Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-08-27
A WEEKEND
IN THE COUNTRY

In The COUNIkY.
"Whv not come down." wrote George,
and spend a extend with US We're
all a,one. There is a good train at 800"
"The very thing" | said to myself.
and ! wired, Coming by the $50" How
it was | missed the train, ] cannot ex,
plain. but it was not until half-past 10
that arrived at last.
Not at ALL said George in reply to
my apologies. Afraid you didn't see
much of the country coming up from
the station, though Never mind; you're
staying till Tuesday, aren't you? That's
good. Breakfast at TO-"
| only just managed to get down to
breakfast by 10. George turned up
twenty minutes later.
GLORIOUS day, isn't it," he said. 1--WE
must have good walk. Halo, here's
Muriel. You know my sister, don't
your"
Good morning" said Muriel. isn't
it glorious day? Polly down yet,
George?"
"sRe's having breakfast upstairs.
She's going to church, though"
Eyes, I'm going with her"
That's right. Now, then, old man,
what would you like to do about
church"
"Well," / said doubtfully. "of course,
one can always go to church in Lon
don"
You'd better go without u.s. said
George to Muriel. "We haven't finished
breakfast yet. Tell you what, though
we're going a good walk so we might
call for you, and all come back together
through the woods"
That's an idea,' | said heartily
After breakfast we went into the
library. l began to fill pipe.
That's rather a jolly book" said
George, picking one off the table You
might have look at it some time"
I've heard about it, / said looking
at the title. Il know it's good" and l
began to dip into it.
''What perfect day" said George at
the window, yawning and stretching
himself. I must just write letter,
though
| turned back to the first page. 1t
was really very jolly book.
HALO" said George, they're back
from church. We shall have to do our
walk this afternoon, old man. How's
the book ?"
''Heavens!'' I cried. It's l o'clock.
had no idea"
well come and have some lunch.
About this afternoon-w would you like to
90 up through the woods or shall we
get down to the sea-"
Don't mind Bit" / said cheerfully,
and went to lunch.
What do you generally do on a Sun
day after lunch" said George as we lit
our cigars.
In London l generally 60 to sleep" I
confessed.
80 do l." said George. TRY the sofa
in the library, won't you? You'll find it
quite comfortable, and then you won't
be bothered by the ladies'"
We all met at tea in the drawing
room,
Il hope it will be fine tomorrow said
George as he gave me my candle that
night You've hardly seen the country
yet. We might have the ear out--unless
you'd rather walk ?"
Walking would be better for us, /
suppose?"
by Jove. yes; you Londoners want
exercise. I'll tell you what. Wen 90
out in the car and take lunch with us.
and then the ladies can drive back, and
you and | will walk. How's that ?"
Ripping" l said.
Monday was another glorious day.
from 4 o'clock EDWARDS. was down all
right at 10 and so was Georges sister.
what are you men thinking of do
ing today?" she asked, when | had got
! going on the fish.
George said something about all go
ing out in the car"
e That will be jolly. It's very pretty
: round here, isn't it?'
Il haven't seen it yet" / said. 1--WE
hardly been outside the house"
George must take you round before
we start"
When this was repeated TO George
half an hour later he was enthusiastic.
Come on" he said, as soon as he had
finished his breakfast; and l followed
him out
This" he said, as we stepped from
the library to the lawn, lis where we
generally play croquet A jolly game,
/ always think"
ooh, rather"
Look here, we might Just have a
game and then I'd show you what l
mean, Would you like tor
Rather; I'm always ready for Gro
quet."
We must have another said George
an hour and half later.
"What a perfect day" said Mrs.
George at lunch. "How's the croauet -
We're Just playing the conqueror, ("
said George. "Jove it's hot. I've never
known such a day"
We finished the third game (which
George wonl, and came in for drink.
It's all eye" said George Same as
at billiards. Do you care for a game ?
Come on then"
Muriel came into the billiard room
about f.