Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-17
LETTERS FROM ONE Girl. no An
OTHER RELATING THE FRANKS
OF HER SISTER WINIE'RE:D.

a.. June 20, -.
My Dear Bettie.-l really must
write and relate to YOU the latest es-
capable OF Winifrcd. II was rather an
unusual prank. and ] found IL highly
amusing. and while reading of II is not
near so interesting as seeing IT, trust
this Will prove a little entertaining to
YOU. And as this letter shall be anon
omous one. ] would advise you f,rst
OF all to settle down and make Your
self as comfy" possible. Now for
the tale. Rets.
Winnie and | sat curlcd up in the
big armchair, which We had pulled
close to the open window. and were
gazing despairingly at the raindrops
that spiashed in on us Winnie's face
was drawn into many frowns. and her
rosy lips were pursed into VERY. un
becoming pout. Her hands lay linn
~ in her lap. and the tears threaten
ed her pretty eyes: and | didn't feel
or look much better. | am sure we
made a very happy looking C) pic
tnre sitting there together.
Isn't ii fun"" murmured Win
E!oomily. sitting here getting lots
ana lots OF water sprinklcd on YOU?
IKE getting wet. anyway. II makes
you feel so nice and sticky. Ugh"
Here she made such q comical face
that | had TO laugh in spite Of my
self. 'S
~ is rathcr--er-nicc.'' acGuiesccd
You know. Bette. Win and simply
adore , rainy days. and especially
when the wind means dismallv ard 1,
tries TO see how hard il really can
rain.
What is 1t. dear" asked. as 7
neard WINNIE 'nurmur something un-
der her breath
was thinking" she snapped back
rather abruptly.
Well. YOU should never think vour
thoughts aloud" | reminded her: aud
you arc very rude, indeed" At which
the crimson Hooded into her checks
and she twisted uncomfortable. hui
said nothing
The little clock on tho mantle dick
ed dolefully. the raindrops plavnd
catche-s on the roof. and soon a half
hour s!pped away The air. as well
as the silence which rcigned. was
dreadfully oppressive. and ] never fol,
so miserable in all my life--at least.
that Is what ! thought then iust
teit IKE screaming out or doing some
thing desperate. | began to CLASH and
unc!asp my hands nervously and hdro,
about uneasily. glanced at win. bu,
she might we'll have been-becu ,
stone image. Her form was rigid and
her eyes were staring straight in
front OF her with a CLASSY expression
couEhed loudly. but could have
saved myself the trouble of doing GO
Tor she did not stir an inch. let out
out whew" TO relieve my feelings
somewhat. and propped my feet upon
inc windowsill. ! thought | would
make tn" best Of the situation as vol
as ] COULD. so | settled myself for a
quiet nap. Just when I was begin
hihr 10 go off into Il doze, ! was sud-
denly startled and nearly turned over
ri!' burst forth Win at last, II
can't stand this another moment T
snail surely go mad. You stay here
uh'ii come back" And springing to
her feet she bounced out of the room
stared after her in amazcment
Poor winnie. She is such a restless
lnischievous person. and | know much
she likes being penncd up in the house
she is one FOR romping around. playing
pranks and getting into hot water
Why, the other day found her perch
Ell recklessly on the back fence DELHI
erately pulling peaches-and green
ones at that--off the tree next door.
scolded her severely, but she only
laughed and said: ITS fun That
is favorite saying OF Wins, but |
the ground one of these days.
CHANGING at the clock. saw that
she had been gone for nearly twenty
minutes "Gracious." exclaimed.
jumping up. II wonder where Win is
staying" I called to her several
times, but received no answer. Then
began searching for her. but she
was nowhere to be seen. Passing
through the Kitchen. I happened to
glance out into the yard. when. be-
hold. there sitting on a large soap
box, holding tremendous umbrella
over herself. was Miss Winifred Mar
den. burst out laughing at the sight
and she nearly lost her balance in try
Ing TO turn around.
(To BE Concluded.)
by DOROTHY NJ. SMITH.