San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-04

in case he wants anything"
SAY, twill be better 50. If he could get
a guide lang sleep, it would be the making
o. him."
1t was curious, disturbed, uneasy day.
Uncle Sandy WAS especially restless, and
time went at once quickly and slowly.
Mona felt she could not settle to anything,
and all waited eagerly for the doctor, who
was later than they expected.
He pronounced the patient to be doing
well; but much depe nded on his getting
rest; and he finally sat down cheerfully to
supper, and enjoyed long crack" with
Uncle Sandy afterward.
The next few days were each a repetition
of the other Mona felt herself very use
less. All she could do was 70 tighten the
labors of the cook by instructing the
house-maid to do good deal In the kitch-
Ell.
The doctor came daily, and Kenneth was
quite devoted to the sufferer when he was
indoors. At length the monotony was
broken by the arrival of Mary Black, whose
interest and excitement at the news which
awaited her was considerable.
Il hope am not in the way, Mona, dears
Why did you not put me OFF,
You will be of the greatest assistance,
Mary. Tomorrow Mr.. Warning is to be al
lowed to move into the drawing room.
The swelling and inflammation in his
shoulder is almost gone; and Doctor Don
aldson says that although he is to be kept
quiet, he is not to be allowed to NOPE, so
you must help to amuse him"
as it met All, Mona. could not amuse
fine London gentleman"
Fine! Poor Mr. Waringl In his most
prosperous days he never had anything
fine about him. 1t is wonderful how much
an invalid increases the work in house;
and shall be very grateful to you il you
can do some of the reading to Uncle San
dy."
The first time that Warning left his own
room for the drawing-rOOm was a great
event
He looked pale and languid, and his eyes
seemed unusually large Mona and Mary
had placed cushions and plaids on the sofa,
and were ready to welcome him when he
came in, leaning on kenneth's arm.
80 glad to see you able to get about
again" murmured Mona, placing pillow
to support his back, and another under his
head.
THANK your he said. st is almost
worth while being smashed uptO DE petted
and made much of. It is new and de-
hghtful sensation for me"
"YOu will soon be quite independent of
us all. Let me Introduce Miss Black to
you-my one great friend She is quite
ready to assist in the process of spelling
you"
where is Uncle Sandy" asked Ken
meth
In the garden, think He has a dis
pute with the gardener about asparagus,
and he has found some passage in a book on
the Kitchen Garden which he thinks
will annihilate Robbie Sanders"
Suppose we go and find him" said Ken
meth to Mary, who blushed wildly, and
saying, IF you like" rose and went to find
her hat.
Kenneth followed her As he left the
room Mona's eyes met those of Warning.
They both smiled, and she felt that Ken
meth had been very confidential to his new
friend in their frequent interviews.
Now, what con do for yOu?" asked
Mona, gently. THE doctor says that you
are to be amused though not excited"
"Oh, If you would lap me in ElySium,
read to met find get awfully tired hold
ing up book"
with pleasure! What shall it be? The
papers?"
No, boOk-any book"
"Do you deign 10 read novcls:'
~ have liked some novels"
1--WE have nothing very new, but here is
volume of essays-F'reeman's Essays,
which are more interesting than many
novels. Perhaps you have read themY"
No, never! Would you mind sitting OPP
posite to me, | shall hear you better Do
you know, it seems to me as if some queen
of romance was understanding to comfort
her wounded serYautI'
You were not wounded IN my seryicer'
said Mona, q smile Gimpling round her