Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31

(Written Specially for The Bulletino
 "A Happy New Year. Mrs. Glad win,'' was the greeting that lady re- ceived as her neighbor, Mrs. Blount, was ushered into the pleasant apart ments where good taste was apparent in all the furnishings and appoint fnents. T am sure I wish you the same, Mrs. Blount." replied Mrs. you were not coming over to tell me of your good resolutions as you prom ised to do a week ago.
 After all, it's only a week since New Years day. Well, I'll tell you: l made a resolution this year that I know so many people break their resolutions very soon. What did yoI decide upon ?" oh" said Mrs Glad win with a sparkle in her eyes, T did not make any. l am very busy keep ing those l made last year.
 Why, am surprised" was her friends answer: "everybody ought to study their faults and resolve to over come some failing every year. Now, l decided l am too OutSpoken and re- solved to show more tact in express ing my opinions to other people. Don t you think that is a good resolution !? And l am sure I can keep it. When I came in and found out you had made no resolutions might have said some thing about it, but you see I didn't I am sure with all the faults you have, you might select one to correct"
 A little flush came into Mrs. Glad wins face, but her bright eyes twink led again as she said: You certainly made a good resolve and I hope you may be able to keep it. What a de- lightful day we are haVinG?
 ''Yes, it is so pleasant l was afraid l. rl go out so much no one can be sure of you. I don't see when you get any thing done at home But then thought if you were not at home I'd leave my card and get credit for a call, at all events, and save time for someone else where I'd rather go, you know"
 Just then the bell rang. and the maid announced Miss Chatham. a mutual &C., quaintance. The hostess greeted her with a cordial word and hand-shake and called her attention to Mrs. fly. adding, 'T might have known some one would come. I never get Mrs. GIadwin to myself if I want to. She has so many friends I cannot ex- pect much attention from her. We were talking over our good resolutions for the year. At least, l was. She does not find any faults to correct, though l told her everybody ought to. Whats the news? We all expect to get all the news when you come. Somehow you hear everything. Now, I'm no hand to hear and report things about other people" oh said Miss Chatham. "tflat is my New Years res olution. I'm not going to gossip at all this year, so you will have to look elsewhere for your news T am sure" interrupted Mrs, Gladwin. you never mean to make any in-natured remarks about anyone. There is such a thing as golden gossip, you know"
 We'll ejaculated Mrs. Blount, "I think telling tales about other folks is d very bad fault and I am glad you have made up y0ur mind to correct it. Youll find it difficult to overcome, however. When 8 person gets into a habit like that it is hard to stop. Now, I took one I am sure I can keep" and she told her resolve. Miss Chatham smiled in reply and remarked that she felt sure Mrs. Blount would sue ceed in keeping her resolution to her own satisfaction. There is Hattie Hastings going into the Jacl1son's, 90