Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-11
The Social Corner Sky-Ride to Maine
By shut-In

How kind everyone is te poers sshut- in. Now, that. is what I call having friends. And such Social people, ali trying to send a word of cheer, from the Editer down te our newest mem ber
 I have been patiently waiting for the rheumatism to go out of wrist and arms. l am trying to write with what little enchantment 1 may have left and draw the Sisters nearer to me.
 1 am going to a Social Corner party conducted by the Editor. I don't know his name, so shall call him for conven- fence sake Professor Confidence. The party was to be held at the home of Balsam Fir, South Windharn, Maine. l was feeling a little blue over the thoughts that all the sisters and broth CTS, aunts and uncles, and other guests who were to be there; but how was I going, when l heard dreadful chatter thought now what can be the matter :? I went quickly to the door Oh, joy! What do you think saw lying like a great big bird on the front lawn? A flying machine with the name beauti- fully painted on the sides, The Queen of the Air" and Professor Confidence lowing before me, with hat in hand, said with smile:
 Jump in, Miss Shut-In."
 did not stop to think how strange, but thanking the gods of the air for being so good to me, l embarked. Up, up in the air
 My, how nice this is going to be, :" l said to Professor Confidence. ''rell me how you knew I wanted to go to The Party?"
 Well" answered the professor, "it was the fairy godmother of the Corner, Ready, and here we are right at her door,
 So, wlroopl Down we go, and, Sister Ready stood waiting and smiling up at us; also Cherisette, Papa's Boy, Elizabeth, Betsey BurdOck. and I de- clare if Nat and Jane Ann weren't waiting there, too.
 ! knew Jane Ann by her hat Nat began a-fussing right off about that ere thing-didnt know whether he would ever get home alive again or not. But by this time other sisters and brothers kept coming, and Jane 1 Ann told Nat if he wanted to go to ] that party he had better stop talking and get in, or he would be left.
 Now, I, being a shut-in and out oi the beaten paths of men. know nG more than baby which air current we sailed on; but the professor kept | up d Stc1Qy Otl Ce1ttl VI lcl4hf tClAA1t5 Us about this or that, and pointed out i landmarks.
 We stopped every once in a while to take in sisters and brothers.
 There was Frank. They sat her IT close tome, and Rural Free Delivery over near Nat and Jim. How those men went on talking about woman suffrage, politics, farm work and chick. en raising.
 Then Ma she started in. Farmers Wife and Merry Farmers Boy began talking about raising calves and mak- ing butter.
 Just then the professor called .ou Readville, Mass, and Centennia Square joined the company. She began to ask 'TWho is who?" Where is Bee Oh, she's busy buzzing; Billie. Corn flower, and where's Silver SNpence?
 Sweet Sixteen was making friend with c. II. s. 1913 and Sunfiower. w certainly were merry cargo.
 Up. up, just a little bit hfgheri' sang Bluebell.
 Dolly, Fleur de Lis, Montville an, Beccy were jolly souls. One of then asked Mrs. Robinson. if Potlatch am she were going to make speeches Ol Womens Rights.
 Now" said Professor Confidence T think we have called for all, tn brothers and sisters of the Corner