Polly of Pebbly Pit

e ultimate harmony of that summer, and when she finally allowed herse

she spied Polly sitting disconsolately on the po

r, but Bob always grumbles over things at first. No matter where or what it is, she feels that she is not showing her superiority if she is not condemning what she comes in contact with. It really is a disease, Polly, and I have tried to c

nne, wise young teacher,

rious views and delightful weather whi

aughed Polly, looking with

ed the teacher, pointing at the trees that shaded the wel

the t

pose they were grown for if

Who ever heard of having meals out-of-

o a stuffy room on summer days," replied Anne

n parties of society people, and the present-day trend to live on wide porches and

died every plan and picture I've seen in the magazines, and I lov

hat could be found in papers or periodicals. But Anne did not know that Polly really had a

make much extra work as the spot is very convenient to the kitchen door, but we wil

where we eat as long as we get it over w

ake of the habit an opportunity to improve themselves and enjoy a social meeting with each other. We may as well be

at Anne's words, b

ollow traditional customs. If we did we would follow the refined court manners of our English and Dutch ancestors. Instead,

izing what she saw and heard in the kitchen the night before. Anne

d not stop her routine work on account of our being in her way in the kitchen. If we hel

is that we won't feel crowded together with nothing to look at but each other.

al and said: "Yes, Polly, the mountains are

ask Maw what she t

ous to help you in every way, and to te

d thing about this awful

ect an error in speech

l, I want you to use

panion and smiled kind

correct any mista

rrect or refined, elsewhere. The name of Father or Mother is a term of respect and loving reverence from the children. I would like to have

"Maw" and "Paw" were not the most desirable terms to use. She knew that Anne Stewart knew better

his summer, and the 'Miss' is too formal for members in the same family. I want to ask this favor of your mother and fa

, but I never could have courage enough to call tha

ead, then she said, "Shall we go in search of

e way to the kitchen door

l us where my moth

skim the milk," said she, giving Polly

buttery, Polly admitted: "Anne, i

tood with skimmer in hand, taking the rich cream from the pans of

aid' in manners," laughed Polly, wat

here are several you ca

with a loving

me? I have improv

d to make sure it was inte

like it?" aske

abide that name of 'Maw' and 'Paw'

ou tell me this lo

d 'too good for a rancher.' I have heard that criticism so often, that I have given up trying to better conditions or express my own desires in anythin

dued by it. She wondered if her mother would have been

ree speech and narrow-minded opinions of some ranchers that one forbears in ever

er to take the risk of offending the w

ly at the girl, and Polly chan

I have a plan that

d encouragingly for

out under the trees. There the air and view can be enjoyed a

uld hail any change. But this is really good. I never t

sted an hour ago but said he would be back when we sat down for coffee. He enjoys a second cup at his leisure. And I'm q

me-plate on the oven door. A dish-pan of hot water and a scrubbing brush stood

hat brekfus an' vamoose outen my way. Ah hes t'

eakfast out of your way," returned Mrs. Brews

ne carried dishes and chairs out of the room, while Mrs. Brewster whisked off

ssist. The ludicrous expression on the widow's face, as she sat bolt upright with

the matt

o' bein' locoed!

u want to scrub the

' furnishin's tak

e quite out of your way. Here, Anne, help me with the tab

th relaid. Then the willowware dishes and old Tuttle si

ce out here as in the kitchen!" declared Polly, while An

d sense of room, everything takes on a sordid look and feeling. But out in God's sunshine and fresh air, ev

at she ofttimes thought. When the three returned to the kitchen to take the biscuits and other breakfast

You-all bean't goin' t' e

urse!" reto

t we?" asked

bling to herself the doubts she had over the sanity of the w

the girls, and to her relief, found th

ning," said she, i

ng the sweetness at th

Barbara stood

lieved at the simplicity of color and lines, although she knew that

g there," explained Anne, leading the way from the living-room by

he company went out by the front way. "Was it not enough that the folks were too far removed from the kit

p-hole back of the door and stood watchi

far as to ask her sister to remain at the ranch a few days, at least. And Barbara, although she would not admit it,

lilac bush for a few moments watching the pretty group under the trees. But

" asked he, at len

-Father! Isn't thi

, but Sam Brewster failed to notice the new term. He bowed to the three

: "This is Polly's and Anne's idea. Isn't it sensib

r sipped his fragrant coffee, she said: "Anne was just saying

t what you-all will see Pagoda Peak and Grizzly S

rful sight, Anne, with the sun shining on

lunch can be packed into Choko's panniers, and with sure-footed

reed to take things easy, you

ntains would be the hardest work for m

rts, and you can't tell me those days are past," argued Mr. Brew

ewster's famous riding

-Father, or any one I eve

raise, then she turned to the Maynard girls, saying: "Do you under

in Chicago," said

ld animals accustomed to roaming the plains, are s

Jeb try out the horses for you, before you und

morning, and try riding this a

t our habits from one of the tr

he beds and clear away the breakfast," ventured Anne, looki

ted to open, while Polly cleared the table and Mrs. Brewster went with Anne to make the

salutary effect on Barbara's feelings

lied Mrs. Brewst

takes too much after her mother to adapt herself readily to su

ears to be a

nd her foolish training in a minute. If we have a few pleasant outings to show her

shionable Summer Resort and then find a forgotten nook in the

was regretting those seven trunks filled with expen

to be, can be so fond of a girl so different from you in e

ing by a society mother. I have seen the genuine nature buried by habits and I am willing to help her bring it out to establish it permanently. Nolla wi

r approval by nodding h

n

rls last winter when they were in Denve

nard. She only visited her daughters twice in the eight months, but it was generally so unpleasant a time for every one, that we were relieved tha

d in her many fine qualities that have been hidden from me," qu

y are hidden

good qualities in his wife, and she, doubtless, permitted herself to be misled by va

eldom seeks for lasting qualities or a strong character. He accepts the transitor

ugh at my-what they call-unreasonable opinions on marriage,"

s of acclimating the city girls," laughed Mrs. Brewste