Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-01-23
Rosebud Bungalow
BY JESSIE ETHEL SHERWIN
Copyright. 1918. Western Newspaper Union,

high anticipations He had heard that
"the old man." as he familiarity desig-
mated him, was arranging to go to the
Pacific coast on protracted health
trip, and he had always banked on so
near IA relative with no family doing
something substantial for his near kin.
Wade was filled with the hope that
his hour of reward had come.
WANTED TO see you and say good
by" announced his relative casually.
And by the way, see here--I don't
want TO be burdened with my silk
hat. You're something of Il dresser. |
haven't worn it half dozen times and
I've made up my mind to give Ii TO
You and Uncle Robert handed his
nephew hat box.
The stingy old curmudgeon,"
Stormed Wade, once In the street
Yes. I'd like to show myself IN that
bell-shaped old monstrosity of hat.
half century old % and he banged
the hat box viCiOusly against a lamp
post. and went down to his favorite
cant upon "the misery old skinhint!'
That same afternoon also by invi-
tation, Deane Barton visited his uncle.
1t was through the influence of that
relative that Deane had obtained a
fairly good position and he was CRATE
full for il. He was respectful and real
~ interested in the tourist plan of his
relative and looked quite pleased
when the latter took from wardrobe
an overcoat.
IF you can use this, Deane," spoke
the old man. you're welcome to it,.
Ii may be out of style, but not much
worn. No need of an oyercoat WHERE
I'm going to, and don't want the
moths to get what may be some use to
YOU"
II should say so. indeed uncler re-
piled Deane agreeably, and wished
him all kinds Of good health and for
tune. lie looked over the garment
when he got home and saw a little rem
ovation would make IL quite present
able, although it was somewhat out
of fashion He recognized only kind
~ impulse on the part of his relative.
That evening Uncle Robert. seated
in the depot cab on his way for the
train. looked out as the horse SHE'D
and halted. On the sidewalk was
Wade Haslins, at the head of royS-
tering group. He had just taken the
silk hat out of its box, gave II "A kick
and sent it into the middle of the
street with a derisive guitaw.
Him p muttered Waltersf as the
vehicle started up again, II sNall have
to make note OF this which he did
later to the permanent disagreement
of his contemptuous nephE u parSi-
monious and self-eentered as was the
old man. the episode caused certain
depression at this exhibition Of hypoc-
risy and disrespect He Frightened
un however as Just before the train
arrived Deane appeared at the depot
with a neatly boxed package.
Some fruit and a few cookies Nell
lie Blake insisted on sending you.
uncle" spoke Deane heartily
We'll well!" dubbed over Uncle
Robert, glad TO think some one thinks
of me. My hoy, she's wife worth
winning Why you're utilizing my
gift, | see with glance at the over.
coat, which Deaue had ON, for the eve
ming was chilly Not ashamed To
wear your unclc's old clothes, Deane?"
Nellie Blake was a girl Deane had
been counting for some time. lie con
tinued to court her after his relative
had gone away. There could be no
thought of marriage under couple OF
years, however, as it would take that
period of time to save up enough to
start housekeeping in a respectable
way.
II was nearly a year after the de-
parture of Uncle Robert and one eve.
ming Deune was on his way to visit
Nellie when he was hailed peremptor-
ily by a man hurrying down a side
street.
"llold on there, Deane Barton"
WHY exclaimed Deaue, recogui2-
ing Uncle Robert aud claSp.ng hi,
hand IN genuine welcome "Wheu did
You returnf'
This noon. say wearing my
oyercoat yet eh? and l say 1t looks
Scrumptous."
WHY yes answered Deaue bright
ly Nellie fixed IL up in fine trim.
put ON the belt You see, moved the but
tons ana l am a very proud ana com.
Portable man."
Not married YETI pursued Uncle
Robert.
Not yet uncle Almost enough
saved up TO furnish a Hat, though"
"Flat" repeated Uncle Robert dis
sentiouSy you don't want any fiat
Love in "a cottage is what you TWO tur-
tie doves ought To have, and say" and
he viewed Deaue with quizzical Specu
lauop, i've half a mind % see Nellie !
and tell her So. You're about the only
one Of my precious relatives who
hasuc tried 10 poster me FOR money
and | think you really like aud re-
Spect me-"
Both, Uncle Robert. rest assured Of !
that responded peane
You've shown If S.. I noticed to- T,
day That little Rosebud bungalow has |
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