Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

I hear the editor telling me to ring off for this time, SC must close, CRIMSON RAMBLER. MAINE LOVER ENJOYED HER. SELF.
 Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters; Eve been very busy this win ter attending so many Social Corner gatherings; and had ride in an air ship, teo. My. but wasn't I scared! Didn't want to get into it.; but Ob- to, so they tried to pull me along while Poor Will whipped me. I would ! not budge an inch until Grandma call ed me a ';hall<y mule." then I got mad and they couldn't hold me. Into the afrship I jumped. hung on for dear life and away we went.
 When we arrived at Samahtha's. it took three to help me out of it, 1 pointment. had hoped to get a tonic from M. D. to brace me up for the Spelling Slcule. as l did not wish to take back seat; but when it began hoping would not be seen. for realized was in no condition to compete with the other sisters
 Hiddy spotted me right away, so I had to NTe up with the others. The | first word that came to me was Chev- aux-d -de-frise. Well; I began to shiver and freeze Couldn't think, for the life of me how to spell 1t. knew I must try, so began S-h-i-v-e-r, and was wondering whether the next syllable was and or de when I heard Auntie say in 8 stage whisper, For goodness saEsi Can't she spell 8 simple word like thatT And Bon Ami said cross lys
 T think you had better sit downi" Ma smiled and Nat sn1clxered. I was so mad didn't know whether to laugh When Ma misspelIed poultry had to stuff my handkerchief into my mouth, I was so amused; and when Nat missed on porker I laughed so loud and long the Editor had to rap for order.
 Well, it was over at last, and we started for home. The moon shone gloriously and the underworld looked and I think I must have dropped asleep for the first thing I knew I was being helped out of the airshfp. Goodnights were exchanged and away homes.
 had hardly recovered from my air ship trip when that lovely surprise party was given me. My, but I was strength enough to open the door. Hadn't swept my house for a week. Knew there was dust on tables and chairs and maybe cobwebs in the cor
 
 room but not having on my. glasses things didn't look so very bad. so ven- tured to open the door; and then such a handshaking. I was so glad to see and cobwebs and had the best time of my life, especially when the food was brought on.
 I don't like to cook, so had been but not out, so I was looking rather peaked and feeling more so. and when Ab1jah Hard said it was a hungry crowd I agreed most heartily with any water for week, and now I've got such an appetite I've got to go cooking again, or starve.
 enjoyed the entertainment so much.
 The recitations and songs were fine. Beneath the Pines, of Maine, recalled memories of the old school days; but really wasn't crying. I was laugh ing; N,an was ,,tt,a miss . n.r+ ot my way to school led through a clump of tall pines. and to bother me some of the older children said there were ghosts and other dreadful things hid ing behind the tall trees. I did not really believe 1t, yet I never wasted time going through them. A boy who was in the class with me said he was not afraid of ghosts. or anything else and he would see me safely through the pines every night if I wanted him to. I didn't refuse company; but when Jackie got to the edge of the pines he always suddenly rernem bered that his mother wanted him. I always have to laugh when I think of his bravery.
 I saw Nat looking at the apple trees but noticed he seemed more interested in the outbuildings. I said to my self. Hogs! He won't find any on this place. Heard he went over to a neighbours who keeps them and got so interested looking at them that he nearly missed his train. Jane Ann was frantic. Thought. they would have to stay all night and she had left beans in the oven.
 Well, everybody was gone at last and I was so happy I did not feel bit tired and resolved to sit right down then and there and write Frozen a card of thanks.
 Always In and Guess: I have met you. How are the boys? When are you coming up to see us? Do you like V. better than R. l.? Write again.
 Strawberry Acres: Hello MI I know you all right. Dande1fons are getting most big enough for greens. Those were fine you and Chatterbox gathered for me once upon a time.
 Will close sending regards to all the brothers CD and sisters.
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