Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-12-30

CHAPTER III.-(Continued.)


my sister imagined that she had
succeeded in teaching them their al
phabet," laughs Robert Champley;
''but Bob still confounds 81 and ID,
whilst Megs learning is limited to an
acquaintance with the letter o."
Dreadful" calculates Ruby, look
ing shocked. mo time must be lost.
think so much depends upon child's
early training and 1 know that was
dear Claras idea too"
WAS it?" questions Mr.. Champley
eagerly and with his keen eyes fixed
steadily on Ruby, as though she had
suddenly turned into an oracle. IN
that case l must see about it at once;
but must manage to get someone who
will make their lessons more than half
play for they are neither of them par
ticularly strong, poor children, and
would not have them worried on any
account. 1 dare say if 1 offer hand
some salary 1 shall be able to get
them governess who will listen to
my wishes on that point. l had bet
ter, 1 think, advertise for some one
about twenty, then she will not be
above playing with the children, and
she will not have got soured by buff
feting with the world"
ooh, Mr.. Champley. what an utter
ly mistaken ideal" cries Ruby, in real
CONSERVATION at this most dangerous
suggestion. what you want is
woman of sixty-a thorough disciple
marian"
ooh, no, I DON'T" responds Mr.
'Champley. 81 am not going to hand
over my children to martinez" He
speaks with such unusual decision that
Ruby begins most heartily to wish she
had not preached the subject of edu-
cation.
But girls are so inexperienced and
often so impatient with children" she
falters. eff you are determined to
have a young person, would it not be
better to engage some one in the
neighborhood who could come to them
for few hours day."
''That is a very good idea, as far as
it goes" answers Mr. Champley re-
fectively 7'Only where am 1 to find
her?"
Suddenly a bright thought-nay, al
most an nspiration-strikes Ruby.
Looking up at him, with clasped |
hands and beseeching eyes, she says
ooh, Mr.. Champley, if I might only
be allowed to teach them, would
with pleasure!"
"You, Miss Widen" says her COM
panion in surprise-''you?"
Eyes. Why not?" questions Ruby
quickly. 81 was their mothers best
friend, and 1 .dote on children. You
do not know how much brightness
would be added to my lot if you would
only entrust me with their education!"
81 had no idea that you had any gift
that way"
'I think 1 have. At any rate l
know that it would make me very
happy if you would send me Bob and
Meg for few hours three mornings a
week"
Mr.. Champley frowns and looks I'M
comfortable.
I'll really could not dream of so far
troubling you, Miss Widen" he says,
with a decided head-shake. Teaching
is very irksome work, unless to the in
itiated, and 1 do not wish my children
to become burden on my friends"
"Oh. nonsensel" cries Ruby, with a
playful smile. Don't 1 tell you that
I should enjoy having them?" Rails ,
ing her voice little she calls her {
mother to her aid. Mamma, 1 am
trying to induce Mr. Champley to let {
mo toaob Rob and Meg Don't Won
think it would really do me good to v
have some regular occupation?'
"Of course it would, my DEAR" ac-
,uiesces Mrs. Widen cheerfully-"only
am not quite sure you know much to t
eac them" L
"r GU see, mamma thinks me in v
says Ruby, smiling-"per- d
laps you object to my plan for the r
anne reason?" t
"Oh, dear mol" laughs Robert L
81 have no doubt whatever d
# your ability; but" t.
'In that case shan't listen to your &
buts,'~ says Ruby archly, as she rises el
rom her seat and crosses over to the "
iano, "and 1 shall consider the mat b.
Or settled. Next Monday shall ex- b.
ect the dear children at ten o'clock ia
recisely." q
Then, without allowing time for any W
bjection, she takes the seat which ii
hell has just vacated, and breaks into re
brilliant arrangement OF lively
cotch airs. b<
Robert Champley makes one more 81