Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1912-02-14
Mrs. Mofett' S
Son

personality, and I'm glad to do it for
her.
'How strange never discovered it.
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 so1ee
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 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 a 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 req.
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
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 it 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 so harsh in judging
other peoples children Ever since
arrived at this hotel l have been the
recipient of kindness from all tie
young ladies'"
Il thought" answered Mrs. Haynes
that 1 overheard Airline and Virginia
say you invited them to stay a 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 a chance tc
meet your son." interpOsed Mrs
Haynes.
"Only once or twice have I men
toned my personal affairs, but believe
I told them that Clarence will be de
lighted to meet them and what a love
ly charming son he is
"They were wondering whether he
was a professional man or in bust
ness"
"Absurd-I told them Clarence was
nearly six feet tall and weighed 16C
pounds, but 1 thought they knew he
was only fifteen years old"
After dinner Mrs Moffet said, "Just
received the latest novel. If you see
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. J
thought you said you were so IA
tigued,' inquired Virginia, now don't
trouble yourself I'll read tonight as
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, &c
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 Oil long enough will
hints and suggestions about he
charming son."
Just then Mrs. Moffet glided in Will
q telegram In her hands.
Goodness" she exclaimed, my sol
just wired that he is going to spen,
the holidays with me here. l feare,
IT was too far for him to come durini
vacation"
who will help me plan some sur
prise for him, and l know he'll SHOW
his appreciation to you all when yo1
visit me next summer
Really" commenced Virginia, CIV,
other plans for next summer so Agne
can accept your invitation"