Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-12-17
BURIED TALENT
BY ANNE HYDE.
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ly called by everybody who knew her
The biggest willow rocking chair was
pulled over to the open window and a
large palm leaf fan placed on the table
near by.
Aunt Myra fell back In the chair
with vast sigh of relief.
I'm late. awful late, l know" she
painted. but put the hull mornin'
into work for the church, so ! cal'late
did my share then I'm the one that's
always called to cart that old subscrip-
ton round. They say it's my duty
cause ] get the most out O. folks"
How did you come out, MyryT
asked the circles president.
well on the whole, bettern last
year. but n good many folks holler
poor mouth when they see me Accom-
In. They know what I'm after mostly.
Hattie Belle Sykes says I'm getting to
be a professional beggar and when
she sees me waddlln down her hill
she's good mind to pull down the
shades and lock the door" laughed the
old lady.
She paused in her vigorous tanning.
There's Alice Horton, FIR instance.
l know she has things kind O. hard, but
just see how she dresses them chill
dren," she continued. FINEST goods
on the market, and right in style. Way
ahead of most children In town. Bet
ter put less on them an give the min
lister a chance, say. No need of such
extravaganza"
A little gray lady across the room
stirred restlessly and then said hest
tatingly:
appearances are often deCeitful,
Aunt Myra for | can vouch that good
taste and hard work are all she puts
into their clothes ana she told the
truth when she said she could not give
you very much"
But Aunt Myra had been surrounded
by a group from another room, who
were having an argument over the best
way to finish the new quilt, and poor
Mrs. Horton and her delinquencies
were quite forgotten.
After the coffee and cake had been
served the little gray lady and her
friend, one of the faculty Of nearby
agricultural college, who had been the
honored guest of the occasion, made
their way down the quiet maple-shaded
streets.
81 could not betray Alice Horizons
oh I Oh,
never forgive me-" the gray lady said.
But, truly she is a marvel of ingenu-
ity, and she has an artists eye for col
Ors and effects. She has distant rela-
tives who send her two or three trunks
during the year filed with their cast
off clothing. The children do not wish
1t to be known that their clothes are
'made-Overs' so no one ever is told
save myself, and she knows l am safe"
II wish you could see some of her
works of art as she often calls
them she continued. Her trials are
the shoe bills, really, as she says that
none of the old shoes sent will fit them
and she can do nothing In that line"
Can Mrs. Horton talk?" asked her
friend "Now, don't look so Mortified
Mt my question. l mean, is she able to
talk intelligently about her work? If
she Is, just take me to see her and
her work. | have an idea that may
prove a benefit to both Of u.s."
And as they went on she unfolded
her plan to her friend, who was de-
lighted, but doubtful of her success,
That evening found them at Mrs.
Horizons home She had been induced
to tell the strange lady about some of
her masterpieces, as she termed
them.
That's enough for the present, dear
lady. You can talk we'll when you
have some one who can appreciate
your work, l see"
The college woman smiled at the
mystitied Alice, who gazed In wonder
ment at her caller
would you like to earn some mon
ey?' was the next astonishing ques-
ton. at will just take little nerve
and a little preparation, In which I can
help, also some of these wonderful
'madeovers' of yours"
Alice sat down helplessly In the near
est chair.
"What do you mean2" was her puz-
zled query.
II am looking for some one who can
give lecture course on economy In
home dressnraking at various places
this season. You have the necessary
exhibits right here The speaker
smiled down at the white-faced listen
er, who finally managed to gasp out:
"To-to iecture-and show these? /
can'tw
sit needs little courage, that is all.
After the first time 1t will be easy, The
money VIII be little incentive" and
price was named that staggered Alice
Horizons reluctance.
"I'll try" she said, drawing a long
breath, III you are sure can do It"
Just think" she flashed out with a
new triumphant note in her voice
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