The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-04-28

Downright 1909, Tho Robh$herrih COMPANY
FiKhtly that the expression dawnlng
In Miss Cynthia's eyes was that of ad-
miration, for before she had received
an answer to her question to Mr.. Kent
about the vision of loneliness at the
foot of the steps, she broke out afresh
with her delighted EXPLANATIONS:
"Now, amt he jest too fine, Miss
Cynthie? Them white aannels Is
plumb beautiful before they shrinks,
and after that they makes good rags
to rub with in cases of rheumatic and
SIGH. feel Jest as proud of him."
Miss Selma Lue," said Mr.. Alan,
his eyes dancing with delight, Il think
you asked me a question first; l claim
first answer do do feel hungry
when look at her. feel that could
without provocation eat"
miss Selma Lue," broke in Miss
Cynthia hastily, Il am really getting
alarmed and though Mr.. Kent looks
cool and acknowledgement grand,
begin to think he may be more fero'
cious than he looks. Lions-are-"
run, run! Mr.. Alan, for that's the
car to catch Miss Evelyn on the
switch-she oughter be here now in
fve minutes. Come on, Bonnie, and
git all the children in line! Tell
everybody to come here to the grocery
steps and listen to the speech first
thing-there's Mr.. Bradford now. My,
my, Miss Cynthie, don't everybody
look fine? Mis- Kinneys pink cotton
Grape goes so nice with Mis- Dobbs'
purple, and If Mis- Tyne amt fixed up
to beat the band" Miss Selma Lue
met her guests at the foot Of the steps
and welcomed them with enthusiasm.
Miss Cynthia helped do the honors
and shared In the general excitement
''Howdy everybody" said Miss Sc
lima Lue. I'VE sure make fine show.
She is going to shake hands right here
with us all and then go and see the
pictures before 1t gifts dark, and then
come the refreshments. Miss Cynthie,
you hadn't oughter hold Blossom, but
you Jest will do 1t and muss your
dress. Now, Ethel Maud, hold Glenn
mie careful till her mother gifts here,
and l will carry the twins as we go
down to meet her. feel like the ba-
bies oughter see it all-you can't be-
gin on manners fer entertainments
too young"
And so the honored guest found
them, an exotic-colored aggregation of
palpitating excitement in gala attire
and more gala humor. It often hap
pens in the world that the coin of hui
man intercourse stamped entertain
ment does not buy for tenderer or bar
terer much In the way of real pleas
ure, but on the Bluff it was otherwise.
Joy, real. effervescent, sparkling joy
Allied every cup to the brim and ran
over.
The BLUM took Miss Evelyn to its
arms and caressed and admired and
Jubilated over her to its hearts con-
tent. She was greeted in fowery
phrases by Mr.. 81 Bradford, whose
oratorical acrobatic feats were as as
tonishing as the triple handsprings
that Bonnie Dobbs turned In her path
at every possible opportunity. 1t was
well that her fund of enthusiasm was
adequate to supply long drafts. Miss
Cynthia stood by and watched her
with awed pride and delight She
enthused over young Jim Peters In
stin and uncomfortable attire, and his
rosy, blushing young mother in soft
blue muslin. She admired all six
Tyneses and was especially interested
In Ethel Maud's little barked nose.
She expressed starvation at the aroma
OF Mrs. Kinney's pies and listened
with rapt attention to Luella recite a
choice piece in nine verses, nor did
she fail to handle the heirloom teapot
with becoming reverence when it was
transported into her presence wrapped
In an old flannel petticoat.
my, my!" said Miss Selma Lue in
an aside to Mr. Alan, who had taken
his stand by her at the grocery door
Just one step below that on which
And So the Honored Guest Eounu
Them.
stood Miss Cynthia with Blossom in
her arms. Amt they having a good
time? l do hate to break 1t I'D by
asking her to look at pictures. but Mr.,
Leeks is a-going to play her a tune on
his meggyphone, and as soon as IT'S
over am going to send her right up
TO the barn and keep the crowd down
here to help me set out the refresh.
ments. S'posen, Miss Cynthie, YOU
run on up there now so as to be tbere
when Mr.. Alan gifts her up. I am
sorry you won't let me take Blossom
away from you, though know If
try there will be hollering. and II do
seem a pity to mix any tears in this
party" At the mention of her mama
Blossom gurgled and chung to Miss
Cynthia as If she understood that the
suggestion of her possible dislodgment
was being negated strenuously bv the
lady OF her alterations.
We'll, Mr.. Alan, you'd better yo
long with 'em and hand her nm the
ladder to Miss Cynthie. Then hurry
back SO you will be here Eben ~.