, 1862-06-19

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~ on the pavement at the same time reaching out
his hand to Mrs. Carleton. But she drew back,
saying
"What is the meaning Of thisf'
al have patient here, and want you to see
her," '''.'.
"Oh, no; excuse me, doctor. I've no taste for
such things" answered the lady.
Come-I can't leave you alone in the carriage.
Ned might take q fancy to walk Of with you"
Mrs. Carleton glanced at the patient old horse,
whom the doctor was slandering, with slightly
alarmed manner.
Don't you think he'll stand dOctOrs" she
asked. uneasily
"He likes to get home, Ike others Of his tribe.
Gomez" and the doctor held out bis hand in .
persistent way, I
Mrs. Carleton looked at the poor tenemehts be
fore which the doctors carriage had stopped with
something Of disgust and something Of apprehen-
sion. ~. ls..
II can never go in there, doctor" sil ss..
"Why mott" ......,.. ...
Il might take some disease"
"Never fear. More likely to End q panaeea
there" .. ..
The last sentence was in an nndertone. Mrs.
Carleton left the carriage and, crossing the pave
ment entered one Of the houses and passed up with
the doctor to the second story. To his light tap
at a chamberdOOr q wOman's voice said,
Come in"
The door was pushed open, and the doctor and
Mrs Carleton went in. The room was small, and
FINISHED in the humblest menner but the air was
pure, and everything looked clean and tidy. Ina
chair, with pillow pressed in at her back for q
support, sat pale eniaciated woman whose large,
bright eyes looked up eagerly, and in kind Of
hopeful surprise, at so unexpected visitor as the
lady who came in with the doctor. On her lap
baby was sleeping as sweet, and pure and beau
tiful baby as ever MFs. Carleton bad looked upon.
The first impulse Of her true woman's heart, had
she yielded to II, would have prompted her to take
il in her arms and cover il with kisses.
The woman was too weak to rise rom her chair,
but she asked Mrs. Carleton to be seated in tone
Of ady-ike selEpOssessiUn that did not escape the
visitors observation.
allow did ycu pass the night, Mrs Leslief'
asked the doctor
"AbOut as usual" was answered in q calm, pa
tient way; and she even smiled as she spoke.
How about the pain through Jour side and
at may have been little eusie.s 2 g.a.
aYou sleutfh W - ~ llltfH
"Yes, SIR" '
"What Of the night sweats :"
al don't think they have diminished any,"
The doctor bent his eyes to the floor, and sat in
silence for some time The heart Of Mrs. Carleton
was opening toward the baby, and II was baby
to make It's way into any heart She had forgot
ten her own weakness--forgotten, in The presence
Of this wan and wasted mother, with sleeping
cherub on her ap all about her Own invalid state.
81 will send you o new medicine" said the doc
tor, looking upi then speaking to Mrs. Carleton,
he ADDED ~ = ft''. i'n" rF
"Will you sit here until visit two or three
m
"Oh certainly" and she reached out her arms
for the baby, and removed il 90 gently ifOm It's
mothers lap that its soft slumber was not broken.
When the doctor returned, be noticed that there
had been tears In Mrs. Cartoons eyes. She. was
still holding the baby, but now resigned the quiet
sleeper to its mother, kissing it as she did So He
saw her look with tender meaning interest at the
white, patient face Of the sick woman. and heard
her say, rs she spoke word or two in parting
II shall not forget you."
That's sad case, doctor" ," remarked the lady
as she took her place iu the carriage.
at is But she il sweet and patient"
al saw that and Il filed me with surprise She
tells me that her husband died . year ago"
And that she has supported herself BY shirt
making" '''g,
YES" @.
But that she has become too feeble for work,
and is dependent on a younger sister, who eaFns =
few dollars weekly, at bOOt-ioldng."
"The simple story, believe" said the doctor.
Mrs. Carleton was silent for most Of the way
home, but thought was busy. She had seena phase
of life that touched her deeply
"You are better for this ride" remarked the
doctor, as be handed her from the carriage.
al think So" replied Mrs. Carleton.
There has not been so fine acOlor on your face
for months" 80
They had entered Mrs. Cartoons elegant resi-
deDce, and were sitting in one OF her luxurious
parlOrs.
/" Shall tell you why :" added the doctor. o
Mrs. Carleton bowed,
"YOu have had some healthy heartbeats."
She did not answer.
"And / pray you, dear madam, let the strokes
20 on continued DR.. FaFleigh. Let your mind
become interested in some good work, and your
hands obey your thoughts, and you will be healthy
woman in body and soul. Your disease is mental
inaCtion."
Mrs. Carleton looked steadily at the doctor.
"You are in earnest p she said, in calm, firm
way - 80
SWhoIy in earnest, rha'am. found you, an
hour ago, IN 50 weak state that to liz your hand
was an exhausting efort. You are sitting erect
now, with every muscle family strung. When will
your carriage be homer" He asked the closing
question abruptly. .- DID,.
Tomorrow" was replied.
"Then will not call for you. but"
He hesitated. Hr. 5 --,..
"Say on, DOCTOR" 1
"Will you take ny prescription" -.
"Yes." There was no hesitation.
"Y0a must give that sick woman a ride into The
country The fresh, pure. blossOmsweet air will do
her gOod-may, indeed, turn the balance Of health
in her favor. Don't be afraid Of Mrs McFlm-
sey."
"For shame. doctor But you are too late in
your suggestion. I'm qnite ihead Of you"
"Ah! IN what respectg"
"That drive into The country l. already > 1T
lied thing. Do yOa know, I'm IN love with that