The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-10-04

TGG source Of much trOuble"'
Ada, the youngest Sid
ney, looked mournfully over the dusty
housesps, the only scenery visible
from tne windows of their small, rear
fiat in the hot city.
"Tve been thinking of something"
Gertrude began. Lets pocket our
pride, as We can't afford an expensive
trip, and go as we can. l am sure
there are places where we could get
r cheap furnished or unfurnished room.
and we could prepare our food on
little oil stove or chatting dish. Our
living expenses would then be no more
than they are at homc.'
Our railroad expenses might be
something snapped Fanny.
''They would be almost nothing at
ALL answered Gertrude. "We could
ride our wheels. We need not stay
in any one place very long We could
do like the gypsies-moye Oh when we
tired of one location
The plan won the approval of Sarah,
the eldest sister and hOusekeeper. She
agreed that they might try it for
seaside town not more than twenty
five miles away. If the necessary
quarters could not be obtained there,
the girls could return home immedi-
ately on the train or remain at Il hotel
until the following day. Such an en-
penditure would not seriously incon-
venience the family purse.
The summer ride over TWENTY-FIVE
miles of country roads proved a de-
hghtful one. The day was almost
done when they reached their destina-
ton. They made their way to the less
frequented part of the town, and had
no difficulty in renting a large room
Tor five dollars week, the landlady,
when the case was explained to her,
making no objection to the number
of occupants.
telegram was sent to summon
Sarah, who had remained at home, and
then the tired party made the best
possible division CT the bed furnish
ings. Gertrude prepared a couch on
ahe floor with a comfort and pillow,
while Ada and Fanny occupied the
bed.
Supper had been bought at deli
eatessen shop. and their morning meal
was secured frCm the baker and milk
man. On the arrival of Sarah, that
afternoon, they received a trunk. con-
tanning extra clothing, some pillows
and bed clothes. The chatting dish was
an inexpensive affair of block tin. sold
at city store for sixty cents. With
a few dishes they were now ready TO
set up housekeeping.
Every morning before breakfast the
girls took long ride over the beach
on their wheels. When they returned.
the rolls, coffee and eggs. which were
the mornings food. tasted deliciously.
Fanny was kindergarten. and Ger
trude teacher in the public school.
and their indoor work had left them
pale and nervous. Ada, although still
a schoolgirl, had lost the robust health
that characterized all the girls in the
prosperous days, when their father
was still living and able to care foI
them. The doctor had said, in the
spring. that Fanny was suffering from
neurasthenla, and absolutely required
this change of air which had, at first
seemed such an impossible luxury fol
the two months vacation.
Every good day was spent in the
open air. Sarah provided lunches fol-
the party and joined them in wheeling
trips TO neighboring points of interest
After few weeks at the seashore, til,
girls decided that a mountain tril
would be acceptable. This was ;
rather selious undertaking, and whel
they returned hcme to prepare for il
they spent several days in studyin
maps before tenturing upon the road
Fanny and Gertrude first went OF
alone in search Of location, wheelin
as far as they could while dayligh
lasted, and lodging at village iun 0
at some farmhouse, where supper an
breakfast were provided at moderat
rates Several days elapsed befor