The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-07-25

opened, looked up; but instead Of the
sweet face was longing TO see, that Of
the father appeared in the doorway.
De greeted me with a warm clasp Of
The hand.
1--WE were expecting you,' he said,
but you have arrived at a very sad
time I could only gaze at him, afraid
20 ask the question which trembled on
my lips. Our darling is very i'll; we
fear she will not see another sunrise,
he continued, huskily, as the tears
trickled down his cheeks.
81 sank down upon the doorstep and
covered MY face with my hands.
"'Don't give up so,' lie said, laying
his hand or my shoulder. Come in;
always hope for the best. TIE doctor
from - is with her; he has been here
for three days. Tonight the fever
tUrns.'
Il followed him into the house, and
into the room where she lay. The
mother, pale and haggard with watch
ing, lifted her heavy eyes for moment,
then bent again over her sick child.
stood by the bed and looked down upon
the pale face; so still, SO deathly white
was She, that for moment l thought
she was dead. But the breath still
came feebly through the parched lips,
so feeDiy that l could feel no hope,
and turning away, went out OF doors,
and unmindful Of the rain l dashed
down the hill and threw myself at full
.ength upon the wet grass. l had
thought of her, dreamed of her, until
she seemed part OF my very life; and
TO find her only to lose her again SEEM
ed heavier trouble than l could bear.
was not praying man, but prayed
then; prayed with all my heart that
her life might he spared; then, feeling
somewhat calmer l went back TO the
house.
The doctor was in the room when
again entered 1t, and together we four
watched over that still form. How
slowly the hours dragged, and how
breatlllessly we watched every change
in that paliid face. Suddenly Slight
movement caused me TO look quickly
down. was leaning against the foot
board, and directly III front Of her, and
as | looked, she opened her eyes, and
my face vas the first that met her
sight.
"'Come around 10 the side,' the doc.
tor said, III Il low tone; and without re-
moving my gaze from hers. did so.
Clasping her hand in mine, spoke her
name; a faint smile Of recognitioI
flashed oyer her pale face. Harry
she whispered, softly, then closed her
eyes again. Another moment, and she
Was sleeping quietly. She will live,
the doctor said, and Il fervent Thank
Godi broke from my lips. while the
mother burst INTO tears OF thankful
ness.
1T was long weeks before she was
we'll and strong again. When she was
at last restored to health, | claimed her
for my own: and when | returned East
she went with me as my bride. From
that hour TO this | have never ceased
to thank my Heavenly Father for spar
ing my Nellie'S life to bless and bright
en- all my days"
why, papa, mamma S name is Mel
lie! You have been telling US about
you and mamma all this time" ex-
claimed little Frank as l finished my
story.
Yes; and mamma is small, and her
eyes are blue. But thought papa was
going to tell us about the Indians or
something, and it was only about our
mammal
But he can tell us about the Indians
some other time, and I am real glad
that pretty girl didn't die, amt your"
And dear reader, so an l.