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Show ! : i Saint Louis. How Dan ) BY to but I can't send "Sorry, me St Louia; toy, Us been a bad year and I bare a lot of expellees hi meet lou're young yet and yuu can u to the next World a Fair." Ur. Thayer got up and put his big band kindly on lian a shoulder. "All dad," replied lout; but lie looked right, hard out of the window and did not turn around. Until recently be had hud everything that heart could wiali, and doing without thlngn came hard to him. tie and hie cltum, Bolt Btinwin, had planned lo to ftt'Txiule together and had talked pi about it all year.Ail tna boys knew they were suing, and nuw he sliuuld hate to tell them that lie could not go. lie knew hla father would aend him If lie'cuitid, but hSob and tha other fellows would Just think he was stingy. "I hate like thunder to tell them. he muttered bi himself a lie started fur school. Before he had sons half way Holcombe overtook him. Hun Tluy" lined "Waxy" less than any other boy In school. "Hello I lian," auid Dixxy." 'J lllo! replied Dan. "Well. 1 suppose you and Hob fllln son will be taking a palaua ear direct for HI. lamia line day after dnses." said Dlxiy,-- ' with a pv Sneer. "Im not going. said linn, shortly. "Youre not suing, after nil the big talk youve had about it 7 Well. tlmt ie a ykr!" and Dixxy laughed loudly. "So y! boys, be railed out, after a group of young follows, running "whai do you tlilnfc T After all hla blowing, Dsn Thayer isnt going to Bt. Louis" "la tliat so? Whata up, DanT" asked DAVID LANCASTER. beautiful tlie world was! The fields were richly bejeweled with dcwdiups-Thfruit Moseoins were alnewt gone and In Ihetr rhu delicate foliage was :tn began tu fitl clothing tha trees. unite reconciled and happy. As ha Clime near the racetrack he turned In. Horse were being exercised und ha loved to watch I hem. "By Jute! Id give live dollars to have that n.ara ridden as she should he! exclaimed an angry Mure. "Kite's the licet little Huhiml In the rountry, and nug bring be.i'-- by a I bird-rut- s sirs Just IwcHunn there uu one with aeiiMt u ride lisr." enough Old Mr. lfolconilic, who eared more for homes than for anytbing on earth, was raging and finning. "If I were ill yeurs younger nnd H Id ruin her myself. ha pounds went on.llghler and Id show you a tiling or two then. stir. Holcombe, did you tiny you would glvc fS tu anyone who Would ride Ijady properly aruuiMl ttui track?" Dun ailikeu. up. riding "1 dhl, and Ill slim by It. I had a docent enough fellow, and what dhl lie do hut go and Liesk Ids leg Just now. When I need him liie wnrgl. And Ihls hloekhend," pointing hm whip at a youth, "ndea Ilka a carpenter. lie let Cuptaln ilearii'a Gold 1st walk right awny from him, and worth 10 Gold . lady's "I ll rlda lardy, nnd I,rga." If you're satisfied you can give me Hi; If you're not, you need tmt give me a cent." ' Blink you can This my ?ou. Indy? Mr. lfuluuiiiba glared lit "I do." replied Dan, with a emlle. e sullen-kickin- evening," D.in replied. Thai day lutn spent a lot of thought on a very simple mathematical pmlt-leiIf a hoy winkcil four weeks at 111 a week, how lout li would he hate at the end of that time? Tim answer tliat wus IH Tu Hint Dali lidded the mill a t he liad ninde that morning gold piece given l.im on his it lie tmt which hid spent. birthday, l lib that ho could gu to HL fee. Louis. Altar supper he went over to the Ifoleuinbcs. "Ulxyy" was at ilia front gate. "You think Jed ars mighty smart, dmi t vmi? he 'Moderately," replied Dan. "is your father at hoiiie?" "What do you want? Cluing to try to u: tcn-doll- He-su- answered baa. "I get up early every murnlug and exercise Mr. Hidronil horses. It s very guud fun, but I dont do It for tliat. "What ars you doing it for?" "Money. And, Hub, If you ssant ashamed to be ween with tba Holcombes hired man, I gum I can get to Ht. Louia all right after all. "That's why youro doing it?" Iwvid nodded. "Dan. you are a hrlrk. and I'll be PMud to go to the Exposition or anywhere else with you." Tho news of whnt Dan was doing came to Ids father's ears, "I don't mind your working for Mr. Holcombe, Imn. but I am a liltla. a (raid of tha risk." "You neednt ho: the horses and X un- ch other. If you work your way through thlu you will appreciate the Fair far mora than if I cuiibl have sent you, and it will make other hard things seem easier to you. Dun was on hla last week when some- - The Little