The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 21, 1906, Page 7

THE SANbFRANCISCO SUNDAY CALL. of his kiInd. “You coula not McClure Co.) mistake If you took it. and ut from the young gentleman prefers it—" overed box “It doesn’t harmon with the Ilbrar: liberated Mrs. Jack. seven times already bowed. “The library is dome ish oak, you know. dark, but— Now perfectly. Jullus sank dow Davenport at a closed his eye ber. Mrs. Jack ground once more. She did not appeal to her brother again ‘All at once that youth sat subdued and d AuC felt In his poc pencil and an e velope he fell to w sketeh of some sc he snorted so with an amuse Ehe was speak ve Jack selected a gized so sweet! amount of his that his patie her mind twice floor. At the hot went for lunc! Jullus to the pu you needn’t bether to g messages. I ordered you all three' chairs it out at home. It the end than send “Jultus Brough “I did. It's all right. spend the rest the to deliver yo char tickets for the Philh ous system needs sooth set.” On Christmas morning Jack sat in the chair which his wife had gave him—it was neither of the thre T ton’s, but one of a qu from Hinsdale & nounced it perfect. Ju winked at his brother sister was not obser\ ed mind. 1 monic M —it's all up- out,” he said. “Oh, you Iike the turquoise other little gift for v too large—that is, least—I thought first In the nu it’s up there “You are a with a rapturou kand, with Jv the light. “T nursery—Jule? course we'll go up.” In the nursery Jull to his shoulder, ecstatic joy. while you go dow hind Billy's back so disposed of all “I don't see—— Then her eye caugh thing hanging upon Billy's little w! crib, over to it, her lips for into an “Oh!" uttered w sion which meant several th X “I call t observed Julfus modest me a lot of work and I knew you'd prize it on that account. Then it'll be such a saving to you of time and brain fiber.” Jack burst into a roar—which he in- stantly subdued at sight of Mrs. Jack's face. He could not be sure wi S she was meaning to laugh or to A great circular sheet of blue bri board hung upon the wall wag done Iin pink and wh by heavy lines In each space w certain words and i dlal swung a pc printed the direc contrivance and wfirds 1r| l.\r;c‘ b ra sald sigh as she hel i1y. ‘vln Jack. ht of some- wall over e walked printed enter of the stared the ers— BOARD.” as follows thermometer h ke a readings. 1 formulate ques: mind, turn around three time: spin pointer—ABIDE BY. DEC nnot err.” es of the dlal were printed the supposable questions, etully ge of and ISION. They ran th By all means Certainly n Of course. On no account whatever. Sure, Mike. Without the shadow of a doudt Let her go, Gallagher. iy ooV ecks of his could g r 'mr:cfi“'n- m m]s”fi .\“{oe;by Jove—no! rea asked Mrs. 1( love Billy Instaml_ ever. “You see I said Jultus, With Billy 'a breaknecit angle over } er, he advanced to . the aial ance, you read the thermometer says ‘a2 degrees Fahrenhei think to yourseif, In his throat expressive of great dis- “The saints and all you do!" pleasyre, but Jack only stared at her jyliuys. “Thdt accounts for it a short spin arouad the block?” You patiently and asked, “Why?” been wondering what on earth was tha turn around three times—that is in- “Well-I-I can’'t exphiin in such & magrer with the poor duffer. He used dispensable—ycu may not see why, but purry, but it's really most inconvenient. to b«, the last word on style, too.” it is. Then you spin the pointer. See? I'm sorrv. about Joynden's, but Julius 1 are perfectly insufferable, - gro:med ‘Does Billy his rubber boots for I'v sald can help me with that to-marrow—" \m Jack with dignity, and led the s turned around triumphantly. The - roiNo, T can't,” sald Jullys prompily. wuy nto Carrington’s without delgning pointer had stopped at the unequivocal “To-day—or not at all. I can’t go to-mor+ (o address another word to him. reply: “No—by Jove—no!" row."” s The matter of the chair took a long Jack ran hastily downstairs. Mrs, She looked at him curfously. “Why, I time. Mrs. Jack forgot her ire and be- . thought vou—r a0 t appeal to her brother in the dif- Jeck Walked over te he WELCW S0l “Dezide quickly, dear.” 8aid Jack, put’ feulty of deciding between —three ,.;¢ 'y gogen acrobatic evolutlons with ting his watch ‘back Into his pocket and which seemed ecually attractive at oo e £ buttening up his overcoat, “We've two ghout the same price. IHy,“an ‘m; o < IR the corner.” “Shut your eyes and choes al fl‘-“ o Brasa ¥ . Jac ‘P:“M irru&:ul.e. Her geled Jullus at last, settling back in ”E;fi; oty ~ . brother made & dash up to the landing the chair he preferred and yawning o Bua, 3 > where she stood. . : Sentationaly: © “Jack will he Just as un- Yes,” said Mrs. Jack's voles. It was . “You're in a class by yourself! You're happy in one &5 In another, for all I & Very sweet and silvery note. Jack a corker!” he shouted. “‘Of course you're cun sec.” and Jultus, in the lower hall, looked Boing, after all this fuss.’