The San Francisco call., 1910-10-09

She longed to step in. but that was
forbidden, as she knew with her
mother she had climbed up to the third
story In the big house so that they
might open all the windows for little
while.
That's cause mother and father are
care takers now she explained TO
Goldenlocks. the doll with the curly
yellow hair
But Goldenlocks refused to break the
silence. no matter how deeply she was
impressed. At that moment soft
iurry ball came rolling along down the
hall. and, purring softly. rubbed ~
self against Sally's legs
"Oh. Smudge," cried the little pirl
picking UP the cat. you're ever SO
much nicer than doll, after all. cause
you've got such nice, soft fur and Won
do know how to purrl''
Smudges eyes narrowed to little green
sl,.s as ne raced the sunny room. Then.
without a moments warning he sprapc
out Of Sally's arms and scampered
gayiy across the threshold of the for
bidden room. seeking a refuge under
the pretty blue and white bed
was not very easy matter to
eaten that lively little ball of fur. Nv
the time Sally had crawIed urdar ~.
side Of the bed. Smudge had scamneras as
out at the other and had found q nice
comfortable spot in the broad window
seat half hidden behind the 9ufyv
white curtains. Auny
Now. Sally. behave yourself. called.
motner, and on she went to the cares
It was very pleasant in the bip wiz
dow seat and Sally settled herself
comfortably In one corner among tba-
Dluc and white cushions with Dutcb
windmills painted on them. Smudga
: sctsled IN the opposite corner
Here and there in perches covered
with clambering roses were peacocIs
with great, spreading tails full Of nice
spots like eyes, that seemed to blinlr
az her in the friendliest way. LITTLE
pirds and butterflies fiuttered about
ana climbing up curiously twisted
grapevines were the funniest little
.nanese gentlemen performing tricks.
IKE the men in the circus.
Some Of them were in swings Soma
Played at skipping rope with marvel
Gus dexterity and; some with the
greatest skill balanced parasols and
Ians on their pudgy little noses. while
they smiled with the utmost good ma
lure az the little visitor curled up in
the corner watching them through
half closed eyes that were gradually
getting drowsy e
Here and there Sally noticed pretty
little summer houses covered with
vines. Wherever one appeared a yery
dignifed little gentleman with long
embroidered robe stood near by. and
with graceful bow and extended
hands seemed to invite friends through
the open door.
Was she dreaming? 1t seemed to
Sally that the little gentleman nearest
to her bobbed his head in quaint way
as he smiled at her.
How do you do. sir?" she said shyly
suddenly remembering the manners her
mother had taught her.
m very we'll, thank YOU" answered
the little gentleman in q voice so small
that it sounded like a whisper Nav
ask your name. my dearr
Sally Behave" answered the little
girl.
rs 1t Sally b, full stop. Have. or Is
Behave your last name p he asked with
an interest that was too polite to seem
intrusive.
oh. Sally Behave isn't my real name
its only what mother calls me. My
real name Is Sally Brown. What is
yours, please?''
II am Chin Chop Chin. the little
mandarin" he answered
II think We have never met before
he continued with an air OF very DO.
Tito interest. rs this your first visit
herer
"Oh. i live here now" said Sally.
You see. l used to live in tenement
80 Wv" my iotHcr ana motner.
Then l grew so fast that the doctor
said was getting delicate and had to
have better air. So mother and father
turned into care takers and came up-
town to live for the summer in this
big house on my account
How exciting" cried the little man.
DARN. and his voice was now almost:
as strong as the baby's. II hope we
shall be great friends III you stay here
long"
Il wish could stay here forever.
answered Sally, but / guess we'll have
to go back at the end OF September"
That's great pity, Miss Sally Be
nave before you go wouldn't you
like me to take you through this little
gate into the Country on the Other
slider"
Wouldn't l. though" cried Sally.
Come along. then. said the little
Inandarin as he stenned thra....l a.