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f * '> * * *>:<***** # I * * * PAUL AND PAULINA OR * I * * WHICH WAS WHICH. * [ * b * , By Ethel Thomas. * I * * k * * >* * * * * * * 41 * * * (Continued from last issue.) I JTnry placed lier hands lovingly on I John's shoulders and looked up into [ 'A his face: "And Paul will pattern after his father and grow to a noble manhood," she said. She know that her husband drank, though she never by word or look bertayed the knowledge. Sam Brown had died a drunkard's death, and the whole community united in declaring that his faultfinding, nagging wife drove him to desperation. Mary didn't believe John would ever be drunk or bruitish, ' and knew that loving trust and confidence would accomplish better results than faultfinding. Time passed swiftly away. The twins, still exactly alike, were never so happy as when teasing Uncle Jake and Aunt Dilsie, who would sit .for an hour at a time and "tell tales" of "fore <1e wall." At nine years old the twins were small for their age, but perfectly healthy. Paulina could climb as high or run as far as her brother, and they ' were chums and "partners" in ail games. They still changed places occasionally, but now that would all end "sure enough" as Paulina said, for at last, in spite of all, the parents were united in declaring that Paul must visit the barber. Secret councils were held by the children; they begged and pleaded to have fhe time put oil. but in vain. Paulina openly declared that her curls should be cut too and her father said: "Why. Puss, ^ if mother doesn't euro you can have your hair cut, if you like. But it seems to me that you would rather keep your pretty curls." Of course Mama wouldn't hear to it. Paul was told to dress and go to town with his papa. On I he way up stairs he found Paulina tearfully waiting for him and he said mournfully, "Sister the terrible thing must happen?we'll never have any more fun. You can ( keep your pretty curls but mine must ?0. T woundn't mind it so bad? only we can't swap places an' play any more tricks." "T wish to <roodness T could have mine cut?it's dreadful hot, an' lols of trouble (n comb. Now, there's Jennie Roberts ?she had the fever you know an1 had her hair cul an' looks (en times better. It's stylish to wear short hair; T heard that fine lady from town tell mama so. 1 think though she just envied my curls, cause her little girl's hair was simply horrid. It was cut short an' stood straight up all over." And arm in arm the twins vanished up stairs to tlieir rooms. Paul was soon ready, and leaving Paulina seated mournfully on the steps, climbed in the buggy with his father and was soon in town, where the barber with many protest cut the prettiest curls it had ever been his fortune to see, "I won't cut them too closely, Mr. Dalton?it seems such a pity. Roy, do yon hate to give up your curls?" And one by one the golden locks were clipped off and carefullj* placed in a box that Mary had sent for the purpose. "No sir," answered Paul; "T woudn't mind if Sister could have hcr's cut too. It's going to spoil all our fun," with a roguish twinkle. "ITa! ha! ha!" laughed his father, "Guess you and sister will each keep in the proper place hereafter?0I11 you little imp of mischief." And Paul's eyes twinkled more and more roguishly at John related several "tricks" and "jokes" that the twins had planned and executed, while the large crowd in the barber's shop laughed appreciatively. When they arrived home Paulina ran to meet them. The twins were seldom separated for nn hour during the day, anfi the. afternoon had seemed unusually long to the little irirl. "Why brother; you look perfectly > lovely in those short ringlets," she exclaimed, "Oh! T wish my curls were off loo." "I believe it would be becoming to you, Paulina" said her mother, "but we won't try it. This will put an end to some of your mischief, T guess" laughing contentedly. Next morning when the children came to breakfast Mr. Dalton laid down his paper and whistled in astonishment. His wife looked toward t]ie children in consternation at first, then laughed comprehendingly. "So Paul has pnt on a dress this morning, to show us how nicely Paulina would look with her hair clipped. Well, T'll admit she would look lovely;?but you needn't say another word about it we'll not have it done. k Go right back and put on your own