The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
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TSN'T this a glorious Easter, Blossom,
dear" enthused Mr. Justwed, rap
turously, as he opened the window
and leaned out IN the fresh spring
air For goodness sake let's get
out of doors today
With her customary habit OF prompt
acquiescence. Mrs. Justwed seconded the
motion and hastily donned her new Eas-
ter attire.
Mr. Justwed took few deep breaths
OF the balmy air. drew his head in and
proceeded 10 do likewise.
In 4 short while the Justweds emerged
from their stuny little apartment. re-
splendent In the gayest Of spring clothes.
Mrs. Justwed's gown and hat were
IA mode up 10 the minute and q yarie-
gated assortment Of bright colOrs that
became her well. But II was OF second
airy Importance compared TO Mr.. Just
wed's raiment Tan shoes or a pugna-
ciOus yellow, a tweed suit OF boisterous
check. an impudent top coat and the
sauciest OF pesrl-gray FedOras graced Mr.
Justwed's person and caused him 10 swell
and strut Ike a bantam rooster.
"Geei Isn't 1t great TO be out Of
doors" he enthused. Lets go all the
way, Blossom. this time-out from the
maddening haunts OF men. far and away
over the hills and the dales and into the
forest primevalT'
Mrs Justwed with difficulty suppressed
a smile.
Mercy. but you are romantic this
morning, Homer
M Justwed stopped abruptly and
scowled
Not DIT Of It, Every time I attempt
20 say anything that doesn't concern
clothes aud bread and butter and the
best way 10 keep the servant girl salts
fed you turn and look az NE as though
] had gone crazy. It's only that I've
been cooped mp IN that bank for so long
that a natural craving Cor 3 sight Of
the untamed mountains, 50 70 speak.
rises up and asserts Itself
An right, Homer. dear" responded
Mrs. Justwed. quite meekly Don't be-
come peevish- Any place you want 20
90 suits me. Where would you Ike 10
gol"
Mr.. JustWed deigned 10 give no an
swer until they had boarded q ear bound
for the suburbs. AS one in a dream Of
fields Elysian and roSe-strewn bowers
he sat in silent enjoyment Of the open
The car sped further and further from
ANN CITY INTO AAt surrounding country.
with Mr.. Justwed apparently oblivious to
even the real estate signs that nature
faxed the landscape Then suddenly. as
one speaks from out the heart. he ex-
claimed:
''Ah. Blossom. smell that air. Isn't II
gul- ri-Ous, I tell you this makes Il 4
real Easter. None OF your stufy churches
for mine. when the lesson OF Easter-the
springing Of souls and life into new life.
new hope. new faith-can be learned
here, In Gods out-of- doors, more eloouent-
" than any preacher could teach II from
his pulpit. No. Not when a sight Ike
this makes the blood fairly Jingle In
your veinsT'
Yes. 1t is fine" admitted Mrs lust
wed, though / wish I'd worn something
a bit warmer. The air is rather chilly
for it's quite early in the season. YOU
know
Now. there you go" snapped NJ.
JuStwed, descending from the clouds with
thump. What's the matterg I SUD
pose you'd rather be back In our s;ufy
fat. Ike hundreds OF other people who
haven't the gumption to get out into the
woods just because the airs q triie brisk
or. no doubt you'd sooner be in a crowd
ed church, with your friends admirine
your new Easter hat and you picking
theirs 70 pieces. The trouble with US all