The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1921-02-24
PEGGYS PLAN
By MILDRED WHITE.
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Jacks wife. Jack loves this old col
iege chun Of his, and is keen about
having him stop over to pay us visit.
He wants 10 take him around the
golf links and other places during the
week he could be with US. But this
friend Kenneth writes frankly that it's
al lron-bOund SruIe of his never to III
1ict his company upon "a hostess that
loes not keep maid. Makes him
teci like a "cheeky burden" he says,
tG have her working for him.
Not necessary, either" this thought
full man adds, 'when there's a good
hotel in town."
So Kenneth Dixon decided to stop
at the hotel and let Jack entertain
hlm around town.
Then" asked Peggy, why not let
The considerate one follow up his
ruIeT
Because Jack will be so unhappy"
Nell said. He has counted upon TAX
ing this dearly beloved into the midst
of his home. Wants to show him.
perhaps. Kenneth. you see, happens
to be ef-satisfied bachelor. In vain
have called the agencies in pOssi-
BILE hope that they may be able to sup
ply me for one week with a model
maid. No maid of any kind is to be
found. The expense of keeping one
continually, Peggy. is more than we
can tnauagp ar RrpSpnt"
"Tll tell you" Peggy jumped up ex-
citedly. 81 will be your maid. Nell.
Got the idea out of a book"
Jack even grinned as he was sworn
to secrecy regarding the maids iden-.
tity.
The first day of Kenneth Dixon's
visit passed without a hitch in the do
nestle management. 1t was really
pity. Nell thought, that this handsome
stranger should be so oblivious to
pretty face
Nell was absufdly concerned as
days wore on that Jack would be over
taken with inexplicable laughter dur
ing the course of a meal, when surrep-
titiOusly Peggy would make secret
motions for his benefit, above the
guests head
\ ut happens tonight!" the girl later
told Nell dramatically, "the blind and
dumb must be made TO take notice It's
a blow to ones pride TO be treated like
an automatOn.
Peggy, DEAR" Nell cried alarmed,
"you would not do anything to cause
me embarrassment.
Ii was beneath Nell's Mortified eyes
that very night al dinner that Peggy
deliberately measured and spilled the
soup. The small quantity of hot fluid
fell upon the guests hand. But it
was to his hostess and not to her maid,
that his startled glance flew.
mo harm DONE | assure you," he
told Nell politely.
And Peggy slipped back to her
kitchen. Upon the following morning
as she whistled loudly over her dishes
Mr.. Kenneth Dixon entered the white
kitchen. and tossed upon the table a
pair Of gauntlet gloves.
There's rip in the thumb I'd like
you to mend, Polly" he oraered-"set-
tie up with you before 60"
For an instant the girls eyes flashed.
Peggy, sir" she murmured humbly,
mot Polly"
Mr. Dixon nodded.
mo matter" he said grandly, and
after moment his peremptOry voice
called Polly" from the veranda.
With flaming cheeks the pretty maid
came. Nell was seated beside her
guest, and anxiety was in the gaze
she turned upon her friend.
Bring" Mr.. Dixon commanded. "a
glass of ice water. please. One for
you, too?" he questioned his hostess.
"Oh, no." Nell FASTENED to say. "I'll
get the water" she told Peggy hur-
riedly.
But Kenneth Dixon motioned her
back to her chair.
I'm afraid" he said, "that you spoil
your maid"
When Peggy brought the water she
also brought the mended glove.
"She sewed the thing so tight" he
complained, "that my thumb won't go
in"
With murmured words Nell left her
husbands friend, to seek out her maid.
Peggy" she walled. ''oh, why will
you II may seem dreadfully funny
later but just now, I'm plain morti-
fed"
Peggy chuckledl~
ut Is dreadfrIly funny, Nell" she
said, eff you see 1t. Now that man
is going to be mortified. Go out and
sit beside him, Nell. In his presence |
want to give notice that I'm leaving"
Jack's wife sat helpless. as her maid
crisDy gave notice of departure, stand
Ing before the guest. vino was. she
proclaimed. "the reason" Then Nell's
chagrin changed to amazement, for
Kenneth Dixon threw back his head
and laughed.
Great" he gasped Great acting
has been done ever since | first step
ped on your veranda, and heard you
two concocting your plan.
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