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Show A Christmas Surprise If the old alarm clock, that hung in the hall way of Mrs. Drakes boarding house, had been given the power of speech, many interesting tales it could have related, but of course the most interesting would concern Christmas. At the present moment, which was in the course of an afternoon a week before Christmas, it was witnessing, with mock solemnity, the approach of four merry girl boarders who were earnestly discussing some subject, evidently disagreeable. They crossed the hall and disappeared around the staircase. Ethel Perry led the girls into her room, closed the door, and then flung herself defiantly into a chair. I do wish Aunt Rachel would consider somebodys feelings besides her own. She knew very well that we wouldnt refuse to entertain Dorothy but I hate to think of spending my Christmas holidays listening to her noisy chatter, she declared impatiently, as she once more unfolded and glanced over her recently-receive- d letter, which read Dearest Ethel : : I have just been invited to accompany Mrs. Anderson, and a small party of friends, on a tour through the Western States. This leaves Dorothy alone, and I would appreciate it very much if you could shape your plans to come here or entertain her there for Christmas. I hope this will not inconvenience you. Lovingly, Aunt Rachel. The idea, said pretty Elsie Moore, with a toss of her head, .to thrust her onto us. (they all considered themselves included in the entertaining party.) A fine Christmas well have, and I guess youve all heard what a flirt she is. And the shape your plans part makes me laugh. Just as if our plans arent already shaped as well as hers, Kate Jennings said decidedly. |