Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-06-28
THE D. AND d. MISSION,
How Doris Learned to Make the
Best Use of What She Had.

Best Use of What She Had
"Oh, dear!" sighed Doris, discon-
tentedly, standing at the window. 81
did want to 60 over to Polly's this af-
ternoon and learn to crochet these
pretty slippers. AMI now 1 can't"
why not?" inquired her mother.
because Patrick is bringing d: n ly
around, and suppose 1 will have to
give him an airing. He has been stand
ing in the stable for two days and papa
says he is eating his head off and must
be driven every day. Mamma, dear
est" kissing her cheek coaxingly),
lean t you go this afternoon? 1t is SO
lovely, and will do you good, l am
sure"
You can not shirk your duty this
way" replied her mother, with smile,
although l might be persuaded to re-
lieve you if had not the Strawberries
to preserve. But seriously, Doris, it
seems only few short months ago
that you thought if you had a pony
AMI ph@ton you would be perfectly
happy, and now it is fast becoming a
disagreeable duty instead of a pleasure
to drive Dandy"
But, mamma" began Doris.
plaintively, Il have gone over and
over all the different drives for miles
around. and have taken every girl in
our set dozen times, and it is so
stupid 20 do the same thing day after
day. Besides. several of the girls have
phaetons of their own, and they do not
care for them any more than L do"
Mrs. Arson looked grave.
ut troubles me to see," she said,
'that one of your greatest faults is.
that you soor tire of what at one time
You believed you could not be happy
without. 1t seems to me that if the
best use was made of all we possess,
it would not be so.''
but what is the best use of Dandy?
/ have had lots of fun with him, only l
am rather tired of him now, but l do
not see what else l can do said Dor
ris. in an aggrieved tone.
do you remember our Lords par
able of the wedding supper, Dorris?"
asked her mother. what was done
when the guests one after another re-
fused to accept the invitation?''
Yes" replied Doris, wonderinglv,
''the poor people were invited in their
stead"
Suppose. continued her mother,
"you try that way, too. A drive is
neither pleasure nor a novelty to
your friends any longer. l am sure
there are many to whom it would
prove real blessing. Old. or poor, or
sick people who never have glimpse
of the country would not be bored at
the thought of a drive with you 1t is
the same principle that giving is more
blessed than receiving Give up the
slippers for to-day, Doris, and try my
plan"
Its a splendid idea. and Just like
you. mamma, dearest. I'll try it this
very minute. Who will begin with?"
cried Doris, excitedly.
Mrs Arson thought a moment
There is Carrie Flagg; she has been
i'll all winter, and would. l am sure,
enjoy taste of this fresh, pure air.
Ask her to 60 to the lake with YOU"
Doris flew out of the room to put
on her wraps and in twinkle was in
the phaeton and driving rapidly in the
direction of the house where Carrie
lived. 1t was low. implanted cot
tage, without tree near it. and as
she looked at the hot sun pouring mer-
cilessly in at the windows Doris
thought if she lived there she would
never stay at home. momcn: longer
than she could help.
Carries pale face flushed with
pleasure as Doris gave her invitation.
1T will do her more good than all
the doctors in the world" said Mrs
Flagg, as she tucked the pillows be-
hind her and patted the thin fingers
lovingly. 1T is kind in you, Miss
Doris, to come"
.'Oh 1 did not think of it." cried
Doris. flushing a little at the unde-
served praise. lit was mammals idea. I"
'.But it is you who carry it out, an
swered Mrs Flagg; 1T is not every
mother and daughter who act in such
loving syaipathy."
As they drove through the shady
streets and far into the country, tears
of real pleasure came into Carries
eyes