Leas Give to the Poor. BY ELEANOR MCCARTHY. Polly Leg had been to church with her father and muihar and bad aat throughout the service and tha sermon that followed watchful and attentiva. lletty and Rosemary had never been to church, mid they were much Interested in Holly's experience. "Now. Ill tell you Just what tha minister auid. continued Polly, after she hud revealed the fact that old Ur. Tlmpkina went to sleep and snored loudly and that Rita Homers pinched her brother Jack and he slapped her In return and both of them were altakan by their mother. The milliliter said wa must sell all our goods and give the money to tha poor. ' Polly aald It Impressively, and the three pondered these words in sill nee for a few momenta g and blua aaah best, aald Rosemary. Well, you'll have to aell that. WSI Tollir stern Mnd l'U givs up dcre, box." t11. orand-neve set my paint heart on my tricycle." admitted Betty, "so I spose that'U have to go." WL minds to do a they cost to it through, no matterthing, at what themselves or anyone alee. They ware therefore very busy for tlie next few oayagulng ever their possessions and deciding which wera "goods" that ought to lie converted into money nnd turned over to the poor. Who will buy them? asked Batty, practically. "Mr. Webster, who keeps the grocery," replied Folly, confidently. I thought he Just had nnd coffee and things like that" sugar 'And candy, added Rosemary. lie'U buy anything anyona bs to ell," asserted Fully, recklessly. Where are the poor we're to give the money to?" asked Betty suddenly. They're nt our gates." No. they aint, retorted Rosemary, running tu the nursery window and looking out. Thera ain't anybody there but the marketman. "And nU about us." Polly went on. calmly, I dont sec them, Rosemary In sisted. Nor I." said Betty. It means," explained Polly, patient-the- y live near us. Captain w axUin-ihlinir- cents said Polly. hat would ba three roa know." explained Betty. Just wait a minute," aald ter. and went back Tnto eo?ner xJj began to talk with soothe? but they roared ln..? .,ow loudly with laughter I'm bleat do It," aselalm.i don't Mr. Webster at last and three little Leas winybaokm Very well, young ladles; I will you a dollar and a half fur your gIds and cluntcls.'1 "No; three fifty centses. nieasa." 10- slated Folly, firmly. "Oh welf it's slII the asms to aid Mr. Webster, wlm a grin. US they are, and ha took three ailver fiftl! cent places from hla money dixww giving one to Polly, one to Betty lad one to Rosemary. lLey poi,te,r He'e a drefful rich man," commented Betty when they were out of hearing He hnd lots of money In the d . Ijefe go first to Captain LoweV AMd Folly; and .SUk" thither they went. The old man was out In hla 1" jja wheeled chair and thS Hf around Thun he pushed it and dug some more. It wua an Inter, eating process. He growled when little Leas spoke to him. and his dui growled, too. We've sold our goods and braught M uf vo,. 3 2 The Alphabetical Puzzle. II W'.III t la isii "-.-- wsi.wii Mij ws nni i G iS S; M jsl. THE LITTLE LEAS SELLING THEI R GOODS. get sonici more money out of him for trick riding, oil? lie's been bragging about your stunt all day. Any clod hopper etui ride." 'Why don't you do It then?1' With thin c.tt The letters needed on the blackboard to complete the alpliabet pell two veiy common and useful articles to be fouud in a the boys as Dan ram up. "Yea It's so. I can't go that la Pva Just given it up, and tlutt's all there in to It and nxxy. . and the other hoys laughed. Now, look here. Dan Tliarer, you've got to tell ms why going hark on me at tlie eleventhyou're hour llku this," aid llob Btlnaon at recess "Father can't afford it" Fudge! Don't Bob, groaned linn. I feel eut up about It cnopgli as It la Don't make me feel whiik. Father would send me If lie could I know he would. Bob sniffed Incredulously. Isnt there surae way It cun be managed?" bo asked, after a moments silence. "I don't believe an. I know fathers been worried shout business, and I won't worry him any more." Wish Id known It sooner, an I could have made other pinna My uncle would have taken am and paid pensea but I thought fun for us two fellowi to go together,' "I'm awful sorry. Bub. I didn't know It until this morning myself. 1 think Dad hated to tell mo and put It off. Dan walked Into the house, where he found Mr. Ilolruinbe. Well. 1 lmpo youve come to strike a iHirgaln with me. 1km. t certainly do want a hoy like you powerful had. sold Mr. Iloleomlic. getting up and slinking liands with him. 