The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-02-01


will excuse you, am sure--he know.
that we cannot afford efficient SER
wants"
II am only too delighted to find that
I England still possesses young ladie,
who are not above making themselves
useful" answers Ted, in banterins
teasing tone. There Is nothing aid.
mire so much as domesticity in
woman Most of our girls are getting
so blue that it will be a blue look out
for their husbands"
Yes, indeed" murmurs Mrs. Wn.
den, as Shell, with little toss of her
head, walks away. Dear Shell is most
useful--not very ornamental, but very
useful-thoroughly domesticated and
such gentle, kind creature. l often
wonder how ]. should get on without
her."
In the meantime Ruby, at the other
side of the lawn, is listening to piece
OF intelligence which causes her cheeks
to turn pale. whilst she flutters her fan
with increased nervous energy.
changer" she is saying in tone of
bewilderment. II thought they were
looking remarkably we'll; and the pets
are always in such excellent spirits"
Meg Is not WE'LL" answers the father
decisively. "She seems languid and
heavy. The air here Is very relaxing
during the hot months; think shall
take her to Scotland"
"Oh, not to Scotland-poor child
the journey would be so dreadfully
fatiguing!" pleads Ruby, as she thinks
with CONSERVATION of the impossible
ity of inducing her mother to permit
her to go so far from home-for al
ready her quick brain has formed
plan for following the children.
Yes, 1t might be trying for SO young
a child" agrees Mr.. Champley thought
fully. I'm that case must be con-
tent with the moors or the North
Devon coast"
Il should just keep her at home, and
send her down by the sea every morn
ing-sea-air is always bracing," OBJ
serves Ruby. with feeble hope that
her advice may be taken.
"Mudmouth is the reverse OF brac-
ing" corrects her companion decided
ly; besides it is not only the air-the
children want a complete change"
"Of course you know best" admits
Ruby, with reluctant and respondent
sigh; but I always think that chill:
dren are happier at home than any
where else"
THAT depends remarks Robert
Champley vaguely, and with sharp
sigh.
"0h, yes, OF counsel" agrees Ruby
eagerly; then after moment she con-
tinues slowly, However Trustworthy
servants may be. they can't under
stand everything"
do you mean that the children are
in any way neglected." he asks
quickly
"Oh dear, no." laughs Ruby, with
playful headshake. II am sure their
nurse is most attentive from all ac-
counts-but you ought not, for Id
stance, to allow her to choose their
clothes. OF course she has no idea
how to dress them-how should she,
poor woman
They seem very sensibly clothed to
me-" answers Robert Champley, but
in rather a dubious tone-in fact
tone open to conviction. Gas long as
they are warm and comfortable, the
cut isn't of much Importance"
but, my dear Mr.. Champley, how
can poor Meg be comfortable in a dress
that allows OF no free play Of the
limbs? Children ought never to be
hampered by their clothing"
rs Meg hampered?"
Almost tortured, should think, in
her last dress. AS for Bob, he ought
to be dressed sailor fashion now"
Dear me-what am /. to do" asks
Robert Champley, half-mocking, half
in earnest
II tell you what" says Ruby sudden
ly-'I will make clothes for each OF
them as pattern. Now please don't
protest--it will only be like the fun
Of dressing dolls to me-"
OF course Mr.. Champley does pro-
test, but, as usual he protests in vain;
and when he takes his departure from
the Wilderness that evening he finds
himself weighed down by one more
obligation to Ruby Widen. AS for
Ruby, she is in great spirits-the only
thing which troubles her In the matter
is her total incapacity either to cut out
or to make the clothes in question, see-
ing that in reality she knows far less
how children should be dressed than
the nurse whose tastes she has been
nrsks at