The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-20

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mine-a young doctor. He is very skillful
and might help her.;'
'Oh, sir" said Adelaide, brightly; then
her face clouded, ''but we have no money
to pay him."
THAT. will be all right" said Gerald.
Ihe girl bounded up stairs with light
heart at these words and disappeared for a
moment. Then she came out and beckon-
ed to blm.
"Pleass to come in; mamma will see
YOU"
Lifting his het, he entered the room soft
". All within was cheerful and pleasant.
few flowers, brought from their country
home, were blossOming upon the window
Sill, and sweet-vOiced canary trilled it's
tiny-throated music above them. But his
attention was at once concentrated upon
the hectic. painted face resting upon the
snowy pillow.
She smiled family as she met his eyos;
with their expression of kindly interest.
"You are very good" she said. .tbIy
little girl has told NE of your cffer. shall
be glad to accept it for her sake, but I fear
l am past ali help"
"When there is life there is hope" said
Gerald, cheerily, and my friend, DIR.
Gilbert, though yoNng, is very skillful.
will see him to-day and interest him III
your case"
Then he wrote down her name in his
note book: "Mrs. Adelaide Harney, wife of
Captain Harney, of the ship Adelaide No.
3 -- street."
inlay come In and see how you get
along under his treatment" he asked, as
he arose TO 60.
Mrs. Harvey looked at him for moment
with eyes rendered almost preternaturally
bright by her illness. Gerald felt as though
his very soul was being laid bare under
that searching gaze, but he did not blench.
Lie had been reared by tender Christian
mother, and though one OF the gay world
IN position, he had reached manhood sio-
gularly unspotted by its vices. 30 he
could bear the scrutiny OF those clear eyes,
without uneasiness; for there was no lep-
rous spot In his life to be brought to light.
Come when you like, she said at lust.
And it my days are numbered, oh, kind
sir, watch over my child, my poor little
Adclaidel She must earn an honest living.
VIII you see that she is put III the way of
it9 You have a good face and feel that
l can trust you. II you never had an
earthly reward, the God of the widow and
OF the fatherless will bless you.'
She closed her eyes wearily, exhausted
by her emotions, and Gerald, deeply
III >ved. went in quest of DR.. Gilbert.
Gerald Carman was junior partner in a
large shipping house. One of their finest
ships had arrived in port, but few days
since, and its captain-a bluff, hearty sailor
had peculiar charm to the young man.
he spent several evenings with him, and
had an engagement to join him at lunch.
While eating their oysters together, mat
ter of business was mentioned, and slight
difference in date coming up, Gerald drew
out his note book.
"That will tell tho story" he said, soft
ly.
A humorous twinkle came into the sun
Drowned sailors eyes, as he read aloud,
'tN1rs. Adelaide Harney, wife of Captain
George Harney-"
i've given you the wrong page, see,"
said Gerald, smiling at Captain Breese's
quizzcal expression. THAT Is a person
whom / met to-day for tho first time. The
poor lady is in destitute circumstances.
BY the BY, her husband was sea-faring
man like yourself"
The captain suddenly caught him by the
shoulder.
''Harney-was that the name2 BY nv
good ship, man, the hand of Providence is
In It'll I've been in tho country this very
day to find out the wife and child of poor
George Harney. Destitute, did you say7
Why, I've a pile of gold sovereigns for
them-all honest money fairly earned.
Take me to them at once. I'm burning to
discharge my mission"
At the end Of an hour they reached their
destination. They met DR.. Gilbert at the
door. He gave cheering account of Mrs.
Harney, saying the most she needed was
nourishing food and plenty Of fresh air.
''5end your coachman around with the
carriage every fine morning, Gerald" he
said IN conclusion. 1t will kill two birds
with one stone-maybe save a life and give
that idle fellow something to do"
"We'll see to that, young slr," chimcd
in Captain Brcese's hearty voice. Then
Gerald introduced the two aud they shook
hands cordially.
1t transpired that Mrs. Harncy had never
received the letter sent by Capt. Breese.
1t had undoubtedly gone to the dead letter
Office. She had all the particulars of her
husbands illness and death to hear. She
shed bitter tears as she listened to his
loving messages to his absent wife; but it
was q relief to learn that one of his coun-
trymen had ministered to his many wants
and closed his eyes at the last, with tender,
sympathetic touch.
Her heart turned to the homo where she
received her husbands parting embrace.
30 Captain Breese took day from his sail
ing preparations, and saw that all was
made comfortable to receive them, and one
bright summer morning, Gerald babe
Adelaide and her mother goodbye. In
parting, he said: "Write to mo how you
like your new home, little girl; shall be
interested to hear" And thus they
dropped, after fashion out of his world.
From time to time the letters came as ho
had requested. At first in round, school
girls hand; then the more elegant chiro-
graphy told of culture and aptness for I'M
provement. ~
Years had passed. One of the dainty
missives came one morning just as he had
received orders from his physician to stop
mental excrtion and 60 to some quiet place
in the country where he could have COM
plete rest.
Adelaide's letter decided him. & He
yuf,,ld ep1a0e hoard near them, and raney