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Show T it eittim,.v own and handle it yourj oiiiik WII.V. Wellington walked into the swing room where the men were waiting to go on shift; twenty of them, miners, muckers and helpers. Where's Black Tom?" he asked. Not here yet. Be here by the time the other boys come up, I guess, replied one of the muckers. Turning to one of the men, Wellington said, Go tell Tom to come In, please. I want to see him." The man reappeared a moment later followed by Black Tom. Tom, began Wellington, theres one or two things I want to speak to you about. In the first place, you know the rules the entire shift are expected to be In the swing room ten minutes before the hour for going to work. It doesnt look very well for you, the shift foreman, to be the only one not on time. In the second place, theres been booze taken down Into the mine and you know what that means. Now how about It? Black Tom stood a few feet from the engineer during this talk, a half smile, half sneer on his face. Well, boss, he began In reply, as for bein' a trifle late: I take It that rule Is meant just to get us all here plenty early and you nor no other man ever knew me not to be on hand when the cage went down. Then for the balance of your kick : do you mean that Ive been taking the booze down? If so, I'll just say you can wait till the big boss comes around next trip and you can prefer charges against me If you want to. In the meantime Ill just say I dont like this balling out process before the boys. It dont sound nice. But well pass all that and leave It to the big boss. Well not leave It to the big boss, as you call him, returned Wellington. Im In charge of this mine and am boss. Youll do one of two things: answer my questions In regard to these things or turn your shift over to - hebb bosA. tr .p- ii It Go to c S&r AM t. t ,re - ,t i jj -f Jj .y- - the pntnih hltf Imsn. got me; when Im licked I good-afternoo- n, Gpod-afternoo- n, Good-afternoo- n, v Aunt Jane Way .... ssr fwmmv witter and a bite of bug with ties- - tills afternoon. Were you invited? know It. i Yes, yes, Indeed," said Miss Duck. Thats all right; thats all right. almost Id forgotten. I was so interMy life work was at stake; yours in ested what you were saying. wasnt. Better take your men and go Ah, you flatter me, but it Is most on shift. The other boys are coming delightful, too. Well, I suppose we up. turned and walked out must be off." Wellington So the two ducks started for the end of the room, leaving the automatic still lying on the table In the center of the pond and there Miss White Duck was waiting for them. of the room. I reckon," said .Shorty Long, some Duck Quack, quack, time later, mebbe there's some other ladles," she said. sources of supply for nerve besides quack, quack, a whole lot of experience. said Mrs. Duck. And the other men agreed. quack, quack, said Miss Duck. Horrid weather weve been having Dens of Woodchuck and lately, quack, quack, Is It not so? said Skunk Somewhat Similar Miss White Duck. In any locality where skunks are to Terrible, said Mrs. Duck. Quack, be found you will invariably find their quack, terrible. dens on hillsides of a sandy nature. "Horrible, quack, quack, horrible, Sometimes it Is hard to distinguish the said Miss Duck. den of a skunk from that of a woodAnd yet, come to think of It, It chuck, but If you will reach your arm hasnt been so very bad, said Miss down the hole as fur as you can reneh White Duck. and pull up a bunch of airt from the "No, come to think of It, it might bottom you will usually find red hairs been much worse, quack, quack, have If the den is occupied by a woodchuck Mrs. Duck. said and black and white ones if occupied True, said by a skunk, the Montreal Star says. Miss Duck. The fur of the skunk becomes prime Quack, quack, It about the first or middle of November might have really and they begin to shed their coat about been bad. the first of March, after which they had their They should not be taken. The best places brook water and to set traps for them are at the mouths several Insects of their dens. Make an excavation and after about the size and shape of your trap apiece, had chatted they and place your trap in position, then some more about brush over the dirt and other material the water and the that is natural to the surroundings. Insects Mrs. Duck Set the trap well back in the. mouth of said she'd have to the hole, otherwise the skunk Is apt to be getting home to miss it. her family. yourB You've Long had we marveled that Aunt Janes bouquets lasted so long. The roses, the honeysuckle, even the fragile Burns. lilies, placed effectively before the You mean to say Im fired? of dear grandmamma, In Aunt portrait You are not fired yet. You are Janes room, seemed to be preserved given a chance to answer about the in some magic manner, and even when booze and will be given one more their fragrance had failed to exhale, to chance be In the swing room on they retained their natural color and time. a faint, haunting odor. Sometimes we Who said I knew anything about had fancied that grandames love of the booze, declared Tom. flowers had some mystic power over The booze went down during your the blossoms imaginative that we are. shift and you knew or should have Recently we learned the secret. Be known It. fore them In water, Aunt Jane Youre dreaming, kid, youre dream- seals placing the ends of each separate posy, ing. No booze went Into this mine on using sealing wax. I would not say my shift. she places a matching color upon that Thats not true, replied Welling- each flower stem, although she Is alton. most particular enough to do so; but, tYou mean to say tm a liar? this sealing Is the secret of That statement Is not true, re- anyhow, flower