The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-24
Changeable Cam.
BY CECIL cHAMHEaIAYNE.

Her real name was Caroline Elizabeth
Hunter-Elizabeth for her grandmother
and Caroline for an aunt who loved her
very dearly in spite of her faults.
But she had never been called by any
of these names. for very early in life she
had developed a popularity that gained
for her a nickname which. in spite Of the
fact that she was now a tall girl of fifteen,
seemed 10 stick fast to her. She was a
very peculiar baby as her long-suffering
mamma soon discovered. Her moods were
more variable than the weather. a sun
NJ. smiling child in the morning would
be Transformed into a peevish, wailing
one at night. The food that she ate with
the greatest relish at breakfast. would
be disdainfullv thrust aside at lunch.
The doll that she Rugged TO her heart and
shared her crib with one day, would
be scornfully deposed the next and a
neglected darling substituted for the
former fayOrite. Even the dOting MEM
bers of the family came in for a share
OF her caprice. At one time papa would
be the favored one. He must play with
her. feed her, hold her in his arms; and
loud was the cutlery II more serious du-
ties prevented him from rocking baby to
sleep. But again papa mast not touch
her. and mamma was the one whom the
little tyrant graciously favored. Nurse
and sister Alice We're treated I'm the same
erratic manner Her father called her
his little chameleon. and her sister and
nurse shortened the name. so that by
the time she was two years old she an
swered only 10 the name of Cam.
As the child grew older she did not
seem 10 outerow her early peculiarties
although the reasoning and remon-
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them somewhat. But she still remained
changeable and tickle. Those of her
schoolmates who had known her long
became accustomed 10 her spasmodic
frendships-warm and loyal while they
lasted. but transferred from one 10 an
other so capriciously that they were not
much priced Also, she was not at all
reliable in keeping engagements for walks
or drives. or to play tennis or other
games. and lost many friends by giving
what were considered insufficient excuses
for changing her mind.
Notwithstanding her faults, she was a
bright. lovable girl. good student and
pleasant companion both at home and at
school
1T is too bad. Cam" said her mother
one afternoon. that you bought the yell
low lawn instead OF the pink one that
i gave you the Sample Vi. lnougnt you
had quite decided on the pink. What made
you change your mind|'
well. mamma. l met Florence Atkin-
son on my way 10 the store and she said
the yellow was so much prettier. She has
one made up with black velvet and want
ed me TO have one like it. And thought
IL would not make any difference"
NO" said her mother quietly: but
your best hat is trimmed with pink. and
/ thought you wanted the dress purposely
to wear with that hat" IL
80 mammal I never thought Of that
Perhaps Mr. Welsh will exchange It for
me-"
IT doubt IL he will, Cam. You have 80
often exchanged things, that should
think his patience would DO exhausted.
II you would only make up your mind
and keep II made UP. II would save you
20 much trouble."
evening Mr.. Hantsx. had = long.