The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-20

very handsomest man | ever saw, and
he converses well, too"
"a fine fellow" the doctor replied,
with quizzical look Nellieward, but
unobserved, "but | want to talk about
you now. While | am gone"
And the doctor began long string
of directions, for this, his only child,
he was leaving for the first time in
his life. 1t was bitter work for both,
but they had made duty and self-sac-
rifce watchwards for so long, that
there was no hesitation when these
called for separation. DR.. Warren
tons sister, widowed at Nice, was i'll,
and her brother had been summoned
to bring her home. In the time of
his absence Mrs. Chester had consent
ed to give Nellie home.
1t reused Craig Warrington's chiv-
airy the following morning to see the
still, white face of Helen turned from
the last look at the carriage taking her
father to the depot to start for New
York. For moment Mrs. Chester
thought the girlwould faint, but she
rallied, saying, with dreamy smile;
1--WE were never separated before.
But promised papa not to fret"
"But he lets me help him. When |
left school a year ago he had teachers
for music and language come to the
house for two hours every day. The
rest of the time / work for papa. l
have ward in the children's hospital
under my care, and | sew for the pa
tierts and keep the laboratory of that
ward in order"
"Keep it in order| questioned Mrs.
Chester,
"See that the medicine bottles are
always filled, bandages rolled in the
drawers, lint scraped, sticking plasters
ready, the instruments at hand, and
everything ready lor instant use. In
case of an accident life may hang on
one second for promptness or delay.
Papa has taught me how to act in
emergencies, before physicians or sur
geons can be summoned"
"a female DOCTOR said Craig, with
a suppressed sneer in his Tone
"No, Cousin Craig, but, hope, an
efficient nurse. | have no desire tC
step out Of woman's true sphere, OF
usurp any Of the duties and privileges
of man. But try to do faithfully
such duty as lies under my hand.
We are very rich, as you know, and
papa is training me to fill noble use
full place in the world as far as / canP
Forgive me" said Craig, frankly
81 was rude"
Helen bowed graveiy and walked
out of the room, to visit one or two o
the village patients her father had lef
under her care. And Craig, half pet
tishly, wondered why her words ha(
left such a sting. He was rich, too
but what human being was the better
: for any noble use of his wealth? Hi
home was luxurious, and the mos
elaborate of invalid devises were ar
ranged in his bedroom and sitting
: room, but he could find no comfor
: that morning. His easy chair nigh
have had thorns for any case he fount
there; his novel had lost its interest
and his nap was an impossibilitv.
"CraigW his aunt cried, aghast, hal
an hour later, "you surely are not &c
ing out in the broiling sunW
"Only for walk to the village"
"But you can send Tom for any
3 thing you want"
!, 81 will not walk far"
The sun was hot and Craig was nc
strong, in spite OF his tall figure an
Z broad chest. Very soon he felt tina
o he must either sit down or fall dow
and very pale, he entered littl
: porch, and sank upon seat ther'
6 When the first dizzy sensation wa
!, over, he heard q familiar voice 0
the other side OF the window, besid
a which he sat.
Remember" the voice said--an
o Craig wondered at its low, sweet tor
@ -"you are to make no exertioi 4
n the present. | have engaged Mr.
Ridley to come here and do all IL
i" work and care for you. When yo
are quite strong again, Twill see TIL
you have sewing to do"
J. "God bless you, Miss Your faith,
k and yourself are the true Christians
A rustic at the door, and Craig So
v Nellie looking at him with such ntt,
ID astonishment that her face was actua
ne ly ludicrous.
ar 81 came here TO escort you home
a he said, "and the heat was too muC
" for me-"
He was still deathly pale, but Nelli
stepping back to the house, return,
with her handkerchief dripping wi
os cold water, to lay it upon his hei
You had better postpone you ne
er walk till after sunset" she said dryl
meantime, wait here and ! will
is for the buggy"
- "No! j will walk backp
". Nellie's ample sun umbrella was
IN help on the return walk but Cra
er' fully justified his aunt's fears by t
In condition in which he entered t
mt house. Nell pelted him with sarci
tic inquiries, all the time keeping co
m water on his head and otherwise ia
re ing such precautions as seemed bi
Iig against Injurious effects, @ al
u see that you chose q wrong til
to walk after living in this cell
summer" was the reply. "This roc
tn is like n vault. | should die here"
he "But you are strong"
ey every true. And | keep strong
'or activity and plenty of fresh air. II
all took a drugShop every day I am |
MI sure l should live week. 'Thl
9er times a day." she read taking up o
is bottle. "After each meal" was on !
ids other; dAt bedtime" third DIRECT
nd .lDo you know Craig, my whole vi
ng in the children's hospital would j
os- puzzle me so much as Keeping tra
OF that table OF bottles
lie, "But can not sleep or eat withC