The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-05
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Of course there isn't any comparison. MT. Kinosling talks so intellectually. It's a good thing for Margaret to hear that kind of thing for a change. And, of course, he's very spiritual. He seems very much interested in her.'' She paused to muse '1 think Marga- ret likes him. Hes so different too. It's the third time he's dropped in this week, and F.
 Well said MT. schofeld grimly, Eff you and Margaret want him to come again you'd better not let him see Pen rod
 But he's asked to see him. He seems interested in meeting all the family. And Penrod nearly always be- hayes fairly we'll at table" She paus- ed and then put to her husband a ques- ton referring to his interview with Penrod upstairs. Did you-did you do it?"
 "No," he an.~ered gloomi1y. ''No, I didn't: but He was interrupted by a violent crash of china and metal in the kitchen, a shriek from Della and the outrageous voice of Penrod. The we'll informed Della i'll inspired to set up for a wit, had ventured to address the scion of the house roguishly as little gentleman and Penrod by means of the rapid elevation of his right foot had removed from her supporting hands Q laden tray. Both parents start ed for the kitchen, MT. Schoheld com pleting his interrupted sentence on the way.
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 The rite thus promised was hastily but accurately performed in that apart naent most distant from the front 7+ocy Iafc rod descended to dinner. The Rev. MT. KiaosIing had asked for the pleasure of meeting him, and it had been decid- i ed that the only course possible was to cover up the scandal for the present, and to offer an undisturbed and smil- ing family surface to the gaze of the visitor.
 scorched but not bowed. the s1nolder- ing Penrod was led forward for the so- ciaI fornu1ae simultaneously with the somewhat bleak departure of Robert Williams, who took his guitar with him, this time, and went in forlorn unconsciousnes of the powerful forces already set in secret motion to be his allies.
 The punis hment just undergone had but made the naughty and uny fielding soul of Penrod more stalwart in revolt. He was unconquered.. Every time the one intolera b1e insult had been offered him his resentment had become the hotter, his rengeance the more instant and furious. And, still burning with outrage, but upheld by the conviction of right, he was determined to continue to the last drop of his blood the de- fense of his honor, whenever it should be assaffed, no matter how mighty or august the pow CTS that attacked it. In all ways, he was a very sore boy.
 During the brief ceremony of presen- tation his usually, inscrutable counte- nance wore an expression interpreted by his father as one of insane obstina- cy, while Mrs. ScIofield found it an in- centiTe to inward prayer. The fine gra- ciousness of MT. Kinosling, however. was unimpaired by the glare of viru-5 lent suspicion given him by this littlo brother; MT. Kinosling rnistook it for a natural curiosity concerning one who might possibly become, in time, mem Der of the family. He patted Penrod upon the head, which was. for many reasons, in no condition to be patted with any pleasure to the pattee. Pen rod felt himself in the presence of new enemy.
 How do you do, my little lad?'' said MT. Kinosling tI trust we shall be- come fast friends. 7
 To the ear of his little lad it seem ed he said, "A trost we shall bick- home fawst frainds.'' MT. Kinoslings S pronunciation was, in fact, slightly precious, and the little lad, simply nistaking it for some cryptic form of mockery of himself, assumed a manner and expression which argued so i'll for inc proposed friendship that Mrs. Schof1eld hastily interposed the sug- gestion of dinner, and the small pro cession went in to the dining room.
 Tt has been a delicious day." said MT. Kinosling presently; warn, but balmy." With benevolent smile he addressed Penrod, who sat opposite him T suppose, little gentleman. you have been indulging in the usual out door sports of vacation ?''
 Penrod laid down his fork and glar- ed open mouthed at Mir. 1tnosling.
 'fYou'N have another slice of breast of the chicken7s MT. Schofeld tnquir- ed loudly and quickly.
 A lovely day!" exclaimed Margaret, with equal prompdtude and emphasis Lovely; oh, lovely, lovely!"
 Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful" said Mrs. SchodeId, and after a glance at i Penrod which confirmed her impres- sion that he intended to say some thing she continued, 'tYes, beautiful beautiful. beautiful, beautiful, beauti- full, beautifuIY'
 Penrod closed his mouth and sank back in his' chair, and his relatives took breath.
 MT. Kinosling looked pleased. This responsive family, with its ready en- thusiasm, made the kind of audience he liked He passed a delicate white hand gracefully over his tall, pale forehead and smiled indulgently.
 Youth relaxes in summer he said. 'FBoyhood is the age of relaxation; one is playful, light, free, unfettered. One runs and leaps and enjoys ones self I with ones companions. It is good for 41,