New Britain herald., 1923-08-27
what Is II That Katherine Fears for
Madge?


Mother Graham turned herself in
my arms and answered Katherine
with docility and )meekness so sur
prising that l cast a furtive glance
1t her to see II the fright over
juniors attack of Group had not tenn
porarily affected her brain.
Thank you, Mrs. Beckett" she
said. THAT is very good OF you to
say that, and 1t comforts me. And
j will do what you wish. / think
we will need a cup of coffee"
She walked heavily to the bed and
lay down upon it, her face, however,
turned watchfully toward Juniors
crib. Katherine and ! hurried out
side, and when we were securely out
of earshot in the dining room. looked
In amazement at each other.
she didn't even insist upon max
Ing the coffee" | said at last.
She's pretty nearly all in" kath-
crime commented. And although |
thought it wise to relieve her mind
by telling her the truth, that the
Group attack might have come any
way, / wouldn't emphasize her COM
plete freedom from blame any far
Their. Her obstinacy might easily
have sent that child into pneumonia
If he were less vigorous than he is.
Isn't there danger now? Ought
] to go back to the city," ! asked.
II think all danger is over" she
returned reassuringly. This isn't
pneumonia weather, thank goodness
r.-;tl CHI hac bo oh
will be the best nurse for him after
this. Those women of the older gen.
etation understand Group thoroughly
because they had so much of 1t TO
deal with. While Junior is conval-
escing from this she'll keep him from
drafts and playing on the floor, with
an assiduity that neither one of us
could hope to equal. If he's all right
tomorrow, you'll be perfectly safe in
going back. But-as soon as you can
arrange matters you ought to have
Junior with you
"Surely That's Coffee"
II know it, answered, and then.
with a sudden decision, land I'm
going to manage il Just how, /
don't know, for / don't want him in
the city but somehow
Above all things, don't take him
to the city" she warned, and then
we both shifted as might war horses
smelling battle. -~.-=
MY prophetic nose - Katherine
Surely that's coffee"
Katie understands this family ! I
answered as we made our way to the
and found my little maid
busily preparing large tray.
I'VE we're just coming down to ask
you to make coffee, Katie | said
(, She gave an airy little shrug and
chuckled.
Ven dees fam-i-lee no want coffee
any hour day or night, den I know
day all in dere graves nit two tons
of tombstones on top" she replied,
and Katherine and I. with our first
from the grip of anxiety
Of Junior laughed heartily.
We'll take ours down here, Katie"
said. but | wish you'd prepare
lainty tray for Mother Graham and
AXE it up to her. BE very careful
you don't wake Junior"
Katie Helps Out
Il guess | know better dan wake
lot ba- bee" she retorted bridling.
Didn't | stand right dere NIT you
FIERY meenit | not doing something's,
and ven he go asleep, ! bet you no
<now ven COON down here, | go SO
loft"
She was right. We had not heard
1er and / fastened to smooth her
'uffled plumage.
II know you're most careful
Katie" I said, apologetically, but
I'm so nervous about Junior
Il know dot Katie granted
argely "Und | be shoost so still as
eetle mouse Und / feex nice tray.
You see."