The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-31

who gives promise of lnherltinS her moth CTS talent l feel that my future Is safe In their hands.
 "You mean on the ends of their tongues" corrected June. Then they all laughed at the quick repartec of June who was not only most generous, sym pathetic little girl, but fun-loving and mischievous one as well when the occa- sion presented itself
 So the Easter breakfast was eaten with happy conversation to make 1t digestabe and enjoyable. After the meal. while June and Tom ran to their rooms to dress for Easter services-for they would make their visit to the poor old couple before going to churcb-thelr mother went to the kitchen to fill q basket for her chill dren to take to the old man and woman that had so touched June's tender heart n few days before.
 As the clock struck s June and Tom left the house with big basket and q pastehoard box. Tom carried the basket and June the box. They promised their mother they would be on time at the church for Sunday school saying their services" at the home of the old couple would not take more than an hour of their time, counting in the minutes spent In going and coming.
 As June and Tom approached the door oI tue oiu sHduty-a tumDie-uoWn Old brick house of one story with crumbling walls and sunken roof-where the old couple lived who were to be the recipients of their generosity. Tom pushed June In advance. saying:
 You are the general and l the private. You must do the lip service. you know June tapped gently on the door, But to her disappointment there was no re- sponse l declare I believe they are gone ' Shn sn ha tnn loudly. But still no sound from within. I'll make bold to try the door,. said Tom. turning the knob which immediately responded to his hand the door opening without anyimore ado June and Tom on the step, looked Into the poor room and noted that the occupants had probably just gone out. little fire was stlll in the cracked stove in one corner of the room. The bed was unmade since 1t had been slept In over night. Some garments apparently those worn every day-were thrown careessly across chair showing that the old couple had dressed in hurry. On the table near the bed was a telegram envelope, torn open. June gasped: What bad news do you suppose the poor old people have had?" she asked.
 Let's make bold to go in and see" suggested Tom, entering as he spoke and placing the basket on the floor, for 1t was Il heavy one. June followed and closed the outer door, for the morning was too chilly to leave 1t open
 Do you think 1t would be wrong for us 10 look at the telegram?" Tom asked. hls eyes on the open envelope. Ut might explain whether or not the old couple will be back soon. You know, we do not want to leave these things. if no one will be here to enjoy them''
 Il don't know" faltered June. You know 1t is very meddesome to read other peoples letters or. telegrams but ia this case 1t might not be wrong
 Tom took up the envelope and looked Inside It. No danger of my meddliag in this instance" he said dryly. They have taken out the message. From the envelope l can gain nothing. Wish were Il Sherlock Holmes and I'd soon have the whole secret in nutshell'
 An eggshell would be more appropriate on Easter,'' sipilingly suggested June. But furtEer conversation was hushed by