'I'd like to do It. but I'll tell you how It In. Mr. Holcomlie," replIlod Just Pan. I want the )ol for four weeks. I want to make enough money to go to Ht. Lulls. My fnilicr can't afford to aend me and I want to go." ''Ho you'd desert me at the end of four werka. would you? Well, what I want la someone right now. I guess I I.. know you rids pretty well boy, admitted Mr, Hulcomha you may try It. but If you hurt will ha a sorry day fur yuu, for a Well, her It young lian smiled again. Dismounting from Gyp, he went up to Lady, patted her and talked In her aa lino friend to looked lilm In ilia eye another, and rubbedlady his sleevn In token of confidence.against You'll do your 1aat for me. Lady, won't you?" Dan asked lier. and alia promised. Then he thiew off Ida coat nnd limped on her liack. lie Adjusted tlie walknj latdy slowly up down a few limes, and stirrup. encircled tlie track once, and then trotted up tu Mr, linlcmnbo, Moylnir "We're ready. All right.' Lady's ow iiT. "Be- meinbrr, elir'n easy In "the mouth, and treat her an If alia hnd sense." Three other horses Marled with T.sdy. Two of tlicin were so dlallncOy inf-"- ' lor ttiat Dun paid no attention tu them, lie did look at Gold Leg, though. "A showy performer, but l.ady'a bis superior," wus his conclusion. The two lenders kept together for a time. Then Cold nearly went ahead, lie waa a length slicad at tho end of the first round, and Dan beard Mr. 1m The Wonder Fox. Oau you form a juufoct square with lliese eight jiieecs? The answer Hill Le published next week. ran bade around and find someone In Hint time. Ho you c:iti begin tomorrow morning. And any. Dun. IT yon do well with the liiilc uni re and a young-to- r I'm Just pulling on the truck l'U glvu you n. bonus." 'Til d in v beat, sir." replied Dan, . and ran hum,iii a light Hla father licaid hiiu ivl.iKt'ing Joyously and heaved a sigh of relief "Ho doesn't hike ht diN.pPnintmcnt to heart as iiin-- h as I be would." he sn id tu himself. (mini Dimy" l Iluleiiiiilm waa not Imig In It known I lit t 1am Tliaver letting wa working for liw father. "Ilm our lured man imw." was nnu of 'Du iy'i favorite wltlleiMns. "Wnat due the beast mean!'' Pub Slims. in (iskml Thin. Dll. lie's telling Min truth tlihi time," lu.-m- thing happened. He was riding tha colt, which wus a foolish but nowise vicious bit of lioiwflcHh. Suddenly a double sheet of neaspuper fluttered right out In front of the colt. He snorted and Jumped to one aida.Jammlng Dans leg agninat the fence. The enlt was harder in the mouth than Lady, and Dan had a hard time getting him under control. Then he began to feel a terrible pain in his leg. ami by the time lie got back to the atahlca ha was so sick that he tumbled off bis horse. Ha got on to Gyp more dead than n live, and Gy took him lie on tlie stable floor. Then fe began to think that if he gavs up ha would loss hla last week's pay and could not go to Ht. Louis after nil. Bo he got up. wnahed hla leg nnd tied It up tn bandages sonked with witch haxel. He could not tell how he got tn school that day, but he was so while that hie teacher asked him tf he did not want to go home. No," auid Pun; "I'll stay, only I hurt my leg and can't move shout much. His first attempt to move the next morning enured nlm such ncute pain that Dan fenrd he would have to give up the work for Mr. Holrombe that dav. but little by little he got so he could hobble downstairs and get nn dear old Gyp. He did not want Mr. Holcombe tn see that he w.x hurt, and he managed tn get on I only before Mr. Hnloombe noticed him: but he rode in agony. "Hey. I inn!" cried Mr. Holcombe when be hod been around tlie track once. "Here's a fellow who le a candidate for jourheJob.canI atridehim show how mtirh better than you. XVhy, lad. what's the mailer?" As be dismounted Dan dropped to the ground with a groan. "Hurt your leg a little. Let's see. Well. I should say you liHd. You haven't anv business to pi ridlug with such a leg. Mr. Holrombe drove Dan to the doctors. lmd liia leg attended to and took him home. The Mil Is mine," ha aald, "and here's your last weeks pay." Rut till Is ILi, and I haven't even lili'slied the week out." "You've isirped the money, end I aald I'll give jou a bonus Rut I'd like to know where lh.it paper come from that seared the cull, I 'an did n.t ear. but he lmd seen someone that looked vciy much like