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7'_—"-—"i' '_i_ NEW ARGYLE SQIIOOL CLOSING

The anhual examination, concert and Xmas Tree was held in New Ar- gyle School on the night of Decem- ber 20th. Although the school was packed to ovcrflovring, there was ex- cellent order throughout, and every- one appeared to enjoy themselves.

The schoolroom was gaily bedeck- d with efiergreens, bells, ctc., and iresented s genuine yuletide appear-

nee.

The pupils were examined in differ-

t subjects by their teacher, Mr. Leo

rrigan, also Mrs. Theo, Ling, St. (ztherines. Alert and intelligent re- lies, bespoke a thorough knowledge oi all their studies, and also showed th results of an excellent‘ years trining.

“he au lence was than. treated to lliifollo ng short but spicy program preicied over by Mr. l-larry MscNev~ .ln' "

Rcitation-Catherine MacNevin. Clorus by the School. Reitation-Gharlie Richardson. Dilogue-Good-bye. ,_ ' recitation-Catherine MifcNevin. Soig-Six pupils. ' Relation-Catherine Richardson. Diaogue—Ho\v Jimmy Saved Pa. Reciation-—Lloyd Smith. Dialguc-Hcaltll.

Highnnd fling, Catherine MacNev-

in and Catherine Richardson.

lntemission-Ssle of candy,

' violin‘ selection-Neil MocNevin. Acrdtic-Mcrry Christmas. Reciatlon-Hector Dsrrseh. Dialigile-Buying Eggs. Rectation—Stewart MacEscliern. Borg-Five pupils. Recitation-Sadie MacEschern. Diilogum-A Hard Witness. Recitation-Beth MacKlnnon. Clorus-by the School. imitation-Daniel MafiEaelicrn. Following this; Miss Beth MacKin-

nun read a‘ beautifully worded sd-I

' rircis and Miss Vera. Smith presented ihc teacher with an elaborate shav- ing set. the gift of the scholars. The teacher, who, bv the way. received ervérsl other gifts ofi’ ‘the trot, brief- ly replied thanking the pupils for their gift and wiching them s. very

pleasant Xmas season. i Santa Claus soon appeared. and

wiih the asslstnnce of several others. divested the huge tree of its load of rifts. The singing of the National An- them was a fitting climax to an en- 1¢§lubla entertainment-D.

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. as if he hoped still that something

might come of his unlucky suit, would

‘ Only give her cause for seeretlaugh‘.

ter- That seemed more than heco uld begs Iivliiielhistgrlde rebelled. . e ne t d , grimly returned to the shhieebtilfisf E: E11‘! who was making her boy so u“. happy. he became evasive. . But Fate $319551 1m"!!- ln her-whimsical way, ‘my ° "lee"!!! occurred unexpect- Rvdriey lied tsk ' i stables in town to igelfiasdfyfiiintgvslk-ig . was about to be shipped to Kgngu¢ky_ On the clay back to the campus, Miss Lizlvtouched Rooney's arm. there?) the Pretty Kiri over She had no need to. u]; she 1m farmed herself grimly. Rodney‘; time m: Ztgélélfnlgbubflejuvsvas fairing across her questibn. o l‘ ‘mm f“ I Shlfles; and Henrietta were stroll- 1"! g 0W v skins‘ the wide, old-fagh. one street. under the spreading ems. At Shfrleys elbow, Very much n evidence. holding over her a rose.

- 5m‘ si-"lshlde. Was the omnipresent

Si)?“ PhelDl- He was very tall, s r 9 5t°°Pe¢i With the languor of the-modern fsShionsbIe youth, and

' h“ 9°“ "$895M Brsat devotion.

R-Odnev saw red. w

“Present herl" commend” M155 Llfz in a tone that brooked no refus- a. So Rodney led the way across

is street and. with stiff dignity, m. coated the trio.

when Shirley out her little hand into Miss Liz's and lifted her sweet 6W8. something hard and cold‘ in the Older Woman's breast. something that had been there since Rodney’s eon- fession the previous evening, melted sway.

