and stood trimming off the ihorns
VIII you consider them a gift
from met And will you let them
mean
oh. no. they don't mean any
thing-not anything 1t ail--yet"
He had taken her hands and
placed tho spray OF roses between
them. and stili held the two little
banda. roses and all.
Please let me 20. Lord Cisren.
don-please."
But he detained her q moment
Miss Leslie" he said. and his
choking voice betrayed his passion.
II won, keep you now-bus tonight
you will give me an opportunity.
won't you. 10 tell you"
Tonight. my lord. you are to
have ono dance with me. you
know"
"one- You promised me two"
"oh. ! never keep dance prom
lses,"
But I'm sure ron will, Now
which shall he tho first one that l
may call miner
Choose for yourself. my lord
said Mildred. In her most demure
way.
Seven In lucky number. may I
have number seyenf"
Yes. III save that for you." and.
with laughing glance over her
shoulder. she ran away.
Soon after. standing IN the lower
hall. watched Mildred Leslie come
dancing down the stairs. She wore
a short dancing gown OF paiest
yellow chiffon. and In her shining
curis nestled the tiny yellow roses.
II was an unusual color for a pro-
nounced blonde 10 wear. but IL
suited her dainty beauty. and abe
looked like a spring daffodil.
or course she was Immediately
surrounded by would-be partners.
but Philip Maxwell was not among
them.
"SuIky." said naughty Mildred. as
asked her where he was.
She finished the sixth dance with
me, and as we sauntered about after
the music ceased. we met Philip.
The next dance In ours" he said.
looking at her In an unsmiling way.
Indeed II isn'ti" declared Mil
dred. who had by no means for
gotten to whom she had promised
the seventh dance.
1T is," said Philip sternly.
"come'"
Better co." whispered In
Mildred's ear; hes in an awful
huff"
Meekiy she allowed herself to be
led away. and Philip took her out
on the veranda.
Now" he said. as they passed
out OF hearing. with whom are you
going to dance this next dance, with
me or with that COMPOUNDED for
eigner?"
with him, Philip" said Mildred.
very quietly. II promised II to him
before the party began"
I turned away and strolled idly
thru the rooms. Seeing Miss Max
we'll sitting alone In n corner OF the
drawing room, went and sat by
her for few moments chat
She seemed preoccupied. and
after some perfunctory answers to