The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06

the flock derived much benefit from
these efforts. The passage of the cup
was hazardous with so many lurches
and other disastrous experiences! Be.
sides, she divided with the baby. AT
last she could no longer resist thirst
aggravated from time TO time by a
few drops. and she ventured an ex.
pedition on her own account.
Ostenslbly the baby was left in the
care Of the three remaining children,
but in reality, owing to the fact that
this trio at once shyly followed the
leader up the aisle, he was abandoned
to his fate. Promptly he rolled off the
seat, into the aisle ana almost under
the dlsmayed superintendent There
was nothing else TO do-the supern-
tendent stopped and glngerly rescued
him. The babys cries had been inter-
rupted by the accident ana they did
not now recommeuce He stared
blankly at his prescryer Each was
afraid of the other
The state of mental apprehension
was relieved by the flurried reappear-
ance of the youthful nurse. With a
flushed countenance she fastened to
tighten the superintendent of the bur-
den lying so awkwardly in his arms.
To her overtures the baby responded
with an energetic scream of objec-
ton.
"Sh-sh-shg said the girl. "Come,
now"
1T seems 10 prefer me, doesn't it?'
huskily admitted the superintendent,
set back by the change of pro-
gramme The baby. cllnging to him
with astonishing strength. was quiet
once more.
Yes sir" replied the girl. with EN-.
barrasscd shyness.
perhaps I'd better keep It a while.
If that will stop its crying Maybe it
will 90 to sleep" he suggested. seizlng
on a possible reprieve for himself and
his suffering neighbor
Il don't know. sir" answered the
girl. doubtfuly.
We'll. Wen see" he continued look
ing down at the small being on his
lap. Am | holding it right"
Yes sir" he doesn't mind having
his legs twisted little" assured the
girl. when he goes to sleep you can
lay him down. But : think | ought
to take him"
NO. indeed" interposed the super
intendent, in memory hearing those
appalling sounds renewed
He sat there stifily. bolt upright,
not daring to move. the baby clasped
in his arms. and he felt very silly.
This was the first baby that he ever
mad handled. and he was over forty.
On his part the baby was peering up
with all his might, but his eyes were
becoming drowsy.
You can sit here if YOU like, where
you can watch" said the superinten-
dent to the girl. indicating the seat
facing him. You don't mind riding
backwardT he added politely
oh no. sir" she declared; and she
slipped in. The other three children,
who had formed a wondering audi
ence, crowded ana clamorcd after
her.
Where are you going" inquired
the superintendent
Fargo. in Dakota" she replied. her
manner not yet free from timldity.
We've lost all our money" youch-
safed Miss Eight-year-o!d, frankly.
That's too bad. How did it hap
penf" asked the superintendent
Il don't know, sir" said the older
girl. only after We got on this train
| found l didn't have any move"
"And what will You dOT pursued
the superintendent.
"Our tickets take US to Chicago. and
when we get there I'll telegraph papa,
she returned proudly.
And where's papa" persisted the
superintendent.
why, he's in Dakota. on a farm,
and he's to meet US in Fargo.
But I'm afraid you can't telegraph
TO Fargo without money to pay for
the message; and. besides, how is he
to know there's a telegram for him 2
excepted the superintendent,
"Ohw exclaimed. the girl, puzzled
for n moment. but nevertheless un-
daunted.
"Papall send us money trustfully
affirmed Miss Eight-year-old. squirm-
ing against the superintendent knees
BE careful, Hilda, you'll wake
babyw admonished tie girl. 81 guess
you can lay him down now. sir. If
you do it gently, He's asleep, | think. "
The superintendent cautiously
obeyed the recommendation, The
operation was conducted to a success
fu completion. and the thoroughly
subdued infant slumbered peacefully
on the crimson cushion. Mr.. Kilrol
was more at ease Immediately. Never
theless. with a baby on the same seat
child at his knee. two others wrig
Cling at the window at his elbow, an,
girl. who really was only a child
as his yis-a-vis, his position continued
10 be most extraordinary-for him
And yet strange TO say. he found tha
his ill-humor was fast vanishing.
80 this is Hilda r he asked "Ther
what Is your name?'
"Loulse-Louise Swanson. AnC
tnat is Gusta. and that is John, anC
the baby Is Peter"
Mammals dead, announced Hilda
in a matter-of-fact way.
yes explained Louise, with grow
ing assurance in her new acquaint
anee. 1--WE lived in Byport Pennsyl
yania, and papa went out to Dakoti