The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-09-14

suitable persoL"
Morning brought no relief, either
to the sick child or anxious pa.ents.
Weary with watching aud auxity,
Mrs. Markham sent. at an early
hour, Tor Mrs, Bates; but received
Tor answer that she could not tbiuk o,
coming whore there was scarlet fever
and would not evon be willing Ia
have the clothes brought to the house
lest her owo little girl should take the
disease.
What can we do, doctor ?" asked
Mr.. Markham, rs he told Doctor Mer
riIl how they were situated. Can you
toll us Of any oDe VINO would he will
ins tn come and help US for awhile p
" fear it will be difficult matter
to get any one returned thr doctor,
f" Scarlet fever has ben 80 fatal ol
late that it il as much dreaded n,
smallpox. You should not have told
Bessie tho hame of tho disease, Mr.
Markha
" lid not suppose any one would
be SO selfish as to 20 off 10 that mau Z.
uer, when theoc was sickness in the
hon, o. replied Mr. Markham indg-
uantly.
"Oh, as for that, people always
look out for number onc.' said the
doctor good nsturedly, aud quite un-
conscious that he was treadlny On del
icate ground - will make inquire.
aud see what can do for you,' he
added, ss he took his lcavc.
+" l think he will 6ud some one
said Mr.. Markham, hopefully. Ev-
crytody eauuot bs afraid of scarlet
fever; aud for to-day | can remain
home without seriou' iuconveniencs 9,
and viii do my best to help you.
The day wore slowly away. The
child continued very i'll, aud, alter
dong what rs absolutely necessary for
the comfort Of the family, the mother
returned to the sick room and devoted
herself to the little sufferer, while Mr..
Markham took charge OF Robbie, who
was lonely and ireltul without his
usual play mate.
The doctors second visit brought no
relief. lie shook his mead gravoly as
he looked at his patient, aud made uU
direct reply to tho anxious inquiries ol
the pareuts ; aud his efforts to pro-
cure help had been entirely uusuccoss
iui.
Another weary night passed. The
li'tle girl moaued piteousIy II hor
mother attempted to have her, and
alter on. or two efforts To tako his
wIie's place, Mr.. Markham went to
the k'tchcu to prepare breakfast. This
was, for him, 40 easy task, for he wa,
totally inexperienced IN such matters,
" must do my b'st,' said he IA
himself, cau at least make cup "i
tea OF coffee, and Robbie eau have
bread aud mllk. But what pnzzlrs
me most is to know how We are o get
along through the day. must 90 u
the city, or my business will suffer
materially aud yet how cao leave
my vile aud children aloue?'
HIS reflections were interrupted by
a knock at the doir.
AS he op"ned the door. Il pleasant
looking. somewhat elderly woman
stood before him, who, with kindly
"Good mm niny,' added:
This ~ Mr.. Markham, | believe 2
The gentleman bowed his assent
aud she continued;
ii am your ueighbur, Mrs Lawson,
Mr.. Markham. You must excuse my
early call but heard from Mrs Bates,
who has sometimes washed for you,
that your llttlc g,rI is very i'll with
scarlet foyer, and knowiug how diff
cult II is to get assistance At such
times, | came to ask it can be useful
to you in any way"
I'VE are, indeed, sadly in need ol
help" replied Mr. Markham, opening
the sitting room door, and cordially
inviting the welcome visitor To cutter ;
4" but had not thought of trnublin.
our nsighbors. Our girl left us IL
soon as she heard the words scarlet
fever" aud we have not been able 10
fuG any one u assist Us. stayed
from business yesterday, and helped
my wife in the sick room, 80 that she
got a little time TO attend to house
hold matters; but, this morning. pom
little Julia is unwilling to let her
mother leave her tor u moment"
Poor child Z, said Mrs. Lawson /;
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