The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-02-03

/ cudfacteI-JuS ike those one redOS
about In novels. Put It back Will-put
1t back. We've no business to be pry-
ing into Uncle Calebs secretsl but
what blessing It is he came here, in
stead of stopping at Rebecca Larlins'."
And when Uncle Caleb Cheverel came
downstairs he was surprised at the
sweet smiles with which his niece Jen-
ny welcomed him.
Been mending my coat, eh2" said
Uncle Cheverel. "Thank'ee kindly,
Jenny. ! caught It on a nail yesterday,
and 1 was calculating to sew 1t up my
self, when l could borrer needle and
thread"
'Tm glad to be Of use, Uncle Caleb"
beamed Mrs. Eldertop. Johnny, put
on your cap and run to the grocer's for
n smoked mackerel for your uncles
breakfast. l hope you found your
room comfortable, Uncle CalebT'
Before she slept that night Mrs. FL
dertop put on her bonnet and shawl and
ran round to the Larkins' mansion to
impart her wonderful tidings to Sister
Rebecca.
you don't say SOP cried out the as
tonished matron.
Gospel truthF' said Mrs Eldertop.
a saw it with my own eyes"
Gle must come here" said Mrs. Lar
kins, resOlutely.
mot II know IT. said Mrs. Elder
top. Hes my guest, and my guest he
shall remain"
but If I'm to share equally with
YOU" said Mrs Larkins Il ought to
show him some attention. the dear,
generous-hearted old manT'
Lest ne should alter his will,''
shrewdly remarked Sister Jenny. you
always were a worldly Nbreature,
Beckyr
mo more than yourselfr' said Mrs.
Larkins, brstling up. but It's my
family 1 am thinking Of, Jenny. I'll tell
you what-I'll come round and see him
tomorrow"
'But don't you breathe a syllable
about the WILL" said Mrs Eldertop, in
a mysterious whisper.
"Oh, not for worldsg' said Mrs. Lar.
kins, fervently.
During the next week Uncle Cheverel
was overwhelmed with civilities. On
Thursday a new suit Of clothes arrived,
with Mrs. Larkins' best love and com
pliments. On Friday Mrs. Larkins
came with an open barouche to take
dear Uncle Caleb for a drive in the
park. And on Saturday Mrs. Eldertop
burst into tears and declared she
should never be happy again If her
mothers only brother didn't pledge
himself then and there to make his fu-
ture home with herself and WIN.
Uncle Caleb looked a little puzzled.
'Wel," said he, IF you really make
point Of it-but 1 was intending to
meet Cousin John at Gravesend."
Dear uncle, promise me to stay here
always" cried Mrs. Eldertop, hysteri
cally.
Just as you say, Niece Jenny" as
scented the old man, complacenty.
Mrs. Eldertop felt that she had car
ried her point.
But when Mr.. and Mrs. LiarlSins came
on Sunday afternoon to press a similar
petition Uncle Caleb opened his eyes.
MY Importance seems to have gone
up In the market" he observed, quaint
ly. 81 never was in such demand among
my. relatives before. But can't be In
two places at once that's plain"
And he decided to remain with Mrs
Eldertop. greatly to the Indignation OF
the Larldns family, who did not hesi
tate to hint boldly at unfair advantages
and undue impartiality.
But. just as Mrs. Larkins was rising
to depart, with her handkerchief tc
her eyes, little Johnny Eldertop came
clamoring for piece of paper to cut a
kite tail from.
eco along" said Mrs. Eldertop impa-
tiently.
We've got no paper here. Go tc
Amelia"
"Hold on, little chap-hold on!' said
Uncle Caleb, fumbling in his overcoat
pocket-he had been just about start
ing out for n walk when the Larlllns
party arrived there's a bit as IS of NJ
use to nobody"
And he produced the trough draft
and bestowed It on Johnny.
zone sides written on" said he
"and t'other amt 1t was lying on tn,
floor In Mr. Watkins law Office when
stepped in to see If Joseph Hall wai
employed there as porter still. An ole
chum Of mine Hall was in Tortoise Hol
low l can't bear to see even bit OF
paper wasted, so I axed the clerk If I
was of any use. He said not was
only draft of Or. Falcons win. DR.
Falcon made a new win every sll
months, he said, so I Jest picked It NJ
and put 1t in my pocket. Everything
comes in use once In seven years, the!
say and this Is just right for httl
Johnny's kite tail"
Mrs. LarlSins looked Mt Mrs. Eldertop
Mr. Eldertop stared into the spectaclet
eyes Of Mr.. Larkins.
Uncle Caleb chuckled benevolent,
as little Johnny Skipped away with tn
piece Of paper which had been freight
ed with such n wealth Of anticipation
SO Uncle Caleb Cheverel went Z
Gravesend, where Cousin John was a
poor and as warm-hearted as himself
and he was never Invited to return t
London again.
Rive vears oter Uncle Caleb dera 10.