The Washington herald., 1909-06-13

OW when Mr. Justwea made a lit
tie fishing excursion the ether week
there were two reasons why be de-
s. y cided to take Mrs. J. along. In the
nrst place. he thought she would
consider II touching testimonial TO the
fact that he wanted to share ali his
pleasures with her and 10 enjoy nothing
without her, and. secondly, 10 prove 20
her that a Jaunt after the unfortunate
busybodies OF the inny tribe was not mere
iy an excuse 10 consult 4 whisky flask
on numerous and divers occasions. Had
he but sought a third reason-and recog-
nized the truth OF ito wit, that no
woman in the world can keep still long
enough TO fSh-he would have left her
at home. But he didn't
It was all the more his fault. too be-
cause Mrs. J. was exceeding loath 20
make the trip when he first proposed Il.
But Mr.. ]. was insistent-as he always
was when his better-half failed 70 fall In
readily with his plans. SO he urged and
insisted that she accompany him. dilatlng
upon the pleasures Of a day out OF doors.
expanding with enthusiasm upon the rare
joys known only TO disciples OF Isaac
walton. and promising that II she became
tired he would return home az once. A
good lunch, several magazines, a pillow
or two and parasol-and Mrs. j. would
be as comfortable as though she were
home on her own cozy divan. This
and much mOre-did Mr.. J. argue effect
lively, for she finally agreed and hurried
10 complete the necessary arrangements.
An hour or so later found the Justweds
perilously ensconced on the top OF broad
bowlder, with the stream rushing and
pouring and tumbling along beneath them
1t took Mr.. J. a full ten minutes 10 as
sure Mrs J. that there was 10 real peril
In their position and that nothing short
OF an earthquake could cause the stream
10 leap up out OF its bed and swallow
them.
He deposited the lunch carefully IN a
crevice OF the rock, covered Il over with
grapevine leaves, arranged Mrs Us pill
lows and magazines. raised Der parasol
and seated her royalty. Then he got busy
with his tackle and live bait
Mrs. J. was an interested spectator.
Selecting a fat, shiny. Wriggling min
now, be was just about 70 afix Il 70 the
book, when Mrs. J. interrupted.
HOmeri Don't do that That poor
dear little hshy- y-wishy-aren't you ashamed
Of yourselfT"
hr. Justwed stopped his nefarious task
and looked up IN surprise.
Why, Blossom" he exclaimed. what
In the world is the matter with your
I've got to have bait, haven't II What
do"
ITO be sure. Homer-dear; 70 be sure"
Mrs. J. replied, IN a tone OF great hnal-
ity. but why take poor. helpless little
baby hshl There's ham and tongue sand
wiches. and eggs and ollves-and-and
mayonnaise dressing IN the lunch basket
surely you can use those. I think it's
cruel-cruei.''
IL took Mr.. ]. precisely Is minutes 20
explain that bass literally turn up their
noses az such hOpelessly iuedible things
as deyiled eggs and stuffed ollves-and
then gave It up IN despair when Mrs. J.
came back with the suggestion that while
al that might be perfectly true. the sfOre-
said bass would surely be unable 70 make
a distinction between live minnow and
canned sardine Mr. ]. nearly slipped
OF the rock az that, bet not quite
In silence he baited his hook and cast
his line into the water-and waited. en-
crossed, eager, happy.
Homer" said Mrs. J.. Homer
Mr.. J. looked up-annoyed.
What do you wantf' he askei. some
what srritably.