Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-01-07

so, auntie, see that child. He will be
killed Stop, James"
Emily Morton uttered these words excl
teddy and directed her auntie's attention to a
child, who, in trying to gain the opposite
side Of the street, was leyeled to the ground
by riderless horse.
"Give me the reins, and get the child.
Bring him to the carriage Said Miss
Nor ton. ,oe ts:+ot -97 sEa
GENTLY, my love-" said the Lady by her
side, ''be careful. Don't bring any beggar
children to my carriage. The men will look
after him." 9s '-
| "Auntie p
The voice and look silenced the lady, and
she sank back among the cushions.
els he badly hurt?" asked Emily Of one
Of the men.
"Reckon his arm is broken, and may be
his Leg" said the man. Don't know what
to do with him.
eff you will give him to my coachman, |
will attend to him."
The man laid him in James arms, took up
his basket and hurried on.
"Pll take him, James. Drive home as
fast as possible"
Emily arranged the cushions, and, with
James help, laid the insensible boy upon
them.
| They drove through the crowded streets
to Miss Morton's home. Miss Kimball gath
cred her dress around her and walked into
the house without offering any assistance
James carried the boy to Miss Morton's
room. When he woke to consciousness he
gazed around with bewildered stare, and
said, "Where's mother?"
Emily bent over him, and taking his little
hand in hers, said, "Who is your mother,
my dear p
"My mamma is mamma Raymond. What
is the matter with my arm ? 0, he knocked
me down, didn't he I tried to cross quick
ly, for mother wanted the thread I've got
it in my pocket"
"What is your name. DEAR"
"There it u.s." said the boy, putting his
hand to his neck and bringing to view rib
bon with card attached The card bore
4 the words Crank Raymond, 80 Fern st."
While Emily was examing it the door
opened, and DR.. Ellis, the family physician
entered.
"Oh, Miss Emily, what have you here
I thought it could not be that YOU wanted
me-" s
mo, Doctor, but I think this poor child
needs the best care you can givehim." She
then related the circumstances attending bis
injury.
DR.. Ellis carefully examined the boy and
said, ga broken arm and sprained ankle
Can you help me, Miss Emily? How are
those nerves that you say never trouble
your"
"Strong as ever, doctor"
| With Emily's assistance the bones were
set, the little fellow, meanwhile, trying t.
keep back the tears that streamed down hi
cheeks. se57
| EDO not send him home for week. Keel
him as quiet as possible" were the doctor
parting directions. STAR
Leaving Frank with a servant, Emil,
| wrote the following note to Mrs. Ray
mond:
"My DEAR MADAM;
Your little boy, in trying to cross tn
street this morning, met with an acclden
} which the doctor thinks not very serious
was driving by at the time and took him t
,, my house, As Eliot St. Come to him a
E soon as convenient, but rest assured tina
he is with friends who will care for him ten
DERBY.
Yours sincerely,
EMILY NORTON"
Having despatched the note she returne
to Frank, whom she found asleep. Seatln
herself by his side, she watched him as b
slept. His face was fair and honest one
his clothes patched, but neat in every PAL
ticular He might be nine years Ole
though, so delicately formed as to seem muc
younger. ;,
The door opened and Miss Kimball er
tered saying, Emily, why do you sta
d here? You will be sick. This child has
.e claim upon you He is some little begga
: doubtless, and you will be sorry if you was
your time upon him."
II am glad to have something to occuf
my time" was the quite answer.
l. eff you wish anything to occupy you
d time, go down in the parlor and entertal
y Mr.. ,Hallet, who is waiting to see you" ;,
.'Please ask Mr.. Hallet to excuse me-.
"Emily, I am ashamed OF you: M
Hallet is one of the richest men IN OF
= city" l..
t, Auntiep tf
"Must I tell him you will pot see him
"You may" :,
emily, / am afraid you will be an o.