American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-06-06

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den idea and advertise for a boarder."
But Prue," the plump little lady re-
monstrated, 1--WE are not obliged to
earn money"
Money nothing" snapped Pru-
dence. 81 want companionship-ap-
probation. Who Is there beside your
self to enjoy my delicious jellies and
give incentive to fresh culinary dis
coveriesf
"But-but the boarder might be a
man." Constance complained.
81 hope So" her sister shamelessly
agreed, "a mar would certainly be an
innovation I'm Willow Crest"
Constance's soft lips were pressed
together In unfamiliar irmness.
THAT" she decidedly remarked, 81
will not countenance. If you are de-
termined In this most extraordinary
whim, specify plainly that the appli-
cant must be a woman"
And grimly Prudence obeyed.
The arrival of many responses 10
her advertisement caused a pleasur-
able excitement. Even Constance,
vaguely disappearing, was forced to
smile Mt her energetic sisters enthus-
| lasm. and it was Constance who fnal-
ly selected the "boarder."
She was "A young woman from the
| city. "Alone In the world" her let
ter said appealingly. Since her moth
er's death she had passed through a
series of boarding schools and was
anxious for the atmosphere of a real
home. "Her father she added, spent
his time roaming about abroad"
Laura Ann Arnold was the name
signed to the letter.
isn't she the prettiest childT' cried
Miss Prudence.
"A sweet appearing girl, indeed
Constance admitted.
"Why," coaxed Laura Ann, do you
both wear your nice hair so ughtlyf
In the city II would he arranged-oh,
let me show you how" And she do
The sisters looking with apoiogetic
admiration at their transformed re-
fections in the glass, thanked Laura
Ann warmly. The little boarder
further went with the two to assist
In the selection of new muslin dresses
.You'ye made MS look &c different
II ventured Constance.
$50 ~much-nicer," said Miss Prue
Laura Ann laughed. her dark eyes
were dancing. you sent for me be
! cause you wanted things different
! YOU KNOW" she reminded them.
And one summer evening wher
Laura Ann had taken IA walk to the
station she returned at supper time
with a distinguished looking stran
ger.
my father" she introduced a r
lessly.
~ thought" stammered Prudence
that YOU father was abroad"
) "He was Laura Ann replied. HI
has lust returned. l did not tell OF hi
. coming. because I wanted II 10 be
, SUNRISE. II you could make room 10
him here until our future plans ar
arranged he would he glad"
: The sisters found that they coul
I make room. Constance In listening I
the ~recollections of Laura AIMS IA
ther. found much of interest to hel
self. And many OF those now TAI
scattered schoolmates had been mn
tual friends of both.
A pretty color came to Constance
checks as she talked, Sometime
Laura Ann stopped long enough h
meath the trees where the two wer
N wont to sit, to tuck Il flower into Mis-
Constance's loosened hair.
"Td like her for Il stcpmother," Sh
contided to Miss Prue.
at looks as though YOU were goin
10 get her" Prudence dryly replied.
81 hope So" Laura Ann confesse,
"because, you see, though I've new
mentioned Il, there's 81 boy in the eli
called Jerry. We love each othe
BAT our fathers selftshly tried to he,
Z MS l.~&i,. because they were alon
Jerry, mother died when he W;
born. She was IN excellent houS
keeper. Jerry.s mother, and his
Their wants Jerry to find that kind
wife. I'm not much for jellies al
that sort Of thing Laura Ann r
GREETED.
Then. with a smiling satistt
glance toward the couple beneath 4
trees. she went to write n note.
Dear Jerry" she penned brief
"come out in the car tomorrow
spend the day, and-he sure 10 brit
your dad. I want him specially"
Laura Ann leaked trnderly M
Miss prue,
You'd better sr, cur incest caS
and Iellies ready" she said. ~
ARE going - have company. dear,
morrow"
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