Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-29
Childless Camping Trip.
automobile was loaded down
like a pack-horse and still Barry
Sr. piled on more.

~ HE automobile was loaded down
like a pack horse and still Barry
Sr. piled on more.
i For once" he remarked, I'VE
are going camping fully equip
ped. Since the children aren't going
we've got plenty of room for every
thing
Barry. jr and Marybud looked at
each other plaintively as their father
said this. 1t was hard to be reminded,
thus hrltally. that they were not going.
It was the first time in the history OF
he family car that such a thing had
happened. OF course. there was a rea-
son. In their mothers words, they had
cooked their goose" on previous excur-
sions that Summer That is. their be-
havior had warranted drastic punish
nent, and here it was. Barry, jr., was
IN 60 to Aunt Martha, whom he hated,
and Marybud was to visit Cousin
Eleanor. whom she despised. while
father and mother sped away for a trip
in peace" to the delectable mountains
which Barry. lr.. and Marybud loved
with all their young hearts.
They were both old enough and wise
enough 10 appreciate the justice and
severity of the punishment. Also. diplo-
matte enough tn hide their disappoint-
reason Barry, jr.. was very helpful with
the packing and Marybud daughterly
anxious about the exact tilt Of her
mothers hat. Their godSpeed was a
fine attempt at gayety and sincerity.
They didn't seem to mind it as
much as I thought they would" re-
marked Barry, ST., taking the grand
gesture at its face value. Didn't act
as though they did, anyway.
They minded" returned Mary, ST.,
they can't deceive me. I'm wondering
If We weren't a little too severe. What
did they do so outrageous, anyway
They acted like thunder and YOU
know they did! Don't try to excuse
them. And it was you. oh. wise and
incompatible Judge who imposed the
sentence. Now, we'll ride in comfort.
No stopping at every ice cream parlor
and lolly-pop emporium between here
and the mountains. nor turning around
every two miles and threatening to wal
10p those two imps for not behaving"
The road was opening into the coun-
try. Here's where Junior always says,
Step on it dad!'" There was no Junior
there to give the order but Barry, ST.,
stepped on it" just the same.
DO you mind stopping when we
come tn the dog kennels?" asked Mary.
must tell Marybud about them when 1
get home"
II was just thinking I'd stop and
pick one out TO take back with us.
Well have to bring the kids some-
thing"
A half hour later the road opened
upon veritable fairyland of red and
gold. The frost had touched the
leaves, turning them into Autumn
lunch by the side of the road, but it
was lifeless affair. Nobody tipped
over the vacuum bottle or upset the
sandwiches. Nobody squealed because
q hungry ant meandered over the cake
1T certainly does seem strange not
To say don't to somebody. 1 can't get
used to it.. just about now Junior
would begin to poke Mary in the ribs
and she would begin to howl, Let me
slone!'"
Barry, sr.. said this after they had
been on their way a half hour from
lunch time.
There's no kick in the trip SO far.
But" Mary frightened. I'm having
wonderful time. I feel rested!"
so do II" agreed Barry.
In the next 10 or Is miles of travel
Mary saw something every 10 feet that
she wished the children could see. too.
The brook that ran, seemingly, uphill;
the queer advertisement on tree
trunk; the COW standing knee-deep in
water. chewing her cud, and, last,
baby bear, swinging on an automobile
tire. suspended from the top OF his
cage.
''WeIl just have to bring the chill
dren up here to see him." she de-
clared. Its the cutest thing ever
saw"
But If Mary missed the children. so
did Barry. ST. Seems SO doggone
funny not to look around and see them
pounding each other" he complained.
Il can't get used to it."
They sped on. Far in the distance
the mountains cut the blue sky like
canoes.
"The mountains! Oh, Barry! How
the children love the mountains! And
they never fight when there's scenery
10 admire. Whatever else they do or
are. they appreciate nature. always
carry! Look! There's snow ..on top OF
Them! Oh Barry. Junior and Marybud