The Nome nugget., 1934-09-08
CHAPTER 1-continued

HIS was JhCk once mOEc, put no one thought to reproye him for the interruption. Dad sat sud denly erect. Mothers mouth opened, and stayed that way minute. Aunt Judy bristled: "What's the woman thinking off'-while Nancy herself was staring at them in blank amaze ment.
 ''MeT she gasped, after speech less moment.
 "The very Idea r said Mother, finding her voice.
 For Pete's sake, read on," com handed Jack and as they all leaned forward in sudden interest Louise Nelson said:
 Lets see, where was IT Oh, here's the place, as soon as possible. Though l know you are well fixed financially, my dear cousin, I shall insist on paying the girls travelling expenses. also agree to give her twenty-five dol. lars every month, and her duties will not be arduous.
 ".As I believe I have mentioned in previous communications, my good neighbor, Aurora Tubbs, does my cooking and house cleaning though on the latter subject her ideas and my own not infrequently clash. I should expect your daugh- ter to dust the mansion neatly every morning; do her own wash ing"
 At this point, unable to restrain himself a moment longer, Jacl gave vent to a sort of war whoop and his aunt declared in exaspera tion: Really, Jack, If you can't keep still until finish, someone else may have the pleasure of reading this ridiculous proposal"
 "Oh, go on, Louise,' pleaded Dad. "What else does she expect of Nance for that munifcent sal aryT
 Strict obedience, l judge. Tht letter says: If she goes out of ar evening I shall expect her to be ir not later than nine-thirty, my bed time; and though I prefer that sht should entertain no young mer callers, If such thing occurs they must leave at the same hour.'"
 Aunt Louise paused, amused eyes meeting Nancy's as Jack chuckled ''No boy friends for our Nance' That settles the matter. Dad. Just wire your antiqnated cousin that your charming daughter doesn't qualify for the position"
 Keep still.' begged Nancy. q never heard anything so-so wilt in my whole lifei'
 Louise Nelson was smiling now "You are to read the daily paper: to Cousin Columbine. Nance," sht said. And listen to this: If handy with her needle I should want the girl to do a bit of dressmaking now and then. She would get supper on Thursdays (Aurora's evening off) and in case of illness on my part it might be necessary for her tt wait upon me. That Is all, I think And it's enough" declared Aunt Louise, interrupting herself thls time. T judge they haven't me- the servant problem at Pine Ridge ColoradoT"
 "What she wants Is slave," AS serted Jack. "I can't quite see my decorative sister being nurse, dress maker and cook to c prehistoric old lady one hundred-odd years old. Car you. DadT
 "Well. hardly" agreed Dad. "Ii that all, Louisef'
 "very nearly. She says: Let me know what time Nancy will arrive at Colorado Springs, and will send some trusty person to meet her witl an automobile, as Pine Ridge is or a branch road and our only tralr leaves early in the morning. If nt one greets her on arrival, instruct her. please. to sit quietly in the sta tien until called for"
 A girlish chuckle escaped Aun' Judy.
 You can check yourself in thu parcel room, Nancei Proceed Louise. beg pardon for Inter rupting."
 Jack winked at one aunt as thu other retorted: You're as bad al the children, Judith. But there's not much more. She says: I fee sure that this experience will i'm prove your daughter How's that James:"
 Said Dad with spirit: "Why or earth should she imagine that oul Nancy needs improyementf'