The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-10-15

Not yet" responded Mrs. Sargent.
in whose brow the creases were be-
coming fixed.
"It's hardly time" estimated Jim.
and went back into the study.
I'm terribly vexed connded Lu-
Gle. stopping behind Ted's chair. and
Idly tickling the back Of his neck, Il
thought II would be such a brilliant
scheme TO give winter weekend
party, but Mrs. Acton is going TO give
one at her country place"
Before or afterl" demanded Mrs.
Davies. v!th whom this was point OF
the utmost importance.
"A week after" answered Lucille,
but her invitations are out | wish !
hadn't mailed mine What can We do
TO make ours notablef"
That being q matter worth consider
ing. the entire party. with the exeep-
ton Of Aunt Grace. who was listening
for the doorbeil. act their Wits and
their tongues 10 work. Mrs, Helen Da.
vies took keener interest In Il than
any OF them. Tho invitation list was
the most important OF all. for 10 was 6
long and arduous way to the heaven OF
the socially elect. and II took genera
tons to accomplish the journey. The
Murdoch girls. Grace and herself. had
no great.grandiather. Murdack Senior
had made hls money after Murdoch
Junior Was married. but In time to
give the girls a thorough polishing In
an exclusive academy Thus launched.
Helen had married u man with a great
greatgrandfather. but Grace had mar.
ried Jim Sargent. Jim was a dear.
and had plenty OF money. and was as
good u railroader as Grace's father.
with whom he had been great chums:
but still he was Jim Sargent. Calls
mother, who had married Jim's broth.
er. had seven ancestors. but a moth.
er's family name is so often over.
looked Nevertheless when Gall came
TO marry. the maternal ancestry. all
other things being favorable. might
even secure her an invitation TO Mrs.
Wayerly Gaites' annual! Reaching
this point in her circle OF speculation.
Mrs Helen Davies came back to her
starting place, and loked at the library
clock with u shock. Ten. and the girl
was not yet home.
Rev Smith Boyd came out OF the
study with his most active vestrymAn.
and Joined the circle OF waiting ones.
lie was a pleasant addition to the
party, for. in spite Of belonging TO the
clergy. he was able to conduct himself
In Rome In quite acceptable Roman
fashion. Pleasant as he was. they
wished he would 20 home, because II
was not convenient TO worry In his
company: and by this time Lucille her.
self was beginning TO watch the clock
with some anxiety, Only Mrs. Sar.
gent felt no Restraint. An automobile
honked at the door as II II were stop
ping. and she half arose: then the
same honk sounded half way down the
block. and she sat down again.
I'm so worried about Call" she
stated. holding her thumb.
I'VE all are" supplemented Mrs, Da.
vies, quickly. She has been dining
with party OF friends. and the
streets are 50 slippery"
Il should Judge Mt Allison to be
very capable driver" said Rev. Smith
Boyd; and the ladies glared at Jim. Il
envy them their drive on a night like
this. ! wonder II there will be good
coasting"
Fine" Judged Jim Sargent. looking
out OF the window toward the adjoin.
ing rectory, That FIRST snow was wet
and 1t frole Now there's a good inch
on top Of II and at this rate, there
should be three by morning A little
thaw. and another freeze, and a little
more snow tomorrow. and III be tempt.
I'D 10 make a hob.sled
IN help you" offered Rev. Smith
Boyd With a glow OF pleasure In his
particularly fine eyes. II used to have
twelve-seated bob-sled. which never
started down the hill with less than
fifteen"
I never rode 90 one" complained
Arly, Il think I'm due for a bob sled
party"
You're invited" Lucille promptly
told her Uncle Jim, you and Doctor
Boyd will have TO hunt up your ham.
mer and saw"
tn start risht 10 work" offered the
Young rector. with the alacrity which
had made him fayorte.
IL the snow holds, well so over into
the Jersey bills. and Slide" promised
Sargent with enthusiasm. I'll give
the party"
Il seem 10 anticipate pleasant eve
ming considered Ted Teasdale. whose
athletics acre confined entirely to
dancing "Well ride dowuhiil on the
slets, and uphill In tbs machines"
That's barred" immediately pro.
tested Jim, The boys have to pull
the girls uphill. lsnt that rixhs.
Boyd"
IT was correct form when was n
boy" returned the rector With a laugh.
He held his muscular bands ou, before
him, as ~ no r,ulb stIli faaI 49, go. .