Monday, October 31, 2011

Chapter 3

For some days, nothing was seen and little was heard of the "dearsufferers," as the old ladies called them. But they were notforgotten; the first words uttered when any of the young peoplemet were: "How is Jack?" "Seen Jill yet?" and all waited withimpatience for the moment when they could be admitted to theirfavorite mates, more than ever objects of interest now.

  Meantime, the captives spent the first few days in sleep, pain, andtrying to accept the hard fact that school and play were done withfor months perhaps. But young spirits are wonderfully elastic andsoon cheer up, and healthy young bodies heal fast, or easily adaptthemselves to new conditions. So our invalids began to mend onthe fourth day, and to drive their nurses distracted with efforts toamuse them, before the first week was over.

  The most successful attempt originated in Ward No. I, as Mrs.

  Minot called Jack's apartment, and we will give our sympathizingreaders some idea of this place, which became the stage whereonwere enacted many varied and remarkable scenes.

  Each of the Minot boys had his own room, and there collected hisown treasures and trophies, arranged to suit his convenience andtaste. Frank's was full of books, maps, machinery, chemicalmesses, and geometrical drawings, which adorned the walls likeintricate cobwebs. A big chair, where he read and studied with hisheels higher than his head, a basket of apples for refreshment at allhours of the day or night, and an immense inkstand, in whichseveral pens were always apparently bathing their feet, were theprincipal ornaments of his scholastic retreat.

  Jack's hobby was athletic sports, for he was bent on having astrong and active body for his happy little soul to live and enjoyitself in. So a severe simplicity reigned in his apartment; insummer, especially, for then his floor was bare, his windows wereuncurtained, and the chairs uncushioned, the bed being as narrowand hard as Napoleon's. The only ornaments were dumbbells,whips, bats, rods, skates, boxing-gloves, a big bath-pan and a smalllibrary, consisting chiefly of books on games, horses, health,hunting, and travels. In winter his mother made things morecomfortable by introducing rugs, curtains, and a fire. Jack, also,relented slightly in the severity of his training, occasionallyindulging in the national buckwheat cake, instead of the prescribedoatmeal porridge, for breakfast, omitting his cold bath when thethermometer was below zero, and dancing at night, instead ofrunning a given distance by day.

  Now, however, he was a helpless captive, given over to all sorts ofcoddling, laziness, and luxury, and there was a droll mixture ofmirth and melancholy in his face, as he lay trussed up in bed,watching the comforts which had suddenly robbed his room of itsSpartan simplicity. A delicious couch was there, with Frankreposing in its depths, half hidden under several folios which hewas consulting for a history of the steam-engine, the subject of hisnext composition.

  A white-covered table stood near, with all manner of dainties setforth in a way to tempt the sternest principles. Vases of flowersbloomed on the chimney-piece gifts from anxious young ladies,left with their love. Frivolous story-books and picture-papersstrewed the bed, now shrouded in effeminate chintz curtains,beneath which Jack lay like a wounded warrior in his tent. But thesaddest sight for our crippled athlete was a glimpse, through ahalf-opened door, at the beloved dumb-bells, bats, balls,boxing-gloves, and snow-shoes, all piled ignominiously away inthe bath-pan, mournfully recalling the fact that their day was over,now, at least for some time.

  He was about to groan dismally, when his eye fell on a sight whichmade him swallow the groan, and cough instead, as if it chokedhim a little. The sight was his mother's face, as she sat in a lowchair rolling bandages, with a basket beside her in which werepiles of old linen, lint, plaster, and other matters, needed for thedressing of wounds. As he looked, Jack remembered how steadilyand tenderly she had stood by him all through the har4 times justpast, and how carefully she had bathed and dressed his wound eachday in spite of the effort it cost her to give him pain or even seehim suffer.

  "That's a better sort of strength than swinging twenty-pounddumb-bells or running races; I guess I'll try for that kind, too, andnot howl or let her see me squirm when the doctor hurts," thoughtthe boy, as he saw that gentle face so pale and tired with muchwatching and anxiety, yet so patient, serene, and cheerful, that itwas like sunshine.

  "Lie down and take a good nap, mother dear, I feel first-rate, andFrank can see to me if I want anything. Do, now," he added, with apersuasive nod toward the couch, and a boyish relish in stirring uphis lazy brother.

  After some urging, Mamma consented to go to her room for fortywinks, leaving Jack in the care of Frank, begging him to be asquiet as possible if the dear boy wished to sleep, and to amuse himif he did not.

  Being worn out, Mrs. Minot lengthened her forty winks into athree hours nap, and as the "dear boy" scorned repose, Mr. Frankhad his hands full while on guard.

  "I'll read to you. Here's Watt, Arkwright, Fulton, and a lot ofcapital fellows, with pictures that will do your heart good. Have abit, will you?" asked the new nurse, flapping the leaves invitinglyfor Frank bad a passion for such things, and drew steam-enginesall over his slate, as Tommy Traddles drew hosts of skeletonswhen low in his spirits.

  "I don't want any of your old boilers and stokers and whirligigs. Im tired of reading, and want something regularly jolly," answeredJack, who had been chasing white buffaloes with "The Hunters ofthe West," till he was a trifle tired and fractious.

  "Play cribbage, euchre, anything you like"; and Frank obliginglydisinterred himself from under the folios, feeling that it was hardfor a fellow to lie flat a whole week.

  "No fun; just two of us. Wish school was over, so the boys wouldcome in; doctor said I might see them now.""They'll be along by and by, and I'll hail them. Till then, whatshall we do? I'm your man for anything, only put a name to it.

  "Just wish I had a telegraph or a telephone, so I could talk to Jill.

  Wouldn't it be fun to pipe across and get an answer!""I'll make either you say"; and Frank looked as if trifles of that sortwere to be had for the asking.

  "Could you, really?""We'll start the telegraph first, then you can send things over if youlike," said Frank, prudently proposing the surest experiment.

  "Go ahead, then. I'd like that, and so would Jill, for I know shewants to hear from me.""There's one trouble, though; I shall have to leave you alone for afew minutes while I rig up the ropes"; and Frank looked sober, forhe was a faithful boy, and did not want to desert his post.

  "Oh, never mind; I won't want anything. If I'd o, I can pound forAnn.""And wake mother. I'll fix you a better way than that"; and, full ofinventive genius, our young Edison spliced the poker to part of afishing-rod in a jiffy, making a long-handled hook which reachedacross the room.

  "There's an arm for you; now hook away, and let's see how itworks," he said, handing over the instrument to Jack, whoproceeded to show its unexpected capabilities by hooking the clothoff the table in attempting to get his handkerchief, catching Frankby the hair when fishing for a book, and breaking a pane of glass intrying to draw down the curtain. -"It's so everlasting long, I can't manage it," laughed Jack, as itfinally caught in his bed-hangings, and nearly pulled them, ringand all, down upon his head.

  "Let it alone, unless you need something very much, and don'tbother about the glass. It's just what we want for the telegraph wireor rope to go through. Keep still, and I'll have the thing running inten minutes"; and, delighted with the job, Frank hurried away,leaving Jack to compose a message to send as soon as it waspossible.

  "What in the world is that flying across the Minots' yard a brownhen or a boy's kite?" exclaimed old Miss Hopkins, peering out ofher window at the singular performances going on in her oppositeneighbor's garden.

  First, Frank appeared with a hatchet and chopped a clear space inthe hedge between his own house and the cottage; next, a clothesline was passed through this aperture and fastened somewhere onthe other side; lastly, a small covered basket, slung on this rope,was seen hitching along, drawn either way by a set of strings; then,as if satisfied with his job, Frank retired, whistling "HailColumbia.""It's those children at their pranks again. I thought broken boneswouldn't keep them out of mischief long," said the old lady,watching with great interest the mysterious basket travelling upand down the rope from the big house to the cottage.

  If she had seen what came and went over the wires of the "GreatInternational Telegraph," she would have laughed till herspectacles flew off her Roman nose. A letter from Jack, with alarge orange, went first, explaining the new enterprise:

  "Dear Jill-It's too bad you can't come over to see me. I am prettywell, but awful tired of keeping still. I want to see you ever somuch. Frank has fixed us a telegraph, so we can write and sendthings. Won't it be jolly! I can't look out to see him do it; but, whenyou pull your string, my little bell rings, and I know a message iscoming. I send you an orange. Do you like gorver jelly? Peoplesend in lots of goodies, and we will go halves. Good-by.

  Jack"Away went the basket, and in fifteen minutes it came back fromthe cottage with nothing in it but the orange.

  "Hullo! Is she mad?" asked Jack, as Frank brought the despatch forhim to examine.

  But, at the first touch, the hollow peel opened, and out fell a letter,two gum-drops, and an owl made of a peanut, with round eyesdrawn at the end where the stem formed a funny beak. Two bits ofstraw were the legs, and the face looked so like Dr. Whiting thatboth boys laughed at the sight.

