Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14

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to the dining-room, after seeing Waring
made comfortable.
''Well, you see. we were in plenty time,
and when we found the ticket-clerk was
not there we went into the yard to look at
some horses that were waiting for box
that was coming from Glasgow-for War
ing is very keen about horses-and pres
entity up comes Tulloch the grocer's big
cart with some heavy boxes, and that
wicked black mare of his n the shafts.
The driver left the cart at Ito Ter side of
the yard Whethe r anything frightened
the beast or no, / cannot tell, but all of
sudden il started of toward the gate, kick
ing and squealing. There was q decent
like woman and BARN standing about,
and the BARN had got in the way. There
was a scream that it would be killed.
|aring made dash for the child, and
Just threw it to the mother; but somehow
IN doing so he fell, and got a kick from the
mare on the shoulder, while tue wheel
went over his a IL. He was insensible for
a few minutes. Then we got bench and
carried him TO the doctors who, by good
luck, was at home He was some while
setting it, for IT'S q bad break; but he SAYS
it was mercy he was so far from the
beasts hO0f, or the shoulder would have
been smashed, which would be a much
more serious matter. AS it is, it's a nasty
bruise Warning seemed chiefly put out
about missing his passage, but [ promised
to write to his partner for him"
ut was varra unIucky," said Uncle San
d..
And there's his dream come out" OBJ
served Kenneth.
"Achl hold yer havcrs ABBOTT dreams, an
sic like fule-talkp' cried Uncle Sandy, con-
temptuously.
well, may be it is; but I heard him
mutter to himself something about his
fate and he is not a superstitious High
lander"
Doctor Donaldson did not think his in
iurie5 dan9erous?" asked Mona.
"Oh, MOI! Specially if he did not get few
erish He's coming over to see him this
evening. I'll just have the big easy-chair
In his room tonight, and doze bit IN it,
in case he wants anything"
GAY, twill be better so. If he could get
guide lang sleep, it would be the making
o. him"
1t was curious, disturbed, uneasy day.
Uncle Sandy was especially restless, and
time went at once quickly and slowly.
Mona felt she could not settle to anything,
and oil waited eagerly for the doctor, who
was later than they expected.
He pronounced the patient to BIS doing
well: but much depe ended on his getting
rest; and he finally sat down cheerfully to
supper and enjoyed long ''crack" with
Uncle Sandy afterward.
The next few days were each arepetition
of the other Mona felt herself very use
less. All she could do was to Tighten the
labors of the cook by instructing the
house-mad to do good deal in the kitch-
en-.
The doctor came daily, and Kenneth was
quite devoted to the sufferer when he was
indoors. At length the monotony was
broken by the arrival OF Mary Black, whose
interest and excitement at the news which
awaited her was considerable.
u hope am not in the way, Mona, dear?
Why did you not put me OFF,"
''YOu will be of the greatest assistance,
Mary. Tomorrow Mr.. Warning is to be al
lowed to move into the drawing room.
The swelling and inflammation in his
shoulder IS almost gone; and Doctor DON
aldson says that, although lie is to be kept
quiet, he is not to be allowed to NOPE, so
you must help to &muse him"
"ls it mel All, Monal | could not amuse
a fine LONDON gentleman"
'Fine Poor Mr.. Waring In his most
prosperous days he never had anything
fine about him. 1t is wonderful how much
an invalid increases the work in q house;
and shall be very grateful to you if you
can do some OF the reading to Uncle San
dy"
The first time that Warning left his own
room for the drawing-room was great
event.
lie looked pale and lauguid, and his eyes
seemed unusually large. Mona and Mary
had placed cushions and plaids onthe sofa.
and were ready to welcome him when he
came in, leaning on kenneth's arm.
so glad to see you able to get about
again" murmured Mona, placing pillow
to support his back, and another under his
head.
Thank your he said. at is almost
worth while being smashed upto be petted
and made much of. It ia new and de-
lightful sensation for me-
You will soon be quite independent of
us all. Let me introduce Miss Black to
you-my one great friend She is quite
ready to assist in the process Of spelling
you"
where is Uncle Sludy?" asked Ken
meth.
In the garden, think. lie has dis
pute with the gardener abo It asparagus,
and he has found some passage in book on
the Kitchen Ggrien' which he thinks
will annihilate Il Ybbie Sanders"
suppose we 90 and find him, " said Ken
meth to Mary, who blushed wildly, and
saying, IF you like, roso and went to find
her hat.
Kenneth followed her. As he left the
room Mona's eyes met those of Waring
They both smiled, and she felt that Ken
meth had been very confidential to his new
friend in their frequent interviews.
Now, what can | do for you?" asked
Mona, gently. The doctor says that you
are to be amused, though not excited"
"Ohl if you would lap me in Elysiumy
read to mel find get awfully tired hold
ing up a book"
with pleasurel What shall it bes The
papers?"
mo, a hook-any book"
do you dcign to read novels?"
81 have liked some novels"
eve have nothing very new, but here is:
volume OF essays-Freeman's ESSAYS
which are more interesting than many
novels. Perhaps you have read them?"
No, neverl Would you mind sitting on
poste to me2 shall hear you betserl Do
you know, it seems to me as ii some queen
Of romance was coudescendin- to comfort
her wounded servant"
You were not wounded ii my seryicev'
said Mona, smile dimpliu, round her
mouth. Now, you must not talk. Mr.
Warning"
He bent his head and SO disa-ranged his
cushions.
Mona gently replaced them, and bassn
her lecture.
Warning listened, apparently with much
interest, and occasionally made an obser-
vattol which proved it; then she herself
became absorbed in the charm OF style
and idea, and she read on for some time
without looking up When she did so,
Warnings eyes were closed, and his head
rested against the pillow. Mona thought
he slept, and resuminG, lest sudden break
might wake him, read Il few sentences in
Il carefully suhdued voice. and then ceased
and sat saziDS at him with m expression
OF tenderness and compassion OF which she
was unaware
Suddenly WariuE opened his eyes ard
nSed them on her for moment. with
look of pain and sadness-hut only for
moment, the next, he exclaimed
You thought was asleep. but l WIS
not, l WAS only dreaming heavenly
Dreams
That implies sleep" said Monar shak-
ing her head.
q can rcpcst tho two last savtr0res "