Putnam patriot., 1909-06-18

"Tue; voure it,- Polly cried sters came tumbling down the path 1 again.
 "Lawsy. laws,." she gasped as Polly 1 cireled around her, dodging the chil. l dren. "Youse cheeks is red as pinies. l honey"
 Tag: you're itr. Polly cried as she l touched the widows auburn haired of 1 spring on the sleeve There was much wailing when Willie passed the tag to i little Jennie. the smallest girl i'll the 1 crowd
 Il won't play no more" she sobbed, "'cause Is always It,
 To comfort her Polly began to sing l an old circus song that the children 1 had learned to love. and the little ones | huddled about her in a circle to heat | of the wonderful "Van Amberg" who used to walk right into the Hons cage and put his head in the lions mouth. l The children were in a state of nerves that did credit to Polly as an enter tainer when Nasty broke in upon the | song.
 When 70. get minute I want ter tell yo' semethin'.s l .1 have one right now" And. turn. ing to the eager mites at her side. Pol l 1y told them to run along into the l grove and that shed come pretty soon l to teach them a new game. The youngsters went screaming and 1 laughing on their way and she breath. | .J t.xI <,f faf ch 1 down on the rustic seat that encircled l the elm tree
 I "What is it, Hastyg' she asked. sus- l pecffng that he was in trouble with Mandy.
 ] "It's bout de circus. Nasty inform ed her bluntly.
 'sThe circus9' She rose and crossed l to him quickly. Its in Wakefeld-an' nex' month it's a-comin' here" l ''Heref" Polly gasped.
 q thought yo'd want ter know said Hasty. little surprised at her lack of enthusiasm. l Yes. of course" She turned away and pretended to look at the flowers. Don youse tell Mandy been talkin bout dat circus" said Nasty uueasily | He was beginning 10 fear that he had made mistake. but before Polly could l answer Mandy came ont of the house carrying baskets of food. which Has l ty was te take fo the Sunday school room. She looked at the girls trou- bled face and droopfng shoulders fin surprise.
 What make yo look % serioss honeyT'
 Just thinking said Polly absently
 My Don yo. look fine fn your new dress.- She was anxious to draw the | girl out of her reverie.
 Do you like r" Polly asked ca gcrly. forgetting her depression of q
 moment before. Do you think Mir John will like if7''
 .Massa Johnt Mercy me. He neb ber takes no notice ob dem fings. 1 done got a bran. spankin' new aha paca one time. an do you think he ebber seed 1t? Lawsy. no. We might jes' well i,e goin' roun' ike MuddeI Eve for ali dat man know" Polly looked disappointed But ndder folks sees" Mandy continued ecmfortingly. -an' yo- certainly look mighty fine | Why. rouse just as good now as 70 was afore yo' got hurted-'
 "Yes. I'm well now and able to worh again" There was no enthusiasm fr her tone. for Hasty's news had made her realize how unWelcome the old life would be s heg.
 AA k1~u My stars. de belp 70 is to Masaa John,"
 Do you think sei Do I help hin1 Do I?'
 -Of course yc' does. To tells him t.inss to do in Sunday school what the chilium like. an yo' learns him to laugh an Joy himself an . lot o1 t.inss what nobody eiss could s-ieanad l i'm"
 .You mustn't gay learned him Polly corrected You must say taught him You can't learn anybody any. thing. You can only teach them"
 ~Lordy sakes. l didn't know dat" She rolled her large eyes at her young instrucfress and saw that Polly looked very serious She's gwine ter have anudder one . dem 'ttciar spells. " thought Mandy. and she made ready to l protest
 -See here. amt you nebber-
 She was interrupted by . quick Have you never from Polly.
 -It done make DO difference what yo' say Mandy snapped. ''so long as folks understands yo'.y She always i grew restive under fhese ordeais. but l Polly's firm controlled manner gener- ally conquered
 -0h. yes. it does-r answered Polly. -I used to think IL didn't but tt coes- You have 10 ssy things in certain way or folks look down on yo1- -rs safi~l1ed de way ke-" deriared I Ase.s~- rx xs.r xs,.--s~.<<s h TIT. Ss4<xfsl