Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-09-02


house, and Bob, dire ssed as an Indian and
painted by Mr.. Doobs himself, was sta-
toned in the front street to show the
way
The first toarrive wereladies, and they
demanded dress room That had
been forgotten ere was no dressing
room. But Bob was equal to the occa-
sion. He threw open his unele's study.
Soon Unc'e 'Zekel's study was full of
old fashioned young ladies. his dining
room full of ancient young gen emen,
mu-ic struck up in his garden, while an
Indian stood guard at his front door.
Rebecca received her guests as Lady
Washington. Randolph was the gen
eral Amy, representing Pocahontas,
stood beneath bower of flowers, hold
ing bows and arrows for the archers.
Sallie was to superintend the croquet
But where was the inventor of all this
The minuet could not 60 on without
him. Where was Mr.. Dobbsg
Its his coat, explained George. 1t
fitted clear over his head.
George. said Rebecca sternly, stake
off your mustache and go and find Mr..
Dobbs.
George was unwilling to go. He ran
as fast as he could, but it was growing
very warm. and his high boots did not
make running easy. AT one crossing he
was obliged to stop for hack to pass.
A familiar face looked out of the hack,
which came to a sudden standstill.
George" said Uncle 'Zekel, "what
have you got ON your head?"
Its yours, said George "'Twas in
your garret.
You are very conspicuous, said Un-
Gle Ezekiel. "Get in.
George soon found himself riding to-
ward home.
"Oh, crackityl" thought George.
"Only three blocks more.
ats awful hot, said George aloud.
"Want some soda, uncle?"
George knew his uncle's weakness for
soda water.
Driver. Rand's drug store, said I'M
Gle 'Zekel. If your clothing were less
peculiar, George, you might have some.
But not now, sir; not now. E"
II couldn't swaller, said George.
SWhy not?"
@I couldn't. Did you get Rebecca's
letter."
mo, sir; l got no letter. In what
way is letter connected with your sore
throat?"
1T tells.
"Upon my word"
"Children are a care, sir, T" said Uncle
Ezekiel, addressing the druggist over his
glass of soda.
"He, hel They have been a-goin', sir.
Yes, they have SO, " burst out the drug
gist. It's nature, Mr.. Wood.
Here the druggists whole attention
became absorbed out of the window.
Uncle 'Zelxel, turning, saw Q short young
man, in light blue stockings and linen
duster, standing at the door of his hack.
CT was Mr.. Dobbs.) Uncle 'Zekel stepped
out
"Thunder and lightningl" he heard
the young man say, and the heavens inn
answered with a resounding
peal of thunder. Now, if there was one
thing that made Uncle 'Zekel nervous it
was a thunder storm.
"What do you mean, he said to his
nephew, talking to rascally swearing
actor? You, sir, stand out of my way,
and Uncle 'Zekel slammed the carriage
door in Mr. Dobbs's face and drove off.
George settled back in the corner and
fixed his eyes resignedly on the curtain
tassel.
Crash, bang went the thunder, and
little dashes of wind, and little dashes of
rain, and tongues of lightning came and
went, until with a rush, the torrents de-
scended and blotted out the world
Il hope the poodle is in, unused Uncle
'Zekel. II shall speak to your father,
George. about your peculiar conduct and
the company in which ! found you. F"
AS he spoke he produced a plaided
neck scarf from his valise. PUT this
around your neck
Il shan't," blurted out George.
"There's some people at your house. !"
Just then the carriage drew up at
Uncle 'Zekel's door, It stood Hospitality
open and the hall was filed with gayer
assembly than had ever graced its
precincts before. Violins were playing,
there was laughing, exclaiming, a perfect
hubbub in the quiet old place.
"rve saved the lemonade, George,
shouted the Indian. "Ohl" He dropped
the lemonade, punch bowl and ALL upon
the ground.
There was sudden hush.
Uncle 'Zskel looked abouthim Pray,
continue to enjoy yourselves, he said
huskily, and selecting an umbrella from
the rack he stepped out into the rain.
Wed better go, said one and
another.
aWait till after the storm" said Re-
becca calmly. How can we get the
carriages2"
@Send George.
@Neverl Haven't we cent him once Z"
Rebecca burst into tears.
Darling RebeccaI" said the girls.
George, how can you make her cry 2"
1T was a detestable trick, George7"
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