New Britain herald., 1928-03-30

these stockings and underwear. See that you do d good job, or you'll have to do it over.'
 sally raking the suds from the dishpan off her arms and hands, dumhlv. but resentment sushed hotly In her throat.
 Eve got enough work laid out for Sally 10 keep her busy every minute today" Mrs. Carson re- Uukcd Pearl sharply. "Why can't you do your own cleaning. Pearl?" "Eccagsc I've go; a luncheon date and matinee in town today, and I np'l these things for tonight. I'm going 10 d party at the Null .ins'. Goodby. Mom, Two dozen 3arS though %"
 When sally Was again bent over inc dislpau sine heard the little old grITdmothcr's uncertain, quaEering voice:
 "I ajn't fair. ncbJia, the way yo. let Pearl run over Sally. Shes a nice, polire-spokrn little girl, the best worker I eyer sec"
 T know, Ma Mrs. Carson an- sHrrcd in so kind a voice that ! fr"sh tears swan in Sally's eyes. Pearls been spoiled. But I'm too busy now 10 talk f out of her, l wonder Ma. if you couldn't rip up them other two dresses that Pearl give Sally The child really ain't 1 got thing to wear. IT you'll just ! rip the seams. I'll stitch 'om my solf at night if aint too tired"
 Sally Whirlcd from the dishpan, stopped swiftly and laid her lips for am inatan, upon Mrs Carsons hand, Then. flushing wildly, shc ran back to the kitchen sink, seized tho big flour sa"k dish towel and began 10 polish glass with intense energy.
 Although Mrs. Carson made no comment on Saliy's shy carcss, the -lrl foIt that from that moment the farmers wife vas her friend un- declared but stauuch.
 Knowing that any day might prove 10 he her last on the farm, for Carson never lot slip an oppor- tuHl'y 10 threaten her hN iunuondo with the djsgrac" of being sent back 10 the Home Sally found a ray Of comfort in he fact that Grandma Carson. probably because she felt sorry for Sally, constantly hoctorod se she vas hy tho jealous, -toneu"d Pearl. was slowly but surely completing tho necessary alterations upon th. other two dr"sses that Pearl had given her.
 Th~ yasu"-oyed kindly little old oman finished the alterations on Saturday morning. and Sally sped to ll'r garr"t room with them, there 10 try them on and gloat over them. Then, her eyes dartinG now and then 10 the closed door she hastily made 5 bundle Of the three new dresses and hid Ii under the cornshuck mat tress of her bed. Maybe it would be stealing 10 take the dresses if she had 10 run away, hut she couldn't . hope to escape in the orphanagc uniform
 Early Saturday afternoon Mrs. Carson announced that she had 10 go into the city 10 do some shop ping. The farmer suggested that Pearl drive her in, since he him. self was 10 be busy setting up the cider mill in q shack he had built at the foot of the lane, where it ran into the state highway.
 And you might as we'll take the Dodge and let Ma and Benny go in with you. They haven't seen a pie suggested.
 The thought Of seeing q movie oNcrcamc Sally's tlpidity. "Would there bc room for md, Mrs. Carson ? could help you with your shop ping, help carry things
 l don't sec why not Mrs. Car son answered. 'I got lot of trot. ting around 10 do and it's might, , hot -."
 Mama, if she goes, ! won't go q Stcp.' Pearl burst out shrilly. q won't hay" her tagging after us all afternoon, making eyes al , every man that speaks to mol" "Pearl. Pearl. I'm afraid you'rc spoiled rotten" Mrs. Carson shook ! her head sadly. "Ill bring you q pair oi them fiber silk stockings sally to wear to church tomorrow i night with your flowcrcd taffeta, , sh" offered brusqucly, by way oi . consolation
 When tn" ear had swept down th. : lanr and Sally was left alone in ,h, hous", sh" busted herself furiouslv il an effort 10 dlssipatc her lOnclincs. and isappointmtnt. and a fear tha grew upon her with tho realization that Carson had not acconpaniec , his family 10 town. The two hirot mon had left the farm for Capita City immediately after the noor l meal, wages in tb.ir pockets, ben on an afternoon and evening of cit, pleasures. On the entire farm thei was no onc but herself. Carson anc David. And where WAS David If sh, needed him terribly. would he fai . her?
 CHAPTER NJ
 As thr afternoon wore on. and stil e ''' ''' ''' app dI. tNiiIS ; eid II ind" for Mrs. Carson's inarticulat, ! kludurNS sent her on a flying trip f, inc hard to gather enough hard 5 s"ur apples 10 make pics for supper Carson, Sh" began 10 hope, was s, busy setting up the. .cid"r mill tha ho would hay" no tune to take h.. back 10 flu" orphanage. even if h Z wanted 10. Maybe she MAS st1c 10 | "Wi"; she would not run ava 'lsi yet. for if she ran away sh , would ne} "r Sre David again
 i' Was fun to have the whole lii Fiirh"n 10 herself. Running un4c her breath, she cut chilled lar,