The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-06
UNCLE DICKS METHOD
BY JOHN BRANDON.

Il don't ace why SO much russ lie
made about taking care Of a child"
said Uncle Dick to himself when the
mother and aunts had departed But
after half hour OF play with his
small charge Uncle Dick was exhaust
ed and wanted to read.
Il want to 60 out and play In the
yard" said the child.
That suited Uncle Dick.
Il want my hat" she said.
All right What sort OF looking
hat ia IT,"
Uncle Dick did not know the Sun
day hat from the every day hat and
was afraid to take a chance.
The child decided to write letter.
Does deer spell dear, Uncle Dickr
Yes"
How do you spell Annie, Uncle
Dick?"
Annie"
Dear Annie"
Is that tho kind Of dear you mean
That's dear. told you wrong"
Dear Annie, we were How do
you spell were, w.a.r.e?"
mot this time, baby We're this
time"
I'VE were at the park How do
you spell park"
Park"
rs II that way all the timer"
Yes. ! don't know Of any excep
lions. You see, don't know much
about spelling. Spell any old way.
I'm going to read"
Uncle Dlck-Uncle Dick!"
Yes? What do you want this
timer"
What did mother say she would
bring me?'
Il don't know"
Yes, you heard her She said she
was going to bring me something
Well I'm sorry. but I've forgotten.
You see, I'm not like your mother. ]
can't act as memorandum book and
dictionary. and all that. I'm only
plain, ordinary Uncle Dick. don't
know much more than you do"
| "Oh, Uncle Dick-Uncle Dick, I'm
bloodthirsty!"
That so? You don't look it."
81 am! My tooth's loose and it's
bleeding and I can taste It, It's fine!
I must be bloodthirsty"
You are descended from pirates.
That's what makes you like that. Now,
II you'll keep quiet for half an hour
so I can read will take you to the
ice cream soda place and get you
some Ice cream soda. But you'll have
to be quiet for half an hour to get
the soda
When the mother returned all was
quiet. She came in with smile.
where's the child" she asked.
"Oh, she's-er-around here some.
where" said Uncle Dick.
The mother went out. Suddenly
there were sounds Of the baby angry
and abused and sounds of the mother
equally angry and abused
You know you are not allowed in
my bureau drawers, And the top
drawer especially, And just look at
my gloves? And my watch! And
grandmothers medallion! And my
necklace! What haven't you been
into!"
Uncle Dick stepped in to remon.
strate. Now. look here, Emma All
the time you were gone the child has
been perfectly happy! Not sound
out of her But as soon as you get
back there is all this fuss!'
Perfectly happy. No doubt! Anc
no wonderl Look at what she has
been allowed to play with. Laces and
ribbons and precious old jewelry and
everything else. She knew better
than that"
Uncle Dick retired Soon he was
Joined by the child She was in dis
grace, and evidently felt It keenly.
Uncle Dick took her in his arms and
seated her upon his knee.
This seemed not quite proper to the
child.
I've been bad, haven't I, Uncle
Dick?"
Eyes, l think So"
DO you love bad girls?"
Yes" whispered Uncle Dick.
And you pet 'em, too?"
you bet dol"
When the mother came into the
room the child was still in Uncle
Dicks lap. His arms were tight
around her and their heads were
close together.
You oughtn't to pet me except
when I'm good" the child was saying.
We'll, you see, | don't have TO han.
die that end OF 1t, either" returned
Uncle Dick. Your mother looks
after that along with the dictionary
and memorandum stunts. am only
your Uncle Dick, and you have to give
me something easy"
The mother sat down beside thor1
Are you two rapscallions talki.-
about me-" she demanded