The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-02-20
CHAPTER XII
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A1AAAAa 41Ah ANA AS give ucI more
praise that her labors were entirely in
the cause of humanity and-the Doc
tor. The Doctor was fond of medicine,
as science; he liked really difficult or
peculiar cases; was proud of his reputa-
tion for skill, and in this particular in
stance was more than professionally in-
terested in his patient. Therefore Mad
anne lie Doeteur spared no attention from
her husbands charge, nor grumbled at
making hospital of the house.
But now that Miss Miles was so much
better, she thought she would just step
over TO Mrs. kellogg's and have a little
of that rest which comes from change
Of scene. So, telling Josie, her mulatto
girl, to sit with Judith, and giving her
all necessary directions, she went to the
enjoyment of that counsel which ladies
find so important in their monotonous
and isolated lives-the talking over OF
their housekeeping trials, the cares of ill
ness and the peculiarities of the people
about them. On this particular morn
ing the conversation was almost exclu-
sively about Judith.
'She is really going to get well ?''
questioned Mrs. kellogg.
30 yes, there is no doubt of it, now.
The Doctor is very much pleased about
it. He has taken such an interest in the
case"
Mrs. Kellogg smiled one of her very
Ineligible smiles, which said as plainly
as could be, ~ don't question it at all;
handsome yonng ladies like that are apt
TO inspire an interest,"" and doughty
little Mrs. Stewart, in her amiable fash
ion, accepted the glove.
"The Doctor has the kindest beart in
the world, and what he does for that
poor girl is purely out of benevolence.
Heisnota man to tohavefaneies, though he
does talk in a way, sometimes, as would
make most women uneasy. At the be-
ginning of Miss Miles illness he said
the most extravagant things about her;
and I know he does think her extremely
handsome; but as long as he tells me
what he thinks / don't trouble myself
agree with him."
"Willing TO be wise! never was.
can't maneuver.n
'Maneuverr echoed Mrs. Stewart.
''There is no occasion, I am sure. The
Doctor and never had difference in
our lives"
"What monotony of goodnessr
laughed the other lady. "But TO vary
the subject-what are you going to de
with this loroiege Of yours when she re
covers 81
1--WE cannot tell until she is able Il
give us some information about herself
All we know, so far, amounts TO moth
ing; and if she had died we should no
have been able to communicate with he
friends-for friends We presume she has
somewhere in the world"
"Poor thingn said Mrs. kellogg, witt
more softness of manner than she ha
used before in speaking of Judith. "Jus
TO think of it! What a fate to befal
anyone; and she a mere uninforme
girl, l suppose. understand the Quar-
termaster will purchase most of th
property that was brought in"
II am glad of that; she will have nee
Of it. But the present need, 1 see, as sh
promises to recover, is Of clothes; an
clothes-decent ones-are not to be ha
in this place for love nor money.
could spare some Of my clothes, only sh
is so much larger than / am that sh
could not wear them. have made m
wrappers do for bed-gowns, but there j
positively nothing for her to put o
when she sits up"
"Had she nothing of her own ?n
"Almost nothing. presume sh
never had much; and the thin Gallo
dresses she wore on the journey are pa
being serviceable. You know how the
nlOUers dress"
sI shall have to look over my sto,
of dresses. I must be as tall as Mi
Miles. If there is anything can spal
that Pen has not already appropriate
she is welcome to it,"
"She will not want dresses imme'
ately, and perhaps we can send down
Tuseon for materials in timci otherwi
shall be very glad of your offer"
"Oh dear! What a climate to und'
take convalesence in. ! am glad
havn't to try to get well. 1t is wond'
ful how we all endure it, Who ha
you for orderly in your quarters ?"
"We have Todd at present. He's
very good man, and pleasant about t
house, and he takes such an interest
Miss Miles,
80 yes; 1 remember the Major sayi
that Todd was smitten from the fir
Perhaps Miss Miles may Join the arm
as an end of her adventures.n
"Or beginning-for think ones 2
ventures begin then; though, TO be su
hers may be said TO have commeuc
before. But l don't think she "
marry a private"
"Why not ?'' asked the Coloners wi
with the returnof that asperity whi
was the bIemish Of her manners.
81 do not know why not. / OF