“You know what you are about. YOURS IBUOW." she thought, with a whimsical glance in his direction. It amused her to see his reserve. his grimness: it hurt her unbearab to see how miserable he was.

The group moved on. with Miss Liz and Shirley in advance, and Henri-N etta in the rear. sandwiched between the two extremely dignified and psin- fully polite young gentlemen. Hen-

‘ rfetta. kept conversation going and

took a wicked delight in her position. . “Wvrft You let me give you tea?" Shirley asked Miss Liz, when the party neared the Gamma Sigma house. "And perhaps you'd be in- terested fn seeing our sorority house." Miss Liz accepted, in spite of Rod- ilCy'S frown. It was ‘evident that that young man preferred‘ anything but the further socieiv of Mr. Gordon Phelps. Miss Lizilicped the ganglfng youth would have the decency to take himself off. but he dlziirt. Hc seated himself on the veranda, lit a cigar- ettc.-crossed his long legs. and said negligently: ‘

"Rod and I'll‘ keep csch other amused while you show Miss Sheldon the house, Shirley."

Rodney flushed savagely. There was an insufferable alr of proprietor- ship about Ml‘. Phelps. , As Miss Liz and the two girls en- tered the licusc. Henrietta giggled and whispered in Shirley's esrt ‘

"Do you think it's safe to leave them together? I: looks like a case" of nuloivsls or pistols to. me."_ , llcss Liz overheard: she saw Shir- ley's flush, and she salcl gently: "One is young and courted really only once." '

Shirley lifted grateful eyes and her little hand slipped into Miss Liz's in a gesture of understanding. , The tlvo girls took their visitoi over the house and pointed out its salient details with pride. They show- ed her the bedroom and sitting-room that they shsreduand Miss Liz noted with satisfaction how fresh and sweet and-immaculate it was.-

“You can always Judge s woman's character by the way she keeps her room," she thought.

When they descended to the first floor, an ominous quiet reigned _on the veranda. Henrietta winked st Shirley.

"Let's go and see vivor."

The. two young men were smoking in dignified silence. Both looked re-

if there's’ a- sur-

, lioved at the sight of Miss Liz and

the girls. Shirley served the tea. Miss Li: thought her the prettiest thing she had ever laid eyes on. in her pale green chiffon gown and a large log- hom hat faced in the same cool color. ~

' "2' believe." said Miss Liz to hor- sslf, as she watched her. “that I've surrendered without a struggle. It must run in the f And. 0h. my dear little girl, you've got to be very very fins to make ins admit su

a thing. where my boy‘! wflwmid- ’ ' When the Sheldons rose to 30.1“! Li: laid, taking Shirley's handzfAnd when shall we see you aslln?’

"Tomorrow morning at the‘ Oom- menesmena. exercises. I think.‘

Rodney exclaimed quicklyi “Io ' you're coming. after all?" v Mr. Phelps guffawsd loudlyi "Y"

wouldn't miss seeing me take my d19- loml. would you. Shirlof?" ' _ Miss‘ Lil moonlit o1 1 , raiuilnmnvm. but W fie" agree with her. as they-ll "l! “mi-deaths way down the Gamma v0. ‘minke-to wring that infernal puppy's neckW-he muttered. “W!!! ‘didn't moped! with hi!!! ‘h.

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\ "Did you invite her?" “Rather. On an average of twice a

' week. ever since Thanksgiving."

“Whom are you taking?"

He wooed his bond through arm and gave it s squeeze. Elbe finest girl in the world-your- se ." " '

her

, As on the previous evening, tho

‘sndscape did a ridiculous turn, and the outlines of the trees binned. Miss Lit cleared‘ her throat. "Listen to me. you young idiot! You go in and win that girl. We need hsr in the family. And, what's more. no Sheldon was ev'er beatenby s Van Dorn. Don't you set a bad prg_ oedent, at this late day!" , -

THE SEBPENT IN EDEN. i It was Prom night. Shirley and Henrietta were dress-

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each other admfringly. Henrietta was radiant in corsl net and Shlrley—- ~ "My word. you look like the Queen pf Sheba?’ breathed Henrietta rapt- y.

