Arizona republican., 1908-04-11

country. leaving with us all the money he had except just barely enough 10 take him there. he was in good spirits and full of hope. telling us that within three years we should all be together and happy, with enough of the worlds goods to make US comfortable. An. how he infused hope Into me. And I've never lost that hope. either. Somehow, your father wasn't the sort of man 10 sueeumb to any sort of disaster. And he was phys ically so strong. He never knew what sickness meant So I feel sure that he'll be with us-and soon.'
 That evening after school Andy per formed his usual chores and ran several errands for his mothers customers. He always managed to make few dimes doing odd chores of evenings. and in thls way was of much financial aid to his mother as well ss being a dear. light hearted and hopeful little c0mrade to her and Sissie.
 Its time you were getting to bed. my dears.' said the good mother to Sissie and Andy as the clock struck eight. You know Sissie mustn't-tiFe herself out these first days of her convaleseenee. and you. Andy dear, have your lessons for tomor- row. So. get you to bed and 10 sleep, my little chicks"
 --Tomorrow's April Fools Day" said Andy. And Sissie'd better be on the alert or she'll be elected fool of the fam fly for the next year. Well. so long mommer mine; good night. Sissie. do feel sorry for you, kiddle. But its feller's privilege to fool even his nearest and dearest on April first. Tata. and .fr At.A Ind aS fn LIs little room with happy laugh. which ended with the whlstled tune Of "Oh. I don't know"
 The following morning Andys mother called To him earfier than was her GUS tom. Dawn had scarcely driven the stars from the sky when her voice reused him from slumber. To hls surprise, he found S.ssle up and dressed when he came inIo the Kitchen. where their mother was pre- raring breakfast. A fresh steak-teDder and juicy-was On the table, all prepared for broiling. The coffee steamed on the stove and toasts browned fin the oven.
 "Whew.'' whistled Andy. seeing the spread Guess this Is new kind of April-foo surprise. Is that \ real steak. mOmmer. or just q make-5elleve:' And Andy poked the steak with his finger to test it's genuineness.
 But at this moment Sssie ca. led h.s attention to two parcels on the table. one at each of their plates. oh" she said, raising her eyebrows. you can't fool me. Mister Andy. You put that little par eel at my plate. and in order to fool me into opening It you placed one just like l. at your own plate.
 ''What-t-tT' And Andy. his eyes fun of wonder, went to the table and looked eurious.y at the parcel by his plate. "0h. hO"' he laughed so you think that's the way to catch me, do you? l put those things on the table. did I? Well, just you wait till I open that. and then yoE may laugh. But I'm not SO easy. Sissie. And Andy whistled gaily. eyelug his sis ter the while.
 "Pon my honor. I didn't put those par cells on the table" declared Sissie- And If yon didn't do so I have not the slight est notion who did
 Andy knew his sister was In earnest. Then he looked at the parcel a second time, daring this time to touch IL. Mon. mer did ir," he exclaimed, and looked Questioningly at his mother whose face shone with happiness. Why, mommer. what's up:' cried Andy. running to her side. You look just lovely, you do. Didn't you put those parcels on the table for Sis and me?'
 They were put there by your April