The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-02-15

caKe, ana a plate of dainty crackers, au.
strawberries and cream, and, last OF all,
a neat young woman, wearing a white
cap and white apron, brought in two
big saucers of ice cream with all kinds Of
fruit III it and of such a lovely flavor.
Henry attended to the business before
him with serious intensity that admit
ted Of no interruption, but Eliza ate and
talked too.
'Do You know" she said, 1--WE always
thought I'd like to have set Of dishes
something like this" and she tapped on
the plate before her. "Oh, l like nice
things
I'm so glad to hear that" said the tall
man. IT'S a sentiment that would do
anybody credit"
Eliza looked around at him a little
quickly
''Are you quite sure" she asked, that
me little queer. You surely don't treat
everybody like you do Henry and me?"
''No." said the tall man gravely, 1--WE
don't. But we always make an exception
in favor of nice little girls who do not
pick flowers nor act impolite."
And the ladies will not scold you for
letting us in?"
81 think not" replied the tall man, and
there was a queer little break in his
voice.
1--WE wouldn't have you lose your place
on our account for anything, would we,
Henry" said the girl.
Nope" replied that redoubtable youth.
He was not good talker 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.
Eyes, | guess they WILL" he answered.
with low chuckle
Il think some folks get wrong idea
about rich men," said the girl.
'Do you?"
eyes. There's Mr.. Wilkins. Do YOU
know Mr. Wilkins?"
''1'm afraid l don't"
"Mr Wilkins is English, and he comes
over to our house and sits on the porch
and smokes his pipe with daddy, and he
says rich men are the curse of the coun-
try, and he says they ought to be made
to disgorge their i'll gotten gains. He
says that every time he comes over. And
daddy just laughs at him and says he
guesses he'd like to be something of a
curse himself, and Mr.. Wilkins SAYS it's
so much better over in England. They've
got real aristocracy there, while here
we have nothing but upstarts. Over
there the rich people have their grand old
parks that anybody can look at and en-
JOY, while here our rich men put barb
fpnppS round r1r
signs at the front gate saying Keep Out"
And daddy said he read how little girl
no bigger than me was put in Jail three
months over in England for picking a
single rose. It's funny to hear daddy
and Mr. Wilkins quarrel over our coun-
try and England, and sometimes when
Mr.. Wilkins starts to go daddy says,
We'll, | guess well let the plutycrats'-
that's what he calls 'em-1ive another
night won't we| And then Mr. Wilkins
just snorts and goes away How do you
find it living with rich people yoursef?"
Pretty WELL" replied the tall man.
1T took me long time to get used to
it, and even now it's a little tiresome
sometimes. It's harder, you understand.
when you are not brought up to it,"
II suppose it is" said Eliza reflectively.
"Thcy're good to you, aren't they"
Il have nothing to complain Of" re-
piled the tall man.
81 don't see how people can help being
good when they have so much to be good
with" said the child
You'll understand human nature bet
ter when you are older" said the tall
man.
Henry leaned back in his chair with a
deep sigh. The saucer which held the
ice cream was empty.
"We must co." said the girl, and she
swiftly removed the napkin from the
boys neck. 81 have to get supper for
father, you know. We've had such a
good time, haven't we, Henry?"
Great" said that satisfied youth
You must come again, Eliza Martin"
said the tail man as he walked with the
children to the road. 81 have enjoyed
your call very much'
step sounded behind them. The
young woman in the white cap handed a
great bouquet of roses to the tall man.
"Oh, yes" he said. These are for
you, Eliza. They may help to brighten
your supper table"
"Oh, thank you" cried the child as she
eaSCiiS seAZeu lue HONeIS. ueu SHe
hesitated. I'D like to come again some
time" she said.
Come, and welcome"
"But you might not be here, and the
other folks wouldn't know me-"
wait" said the tall man. with
laugh. "I'll give you a pass"
He took card from an inner pocket
and wrote across the face of it: Upon
presentation of this pass admit Eliza
Martin at any and all times. Good until
recalled" And then he signed his name.
He shook hands gravely with both the
children and watched them as they pass
ed hand in hand down the road.
That evening, over the supper table, as
Eliza recounted to her father the delight
full events of the afternoon and told him
of all the kindnesses Of the tall man who
showed them round, she wound up the re-
cital by handing him her precious pass
When he caught sight of the name
upon it, he gave a long, low WHISTLE
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