The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-12-12
WORTHY OF LOVE.

not a bad match as the world goes,
either personally or professionally" "
said Arthur Dane, with lazy glance
OF approval at his friend But per-
haps you are the fastidious one-eh ~
Harry Judson and Arthur Dane were
old friends and college chums. The
latter, after spending several years
abroad, had returned to find the slim,
thoughtful student changed into It
stalwart man, with an NJ. ID. attached
to his name, and good practice grow
ing up about him.
ain that respect" replied Dr. Jud-
son, in answer to his friends remark,
"you will find me the same as when we
parted ten years ago. OF course have
had my fancies, but they have never
developed into facts. The truth is, it
is difficult to find true woman, such
as our wives should be-"
"Whew" exclaimed Arthur; what
would the fair daughters OF Ridgway
say to such a sweeping denunciatIon
as that"
:" 1t may be my Obtusenese, but as
far a. my observation goes there are
two chief classes OF women IN this
tOwn-the wealthy, who make a dis
play OF their money and accomplish
ments whether real OF pretended, who
have no idea OF any higher or other
life than useless one; and the second
class, who try to appear As well Oft as
the Others, starve themselves for the
sake OF appearances, and are covered
with confusion ii caught in a calico
dress, or doing any OF the household
duties which woman should under
stand and be proud of her knowledge
am beginning to think, though, that
there is one exception, " he added, after
a pause.
'Ah. thought So" murmured Ar
thur under his breath. "And she is 2'
he asked aloud.
"You doubtless remember Helen
French?"
"Surely you cannot mean that gay
girl of whose brilliancy and conquest 5
| have heard SO much p
''The same. The recent death OF
her father has left herself and her
mother nearly pennIless, and the latter
an invalid; but since there atfiiCtion
Helen is displaying traits Of charac-
ter which | never dreamed that she
possessed Her devotion to her
mother is beautiful"
"Glad to hear it," said Arthur
heartily. "And hope you will never
have any reason to change your opln
ION of her"
The same day DR.. Judson called up
on Mrs. French professionally.
As he was leaving Helen met him in
the hall with an anxious face.
you find her no better, doctor?
Tell me truly what you think. Is there
nothing that will help herr"
Harry looked down sympathetically
into the appealing dark eyes.
Eyes, Miss French" he said slowly,
"there Is one course which would prob
ably restore her completely"
"And that ?" she asked eagerly.
"Your mother needs somethingmOre
than medicine Perfect rest of mind
and body and change OF air-say a few
weeks at some quiet seashore town
would benefit her wonderfully"
You are quite certain OF this?"
81 am positive. 1t might be the
means OF saving her life"
"Then she shall 60" said she quiet
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found Mrs. French on the point OF de
parting upon her Journey, one of her
former servants busting about her.
you see | have a new nurse" she
said smilingly.
Whereas Miss French" heinquired.
ooh, she went away yesterday to
visit some friends"
'Gcne away?' Harry repeated
blankly.
Yes; it would be altogether too
quiet for her at the place where l am
going, and the poor child must have
some recreation. | dare say Nancy
will take good care OF me-" Mrs.
French replied, with a little regretful
sigh.
Feeling too surprised and vexed 20
pursue the subject, DR.. JudsOn, after
few parting directions. took his
leave. He would scarcely aCknOwl-
edge even to himself the disappoint-
ment and pain he felt at Miss French's
strange course.
But | might have expected it." he
thought bitterly, Her atfectation OF
concern for her mother certainly
seemed genuine, but this desertion at
such a time shows how utterly heart
less she Is. y
And very regretfully he viewed the
ruins OF the air castles which he had
already began almost unconscious!v
to rear.
The long sultry days of August
came, and DR.. Judson, from too close
application TO his profession, found
himself in condition which demand
ed rest. so one day he packed his va
Use, and started off for a two weeks
vacation.
Towards sunset he reached his des-
tmatlon. not a fashionable resort, but
quiet place among the hills, large
Notwithstanding house, whose
hoarderS came there every summer to
recruit their health and energies.
Harry had previously boarded at
Mrs. Mills, and everything appeared
very natural and homelike as he en-
tered the airy dining room. where the
family and boarders were already as
semb ed for tea.
A ne seated himself at one OF the
tables some one approached him. He
glanced up and to his great surprise
met the quiet eyes OF Helen French.
he would have risen, but she mo-
toned him TO remain seated.
Good evening. DR.. Judson." she
SAID calmly, "Will you take tea or
Chocolate?"
tie never knew Just what response
be made, as he dropped back into mis-
chair, and stared at Helen's retreat
ING figure.
When she returned, the faintest
trace OF emotion, whether pleasurabIe
or otherwise he could not tell, tinted