Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-08-29
PIGGYS FIRST AID
By BERTHA RICE.
BE sure to write, "

The above faFeWells were chOruSeo
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 fortnights va
cation on a Maine farm.
"Good-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, MISC Farnum recalled
amusedly the bet made with her
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"
"No 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 a supper at
some popular cafe from Gladys
The train arrived on time As Miss
Farnum alghted she almost ran into
stalwart young man who was stand
ing close to the car steps. Holding
out his hand, he smilingy said Guess
you're The girl mother sent me to
meet"
II guess you're Ben" said Gladys
with a responsive SMILE
"Right-O. How much baggage have
you"
"Only a suitcase"
eve can take that in the car. Wait
second and I'll fetch it around"
AS they turned into the driveway,
Gladys exclaimed "0h, what dear
place." which seemed to please Ben
immensely.
A warm welcome greeted Gladys
from Mr., and Mrs. Brewster.
''Supper is waiting. Come right i:
now and set up. Gracious, Henry,
isn't Gladys the born image of her
mother" said Mrs. Brewster to her
husband
accept she amt quite as good look
In" said Uncle Henry with huge
wink. slime 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-
cializing in these, Gladys declared In
favor of pigs. One day Mr.. Brewster
found one Of them developing rash
and he teasingly. told her she had
slowed 1t too hard"
"Poor little piggy" she said, taking
1t into her lap. "What shall we do
for him, uncle?"
"Guess we'll give him an oil bath.
Want to do itT"
"Sure; where Is the orr
an the store ROOM Take soft
rag and give him light rub"
Finding her equipment Gladys re-
turned to give piggy a first adm
oil.
The task was not easy by reason Of
piggys 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 a bIue
linen dress and looking very sweet,
she went out on the piazza to rest Hll-
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
unObstructed. Standing among the
laughing men was Mr.. Brewster, who
called, "Come up here, Gladys"
As she neared the group she in
quired, whats the funf'
"What did you put on that pig?s
pointing to a very stiff, shiny pig.
that looked as though 1t had just ar
rived from taxidermist.
"Why just what YOU ordered-o.Ln
Again the men rosred
ooh, nothing" grlnned Mr.. Brewster
.eYou tarred him well with yarnish."
Another howl from the men and
Gladys, too Inundated to stand her
ground. fed in tears to the garden.
taking refuge under lilac tree.
Dropping on the bench beneath a
hearty cry relieved taut nerves and
sore feelings.
While ENJOYING her damp siesta she
was masterfully EMBODIED IN a pair of
strong arms and Ben's voice whis-
pered, "There, grille. don't cry. The
whole batch Of pigs amt worth .
tear
'T'll never face those men again.
sobbed Gladys. I'm goins back to-
morrow" and sobbed harder after her
ultimatum.
Ben frightened his clasp rs he said,
'sYou aint goin' back. Tn goin' to
keep you. Oh, Gladys, love you So;
won't you stay?n
"And take care of pigss" coyly