Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-25

purpose which made them deserve the fame they brought her, while her fond ness for little folk led her into all man. ner of generous devices in way of giI- gerbread men and women, dogs and horses. At the same time Mrs. Att waters gracious manner of serving her guests did aS much to gain their favor and patronage as did her delic- fous cups of tee or cocoa A ride or walk to the epark soon became incom- p1ete if 1t did not include g visit to the little cafe before returning home.
 Opposition came from the source least expected. MT. AtWater's family, consisting of his mother and two un- eternally disgraced at their name be- ing thus displayed in a common busi- ness venture.
 You have quite ruined my daugh- terg matrimonial chances" sighed their mother. .sWhy couldn't you nave taken 2 less conspicuous plan, if you
 'Who will ever marry one who has a baker for a sister in law ?" echoed the daughters. "If this had to be done, why not have gone away from the city? It all comes from your Yankee blood. We cautioned Morton against marrying a northerner. So unre1ned to sell things to eat!"
 Don't expect help or recognition from us," cried they all. tFortunate- iy. our circle of friends are at the oth- CT end of the town. and wo shall sell dom meet" and they scornfully left Beth to her own devices
 Staunch friends arose, however, who befriended the brave young widow with advice and needed help, and Chloe proved an able assistant. Soon both proprietor and cook found themselves in need of help in their different branches of work. Aunt Ch1oe's pride in her success showed itself in beam ing smiles of satisfaction as she saw the demand for her dainties coming from all parts of the town.
 Folks fine out who knows how to cook, I reckon. None of these low down free colored folks about me- Tse learned how to baik long years ago from the ole plantation aunties Cahh't fool dis chile with cook books and sfch trash. knows my cooking in my haid. does. Don't hab no sich now a-days.'
 Also, Mrs. Atwater found it neces- sary to employ sorne neat, deft-1landed walters to assist her in her salesroOm, The time came at last when the busi- ness venture outgrew it's modest ae- commodations and was established in roomier quarters nearby, while their house became once again the cozy home of Betf,s early married life. The children grew in favor with their teachers and won their way to the
 
 their mother felt repaid ia their suc- cess for all her sacrifices.
 Before long Beth found time to use her pen, and her literary venture be- gan to attract attention. At last, 3 book took the public by storm, and placed Beth beyond the need of fur ther help from other. sources. Chloe too, WAS growing feeble, and Mrs. Att water closed the cafe and took Chloe into her household to be tenderly cher ished during the remainder of hel days. The daughter, well educated and accomplished, was her mothers constant companion and comfort, while the son, already received by the same firm which employed his father, was her pride and delight. s A happy, prosperous household the.l were Even the aristocratic Atwaters were glad to acknowledge the talent ed authoress was of their family. From fine northern family, yo1 know" explained the mother in law stand so cultured. And the children are really exceptional. Blood will tell don't you know? It's no more thar should be expected from my sons children"
 And Beth, for the children's sake accepted their overtures to friendship | though she knew her business venture had laid the foundation of her pros- perity.
 ! AN IDLER