Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-01-13

you no nos tnero- Ar. Cn0D44o
will excuse yoa. am sure-he knegi
that we cannot afford efficient ser
wants"
Il am only too delighted to md thaI
England still possesses young ladies
who are not above making themselves
useful." answers Ted. in q banterinG
teasing tone. There Is nothing ad.
mire so much AZ domesticity in 9
woman. Most OF our girls are getting
70 blue that 1t will be blue look out
for their husbands"
Yes, indeed" murmurs MIRA WI
den, as Shell, with little toss Of her
head, walks away. Dear Shell ID most
useful-not very ornamental, but very
useful-thoroughly .domesticated, and
such gentle. kind creature. often
wonder how should get on without
her."
In the meantime Ruby, at the other
side OF the lawn, is listening to a piece
OF intelligence which causes her checks
to turn pale, whilst she futters her fan
with increased nervous energy.
You think the dear children need
changer" she Is saying In a tone Of
bew1lderment. Il thought they were
looking remarkably we'll; and the pets
are always In such excellent spirits"
Meg Is not WE'LL" answers the father
decisively. "She seems languid and
heavy. The air here is very relaxing
during the hot months; think shall
take her to Scotland"
"Oh, not to Scotland-poor child
the Journey would be 30 dreadfulfy
fatiguingl" pleads Ruby, as she thinks
with condemnation Of the impossible
ity Of inducing her mother to permit
her to 80 80 far from home-1or al
ready her quick brain has formed q
plan for following the children.
yes, It might be trying for 20 young
. child" agrees Mr.. Champley thought
fully. I'm that case l must i, con-
tent with the moors or the North
Devon coast"
II should just keep her at homo. ard
send her down by the sea every morn
ins-sea-air is always bracing." OBJ
sCi vs. tsupyp Win A00pio AOP0 tno<
her advice may be taken.
"Mudmorth Is the reverse Of brao-
Ing" corrects her companion decided
ly; besides. 1t is not only the air-ths
children want q complete change"
"Oe course you know best" admits
Ruby. with reluctant and dependent
sigh; but always think that chill
dren are happier at homo than any
whsre else
That depends" remarks Robert |
champley vaguely, and with q sharp
sigh.
"Oh, yes, Of counsel" agrees Ruby
eagerly; then after q moment she con-
.inuss slowly. However Trustworthy
servants may be. they can't under
tand everything"
do you mean that the children are
n any way neglected. he asks
quickly.
"Oh dear, mol" laughs Ruby, with
playful head-shake. II am sure their
lurse IL most attentive from all 40
ounts-but you ought not, for in
lance. to allow her to choose their
lothes. OF course she has no idea
ow TO dress them-how should she.
DOR woman!"
They soon very sensibly clothed to
,e" answers Robert Chanpley, but
a rather a dubious tone-in fact .
one open to conviction. As long AZ
hey are warm and comfortable. the
ut isn't Of much importance"
But. my dear Mr.. Champlsy. how
IN poor Meg be comfortable In . dress
hat allows of no free play ot the
mbs? Children ought never to b.
Ampered by their clothing"
rs Meg hampered?"
Almost tortured, should think, in
Or last dress. As for Bob, he ought
, be dressed sailor faahion now"
Dear me-what am I to dor" asks
obsrt Champley, half-mocking, half
earnest.
81 tell you what" says Ruby sudden
~ will make clothes for each Of
em ~ 4 pattern. Now please don't
will only be like the fun
dressing dolls to me-"
OF course Mr.. Champley does pro-
st. but, ~ usual. he protests In vain;
ID when he takes his departure from
. wilderness that evening he finds
mself weighed down by one more
legation to Ruby Widen. A ADf
iby, she II In great spirfts-the Only
ing which troubles her In the matter
her total incapacity either to cut out
to make the clothes in question. SEQ
: that In reality she knows fAr lees
" children should be dressed than