Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-02
PICKING BLACKBERRIES
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 Who wants te ge BIaeltBerrying 2" asked Mrs. Willis of a group of suIn- mef beardeFs, whe were enjeying her hospitality fer the season on hillside farm among the Green Mountains. The invitation was eagerly aeeep.ed by several. Flew fefHantici" cried cried Alyse West, T should love te sge by all means." s'VeFy weIl,' responded Mrs, Willis, fyea must be ready in hf- teen minutes. MT. Willis can spare the time this aftefneen, and l want a supp ply of the berries te use. Wear some thing that will stand rough treatment, fer you know blackberry bushes are apt to iniure ones clothing "Dhi am already except my hat. announced Miss West, whe was aFrayed in a white lawn gown. ''I have not dressed yet for the afternoon. Fortunately, and this dress will launder we'll I'll get broad hat te keep off the sun. A smile ran around the group, for some of them knew what blackberry bushes could dc to clothing, but they also knew that Miss West could learn only from ex- from anyone. Her name was Alice, but of late she had preferred to spell It Alyse which she considered an tndica- ton of progressive attainment, as slle did some other things which she did to maintain her standing in the progress
 
 ed she belonged
 Cynthia Sparks was another of those who wanted to go berFying, and she scurried away to her room, and soon appeared in costume for the occasion. She had donned a dress of linen crash, and wound a red bandana handkerchief about her head to hold her hair inor- der. Her thoroughly tanned face and snapping black eyes were well set off by this head gear, while on her hands L., T Icw,xN leather gloves, from which she had shipped the finger ends, the entire out fit showing that her judgment of blackberry bushes was formed from experience. What a guy you have made of yourself Cynthia" exclaime ed Miss West. T think something is due to looks even if we are going out into the woods. Who knows whom we shall see. But you never did care for appearances" They were old acquaint- ances and good friends in spite of their differing opinions. Never mind looks,' ; returned Miss Sparks. I've been black berrying before today, and know what a close attachment they form for me" And remember, MT. Willis said she, as that gentleman drove up in the lumber wagon for the party. T am not so tall as the rest, so if I disappear cue, and hunt me out"
 Farmer Willis readily promised to do so, for Cynthia's bright active ways had made her a favorite with him. 'T'll do that Miss Cynthia" said he, for we can't spare you from the old farm. Here come the rest, so we'll all pile in for the start. Sorry I can't furnish seats for all, but you will find the straw clean and comfortable. l hope"
 Mrs. Willis came dressed in a stout linen duster, and showed that she meant business by the size of the pail she brought with her. She was follow ed by Mary Ann Hicks, her help for the summer A thorough going Yankee she took her place in the household, just to accommodate, Greatly to her re- sentiment Miss West once referred to her as the maid.
 T told her plainly said Mary Ann, that I was nobody's maid, but a re- spectacle widow woman. and I'd thank