The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1889-06-22

can travel with my assistance, or shall
send for Mr. Falccner; he wished me 20, in
case you needed q gentleman's care"
mir. Falconer DO you mean to say,
Isabel, that your husband would come TO
New York to help take care Of a. poor girl
whom he has never seen in his llfe!" and
I.ottie raised herself on one elbow AND
tool1ed ia her friends face in her surprise.
81 uu do not know Mr.. FsaIconer." and
there WAS 81 world Of pride and respect i'll
her voice II do mean just that, but if you
could ride TO the depot in Mrs. Stanfortl's
carriage, with your father to assist you into
the train Mr.. Fala,,.er will meet US at
home with our carriage, which is q very
easy one"
s!rn sure cam" said Lottie; she YVES
looking brighter and better already, and
she tried her strength carefully and hope
fully.
"Can YOU walk at ala" as Iottie raised
herself On the lounge.
ssWith the aid Of my crutches." and she
fitted than under her slender arms and
walked u few steps.
~Then il you think you can be ready we
will start tomorrow afternoon and will
telegraph to Dir. Falconer to meet u.s. re-
piled Isabel; land as railway officials are SO
kind to ladies, and especially invalid ladies,
have no doubt we shall get along nicely"
"Ihe Lord will bless you, Mrs. Falconer,"
said Mrs. Ford, following her to the hall
below, ''nothing could be more opportune
for Lottie, and though shall miss her 50
much, am very grateful" and tears gath
cred in her eyes again.
"Mrs Ford" and Isabel looked affection
ately at the loving little woman, II should
h. 4ofr ri Ind. r; not tina
great blessings which have come to me for
more than my own selfish pleasure; rest
assured it is delight, both to Mr.. Falconer
and myself, to do this for I4ottie," and she
waved her hand with q 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 wildfre through
the house that Lottie was to go away and
live with q rich friend who was to do all tor
her that her parents were too poor to GO,
and they all rejoiced in her good fortune
Ali these humble neighhors 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 q mite from their scanty
stores to aid in her preparations.
One brought in q collar, another piece OF
bright ribbon, and when Mrs MCCARTHY
came brin gng a white aprSl ironees to the
asttiegree of nicely and her only artlcie 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
rage again drove to the door lottie was
helped down the stairs by strong, willing
hands, eager to help, and hearty goot, wishes
followed her from the humble home.
"Shure, min, am Miss Lo1tie III come
back to yees as well and stron 6 as any body
belikes,' said Mrs. Mccarthy, wiping her
eyes on the corner Of her apron; "bless her
swate heart, an may all the saints bless the
good Teddy that gives her vne chance"
I; Mr. Falconer WAS in the train nearly as
soon as it stopped. and his greedy eyes
sought for Isabel. ''My dear, dear wife, he
whispered, fondly, as he pressed her hand,
ssAnd this is Miss Lottie, of whom I have
heard so much" and he took the little IN
valid's slender hand in his strong clasp.
sHas the journey fatigued you muchs"
ssShe has borne it wonderfully" said lsa-
bel, answering for her.
As soon as the invalid was sufficiently
ISSt00 1lOA LAV JOuA4A0 LA SOAASJ No1
called. He was comparatively young
physician, but he had made speciality Of
this class of diseases, and had already perss
formed some remarkable cures in the
city, and Mr.. Felconer had great faith in
his skill.
After an examination Of the limb, and
careful inquiry into the cause and progress
Of the disease, he, to 1sabel's great delight,
gave most favorable opinion, in case his
directions were implicitly followed.
ssBut, Miss Ford, you will have to do q
great deal of resting" he said, with glance
of authority from under his shaggy eye
brows. eff you heat your blood and irri-
tate the sore by over-exercise can not ar
swer 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; ne had
NJ of ,.,1nninO his 13ppera