™ Mrs. Jack looked desperats. The at each other R He picked her up, protesting, and bore salesman was smiling—at the corners T've sent for a_sl‘eigh angl pair. rn: she words were lost as the speaker rushed DSF down to the front door, of. his mouth. ;:elzlixlilnilv:e n:lulgr:r:k:;;’“?’..ltg:u g:‘.' “ - “If you thi —I don’t be- u always then he'll come in and the fun will be considered. “Though I was going to back into her room. “I'll make up your mind for you whilg ““‘: :-:: d‘)“;l[( ayfi“_;::;mg ;’u:ttplck Christmas dinner.” g t nge m A all over for to-day. ‘Such a lot of fuss for F T'm here” he declared grimly; “‘then, -~ v ng ur mind seven rances Langley's—I don't know Jullus followed Jack out into the hall Badtie: y‘oun Eet Into the way of know- - out what you think 13 a man’s chair.” Yes. here is a slight all, you would out to Mary to TI'll bet the girl vn there now, not put- ng n the kid—just waiting ur mind made up so coun- alr ne can through his vell BuL'll never be halfback on our team till he * sald Mrs, E°ts past wearing a veil. I can tell you s shoulder, that Hi—there he goes—'' He hurried boy whe O the window, forcing his sister 4 nothing With him. “Back to the wind, . 5 babies, of the sun—Mary’s & jewel. She'll take air of a man who has no time to waste, “Oh—then I suppose I must—" The ver this mon. Bim four times around the block, and: “I suppose I could get ready, e got it down 850 littie'—that's what the kid would say whether to—I wonder if—Julius,” she t o - - S P y note It temit If he could. Yes—you can go mow. I'm turned to him—‘could you go, :B vy :’,:"ni'.fi;”f.??""{:nr %2’3‘:?"’,‘,’,::";1} ing what you want to do. Come on.” "Not on your life. It isn't Jack that's “Will you take Billy?” nd and stick oing out myself. Gota vell you canlend want your help about the presenf for. outer apparel and took up a similar po-' . /Jack!" began Mrs. Jack, but her hus- fo be suitedit's vou. Get the chaiv — . - ; ; caulted over the stalr rall in me?—oh, say—don’'t hit so hard. You grandpa.” band said quletly: you like and he'll be satisfled. He'll Julius vau k- Tt e THIGK how g 1t 8, Al rieh aelh e b sitlon on the epposite elde of whe Yug: "y, Taneil miss the car, Bud. Please 8it.in lt—when you are In the room— front of his brother-in-law and dashed — “ and tell you it's lovely—h tting to upstairs. At the too he met his sister. e e ot tor ot oo 1t 16 ana Ll chid g0 Tomireow better . \yvas o CHSSUENE SRR RSN looking very be ségml,'niz}‘em ns(;ven‘;hgl:! b P Ob—¢r—does Billy noed his-vell? dignant es, you've got to—you owe it to and there will be a matinee to-mor- a delicious little accent acquired some- B " demanded for taking o fatherly Interest In row— 3 Where or other, and never lost under Dietty antquits mun stae of aRey SR E R Spod hor Dack M N Bil})- R SR ‘emilx‘xvrry. please, dear,” said Jack very any circumstances. It made her most 16, herseif again; and a sood com- “You may send up this chair,” said Julius seized her arm and pulled her Next morning - it . "‘h P Y o 4 commonplace fitttrlnc“ worth listen- could 80 that the three had a She to the salesman, indicating one of back into the nursery. The Quick De- from the break ;{n tab! ehlo the . door, Oh, of course—you want to catch ing to. merry time of it. J the three. “Mrs. John Westfall Elllot, cision Board no longer hung over Billy's & watch in !