The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-07-10

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Clarence explained the matter I,
the two men. They made a few oh
jections. but were easily persuade,
10 come over and meet Miss Benson
The fact that she came from Boston
gave her added Importance In tn,
eyes of these farmers who had never
been 10 the city.
so you think you could pay rent
and take care Of those old women in
better shape than the town does and
for the same money!" asked Squire
Critic.
mo. did not say that, Squire
Critic" replied Dorothy. II only
wanted TO know il the town would
allow us what il now pays. We will
hold ourselves responsible for the
rest"
Wall, now. that's fair" remarked
+! Mr.. Adham. IL move VIC let them do
it. Squire. The old women amt any
too happy. I'll be bound. They always
have some grievance. / reckon they'd
be more contented where they could
see the passing and have share Of
the gossip that's going"
We'll, we'll pay the rent and allow
you ten dollars a week. Miss Benson.
Will that do?"
"Yes. it will do admirably. thank
you"
Dorothy proceeded at once 10 or
ganize her forces. They must go to
work systematically.
The very next day the house was
rented and they took possession. the
girls with brooms and cleaning cloths.
the boys with whitewash and paint.
They put on new paper, they hung
fresh muslin curtains at the windows,
they put fresh mating or carpets
on the floors. There was no need
to buy furniture for there were attics
full of discarded treasures, and Doro-
thy knew the old ladies would rather
have the old fashioned furniture than
any new that could be bought. One
lady sent in gold band tea set.
another dinner set in blue and
white. They had gifts of table linen
and bedding until they were over
supplied.
They are not the towns poor,
theyare guests of the town." Dorothy
insisted "They have done more for
Briarly in the past than Briarly can
ever do for them in return"
While the girls were putting the
finishing touches to the house the
boys tidied up the yard and set out
beds of plants.
When ali was ready Dorothy sent
each of the old ladies' a daintily writ
ten invitation TO a tea-drinking at
Sunnyside Cottage.
What a commotion it caused at the
poor farm. They had not been in
vited anywhere since they had come
to this isolated place long months
before. How they talked and
laughed about ii and almost cried.
How they tried to fix each other up
so they should not look too shabby.
"Sunnyside Cottage-I don't re-
member any such place." said Grand
ma Allen, wrinkling her forehead as
she tried TO think where it might be.
MOST likely somebody has named
tACI RidNc tnuA, AUS VA AoihS "a =
naming their places, these days." re-
piled Mrs. AIilliken the latest conner
to the poor farm and SO the most
conversant with the ways Of the
world "For my part l don't care
where il is as long as we're invited"
They were hardly ready when
Clarence Stirling came with his big
three-seated wagon to take them to
the village. The girls had cautioned
him over and over not TO say any
thing of the surprise in store for
them. So he skillfully parted all
their questions, and kept them in
terested in the scenery and bits Of
news connected with the houses they
passed.
The girls were at the gate TO meet
them.
Land sakes. l didn't know any
body lived here" exclaimed Mrs.
Milliken. who did you say invited
us. young mani" but Clarence had
driven on out of hearing.
This is Sunnyside Cottage. Will
you come in?" asked Estelle.
They were in no hurry, however.
They must stop and admire the
flowers and the sunshine coming
through the trees.
Its the very house where Jason
brought me as bride, over so years
ago." exclaimed Mrs. Henderson. II
never expected to enter it again"
"Oh, how pretty" exclaimed Mrs.
Marshall as they came into the sit
ting room where were half dozen
easy chairs and pretty sewing
table. There were books and work
baskets. a canary in cage. an ivy
climbing up the wall. a shelf Of
plants. music box. This last was
Dorothy's gift.
Already people were passing and
repassing. 1t was time supper was
served.
Mrs. Henderson. rs this used TO
be your home, suppose you play
hostess" said Ethel, leading her to
the head Of the table. Mrs. Chal-
mcrs, will you serve?"
my don't il seem good TO get tea
that is tea and not spoiled with mo-
lasses," exclaimed Grandma Allen.