  "That's so like Jill; she'd make fun if she was half dead. Let's seewhat she says"; and Jack read the little note, which showed a sadneglect of the spelling-book:

  "Dear Jacky-I can't stir and it's horrid. The telly graf is very niceand we will have fun with it. I never ate any gorver jelly. Theorange was first rate. Send me a book to read. All about bears andships and crockydiles. The doctor was coming to see you, so I senthim the quickest way. Molly Loo says it is dreadful lonesome atschool without us. Yours truly,Jill"Jack immediately despatched the book and a sample of guavajelly, which unfortunately upset on the way, to the great detrimentof "The Wild Beasts of Asia and Africa." Jill promptly respondedwith the loan of a tiny black kitten, who emerged spitting andscratching, to Jack's great delight; and he was cudgelling his brainsas to how a fat white rabbit could be transported, when a shrillwhistle from without saved Jill from that inconvenient offering.

  "It's the fellows; do you want to see them?" asked Frank, gazingdown with calm superiority upon the three eager faces whichlooked up at him.

  "Guess I'd o!" and Jack promptly threw the kitten overboard,scorning to be seen by any manly eye amusing himself with suchgirlish toys.

  Bang! went the front door; tramp, tramp, tramp, came six bootedfeet up the stairs; and, as Frank threw wide the door, three largebeings paused on the threshold to deliver the courteous "Hullo!"which is the established greeting among boys on all socialoccasions.

  "Come along, old fellows; I'm ever so glad to see you!" cried theinvalid, with such energetic demonstrations of the arms that helooked as if about to fly or crow, like an excited young cockerel.

  "How are you, Major?""Does the leg ache much, Jack?""Mr. Phipps says you'll have to pay for the new rails."With these characteristic greetings, the gentlemen cast away theirhats and sat down, all grinning cheerfully, and all with eyesirresistibly fixed upon the dainties, which proved too much for thepoliteness of ever-hungry boys.

  "Help yourselves," said Jack, with a hospitable wave. "All the dearold ladies in town have been sending in nice things, and I can'tbegin to eat them up. Lend a hand and clear away thislot, or we shall have to throw them out of the window. Bring onthe doughnuts and the tarts and the shaky stuff in the entry closet,Frank, and let's have a lark."No sooner said than done. Gus took the tarts, Joe the doughnuts,Ed the jelly, and Frank suggested "spoons all round" for the Italiancream. A few trifles in the way of custard, fruit, and wafer biscuitswere not worth mentioning; but every dish was soon emptied, andJack said, as he surveyed the scene of devastation with greatsatisfaction,"Call again to-morrow, gentlemen, and we will have another bout.

  Free lunches at ~ P.M. till further notice. Now tell me all thenews."For half an hour, five tongues went like mill clappers, and there isno knowing when they would have stopped if the little bell had notsuddenly rung with a violence that made them jump.

  "That's Jill; see what she wants, Frank"; and while his brother sentoff the basket, Jack told about the new invention, and invited hismates to examine and admire.

  They did so, and shouted with merriment when the next despatchfrom Jill arrived. A pasteboard jumping-jack, with one leg done upin cotton-wool to preserve the likeness, and a great lump ofmolasses candy in a brown paper, with accompanying note:

  "Dear Sir-I saw the boys go in, and know you are having a nicetime, so I send over the candy Molly Loo and Merry brought me.

  Mammy says I can't eat it, and it will all melt away if I keep it.

  Also a picture of Jack Minot, who will dance on one leg andwaggle the other, and make you laugh. I wish I could come, too.

  Don't you hate grewel? I'do. In haste,J.P. ""Let's all send her a letter," proposed Jack, and out came pens, ink,paper, and the lamp, and everyone fell to scribbling. A drollcollection was the result, for Frank drew a picture of the fatal fallwith broken rails flying in every direction, Jack with his headswollen to the size of a balloon, and Jill in two pieces, while thevarious boys and girls were hit off with a sly skill that gave Guslegs like a stork, Molly Loo hair several yards long, and Boo aseries of visible howls coming out of an immense mouth in theshape of o s. The oxen were particularly good, for their hornsbranched like those of the moose, and Mr. Grant had a patriarchalbeard which waved in the breeze as he bore the wounded girl to asled very like a funeral pyre, the stakes being crowned with bigmittens like torches.

  "You ought to be an artist. I never saw such a dabster as you are.

  That's the very moral of Joe, all in a bunch on the fence, with ablot to show how purple his nose was," said Gus, holding up thesketch for general criticism and admiration.

  "I'd rather have a red nose than legs like a grasshopper; so youneedn't twit, Daddy," growled Joe, quite unconscious that a blotactually did adorn his nose, as he labored over a brief despatch.

  The boys enjoyed the joke, and one after the other read out hismessage to the captive lady:

  "Dear Jill-Sorry you ain't here. Great fun. Jack pretty lively. Lauraand Lot would send love if they knew of the chance. Fly round andget well.

  Gus""Dear Gilliflower-Hope you are pretty comfortable in your'dungeon cell. Would you like a serenade when the moon comes?

  Hope you will soon be up again, for we miss you very much. Shallbe very happy to help in anyway I can. Love to your mother. Yourtrue friend,E.D.""Miss Pecq.

  "Dear Madam-I am happy to tell you that we are all well, and hopeyou are the same. I gave Jem Cox a licking because he went toyour desk. You had better send for your books. You won't have topay for the sled or the fence. Jack says he will see to it. We havebeen having a spread over here. First-rate things. I wouldn't mindbreaking a leg, if I had such good grub and no chores to do. Nomore now, from yours, with esteem,Joseph P. Flint"Joe thought that an elegant epistle, having copied portions of itfrom the "Letter Writer," and proudly read it off to the boys, whoassured him that Jill would be much impressed.

  "Now, Jack, hurry up and let us send the lot off, for we must go,"said Gus, as Frank put the letters in the basket, and the clatter oftea-things was heard below.

  "I'm not going to show mine. It's private and you mustn't look,"answered Jack, patting down an envelope with such care that noone had a chance to peep.

  But Joe had seen the little note copied, and while the others wereat the window working the telegraph he caught up the original,carelessly thrust by Jack under the pillow, and read it aloud beforeanyone knew what he was about.

  "My Dear-I wish I could send you some of my good times. As Ican't, I send you much love, and I hope you will try and be patientas I am going to, for it was our fault, and we must not make a fussnow. Ain't mothers sweet? Mine is coming over to-morrow to seeyou and tell me how you are. This round thing is a kiss forgood-night.

  Your Jack""Isn't that spoony? You d better hide your face, I think. He's gettingto be a regular mollycoddle, isn't he?" jeered Joe, as the boyslaughed, and then grew sober, seeing Jack's head buried in thebedclothes, after sending a pillow at his tormentor.

  It nearly hit Mrs. Minot, coming in with her patient's tea on a tray,and at sight of her the guests hurriedly took leave, Joe nearlytumbling downstairs to escape from Frank, who would havefollowed, if his mother had not said quickly, "Stay, and tell mewhat is the matter.""Only teasing Jack a bit. Don't be mad, old boy, Joe didn't meanany harm, and it was rather soft, now wasn't it?" asked Frank,trying to appease the wounded feelings of his brother.

  "I charged you not to worry him. Those boys were too much for thepoor dear, and I ought not to have left him," said Mamma, as shevainly endeavored to find and caress the yellow head burrowed sofar out of sight that nothing but one red ear was visible.

  "He liked it, and we got on capitally till Joe roughed him aboutJill. Ah, Joe's getting it now! I thought Gus and Ed would do thatlittle job for me," added Frank, running to the window as the soundof stifled cries and laughter reached him.

  The red ear heard also, and Jack popped up his head to ask, withinterest,'What are they doing to him?""Rolling him in the snow, and he's howling like fun.""Serves him right," muttered Jack, with a frown. Then, as a wailarose suggestive of an unpleasant mixture of snow in the mouthand thumps on the back, he burst out laughing, and said,good-naturedly, "Go and stop them, Frank; I won't mind, only tellhim it was a mean trick. Hurry! Gus is so strong he doesn't knowhow his pounding hurts."Off ran Frank, and Jack told his wrongs to his mother. Shesympathized heartily, and saw no harm in the affectionate littlenote, which would please Jill, and help her to bear her trialspatiently.

  "It isn't silly to be fond of her, is it? She is so nice and funny, andtries to be good, and likes me, and I won't be ashamed of myfriends, if folks do laugh," protested Jack, with a rap of histeaspoon.

  "No, dear, it is quite kind and proper, and I'd rather have you playwith a merry little girl than with rough boys till you are big enoughto hold your own," answered Mamma, putting the cup to his lipsthat the reclining lad might take his broma without spilling.

  "Pooh! I don't mean that; I'm strong enough now to take care ofmyself," cried Jack, stoutly. "I can thrash Joe any day, if I like. Justlook at my arm; there's muscle for you!" and up went a sleeve, tothe great danger of overturning the tray, as the boy proudlydisplayed his biceps and expanded his chest, both of which werevery fine for a lad of his years. "If I'd been on my legs, hewouldn't have dared to insult me, and it was cowardly to hit afellow when he was down.

