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* * * PAUL AND PAULINA OR * * WHICH WAS WHICH. * * * * By Ethel Thomas. * * * "Twins! Great Scott! Exactly alike, too!" groaned John Dalton 'as he stood by his wife's bed and gazed in awe at the two little bundles of pink and white, nestling in the cradle. No father was ever more agreeably surprised and his assumed look of gravity and dismay was comical to say the least. Mary saw the twinkle in her husband's eyes and smiled. The good doctor laughed. "Ha, ha! Well, two babies are not so many for a couple who have been married five years. - Now, there's Sam Brown and wife been married six years and have six!" "Sam Brown to the dickens! Doctor don't mention that drunken brute's ba bies in the same breath with mine!" "Poor Sam!" mused the doctor, "He was only a moderate drinker at first, John, 'just like other and better men have been. I remember so well when the first baby came to his house. A few nights before, he had gone home beastly drunk for the first time. He was a noble young man and thorough ly ashamed of himself, and when he looked on his blue-eyed baby boy, a perfect miniature of himself, the tears flowed freely down his cheeks and kneeling to kiss the little one, he whispered to his wife that he would never get drunk again. For a long time, Sam kept his word, but his do mestic life was such that he was driv en to the wine cup again and seemed to be in a desperate hurry to drink himself to death. Now, he is a mis erable wreck beyond all hope of re demption. And, John, I am more sorry for Sam Brown than I could be for a man who had always had peace and happiness around his fireside and had deliberately chosen an intemper ate life and indulged in habits that brought desolation, misery and des pair.'" A guilty flush suffused John Dal ton's face as he glanced at the doc tor, wondering if "that sermon" was meant for him. He had never been drunk-never expected to be-and if he chose to take an occasional drink it was no one's business. There was nothing in the doctor's face to war, rant the suspicion and with a sigh of relief John exclaimed: "Geewilikins!I doctor, of course Sam has my pro found sympathy-but I'll be perfect ly honest and confess that at present I'm more interested in these-these-I here" pointing to the babies. "How are we ever to tell 'im apart? Zounds man! there aint a particle of differ ence-they 're precisely alike!" stam mered John in confusion. The doctor was enjoying poor John's ehbarassment and always on the lookout for an opportunity to tease, would have haa some fun at John's expense, had not Mary caught her husband's hand, drew him toward her and whispered: "There's a difference in the sex, dear!" "Thank the Lord! I 'never thought of that," fervently eja'eulated the fa ther, wiping imaginary dr'ops of pers piration from his brow. "And I'll bet a quarter there's not an ounce of difference in their weight. which is almost seven pounds each," said, the doctor. "Which is the boy doctor?" askedI John, a quizieal expression in his blue eyes. The old fellow came and look ed down on the little darlings and frowned, "Blessed if know; man! Aunt Dilsie-'' "Yas sir-dis un am de boy-I dressed him fust yo' know to keep 'em frum - gittin mixed up, 'se gwine ter keep day boy chile at one end ov de cradle, an de gal at de 'udder end. I ain't nebber had no 'sperunse wid. twins, an' de' Lawd only knows how I 'se gwine ter~ man age 'em. Jake-he out in de kitchen dis minit cuttin de pigeon wing kase dar 's two twins, sayin' he gwine to take dat boy chile clean outten Miss Mary's han's an' 'lieve her ov all de trubble soon as hit. kin sot up. Reck in it's a good think dar am one apiece fur me an' Jake to spile-kase.if dar wus only one we'd shortly have it rmint teetotle," said the black nurse, who with her husband, Unkle Jake lived in a cozy log-cabin a short dis tance from the Dalton's, and on the same "place." They wdre old "slave niggers," honest and true, and re fused to leave the old plantation when freedom was declared. "The old home" was not what it used to be. The old folks-'"Marse an'' old Miss" were dead, and only 200 acres~of land were left for John. the only child, the balance having been