Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-06
SUMMER AT GRANDMA's

mamma had come to spend the summer at
grandma's. 1t took an hour to reach the
station. When they did reach there who
should they meet but grandpa. with the
three-seated spring wagon. And, oh! what
a good time they had when they had seen
grandma and were going to see the cows,
hens, chickens. horses. ducks and geese
And just as they We're getting hungry
grandma called to them. Children, do you
want to have a picnic in the woods?" and.
Of course, they all cried Yes"
Then grandma handed them great big
basket of good things and they went into
the woods. and there was stump. smooth
on top, which served for splendid table.
August was Clara's birthday and grand
ma said she cou-- have a party and have
her cousins come that lived about half
mile away. The day arrived, the company
came and what a good time they had. They
played hide-and-go-seek, pussy wants
corner and many other games Then they
went horseback riding; then they had
picnic dinner They had a beautiful bunch
of roses in the center of the table cold
chicken. biscuit. pickle, cold milk. frosted
cake with cara name on 1t in pink let
ters and blackberries with cream. They
went wading in the brook, and in little
while the guests had to go home
And in few weeks they had to go home
also. That was the end of the summer at
grandma S.
BOBBY's ENCOUNTER WITH SANTA
CLAUS.
Now. children" said Mr.. Marks, 81 want
you to go to bed just as soon as you finish
your supper
yes. We will, papa" answered Toodles.
Because" Mr.. Marks continued I'm
afraid Santa wouldn't leave anything here
If he found you up
soon they, had 6uieba1 c1Inpar
Bobbie and Toodles went upstairs to bed
But when they had reached the second
landing Toodles stopped to look at a pic
ture that she had always admired 1t was
Christmas eve scene. where the people
were hurrying to and fro through the
crowded streets, while the snow fell peace
fully.
1T makes me mad" said Toodles Ito
look at that picture and see the snow on
the ground. when 1t seems like 1t never
SHOWS here
"Oh. come on" said Bobby. st want to
go to bed early. SO that Christmas will come
soon"
So Toodles reluctantly left the picture and
followed Bobby upstairs.
IF Santa Claus brings me Sled" said
Bobby, Il will ride it down hill and you
can ride it uphill, Toodles.'
That depends whether 1t SHOWS or not"
retorted Toodles. land. besides, I am going
to get sled for my own self"
So that settled it. Suddenly there was a
loud crash outside and Toodles and Bobby
| ran to the window. but didn't see anything
Il suppose ii was Santa Claus" said Bob
by with his nose pressed fiat against the
window pane. But think 1t was mean in
him not to let me see him cause I wanted
| to so bad"
II don't want to see him." said Toodles:
| I'd be afraid"
"of course. girls would be afraid" an
| Long after Toodles was In the midst Of
dreamland Bobby was still awake Steal
/ ing softly out of bed he went over to the
mantel and felt the stockings. No" he
| whispered to himself, The hasn't been here
| yet"
| Then going softly out of the room he went
| downstairs to the sitting room. low fire
was burning in the fireplace. He made his
way over to the fireplace and looked up the
| chimney. Suddenly he heard noise UP on
| the roof and heard some one say, 'Whoa.'
Then the next minute he heard some one
| coming down the chimney dressed in fur,
with great pack of toys on his back.
| "Oh. you are Santa Claus, aren't you?" he
| exclaimed.
That's what I am" said Santa Claus,
| jumping down on the hearth rug. But"
| said Santa Claus all little boys like you
| ought TO be in bed this time of night"
oh" exclaimed Bobby, crestfallen, 81
| wanted to go home with you"
We'll. said Santa Claus. "the reindeer
| will be getting cold waiting out In the cold.
so If you want to go run and get your coat
| and cap and OH we'll CO.
Bobby was soon in Santa's sleigh skim
ming over the ground He told Santa Claus
that he was never so happy in his life. and
Santa Claus laughed heartily. After Santa
| Claus had been to several more houses to
| leave some presents they set of on their
| journey to Santa Claus home. Suddenly
Santa Claus pulled up his reindeer and
| said Whoa; here Is my house,
Bobby turned and looked at It. why"
| he exclaimed. its made Of ice, not bricksr'
But before Santa Claus had time to answer
| he heard some one say. Merry Christmas
He opened his eyes and saw ToodleG