The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-09-08
PAUL AND PAULINA O
WHICH WAS WHICH.
BY Ethel Thomas.
Continued from last issuc.)

winch was sent every hour to the busy
twins. 10 their surprise and delight
AIR. Dalton contributed load of fine
water melons. There were several 9TH
or ice cream tables, but our twins
were very popular and had such de-
llghtfully attractive table, they got
more customers than any three others.
Uncle Jake hollcrcd, "WaicrmilIious
de bes; on dc mawkct-thin skin,
thick mcaI. red an juicy -oo-ec! on
ly Is etnts.' Aunt Di;sie with white
cap and apron deftly dlShc1 out tho
cream and poured lemonade, and the
twins with sparkling eyes and happy
laughter dartcd nimblv sbout wait
ing on customers. Some one wanted
n button-holc bouquet from the vase
on the table; then everybody wanted
one mt cents each. Paul, on the
lookout for every nicklc sent note
to his mother:
Mother, I know you are drcadfully
tired, but can you possibly send a
basket Of flowers for button-holc bou-
ucts? The flowers on our table have
all been sold and BROUGHT don t
know how much-but whole lot.
I've got it in n pocket to itsclf.' A
great basket Of beautiful rosc-buds
and gcraniums with delicate ferns
and gcranium leaves, was soon at the
Springs and all sold BY five 0 'clock
everything was sold out, the people
were leaving for their homes, and the
tired but happy twins were delighted
to see father and mother coming for
them in the carriage. Uncle Jake
and Aunt Dilsic rode with them, al
most as happy, and fully as tired rs
the children.
The horses were cared for and then
all went TO the sitting room. "IIcrc,
iii Mis-, take his here stuff sc tired
hcarin it Il jinglin',' laughed Uncle
Jake cmpting his pocket into Paul
ina cap. "I got all dis here fur dem
watcrmillions -
'Thcrc's two big ones in the kit
chen for YOU and Aunt DilSic,' said
Mr.. Dalton, and Jake grinncd from
ear to car and thanked him. Their
Aunt Dlsic spoke up. "An I got
some money too. rcckin, nigga
GncSS You ain't dc only I'm what XII,
jingle dc coin. Scld some cream an
lem made, too. De chill,ns done fine
shore ,bnt dc rush WIZ too much fu,
da Ill Shauks an | blcrgcd to hclr
'cm "ut-hrrss da Ill hcarts.'
From the depths OF her great apron
pocket the faithful soul drew out ;
BIC handful Of nicklcS and dimes ant
dropped ii into Mary's lap. Paulin;
united Il small ba. which hung bv rib
honS from her waist and Paul cmplici
his trousers pockets. Marv's eve:
were round with HStonishmcnt, as il
WAS all poured into her lap.
'(irrat Scott Sallic an Tom Wal
krr!' exclaimed John in burst Of
old time mrrimrnt. "Will YOU take
$4,000 for il uncuuntcd he asked
lau"hinyly.
son! do You think there is that
much! - gaSped the twins "Lct 5
count it quick!' screamed Paulna
her fatigue forgotten.
"Wrll. I know there were so wat,
crmcl"ns at - cents each and that
would hr--how much -
"Twrnty dollars. papa and all
your gilt.'
"Wrll Paul says the flowers
brought $5.0O--that accounts for So
not counting cake, cream and lemon
adc. Yes there's more than $4,000 ,
De Lawd hab mussy!' gaspcd
Uncle Jake.
"Wcll. be quiet as little mice now
and let Mama and me count it righ
NOW in double Quick,' said John
and Mary passed him about half o
the pile and they both commenced I,
count. "Papa' finished and wrot
down &3l9n. Mama had $50 50
making Il total Of &Gl.75.
"Grrat Scott. Come here, you won
dcrful twins! llow'S that?" shown.
them the figures.
1t was impossible 10 describe thci
delight, or tell how, though. ncarl
tired out. they laughed and cried an,
danced till Uncle Jake thought they,
90 crazy, while John gazcd on then
with wonder and admiration. curious
ly mixed with a feeling Of regret. TN
twins insisted that Uncle Jake an,
Aunt Dilsic take dollar each, whicl