The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-12

and JOY.
II was the height ~ the skating
afternoon. and the CLASSY strip an
Opaque pane on which a little giant
might have been scrlbbling with a
big diamond
The eye swan with pairs ro,at
ing as in circus--with single
practitioners at work under dash
Ing Instructors down tho middle OF
the while the ear sang with
a resounding swish OF skates. One
Of the workers was George Eden
borough. who camo off one leg.
with a gilsteninE forehead. 10 find
hls guest a good place behind the
barrier
so glad you're not late for the
Waiting" he said nervily. I've
had a long day out OF town. and
didn't get here myself I'll much
later than expected. Lucy's writ
ing a letter In the lounge. but she'll
be here IN minute for the en-
closure. and after that well have
tea"
Dollar ascertalned that the waltz.
Ing enclosure was close quarter
ofan.hour for all but those more or
less proficient In that delicate and
astounding art.
Edenborough said that he himself
was not quite up 10 the standard Of
these displays. and suited the action
10 the word by taking the floor I'M
steadily on his skates. As he seat
cd himself a gong sounded. the band
struck up. beginners dispersed. con.
fident hands clasped lissome waists.
long edges ended in lightning threes
and the rink was a maze OF sweep
Ing grace and symmetry.
Dollar had never seen anything
like Il In his life. for artificial ice
was I'm its Infancy in London before
the war. and ever since he had been
a busy man. Ho followed first one
couple and then another. and each
seemed TO him more competent and
graceful than the last.
Yet the first short waltz was not
over before an involuntary selection
had eliminated all but dark,
strong girl in red and a swarthy
man with bright eyes and a black
mustache.
Those two are the best" said he
that girl In red and the heavy
alien"
do you think so7" cried the de-
lighted Edenborough. Then you're
n Judge. because that's Lucy.
Il didn't mean TO insult her part
ner." said Dollar. in some dismay.
Hes the best walter on the ice
except Miss Trevcllyn."
Hes an Italian marquis" re
turned Edenhorough, in another
voice. "Rocchrs his beastly name.
I've no use for the fellow. But he
can skate"
Tho first waltz finished. there
we're two more in quick succession.
and Edenborough had n better word
for Miss Trevellyn's next partner
lie was only glowing schoolboy.
home from Elton for his leave. but
the past mistress lent herself TO his
dash and fling with a gusto equal to
his own.
I'm glad that's over" said Eden.
borough. as she escaped with her
NE from Nnt utNpfi hup NiuN'hfN'
"I say. confound that fellow
Rocchil"
She was Waiting with the hand
some brute again. for he looked no
less. with his deep blue chin and
insolent eyes. and his air OF con
scious mastery. Peterborough plain.
" loathed him. chatting visibly as
tho nnfr sWept INST with certainly
the appearance OF some extra verve
for his benefit.
Dollar himself was very disagree.
ably impressed, and that down to
the end. when Rocchi skated up
with the lady. whom he surrendered
with a CLEAN OF palpable bravado.
Yet that impression altered with
the very opening of Miss Trevcllyns
not less resolute mouth. She had
good teeth and n hearty voice. and
eyes OF a breezy and humane
audacity.
Dollar thought of Topham Vim
sons tribute, and agreed. But never
had he been puzzled more complete
ly than before he took his leave.
They had talked about the we'd
ding. and their presents. and the
wedding trip. ms tho neither God
nor man could interferel
only three days TO eol" said
Dollar TO himself. And two OF the