Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-12
wilton has ordered it; ours but to

Wilton has ordered it: ours but to
do or die. Come along" =.
She glanced for an instant at Alec
as she moved to the designated court.
but Tremont's eyes studious.y avoided
her. He was handing the balls to
Miss Meriden for. her service.
Aline played a magnificent game.
h was as swift as an arrow, and her
face frightened with the exercise.
After a couple of lively sets, Miss
Meriden took her leave, Alec escort
ing her to Lady Breme.
Aline and Brooke were left togeth-
er. A sort Of comfortable silence fell
upon them. Aline moved to the
shadow of a tree and sat down on the
grass. He stood above her, fastening
his cuffs. ~
How goes it?" he asked her pleas
.Aiine gave him enc Of her most
twisted smiles.
'Oh, it goes as nursery-governess-
ing usually goes. I praise and punish
and play the part of a supposedly in
fallib!e Providence to vi and Humph-
rey. They don't seem to have found
me out yet, though lately'-here she
turned sideways, propped her chin in
her hand, and bent her face down
like everyone else, they've began to
transfer their allegiance to Miss Will
ton"
He sat down beside her, and made
a deliberate selection from the long
grasses.
Like everyone else?" he question
ed.
:Remember, I'm joking. You must
learn not to take me seriously, Sir
Godfrey"
Sir Geoffrey looked gravely at her.
He knew Aline very well, better than
anyone else knew her.
Take off your motley for a bit,
Aline,," said he, drawing a knife from
his pocket, land have a game OF
mumbly-peg."
Aline sat up with a laugh.
Alec joining them presently found
Aline trying for the peg, her eyes
full OF laughter and her mouth OF
why can't you leave us alone ?"
she cried. Sir Godfrey and l are
always having an idiotically good time
when up you come with your long
face and spoil it ALL"
Alec, for a fraction Of a second,
looked stung.
Don't mind me. I like to watch
idiots. You and Sir Godfrey have a
gift for drawing each other out"
Brooke gave fremont a keen
glance. a.
How about your trip? Good fur? ?"
inquired Brooke, fitting in his eye
glass as he spoke. and lifting his eye.
brows.
Very Jolly trip. zaid Alee. Met
| Wonderful girl-what?"
Charming" said SIR Godfrey, and
let fa,l his eyeglass. II like her."
he went on. wv might liven UP
Five Pastures for her, mightn't we ?
What about a dance in my place, eh,
Aline 2,
Miss Wilton says that visiting here
is holiday from living" fremont
quoted dryly Perhaps we'd better
bestir ourselves. Where did you
With the c%hildren."
wi and Humphrey must be rest
ing her" drawled fremont. Hadn't
| you better go back"
She stood UP and started for the
house without word. But Sir Geof-
frey caught her, half sternly, by the
hand. 80 !,
mo, Aline,r said he, you are to
| tome out in myzcar for a spin. I'll
Fix It with Lady Breeme. 1t was Miss
IforSa bit, and I'll bet a FLYER she's the
sort who'll, enjoy doing 1t. what'e
more. She's q topper. Don't undo
her good deeds. You're coming with
me-" &s
i Aces face was white as he watched
them moving rapidly across the lawn.
Aline did not speak till she found
herself IN the front seat OF Sir Geof-
frey's motor, Brooke having arranged
things with Lady Breeme.
Where are we going 2" she asked
him In rather ayague fashion. isn't
there going to b a shower r..
There ISL h e answered cheerfully.
I'm going to take you to see youY
sister, All! 4 thought that would
light you up i bit. Wen have time
to get there before the rain comes,
II think. Well chat, with Bette Til
tits over, and be back in time for din.
ner. I've carte blanche from Lady
Breefme.""
They were on at a wicked speed
Aline clutched the side OF the car. Her
eyes snone. This was better than pre-
siding over the nursery supper. A
they swerved out lot the Gags : tai
young man. just entering, narrowly
escaped with his HE by d~extefcus
.oh. / say.a called out Sir Geof-
frey IN 4 tone Of apology, slowing
down 1t once.