_By Esse V. Hathaway_
Blaze on blaze of scarlet sumach,
Roadsides lined with radiant gold,
Purple ironweed, regal, slender,
Rasping locust, shrill and bold.
Dusty smell in field and upland,
Sky of copper mixed with blue,
Life intense as is the weather--
Let's away, just me and you!
[Illustration: HOST AND HOUSEGUEST
"I say, old top, I wish you wouldn't be continually
kissing the wife. I think once when you come and once
when you go quite sufficient."
"But, my dear man, I can't wear myself out coming and
going all the time just to please you."
_--From "Judge." Copyright by Leslie-Judge Co._]