The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27

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thOnght like enough Flo--she don't
see very much you know, an can't
have very much to think about
| 1hDUght she might he pleased if
could give her something tomorrow.
She was worse last night, and we
sent for the doctor, although she
criet and begged us not to. She Is
afraid of the cost, you know. Her
lace was very pale, and l could not
get ii out Of my miud; it has been
before my eyes all the time. tried
TO sell good miny papers, bot there
was always something coming up in
my Throat and | couldn't boiler very
loud. Some way / didn't do very
well to-day. / only made fifteen
n .rt;s,, .aand couldn't buy very much
VIZ .l.,>,.s tt ti0ug1it 4>;,,sisttlfs 5 80
all could for it,"
$50 you tried your chance on the
ring game for your sister" said
Davis.
''As l came by here [ heard them
telling about the gold watch that was
put up, and when | looked in AT
them spikes, and then at them rings it
didn't look very hard-it didn't look
hard bit, sir. l thought / would
he sure to win something for Flo
and go | put down my ten cents.
Well, l didn't win, and n0w--an |
n0W--I have only got fiye cents left =,
and | cannot buy anything ut all
with that" and the little fellow com
menced crying.
Something had blown into Davis's
eye ; it must have been Il cinder, and
he WAS trying to get it out.
"Why, jack" he said, "don't cry !;
1 hate crying boys, Be a man, my
lad. Will dollar buy Il preseat for
Flo ?"
"Why 1 guess it would, sir" ex
claimed Jack. opening his eyes wide !;
"a great deal more chan enough"
"WefI, Jack. look here, 1 will lend
you dollar mind, lend, mot give it
to you, and you can pay in"
"Gh, / will p y ytu right away,
sir. indeed l WILL" interrupted the
little fellow.
81 will lend it to you for year,
and by the way, Jack. have friend
who is a doctor, and | would like to
have him see your sister. l may call
around with him some time"
Jacks eyes gIistened, and he put
out his hand. Excuse me, Jack,
but your hand is not clean" The
gambler turned away, AMI walked
down the street, leaving Jack stand
ing motionless on the corner.
The little room was darkened. Two
figures were bending oyer bedside
with anxious faces. A woman and a
boy were watching the heavy breath
ing of sleeping girl.
"There is some one rapping at the
door jack" said the woman.
"You go to the door, mother, and
tell them not to come in just now."
The woman opened the door.
"Is there a newsboy named Jack
Brown lives here?"
"There is"
81 want to see him."
pardon, gentlemen. but he Is with
his sister now; she is very low to-
day"
ut is about his sister that we wish
to see him; this gentleman is doc
tor. Will you let us in ?"
The woman looked al them doubt
fully, hut opened the door.
80, Mr.. Davis" said Jack softly.
coming forward, II am afraid it's too
late"
II guess not. Jack this gentleman
is DR.. Logan, a friend of mine md"
"An acquaintance" interrupted the
other coolIy.
ale is very good Doctor" con-
atinued Davis, without noticing the
interruption. II wish you would let
him see what he can do for your sis
ter. / will leave him here" and the
gambler left the room.
swell. Logan, when can the girl
be brought home ?"
"At most any time, l think, Davis.
When | left her at the hospital. n
few days ago, she was able to walk
very we'll. think that in a months
time your protege will be as strong
and well as though she had never
been a helpless invalid. The effect
of our treatment in New York has
been SIMPLY wonderful"
"How much do / owe you, DR..
Logan ?" inquired Davis.
"WelI, made three trips to New
York, and was absent from business
about three weeks; as it is you, Davis,
| think $500 will cover 1t.