Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24

beafable, and determined to have some-eh,
girls?"
with this Miss Fame took up one of the tall lamps
ranged long table set against the wall. and bore it
to sitting
Armltage emerged from the darkness with mixed
feelings He had doubt that he had beheld the most
perfect example of youthful womanhood that the uni
held and he equally certain that Curtis
a villain Alec, however, was smartng the lash
sailors; indeed Gerald Armiage had right to the
title Of captain but having resigned from the service,
Look here. Curtis" he said, severely, I want to
know about things My man and have served under
the naval ensign, and we have heard our calling inn
pushed. am Capt Armitage and this it Petty Officer
Alec Fraser both late of the Tiger"
Curtis rose from his chair and saluted
:" This being Christmas time, sir" he said, I've had
too much to do There's only servant left in the
place Perhaps know that it is ladies' school the
Grange school principal Madame Bell My wife is the
rnatron and I'm the that's kicked from pillar to
post by parcel of women Your health captain" He
raised the glass to his lips, and nodded to Alec"
And the handsome young lady?' questioned Armit-
age, his heart jumping.
%. that's only Miss the head teacher and the
Kids beg pardon-the young girls the children of
and navy officers on foreign service Miss Fame
always remains at the school through the holidays be-
she has nowhere else go to-" Then he added
" I think her father killed in the Philippines.
Armitage was interested and his electric energy i'm
medately manifested itself
Get your overalls. Curtis, couple of storm Ian
terms, and The holly must be got CARLOAD of
II! The girls shall not be disappointed"
His inspiration appeared give him infinite pleasure
and Alec put their again and
following Curtis through the bowling wind and the
binding 10 a patch of woodland Vigorous hands
the holly and piled II up in the Clubhouse. Then
several Journeys made the automobile and
trunks and packages removed therefrom; and Curtis
finally assisted in covering the machine with sheet of
tarpaulin
This means Afmitage explained Curtis
veyed the heterogeneous heap in the kitchen, that
going spend Christmas the Orange school! You
know that can't a yard farther. my way
Ia Gen WiId's place at Hurstlees. The general my
uncle Of these parcels contain presents
young cousins As they will be late to be OF
fIursttees, there children here"
Curtis srssped the hurnor of the situation and went
IN quest Of the matron The fact Of Armitage being
nephew Of Gen wilds set serupes Of
the generals daughters were pupils at the Grange
school Rooms prepared, and within half hour
full Of Miss Fame. Then he sighed and muttered:
q" certainly in dreadful pckle,"
When he went down the drawing Miss Fame
waiting receive him, and he discovered that both
Curtis and his wife had mnutely detailed hts story
This saved further explanations and they soon
laughing and talking like old friends.
This must be a great disappointment 10 you, Mr..
Armitage?" she said.
On the other hand it is delightful surprise Miss
Fame"
She flushed before his ardent and Thought what
fine big fellow he
20. l think you disposed to talk now.
she said, blunty. But haven't thanked you the
holly yet"
No; hadn't better begin the decorations And
shall be obliged stay a day two there
the to adudicate upon when the girls
gone to bed. There are books and dolls bonbons and