The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-10-28
THE GARRETT PARTY,

we can, can't we? L know you'll let
us. ~
Grandma Rand looked up,at the sky,
where dark clouds were gathering, then
down to theanxioqs upthrned faces of
her three little grauddaughterA
Il m most afraid it is going to
rain" she said. 81 think You had bet
ter ask Aunt Jane what she thinks
about it.
~ 0h dearl I,knowy she won't let us
gor leried Katy, wofully. 81 should
S pose gramma was old enough to
know something's without asking Aunt
Jane. shouldn't you, Chrisg' ',....
Mamma said we must be good"
said Chris, "and do as Aunt Jane
thought best. Come on, let's go and
ask her; may be she II let us 90"
They found Aunt Jane in the kitchen
baking, and when they came in she put
something into the oven very quickly
and shut the door; and to Chris eager
question she answered, shortly: 90
cheStnuhfng! Why, no, indeed. it
looks as if it would rain every minute
1"I knew she woudn let u.s. sighed
Katy, to her younger sisters, as they
sat together on the haymow in the old
barn . r
i"She never wants us to have any fun,
and think it is just horridn' 3D.
" And its Dode' sbirthday, too" add
ed Chris. Ip ,a 1Hdio .dI u,.
Mamma always does something to
please US, if it is only to make us some
seed-cakes," moaned Dora. ZOO lhah'
So these three naughty little girls sat
on the hay and pouted and made them
selves as unhappy as possible. But
Chris and Dora soon grew tired of be-
ing miserable. f,..~
Lets play something" said Chris.
"Let' $ get oar dolls and have par
ty, said little Dora ..oD "a ...-tI.
But Katy shook her head and declared
she should not feel like playing thing
all day'IdT .a1ntis. -. 80 b. -1,I7
SO they sat for half an hour longer
and chewed their bonnet-strings and
thought how they were furnishing Aunt
Jane. ..
After while they heard some one
calling: Girls! Chris, Katy! Where
are YOU allY' a r.
"Hushl" said Katy. ,"She wants to
have us bring in some wood, most like
ly;n tr.r
But Dora slid off the hav and ran
down the stairs, calling: "'."'
g Here we are, Aunt Jane.' q And
Chris and Katy followed close behind
her. q" .'
Aunt Jane was waiting for them with
very smiling face. d, .....I.. -, ,..,,,..
cit is some ones birthday to-day"
she said, STOPPING to kiss Dora's rosy
cheek, land | want to have you all en-
JOY yourselves; so I've. planned some
thing new for you. Instead of the com
mon birthday party | am going to let
you have a garnet party; run up and see
how you like it."
Did they run? lf| ni.f.-1.. ..t
Didn't they? And what do You think
they found in the grand, roomy old
attic? - ''.' 0'' -.' hHf HI
The great beams and rafters were
trimmed with eyergreens and, bright,
berries, and the old tall clock, also,
was made bright with autumn leaves.
Then between the two big chimneys
was the funny old table, with lions feet,
set with grandma's old willow dishes
and loaded with all the good things
thatlchildren like. There were biscuits,
seed7cakes, Jelly and tarts, and in the
middle of the table was a glass dish
Hlleu WITH grapes ana pears. I'D.
min Oh, isn't it Just too lovely for any
thing?' cried Chris, when she found
her voice. tom r.+...T
''And gramma has let US have her
best dishesn' added Katy. -ii g. .g q
"Hark! / heard something behind
the chimney" said Dora, in whisper
THAT was Lou Dittenhaver,s giggle
Il know that said Katy; she's hid
ing somewhere" ,...s'r,.
They ran around the big chimneys.
looked into old chests and trunks, and
found hidden in these queer places six
of their dearest friends. '. ''''
Such happy day as that was! Such
fun as they had! They dressed up in
the old-fashioned bonnets and cloaks
which they found, played all kinds of
games and were having such nice times
that they had no idea it was night,
when Aunt Jane appeared at the head
of the stairs to tell them that it was six
o'clock, and was raining so hard that
Joe would take the little girls all home
in the big family carriage. ..'.i h'
After their guests had gone. Katy,
Chris and Dora stayed up garnet for
some time, and Aunt Jane wondered
what they were doing, but when she
went to bed she found the following
note pinned to her pillow:
'dRER ANT JANE we think garet parties
are splendid and we think you are to we thort
you did not want us to have no fun AID we
was cross and said hints about you out on the
hay but we are real sorry and If you will for
give us we won't never do so no more from
i..L KATE AND CHRIS AND DODE."
..E -YoutHs Companion.
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