Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

Anu now ooSutu an experiences t1S
IKE OF which poor Chip had never
even dreamed, the supreme Joy Of
spending money without stint for those
aear and dear to her. And what a
medley OF gifts she bought THO silk
dress patterns. two warm wraps. three
winter hats. gold watch for Miss
Phinney. an easy-chair. two OF the
finest pipes she could find. trout rod,
four rairs OF gloves. and finally gun
for Sezer. Then as her roll OF money
grew less, she began to pick up small.
or icles.---handkerchiefs slippers,
and the like.
Send them to the hotel. please
she said to one and all of whom she
purchased articles Of any size.
marked for Vera Mcclure"
That was enough.
Riverton had sensations. mild ores.
Of course. Now and then fire had
occurred. once an slopsment. occa-
sionaIly a horse ran away. causing
damage to some one, But nothing had
occurred to compare with the arrival
Of supposed fabulously rich young
lady who came without escort, who
walked into and out Of stores like .
goddess, noticing no one. and who
spent money as II II were autumn
leaves.
A few OF the Quaboag retinue fol-
lowed her about In ot.to-be-observed
manner Women by the dozen hastily
donned outdoor raifnent and visited
stores, just to observe her. They
crossed and recrossed the street to
meet her, and battery OF curious
eyes was focused on her for two
hours
When she returned to the hotel, tns
old guard, recruited by every idle ns.n
In town. filled the Office, awaiting her.
Uncle Joe, who had heard OF her ar.
rival the moment he came, was among
them, recounting her history once
more. and when she neared the hotel.
he emerged TO meet her.
why. bless yer eyes. Chip, he said.
extending a calloused hand. but I'm
powerful glad 70 see ye once more.
Whatever made We run away the way
We did. N what be We dom here
Duyin out the hull tawng I've got the
pung filled wi bundles Already wi yer
name on EN-"
He beaued her into the parlor, like
the ancient gallant he was Fie
washed, brushed his hair and clothing,
and awaited her readiness to dine,
without holding further converse with
tI.e .-fx .xxtA r. xsrIx -
into the diningroom and made bold
to sit and eat with her unasked. and
when he assisted her to the front seat
in his long box sleigh. crowded with
her purchases, and drove away, he was
envied by two dozen observers
Why didn't ye send us word o. yer
comm" he said as they left Riverton.
so l cud m spruced up some an
come down with better RIG, bells on
the hosses and new bufiier robesw
There was NO need Of that" an
swered Chip. pleased, AZ well she
might be. Il am just the same girl
that I always was. only happier now
that have more friends. How Is dear
old Aunt Comfort, and every one In
Greenwich l am anticipating seeing
them SO much"
And never during all the 20 years In
which Uncle Joe had journeyed twice
each day over this road had the way
seemed shorter or had he been blessed
with more interesting companion.
The only regret Chip had, was that
she had forgotten to buy Uncle Joe
present. She made up for it later.
however.
At Greenyale, Chip met almost an
ovation. Aunt Comfort kissed her and
cried over her Meier ran for Angie,
who soon appeared on the scene. and
Hannah was so flustered" she was
unable to speak after the FIRST greet.
ing. Martin, who had heard OF Chips
arrival from Uncle Joe, FASTENED to
Aunt Comforts, and had Chip been
real millionairess" or some titled lady
she could not have awakened more In
terest or received half 80 cordial
welcome.
Hannah was the one who. felt the
most embarrassed. however. and guilty
as well. For half an hour, while Chip
was the center OF interest. she could
only stare at her In dumb amazement.
Then she stole out Of the room, and
later Chip found her in the kitchen.
shedding copious tears.
I'm miserable sinner m the
Lord'll never forgive me-" she half
moaned, when Chip tried to console
her. AN TO think We feel the way We
say. m to bring me present arter all
the mean things | said It's a-heapin'
Goals o. fire on my head, that it IS"
And the shower increased.
II have forgotten all about them.
Hannah. truly / have Chip assured
her. and I Wish you would. You didn't
understand me then. perhaps. or I you.