The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-04-25
THE SUCCESSFUL TRIP
(By Roxie collins)

II was Billie Norris that decided
the pleasure trip for Easter. Billie :
idea was to get a crowd of jolly
boys and girls to make the trip a
lively one. They were to visit the
Village of Elves, and reward
would be given to the one that
found the King.
They started the day before Eas-
ter in order to make 1t to the place
they had selected. Some were go
ing on horses, some in wagon. AS
soon as could be, they were off,
travelling at good speed.
They were now nearing Harper's
Ferry which had been explored by
johnny Jump Up, the leader of the
gang and the most lively one in the
crowd. He was on Shank's pony of
course, to act funny when mo one
else would. 1t would make Evelyn,
his sweetheart, angry to think he
couldn't act better in company, but
he would say 1t was born in him.
johnny was exceedingly quiet for
the first time. trying to study out
an idea, suppose" Billie said.
Eyes," said johnny, look the sun
slipped quicker than we thought.
We are Just to the edge of Harper's
Ferry. 1t is about four more miles
to Big Bits Cabin where we con-
templated on stopping over night.
II we hurry we can make it,"
We'll, we can any way by the
light OF the MOON" replied Billie.
AS the large moon shone brightly
upon the little seekers everything
went along splendid, only little
more silent than before.
"Ohi" cried Betsy Larson, in
great excitement. What Are we
at the place, Johny?"
"Why. hardly think so. That's
a tent, and look how small it is
cried Billie. isn't that funny?"
They were at least hundred
yards away. JOHNNY making things
quiet for an instant said, Drive
over there in the pines, conceal the
wagon and horses. then we can soon
find out"
Every one YVES in the greatest de-
light of anxiety to know what the
tent meant and who could be there
that was so small.
johnny as the leader planned for
two to go at a time. They were
soon Off pairs, slipping as qquiel-
ly as could be.
The moon lit the path through
the brush and thistles for the seek
ers.
Nearer and nearer they came, Ut
last succeeded and were down two
by two, peeping through the small
opening. Who to their surprise
should 1t be, but peculiar looking
little fellow with tall black cap on
and long nose. That was all that
could be seen by the spies outside.
johnny was very anxious to know
what and who ii was. SO in a mo-
ment he was seen by the others,
in at the little opening.
Whether il was the King of elves
II not he didn't know. but as still
IS mouse he sat with a painting
lrush in hand, swabing a large egg
With paint to make ii fancy. Then
Inhpnfc Of
and back of the egg was !
white Rabbit and toad stool.
well! What on earth!" JOHNNY
hought, as he stood motionlesss
ocking on. He must be the King
md is going 70 have a large feast. !
So johnny thought he would speak J
md find out.
He had no more thought this than !
ie said. jack"
"Yes.'l title Jack answered in a
queaky little voice. 1T is /, and ;
lere at last some one has succeeded I
nfind ing me. We had this planned t
ut," said Jack. "The one that
ound me would be given this re- a
iard." y
What is it?" said johnny. n
"Thisi" c
And Jacks little finger pointed ;
D the large egg.
Eyes, and where did you get it?" \
"At the Red Cross Pharmacy, '
ack replied. "And now IL is
ours" s
Jack then returned to those he c
I'd left outside, telling them all
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