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imram; MW S 3 MARY = THE PINE NEEDLES. I 'T must throat! my needle before 1 begin my work," said a little Kiri as she sat under the big pine trees, with another little girl. "What's that I hear?" asked one of the pine needles. "She speaks about threading her needle? Am I her needle, or are you her needle, or who In the word is her needle? And what Is thread?" The poor needles were very nervous. And the other little girl spoke next: "I like to knit better than I do to sew be cause then I can use four needles." "Oh, dear, oh dear," said the pine needles. "There's a child who needs four needles. Do you suppose she threads us too?" They watched for a long time, try ing to move away from the children so they would not be used. They whispered to the pine tree saying: Blow about and move us away. Sway, swing, swing and sway. For we've Just tills minute heard it said. That into needles they will put thread. And the pine tree whispered to the breeze : Blow, blow, make me sway. So I can move the needles away. Please, Mr. Wind, would you mind Doing this act so very kind? And the wind said : I love you, pine tree. - You are my delight. In the winter to see. And In summer you're right, Just right. "I'm glad I please you," said the pine tree. So the wind blew the pine tree and the pine tree's branches swayed and blew about the little pine needles. But no sooner had all this happened than they saw that the children had other things called needles. They hadn't wanted pine needles at all. "It's a good thing though," said one of the pine needles, "that we're not used for sewing. I'd hate to go into a sewing basket." "I'd hate to go Into that great big knitting bag," said another pine needle. "Goodness only knows all that may be In that bag. I've never seen such a big one. Oh, I'd be frightened if ever I were put In a bag like that." "But In a sewing basket," said the first pine needle, "It would be far worse. I saw scissors there with which she cut all sorts of things—and suppose I were cut in little pieces! I might bump straight into that pair of scissors In the dark and instead of saying, 'How-do-you-do/ the scissors would probably cut ofT my head, or some part of me. I have no special head of course." "Oh, that knitting bag would be so dreadful because It could hide so many "Vi : m "I Must Thread My Needle." things. Gracious! it might even hide a small furnace or an open fire-place— or anything." * "I don't believe It could hold a fire place," said the first pine needle. "It would be dangerous, for the bag itself might catch afire." "I wouldn't be any too sure of that bag," said the second pine needle. "I à don't lUfd-the looks of It I am sure I . în't trust it for a moment. It dght be made like a grate so It .ouldn't catch on fire, but would make verythlng else catch on fire that was «ucDut In It." <of fj "There are no flames coming from Tfetm now." iery, fit might not be lighted." the gdOh well, we're not going In those s because we're not sewing and C ting needles," said the first pine le. m very, very glad," said the see ipine needle. "I like the wild and -life/-the pine trees and the wind, ^ snow and the rain and the sun Dq e nn d the beautiful out-of-doors In actld, but I would never like to live life In a knitting bag or a sewing fact ?*f t- I can Imagine nothing more «veryl * n the world. Nothing, abso *ion- y nothing could be more dull." . To be surrounded by half-made " a . S /'Ces of work," said the first pine 'rl'dle, "and pin-cushions and thread "* a thimble. I feel sorry for those V_____M or needles." So do I," said the second pine • * y die, "but we heed not be ashamed %em, for most assuredly, they are any relatives of ours!" many _ fit« cfc D Important. the ar tcacher was trying to Impress Janos 1 ho» .pupils recently the fact that that ^ repeats Itself and that many Art h«** which happen today are the —yj-îterpnrt of similar things that hap hôaoe 3 ^ years ar,d years ago. "Now, will j^ne tell me of anything new of lm worlT anc * that has happened during the w - 25 years?" Inquired the teacher. <ietal , 0 »" answered one of the pupils. TWO DORO""YS By AGNES G. BROGAN. (Copyright, 1918, by Western Newspaper Union.) As Donald turned the note over in his hand, his face was a study. In all the course of his impulsive career, he had never faced such a situation. To number among one's acquaintances two "Dorothys," was natural enough, but to fancy one's self alternately in love with, either of the charmers—was tragic. This little gray neatly written note added to Ills perplexities. "Dear Donald," it said briefly. "'Will yon call at our house this afternoon between throe and four.