The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-08

family rested on her shoulders
Her uncle was very wealthy, and if he
only could be brought to forgive her
mother what happy days they would
see
He had sent once for her two sisters to
spend week at GIenside--a step toward
reconciliation which her mother had
hailed with thankful joy, But before the
week was out he sent them both home,
saying he couldn't stand their fine airs
that, since his sister had chosen to bring
up her family to such idle habits, he
woaId have nothing more to do with
them
The one longing Of the old mans
heart had been for son to bear his
nam. That hope disappointed in the
carly death Of his son. he had gradually
grown into the gloomy, selfish man
Jack foanl him tins fair, spring morn
ing.
There was something in her bright,
boyisIl face that flScin atesl him; and
now, with warmth that surprised him
self he said:
"stay If you like. my child. It's dun
place within doors but there are flow
ers and sunshine"
1t was 80 maeh kinder than jack had
dared hope that she could have cried for
joy.
Oh, you dear uncleIs she said ; and
kissed his wrinkled OH face Will, AN
honest heartiness that he was quick to
feel.
There, then he said impatiantly. as
if ashamed of the uawonted tenderness
he had shown $50 and tel cook you're
going to stay, and thst she must give
you room and see to your meals DO
not be afraid if she's cross he added,
somewhat anxioasly : she does not ike
trouble or work"
" l WON'T said Jack. rs she ran off.
Half an hour later she looked in the
door again, saying:
Come to lunch, Uunele Robert.
Yes (as he stared at her in amaze
ment, $ know cook always brought you
just what she liked up here because she
did not want you down stairs. There
has been a skirmish, but its all right
now. Come for my sake, please"
Mr.. Doran drew his dressing-gown
more closely around him and followed
Jack down into the small breakfast room
which she had chosen because it was 80
mich pleasanter than the great oak
waiiscoated diningroom
A most tempting lunch was spread on
the round table, and flowers were inter
mingled with the dishes in profusion
Is was pretty to see the air with which
she lei her uncle 70 his place, then took
her own opposite him, almost forgetting
in her eagerness to serYe-to satisfy the
demands of her own healfiry appetite.
Did cook do all tssis ," Mr. Doran
asked, with some curiosity.
@No," replied Jack, bIushing. @She
wanted to take you UP some smoky soup,
and said no, she wouldn't DO anything
else, 80 did it myself Don't you like
it?7 and she looked very anxiously at
him.
You are not like Your sisters he
said, not replying to her question
@oh. nor and Jack shook her head
somewhat ,leieetedly. They are very
accompiished--real young ladies, you
know. But, then. can cook and sweep.
and do things that they can't
But do not want a cook and house
maid, " said Mr. Doran.
I think you ,lo,r laughed Jack If
YOU had only tasted the soup
Child." cried Mr.. Doran, suddenly
catching at her hand. I'm diSsppoint-
ed, hears-broken old man If you could
only love me little"
Il do. uncle Robert I do, truly :" said
JACK.
and she meant it for her warm heart
had gone out at once 10 the lonely Old
man, 50 unhappy in the midst of his
wealth; and she comsorted him now, in
the best way she knew, with loving
words that, skeptic Is ne WIS, he felt
were honest and trTse-
fear master be gein' TO die; he w0r
never 50 gentle afore,r said cook. week
later
That very night Mr. Doran was taken
suddenly and violently ILL., Jack heart
his groans, and Fastening to his assist
anee, found him suffering intensely.
You must go for the doctor, cook
there's no one else to 20" said JACK.
Indeed I'll not. replied the cook, de-
cisively he's been none 50 good mas
ter tome that should risk myself in the
dark for him.
Then watch him while l CO. implor-
ed Jack Do not leave him, or lac will
die
She had been down TO the village once
on an errand for her uncle. and she knew
she could find her way, but it was so diff
ferent now, at night. Brave Jack, for go
ing But how her heart flutfered and
her limbs quiyered with fear as she has
tened on.
TIE way seemed interininabIe, but at
last the few lights that yet burned in the
village shone out close at hand, and enc
part of her journey was over
Chesuey was one Of the most unfortn-
nate villages, with houses so painfully
similar that stranger might well won
der how each inhabitant knew his own
home. Little wonder then that Jack. al
ter much uncertain pausiny before vari-
GUS doors, should at last decide on the
wrong one
She raped gently, then listened A
football sounded on the pavement,
hand was on the gate and-yes-thes steps
were coming toward her, swiftly, certain
ly.
She drew herself close TO The side of
the porch, almost fainting with terror,
when hand ogts;retehed touched her
arm, and voice exclaimed
whoare you2 Speak Who comes 50
late to my door -
Gathering her courage with one lastef-
fort Jack family replied
/ want DIR. Robbins. Ny uncle Dor