The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-02-04

were not lasieiully drrss-d, at least, Their
Was Haunting 81 bright ribbons on lhei
gowns that he didn't like,
Ever west, oousin,' Jane suddenly dc
handed.
West IL llobokenY Ann added.
No, llontio admitted
Nup lask.fs never dare 20 west. sait
Susan, who had funny little hep "fhel
nigh, like II too we'll
We have planned 10 take YOU HON.
with us, said Jane. We want you To Sc,
lit country iu., as Tod made IL,
lou can. zee any oi Il here" chimed
"a Ann, There's nothing ia New Aofl
bat roeks and elevators aud skysefaper'
aud snhWays and graft z"
SAY, cfied Susan, wouldn't the folks
round ~ when they saw IL leading llora'
ito down the trail"
susan" ciel Jane. You mustn't
mind susan. cousin, shes a. wild a. a
Siwash colt,
lloraiio stirred himself uncasily.
Then you don't like New York; he
managed Ia remark
| We like New York well enough" said
Jane, but, OF confsc, Il isn't like the
>kiooly bottoms"
And then Susan Unexpectedly began to
.ob.
stop that. .is," said Ann severely.
She turned Ia lloratio Susan i such a
silly little goose, cousin, Every time any.
thing j. said that reminds her Of Oregon
she gets homcsick and cries. She wants 10
go back there 10 her tame bear aud her
crop cared burro."
IT. no such thing. said Susan sharp.
~. I'm going TO give my bear away"
''Su,an' said Jane in a deep tone, re
member where YOU are, miss. Look at
tousin lloratio and see how shocked he
H."
They all looked at Cousin Horaiio, who
APPEARED very uncomfortable. lie felt that
he must say something.
I'm afraid. he remarked. that you
haven't seen enough OF New York TO offset
your western pejudices.
II think We have said Susan, prompt.
~. We were on top Of the Metropolitan
tower
"lou are not a real New Yorker, are
YOU, cousin Jane demanded.
II was born near Boston Horatio an.
,wcrcd. II came to New York four years
ago.
I'm glad Of that said Ann. I'm glad
you are not real New Yorker. New
Workers are so cold and ofiish, and so lack.
ing in everything genial and friendly"
lTomtio remembered his letter with a
little twinge, and his face flushed He
wished he hadn't sent il. He wished he
had hurried out of town instead OF con.
senting to meet these dreadful westerners.
But before he could reply the voluble
Jane came to his relief.
Have you been abroad, cousin she
isked.
Once for a brief STAY" he answered.
We have been to Japan twice, said
susan, "and three times to the Philippines
md twice to Honolulu You must get
lane to dance the jubajam for you. She
ioes il awfully well, only you have to take
N the furniture out of the room
why. Susanl' cried Ann.
There was sudden laugh from the host
-. They all looked at her.
Excuse me. she said with a little ef-
ort. II was lust family wondering how
hat dance could be done in Harlem
lat"
Even Horatie felt forced to smile, but it
vas a painful effort He was never more
in his life. His western
ousins with their dreadful hair and flaunt
NJ ribbons were fully as uncultured as
e anticipated. II was an unsatisfactory
euast. And there was all the evening AZ
he reception ahead Of him.
But at last the tea came TO an end.
hey went back to the reception room. but
he three girls paused in the doorway.
"lou must excuse us for a little while,
,usin,' said Jane. we have to do some
Stra fixing up, You know"
Paint and feathers" added Ann:
And beads and red blankets cried
llsan.
And then they trooped up the stairs with
uch laughter. the irrepressible Susan
ringing up the rear with a few sharp
,ip.yips" and a prolonged whoop.
A little later the hostess, who seemed
at ease. excused herself on the plea
,at the girls might need her, and fol-
wed them to the upper floor.
Ii was not a pleasant quarter of an hour
r Horatio. but it finally ended and he
ard the girls coming down. They wore
ng wraps and hoods. and he could not
scern the changes they might have made
their costumes.
Hope you didn't find the wait long,"
id Jane.
I'VE are considered quick dressers.' add
Ann.
Susan gigged.
Susan" cried Jane. warningy.
Horatio took his hat and coat.
And may ! ask where we are going?'
said
We are going to Colonel Abner Slows
me- Jane replied.
Colonel Abner Stow" repeated Hora-
"The railway man.
Yes. He was our fathers partner for
enty years. The reception is Just for us,
/ know and not big affair at all. The
onel's house is only block away We
walk
Ioratio didn't say much during that
eff walk. He was glad the girls were
ng to the home of an old friend-and
stern man at that.
md the very eminent captain of finance
been their fathers partner? He wish
he knew more about them.
he colonel and his wife met the little
ty at the doorway and gave them a
I'M greeting.
Don't wait for the girls, my boy" he
to Horatio in his bluff way. Come
1t down and talk with me-"
0 Horatio hurried down and the colonel Z
ok hands with him again.
You're lucky lad he said. You've
the three finest girls on the Pacific
st in tow tonight. Oh. I've known
n since they were kiddies. They're
rer to their father than his eyes.
res nothing money would buy that he
1T lavished on them, and they are as
ladies as their mother-and | couldn't
more
nd then Horato heard a rustic behind
and there stood his three cousins.
e gave little gasp.
hat they wore he didn't know, but it
something filmy and fascinating and
r hair was beautiful to behold. 1t was
agc Transformation and he gasped
n.
he three western graces," cried the
nell "Dare you say which is the fair
my boy? Jane has the poise, and Ann
eyes. and Susan is my hearts delight
lie three girls playfully shook their
5 at the gallant host.
I'd when they looked at Horatio he
L., &C