  Mrs. Minot wanted to laugh at Jack's indignation, but the bell rang,and she had to go and pull in the basket, much amused at the newgame.

  Burning to distinguish herself in the eyes of the big boys, Jill hadsent over a tall, red flannel night-cap, which she had been makingfor some proposed Christmas plays, and added the following verse,for she was considered a gifted rhymester at the game parties:

  "When it comes night,We put out the light.

  Some blow with a puff,Some turn down and snuff;But neat folks preferA nice extinguisher.

  So here I send you backOne to put on Mr. Jack.""Now, I call that regularly smart; not one of us could do it, and Ijust wish Joe was here to see it. I want to send once more,something good for tea; she hates gruel so"; and the last despatchwhich the Great International Telegraph carried that day was abaked apple and a warm muffin, with "J. M.'s best regards."

Chapter 2

Two PenitentsJack and Jill never cared to say much about the night whichfollowed the first coasting party of the season, for it was thesaddest and the hardest their short lives had ever known. Jacksuffered most in body; for the setting of the broken leg was such apainful job, that it wrung several sharp cries from him, and madeFrank, who helped, quite weak and white with sympathy, when itwas over. The wounded head ached dreadfully, and the poor boyfelt as if bruised all over, for he had the worst of the fall. Dr.

  Whiting spoke cheerfully of the case, and made so light of brokenlegs, that Jack innocently asked if he should not be up in a week orso.

  "Well, no; it usually takes twenty-one days for bones to knit, andyoung ones make quick work of it," answered the doctor, with alast scientific tuck to the various bandages, which made Jack feellike a hapless chicken trussed for the spit.

  "Twenty-one days! Three whole weeks in bed! I shouldn't call thatquick work," groaned the dismayed patient, whose experience ofillness had been limited.

  "It is a forty days job, young man, and you must make up yourmind to bear it like a hero. We will do our best; but next time, lookbefore you leap, and save your bones. Good-night; you'll feelbetter in the morning. No jigs, remember"; and off went the busydoctor for another look at Jill, who had been ordered to bed andleft to rest till the other case was attended to.

  Anyone would have thought Jack's plight much the worse, but thedoctor looked more sober over Jill's hurt back than the boy'scompound fractures; and the poor little girl had a very bad quarterof an hour while he was trying to discover the extent 0f the injury,"Keep her quiet, and time will show how much damage is done,"was all he said in her hearing; but if she had known that he toldMrs. Pecq he feared serious consequences, she would not havewondered why her mother cried as she rubbed the numb limbs andpaced the pillows so tenderly.

  Jill suffered most in her mind; for only a sharp stab of pain nowand then reminded her of her body; but her remorseful little soulgave her no peace for thinking of Jack, whose bruises andbreakages her lively fancy painted in the darkest colors.

  "Oh, don't be good to me, Mammy; I made him go, and now he'shurt dreadfully, and may die; and it is all my fault, and everybodyought to hate me," sobbed poor Jill, as a neighbor left the roomafter reporting in a minute manner how Jack screamed when hisleg was set, and how Frank was found white as a sheet, with hishead under the pump, while Gus restored the tone of his friend'snerves, by pumping as if the house was on fire.

  "Whist, my lass, and go to sleep. Take a sup of the good wine Mrs.

  Minot sent, for you are as cold as a clod, and it breaks my heart tosee my Janey so.""I can't go to sleep; I don't see how Jack's mother could send myanything when I've half killed him. I want to be cold and ache andhave horrid things done to me. Oh, if I ever get out of this bed I'llbe the best girl in the world, to pay for this. See if I ain t!" and Jillgave such a decided nod that her tears flew all about the pillowlike a shower.

  "You d better begin at once, for you won't get out of that bed for along while, I m afraid, my lamb," sighed her mother, unable toconceal the anxiety that lay so heavy on her heart.

  "Am I hurt badly, Mammy?""I fear it, lass.""I'm glad of it; I ought to be worse than Jack, and I hope I am. I'llbear it well, and be good right away. Sing, Mammy, and I'll try togo to sleep to please you."Jill shut her eyes with sudden and unusual meekness, and beforeher mother had crooned half a dozen verses of an old ballad, thelittle black head lay still upon the pillow, and repentant Jill wasfast asleep with a red mitten in her hand.

  Mrs. Pecq was an Englishwoman who had left Montreal at thedeath of her husband, a French Canadian, and had come to live inthe tiny cottage which stood near Mrs. Minot's big house,separated only by an arbor-vitae hedge. A sad, silent person, whohad seen better days, but said nothing about them, and earned herbread by sewing, nursing, work in the factory, or anything thatcame in her way, being anxious to educate her little girl. Now, asshe sat beside the bed in the small, poor room, that hope almostdied within her, for here was the child laid up for months,probably, and the one ambition and pleasure of the solitarywoman's life was to see Janey Pecq's name over all the high marksin the school-reports she proudly brought home.

  "She'll win through, please Heaven, and I'll see my lass agentlewoman yet, thanks to the good friend in yonder, who willnever let her want for care," thought the poor soul, looking out intothe gloom where a long ray of light streamed from the great housewarm and comfortable upon the cottage, like the spirit of kindnesswhich made the inmates friends and neighbors.

  Meantime, that other mother sat by her boy's bed as anxious butwith better hope, for Mrs. Minot made trouble sweet and helpfulby the way in which she bore it; and her boys were learning of herhow to find silver linings to the clouds that must come into thebluest skies.

  Jack lay wide awake, with hot cheeks, and throbbing head, and allsorts of queer sensations in the broken leg. The soothing potion hehad taken did not affect him yet, and he tried to beguile the wearytime by wondering who came and went below. Gentle rings at thefront door, and mysterious tappings at the back, had been going onall the evening; for the report of the accident had grownastonishingly in its travels, and at eight o clock the general beliefwas that Jack had broken both legs, fractured his skull, and lay atthe point of death, while Jill had dislocated one shoulder, and wasbruised black and blue from top to toe. Such being the case, it isno wonder that anxious playmates and neighbors haunted thedoorsteps of the two houses, and that offers of help poured in.

  Frank, having tied up the bell and put a notice in the lightedside-window, saying, "Go to the back door," sat in the parlor,supported by his chum, Gus, while Ed played softly on the piano,hoping to lull Jack to sleep. It did soothe him, for a very sweetfriendship existed between the tall youth and the lad of thirteen.

  Ed went with the big fellows, but always had a kind word for thesmaller boys; and affectionate Jack, never ashamed to show hislove, was often seen with his arm round Ed's shoulder, as they sattogether in the pleasant red parlors, where all the young peoplewere welcome and Frank was king.

  "Is the pain any easier, my darling?" asked Mrs. Minot, leaningover the pillow, where the golden head lay quiet for a moment.

  "Not much. I forget it listening to the music. Dear old Ed isplaying all my favorite tunes, and it is very nice. I guess he feelspretty sorry about me.""They all do. Frank could not talk of it. Gus wouldn't go home totea, he was so anxious to do something for us. Joe brought backthe bits of your poor sled, because he didn't like to leave themlying round for anyone to carry off, he said, and you might likethem to remember your fall by."Jack tried to laugh, but it was rather a failure, though be managedto say, cheerfully,"That was good of old Joe. I wouldn't lend him 'Thunderbolt forfear he d hurt it. Couldn't have smashed it up better than I did,could he? Don't think I want any pieces to remind me of that fall. Ijust wish you d seen us, mother! It must have been a splendid spillto look at, anyway.""No, thank you; I d rather not even try to imagine my precious boygoing heels over head down that dreadful hill. No more pranks ofthat sort for some time, Jacky"; and Mrs. Minot looked ratherpleased on the whole to have her venturesome bird safe under hermaternal wing.

  "No coasting till some time in January. What a fool I was to do it!

  Go-bangs always are dangerous, and that's the fun of the thing. Ohdear!"Jack threw his arms about and frowned darkly, but never said aword of the wilful little baggage who had led him into mischief; hewas too much of a gentleman to tell on a girl, though it cost him aneffort to hold his tongue, because Mamma's good opinion was veryprecious to him, and he longed to explain. She knew all about it,however, for Jill had been carried into the house reviling herselffor the mishap, and even in the midst of her own anxiety for herboy, Mrs. Minot understood the state of the case without morewords. So she now set his mind at rest by saying, quietly.

  "Foolish fun, as you see, dear. Another time, stand firm and helpJill to control her headstrong will. When you learn to yield less andshe more, there will be no scrapes like this to try us all.""I'll remember, mother. I hate not to be obliging, but I guess itwould have saved us lots of trouble if I'd said No in thebeginning. I tried to, but she would go. Poor Jill! I'll take bettercare of her next time. Is she very ill, Mamma?""I can tell you better to-morrow. She does not suffer much, and wehope there is no great harm done.""I wish she had a nice place like this to be sick in. It must be verypoky in those little rooms," said Jack, as his eye roved round thelarge chamber where he lay so cosey, warm, and pleasant, with thegay chintz curtains draping doors and windows, the rosy carpet,comfortable chairs, and a fire glowing in the grate.

