The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-04-18

81 HAVE COME TO TAKE YOU HOME WITH ME-
can travel with my assistance, or shall
send for Mr.. Falconer; he wished me to, in
case you needed gentleman's care"
''Mr Falconer! Do you mean to say.
Isabel, that your husband would come Il
New York to help take care of q poor CIR
whom he has never seen in his life!" anC
Lottie raised herself on one elbow ans.
looked in her friend S face in her surprise,
''You Go not know Mr. FaIconer," and
there was a world of pride and respect in
her voice. 81 do mean just that, but if you
could ride to the depot in Mrs. Stanford's
carriage, with your father to assist you into
the train, Mr.. Falconer will meet US at
home with our carriage, which is very
easy one"
"rm sure I can," said Lottie; she was
looking brighter and better already, and
she tried her strength carefully and hope
fully.
"Can you walk at ala" as Lottie raised
herself on the lounge.
"With the aid Of my crutches," and she
fitted tham under ner slender arms and
walked few steps.
"Then if you think you can be ready we
will start tomorrow afternoon and | will
telegraph to Mr.. Falconer to meet u.s. re-
Piled Isabel; land as railway officials are so
kind to ladies, and especially invalid ladies'
l have no doubt we shall get along nicely"
1.-THE 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 so
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 l did not use the
great blessings which have come to me for
more than my own selfish pleasure; rest
assured it is u delight, both to Mr.. Falconer
and myself, to do this for Lottie," and she
waved her hand with smile at the pale
little woman DIS 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 rich friend who was to do oil 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, 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. Stapford's car
riage again drove to the door Eethe was
helped down the stairs by strang, willing
hands, eager to help, and hearty good wishes
followed her from the humble home.
''Shure, min, an Miss Lottie II come
back to yees as well and strong as any body
belikes," SAID Mrs. Mccarthy, wipng her
eyes on the corner of her apron; .:blesS her
swate heart, an may all the saints hless the
good Teddy that gives her the chq9ee.0
Mp Falconer was in the train nearly as
soon as it stopped, and his greedy eyes
sought for Isabel. my dear, dear wife," he
whispered, fond Y, as he pressed hep hand.
"Apd this is Miss Lottie, Of WhoIa have
heard SO much, and he took the little IN
valids slender hand in his strong clasp.
Has the journey faugued you mucha"
"She has borne it wonderfully,n 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 specially of
this class of diseases, and had already per
formed SONG Eemartable cures il the
city, and Mr.. Falconer 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 lsabel's great delight,
gave most favorable opinion, IN case his
directions were implicitly followed.
nBut, Miss Ford, you will aye te do a
great deal of resting, nhe-saidii witlra glance
of authority from under his shaggy eye
brows. If you heat your blood and irrl-
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 pirate
if his smile had not been so thoroughly
kindly, lighting up his whole face and bring
ing out two good-natured dimnesi no had
an odd habit Of running his AnEeps up