The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-31
HER MODEST OPINION
By JAMES JOLLY.

folded her plump hands in her white muslin lap.
 Don't you think dance very nice ly?" she inquired. after a moments silence. Last year I came six. four, two, eleven times, but this year I come all the time"
 How very nice" said the visitor enthusiastically. And how do you like it?"
 The youngest members eyes danc- ed "Oh, I love it, very much" she confded, ''and l can dance very we'll now" Her face clouded slightly. Bob won't dance with me, though. He doesn't like to-"
 That's very strange said the visitor. q wonder why?"
 'I don't know" replied the young est pupil, shaking her head. He says I haven't been coming long enough He says next year he'll dance with me If I want him to-
 That's something to look forward to, anyway" said the visitor encour- agtngly. Which one is Bob?"
 The youngest pupil waved hand in the direction of the group of boys, who were going through some exer- cises that were prescribed by the rules of no dancing school
 Hes that one that's fighting with Horace" she said calmly. Horace, he won't dance with me, either. He says I'm too little"
 'Well, time will cure that" said the visitor sympathetically
 Next year I'll be big girl" the smallest pupil went on to explain 'I'm five now and next year I'll be twelve"
 what startled at this rapid flight of time. And then I suppose you'll be as old as Bob and Horace"
 I'll be older" announced the small girl, -four, ten years older" She patted down her abbreviated ruff fled skirts carefully and ran her little red tongue over her lips. She glanc- ed at the visitor out of the corner of her eye.
 T can sing, too" she said.
 The visitors face was filled with wonder, eager anticipation and with suppressed excitement
 T know some pretty, pretty songs" went on the youngest pupil. "and II sing them very, very nicely" She bobbed her head up and down violent ly two or three times in keen appre. citation of her own accomplishments T would sing you one," she said, "but the dancing lady won't let me sing here. I did sing once and she said it was very nice, but she thought better wait and sing when got home So now I wait"
 That's very discreet of you but it seems to me the dancing lady didn't show much appreciation of your vocal plishments.
 The songstress weighed this In her mind
 No" she replied, after a moment But then I think maybe she hasn't got any. She's a very nice lady" she concluded.
 For some reason the visitor cough. ed behind her handkerchief
 T don't doubt it." she agreed when
 
 cough Tt may be that she just lacks the artistic temperament. Some people are very materialistic, you know"
 Yes, I know" agreed the youngest pupil courteously.
 The two companions sat watching the children dance for a few minutes. 1~1 frt1 Iat said the visitor presently. (Which one do you think dances the best9" The youngest pupil pondered si' lently, her head cooked on one side like a contemplative robin.
 T know" she said after while, "but guess I'd better not tell"
 'Why not?" queried the visitor, "If you'll tell me, then I'll tell you which one I think is the best dancer"
 q guess I better not" reaffirmed the small pupil But I'll tell you how she's dressed"
 Do" urged the visitor.
 She's got on white dress" said the mite. smoothing down her dainty little frock tenderly, land white shoes"-she held up first one foot and then the other and looked at them admiringly-"and pink ribbons on her hair" She gave her head quick little turn and was rewarded by the vanishing view of the end of a big, pink bow. "But guess I'd better not tell you her name"
 T wish you would tell me-" begged the visitor. q won't tell a soul"
 CT puesa I'd hetter not refterate ed