The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1926-10-21

as had become their habit under
such circumstances. retired for con-
ference. AS an interchange of coun-
sci and advice it did not amount TO
much; but as an indignation meeting
ii was a superb success. Everybody
made a speech and some of them
were delivered in unison.
AS a Christmas morning resnIu-
ton, H.. Hedge decided 10 square
himseIf-and when he decided any
thing. it was equivalent to doing it.
He summoned the three BrooEes
from the gymnasium. Constance
was flushed from a vigorous session
with the punching-b bag. although she
was breathing easily.
Fine condition. the efficiency
man told himself as he looked upon
her with frank approval. Sound
wind-and a remarkably good short
arm punch. Choppy little hook. too.
If she would only extend her eff
%ciency."
We'll. what's the particular crime
now?' demanded Billy
w are giving a party" said H.
Hedge. coming out of his reverie
The Brooke children Topped into
chairs.
"A party December 81" added the
efficiency man.
OOH exclaimed Alice New
Years Eve
II believe so-yes.
What sort of a party?" asked
Alice
rs there more than one kind?',
Several" affirmed Constance. find
ing her voice. There are bridge
parties, dancing parties"
This win be a dancing party.
then. Remember. December 81.
Party o. X"
He made a memorandum on a pad.
That's ALL" he added. You may
go.
The Brookes arose from their
chairs and the efficiency man dis
missed them with a wave of his
hand
The Brooke children filed out of
the library and went back to the
gymnasium. Billy tapped his fore
head knowingly
"Balmy." he said
The three Brookes waited for H.
Hedge TO say something more about
the party, and in vain They were
afraid to bring up the matter them
selves, for G of an argument and
4 clash that would lead to c~ancella.
ton. They simply knew that invita-
tons had gone out, for Horace
mailed them Who had beer asked
and who omitted they cid not know
the efficiency man had possession of
the social hist n had used his own
Judgment
y hope he didn't forget 10 invite
US, observed Alice, so long as it's
going to be in our house
He said it was our party. Con
stance observed, although we don't
seem to have anything to do with it.
Still, | don't want anything to do
1t, because he'll do what nc
anyhow. This is his last
so far as ] am concerned He
or falls on this party
Hes been falling for so long mat
T. doesn't seem TO make any differ
nee whether ne hits bottom or not,
complained Alice. IF he fen a nil
on miles he'd still b, here. ] guaes."
The Brooke children went Tor a
ong walk on the day of the party,
e%turning only half an hour before :
inner. They found the efficiency
nan in evening dress.
You'd better hurry up, he sand.
lancing at his watch. You'll have
b dress before dinner
Before dinner!" echoed Billy.
Ism there lots of time afterward?"
Dinner at even, party at seven
1irty. Hurry
Constance felt that she was gong
in q runaway express elevator.
You don't mean to say you've in
tied people here at seven-thirty?"
le demanded.
"Certainly,tr
Why. no party begins before nin...
Al the very earliest"
This one does"
Why. it'll take three-quarters Of
I hour for my hairi'
Takes eight seconds for mine"
marked II. Hodg". -Four minutes
I'd forts seconds to shave. Six 20
css. And you don't shave. M
why you can't be ready
Constance fled. followed ny ''es
other and sister.
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