The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-11-05

20 Anne" she cried, mother and
are making me the sweetest dimity 10
August Not expensive, you know, bu
we are going to make II look lovely b.
putting lots OF work on IT,"
They did. and 1t proved as lovely a
Rebecca represented IT, Anne RAJ
across the street TO view Il a weel
later. She tried the front door, but j.
was locked. She rang the bell. but only
a distant and curious rumble answered
her. The back door yielded 10 her
push, and the rumble became more dis
tinct.
They've taken the sewing machine
UPSTAIRS thought Anne. where call
ers can't disturb them"
Tucking her tennis racket under her
arm. she climbed the stairs. n came
on two workers putting the last bit OF
lace on the dimity.
ITS a beauty" declared Anne
Isn't ftT@ Rebecca's one was rap
turous- She whirIed Anne round. facing
the big mirror. sud held tine dainty
waisi W IN front OF her.
why calculated Anne, IN surprise,
"it's becoming 10 me-" Owing to her
being almost sallow." Anne was al
ways surprised 10 find that dainty
clothes looked well on her. "How ]
wish" she cried. and then paused
abruptly.
Cant your asked Rebecca, under
standingly. Il know your father
would"
Anne turned from the glass. inter-
rupting gayly. Yes. TO the extent OF a
walking suit and shirt waists"
Rebecca drew a long breath OF salts
faction as she looked about the room.
This she explained. indicating a
white fabric on the bed. is organdy
that we're going TO put over that old
blue taneta OF mine. Yes. it's got TO be
all made over. but won't the combina-
ton be sweets And this is linen for a
suit. And this is dotted null for a lit
tie afternoon gown. We can't nave too
many thin things, you know"
Yes said Anne. soberly.
She sighed as she crossed the street:
but ten minutes later she y~ecrossed It
excitedly. the cause Of the sigh forgot
ten. and burst into the sewing room
Becky she cried. "Wm Dunmore
says we're going 10 rave two boat clubs
and races. and the girls can belong He
wants us on his side,7
"A boat clubir returned Rebecca.
promptly. 20 dear no. Annei With all
this sewing ! ant waste any time boat
ing, Mother has just decided that I
must have a cream-colored mohair for
mornings. in addition to the other
things
and hesitated. "But. Becky. what about
tenniss We play the first game this
afternoon"
Rebecca interrupted with a firm
shake OF the head. You know. Anne,
wen get all that at the lakes. rowing
and tennis and golf. Now / can't spend
the time; ! must sew
As the weeks passed that expression.
4 must sew" became the only reply
Rebecca gave. because the cream-col-
ored mohair proved but the first OF a
number OF additions TO her pretty ward
robe. Tennis. croquet. boating. after
noon walks. evenings with her friends
were all given up.
Il must sew said Rebecca and one
by one the dainty. flmy garments were
hung away fresh and unwOrn for Au-
gust and the big hotel.
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cheeks grew hollow. while dark circles
anne under her eyes for summer was
also ~overworking that year, July heat
prevailing In June and August sultri-
ness In July.
II was one hot afternoon in the mid
lie Of July that Rebeeca threw open
he wardrobe Ia the sewing room Tor
Anne's inspection. saying. in a tone
weary but full OF satisfaction. .Only :
Anne. all the pretty things l have /
o wear!- a
Indeed, they are pretty assented t
Anne. heartily. $
Then her eyes Travelled thoughtfnny D
rom the contents Of the wardrobe to d
iebecca's cheeks and on to Mrs.
brown. bending over a shirt waist, ON {
which she was laying Insertion. Mrs
hands trembled p~ervously as o
he worked. and occasionally she &
aused TO press her hand over her eyes. 7
During one Of these pauses she asked a
stlessly, Have you begun to get your Il
ew things. AnneT" Il
Anne still looked thoughtful. You r.
now all I'm to have is a walking suit t
nd shirt waists. Mother is working
n a shirt waist p
Mrs. Brown bent a compassionate q
axe on her. while Rebecca murmured. Il
| supposed. Anne. that when you came b
, think hard about going you'd
AVE- She paused. Rebecca had a -
abit OF Implying the end Of a sentence d
= a glance or a tone.
NO." replied Anne. simply. s'
She walked across the street slowly. W
came on her mother also putting
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