Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1919-08-22
PIGGYS FIRST AID
BY BERTHA RICE.
"Be sure TO write !.

The above farewells were chorused
simultaneously from three "hello'
girls who were grouped on the plat.
form at North station TO give a send.
off to their friend, Gladys Farnum,
who was leaving for a fortnight's va
cation on Maine farm.
"GCod-by; get your chocs. ready"
she called from the car window as
the train pulled out Of the track yard.
Settling herself comfortably for an
all-day ride. Miss Farnum recalled
amusedly the bet made with hcr
friends Upon learning that the
friends whom she was to visit had a
son living at home. the girls had
prophesied that Gladys would fall in
love and take to the simple life"
mo farmer for mine. The simple
life for me in little old Boston," said
Gladys.
Upon which the bet had been taken
A five-pound box of chocolates from
the three girls against supper at
some popular cafe from Gladys.
The train arrived on time. AS Miss
Farnum aIighted she almost ran into
stalwart young man who was stand
ing close to the car steps. Holding
out his hand. he smilingly said Guess
you're the girl mother sent me to
meet"
Il guess you're Ben" said Gladys
with responsive smile.
'Right-o. How much baggage have
your"
"OnIy a suitcase"
eve can take that In the car. Wait
a second and TIL fetch 1t around"
AS they turned into the driveway,
Gladys exclaimed "Oh, what dear
place. which seemed to please Ben
immensely.
A warm welcome greeted Gladys
from Mr.. and Mrs. Brewster.
Supper is waiting. Come right in
now and set up. Gracious. Henry.
isn't Gladys the born image of her
mother?" said Mrs. Brewster to her
husband.
"'Cept she amt quite as good look
in" said Uncle Henry with a huge
wink '"rime she gets a coat o. tan
on her face she'll be all right"
At an early hour-for Gladys-Mrs
Brewster conducted her niece to her
room, which had home-braided rugs
on the floor, star patchwork quilt
on the bed and dormer windows
Gladys went into raptures.
The days that ensued were full of
work. fun and comradeship that In
cluded the family and working force.
OF all farm varieties, small animals
were the most interesting, and spe-
ciallzing in these, Gladys declared In
favor of pigs. One day Mr. Brewster
found one of them developing a rash
and he teasingly told her she had
"loved 1t too hard"
poor little piggy p she said. taking
1t into her lap. "What shall we do
for him. uncle?'
"Guess We'll give him an cil bath.
Want to do it?'
"Sure; where is the oil2"
I'm the store room. TsJze a soft
rag and give him light rub"
Finding her equipment Gladys re-
turned to give piggy first adm
OIL
The task was not easy by reason of
piggy's strenuous objection, and work
proceeded slowly. When the treat
ment was finished both physician and
patient were sticky subjects and
Gladys went to the house to remove
the evidences. Changing into blue
linen dress and looking very sweet. |
she went out on the piazza to rest I'M
til supper time. Hearing boiSterous
laughter coming from the direction Of |
the piggery she went around to the
back yard from which the view was |
unohstructed. Standing among the
laughing men was Mr.. Brewster. who
called. "Come up here, Gladys"
AS she neared the group she In
CURED whats the fun?"
"What did you put on that pig?"
to very stiff. shiny pig. /
that looked as though 1t had just ar
rived from taxidermist.
"Why. just what you ordered-oil."
Again the men roared.
ooh, nothing" grinned Mr.. Brewster
"You tarred him well with varnish."
Another howl from the men and |
Gladys. too Inundated TO stand her
ground, fled in tears to the garden,
taking refuge under a lilac tree.
Dropping on the bench beneath. a
hearty cry relieved taut nerves and
sore feelings.
While enjoying her damp siesta she
was masterfully ene"'ded in a pair Of
strong arms and Ben's voice whis-
pered. "There, grille, don't cry. The
whole. batch of pigs amt worth a
tear"
"Tll never face those men again."
sobbed Gladys. "Tm goin' back to-
and sobbed harder after her /
Ben frightened his clasp as he saidf
ieyor, ainsf roin' hack Tn Qoin' IN