Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-26
|ACOLD WATER
CURE
ByJ. J.. BELL
(Author of e Wee Macgreegor. +" etc-)
Copyright. by Joseph B. Bowles.)

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
she hasn't recovered from the effects
of the bazar in aid of the Armenian
atrocities-horrid creatures!"
81 quite agree with you, Mrs. Flow
er. Ethel worries too much about 9TH
er people. Blu. what is the new
scheme?" inquired. She has not yet
mentioned it 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 IT, said, firmly.
Pm sure of that, my dear boy. So
you will do your best to dissuade her"
Depend upon me, Mrs. Flower, l
murmured, as Ethel entered the room
What have you been doing, dear?"
inquired her mother; you have kept
Richard waiting an age
I'm sorry, Dick she said, smiling
a little YEARLY, l thought, but I've had
so many letters to write. The vicar
wants to have jumble-sale to get
some old tombstones 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, l sug-
gested that we should go out to the
garden, which looked very alluring
through the open French window. Ac
nOlu nd "a
selves comfortable in a remote and Sc
cluded corner. We talked of many
things having no connection with
bazars or jumble-sales, or concerts, but
at last Ethel came to the point.
Dick, dear, 1 want your advice and
assistance
Il threw away my cigarette and as
sumed an attentive attitude.
The first you may count upon,' L
said.
And the second, too, Dick?'' she
questioned, pleadingly.
We'll see,' l hardened my heart.
We'll, Dick, 1 would like to get up
a concert
AN excellent notion!"
"On, I'm so glad you think sol" she
cried.
why, yes, I'm awfully fond of
Haydn, Coffin and Grossmith, and"
But 1 don't mean that kind of con-
cert, dear. 1t is to be an amateur
one"
"Ohi'
hoped she would be discouraged,
but she continued:
You see, Dick, 1 wish to make some
money for the poor Patagonians. It's
terrible to think of them
TOO Dreadful / assented, with
much feeling.
And 1 think she said, that con-
cert held one afternoon in the drawing
room-it's a good size, you know
would help the fund"
No doubt" said 1 shortly.
We'll, then, Dick, let us begin to
arrange at once. Whom do you think
we should ask to perform?"
Our worst enemies / suggested.
Don't be stupid, dear. You see, ]
don't know many musical people,
How nice for you,'' 1 observed.
But you are acquainted with lots
She fidgeted with her pocket and
produced a little fat notebook and pen
ell.
She turned the pages till she came to
one headed "Patagonian Fund.-
"Nowl" she said, looking ever SC
sweetly at me.
'Now," / repeated, kissing her.
''Oh, Dick, do be serious
II am said 1, thinking for the
thousandth time how beautiful were
her eyes.
"Yes-but about the concert.
thought of asking Capt. Bilgewater
The boys tell me he sings a good roll
licking song"
mot in the afternoon, dear"
81 don't quite understand, Dick. But
never mind; I'll leave him out just
now Then there's Tommy Sampson
Would he do?" she asked, holding heI
pencil in readiness.
He's awfully melancholy, isn't hep
said 1.
"Oh, dear no! He sings comic
songs
My mistake! Put him down.
That's one,'' said Ethel, with salts
faction.
Next" said 1.
DO let us ask May Bowmont. Shs
can play"
Yes, rather! But there's no get
ting hold of Nay. It's unkind of hel
to be such general favorite. How
ever, If the concert isn't to be for I
few years we might venture to ask he
assistance
''Oh, I'm sure she'll come to help tn,
poor Patagonians,' remarked Ethel.
II hope so," I said, doubtfully.
lyon see If Nav Obliged the schem,