Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-01-04
Mrs. Mofett,s
Son

q labor of love-" said Mrs. Haynes.
"Only 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 it more blessed to receive than
to give"
"How about her SOM" asked Airline.
"Only the other day she said that
she only hoped her son would marry
congenial girl Of good family some
day"
DO you know the young mani"
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, Its 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.
If 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 young girls heart"
"The maidens are not so innocent
nowadays. The way the girls try to
coerce the boys into showing them a
good time amuses me. In my time 1t
was the youth who courted the girl.
AS to respect to their elders 1t Is
Parents thou shalt honor your chill
rdren' The father is looked upon as
perambulatlng 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 so harsh in judging
other peoples children. Ever since
arrived at this hotel have been the
recipient of kindness from all tie
young ladies'"
Il 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 met 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 l 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 we're wondering whether he
was professional man or in bust
ness"
Absurd told them Clarence was
nearly six feet tall and weighed 100
pounds, but 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 ask
them If they care to read aloud to
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. I
thought you said you were so IA
tigued," inquired Virginia, now don't
trouble yourself I'll read tonight as
l have nothing else to do"
But before you decide which shall
have the coveted honor, let me an.
nounce to you that the grand young
man whom Mrs. Moffet has been raw
ing about is only lad fifteen years
old"
THE idea! I'm sorry, but l can't
read aloud tonight" said Airline, Il
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 with
hints and suggestions about her
charming SON."
Just then Mrs. Moffet glided In with
a telegram in her hands.
Goodness" she exclaimed. my son
Just wired that he is going to spend
the holidays with me here. l feared
It was too far for him to come during
vacation"
who will help me plan some sur
prise for him, and l know he'll show
his appreciation to you all when you
: visit me next summer"
Really" commenced Virginia. i've
other plans for next summer so Agnes