The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-12-07

said that 1t formerly stood on the site
now occupied by the blacksmith:
shop. Consequently, the Carrvillites
were electrified when it was known
to be a fact that Mrs. Wildwood, a
newly-made widow, with large farm,
but little cash, had actually adver
tised in New York paper, and as a
result of this daring innovation, one
boarder, in the person of an over
worked teacher in need of rest and
country air, had arrived early in July,
and had taken room for the remain
der of the summer. AT first some of
the inhabitants were disposed to re-
sent the intrusion of stranger in
their sleepy midst, but the unassum-
ing 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 disafected 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 all busily
at work before the honored guest,
who did not know that punctuality
was considered almost religious duty
by these descendants of the Puritans,
came sauntering up the road, looking
as fresh and sweet as 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 greet
ing found its reflection in the care
worn 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 it
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 business 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 COM
pletion, Miss Thomson asked for
whom the things were intended.
"Well, my DEAR" replied her hos
tess, who was also chairman of the
society, 1--WE 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. F"
"To New York 7" echoed Miss
Thompson in surprise, for such apro-
ceeding seemed to her rather like
sending coal to Newcastle.
eyes. You see, my Teddy says
there are any number of poor neglect
ed children there, who don't have
half enough to wear, so every Thanks
givin' we send all that we have made
durin' the year to district nurse,
who tends to distributin' 'em to
those that need warm clothes for the
winter"
Judging, and rightly, that "Teddy
says" was considered as final by all
Mrs. Whites friends, Miss Thomson
discreetly refrained from further COM
ment on the destination of the arti-
c1es. The afternoon passed rapidly,
until at six o'clock, Mrs. White, who
had quietly left the room some time
before, entered bearing huge tray on
which were set cups of steaming, fra
grant coffee, sandwiches, and couple
of loaves of fresh cake. The appear
ance of the refreshments was the sig
nal for the sewing materials to be put
away, and as Margaret Thomson
folded up her work, she was surprised
to 6pd that she did so with feeling
of regret that the meeting was at an
end. She had expected it to prove
somewhat of bore, but she admit
ted to herself that she had thoroughly
enjoyed talking with the homely far
mers' wives and daughters, who,
though not educated in the usual
sense of the word, were possessed of
certain shrewd wisdom, quite re-
freshing in its naturalness to one that
had been accustomed to more learn
ed but less open and kindly circle oi
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 ir
hic h she anticipated everyone:
wants met with the approval Of all
An hour later, the guests had depart
ed, with the exception Of Miss Thorn
son, who had offered to stay and help
with the dishes if the Deacon would
escort her home afterward.
The last plate had been wiped and
put in its place, and the women had
Just settled themselves for a cosy
chat, when the outer door opened un
tremendously, and in walked a tai
man.
Teddy |" cried Mrs. White, de
lightedly, springing up, and hurry
ing to meet him. why. Teddy p
She threw her arms around his neck
and stood thus for a few moments ut.
terly oblivious of everything save
that her boy had come. But then,
recalling herself, she released him
from her embrace, saying:
"Oh, how rude I'm a-gettin' il
my old age Teddy, this is Mis-.
Thom-" but when she turned t.
look for Miss Thomson, she was no
where to be seen. miss Thomson 7
she called, and on a second summon.
the girl emerged from the kitcher
where she had retreated during th'
mothers welcome of her son.
miss Thomson, this is Teddy
said Mrs. White proudly, gazing will
satisfied maternal ewes in his direc