Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-05-21
Mrs. Markham looked up and made

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sign of silence as her husband en-.
tered the room with the waiter.
"She is really sleeping quietly" she
whispered, as she came forward TO
meet him, "and there is moisture upon
the skin. do think the symptoms
are more favorable. Why, Harry'
she exclaimed, with a glance at the
waiter, "what good cook you are. 1
had no idea that you could get
breakfast so nicely"
"You arc not indebted TO me for it,"
replied her husband, with smile, 1--WE
had help Of the first quality down
stairs, assure you"
"Is it possible ? What relief -
Did Doctor Merrill send her ="
"No, indeed, she came of her own
accord. 1t is our neigbbor, Mrs. Law
son. She heard Of our situation, and
came to offer her services"
"And you asked her to get break
fast Why, Harryr r.
ut is all right, assure you, little
wife. She is just the kindesi, most
motherly sort of woman you eser saw.
and takes right hold of the first thing
she sees needs to be done. She said
cup of coffee would do you good,
and asked me to take it to you, and
then come to my own breakfast. She
has it all ready"
"Go, then, by all means; I am sure
you need it, But it does seem strange
to be indebted to stranger in this
way" replied Mrs. Markham, with
sigh as she closed the door gently af.
ter her husband, and sat down to re-
fresh herself from the little waiter.
"And now, Mr.. Markham" said his
new friend, as the gentleman finished
his morning meal, and expressed his
earnest thanks, "if you will trust your
family to my care for the day, and 60
to your business as usual, l will do my
very best to attend them faithfully"
"But, my dear madam, it seems too
much to ask cf you We have no
claim upon you for so much kindness"
81 do not see it in that light. We
all have claims upon each other for
kindness and sympathy. l have
daughter at home who can attend TO
the family, 80 you need not hesitate to
accept my offer. l am very glad to
be of use to YOU"
Mr.. Markham thought Of Ills boast
ed motto. "Take care of number
one," and stood rebuked in the pres.
ence of his friendly ne;ghbor
An early visit from the doctor, and
an assurance that the disease was Ia.
king more favorable turn, diffuscd
a cheerful spirit throughout the house
hold. Mr.. Markham went to his
business, and Mrs. Lawson after put.
ting the house in order and attending
to little Robbie's wants, went, in her
motherly way, to the sick room, and
quitely won her way to the hearts
of both mother and daughter
When Mr.. Markham returned in the
evening, he was surprised to find his
wife to the supper table, awaiting him,
and to hear her say that Julia was
quito willing to have Mrs. Lawson
stay with her part of the time.
"She knows what to do for the
poor child far better than 1 do, added
the mother; "and she is 80 kind thst
l feel as though l hsd known her all
my life."
at is blessing to have her with
us, l am sure" was the reply; "but it
seems too much to ask of neigbbor y
"I know it does and l said 90 90
Mrs. Lawson but she says that it is
real pleasure to her. Sire is going
to watch with Julia tonight, and let
rs sleep, and she told the Doctor of
woman who ives two or three miles
from here, who she thinks will be viii.
ling to come and stay with us until the
sickness is over. The doctor will see
her tonight and bring us word in the
morning"
"That is good news. / hope he
will be successful. And now for sun
per. / feel very tired, and shall be
very thankful to rest, If / can feel sure
that you are to be relieved. The last
too nights have been very trying to US
both.n
Quiet and refreshing sleep, encour,
aging accounts from the kind nurss,
the next morning, had restored tho
weary parents. Doctor Merrill sans
cary with tho welccns tidings that. q
woman we'll qualified fos her work,
would be there within an hour.
ave are 20 very grateful 20 Won r.