Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-15

She was obeyed, but while on the way
they were continually turning their
heads for one more look.
Between ~ and 8 p. m. was the Pc
Rod for dinner and rest. At 3 O'Clock
there was study period of an hour.
during which the girls were expected
to prepare themselves from books that
had been provided on arguments In ia
vor Of woman's emancipation. with a
recitation at 4. At the girls were
allowed to wander about the island
at will. 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, 1t would be immodest for you
to do So"
sWe won't" said all the girls al
once, though in faint voice.
Very well. I'll trust you"
The girls straightway proceeded &c
scatter over the island and, true to
their promise, avoided that part of the
shore Off which the yacht was an
chored. Imogene herself remained
within doors. Suddenly she heard q
sound that filled her with hope. The
young men on the yacht were getting
up the anchor. We're they going Il
abandon the siegef ImOgene went tc
cupola on the roof OF the house
where she could see all over the island
and the waters beyond. The sails
were hoisted. there was 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 sa "
them toss a package. These packages
were picked up by the girls. the wrap
pers torn of, revealing pasteboard
boxes, and several fair hands were al
once thrust within and removed 10 a.
many pairs Of rosy lips.
"CandyT groaned Imogene. We art
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
every girl munching sweets. Imogent
thought 1t prudent to say nothing about
the yachtsmen or the ammunition they
had used. She kept the girls indoor,
till supper time then instead Of lettinl
them out again IN the long June twi
light she proposed that they spend tn,
evening dancing, for which purpose
plano had been provided.
Meanwhile the yacht had come I,
anchor again. and the watchful wait
ing was resumed. After supper thu
yachtsmen sat ON deck and after
smoke began to sing, accompanied b,
couple Of mandolns and guitar
lmogenc sent one of the girls TO In,
piano. The chorus from the yacht
rich and strong. came up In c0mpeti
ton with the tinkling piano. Severa
OF the girls started In to dance to
| gether.
Now. It must be admitted that doz
en- girls dancing with one another t,
| rho nngin Of n
while listening to the songs OF as man,
young men who would be glad t,
| dance with them made but a sorry
sight. There was no elasticity I'm tn,
girls steps. The musician played with
out heart
Then came Jack Fearing with man
dolin In his hand and very subservient
ly offered the services of the strlnget
Instruments OF the yachtsmen to fur
nish music for the young ladies' dane
ing. Imogene cast her eyes over tn,
girls standing about and saw muffin,
in every girl.
ITS no use for me. Jack" she said
ito carry on this struggle any longer
Bring up your Instruments and you
yachting party too. The girls are Graz
for a real dance, and | suppose the
must have It."
Jack poked his head out of a window
and yelled. Come up. fellows"
The men jumped into the small boat
like frogs plunging Off log. pulled t
the shore and in jiffy were In tn
dancing room The musicians strucI
up a tango, aud In another momen
couples were whirling like mad. JAG
went up to Imogene and asked her t
dance. Pouting. she tapped him o.
the cheek with her fan. and they sale
away among the others.
After a couple OF hours dancing n
freshments, which Jack had provide
especially for such purpose, were OIL
dered up from the yacht. and the ever
ing or. rather. the morning was III
ished with supper Then Jack lie
Imogene out on to the porch and sal
to her:
Tomorrow we sail away and leav
you to continue uninterrupted your ir
structions on the tyranny of man"
II shall do no such thing" was tn
reply. 'The heads Of these girls hav
been turned by this visit. and they wi
not listen to me. shall continue tn
camp for pleasure only, and hope tina
you and your crew will remain as Ion
as you like"
The crew accepted the invitation. an
before the season was over seven O
the twelve girls were engaged to a
many yachtsmen. Imogene and JAG
were married on the island before th
party broke up.