The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1922-09-20
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2 AS " Is, In an INDIFFERENT muSiclan
q fth-woll, hardly fair typist aud
can plan or create dresses much
batter than can sew them"
Nlstfully She repeated her thought
b. her busy sister Eosalind. when
kosaslud came 10 from the music
SsSses. AbSently. her mind OH The dull
Supi's she had lett, The sister made
answer.
~Don't worry your head. Patty; you
viii come into your own. some Gay."
-Aud in The long wait" Patience
spilled, I'm Inflicted upon you. Rosa
xsd. Because your friends are rs
-9aerous rs yourself, is really no rca'
saa that I should burdea the-Grn."
a. laughing face appeared in The
soorway OF the little fat. "Firm?'
xpeated the newcomer. what pre-
snntious name for three cnrcasonably
ssToitious students"
Beatrice came into the room. "Dear-
lsf girl" she seriously addressed Pat
y. "you are the silent member Of our
ssm. We just couldn't get along at all
si,hout your bright presence. You are
.ae flower in the desert, the courage
ia despair. Is dinner ready? Lucy
sgay grows slower every day."
Patty jumped up from the daven-
cert. an See" she offered.
saiey May. in the slna'l kitchen
mil: "No. dinner amt ready"
Patty was placing the cioil, for the
evening meal, 81 am trying to hurry
alns's UP" she promised.
Il have been speaking at the y. W."
Reatrice explained, "and ! have talk
~ The hish school this evening. am
sure do not know how l shall ever
u, MY netcs in order for the talk at
sase federated clubs tomorrow. And
saen there is iny blue satin. in woefui
seed OF pressing"
oh. III do that for YOU" Patty
cnsled She was putting the roses on
III table. Dinner ready" she cheer
SHily announced.
~Eow," asted Beatrice at table.
'G4nt the classes today, Easalind|
sThe Baldwin children" Rosalind
answered-"and of course my most
sesIrsb!e pupils from financial stand
R1n,. are at times, almost impossible"
Breezi!y, Nan. The ever iaie. entered.
y'have designed perfectly wonder
ssi dress for Mrs. Rich COmpt," she
Segnn enthusiastically, "but there IL
. Detail about the front panel which
atSs. not please her. We almost came
-. blows, regarding lines. 1 deserted.
making dinner O pretense for depar-
sese, but tomorrow shan have to go
aver the whole thing again."
The Dat vacated that evening,
Sas busy friends going on to various
sRnips that Claimed their presence.
uefiencc,. humming her gay little song,
eramined carefully Mans drawing Of
vhe. disputed creation. Then. happily,
Fatty smiled, while her sure fingers
aaccd n copy. The panel referred to
Was undoubtedly improved in the
ssTOyt. Bcatrice had left her notes
W aOmorr0W's talk in u confusing pile
o. Der dresser. Patty attacked them.
frVwn Of perPieyity wrini'ling her
Nesty brow. The typewriter was
Nnnmiug, when dark head appeared
~ ihe doorway.
eeTer in quiet" begged q masculine
snsee, II you viii let me come in.
safiy You are, I see" the man
aa,F,eG. "idlinS as usual Where are
NJ celebrities
-SR down. David" the girl care
k-ssly invited. "Til be through with
S,is. in moment It's coming out
kee"
"YhatcYer il it?" David remarked
@kniringly. but lac was not Informed.
StA.rlce's notes, neatly labeled, were
h her club book, when Patty returned
a. the room.
"sou will be glad TO be alone for
ssOsher Hide Minute, wont you.
David" size asked tentatively, "while
s--I have something to press in the
Affchen?'
"Cf course" he answered.
Alphabetically she seated herself be-
sone il,. telephone stand.
Fl thought" she explained, I'll
might D. better Co give. the message
sets e:ening. So could have the chill
aren over early-ius; after Rosalind
enes ont She gives q few home les.
s,ns in the morning and the Baldwin
rh1dren are difficult David They lust
~uSt' not spoil the musical; and their
Gother must be pleased. and proud OF
Gdtn. can make the drill song n
soii 81 game. You know / am not ex'
ext in music, pay'd--or In any other
shinS"
Fatty's voice was mOmentariiy
doiefu'. f,ut only momentarlly. Il
4gl have those children, enjoying that
a1u." she cntlmsed. "You'll see
David" Signing in relief, she looked
,nsiI AZ him, as she arose.
sit is settled" Patience said, "thl
eaidwln children viii be here In Tho
Garning. Now that is secret. ant
sSa are not TO tell. l. you know. an