The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1860-11-29

L" About as usual, was answered, in ;
calm, patient way; and she even smiled
as she spoke.
How about the pain through you,
side and shoulder p
at may have been little easier
You slept p
Yes, sir"
"What of the night sweats."
Il don't think they have diminished
any" The doctor bent his eyes to the
floor, and sat in silence for some tine
The heart of Mrs. Carleton was opening
toward the badly; 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
81 will send you a new medicine. ="
said the doctor, looking up; then speak
ing to Mrs Carleton he added
Will you sit here until visit two or
three patients in the block"
80, certainly" and she reached out
her arms for the baby, and removed it 50
gently from his mothers lap that its soft
slumbcr was not broken.
When the doctor returned he noticed
that there had been tears in Mrs. Carc-
tons eyes She was still holding the
baby, but now resi- gncd the quiet sleeper
to is mother, kissing it as she did 50 -
lie saw her look with tender, meaning
interest at the white. patient face Of I've
sick woman, and heard her say, rs she
spoke word or two in parting
| shall not forget you
"That's a sad case. doctor.' remarked
The lady, as she took he place in the car
ri age.
" 1t is. But she is sweet and patient. "
g | saw that, and it filled me with sur
prise. She tells me that her husband
died a year ago -
" Yes
"And that she has supported herself
by shirt making
Yes"
" But that she has become too feeble
for work and is dependent on younger
sister, who earns few dollars, weekly,
at book folding.'
"The simple story, I believe said
the doctor
Mrs. Carleton was silent for most of
the way home but thought was busy
She had seen a phase of life that touched
her deeply.
- You are better for this ride,' re.
marked the docsor, as he handed her
from the carriage.
" | think So replied Mrs. Carleton
':There has not been 50 fine a color on
your face for months -
They had entered Mrs. Carleton's Gle
CANT residence, and were sitting in one
Of her luxurious parlors.
"Hnatl tn yOU "iy - added tie
doctor.
Mrs. Carleton bowed
"Ycu have had some healthy herat
beats" She did not answer
And pray you, dear madam, let
the strokes 20 on ~ continued DR.. Far
leigh. let your mind become interes-
ted in some good work, and your hands
obey your thoughts, and you will be a
healthy woman, in body and soul. Your
disease is mental inaction.'
Mrs Carleton looked steadily at the
doctor.
. You are in earnest" she said, in
calm, firm way"
WHOLLY in earnest, ma am. found
you, an hour ago, in so weak state that
to lift your hand was an eXhaus.ing ef-
fort You are sitting erect now, with
every muscle tightly strung When will
your carriage be home -
Tomorrow was replied
"Thcn | will not call for you, but
He hcsitated.
" Say on, doctor.'
"Will you take my prescriptions p
" Yes There was no hesitation.
g You must give that SICK woman
ride into the country. The fresh, pure.
blossom-sweet air will do her good-may,
indeed, turn the balance OF health in her
favor. Don't be afraid of Mrs McrIm-
scy."
" For shame, doctor. But you are
too late in your suggestion. I'm quite
ahead Of you
" Ah in what respect
"That drive into the country : alrcady
a settled thing. Do you haow, I'm in
love with that baby .
" Othelo's occupations gone, I see -
returned the doctor, rsr1.. " But may
visit You occaSionly, as friend | pre-
sumo, if not as medical .dviscr!'
" AS my best friend, always,i said
Mrs. Carleton, with feeling. "You have
led me out Of myself, and showed me the
way to health and happiness and | have
settled the question as to the future. 1t
shall not be as the past
And it was not
WARD VISITS BRIGHAM