Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-02-23
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BY FLORENCE MElLlsH
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Lois Parmenter dropped upon her
favorte stool, clasping her slim hands
about her knees.
This room is an oasis. How do
you manage 1t? Is 1t this braided rug
or those Turkey red curtainsf"
Miss Buifum looked up from the
plum-colored skirt she was darnlng.
81 guess it's Dlcky-blrd,p she answered.
with I'M affectionate glance toward
cage which held an aged canary.
Letters, Lolsf No, bad newsf"
'"The worst"
rs it from those editorsY' Miss
Buffum's tone implied that those
editors had reached the limit Of her
f0rbearance.
Yes, just listen. This is from the
Mirror Sorry to return Between
the Rivers" Your description of river
scenery is ripping but the fiction mar
ket IS governed by the same laws that
govern the Goldfish market, the law of
demand and supply. What our readers
want is II. |. and it's up to us to see
that they get it. Put more H. l. in
your stories, and Wen be glad TO
print them.
isn't that the limit? Goldfish, in
deed This Is from the North Star.
we are returning "Isahella's Garden"
with regret. It's total lack of H. |.
renders 1t unavailable for our
columns.
But, Lois, IL that II. L. is what
they want, why don't you put some
of 1t inf"
II haven't the remotest idea what
1t is. Do you know, Miss Buffumi"
Dear, MOI haven't any educs
ton"
Miss Buffum seemed to enfold the
girl In her womanly sympathy as she
might have wrapped her In the old
plaid shawl.
you'll make good, Lois. I liked
that garden story. | could smell the
pinks. But why didn't Isabella come
out herselfY
"She did, once
but she didn't stay long"
"She had lots TO do And so have
l." Lois sprang up Goodbye, Miss
Buffum."
"Why. Lois You're bright as the
morning. Has something important
happened2" cried Miss Buffum. as the
girl poised herself on he threshold
with eyes alight
"What do YOU think? There's big
box in the hall of II. |.
Lois Parmenter How do you know
what it's fun Of? You haven't been
boring into it?"
Certainly not, / didn't have GIN
let. But it says II. ! on it in brass
tacks'
"Ohl that stands for Harvey Ide.''
Put why all this packingT" said
Lois.
"Loretta's children are down with
measles. I'm going by the next train.
VIII It be asking too much Of you to
look after Dicky."
"Miss Buffum not enough-if you
must 60"
Miss Buffum packed her shirt waists
with sigh for this negative sort of
kindness.
When Lois came in a little late for
dinner she noticed an unusual ANNA
ton in the usual group. The new
boarder, vigorous, buoyant, genial, was
relating an adventure. The sour-faced
Miss Bond was almost smiling and
the anaemic Mr.. Hemenway looked
actually interested
THAT'S a great experience, Mr.. Ide,"
no said.
Life is full of great experiences"
returned Mr.. Ide.
Then somebody introduced Lois.
The next morning was Sunday, and
Lois and Mr.. Ide found themselves
alone at breakfast.
"a great morning" he ventured.
Every much like yesterday, | think"
The conversation languished.
81 write STORIES" she said abruptly. |
do your That must be great"
every little. at present. 1t just |
came to me that you might help meP'
"Ohl I'd be glad 10 and Wen take !
a long walk after church and longer |
one after dinner. Wen go every Sun
day. Then small boys like Kipling |
had better keep out of the way"
Miss Buffum did not return until
spring
THE blessed little boy!" she cried. |
as Lois trlpped in with Dickys cage. |
HAS DlclSy been good bird and not |
q mite of troubleT
'He has been a very good bird"
"But you, Lois. You've improved !
wonderfully You have beautiful |
color"
"Tve just come In for walk with |
Barvey."
"That's good for you, but what !
makes you call him Harveyf
Because his name isn't Horatio. !
But SIT down moment, Miss Buffum.
This letter won't keep
Mis-, Buffum dropped into a chair
with ali armful Of shirt waists, and
Lois read.
my dear Miss Parmenter- he
That Goeth Forth TO Battle VIII APP
pear In an early issue. We have ae-
rented Il on account Of Its strong hui