Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-22
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WHOLE NO. 1916.

She could not be bad woman, when
Mr.. Abbott thought so well Of her.
He was glad whom Winny went over
and eat down by her. The lonely,
neglected child had understood the
. meaning in the woman's eyes. Pres
emily she fell asleep. and Sarah pu,
her arm about her and drew her
down on tn her shoulder. Then
Matthew came over to them. and
the doctor nodded and smiled aud
pointed out Charon and his boat.
After all it was comfortable 10 be in
accord with his cid friend again. Il
was friendly world That little
Mrs. Epps, now, was good Chris
tian soul, though she bad her whims.
Matthew, although conscious that he
was the only entitely sane person in
the world, felt tonight sense of
the beauty and goodwill and happi-
ness in it as never before. Usually
his little mind was kept acero and
restless by the stringent want OF
money. But this evening be needed
nothing. He looked at the nodding
passengers in the silent car with a
good humored smile, aud then at
the sleeping valley flooded now with
the light of the risen moon. l.. was
the time when, if he had been at
home, he would have had prayers
with the children. He always had
the feeling, as they knelt, that their
mother was near them. The Lord
is our shepherd said the devoted
little man, eilently. 'He leadeth US
beside the still waters
The valley before him wavered
giddily there was a desfening roar,
hot rush ofvapor, and then he was
lying in the wet grass, the moon CO.
ing out in the darkness.
Doctor Sarah was unhurt. She
gathered her legs and arms out of
the mass of struggling bodies, and
then, without word, began TO tug
at Winny. The child did not move.
DR.. Sarah presently caught at ths
arm Of a burly fellow who was shoat-
ing out terrified oaths and questions.
Try and compose yourself, che
said grimly. We have run into q
freight train, and half of MS are kill
cd. Take hold of this child. She ia
cripple
Cripple? God hoIp usl She's
done for then. | believe I'm not
hurt shaking himself. He drew
Winny out with exceeding gentle
ness, and carried her to the field
followed by Sarah. It's TOO late,
ma'am, as he laid her down.
The Docuor's practiced hands
were at work. mo, she is alive,
but her other leg is broken. What
village lie that?' For the people from
the next station were crowding
about the train.
1t proved TO be Matthew's parish.
Ip half an hour he was carried to his
own house by some of his parishion-
ers, who seemed very fond of the lit
tie man. He was conscious, and the
physicians could find no external in
jury.
st is the steam which he has swal-
lowed, said Doctor Sarah. Bring
the other children to him. 1t will be
too late in a few minutes.
1t was such bare little house |!
Her keen eye took note of every
mark of poverty even while she STIR
red a draught for the dying man.
The village doctors were busy with
Winny.
1T is compound fracture one of
them said. "A case for months
Have these chileren no kinsfolk p
demanded Sarah.
None. Poor MIR. Niles has scratch
ed along as.he could for them alone
And what is to become of them
now? God only knows groaned q
respondent fat mother in Israel, who
held the bandages
'The Lord will provide. He al
ways does,' said the village doctor.
The boys. ugly, manly little fell
lows, were brought in. terrified and
half asleep. Doctor Sarah carried
the baby in its night gown and laid
her on the bed beside Matthew. But
he was scarcely conscious now. SIS
that you Dot p he said Papa can't
romp this morning Presently he
passed his hand gropiugly over her
face. Poor little Dot o Godi
who is there to take care of them p
Sarah hesitsted. She remem bered
the cause 10 which she bad given
her life. She had boen in earnest
whom she gave it. Then che stopped
and took his hand. Il am here
Matthew rhe said, quietly.
The Congressional com mittee met
according to appointment, and wait.
ed in vain for Doctor Sarah.
Friend Eli Sowerbv was naturally
indignant when he heard of it. There
is always an obstacle 10 the way
with women he said. But why