Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-04
THE SUNNY SIDE.

The bell tinkied again soon after Mrs. Pound'a departure, and the door was opened to admit q more youth full visitor. who smiled at Miss Hope as if she was sure of being welcome. T waited till was sure Mrs. Pound had gone" she laughed. What a wet blanket she isi am glad do not have to claim her for nay rector s wife. People say Mrs. Reed is a but terfiy. but I prefer butterflies to bee ties.
 Now. my dear Ruth," reproved Miss Hope. you should not say that. Mrs. Pound Is very worthy woman and devoted to her husband and his inter ests. You should not judge her by her ordinary appearance."
 Well, I admit" said Ruth. that she seemed more cordial than usual. She even asked me to come to their young peoples meeting and inquired after mamma, which I never knew her to do before But you would cheer up anybody. What were you laughing It was something funny, I know, and you and Dorcas find so many things to laugh over. By the way, aren's you going to ask me to dinner? I can smell something nice, all sugar and spice, and know Dorcas has been making something good"
 Ruth was a favorite with Dorcas as well as with her mistress, and Miss Hopes invitation was warmly second ed by the maid. What you smelt was only cherry pie, our first one, and Ezekiel brought in the first peas, and they look prime. Dinner is on the table. so come right out to the dining room,' and she seized Miss Hopes wheel chair to take her to the table
 Seated at dinner. Ruth began laughing to herself. T must tell you
 what I saw this forenoon. I was watching to see Mrs. Pound go away before came here, and what do you think saw over here on your lawn Your robins are so tame and you pet them so. Ezekiel was using the sprink- ling hose and some of your robins were taking bath. They would step into the edge of the spray and get a nice little shower bath. then re- treat. shake themselves and return for another sprinkle. They were so cunning. I laughed to see them.
 Yes" said Miss Hope. and the l thistle birds are so plenty. was watching them earlier in the day and the air seemed filled with yellow l streaks. But I saw something pret- tier than all the rest. Did you ever watch robin try to teach young | bird to build a nest Well, this morn ing I saw it done. The old bird was ! showing the younger one how to pick
  one took too many at a time. The | more experienced bird knew that and went close up tc her pupil and took the twigs from her mouth. Then in some magic way she made her un- derstand that fewer should be taken at a time. and at last the little build 1 CT was able to fly upward with her load to the nest in question. We never let any cats modest them and they feel safe here. What if they do take a cherry now and then. They repay us with their happy songs and Dorcas. and Ezekiel and I are happy with them.'
 Everybody says you spoil everyone l who comes under your roof with kind ness" said Ruth when they were once more by themselves in the cozy sit , ting room, but you get good. faithful service from your attendants, and that is more than most people do now-a- days. Papa says he wishes he could l get someone to work as well as Eze- kiel does. Your garden Is always ahead of ours. Our peas are not ready yet. Papa says most of those em- ployed nowadays draw their pay and
 draw their breath and care for noth. ing else"
 When the gloaming set in, Miss Hope sat in the twilight and counted up the days blessings.
 ''I am sure of the sunny side oi life," she unused. ''as long ss I car i count dear friends, the simple joys ot
 birds and flowers, and the pleasure of being of use to others, and fol all this I am thankful"
 AN IDLER.