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THE PINEHURST OUTLOOK
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among a multiplicity of shadows. I
could hear the screach of the owl, the
snarl and roar of the wild beast, and now
and then I could see fiery eyes in the
darkness. Had I been all alone I had
probably been frightened, but there were
so many of us that I was not lonesome,
and knew nothing could harm a shadow.
"Then I came to the sea. 1 suppose
you would be afraid to venture away out
on the waters, wouldn't you, Willie?"
Willie straightened himself up with
great dignity. "Not if I had a boat."'
"But I had no boat," returned the
shadow. "I went out over the sea with
nothing at all to sustain me."
"How did you keep from sinking?"
asked Willie.
"I don't know. I never thought of
that," answered the shadow. "The sea
was smooth and I hurried on, skimming
over the waters and having a delightful
time far beyond sight of land, far beyond
where the birds could fly."
"Wasn't you afraid a whale would
swallow you?"
"I can't say that I was. If a whale had
appeared I would probably have hopped
on his back and passed l ight over him."
Willie looked at his shadow with evi
dent admiration. He was very proud to
possess a shadow that was so brave. He
was sure that if people knew it every
body would be afraid of his shadow.
"But that wasn't the best part of
my adventures," resumed the shadow.
"After awhile X hopped up into the sky,
for all the shadows were gathered there,
and it became quite dark. Pretty soon
there was a vivid flash that sent the
shadows leaping and dancing every
which way, and then came a terrific crash
and roar and rumble that probably would
have frightened you, Willie. It began
raining, first great drops and then veri
table sheets of water. We shadows did
have great fun dodging the lightning
flashes and chasing each other among the
clouds."
"It's a good thing mamma didn't know
you were out in the rain soiling your
clothes in that way."
The shadow grinned but said nothing.
Willie knew it grinned, for he saw it
spreading its mouth.
"But I won't tell mamma," he added.
He knew what trouble is made over
such things when once told, and so re
solved not to be a tattle tale.
"You are a pretty good boy," com
mented the shadow. "I am very long
legged this morning, and I believe I can
beat you in a foot race."
Willie accepted the challenge, and
away they chased. Willie felt very proud
when he stopped, panting and out of
breath, that he had not been beaten by
this traveled and wonderful shadow. He
was sure there was not a greater person
in the world than he was. And the
shadow thought so much of Willie he
stayed very close to him ever afterwards.
CJerty'N Christmas Comforter.
All the village knew about Gerty's red
comforter. Everybody had seen how
nice and warm and big it was, and every
body was quite sure that Gerty's father
would be proud to wear it when he went
out fishing with the boats.
But the red comforter seemed as
though it would- never be finished, and
and
tomorrow was Christmas.
"And that's whv I can't come
play," said Gefty to Ruth, the coast
guardsman's little daughter.
"Let me help, then," said Ruth, in a
burst of kindliness for her anxious little
playmate.
"Oh, nQ!" cried Gerty; I want to
make father's comforter my very own
self evejy bit. Mother wanted to help
and so did grandma, but I want father to
know that I did it all myself."
But although Gerty worked hard nearly
all day long, by bed time her task was
not over. "Come, put away work," said
her mother, who was tired and sleepy.
"A few more rows," pleaded Gerty.
"Just a few more," she said again, and
"click, click, click," went the needles,
until Gerty's mother fell fast asleep.
And now nothing was heard in the
cottage but the sound of the needles and
the tic-tac of grandfather's clock, and
somehow Gerty thought they were talk
ing: to one another.
"Be quick! Be quick! Be quick!" cried
the clock.
"Ws, yes! Quick! Quick!" clicked
the needles.
Then the grandfather made a loud
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strike, Gerty looked up and saw father
coming in at the door.
"Twelve o'clock !" exclaimed the aston
ished fisherman, "and my little maid not
in bed !"
"Then Christmas has begun, father"
cried Gerty.
"Look, the red comforter's finished."
"Well done !" said the fisherman, as he
gave Gerty a kiss.
Iliddles.
There is a beast that all men fear
Lurking about most everywhere.
It has no ejes, no mouth, no nose ;
Yet everywhere it swiftly goes.
It eats with awful appetite
Most everything it finds in sight.
Jt is a joy, and yet a dread,
And it may truthfully be said
That without it we could not live ;
Yet o'er its deeds we often grieve.
Answer Fire.
What is it that
Has a tongue and can't talk,
Can run, but can't walk?
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Wagon.
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GRANDPA TELLS A CHRISTMAS STORY.
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The Holly Inn is one of the most attractive hotels in the South. Since it was
built in 1895, it has been necessary to enlarge it several times to meet the constant
ly increasing demand. The interior is elegant, cheerful and tasteful. No modern
convenience is lacking. There are bath rooms, electric lights, steam heat and open
fireplaces. There is a call bell in every room, and all beds are furnished with best
hair mattresses. An orchestra furnishes fine concerts daily, and also provides for
dancing. The cuisine is unsurpassed. The waitresses are all white girls from the
North. Rooms for billiards and other games are provided in the hotel.
A. I. CREAMER, Manager.
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PINEHURST, N. C.
TPiNEJ-iURST Ti.C Tins recently completed noiei is modern in every re
spect, having electric lights, steam heat and several suites with bath, and with
its cottage annex and large dining room, accommodates seventy-five guests.
The Cuisine is in charge of a competent chef, and the table service is guar
anteed 'satisfactory.
F. H. ABBOTT, Manager.
Guilford-Benbow Hotel,
Greensboro, North Carolina
ADJOINING THE FAMOUS GUILFORD COURTHOUSE BAT
TLEFIELD. SITUATED MIDWAY' BETWEEN THE NORTH
AND THE FAR SOUTH. STOPOVER PRIVILEGES ARE
GRANTED ON ALL THROUGH TICKETS. GOLF LINKS AND
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THE UPLANDS
BETHLEHEM, N. H.
F. H. ABBOTT, - Proprietor.
Address until May Jst, PINEHURST, N. C