Little Falls transcript., 1885-10-16
BLUE BUNDLES.

1uAS oAONA oCcPpcu OI DOHru CDe
train witha . tiny blue bundle in her
arms, holding it with O. careful tender
ness which showed what an exceeding,
ly precious little bundle it was.
1t was SO mutfled up in it's long blue
cloak thct not q particle Of it was vis-
ible, but 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 farther end sat O. lady, who
together with her baby and various
boxes and parcels, occupied two seats,
said seats being turned 50 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 counter
part Of her own, this lady, whose
name was also Brown, moved the par
cells on the opposite seat, so as to
make room for her, q courtesy that
Mrs. Brown number one smilingly ac-
knowledged as she seated herself.
The two babies were evidently about
the same age, and attlred 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
fashion, while each mother looked
smilingl ly on her own and then at the
other
With this bond ofsympathy between
them the two began to converse, nat
urally entering upon the apparently
inexhaustible field of their maternal
cares and duties.
Mrs. Brown number one volunteered
the information that she was going on
81 visit to her folks, who had never
seen ::baby," enlarging enthusiastical-
lyon the pleasure that "grandpa"
grandma" it's "aunties," and "Un-
Gle Bob" would experience on behold
ing thesweet little cherub.
In return Mrs. Brown number two
remarked the fact that she was just
returning from u visit to cher folks, !"
ard that she expected to meet her
husband few stations beyond.
She dilated upon his paternal rap
lures at again seeing "baby," from
whom he had been separated nearly
three weeks, growing eloquent on the
subject of the marvellous changes and
Improvements which had taken place
in that most remarkable child.
In the meantime the babies fell
asleep, and by the two ladies sitting
together q couch for both was impro-
yised on the 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 Center"
With an ejaculation of surprise she
sprong to her feet, and taking up one
of the blue bundles, hurried out.
She found Bob on the platform wait
ing for her. = e.. T..
AS he helped her into the cutter he
offered to take ..baby," but the air
was keen and frosty, and Mrs. Brown
preferred to keep it under her warm
cloak - .''".7&5 a.. 't4''. -" ,9
But when she reached the house she
surrendered the blue bundle to the
happy and laughing group that gath
cred eagerly around her. E 40.
! Chilled by her long ride, Mrs. Brown
was glad to draw near the blazing fire,
upon which Bob had heaped fresh
fuel. # -: r.
Then there was the nice hot supper,
for which her long fast had given her a
keen appetite, and which was prolong-
ed by the numberless questions that
had to be asked and answered. .s=# 4.
In the meantime "baby had been
carried to grandma 8 room -baby's
great grandma Ito be duly admired
and commented on.
It now made it's appearance in the
arms of the old lady, surrounded by
bevy of adnliring aunts. Et
LA, child! I thought you wrote
twas q boy?'' Il +
.sAnd so it is, grandma said Mrs.
Brownfrom whom baby was hidden
by the faces that surrounded.
1tPhmbe Janet what AR you talkin'
about?''' exclaimed the indignant old
lady. DO you think that I've raised
fourteen Of 'en an never lost one, and
don't know asboy from gal baby?''
Hero the asst tonished mother caught
,sA glimpse Of the. little creature, who,
clad in its night-dress, was staring
wonderingly around.
With q sudden screech she sprangt TO
her feet
Mercy y on usl + took the wrong
baby, ,=5s 81.
TWAS sometime before Mrs. Browns
excitement and agitation would allow
her to- give q coherent and ntelligible
explanation sof these ysterious
SWords. 6t
When she dia. Bob Vas dispatched
{ atonces to the depot. sls sj55 81
sssS The IL ain had gone az conrse;neither
Mas any expected from eith her wa IN
,tilmorniIld. tso I'LL he could do Masto
I stel&isrspl to the different stations be-.
!, yyond and to ssbabJ 4 father.
AN might ~ ! exp the poor
mother WAs nearly and Follld
hAye beeD nnite ao haG q mot been for
the Siol 01liin6 iiile1 M eslr estly SiWelt
upon ,y HI lByIslnpa thiziing friends,
s. nh n have fonnd out
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