The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-08-27
CHAPTER v.
Early Birds.

the udZLllnS rays tndI SJfeaneQ In at
his open window.
He FASTENED to where he had left
his clothes. They were arranged in
a different manner from that in which
he left them-they had an odd look
the suit was not his own. Though not
unlike in color, the pattern and tex
ture were disSimilar. On the dresser
lay all the articles that had been In
his suit except the handkerchiefs.
Fresh linen and underwear were laid
out in the place of what he had worn.
His shoes set where he had left them,
but they had been carefully polished.
1t was easy to divine that while he
slept someone had come into the room
through the rear door or the passage
that led to the bathroom.
Accustomed to hotels, he glanced
along the walls in search of a bell
push button. On the side near the
rear was a round contrivance. He
went over and recognized it as the
mouthpiece of an old-fashioned speak
ing tube. He stopped to it and called
irritably: Hello, hello. Is this the
kitchen? Hello"
Yes, yes, I'm here, Mr.. WILL" came
hack the voice of old Tillie. my but
If goes sound natural to hear you gin
ming me up"
ITS my Clothes" broke in Clinton.
81 want my suit"
"Suit?" was the astonished reply.
"Why, 1 laid out the very best every
day one you left"
mo, no. l mean my own suit; the
one l wore last evening"
THAT? But you can't have it until
get the pants pressed and the coat
cleaned. There's a grease spot most
as big as"
Clinton slammed down the cover OF
the mouthpiece and returned to glover
at the changeling suit. But he die
not long remain inactive. Up through
the open window floated clear, swee,
hail: "O-ho-o! O-ho-o, laZybOnes
Aren't you coming dOwn?"
He leaped into the fresh costume
and dashed to the bathroom withou
stopping to examine the fit of the gar
ments. That he was able to get int
them at all was sufficient to satisf!
him for the time being. With hal
half brushed he hurried out into tn
hall, fastening his tie.
"You are?" she incredulously ques
toned. well. if you mean it"
How could l help 1t when yo'
called meF" he asked.
But l know how much you like t
lie abed. If it wasn't for these dirt
old gloves I'd give you a big hui
for it,"
He looked quickly aside and reptile
in a tone of brotherly banter: "Lik
the Mikado, you make the punishment
fit the crime"
"Meanie /" she pouted. you wos1dn'
say that If Ellen offered to hug you.
sHow do you know? Anyway,
mean precisely" He stopped shor
and pointed at the spots on her bi
apron where she had knelt in the dam
soil. you've been working hard"
"The early bird has been catchin
the worm. Those nasty cut
worms! 7" she complained. Il cate
them and give them to Teddy Jone
for his fishing. Poor things! It's TO
bad they nave to be such nuisance
Come and see the roses"
To avoid bruising the flowers tina
drooped or thrust out over the pat
on either side he had to walk benin
her. She danced ahead of him, raj
turously calling his attention to he
especiaI favorites among the blossoms
He agreed with all her praises, ev
IDENTIFY willing to accept her judgmen
since he never shifted his gaze ava
from her dainty head and graceful
gfrlish form. She had on crisp gins
ham dress. and her abundant hal
hung down her straight little back I
d thick braid. There was excuse 70
oven n brother to consider her ado
able, particularly brother who coul
not realize that she was his sister.
She glanced about and caught hi
rant expression. "Oh, Will, what
,t9n she asked. "You look $3.50
ss If you've been moonstruck !"
81 am trying to compose poem
he said. "How is this2
1.-THE Princess of Posies.
Amidst her bright roses,
Alas! me supposes
Her brother to bel"
.No wonder you look daft, II that