Dixxy" Tl'.l'-- ' nibe sneaking away Just na tlio mixuap occurred, nnd he hnd a up.. ion that liixr.y could strong lohl hi. fa i per about tha paper if behne had I 'an devoted the next week to getting w 11 anil taking his rxnimtislior. and Hie wet k foiMwirg he unil Bub Htimoon i in to ht. Li i e . Did he sell hist asked Betty, breaking the silence. I don't know: we'll nak him the next time lie comes," replied Folly. "1 haven't any goods,' protested Rosemary. I know what goods Is. said Betty. It's gingham. I heard mother tell the enmsirrsB when she did not have enough gingham to finish our dresses, T must get sums more goods.' Bo Its glngkiim." Folly shook her head. It Isnt that kind uf goods, it's 'houses and lands! Ir 'sport father will aell this house and over the border and everything, 'cause I saw tiie minister looking right at him when he preached. Scar! 'Oh. 'Wherell we live . groaned Rosemary. The rabbits have holes and the birds (QeApfHen JIIWEK TO TRE WONDER POODL M DOG FL'ZZLE. Lowe, that lives In tha weenty house down the back road and walks with a cane, and says 'What Je want? so cross, la poor, too. "And I think Miss TItley, the seamstress, is poor, 'causa I heard mother say one day. 'Poor thing What a dreary life she trade Mrs. Itokeby la poor, too, put In Betty. "No. aho Isn't" denied Polly, aha has lovely houses and lands ana carriages and diamonds and antics and velvets. I don't ears, retorted Betty. "I heard father ear, No wonder the poor soul le disagreeable, with no one but herself to think about' and mother said, 1 know the poor woman la to bo pitied.' That's what they aald. Well, admitted Folly. I e'poee we'll have to give her some of the money. All of the goods that It had been determined to sacrifice were placed upon the express wagon, except tho tricycle, Betty rode .that for the last time, tha light of a willing martyr on her face. Ftilly also wore an expreeeion of exaltation as she pulled tha loaded express wagon behind her. Only Rosemary looked slightly downcast. Bits waa not made of stern stuff, and some of her denreat treasures wera on that express wagon, passing out of her life forever. A tear trickled down her face and she swallowed hard. Luckily, Polly wns too to notice tbia sign of weakness. Mr. Webster waa more than astonished to see the three little Leas stop with tha plied up assortment at hla door Idols.' of nursery "Mr. Weltater," mid Folly, with great dignity, wa'va coma to aell you some 1 1 nr tlie air have nests, but the son of God lis not where to lay his head. T learned that quoted Folly oracularly. jnBunduy school and the minister aald Bctly nnd Rosemary her with awe. Then they sighedregarded and shook their heads. "We havent any houses and lands, so we ran't sell 'ciu and give to the poor, said lletfy. "We hove the big doli'e house, suggested Folly. Dli, yes; and the Noahs ark." Hcaldea houses and lands. went on Folly, "it means anything you set your bcort on and loro beltcr'n anything else. T think I love my new white dress ed WyfV T A JtA you fifty cents 'cause you're poor," explained Polly, handing him the piece ( money ehe held in her hand. We cant give It all to you caus we have to give some to other poor peo .. ple," added Betty, 1 await!" ejaculated the on well, man. Then hla jaw dropped and nf looked after them with wlde-op- e mouth aa they went down the toaa. Next, the thrve little girle tapped al Mira Tilley's door. There waa an Iron knocker on tho door, but they couldn t reach it "Dear me! Ita the little Leas," mid Miss Titley, In surprise aa she looked at them through her glasses. Motlietj and It's the little Leae, she called out, cane an old lady hobbled forth on a and looked at them through her glasses-"Wbrought you fifty cents you'ra poor, sold Betty, giving up her We've sold our goods piece of money, and are giving the money to the poor. Goud-hThe three little Leas had turned away before Mira Titley could recover from her surprise. Then site ran after them . and hugged and kissed them. "Now weve only poor Mrm. Rokeeya to give money said Polly, and few minutes later the three little Lossa were walking up a shaded drive to beautiful mansion. "Ie Mrs. Rokeof In?" Folly asked the man who answers! their ring at tlie front door. fits "Yes; will you walk in?" replied ntto butler, gravely, and ushered thembeauwith filled drawuig-ruoa great tiful things Mrs. Rukeby looked at them qiMS tbuiingly when aho came In. "Aren't