The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-14

ettentively, their attitude betraylng their
curiosity and doubt. They were curious
10 see how Mr.. Bobs could convince them
that there were smarter men than Aaron
in that neighborhood, and doubtful of his
ability to do so. II was plain that Mr..
Bobs himself did not share their doubts.
He was in no hurry, and yet there was no
delay in his movements; he was slow but
methodcal. He knocked the ashes from
his pipe and carefully cleaned it out with
his pocket knife, blowing through the
stem to clear away all particles of tobacco.
This done, he laid the pipe carefully on
the step beside him, reached into the room
behind him. and drew forth a washpan
that seemed to be a little more than half
fully of soapy water. There was also in
the pan a small wooden paddle. With this
Mr.. Bobs whipped the soapy water gent
~. and the children noticed that instead
of breaking into foamy mass of bubbles,
as soapy water does, three or four large
bubbles appeared.
This result seemed to be unsatisfactory
10 MIR. Bobs He drew forth from an in
side pocket of his coat large leather or
morocco pocketbook and began to search
through its various compartments. He
finally found what he was searching for
a little paper packet, wrapped round and
round with many yards of white sewing
thread. This thread Mr.. Bobs unwound
very carefully. Then, unfolding the paper
he took therefrom the merest pinch of
white powder, and iirted it into the pan OF
water from his fingers.
Il reckon youn work now. plague on
you" he exclaimed.
AT this juncture Miss Elviry came out
wondering what the children were doing
Watching the manipulations of her broth
er. she laughed uneasily, saying you
may thank your stars there amt no law
agin witchcraft in this part of the coun-
try. That's all that keeps 'em from
stringln' you up"
Where's any witchcraft?" inquired Mr..
Bobs Indignantly. I'm jest a-shown
these youngsters trick that l larnt from
that there gypsy 'oman-the one that
hyored your rheumatic"
WELL" remarked Miss Elviry, when
folks do somethin new an quare, they
alters fly back to conjuratlon to account
fer it,"
Il don't keer where they fly" said Mr.
Bobs, 80 long as they don't fly at me-
And as If TO show that he really didn't
care. he seized the wooden paddle and
began 10 whip the water again. This time
all the bubbles disappeared save one, and
the more Mr. Bobs whipped the water the
/ larger 1t grew. Presently he placed the
pan on a large block-the butt-cut of a
poplar tree which served sometimes as
a table and sometimes as the workbench
and continued TO whip the water, the
bubbles growing larger and larger all the
while. Occasionally he poked his paddle
into the bubble and withdrew it quickly,
as if to test it's consistency. The children
i H.. .1.1,1
and see it come out but the bubble IT.
self remained intact, and continued to ex-
pand.
You see dat, don't your" exclaimed
Drusiila. The bubble was now as tall
as the tallest of the children, and large
around in proportion.
Mr. Bobs took his pipe. inserted it in
the bubble at the edge of the pan and be-
gan to blow with all his might. This he
did at short intervals until al the water
in the pan seemed to be exhausted Then,
with the stem of the pipe stlll in his
mouth he took the paddle and carefully
scraped the bubble from the edge of the
pan. and by a deft motion of his hand,
moved the pan entirely.
That was certainly a sight for the chill
"A dren to SEGA bubble as high and as big
as small house. swayng gently in the
Il sunlight and showing forth all the colors
indeed and Sweetest Susan was quick TO
declare that she had never before seen
"A anything as beautiful
MIR. Bobs seemed to be very much graft
Il fed at this. "'Tain't the best / can do"
N he explained "Pd have to make a dozen
or more before I git my hand in. But
h ms I'M is good enough. Eff you find eny-
hody round here what can build a bubble
mat won't bust ner float off, why, jest AK
en- to do It, that's all. No." he declar-
4 ed, that amt all. nuther."
lie took a small leaf and laid IL on the
side of the bubble Instantly IL began
TO rotate and travel in a small circle.
drawing after it, as it seemed. the most
beautiful shades of green. and god and
A purple 1t seemed indeed to be the center
4 al an irridescent whirlpool and the chill
oren stood gazing at 1t with open mouths
and eyes.
Inc glstening colors appealed strongly
A TO Drusllia "Ef you could hear brass
q bands a-playln'." she exclaimed dds
wouldn't lack much er bein whole cir
Mr., Bobs walked around the bubble and
examined 1t critically, smoothing 1t with
MS wooden paddle
I'm Jest a-feelin' round fer to find
4 "har the door is" he explained Appar-
entity he soon found It, for ne spoke to
buster John. Come on he said; Jump
nsnt in" The youngster hesltated for
an Instant but his surroundings gave him
assurance. Walk right in" Mr.. Bobs
INSISTED, and gave a quick lrt with the
paddle as Buster John touched the bub-
oe-a quick fiirt with the paddle, and
sweetest Susan and Drusilla saw Buster
n John disappear, swallowed up, as 1t were,
A py The bubble.
J.. Now Them said Mr.. Bobs. waving
A MS paddle on high, come on, an in WI
ECe. There, plunge right in"
n sweetest Susan went forward timldly.
rs il going to fly away with US, Mr..
1ohs?' she asked She had already ex-
peHeuced one adventure that was not
p-e9ang to think of.
by. what idees you've got, honoyw
Exclaimed Mr. Bobs. How can bubble
y away with you children on the inside?
Oh might as well ax me eff ? crow can
NY away wi a bale of cotton"
cut this bubble is different from other
Dubhles," suggested Sweetest Susan.
II Is; it shore is" assented Mr. Bobs;
Il shore Is fer made IL myself Bfit