New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-13

Better than for a whole one" I admitted. the
remark being obviously addressed 10 me
Then Letitia said "Pshaw," Or "Faush. OF
something OF one syllab with fat sOuId' ana
and punished a geranfurn.
We we're merely sitting in Aunt EtheIs CON
servatory after breakfast Letita. Kitty Troon
and /. discussing. most iunocenfy. what We shouid
do on this perfect DAY: there was no adequate
reason why Letitia should fire unpleasant queries
az me-before the child too.
For my part. when perfect day is bestowed
upon that part OF the world I'm which happen TO
be. often like to do nothing at all ON 1.-THE
method leaves time for appreciation. Ny cousin
Letitia. on the contrary. always feels that she
go out in IL and do something gene rally
something heating. which takes all her attention
Perhaps INtita's instincts right on this
particular occasion. for Kitty Trcou was down
for just week with Aunt Ethel ard Uncle Perry
and the poor little thing shes only seventesn)
doesn't have much OF d tine at home with six
little sisters all IN twins. and dreamy father and
mother. who never seem to think % sharing their
dreams with kitty-onIy their tvirs
Kitty is dreadfuly shy with strangers. especially
strange men (which includes every man except her
father and the proprietor OF the toy shop where
the twins deaD. When she and I are alone
gether she has rather pretty little narrative style
after the author OF Harry and I.ucy'-and she
brings out little thoughts I Ike hear, little
thoughts that make think Of daisies and new
milk and clean muslin frocks without frins- But
having her with strangers I knew what she
meant when. on Letitias beginning. Now. what
shall arrange to do to-day she pleaded. all
one pretty pink impulse, Couldn't go out IN
the helds somewhere-just three together
Meaning, OF course, without Mr. Yates. Uncls
Percy's red haired second cousin. and without
Nh Featherstone-Hope. who happered be down
for little visit OF happens quite often. and
without the curate, who walks over several miles
daily for the sake. 1 suppose. OF Ie,itia's souls
welfare the certainly never troubles about mine
TO speak Of no one else'sl
1 said OF course Oh yes, let's" And then,
later on, l forgot. and when Letitia (who has no
opinion Of such a thing walking out OF the gate
and Just following your nose in unfettered sort
OF way corrugated her fine brow and said.
where" I innocently suggested. Let's 30 TO
PobbIy Mead: the will up
II was quite a slip Of the memory. and Iettua
needn't have snapped Mem in that manner
Don't mind about Bit urged Kitty. when
Ietitia's geranium beginning 20 look naked
about the stem. Il should like TO do just what
you would like. Let US" she pleaded 10 the back
of Letitias starched gray linen blouse. do as
Patricia says. and be rowed up
NO; said Letitia. turning practical eve upon
US we won't. We get 10 PobbIy Mead ali
right by ourselves We shall be much better with
out the men"
Better mentally or spiritually? I asked gently;
"or fed
Better behaved" said Letitia shortly
But" protested Kitty fearful lest she shoud
have robbed any human being Of hour OF hap
plneSS, tney WOuiu EdlieE EO Win 1r u0Io say
They like Patricia and you so much
I.ettla smiled toeranty. Never mind their feel
inss. Katherine. for one day we'll think OF our
own. Men. my '-patronizingly-"ar trying
What did they try I asked. dandy
Letitia ignored with glare. Wen just
steal quietly away" she continued without let
ting any one know except Aunt Ethel"
Yes. it's better to make confdante OF the per-
son you want to get your food from, / agreed
magnanimousIy.
But about the rowing? I don't know how 70
row confessed Kitty.
lon that a viii ii, p a right ases a7 MIA hs id
Patricia and will manage All that between Is
Il" said as l took comprehensive look out
into the blaze OF sunshine on the lawn. Will steer
. Had more praGtice$ said Ietitia. grimly.
Then I.ettia wen OF TO see Aunt Ethel and cook:
card to the three twins that seems an inadequats
c6-rect and when Letita is bout il wouldn't occur
10 any one 70 ask Kitty and I strclled round the
house 10 tsssn h ne -as o " ''s
'Hulio''' said M Featherstone-Hope. crossing
7 hope see you. said politely. in the PHRASE
/ hope you do he replied Where are you
To the goosaberry bushes
So soon" he soHIoquized. And We break
fasted'--
we strolIed into the Kitchen garden. never think
~ the beauties Of nature except as something 20
We wee speaking q rooseetberriss.% he pro-
You have mucn to learn I said. kindly.
We'll a'ler Won have criticised the gooseoerry
bushes ne persisted. what are you going to DO
Something" said sternIy. 'you could not IN
.'0h, wouldn't say that" encouraginEIy. Told
Sand awning You could think OF doing
While pqndered on th HIN intention or ms re-
haste which convinced me that it had been disre-
spectful and that ne was already nervous
It's the right day FOR row down TO ALIAS. ne
4 hope Won will enjoy Yourself said. politely.
The boat he said medttatively. would be
= Stoppad ana looked az the sky-as long as I
could Bear II. I did not help him -
The boat" he began again. would 6e better
But continued without helping him.
MS Wi Pom T0q come as f9Gn No @
piled sweetly. but have an engagement In an
d Bs n1% anything WA Ta st 5 M @
"Letitia and Kitty and l. rernarkeG am AM
a ny one Ts'T kno ~ s---'
| TO row TO Pcbby Mead and have luncheon
Yes: but why steal away quietly"
1T was Iettia's suggestion-part % the enter
tairment. | suppo<ss
u knew you wouldn't understand said,
sweetly.
i shaii-when get there" Ard famed my
| steal awavc" he repeated Had any one tried
| to stop YOU ..:--
| "Ietitia did say that men were Trying AZ
mtted. -. q. IT, D.
Mr. Featherstone-IFope guffaued me Rev-
Charles world blush 70 his bones. NJ declared-
| Il think she did II for our sakes-hit'y ana
| mine" I faltered.
Yours for Instance -. -
| TO learn r. live without men 1or nan
| day"
HIN, And Miss TrCon'se
..I[itfv g very shv with strangers
Pooh, She and the redheaded rates were eet-
/ ting on last night like house are
PERHAPS she thought he vas ore, suggested.
gently. "In danger. those tmI1 natures
..I;.rn fherstnne-EoDs aE9Ln. men