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

through his hair when he was in any way
perplexed or annoyed, leaving his rather
stubby black locks sticking up straight like
porcupne quilts.
'Indeed, DR.. Conroy," said Isabel, 81
shall be only too willing to see that your
directions are carried out, for really her
ambition is real y reprehensible."
"Then Eappolnt you guardian to see tina
am obeyed," giving minute directions TO;
treatment.
There was sound of hammering and
mysterious going on in the room adjoining
the home room for day or two, and the,
Isabel and Mr.. Falconer assisted Lottie u
the stairs and ushcred her into it, with the
information that it was hers.
Isabel had followed her idea of he}
friends character in its furnishings. Whit
and blue were the predominating tints, an
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 alcove dainty bed was made
up, and curtained off with lace, and at it.
head. in easy reach of her hand, a littl,
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, Isabel!'' was all surprised Lottie
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 formal
thanks, and indeed there was no need, for
the eloquent face told all that the lips would
have spoken, ''for we 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"
at is so lovely,n sad Lottie, looking at
Mr. Falconer with grateful eyes. II won
DER" she added, refectively, 'if it Is more
blessed to give than to receive?"
sit is very pleasant to give, lassure you,"
he replied, answering her look with smile
Il don't imagine that man who hid his talent
in napkin to have been a very happy man,
do you, Miss Ford!"
i Mr.. Falconer had received Isabel's COM
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 a benevolent
man, yet it was not from lack of heart
and when Isabel showed disposition to be
unselfish and helpful to others he fell il
ullo heartily anu CueCIIulIy
The first Mrs. FaIconer had been quiet
little woman who did not allow her righ.
hand to know what her left hand did, ant
having a fortune of her own, she dispense,
her charities silently, and Mr., Falconer h&o
no opportunity of entering into them, bu
Isabel, who had never been accustomed /,
the lavish use of money, could not use his
purse for the benefit of others, however
fraalyy offara6 ho,1t ia6r
cooperation, and so with her his benevo-
ent 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 caller.
and passing acquaintances, and these ladies
took up Lottie and made a great deal of the
patient little girl, bringing her fruits, flow
ers and books lavishly.
" do wish" said Mrs. Dwight one day
as she sat on the lounge in Lottie's room
that knew of some one whom / could ge.
TO crochet me one of those delicate ShaWis
which are being worn SO much"
Let me do it, Mrs. Dwight" said Lottie.
eagerly. "Time hangs heavy on my hands
and | would be so glad to have something
with which 10 busy myself"
The very thing, answered Mrs. Dwight
land can assure you, Miss lord, that il
YOU can do such work you will find plenty
of it, for we unfortunate ladies', who art
martyrs to society, have very little time fol
fancy work" ,A.
'Lottie will be only too happy, am sure"
said Isabel, ''for she is such an alarmingly
industrious person that she is positively
miserable unless her hands are busy" She
well knew this opportunity of earning
would do much toward making Lottie con
tented and cheerful. 1t was a happy sug
gestion, and the ladies kept her 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.
'If can only buy mother a nice blac
dress for Christmas, and father the large
print Bible he has needed so long, shall
be so happy said L0ttie.
=" The fever sore was slowly yielding to Dr.
Conroy's skilfultreatment and Lottie could
walk much more easily than at first.
u do believe that DR.. Conroy is beginning
to take more than professional interest in
Lottie," said Isabelon day, as she and Mr..