Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-07-12
HIS REWARD.

Z II New YORK, sui oni uaH nhisheu
ps .".smingly with years Of incompleteness
81 s !. saw as he picked his way through
sON a n an unpaved crossing sight
p n asde him furious. Some eight or nine
~ not not the children of the poor, but we'll
a little fellows from the Queen Anne
IT, 80 and well appointed apartment
'sssof the MISUNDERSTANDING man
Il among the rubbish Of a new exca-
~ RI abandoned for the time by the work
n'a md who seemed to be quite innocent
~ ~ ofense against them. So far the
~ had been physically harmless in
S Rut even as he looked one flung by
~ largest boy OF the crowd struck the
Z. anon the head and wounded it. The
"a pushed forth and the boys, fright
~ # last by what they had done, dis
- n all directions and were out Of
I'M before the doctor, even with his long
ssdss had reached the spot.
these imps have hurt you" he said,
ding over the man, who was trying to
s.rcb The blood with the fragment Of an
IA handkerchief.
syesn said the man. ut looks cowardly
!. Il here and stand it, suppose, but a
sslor IN clothes like mine would soon get
,;r,self arrested If he punished boys like
~ as thew deserved. It's bad world for
npty pockets,
,lrays have some sticking plaster in my
Wet. I'll fix the cut for you." And
,.tino off his gloves he produced the little
~ with its plaster scissors and skillfully
dressed the wound.
Il suppose you are out Of employmentT
i said when he had finished.
Tam out of everything" said the man;
work, money, health, friends, and luck
md food and shelter just now. wonder
haven't made hole in the water. Why
men live when there is nothing to live for
4 one Of the mysteries of this life"
aWe all have something to live for, said
he doctor, though hungry man don't
think 50. You are young and strong. Be
temperate and you'll feel well again. Let
me help you out for today, and after you've
eaten and slept come to me. I'll give you
some work-rough workout it will be a
start-if you want it, and come to me sober
tomorrow"
thank you," said the man, rising; land
God bless you. II don't come sober I'll
not come at all. But think I'll come"
He took the dollar that the doctor gave
him with his card, and bowed in a way that
proved that he had not always been in his
present position. The doctor obeyed the
impulse of the moment, and with smile
offered the man his hand. He saw that this
was no ordinary tramp. For that sort Of
creature there is no hope and no help. He
$50 vile that he scarcely deserves mercy,
and the doctor knew it well; but to this
man friendly hand grasp was good medi-
cine. It had its effect. A light came into
the dull eyes, smile moved the mouth.
4 cannot express my obligations for
your Kindness" he said, earnestly.
So they parted. The doctor feat touched,
and was rather pleased with himself, and a
little further on, meeting a boy he recog-
nzed as one of the poor mans assailants,
be took him by the ear and gave him lee
ture, threatening to take him to his father
and expose his conduct. However, he did
not do it, nor did the boy fear that he
would
didn't throw the stone that cut the
Iellow," he said. "It was Tibbs."
How would Tibbs like to be arrested,
SIX him" said the doctor Then he walked
IN and the incident faded into insignifi-
ance After all, it was unlikely that the
nan would come to him.
The doctor was a very popular man in
ne upper part of the city, and his day was
veil Tiled. He was, besides, bent on two
MISSIONS, both important ones. He was
bout to make an offer of his hand and
cart to lady of whose feelings he had
cry little doubt, and he intended to de-
oslt in certain bank sum of money
inch be carried about his person. 1t was
large one-the half yearly salary he had
'ceived from the managers of an orphan
sylum to which he was physician.
such sum would endanger a mans life
ne We're known to have it about him as
walked across those newly cut streets
past blocks of yet untenanted houses
at then, who knew? And the doctor was
'rge and muscular.
Need one ask whittier his steps first took
mn Naturally to the feet of his lady love
ue was young enough to look all the
seeter in the bright light of day, and her
Iet'y morning dress became her. She had
,pected the offer and accepted it without
rotation, and the young doctor made all
'rIs OF charming speeches and was per
lifted more than one kiss.
:, Az last, however, he was obliged to say
neu' and as he ran down the steps he said
!, uimself that he was the happiest fellow
I'VE, Already out of fear of poverty, en-
yea to the only girl he ever loved, healthy,
~ with clear conscience, what young pro
ssiohal man was ever in better eases As
passed the spot where lie had that morn
y seen the boys stoning the unfortunate
an the picture arose once more before
~ nat contrast in their positions,
thought to himself Well, he had worked
- : us, and no doubt that poor fellow had
0rAed as hard in another way to bring
;va himself the fate that had befallen him.
u. ~ 1t was pitiful.
PARENTS who did their best by me, a
ppy home, more kindness than deserve
NC oeen mine," he said. "How do
Wv what the mans childhood wass
y nc will come to me tomorrow. am
~ ~ helped him little"
ne was yet to be still gladder. How lit
:, we Know what threads of good or ill we
'a T. INTO our lives by what seem our most
y Important actions.
rom house to house the doctor went.
NOUS mothers kept him on in talk.
'eie We're those who felt that their well
~ ~ depended on telling the doctor all
oul that queer sensation" and that
orried Telling" and banking hours were
: over when he emerged from the resi-
a ls o. the last patient upon his list, and.
'sSd' 1t was growing quite dark. and,
ah healthy men, the doctor was grow
, hungry, aud his dinner awaited him.
~ stepped forward briskly, but had only
y lew steps when an old woman ap-
, ~. him, wringing her hands and
io9're DR.. Chester, aren't you, sir"
ofied. Och, doctor, darlin', you're
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