CHAPTER XX CHAPTER XX A CELEBRATION The first of August was a perfect day for their celebration. They had concluded to hold a Sand Court session first, for the simple reason that so much matter for The Jolly Sandboy had arrived from Kitty that King said his paper was full, and he thought it would be nice to help along the celebration. Cousin Jack declined an invitation to be present at the reading, saying that the Pocahontas part was all he could stand, so the Court convened without him. Ruth was Queen for the day. This was for no particular reason, except that Marjorie thought it would be a pleasure to the little new member, so she insisted on Ruth's wearing the crown. Very dainty and sweet the little Queen looked, with her long flaxen curls hanging down from the extra gorgeous gilt-paper crown, that Marjorie had made specially for this occasion. As the session began, a meek little figure ap peared at the Court entrance, and there was Hester! "Now, you Hester!" began Tom Craig, but Hester said: "Oh, please let me come! I will be good. I won't say a single cross word, or boss, or anything." "All right, Hester," said Midget, kindly, "come on in. If the Queen says you may we'll all say so. Do you, O Queen?" Ruth looked doubtful for a minute, for she was a little afraid of Hester's uncertain temper; but, seeing Marjorie's pleading look, she consented. "All right," she said; "if Hester won't throw water on me." "No, I won't!" declared Hester, earnestly. "Well," said King, "just as long as Hester behaves herself she may stay. If she carries on like fury, she's got to go home." Hester sat down and folded her hands in her lap, looking so excessively meek that they all had to laugh at her. "Now," said the Queen, "we're gathered here together, my loyal subjects, to listen to,—to, what do you call it?" " The Jolly Sandboy ," prompted King. " The Jolly Sandbag ," said the Queen, misunderstanding. But she was soon put right, and King proceeded to read his paper. "It's 'most all done by Uncle Steve and Kitty," he said, "and it's so nice, I thought you'd all like to hear it." "We would," they said, and so King began. "Uncle Steve's part is all about animals," he said. "It's a sort of Natural History, I guess. First is a poem about the Camel. "The camel is a curious beast; He roams about all through the East. He swiftly scours the desert plain, And then he scours it back again. "The camel's legs are very slim, And he lets people ride on him. Across the sandy waste he flies, And kicks the waste in people's eyes. "He kneels for people to get on, Then pulls his legs up, one by one; But here's what troubles them the worst— To know which leg he'll pull up first. "Sometimes, when he is feeling gay, The camel likes to run away; And, as he's just indulged that whim, I can't write any more of him." "I think that's lovely," said the Queen, enthusiastically. "Your uncle is a real poet, isn't he?" "Our family all can write poetry," said Marjorie, seriously. "Father and Mother both write beautiful verses." "Now, here's the next one," went on King. "This is about all sorts of different animals,—and it's funny, too: "The whale is smooth, and black as jet His disposition sweet; He neatly combs his hair, and yet He will not wipe his feet. "The wombat's clever and polite, And kind as he can be; And yet he doesn't bow quite right When he goes out to tea. "The snake is bright and understands Whatever he is taught; And yet he never will shake hands As cordial people ought. "'Most everybody loves the newt; But I've heard people tell, That though he's handy with a flute He can't sew very well. "So animals, as you may see, Some grave defects display; They're not like human beings. We Are perfect every way." "Oh, that's a fine one!" cried Hester. "Mayn't I copy that, and have it to keep?" "Of course," said King. "I'll make you a copy on the typewriter. Now, here's a silly one. I mean nonsensical, you know. But I like it: "THE FUNNY FLAPDOODLE "There was a Flapdoodle of France, Who loved to cut capers and dance; He had one red shoe And the other was blue, And how he could shuffle and prance! "One day he was kicking so high That a breeze blew him up in the sky; The breeze was so strong It blew him along Till the Flapdoodle just seemed to fly. "He flew 'way up into the stars, And, somehow, he landed on Mars. Said the Flapdoodle: 'I Do not like to fly; I think I'll go back on the cars.' "So a railroad was rapidly built, And they wrapped him all up in a quilt; For the Flapdoodle said: 'If I stick out my head I fear that I'll somehow get kilt!' "The railroad train whizzed very fast, But they landed him safely at last; And through future years He related, with tears, The dangers through which he had passed." "Oh, that's the best of all!" said Midget; "I love that kind of funny verses. Isn't Uncle Steve clever to write like that! Any more, King?" "Yes, one more. It isn't about animals, but it's a sort of a nonsense poem, too. It's called 'A Queer Hospital.' "There's a hospital