The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-02-17


to scrub up the kitchen, and then one
end OF II IL so dirty she has to begin
again; consequently the dust IL 10
thick in the rest Of the house that
can see my tracks. If 'twan't so late
fin the season Id plant garden stuff in
the parlor-nice soil and lots of shade
with the curtains down"
From the rooms in the rear came
the words of gospel hymn sung in
tremulous soprano and at concert
pitch
Music with my meals. just like a
high toned restaurant commented
Captain Cy
But what makes her sing SO ever
lastin' loud?"
Cant hear herself II she don't |
could stand her deefness. because
that's al Htfiiction and we may all
come TO it. but
The housekeeper. still singing. en-
tered the room and planted herself in
a chair.
Good evenin'. Mr.. Tidditt." she said,
smiling genially. Nice weather we've
been havin'"
Asaph nodded.
"Sociable critter. amt she!" observed
the captain. Always wtllin' to help
entertain Comes and sets up with me
till bedtime. Tells about her family
troubles. breaches about Ter niece
out west and how set the niece and
the rest of the western relations are
to have her make EN- visit. / told
her she better go-I thought 'twould
do her good I know 'twould help me
considerable to see her start
"She's got SO now she finds fault
with my neckt1es," he added. Says
must be careful and not get my feet
wet Picks out what ] ought to wear
SOS i won't get cold She'll adopt me
pretty soon. oh, it's all right She
can't hear what you say. Are your
dishes doner' he shrieked, turning to
tho old lady.
zone? One whatT' inquired Mrs.
Beasley.
'They won't be done tn you To,
Ase," continued the master &c fhe
house. She'll stay with viz I'm Che
last gun fires. Tother day Angie PhiU-
ney called, and turned DebbY loose
on her. I didn't believe anything
could wear out Angles talkin' ma
chinery, but she did It Angelina
stayed twenty minutes and then quit,
hoarse as a cow"
Here the widow Joined In the con-
versation, evidently under the impress
sion that nothing had been said since
she last spoke. Continuing her ia
vorable comments ON the weather, she
observed that she was glad there was
30 little fog. because fog was hard for
folks with "neuralgy pains" Her
brothers wife's cousin had ''neuralgy''
for years, and she described his suf-
ferings with enthusiasm and infinite
detail. Mr.. Tidditt answered her ques-
tons verbally at first, later by mods
and shakes of the head Captain Cy
fdgeted in his chair.
Come on outdoor. Ase," be said al
last. No use to wait till she runs
down, cause she's a self winder. guar
anteed to keep goin' for year. Good
night" he shouted, addressing Mrs.
Beasley and heading for the door.
where you goin'f' asked the old
lady
Moves. Who said SO? HoorayI
Three cheers for Central Scott! Come
on. Aser And the captain, seizing his
friend by the arm, dragged him into
the open air and slammed the door.
Are you crazy?" demanded the as
tonished town clerk. What makes
you talk like that?"
Might as we'll She wouldn't under
stand it any better IL twas Scripture
and it saves brain work. The only
satisfaction | get Is bein' able to give
my opinion of her and the grub with
out hurtin' her feelin's IL / called her
a wooden headed jumpin' jack she'd
only smile and say no. she didn't think
twas goin' TO rain. or somethin' just
as brilliant"
well. why don't you give her hel
walkin' paperS?''
II shall when her months up"
81 wouldn't wait no month. I'd
heave her overheard tonight You hear
mel
Captain Cy shook his head.
'1 can't very WELL" he replied. 81
hate to make her feel too bad. When
the months over I'll have some ex,
cuse ready. maybe The joke of 1t is
that she don't really need to work out
She's got some money Of her own
owns cranberry swamps and 7 don't
know what all Says she took uI
Bailey's offer cause she cal'lated I'd
be company for her. I had to laugh
even in the face of those beans when
she said thac'
However. at the end of the month
Cyrus sent Deborah on her way with
an extra months salary In her pocket
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