The Monte Vista journal., 1906-05-19
ACOLD WATER
CURE
NJ. J. BELL
tAuthor Of Wee Nacgrsegor, stc.)
&ZS1
Copyright. by Joseph B. Bowlsa)

Il wish you would speak to Ethel.
Richard. and persuade her to give up
this new scheme Of hers. You know
she isn't very strong. and even now
the hasn't recovered from the effects
CT tho bazaar in aid Of the Armenian
q atrocities-horrid creatures!'
Il quite agree with you. Mrs. Flow
Scr. Ethel worries too much about 9TH
er people. Blu. what is the new
skcheme?" l inquired. she has not yet
mentioned 1t to me-"
Has she not? Then expect she
will be trying to enlist your sympa-
thies to-day. She wants to get up
- drawing room concert-amateur, OF
course-for the Patagonian fund-a
worthy object. no doubt. But can't
have Ethel killing herself for any
charity"
Neither can T." said. firmly.
I'm sure OF that, my dear boy. So
; you will do your best to dissuade her"
Depend upon me. Mrs. Flower
murmured. as Ethel entered the room.
What have you been doing. DEAR"
inquired her mother; you have kept
D Richard waiting an age"
I'm sorry. Dick" she said. smiling
little YEARLY. thought. but I've had
% many letters to write. The vicar
wants to have . jumble-sale to get
vsome old tombs,ones renovated"
Il hope you will have nothing TO do
with that, Ethel" said her mother.
rising. Leave the graves to their own
ers"
When Ethel and were alone, | sug
gested that we should go out to the
garden. which looked very alluring
through the open French window. Ac-
cordingly We went forth and made our
selves comfortable In a remote and Sc
clud,d corner. We talked of many
things having no connection with
bazars or jumble-sales. or concerts, but
cat last Ethel came to the point.
Dick, dear. | want your advice and
assistance
h Il threw away my cigarette and as
sumed an attentive attitude.
The first you may count upoE."
said.
I, questioned, pleadingly.
Wen sec." l hardened my heart.
We'll. Dick. would like to get up
concert"
AN excellent no,ion!"
On. I'm SO glad you think SOL" she
cried.
y why. yes. I'm awfuily fond OF
Haydn. Conn ard Grossmith, and"
But don't mean that kind OF con-
cert. dear. II Is to be an amateur
one"
OH"
hoped she would Be discouraged.
but she continued:
You see. Dick. wish TO make some
= money for the poor Pa,agonians. It's
terrible TO think OF them"
Too dreadful" assented. with
much feeling.
And I think. she said. that \ con-
q. cert held one afternoon In the drawing
room-it's n good size. you know
would help the fund
NO doubt" ssid ! shortly.
s"weii. then. Dick. let us begin to
arrange nj once. Whom do you think
va should ask to PERFORM
Our worst enemies I suggested.
Don't be stupid. dear. You SEE.
don, know many musical people,"
How nice for you" I observed.
But you are acquainted with lots"
She ndkeied with her pocket and
4 produced littis fat notebook snc pen
ell.
shs turned the pases iii she came to
one headed "PaiaEoaIhn Fund"
"Nov!" she said. looking ever 70
sveetiy ~ me.
Now" ! repeated. kissing her.
oh. Dick. do b. serious
Il an" said !. thinking for the
thousandth timo how beautiful we're
her eyes.
"fss-hut about the concert. q
. thought Of asking Capt. Biixewaser
The boys tell me be sings u good rol.
s1ickiax nooE."
Not In the aftsrnoou. dear"
II don't quite unAssvtaad. Dick. Hut.
never mind: III leave him cut JUS,
now. Then there's Tommy sampson
Would he do7" she asked. holding her
pencil In readiness,
Hes nwfuiiy melancholy. Isn't hc'"
(, said !.
"oh. dear no! lie sings comic
SONGS
MY mistake! Put him down"
That's one. said Ethel. With saiis.
faction.
"N-xt'" said I.
DO let US ask May Bowmout. She