Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-12-07

btdtly = am Weft KNOWN IN the dis
triet as grower, but / was not aware
that the fame Of my fruit had spread to
London Not that I'm surprised of
course" she added, with an important air.
Ford had not the heart to undeceive
her. He choked down his laughter.
Are these the strawberries y, he asked
@By owe, what beautiesl And Won really
grow them yourself? How enterprisinrii
You've got hold Of a good seed, / should
think"
Runner" corrected Viola stifIiy.
She lifted the leaves, and showed tho
monster red fruit, nesting on yellow
straw. the very perfection of self respect
ing berries. Ford watched the play Of
her features, as she waxed enthusiastic
over her hobby, until he remembered his
GRAND.
Gould you spare me somess Ford
asked.
let me see. am not quite sure. Yon
see, am large grower
Her voice inflated
Ford cast his eye over the patch of
30 feet by IL.
81 see,' he said intelligently. aTLese
are only specimens? You grow them by
the acre, you mean?"
Viola bit her lip.
"0f course noti Nothing of the sort,
/ mean, / only sell wholesale TO dealers.
Nothing retail"
Her scorn crushed Ford
WELL" he said rueekly, 4couId YOU
spare me a few retail strawberries ~
Viola looked at his pleasant face, and
true to his prophecy, she speedily melted.
But when the basket was at last flied.
she hesitated before handing it to Ford
Il hope you don't mind, but this is
business. You see, you are a stranger, SO
would you settle now? / will weigh
them"
Ambrose thrust his hand into his peck
ct; then he flushed hotly.
I'm awfully sorry, but have left my
purse behind me. Comes of being in the
country. But / will tell you where
they're for-the Hail."
At his imprudent words the red color
also spread over Viola's face. She
snatched back the basket
That settles it They don't have one
of my berries at the Hall! Private rea-
sons. am sure they ought to be able to
grow enough for themselves, for they
keep three gardeners and boy. Not
that they can grow strawberries,
though she added, with true profess
sional jealousy. NO, | will listen to
nothing. Good morningl"
She turned on her heel and Ford was
left disconsolately to follow the brook
He was bested by this determined rus
tie maiden.
Niola's preparations that morning for
the yicarage garden party We're but half
hearted.
ut is sickening.9 she told her sisters,
"of the Hall people to give their party
the same day! The girls arranged it on
purpose to spite us, know. All the best
people have sent refusals to us because
of course, they do thirgs better at the
Hall. Young men staying with them, a
proper tennis court, regulation sized cro-
quet hoops"
But no Strawberries" Clipped in q
school girl sister.
THANK goodness, mol That reminds
mel had better 60 to Dobson's for tlh
cream.r
1t was only short spin on her bicycle
to the farm, and she soon found herself
| in the large, cool dairy. But, to her sur
prise, Mrs. Dobson shook her head when
she gave her order.
Sorry, missile; but I've no cream to
spare today
tNAQ SNNptN as Stit TAN HeI eye OVER
the rows of pans on which rich yellow
cream was already settling.
but You have heapsg What do yon
mean, Mrs Dobson?"
"All ordered, miss. Every drop in the
dairy. Never heard or such thing be-
FORE
1t was staggering blow, for there was
no cow at the rectory and no other avail
able source of supply.
Il must have sonnet" cried the girl
Who gave you this order?'
Il did,"
She turned her head. and beheld her
would be purchaser of the morning. He
beamed at her from under his straw hat
"Yes. Miss Mason: | am the proud
owner of every drop of cream in that
dairy and, incidentally, in the whole dis
| trict, as | hear all the farmers send their
stock to Bristol. Come, surely you, as
business woman. understand that you are
dealing with high finance. You have cor
nered the strawberries; l have eornered
the cream. Now, shall we make a deal r
For one minute Viola wavered, but in
| that brief space Ambrose again blum
dered.
'l'm sure you will,'' he said. & prom
ised Eva she should have her strawber-
ries"
Indeed, she WON'T" Viola was strong
ON that point. "She spoilt our party!
Not berryl"
She jumped on her bicycle. and the
poor financier wendell his way homeward
with crestfallen face, He parried all
his cousins inquiries at lunch.
My coup has not yet come off. So
far the lady leads. She keeps her fruit
only, but have white elephant Ne.
not a word Only. shall invite every
cat in the county to supper tonightin
The Hall guests were expected to ar
rive by A, but at half past 3 Ford found
himself ON bicycle again following the
stream. Turning corner of the lane
sharply. he narrowly avoided running
into another cyelist For the third time
that day Ford greeted Miss Viola Mason.
lie noticed that she still wore her pink
dress, decorated with fruit stains, and