Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-02-20
THANKS TO BOBBY
BY MILDRED WHITE.

Bobby sat in Il corner by ti:e fire. ami
EaWnei. lie was bored by the CONVEX.
Sat!"n OF his growu-ups; even bed WAS
preferable 10 This. Then. suddenly. he
turned IN interested. enduring face
toward his parents. Aunt Nc!rs name
H;!d been mentioned. and Bobby VAS
very fond VI Aunt Nell.
IhcT were discussing her quarrel
with lack T0!frccs. Bobby knew :.hou,
me quarrel. for when he had asked
Nell why lack didn't drive them about
any more. Nett explained loftily that
II was because she didn't care TO have
MIN. And when Bobby asked Jack.
why II was thar Aunt Nell "d.dn't care
TO have him." Jack had rutlcly mum
hlcd that Mel! could 80 to the dlck-
ems
lobby knew that nll this sign1led
quarrel. 1t WINS the. Nay. that Fred vii.
'inms AMI lie had felt toward each
other. Ills mother ut this time was
saying TO Bob!,y's father:
Il don't know what will become of
your sister; she is so unconccrne,l
nbonf pleasing the inen. Poor Juck
couldn't help hciug Jealous. and when
ne round faui. with Nell for going
about will, that new man. she promptly
gave Jack to understand that he had
nothing 10 10 With her. II he hasn't.
AFTER all his devoted attention. who
has. WONDER
mo on" cvidcntI:," Eo5hy's father
answered. sauyh:nyiy.
But Nell really cares for him mt The
bottom Of her stubborn heart, Bob.
by mother insisted. "and us Tor Jack.
hr admitted 10 me that she's the only
girl III The world for him. However.
he has pride and determination enough
not 20 40 back to her until she makes
the first advance. So"
, So BObhy's father flashed sar-.
cast!cally. ''lIe has fine chance
'Motlier.' pipcd up Bobby. when
are you going AWAY over night:"
Next week, dear" his mother re-.
Piled
"Can Aunt Nell stay with me then?"
Il have already asked her to-" his
mother smil.n:ly told him.
When the automobile had carried his
parents away for their visit. Bobby
went little lonesomely to his pretty
and unusually subdued young aunt.
Nell" he asked, while mother Is
gone. can't I have party? Not big
one; just few boys and girls In to
play games. and cake an sa'witches;
mebbe. just mebbe-ice cream?"
why, yes" Nell agreed. Il think
that would be all right; only do not
ask any one to the house, whom moth
or has. not had here before. Six or
eight vii! be enough. dear. When do
you want to invite them?"
''This afternoon. Bobby answered
promptly. and set joyously out upon
his errand.
When he returned his face still bore
Its happy look Of anticipation.
LII wear ms new suit to the party
tomorrow" he answered, land you
wear your blue dress"
Aunt Nell laughed.
Il want YOU TO-" he insisted. you've
got to play games with rs. and every.
thing"
"AIl right lover" she agreed. and as
Nell spoke her pet name for the boy.
sad light came into her eyes.
Bobby went cheerfully about his
preparations for the party and when
the eagerly awaited hour arrived In
stalled himself ut the front door as
reception committee.
Aunt Nell was masterfully ordered
to start the games"
The pensiveness which had made
her nm unsatisfactory companion van.
ished rs she Joined hands with the
rollicking party ring, while an uncom-
Portable little boy skirted around the
outside waiting to drop his handkcr.
chief behind the one he "lovcd the
best
Aunt Nell being automatically
chosen caught the embarrassed boy
Dnd soon again the ring was swinging.
Lobby, his door duty accomplished.
eaGcrly Joined the others.
go choose your cast, go choose
your west. so choose the very one that
you love best" the children sang.
Aunt Nell glanced mcrri!y around,
again saw the handkerchief ut her
feet. Then her eyes widcTeh. Startled.
pcrp!eXed, she hcs!tnted.
1t was Jack TulrrceS who stood he
hind her, Jack. who had dropped the
challenge to the one he "lOYcd the
best
liis appealing glance ut The girl
proved the serioisnesa-to- hn--,of the
game.
Then after a GREATNESS instant Nell
played her part. She ran after him
out OF the room. up the stairs. while
Bobby took charge Of the ring and led
II wildly OIL.