The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-16
~ WISH you would speak to Ethel,
Richard. and persuade her to
give up this new scheme OF

Richard. and persuade her to
give up this new scheme. OF
hers. You know she isn't
very strong, and even now
sho hasn't recovered from the effects
or the bazaar in aid Of the Armenian
ntrocities--horrid creatures"
II quite agree with you, Mrs. Flow
CIR. Ethel Worries too much about 9TH
or people. But what Is the new
scheme?" / Inquired, "shc has not yct
mentioned 1t to me-"
''Has she not? Then expect she
will be trying to enlist your sym
pathies to-day. She wants to get up
Il drawing room conccrt-aniateur. OF
ccurse--for the Patagonian fund-a
worthy object, no doubt. But l can't
have Ethel killing herself for. any
charity"
Neither can l." said. firmly.
I'm sure OF that, my dear boy. So
you WILL do your best to dissuade
her"
Depend upon me. Mrs. Flower"
murmured, ms Ethel entered tho room.
what hayp you been doing, dcar?"
inquired her mother; you have kept
Richard waiting an age"
I'm sorry. Dick, she said, smiling
n little YEARLY. thought, but I've
had 30 many letters to write. The
vicar wants to have n jumble-Hale to
get some old tombstoncs renovated"
do with that. Ethel.'' said her mother,
rising. Leave tho graves to their
owners"
When Ethel and were alone,
suggested that we should go out to
the garden. which looked very allurlng
through the open French windo1~. Ac-
cordingly we went forth and made our
selves comfortable in remote and
secluded corner. We talked OF many
things having no connection with ba-
2aars or tumble sales, or concerts, but
at last Ethelcame to the point.
Dick, dear, want your advice and
assistance"
II threw away my cigarette and as
sumed an attentive attitude.
The first you may count upon" l
said
And the second too, Dick" she
questioned pleadingly.
Well see" hardened my heart. \
well. Dick, l would like to get UP
n concert
"An excellent notion"
"oh. I'm 20 glad you think So" she
cried.
why yes, I'm awfully fond OF
Haydn. CONN and Grousmith. and
But don't mean that kind of con-
cert. dear. 1t is to be an amateur
one"
"Oh,"
hoped she would be discouraged
but she continued:
YOU see. Dick. I wish to make
some money for the poor Patagon.ans
It's terrible to think Of them
TOO dreadful" I assented. with
much feeling.
And think" she said. that con.
cert held one afternoon in the drawing
room-it's q good Esize. you know
would help the fund.-
Nc doubt" said l shortly.
i Well. then. Dick. let us begin Il
we should ask to perlorm?"
Our worst enemies" suggested.
Don't be stupid, dear. You see,
don't know many musical people
How nice for YOU" l observed.
but you are acquainted with lots
She fdgeted with hor pocket ant
produced little fat notebook ant
pencil
to one headed .'Patagonian Fund
Now! she said. looking ever 81
sweetly at me.
"Now!" | repeated, kissing her.
ooh. Dick, do be serious
II am said T. thinking for tn
shousandth time how beautiful wer
her eyes.
"Yes-but about the concert.
thought OF asking Captain Bilgewater
The boys tell me he sings n good rol
licking song.
Not in the afternoon, dear"
Il don't quite understand. Dick. But
never mnd Ill leave him out jus
row. Then there's Tommy Sampson
Would he do?" she asked. holding he
pencil In readiness.
Hes awfully melancholy isn't he?
said I.
"oh, dear. no! He sings conf
songs"
MY mistake! Put him down"
That's one" said Ethel, with salts
faction.
Next" said I.
do let us ask May Bowmont. sh
can play"
Yes. rather! But there's no get
tirg hold OF May. It's unkind c
her to be such a general favorit
However. # tho concert isn't to be &c
n few years we might venture t
ask her assistance"
"Oh. I'm sure she'll come to help tt
poor Patagonians." remarked Ethe
II hope so,'' I said. doubtfully.
(You see. II May Obliged. the schen
would promise to be a success.)