Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-13
In Kitty S
Absence
Mrs. Emmons sighed deeply

Mrs. Emmons sighed deeply
whats the matter. my dear?" ask
ed Emmons, looking a bit anxiously,
across the breakfast table Don't you
feel well?"
oh. yes. I'm feeling we'll was
Just wondering what should do with
myself. Now that the house is thor
oughly cleaned and in order once again
utter all Kitty's sewing, | don't seem
10 have anything on hand"
You still have me-" said Emmons.
IL don't believe one sock of mine was
darned all the time Kitty was at home.
AS an all absorbing occupation. Kitty
certainly is "a wonder. There never
seemed to be day all summer when
:Tou weren't doing something for
Kitty. | don't see how there could
nave been anything left to mend. make
or make over for her when the season
ended"
You don't appear to realize that
girl going away to boarding school
eeds complete outfit" remarked Mrs.
Emmons little stiffly. I'm sorry II
you've found any holes in your socks"
Il was only Joking" said Emmons
hastily. And l know, my dear, that
you must feel quite lost without Kitty.
well. really. | miss her myself 1t
seems a tri1e too quiet around the
house. doesn't it?"
Indeed it does" Mrs. Emmons
smiled at him little mistily. 81 wish
there's the door bell Will you
so?"
In moment Emmons returned with
a letter in his hand. "A special de-
livery from Kitty. | signed for you,"
ne said. II suppose it's nothing Sc
rious"
Read 1t aloud" said Emmons.
Dearest mother read Mrs. EN-
mons. I'm sending this by special de-
livery. for | want you 10 get 1t as soon
Is possible. We are going TO have a
'ancy dress party Halloween, and
must have a costume wish you
would think up several and write me
about them and then can decide
which idea like best. and then you
can make 1t for me. Please think Of
something new and striking. How
lucky am to have such a clever moth
er! You see. I'm letting you know
early so you won't haze to hurry too
much"
How considerate!" murmured Kit
tvs father
We'll. II is considerate."
Didn't say SOP" asked Emmons
His wife threw him a scornful look
as she resumed the letter: The ia
bic here is awfuly tiresome. I wish
you'd have Nora make me a big fruit
cake That keeps so we'll and Is SO
wholesome"
'lndeed?"
Now. If you're going to interrupt all
the time I'll read the rest to myself.
And. mother dear. If you could find
time to make lot Of your delicious
sand tarts Id just love them. The
girs are all crazy about them
! dor't know how ever did II. for
I'm careful of my clothes. but I have
big three-cornered tear in ny foulard
frock You are SO wonderful at mend
ing that I'm sending it home for re-
pairs Please get it back before next
saturday. as our crowd Is going to the
matinee, and want to wear It. Please
ask dad II | may go TO the matinee
very Saturday. We divide the price of
the chaperon's ticket so 1t doesn't cost
very much. and you know the theater
Is very educational
I've decided that | need n suimpe
FOR my evening dresses. VIII you please
make one this week, for I need II aw.
fully? I'd like something elaborate in
tucked lace or chiffon.
I'm getting along spendidly in nv
studies. bur ! wish you'd ask dad II
may be excused from geometry | don't
thin" any one who isn't going to tercb
needs higher mathematics. do you? I'm
going to send you the essay that I'm
writing now I wish you'd look IL over
carefully and suggest any changes Won
sb1nk 1t needs. want to get q high
mark In my English this year and 7
know II you correct my theme II will
be perfectly good essay.
Well. goodby for this time. send
bushels Of love and hope You and
dad don't miss me too much. Oh. yes
you VIII please see If you can find NV
roller skates In the attic? The g;rIs
skate in the gym on rainy days -"
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