Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-21

CHAPTER Iv.-Ccontinued. I,

lace appears at the open window.
Happy" cries Ruby derisively.
Would you feel happy Gagged up with
couple Of young bearsg The children
have been behaving shamefully."
Have theyT" returns Shell in a tone
which denotes doubt, as she steps In |
over the low window ledge. and gently
begins TO stroke Meg's hair. which has
become disheveled through her va
rtous emotions.
The child nestles up against her side.
clasping her skirts firmly, as IL for pro-
lection. while Bob INDUCES In a vigor-
Gus welcoming nod. for he knows be is
not allowed TO speak.
Yes, they have given me quite
headache" pnrsues Ruby, pressing her
hand To her brow, IL shall be Mt for
nothing the rest OF the day II can't get
rid OF H. wish you would hear the
children read for me-"
why should H." answers Shell
blun,ly. "As you know, disapproye
OF their coming here. and l told you
from the first to expect no help from
me,"
Shell speaks In French. that the chill
dren may no, understand; but Meg
guesses with the quick instinct OF
childhood tina, she Is refusing to take
charge Of them.
''you hear me read. Self" she lisps
with q look Of almos, piteous entreaty
on her baby face. Me will be dood."
Shell looks down for a moment with
anreien,ing eyes-then abe catches Meg
up In her strong young arms, gives her
y resounding kiss. and turning to Ruby.
says
"All right-it you are tired don't
mind looking after them I'll they are
fe;ehed-only don't profess TO be a
good hand at teaching"
Il wish you wouldn't BE SO rough
with them" says Ruby. rising from her
chair with a Sigh o, intense relief
"Sow us Is happy" cries Bob, slid
ing down from bis chair and stretching
his small arms with delight as Ruby
disappears
but 1H must 50 on Win our les
sons" says Shell grasely.
"All right" scguiesocz Bob. as he be-
gins 10 hunt for their reading book.
"Yoa sit down in the bis chair and
have Meg on your lap. like you did
last time: and can stand beside you.
MY dear children. Isn't 1, rather hot
for that Kind of arrangement" ex-
pos;nlstes Shell. as Meg springs into
her arms. willis; Bob instails him
se.f With his arm around her neck.
But the children oaiy know that
they love her. and want to be as neal
aer A. possible. any such minor con
alteration as the state OF the ,hermo-
meter Ia a matter OF supreme indiffer'
enee TO their inexperienced and conss
ouen,iy selfish little minds.
Tha, evening. as luck will have II
when the children come In TO dessert
their father begins 10 question them a
TO their conduct
II hope you were both very goot
children thla morning" he says. help
Ing each 20 plentiful supply of straw
berries.
mo. pa--us wasn't berry good" falt
ers Meg. with downesst eyes and burn
Ing cheeks.
. "Dcar me-shst Ia very sad. Megl'
says Rober, Champley. with laugh
ing glance across the table at Ted
"How did you misbchave yourselvcsl
81 didn't know tree times four" re
plies Meg, looking deeply abashed.
"rhat was extremely wicked OF you,
q says her father smiling
g "Aud. now that Meg has made a
onen confession OF her sins. we mus
{ hear your enormities. Mr.. Bobby.
! laughs his uncle. "How did you offen
: Miss wilden'"
nob heavc. a profound sigh.
? 81 did somennk dreadful" he say
. IN a low shamcd voice.
J, "something DREADFUL" repeats Tee
. looking intensely amused. "Come-ou
with It."
"paps. dear. don't be angry Wild DO
-he didn't know" interposes Mel
= suddenly, laying hold OF her father
Z arm and hugsins II vigorously.
"re.r me, this "a getting alarm
,r,, What did you do. Bobl' ask
: NJ champley with real interest.
y poh takes a kind Of gulp to swa
. ,ov down his fear-and then he say
in an awestruck voice
'r pulled her hair out
.oooa Rraclous-whose hairY' ash
hi. father, looking startled.
"M,.s Wilden's," explains Bob muc
.,.rmed At the sensation his announce
ment had created. :.
d "You young villain!" exclams n
uncle. What induced you to a'ta'
= q lady IKE thatT NJ
10 II didn't attack her." says poor 80 &c,
y IN the verge of sobs. Il Just pul''
>. out her pins for fun, when sno W.
setting my copy. and then all ner u"
tumbled down on the carpet.
y "Not ALL" FASTENED to explain "es
''only lot OF II. M 81,
Ted Champlcy is seized win W
/ lent NJ Of coughing. which senus ~
, cvor IN the window for rehei, WIZ