sold to pay debts contracted during the war. We will jump over the space of five years. The mother and babies did nel a t eacetly alike, the little 1ues wen1: by :lie names of Paul an Pauline. There had been no chans as yet. in the way they were dresse, but now it became necessary to pi Paul in knickerbockers. The blui eged curley-headed tots had learnE to play many jokes on their paren1 by swapping identity, Pauline woi a tiny gold chain around her neck a mark of distinction, but these mi chievous imps rose equal to the occ sion and often on dressing them, tl mother found with consternation th, Paul was wearing the chain, and ha for perhaps a whole day, answere to the name of Paulina. "But now," laughed John whe he brought home some pretty knic erbocker suits "now, young man, guess you can't be a girl any mori No, siree! the chain wont' be neede now to tell which from'tother! Con Paul-now isn't this a pretty suit? all blue and white; and here's a pre tv white dress and blue sash for yot sister.'" "Oh! John!'" exclaimed his wif "how sweet they will look. But I d hate to put Paul in pants. I almo: wish they had both been girls-< both boys. They are so exactly all and so devoted to each other, it seen a pity that such a severe line of di tinction must be drawn betwee them." "Nonsense Mary. I'm glad of i I'm tired being puzzled to death tr; ing to tell them apart." "John, can't you?'" laughed Mar: "No. Can you?" "Yes, certainly. . mother isn't easily fooled." "Wel try some of these things on the bo: my dear, and see if they are a right," said John, Mary looked the twins, took one and led it to ti next room and proceeded to dre! him. The other crawled on John knee and whispered: "Mama's foole now, any how, 'cause she's got Pau ina! I has wore the chain all da and been Paulina!'" kissing hir "Papa. if I wuz you I wouldn't che that old 'bacco-it stinks." Hastil rising and with flushed face, Job threw an imaginary chew of tobacc from the window. "My son, I will try to quit it, fc your sake," he said humbly. "' you have been Paulina all day. HE ha! ha! Mary-' he called. "Ye John,'' she answered, "I'll admit -I was fooled. Send that naught boy to me at once. I'll dress himi pants gladly. Oh! dear, did any or ever have such a time, I do woi der?" "Mary,'' he laughed, "I'll bet x one else ever had such a wonder! The little rogues were never punishe for their jokes-in fact they we: rather encouraged by seeing their f: then and mother laugh so hearti over them. But now the curly heai were puzzled. Those awful pan would spoil all their fun. "Papa, don't want to wear breeches, if Pau~ in can't,'' pleaded Paul. "Papa, can't I have breeches too teased Paulina, as she skippee ba( into the room. Paul's eyes dance and he whispered something in h little sister's ear which made ti smiles play over her dimpled fae Then he went to his mother and soc eame out arrayed in the new blue an white kniekerbockers. John eaugi him up in delight, threw him highi the air then round and round tI room with Paul astride his neck, I trotted, galloped and romped till h< and tired. Then noticing Paulir who stood looking on, her blue eyi swimming in tears, one pretty fingi poked between ponting lips, her litt: face a curious study of jealousy, di fiance and grief, he caught her t and treated her to the same rong handling, thereby causing a speed return of the smiles and dimples. Mary looked on with just a litt anxiety, wondering if John real' could be so boisterously happy natu ally, and if the unusual flush on h face was due entirely to the rompir exercise. "Now, little girlie, put on yoi white dress and new sash and we take mama to ride in the new carr age. You can go can't you, Mary? "Yes, dear, of course. I'll enj< it too'' was the smiling answe "And John, I'd like to go to town1 see the doctor's wife if you don mind ,the three miles drive. Woul like to carry her basket of our nii strawberries.'' "All right,'' he a: swered, "I have some business town and will leave you and the twil at the doctor's still I see after it. TIl doctor and wife had sever small children, all boys, with who the twins were great favorites. was a happy two hours spent in rom ing on the lawn and playing in tJ nursery