Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-30

Bry,
Hcnry's eyes snapped I'm anBeipa.
tiom, butt plza simply saidi "'rhunlS
you. ! should Hike 10 taste some-
body clse's cooking
"1hc Indies of the family are not at
home" explained Vhe tall man, 80
you must accept my escort about the
house" And he took them lnho the
great reception room, and lhe purlor,
and the library, and presently back
to fhe grand dInlng room, where the
llnnch was spread.
"And what do you think Of the
housc?' inquired the tail man with n
quizMcal smile,
I'D hate TO have 10 take care of n"
said the practical EllZN,
ut Is something of u BOTHER" he
laughlngly admitted,
And then he seated them at the big
table, and ilNlN pinned napkin
around HenryS neck, much TO his dis
gust, and spread her own naplEln
across her lap, There were two heap
ed up plates of wonderful sandwiches,
and pitcher Of milk, and silver
dish Of white aud yellow cake, and n
plate Of dainty crackers, and straw
berries and cream; nnd last Of all, II
neat young woman, wearing n whte
cap and "a white apron, broughtlm two
blg snuccrs of dee cream with all
Fdpds Of fruit I'm IL aud such lovely
I ~.
Henry attended 10 the business be-
fore him with serious intensity that
admitted Of no interruption, but Eliza
ate and talked, too,
500 you lCuow,' she said, "TVc
always thought I'd Ike to have a set
Of dishes something Hike this and
she tapped ON the plate before her.
"0h, ! hike NICE things"
"l'm so glad TO hear thNt," said the
tall man. ITS n sentiment that
would do anybody credit
llllza looked around ut him n little
quickly,
Are you quite sure" she asked
"ihat It's right In our being here?
lt seems to me II little quccr, You
surely don't treat everybody like you
have Henry an' mc?'
NO" suld the tNll man graycly, tive
don't But we always make Hn eX.
ceptlon In favor Of nice liitlc girls
who do not pick flowers nor act impo-
lite"
And The ladies win not scold you
for letting us in?"
81 Ghink not )" replied The tail man,
and there was a queer little break in
his voice.
ave wouldn't have you lose your
place on our account for anything,
" uid we, Ilcnry?'
"Nopc," replied that rcdoubtablc
youth. lie was not n good takcr at
the best, and NOW his mouth was full
Don't worry about me-" said the
tall man. The fact is, I'm thinking
seriously Of leaving here tomorrow
for New York"
"And will they keep the place open
for you?" inquired the child.
"Ycs, guess lhcy will" he answer
ed, with low chucklc,
Henry leaned back in his chair with
deep sigh, The saucer of ice cream
empty.
eve must CO." snid the girl, and
she swiftly removed the napkin from
the boys neck. "l'vc got to get sup
per for rather You know. We've iIad
such u good time, haven't we llcnry"'
Great" said the satisfied youth
"You must come again, ENdn Mar
Mn," said the tail man, rs he walked
with the children TO the road. Il have
enjoyed your call very much.
a step sounded behind them. The
young woman in the white cap hand.
ed n great boquct of roses to the tail
man.
ooh, yes" he said. "rhcse are for
you, Eliza. They may help to bright
en- your supper dable."
oh. thank you," cried the child, MS
she eagerly seized the flowers. Then
she hesitatcd. Id Nike no come again,
some time" she sadd,
Come and welcome"
"But you might not he here, and
the other folks wouldn't know me-"
WANT" said the tall man, with
a laugh. 81 give you pass"
lie took card from his inner
pocket and wrore across the face OF
it upon presentation OF this pass
admit Eliza MarSn Mt any and all
Wines. Good until rccalled." And
then he signed his name.
lie shook hands cravcly with both
the children and watched themas they
passed hand in hand down The road
That evening over the supper table
as Eliza recounted TO her father the
delghtful events Of the afternoon, and
told him of all the Kindness of the tall
man who showed them round, she
wound up the recital by handing him
her precious pass.
When he caught sight Of the name
upon ut he gave n long, low WHISTLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer.