The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-08-12

1t viii be long illness. She must
have rest and careful nursing
Lefty stepped forward. "She will
have both. MIR. Burke, will you carry
her TO Mrs. Wright's, across the road?
She has promised to give me a room"
The crowd about her were so stunned
at the child's action that they did moth
ing to oppose it.
Mr.. Burke promptly lifted the thin
figure in his arms and had laid her in
the bed in Mrs. Wright's shaded spare
room before William had recovered his
senses.
Don't you see how disgraceful this
looks?" Sophy cried, shaking him
Your mother turned out. What will
folks say?''
He hurried after Lefty, scolding and
ordering them back. But Lefty did not
answer him.
Mrs. Wright will charge boarding.
Dye hear?n
Il shall pay her." said Lefty, quietly.
Mrs. fancy illness lasted for weeks,
Williams wife smoothed the matter
over to the community as best she
could. The Wright house was more
quiet than hers. She was willing to
pay the boarding to insure comfort to
dear Mother fancy" etc. Secretly she
reioiced to escape the trouble of the
sick woman.
When Mrs. fancy was able to come
down to the porch of the cool farmhouse
for the first time, she sent for William
and his wife. The doctor was there,
and Mr.. Burke and Judge Wright and
little Lefty and man whom Mr.. Burke
at once recognized as "the fellow"
and so he turned his back ON him con-
temptuously.
You've got quite color, Mother
Taney," said SOphy. You'll soon be
ready to come over. Help with the
canning eh?'
Mrs. Taney,n said the doctor,
gravely, needs a long season of rest be-
fore her health is restored. | have re-
commended a change of air, a jour
ney-'
William exchanged alarmed chances
with his wife.
"Why you must take us for million
aires, doc" she cried. Change of
air? JourneyP That sort of prescription
suits city, fine ladies. But farmers
wives, who have to earn their living,
can't take time for such folderOls."
The doctor would have answered, but
Lefty put her hand on his arm. There
was faint pink on her cheek, and her
blue eyes sparkled like steel.
Fortunately my mother" she said
gently, sis not in such a strait. | have
made arrangements for her to take the
Journey. We are going tomorrow to
Virginia, have bought her old home
and we shall live there. She will have
q long change of air"
William turned CHASTITY pale.
Bought? What money had you?"
Her own share of the estaUe,n said
Judge Wright, camly. "LetItia is of
age. She seems to have always been
under the impression that she and her
mother were dependent on you. She
came to ask me about it two months
ago; and |, as guardian and executor,
had nothing more to do than to hand
her over her share, which was, you
know, in bonds. She has chosen to in
vest it in Virginia land. Mr. Hipps
made the purchase for her." nOdding to
the berry lawyer, who nodded gravely
back again.
Mr.. Burke moved suddenly over TO
his side, with beaming recognition.
"How do you propose to live on this
farm" said William.
"My mother will withdraw her pOr-
ton of the estate" said Lefty "She
is entitled to a third, you know"
Withdraw? Thirds? Why, I've
use for it. If she does that, have done
with the meadow lOts?'
His voice was like that of an enraged
dog.
"You seem, William" said Judge
Wright, g strangely to have forgotten
the position of your mother and sister
You have drawn the interest of your
mothers money. Unjust all, of course,
be refunded. Little Lefty has a clear
head. She will manage very we'll By
the way, she has suggested to me that
your wife should send over The Cleve-
land silver and all other household
property belonging to your mother be-
fore marriage"
When William and his wife went out
vi tHc SdJe ne S6Slueu W nave SnTu0h
into a smaller and older man. The last
words heard from him were "lots"
g It's all your fault" in fierce bitter
ness.
When they were all gone Lefty put
her head down ON her mothers lap.
"Now, mother" she said, "fOr the
roses and the old oaks, and rest and
home. We shall find poor black Tod |
here, waiting; and all your own
friends -"
There was an uneasy cough behind |
hem. 1t was Mr.. Burke waiting to say
goodbye.
Il shall be a neighbor, too, Miss
Lefty"
Eyes, 1 remember" blushing very
much.
He held her hand moment "You
you are not sorry that shall be there
,ooPn
But Lefty only blushed more absurd
y, and could not answer. -Rebeccd IT.
DaUiS, in PeterSon'S Magazine.
low Some Persons Act in Great Cri-
sis When Life is at Stake.
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