The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-05

Mrs Pecvy in diluted stimulation of pity, as
L in pulpitical voice she declared
"Of course, Nellie, were sorry for you. But
wilder with only your pension live on, you shouldn't
expect to take in the lighter joys of lfc If yor
wouldn't think any more about the excursion
We'll send or bring you some pictcr cards. soothcd
The president of the sewing circle.
But Mrs Bige Pratt whose booming bass usurpcd
every situation it dcgned bother with spoke more
stcrny and with less regard for Mrs Pecvys depressed
feelings
Nellie, how you, soldiers widdcr; think Of
such rnktuns! Caleb martyr, and you should
feel gloomy pride in denying yourself"
Mrs Pccvy, however, often reckless her despair,
and prcsumng to lingcr where other members of tho
circle would have the tcmeriy hesitate half
protested half wailed q don't see why shouldn't
think of excursions When Caleb died for tho Govern
he didn't plan that his death should keep from
mild, quiet joys. He died that might be free. And
find amt frcel" And she sighed and could not
to bite the thread because OF the yelling tears
Nellie Pcevy" coldy demonstrated Mrs Pratt, stiff
fcning her heavy frame in resentment of such bald
mutiny, how you talk so The women OF this
circle have planned go on an excursion to Scbago
Lake. You say you can't afford so and must stay
home Then why not make 1t a burden of love and not
be dampncss on this mcctng2"
Mrs Pcevy rolled her eyes in a vain search for rcsg-
nation and let the sewing slip from her fat fingers as
she lamented-"Ill have stay behind but l can't be
jolly about it. If l hadn't heard you change cars
! might have bore up better But OH its hard to re-
man behind when IN my dreams | see you
changing cars! I've always hankcred go soncwhercs
and have to change If Caleb Peevy here
I'd go fast enough ] know what he'd say; he'd say,
Nellie go, and the Lawd be with you and don't stick
your head the car wndcr' There I'll try and not
say anything moro about it. But it's hard pcsky hard
] had to wait twenty years before could have black
silk and mourn for him
A grim silence, acccntuated by the dsapprobatory
pursuing of the lips, continued for several seconds and
only broken by Mrs. Wecgcr she addressed her
ncghbor behind confidential PALM aud in clear
penetrating whisper asked "Wc'rc TO meet at tic
ton seven, sharp2
Seven sharp" mumblcd tho president And | think
all ought to at my house and march down. two
by We must take to keep together when
change in Portland sposc we'll unpack tho bas
kcts and cat up in the grove
No by the lake hoarscy corrected Mrs Pratt
Mrs. Pccyy, whose nervous hands had been twisting
uncertainty as she grccdly drank in all these dcectabc
details, eagerly obtruded: If the lake
VIC can wash the dishes quicker and have time
OH dear / can't make it seem real that must stay
10 home How much the tickets, Myra''
The president sighed in sad irritation, as she in
formed, I've told you time and time again. Nellie
that they're three dollars n sixty cents for the round
trip"
81 declare. whimpcrcd Mrs Pccvy, searching futile
haste for her handkerchief, " 1t pcsky shame
that tho wddcr of man who died for tho Government
should be denied the trip jest because OF that NIyra
don't you s'posc they'd lei dead veterans widdcr go
ohcaper7 Seems S If I've read somewhcres that the
Government"
NO Nellie there's such hope for you' broke in
the rancorous voice of Mrs Pratt. You'd better be
rcconcicd to stay to home, Why couldn't you so up
TO the cemetery and then to the pine grove and
and mcditate?"
Mrs Pcevys ample bosom heaved unanimously as
she sought to her emotions but she could
resist complaining, And must go all my life without
Citing single sniff of the salt watcr7'
"IlI bring you pretty shell. Nellie" soothed Mrs
WccgcH
"No don't" shuddcrcd Mrs Peevy, working her
hands convulsivcly Z" 1t would only make harder
But il you'd git the cnjne not 10 toot whistle when
leaving the station it might help some
Mrs Pratt frowncd and waved her scissors for silence
as she slowly proclaimed The cnJne will do It's duty"
For she had intention of foregoing any mark of
triumphant exit Then she continued But we've met
to day to make last plans If II is raspng TO Nellie,
she can leave We'll wait"
at would be kinder yourself, Nellie, CO., shrly
whispered Mrs. Wecgcr
NO, PlI stay" groancd Mrs. Pccvy. Next to being
on that train I'd rather hear the plans talked about But
changing cars and"