The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-05-25

Are you amusing hun, Ll2zle! Lizzie
giggled Historically
Tell her you are, the young man
whispered.
''Yes' m, she called in mutfied tones
from behind her apron.
''Show him the picture books. the
voice went on, land if the little fellow is
tired take him up in your lap.
Lizzie stepped into the lower hall and
turned her laughing face up TO her mis-
tress. ''Please, ma am, cant, she
said. I'D hate to try
Il M ashamed of your' the indignant
reply came. I'm come right down and
take him myself.
Lizzie fled to the kitchen, and there
was the quick click Of heels on the stairs.
Then David Terrell saw pretty picture
framed in the wide doorway. Miss Patty
stood there, with surprise and disappoint-
ment plainly written on her expressive face.
"Where-where Is - she began in
bewildered way.
David came forward. Il don't know
where he is, he said IF | did 1 d yet
him for you, Miss Saybin
.'You?' she asked
Yes. I'm little navid's successor
viii YOU forgive me for growing older and
larger, Miss Saybin?'
For a moment the sensitive mouth quiy-
cred. She had anticipated 50 much Then
she held out her hand and said, with a
smile. Il suppose You can't help 1t, but
YOU don look much Ike your picture
"Oh. that ; it, Graudmothcs showed
you that small boy photo, did she?'
Patty nodded and smiled again After
all, this David had pleasant eyes, quite
ike the httle fellow :. II am glad that
you came, she said Hospitality. My
brother aud | are often lonely and John
will be delighted To entertain some enc Of
his own age hear him coming now.
And she ruSe and went to the door to mee,
him John, David heard her say,
Mr. Terrell Is here
Mr. Terrell the answer came And
who Is he. Patty
Hush He'll hear Us Il is little
David. Don't laugh 80 loud, John =
She slapped her band into his and lei him
To the sitting nom, aud in a few minutes
the three young people were On the short
road to friendship,
Late in the evening they adjourned 20
the dining rom for :i.tle lunch Patty
had furSoston the high chair and its ae
compartments. and i, vas with a feeling Of
diSuay that she saw their visiter eyes
travelling in sha, direction
"Are these thing. for my use be
asked lauchingiy
What thingsF Patty said inaooeatly
This high chair, ,in tray and 50 on ''
"Oh, she said. wiih a guilty glance
a, John. those beloug to my brother.
John stared Al heV in amaEsmsat. His
face srrw crimson with suppressed mirth
Nhea Nr Terrell aid. Hos I'D j, your
little broshorf
''Tventy seven. Patty answered de-
,nurvly, aud John exploded With laughter
Ne good pretending Pnty, he cried
Better ,how him all II M old presses
ssous, Including the sraadle bed, ba, we u
D., ask him to oocupy Il
The morning Of The golden wedding
dAxne,i clear aud bright Il va a day
6lly~i with happiness for al who gathered
=, the old home At 10 that night David
Terrell gave John aud Patty fall account
Of the gathering oi ,he clans. a. he
called IL In ooueiasioa be sald Il shall
have to ask you 20 keep the another night,
bu, after that there will Dc roorn for me a,
Elm Dale
II ihoarht you said you must 20 To-
morrow. John exclaimed
YES, that; -, but s,nor then aud
be glanced quickly at Patty -''i ye made
other arrangements My hrother and |
arr pAriners and jim Is willing that |
should have my summer vacation now
''Oh. Patty cr1ei, Il IA 50 glad :
Arcu you, John:
Yes, he said heartily but this sud
den change Of plans made him suspicious.
David made good use Of those four
weeks Ills srandmothsr aa-hinglY &c
eu-sd him Of spending half 0f his vacation
with the Saybins
The last day came. and David walked
over Cor a farewell visit lie found PaIly
alone GA the vine shaded porch, John
was away on business, she explained.
Never mud. DAVID said cheerGully
1t i you sish to see Her clear eve,
we're raised to his inquirazly
"Wll yOu keep your word, ' he said
gently. and take me,
My wordr' she murmurei wonder
ingly.
"Yes Before | saw you heard you
tell Lizzie that you we're coming down
stairs and you would take me yourself p
There was misehievous light in his eyes
now
Patty's face flushed You know |
didn't mean - she began.
He interrupted her anxiJusly. But
you will take me, dear, un trial for the
sake of little Dayid?'
She smiled into the honest eyes, SO Ike
those of the child in the picture. Yes, -
sh.. said Hf,r the sake ,f EftIa David