The Globe-republican., 1905-11-30

"Helen's pretty good" unused Jack,
and Of course Janet will have her."
"Course!" agreed Ted, "but she's
awful stuck up"
"And there's Barbara Dale, sure. |
heard Janet tell mother once that
Barbara was one Of the best girls In
school, only she was questionable
and poor, and the girls dare not take
her up"
"Sillies," snapped Ted. Il told you
that Barbara was nice. Now the third
one Then we can begin"
The third one was a poser until at
last Jack had an inspiration.
Il know" he cried, "it's Margaret
Dow. Her mothers dead, and her
father travels, and she lives in u
horrid boarding house, and once
mother asked Jane why she didn't do
something for Margaret, and Janet
laughed and said that Margaret was
nice, but queer, but when she had a
chance she would invite her to good
square meal. I'll bet it's Margaret all
right"
"sure!" agreed Ted. Nov let's
hurry"
So away they went with kindness in
their hearts, and never doubt that
Janet's idea of nice and theirs might
differ.
They went to Margaret's first. A
frowsy maid opened the door and let
them standing on the stoop while she
called Margaret.
Poor little Margaret, pale and
dressed in black, soon appeared.
Wont you come in?" she smiled.
"No. thank you'll" blurted Jack, my
sister sent me-least she wants to in
vite you To-"
"A good So" Ted broke In wild
ly. "Squiet dinner!" groaned Jack.
trying to save the day, and glazing at
hapless Ted. Its for Thanksgiving,
and she wants you very much, and
please when you answer" here Jack
pleaded awkwardly:
please don't mention us-just an
swer as II you had got motel"
Margaret laughed, promised merrily,
and the boys went gratefully on their
way.
Next came Helen. She opened the
door herself.
Hey no; Jackie and Ted" she said,
Familiarity, glad to see YOU"
Janet wants you to come to
Thanksgiving dinner" began Jack,
seating himself in the hall on the
same chair Ted had chosen.
Wants me?" cried Helen, dimpling.
81 thought she was angry This was
surprise to Jack and he paused, but
Ted ably plunged in.
"She was" he said, promptly, "but
she's ashamed of herself. She wants
to make up, and it's lonely-and it's
Thanksgiving and-she hopes you'll
say yes.
"And please" here Jack cleared his
throat; when you answer, just make
believe you got stunning note and
not mention us!"
Helen burst into laughter.
"I'll beg mother to let me 60" she
gasped, land Jackie, here's some
fudge; fill your pockets. Oh! dear,
but this joke is delicious!"
"Joke!" glared Jack.
"Fudge!" laughed Helen, excuse
me, boys So that was settled. Now
there was only Barbara. She lived
in an questionable part Of the town
and was sighted by the girls Of the
school every place. She was being
educated by rich relative, but found
1t no easy task to wear shabby clothes
and mingle with others who were far
better arrayed. but It will pay by
and byl" was brave Barbara's motto,
education now, and easier times
ahead The boys found her on the
sunny porch studying algebra.
"Hello!" they greeted. Barbara
looked up surprised. She had few
callers. why. it's Janets brother!.
she smiled, come In" So they went
in,
we've come to invite you to
Thanksgiving dinner" Jack began the
formula, mother and father arc
away.
80 are mine, Barbara interrupted,
grandmother IS sick"
well. Janet ants you, she's asked