Lpuis had ordered Shirley's gown from Paris. It was a mere wisp of a. thing. a handful of exquisite golden stuff that clothed her-after‘ the mo- dern fashion-in beauty and simplic- ity. Her hair reflected the golden lights of the gown: her eyes were more purple-blue than Louie's star sapphire on its slender platinum chain

orchid on hsr shoulder. but it was not one of those‘ Gordon Phelps bad sent. '

Henrietta was filling a satin even- lug-bag.

"I'm going to become engaged to Ted tonight." she announced calmly.

“Does he know it?" queried Shirley, quite unsurprlsed.

“No, poor boob. ment gift."

Shirley said softly: "I'm giving the same gift." - ’ ,

"Oh, Shirley, not to Phelpsiel"

Shirley shook her head, hsr eyes like stars. Henrietta shusaled de- llghtedly, and kissed her. ‘

"You darling! I felt you'd take Rodney, but I've been awfully wor- ried lately. because you were so nice to that silly Gordon.

It's a Oommencs-

"Walt until I'm engaged." "Poof! If I know Rodney he'll in- sist on taking you back in Kentucky with him." Her eyes began to sparkle. "Why don't you two get married here during Common ‘_“ It would be fearfully romantic. and the drawing- room down-stairs would be such a peach ofs. place for a weddlnk. with smilax ‘over the mantel and white roses and--" "Gi-i-r-lsl" a freshman’! Jvoice called from below. “Your beaux have come and they say for the love of Mike‘ to hurry up. The tsxis are charging double rates for waiting to- night." When Shirley saw her dance-card. she realized that MrHPhclps. for all himseemirig assurance, had his doubts and was taking no last-minute chanc- es. Rodneyw name was down forpnlv two dances.‘ _ ‘i Much good such discretion would Jo Gordon. she thought! Her next boating high with excitement.

W63 Chills were chssinl on and down h" spine. T“. moment of surrender.

se. was at abysmal- held

after the 1.11s. ions the hsnd.. .And Rodney W" 5° ly ignorant of what the future him. ‘gills first dance with Shirley B!!!" before supper; the second after- wru-d. Shirley decided to wait until m5 geeend to inform him that he nods fl ' oee waiting to be claimed. She wa ‘ to postpone her surren- der. For. aha reflected. B119 W" 3°‘ ing to belong to him for such a 1on8. idug time; all‘ nei- life; forever. in th.

théhecyagrgtedmiss Lls prettiiy m! danced with Rodney d~m“"1i’- Wm‘; he came to claim her, onscious tha Miss Liz's eves, were following them. Rodney was silent: hi! YW" ‘Y's were dirk with bitterness-

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"Ne, it will never be-ths some.

echoed quietly-

"1 hope you'll be very successful. Rodhey. I hope you'll slwnvs ha" everythingdn the world that Y0" want." , _

His handsome mouth twining! in a

smile. . "Thanks. But I don't mm to be

startfnl o! vet! a ofousiy."

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"We have, titer dance this cv- snip‘)! she. ‘indaii’ him brightly.- “D11! mt dance." -i

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be thrilled! When will the wedding’ be?" i

Shirley caught hsr breath; then she laughed. -

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may not see you again, so I'll beater

go home sficr this dance, ‘and to- morrow we're leaving for Kentuc‘ y."

She caught her breath. The moment had almost colic. Bhe was trembl- ing absurdly-—end the night was so warm. " .

Rodney continued evenly: "l sup- and wish you happlnessbcfore I go . . . I do hope you'll bvhappy-al- ways. He doesn't deserve you. but then no chap does.‘-

Bhe laughed softly. "I'm not en- gaged to Gordon. What makes you think 1 in?" .

He stared at her.

"Every one has said so."

"Except me. I never had the slight- est intention of marrying Gordon. But I—I'm going to be engaged. Rod- ney." Her lovely eyes were raised t". his. The pulse in her throat war‘ fluttering as ha stared at her» fasc-‘n- ated. "Rodney, d-doxrt you lrizlzr- stand? Can't you guess wlzot I'll- trying to tell you?"

