The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1899-01-28

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no one knows better than Shell that
their income Is not equal to any great
additional strain. Feeling that any
resistance she can offer will be futile.
Shell shrugs her shoulders and leaves
the room. Nothing remains to her now
but to strike out separate line of
action for herself She Is fully de-
termined about one thlng-wild horses
shall not drag her to oakford.
When everything is fully arranged
and packing is at It's height. Shell
startles the household.
ut will be very awkard having only
three bedrooms" vi remarks in
grumbling tone, for the more she con-
templates six weeks spent away from
civilization the less she likes the pros
pect. "Of course the servants must
have one; and then we must all cram
into the two Others"
mot at all, dear" Ruby hastens to
explain. Mamma and Shell can have
the big room, and you and l little
one each; as for Mary, she can do quite
well with chair-bedstead in the
Kitchen"
How delightful for Mary" laughs
Shell. ut Is to be hoped she has a
strong liking for cockroaches and
crickets."
Now, please, Shell. don't go setting
Mary against the arrangement" says
Ruby imploringly. Mamma. do ask
her not?"
Don't be alarmed" answers Shell.
with a curious little laugh. II have
not the slightest intention of interior
ring with any of the arrangements at
the cottage. They don't concern me
in the least. since sha'n't be there"
Not be there-what do you mean?
OF course you will be there!" declares
Ruby. looking very much astonished.
mot unless mamma insists upon It;
and I am sure she WON'T" laughs
Shell. "As you know, have been set
against the idea from the commence
ment, so l mean to remain here
monarch OF all l survey'-and have
a right down jolly time OF 1t all to
myself"
What rubbish" cries Ruby impa-
tiently. Susan is going to be put on
board-wages; and she is to give the
house thorough cleaning during our
absence"
well, can be put on board-wages
too; and l certainly won't prevent
Susan from cleaning the house. shan
be out all day long" responds Shell.
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would seem 30 odd her not going"
urges Ruby.
But Mrs. Widen Is too easy going
TO oppose actively any OF her children.
Truth to tell. she rather envies Shell
her coming solitude. and even ex-
presses II as her opinion that II Is a
pity that dreadful cottage was ever
taken. This rebellion on her indulgent
mothers part is quickly talked down
by Ruby. whose constant fear from
the beginning has been that her
scheme will ultimately fall through
She knows that her mother would
rather stay at home; she Is fully aware
that Violet is grooming In spirit over
what she Is pleased to term her "com.
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the whole to leave Shell to her OWL
devices. lest enlarging on the theme
should stir up revolt In other ant
more important quarters.
Then there comes a triumphant
morning when. backed up by vas
amount OF unnecessary luggage, RUBY
carries off her three victims-for MARY
can truthfully be reckoned in that cate
gory-to enjoy the bracing air and
seant accommodation OF Oakmoor.
Shell. as she stands on the doorstep
and waves them a smiling adieu, look
the impersonation OF mischievous con
tentment.
BE sure to change the library book,
} the moment you get them, and dom
! delay a single post In sending then
I off," entreats Violet earnestly.
And any groceries we can't GO
there you must send by Parcels Post.
adds Ruby.
How the Oakmoor postman will
bless you!" laughs Shell as she nod
} assent; and then, springing on to tn
} step OF the cab, she imprints a dozel
! hasty kisses on her mothers trouble,
cheek.
! Why does she heave a sigh, not
withstandlng the brightness of tn
: morning. as she turns to re-enter tn
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