While they were making their purchases two girls came in with a market
basket between them. One was tall and thin and the other short and
rather stout. Yet the girls looked very much alike and were noticeably
pretty.
"Fine girls," whispered Flapp to Rockley, nudging his companion in the
ribs.
"Yes," was the answer, and Rockley began to smile openly on the new
arrivals. As the girls did not appear to notice this, he drew closer
and tipped his cap.
"Fine day after the storm," he said smoothly. "Yes, very," said the
taller of the girls, and turned away.
"I suppose you belong in Oakville," put in Lew Flapp, to the smaller
girl.
"Yes," answered the girl, and turned away to join her companion.
"We are up to the camp on Pine Island," went on Rockley, following the
girls up. "Have you ever been there?"
"Once," said the taller girl, and began to purchase some articles from
the clerk behind the counter.
"You ought to come and take a look at our camp," continued Flapp. "It's
a real interesting sight."
"All the girls are welcome," said Pender, feeling he must say
something.
"We'd be willing to show you the way at any time," added Rockley, and
placed his hand on the arm of one of the girls.
"Please let me be," said the girl, and walked away. A moment later she
left the store, and her companion went with her.
"My, but they were shy!" laughed Pender. "Rockley, you didn't make any
impression at all.
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