"Well. well. well._so here you are.“ A debonsir voice broke in upon them. "My old friend, Miss Liz, said I'd find you here."

Loiifs Van Dorn kissed Shirley on each cheek and shook hands with Rodney. He was blandly unaware that he had intruded upon a matchlsss moment. After an axcbsngb of s few nothings. he said:

“May I spell; to my daughter pri- vstely, Sheldon? Little matter of business." g " '

When Fodney had gone. he drew the bewildered Shirley deeper in the shadows. His voice lost its nonchal-

“Get your wrap. come away with mo." "Where?" she fsltered in dismay. "To New York. Hurry! We must make the two o'clock express when she goes through hero tonight!"

CHAPTER 30. . THE MIDNIGHT FLIGHT. \

It seemed‘ tn Shirley that a whirl- wind picked her up bodily, swept her

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s berth of a Pullman car. The Wol- verine express. stopping briefly 811d with panting disdain, on signal. pick- ed up speed again and fled on into ‘the night. , '

Louis was the force behind the .l"nirlwind. Invariably he did the ailenpected. but never had Shirley inown him to act with such despstch as on that night oi the Commnice- meht Prom. To her questions, ‘he answered briefly;

“No time to tell you now. But we must be in New York tomorrow. Im- portant business." ' ."But why take me with you, Dad?’

He became roachful then.

“You wouldnt want your old dad to go off alone, would you? when he hasn't seenjou but once in nine months?"

She slipped her l-isnd into b18- They were in a taxi. speeding through the quiet streets.

“You should have wired. Dad. I could have met you in New York and saved you the long trip." She re- preached herself for the real thought that was behind her solicltude. If Louis had not appeared at an in- opportune moment. she would now be engaged to Rodney Sheldori- It was rather cruel to be snatched al- most from hisarms. when she Md waited so long-made him wait so long-to taste the full Joys 0f event- ual currender.

"Oh-er-yes. To be sure. But I never thought of it." Louis blandly dismissed the subject. ‘ _Shirley had slipped out of the gold- en guwn- and into a traveling-frock, while Louis waited down-stairs. watch in hand; The girls who had not gone to the Prom were sleeping. so she wrote a brief note to Hentrietts, ex- plsinlng her sudden departure, and pinned it to the pillow. Fortunately, she was already packed, because she was to have gone to visit l-lenriettws family, in a day or two, and from _th_ere she was to loin Louis at Ashe- ‘ville for the summer.

She had no time to say good-by to the dear, familiar. sun dings she was leaving lnthst midnight hour; but. she told herself, she would re- turn soon . . . Years afterward, she was to look back on that hour with wiatfulness and regret. For never was she to see that room sgsinl Louis said impatiently to the taxi driver: "Hurry. Double fare if you make it in time to get sll our lug- gage aboard." _ ' Shirley laughed: "You'd think. to hear you. Dad. that there was only ithls train to New York."

He didn't answer her. His face was set, and his usually smiling lips were a grim line. '

They stopped at the station with s terrific grinding of brakes and scat- tering of gravel, Just as the train slowed down for a stop. With Louis’: hand under her elbow. Shirley sped for the opened vestibule, three por- ters racing behind them with lug- gage. They scrambled aboard: Louis flung some change tb the porters as the train gathered speed; the last s “ light slipped past the darken- ed windows. The town lay behind

em.

Shirley was weary. She had danc- ed all evening. and now she slept.

But, in the morning. she awoke and lay in her berth. watching the sun- light flickering along the edge of the lowered shades. and hsr thoughts were all of Rodney Sheldon. She lived. over and over again. the few minutes aha had had with hm the evening before. And she thrilled with delight at this new , ‘ ement of her surrender.

lbr, of oourlo, ho wouldooms rush- aftar hlri It would be a fresh toot of bar power to make him cross half the continent to hear the and of the aenmwa that India's arrival had interrupted. ,

She buried ibor flushed face in hsr

pillow. ' , Probably. about thfl vary time, he what had become of her.

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say good-by now. My aunt wanls to .

pose I ought to congratulate Phelps ,

across the town. and deposited her in '

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