The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-10-01

subdue the wrath OF the elder OF her
proteges. and to console the younger
whose valor had deserted him and who
was now ANONYMOUSLY reduced TO tears.
u couldn't stand his impudence, MISS
an that's the thrute" explained the one.
Hes after murderin' me entirely"
Gey.t the other.
Molly scolded. demonstrated and con
doled. and finally had the satisfaction
OF seeing the two belligerents shake
hands and march amicahly of together
To buy \ couple Of buns with the pennies
she had bestowed on them.
Vow. had better make my way nome
wards" she said to herself. Dear, dear.
how dark II is-what viii auntine say
There won't be another tram for twenty
niultes-I suppose ! must walk.
She trudrod off bravcly though the wa
ter poured from her cotton umbrella ana
began to penetrate in many places
through her somewhat ancient water
proof. After n quarter Of an hour
brisk walking she reached her dcstina-
ton. tiny little house. one of modest
row i'm the neighborRo BOD of Denny brook'
with a few sticky evergreens on either
Side. Of the flight OF steps in front.
small green door and large brass
KnoCker.
Af,er n sturdy application Of the lat
ter the door was flung open, and TAN.
portlv. sandy-haired lady appeared
within.
rs that YOU. child. at last? What
have you been doing? You can lIl1,n
how anxious I've been | particularly
wanted YOU 70 be back early, ana you
r,,ust needs choose tonight OF all nights
in The year 20 stay out IN the wet
Molly entered giving herself fttle
shake. like "A dog after a swim. and mold
ing out TWO small deprccating hands IN
driprine gloves TO her aunt
s.I.m SO sorry" she began. but was In
.e-r,,nted bv a scream from the latter.
"Ol, child. how dreadfuliv wet you arei
Dou-t come near me whatever you do.
for 7 have got my best dress on. Dear
me- the water IS pouring off your things
ana your umbrclla-o-o-h. there's
et~a,n, otlte a stream coming from ~.
I've cot my new shoes on. too. Come
down ~ the kitchen Ike good. dear
rir. and take of your wet clothes
there"
70 the lower regions. and there superin-
tended her niece us she changed her gar
ments while the solitary domestic 81 tho
establishment busted herself ia prcpara-
tious for tea
After ihe first outburst the good lady's
volubfIlfr appeared 10 have deserted her,
and She listened TO Mully's explanations
in unusual silence. the expressions Of
disanuroval. moreover. 10 which she gave
uttrrauce at the end being much fainter
than tha latter had anticipated.
80 We got wet thrOugh-your good
dress and aIl-and tired out besides be-
ing late for tea, for the sake Of two it
E tie raeamufiinse Just like you, always
f doing absurdiy quixotlc things. Now let
me ask YOU this: What good DO you
suppose came Of your Interference
~ great deal Of good" responded Molly
promptly - saved the little boy cuff
fling for one thing. and awakened the big
+ ones Conscience for another Now I'm
ready''-giying her curly hair a pat or
two as though 10 amend It's picturesque
disorder. and turning sharply round TO
leave the kitchen-"and 1 do so want my
tea Non answer to an expostulation
from the rear-'Im not going TO brush
my hair and ] don't want to wash my
hands. i-le rain has done that for me. /
want my tea. and ] want To know why
you have got on your best dress and your
new shoes on Thursday something ex-
traoriiuary must have happened"
.'IIush-sh-shi" came i'm "A laborious
whisper from behind, as Mrs. Mackenzie
FASTENED zap the wooden stairs in her
/ wake THE servant. Molly; mind what
you say before the servant"
"Auntie. I'll DE as careful IA II ] was
the ear of Russia, and Kate a whole
Nihillst suite. But | really must know
what is the maternity you are so
mysterious and so queer. You haven't
i even scolded me, YOU know. and | did
rather deserve a scolding. ] must own.
Now. what is the meaning Of II all? Here.
come i'm quick impetuously drawing
her aunt into the tiny par,or. and banging
the door to-"now, auntie, now"
well. my dear. after you left this
morning. Kate brought me a note from
Mr. Burke. asking if he might call 10 see
me on a very important matter" Here
Mrs. Mackenzie paused.
..Weil?' breathleSsly from Molly.
'Wen. ! considered IL would he right
as a mark OF respect to this old friend