Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-20

III the very best circles, at n pickle and
smiled Pt the thought
Anyhow, there's as good. men as
him u she mused
sunny had made up her mind to en-
10Y heIseiI, She was not gong to wear
any OLD dress. The very best dress she
had was not too good for her old friends
OF the pickle factory. 1t would be an
insult to them If she put on anything
lCSs than her very best
AZ eight they were ready The taxi
CAP drew up at the door. Bert helped
MIS- Melkin in. Mrs. Melkin shifted and
wiped her eyes.
Don't take no notice of me If I'm a
bit sad like" she said. "ff you see me
Meepin. don't call no attention to IL.
Oh' dear, 1t reminds me of the day when
me me and my pore husband-hinl as is
with you! Now then Bert! Right
away; :ons Sn,lr; SdriHSr Cutway street. and don't
Sunny's eyes were sparkling She was
Drumming over with sheer delight and
ihc JOY OF youth and kindness. over
lLt al the sun shone gloriousy in a blue
SKY: Could any one wish for more?
Inc cab certainly performed the jour
nry, in fine style Il dashed over the
Dfldge and made its way into the Bor-
ough. Then finally. with honk. honl
on the somewhat wheczy motor-horn, 1t
turned into Cutway street.
And what a sight Cutway street pre-
sented this day! There stood the huge
Enar t,lt, a banc that would hold forty people.
w, W,,''kihs and Mr. Johnson and the hands,
al IN their best and gala attire.
Look, look Don't Billy look fne?"
sunny hung out of one window, Bert out
OF INC opposite one. They waved their
hahos ana shriekcd welcome to the inn
patent crowd on the pavement.
There she is! There she is Three
cheers for sunny 'Allo sunny, Why,
II 1t amt Bert. and he $ got his neck
Wasned Oh, ain't Bert a swell! How
are you, old dear"
-, one stout good-natured- looking girl
threw her arms around Bort's neck and
Kissed him Justify.
NO Not so fast! :, Bert said. "','Ands Off
hou We crumpled my collar 80
Mr. johnson advanced in state, He
held out his hand to Sunny and took off
his hat.
=, Welcome" he said. "Ahem--"
re paused he cleared his throat, he
Cutway street presented gay ap.
pearance. Johnsons Pickle Factory
was IN possession of the roadway and
the pavement, such as II was. The
three or four other factories that occu-
pied tho marrow. dirty street had struck
work for the moment. Heads We're
thrust out of every window UP and down
ne street Now silence frtl on all
Mr.. JOhnSOn was Rorig to make
speech. lie stood with Sunnys hands in
ms. aud werl red and tntn paie.
Friends ..i.ri :" he said. "Frionds-,"
Let the guv,nor set it off his chest -
"Friends," Mr.. Johnson said, "this-
ahem lis happy day for us. a very
napp% Day We see back among us for
2 htlIH tluIc, Tor on snort day, aIitS -
Oct on with it - ~
For one short day we sec back
among US one. who II may-ahem =
IA tYNl I
cnshrined within our hearts-our dear
dear little friend, our comradc and true
friend, sunny Ducrow I"
"iurrah, hurrah! :" Bill wilkins bel.
lowed
Every one else shouted "Hurrah ="
And Sunny turned red the tears stood
in her eyes.
When shn was here among US, n
simple worker and a good worker, too
Tor there was never a better-Sunny
was every ones favorite. Every one
loved her. from me downward Now
she Is back. Just for the day; but that
Is not al Look here" Mr.. Johnson
waved his hand dramatically. over the
dingy front of the pickle factory had
been erected a new board. and on the
board, in huge white letters, was painted
johnson q Ducrow."
Sunny's back Mr.. Johnson said
Back in more ways than one. Our
luck Is her luck; henceforth she Is
with us, of us--not Il worker among
us, alas :"
Don't you believe it :" Sunny said
I'm going TO work for this old show
now like ! never worked before. III
bet were going to make things move
ideas :"
Bill wilkins shouted. sunny for ideas
all the time. Eth boys and girls"
Il don't think I've got anything more
to say, Mr.. Johnson said, except that
one and all of us from our hearts wei.
come sunny Eucrow back among US.
May she be of us and with us Tor many,
many years 10 come :"
The speech ended with n hurricane OF
cheering; The cheering was taken up
tons Printing Works from Hopkins 4
Saunders Blouse and Underclothing
Factory, and the employees of the Black
Diamond Boot Polish factory.
"Hooray, hooray, hooray. Long life,
sunny Ducrow Good cd sunny
1t was heart-rending Mrs. Melkin
hr"k" nown and huwIcu into her back
edged handkerchief.
Round the corner Of Cutway street
turned very handsome touring car. but
no one took any notice of it, sunny
was the principal figure at the moment.
She stood up and looked about her
am glad /" bc back, sHt sald. II
was happy here among you. and We are
all going to be happy together again
In not going to be sticking labels In
the future; there's another job, | think.
Tor me TO do. Only one thing"-she
paused-"Im the same old Sunny Du-
crow and you're the same dear friends
as you've always been. love you all
just as | used to, and ! want you TO go
on liking, me the same. We're going to
have a happy day together. Aunt's
started all right; she's enjoying her
self :"
Mrs. MclkIn sobbed into her handkcr-
chief
And tonight. after the days over
and done with,' Sunny went on. you're
AL to come to the Realm. | got Seats
from Mr. Curtiss for you all, and youll
see me there And nOw-now, IL We
are ready-Oh, crumbs :" She paused.
"It it amt the viscount after ali :" she
said.
1t was Dobrington had arrived The
hands stared at the young man who had
descended from the smart car. He was
Immediately dressed, and he certainly
looked very handsome and distinguished
''Tof = one girl said. My at, we're
getting into society, we are! 'Oo's the
Juke that's blowed n?"
Dobrlngton looked around and smiled.
50 have come" he said. II hope you
don't mind | wanted to know all her
old friends. I'm only a new friend OF
hers, but am her friend none the less
SO hope XondI make room for me
Bill wilkins said My names viii
kns :" lie held out his hand.
mines DobrmglOn '"
"Cilad to meet you" Bill said. "AIr
Harris, Mr. DObrington Mr.. Allbut. Mr.
pubIngtOu Miss Stevens" He intro
duced them all there was great deal
of handshakng.
Shall you have room for me in the
Cr-hrakc?" Dobrington asked, "or shall
! follow i'm the other carr"
"Plenty Of room :" Sunny said wei
all go together. Now then. IL we're all
ready"
"All aboard :" Bill wilkins beloved