, 1885-08-16
FHE LOVE CURE.

detail. was painfully quiet. but from Al
apartir ent not far away came the sound
of a rich contralto voice. INDUCING In
the most astonishing gymnastics Of
VIII oh The human voice can be suppose
capable. while rapid lingering upon
the key board supported The VI ca
aeroIAtic foats. Whit the original ail
might have been. could hardly be sur
missed in the right scales. trills, cadOnzas.
and hourlshes with which It wus embef
hshcd. suddenly a sweeping rush OF
notes. n crash of chords. and the piano
lid fell with a bang that startled the
speech above quoted from Craig War
rilglon. Aunt kmily-Mrs John Ches.
ter-a blue eyed widow. with one idol.
her nephew. sighed as she answered:
he IS u great trial. Craig, But VT
must cndure It for Il month or two.
Down b burn. Davy. lover noatod
In the open window. aud In Il moment n
tall. handsome girl of IL came up the
porch steps. having made a circuit o,
the house from the drawing room win.
dow.
Dear. y said Mrs Chester, holding up
a warning finger. do try TO be a little
quictcr. Your cousin is very nervous this
morning. -
The idea Of "a man not "a having any
nerves. - sad Helen Warrenton, putting
aside the lace curtains 10 step into the
room. Poor little fellow. - she added In
a soothing tone. approaching the lounge.
did Il want to be quict!H
Craig flushed under the keen sarcasm
OF the great black eyes. looking down
fully;
People in rude health have no Idea Of
the suffering Of invalidS
u suppose It is ~shoekingly vulgar to
have no aches or pains, " was the reply.
blu refined laziness was never my temp
tation. -
My dear. sickness is not l~azlness. - ex
ella mod Mrs Chester
-No-but-n
That was all. but again Craig flushed
under The scrutiny Of the dark eyes.
A grating OF wheels upon the gravel.
n a voice calling Nellie. caused Miss
d again. aud Ia another moment she
was standing beside a buggy IN which
was seated an c DERBY gentleman.
ne more drive, Nelig" he asked
Wait until | get a hat. papa
She was seated beside him a moment
later. her face very grave.
What have you been doing'" her
father asked
singing to keep from crying 1t Is SO
hard TO let you 20.
Il know II. Nell. but it Is my duty.
Your ponr aunt is certainly alone In Nice,
and some one must go TO her. 1 will re-
turn as o as possible. In tho mean
time this is a pleasant home.
81 leasantiT the girl cried. with an OK.
pressive grimace. Papa. you are q
doctor Tell me il my cousin Craig Is
really sickf"
Is and no.
II thought as much.
lie Is certainly delicate, aud both his
parents died very young. But he pets
his ailments ill from dwarfs they be-
come giants. II Craig were q poor man
he would probably overcome all his
weakness As n rich man. he will
probably die in a few years of sheer
want OF purpose and exercise He Is
dyspeptic from ] ing about on beds and
lounges. instead Of walking and riding
He takes cold by keeping himself ever Ia
an artificial atmosphere.
And he has nerves, F" said Nellie. con
temptuously.
- Unfortunately he has. keenly sensitive
ones. was the grave reply, with only
self indulgence 10 foster all their vagnries
Understand me. Nellie. your cousin does
suffer more than you can well realize. and
lie will suffer more and more as he en-.
courages his troubles.
Wants sinking upg"
fundamentally and physically. -
"Cne Thing is certain. said Nell.
either lie or | will die before you return.
/ feel smothered every time | 20 into the
sitting room. aud he groans e cry time
raise my voice above a whisper. II Is too
Lad. papa, TO see him so. | think he's
the very handsomest mar I ever saw, and
he converses well. too.
"A fine fellow" the doctor replied.
with a quizzical look Nellieward. but un.
observed. but | want to talk about YOU
now. While | am gone"
And the doctor began q long string of
directions, for this. his only child. he
was leaving for the first time In his life.
II was bitter work for both. but they had
made duty and self sacrifice watchwords
for so long. that there was no hesitation
when these called for separation. Dr.
Warrenton's sister. widowed at Nice
was III. and her brother had been sum.
moncd to bring her home. In the time
Of his Bbsence Mrs Chester had consented
TO give Nellie n home.
II roused Craig arrington's chivalry the
following morning TO see the still. white
face Of / ellen turned from the last look
Al the carriage taking her father to tho
depot to start for New York. For a mo.
ment Mrs. hester thought the girl would
faint but she rallied. saying. with a
dreamy smile;
-Wo were never separated before. But
l promised papa o TO fret
But he lets me help him. When /
left school a year ago be had teachers for
music and language come to the house for
two hours every day. The rest Of the
time ! work for papa. ! have a ward In
the children s hospital under my care. and
l sew for the patients and keep the labOrn.
tory Of that ward In order. "
Keep II in orderl" questioned Mrs
Chester.
See that the medicine bottles are al.
way flled, bandRges rolled In the draw
ers, lint scraped. sticking plasters ready.
the instruments at hand. and everything
ready for instant use In case OF an acct
dent life may hang on Que second foi
promptness or delay. Papa has taught
me how TO act In emergencies. before
physicians or surgeons can he sum
moncd
"A female doctor, > said Craig. with a
suppressed sneer IN his tone
mo. Cousin Craig. but. l hope. M
efficient nurse l have no desire TO step
u Of woman's true sphere. or usurp ANY
OF the tut es aud privileges Of a man. Lui
| try to do faithfully such duty as lies un.
der my hand. We are very rich. as you
know, and papa is training mo To I'LL q
noble. useful place in the world as far a.
l can
-turgiys me, - said Craig. frankly. II
was rude =
Helen lowed gravely and walked oui
of the room. to visit one or Nv OF tho
village aticnts her father had left undo
her care Aud 1raig, half pettishly
wondered why her words had LETT snch D
sting ic was rich. too hft whpt hnree~
Nervau. Deb,I.tat.a Ne.