The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-04-11
HER BABY BROTHER.


when | was very young. There was a
great .ribe Of young Appiebys, who lived
with their parents in their country seat
IN Doyedeii. aud Arabella had, as elder
sister a miraculous number Of household
cares in consequence. However, her
principal one was Bob, youngster IN tu-
MICS and short panialoons, who was the
very imp Of mischief, but whom she
adored. believing him, as did the rest oil
the family. 10 be a most reEnarkaoie
boy.
had been couring Arabella for a
wear hu. had never vet found moment
in which to pop the question because oil
this dreadful Bob.
We are all hypocrites. ! admit that |
did curry favor with the family by praIs-
ing Bob. but to tell the truth ! detested
him And now there had begun TO call
mon Arabelia light-haired young doc
tor evidently favored by papa, and re-
solved 10 speak or die. Even with BOD
slraiacem might prevail; ne might become
absorbed in something. ] knew his great
unsatisaed longing for fire-crackers.
would buy him some. ] would lead him
and Arabella TO some sequestered nook,
and amidst the cracks and explosions
ask her 10 be mine.
The dihiulty was TO do il in such a way
that Mamma Appleby could not find II
out.
Nothing bu; the awful certainty that
his mamma felt that anything connected
with eunpowder, from a cannon to tor
pelo. was necessarily fatal to somebody
had neryed her to .ieny her darling the
desire OF his heart but since il had been
denied. knew my power With two
pounds Of cream candy in one pocket ana
a n,cket or Chinese crackers in the other
/ proceeded one afternoon TO the Apple
iv mansion and asked for Bob.
"B1b Is somewhere in the garden
saii Mrs. appleby " His sister Araveila
j. trvinsto persuade him to take the kit
tens out ofthe tin pail. He's selling them
for clans with the cover on, you KNOW
and she's afraid the little things will be
smoihered.'
At this instant the air Was rent with
shrieks
"Shes taken 'em out, poor child, said
mamma. Perhaps Id best 20 and see
what can 10 with him."
Mum. the butcher proclaimed ser
want at that instant.
I'm 90, said /. " | have some candy
in my pocket think ! can console
him.
Mrs. Appleby went kiichenward. J.
led by the howls, found Bob.
He was in the summer-house, beating
INV Arabella with both his fists, while
She held in her lapa party of very young
and skinny kittens, that had eyidentl,
not been rescued from the alright cal
any too soon.
Good afternoon, Miss Arabella,' said
/. "Why, Bobby, what's the matter
Come here and see what I've got for you.
And | produced portion of the cream
candy.
Bobby stopped yelling lie came TO
ward me, still streaky with tears, and ex
tended his paw for the candy.
LEI us take him down 10 the grove
Miss Arabeila,' said /. 4 sort of chang
of scene for him; and want him TO So,
his last new piece Charge of the Ligh
Brigade. you know. It's really wonder
ful for 50 young child"
oh. indeed it is, Mr.. RIwdon," sai'
Arabella. "Come, Bobby
There We were in the grove the tree
encompassed rs; the grass was green ~
der our feet; the skies were blue, and th
breeze delightful. No one near TO di'
turb us. Now, if / could quiet Bob,
could tell my tale
"Now, Bobby" said ], lets have til
piece, and then III give you somethin
nice"
SAY it, Bobby" said Aribclla.
No. said Bobby.
"weI, no matter" said |. II isn
right 10 overtax this fine mind, Miss Ar
bella. I'll wait until he's ready. Here
the candy. Bobby, and here's somethir
else
"Oh, Mr.. Gawdon - cried Arabeil
"What would mamma say ?"
"They are perfectly harmless" said
and it is certain that he will have the
some dav. Why not LET me leach hi
how to use them Poor child he ia
longed for them SO"
Il know il. said Arabella. "Now, ,
be careful. Oh oh :"
"IIcld il So" Bobby" | said, ar
hold this 50, and light this thread. tn,
of it goes
Wheck smack crack went the fl
cracker
Huuayr yelled Bob, ia great gle
Lemme fire 'eln myself"
Just what ] wanted But there sto,
Arabella, absorbed in the wonderful sigf
OF went the crackers
" Isn't he cunning, - cried Arabell
"Oh, I've good mind to go and C;
mamma TO see him =
she'd benervous, said |. Miss A
abella, have for long time been We
anxious to-
5000, tome fire of my clackers" sa
Bobby, advancing at this instant.
Fire them off yourself like MAJ
said /.
ain'i man" cried Bobby, insulte
NO such a sing. and he began to ye
He's sisters treasure" said Arabei
Please, Mr.. Rawdon, fire off one
him"
fired dozen. Then Bobs mo
changed.
Nire EN- myself he remarked, a
took them from me and disappeared
hind the bench. began again:
Miss Arabella, commenced, II hs
waited 10 say what now have 10 say
Ill my heart is almost bursting. do
dare to flatter myself that my sentime
,are recipFoca;ed but you must h:
seen--r
Whack whack smack crack,
Arahciia started away with scres
! stood Ike Mrs. Crummels. only
ION nay head" in the midst of blaz
fireworks" That iinp of darkness
had pinned pack to my coat-tails q
sc; them off,