South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-07
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almost any freak OF attire. But
when she appeared at the camp she
was dressed in cheap but we'll
fitting white shirtwaist and black
skirt. with her only fambOyance the
big, red. cotton roses Oh her faded
blue sailor hat She brought with
her a large cretonne bag, evidently
one OF the big knitting bags so prev
alent during the war. which I de-
duced had been given 70 her by some
summer resident who no longer used
il. From its Capacious depths she
brought forth some rosy apples,
which she pIoffered TO Marion.
They're real ripe, dearie,' she
said and I don't believe they'll hurt
YOU a mite"
She looked half-dehantly at Lii
lidn. who since Marion's illness has
been "A martinez concerning the
ChilG's diet, 20 Mrs. TIGERS illy-sup-
pressed disapproval. her theory Of
treating sick people being much like
little Mrs. ee's-fee ding them
well.
Marion glanced hopefully at her
mother, but did not tease for the
fruit have never seen so docile
child were health rules are con-
cerued-aud Lillian smiled at her
indulgently.
Let me taste one first, dear" she
said. and in another moment one Of
the apples had been cut in half.
revealing the dead black seeds, and
Lillian. after sampling il. bundled
the cut apple and another one into
MariOns eager outstretched hands.
Eat this one now. and the other
at supper she said, and the child
danced up TO Mrs. TIGER and hug
ged her ecstaucally.
"Oh, you are so good 10 mel" she
carolled. Il just adore apples! Did
you pick 'em of your own trees?"
I'D like TO see anybody thT could
help bein good 10 you, dearie,
Mrs. TIGER returned, looking fondly
down at the flushed, lovely, little
face. How would you like TO come
over and pick some apples your
SELF"
Marion danced up and down at
the very thought. Mrs. TIGER looked
at her mother questiOningly
I'VE calkilate TO make the irst
cider tomorrow" she said hesitatUg
ly "Twont be much, because there
aren't so awful many of these first
apples. But we use up the bruised
windfalls that way. Perhaps all you
folks would like 10 come over and
see how it's done. Jerry brought
i'm some mighty fine king fish and
cells today. and if you don't mind
taking pot-luck with us I could give
YOU a fish dinner that / think maybe
you'd like"
1 had a sudden. swift misgiving
as TO whether fastidiOus Dicky would
enjoy this particular kind of an
outing. But Lillian was prompt IN
her answer.
There's nothing I would like bet
ter" she said heartily. And
Narion-iust look at her-shell fly
away with JOY If she dances any
more. OF course. 1 don't know what
plans Mr.. Graham has made, but
we'll tell him about II as soon as
he gets here, and I'm sure he'll be
glad 10 come il he can. A fish din
ner of your cooking, Mrs. TIGER, is
worth going "A long way for, 1 i'm
agine."
Mrs. TIGER flushed with pleasure.
"Ill try to make it worth your
while" she said with quiet dignity
She appeared TO have lost her
usual volubility upon the ride TO
BridgehamptOn, and 1 saw that she
intently scanned the road in front
of us. and every little while leaned
out of the car and looked back over
the road we had come. I made no
comment upon her actions, nor did
she explain them until we came 10
peculiarly tortuous stretch of
winding road through the woods.
"Be YOU easy scared?" she asked
abruptly.
No I don't think 7 am" 7 ans
wered Why"
"Oh, nuthin," she returned ct