The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-05

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She was obeyed. but while on the way A
they were continually turning their
heads for one more look.
Between II and p. m. was the pc
riod for dinner and rest. At O'Clock
there was a study period of an hour. A
during which the girls were expected
to prepare themselves from books that
had been provided on arguments in fa-
vor of woman's emancipation, with
recitation at 4. At the girls were
allowed to wander about the island
at win. This period till supper time
was a matter of deep concern TO Imo-
gene. she could not well deprive the
girls of their outing. and she feared
the yachtsmen.
Young ladies'" she said after the /
recitation, II shall have to ask you |
this afternoon to avoid going near the
| landing where the yacht is anchored. |
Indeed, it would be immodest for you |
to do so"
1--WE won't" said all the girls at
once, though in faint voice.
very well. I'll trust you"
The girls straightway proceeded TO
scatter over the island and, true to
their promise, avoided that part of the
shore or which the yacht was an.
chored. Imogene herself remained
within doors. Suddenly she heard a
sound that filed her with hope. The
young men on the yacht were getting
up the anchor. Were they going to
abandon the siege? Imogene went to
| h. Nf bon
where she could see all over the island
and the waters beyond. The sails
were hoisted, there was a fair breeze,
and the yacht instead of sailing away
began to make the circuit of the is
land.
Imogene's heart sank. Her scattered
flock preferred the shore and every.
where were amusing themselves throw
ing stones or sticks into the water, and
some of them had discarded their shoes
and stockings and were wading in
shallow places. Round and round sail
ed the boys, keeping near the shore,
and every now and again Imogene saw
! them toss package. These packages
/ were picked up by the girls. the wrap
/ pers torn off, revealing pasteboard
! boxes, and several fair hands were at
once thrust within and removed to as
many pairs of rosy lips.
"Candy!' groaned Imogene. I'VE are
/ lostr
: Running downstairs, she seized a
] trumpet that had been provided for
transmitting orders and sounded a re-
call.
] The girls came in, but very slowly
2 every girl munching sweets. Imogene
:. thought 1t prudent to say nothing about
/ the yachtsmen or the ammunition they
had used. She kept the girls indoors
l till supper time. then instead OF letting
] them out again In the long June twi-
t light she proposed that they spend the
r evening dancing. for which purpose a
It piano had been provided.
e Meanwhile the yacht had come to
h anchor again, and the watchful wait
z ing was resumed. After supper the
J. yachtsmen sat on deck and after q
smoke began to sing, accompanied by
It couple of mapdolins and a guitar.
l. Imogene sent one of the girls to the
a piano, The chorus from the yacht,
= rich and strong, came up In competi-
ton with the tinkling piano. Several
; of the girls started in to dance to.
' gether
Now, it must be admitted that doz-
- en- girls dancing with one another to
s the music of a poorly tuned piano
while listening to the songs of as many
!. young men who would be glad to
e dance with them made but sorry
v sight, There was no elasticity in the
G girls steps. The musician played with.
out heart.
Then came Jack Fearing with man.
dolin In his hand and very subservient-
z ly offered the services of the stringed
4 Instruments of the yachtsmen to fur
nish music for the young ladies' dane
$ ing. Imogene cast her eyes over the
p girls standing about and saw mutiny
: in every girl
ITS no use for me. Jack" she said.
i ito carry on this struggle any longer.
9 Bring up your instruments and your
: yachting party too. The girls are crazy
I for real dance. and suppose they
must have it
Jack poked his head out of a window
and yelled. Come up, fellowsr'
The men jumped into the small boats
like frogs plunging Off log, pulled to
= the shore and in jiffy were In the
dancing room. The musicians struck
up a tango. and in another moment
couples were whirling like mad. Jack
went up to lmogene and asked her to
dance. Pouting. she tapped him on
the cheek with her fan. and they sailed
away among the others.
; After a couple of hours dancing re
? freshments. which Jack had provided
!, especially for such purpose were or.
dered up from the yacht. and the even.
! ing or, rather. the morning was fin.
! ished with a supper Then Jack led
Imogene out on to the porch and said
! to her:
e Tomorrow we sail away and leave
you to continue uninterrupted your in
structions on the tyranny of man
! II shall do no such thing" was the
reply. THE heads of these girls have
, been turned by this visit. and they viii
r not listen TO me. shall continue the
] camp for pleasure only, and hope that
you and your crew win remain as long
. as you ike"
The crew accepted the invitation, and
before the season was over seven of
the twelve girls were engaged to as
many yachtsmen. Imogene and Jack