Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-08-30

The quick thought darted through
Mrs. Starkweather's mind that here
was a splendid chance 10 get her brown
merino made over free of charge. But
she said aloud Now don't say an
other word You don't suppose I'm so
hard-hearted as not to feel for you when
you're sick, do you? Here, Norah,
raise her up, we'll put this wrapper on
her. We mean to take good care of
you, and get you well again, my dear"
9TH old crocodiler' said Norah, in
dignantly, to Bridget, when she found
herself in the kitchen again. "To see
her palaverin' over the poor thing as If
she was the best friend she'd got! Hos
ptal, indeedl Only last night she
talked of sendin' her there herself; and
she'd be there before the day is out
only for Mr.. Caleb. He's good young
man, and kind-hearted; there's not
q many like him, l can tell you now.n
"Will you please put that stand by
me, Norah, and give me the pen and
inkp'
"No, Miss Ellen, it's not Mr. Caleb
would want you to be doing that copy
ing for him, I'm sure, and you so weak
you can scarcely raise finger"
"Oh, I'm much stronger than | was,
Norah, and must really get to work
again. Please do as | ask you, Norah."
well, miss, but / tell you you're
not fit to do it." AS Norah spoke she
brought the little stand to Ellen's side.
During the three months that preced-
ed Ellen's illness Caleb had given her
considerable copying" to do for him
self, and had interested few others in
her. What he did with the numerous
manuscripts she copied for him re-
mains a mystery. My opinion is that
they were slowed away in the bottom
of an old trunk in his room.
Ellen worked away for some time,
when she was disturbed again by the
entrance of Norah.
Miss Ellen, Mr.. barley sends his
regards to you. and would you like to
take little rideP He's got couple of
hours to spare, and you know the doc
tor said it would do you good to go out
to-day"
Yes, Vould like to very much"
said Ellen, her eye lightning up with
pleasure. - Fell Mr.. barley I'm much
obliged to him. How soon must be
readyP"
Norah returned with the message
that she must be ready in twenty min
utes, and made haste to bring Ellen's
wrappings and help her on with them.
"Therer' said Ellen, suddenly; 81
promised to rip Mrs. Starkweather's $
dress to day"
Bother Mrs. Starkweather's dress"
said Norah, Indignantly.
"Oh, Norah, think how very kind
she's been to me! VIII you please
bring it down, and after get back"
But Norah could bear this no longer.
"No, Miss Ellen, won't. 1t passes
my patience-to have that scaly old
cretur get the credit of everything!
It's Mr.. Caleb, bless him! that's done
everything for you, just as if he was
your brother"
Ellen turned red and pale alternately.
"Norah, what do you mean?"--in a
trembling voice.
Then Norah told her everything,
though begging her not to speak of it
to " Mr.. Caleb For he'd be fit to
kill me ma am"
But Ellen would make no promises.
81 am glad you told me, Norah' in
the same tremulous voice. II think L
might move upstairs again." she
added; 81 am so much better.n
Indade you won't, and get a col
lapse, perhaps" said Norah, sharply.
There's Mr.. Caleb!'-as there came
rap at the door.
Caleb took Ellen to the park, where
he drove about for some time. 1t was
beautiful spring day; the sun was
shining, the grass and infant foliage of
the trees so fresh and green.
"Well, Miss Ellen, you are getting a
little color into those pale cheeks" said
Caleb, breaking the long silence. You
don't know how I've missed you''-
with tender glance into the downcast
face beside him. Ellen's lip trembled,
and in a minute more a tear rolled
down. She tried to speak, but could
not.
Ellen, what is the matterP" said
Caleb, taking her hand.
Then Ellen sobbed out: ''Oh, |
can't bear it! I've Just found out all
you've been doing for me, and how kind
you've been, and can't bear it, How
can l ever repay''-her voice was
choked.
Dear Ellen, shall l tell you how?
Say yes to a question I've been long
ing to ask you these three weeks, and
you will make me the happiest man in
the world"
Ellen looked up bewildered, and met
Caleb's tender-questioning gaze. She
crimsoned to the temples.
"Will you be my little wife Ellen,
and shall we set up our ain fireside'
together?"
Il" Do you really care so much for me
as that?" said Ellen, with laugh that
was half sob. "And what will your
relatives say to your marrying poor
little reporter"
Relatives! l have no near ones,
and should please myself if 1 had.
Come, Ellen, will you have mep can't
promise you very brilliant future; L m
poor, Woodworking dog, and expect
to be to the end of my days. A strong
arm to serve you, and warm heart to
love you-that's all l can offer you,
Ellen, dear"
"Allr' said Ellen, and laid her little
hand in his.
"Thank Godr' said Caleb, fervently.
Gwen join hands and swim the stream
of life together. ."-Harper'S Bazar.
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