The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-09-23

A family might get on each otn-
er's nerves, as of course 1t did at
times, but there was nothing like it,
Brooke concluded fervently, as after
supper on a floor cushion in front
of the library fire she leaned against
her mothers knees.
Lucette burst out nervously:
If Sam can stop that nut-munch-
ing marathon. perhaps he'll an
nounce the latest Reyburn news
fash"
Brooke sat erect. "What news7"
Sam took careful aim at the par
rot's perch. The nutshell struck its
bullseye and reused the doing bird.
'Hell's bells!' he croaked. and
ruffied his feathers.
Looks as il he were caught In
typhoon. doesn't he7" The laughter
in Sans voice vanished. Mother
has been invited to spend the winter
in England with her friend Lady
Jaffrey."
"Saml" With the exclamation
Brooke was on her feet. do you
mean it? How perfectly grand She
lives in an old castle. doesn't she!'
Hey, pipe down, Brooke. There's
niger in the woodpile. Wait till
you hear the condition"
"A condition in Lady Jaffrey's in
vitation, Sam? I can't believe it. !"
BE quiet, children. Let me
talk Arms crossed on the back OF
the wing chair in which she had
been sitting, Celia Reyburn faced
her family Her cheeks were pink;
her eyes, as blue as her sons, were
brilliant with excitement. Sh e
clasped her hands tightly as if to
steady them.
1.-THE chair recognizes the lady
from the big city," Sam encouraged
with grin.
whats the condition, Mother?
Don't you want to go?'
| Very, very much, Brooke, but
shouldn't enjoy moment of the
visit if left your brother and sister
in that apartment alone. Perhaps
I'm selfish woman, but | would
like to and will 60, If my mind is
perfectly at ease about Lucette and
Sam. If they will come here to you,
and if you will have them
Have them! Mother, don't be
foolish! | have been rafting around
in this big house like a dried coco
nut in a shell. OF course I want
them--but will they Gomez"
Who's being foolish now" Luz
cette flung her cigarette into the
fire. Her cheeks were almost as
red as her painted lips. "Of course
we'll come, Brooke Reyburn. OF
/ course Wei play ball Mothers way.
Sam and | aren't cold-blooded fish.
| II taking to the sticks to be chap
eroned by big sister will make
Mothers visit happier, we'll settle
down here with bells on. She's
earned all the fun she can get. She'll
| have one grand time and NOW those
stiff Britishers down in swaths and
come home Countess Whoosit. or !
miss my guess"
''Lucette!" Celia Reyburn pro-
tested Indignantly.
Don't mind her Mother" Broke
treasured. by the time you re
turn your younger daughter will
have acquired all the social
graces-"
Just minutei Now | make a
condition. come only If keep or
with my job
1T would mean early and late
committing, Lucette.'
1--WE thought that out. In Sam :
convertible we can make it."
| "But you and Sam won't be com
ing down at the same time, and
| Don't be SO sure, Brooke" Sam
aimed nutshell at the parrot. ''Tht
theater has closed permanently anc
I'm up against one of those simple
economic problems, where's thu
next job coming from? I'll go Il
New York to see off Mother anc
take my play. Now that producer.
have begun to sniff around for bar
gains, may get my chance"
tSam-dear--" Brooke attempted
to tighten her dismayed voice. Bae
enough for him to be out OF worl
without having her turn sob-sister
You'll find something. I read tn,
other day that the theater is on tn,
upgrade. If you don't-oh, Sam
my, what chance for you to write
Why not give your play a try-ou
here7 Wen do it for the town
S welfare fund, in the Club House the
alter. What a chance to try Is
lands Arise on the dogl"
News flash! The Reyburns stag
a playi" Lucette cut in.
why not?" Brooke persisted ca
gerly. Most of the summer home
are to be kept open during the wir
ter and-AnsWer the phone. wi
you, Sam7 Take the message TO
me. I've been pestered to death b
tradespeople and insurance agent
wanting to sell me something. TIE
them I'm out Of town for the eve
ning-anything."
The silence OF the room wa
broken only by the snap and his
~ fha fire as Sam Reyburn nut IN