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

through his hair when he was in any way
perplexed or annoyed. leaving his rather
stuDby black locks sticking up straight like
porcuplne quilts.
.Indeed, DR.. Conroy," SAID Isabel, II
shall be only too willing to see that your
directions are carried out, for really her
ambition is really reprehensible."
''Then Iappoint you guardian to see that
I 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 a 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, anc
purity itself was personifed; deep-cush.
Toned lounge, q large invalid 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 dainty bed was made
up, and curtained Off with lace, and at its
head, in easy reach Of her hand, q little
cabinet in which her medicines and lotions
were kept.
''Now, my dear little invalid" said Isabel
flet me see how you look i'll your chair"
ooh, Isabel'' 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. q
said Isabel, speaking rapidly so that Lottie
could have no opportunity for formal
thanks, and indeed there was no need fol
the eloquent face told all that the lips would
have spoken, 'sfor we wished you to spend
your evenings with US in on. room, and we
can wheel you back and forth when you are
not able TO walk, you see.''
''It is so lovely" said Lottie, looking al
Mr.. Falconer with grateful eyes. II won
der" she added, rehectively, elf it Is more
blessed to give than TO received"
"It is very pleasant to give, assure you, u
he replied, answering her look with a smile.
"I don't imagine that man who hid his talent
in a napkin to have been very happy man,
do you. Miss Fordso
MFR. Falconer had received Isabeps com.
munication i'll regard to her birth with
pleased surprise, and had heartily approved
Of all she had done fol Drs. Harmon; he
hae never been what is termed G benevolent
man, yet it was not from e lack of heart,
AMI when Isabel showed disposition to be
unselish aud helpful to others he fell in
line heartily and cheerfuily.
The first Mrs. halconer 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 bis knowledge and
cooperation, and SO with her his beneyo.
lent ms tincts were brought out and cultls
waited TO their mutual profit and pleasure.
Mrs. Colonel DE Long and Mrs. Dwight
continued to be- Isabeps most intimate
friends, though she had now many callers
and passing ac9uain tances, and these ladies
took Up Lott;e and made a great deal Of the
patient little girl bringing her fruits, flow.
ers and books lavishly.
81 do wish" said Mrs. Dwight one day
us she sat on the lounge in Lottie's room:
ssthat knew of some one whom could get
to crochet me one of those delicate shawls
which are being worn SO much"
'I4et me do is, Mrs. Dwight" said Lottie,
eagerly. '"rime hangs heavy on my hands,
and I would be SO glad to have something
wish which to busy myself"
"The very thing. /" answered Mrs. Dwigh;
tsand can assure you, Miss Ford, that it
you can do such work you will find plenty
OF it, for we unfortunate ladies, who arc
martyrs to society, have very little time for
fancy work"
iI4ottie will De only too happy, am sure, u
said Isabel, ':for she is such an alarmingly
industrious person shat she is positively
miserable unless her hands are busy" She
we'll knew this opportunity of earning
would do much toward making Lottie con-
tented and cheerful, It was happy sug'
gestion, and the ladies kept ner busy from
that time, and Lottie was perfectly happy
as her nimble fingers wrought dainty, beau.
tiful things with the ivory hook and soft
woods, and better still, her plaintively lean
pocket-book began to grow plump and round
with the results of her labor.
ssIf can only buy mother q nice black
dress for Christmas, and father the large
print Bible he has needed SO long, I shall
be SO happy,'' said Lottie.
The fever sore was slowly yielding to DR..
Conroy's skillful treatment and Lotto could
walk much more easily than at first.
lido believe that DR.. Conroy is beginning
to take a more than professional interest in
Lotttie,n said Isabel one day, as she and Mr..
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