Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-03
Aunt judy
(copyright, 1912. BY Associated Literary
Press.)

ews and nieces was too old for ro-
nance. yet Aunt Judy was only thirty
eight.
When Newton Hale moved to
Queens Point he brought with him
all the belongings OF a man to whom
money IL no object. There were
motor cars. riding horses and dogs.
golf sticks, a half dozen trunks.
man and two maids and a housekeep
err. His coming revolutionized the
dull little place.
He says he likes the Cakes so well
that he's going to buy It. He enjoys
quiet life, and he hates the city,
Natalie said to Aunt Judy as the older
woman fitted sheer pink lawn on
the girlish figure.
He's sensible" said Aunt Judy
There Isn't a prettier place In the
world than the Oaks
Natalie turned to got a better view
OF herself In mirror. Don't you think
you'd better make the skirt little
shorter In the back?" she asked.
Aunt Judy pinned It up obediently.
II like pink" she said, sitting back
on her heels TO view the result. i
used to wear II q lot when was
girl"
did you7" said Natalie. vaguely
DO you think you can get my dress
done by Tuesday,"
"I'll try"
mfr. Hale is going to give moon
light garden party. guess your
have to chaperon US. Aunt Judy. He
said we'd better ask some older per-
SON.
II don't know what I'll wear"
"Oh. anything-nobody'll notice.
said Natalie.
Aunt Judy had momentary sense
or resentment. Nobody took any In
terest in her
An old white dimity. scant OF skirt
and with an embroidered collar
proved rather becoming. and Aunt
Judy decided 20 wear Il. Some I'M
pulse guided her to pile her wayy
hair on top OF her head in style
which accorded with the quaintness
OF the gown At the gate she stopped
and picked two sprigs OF white lilac
and tucked them in her belt. Then
she wandered across the road and up
long lane and entered Newton
Hale's garden.
There was an old sundial in the
garden. and Aunt Judy loved the
motto which was carved on It: Grow
old along with me-the best IL yet TO
be-"
AZ she came out from a long lane
Of blossoming almond bushes she saw
the master OF the house standing at
the top OF the terrace. He was In
white nannels. and from the top OF
his handsome gray head to the toe
OF his white buckskin shoes he was
up-to-date. well groomed
He came down quickly Which of
the Morgans Is IT," he asked. smiling.
II have always known them by the
color OF their hair--it's like old cop
per with the freight on H."
IL am Aunt Judy" said the little
lady Il fancy I'm early-but like
II here In the garden"
Il like II. too" he said.
Then the young folks came. and
Natalie took possession OF their host.
"You said We should have a ride IN
the motorboat
surely" he responded
There was room for all but one.
Aunt Judy won't mind" said Ma
talie. carelessly. will YOU. Aunt
judy"
When they came back they trooped
10 the dining room. Newton Hale
gave Aunt Judy the place OF honor.
After dinner she went out on the
porch. and Newton Hale followed her.
Natalie. coming out later looked In
vain for MIR. Hale She did not think
OF Aunt Judy She was probably curl
ed up IN the library over book. or
was amusing herself In some quiet
corner. Aunt Judy was never lonely.
As a matter of fact. Aunt Judy at
that moment WAS Swimming over the
waters OF the bay In motorboat. and
the owner OF the boat was saying
Nobody will miss us. and I'm going
10 make up to you for the ride you
didn't have today"
That night Natalie talked some dis
contentedly about her evening. Il
don't think Mr. Hale was very polite
not 20 look after his guests. do you?
He was away half the evening"
The next day the big touring car
came around to the door. and Natalie
came presently to her aunt. He
wants you 10 come" she said. with a
shadow on her face Some OF the
BOYS will have TO stay at home. But
as he asked for you especially. sup
pose he thinks chaperon is neces.
sary. Some city people do. you know, ="
YES, they do" said Aunt Judy.
Mr.. Hale helped her into the seat
beside him. somewhat 10 Natalies
discontinue. II don't see why he
should carry the chaperon idea quite
80 far" she murmured TO her sisters.
But Aunt Judy had lovely time.
Newton Hale and she belonged to the
same generation.
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