down on Absurdity Square, Where the queerest of patients are tended with care. "When I made them a visit I saw in a crib A little Umbrella who had broken his rib. "And then I observed in the very next bed A bright little Pin who had bumped his poor head. "They said a new cure they'd decided to try On an old Needle, totally blind in one eye. "I was much interested, and soon I espied A Shoe who complained of a stitch in her side. "And a sad-looking patient who seemed in the dumps Was a Clock, with a swell face because of the mumps. "Then I tried very hard, though I fear 'twas in vain To comfort a Window who had a bad pane. "And I paused just a moment to cheerily speak With a pale Cup of Tea who was awfully weak. "As I took my departure I met on the stair A new patient, whom they were handling with care, A victim perhaps of some terrible wreck— 'Twas a Squash who had fatally broken his neck." "This is the nicest Jolly Sandboy paper we've had yet," said Tom, as King finished. "Yes, it is," agreed Marjorie. "But I thought Kit wrote some of it, King." "She did. I'll read hers now. It's an alphabet, all about us down here. Kitty wrote it, but she says Uncle Steve helped her a little bit with some of the lines. It's called 'The Seacote Alphabet.' "A is the Automobile we all love. B is the Boat in the water we shove. C is the Coast that stretches along. D is for Dick, our Sandow so strong. E's cousin Ethel, so sweet and refined. F, Father Maynard, indulgent and kind. G, Grandma Sherwood, who dresses in drab. H is for Hester and Harry Sand Crab. I, for Ice Cream, the Maynards' mainstay. J, Cousin Jack, always ready to play. K is for King, and for Kitty, (that's me). L is for Lakewood, where I went to sea. M, Mother Maynard, and Marjorie, too. N for Nurse Nannie, who has lots to do. O for the Ocean, with big breakers bold. P for the Pier, where candy is sold. Q for Queen Sandy, in regal array. R, Rosy Posy, so dainty and gay. S is for Seacote, and Sand Court beside. T is for Tom, the trusty and tried. U, Uncle Steve, who's helping me write. V for these Verses we send you to-night. W, the Waves, that dash with such fuss. X the Excitement when one catches us. Y for You Youngsters, I've given your names. Z is the Zeal you show in your games." "My! isn't that scrumptious!" exclaimed Hester. "You're a terribly smart family, Marjorie." "Oh, I don't know," said Midget, modestly. "Kit's pretty clever at writing rhymes, but King and I can't do it much. We make up songs sometimes, but Kitty makes the best ones." "I wish I could do it," said Ruth; "but I couldn't write a rhyming thing at all." "Well, that's all there is in The Jolly Sandboy this week," said King. "I didn't write any myself, and the things you others gave me, I've saved for next week. Now, shall we go and celebrate Pocahontas' birthday?" "Is it really her birthday?" asked Ruth. "No, we're just pretending it is. But you see, poor Poky never had her birthday celebrated; I mean,—not legally, like Washington,—so we're going to give her a chance." The Sand Club trooped up to the house, and found Cousin Jack waiting for them. He was a little surprised to see Hester, but he greeted her pleasantly, and Hester looked so meek and mild, one would hardly believe she had a high temper at all. A wigwam had been built on the lawn, and though it was only a few poles covered with blankets, it looked very Indian and effective. The Maynards had contrived costumes for all, and in a few moments the girls had on gay-fringed skirts and little shawls, with gaudy headdresses, and the boys had a nondescript Indian garb, and wonderful feathered headpieces, that hung grandly down their backs like Big Chiefs. Also they had pasteboard tomahawks, and Cousin Jack taught them a war-whoop that was truly ear-splitting. "First," said Mr. Bryant, "we'll all sing the Blue Juniata, as that is a pretty Indian song, and so, sort of appropriate to Pocahontas." So they all sang it, with a will, and the song of "The Indian Girl, Bright Alfarata," was, in a way, a tribute to Pocahontas. "Now," Mr. Bryant went on, "some one must tell the story of Pocahontas. Harry, will you do it?" But the Sand Crab was too shy to speak in public, so Cousin Jack asked Ruth to do it. "I don't know it very well," said Ruth, "but I guess it was like this: Captain John Smith was about to be tommyhawked all to pieces by admiring Indians. As the fell blows were about to fell, up rushes a beautiful Indian maiden, with her black hair streaming in the breeze. 