The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-16
By Mrs. Addie Deitch Franz.
cHAPTER XIII.

library. When Lima entered the room she
rose and bowed in q reserved manner.
May ask thenature OF your visit herer
asked Lima.
"A servant o. yours arrived at the house
Of Mrs. Harris to day, where I was visiting.
and hearing her speak Of wanting nurse
for your husband. thought would apply
for the situation, &c I am in need OF SUCH
"Can you give references"
''As many as you want"
Have you been used to nursing gentle
men2"
II would rather nurse him--I mean gen
tleman than lady"
"And what DO you charge per week."
Whatever yea think is right"
"WilI ten dcI.ars satisfy your
Indeed, s9u are very kind, for that Is
more than I expected"
'Your name, pleass?"
Madam Reek is my name"
Then, madam, would you care to enter
upon your task st once, as / have company,
and must Of course entertain him?"
II will do 80 willingly, ss I will be much
happier than sitting idle
after removing her bonnet and veil she
followed Lima up the stsirs and into her bed
room. Mr.. Woodruff was sitting in an in
yalids chair in front Of the CRATE, as il was
q very cold Gay. Lima introduced him 70
Ma am Heek, then kissed him affectionately
on the forehead and left the room, promis.
ing to return soon with Arthur.
els there anything [ can do for you sip
Gsked Madam Reek
Nothing now. Ali | want is rest. and
you look as If you needed the same"
Il am not tired in the least, 50 do not heal
tste TO ssk Ens TO do anything"
How did you happen 10 arrive here 40
soon?"
~ was st the house OF Mrs. Harris when
your seIvsnt arrived
And did you see my Meta, my darling
Yes she wanted to come home"
Il would TO God she had; yet it is best 81
it's"
she loves you very much, and is very IN
happy away from you"
IF / could prevent If / would not allow
her to renlain'awsy from me another hour"
Fave you bsen i'll long, sir2"
at seems long while to me, but it is only
since | returned from my niece's wedding.
] Toust.lis down, now, am very weak" ne
said, in a feeble voice.
Lean on my shoulder, ] am strong"
urged tie fair nurse
he did lean or her shoulder, and It was all
the little woman in black could do to bear
up under the weight. She smoothed his Dill.
lows, gave him some wine and tLen babe
him try 70 sleep. But the entrance of Lima
and Arthur put an end TO that for awhile.
Mr.. Woodruff and Arthur were glad 10
meet again. When Arthur inquired after
his health Lima turned away from the bed
and went TO the window. Madam Reek
noticed this, and she also noticed the deathly
pHiior OF her face. What could il meaD2
Perhaps she thought her husband was going
20 die. II so, they must send for aphysIcisn
Immediately. And when Arthur spoke OF
this TO Mr. Woodruff. che said:
Can { be possible, sir, that you have had
no medical advice?"
My wife did not think it necessary, nor
did -
"Thtn. sir, will tell you that from all
appearances your case needs immediate at
tentiOn, and unless you are willing to call
In physician, l must resign my position as
nurse"
How familiar y5ur voice sounds, Madam.
/ viii not alisw you to leave me; bat DO IS
you think best. Brsden telegraph to New
York for one ia the morning
81 viii DO Sd yet to night, IL you think il
necessary" said Arthur.
"a few hours later can make TO differ
ence; besides you must be tired after your
ride"
Not the lesst BIT; and il you will allow
re. will remain with you tonight"
at Is not necessary, Arthur. IS I will be
With him. and MsdsEs Reek viii be within
hesrng," interrupted Lins.
u dare say, Lima, Madam Reek would like
10 have rest, this first night" said Mr.. Wood
ruff
''NO, 20, sir; came here 70 nurse you back
70 health. am strong and mean 90 do my
duty
Tie bell rang and Lins and Arthur went
down 70 tsa alone. Madam Rex refusing to
ietSe Der charge. Lima was once more
bsppy, having her lover with her. rhe
evening passed pleasantly by 70 both OF
ITEM, Slile up stairs. sleeping restless
ieveTish sleep, tossing from side 10 side and
meaning, iey this wicked Homan's husband,
who, rom the strong man ct q few short
weeks before, had faded agsy until he ass
sbaGOT Of his former self
Beside MS bed sat the little woman In
blsck Eho leaned lovingly ever his pilIov
wiped the tears from her ewes and replaced
The Ogiy blue goggles. Once be opened his
sysa ard called ms daughter, but closed
them sea1n, heaving deep sigh of disap-
poiD;msDt. He was once more asleep when
LIMA entered the room. Bidding Madam
Reek lie down IN the next room, She donDed
q thick wrapper and lay down beside her
husband. When he swoke and called for
water, It was Lins's willing hands that gave
Il 70 him.
This surely can not be fresh water as it
has very peculiar taste
Jack lust brought il up. 1t Ia your i'm
agiEaticn. yet, Il you wish, 1 will ring for
more"
II would not thiHk Of troubling you 50
much. dear wife. I am little afraid, Lima,
Ibst 1 VIII not be with you long"
DO lot talk so, Give, you make me ner-
vous."
NEVERTHELESS do. aud 1 should like 80