Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-12-25

much to do. Doggie must have col
lar and name, to say nothing Of ken
mel. And Dick was regular boy, anx.
ious to do everything at once or to have
it done for him. AT dinner that night
his father wanted to know what kind of
a home Sandy had.
81 don tknow,.' said Dick. ''You see,
] only wanted the dog. But / guess
there's sick man there, and little girl
that isn't Sandy's, cause hessaid so. And
Sandy's wife is little bit of woman"
''Do they seem to have everything they
needG" asked Mrs. Winnerton. "Just
think of spending ones days in cell
lar"
81 don't know what they have" said
Dick only Sandy's wife put some bread
on the table, and said: "That's the best
/ can do for yon, my man." And Sandy
just sat down to eat it when I came
away"
81 think 1 will call, !" said Mr.. Winner
ton, ION my way down town."
Mr.. Winnerton did call, and found
Mrs. Dooley at home, for she was feed
ing the sick man some oatmeal cruel
when her visitor entered.
"Ah! Mrs. Dooley," said he, II want
to tell you how much obliged 1 am for
your kindness to my boy.
Hes fine boy, your honor"
"He is very fond of his new pet. What j
have you sick man here?"
Eyes, your honor. You see he was d
neighbor of ours; and he was down with
the fever. And so we are doing the
best we can for him."
And is this his child?"
"No, your honor. You see, she's a
motherIess, she is; and, as her mother
died In the room above, and was kind to
me-many's the night, when 1 was tired,
sharing her tea with newly, l says to
Sandy: its. only . bit sup she'll be takin',
and i II not mind another washin' or two
for the sake of keepin' her. And so she
has come to us. And a good child she
Is, too. Go and see the gintleman, No
rah, darlint"
The child crept up slowly, and looked
into the gentleman face, while Mrs.
Dooley wiped off chair and handed it
to her visitor.
"Come, Norah," said he, kindly. 81
have three little girls of my own. Come
and see me.
With timid grace the child drew near
or and nearer. She was pretty creature,
with clear complexion and large dreamy
eyes. Mr.. Winnerton took the little one
on his knee and showed her his watch,
all the time intently watching the sick
man and the woman who was minister
ing to him. -
The Invalid had long since passed the
critical fever stage, and was now far
gone in consumption. All Mrs. Dooley's
motherly kindness could not save him.
Mr.. Winnerton wondered how he could
best help him. But it was delicate
task to intrude on the good Irish wo-
mans missionary labor; and Mr.. Winner
ton was gentleman, and true hearted
gentleman would not harm fly. He
chatted few moments with Mrs. Dooley,
petted the little girl, and at last left, af-
ter putting a five dollar bill on the table
as birthday present for little Norah.
"Her birthday is passed, yer honor,
said Mrs. Dooley in her straightforward
fashion.
"Then keep it for the next, Mrs. Doo-
ley; or spend it in ministering to your
patient" said Mr.. Winnerton, as he
bounded up the steps, glad to get out of
the damp, sickening atmosphere.
There was much to tell his wife, when
he reached home; and many plans were
discussed to help the family of Sandy
before one was decided upon. The first
question was: Could the sick man be
moved to more comfortable place? The
doctor said yes, and in less than week
he was resting comfortably in sweet
clean room Of the city hospital. Mrs
Dooley did not like to give up her charge,
but she was persuaded to do so wheI
told it was for his good and she was soer
| consoled by an invitation to work for {
week at Mrs. Winnerton's getting ready
fol the holidays. Of course, Norah wen
with her-bright little Norah, with hel
pretty face and modest manners. An6
Sandy was there too; for Mr.. Winnertor
had suddenly discovered great scarcity
of wood in his shed, and Grandma Win
merton must have wood fire In hel
room, eff it took her last cent
What grand times they had in thu
kitchen, nights, with the cook and coach
man! How they told stories and laughed
while the children kept Norah upstairs
and everybody declared it was nice tt
live just little way out of town, ani
then people could stay over night, TIL,
Dooleys were to stay over Christmas ant
one day Sandy and the children were go
ing tor tree, taking an open wagon tt
bring it home in. It was lovely morn
ing when they left the house for thei
ride OF five miles, and everybody was il
high glee; for Mrs. Winnerton went toe
to keep the children in order, and littl
Norah sat close by her side.
At last they came to the woods, ant
everyone began searching for prett,
tree; for there. was no snow on tn
ground, and it was great fun to rul
about and hear the leaves rustic.
| Norah was delighted. Sometimes sh
screamed with pleasure, and again sh
would sit, apparently thinking. Once
when she had heen quite a long tim
pulling leaves to pieces, Mrs. Winnertol
asked, kindly, "what she was thinkin,
OFF,
| 'gfdid just SO once BEFORE" said tn
child. "Once with mamma. And ha,
papa then--a big long while ago."
1 Where, .dear2"
II don't know where. But it was al
pretty like this; and had wee tiny light
on table; and 50 many people came
and there was q Christmas tree; an,
somebody sang guess it was mamma
Mamma Dooley says my own MANN
was sweet singer"
"Can you remember more about you
4 mamma and papa2" asked Mrs. Wiener
ton, more interested than she cared t
show.
a0nly papa was tall, and had prett