Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-03-03
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Now then to the guests, sit down
and be comfortable. Justice will be
here directly. Barret don't much
like these animals, but Lord bless
your soulsi I can't do without them.
My canary died. she SMILED and
wiped her nose and eyes on the back
of her hand. He got poisoned by the
monkey, I suspect, who fed him on
scraps of green paper picked off the
wall. One must love! But it comes
expensive. They make us pay dam
ages wherever we stay. They charge
things to our darlings / swear they
never did. The manager is as meek
as Moses, and he bears like miller's
ass. Here he comes-I know his
sweet step. Don't look at me. I'll sit
with my back to you, baby is fidgety.'
Then entered the manager, Mr.. Just
ice Barrett, quiet man with pasty
face.
That's him., exclaimed the wife, Il
said so. 1 knew his step. L adore
him. He is a genius. l love him
even his pimples. One must love.
Now-dont mind me- The good
natured creature carried off her baby
into a corner, and seated herself with
it on a stool; the monkey followed
her, knowing that he was not appre-
ciated by the manager, and seated
himself beside her, also with his
back to the company, and was en-
crossed in her proceedings with the
baby.
Mr.. Justice Barret had bald head
very smooth face shining with soap.
His hands were delicate and clean.
He wore polished boots, and white
cravat, and a well-brushed black
frock-coat. How he managed in a
menagerie of children and animals
to keep himself tidy was a wonder to
the company.
o Barret deart' exclaimed his lady,
looking over her shoulder, and the
monkey turned it's head at the same
time. I've had a jolly row with the
landlady over that sheet to which
set fire.
My dear, said the manager, how
often have l urged you not to learn
your part on the bed with the candle
by your side or in your hand? You
will set fire to your precious self
some day.
About the sheet, Barrett continued
his wife, I've paid for it, and have
torn it into four. 1t will make pocket
handkerchiefs for you, dear
Rather large asked the manager
deferentially.
Rather, but that don't matter. Last
longer before coming to the wash,
and so save money in the end
The manager was now at length
able to reach and shake hands with
Eve and Jasper.
Bless me, my dear child he said
10 the former, you remind me won
derfully of your mother. How is She
l should like to see her again "A sad
pity she ever gave up the profession.
She had the instincts of an artistic in
her, but no training, horribly anna
teuri h; that, however would rub off
She is dead answered Eve. Did
you not know that?'
'Dead' exclaimed the manager.
Poor soul! so sweet so simple. so
right-minded. Dead, deadi All mel
the angels go to heaven and the sim
your father, or go home to her own
parents?'
I thought, said Eve, much agitat-
ed. that you could have told me
something concerning her.
II Mr.. Justice Barrel opened his
eyes wide IT.
My deari' called Mr.. Barrel, will
you be SO good as to throw me over
my apron. I am dressing baby for the
night, and heaven knows where his
little night-shirt is I'll tie him up in
this apron Does your mother know
you're out asked the parrot with its
head on one side, looking at Eve.
I think, said Jasper, it would be
advisable for me to have a private
talk with you. Mr.. Barrett, if you do
not mind walking with me in the
square. and then Miss Eve Jordan
can see you after. Our time Is
precious
BY all MEANS answered the man
ager, if Miss Jordan will remain
with my wife
o yes said Eve, looking at the
parrot; she was alarmed at the bird
Do not be afraid of POLL said
Mr.. Barret. Then to his wife, So
phie, l don't think it wise to tie up
baby as you propose. He might be
throttled. We are going out. Look for
the night dress. and let me have the
apron again for Polly
AT once the article required rushed
Ike a rocket through the air, AMI
struck the manager on the breast.
There said hn oox-or Do11x.