The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-07-18

Mrs Ford" and Isabel looked affection.
ately at the loving little woman, II should
be ungrateful, indeed, if / did not use the
great blessings which have come to rue for
more than my own selfish pleasure; rest
assured it is delight, both to Mr. Faiconer
and myself, to do this for Lottie." and she
waved her hand with smile at the pale
little woman as the carriage drove away.
Mr.. Ford entered thankfully into the plan
with full heart when he came home to din
ner: the news spread like wildfire through
the house that Lottie was to go away and
live with rich friend who was to do all for
her that her parents were too poor to do,
and they all rcjoiced in her good fortune.
All these humble ncighbors were more or
less interested in the pale little invalid. who
had in her days of comparative strength
been blessing to all of them in turn, and
now that she was going away they were
anxious to add mite from their scanty
stores to aid in her preparations.
One brought in collar, another piece Of
bright ribbon, and when Mrs. Mccarthy
came bringing white apron ironed to the
last degree of nicely and her only article OF
luxury, Lottie could not refrain from tears.
Some were only able to offer assistance,
and busy hands helped to put the slender
wardrobe in perfect order and pack the lit
tie trunk, and when Mrs. Stanford's car
riage again drove to the door Lottle was
helped down the stairs by strong, willing
hands, eager to help, and hearty good wishes
followed her from the humble home.
"Shure, min, an Miss Lnttie I'll come
back to yees as well and strong as any body
bclikcs," said Mrs. Mccarthy, wiping her
eyes on tho corner OF her apron; .blcss her
frah MI he cair lnca
good Teddy that gives her the chance"
Mr. Falconcr was in the train nearly a.
soon rs it stopped, and his greedy eyes
sought for Isabel my dear, dea~ wife," he
whispered, fond!y, as he pressed her hand
"And this is Miss Lottie, of whom have
heard so much, " and he took the little IN
vald's slender hand in his strong clasp.
Has the journey fatigued you mucha'
"She has borne it wonderfully" said Isa-
bel, answering for her.
As soon as the invalid was sufficiently
rested from the journey DR.. Conroy was
called. He was comparatively young
physician, but he had made specially of
this class of diseases, and had already per-
formed some remarkable cures in the
city, and Mr.. Falconcr had great faith in
his skill.
After an examination of the limb, ard
careful inquiry into the cause and progress
of the disease, he, to lsabcls great delight,
gave most favorable opinion, IN case his
directions were implicitly followed.
.'But, Miss Ford, you will have to do q
great deal of resting" he said, with a glance
Of authority from under his shaggy eye
brows. IF you heat your blood and irrl-
tate the sore by ovcr-cxcrcisc can not an
swcr for the consequences
He had great black eyes and heavy eye
broWs, and might have passed for pirate
If his smile had not been so thoroughly
kindly, lighting up his whole face and bring
ing out two good-natured dimples; he had
an odd habit of running his fingers up
through his hair when he was in any way
perplexed or ANNOYED, leaving his rather
stubby black locks sticking up straight like
porcupine quilts
s'Indeed, DR.. Conroy,' sand Isabel, 81
shall be only too willing TO see that your
directions are carried out, for really her
ambition is really rcprehensiblen
Then appoint you guardian to see that
am Obeyed." giving minute directions for
treatment.
There was sound Of hammerinR and q
| mysterious going on in the room adjoining
the home room for day or two, and then
Isabel and Mr. Falconer assisted Lottie up
the stairs and ushered her into it, with the
information that it was hers.
Isabel had followed her idea of her
| friends character in its furnishings. White
and blue were the predominating tints, and
purity itself was personified; deep-cush.
| ioned lounge, q large invalid's wheel chair
bright, cheerful pictures, books, and every
where delicate white laces and azure rib
bons wherever they could be used.
In an airy alcovca dainty bed was made
up, and curtained off with lace, and at iii
head, in easy reach Of her hand, o little
cabinet in which her medicines and lotion.
were kept.
"Now, my dear little invalid" said Isabel
''let me see how you look i'll Your chair
'.Oh, IsaEcl.' was all surprised Lottit
could say, as she sank down into the sof
cushions of her chair.
"You see we were selfish in doing this,
said Isabel, speaking rapidly so that Lott.
could have no opportunity for forma
thanks, and indeed there was no need, fo
the eloquent face told all that the lips woul,
have spoken, "for we wished you to spen.
| your evenings with Us in our room, and W,
can wheel you back and forth when you ar
not able to walk, you see."
| ut is so lovely" said Lottie, looking q
Mr.. Falconer with grateful eyes. Il won
der" she added, refec;ively, ''if it Is NOR
blessed to give than to receiver
TIT is very pleasant to give, assure you,
he replied, answering her look with smile
81 don't imagine that man who hid his talen
in a napkin to have been very happy man
do you, Miss Ford.'
Mr. Falconer had received Isabel's com
munication in regard to her birth wit
pleased surprise, and had heartily approves
| Of all she had done for Mrs. Harmon; h
had never been what is termed a bcnevolen
| man, yet it was not from q lack Of heart
and when Isabel showed q disposition to b
unseltish and helpful to others he fell i
line heartily and cheerfully.
The first Mrs. Falconer had been a Quie
little woman who did not allow her RICH
hand to know what her left hand did, an
having o fortune of her own, she dispense
her charities silently, and Mr.. Falconer IA
no opportunity of entering into them, Blu
Isabel, who had never been accustomed {
the lavish use of money, could not use hi
purse for the benefit of others, howcye
freely offered, without his knowledge an
cooperation, and SO with her his benc.s
lent instincts were brought out and cult
waited to their mutual profit and pleasure.
Mrs. Colonel De Long and Mrs. Dwigh
continued to be Isabels most intimat
friends, though she had now many caller
and passing acquaintances, and these ladie
took up Lottie and made great deal of tn
patient little girl, bringing her fruits, flow
/ md alrc 1ax yichl