clothes, Paul, before you sit down to the table." The children looked at each other v* iii blushing confusion. ''.Mania, w are dressed right this time," confess ed the culprit with short hair. "Ureal Scott! wife, who went will me to the barber?" "Paul, of course. They arc jus teasing us," replied Mary. "No, Mama, it really and trul; was Paulina. I'll go today, if yoi please," and Paul's arm stole arouni his mother's neck while he continued "No, little Mamadie?don't be an gry. We just can't bear to be s different?only in dress. Tt woul spoil everything. What's tho use o being twins if there ain't no fun ii it?" teased the boy, kissing her agaii and again. As usual John Dayton' mirth knew no bounds. Ilis laugl was contagious, too, and at last 111 smiles came back to Mary's grav face, though there was an eviden fact that the tears were very nea the surface, as she at last spoke ro signed ly: "Well, it's no use, John?w>'l never know which is which till Pan is old enough to sprout a moustache!" Of course Paul's hair wa cut right away and except in dies the twins were still exactly alike. A I hae intimated before, John Dal ton was a farmer of only modes means, 'and as the years passed h achieved no greater success, but ratli er, his farm was "going down," an he seemed to just plod along with n energy or aspirations. Crops failct horses and cattle die1, and at lafJohn's health failed. Steady drinkin was making him a physica' wreckthough he was no drunV.?rd. Til farm wa mortgaged hnv mi-v horses and cattle and a man -'-.is '.ire to lake John's place al { ><? pi. y t ncle Jake and Aunt l>ilsv \/ojke faith I ull.v but slowly, an?l both con! hardly do the work of one * * h11.!.'' The twins attended the distric school near by, during the wintei and in summer were taught by thoi mother. They were wonder full I bright and at twelve years of age ha an unusual talent for music, wliic their mother was anxious to have d< veloped. Hut to buy :> piano was in possible. A kind neighbor who was tli proud possessor of an organ crave tli twins three music lessons every wee and their progress was wonderfull rapid. Paul and Paulina talked an talked, plotted and planned, but ho< to gelt a piano was a puzzle. "Papa had a big doctor bill to pay. hcsidr the mortgage and they wouldn't tain of adding another burden to the loa he was carrying. Due day in early spring they woi walking in the garden. Half a mil away, they could see the great unit hotel, known as "The Springs." *'1 , was a great summer resort and soo people w mid begin to come t'.ei from everywhere lo drink the hoaltl , giving waters of the several differei mineral springs. I A long row of rhubarb, or p ; plant, had begun to greet the sprin and was springing up in beautil'i . luxuriant growth. As Paalina looke in admiration at the broad grec leaves, she exclaimed: i "Oh! brother, I have an idea? tremendous great big otic! Let's g< i Mama to let us have all this that si doesn't need, and we'll make pies ai s^ll 'em al the hotel! T can bake re: ; nice, you know, an' Aunt Dilsie wi help me. You can sell 'em! I kno Mama will lei us?and la! maybe w can have a vegetable garden of or , own." 1 Paul's eyes danced, 'Paulina yo are a brick! Let's go and ask Mj ma." When at last Mama understood she gladly gave hearty cooperatioi knowing that a piano was the prize t he worked for. Papa, too, arouse from his usual state of dull apath and enjoyed the children's enthnsiasn He gave them an acre of his be; ground, and helped them plant i Lettuce, onions, radishes, encumber tomatoes, beans, cabbages and color were planted and tended with lovin care. Backs ached and little ham" wore blistered, but the twins nevt slopped, for thai "Piano" was I he watch-word and inspiration, their or Ibought by day and their dream b night. May came, and with il tho usu: rush of hoarders io "The Springs. That long row of pie plants had boo nurished, coaxed and persuaded ti it was a wonder of luxuriant growtl One morning a waiter came from tl hotel to engage the pie plant for pie as usual. "I shall not sell any this season, said Mrs. Dalton. "Goodness! that's had. We can got if anywhere else and it is tl favorite pie with all our boarders, exclaimed I he man, in deep j^reple: ity. "Oh! you'll get the pies read \made from my little son and daugl c I tor, smiling to >(.