The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-25
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and passed Yp with the doctor to the second
story. Toh hs light tap chamber-door a
woman's vqce said, ......
"Come in t... ........
The door was pushed open, and the doctor
and Mrs. Caleton went in. The room was
small, and furnished in the humblest manner,
but the air was pure, and everything looked
clean and tidy. In chair, with a pillow
pressed inat her back for support, sat a
pale, emaiated woman, whose large, bright
eyes loolod up eagerly, and in kind ofhope-
full surprise, at so unexpected visitor as the
the lady who came in with the DOCTOR On
her lapF baby was sleeping, as sweet, and
pure, an1 beautiful baby as ever Mrs. Carl
ton had looked upon. The first impulse of
her true woman's heart, had she yielded to
it, would have prompted her to take it in her
arms and cover it with kisses
Thelwoman was too weak to rise from her
chair, but she asked Mrs Carleton to be seat
ed in q tone of lady-like selfpossession that
did not escape the visitors observation.
"How did you pass the night, Mrs. Lesle?'
asked the doctor
"About as usual was answered, in ca,m
patient way and she even smiled as she
spoke.
Glow about the pain through your side
and shoulder ?''
| ut may have been little easier"
"You slept ~
"Yes, sir."
! "What Of the night sweats p
| 81 don't think they have diminished any,
| The doctor bent his eyes to the floor, and
sat in silence for sometime. The heart of
Mrs. Carleton was opening toward the baby :;
and it was baby to make its way into any
heart. She had forgotten her own weakness
forgotten, in the presence of this wan and
wasted mother, with sleeping cherub on
her lap, all about her own invalid state
Twill send you new medicine" said the
doctor, looking up then speaking to Mrs.
Carlton, he added
"Will you sit here until visit two or
three patients in the block ?'
ooh, certainly" and she reached out her
arms for the baby, and removed it so gently
from its mothers lap that its soft slumber
was not broken.
When the doctor returned he noticed that
| there had been tears in Mrs. Careton's eyes.
She was still holding the baby, but now re-
signed the quiet sleeper to its mother, kissing
IT as she did so. He saw her look with a
tender, meaning interest at the white, patient
face of the sick woman, and heard her say,
as she spoke word or two in parting
81 shall not forget you"
That's sad case, DOCTOR" remarked the
lady, as she took her place in the carriage.
at is. But she is sweet and patient"
III saw that, and it filled we with surprise.
She tells me that her husband died year
ago"
"Yes." ,.... .........
And that she has supported herself by
shirt-making"
"Yes."
'But that she has become too feeble for
work, aid is dependent on younger sister,
who earns few dollars, weekly, at book
folding" ..
1.-The simple story, l believe said the
doctor.
Mrs. Carleton was silent for most of the
way home but thought was busy. She had
seen phase of life that touched her deeply.
"You are better for this ride" remarked
the doctor, as he handed her from the car
riage.
81 think 50" replied Mrs. Carleton.
"Three has not been so fine color on
your face for months" ....
They had entered Mrs Carleton's elegant
residence, and were sitting in one of hei
luxurious parlors. ..- a. .
"Shall tell you why ?" added the doctor
Mrs Carleton bowed.
"YoI have had some healthy heart-beats
She did not answer.
"And | pray you, dear madam, let the
strokes 60 on p continued Dr. Fareigh.--
"Let your mind become interested in some
good work, and your hands obey you,
thoughts, and you will be a healthy woman
in body and soul Your disease is menta
inaction." .
Mrs. Carletonlook steadily at the doctor
"You are in earnest" she said, in calm
firm way.
"Wholly in earnest, ma'am. found yor
an hour ago, in so weak state that to LIT
your hand was an exhausting effort. Yot
are sitting erect now, with every muscl,
taughtly strung. When will your carriage
be home"
He asked the closing question abruptly.
Tomorrow" was replied.
"Then will not call for you, but"
He hesitated.
Say on, doctor"
"Will you take my prescription ?"
"Yes." There was no hesitation.
"You must give that sick woman rid,
into the country. The fresh, pure, blossom
sweet air will do her good-may, indeed
turn the balance ofhealth in her favor. Dom
be afraid of Mrs. McFlimsey"
'For shame, doctor But you are to-
late in your suggestion. I'm quite ahead o
you."
"Ah! in what respect p
i THAT drive into the country is already ,