The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-21
Mrs. Mofett's
Son

Wy LAT ai6 you tIupl uluSi AAsSi VIZ
ginia? Each stitch you take seems
0 labor OF love- said Mrs. Haynes.
only a little Gilt Tor dear Mrs.
Moffet. She has tine most charming
personality. and I'm glad to do it Tor
her"
"How strange | never discovered 1t.
To me she is one OF those women who
think it more biesscG % 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 g5od 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 splendid fellow"
isn't she beautiful with hsr youth
full face and that crown Of Snowy
white hair" said Airline IT'S im-
possible 10 discover whether she's an
old young looking, or young old look
ing person
Girls" said Mrs Haynes with al
air of wisdom, don't ever try to Judge
any ones age who lives in a 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
society7" asked Mrs, Haynes.
Surely, Pm 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
coeree The boys into showing them Il
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
dren.' The father Ia looked upon as
a perambulating check book, and the
mother as 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 the
young ladies'"
II thought" answered Mrs. Haynes,
that l 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 / do less,
when they devoted their whole time
graciously to me? Each Wed with the
other In showing their real friend
ship"
'3Then they will have chance TO
meet your son." interposed Mrs.
Haynes.
| 'Only once or twice have | MEN,
toned my personal affairs, but believe
I told them that Clarence win be de-
lighted to meet them and what love-
~ charming son he L."
"They were wondering whether he
was q professional man or in bust
ness"
"Abnrd--I told them Clarence was
nearly six feet tall and weighed l6O
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 win you ask
them IL they care TO read aloud to
me for an hour or So"
When Mrs. Haynes repeated the re
quest 10 the girls each one offered
their services. ID
"Td Just love 10 oblige Mrs. Moffet,
said Airline.
"since when are you 80 obliging. !
thought you said you were so ia
tigued," inquired Virginia. now dom
trouble yourself I'll read tonight a:
I 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 I cam
read aloud tonight" said Airline, 81
have previous engagement"
Don't count on me-" said Virginia
"Tm going to try some new music
Eva will be glad to accommodate her
Certainly not" remarked Eva
shes fooled US all long enough with
hints and suggestions about hel
charming son.
| Just then Mrs. Moffet glided in with
q telegram In her hands.
Goodness" she exclaimed, my sor
Just wired that he is going to spend
the holidays with me here. / feared
1t was too far for him to come during
vacation"
who will help me plan some sur
prise for him, and know he'll show
his appreciation to you all when yor