Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-26

thuI Suluo ny btdBc ohe lnOlhihS WhSh
her husband was away. She kissed
him. saw her."
ut was her brother" explained the
minister's wife.
Mrs. Wright, how do you know"
"She told me So"
"Oh, she told you sol"
"And l expect he leads a gay life
in the city. Them brokers are here,
there and nowhere all the time OF
course l mean Mr.. Pendleton, not the
other man."
1.-THE other man. How dreadfully
romanticp' sighed Fanny Wicks.
81 think we better have some re-
freshments now" said Mrs. Wright
nervously, and for once in her color
less life she used rare diplomacy in Sc
lecting her helpers.
With Mittie Loomis, Fanny Wicks,
Mrs. Beebe. Mrs. Sayles and Ellen
Spencer all cutting cake and passing
lemonade and plates, there was little
chance for these informers to add to
the stream of gossip they had started.
Indeed, the stream flowed briskly along
and was threatening to become flood
Of scandal when the side door opened
and Mrs. Bush trotted briskly In and
sat down In her empty chair.
Her little black eyes sparked ma
liciously, and she famed herself with
a black mittened hand as she talked.
Thought I'd get here In time for
hifa IN Militia 10 that n
Well, Jest give me the end piece; | like
1t best. And. yes, I'll take tea, Mrs.
Wright. Let the young folks have
lemonade"
Her middle aged companions uncon-
sclously bridled at being classed among
the younger generation, and so feel
ing of good fellowship was established
when Mrs. Bush dropped bombshell
In their midst.
II saw Mrs. Pendleton at her front
gate, and told her what you all was
saying about her." observed Mrs. Bush
coolly.
There was u moment of GREATNESS
horror, and Eve pairs of eyes started
with guilty fear Mittie LOOMS found
her tongue first
Aunt Louisa, you never dIdp
II did. wanted to find out IL there
was word OF truth in the hull thing
or whether folks had been listening on
the telephone again."
There were FIVE feeble protests, and
five pink faces were the cynosure Of
all eyes.
Mrs. Bush went on mercllessly:
II told her. and she says, Mrs. Bush,
l do believe those good gossips have
been listening along the telephone line'
And then she up and told me all about
It, and all | got to say Is don't sec
how any sensible, God fearing woman
can deliberately misconstrue some
body else's innocent conversation and
twist 1t into news that sets every
body by the ears. know some things
l amt never told. | met Mrs Pendle-
toms brother, and he showed mo
picture Of his wife and children; had
1t In his vest pocket. They're all COM
ing up to spend two weeks pretty soon.
SO where's your romance about the
other man. Fanny Wicks2 Tlddledee"
The silence was profound, while Mrs.
Bush told the members of the sewing
society all about Mrs. Pendleton's busy
day preparing for the unexpected
guest. She also related how she her
self had poked an lnquisitive nose into
the Pendleton pantry and had seen a
goodly store Of eatables there, and she
translated Mrs. Pendletons remark to
her husband as being the exaggeration
OF good housekeeper when she OK
poets compromising In the house
to eat.
Then Mrs. Bush told another secret. |
Mrs. Pendleton had given her permits
sion to tell them, and 1t was the sort |
of secret that all women are Interested |
in. II brings tender smiles to their
lips and warm maternal light to the
eyes. even to the eyes or such spinsters
as Mittle LOOMS and Fannie Wicks
You can all make It up to Mrs. Pen
dleton by fixing something for the 1T
tie new baby that's expected" said
Mrs. Bush. her sharp voice sOftening
under the influence of this
magical topic. Nov, what can you
do. MlttieT'
"A knitted carriage robe, blue and
white" said MIttie eagerly. "It'll DO a
lot OF work, but don't mind"
II shall crochet three pairs of little
shoes" said Ellen Spencer. II know
A pretty new pattern"
"And you. Fanny Wicks2" asked
Mrs. Bush sharply. for Fanny liked to
write poetry in her spare moments and
was not fond Of work in any form.
"Bibs," said Fanny dreamily, six
little embroidered bibs. saw some
patterns In the fashion sheet this
month. They were 30 cute was wish
ng I knew some little one to make
hem for"
II shall embrolder a FELLOWSHIP" said
Mrs. Charlie Sayles briskly, and one
could almost see the beautifully work
ID pattern that would result from her
abOrs.
II will make q cap" said Mrs. Beebe,
Ter mind busy with the details Of this
interesting needlework.
AhVh' Whch OFSiJIhlnBb uOHe, 4 |
'uess we might have kind Of little
arty for Mrs. Pendleton and give 'em
0 her expect she will like that
ind Of donation" said old Mrs.
lush. and she had forgotten 10 be
nappish, and her black eyes beamed
outhfully.
Well, 1t Is fact that now, when the
telephone bell rings, all
he receivers on that line remain on
heir respective hooks, but the Eve
nbscrlbers always look bit anxious
nd say:
II hope nothing is the matter with
mt blessed babyP'
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