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A MYSTERIOUS PAPER “W-17 55 -15x12-6754,” read Desiré slowly. “What does it mean?” “What does what mean, Dissy?” asked her younger sister, who was rolling a ball across the floor to little René. “Ju…
DESIRÉ’S INSPIRATIONS It was a quaint old room in which they settled down after supper had been eaten and the children put to bed. The woodwork was painted a deep blue, known as Acadian blue, and the…
TWO CALLERS When Jack opened the door, Nicolas Bouchard stood frowning before him. “Oh, come in, Nicolas,” he urged hospitably. “Can’t; it’s too late; but saw you were still up, and wanted to tell yo…
OUT TO SEA The little party was very quiet during the ride, which took two hours. The older members were occupied with their own thoughts, very serious ones, and the young pair engrossed in looking o…
A MIDNIGHT WALK The thought that perhaps Jack was ill immediately flashed across Desiré’s mind. Throwing on a kimono, she hurried to the door. Down the walk which led to the street, through the gate …
THE PIE SOCIAL Turning the team, they started back. Dapple and Dolly lagged along, heads down; they were tired, and it was close to supper time. Jack and Desiré peered into the bushes and trees on ei…
A FRIGHT “Gone!” echoed Jack, staring blankly around the room. “Where could she possibly go?” “I don’t know; but you see she isn’t here.” There were few places to look. Jack peered under the big bed,…
A FIGHT “My territory!” growled the man, motioning toward the house. “What are you doing here?” “You’re mistaken,” responded Jack quickly. “I have old Simon’s entire route, and this is the first sto…
IN CAMP “Well, our first sale wasn’t so bad,” observed Desiré, as they drove away. “But wasn’t she funny?” “I thought you were going to disgrace us,” said Jack, smiling. “If you can’t behave any bett…
A NIGHT PROWLER “René!” gasped Desiré, darting back toward the tent. Jack outstripped her, and when she reached the scene, he was just pulling his small brother out from under a pile of canvas. “Not …
