Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

"Helen's, pretty good unused Jack,
and of course Janet will have her.
"Coursei" agreed Ted, but she's
awful stuck up"
And there's Barbara Dale, sure. 1
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. 81 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 knowi' he cried, Its 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 d
chance she would invite her to a good
square meal. I'll bet it's Margaret all
right
'sure." agreed Ted. Now let's
hurry"
So away they went with kindness in
their hearts, and never a doubt that
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 imp she smiled
mo, thank youi" b1urted Jack, my
sister sent me-least she wants to in
vite you To-
"A good SD Ted broke in wild
ly "Squiet d:nneri'' 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 if 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
i to make up, and it's lonely-and it's
| Thanks giving-and-she hopes you'll
say yes
/ ,,Jn To- 1r clio h; &c
| throat; when you answer, just make
believe you got a stunning note and
not mention us."
/ Helen burst into laughter.
'-Ill beg mother to let me 60" she
i gasped, land Jackie, here's some
| fudge; fill your pockets. Oh, dear
but this joke is delicious,"
''Joke," glared Jack
..Fudge," laughed Helen, sexcuse
me, boys So that was settled. Now
! there was only Barbara She lived
in an un fashionable part of the town
and was sighted by the girls of the
school every place She was being
educated by rich relative. but found
it no easy task to wear shabby clothes
! and mingle with others who were faI
better arrayed. But it will pay by
and BY" was brave Barbara's motto
education now, and easier times
| ahead" The boys found her on the
sunny porch studying algebra
"Hello," they greeted Barbars
looked up surprised She had few
callers why. it's Janet's brother,'
she smiled, come in So they went
in
We've come to invite you t.
Thanksgiving dinner Jack began the
formula, mother and father arr
away"
$50 are NINE" Barbara interrupted
grandmother is sick"
~WN, Janet wants you. she's aske<