Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-01

why, and great beads of perspiration
stood on her forehead Fortunately n
chair stood near, and into this she sank
heavily, almost i'll q swoon. AT the same
instant an unmistakable giggle was
heard. The horrible face disappeared in
a twinkling, the door opened as quickly,
and Eph, holding on broomstick head
made of SHOW, surmounted by battered
hat, and with eyes made of two pieces
of coal, stood shaking with laughter
This was too much; twice that day had
the mischieyous boy nearly frightened
her into fits.
70 de Iawd, chile, If 1 dun cotch you,
Pll--Fll-" Chloe's slipper was off in Il
iiffy, but Eph went whistling to the barn,
safe, he knew, from pursuit ooh. but
I'll lambaste mm fo' dis! l will, if | has
to wait up all night. All, heah's de strap
at las'!"
Rob actually caught himself nodding!
That would never do. How the wind
whistled and how long the hours were!
At length he heard sleigh bells on the
road, and guessed it was Eph going back
to the station. "She'll soon be here" he
repeated again and again. The wick in
the lamp flickered bit. Rob turned on
his right side, facing the fireplace. As he
did so his heart almost ceased beating
Standing there, his face bearing an ex-
preston of supreme contentment, was the
figure of man.
Chloe put the finishing touches to the
tea table, knowing that Bob's mother
would want extra attention on her re-
turn, and sat waiting and listening
Soon she recognized Eph's voice high
above the winds
Down Mobile! Down Mobile,
How love dat putty yal-l-e-r gal
Down Mobile
cit won't do to lambaste him now
she thought, as she ran TO open the door
for Mrs. Hawthorne: >I'll wait till he
comes in from the ,,ahn!"
Rob's mothca was much fatigued and
nervous, which brought forth perfect
volley of CALCULATIONS from Chloe as she
removed her wraps. OF course the
mothers first inquiry was for her son.
and this led naturally to a disquisition on
Eph's incorrigibility, for nothing pleased
Chloe so much as to point out his bad
traits, thus securing for her own self
whatever sympathy might be given,
which was never much Mrs. Hawthorne
knew of the love the negress bore for her
offspring.
The tea having performed its proper
functions, Mrs. Hawthorne was able to
tell of her purchases and to speak of the
friends who would visit her on the NOR
row. Eph, taking advantage of the col;-
versation, removed from the sleigh great
armfuls of presents ard placed them in
the hall with impunity. Then as he
drove away he turned ever several plans
how best to tide over his "mammv'-'
wrath, for he felt quite sure that it
would require deep diplomacy this time
to escape punishment.
Rob's mother stole quietly upstairs to
his room, but stopped at the door and
listened Rob was snoring. Il will not
disturb him." she thought, turning to go.
There were heavy footsteps on the
veranda. She looked over the hanisters
and saw Chloe. firmly cmtchng her
strap. pass rapidly along the hall, nut
tering, AN so, MIR. Eph, you mus cum
III de front way. mus You. Jest same as
lord or a duke? III Farm you some
manners, You good muffin braol1 debbil.
3ou," She paused to unfasten the door.
| in response TO kEock-~a short, sharp,
decisive knock.
Now, Chloe" said Mrs. Hawthorne
WormngiY, no capital punishment. /
won't stand it--on this night of ail
others" But Chloe's blood was up She
threw back the door with her lett hand.
| and was about 10 lash turiously with hsr
| right, whom
"Oh. Dress de Lawd. Oh praise be
to de deah good Iawd! Oh oh. oh,
Missy Hawthorne, les cum heah-jes'
cum heah!"
A womars wild shrek "Iohn my
husband! Oh, mcroith father, is it
| true"
A strong man was Hawthorne, broad
| shouldered, hronzed and bearded Re
his breast he gathered the faintirg wou-
an, holding her As Il priceless gift.
"Yes, your long suffering, loving John. s.
he said. his voice shaking with emotion.
back from a living death rs a captive of
| the Indians, but home at last. thank
God. for good and ALL Rol-my baby
| hoy-where is he's
Rob heard the cry. He had been talk
ing to strange gentleman in his dream
bearing a close resemblance TO the one
/ H. h 49,