The Washington herald., 1911-05-14
TIM AND TINY
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ms question had to be repeated, ana tnen
Tiny further complicated matters by saying
that she didn't know.
This was not encouraging, but Tim kept
his temper,
ANY father or mothery'
"Oh. yes / have a papa and mamma and
brother Ned and Rosy
Rosy is your sister, said Tim, inquir-
ingly; ~ ,y ,,, ,, ., :,
my doll. have lots of dolls, but Rosy is the
largest and best"
did your father and mother come with
you in the boaty' was the next question.
Yes" replied Tiny, I'VE were all together
and ran across the street ahead of them,
and you picked me up. l guess they'll wonder
where i am.
For the second time, Tim was amazed at
the little ones coolness, and felt his respon-
rihity growing heavier every minute.
'efore he had time to think of another
question, Tiny looked at him with her big
blue eyes, and asked, suddenly:
'Are you hungry? ! am
every well, them" rejoined Tiny, in a
matter-of-tact tone, 'let us have some sup
per:
"Very we,' assented Tim
And off they started again, hand in hand,
until they came to a place that suited Tim 8
fancy.
1t was small brick house, with a sign:
BREAD, CAKES AND PIES.
Meals to Order at Reasonable Rates.
They entered a small room, neat and clean,
with four small tables, each covered with a
slver.platcd castor. The tables were all on
one SIDE and on the other side was a coun-
ter, heapcd up with pics, cakes and bread.
The opening of the door rang bell in
the back room, and presently there came in a
stout German woman.
1--WE came in" began lin, rather awk-
wardly, Ito get some supper-to buy some,
i mean.
"Sit down here. What will you havey'
This was a poser
81 really don't know said IIm confused
ly. Tiny, what do You want?'
IL generally have something nice for sup
per- replied Tiny, in a non. n.committal way.
The woman laughed outright at this, and
Tim said, desperately:
Get something anythng nice-you
know, and not too dear"
The woman nodded and smiled as she dis
appeared. and then Tiny leaned her elbows on
the table and said:
I've told you my name, what is your
nameT
What funny name!"
'Is II funny he asked, uneasily.
"Oh, yes, it is" said Tiny, gravey. 1--WE
have gardener named Tim. and he is such
funny man! He is an lrshman. Are you
an lrishman:'
mo; | am an American. | live in the
country-away out yonder,' waving his hand
IN an indefinite sweep that might have meant
any point o, the compass II only came into
the city today, and l am just much lost
as you arc.
Well said Tiny, slowly, after regard.
ing Tim critically for full minute Il like
you, anyhow. Are you rich, llm!"
NO, indeed replied Tim. Il only wish
Was
why amt you rch?''
81 don't know, m sure. ! expect II Is be-
cause ] never had chance. | mean to be,
some day; but, just now, I'm more anxious
to know where you live
"Why?' asked Tiny, opening her big eyes
very wide.
"Becaus, | think somebody would like very
much TO see their little girl again Don't
you?'
This QUESTION seemed to puzzle Tiny but,
before she had chance to reply, the woman
re-entcred with tray and placed the supper
on the table
There was a cup of tea for Tim and
glass of milk for Tiny Then there was a
plate OF fi@ky biscuits and two pats of but
ter, an omelette a dish of fried potatoes
some cold meat and two saucers OF straw
berries.
I 1t was ar appetzing meal, and Tim and
Tiny fell at 1t without delay. while the wOm-
an busted herself at another table. ostensi-
bly, polishing castor, but really watching
the couple with considerable curiosity
AT the conclusion OF the meal, when they
arose and Tim advanced to the counter to
pay his bill, she said:
so you strangers. ch?''
Yes, said he, "at least am. found
this little girl do wn near the wharf. You
don't know who she is, do you!"
The woman shook her head.
mo. ! dc not know her. Your supper is
forty cents"
Tim paid the BILL and as he received his
change, asked:
'Do you know OF any place where we can
get bOard?"
"Plenty OF places" assured the woman.
"only You would not want to go to them I'M
less you rich Are you?'
Not by any means laughed Tim.
During this talk Tiny had been betraying
considerable impatience, and she now pluck
ed her guardian by the sleeve and said:
Come along, Tim, we've had our supper
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