Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-22

Johnny, just put another stick in
the stove; that's good boy" She
closed her eyes a moment, murmuring
softly to herself, II mustn't give out
now; its nearly dinner time. I'll just
rest till the others come"
But soon she leaned forward again
a joyous smile on her lips.
mamie !" she exclaimed, "and the
blessed baby! l didn't see you come
in. Sit here, child; I'll hold the little
one while you rest" and she began
to Groom softly as she rocked. ut Is
cold" she murmured again, real cold !;
| but then it's Thanksgiving weather.
Several moments slipped by, while
| the old clock alone broke the stiffness :
| then Mrs. TetlOw raised her head. II
! smell lavender" she said. "Aunt Hen
rietta! 7 knew you had come. l
smelled the lavender"
Grandma Spencer's in the best
ROOM" she added. "She came at sun
down last evening and she seems real
smart What, Joe, you here, too! Did
you come in the back way? Uncle
Scion and pa are in the barn, aren't
| they?'
An anxious look suddenly clouded
! the sunshine In her eyes. Mamie"
she whispered, "wiil you. just take q
look at things in the kitchen. I seem
| to be little tired, but there's nothing
to do. I'll come soon."
Her gaze wandered up the meadow
road" again, the joyous look returning,
They're comingw she cried at length.
They're coming; I can see the sleigh"
Then she turned, as though some one
had touched her elbow, and started
back wonderingly.
"My little Nary" she faltered, with
! dimming eyes, "my little Mary, with
her old rag baby! / thought-oh, faith
err, John, here is our little Nary"
| With beautiful gesture she clasped
the child of her youth to her heart,
and when she raised her eyes again it
was to murmur, Mother, father, Let
| ty, Eben-what a grand Thanksgiv-
/ ing! I didn't count on seeing you all
why, the room is full-full-but /
have enough" r.
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The sun had gone down when Dr.
Clifford drove by the old Tetlow place,
on his way to see some patient
$50 the old lady is entertaining" he
said to himself. remembering his
wife's story, and then, glancing at the
house. he drew his horse up suddenly.
mo lights !" he exclaimed, and an in
tuitive implse made him stop. 81 can't
seem to go by" he said, 81 must just
run in and see If all is we'll with the
old lady"
| He hurried up the path and lifted
| the heavy knocker, but no one an
swered. Then the doctor opened the
door and walked in.
Mrs. TetlOw," he called. but the
| loud tick of the clock alone responded.
Finally sleepy cat emerged from the
kitchen and rubbed against his leg
DR.. Clifford struck a match and
| lighted lamp that stood on the hall
table Then he passed into the sit
| tingroom. The fire in the alright
stove had gone out and the room had
grown colu. Through ndII-open uoOF
he could see dimly a long table, laid
for many guests. but no plate had been
| disturbed.
The doctor raised the lamp above
| his head and turned toward the front
window. In the high-backed rocker q
slender, motionless figure leaned back
among the cushions, but the old house
was wrapped in peaceful stiffness;
for, with a wonderful smile upon her
white lips. Mrs. Tetlow had gone forth
with her Thanksgiving guests.