Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-12-23
BOBBYS JAM
BELLE WITHIN.
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Peggy's eyes flashed resentfully.
Just because Howard Mllwood owned
half OF the town of Mllwood was no
reason why his daughter should pat
ronlze her.
You must come up to the festival,
Gear" Betty Milwood was saying
klndly-too kindly. Several young
college men will be there, and I'm sure
you'll have good time"
Then she added rather self-con-
sciously. did tell you Kent Wayne
was to be there-yes-the Kent Wayne
of New York. He is so interesting
and so devoted"
Little Peggy's eyes opened wide.
Kent Wayne, the artist, at Betty's
charity festival
Betty smiled in anticipation as she
thought Of Kent. He would be de-
voted, of course, and she would stroll
carelessly about with him. The en-
tire town of Milwood would be duly
impressed.
She walked along so absorbed in
her thoughts that she did not see
low, black roadster spin up the road
In the direction from which she came.
Had she seen the gray-capped, tweed
coated driver she might have not been
so complacent.
The athletic-looking young man in
the motor had seen her, however, and
whispered fervent prayer Of thanks
giving when she passed without seeing
him.
He rode slowly along enjoying the
fine spring day until he came to what
he involuntarily called "a picture of
wistfulness." Peggy, sitting on the
steps, was thinking disconsolately of
her scanty wardrobe.
II suppose the old organdle will
have to do--and my old hat" she
thought. well, at least, that is pref
ty If 1t is last years."
Then she became aware Of some
one standing at the front gate Of the
little house and looking at her.
Brown eyes, fortified by the smile,
looked at gray eyes. Then, his hat
In hand, he approached and said, 81
beg your pardon, Miss but my engine
needs water badly; that is, 1t won't
run without 1t. and may have
sonnet"
"Yes, certainly. Don't you want to
come int"
Wayne followed into the long, cool
kitchen, where 1t took him an extraOr-
dinarily long time to get a drink.
Wayne had entirely forgotten
his thirsty" engine and was racking
his brains for an excuse to llnger
when there came dull, omlnous
crash, followed by cry from above.
Peggy started.
"Oh, my goodness, what's thati"
she exclaimed, entirely forsaking her
attitude of calm dignity.
Seated on the bottom stair and gaz
ing tearfully upon heartless world
sat BObbie, aged six.
"Oh, Bobs," she gasped, tell us how
It happened7"
WELL" said Bobbie, still sobbing,
IL went to the pantry n II got
some Jam-just tee q weeny bit.
Peggy, honest. n thenG-"
"You what, Bobbe?"
~ heard you comining n I was
afraid you'd think jam isn't good for
little boys" said Robbie, very inno-
Gently.
Peggy tried to look severe.
"Well2"
1t developed that Bobbie had taken
a small glass of Jam upstairs in prep
aration for lonely feast, had dropped
1t over the banlsters and, in panic,
had taken the quickest way down
stairs, which was not by way of his
feet.
Satisfied that he was not hurt,
Peggy took him into the kitchen,
washed his face, kissed the bruise on
mis- arm to make 1t "all well" and
sent him out to play.
Kent, now recovered, suddenly re-
membered the errand which had
brought him to MilwOod, and much
against his inclination, took his leave.
Peggy watched him out of sight
and smiled wisely to herself as she
thought: "Water for the engine-but
wonder why he didn't give his manner
But then, he doesn't know mine,
either"
In which she was mistaken.
The day Of the festival came at
last. Peggy started out for Betty's
home.
As she drew near, she caught sight
Of a familiar roadster at the entrance
to the Milwood grounds. She entered
the grounds and was at once carried
off by a group OF friends to one Of the
tables where refreshments were being
served.
Suddenly the chatter Of the girls
ceased and someone next to Peggy
whispered, "There, look--qulck, Peg
That's Kent Wayne, the artist"
Peggy looked, then looked again.
II was the young man Of the roadster
and he was coming In her direction.
Then he was at the table and she
heard him speaking:
miss Carter, may ] see you for
mOmentT
They sat In the garden for long
time; then there was dancing on the
pavilion. After that there was a
strawberry supper, and later In the
evening Kent saw Peggy sauclly wave
good-by.
MIlwoOd saw a great deal Of Kent
Wayne after that, and the gosslps
nodded their heads wisely when Kent
and Peggy were seen together In the
black roadster with Bobbie perched
on Kent's knee, blIssfulIy running the
car "an by himself" as he later
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