The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-04-20
Mrs. Mofett' S
Son

only a little gift for dear Mrs.
Moffet She has the most charming
personality, and I'm glad to do 1t for
her"
How strange never discovered It.
To me she Is one of those women who
think 1t more blessed to receive than
to give"
How about her SOM" asked Airline.
"Only the other day she said that
a congenial girl of good family some
day"
do you know the young man?"
asked Mrs. Haynes.
mo, but hope to meet him in the
near future. She is so proud of him.
He must be a splendid fellow"
isn't she beautiful with her youth
full face and that crown of snowy
white hair" said Airline. "It's i'm
possible to discover whether she's an
old young looking, or young old look
ing person"
Girls" said Mrs. Haynes with an
air Of wisdom, don't ever try to Judge
any ones age who lives in hotel.
II she had the trials of housekeeping
and big family to look after, maybe
she would be smiling all the time"
Later when Mrs. Moffet and Mrs.
Haynes were seated opposite each
other at the dining table. Mrs. Moi
fet said there isn't any plausible rea-
son why all the young girls should be
so attentive to me-"
Aren't you fond Of young peoples
society?" asked Mrs. Haynes.
Surely, I'm still young in my ideas
and can enter into all the feelings and
emotions of a young girls heart"
THE maidens are not so innocent
coerce the boys into showing them a
good time amuses me. In my time it
was the youth who courted the girl.
AS to respect to their elders 1t Is
Parents thou shalt honor your chill
dren The father Is looked upon as
a perambulating check book, and the
mother as a prospective mother-in-
law to some eligible young man."
You're too cynical, Mrs. Haynes.
You never had any children, that's
the reason you are 80 harsh In judging
other peoples children. Ever since
arrived at this hotel I have been the
recipient Of kindness from all the
young ladies'"
81 thought" answered Mrs. Haynes,
that overheard Airline and Virginia
say you invited them to stay couple
Of weeks at your home In the coun-
try"
YES, they accepted my cordial in
vitation Instantly. Could l do less,
when they devoted their whole time
graciously to me? Each We'd with the
other In showing their real friend
ship"
Then they will have chance to
meet your son." interposed Mrs
Haynes.
"Only once or twice have ! men
toned my personal affairs, but believe
told them that Clarence will be de-
lighted to meet them and what love
ly charming son he is."
They were wondering whether he
was a professional man or In bust
ness"
Absurd told them Clarence was
nearly six feet tall and weighed 16(
pounds, but l thought they knew he
was only fifteen years old"
After dinner Mrs. Moffet said. "Just
received the latest novel. If you see
any of the young ladies will you ash
them If they care to read aloud tc
me for an hour or so"
When Mrs. Haynes repeated the re
quest to the girls each one Offered
their services.
I'D just love to oblige Mrs. Moffet,
said Airline.
"Since when are you so obliging.
thought you said you were so ia
tigued," inquired Virginia, now dom
trouble yourself I'll read tonight a
have nothing else to do"
But before you decide which shall
have the coveted honor, let me an
nounce to you that the grand youn,
man whom Mrs. Moffet has been raw
ing about is only a lad fifteen year
old"
'The ideal I'm sorry, but l can
read aloud tonight" said Airline, ="
have a previous engagement"
Don't count on me-" said Virginia
I'm going to try some new music
Eva will be glad to accommodate her.
Certainly not" remarked Eva
she's fooled us all long enough witt
hints and suggestions about he
charming SON."
Just then Mrs. Moffet glided in wit
telegram in her hands.
Goodness" she exclaimed, my 30
Just wired that he is going to spen
the holidays with me here. l feare
1t was too far for him to come durin
vacation"
Who will help me plan some SUI
prise for him, and | know he'll shoN
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