The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-09-10
BLUE BUNDLES.

MrS. DIOWu Steppcu ou uodtu tHt
train with a tiny blue bundle in her
arms, holding it with careful tender
ness which showed what an exceed
ingiy precious little bundle it was
1t was so mutfled up in its long blue
cloak that not particle Of it was Wis
ible, but all who saw it knew that it
was baby, the baby of all the world
to the fond, maternal heart to which
it was held so closely.
The car was rather crowded, but
near the further end sat lady, who,
together with her baby and various
boxes and parcels, occupied two seats,
said seats being turned so that they
faced each other
On perceiving Mrs. Brown looking
around with an air of perplexity, and
taking especial note of the animated
bundle, that was the exact counterpart
of her own, this lady, whose name was
also Brown, moved the parcels on the
opposite seat, so as to make room for
her, a courtesy that Mrs. BrownAum-
Der one smilingly acknowled ged as
! she seated herself.
The two babies were evidently
about the same age, and attired in
long cloaks Of the same color and
texture
For the purpose of challenging the
admiration of the other, and taking
mental notes, the two mothers care
fully uncovered the heads of their re-
spective treasures.
The little creatures laughed and
cooed at each other in their baby fash
ion, while each mother looked smil-
ingly on her own, and then at each
other.
With this bond of sympathy be-
tween them the two began to converse,
naturally entering upon the apparent
ly inexhaustive field of their maternal
cares and duties.
Mrs. Brown number one volunteered
the information that she was going on
visit to her folks who had never
seen "baby," enlarging enthusiastical-
ly on the pleasure that grandpa"
grandma" its "aunties" and Uncle
Bob" would experience on beholding
the sweet little cherub.
In return Mrs. Brown number two
remarked the fact that she was Just
returning from visit to cher folks. y
and that she expected her husband to
meet her few stations beyond.
She dilated rapturously on his
again seeing "baby," from whom he
had separated nearly three weeks,
growing eloquent on the subject of
the marvellous changes and improve.
ments which had taken place during
that time in that most remarkable
child.
In the meantime the baby fell asleep,
and by the two ladies sitting together
couch for both was Impoverished on
opposite seat.
Both time and cars sped swiftly,
and Mrs. Brown number one was in
the midst of an interesting recital of
the time that baby nearly died with the
Group, when the conductor shouted:
"Sterling Centre!"
With an ejaculation of surprise she
sprang to her feet, and taking up one
of the blue bundles, hurried out.
She found Bob on the platform
waiting for her.
AS he helped her into the cutter he
offered to take "baby," but the air was
keen and frosty, and Mrs. Brown pre-.
ferred to keep it under her warm
cloak.
But when she reached the house she
surrendered the blue bundle to the
happy and laughing group that gath
cred eagerly around her.
Chilled by her long ride, Mrs. Brown
was glad to draw near the blazing fire
upon which Bob had heaped fresh fuel
Then there was the nice hot supper
for which her long fast had given hel
keen appetite. and which was pro
longed by the numberless questions
that had to be asked and answered.
alahrS LaJ haar