Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-07-04
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II ELLA ROCKWELL ana ner SIS
r ter, Mabel, were not eating
L. breakfast together. They never
ate breakfast together when
they had quarreled. Each bore her
tray to remote corner and chewed In
silence, like puppies growing over
their bits Of bone.
The postman ratified the lid Of the
mallboX. They glared at each other,
then Ella, assuming her prerogative
Of being the older, sailed out and got
the mail. she opened the letter,
stared, gasped. Astonishment loosed
her tongue.
ITS from Brother Georges girl.
Nita. She's coming to see u.s."
"NObody's been here for the last ten
years." retorted Ella.
Good land. There's car stopping
here! !" exclaimed Mabel.
1t was an old red roadster. From
1t stepped girl in plaid coat. She
bounded to the door.
Ella answered the challenging ring.
eve never buy anything Of ped
dlers," she said severely.
swell, happen to be your niece,
Nlta Rockwell" the girl said aIrIly.
She flung her arms about Elias thin.
stiff form and kissed her.
Nita flung her hat In one direction,
her coat and scarf in another. Ella
Immediately picked them up.
inst Iafta,, MohaI
said Iamely.
"Oh, did you? I though maybe I'd
get here ahead of 1t. You see I
bought that ear last night. Paid $50
for it. A bargain. 1 came from the
next town in seventeen minutes"
"Its sixteen miles!" Ella stared at
the girls thin, healthy, spirited face.
Mia grlnned. II stepped on II.
Now then, could have a bite of some
kind? Anything will do. I'm not par
ticular."
They FASTENED to feed her.
In an hour she possessed them and
their house Echoes Of her young
voice, her light footstep, filled every
nook and corner.
After food and her short rest Mia
rose. Guess I'll take a look round
the town." she remarked, casually.
She came to lunch, but she was
late. After lunch she made the same
explanation, and set forth again.
After dinner she insisted on all hands
going to the movies. She paid for the
tickets herself. After the movies she
curled up in an easy posture and read
book. The title Of that book mystl-
fed Ella. 1t was "Seven Rules for
Craftsmanship" Midnight came. The
sisters wouldn't go to bed; they fell
asleep In their chairs. Then Mia
came out of her study and took pity
on them.
Next morning I'll go out
and take a look around the town."
Mia grinned. But Ella pointed a
stern finger at chair.
"St down there. You'll not stir one
inch out OF this house till you tell me
what you are up to-"
''You are waking upw Mia laughed.
II was waiting for you to show In
terest, ask me some questions. Hon
estly dear aunts, I'm not engaged In
any nefarlous occupation. I'm simply
earning my living. sell the Gwen
dollne Beauty Kit"
Mabel bounced, Ella turned white.
Drops of agony stood out on their
long upper lips.
"You're peddllng1 My brothers
daughter peddlng!" groaned Ella.
ut isn't peddling, auntle. It's a
mere case OF Of supply and demand.
In this town." Nlta glggled "the de-
mand almost exceeds the supply. Let
me show you my order book" She
drew It from her pocket. 1--WE got to
l0ng-dlstance for quick delivery OF
mere goods. And don't you want to
see the klt?" She sprang from the
chair.
Ella waved aside the proffered rev.
elation. "Don't--don'tI You slcken
me. My brothers daughterw
"But dad didn't leave me cent"
Mia said earnestly. "Gwendoline has
proved TO be friend In need. She
put me through college last year. All
the girls bought Of me. They got
their moneys worth, too. Gwendo-
line"
Don't speak that word again In
my presence. never was 50 mortl-
fed in all my life. What will Mrs
SwarthOut say?"
"Swarthout?" Mia peeped Into her
order book. Mrs G.. N. Swarthout?
She bought two kits, one for herself
and one to send to her daughter. Miss
Mayhem bought one, Mrs. Benny, Mrs
Pollock, Miss Angelne Grant" She
ratified off names that made the SIS
ter's eyes distend. "Fve got date
this minute with the Misses Murray.
ought to be going. Listen, denrs, If
you object to my doing this while
am In your house ] can get room at
Mrs. G0rdOns-"
Ella gave kind OF shrek She
hastily left the room. Mabel went
after her. Mia shook her head. gave
up the mystery and went forth to sell
more kits
Next morning she couldn't rise from
bed. "Tye picked up cold In my
travels she said phllosOphlcally "Ill
just stay in bed and take half tea
DIR. r. ERNEYHOUGH,