The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-11-20

Thanksgiving surprise. So we said you
should not know who he was till to-
morrow. Now, won't you kiss your Uncle
George?"
Instantly Bessie was in the strong arms
of Uncle George, and as soon as she
could speak for crying. she said: But
| want papa to be with US I'LL on-on-
Thanksgiving. ! can't be happy without
him."
BLESS the little one.'' said Uncle
George. "But-there is no need for
tears, my dearie. Come. hop out and
into the shop. If you want to make your
papa happier by seeing you all dressed
up tomorrow Then Uncle George
clapped his hand over his mouth as If
he had said too much "Ah, dear child,
just you do your mothers bidding"
Yes dearie, you'll not have cause for
tears on tomorrow. But ask no questions
today, Bessie, for tomorrow holds hap
pier Surprise for you. Come, jump out
of the cab.''
An hour later, when the three emerged
from the shop their arms We're laden
with boxes and bundles of various sizes,
and there seemed hardly room for so
much in the taxicab, although Uncle
George did not get in, but went home
by the street car. And when that night,
before going to bed. Bessie looked at
the lovely new frock, shoes, hat. muff,
fur jacket, and ever so many other nice
things, which rich Uncle George had
bought for her, she wondered what Katie
would say could she see them all. But
uppermost in her mind was her wish for
Thanksgiving. And even as sleep stole
over her she murmured: Il wish that
dear Papa will get we'll"
The next morning every thing was hustle
and stir in the little four-room apart
ment of the Longs Mrs Long dressed
in oil har things
after breakfast. And then she dressed
herself In a nice silk gown that Uncle
George had insisted on her having. In
deed they were both very smart when
Uncle George drove up to the house in
a great automobile, with a chauffeur In
the drivers seat. Now, Is everything
In readinessf'' asked Uncle George.
Immediately Bessie and her mother
were seated in the back seat, where
there was still room fer another person.
| And Uncle George sat beside the
| chauffeur. They drove far out of their
own part Of tho city, and pretty soon
| stopped in front of a very large building.
| Uncle George assisted Mrs. Long and
Bessie to alight, and they all three went
into the large building. Somehow, Bes-
sizes heart almost stood still. for she felt
that her surprise was to be-be-the full
| filling of her. Thanksgiving wish! And
| it was for there. in the waiting room
to receive them. was Bessie's dear father.
| lie was pale, and somewhat weak yet.
but a happy smile was on his face. In
| an instant Bessie's arms were about his
| neck. and as she kissed him joyousiy
she said: ''Oh, Papa my Thanksgiving
| wish has come true!'
Nov, everyone readyT asked Uncle
! George. And when each of the party
had said '.All ready" they went to the
big automobile, where Bessie's father
occupied the seat beside her and ner
mother, and soon they were dashing
through the city again. They drew UT
at nice hotel--where Uncle George was
stopping there found everything
| ready for their comfort. Dinner was
soon served in Uncle Georges parlor,
and while they participated in 1t, Unclt
George explained that he rad come t.