Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-02

rest oil the time L work Tor papa
have a ward in the children's hospital
under my care, and sew for the pa
tients and keep the laboratory of that
ward in order"
Keep it in orderP" questioned Mrs.
Chester.
"See that the medicine bottles are
always filed. bandages rolled in the
drawers. lint scrapod, sticking plas-
ters ready, the instruments at hand,
and everything in order for instant use.
In case OF an accident lifo may hang
on one second for promptncss or de-
lay. Papa has taught mo how to act
in emergencies, before physicians or
surgeons can be summoned.
"A female doctor" said Craig, with
. suppressed sneer in his tone.
"No, Cousin Craig. but. I hope. an
efficient nurse. have no desire to
step out of woman's true sphere. or
usurp any Of the duties and privileges
OF man. But try to do faithfully
such duty As lies under my hand. We
are worry rich. as you know, and papa
is training me to fill noble, useful
place in the world rs far as can"
Forgive rue" said Craig, frankly,
| IL was rude"
Helen bowed gravely and walked
| out Of the room. to visit one or two of
the village patients her father had left
| under her care. And Craig. half pet
| tishly, wondered why her words had
left such sting. He was rich. too.
but what human being was the better
for any noble use of his wealth. HIS
home was luxurious, and tho most
elaborate of invalid devices were ar
| ranged in his bedroom and sitting
room, but he could find no comfort that
morning. His easy chair might have
been full of thorns for any ease he
found there; his novel had lost its in
terest. and his nap was an impossible
ity.
"CraigN his aunt cried. aghast, half
an hour later, you surely are not 60
ing out in this broiling sum-
"Only for walk to the village"
But you can send Tom for anything
you want"
Il will not walk far"
The sun was hot and Craig was
not strong, in spite of his tall figure
and broad chest. Nesy soon he felt
that he must either sit down or fall
down, and, very pale, he entered lit
| tie porch, and sank upon a seat there.
When the first dizzy sensation was
over, he heard a familiar voice on the
other side of the window, beside which
| he sat-
Remember" the voice said-aud
Craig wondered at its low, sweet tone
| you are to make no eXertion for the
| present have engaged Mrs. Ridley
| to come here and do all the work and
care for you. When you are quite
strong again. will see that you have
sewing to do. "
God bless you, Miss! Your father
and yourself are the true Christians"
A rustic at the door, and Craig saw
Nellie looking at him with such utter
astonishment that her face was actual
ly ludicrous
81 came here to escort you home
he said. land the heat was too much
for me"
He was still deadly pale; but Nellie,
stepping back to the house, returned
with her handkerchief dripping with
cold water. to lay it upon his head.
You had better postpone your next
walk till after sunset" she said, dryly;
meantime. wait here and l will 90
for the buggy"
mo. ! will walk back"
Nellie's ample sun umbrella was a
help on the return walk; but Craig full
ly justified his aunt's fears by the con-
dition in which he entered the house
Nell peltcd him with sarcastic inquir-
les, all the time keeping cold water on
his head and otherwise taking such
precautions as seemed best against in
furious effects.
You see what useless animal l
am" he said to her.
IL see that you choose wrong time
to walk after living in this cell all SUM-
mer." was the reply. This room is
like a vault. should die here"
but you are strong"
Very true. And / keep strong by
activity aud plenty of fresh air. If /
took drug shop every day l am not
sure | should live u week. Three
times a day, she read, taking up one
bottle. after each meal" was on a
another; AT bedtime" third di-
rected "Do you know, Craig, my
whole ward in the childreu's hos
pital would not puzzle me SO much as
keeping track Of that table OF bottles. ="
But cannot eat or sleep without
medicine.
Poor fellowr
Craig WINGED. Nell had an infection
on those two words that cut him TO the
quick.
He saw very little of her during the
next week. DIR. Warrenton, rightly
judging that work was the best cure fol-
loneliness, had hunted up few cases
during his weeks stay in the village,
where Nell could minister to the suf-
ferings caused by overwork and pow
erty. and Nell. missing her daily labors
in the hospital, entered heart and soul
into the field Of duty. The first cases
led to others, and home hours were
taken up with sewing for some OF the
poorest children.
But in the intervals Of work Neil
took mischevous delight in upsettiDg
| Craig's nervous system. She sang only
her most dashing bravuras at the hours
| OF MONDAY repose. She stole bottles
| Of tonic and filled them with molasses
| and water. She made bread pills and
put them upon the tray Of dainty food,
especially prepared for the patients
delicate appetite. She put red pepper
IN the eau de cologne, pins in the lounge
pillows, and paste on the afghan. She
reused Craig to energy, if only to pro-
test that she was the plague Of his life.
He tried to save his conscience by
offering Nell money for her protegcs,
and she told him brusquely that she
had all she wanted. ga.
| Letters from Nice informed Nellie
that her aunt was far too i'll 10 return
home, and, after two months, death re-
leased her, and DR.. Warrenton, being
In the city once more, sent for his
| daughter.