Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-06


Mrs. Tad Simpson, who was wearing
her black silk for the hrst time since
its third making over. Pretty enough
that way, spose. But, my lano, iook
Mt the way she's rigGed-old dress,
darned and patched up and all OUT
grown. If had Cy whittakers money
I'd be ashamed to have a relation OF
mine come to meetin' that way. Even
IL her folks was poorer'n Jobs on OK
I'd spend a little on my own account
and trust to gethn' It back some time.
I'd have some care for my own self
respect. Look at Alicia Atkins. See
how nice she looks. Them feathers on
her hat must have cost somethin', bet
YOU. Howdy do, Licia, dear? When's
your pa comm homer"
The Honorable Heman had left town
on a business trip to the south. Alicia
was accompanied by the Atkins house.
keeper and, ms usual, was CARRIED re-
CARELESS Of expense.
Mrs. salters smiled sweetly upon the
Atkins heir and then added in church
whisper: Don't she look sweet2 l
agree with you. Sarah; It is strange
how Captain Whitaker lets his little
niece go. And him richr'
"Niece?" repeated Mrs. Simpson
eagerly. "Who said 'twns his niece7
Of home. There's all sorts Of queer
yarns about. l. Oh, good mornin',
Capn Cyrus. How do you dor
The captain grunted IN answer to
the effect that he was bearing up
pretty well. considering. There was
scowl on his face and he spoke little
as, holding Emily by the hand, he led
the way home. That evening he
dropped in at the perfect boarding
house and begged to know II Mrs.
Bangs had any fashion books" around
that she didn't want.
Il NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. with pic
lures OF womens buds in EN-" he
stammered in explanation. "Bos'n
likes to look ut 'em. She's great on
fashion books. Bos'n is"
Keturah got together a half dozen
numbers Of the Home Dressmaker and
other periodicals Of a similar nature.
The captain took them under his arm
and departed. whispering to Mr.. It'd
dit as he passed the latter in the
hall:
Come up by and by. Ase. I want
to talk to you. Bring Bailey along.
If you can do 1t without startin' di.
vorce proceedin's."
Later. when the trio gathered in the
Whitaker sitting room, Captain Cy
produced the fashion books" and
spoke concerning them.
You see" no said. live been
thlnkin' that Bos'n-Emily, that is
want rugged exactly the way she
ought to be. Have you fellers noticed
it?'
His friends seemed surprised. Mel.
Their was ready with an immediate an
swer, so the captain went on.
Course ! don't mean she amt got
canvas enough to cover her spars."
be explained. but what she has got
has seen considerable weather, and it
seemed to me twas pretty nigh time
to haul her into drydock and reft.
That's why I borrowed these maya
zines of Ketury. I've been lookin'
them over and there seems to be plen-
ty Of 1ggin' for small craft. The only
thing Is l don't know what's the right
cut for her build. Bailey. you're
married man. You ought TO know
somethin' about woncn's clothes.
What do you think of this. now?'
He opened one Of the magazines and
pointed to the picture Of a young girl.
with II waspy waist and lilliputian
feet. who. arrayed in founces and
furbelows. was toddling gingerly down
fight Of marble steps, She carried
a parasol In one hand, and the other
held the end of chnin to which a
long haired dog was attached.
The town clerk and his companion
inspected the young lady with DELHI.
GRAFTON and interest.
well. what do You sayY demanded
Captain Cy.
II don't care much for them kind OF
dogs observed Asaph thoughtfully.
Good land. You don't s'pose they
heave the dog in with the clothes for
good measure, do you? Bailey, what's
your opinion?"
Mr.. Bangs looked wise.
II should say" be said-"yes sir. l
should say that was real stylish rig
out. Only thing is that girl is consid-
er'ble less feshy than Emily. This
one looks to me as If she was breakin
In two amidships. Still, s'pose likely
the buds don't come ready made, 80
they could be let out some to At.
What's the price Of n suit like that.
Witt
Afternoon gown for miss OF six
teen " he read. "Hurph. That settles
that first crack. Bos'n amt but half
of sixteen"
anyway" put in Asaph, you need
somethln' she could wear forenoons if
she wanted to. What's this one? She
looks young enough"
The "one" referred to turned out TO
be coat for child of four" II was
therefore scornfully rejected. One
after another the different magazines
were examined and the pictures dis
cussed- At length Costume for miss
OF eight years. was pronounced to be
pretty nearly the thing.
Godfrey scissorsv' exclaimed the
admiring Mr., Tdditt. That's mighty
swell amt it? What's the stuff goes