The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1919-06-05
TENNIS
BY r.. EsTELLE EVERETT.
Copyright, 1918. by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate)

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per Syndicate.)
Geoffrey Hilton tossed q penny on
the counter. caught up a newspaper
and hurried into the waiting car. he
opened his paper, and after finishing
an article, was about to turn the page
when he heard 3 smothered and dis
appointed "Ohw beside him. He turned
and discovered that he was sitting be-
side a very attractive girl dressed in
sports clothes, carrying a tennis
racquet. Her golden hair curled about
her face bewitchingly she turned her
head so quickly that Hilton received
only the 1siest glimpse Of blue eyes.
He opened the paper to where It was
before end searched diligently for
what ba6 SO interested the beautiful
strapker. His search was of no avail,
heaeSer, and soon the girl got of.
Nearing mis- stop. and turning to press
the button, Hilton noticed postcard
lying on the next seat addressed to
the hrm of which he was an employe.
He picked 1t up. slipped 1t into his
pocket and promptly forgot all
about 1t.
AT his club several hours later while
he was smoking his after-dihner cigar
Hnton's mind wandered to the girl on
the car. Thoughts Of her reminded
him Of the card which probably she
dropped. and he fshed 1t out Of his
pocket. Being careful not to read the
message. he just glanced at the sigma
ture-Rosalie Earnshaw, $40 Somerset
avenue.
'By Jove," he murmured. "Jack
Warren lives at SS. I wonder II he
knows har."
The next day. accidently on purpose.
Geoffrey Hilton happened to stroll BY
Jack Warren's place Of business just
% the latter was leaving for lunch.
The two old collegemates were glad to
meet again, and joyful1y talked over
old times. After a little maneuverins
Hilton obtained for himself an invita-
tion to dinner at the Warrens' that
evening.
Az II was still light after dinner,
Athanks 70 Uncle Sans light-saving
idea, the two men had set Of tennis.
After Mrs.. Warren came out they had
another delightful hour on the yer.
nda.
Il was with great interest that Hill
b watched the house across the
reet. Suddenly light glowed In one
the upper windows, and his girl Of
Nle car appeared to pull down the
curtain.
sNice giri-Rosalie Earnshaw." re-
marked Warren. ~Do you know her,
.Je6f'
II believe I've seen her once or
dee" replied Hilton, 'but do not
pw her."
Say, Beth" cried Jack, "rve .
king idea! Let's invite her and
D0eh Wednesday evening for dinner
and have q couple Of set Of doubles"
..why, 1t would be lovely" agreed
his wife. @Could you come, Mr.. Hill
tonr'
"with the greatest Of pleasure"
said Hilton, heartily.
Soon Hilton bade bis friends good
night and departed. promising to be
there Wednesday. That night he
dreamed that he was at the Warrens'
-paasing tennis with Rosalie. Some
how his racquet twisted and he sent
the ban he was serving directly into
Rosaiis's face! Stunned by the blow,
Rosalie. fainting. dropped to the
ground. Hilton rushed for water, and
awoke to find himself kneeling on the
: floor literally besprinkling the rug
with water.
Wednesday was an Ideal AuguE
day. Elton strobe gayly dlong Somer-
Get avenue, swinging his racquet, his
heart keeping time to his quick foot
steps.
As Mrs. Warren introduced him to
Miss Earnshaw, he fancied that she
grew a shade pinker, but he wasn't
sure. She gave him her hand and q
beautiful smile In such a way that
Jack asked:
slave you two met before7"
Hilton looked at Miss Earnshaw in
terrogatively. She replied:
"We've never spoken, but Mr.. Hill
ton very kindly permitted me to read
his paper one evening"
Gecffrey was dumfounded-that she
should remember; he never even i'm
agined--luckily the japanese gong an
nouncing dinner sounded, and the
group went into the dining room
Mrs. Warren, ardent matchmaker
that che was. made Rosalie and Hiltoa
partners In the tennis which followed.
All four were excellent players and
there was hard tuss!e for the games.
They played until 1t was so dark they
had to stop, leaving the score tie.
Very often in the fortnight which