The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-07-22
From Lucille S
Diary

ing not long ago that she would IKE
to give the girls in her mission scho"'
class a spring treat IL she could only
think of something to do.
why not take them into the couh
try some afternoon to pick wild HOW
ers?" | suggested. "Tn go with yr
and do all can to help the girls nave
| a good time. I'll take my portable Il
service and we can ask Betty all
Mary Townsend to go with us.
Cousin Fannie was much please
with the idea Mary and Betty agreed
! to 60. so told them they could orlL
the cake and ,Andwiches and | YOU
furnish the tea, so that dear C"us
Fannie would be relieved OF ali u
Preparations. | was particularly sld
Tot To hav, Cousin Fannie trouble l
" it'll The work, for she is embroiderlEE
a. JaGanese crepe gown for me, an"
know she needs all the time 81
can get in order to finish 1t in tins
for the Country clubs May dance. at
which l mean to wear 1t.
While telephoning Arthur knigh'
on Friday casually mentioned GU.
plan.
Your invitation isn't very warm.
but may come. Just the same n"
replied.
I'm not inviting you at all" pro-
tested.
But you wouldn't refuse little re-
freshment to thirsty traveller. would
your"
Come and see," l answered.
| When we all met at the railroad
station Betty looked at me little dis
approvingly, thought Aren't you
afraid you'll soil that new white serge
suit?" she asked.
And how will those lovely suede
shoes look" chimed in Mary Town
send, after. little cross'country walk
ing?"
oh, you know l have a knack OF
keeping my clothes fresh and clean
under almost any circumstances. J
explained. II never feel obliged TO
wear old things to save my good
ones" AS l spoke l glanced good
naturedly at the shabby attire of my
friends.
| think they felt somewhat piqued
when Cousin Fannie's mission girls
clustered around me in an admiring
sort of way. was glad for theiT
sakes that had dressed with care. for
| know young girls enjoy seeing pref
ty clothes.
Country roads always seem to be
either frightfully dusty or disgustinglJ
, muddy and there was no exception Il
this rule on Saturday. The walk from
the railroad station was as dusty al
l if we hadn't had any rain in months
and it was all | could do to keep ny
SKIRT and shoes presentable.
III 7 had known how dusty 1t is
shouldn't have come" remarked.
Never mind" said Cousin Fannie
Wen be in the woods in a minut,
now"
r So we were, and in a bog also.
We'll, I'm not going to walk through
this" | announced decidedly. ''Th
). dust was bad enough, but this is i'm
possible. I'll stay here by the roa,
and get the tea things ready Will
: you are all picking flowers
had just got the baskets unpacket
when | heard the footing of an aut
horn and in a moment more ATthu
knights runabout swung into sigh
around a bend OF the road.
We'll, this is great" he shouted
Its splendid luck to find you S
soon.
Since you have come so far" sal
as he joined me, I'm not going I
keep you waiting for your tea. Yo
shall have some now before the other
return"
He was awfully hungry. for he ha,
! gone without lunch in order to max
time for the ride. and he was doin
full justice to the refreshments whe
the rest OF the party emerged fror
the woods. They looked very niue
bedraggled, with their hats and veil
awry and their skirts and shoes spa
tered with mud.
Well. | like this!" exclaimed Betty
SO do IT, said. quite ignoring he
sarcasm. Wasn't it lovely that Al
thur happened out here? You girl
look tired. You must have some lie
At once"
But found. to my surprise. that tn
t alcohol bottle was empty. SO coul
not make any fresh tea Fortunatel
#. the mission girls did not dislike tn
rather cold beverage which was lei
In the teapot. Cousin Fannie. Mar
and Betty declared that they care
for nothing to eat. which was fortuI
! at. Tor the supply of cakes and SAINT
!, Hiches ran pretty short
why didn't you bring more?"
asked Betty.
We weren't aware that We were e,
pected to provide for a ravenou
II man she answered in a grumpy viii
= Per.
DO you know" ] said TO Arthu
~ believe I'd like to ride back to tow
: with you. for If wait to go on the 81
L O'Clock train with the rest til be lal