The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-02

"Helen's pretty good. unused Jack,
and OF course Janet viii have her"
"Courset" agreed Ted, but she's
awful stuck up
And there's barbara Dale. sure.
heard Janet tel mother once that
Barbara was one OF the hest girls IN
school only she was questionable
and poor. and the girls dare not take
her up.
STILES" snapped Ted. II 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. tits Margaret
Dow. Her mothers dead, and her
father travels. and she lives in a
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
chance she would invite her 10 a good
square meal. III bet It's Margaret all
right"
"surel" agreed Ted. Now let's
hurry"
So away they went with kindness in
their hearts, and never doubt that
Janets idea OF nice and theirs might
differ.
They went 10 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 IMP she smiled.
mo, thank you" blurted Jack, my
sister sent me--least she wants to in
wife you To-"
a good So" Ted broke in Wild
ly. "Squiet dinner!" groaned Jack.
trying TO save the day. and glaring al
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 IL you had got a notel"
Margaret laughed. promised merrlly,
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 10 come 10
Thanksgiving dinner" began Jack.
seating himself in the hall on the
same chair Ted had chosen.
Wants me?" cried Helen, dimpling
Il thought she was angry" This wa
surprise to Jack and he paused, but
Ted ably plunged In.
she was" he said, promptly, "but
she's ashamed Of herself. She wants
10 make up. and it's ionely-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.
"Tll beg mother TO let me go" she
gasped. land Jackie. here's some
fudge. oil your pockets. obi dear,
but this joke IL deliciousl"
"Joke!" glared Jack.
"Fudgel" 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
Il no easy task 10 wear shabby clothes
aud mlngle with others who were far
better arrayed. But II will pay by
and byl" was brave Barbaras motto.
education now, and easier times
ahead" The boys found her on the
sunny porch studying algebra
"Hcllol" they greeted. Barbara
looked up surprised. She had few
callers. why, it's Jnnets brotheri"
she smiled. come In" SO they went
In. $50
We've como 20 invite you 20
Thanksglynig ldinper. 7. JACK began the
formula, mother and fatlfcrss ARE
away"
80 are NINE" Barbara interrupted.
grandmother Is sick"
well. Janet wants you. she's asked