Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24

their neaoS N an attempt To recall
their lost youth,
The road wound through little towns
that had stood there TO watch the
passing of the Dutch PATRONS, whose
thrifty farnnlands were now occupied
with carefully cultivated estates which
framed the luxury Of the houses that
of the Hudson and its villages on the
other shore, raised to splendid van
iage point, supported by the sturdy
bulwark Of the Palisades.
ITO think we haven't had picnic
since the day we went TO the little
Red House last FALL Eleanor exclaimed.
THAT was a gorgeous day, too" said
Peggy reminiScently. This is Just as
lovely III its own way. The trees are
all green and misty today. Then they
were so vivid"
AT moments like this forget that
we are TO separate so soon,' Patricia
sighed.
Lets talk about other things, like
unto the walrus," Mary suggested
cheerfully Too slick day for dull
care to overtake one. Who are you
all going TO ask to the commencement
dance?"
y think Bob can get away" said
Louise hopefully Fanny, I suppose
you will trot out the brand-new
husband"
Oh, yes, I am sure he will come
up with the family for commence
ment"
I don't know any one I want to
ask" remarked Lucille giumly. II
think men are an awful bore. Think
/ shall sit tight and see if Lily A. i'm
ports some from Holcombe School.
Much simpler"
"Oh, Lucille. what nut you are
laughed Mary. When you do fall it
probably will be with a terrible crash.
Do you think we could get the army
here, Pate"
I Doubt it. asked Harry and he
said they couldn't get away because it
Is SO near their own commencement
guess I'll ask Bunny"
My dear, wouldn't Bunny die if he
could know that he is playing second
fiddle to the brass buttons' leased
Mary. TO think that you beat me to
it and have already inquired Well. in
that case I don't know who TO get.
Guess III sit with you. Lucille"
"On, I can have Bunny bring up
plenty of his friends that will be tickled
10 death to come, if you want me to-"
"Oh, girls, look! That must be
Sunnyside. exclaimed Eleanor. isn't
it the loveliest placer
The girls leaned over the e6ge of the
wagon, eager for the first glimpse of the
famous old place. 1t stood serenely I'M
conscious Of the stir 1t created, wrapped
close in its mantle of ivy, suave in the
assurance Of a prestige it had gained
in the days when it was the gathering
place for men of letters
h ~ H.
spell over the youthful visitors. silencing
their chatter. They stole quietly over
the broad lawn as If afraid of disturbing
the sleeping memories.
Nor was the magic quite dispelled
even when they had wandered about to
their hearts content, inspecting every
nook and Granny, and were brought
back to the world of reality by the
pangs Of hunger.
To their amazement they discovered
that 1t was long past noon. The hamper
was dragged from its place under the
back seat of the wagon and carried TO a
spot in the woods near a little brook.
which all declared quite perfect Alfred
noses OF the horses and they munched
contentedly. wholly undisturbed by their
historic surroundings
The girls gathered sticks for a fire
when they discovered that the contents
of the hamper included bacon, eggs and
a frying pan. The odor of burning
wood soon mingled with the pungency
Of sizzling bacon and the delectable
aroma of coffee made ont Of doors.
Why is it things always taste so
much better when you eat them under
the trees beside fire." demanded Pa
tricia. Il am too utterly contented to
even waste a thought on anything I'M
pleasant"
Let's take a few snapshots on that
rustic bridge before We go back. Wei
want them for our books. TO be looked at
when We are old and gray with little
children by our knee"
Patricia,s well aimed ball of burrs in
terrupted Mary successfully, and a
laughing scuff1e ensued.