The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-14
Hats Wireless Teleor.ohv.

RAJ clayton looked very rueful His
mother found him, after the company
mad gone, sitting on the back steps
alone Even Emperor William, the big
NewIoundland dog. was not with him
Why, Hail." and Mrs. Clayton's tone
implied question.
Tits because you said my nose
was smutty. explained Hal, struggling
hard to keep his voice steady-some-
tnins mat every man. according to
Hals notion. was expected to do. And
made me leave the room and wash tho
smut Outright before the--the COM
pany"
But my boy wouldn't want to re-
main In the room looking like that
hope" replied his mother. gently. ana
have the ladies see him
No. after considering the sit
uation moment. But isn't there
some--some other way of--than speak
ing right out mamma? / mean when
ought to leave the room for some
thing"
Why. yes; l guess So" answered
mrs. Clayton. I'VE might use wire
less telegraphy."
"Wireless~-te-le raphy!r exclaimed
Hal, wonderingly. You can not do
that; we'd have to have instruments
If we don't need any wire"
We have them. and Mrs. Clay
ton assumed an air of mystery.
-sfruments'" repeated Hal.
les. have pair, and you have
a pair, and Mrs. Clayton smiled at
the incredulous expression on HAIRS
face
Mamma, you're foolink!"
No. I'm not. DEAR
II don't~-see." Then quickly.
Where are they--the Instruments ?''
"a
Clayton. Mine will be the transmit
ter. and yours the receiver
Il don't see how that can be-" ex-
claimed Hal, more mystif1ed than ever.
DON'T"
Mo-
Let me- explain" aud Mrs. Claw
ton held open the door for Hal 70
come into the house I'VE will go
into the sitting room now. and learn
the code"
Mamma, | will think you're play
ing tricks with me-" declared Hal.
ont at all. dear. In minute worm
see I'm not"
Il hope So" doubtfully.
Now lets imagine l have company.
Hal after they had sat down-Mrs.
clayton by the south window and Hal
directly opposite-"and YOU have
come into the room with soiled hands.
w COURSE Wouldnt want you to
remain in that
But how would know without
your telling me-just az you did to-
day" interrupted Hal.
by using the wireless" replied
Mrs. Clayton. smiling. For soiled
hands III send message on one
wink, with my transmitter. And
Your eyes--the receiver-will take
the massage That will mean for you
TO hurry out and wash them You
understand so much OF the code %
Yes and Hal laughed at the mere
IDEA. Il never thought OF that
No? For dirty face, two winks
cncombed hair. three winks. Muddy
boots, four. Then for
wait, mamma, please" said Hal
III get some paper, so We can
write down all the code. Then i
won't forget"
Very well" and Mrs. Clayton went
to the library table drawer for
pencil.
There" after the code was writ
ten out. suppose we practice a little.
TO be sure we have learned the sig
mails, suggested Mrs. Clayton.
All right. exclaimed Hal. happi-
~. Ihe messages come from YOU"
Wen try the one for uncombed
hair first and Mrs Clayton imme-
diately flashed a wireless across the
room.
Without word Hal got up and
Went out and on his return his hair
was neatly combed
That was easy! And so much bet
ter than toto have all the people
pointing to the empty chairs in the
room. know why 1 left. Let's try
the others eagerly. "all of them
And so they they went through the
ssnssTsf asasaae. Not, Il single message
miscarried,
MY. that's splendid--our wireless
telegraphy!" exclaimed Hal, in great
delight, after the practice was over.
ROW did you happen to think about
IT l recolleet rightly" smiled Mrs. |
Clayton. 1T was Won who sup1astad
the plan. lions Herald.