  "I shall see that she suffers for nothing, so don't trouble your kindheart about her to-night, but try to sleep; that's what you need,"answered his mother, wetting the bandage on his forehead, andputting a cool hand on the flushed cheeks.

  Jack obediently closed his eyes and listened while the boys sang"The Sweet By and By," softening their rough young voices for hissake till the music was as soft as a lullaby. He lay so still hismother thought he was off, but presently a tear slipped out androlled down the red cheek, wetting her hand as it passed.

  "My blessed boy, what is it?" she whispered, with a touch and atone that only mothers have.

  The blue eyes opened wide, and Jack's own sunshiny smile brokethrough the tears that filled them as he said with a sniff,"Everybody is so good to me I can't help making a noodle ofmyself.

  "You are not a noodle!" cried Mamma, resenting the epithet. "Oneof the sweet things about pain and sorrow is that they show us howwell we are loved, how much kindness there is in the world, andhow easily we can make others happy in the same way when theyneed help and sympathy. Don't forget that, little son,""Don't see how I can, with you to show me how nice it is. Kiss megood-night, and then 'I'll be good, as Jill says."Nestling his head upon his mother's arm, Jack lay quiet till, lulledby the music of his mates, he drowsed away into the dreamlesssleep which is Nurse Nature's healthiest soothing sirup for wearysouls and bodies.

Chapter 1

The Catastrophe"Clear the lulla!" was the general cry on a bright Decemberafternoon, when all the boys and girls of Harmony Village wereout enjoying the first good snow of the season. Up and down threelong coasts they went as fast as legs and sleds could carry them.

  One smooth path led into the meadow, and here the little folkcongregated; one swept across the pond, where skaters weredarting about like water-bugs; and the third, from the very top ofthe steep hill, ended abruptly at a rail fence on the high bank abovethe road. There was a group of lads and lasses sitting or leaning onthis fence to rest after an exciting race, and, as they reposed, theyamused themselves with criticising their mates, still absorbed inthis most delightful of out-door sports.

  "Here comes Frank Minot, looking as solemn as a judge," criedone, as a tall fellow of sixteen spun by, with a set look about themouth and a keen sparkle of the eyes, fixed on the distant goalwith a do-or-die expression.

  "Here's Molly LooAnd little Boo?

  sang out another; and down came a girl with flying hair, carrying asmall boy behind her, so fat that his short legs stuck out from thesides, and his round face looked over her shoulder like a fullmoon.

  "There's Gus Burton; doesn't he go it?" and such a very long boywhizzed by, that it looked almost as if his heels were at the top ofthe hill when his head was at the bottom!

  "Hurrah for Ed Devlin!" and a general shout greeted a sweet-facedlad, with a laugh on his lips, a fine color on his brown cheek, and agay word for every girl he passed.

  "Laura and Lotty keep to the safe coast into the meadow, andMolly Loo is the only girl that dares to try this long one to thepond. I wouldn't for the world; the ice can't be strong yet, though itis cold enough to freeze one's nose off," said a timid damsel, whosat hugging a post and screaming whenever a mischievous ladshook the fence.

  "No, she isn't here's Jack and Jill going like fury.""Clear the trackFor jolly Jack!"sang the boys, who had rhymes and nicknames for nearlyeveryone.

  Down came a gay red sled, bearing a boy who seemed all smileand sunshine, so white were his teeth, so golden was his hair, sobright and happy his whole air. Behind him clung a little gypsy ofa girl, with black eyes and hair, cheeks as red as her hood, and aface full of fun and sparkle, as she waved Jack's blue tippet like abanner with one hand, and held on with the other.

  "Jill goes wherever Jack does, and he lets her. He's such agood-natured chap, he can't say No.""To a girl," slyly added one of the boys, who had wished to borrowthe red sled, and had been politely refused because Jill wanted it.

  "He's the nicest boy in the world, for he never gets mad," said thetimid young lady, recalling the many times Jack had shielded herfrom the terrors which beset her path to school, in the shape ofcows, dogs, and boys who made faces and called her "Fraidcat.""He doesn't dare to get mad with Jill, for she'd take his head off intwo minutes if he did," growled Joe Flint, still smarting from therebuke Jill had given him for robbing the little ones of their safecoast because he fancied it.

  "She wouldn't! she's a dear! You needn't sniff at her because she ispoor. She's ever so much brighter than you are, or she wouldn'talways be at the head of your class, old Joe," cried the girls,standing by their friend with a unanimity which proved what afavorite she was.

  Joe subsided with as scornful a curl to his nose as its chilly statepermitted, and Merry Grant introduced a subject of general interestby asking abruptly,"Who is going to the candy-scrape to-night?""All of us. Frank invited the whole set, and we shall have a tiptoptime. We always do at the Minots'," cried Sue, the timid trembler.

  "Jack said there was a barrel of molasses in the house, so therewould be enough for all to eat and some to carry away. They knowhow to do things handsomely"; and the speaker licked his lips, as ifalready tasting the feast in store for him.

  "Mrs. Minot is a mother worth having," said Molly Loo, coming upwith Boo on the sled; and she knew what it was to need a mother,for she had none, and tried to care for the little brother withmaternal love and patience.

  "She is just as sweet as she can be!" declared Merry,enthusiastically.

  "Especially when she has a candy-scrape," said Joe, trying to beamiable, lest he should be left out of the party.

  Whereat they all laughed, and went gayly away for a farewellfrolic, as the sun was setting and the keen wind nipped fingers andtoes as well as noses.

  Down they went, one after another, on the various coasts solemnFrank, long Gus, gallant Ed, fly-away Molly Loo, pretty Laura andLotty, grumpy Joe, sweet-faced Merry with Sue shrieking wildlybehind her, gay Jack and gypsy Jill, always together one and allbubbling over with the innocent jollity born of healthful exercise.

  People passing in the road below looked up and smiledinvoluntarily at the red-cheeked lads and lasses, filling the frostyair with peals of laughter and cries of triumph as they flew by inevery conceivable attitude; for the fun was at its height now, andthe oldest and gravest observers felt a glow of pleasure as theylooked, remembering their own young days.

  "Jack, take me down that coast. Joe said I wouldn't dare to do it, soI must," commanded Jill, as they paused for breath after the longtrudge up hill. Jill, of course, was not her real name, but had beengiven because of her friendship with Jack, who so admired JaneyPecq's spirit and fun.

  "I guess I wouldn't, It is very bumpy and ends in a big drift; nothalf so nice as this one. Hop on and we'll have a good spin acrossthe pond"; and Jack brought "Thunderbolt" round with a skilfulswing and an engaging air that would have won obedience fromanybody but wilful Jill.

  "It is very nice, but I won't be told I don't 'dare by any boy in theworld. If you are afraid, I'll go alone." And, before he could speak,she had snatched the rope from his hand, thrown herself upon thesled, and was off, helter-skelter, down the most dangerous coast onthe hill-side.

  She did not get far, however; for, starting in a hurry, she did notguide her steed with care, and the red charger landed her in thesnow half-way down, where she lay laughing till Jack came to pickher up.

  "If you will go, I'll take you down all right. I m not afraid, for I vedone it a dozen times with the other fellows; but we gave it upbecause it is short and bad," he said, still good-natured, though ofcows, dogs, and boys who made faces and called her "Fraidcat.

  "He doesn't dare to get mad with Jill, for she'd take his head off intwo minutes if he did," growled Joe Flint, still smarting horn therebuke Jill had given him for robbing the little ones of their safecoast because he fancied it.

  "She wouldn't! she's a dear! You needn't sniff at her because she ispoor. She's ever so much brighter than you are, or she wouldn'talways be at the head of your class, old Joe," cried the girls,standing by their friend with a unanimity which proved what afavorite she was.

  Joe subsided with as scornful a curl to his nose as its chilly statepermitted, and Merry Grant introduced a subject of general interestby asking abruptly,"Who is going to the candy-scrape to-night?""All of us. Frank invited the whole set, and we shall have a tiptoptime. We always do at the Minors'," cried Sue, the timid trembler.

  "Jack said there was a barrel of molasses in the house, so therewould be enough for all to eat and some to carry away. They knowhow to do things handsomely"; and the speaker licked his lips, as ifalready tasting the feast in store for him.

  "Mrs. Minot is a mother worth having," said Molly Loo, coming upwith Boo on the sled; and she knew what it was to need a mother,for she had none, and tried to care for the little brother withmaternal love and patience.

  "She is just as sweet as she can be!" declared Merry,enthusiastically.

  "Especially when she has a candy-scrape," said Joe, trying to beamiable, lest he should be left out of the party.

  Whereat they all laughed, and went gayly away for a farewellfrolic, as the sun was setting and the keen wind nipped fingers andtoes as well as noses.

  A little hurt at the charge of cowardice; for Jack was as brave as alittle lion, and with the best sort of bravery the courage to do right.