yuu the Lea cnildrenf she asked. "Yes,' lisped Rosemary, "and Tve e y. to' m wrre ' 3 A little girl living in tlie Middle West, when asked what she wanted more than anything else in the world, wrote: Strange to say, nhen properly folded, this little note will show what state aba lives in. Can you solve it ? f-- It ' 11 oat naff vasts tsyetber wlak. jes thinking be might be able to fix it. Then he found he couldn't, and he told me eo. Now. I've told you, and that's all there is to it. Dan did not sleep very well that night, and the next morning he got up at t o'clock. He went down to tha stable, saddled and bridled his horse and rode nut Into the fneh morning air. He always feit belter in a burs than anywhere else In the world. Me could think better on hursebaek than when hla feet were nn tho ground. He waa the best rider for his ai:o In town. Gyp whinnied with pleasure when he entered the stable, and Dan threw bis arms around her neck and hugged her. ''Dear nM Gyp .ms aald. "I'm iv- fully disappointed, hut you nnd I will tiavs seine Ojoii times tugaiher this summer, won't we, old girl?" Gyp replied in the best horse lan- would do her port, and Iuage that aha her again. What a line morning it was and how s make t strange fox. low can color lfoicnmbe saying things a he passed, but ha was not worried. Lady began t gain on Gold legs to lose. At any rate, the little mare came easily to the front nnd kept there until the end. did It with tlie greatest cnee, while Gold I Ai was hsidiy used up by Ills vain effort to get back to hi Mr. Holcombe Wii d'lig'-irdHe petted Ie.ty ami Don Tine work, my buy. You li.'iidlrd her Just right. You've won your money, and hue It la." "Thank you. I enjoyed the ride very murh, nnd I am glad to get the money." Mr. Holcombe called Bay, Dan. after him. do you want to make some mure money?" "Yes, I do." II. if you will come out every and rids f..r mo, 1'li give y.i'u morning ii. SIO a Think it over If you wont to. I wl-- i, and I'll let you know tb'a . Tho answer to last htva'a I'lowtr j.uzde w;:s min JJose aL This week, niTiiira in the garden arc crcn more Mcitin"1 If von will supply the name of the flowers shown in the pictures, thereby nuking a complete Pulcnee, von will ilml out what is going on ihere. Alihoiisrh it is so Life in the scuson, the awful thine o'clock. that hrppen are enough to freeze the blood i fiends." "You hare, have you?" said Mr. Webster. aa he took off Ills hat and scratched hla head. 'Yes; were gulr.g to give the money to the poor, said Rety. "Whew!" Mr. Webster whistled In the most peculiar wav. S pose I don't want to buy them?" Hope sprang Inin the eyes of Rosemary. but Folly Insisted. "You must buy them. Mr. Webster They are very nice, and we want the money. "If you don't buy them we can mil them to someone else." suggested Betty. go you might observed Mr. Webster. Well, how much do you want for your goods?" We must have a good deal, because ge're going to give money to all the poor we know." "And who are they?" Miss Titley. Captain Lowe and Mrs. Itokeby." "Mr. Rokehy? Mr. Webster roared with laughter until he got red In the face and clicked. The little I css looked offended. Excuse me." he said, "if a kind of fit 1 have sometime. But Mrs. Koke-bjr- " lie gave vent to a succession of explosive snorts whtrli caused tlie Legs to set him down ns an Impolite, as weU as a peculiar, man. I think we ought to give thorn each . giving P u' brought you firty cent money from her moist little hand.cent But why do you give me fifty my child rf "Cause f'xe poor. you'renever Poor! been acctwed that." said Mrs. Roktby, with rather a tmlle. grim We've sold our goods and are In the money to Uu. poor.' roily plained. "We've given some to Tilley and to Captain Lowe." ,a "The minister laid we should. Betty. "But who told you I was poor?". "Father and mother said you "Oh. they meant that I was poo? cause J had no little girls to and wi I am. my dears, and I than you fur remembering me. come to ee me again sometime. ij must be tired with all your dtw chnrity. I will send you home In sweetheart. carriage. Good-bshe. kissing Rosemary: "thank JJ J murh for remembering a poor, woman. The next day the goods" were the nursery again, end how theysy there tic one seemed to know. Mr. Webster would not explain. Well, we did aa tlie minister Polly exclaimed, with satisfaction,wn ail three, their duty discharged, mo worshiping their oid idols onoe Pr w -- y. |