The Washington times., 1916-01-19


'" had been unaware OF their
approach. Staring into La
mars face. now. she lost her comnosure
for the merest fraction OF second.
The next instant she had extended her
right hand and placed 1t between his
two eager ones
Drew and the count. suspicious Of any
and all sailor suits. crowded up. intent
upon the hand that Lamar held pris-
oner. They waited impatiently for him
to release it. Still holding the slender
fingers in his right hand. he dropped
his left. uncoverng the back of the
girls little hand.
Immediately the count and Drew
oraned their curious necks. Lamar HIM
self involuntarilv looked down. \
smooth white surface with Just the
tniest golden brown freckle on che
knuckle met his eye. He laughed at
The other two in sheer Anusement. June
watched the bY-plaY. demurely. her
heart beating rap pidly.
As the three men looked at her. she
smiled. Drew and the count were COW
cred with confusion. Lamar tried TO
speak. Before he had chance to form
his phrase of eXpla nation. June with
drew her hand.
will YOU tell me why YOU three gem
tlemen are scrutinizing the back OF my
hand SO intently?" she questioned. a
hint of mischief in her voice. RAISING
the hand for her own inspection. she
went on. Il don't see anything SO very
We'll, you see--cr--that is"
spluttered brew help)essly.
Madame" exclaimed the count
with elaborate courtesy 1T Is our
Il apologize tor my objectionable
rudcness, Miss Travis" Lamar inter-
rupted hastily. i haven't introduced
my friends 10 you. The pleasure OF
r.,@l lS
must have ratified me frightfIlly
May l present Mr.. Drew, Miss Ira
vis? And Count Frcels. Miss Travis
Its strange you people haven't met
before. Surfton Is a small place.
The count bowed low and lifted
JUne's hand to his lips with a courtly
sweep that irritated Lamar.
AS l was saying" Max repeated.
met at some OF the functions that
ave been given at the hotel. You
en- are stopping there and I'm sure
ISIS Travis attends all the dances.
Il do. indeed" said June gayly
There's to be a bal! there tonight
Y tho way. Mother and l are going
ion't I see you all there? Do come
,e music j. splendid and the floor il
wine: win YOU be there she
laXed prettily.
Lamar hesitated a moment. Attend
e ball at the Surfton Hotel wa,
OF tracking the Red Circle unless
Mess"
A ball. There would be a displa,
"Ill be there he promised nrmly
And I'll bring the count and Drew
18th me. Miss Travis"
Remember. You've promised sol
'nnly-and I'm going to hold you t
Z. Good by"
Lamar stood looking after her. HI
ccustomed alertaess was gone. Aroun'
Is lips played tender, semifatuou
vision
which a vibrant young figure in
rhite sailor suit played the leadin
June turned to wave her hand. Sh
saw Drew and the count seize Lama
by the shoulders and shake him Wig
orously from his day dreams. sh
waited until the three men had sc
laung eXcitedly. Then she lifted he
right hand. pressed 1t close TO her chez
and laughed gleefully. She bounded u
with all the rompins boisterousness Q
a, school-free child; stopping to laus
gleefully at every hound.
That night at 10. June sat befor
drills. of hair out over her ears. Sh
tilted her head, critically, to get tn
effect and smiled with satisfied vanit
at the charming rejection. Then thor thor
deep. kindly lines about the mouth
still looking. into. the mirror. Jun
reached up behind her and pulled tn
cheek tenderly. Mary held her clos
and they both smiled at the mirrore
image. Suddenly. juno ran her han
down the old nurses arm.
"Why, Mary; you're all dressed upi
she exclaimed excitedly. You've &c
on your satin frock. And there's you
coat and scarf OH the chair. WheI
night YOU dear, old silly"
TO the ball"
TO the ball! Honey. have just
tiny grain of sense. will you? Wht
In the world are YOU going to the ba
fnr?"
ITO take care OF you
But ! don't need anyone to tai
care OF me. dear. And besides moth'
II Know. But I'm going anyway"
you sacrifice Yourself" began Jur
fenderly, you're very much mistake
The idea of your sitting up all nigh
dressed to kill. at ball where you
be bored to death and most likely ia
asleep--just because you have lot
foolish worrisome ideas about me!
You can't talk me out OF 1t. pr
positive answer. "And get up so
can AK the fullncss in the back
that skirt It's not graceful the vs.
Il Is. And what jewelry are you s
Ing 20 wear?'
None"
why not lamb"
oh, beauty unadopned, you kno'
i'm eonceited and don't think ! me-
ALars' stood Iookirr ~ h.r her hr'