}and. ] br:»had the commuter's your car. Well—if you are in a hurry, ~If it should come off solder while I'm When Jack had left them, after the 810 North Wharton—no—walit—I be- crib. In the nursery fireplace a large ning car to catch : perhaps you'd better—and Jullus und I gone, Mary, he sure to keep the nul‘-' at Joyrden's—a most important Heve I will take that one—yes—the black, ashy pile fluttered up In flales What do you say to going info town can come later. Or—no—no—I believe “sery fire very bright. Billy may hav | since it meant a combined Christ+ middle one. Please ses that it comes in the draught - this 1corning, Bud?” he said. I will go with you—' g very little beef tea with his vfln’ and_wedding present to somé people OUt on ome of the morning trains S0 It cost me iaree hours’ good work” e's name was Rosamond, but it She fluttered past him toward the at luticheon and Some orange ‘Wi the Elliots’ most intimate and ™Y husband won't see it. Thank you— complained Julius regretfully. d Jong been of small use to her ex- stairs. -Jack turned back into the he wants it. If it gets b-hw W:;m Mrss Jack turned to Ju- Yek. 1 will send you my check. Come, “I had another gift for you,” sald pt for the signing of formal notes. room, where Julius sat finishing m-.‘ree-—mry. can you reul m Julius.” Mrs. Jack tenderly. “I consulted your She was small and pink and sweet, so coffee and took up the morning paper. mometer?—come here.and let o 1 She walked away, looking over her board to find out whether I should giv it did not matter seriously what she They could hear Mrs. Jack giving di- “Bud!" shouted Jullus, at fllbh hck A ihat e O L LU 5 e aid, on she sald, “we'll go to Carrington's shoulder toward the chairs as she went. it to you or not. The board said, ‘On rections to everybody as she dressed-— closed his lips, opening them again the anii get his Christmas resent. I want Suddenly she turned and hurried back. no account whatever” So, of cours I don’'t know—" began principally to Mary, concerning Billy. - same Instant. “We must be ot In five ;::r‘:mlzg & “I will take the first one I ordered, I can't. » s. Jac 5 Julius caught the words “white coat” * miu tu,"' “What are you going to givk him from after all,” she said hurriedly, in a low “Oh, say!" said Julius. “What was You said you had still some Christ- and “veil” and chuckled to himself. ‘At s. Jack paused '“ddenly hu: .WayY Carringtorr's~a sideboard or a brass tone. Jullus looked around at her and 12" mas shopping, and you wanted me to the end of ten minutes Mrs. Jack's downstairs. © bed?” grinned. Then he scowled, for even as It was a particularly handsome little ¥o to Joynden’s with you. I could voice called to her husband. “Oh, Jack,” she said, and her husband +Neither—silly child. It's to be a chair, the words left her lips her eyes were scarfpin, and It repose. daintily in the B spare an hour this morning. It will be “'Yes,” responded Jack, going into the =znd brother looked admiringly up at a lovely big cémfortable on¢—all his studying the other chair—the third, lace at Mrs. Jack's throat. Julius eyed the only day I can before Christmas.’ hall and looking up at the top of the "her. - Mrs. Jack was not very much own." and the one he had selected as the most it enviously. She laughed. But T conldn't get ready for this car, stairs, watch in hand again. more than a girl, in spite-of Bllly, and - “When, by chance, nobody else is sitting comfortable of the three. “It's very cold,” said she. “If 1 take ’ rur- Juck” sald his wife, getting up In a "I don't belleve I can possibly go this she knew how to dress beautifully. She in it. Well—I'm glad it isn't cravats, I'd _ “What do you think?' she appealed - Billy with us may he wear a veil?” ."nu b.J_fl fluttered way. *“T'd like to l'o—lt you morning utter. all, "“You better catch looked very young and very charming Hhate to help a woman pick out cravats to the salesman. “My brother seemed “Sure, Mike,” sald Julius with =& flat. I'n could go to Joyrden's—but—" 5 your car and I'll— 4 as she stood there, her cheeks bright for another man.” to like that best. Do you think it is somewhat sheepish grin. Then he care- oo et ‘ u go Tl wait over ope car for you,” of- T've lost this car,” said Jack,:with .with the haste she had made. *I don’t shouldn’t ask you to,” said Mrs. the most desirable?” fully extracted the pin from his sister's 15 st minute and the fered Jack, his eyes upon his watch. He great calm of manner. “And T can’t believe I'll go after all,” she sald slow: Jack proudly. “I always get Jack's “It is a very fine chair, madam,” said neckwear and bent and kissed her. 3 will be safely out, getting what had a decisive way of speaking and the go with you to Joynden’s any other day.” ly. Julius made an inarticulata sound ~myself—I know just what suits him.” the salesman with the deferential air “You're all right,” said he.