The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-06-09
Ar THE STORES.
Three Very Happy People, and
What Made Them So.
CHAPTER T.

building, IL wearying: but when 10 all the
harassing calculations IA 10 the necessary
details of a boys school outfit, from a
voman's point Of view, are added the
necessities from that same boys point OF
view, then Is that woman's life burden
indeed.
''Oh, I say, aunt, don't want any more
Observation-Disclosures; but can't possibly
70 TO school without decent racquet"
And when this same boy SEEMS TO have
solved the problem OF perpetual motion,
20 say nothing OF an ubiquitous presence,
tt is easy to understand the condition Of
mind and body with which Mrs. Dale
finally suggested an adjournk cnt 10 the
refreshment room. Five minutes before
shs had seen the boy descending with in
terested faoe-which he vainly tried To
make lordly and calm-in the lift, and had
re}oiced over the prospect Of some peace
ful moments over the contemplation OF
socks, and here he was at her elbow again,
with his usual preface 10 new want:
.Oh, say, aunt, what rot," with dis
gusted glance at dhe pile OF hose on the
counter. al call that waste OF money.
shall never wear all those things. IL
would be so much better 10 spend the
money on little spirit lamp and methyl-
sted"-
And, pray, what part are those to
plsyf"-
''Oh, TO boil a fellows kettle or things.
You never know"-
my dear Steve. I know nothing |
thought did till came here. But now ]
am willing To own my ignorance. Mover
Will pretend 10 the knowledge Of boys
necessities again. am worn out-and
have become philosopher. We wear too
Il Va 40 A., Ia
simplicity OF our ancestors, and clothe
ourselves In blue paint and fishing rod.
Lot us 20 and have some tea. Perhaps a
bun might be reflection OF some weight
10 your mind and body. II you can sit
still five minutes without moving or say
ting; oh, say, aunt, you know | will
give you seven"
He tucked his arm with eager, grateful
Affection into hers, and led her off TO the
refreshment room.
II was crowded, but, after much inn
portant eAgerness, with some slight POM
posity AS beftted the dignity OF his
quest In her service, he found her n table.
Tho order was given to the waiter but
soarcely had the boy sat down than no
bounced up again, having caught n
glimpse OF a 'fellow" at the further end
Of tho room. His aunt leaned wearily
back In her chair, az he plunged reckless
ly between the tables, looking after him
With shining, loving!eyes, which suddenly
dilated and darkened into amazement,
fear, anger. and IA strange, regrctful pain.
A man had suddenly risen from one Of the
tables between her and the school boys.
6he had not noticed him as he sat, but
now, when he rose and shut out the dis
tant prospect of her sturdy young nephew
In 40 Wi hn hsns ..1
bot this tall, slightly built young man,
With his face still pslo from recent
severc Illness. His right arm was in n
cling. He caught sight of her at the same
instant. He hesitated for n second, his
pale face growing paler. Then he strode
quickly toward her. She looked down for
moment, toying with the parasol on her
hnee. When she raised R5r eyes again
rhey we're calm and cold.
"Major Huddlestonei" |" she said, with
the game cold brightness, "what an age il
n since we met"
Major Huddlestone colored slightly a.
As took her hand, apologizing for doing
20 with his left.
~ know" she said hastily, hor eyes not
quite 80 calm; but the waiter brought up
the tea and cakes, and at tho same mo-
ment young Steve came plowing back
through the tables, regardless of the toes
and feelings Of the occupiers. "My
nephow." she said to Major Huddlestone;
s-and he IL going To school in the autumn,
and his mother asked me to bring him here
bale"
"Yes," said the Major.
II was q nephew of her late husbands.
It made him think of that husband. Per-
haps that was what she intended him to
DO, he thought "a he tugged at his fair
mustache and looked gravely at the boy.
sand q jolly day we had, too, though
aunt Is awfully tired. But we shall have
70 como another day; we haven't half fin
fAhed."
I'VE shall have TO come another day"
che said, smiling with sweetness that
was angelic, considering what she had al
ready gone through.
"And then we shall see about that Ash
ing rod and things; and oh, | say, aunt,
really must hsve"-
Another bum" said the Major, good
Aumoredly. 81 wish could eat buns"
The boy looked up at him with scorn and
some resentment
There's nothing to speak of in these
buns. could polish of dozen"
His aunt and the Major laughed and the
sympathetic bond OF that laughter seemed
b draw them nearer each other. The
brilliant ooldness of her society manner
vanished.
1tjit down In that chair and talk tn us, :"
sAs said, gcnially, if you are na, In q
hurry"
II was hardly likely that no would be in
Q hurry when he had not seen her for
fifteen years; but rs he had never been
CITED with eloquence when his deep feel
Ags were concerned he could say moth
Ing now, and simply sat down on the
Aird chair ut the little table. He found
II easier 70 look at and talk TO the boy.
SAnd 30 you are going to SCHOOL," no
said. "What are you going to learn to
6er.-
''Oh, q soldier. Aunt says That any fell
tov she cared"--
'btsve," said his aunt, with sweet ee-
verify. "donT speak with your mouth
Nall.1
"h isntw Indignantly. "I never do,
since you told me looked like pig in
haxry. OF course, I'm going TO be n
soldier, though Uncle Sam IL angry and
eeys It's only an excuse for being idle and
ersssing upl But then he doesn't know
sas cad OF gun from another"
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