The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-10-17

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been small inn where several stran-
gers could be accommodated, but
that happy time was remembered by
only the patriarchs, and even the
hostelry itself had vanished, though
rumor said that 1t formerly stood on
the site now occupied by the black
smiths shop. Consequently, the
Carrvillites were electrified when Il
was known to be a fact that Mrs.
Wellwood, a newly-made widow, with
large farm, but little cash, had
actually advertised in a New York
paper, and as result of this daring
innovation, one boarder, in the per-
son OF an over-worked teacher in
need of rest and country air, had
arrived early in July, and had taken
a room for the remainder Of the sum
mer. At first some of the inhabi-
tants were disposed to resent the
intrusion of a stranger in their
sleepy midst, but the unassuming
manners of the city girl, together
with her unfeigned appreciation OF
any small favors In the shape of occa-
sional rides. or gifts of flowers which
the less prejudiced offered her, soon
won over the disaffected part of the
community. Their only regret now,
was, that they themselves had not the
pleasure and distinction of being her
| host.
Exactly at the appointed hour on
Tuesday, the members of the Mis-
sionary Society gathered at the Dea-
cons house. They were ali busily
at work before the honored guest,
who did not know that punctuality
was considered almost religious
duty by these descendants Of the Pu-
ritans. came sauntering up the road,
looking as fresh and sweet as a dew
moistened rose in her dainty white
dress with its pink ribbon bows. She
brought the breath of youth with her
into the parlor, and her bright smile
OF greeting found its reflection in the
careworn faces of the entire company.
while the stiff horse-hair covered
chair on which she presently seated
herself seemed less uncompromising
than usual, as though it realized that
IL was adorned by her charms. Pro-
ducing her thimble from her silken
work-bag the girl meekly asked for
employment for her idle fingers, and
the buslness-like air with which she
at once commenced to sew up the
seams OF an apron delighted the en-
thusiastic home missionaries.
| Wondering at the piles of work,
untouched or In various stages of
completion, Miss Thomson asked for
whom the things were intended.
We'll, my DEAR" replied her hos
tess, who was also chairman of the
society, I'VE believe that charity be-
gins at home, so instead of sendin'
our barrels of clothin' to the heather,
we always send them to New York. I"
ITO New York;" echoed Miss
Thomson in surprise, for such a pro-
ceeding seemed to her rather like
sending coal to Newcastle.
Yes. You see, my Teddy saws
there are any number of poor neg
lected children there, who don't have
nail enough to wear, so every
Ihanksgiyin' we send all that we
nave made durin' the year to a dis
trict nurse, who tends to distributin'
'em to those that need warm clothes
for the winter"
Judging, and rightly, that "Teddv
saysV was considered as final bv ali
Mrs. Whites friends. Miss Thomson
discreetly refrained from furtbah.
comment on the destination of the ar
ticles. The afternoon passed ran
idly, until at six o'clock, Mrs. White
who had quietly left the room some
time before, entered bearing a huge
tray ON which were set cups of steam
ing, fragrant coffee, sandwiches, and
a couple of loaves of fresh cake. The
appearance OF the refreshments was
the signal for the sewing materials
10 De put away, and as Margaret
thomson folded up her work, she
was surprised to find that she did SO
with a feeling OF regret that the
meeting was at an end. She had ex-
pected IT to prove somewhat of
bore, but she admitted to herself that
she had thoroughly enjoyed talking
with the homely farmers wives and
daughters, who. though not educated
In the usual sense of the word, were
possessed of certain shrewd wis
dom, quite refreshing in its natural
ness to one that had been accustomed
TO more learned but less open and
kindly circle of acquaintances.
The young people volunteered
their services in handing the plates
around while their elders quietly
rested from their labors. Margaret
was in her element here and the
graceful way In which she Anticipated
everyone's wants met with the ap-
proyal OF all An hour later. the
guests had departed. with the excep-
tion Of Miss Thomson, who had
offered to stay and help with the
dishes II the Deacon would escort her
home afterward.
The last plate had been wiped and
put in It's place, and the women had
just settled themselves for cosy
chat. ~hen the outer door opened
uneeremoriously, and In walked u
tall man.
Teddy" cried Mrs. White. de-
'irhtedly. sprinsips ur. ara rarrv-