Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-09-18
BLUE BUNDLES.


train with a tiny blue bundle in her
arms, holding it with a careful tender
ness which showed what an exceed
ingly precious little bundle it was.
1t was so mufled up in its long blue
cloak that not a 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, courtesy that Mrs. Brown num-
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
a visit to her folks who had never
seen 'baby," charging enthusiastical-
y on the pleasure that grandpa"
grandma" its "aunties" and Uncle
Bob" would experience on beholding
he sweet little cherub.
In return Mrs. Brown number two
the fact that she was Just
etuIning from visit to cher folks,
md that she expected her husband to
meet her few stations beyond.
She dilated rapturously on his
gain seeing "baby," from whom he !
lad separated nearly three weeks.
rowing eloquent on the subject of
he marvellous changes and improve
lents which had taken place during
hat time in that most remarkable q
hild. 5
In the meantime the baby fell asleep, .
nd by the two ladies sitting together a
couch for both was Impoverished on s
pposite seat.
Both time and cars sped swiftly,
nd Mrs Brown number one was in h
le midst Of an interesting recital Of O.
ls time that baby nearly died with the 81
cup, when tho conductor shouted:
"sterling Centre - Il
With an ejaculation of surprise she h
'rang to her feet, and taking up one ct
the blue bundles, hurried out "
Sh found Bob on the platform W
aiting for her. hi
As he helped her into the cutter he T
fered to take "baby," but the air was Fl
ZEN and Fl osty, and Mrs Brown pre- Va
rred to keep it under her warm of
oak. re
But when she reached the house she hi
r sndered the blue bundle to the en-
ppy and laughing group that gath nc
cd eagerly around her. gr
Chilled by her long ride. Mrs. Brown i'd
IS glad to draw near the blazing fire, WI
on which Bob had heaped fresh fuel. tn
Then there was the nice hot supper, W,
! which hor long fast had given her W;
Zeen appetite, and which was pro- so
lged by the numberless questions ca
At had to be asked aud answered. thi
In the meantime, "baby" had been SUI