Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-11-28


walked few steps
Then If you think you can be ready VI
will start tomorrow afternoon and Iva
telegraph to Mr.. Falconer to meet u.s. re
Piled Isabel; s'and as railway officials are sc
kind to ladies', and especially invalid ladies'
! have no doubt we shall get along nicely
1.-THE Lord will bless you, Mrs. Falconer,'
said Mrs. Ford, following her to the hal
below, anothing could be more opportune
for Lottie, and though shall miss her sc
| much, / am very grateful" and tears gath.
cred in her eyes again.
| "Mrs. Ford" and Isabel looked affection
ately at the loving little woman, 81 should
be ungrateful, indeed, if did not use the
| great blessings which have come to me 70,
| more than my own selfish pleasure; rest
assured it is q delight, both to AIR. Falcone1
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 rejoiced in her good fortune.
All these humble neighbors 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, a=1
now that she was going away they were
| anxious to add mite from their scanty
| stores to aid in her preparations.
One brought in a 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 Lottie was
helped down the stairs by strong, willin 6
hands, eager to help, and hearty good wishes
followed her from the humble home.
"Shure, min, an Miss Lottie I'll come
back to yees as well and strong as any body
belikes," said Mrs. Mccarthy, wipirg her
eyes on the corner of her apron; "bless her
swate heart, an may all the saints bless the
good Teddy that gives her the chance"
Mr. Falconer was in the train nearly as
soon as it stopped, and his greedy eyes
sought for Isabel. 'iMy dear, dear wife," he
| whispered, fondy, as he pressed her hand.
| "And this is Miss Lottie, of whom have
heard so much," and he took the little IN
valid's slender hand in his strong clasp
Has the journey fatigued you much2"
"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 a comparatively young
physician, but he had made a speciality of
this class of diseases, and had already per-
formed some remarkable cures in the
city, and Mr.. Faiconer 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 Isabel's great delight,
gave most favorable opinion, IN case his
directions were implicitly followed.
"But, Miss Ford, you will have to do
great deal of resting" he said, with glance
of authority from under his shaggy eye
brows. 'If you heat your blood and irri-
tate the sore by over-exercise can not an
swer for the consequences"
He had great black eyes and heavy eye
brows, and might have passed for a 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 quills.l
s.Indeed, DR.. Conroy," said Isabel, 81
shall be only too willing to see that your
directions are carried out, for really her
''Then Iappoint you guardian to see THAT
L am obeyed." giving minute directions for
treatment.
There was sound of hammering 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
R,,1 al, s,,t fy,p t,i
and blue were the predominating tints, and
purity itself was personified; a deep-cush-
toned lounge, a 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 alcove q dainty bed was mad e
up and curtained off with lace, and at its
head, in easy reach Of her hand, a little
cabinet in which her medicines and lotions
were kept.
Snow, my dear little invalid" said Isabel,
s'let me see how you look i'll your chair"
''Oh, Isabelr' was all surprised Lottie
could say, as she sank down into the soft
cushions of her chair.
"You see we were selfish in doing this"
said Isabel, speaking rapidly so that Lottie
could have no opportunity for formal
thanks, and indeed there was no need, for
the eloquent face told all that the lips would
| have spoken, 'for VIC Wished YOU to spend
your evenings with US in our room, and we
can wheel you back and forth when you are
not able to walk, you see."
sit is so lovely" said Lottie, looking at
| Mr.. Falconer with grateful eyes. 81 Won
DER, she added, reflectively, 'tn it Is more
blessed to giSe than to receivea"
ssIt is very pleasant to give, assure you,"
he replied, answering her look with smile.
81 don't imagine that man who hid his talent
| in napkin to have been very happy man,
do you, Miss Ford!'
| Mr. Falconer had received Isabers conn
| munication in regard to her birth with
pleased surprise, and had heartily approved
| of all she had done for Mrs. Harmon; he
| had never been what is termed o benevolent
man, yet it was not from a lack of heart,
and when Isabel showed disposition to be
unselfish and helpful to others he fell in
line heartily and cheerfully.
! The first Mrs. Falconer had been a quiet
| little woman who did not allow her right
| hand to know what her left hand did, and
| having fortune of her own, she dispensed
her charities silently, and Mr.. Falconer had
no opportunity of entering into them, but
| Isabel, who had never been accustomed to
| the lavish use of money, could not use his
| purse for the benefit of others, however
freely offered, without his knowledge and
| cooperation, and 80 with her his benevo-
lent instincts were brought out and cult
waited to their mutual profit and pleasure.
Mrs. Colonel De Long and Mrs. Dwight
continued to be Isabel's most intimate
| friends, though she had now many callers
| and passing acouaiutances, and these ladies