New-York tribune., 1910-08-21
Outside the J1xn6Ie

| Really. said the little girl, who seemed
quite pleased Then, perhaps, you will see
/ my Uncle Henry. And if you DO ! wish
you ten MIN that my birthday is the
18th. and that ] haven't 4 single pair of
roller skates
! I VIII be sure to remember it," said
TIMOTHY. Il am sure that must be very
important message. for it seems to be in
/ cipher. I haven't the least idea what it
means. but will certainly tell him. By the
way. has he any more name than that, and
/ who shall I say sent the r1essage?''
His name is Henry Brigham" said the
little girl, and my name is Priscilla Brig
ham Be sure to tell him what l said and
II he looks at all doubtful tell him I'm very
very fond OF HIM
Il VIII surely remember" said Timothy,
and I am grateful, my dear Miss Priscilla,
that you have placed so much confidence
in me
1t was the morning of the next day before
Timothy came near the city. At last he
was Obliged 10 travel by day, for there were
no woods for him 10 hide in any more. Il
rather SURPRISED him to see the people ali
running before him he marched along
trying 20 swing his cane like a city man.
By the time he reached the City Hall the
steps were crowded with people, and little
boys were IL all the trees Timothy picked
one off with his trunk and looked at him
Queer what white faces these city chill
dren have" he said, and how strange il Is
that their hair should stand straight up on
end sonny he continued. do you know
where Mr.. Henry Brigham ives?"
No, sir" said the scared little boy, in
scared little voice.
wei. then. l shall have TO ask the May
or. ! suppose said Timothy; 80 will you
please ask him TO come out? I can't very
well go inside Tell him it is very impor
tsnt''
The little boy ran off into the crowd. and
before long the Mayor came marching
down the City Hall steps. with a row of
policemen on either side.
What do YOU want?'' he asked. as fierce
" as he dared.
II want Mr. Henry Brigham. said Tim
othy 4 have very important message
for him Can you tell me where he lives?"
Fetch a directory said the Mayor to
one Of the policemen, who fetched one
forthwith.
MIR. Henry Brigham lives at No 2l7 Lin
den avenue said the Mayor, but if you
are delegated from any foreign power they
ought TO have sent the message to me-"
No said Timothy. decidedly. 'the mes
sage was for Mr.. Henry Brigham and no
body else for he we'll remembered Pris-
elias directions.
A large crowd followed Timothy 10 No
2f7 Linden avenue, where he had some
trouble i'm getting admitted. At last he
WAS Obliged 10 20 around to the back of
tre house and open one o. the windows
with his trunk. Mr.. Henry Brigham was
inside. and he Immediately fattenod him
self against the opposite wall.
Excuse me" said Timothy. ''but ! have
: very important message for you. I viii
whisper IL since there are so many people
about Priscilla's birthday is on the 18th,
and she hasn't = single pair Of roller
skates Do YOU understand? Shes very
fond Of YOU Mr.. Brigham WAS silent
~ understand perfectly" said Mr.. Brig
ham after q pause. ''she shall have them
.hll right That's all. Goodby,' said
Timothy, and started hack He thought he
lao been away long enough.
What did he say? What did he say7
asked the excited crowd. But Mr.. Brigham
would never tell. That Is why he grew 10
,o such an important parsonage in town
and wa eventually elected Mayor himself.
Tinothv set off for home. and when he
reached Rtverport q happy little girl on
ROLLER skates came scrarnhling toward him
II was Priscilla
eI thank you awfully.'' she said TIN
spre Uncle Henry would have forgotten If
YOU hadn't reminded him
Eo Timothy knew that his mission had
reA-, s,,ccessf,1I. and when hs returned to
the Jungle he and his wits and the neigh
rors used TO talk about the strange mes
eaze he delivered 70 Mr Henry Brigham
.v,d wonder what II vas all about.