The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-09-12
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ~N%~o~%%~A~S~~Ns~o
By ELIZABETH PRICE.


Come in, Harriet" called Mrs.
Dipsmore, adding as her daughter-in-
lay entered, II can always tell your
rap-it is so decided"
The younger woman looked pleased
Il have often thought that persons
character was manifested In almost all
their actions" she said, and | believe
can say without conceit that | have
decision Of character"
eyes, Harriet" was the demure re-
ply
Mother, shall have to be out all
day. Marketing and other errands Will
occupy the morning and as am chair
man Of the refreshment committee for
our WomaRs club tea this afternoon l
win take lunch down town. I have
Instructed the children to go from
school to sister Caroline's so as not to
disturb you.
''The maids will attend to your lunch
and anything else you want. Just ring
for Jane II you need her. She VIII ga
out at 2 o'clock, but after that Bird
get will answer your bell. Have you
everything to make you comfortable for
) the day?" and Mrs. Harriet adjusted
the cushions on the luxurious couch
and drew down shade to soften the
light.
yves, thank you. But isn't there
something l can do for you? Mend
ing or darning or dustng?" The old
Iady's tones were wistful, but Mrs. Har-
riet smiled indulgently and shook her
head. "No, indeed, Mother. Ben
jamin and l didn't bring you here to
make drudge of you. Your life work
has been well done, and you deserve
complete respite for the time that is
left you. You don't look very strong
OF late. and are losing your color. Ben
jamin must get you tonic, Don't
think Of trying to work-just rest and
read or knit and enjoy yourself Good
bye"
"I'ye been a useful woman, and to
be suddenly transplanted from home
where did everything to one where ]
can do nothing is-torture. Callers are
no encouraged lest they excite me.
! NY grandchildren are kept out Of my
room though have assured Harriet
they wouldn't disturb me. But she
only smiles and says l don't realize
What noisy little creatures they are.
As II cared When Bonnie lived at
home he was always needing something |
done for him, but If he does now 1 !
never hear of It. But then he's such
busy man / see very little of him
which Of course is nobodys fault and
q ought TO be ashamed to mention it.
u wonder II I couldn't find little
dirt to clean up I'm going to take the
whisk and try. Maybe Jane didn't
sweep under things" But the quest
was fruitless for Mrs. Harriet had her
self superintendent the cleaning. So |
Mrs. Dinsmore turned her attention TO |
her own wardrobe, but not button |
was missing-not a rent or a rip could |
be found. II might have known It"
she said with patient little sigh
my clothes we're all spick-and-span
new after ! came here, and I've done
nothing to hurt them. don't exert
myself enough to loosen tape II Il |
hung by single thread; and I'm ach- |
Ing and tingling 20 work. want
broom or churn or tableful Of dish
Is to wash, They think l couldn't do
it--how father would lsugh at such an
idea. He knew whether had outlived
my usefulness.
II wonder II things look as they
used 70 at home. The vines that shad-
ed the back porch and the holyhocks
along the stone wall It's nearly time
FOR the day lilies to bloom now unless
the tenants chickens have scratched
them up, which they probably have.
% bow hate this lace. I've knitted
yards oft already and don't sup
pose HARRIET will ever use I. ia rath-
e. have b piece Of Bingham and my
old sewing machine than all the tonlcs
ever brewed."
Mrse Harriet would not have com.
planned of lack Of color In her moth
er-in-law's cheeks had she seen her
then. Her face was glowing and her
step showed no feebleness as she paced
back and forth and held rebeillous
communion with her thoughts. I'm
Wicked-I am and never thought /
would be-" she exclaimed aloud. ia
tner wouldn't know me for the wife he
raef 70 say he'd never seen out Of pa
tence- But I've held 10 50 long J must
fptak ont az last And 70 think it's
mf OWE Gear boy I'm rsglng about ana
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