The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-11-11

of the youngest. When she could stand
it no longer, she wrote this letter:
Dear Cousin John-I am the one VINO
ole. / hope you won't die, but will send
my mother the money right away. III
call ii square. Dads in 4 hole all right.
The dinky old wolf is bowling at our
door to beat the band Don't tell ma
wrote this. / get jawed at enough as it
is. Yours very kindly,
pink PETTISON."
(The only comment to be made upon
this letter is to state that Mrs. Petit
son tabooed slang more vigorously, If
anything, than she did baby TALK
Naturally, Pink was the least sur
priSed Of the family, when, later, let
ter came from Cousin John stating that
owing 20 a business trip he was in
America and would call upon his Tela-
tives at stated date, and since their
interests We're always his, although his
home was remote, he would be happy if
they would allow him to serve them in
any way
That sounds as if he were going to
do something for u.s. said Mrs. Petit
son wisely. 1T would be just like him
to offer to send Rex to college and give
Regina a musical education. 1 shall ac-
pear TO him TO be in destitute circum-
stances. We must appear prosperous.
Nothing succeeds Ike success. We must
put our best foot foremost"
AT the hour set for Cousin Johns ar
rival Pink took up her station by the
window
IF he is old and red. thin fierce-look-
ing, and all off on top, he's here" she
announced. critically.
Mrs. Pettison just barely manage to
choke off her ire when Cousin John
entered, and all were soon shaking
hands and exchanging greetings to-
gether.
(which is Pink" he demanded.
This is Johanna said Mrs Petit
son, waving toward her youngest and
managing to convey to that youngest.
and TO her alone that the little matter
between them would be taken up later.
Pink" insisted the newcomer
Pink" said that damsel. briefly, ia
king his outstretched hand.
They looked at each other oddly as
they shook hands, and, without a word
being spoken. Pink received assurance
that her secret would be kept and that
her family was to be helped. She saw
a very strong old man, with beetling
brows over piercing eyes, a chin that
looked determined, and a stern but not
unklndly mouth. He say a tall and
slender child, with a sleek brown head
ike deer's. and with eyes like a
deer's, too, for they were at the one
time both frightened and fearless.
Satisfied that all was TO be well. Pink
Withdrew to corner and became a
fascinated listener.
Or course. lawless amount of time
went i'm accounts, biographical and fu-
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and friends, and it was not until the
visit was practically over and Cousin
John was actually on his feet to go
that he said
BY the way, If this young man here
Rex, wants to begin at the bottom of
the ladder and work his way up, / can
get him a SmalliSh position immediate
ly"
''Indeed?' remarked Mrs. Pettison.
Pink's heart beat very family. She
knew that voice.
Yes. A manufacturing friend of
mine wants me TO find him an extra
hand or two. There's not much in it
to begin with, but there's always a
chance for promotion. What say you.
Rex"
You are very kind, sir. I want to
work" began Rex, manfully Then lie
caught sight of his mothers outraged
face. and faltered and flushed, but if
possible should like to procure-per-
hdps-a position-nore compatible-dig-
nity-than-" Words shriveled on his
tongue. burned 10 a crisp by the balefui
fire i'm his cousins eyes.
81 hope you may find il, sir. / hope
you may find iti'' snarled the old man.
Mine won't go begging. assure you.
There are some things more impor-
tant than money" began Mrs. Pettisoa
sagely. 1T won't do to deny that we
need money, perhaps"
Cousin John cut her short.
How much?" he demanded. adding
rather sarcastically. II am not so poor
myself as not TO be able to share a
little with a relative in need
You are mistaken. indeed" cried
Mrs. Pettison bridlinG at once. IF you
think we are ones 10 impose upon our
kim Not while my children can work
for me-"
He interrupted her again by pointing
to Regina and demanding:
"Is this the one who will work? Well
soon seel Young lady. I happen to
know in your town a woman who wants
g refined girl TO be nurse and governess
to her little child. / said I'd see you
about it. Is the position compatible
with your dignity?''
Letting her good judgment go to the
winds Regina stepped into the. boat
with her beloved twin brother.
1T is not" she said calmly. 1t was
at this juncture that Pink leaked from
the room. She did not see the final wind
up.
May | offer you some refreshment,
cousin?' inquired Mrs. Pettison, haugn-
tily putting an end to further benefit
Refreshments? Ha, Thanks very
much, Not any. Good day." With
this he slammed on his hat and shot
from the house.
At the first corner he met his would
be namesake. She stopped his furious