The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-06-09
BURIED TALENT
BY ANNE HYDE.
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W. As@V. - AeSi1te NeWspeper Dypotcete
The ladies' Of the Fairviile SEWN
circle hastily prepared 4 place 10
Aunt Myrn," rs she was afIectionats
~ called by everybody who knew he,
Tho biggest willow rocking chair wa
pulled over to the open window and
large palm leaf fan placed on the tabl
near by.
Aunt Myra fell back In the chat
with . vast sigh Of relief.
I'm laie, awful late, know" SIN
painted. But put the hull mornin
into work for the church, so ] cal'lat,
/ did my share then. I'm the one that.
always called to cart h>t old suhscrlp
ton round. They say It's my dut,
cause get tho most out o. folks"
How did you come out, MyryY
asked the circles president.
Well on the whole, better'n last
year, but a good many folks holler
poor mouth when they see me aeon
in. They know what I'm after mostly.
Hattie Belle Sykes says I'm getting to
be professional beggar and when
she sees me waddlin' 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, f'r instance.
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 chance. say. No need of such
extravaganza"
A little gray lady across the room
stirred restlessly and then said, hesl-
tatingly:
Appearances are often deceitful,
Aunt Myra. for cen 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 mach."s
But Amt Myra had been surrounded
by 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
cherished secrets, for 1 know she would |
never forgive me-" the gray lady said.
But, truly, she is a marvel Of ingepu-
ty, and she has an artists eye for col |
Drs and effects. She has distant rela-
lives who send her two or three trunks |
Turing the year filed with their cast
)ff clothing The children do not wish
t to be known that their clothes are
so no one ever is told
ave myself, and she knows am safe
'T.wish you could see some of her
works of art as she often calls
HEM" she continued Her trials are
he shoe bills, really, as she says that
lone of the old shoes sent will fit them
md she can do nothing In that line"
Can Mrs. Horton talk?" asked her
riend Now, don't look so Mortified
t my question. mean, is she able to
ak intelligently about her work? II
he Is, just take me to see her and
er work have an idea that may
rove benefit to both of u.s."
And as they went on she unfolded
er plan to her friend who was de-
GIFTED, but doubtful of her success.
That evening found them at Mrs.
Iorton's home. She had been induced
0 tell the strange lady about some of
er masterpieces" as she termed
hem.
'"That's enough for the present, dear j
idy. You can talk well. when you
ave some one who can appreciate
our work, see."
The college woman smiled at the
justified Alice. who gazed In wonder
tent at her caller.
would you like to earn some mon
W was the next astonishing ques-
on. sit win Just take little nerve
nd little preparation. In which can
clip. also some Of these wonderful
nadeovers' of yours"
Alice sat down helplessly In the near
It chair.
what do you meanr' was her puz-
ed query.
II am looking for some one who can
We lecture course on economy in
,me dressmaking at various places
is season. You have the necessary
,hiblts right here" The speaker
niled down at the Whitehead listen
. who finally managed to gasp out:
Toto lecture-and show these?
n't!"
at needs little courage, that Is all.
tier the first time 1t will be easy. The
oney Will be little Incentive" and q Z
ice was named that staggered Alice
orton's reluctance.
'Tll try" she said, drawing long
cath. "if you are sure can do It"
"Just think" she flashed out with 4