<o liis evident rei J lief. I '4^ *-'s, said Paul. ''I can bring li some over (<?ni??r?*t?\v. Mow nuyiy shall you want?" t "All you can make and bring," declared the man eagerly. y "Twenty-four?" asked Paulina, n "Yes. What will you ask for 'em?" {[ ''Twelve and a half eents each," : said Mrs. Dalton. "All right, madam. I know the o boss will be glad to get 'em readv ,1 made." f Next morning at ten o'clock, Paul it delivered the 2-1 rich, juicy pies, all n in good condition, and returned with s $3.00 and an order for 2-1 pies every Ii day until further notice. 0 A cigar box was made into a pretty e bank and the picture of a fine piano t was pasted on it. Work commenced r in earnest now. Pies must be baked i. ami delivered, the garden must he tender and those music lessons must 1 go on. By the last of May sixty doli] lars worth of pies had been sold, and Paul and Paulina with Aunt Dilsie's s occasional help bad done all the i- work, superintended by Mrs. Dalton. s Roth the children could cook nicely |_ and delighted in it. Hadishes had t brought $5.00, onions $4.00, lettuce 0 $0.00 making seventy-five dollars for i_ May. In June, cabbage, cucumbers, (I squashes beans, etc., sold for $30.00 0 and pies for $40.00 making $70.00. It The 4th?the glorious old 4th of ^ July?was near at hand and everyg body for miles and miles around would _ be nt the Springs that day. Paul and p Paulina were favorites with the hotel p proprietor and obtained permission l-t h.-'ve an ice cream stand and table ; . on the gi'ounds f??r the big day. ? ! ''Why. son. 1 thiol; you and Paul(t .Ilia should rest for one day. How in j 1 ';<? worhl will you knuckle ilown to ,i business on t lie It h ? " John protested. r "Paulina and 1 will have our lth . when we count our money," answered the happy boy. I "Yes indeed." chimed in Paulina. "And oil! it will be fun to wait on I the table and sell things." ( "You will need cake, loo. won't you J dear ?" asked Mary. "Well Mama, it would he nice, but we can do without it," Mary and , John looked at each other and smiled. "Paul, iio call Aunt Dilsie. then \ hunt up the eggs. Paulina you and 1 will ?ret to the kitchen and help Aunt w ,, Dilsie hake cakes." "Oh Mania!" and then <!io was almost sniot acred in grateful kisses. ^ '' Where '< my share of 111;iI ?" asked John hanteriiitily. and soon he was pleading for jnoivy. He was uu? doulnedly better than usual and the twins were delighted to see him so ? cheerful. A load of plank was carried to the n springs and John took his stick and ** walked down and directed the oroetion of a stand and table. 11 J "What treasues those youngsters are" he mused. "Confound if 1 don't ie believe they will get a piano sure ig enough. They are desperately in enroll est and are working their little selves d half to death. 1 fear. If I were only n well and had them to pump nie full of energy and enthusiasm. 1 could a soon clear the old fram of debt. The last, five hundred will be paid this ie fftH- I guess, and if Clod spares my i' life T'11 commence over again. I am blessed far more than T deserve?an 11 angel wife and matchless children? w and I a wreck because of :m appetite e for stimulants!" ir T'nele Jake and Aunt Dilsie were as happy as the children, almost, when they went down to "do springs," to help "little Marse an Mis." (To be concluded.) 0 Back to the Farm. <1 Southern Farm Magazine for Dey cember has letters from leaders in the ii. work of railroads for immigration to ^t the South, sketching phases of Hie t. continuous movement of population s, seeking homes in the South, suggest v that now is the lime of all others to ig emphasize the opportunities in the Is | South for the making of farm homos, 11* j I h?4 marvelous expansion of manufaeir! luring in this country drying the past 10 five or siv years has (ended lo draw iy population lo the great centers of injduslry, and the opportunities of the ,] country for a comfortable living have >' thereby been somewhat obscured. n Xow that a period of comparative in11 activity has set it, it is likely that l,# thousands of men, many of them of ie farm origin, will be casting about for some occupation which, though offering not as many opportunities for ,, the handling and accumulation of actual money as does work incities and towns, certainly assures greater independence and regularity in living. 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