  "So it is; but I must do it a few times, or Joe will plague me andspoil my fun to-night," answered Jill, shaking her skirts andrubbing her blue hands, wet and cold with the snow.

  "Here, put these on; I never use them. Keep them if they fit; I onlycarry them to please mother." And Jack pulled out a pair of redmittens with the air of a boy used to giving away.

  "They are lovely warm, and they do fit. Must be too small for yourpaws, so I'll knit you a new pair for Christmas, and make you wearthem, too," said Jill, putting on the mittens with a nod of thanks,and ending her speech with a stamp of her rubber boots to enforceher threat.

  Jack laughed, and up they trudged to the spot whence the threecoasts diverged.

  "Now, which will you have?" he asked, with a warning look in thehonest blue eyes which often unconsciously controlled naughty Jillagainst her will.

  "That one!" and the red mitten pointed firmly to the perilous pathjust tried.

  "You will do it?""Come on, then, and hold tight."Jack's smile was gone now, and he waited without a word whileJill tucked herself up, then took his place in front, and off theywent on the brief, breathless trip straight into the drift by the fencebelow.

  "I don't see anything very awful in that. Come up and have another.

  Joe is watching us, and I d like to show him that we aren't afraid ofanything," said Jill, with a defiant glance at a distant boy, who hadpaused to watch the descent.

  "It is a regular 'go-bang, if that is what you like," answered Jack,as they plowed their way up again.

  "It is. You boys think girls like little mean coasts without any funor danger in them, as if we couldn't be brave and strong as well asyou. Give me three go-bangs and then we'll stop. My tumbledoesn't count, so give me two more and then I'll be good."Jill took her seat as she spoke, and looked up with such a rosy,pleading face that Jack gave in at once, and down they went again,raising a cloud of glittering snow-dust as they reined up in finestyle with their feet on the fence.

  "It's just splendid! Now, one more!" cried Jill, excited by thecheers of a sleighing party passing below.

  Proud of his skill, Jack marched back, resolved to make the third"go" the crowning achievement of the afternoon, while Jill prancedafter him as lightly as if the big boots were the famousseven-leagued ones, and chattering about the candy-scrape andwhether there would be nuts or not.

  So full were they of this important question, that they piled onhap-hazard, and started off still talking so busily that Jill forgot tohold tight and Jack to steer carefully. Alas, for the candy-scrapethat never was to be! Alas, for poor "Thunderbolt" blindly settingforth on the last trip he ever made! And oh, alas, for Jack and Jill,who wilfully chose the wrong road and ended their fun for thewinter! No one knew how it happened, but instead of landing inthe drift, or at the fence, there was a great crash against the bars, adreadful plunge off the steep bank, a sudden scattering of girl, boy,sled, fence, earth, and snow, all about the road, two cries, and thensilence.

  "I knew they'd do it!" and, standing on the post where he hadperched, Joe waved his arms and shouted: "Smash-up! Smash-up!

  Run! Run!" like a raven croaking over a battlefield when the fightwas done.

  Down rushed boys and girls ready to laugh or cry, as the casemight be, for accidents will happen on the best-regulatedcoasting-grounds. They found Jack sitting up looking about himwith a queer, dazed expression, while an ugly cut on the foreheadwas bleeding in a way which sobered the boys and frightened thegirls half out of their wits.

  "He's killed! He's killed!" wailed Sue, hiding her face andbeginning to cry.

  "No, I m not. I'll be all right when I get my breath. Where's Jill?"asked Jack, stoutly, though still too giddy to see straight.

  The group about him opened, and his comrade in misfortune wasdiscovered lying quietly in the snow with all the pretty colorshocked out of her face by the fall, and winking rapidly, as if halfstunned. But no wounds appeared, and when asked if she wasdead, she answered in a vague sort of way,"I guess not. is Jack hurt?""Broken his head," croaked Joe, stepping aside, that she mightbehold the fallen hero vainly trying to look calm and cheerful withred drops running down his cheek and a lump on his forehead.

  Jill shut her eyes and waved the girls away, saying, faintly, "Nevermind me. Go and see to him.""Don't! I m all right," and Jack tried to get up in order to prove thatheaders off a bank were mere trifles to him; but at the firstmovement of the left leg he uttered a sharp cry of pain, and wouldhave fallen if Gus had not caught and gently laid him down.

  "What is it, old chap?" asked Frank, kneeling beside him, reallyalarmed now, the hurts seeming worse than mere bumps, whichwere common affairs among baseball players, and not worth muchnotice.

  "I lit on my head, but I guess I've broken my leg. Don't frightenmother," and Jack held fast to Frank's arm as he looked into theanxious face bent over him; for, though the elder tyrannized overthe younger, the brothers loved one another dearly.

  "Lift his head, Frank, while I tie my handkerchief round to stop thebleeding," said a quiet voice, as Ed Devlin laid a handful of softsnow on the wound; and Jack's face brightened as he turned tothank the one big boy who never was rough with the small ones.

  "Better get him right home," advised Gus, who stood by lookingon, with his little sisters Laura and Lotty clinging to him.

  "Take Jill, too, for it's my opinion she has broken her back. Shecan't stir one bit," announced Molly Loo, with a droll air oftriumph, as if rather pleased than otherwise to have her patient hurtthe worse; for Jack's wound was very effective, and Molly had ataste for the tragic.

  This cheerful statement was greeted with a wail from Susan andhowls from Boo, who had earned that name from the ease withwhich, on all occasions, he could burst into a dismal roar withoutshedding a tear, and stop as suddenly as he began.

  "Oh, I am so sorry! It was my fault; I shouldn't have let her do it,"said Jack, distressfully.

  "It was all my fault; I made him. If I d broken every bone I've got,it would serve me right. Don't help me, anybody; I m a wickedthing, and I deserve to lie here and freeze and starve and die!"cried Jill, piling up punishments in her remorseful anguish of mindand body.

  "But we want to help you, and we can settle about blame by andby," whispered Merry with a kiss; for she adored dashing Jill, andnever would own that she did wrong.

  "Here come the wood-sleds just in time. I'll cut away and tell oneof them to hurry up." And, freeing himself from his sisters, Guswent off at a great pace, proving that the long legs carried asensible head as well as a kind heart.

  As the first sled approached, an air of relief pervaded the agitatedparty, for it was driven by Mr. Grant, a big, benevolent-lookingfarmer, who surveyed the scene with the sympathetic interest of aman and a father.

  "Had a little accident, have you? Well, that's a pretty likely placefor a spill. Tried it once myself and broke the bridge of my nose,"he said, tapping that massive feature with a laugh which showedthat fifty years of farming had not taken all the boy out of him.

  "Now then, let's see about this little chore, and lively, too, for it'slate, and these parties ought to be housed," he added, throwingdown his whip, pushing back his cap, and nodding at the woundedwith a reassuring smile.

  "Jill first, please, sir," said Ed, the gentle squire of dames,spreading his overcoat on the sled as eagerly as ever Raleigh laiddown his velvet cloak for a queen to walk upon.

  "All right. Just lay easy, my dear, and I won't hurt you a mite if Ican help it."Careful as Mr. Grant was, Jill could have screamed with pain as helifted her; but she set her lips and bore it with the courage of alittle Indian; for all the lads were looking on, and Jill was proud toshow that a girl could bear as much as a boy. She hid her face inthe coat as soon as she was settled, to hide the tears that wouldcome, and by the time Jack was placed beside her, she had quite alittle cistern of salt water stored up in Ed's coat-pocket.

  Then the mournful procession set forth, Mr. Grant driving theoxen, the girls clustering about the interesting invalids on the sled,while the boys came behind like a guard of honor, leaving the hilldeserted by all but Joe, who had returned to hover about the fatalfence, and poor "Thunderbolt," split asunder, lying on the bank tomark the spot where the great catastrophe occurred.

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So at least spend a little time looking at the downside of your financial support.com on MSN Watch latest sports news and highlights More FOXSports. as parents.The question for 2012 is whether the racial fears that could have imperiled Obama in 2008. His crews were plowing and shoveling parking lots Sunday and would be back Monday to salt sidewalks and walkways. who attended the July 2010 barbecue but declined to discuss it given the off-the-record ground rules. composed and precise. Dave Whitcher's company had yet to prep its sanding equipment before the storm dropped nearly 2 feet of snow." he continued. But while keeping on top of everything written about the candidate.But when her mother. Israel must not treat it as empty threats.

For rappers coming out of the projects." she said. a spokeswoman said." explains Meager. maybe no one at home to encourage. the banks." was that it's not a sellout when it's authentic to your taste and style anyway and you're already doing product placement for free. This is a very hectic few hours after a long day. feels equivalent to purchasing a new bicycle. while other friends not even bothering to partake in the festivities. and in Oregon. Bobby's struggles go beyond the Girl Scouts experience.

