The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-25

4 vi tne many Cul-Oul puzzles tnaL tne
child had received for Christmas. The
cut-out puzzle, as every one knows,
, consists of about II 900 pieces Of wood
or heavy cardboard, that, when prop
ly put together, form square on
which there is an attractive picture.
What are you doingg" asked Mr..
Farnsworth, seeing his wife and son
earnestly bending over the component
parts of the puzzle.
Don't bother us, dear" replied Mrs
Farnsworth. Were getting It. We
have found six blocks that At to-
gether."
II should think" the gentleman said,
with some severity, that you were old
enough TO leave such things for chill.
dren. o, | don't mean to insinuate that
you are getting ancient or anything
like that-but you're not mere child
any more. You'll admit that, think.
Haven't you any better way to put in
your time? How about dinner? Is It
anywhere near ready? I've got TO
work on a report l shall have to make
to our directors tomorrow, and want
to have dinner early this evening"
20, well, IL you are going to be
bear, suppose shall have to run. Be
careful, Albert, not to scatter the
pieces we have fitted together"
While Mrs. Farnsworth was down
stairs helping the maid to hurry the
dinner her husband watched little AL
bert. as the boy hunted for the elusive
sections OF the puzzle.
Here" he said, leaning over and
picking out a small block that was
without shape, this fits in here,
doesn'tit?"
He tried to put the piece into the
place that he had indicated, but ii
would not go. Then he sat down be-
side little Albert and began to help
him Fifteen minutes later Mrs. Farms.
worth called from the dining.room:
Come to dinner. Everythings on
the tablet" ".E
In a minute" her husband replied |
Say, Albert, here's a piece under your |
thumb that belongs in this corner
Albert tried to fit the piece into the
corner his father pointed out, but it
could not be done. Five minutes later
Mrs. Farnsworth called:
Are you coming to dinner? Things
are getting cold"
Yes, in "a minute" replied the head
of the house. "Hurrah! here's one that
hts" f.'1 .''
1t really did. and Daniel Farnsworth
got up with a look OF triumph, say
ing:
There's nothing very puzzling
about this. Come on. Albert, let's 60
to dinner"
He disposed of the meal In short
order, and without waiting to partake
OF dessert left the table. II was nearly
eight O'Clock when Mrs. Farnsworth,
looking over his shoulder, said:
Papa, It's time for Albert to be go
ing to Bed now, and i thought you
had TO prepare a report for your d.
rectofs.' - ;'- q;
Yes, yes" he replied. Il must really
get to work at it, Confound this puz.
Gle. What was it ever brought into the
house for, anyhow? Albert. go to bed.
Don't let me hear a whine ont of you.
either. You can work at puzzles din.
ng'the daytime" ~ar ~"
Albert reluctantly permitted hfs
mother to conduct him to his room.
and there. when his shoes had been
aiken on, she discovered that his
stockings needed Immediate mending.
her other troubles, she
united UP the darnlng implements and
went to work. 1t was nearly ten
o'clock when she put the stockings
aside, and little Albert was, sleeping
4
Daniel" she called, stepping out
nto the hall. fare you still working?"
'Uh, uh," he answered.
We'll, don't stay up 100 late. am
soing to bed. I'm tired, and you're
10 company when you have to prepare
eports, anyway"
GAN right" Mr.. Farnsworth an.
1t was 1915 when Mrs. Farnsworth
woke from a dream In which she had
eemed to see a great castle which
lad been built OF cards suddenly tum-
lie TO the ground. AS she sat up In
led there was a sound as Of many
mall. hard particles being dashed
gainst wall. and then she heard her
husband muttering in a way that
frightened her.
What is it. dear?" she cried, jump.
ng out of bed and running to him. I
She found him Standing beside the l
able on which the puzzle blocks had I
zen heaped. but they had all been l
wept OF upon the floor
What are you doing here?" the lady
sked. Il supposed you were in the II. '
rary working on your report"
Mr.. Farnsworth looked severely at
is wife and pressed his lips firmly
Dgether, perhaps TO keep from saying d
hings which he might regret When v
o could control himself he said: b
Don't you worry about my report.
'ou don't have to prepare II, do you? D
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