Sharp County record., 1912-01-12
In Kitty S
Absence
Mrs. Emmons sighed deeply

Mrs. Emmons sighed deeply
whats the matter, my dear?' ask
ed Emmons, looking bit anxously,
across the breakfast table. Don't you
feel well?"
"Oh, yes, I'm feeling well. was
just wondering what should do with
myself Now that the house is thor
oughly cleaned and in order once again
after all Kitty's sewing, ! don't seem
to have anything on hand"
you still have me-" said Emmons
81 don't believe one sock of mine was
darned all the time Kitty was at home
AS an all absorbing occupation, Kitty
certainly is wonder. There never
seemed to be day all summer when
you weren't doing something for
Kitty. | don't see how there could
have been anything left TO mend make
or make over for her when the season
ended
You don't appear to realize that
g girl going away to boarding school
eeds a complete outfit remarked Mrs
Emmons little stiffy. I'm sorry II
you've found any holes in your socks"
81 was only joking" said Emmons
hastily And | know, my dear, that
you must feel quite lost without Kitty.
l-well, really, miss her myself 1t
seems trlfe too quiet around the
house, doesn't it?"
Indeed It does" Mrs. Emmons
smiled at him little mistily. Il wish
there's the door bell Will you
go?"
In moment Emmons returned with
a letter in his hand "A special de.
livery from Kitty | signed for YOU"
he said. 81 suppose it's nothing Sc
rious."
Read It aloud" said Emnons.
dearest mother read Mrs. EN-.
mons, I'm sending this by special dc.
livery, for ! want you to get It as soon
as possible, We are going to have q
fancy dress party Halloween, and
must have costume. wish you
would think up several and write me
about them and then can decide
which idea ! like best, and then you
can make It for me. PcAse think OF
something new and striking. How
lucky | am to have such a clever moth.
err You see, I'm letting you know
early so you won't haze to hurry too
much.'"
How considerate!" murmured Kit.
tvs father.
We'll, It Is considerate."
Didn't say so?' asked Emmons.
His wife threw him scornful look
as she resumed the letter; 1.-The ta-
bic here Is awfully tiresome. wish
you'd have Nora make me a big fruit
cake, That keeps so well and Is so
wholesome
"lndeed?"
Now, If you're going to interrupt all
the time I'll read the rest TO myself.
And, mother dear If you could find
time to make lot Of your delicious
sand tarts Id just love them. The
girls are all crazy about them.
" ] dor't know how ever did t. for
I'm careful OF my clothes, but have
Il big three'cornered tear In ny foulard
irock You are so wonderful at mend,
Ing that I'm sending 1t home for re.
pairs, Please get It back before noxt
Saturday, as our crowd Is going to the
matinee, and | want to wear II. Please
ask dad II ! may go to the matinee
very Saturday, We divide the price Of
the ehaperon's ticket so It doesn't cost
very much, and you know the theater
Is very educational.
I've decided that need a guimpe
Tor my evening dresses. VIII you please
make one this week, for need II aw.
fully? I'd like something elaborate In
tucked lace or chiffon,
"1m getting along spAndIdly In my
studies but wish you'd ask dad II |
may be excused from geometry, don't
think any one who isn't going to ter eh
needs higher mathematics, do you? I'm
going to send you the essay that I'm
writing now wish you'd look II over
carefully and suggest any changes YOU
think II needs, want to get a high
mark IN my English this year and |
know If YOU correct my theme Il will
be perfectly good essay.
well, goodby for this time. | send
bushels Of love and hope you and
dad don't miss me too much oh, yos
you VIII please see If you can find nv
roller skates In tho atticY The gIrla
skate In the gym on rainy days."
well think you won't suffer for
lack Of occupation for awhile yet" said
Emmons, "And my socks can whit nm.
other month or so,"