The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
PRETTY SUSAN WON TIE GROWN.
But the Pig and the vociferous Rooster
Got Left.

wish to appear vainElorious Yet when
one is at the very door Of success it is hard
to be cool and collected, aud perhaps unnec-
essary in the privacy Of home life
The cause of this pleasant sensation was
simply this: They each had at the county
fair an article that they felt more than sure
would gain prize, the prize, indeed of
the class.
Daniel K. Banks, farmer, had pig-it
was pre-eminently "the fatted sow" Its
weight wes fabulous, its appetite enormous,
and with the assurance Of faith Mr.. b. knew
that it would be collapsed by none.
Mrs. Daniel X. Banks had sent some
pickles and canned fruit, which she con-
sidered truly desirable. Miss Susan Y.
Banks was represented by quilt, on which
she had expended much time and labor,
while &. Milton Banks, the prospective heir
OK the farm, had contributed rooster,
whose powers in the Growing line had no
equal, and whose voice, raised in the night
watches or at early dawn, was calculated to
inspire profane language on the part Of his
hearer.
The day had come when these grand
questions were to be settled, and with, as
beforesaid, a proud spirit held In check the
bankses, seniors and juniors, attended the
fair. 1t was the last day and the only time
| they bad patronized it, as the distance was
great and the county roads were not what
| they should be. Susan and G.. Milton we're
also looking forward 10 the Tournament
for Love and Beauty which was to occur
in the afternoon, although in this affair
they took no active interest, as they would
only be "lookers-on 10 Venice" Their farm
life had been so quiet and so far from the
"madding crowd" that they had few
neiG oors and still fewer young people
among their acquaintance.
The fair was crowded-7,O00 persons at
le0st were there-and the scene was one of
wild confusion. The Banks family walked
around with amazed interest and stared at
the assortment Of domestic animals and
fowls, at the farm machinery, and at the
beautiful work displayed by the women aud
girls. Alas their feelings of self-satisfac-
ton died out. The pig, Mr.. Banks feared,
would not win so easily; bis compeers were
many. In the next stall there was one even
larger and cleaner, although perhaps with a
less pig-like expression.
Mr.. B. shook bis head and said plain
lively; MA, be afeared we won't git on
him.
40, WE'LL" answered ma, putting on a
brave face, she will make lots OF good sau,
sage, and we will take in s. certify on my
preserves" By this time they had neared
the chicken department. and there In his
cage was u. Millions rooster. He was as
serling himself, surely, and with loud GRO We
he informed the bystanders that his lungs
were "all right"
NASTY critter that" said an unappreci-
alive looker-oD. "Hs has done nothing bat
crow since we came in"
IL WISH" said the man addressed, that
this was an archery meeting and that he
YVES the bulls eye. l would try shot at
him"
q. Milton looked daggers, and the tears
came into pretty Susan's eyes as she listened
TO these unkind remarks. Never mind
sis, J." said @. Milton, I'VE will go and take
look at the fancy work tables" and the
young people started OFF, followed by their
elders. Here again, however, was O bitter
disappointment. They we're just in time
to hear the judges pass an opinion on the
style Of this quilt. This article" said one
OF them, ais good of its kind. and shows
praisewortay work, but we are unable to
award the prize here as there is an old
fashioned air about it That suggests that it
should have been here some years ago. The
prize Is, therefore, given to Miss Blank"
etc. etc. Susan's eyes this time overlooked,
and modification and disappointment pos
sessed her spirit.
Then Mrs. Banks again decided TO draw
on her cheerful stock, 50 she declared that
they would take IN the preserve depart
ment, and 'at least 1t was pleasant to have
the quilt 10 such good position" At this
spot it looked more hopeful; the judges
were sampling the pickles and preserves
and 'amacklng their lips over them, Mr..
B. remarked. But, with insult added to
injury. after using up the best part of the
pickles, and all of the canned peaches, favor
was pronounced for rival hOusekeeper and
neighbor of Mrs. Banks, who carried Off
three prizes.
This family was now more disguised than
ever with fairs. They heard that the pigs
and fowls were soon to be weighed in the
balances, but they agreed to fortify them
selves with their lunch first, for their long
drive and sad failures had given them an
appetite. A sequestered nook behind the
dog kennels was found and good feast was
enjoyed, although Mrs. Banks often wished
for the sighted pickles. Then once more
they took fate in their hands and
moved over 50 the pig styes. At this place
there was much said, aud once or twice Mr.
Banks felt sure that the pig, at least, would
bring glory upon them. It's ribs were poked
aud it was led out, weighed and discussed,
but again the neighbor came off victorious
and the Bankses sustain ed another defeat.
The rooster was the last hope. 'Surely
his crow could not be beaten" said Banks.
1t could not, but it was thought to be
against him, and the unanimous decision
gave forth that he was nuisance unwor-
thy of notice. The rooster, no doubt en-
dowed with a keen sense of humor, kept up
ms Growing, ueberLnlneu TO GROWN tno voice
of partially and injustice.
The fair now was literally over for the
Bankses, and with feeling of wounded
pride they wandered aimlsssly about. They
stared at other peoples success until their
eyes ached They decided thai home was
the best place for the vanquished, but that
would necessitate drive over the next day
for their property, as nothing on exhibit
could be taken away until the fair closed
that evening.
But life, as usual, offered compensation
where none was expected. The tournament
was about to begin. The knights, Ia their
old-time costume and queer-sounding titles.
were riding over the grounds, getting
ready for their run. Brightness and gRyety
were dawning, as we'll for the losers as for
the winners. Our friends had become in
terested and had just secured good seats to
see the tournament, when a handsome
young knight rode up to them and intro
duced himself as the knight of Timonium."
He craved the honor of riding for Miss
Banks whose name he had Just learned.
Nothing could have given more surprise or
pleasure, for such a thing was never
dreamed OF for pretty Susan. who blushed
| delightfully."- as her mother consented,
whispering wish that her young daughter
| had worn her new challie gown and best
! bonnet, instead of that simple white muslin
| and sailor hat. But, although Susan never