St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-03-04
FREDDY AND TOM.

y9tJ" FREDDY AND TOM. IL
,"It just makes nue. sick all overp'
cried Freddy, as he slammed to the door
and looked over to Lucy. ''59!' :5.
But Lucy couldn't have thought him
very sick, Since she kept on playing
with her doll. -. III y. .,,'.t.,, -
"The way that Tom Strong puts on
his airs!' This time Freddy hurled
down his cap.ea sss'3 ~Ss ~@s9sR
His aim was not as careful as it should
have been, for The emissary of his wrath
struck a miniature bedstead, and sent
flying upon the floor the two most cher
ished members of Lucy's household.
'tSome folks can make one sick,' re-
marked Lucy, dryly, as she moved he1
dormitory to one side. a. ........ ...,...l
But however universal the truth, Fred
dy gave his elder brother the exclusive
benefit of it; and, feeling encouraged by
Lucy's attention, expressed his conf
dence in getting even with g that Tom y
yet, W. pae E=.Ht.s
"What can you do?'' asked Lucy, as
the numerous advantages in favor OF
Tom flashed across her mind
"You leave that to me,' said Freddy,
in very positive manner.
I To this plan Lucy seemed readily to
agree, for she was turning to her dolls,
when Freddy suddenly slapped his
hands together with this exclamation:
81 know what Wen do!''
NJ "What?'' asked Lucy. 7Gas II ~.
"We'll scare himp' aH.E tB9t5 .it
"Pshaw!'' said Lucy, "you can't
scare Tom.n q $50 - :s,t1l5e4 etst3-
81 'sSee if / can't" answered Freddy,
as he buttoned up his jacket in a very
aggressive manner. (. 30. ~.
+ !" But how are you going to do it?''
.queried Lucy. . -. ~
:. Easy enough said Freddy. in a
lower tone, and coming near to Lucy.
"You know papa's coat?p .! b..
The mysterious manner and words
couldn't leave Lucy.in doubt.
What, the uniform, coat?'''
eyes, the uniform coat,' answered
Freddy, with emphasis, as if Toms con-
duct had necessitated more than ordi-
nary measures; al.sl,,. .al ,... %. bss
'''The one he got shot imp persisted
Lucy, as if it wasimpossible that Freddy
should entertain so desperate scheme.
'sYes, the one he got shot in! I told
you I'd get even with him; and you
didn't believe it, did youP'"t.5 3i. 1#
- But it s in the dark closet!'' Il If
y $50 can I be in therer' hauehtilv
answered Freddy, land get it and put
it on, and papa's hat, too, and a false
face; and won't Tom jump and scream
when he comes in! Oh, no, mebbe not!'''
j ''.stBut Freddy Strong, dare you go
into the dark closetp'f queried Lucy. ,of
.t.,'s OF course j, darrell Come on!F' and
Freddy moved toward the door. i,9G
But when he had reached the closet,
opened the door, and looked in, he
stopped long enough on the threshold
to assure Lucy that there was nothing
there to hurt them. e tit{"'st at
But do you, know where the coat
is?'' said Ltcy., 3 *.s ,15,. q. a. !,
!. z /! Oh, .yes,"s answered Freddy; I. and
now you keep close behind me. = !, y
Don't you suppose there's blood on
itP'' suggested Lucy, just as if there
WASH enough of horror around the un-
dertaking already. nj t.4 taft = Fl
I ssWalf T. viii on1v so.,.o r,,,, Az
moro thsnls, arr,oJ E.ada.. iol "a 'Aio
There was q faint CLEAN If l;abt 10
o,,ide them and Ersddv ,.e,oareharo "a
nretty VOL ybara Ia bad coon H. fotl ~
p1t The mysterions aarnaent e. .,'' 4ha
rah; I hoy not noE a 4rn',hs. 20 me
mo. it and getting # down. but mhan ii +
came to n11ttino it IN smother Ia1c -
draft was made on Freddn,s ~ eo,, 20, 80 81
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