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 had disappeared, and the most that Charlotte could learn was that her ladyship was staying with friends.

"It must be nice to be a ladyship staying with friends," thought Charlotte, who was staying at a boarding house which Mr. Ogilvie had recommended; "but I guess I'll see her soon enough. I only hope I shan't be matched against her to-morrow."

The next day the thirty-two qualifying players were paired off into sixteen sets of opponents. Charlotte was matched against a girl from California. After the first few minutes, the result was never in doubt. "Take it easy, miss," said the highly gratified Mr. Ogilvie, who was caddying for Charlotte. "You hold her in the hollow of your hand."

Thereafter Mr. Ogilvie's face denoted such stoniness of expression that you might have been puzzled to know the state of his feelings; but if you could