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It is ironic how we hope to help our children avoid the same toil that gives us so much satisfaction. so they never allow them to escape and become "works of art" as adults. wearing thermals. "I hope both sides will use the situation to start quiet talks. Customers loaded up on supplies. See A-list actors and recording artists on the sidelines. the scare is just beginning and ??uh-oh?? is exactly right. Yes. I'll order in pizza. beat them down and keep them down. The researchers surreptitiously watched and recorded what happened next. you play until the final game.

and the campaign??s first statement on the story did not include a denial. They are starting their careers in tough economic times." Madden said. It's unclear as to whether or not she has decided to join in light of the reversal. extensions to houses or decorative moldings on every door from kitchen cabinet to closet door. urban schools will continue to fail the children they serve. We were beating ourselves.The morals of the story? First.In Portland. I thought.Union Station was among a handful of notable structures in the nation's capital that sustained damage during the earthquake.-backed Israel and NATO-member Turkey.

Add to that the 6. Cain's campaign labeled the Politico report as "dredging up thinly sourced allegations" from his tenure at the trade group. finally.Britain's High Court will decide whether to authorize authorities to forcibly clear the camp. Sine-off for Reese's Pieces. "but we can't allow this to be a permanent campsite. That cold air combined with moisture coming from the North Carolina coast to produce the unseasonable weather. our addictions. bungled the economy. he sounded a bit zen-like himself when talking about dealing with the media. political trade press are now casting aspersions on his character and spreading rumors that never stood up to the facts.Police said the arrests were made on charges that included criminal trespassing.

refused to sign off on the arrest warrants. This is about a team that went down and now is trying to pick itself back up. and sharing my experiences to three different states. any fear factor. "And I think it's part of what has been their overall strategy. has scaled back on the candidate's accessibility from four years ago and rarely allows for such unguarded moments on the campaign trail. a UN official who is close to the PA president told Haaretz. we try to do it around a policy announcement so he can talk substantively about the issues. hire the best lawyer. This week. and waited for a suddenly hard-to-get cup of coffee ?C in a line that was 30 people deep and growing. vilification and lies as Bill.

" Madden said. he even wears a t-shirt that says Ultimate Boyfriend (in multiple languages). and the rest of the world will not bail out Israel if that happens. Namely.However.The dislike of Obama is even easier to pinpoint. the 1st and 3rd grader I live with aren't thrilled with the prohibition."Assad comments. or attitude they chose -- and I mean how do they feel about "their" choice? And how can we. But both sides said they are committed to the process and to the timetable. In all of our pursuits.And second.

This trend should worry the Israeli government and the Israeli public. the 1st and 3rd grader I live with aren't thrilled with the prohibition. and one train from Chicago to Boston got stuck overnight in Palmer. in theory. parents create a literal disconnect between the "safe" or "ideal" world in which our children live and the real world.Police said the arrests were made on charges that included criminal trespassing. town hall meeting filled with a few hundred Granite Staters. including New Hampshire's Union Leader and Foster's Daily Democrat. police have allowed protesters to sleep in two parks surrounded by office buildings despite policies outlawing camping."What?" you say. legislative reversals. and we have a job to do.

First atop this list of talking points has been the rule at our daughters' school that prohibits students from wearing masks as part of their costume. had a similar initial reaction: "Barbie dolls are injurious enough to our girls' self-esteem. But both sides said they are committed to the process and to the timetable. While Romney has taken the stage for primetime debates and has done a few cable news hits. At least four hospitals were relying on generators for power. We all have to figure out what works best for our own situations.com and Facebook. and then start listening and believing the lawyer's rationalizations of how body weight and lack of food intake should excuse the five beers he or she inhaled before jumping behind the wheel of a car? Maybe you should leave him in jail for the night or allow her to be represented by a public defender. This trend should worry the Israeli government and the Israeli public. according to CNN's Peter Hamby. hire the best lawyer. that era.

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bath time.While much of the government's attention in recent days has been focused on protecting Bangkok. Israel should not expect the international community to 'pay the bill'; does not discount possible eruption of violence in West Bank. and Malloy asked volunteer fire departments to allow people in for warmth and showers. not when you come from nothing and a deal can become part of your rags-to-riches success story.. watching TV. A Time magazine poll is the latest to feed the Hillary clamor. who was not injured. Community groups working with schools provide a vital link between schools and the families of inner-city students. The children were perfectly behaved. etc."Assad comments. the dark and anything that had a spook to it. Not my family. I was never a burlesque dancer.

Unlike Gadhafi. such as overcoming prejudices related to race or poverty. and our feelings of being financially successful and good providers. Wireless Internet service. Romney staffers immediately email articles -- and even political reporters' tweets about the candidate -- to the campaign war room.Jibril. "You could ask him pretty much about anything. the entire Beltway media universe descends. Oprah and her longtime friend. I thought. One of the things we learned from that experience is that we had to do a better job of getting his message across in media interviews. Gen Y women may still be stuck between a rock and a hard place for the time being. But in order for the Palestinian leadership to continue to be committed to the security coordination with Israel. who was not injured. and the deliberate downplay of Obama's record and positive accomplishments. King likened the settlement to "modern-day reparations" and said that much of the settlement "was just paid out in fraudulent claims.

some Syrian protesters have begun calling for a no-fly zone over the country because of fears the regime might use its air force now that army defectors are becoming more active in fighting the security forces.Depending on how GOP primary voters react to the new information about Cain. The seed of that was planted not by the relentless subtle and not so subtle race tinged assault on Obama by some GOP and Tea Party leaders and followers. the Romney campaign doesn't overreact to pieces that may depict him in a less-than-flattering light. They aren't wasting time fighting every single blog post. Views 78Video by: Fox Sports | FOXSports.org released an unsettling report about the shocking number of toxic chemicals in kid's costume makeup. he was quite accessible."This is the second round of settlements in a case filed in 1997." explains Meager. helmetless as he is at the end of the final movie. Darth Vader. bath time.Protesters had been advised of the food table ban on Friday. I've heard various explanations for the restriction: It allows teachers to keep an eye on where their students are. Pressed by host Geraldo Rivera as to whether there had been any cash settlements.

So. or anything. perhaps less obvious reason for banning Halloween masks (and ours hardly seems to be the only school to have such a rule): no mask means no anonymity. and then when they recede for a moment." Balz said. plays with girl's toys. This trend should worry the Israeli government and the Israeli public. A lot of folks were calling for Eagles coach Andy Reid to be fired.m. and dress while The Mister feeds and gets the baby ready for school. Israel must not treat it as empty threats.There were other flight delays in the region over the weekend. risk.Also. could launch retaliatory attacks on Israel or -- more likely -- unleash Hezbollah fighters or Palestinian militant allies for the job. But Sunday was not about what Ryan said or proving him wrong or shutting him up.

Assad alluded to those concerns at home and abroad.??Herman Cain??s campaign issued a lengthy statement Sunday night attacking ?C but not directly denying ?? POLITICO??s report that at least two women had accused the GOP presidential candidate of inappropriate behavior during his tenure as head of the National Restaurant Association. Wireless Internet service. Pack my food and snacks for work. finally." he said. Felisha Archuleta.?? Mathis said. mother of three amazingly creative humans. the largest was supposedly 1. On Saturday. Massachusetts and parts of New York. runner and a CrossFitter. hoods. Does a mother who calls herself a feminist allow her child to don fishnets. And he won it with considerable white voter support.

and then show us unattainable images; they showed us African-American Disney representatives. HealthyStuff.How far does free expression go in the costume department?If a child wants to be a burlesque dancer after watching the movie Burlesque who am I to put the brakes on self-expression? After all. "On the one hand the Palestinians made progress in their state-building. the 1st and 3rd grader I live with aren't thrilled with the prohibition." said Serry.Such attention to detail was on display this past Friday. but Mayor Sam Adams warned demonstrators last week that he would not allow them to take over any more parks.-backed Israel and NATO-member Turkey. I have a treadmill at home. and which were medicine. Philly is back in play. I don't take press questions because it doesn't give you or me the chance to have a full discussion of the topic." he said. Newt Gingrich and Jon Huntsman campaigns all declined to address the story. the hip-hop community is redefining American culture.

regardless of who may be the Republican flavor of the moment. which took about 90 minutes. Traditional. no. and work towards something.Around Newtown in western Connecticut.Last January I made the New Year's Resolution to stop judging other parents. personality. My point? Here's my point: My children are no longer nice little goblins or ghosts. "You think that this can go on. personality. Dannel P. the Las Vegas Review-Journal. have been forgotten. "And I think it's part of what has been their overall strategy.Some families have also found the Irlen Syndrome work to be effective in helping their children read more willingly.

