Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-09

white china cup painted with blue
birds to the child. He drained 1t at q
gulp.
More" he announced cheerfully,
handing 1t back to her.
Mary filled the mug a second time,
and as she did SO, she could see the
rest of the family, In the new antoiho-
bile, starting for the performance OF
1.-THE Merchant OF Venice" at the an
nual Chautauqua entertainment at
ytWallaeetown. She knew the play al
most by heart, loved every word OF 1t,
had never seen 1t given, and even the
little mediocre travelling company that
was to play 1t, could, with her own
knowledge of It, have given her
glimpse into fairyland II she could
have heard 1t. And none of the others
cared for Shakespeare, or were In the
least familiar with him. They were
simply going because 1t was part of
this years program" because every
one else was going, because Paul vel
tomed any excuse to drive the car and
Violet any excuse to be seen In 1t,
and Jane and Seth any excuse to 60
to a play which could not, of course,
be wicked ,rsince 1t was classic No
one had even suggested staying home
with the children so that she could go.
@Can't / have piece OF candy?"
was Algy's next question, as she
reached the crib which stood by her
bed Il ben q good boy all day,
haven't I, Mary7'
Yes, dear, pretty good. Where Is
your bag OF lemon drops7"
I'm my top bureau drawer. Bring 1t
here, SOS can choose"
The bag was brought and frag.
ment carefully selected.
II wish you'd stay with me for a
while, Mary. I got sorter pain In
my leg"
"A sharp pain. or an ache7"
moo, Just a regular pain. I think
maybe 1t would feel better Ii you
rubbed 1t for while"
Mary uncovered the plump, brown
legs and rubbed them briskly. 1--WE
rot to 90 now and hear Moses
prayers" she said at last, thinking
that signs OF drowslness were finally
beginning to be evident.
But Moses was not feeling devo.
tlonal. He was constltutIonally IRE.
iiglous, and now that he attended kin
dergarten, the morning exercises at
school seemed to him more than suf-
hclent for his spiritual needs.
II amt a-goin' to say the Lords
prayer tonight" he announced with
decision. II said 1t this mornin' at
kchool"
Every well, say Now | lay me- .
'Now lay me-" began Moses with
out much fervor. down to sleep p
when loud crash and wall of dis
tress from the next room.
"Oh, Mary, I've dropped my blue
bird cup! It's bro-o-ken
Mary rushed to Algy's side and
gathered him, dripping wet, into her
arms. On the floor, In a@pool Of water,
lay the beloved mug broken into frag-
ments, while the crib, as well as Algy
himself, was deluged by Its contents.
"Don't cry, darlingl It's a shame,
but Mary will buy you another just
IKE It,, only prettier, maybe, the next
time she goes to Wallacetown. Hush,
honey. Let Mary put you In bed
with Moses while she gets you dry
pajamas and changes your sheets and
wipes up all the pieces SO you won't
rut your dear little feet"
Comfort, fresh linen and more wa.
Ter all having been provided. Moses
was urged to continue his devotions.
II don't see why should say, If
should die before wake I've said 1t
and said 1t, and | amt never died
at ALL"
well, say just God bless tonight,
then"
"God bless Daddy and Mary and
Algy," mumbled Moses glibly, "and all
my dear friends, and make me good
boy, and bless Cousin Jane and Cousin
Violet and Blanche. You needn't bother
about Paul, he SWITCHED my wood
chuck trap. Amen. .. Now sing
- The Sugar Plum Tree" ha COM