The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-01-13
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CHAPTER lV.-(Contlnued)
you don't seem altogether happy In
here" a CHEEKY voice calls out at this
moment. as Shells somewhat mocking
face appears at the open window.
Happy" cries Ruby derislvely.
Would you feel happy Gagged up with
couple Of young bears7 The children
have been behaving ahamefully"
Have they7" returns Shell in n tone
which denotes doubt, a. she steps In
over the low window ledge. and gently
begins to stroke Megs hair. which has
become dlsheyelcd through her va
rious emotions.
The child nestles up against hor side.
clasping her skirts firmly. a. n for pro-
lection. while Bob INDUCES In a vigor-
Gus welcoming aod. for he knows he Ia
not allowed to speak.
Yes, they have given me quite a
headache" pursuea Ruby. pressing her
hand TO her brow. Il shall be NJ for
nothing the rest Of the day n can't get
rid OF II. | wish you would hear the
children read for mo-"
why should ~" answers Shell
biuntly. AS you know. dlsapproye
OF their coming here; and told you
from the first to expect no help from
mel"
Shell speaks In French, that the chill.
dren may not understand: but Meg
gucsaea with the quick Instinct OF
childhood that she IL refusing 10 take
charge OF them.
you het' ~ read. Self" she laps
with a lou lEoat plteoua entreaty
on her baby lace. "Me will be dood."
Shell looks down for a moment with
unrelenting eyea-then she catches Meg |
up In her strong young arms. gives her
a rosoundlng kiss. and turning to Ruby.
says
IAN right-if you are tired ! don't
mind looking after them till they are
foiehed-only don't profess to be n
good hand at teaching"
II wish you wouldn't be 30 rough
with them" says Ruby. rising from her
chair with a sigh OF Intense relief.
Nov Us la happy" cries Bob, slid
Ing down from his chair and stretching
bis small arms with delight as Ruby
But ua must 20 on with our les
5ons," says Shell gravely.
"All right" acquieacea Bob. as no be-
gins TO hunt for their reading book.
You sit down IN the big chair and
have Meg on your lap. like you did
last time: and can stand beside you"
MY dear children. isn't II rather hot
Tor that kind OF arrangement" ox-
postulates Shell. as Meg springa into
her arms, whilst Bob inAtalla him
lelf with his arm around her neck.
but the children only know that
hey love hor. and want to be aa near
Ter as possible; any such minor con-
liberation m the state OF the thormo-
meter h a matter OF supreme lndincr-
nee TO their inexperienced and conse-
luontly selfish little minds.
That evening. "a luck will have II,
Fhon tho children come In TO dessert,
heir father begins to question them as
o their conduct.
Il hope you were both very good
hlldren this mornlng7" he says, help
ng each to a plentiful supply OF straw
'errles.
mo. pa-us wasn't berry good" falt-
m Meg. with downcast eyes and burn
ng cheeks.
Dear me-that IA very sad. Megi"
ays Robert champley. with a laugh.
ng glance across tho table at Ted.
How did you mlabehave yourselvosY"
II didn't know tree times four" re-
lies Meg. looking deeply abauhed.
THAT was extremely wicked OF YOU
lya her father smiling.
"And. now that Meg has made an
pen confession OF her sins. we must
sar your enormltles. Mr.. Bobby"
ughs his uncle. "IIow did you offend
ISIS Wlldenf"
Bob heayes q profound Sigh.
81 did somefnk dreadful" no says !
low ahamed voice.
Something dreadmi1" repeats Ted.
oklng intensely amused. "Como-out G
in a."
Papa. dear. don't be angry wild Bob !
he didn't know" interpoaes Meg,
ddenly laying hold OF her fathers !
IN and hugglng II vigorously. y
Dear me. this Is getting alarm
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r. Champley with real interest.
Bob takes a kind OF gulp to swal- 9
" down his fear-and then no says a
an awestruek voice u
II pulled her hair out"
Good graclous-whose halrg" asks q
! father, looking startled. o