The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-04-09
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Cincinnati Enquirer.
Marion L. Foster is well-known 70 many
of our people. She is young girl, as
bright, talented and gifted as she Is sorely
afflicted. Her artistic merits have often beon
spoken of in the Enquirer. As crsyon
artist che has few superiors. Her paintings
on china, silk and satin are marvels of artistic
work, as are her p ,i,raits in oil, ard but few
can excel her in embroidery and fine needle
work. Her affection consists of q total
paralysis of the whole lower part ofthe body
from the hips down. She is almost helpless,
ss far rs moving around is concerned, and
sits 10 little carriage from morning
until night and night until morning
The carriage is so constructed
that she can move it herself In
this carriage, though at times suffering eI
cruciating pain, pale, emacisted and worn out
little Marion Foster paints, sews, embroideries
and works away from early morn till late at
night, happy and contented, supporting
herself, and making the best Of what would
to most people be miserable existence. Her
kEChb rlulC tiOnb hlu HtT UOuhuttos hilutluu
and great pride have attracted the attention
OF many of our best ladies, vino have shown
the poor little cripple many favors. When
Emma Abbott WAS last here she took great
interest In Miss Foster, and gave her quite a
number OF orders in silk and satin painting
Fanny Davenport, when playing at the
Grand few weeks ago, heard Of Miss
Foster, and called on her. Miss Dsvenport's
sympathies for the unfortunate girl were at
oace aroused. She gave har orders to paint
q number Of handsome dresses, and
s,nt her presents of many delicaces
But the best thing she did was TO tell Miss
Foster that she knew physician in New
York who she thought could drive away her
terrible pain, il not entirely cure her. But
said the little cripple with n sigh: "Alss !.
what good will that do me? lam too poor
10 even 90 to New York, let alone pay a
great and famous physician" "Never mind
that" SAID Miss Davenport, 81 will, as soon
as possible, arrange matters for you" Fanny
Davenport concluded her engagement at the
Grand and went away Miss Foster thought
she would soon be forgotten by the beautiful
actress, but 10 one day her heart WAS made
to fulter and jump with joy overs letter of
love and sympathy, written by Miss Daven-
port In far.oT city. Other letters came,
and on last Monday the following letter was
received by Miss Foster. and threw her into
transports of happiness and gratitude. The
letter reads:
PALMER HOUSE. CHICAGO, Marchl7, 1881,
My DEAR LITTLE GIRL No matte
what you are dong, pu, it down, pack you
trunk, and start for New York Go to DR.
Ssyres. Lot him examine your ailments or
aflictions-he will tell you If you can be
cured-if, yes, place yourself under his care.
II he can cure you 1t will only keep you
short time Don't be wounded too much
poor child If no Gays le not cure you.
Let us make the effort and place our faith
In God, who is always with US; Of course
your sister will 90 with you, Perhaps Mrs
Devareux can tell you where TO live while
there, or perhaps you can live at the doc
tors. have written him first TO SEQ il he Is
home, and all ~ rticulars abou' Won. On the
receipt Of his le or will wrile and send you
the money for ARE, expenses. ot3. Always
your friend, FANNY DAvENrJRr.
None but a true, big hearted woman
would thus befriend poor, helpless, but
mertorious sufferer, and all honor and praise
to Fanny Davenport for thus proving that
she has the greatest Of all-chsrity." 1t is
the brightest wreath she has ever woven
for her fair brow.