preservation, she declares. Lot flated Wellington. hgeles Times. .... fe1 Such a lovely time as Ive had ; so thank you Miss dear much, White Duck I, too, have had a beautiful time, said Miss Duck. And Miss White Duck said: Quack, quack, It has been such pleasure to see you both. Do call soon again. Just drop In any time. Any time at all. Ah, yes, said Mrs. Duck, as she reached her special home section, It Is my delight that I am a duck. I have such a ducky time, quack, quack. Made It All Right "But Isnt youf son rather young to Join the army? Well, he is very young, but then, you see, be Is only going to join the Infantry. , A Very tlzlng and palatable dish that our Welsh friends enjoy is: Buttermilk Soup. Heat two quarts of buttermilk to the boiling point. Mix three tablespoonfuls of flour with three beaten eggs; when a smooth paste is formed, add a little of the hot buttermilk and stir it Into the soup. Let boll up once, add butter and sugar to taste and serve hot. Plum Cake. Take one pound of light bread dough warmed slightly, add one cupful each of molasses and sugar, one cupful of butter, three eggs, s one and cupfuls of mixed flour, spices to taste, a little extract of lemon, or better, the grated rind of a lemon ; mix thoroughly to a smooth batter and set in a warm place to rise. In about three hours beat again, add a cupful of raisins, half a cupful of currants and cupful of finely sliced citron. Flour the fruit before adding. Line pans or molds with buttered paper, half fill with the dough, set to rise again for about two hours. Bake In a moderate oven. Test with a wooden toothpick to be sure they are well baked. Court Bouillon. -- Take four quarts of water, one onion, one slice of carrot, two doves, two tahlespoonfuls of salt, one leaspoonful of pepper, one tablespoonful of vinegar, the juice of half a lemon and a bouquet of sweet herbs. Tie the onion, carrot, doves and herbs In a piece of muslin and put Into the water with the other In gredlents. Cover and simmer for one three-quarter- one-quart- er hour; now add a fish which Is to be boiled and rook as usual. Tie the fish In a thin cheesecloth to keep It from breaking. This method gives a fine flavor to fish. Serve with any good fish sauce. Allemnnde sauce is prepared like a white sauce, using stock Instead of milk, then a little lemon Juice, egg yolks, salt, pepper and a very light pinch of nutmeg. Lemon and Banana Pie. Line a pastry pan with a good rich crust and make for twelve minutes. Cook two tablespoonfuls of cornstarch, mixed with one cupful of sugar, teaspoonful of salt and one-hal- f capful each of orange Juice and cold water, twenty minutes. Add slowly two egg yolks, beaten; cook until thick; cool; add cupful of lemon Juice and one banana, sliced thin. Pile In the shell; cover with another banana, sliced thin. Beat the egg add six tablespoonffWs of sugar.whites; Place in the oven after piling roughly over the pie. Brown lightly, r (, turnedliatulf rtjl tie rlgtit Language on the Good diction Is Loom e of little use toy w-- ttml It." In wort, however skilled; But when profahlty turns loose, Ths audience is thrilled. i ftmmem lets r you get STRICTLY FRESH In Other Word First Boot I hear that the drill ser' geant called you a blockhead. Second Boot No. He didnt make It that strong. First Boot What did he actually say? Second Boot Put on your hat, here comes a woodpecker. Guarding Hi Reputation Eminent Author You bought i story of mine ten years ago for $25. Editor Yes, but we havent printed it yet. Eminent Author Well, let me have It back for $250. Ive got a repute tlon now and dont want to spoil it First Cold Storage Egg You don't like him? Second Cold-Storag- dont, hes e Thankful It consclencs spsaks when 1 wrong, Said Willis In ' I'm glad It doesn tgreat glss, speak to ma But only spsaks to ms." THE LUCKY STONE Ak Slickem to Speed Up ruptcy again. Mrs. Slickem Well, do It right away, then, Henry, so you will have everything settled In time for me to wear my Jewels to the annual club banquet. True Son Dad, whats the luckiest stone to have about you? Dad The grindstone, my son. M orononene is only later than wan at this toime of the skin deep, Boston Transcript. Adoring the Devil First Critic What do you think of that young artists painting of Satan. Second Critic The devils not so bad Deep Enough Beauty Why, Is It only one oclock? I thought it was two, said the mistress as the clock gave a single stroke. No, mum, said Bridget, Its niver day. Willis got a littls gun; Shot his unclss eye out; Vowed that it was nsatly dons For a first-tim- e tryout. as he's painted. you know. "Yes, and I consider that a wise provision of nature. How so? "With that limitation the girls are kept busy enough. Fret Work Mrs. band's Mrs. one-quart- er y do Mr. Slickem My dear, I am afraid we are going to be forced Into bank- Yale Record. Caught in the Wreckage Hear about Jones? lie was drowned on a camping trip. Dub IIow did It happen? Rub Ills folding bathtub unfolded while he was taking a bath. Rub one-quart- er Cci I Egg No, too fresh for me. know, works Awkins What Is your hustrade, Mrs. 'Arris?. Arris Oh, calls himself a he does. One of them, yer that frets all the week If he half a day. Hostess fret-worke- r, Gueing have a Lets All Rtght, Then Guard (to prisoner, a former lumber agent) Yes, you are condemned fo death. Have you any last wish? Prisoner It would delight mo if my firm were allowed to furnish the gallows. Sondags-NIss- e (Stockholm). Let Expensive band at "Jack, before we were married you You play, dont you, Mss always took me home from the theater bridge. Olde? Miss Olde Well, I hardly know. You see. Ive never tried. lit a taxi. True enough, my dear, but bow; we can do our hugging at home. , . |