Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-16
Copyright Newark Daily eriste PubIishn connnanyA
BY ADEAINE CARRICx WELLS


back to the house. And mind the
puddles as you go, because this has
certainly been a regular, sure
enough rain, no. no, ho!" And he
went off into one OF the gales of
merriment that always puzzled
Davie, leaning against the carriage
wheel and holding his sides while he
rocked with mirth.
What are you laughing att"
Davie demanded, as he always did.
And Henry answered, as he always
did, you're such funny little ti1Se,
with your serious face, master
Davie, but I amt really laughin'
at you, in a manner o. speakin'.
I'm just havin' one O. my spells, no,
no, ho!"
Davie looked anxious, but Dorothy
poked him and whispered, Henry
can't help 1t. He thinks we're
funny, cause we're different from
him. Don't mind him. He'll be so
sorry for laughing that he'll tell US
a big, long story
Davie cheereo zip at this, and he
and Dorothy watched Henry with
interest until his laughter died
down. Then he wiped his eyes, de-
claring that he was very much
ashamed of himself, and was quite
ready to tell his little friends bet
ter story than he had ever, ever
told.
"Providin', o course, as I can
think o. one" he added as he
climbed up on the front seat of the
surrey-they were in the dear Dear
carriage -house-and made himself
comfortable; IAN 1 amt so over
sure o that, you must know, when
you think how many I've told you
In your two little lifetimes."
Shut your eyes and think hard"
commanded Dorothy, as she jumped
into the surrey and placed herself
on the back seat. 81 can always
think of good story if l do that.
Come on up here, Davie. I'll help
YOU
She reached her hand down to
clasp Davies chubby one, and with
her aid he clambered in, putting
nightly during the process. while
Henry obeyed Dorothy's orders as
to his eyes, and thought with all
his might.
Dorothy watched him anxiously.
You ought to have an idea by
now," she said, after moment, ''it
never takes me that long. Have
your"
yes, have you?" asked Davie,
who usually echoed whatever
Dorothy had to say, unless he was
dealing with her directly, when he
made 1t a point to never, never.
agree
Henry opened his eyes, nipped a
laugh in the bud as he caught a
CLEAN of indignation in Davies big
eyes, and hastily said, well,
ah't thought Of single new thing
'cept the time I tried to smoke q
see-gar when | was q mite of
shaver, 'foTt knes ITCH to gr.'ss-
hopper. When I'thirk o. that day
but maybe yon two wouldn'c life.
Dorot by and Davie with a teasing
twinkle in his kind blue eyes.
Like to hear 1t! Why 7 want to
hear 1t moren anything" cried
Davie, eagerly, Iand Henry if you
don't"
"Davie! He's going to tell it. He
only wants US to coax" said Doro-
thy. L,acing her hand over her
brothers mouth. 81 bet it's a awful
good story, cause of the way
Henry's laughing right now" she
added artfully, shaking her golden
curls and smiling up at the hired
man, who promptly began to beam.
Miss Dorothy. you're the little
lady as knows how to tw' st a silly,
conceited old man right around
your little finger, amt you. o.
course I'll tell it, the whole thing,
hook, line an sinker."
Henry cleared his throat, making
mighty noise, and Davie stified a
giggle and whispered to Dorothy,
doesn't he say funny things? You
couldn't wind him around your
lins or, ever"
Dorothy gave fiiu superior
glance.
"He didn't mean that ] could,
silly. He lust meant ] could make
him do whatever J wanted him to-
Now, keep still He's going to be-
gin"
(To Be Continued.)