The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

converslng with now.
"And If" came from Mrs Wre-
ford Browns part OF the room. "the
nurses allow attentions to be paid to
them"
The conclusion OF this utterance was
drowned by the general buzz Of CONVEX
sation.
'''rhe other night" I said TO Miss
Wlnifred. II went to Rosemary
Indeed" she replied. and turned
over the cartoons more rapidly than
ever
"a very well written and attractive
piece" | continued.
YES" said Miss Winifred. 'I'ye
heard"
Agatha" said Mrs. Wreford- Brown
to her eldest daughter, won't you
sing?7
"Oh. do. Agatha" said the second
girl (rather wickedly as it struck mel.
Give us Resignation
"Oh. | can accompany that@' ex-
claimed Miss Winlfred. starting up.
THANK you" said Miss Agatha, cold
ly. "but prefer to accompany myself
SO Miss Winifred was obliged to re-
sumo her seat by my side. and Miss
Agatha proceeded to oblge us with the
dirge in question. When the polite ap-
plause which greeted "a very proper
expression) its conclusion had ceased,
said to Miss Winifred:
IL sat in the dress circle"
Mic. kXfpfft.I I.,t,.f.I hos. ,vac xrffh
the cartoons.
I'm the dress circle went on, Eat
the back"
who Is this meant to be"
where | had an excellent view not
only Of the stage. but also OF the other
occupants-Q dwelt on the Words
of the seats in that part Of the house,
] waited for her remark, but there
came only a rustic of leaves.
YES / said, "the profession OF nurs-
ing is an honorable professional pro-
fession Of self-denial-a calling which
debars its followers from enjoying
many pleasures of life. We enjoyed
Rosemary very much"
But" said Miss Winlfred. looking
up from the cartoons. Il thought you
went by yourself"
"Who told you | did?" / asked, sus-
piciously.
Mice, gentlemanly fellows, many
of them. but. Of course" came from
Mrs. Wreford-Brown. l did not hear
the rest Of the sentence.
"Oh. II always thought you went
alone" was Miss Winifred's weak re-
joinder.
Il see. Well, you are right. | was
alone. But we refers to myself and
all the other people in the dress circle
| like to speak OF my fellow beings in
a broad. kindly. unselhsh sense like
that. And | felt-I felt grievedw
what about" asked Miss Winifred
"Grieved." l said. ito think that you,
Miss Wlnifred. only get one night off
in "A month. l felt that it was selfish
of me to enjoy Rosemary when you
We're watching by the sick and dy-
ing"
'-Perfectly straightforward truth
full girl came from Mrs. Wexford
Brown, in whom | have the utmost
confidence. Some girls placed in her
position would"
rs this meant to be the chancellor Of
the exchequerT asked Miss Winifred,
quickly.
'rhe man." | said, SELLING the dread
full commodity known as-excuse me
for mentioning it-dried paddock. is
the first lord of the treasury. but the
cat which is rubbing itself against his
legs is. as you suppose, that great
statesman the"
Think for "A moment that my dear
child allowed even a house surgeon TO
pay her was waited from the ma
ternal lips over to our corner
"-Chancellor of the eXchequer!" |
concluded with disgust.
Il saw a man there that knew" I
whispered to Miss Winifred. She nod
ded and. | think. breathed more freely.
II have reason to believe" | wills.
pered. still more conhdentlally. that
he is n member of the medical profess
sion. think he is at some"
Crash, went the bass notes. Whishl
went the leaves of the cartoon book.
some hospitalw
Mamma" cried Miss Winifred
jumping up q do not like to say bound
ing up. its time for me to be"
"Sh-h-hw came from the eldest Miss
Wreford- Brown. in vicious hiss.
Miss Winifred sat down again-re-
luctantly. Once more she buried her
self in the cartoons
Il have heard" | continued. that he
is on the indoor staff"
rs this Morley" demanded Miss
Wlnifred. quite loudly.
"Winifred." came from the eldest
Miss Wreford- Brown, in an angry
snap.
That" l whispered, 'is Mr.. Morley.
The master who is flogging him is the
minister of agriculture"
The music went on. beat time for
minute with my hand. and then.
bending close to Miss Winifred's ear
again. observed:
HE was with two members Of the
honorable profession Of which / have
been speaking. The member sitting by
him-the less repulsive-looking OF the
two. that is"
The pianist was playing the last
chords Miss Winffrof shut tlo 80.