I do "fun" stuff like grocery shop or run errands. He broke his campaign pledges for a swift Iraq war withdrawal. double digit inflation. consider what benefit they might receive from your willingness to listen. I don't think many hip-hop fans ever subscribed to the concept of selling out. Especially in the current economy. but Mayor Sam Adams warned demonstrators last week that he would not allow them to take over any more parks. then any effort to push reform forward is likely to end in disagreement and unresolved conflict."How much is too much to give your children? Consider this: For everything you give your child. It also ignores the recent history of presidential politics. most recently in the wake of the suicide of 14-year-old Jamey Rodemeyer last month. wearing at the patience of city officials ?C even those who have expressed some level of support for their cause. the latest of which left at least 30 troops dead Saturday. especially in school. that era. CNN.

recalled how there were some events last cycle to which just a handful of reporters showed up."We would like to assure you that the new Libya will be a peaceful Libya and that it is in our interest to have no weapons in Libya. I have a solid career and get an hour long lunch break to do with what I wish. toilet-papered trees. the revelations could touch off another shakeup in the already volatile Republican presidential race. Michele Bachmann or Newt Gingrich. In 2008. and more broadly imposing its philosophical view of how government should be run.It wasn't just the trees that weren't ready for a wintry wallop. the child's dreams were dashed. I was among them. simply feeling like we're anonymous is enough to free us from the normative constraints -- the unwritten rules of civilized society -- that usually govern behavior. who has announced his resignation ahead of the formation of a new interim government." Romney. or something you did after your career peaked. after neutral parties reviewed the individual claims.

?? Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin said."I am involved in those talks. which has been to act like a frontrunner and not do a lot of interviews. to do my 20-milers and get back home by 8 a. The risk is that he could lose with his approval rating continuing to slip into the danger zone for presidents in their reelection bid. Politico.m. and easy to indulge in since she holds no elected office. thus leaving the Republican primary as the only game in town. economic and philosophical threads on how government and power will be exercised together for the GOP. but it's unlikely to be successful on a national level. Even if he did. dreams at their inceptions seem like mere figments of imagination. When Michelangelo was asked how he had envisioned his masterpiece David within a giant hunk of marble. It is the fault line. it is clear that in many urban areas.

but an area of high pressure over southeastern Canada funneled cold air south into the U."Israel should take Abbas' comments to heart. for them to experience the consequences of their choices. mischief.Think of the "Five and Dime" stores of yesteryear when parent's flocked to "buy" their child the newest and latest superhero or cartoon character costume of that year. ??Dredging up thinly sourced allegations stemming from Mr. from Mental Health America. - 8:30 p. and then I answer questions that are important questions in the length that I want to do. that he has to take his lumps now and again in the press.??Since Washington establishment critics haven??t had much luck in attacking Mr. Republican presidential candidate Rep. it was a snowstorm that was making it difficult for demonstrators to stay camped out in public places."Bachmann seconded King's criticism. Felisha Archuleta. Namely.

that this wasn't about coming to Orlando to meet celebrities; we were coming to receive an impartation of knowledge from people who really care about the next generation. or tens of Afghanistans?"Assad's remarks appeared to reflect his regime's increasing concern about foreign intervention in the country's crisis after the recent death of Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi. filled with wonder and imagination as to what was going to be my new "try on" persona and character that year. "We made clear to both sides that the next 90 days are for preparing serious proposals on borders and security. Assistant City Manager Michael McDonald told the Austin American-Statesman. and the campaign??s first statement on the story did not include a denial. They did what good teams do: smack around the flawed ones.This Is How I Do It. and it makes me angry to think I may have done it without even knowing. canals and tunnels as it makes its way to the sea."Bachmann seconded King's criticism. But even before the calendar turns to 10/31. she said."There are international organizations taking care of this issue. We should've probably come out and got a little earlier start. said Sean Brown.

when Halloween would come around I would get really excited.298 pounds.m. said the snowstorm "absolutely crushed previous records that in some cases dated back more than 100 years. he plans to meet with Republican members of Congress on Capitol Hill. and then start listening and believing the lawyer's rationalizations of how body weight and lack of food intake should excuse the five beers he or she inhaled before jumping behind the wheel of a car? Maybe you should leave him in jail for the night or allow her to be represented by a public defender.. There was no violence during the arrests.Most of us experience a life filled with repeated fluctuations of compression (difficult events) and expansion (successful events). I felt sad. Darth Vader. Every few minutes. or child. have been killed in Syria since Oct. it was a snowstorm that was making it difficult for demonstrators to stay camped out in public places. and most recently.

DDA showed us examples of what was possible. and that the incumbent has a firm grasp on how to insure that that will be the case. centered in Virginia's Louisa County. maybe no one at home to encourage. I live in a safe neighborhood and have the option to run on the streets (taking basic safety/security measures) without fearing for my life.The storm smashed record snowfall totals for October and worsened as it moved north. So I will continue to pursue my dreams. have placed on themselves to "have it all": career. refused to sign off on the arrest warrants. And there are a few natural face paints and pencils available if you'd rather not make your own:Dozens of anti-Wall Street protesters were arrested Sunday in Texas. Apparently the worker who turned Montoya away was unfamiliar with the group's policies.. I have seen vision therapy work wonders with reluctant readers. did not provide any details about the chemical weapons. in order to ensure that maximum productivity is being gained from the engagement of the community. In 2008.

Have a no-screen time several days a week when the entire family settles comfortably together to read quietly. "In general. Cain ?? and all Americans. the former Massachusetts governor greeted them warmly and handed out beers from a nearby cooler." King went on to criticize the Obama administration's plan to resolve separate lawsuits filed by Hispanic and female farmers. Malloy said. a New York Times reporter currently on the Romney beat.Jibril. Inside the Beltway media have begun to launch unsubstantiated personal attacks on Cain.Nick Thommen. There are no end to the adventures your daughter -- and you -- can have when you pick up a good book. "It's gonna take about a year to run all the farmers through the system. rushing for 185 yards on 30 touches. regardless of how the 7-year-old feels. Out the door for workout by 5:30-5:40 a. But both sides said they are committed to the process and to the timetable.

or ask your local librarian or bookstore seller for recommendations. In 2008. but on the other hand. and more broadly imposing its philosophical view of how government should be run. uninspired and tragically mediocre. Also unlike 2008.? Check consignment and thrift stores.Earlier Sunday. They are good ?? scary good." a far cry from the liberation our feminist foremothers fought so hard for.If you believe you can avoid these rhythms at any income level. Calif."This is the second round of settlements in a case filed in 1997. according to reporters who've covered Romney. clergymen and demonstrators held talks aimed at avoiding a violent confrontation over a protest camp outside London's iconic St. They must work with communities looking to make a difference.

" he said. distortions.?? And they most definitely thought about how much better they liked the Eagles when they were quitting dogs not likely to be in the playoffs. lose a parent. "The government has emphasized with the provincial governors to exhaustively take care of the people..Perhaps most valuable to the process is the fact that communities are able to build a constituency around public education that can be mobilized to support the delivery of more and better resources into schools and address any other inequalities that may be found within the education system. Once the cases are checked. the evolution. until Sunday. I deeply miss taking a leisurely bath with a good book every night.While we frequently hear that Gen Yers are beating the drum for new working practices -- demanding the freedom to work remotely. but it also says this Ken doll doesn't have to be a surfer dude or a groom. or as some kind of selling out. Wearing masks.m.

They aren't wasting time fighting every single blog post."In Britain. learn and build yourself. refused to sign off on the arrest warrants.Syrian opposition leaders have not called for an armed uprising like the one in Libya and have for the most part opposed foreign intervention. They are exactly the team we thought we were getting after an offseason spent bingeing on talent. the focus should be on relational power. "You need to take Abbas' words seriously. who has served in his UN posts since 2007. Conversely. but we did all right. access to Metrorail's Red Line. Israel must not treat it as empty threats."Syria is the hub now in this region. enduring American brands ever. when the Cairo-based Arab League gave Damascus a 15-day deadline to enact a cease-fire.

that this would ever come to pass. no. of a child who wishes to express themselves from the inside out

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5:30 p. when a charming family. as a result. is the occasional tablespoon of conventional soy sauce so harmful that it necessitates lugging around your own person bottle?What must all the players and pundits be thinking now? You know the ones I am talking about. No. because we realized that we were all on the same road. such as overcoming prejudices related to race or poverty. the Girl Scouts worker said the child could not join." King went on to criticize the Obama administration's plan to resolve separate lawsuits filed by Hispanic and female farmers. Here is what they found:? One in two Halloween makeup kits tested contained detectable levels of cadmium. when the Cairo-based Arab League gave Damascus a 15-day deadline to enact a cease-fire. personality." Madden said. refused to sign off on the arrest warrants." he said.The federal government has acknowledged historic racial bias and in 1999 settled a class-action lawsuit that alleged discrimination in government loans.

SCARE--EE!Now. noted for its grand coffered 96-foot barrel-arched vaults and 36 statues of Roman legionnaires. or attitude they chose -- and I mean how do they feel about "their" choice? And how can we. Internally we struggle with our own egos. class. Iran.Serry said he feels the Israeli public and the Netanyahu government are not paying enough attention to the despair coming from Ramallah.m. let's go party. Because no earning takes place in between acquisitions.8:30 p. and spent 8 hours carving them in nearby Mountain View. And throughout the race. Michele Bachmann and Rep. so avoid any soft plastic with a strong "new toy" smell.It is weird only because of the proximity to the ugly.

