New Britain herald., 1928-12-19

! around the corner. It was turning cold. Maizie had turned on the i gas oven for a little extra heat. i And made some tea to warm them. Now she threw a little bed jacket over Ashtoreth's shoulders. and a scarf about her own. ! Its q good day for it, Mother" admitted Ashtoreth. picking up booklet. This :s great weather , for the tourist agencies. But you're absolutely crazy dear. to think that i we can afford a trip. You lnow perfectly well it's absolutely im- possible"
 i Mazie dropped three Jumps of sugar in her tea and stirred it mildly.
 "'We'?" she said. Who said anything about 'we.' I'd like to know?"
 i Mother! You don't think I'd go without you? In addition to be- 1 ing the most selfish thing in the world it would be dreadfuily poor 1 form. Nice girls don't take trips | a!onA And anyhow. dear, wouldn't l leave you to shiyer in Boston while I went off hunting warmth and sunshine-not for the world! Be- f sides. we simply haven't the money"
 Ashtoreth was very serious. Lets rot talk about it. she implored. Whats the sense of crying for the moon?"
 Malzie smiled myEteriously.
 I've q surprise for you" she an- l nounced. 'Doctor Henderson wants he to take a case for him. A nice old lady. Ashtoreth. She don't need trained nurse, he says. And I suspect she don't want to pay for one anyhow. "A good capable wo- man. the doctor said. Someone who'd fix her nice and comfortable and fix up tasty little things 10 tempt her appetite. He's anxious I should take the position Thirty dollars a week, Ashtoreth! And Loard and laundry. besides" | ASHtOI tt'l 5 ldCt ciOuitu.
 But. Mother, you know I don't want you to work"
 Maizie treasured her hastily Tt isn't accommodating, Lamb It's nursing. And sort of house. keeping, too. I suppose. The old lady has help besides. And Doctor Henderson says I wouldn't be ex- pected to do thing but just wait on her. And a little cooking, be- sides. You know how l love to cook, Ashtoreth, Why. I'd love it. honey."
 Maizie was beaming persuasively.
 That's $40 for a month! And the janitor says he can sublet the flat all furnished for us, for s10 more than we're paying now. Why .Ashtoreth. you can go away. hon. ey-and we'll be making money on you,'
 Tears came to Ashtoreth's eyes And a great lump in her throat. "Darling." she cried. You're just the best mother in all the world.'
 Then that's settled 2" 1 Maizie was eager as a child
 T told Doctor Henderson I'd let him know for sure this afternoon The old lady has nurse now. But she's letting her go. And I was to tell the doctor just how soon ' could go to work. He says you'll be able 10 travel in another week And I thought we might make ar engagements for you 10 go away a day or two before l take the job Then I could get the place cleaned up and go to work myself the first of the month. The janitor says he can rent it right away. He's got someone just waiting for the word"
 Ashtoreth sat up in bed, hugging her little quilted jacket about her. ! You've planned everything. Mother." she accused. You and l Doctor Henderson you're simply in cahoots But - oh. you darling mother-you're such an angel."
 Praise from her daughter always affected Mrs. Ashe. Now unbidden tears sprang to her eyes. She wiped them away furtively and smiled.
 Tt takes Mother to fix things" she boasted. Well, now. young la dy. will you please pick yourself trip?"
 Ashtoreth raised her arms Kiss me" she commanded. 1 And, Mother. you're sure you want me to go? You won't miss me?" l Maizie blew her nose with more { realism than romance.