Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-31
ABILITY TO COMBINE WORK WITH PLEASURE
PRUDY.

I bandages Mrs. Belden opened her eyes.
ard he assured her that she was
nicely settled for three weeks
woman. why, I can't lie here at all.
for 1 have the whole house to clean. as
Grandma Belden is coming day after
| tomorrow"
so much the better. She can help
to entertain ard amuse you"
Are you crazy? We must care for,
| entertain and amuse her."
The doctor then assumed serious
| look and said:
you get off this cot in three weeks, for
you have badly strained and lacerated
the ligamentS and muscles, and your
system has also received nerve
shock. You must cast all care and
responsibilities of this household on
your daughters shoulders. Hot and
cold congresses must be applied often,
alternately"
Then, doctor. you must tell Kathie
to phone Grandma Belden to postpone
her visit"
Postpone my visit? Well, 1 guess
not! Here 1 am, and here / stay for
a whilei" exclaimed a pleasant looking
lady with twinkling eyes and snow
white hair, as she stepped briskly into
the room.
Grandma! Grandma! How did you
come without our seeing you?" ex-
claimed mother and daughter as they
embraced each other.
II surprised you purposely, so that
you would not tire yourself doing I'M
necessary extra work before my ar
rival. The doctors chauffeur told me
Of the accident so 1 entered by the
back door, went upstairs and removed
the travel dust. then waited at your
door. Instead of the expected welcome,
hear 1 am not wanted!"
ooh, no! no!!" exclaimed Mrs. Bel
den, but"
"Oh, 1 understand" responded Grand
The doctor, who had been preparing
TO leave. said:
Remember, you are company, Mrs.
Be:den, as we'll as patient, and that
Kathie is the head of this establish
ment, and Grandma is her assistant,
caring for, entertaining and amusing
you is her special work"
Kat1ie kissed her mother as she said
you must not disturb yourself about
anything, for ] will do my best, and
can do nicely. I know"
yes, indeed" interrupted Grandma.
II will look after these congresses.
We will chat together and I will also
read aloud to you"
you should go about" replied Mrs.
Belden.
ooh, shall" quickly responded
Grandma, and in three weeks time
we can all ride together"
Kathie and her grandmother had
good laugh over preparing for the lat
ter's visit as they replaced the cur
tains and portiefes. They provided
company for their patient while they
picked the currants and converted
them into jelly and preserves.
Time passed swiftly, and the sick
woman responded quickly to the good
care and treatment given her. In
three weeks she was sitting up in an
easy chair and soon began to walk
with crutches; then she was permitted
to ride each day.
Grandma was happy. fitting here
and there, and instead of going to
the mountains, as usual, remained I'M
til her daughter-in law had assumed
her duties once more, but differently,
for Mrs. Belden's views of work and
pleasure had changed since she and
Mother Belden had conversed together
upon entertaining company, work. etc.
The elder LADY emphatically explain
ed that visitors came to see the family
and not the house. adding: Love al
ways existed between us, but there was
a restraint, something that prevented
US from living natural. Your house,
which Is ready for any one at any time,
was especially cleaned for me. Rathie's
time was 80 taken mp in entertaining
me that she could not help you, and