Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-11
In Kitty $ ~
Absence
Mrs. Emmons sighed deeply.

What's tho matter, my dear! ash'
Cd Emmors, looking a bit anriously.
tcross the breakfast tabls. Don't you
feel weil?"
"Oh, yes. I'm feeling well. I was
Just wondering what should do with
myself. Now that tho house Is thor
oushly cleaned and in order once again
after all Ktty's sewing. ] cont seem
to have anything on hand"
you still have me-" said EnEons.
Il don't believe one sock Of mine wa
i darned all the time Kitty was at home.
As an all absorbing occupation Kit!
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
=, girl going away to boarding school
eeds complete outfit remarked Mrs.
Emmons little stiffly. I'm sorry 1t
you've found any holes In your socks"
Il was only Joking" said Emmons
hastily. And I know, my dear. that
you must feel quite lost without Kitty.
well, really, miss her myself. 1t
seems trifle too quiet around the
house. doesn't it?"
Indeed 1t does" Mrs Emmons
smiled at him a little mistily. "Iwlsh
there's the door bell. Will you
co.! 49,.
In moment Emmons returned with
letter IN his hand. "A special de-
dvery from Kitty 1 signed for you.."
be said. 4 suppose It's nothing So
ricus"
Read 1t aloud" said Emmons.
Dearest mother read Mrs. En-
mons, I'm sending this by special de-
livery, for want you to get It as soon
as possible. We are going to have 8
fancy dress party Halloween, and
must have costume. wish you
would think up several and write me
about them and then l can decide
which idea I like best. and then vow
can make It for me, Please think OF
something nsw and striking How
lucky am to have such a clever moth
er! You see, I'm letting you know
early SO you won't have to hurry too
much"
How considerate!- murmured Kilt
tvs father.
We'll, 1t is considerate.'
Didn't l say 800" asked Enmons.
His wife threw him scornful look
as she resumed the letter: Tho IA.
bic here is awfuly uresome. wish
you'd have Nora make ne big fruit
cake. That keeps SO we'll and IL 80
wholesome.
'Indeed?"
Now, if you're going to interrupt all
the time I'll read the rest to myself.
And. mother dear. II you could fnd
time to make a lot Of your delicious
sand tarts I'd just love them. The
girls are all crazy about them.
81 don't know how ever diS It. for
I'm careful OF my clothes but have
big three-cornered tear n my foulard
frock You are so wond erlul at mend.
ing that I'm sending it home for re-
pairs. Please get it back before next
Saturday, as our crowd is going to the
matinee. and want to wear H. Please
ask dad II I may go to the matinee
very Saturday. We divide the price of
the chaperon's ticket so II doesn't cost
very much. andy know the theater
is very educational.
i've decided that need a guimpe
for my evening dresses. Will you please
make one this week. for need 1t a~.
fully? Id like son ething elaborate in
tucked lace or chiffon.
I'm getting along splendidly 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 teach
needs higher mathe mates. do you' I'm
going to send you the essay that I'm
writing now. | wish you'd look it over
carefully and suggest any changes you
think 1t needs. I want to get higl.
mark in my English this year ans
know If you correct my theme II will
be a perfectly good essay.
We'll. goodby for this time. send
bushels Of love ard | hope you and
dad don't miss me too much Oh. yes,
you will please see il you can And mr.
roller skates In the attic? The girlE
skate in the gym on rainy days"
well, I think you won't suffer for