which contained loads of to: and picture books. the delight of tl country twins, who could boast bt few such coveted treasuriE Paulina was growing to be a terrib "tomboy'' and her mother had ~eady beguni to teach her it was re d girls to ride ast ide sticks and play e leap-froug. When John returned for 1l his wife and children Paulina was de it murely seated on the door-step rue fully watching Paul and the doctor's d boys play leapfrog on the lawn. s "Why, hello, Puss!'" he called, e "Why aren't you playing too?' LS "Mama says girls musn't play leap s- frog, an' as I'm a girl, 'course I 1- can't," resignedly. te "Oh! botheration, baby, that's too t bad," he said, looking down in pity .d and love on the one who must be pun d ished so by the "proprieties," and wondering that Paul could bs inlue n ed to play a game from whuch she was t- debarred. On arriving home and un I dressing the children imagine the ! poor mother's dismay on finding the d knickerbockers on Paul.na! 1e "Oh! John,'' she groai:ed, " what - ever shall we do? Paulina is wearing t- the breeches and Paul the dress! This ir foolishness must stop right here and now, Oh, dear! you naughty children. e, When did you change and how did Lo you do it?" t John laughed till he cried. "Mary, >r don't scold 'em," he pleaded. "Now :e babies, tell us all about it," he eon is tinued, between bursts of laughter. - "Well, Mama," commenced Paul n ina, "you said little girls musn't play leap-f'og an' course I couldn't 'less I wuz a boy. ' Then Paul chimed in, "An' I wuz sorry' cause she couldn't have any fun. You know, Mama, there wuz no girls for her to play with, an' boys can't play with dolls an' wear breeches too,' I told her to ' take my place an' play awhile. We 11 played hide an' seek an' me an' Paul Sina hid together in the nursey and e changed clothes; an' we got 'em fix s ed up before the others found us' s too,'' proudly. "Well, by George! Paul, was it you sitting on the door step?" "Yes, pa pa. I wuz, a girl, you know." "Mary don't you see what a sweet unselfish nature our boy has? Now wasn't that ' good of him?'" "John, I don't like it n -they have both been very, very o naughty and really should be punish ed.'" 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Dear little innocents! they were irresistible. There was a tender note in the mother's VoicE when she spoke again: "Well, chil dren, this won't do. If Paulina musi grow to be a tom-boy she certainl3 must wear her own clothes. I guess it is rather early to be so careful anyway. Perhaps when she gets old' er she will be less rude and boister ous." Paul's arms were around hei neck. "An' can she ride sticks an play leap frog an' climb trees an'-' "Oh! yes, anything I guess, jusi so you don't change clothes again,' helplessly. And the children ran oui in the yard, mounteil their stickhors es and went in a mad gailop to visii Uncle Jake and Aunt Dilsie. Hall an hour later they returned, Pau politely helped Paulina to dismouni and took charge of her horse whil the setting sun glorified their goldet cu.' with a good night caress. In the meantime John and Mar3 had a serious talk. "Mary, this is the richest yet," John exclaim ed delightedly as soon as the twin! left the room. "John, it's awful, the3 are growing up to be perfect in thi art of deception. And, dearest, yot do so, unintentionally, I know-bu you encourage them in these pranks You only see the funny side now; bu1 if they should always be so alike ani continue to change places it would bi dreadful." "Mary, I just can't help laughin= at them-bless the darlings, hoc bright they are! Let 'em be babie: as long as possible. dear-childhooi is so sweet and innocent," Johi pleaded earnestly. "Perhaps you are right, dear; bu the Bible says, "train a child in th way it should go and when it is oi it will not depart from it.' Isn't i reasonable to suppose that if traine in the wrong direction it will contino to walk that way?" "Oh. wife, don't worry. When oui little Paulina grows older she'll b< sure to pattern after her mother ani will grow to perfection." (To be continued.) CINCO CIGARS can be bought fron 1 to 1,000 at Broaddus & Ruff's. ANKING! 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