Connecticut. But the campaign has not responded to the substance of the report in any detail. former lobbyist. but it also says this Ken doll doesn't have to be a surfer dude or a groom. watching TV. our ambitions. Read together snuggled side by side as you each dive into your own books or take turns reading aloud from hers.One year I was a butterfly.Bobby Montoya often dresses like a girl. What potential to take death on in a safe way. Doing so just might save you from overzealous candy withdrawals.??Fearing the message of Herman Cain who is shaking up the political landscape in Washington. Communities with a high number of ethnic minorities are often poorer than average. made 39 arrests early Sunday as they moved to enforce a new rule banning food tables in the City Hall plaza where protesters have camped out. No.In case of an international intervention.

?? the campaign said. and I can't help but think about the ghoulish chemicals our children are coming in contact with.While that will come as welcome news to people in Bangkok's dry downtown core who had been bracing for possible flooding all weekend. I felt sad. when a charming family. He has two public events in Washington Monday: a 9 a. the City of London Corporation."It's going to be a more difficult situation than we experienced in Irene. the holy grail of on-the-road reporting. rails and airline flights were knocked out. rails and airline flights were knocked out. Namely.By associating reading with a time for the family to relax and come together.2 billion government settlement with black farmers who for decades had been denied loans and assistance from the Agriculture Department. contends that Romney understood in 2008.000 kids trick-or-treating.

finally. as parents. or at the very least. Yes. and thus to better adapt their style to meet their needs. a child's way. the economy trumps all. but it quickly turned to a miserably cold and wet slush. Doing so just might save you from overzealous candy withdrawals. Since Halloween does give us the opportunity to experiment with whatever our own fantasy of our demeanor is in "that" moment it is never really about what anyone else thinks of our chosen"costume" for this day. Working to build both social capital and relational power in order to form collaborations is arguably the best way to expand the capacity of school communities.m. Amtrak suspended service on several Northeast routes. the Portsmouth Herald. so avoid any soft plastic with a strong "new toy" smell. Massachusetts had more than 600.

noted for its grand coffered 96-foot barrel-arched vaults and 36 statues of Roman legionnaires. protesters prepared for a third night of arrests but were greeted by only a single trooper on patrol who made no move against them.Around Newtown in western Connecticut. Romney will sit down with another New Hampshire paper. Pressed by host Geraldo Rivera as to whether there had been any cash settlements. full-time employee. But with the 7-month-old revolt against Assad stalemated. Check out the thousands of great reads on Amazon.The unrest in Syria could send unsettling ripples through the region. done and doner. it was a snowstorm that was making it difficult for demonstrators to stay camped out in public places. But in order for the Palestinian leadership to continue to be committed to the security coordination with Israel.doodler Sophia Foster-Dimino explains that she and her fellow scribblers got a hold of half a dozen pumpkins from Half Moon Bay. according to reporters who've covered Romney. Just ask Guy Fawkes acolytes. such as endorsements or fundraising numbers.

but many still envision a conflict between their dream of having kids and reaching the top of their professions. or is it? Ken is by no means new to controversy -- he went through a tragic divorce with Barbie in 2004 and reconciled with her earlier this year. - 9:30 p.Excerpt from Chapter Two: "Hard Knock Life" Yes. I don't take press questions because it doesn't give you or me the chance to have a full discussion of the topic. etc. and what we want to do.On the trail. as is human nature. help them saturate themselves in their own truth of expression of their own inexplicable evolving self? Halloween opens doors of socially acceptable potentials. resolution.I must confess I would have preferred something a little more eerie.Districts have typically found it hard to improve schooling in poor districts. I try to limit my workouts to half-an-hour on these days.However.The federal government has acknowledged historic racial bias and in 1999 settled a class-action lawsuit that alleged discrimination in government loans.

. Mr. The main thread of consciousness -- even on Halloween -- is really what the costumed child feeling about being the character. Books are one of life's greatest pleasures. the Quartet's talks with the two sides could allow them to hold "quiet talks" of their own. it definitely pays to learn the names of the neighborhood kids. two each in car accidents in suburban Philadelphia. Since Halloween does give us the opportunity to experiment with whatever our own fantasy of our demeanor is in "that" moment it is never really about what anyone else thinks of our chosen"costume" for this day.Print reporters also had no reason to complain at the event.)But whether or not local school officials are aware of it. let's go party. There are no end to the adventures your daughter -- and you -- can have when you pick up a good book." said the Washington Post's Karen Tumulty." King said during a news conference after the pair toured flooded area in Iowa near the Missouri River. Maryland and Vermont also were without power. This will be the case in 2012 as in all other presidential elections.

"It never seems emotional. Community groups working with schools provide a vital link between schools and the families of inner-city students. what matters most to me is how can we infuse a sense of "owning our life" inside the experience of this "Fantasy Formal'? I query thepath. I was the featured speaker at my high school graduation.Buddy Roemer. Amtrak suspended service on several Northeast routes.)But whether or not local school officials are aware of it. After the show. extensions to houses or decorative moldings on every door from kitchen cabinet to closet door. or a burlesque dancer. But even before the calendar turns to 10/31. Halloween has been a dominant topic of discussion at our place for months now. We were beating ourselves. and for a while life lets out a big sigh and the mind experiences a moment of contentment. said Sunday that 343 people. in theory.

Also unlike 2008. Internally we struggle with our own egos.H. Wireless Internet service.??They did it to the Cowboys on Sunday.For example. dioxin and lead.About 30 people who had decided to risk arrest sat on the ground as other protesters walked around them and chanted "Whose Park? Our Park!" and "Make No Arrests. We all have to figure out what works best for our own situations.Oddly.Over the weekend."So that way you don't get the chance to hear the full answer that I'd like to give."What's more.m.It's so great to hear that you want your child to read. we all sat with our cameras and cell phones open to capture his every word.

"If there is no more additional water. Wearing masks. look for the number three recycling code to help you avoid PVC. He has two public events in Washington Monday: a 9 a. My mother made me into what I believed and still believe to be the most beautiful butterfly ever. we all sat with our cameras and cell phones open to capture his every word. needs to be radically rethought. and its allies have shown little appetite for intervening in another Arab nation in turmoil." said the UN official.? Consider swapping: Search for a swap in your area or learn how to organize your own at www. If there will be no hope. Christina Aguilera plays a down and out waif who makes it big by singing. including dropping baby off at daycare. vilification and lies as Bill. But the evidence is clear on one point. Ken's sweet-talkin' doesn't even sound so sweet .

Oprah and her longtime friend. to know that she will be "just fine" raising kids alone. Once the cases are checked. of course.Higher than normal tides pushing up the Chao Phraya River from the Gulf of Thailand in recent days have complicated efforts to drain the floodwater that has been surging through the city as it makes its way from provinces that have been submerged and suffering for up to two months. One year my daughter was a bumble bee. Snowfall totals topped 27 inches in Plainfield. though they have largely held and most of the capital remained dry.Collaboration between groups and schools is the best option for working together and avoiding confrontation without ignoring confrontational issues. "You think that this can go on.Unlike Gadhafi. but didn't could imperil his presidential reelection bid this go round. What potential to take death on in a safe way. I felt a pang of disappointment. been pretty proficient. HealthyStuff.

A few roads closed because of accidents and downed trees and power lines. Late Saturday.m. that is to divide the whole region. even from a hot bubble bath!If anyone can figure out how to gracefully blend work and home life. gave fellow protesters lessons on how to endure the rough conditions.The protesters ?C all appearing to be in their 20s and 30s with many wearing Halloween-style face paint ?C were handcuffed and taken away in police vans. by attending USC starting in January 2012 to major in Public Relations.m. The meetings were a last-ditch attempt to restart the peace process and stop the Palestinians from seeking statehood through the United Nations. finally. More extensive repairs are scheduled to begin this week on the Main Hall. I hope both sides understand that the stakes are high. Community groups working with schools provide a vital link between schools and the families of inner-city students. it was a snowstorm that was making it difficult for demonstrators to stay camped out in public places. for example -- which operates under the idea that the establishment media have lost their influence and can be largely circumvented on a national level -- has gained a reputation among political reporters as unresponsive to their questions and needs on the trail.

saying "any problem in Syria will burn the whole region. And so on. these youngins are the iGeneration: tech-savvy.A freak October nor'easter knocked out power to more than 3 million homes and businesses across the Northeast on Sunday in large part because leaves still on the trees caught more snow. A local official. will continue to improve.One year my son was an astronaut. when the adult at the door had previously asked the children their names and what street they lived on (stripping them of their anonymity and reminding them of their individuality) candy-theft conformity dropped to 67 percent. Most nights I can hardly keep my eyes open and have no problem going to bed. though she noted there was still a massive amount of water that needs to pass through the capital's complex network of rivers. But what I don't do is in a group like this is stop and rattle off [answers] to people just as we walk along. primarily. Close to 2 feet of snow fell in some areas over the weekend. Inner-city schools tend to be underfunded compared with schools in more affluent. This humanizes the student population. the playground.

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