—Dorothy." That was all; to Donald, unacquaint ed with tlie handwriting of either Dor othy, the invitation tormented, while it pleased. Don rumpled his hair ns the thought came to him, reviewing the occur ances of the past few weeks. Not long before, when he had been talking to Dorothy Reynolds at an evening af fair in her home, ho had decided for the hundredth time, that no other girl could he at once so sensible and so at tractive. Dorothy was sweet, that was the name for her, and he had told her so, holding her hand behind the shel ter of the ferns. And Dorothy Rey nolds had looked adoringly up into his face, as she promised "sometime," to let him know her feelings toward him. "We will go on being friends until I am sure, Donald," she had said, "then I will send for you." And straightway from his love making, Dorothy's broth er had carried him into an adjoining room to meet," so Jack Reynolds said, "the prettiest girl in the world." Don tried to turn his eyes away f»9 she dimpled and charmed him, tried to force his reluctant bulk from the chair at her side. It was useless. With ad miration his rebellious eyes sought her smile, and recklessly he still lingered. "You are very interesting and all that, Mr. Burns," she said, "but I am neglecting my social duties. Let me see, I am to give the next dance to Jack Reynolds; after that, if you like—" "You will dance with me?" Don had eagerly Interposed. "I will meet you on the side veran da," she replied, "and we will sit It out." Don was elated, too elated to notice her sudden disapproval when he ap proached at the end of the dance, to claim his favor. Dorothy Dalcom seemed to have forgotten her promise. But later coming to him upon the ve randa, she made amends. "Jack Reynolds is Jealous," she ex plained, "when he is Jealous, he Is dis agreeable. That Is why I did not want him to know anything about our visit here." "What right has he—" Don began furiously, but Dorothy's silvery laugh rang out. "Why, I believe you are Jealous, too," she said. As the weeks passed Don was obliged to admit that fact. Jack Rey nold's presence at Dorothy Dalcom's side filled him with wild resentment. Alone with him upon the moonlit ver anda, the girl quieted his disturbing fears. "You are different from all others to me," she murmured ; 'it Is as though I had known you always — and al ways." She was very beautiful. "You mean," Don asked abruptly, "that you would care more for me more than all others?" Dorothy's lovely eyes studied the stars. "When I am ready to tell you that, Don," she said, "I will send for you." "By George !" he ejaculated, "which ever girl sent It, It means I'm engnged, or will be, promptly." Then he fell to musing. Dorothy Reynolds had not once summoned him by letter. Dur ing all the years of their friendship, her communications had been spoken over the telephone. That was her prompt way of Insuring an answer. Why, now, should she change? As for Dorothy Dalcom. Well, she would probably wish her message to be confidential. Don decided to take a chance and call at the home where Miss Dalcom was a guest. A tenderly regretful feeling stole about his heart as he trudged along—the other Dor othy would he surprised. "Oh! Hang It!" muttered Don fiercely, and then his eyes fell upon two swaying figures In a hammock. Jack Reynold's foot was propelling the hammock, while Dorothy Dalcom's golden head was very near Jack's shoulder. Their hacks were to Don as they swung to nnd fro, but the girl's voice reached him clearly. "You know. Jack," she was saying, "you are different to me from all oth ers ; It seems as though I had known you always—and always." The hammock came to an abrupt stop. Mr. Jack Reynolds was more Impulsive than Donald had been upon a like occasion. Don was surprised, as he silently re traced his steps, to find himself un moved by the tableau, surprised at a sense of unmistakable relief pervading his being. Dorothy Reynolds was on the veran da as he came down the path. "You got my note?" she questioned. "We want your help for our lawn fete this evening. Will you carry some things over In your car?" "If you will go with me. Dorothy, dearest," Don answered wtth empha sis. A troubled light to the girl's eyes dis appeared. T will go, Don." she soft!* agreed. FINDS IT EASY TO BE A'-WOMAN" Mexican Poses as Fair Cloak Model and Dupes Many Lovers. HAS MANY PICTURES Mementoes of Conquests Held by "Gertrude," Who Finds Build Eetter Fitted for Feminine Than Masculine Robes. El r.nsn, Tex,—The most remarkable case of masquerading on record Is that credited to "Gertrude-" Garcia, twenty three years old anil of Mexican par entage, who successfully gulled de partment managers of San Francisco, El Paso, Tex., and other cities; be guiled scores of lovers; hoodwinked the police and even posed as a cloak model in exclusive women's establish ments, demonstrating how easy it is for clothes to make the woman. But "Gertrude" failed to fool one man. Immigration Inspector E. M. Mar nell, on duty at the International bridge at Ei Paso, when he attempted to come across the American boundary from Juarez with a passport signed ''Maria'' Garcia. A dazzling frock, hi^h-heeled shoes, the latest twist in coiffures, penciled brows, Jet ear pend ants and a stray dimple were not suf ficient "camouflage" to fool the keen eyed inspector, und "Gertrude" and two of her latest admirers and dupes were turned back. Garcia's Amazing Dual Life. The exposure brought to light the amazing dual life led by Genobeba Gar cia, born In Zaeutecas, Mex., who first entered the United States in the guise of a woman In 1915, accompanied by a man who posed as her husband. Gar cia's face Is as smooth as n child's. It never has known a razor. His habits, physiognomy, deportment and appear ance are those of a woman, nis hands are small nnd tapering and he walks with a feminine stride, due probably to the constant