The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-10-22
stood with the steaming glass in his
hand, he said, in low voices a.,'
I" Nancy Jones has oc,t a hhhvw

the grave--the only sound was the click,
click, of the Doctors spoon as he slowly
stirred up the contents of the glass. IN
was only for moment, and then up
Jumped Pat Moran, little, red whiskered
Irishman, who had a face in which
humor and good nature were the chief
characteristics, and noted as being the
noisiest and smallest man in the camp.
Getting on one of the many tables, he.
in a loud voice, called for Z Three cheers
for Nancy Jones' baby"
Then, as if every mans life depended
on it, they one and all gave three such
cheers as would have frightened civil
lied being out of his wits. Then followed
a scene of confusion. All manner of
questions were poured out upon the poor
doctor. "What is it-a boy or a girlW
and Pat Moran says, "If it is boy, Doc
tor, darlint, call him afther me-" The
Doctor stated that it was a girl, and a
very fine one. At this information Pat
Moran expressed his disgust to the effect
that he had "the diviPs own luck" and
that he should "niver rest quiet in his
grave till he stud godfather to a baby,
for sure it's next to being the father of
One."
Then followed propositions to drink
the health of mother and child, which
were checked up by the doctor, who, af-
ter continued efforts, made himself
heard. Pat. Moran, equal to the occa-
sion, took the top of his favorite table,
and yelled:
"Whist, we divils! an sure the Doc
wishes to address yees on the topic of the
day"
Tbo, r. uo1,,,oe ao;J.
"Boys, 1 am sorry to destroy your
pleasure, but I have seen that tonight,
down at the Log house., which has
made me, doctor. as am. and used to
sorrow and suffering, shed tears. It's
with great pain that l tell you that
Nancy Jones and her baby must both
die" ns
As the doctor said this, a low hum
passed around the room, and one could
see the gruff and rugged faces Of those
men change color and grow pale, while
their hands clenched together to prevent
the feelings which they wished to con-
ceal. Then Jake Morse said, in a low
voice:
"Doc, what's the matter? Can't you
save one of them; can we do anything /?
l don't think there is man ih the room
but would risk his life to do the poor
woman and her child a service"
And from many bearded mouth
came words which, if not elegant, were
forcible, of their will to do all and
reverything to save the mother and her
child. a
The doctor looked around d moment,
and then ssids
"Boys, YOU know as we'll as 1, that
Nancy Jones is what is called fallen
woman-that she is beyond the pale of
resrsctability but you will not contra
dict me when / say that if one of you
were sick and needed some one to watch
by your bed, she would be the first to
offer her services. You all remember
when Bill Childs lay dying at Sawpit
Flat, how she nursed him for weeks, and
when death at last came, she closed his
eyes and wrote to his friends, telling
them of poor Bills fate"
"You bet the did I" came from many
a mouth. Morse stood by the bar. Not
feature moved. His hand trembled
where it rested, but his voice came low
and calm as he said:
"Doc, can we do anything to assist
you?"
"I will tell you, boys" said the doc
tor, the poor woman is worn out with
suffering, and her child lies dying by
her side, and the mother is unable to
nourish it. If there is one of you who
dare for their sakes to go to Port Wine
and get some milk, we may save the life
of Nancy Jones' baby" G.,
Morse said at once:
"I will go, Doc; and if fail, and
Nancy lives tell her that Jake Morse
risked his life to save her child"
Turning to one of the men, he said:
"Charlie, will you lend me your snow
shoes?"
In moment all was confusion the
men rushed about as if mad. Mckenzie
busted himself putting up flask of his
favorite brandy, for use should Morse re-
quire it.
The arrangements were completed, and
out into the streets went the crowd
The houses were white with snow the
wind came tearing down the hill, dash
ing the falling flakes into their faces
cutting and binding them. Morse
strapped on the huge shoes, then stood
erect, saying:
"Boys, if don't get back, send my
things to my mother; Mckenzie knows
her address; and, here goes" and at the
word off he went into the night like a
flash only for an instant was he seen,
then was lost to sight.
Brave heartl God in his goodness
will not fail to watch your lonely path.
His eye is on you; SO breast on and fear
not.
The men went back to the saloon, glad
- % 10 ohnItor anA fh
Their glasses were refilled, and silent
PRAYERS were offered for Jake's return.
The doctor said: off Jake does not
return in four hours, 60 out and meet
him." and then, filling his flask, started
on his way to visit the woman and her |
child. With his hat pulled over his |
eyes, and his face closely muffied, he |
went out into the darkness and storm. |
After plodding some time in the drifting |
snow, he said to himself: IL shall have
to stop at Abe Stearn's and get warm-I
can't be far from there" Pushing on,
he reached at length house, rude and
small (; out of the single window shone
light In answer to his knock, q mans
voice said "Come in!" He pushed
open the door and stood within, white
with snow. For moment the light
from the large fire dazzled his eyes.
Abe Stearns, greeting him, said:
: "Why, Doc, are7 you out on such a
night Ike thiss It's wonder you are
not dead. J. say, Jesse, here's Doc
Holmes" and from the otlfsf room came
a young woman with q fair, calm face,
holding in her arms a bundle. Of clothes,
from which issued cry, telling that
there was some one besides husband and
wife. Abe said:
"Give me the youngster, and get the
doctor something warm; he Is cold.pW
"Never mind" the doctQr, replied.
"I will be all right in moment. 1
could not resist the temptation Of yoiw I
big fireplace. But how ,is, the baby?
Let me see him, Mrs. Stearps."
The young mother, with ,,proud look