American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-03-15
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YIN ANA
: And IN the meanwhile, at the par
sonage' Fairy was patiently getting
breakfast. Prudence went out for
nm early bicycle ride. so the members
wouldn't catch her" she explained 10
the family. And she isn't back vet.
She'll probably stay out until after.
noon, and then ride right by the gro
cfry store where the Ladies' have their
saturday sale, That's Prudence, all
over. Oh. father, I did forget your
eggs again. ana afraid they are too
hard. Here. twins, you carry In the
oatmeal. and we will eat No use 10
walt for Prudence. II would be like
waiiing for the next comet"
Indeed, II was nearly noon when a
small, one.horse spring wagon drove
into the parsonage yard. Mr.. Starr
was Ia his study with a book, but he
heard n piercing shrek from Connie.
hnd a shrill "Prudencei =" from one OF
the twins. He was downstairs In three
leaps, and rushing wildly out 10 he
little rickety wagon. And there was
Prudencei
Don't be frightened, father. I've
Just sprained my ankle. and Il doesn't
hurt hardly any. But the bicycle Is
broken. and Wen have 10 pay for II.
fou can use my " money Ia the
bank. Poor Mr.. Davis had 10 walk all
the way 10 town. because there wasn't
any room for him In the wagon with
me lying down like this. win you
carry ms lnf'
Comics single bed was hastily
brought downstairs. aud Prudence de-
posted upon IL. There's no use 10
put me UPSTAIRS she assured them.
4 won't stay there. | want TO be down
here whore / can boss the girls"
The doctor came Ia. and bandaged
the swollen purple ankle. Then they
had dlnner-thcy tried 70 remember
% call Il luncheon. but never succeed
edl After that, the whole parsonage
Family grouped about the little single
bed la the CHEEKY sitting room.
Whose cont Is this. PrudenceY p
asked Connie.
"And where In the world ala you
get these towels and silk shlrtsY" add
ed Fairy.
Prudence blushed most exqulsitely.
They arc Mr.. Harmer's," she said.
and glanced ~nerv0usly at her father.
"Whosef' chorused the family.
III you win sit down and keep stiii.
l viii tell you all about Il. But YOU
must not Interrupt me. What time IL
IL, FairyT"
Two O'Clock
"oh. two. Then l have plenty OF
Tine and In her own frank way, she
told The story.
Then Mr.. Davis came along with
his cart" she concluded. "and Jerry
er-harmer. you KNOW. helped put me
In. aud the cart was 50 small they both
had to walk"
Where II he nowf' as he youngq"
rs he handsouer' "Did he look rlchq'
Don't be- SHY. girls. lie went 10
hotel. | suppose. Anyhow, he left :
Us as soon as We reached town. He
seid he was In a hurry. and had some
hing to look after. His coat was UNI .
icrneath me Ia the wagon. aud he
wouldn't take Il oui FOR fear OF hurt. =
my ankle. 81 the poor soul Is prob :
'hly wandering around this town inhis =
lhirt sleeves" .
Already In the ewes 81 the girls. this :
erry-er- harmer, had taken unto !
an the interest OF the affair. 7
Hell have to come for his eoat.- .
aid lark. Were bound 20 see him.
Where does he uye3 What was he y
'oing In the hickory grover inquired !"
ir. Starr with a strangely sinking =
for her eyes were allghs with y"
aud wonderful radiance.
II Hives In pes Molnes. Tie was \.
ast walking into town. aud took 8 =,
cut through the grove" >
"Walkingl From Des MolnesYs y