Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-10-31
YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Was it possible that any little girl could
bear such pain and aiiiiction aud YET he
as bright and cheerful as that sweet little
face ut the window He was sorry for
his haunting words, aud he wondered
what he could do to make life more at.
tractivr for little Pamela.
One bright day not long after this
Laurie plndded through hard snow
storm to the Carter house and rang the
bell. When he had done that much be
felt Ike RAINING away before the door
was op"aed and | almost believe he
would have done it il the door had not
been opened very quickly. Mrs. Garter
saw his embarrassment and in minute
had made him feel comfortabe They
talked for some time, Mrs. Garter sbak-
my her head obviously and Laurie urg-
ing. Finally, as Laurie rose To go. Mrs
Carter said:
ut is very good of You to think Of my
little girl and | shall certainly tell your
mother what a thoughtful son / think
she has. And if her father thinks it safe
we VIII be glad To accept your invita-
ton"
Mr. Carter who knew Lauric's family.
pronounced him most careful and trust
worthy boy
The next day the postman brought a
letter to Pamela II said;
Dear Little Girl in the Window. We
VIII call for you saturday morning to- 20
i0h"Ggarihg with MS. Please don't say uo,
SOME or THE GIRLS AND BOYS FROM
lE. GOOpkIN'S SCHOOL.
\ more delighted little girl than Pa
mela would be hard "a find. even If
papa and mnmma had not given their
consent: She had been asked BIS real
live girls and boys who could run nud
jump and climb. and that was worth
great deal to lonely little cripple. If
she bad only known il. there wae not
little girl within five miles who was not
Wild for an invitation 20 ride in Laurie
King tuboggan.
Bundled M almost as tight as little
Indian pappon@o Pamela was carried
out AMI carefully seated on the toboggan,
the crutches wero LETT behind and she
felt like fairy princess as she sped
along. drawn by five pranrug horses
When Old Turnpike bill was reached
her cheeks were az red as roses. and aft
cr once whlZziug down the long. smooth
bill she felt that She could almost gel
~ ana walk with the others.
Back they raced to the top Of the hill
with the cripple fairy queen" a. She
called herself, Oh the t0bocgan, and over
and over they sped down. guided by
Laurie as straight ~ If they were run
ming on a cable. Before they realized
* the noon bells rang. and off they
scampered toward home
Mr. Carter met them al the gate and,
whispering few words in Pamela'z ear
he held her still in his arms minute.
'It's been the very happiest morning
Of all my whole life" she said her eyes
shining and her voice trembling Il little.
land papa says I'm to ask you ali ia TO
luncheon
"Hurrah," cried the boys
And he has sent word to all your
mothers. continued Pamcla. at which
the little girls drew signs Of relief. for
they We're 50 afraid they would have TO
refuse.
Then the happy procession followed
SIR. Carter in and deyOured chicken and
hot chocolate and wafiles until they near.
~ burst, and little Pamela forgot that
She was lame and not Ike others in her
cndeavors 10 entertain them. They had
royal good fun. and played games til
almost time for the sun TO set.
Papa" -aiu Pamela rs her father
carried her mp 10 bed. Il don't believe il
make, bit Of difference If Your feet