'Fear thou not!' she said, wildly; 'I will save thee!' Whereupon she flang herself upon him, and hugged him till he couldn't be reached by his tormentors. The wild Indians were forced to desist, or else pierce to the heart their own Pocahontas, beloved daughter of their tribe. So they released Captain John Smith, and so Pocahontas married Captain John Rolfe instead, and they lived happy ever after. Hence is why we celebrate her birthday." Ruth clearly enjoyed the telling of this tale, and threw herself into it with dramatic fervor. The others listened, enthralled by her graphic recital and thrilling diction. "My!" exclaimed Midget, as she finished, "I didn't know you knew so many big words, Ruth." "I didn't, either," said Ruth, calmly; "they sort of came to me as I went along." "Well, that's just as smart as writing poetry," declared King, and Ruth was greatly pleased at the compliments. "Now, my dear young friends," Cousin Jack said, by way of a speech, "the exercises will now begin. As you know, we are celebrating the birthday of a noble Indian Princess. Therefore, our sports or diversions will all be of an Indian character. First, we will have an Indian Club Drill." He produced Indian clubs for all, the boys' being heavier ones than the girls. These were new to the Maynards, but Cousin Jack soon taught them how to use them, and instructed them in a simple drill. Hester learned more quickly than Marjorie, for she was more lithe and agile, and swung her clubs around with greater ease. Ruth seemed to know instinctively how to use them, which was partly due to her proficiency in fancy dancing. But they all learned, and greatly enjoyed the interesting exercise. Cousin Jack presented the children with the clubs they used, and they promised to practise with them often. "It'll be good for you growing young people," said Mr. Maynard, "and you can form a sort of a Pocahontas Club." Then he had a gramophone brought out to the lawn, and they whisked their clubs about to inspiriting Indian music. "Now, I dare say you're tired," said Cousin Jack, "for Indian club exercise is a strain on the muscles. So sit in a circle on the grass, and we'll all smoke pipes of peace and swap stories for a while." The "pipes of peace" turned out to be pipes made of chocolate, so they were all willing to "smoke" them. "Mine's a pipe of pieces!" said Midget, as she broke the stem in bits, and ate them one by one. The others followed her example, and the pipes had disappeared before the story-telling fairly began. But Cousin Jack told them some thrilling Indian tales, and so interested were his hearers that they gathered close about him, and listened in absorbed silence. "Was that true, Cousin Jack?" asked King, after an exciting yarn. "Well, it's in a story-book written by James Fenimore Cooper. You're old enough to read his books now, and if I were you children, I'd ask my parents to buy me some of Cooper's works." "I'm going to do that," cried Hester, her eyes dancing at the thought of reading such stories for herself. "I never heard of them before." "Well, you're young yet to read novels, but Cooper's are all right for you. You might read one aloud in your Sand Club." "Yes, we will!" said King. "That'll be fine. Then one book would do for us all. Or we might each get one, and then lend them around to each other. My, we're getting lots of new ideas from our celebration. Indian club exercises and Cooper's stories are worth knowing about." "And now," said Cousin Jack, "if you're rested, suppose we march along Indian File, and see if we can come across an Indian Meal." "Ho, ho!" laughed King, "I don't want to eat Indian meal!" "We'll see what it is before we decide," said Midget, judicially. "What is Indian File, Cousin Jack?" "Oh, that only means single file, or one by one. Not like the Irishman who said to his men, 'March togither, men! be twos as far as ye go, an' thin be wans!' I want you to go 'be wans' all the way." So, in single file, they followed Cousin Jack's lead to the wigwam, which they hadn't yet entered. He turned back the flap of the tent, and there was room for all inside. On a table there there were eight Indian baskets, of pretty design. On lifting the covers, each was found to contain an "Indian Meal." The meal was a few dainty little sandwiches and cakes, and a peach and a pear, all wrapped in pretty paper napkins, with an Indian's head on the corner. Exercise had given the children good appetites, and they were quite ready to do full justice to the "Indian Meal." Sarah brought out lemonade, and later ice cream, so, as Midget said, it really was a party after all. Of course, the children kept the baskets and the pretty napkins as souvenirs, and when the guests went home, they said they were glad they didn't know the real date of Pocahontas' birthday, for it might have been in the winter, and then they couldn't have had nearly as much fun. "And it's lucky we decided on this day," said Cousin Jack, after the children had gone, "for to-morrow Ethel and I go back to Cambridge." "Oh, Cousin Jack, not really!" cried Midget, in dismay. "Yes, kiddy; we've changed our summer plans suddenly, and we're going to Europe next week. So we leave here to-morrow. And sorry, indeed, are we to leave our Maynard friends." "I'm sorry, too," said Midget, " awfully sorry, but I'm glad we've had you down here as long as we have. You've been awful good to us, Cousin Jack." "You've been good to me, Mehitabel. 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