Arizona republican., 1911-06-17
.PoLLYOOLY AND THE LUMP
 By Edgar Jepson.
Copyright. 1909. by the Pearson Pub
 fishing Company.

| really useful or nice things All right: we'll go on bus" said Ronald, yielding to this cogent req soning
 When they had settled themselves on the top of a motor bus, the Lump in Pollyooly's lap. she said, What did your grandmother give you the five pound note for?"
 "A tip" said Ronald.
 Yes: but what did you do for it?"
 Nothing. It was tip"
 But what have you got to buy with it?" said Pollyooly, puzzled.
 Anything I like" said Ronald.
 Not clothes. or boots, or things like tha1?" said Pollyooly, knitting her brow in her perplexity.
 No: I can spend it just as like on tuck, theatres, cricket bats-any- thing" said Ronald. Well. that is funny. Nobody ever gives me money unless do something for it." said Pollyooly.
 That's because you haven't any re lations," said Ronald.
 "Oh. of course Aunt Hannah some times gave me a penny-but five pounds all at Once-its wonderful, said Pollyooly Tn a tone of awe At the corner of Bond Street they descended from the bus. and Ronald int shop. The entry Of an angel child and an authentic. but red-headed, cher ub. under the escort of such a good looking boy as Ronald aroused an ad- miring interest amidst the lunchers from the KensingtOns. of which the children were oblivious. for they de- voted themselves to ices and cakes with a whole-hearted intentness. Polly ooly watching over the Lump with her usual motherly care.
 When. judging by his own feelings. Ronald considered that they could hold no more. they took another bus To Hyde Park corner and from there be took themselves to the banks Of the Serpentine They sat for half an hour In a pleasant somnolence, talking but little, then their natural activity as serted itself again, and they went for a TOW.
 At a quarter past three Pollyooly said that she must be going back to tho Temnle 70 get the Honorable John Rufin's tea ready against his return at four o'clock. Ronald escorted them rack 70 the gate Of tho Temple; and on the way he invited Pollyooly to lunch with him on the morrow and afterwards go with him 10 the Naro- Hum. if she could find some one 10 take care of the Lump. since the enter tainment would be above the head Of a child of three She said that she would be delighted 10 come, If NIT. Ruf- fn would give her leave.
 Accordingly. when she took the Hon. orable John RUffin's tea into his sit tinC-room. she said. Please. sir, Ron ald-Lord Ronald Richsborough, l mean-has been here
 "The deuce he has," said the Hon. orable John Rufin. And what did he say when he saw you?'
 He seemed pleased, sir" said Pol yooly.
 i've no doubt he was-the pleasing sight gives pleasure to the ingenious ooy, as his Latin exercise book doubt ess assures him. I expect he was sur )rised, too"
 Yes. sir We went to the Park, yaid PollyoOly.
 The Honorable John Ruffin raised 1is hands with an air of the liveliest mrprise. and cried: We live indeed precocious world ! did not ex- oect to be confronted by the question If followers for years and years. Oh. Pollyooly. Pollyooly, what is your sex coming to-"
 "I don't know, sir" said Pollyooly ,ravely.
 "And in your case the question or followers is a difficult oye. If l had not decided that since you resided 7ere vou were my housekeeper, and nnst be called Mrs. Bride. it would be mite easy. But do not know what he rules about a housekeeoer's fol- overs are They may be allowed in he house"
 "Yes. sir" said Pollyooly.
 "You see. it's very important mat Ter: it must he put on a proper loot lng. It would never do to have any laxness in it. One scion Of noble family is sure to lead to others.
 "Yes. sir" said Pollyooly. Gan go with him to the Varolium tomorrow afternoon?"
 That's awkward Suppose you were mistaken for Lady Marion Deeping? said the Honorable John Ruff1n, doubt fully.
 "Pollyooly's face fell.
 Well. that can't be helped: It wouldn't be fair that you should be deprived of the simple pleasures of London because you once helped to re- store Q daughter 10 her mother. And. after all. I should think that Ronald could stand cross-eXamination very well. If there is trouble. tell him to refer all inquirers 10 me"
 'Yes. sir" said Pollyooly; and her face grew bright again.
 And tell you what: if anyone per sists that you are Lady Marion. and wants to carry you off to Rickshorough House. you be firm with them; just call a policeman and give them in charge. Youll like doing that.