Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-08

came. a flash of lightning followed al
most simultaneously by a roar Of
thunder that threatened the weather.
beaten walls.
! The sister called jamie waited smil-
ingly. her head cookie on side as
though she enjoyed the storm.
Afraid, honey? Goodness, no.
many of these storms to be afraid!
Isn't the Lord watching over us just
like all folks?"
And didn't He just bring you poor
souls here out Of the Storm" added
the older woman. '"This tea win steep
in a mint and I'm goin' to call that
boy I'M"
Peter had been trying to fasten q
makeshift arrangement that would
keep Nancy's seat dry. He was glad
enough to give it up at their hostess
call. He looked sc much like 4
drowned cat with the water dripping
from his hat and shoulders tina Nan
cy was as concerned as Saphrony and
jamie. 49,.
cried, running around Peter in a nut
off this mint! Amt I glad I started
that fire! Fetch another stick. JAMIE.
Well. we'll, we'll. now amt it a nice
storm that brings folks here for shell
ter ,"
The fire did feel good against their
soaked backs and Nancy and fete,
enjoyed the chatter of the two funny,
fussy little old women. The kettle
sang merrily, too, and steamed invit-
ingly. jamie, at her sisters bidding,
opened a tr~easure-chest in the other
fruit cake, wrapped In a red and
white napkin.
IA bite'n taste good with. our tea"
Saphrony explained, apologeucally.
"Arn't they the. cutest pair Nancy
whispered to Peter. "And isn't it the
funniest little house?"
There seemed to be only the living;
room n kitchen combined and the
BEDROOM adjoining. The furniture in
It, was very old and very worn, but
everything was spotlessly clean. The
red and white on the table. the
braided rugs on h uneven floor and
the piece-work cushions in the armed
chairs added a honey, cosy touch that
made up for the little luxuries lack
ing. Even in the storm the room was
CHEEKY.
Nancy forgot the storm in her en-
joyment of the situation. jamie re-
moved the red and white cover and
spread a very orn white cloth.
SaDhrony took from a cupboard built
in the wall a shiny pewter sugar-bowl
and cream pitcher. Peter. amid a
storm Of protest from both little
women. drew UP some chairs.
|are sSog sr, you s staS 9,Sht there her S ~ the ne
fuss! jamie and Il don't have folks
here often.> The hot. teaM warm
you"
The tea tasted very good, both
Peter and Nancy declared over and
over. ats just like a party" Nancy
ladded. nibbling on the thinnest shaw
ling of fruit cake. Her evident pleas
! soft cackdnE of satisfaction.
do you two live here all alone 81
Nancy asked. passing her cup for
more tea. L"It seems so lonely"
"Lonely-not a bit! jamie and I've
lived here all our. lives. Not many
folks come long this road, but we
don't get lonesome-not q bit!
There's always something 10 do.
Folks Just gets lonesome and miser.
jamie. A little moro cake, Mister-'
Peter" laughed: Nancy. We'll, I
shall remember this storm because
it's given US such-2 jolly half-hour,
as well az a drenching! Oh. look
the SUM-"
the mist OF rain and the
purple gloom the sun burst warm and
golden. pouring through the bare
windows into the little room, touch
ing every corner and Granny with q
cheerful glow.
How wonderful" Nancy exclaim-
ed. TITS the bright lining. all right
vthe cloud has turned inside out! I
believe" she turned to Peter, that
when the sun does shine 1t shines
brighter-here! You two have
magic"
Jamie ana / never shut It out"
laughed the sister 6aphrony. I'VE nay
it's Gods way Of smiling and frown-
Ing. There's' n storm but what
passes and, we're Just mighty clad you
two children came long this way.
Coin. to Ffeedom?"
Afterwards Nancy said to Peter
that that had been the most curious
thing about the two friendly little old
women-that they had not right at
first; asked who they were nor where
lthey were goinsl