The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-07

Of weakness were popping up among
her flock, and it was beginning to ap-
pear to her as impossible TO keep them
down as to hold corks under water.
One thing was apparent-she must get
the girls away from a view Of the
yacht. She ordered them to the house.
She was obeyed, but while on the way
they were continually turning their
heads for one more look.
Between u and 3 p. m. was the Pc
Rod for dinner and rest At 3 O'Clock
there was a 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 q matter OF deep concern to limo
gene. She could not well deprive the
girls Of their outing, and she feared
the yachtsmen.
young ladies'" she said after the
recitation, Il 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 a faint voice.
every 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 of which the yacht was an
chored. Imogene herself remained
within doors. Suddenly she heard q
sound that filed her with hope. The
young men on the yacht were getting
up the anchor. Were they going &c
abandon the siege? Imogene went tc
a 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 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, ant
some Of them had discarded their shoe
and stockings and were wading Il
shallow places. Round and round sail
ed the boys. keeping near the shore
and every now and again Imogene say
them toss a package. These package
were picked up by the girls, the wraI
pers torn off, revealing pasteboar
boxes, and several fair hands were q
once thrust within and removed to q
many pairs of rosy lips.
"Candyr' groaned Imogene. 1--WE ar
lostr'
Running downstairs, she seized
trumpet that had been provided II
transmitting orders and sounded r
call.
The girls came in. but very slowl
, every girl munching sweets. Imoger
thought 1t prudent to say nothing abo'
> the yachtsmen or the ammunition the
had used. She kept the girls indoo
till supper time, then instead of lettiI
, them out again in the long June tv
!. light she proposed that they spend Il
: evening dancing, for which purpose
!. piano had been provided.
= Meanwhile the yacht had come
: anchor again, and the watchful wa
ing was resumed. After supper I
: yachtsmen sat on deck and after
smoke began to sing, accompanied
couple Of mandolins and a quit,
y Imogene sent one of the girls to t
piano The chorus from the yacl
q rich and strong, came up in compe
ton with the tinkling piano. Sever
of the girls started in to dance
. gether.
Now, it must be admitted that a d.
>, en- girls dancing with enc another
!. ! the music of a poorly tuned pia
- while listening to the songs Of as ma
young men who would be glad
:. dance with them made but a sol
= sight. There was no elasticity in
!" girls steps. The musician played wi
40 out heart.
Then came Jack Fearing with mi
dolin in his hand and very subscribe
- ly offered the services of the string
:, instruments of the yachtsmen to I
nish music for the young ladies' da
ts ing. Imogene cast her eyes over
u girls standing about and saw NUT
q. in every girl
as TITS no use for me, Jack" she 81
n ito carry on this struggle any lonl
re Bring up your instruments and y,
N. yachting party too. The girls are CT
st for a real dance. and suppose Il
ht must have it."
ng Jack poked his head out of a wind
II. and yelled. "Come up, fellowsE'
re- The men jumped into the small be
like frogs plunging of log, pulled
lat the shore and in a jiffy were In
dancing room. The musicians str
up a tango, and in another MON
a couples were whirling like mad. j
III went up to Imogene and asked heI
dance Pouting. she tapped him
su- the cheek with her fan, and they sa
away among the others.
as After couple Of hours dancing
Ter freshments, which Jack had proyi
on especially for such a purpose, were
/ dered up from the yacht, and the e.
~ ing or. rather. the morning was
'cn ished with a supper. Then Jack
zen Imogene out on to the porch and
to her:
Ecu Tomorrow we sail away and h
'ne you to continue uninterrupted YOU
structions on the tyranny Of man."
81 shall do no such thing" was
reply. 'sThe heads Of these girls
a. been turned by this visit, and they
- not listen to me. shall continue
ool camp for pleasure only. and hope
Inn you and your crew win remain as