wearing of high-heeled shoes, examining physicians state. "It will be difficult for 'Gertrude' to make a living as a man," was the re port of Immigration service physicians, "because of the peculiar mannerisms . "Gertrude" Failed to Fool One Man. and feminine characteristics which his constant pose as a woman for many years have developed to a marked de gree." His hair, which he wears like a woman, extends far below the waist, when taken down. It never has been cut Mexican Had Many Admirers. Trunks which Garcia attempted to get across the Mexican border at the time he was apprehended contained quantities of feminine attire. They also contained pictures of many men, who, Garcia explained with a smile, had been admirers of his and who never had penetrated his disguise. Garcia told the immigration officials that many of his conquests were made while he was posing as a cloak model In shops at El Paso, San Diego and San Francisco. SPARROW HAWK GETS CANARY Yellow-Feathered Songster Escapes In City From Cage and Falls Prey to Hawk. San Francisco.—A Chinese woman and her three little children came marching proudly up Kearny street They carried a cage and a canary. At Commercial street the door of the cage came open and the bird flew out. It lighted on a wire overhead. Pedestrians gathered around and helped the woman and the children try to coax It down. The canary hopped about and defied them for a while. Then all of a sud den It fluttered down toward the walk. But It was not quick enough. Before It alighted a sparrow hawk swooped down from somewhere and grabbed It. There was a squeak and a flutter of wings almost within reach of the peo ple on the sidewalk. Then the hawk with its prey flew down Commercial street and was ^one. MAN SLEEPS WHILE HIS BEDDING BURNS Occupant of Next Room Finds Him Stretched Out Like Brunhilda. Newton, X. J.—lie slumbered deep ly and loudly in his room at the Wahl mere hotel. After a little a cigarette butt that lie had dropped ignited Tie mattress. He continued to sleep, while little flames ran along its eCge and the room filled with smoke. The man in the next room began to choke and traced the fire to the door of the slumberer. He entered to find the mattress afire, with its occupant A, f j, ^ r r— ) "h I Li', ,.! «I C=7 WGï-n- . 7? Entered to Find the Mattress Afire. stretched calm nnd still like Brun hilda on her pyre—only Brunhilda did not snore. The Intruder picked up the pitcher and emptied Its contents on the mod ern Rip Van Winkle, who stirred, mut tered drowsily, and slept again. The fire was out, to all appearances, and the rescuer left, pursued by the snores of the rescued. Five hours inter the man in the next room appealed to the management. "He's afire again," he complained, "and I can't wake him up." It took two strong men to rouse him sufficiently for him to slide off the burning mattress. HUG BY PRETTY GIRL ENDS IN LOSS OF $130 San Francisco.—A long hug by a pretty girl cost Charles Srnul- ters, of this city, $130, and the fact that the young woman was beautiful does not console him In the least. Smulters told the police that he was walking down the street when the "fair young thing" threw her arms about bis neck babbling terms of endear- J ment with vehemence. Smulters < struggled a half block before he J could break from her embrace. Jj • Then he discovered that his j J wallet was missing. x j - I - H-M - H -W-H- IH ' I ' I ' d l f W l THOUGHT SHE BURIED SON Georgia Woman Treated to (Sensation When She Meete Him in At lanta. Atlanta, Ga.—All the sensations as sociated with the miracles of olden times have been experienced by Mrs. Rosa Hollpy Whitehead of Atlanta, who recently attended, as she thought, the funeral of her son, Aubrey White head in Louisville, Ky. After the cere monies Mrs. Whitehead returned to At lanta and met her son, who is In per fect health. The cause of the curious mistake was the result of a remark made by Aubrey, which was overheard, that he "would end It all in the river." The body of a man was found in the Ohio river and young Whitehead dis appeared. There was great resemh lunee in the body to young Whitehead. A Louisville undertaker Is wondering who is going to pay for the expensive funeral. "ROLL BONES" TO SHOW JURY Detroit Defendant, After Demonstrat ing a Crap Game, Is Con victed. Detroit, Mich.—While a court and a Jury looked on and sanctioned the act, a real old-fashioned crap game took place In the courtroom here. After some of the jurors had startled the court by admitting they had never Been a crap game. Alfred Frank, a ne gro, who was the defendant In the case on trial, was called on to demon strate "rolling the bones." "Now, 'talk to 'em,' as you did the night of the murder," the court or dered, and Frank obeyed. It was one of the names given the dice that led to the shooting of Charles Powell, an other negro. Frank was found guilty of the crime Bigamous wisn. A vi'JVir in tin* lutusehidd of n col ored man in Georgia was mini) im pressed by I he riiril iiness of the mis tr •• s .if tlie house. "That's a hnnl-workin' wife you've got. Joe," sai-l lie. "Yes," said Joe, with the utmost gravity, "I wish I bad a couple more like lier." —Harper's Magazine. The cloak of charity Is often a sad misfit. 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