Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-06
during which the girls were expected
10 prepare themselves from books that
had been provided on arguments In IA


allowed To wander about the island
at Will. This period till supper time
was = matter OF deep concern 10 limo
rc-c she could not well deprive the
g'fs ca their outing, and she feared
the yachtsmen.
Young ladies'" she said after the
recitation. II shall have 10 ask you
this afternoon to avoid going near the
lindlng where the yacht Is anchored
indeed. il would be immodest for you
to d. 50.
1--WE won't" said all the girls at
once. though in faint voice.
"Very well. III trust you"
The girls straightway proceeded Ia
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 10
abandon the siege? Imogene went 70
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
1mogenes 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 or, 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,
every girl munching sweets. Imogene
thought II prudent TO say nothing about
the yachtsmen or the ammunition they
had used. She kept the girls indoors
till supper time, then instead OF letting
them out again In the long June twi-
light she proposed that they spend the
evening dancing, for which purpose a
piano had been provided.
Meanwhile the yacht had come to
anchor again. and the watchful wait
ing was resumed. After supper the
yachtsmen sat on deck and after
smoke began TO sing, accompanied by
a couple OF mandolins and a guitar.
Imogene sent one Of the girls to the
plano. The chorus from the yacht,
rich and strong, came up in competi-
tion with the unkling piano. Several
OF the girls started in TO dance to
gether.
Now, IL must be admitted that doz-
en- girls dancing with one another TO
the music Of poorly tuned piano
while listening to the songs OF as many
young men who would be glad TO
dance with them made but a sorry
sight. There was no elasticity In the
girls steps. The musician played with
out heart.
Then came Jack Fearing with a man.
dolin in his hand and very subservient-
~ offered the services Of the stringed
Instruments OF the yachtsmen 10 fur.
nish music for the young ladies' dane
har h..
girls standing about and saw mutiny
in every girl.
Its no use for me, Jack" she said
TO carry on this struggle any longer.
Bring up your Instruments and your
Yachting party too. The girls are crazy
for real dance. and | suppose they
must hqvc il.
iacN lVAeu nis mead out OF window
and yelled. Come up. fellowsT
The men jumped into the small boat
IKE frogs plunging off 3 log, pJlled To
the shore and IN a iiffy we're In The
dancing room. The musicians struck
up tango. aud In another moment
COUPLES were whirling Ike mad Jack
wclt up to lmogene AMI asked her Ia
dance. Pouting< she iapped him on
the cheek with her fan. aud they sailed
away among the Others
After a couple OF hours dancing re-
frcshments. which jack had provided
especially for such purpose. were or
dercd up from the yacht. and the even
Ing or. rather. the morning was fl
ishcd with a supper rhen Jack led
imogene ont on 10 the porch and said
TO her:
Tomorrow we sail away and leave |
you 10 continue uninterrL pied 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 aud they will |
not listen TO me. shall continue the |
camp for pleasure only. and hope that |
eou and your crew will remain as lone |
ms YOU like"
The crew accepted the Invitation. and |
before the season was over seven OF |
the twelve girls were engaged 10 as
many yachtsmen. lmo2ene and Jack |
were married op the island before the
party broke up.
After long illness Mrs John Malm |
gren, resident of Manistee for thir. !
ty years. is dead at the age of sixty. |
six years.
Harry Spicer, forty years OF age
OF Muskegon. charged with statu. |
tory offense with his 16-year-old daugh |