Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-07-25
Written for the Orangeburg TIMES.
a Day In the Woods and What
Game Of 1t.
Alps Well, That ends Well.
BY A COUNTRY COUSIN.

IHey uIe al[eduy III tne Bale, saiu
Gussie Graham to her sister, who
was pairing some apples 10 make
Pies for the Picnic they were to
attend next day. I'd rather you'd
go Belle, / don't like the idea much
OF Charles seeing me in soled
dress, and he charming city gentle
man, with n mother rs neat rs new
pin, rs the saying is. What kind Of
u daughter in law, do you suppose
she'd think l would make ?
Do child, hush your nonsense, AMI go
on. You see that my hands are filled
with the juice of these blackberries,
I've been squeezing, and your dress
is as neat as mine; know ma is
quite as good a housekeeper as Aunt
Carrie, and as for their being city
folks, l never knew that they were
any better than those who live in the
country; however, am not ashamed
to go; they know we are not able to
hire our work done, as they do; so
saying, she darted from the room,
seeing her Aunt and Cousins had got
out, aud were nearly in the house,
she hastily washed her hands, and
met them Mt the door. | am so glad
to see you, she said. I was afrai d
you would not come; the weather is
SO excessivel y warm, for so long
ride. am sorry ma is not in; she
has gone with Pa, to select suitable
spot. for the picnic table. Yon just
ought to see the stand, we trimmed.
/ believe we forgot to tell you; they
are to have Tournament, and crown
queen.
Yes, said Lena, Charlie told
us; he is one of the knights; lie
is very rural in his tastes you know;
he is the knight of Green " oods.
Yes, said Charlie, like the country
very much, also the country girls, as
you already know.
Where is Gussie?
She will be in directly Charlie.
said Belle.
Wont you and Lena 20 up to your
room Aunt, and refresh yourselves
l expect you are very tired, atte er
your long ride.
No. child, we are not SO
tired, hut wo will go up. l ex.
pect it will be better for me to take
lit! rest, ms you know 1 am not very
strong, and | do not wish to fatigue
myself too much, before to morrow.
l expect the picnic will he grand
affnir?
Well, I do not know that there
will be anything grand about
it, Aunt; but l hope we will have a
pleasant time, said Belle. Do
make yourselves as much at
home, as if you were really there. l
must 90 on with my cooking, or
wont get through before night; do
excuse. me
Certainly child.
But can'tI help you 2 said Lena,
don't feel at all fatigued now.
Thank you said Belle; you are
nice hand at icing cake 1 believe?
Yes, at least peuple say 40.
Just then Gussie came up, after
having little chat with Charlie
below.
Well Gussie dear, said Mrs. Moore,
you really look as you had just
come out of n band box as some
folks would say, surely you have uot
been making your sister do all the
work ? Charlie likes to see you just
as you are; he says, although he likes
neatness above all things, he makes
every allowance for ones dress, that
is little soiled, knowing they have
to work. Don't be so foolish Us to go
and fr up, as Belle says, when come
again, or l will have to recommend
her; she looks tidy enough for any one.
now.
Dear Aunt, do not scold me- go;
did it to please you as we'll as Char
lie. Well, | will excuse you, this