The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1915-07-22

VI caEtu-Dut as mfS. ScQOueiO anu
Margaret took their places In . audi
ence at the Women's Arts ana Guild
/ hall, the anxiety they felt concerning
Penrod's Evolutionary and gesticular
powers so soon to be put to public
test was pleasantly tempered by their
satisfaction that, owing to their ef-
forts, his outward appearance would
be credit to the family.
| The Child Sir Lancelot found him
self In a large anteroom behind the
stage-a room crowded with excited
children, all about equally medieval
and artistic. Penrod was less con-
spicuous than he thought himself. but
he was so preoccupied with his own
shame. steeling his nerves to meet
the first Inevitable haunting reference
to his sisters stockings, that he failed
to perceive there were others present
In much of his own unnamed condi-
tion. Retiring to corner immediate
ly upon his entrance. he managed to
unfasten the mantle at the shoulders
and. drawing It round him. pinned II
again at his throat so that 1t concealed
the rest Of his costume. This permit
ted a temporary relief. but increased
his horror Of the moment when. In
| pursuance Of the action of the 'pay-
cant" the sheltering garment must be
cast aside.
Some of the other child knights
were also keeping their mantles close
about them A few Of the envied opu-
lent swung brilliant fabrics from their
shoulders. airily showing of Tired
splendors from professional costum-
er's stock. while one or two were In
aulting examples of parental indul.
gence. particularly little Maurice Levy
the Child Sir Galahad. This shrinking
person went DANGEROUSLY about, max
ing it known everywhere that the best
tailor In town had been dazzled by
great sum into constructing his cos
tune. 1t consisted of blue velvet
knickerbockers, white satin waist
coat and a beautifully cut little swal-
low tailed coat with pearl buttons.
The medieval and artistic triumph
was completed by a mantle Of yellow
NCiNCt uAu iftliC w uitC DOOtS spur l1A6
gold tassels.
All this radiance paused in a bril-
liant career and addressed the Child
Sir Lancelot. gathering an immediate
ly formed semicircular audience Of lit
tie girls. Woman was ever the trailer
Of magnificence.
what you got on?" inquired Mr..
7 ne inf
What you got on under that ole golf
cape?''
Penrod looked upon him coldly. At
| other times his questioner would have
approached him with Difference. even
with apprehension. But today the
Child Sir Galahad was somewhat In
toxica ted with the power of his own
beauty.
What you got onY' he repeated
'Oh. nOthin'." said Penrod, with an
Indifference assumed at great cost to
bis nervous system.
The elate Maurice was inspired to
set up as wit. Then you're nakidw
he shouted exultantly "Penrod Scho-
field says he hasn't got nothin' on un-
der that ole golf cape! He's nakid!
He's nakid!'
The audience Of little girls giggled IT.
ritatingly. and javelin pierced the
inwards Of Penrod when he saw that
the Child Elaine. amber curled and
beautiful Marjorie Jones, lifted golden
laughter to the horrid Jest.
Other boys and girls came docking
to the uproar. Hes nakid, he's ma
kidv shrieked the Child Sir Galahad
"Penrod Schoield's nakid! He's na-a-a-
kid.''
Hush. hushr said Mrs. Lora Rev
bush. pushing her way into the group.
Remember. we are all little knights
and ladies' today. Little knights and
ladies Of the Table Round would not
make SO much noise. Now. children.
We must begin to take our places on
the stage. Is everybody here?"
Penrod made his escape under cover
of this diversion. He slid behind Mrs
Lora Rewbush and, being near a door
opened It unnoticed and went out
quickly. closing 1t behind him. He
found himself in narrow and vacant
hallway which led to q door marked
"Janitor's Room"
Burning with outrage, heartsick at
the sweet, cold blooded laughter OF
Marjorie Jones. Penrod rested his ell
, bows upon a window sill and specu-
lated upon the effects Of leap from
the second story. One of the reasons
he gave 1t up was his desire to live on
Maurice Levy's account; already he
was forming educational plans for the
Child Sir Galahad.
A stout man In blue overalls passed
through the hallway, muttering to him
self petulantly. II reckon they'll find
that hall hot enough now" he said,
conveying to Penrod an impression
that some too feminine women had
sent him upon an unreasonable GRAND
to the furnace. He went into the jani-
tors room and. emerging a moment
later minus the overalls. passed Penrod
again with bass rumble-"Dern 'em"
It seemed he said-and made a gloomy
exit by the door at the upper end Of
the hallway.
The conglomerate and delicate rustic
Of large, mannerly audience was
heard as the janitor opened and closed
the door. and stage fright seized the
hoy. The orchestra began an overture.
and at that Penrod. trembling violent
Y. tiptoed down the hall into the Jan
tors room. 1t was a cul-de-sac; there
vas no outlet save by the way he bad
ITO he Continued Next Week.