Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-25
ONLY A Girl.

frown to eApress his own feelings ~
the subject. Archie did not answd
but dropped on the nearest seat, VIII
happened to be the chopping bio
Ben drew a long breath. We'll.
Just this way" he said. as tn X
there could be but one solution to- \
problem. We've got to cut her de-
That's the only way. The idea of
girls being tied to our heels all su
merl Why, it's-it's wordless. Jul
think OF the things we've plannei
boating. fishing, climbing trees. AL
and ali sorts OF larks that tai
spunk and strength and agility. Tn.
girl would stand on the shore a.
wiring her hands and cry for us
come In from the boat. for fear we
get wet and she'd probably faint
we climbed a tree or jumped of
barn roof. No, sir, we've got too
shy. Our summer can't be spoile
a girl" Clir shook his head al
glanced toward the sitting room will
dow. They had just come from al
interview with their mother, an
though indignant and overwhelmt
he did not wish her to hear their q
favorable comments. I'VE can't
that, boys" he said decisively. 4
wouldn't be fair to mother. She
turned the girl over to our care. yo
know. and we can't cut her direc
Besides. the girl isn't to blame; she
an orphan, and our cousin, and tb
worlds pretty blue to her just nov
Mother counts on our cheering he
up"
HUH" said Archie. so you're 70
giving in and letting her tag?"
mo. I'm not" quickly. I'VE can
afford to give up our summers fun.
We'll, then, what are you going t,
do?"
Cant we let her into some OF ou
plansY' said Cliff, some OF those tina
require plenty OF spunk and strength
| mean. She'll be glad enough to di
out pretty soon, and spend her tim
round the house with the chickens an,
the cats. Then she'll be satisfied, an,
mother'll be satisfied. and we'll be fire
to go our way. or course we'll be Jus
as nice as we know how,and urge he
into this, that and the other. an,
we'll pretend we're awfully sorr,
when she has to give up"
DO you think 1t will work." Bel
asked anxiously. I'VE can't chance
mistake and have mother shut dow
on us for good. How will II do to asl
her out for boat ride the first thing
Girls are scared to death of boat" {
Gin looked little doubtful.
Uncle Tom lived on Lake George
and knew all about horses and boat
and fishing" he said. Maybe h
taught Edna to row and sail. 1t woul,
be joke on us II we took her out an,
she beat us at our own game. We,
better try something else at first"
That evening the girl came, and Il.
next morning after breakfast Mrs
Morton smiled across at the boys an,
said:
Now. you may show Edna around
and make II as pleasant for her a
you can. Maybe she would like to x
out on the lake"
"Yes. indeed" the girl said quickly
Il am very fond OF rowing aud sail
ing; or" as she noticed the blank lool
on the boys faces, I'VE might try tn
horses or bicycles. Aunt Kate sal
last night that might have a hors
to ride whenever wished. 1t is
good day for run or a spin"
We've had thought Of going ou
on our stilts." said Cllff. We've 20
some new ones; but they're prett
high. and maybe you would not dar
to try them"
"Oh, yes. l would" answered Edn
brightly. II had a pair at home. It.
splendid fun"
So the stills we're brought out an
the party made their start from a higl
bank at the foot of the garden. Archi
was rather awkward in mounting his
and when he finally moved away fror
the bank, Cliff was fully twenty yard
distant, while several PAGES In from
or him was Edna, walkin
as composedly as though stilt
were an everyday means q
locomotion. That evening the boy
gathered on their favorlte place 10
consultation. the ridgepole OF tn
barn: they were never interrupte
there. "I'll tell you what 1t is, fel
lows" said Archie emphatically. 'tha
girl will be chum worth having
Why. you ought to have seen he
swing the Indian clubs after dinner
She's the best boy among u.s." An
Clin and Ben pounded their fist
against the barn roof in hearty assent
Philadelphia Times.
| Trained.
/ liila Ediih had haax.