The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-06

Il am afraid she IS in Tor the measles
or the scarlet fever-or else bilious fe-
yer. II is really impossible to tell at this
STAGE
He gave explicit directions as to the
treatment and promised to call again in
the forenoon. When he did so he shook
his head and said:
Professor, this child needs womans
care"
IL suppose you are right. But what
shall l do? She will not allow my COOK to
come near her,
Get professional nurse"
There are only two in town-and-they
are both young -and-well, you know--I
live here alone"
Well, sir you must manage it some
how"
The doctor went away, leaving the pro-
fessOr much disturbed A few minutes
later the old woman informed him that
| Miss Rlker was at the kitchen door in-
| curing about Mary. The professor felt
| that he ought to answer such an inquiry
in person.
Il am much troubled, - he said, ''for the
! doctor thinks Mary ought to have a
woman's care, and she will not tolerate
| the cook"
Yes, so the cook told mes answered
| Mabel. After a minutes hesitation she
.added, Il think Mary would let me take
care of her"
I am sure she would" declared the
! profess or warmly. THAT is, of course
if-if-it were-p possible"
softly.
DO youl HOWE"
Let her come to our house"
But would your mother be willing?"
On, yes; she suggested it; she's very
| fond of Mary
"Ah, yes; it is extremely good of you
mother, she speak to the doctor about
"Oh, thank you'll exclaimed Mabel.
how good mean-you-we ll-please
let me know what the doctor saws"
And she departed in some haste and in
| evident confusion AS for the professor,
he would have worshipped her more than
ever, had that been possible. The doctor
came again, and consented to the removal
Indeed, he urged that the child be taken
to the Riker house at once, for he himself
was at loss to cope with the disease.
without woman's help. So Mary was
very carefully wrapped in blankets and
Uncle Arthur carried her to the little
bed which mad been prepared for her
u dOn't-don't know how to express
my gratitude to you, Miss Riker," he
said with feeling; THE child has become
very dear to me- q"
Don't speak of gratitude, professor"
said Mabel, frankly, extending her hand !;
Il love Mary"
The professor took the proffered hand
and they stood gazing silently at one
another till Mabel seemed suddenly to
recover consciousness, drew her hand
away and went about her duties as nurse
with bright eyes. At night little Mary
became delirious. Sometimes she called
for Mabel and sometimes for Uncle Ar
tur." She told Mabel over and over
again that she was the best girl in the
world because "Uncle Arthur" said she
was: and she told the professor that he
was handsome because Mabel had so de-
cided. And there was much confusion in
| two anxious minds In the course of
time, however, the disease passed its
climax, and youthful nature triumphed.
The burning waves of fever broke and
rolled backward, leaving the pale face
paler than ever with its startling con-
trast of black, shining eyes and tangled
raven hair. After a time little Mary was
a convalescent. Then the professor,
bending gently over her, said:
Tomorrow my dear girl shall go home
again" .~
Am tate Mabel, too, she said.
veil Mabel will come to see
you
Wont do less Mabel does too"
Observation-Disclosures mamma wants her
to stay here" -.
Den stay here to-"
"And must Uncle Arthur go home with
out his dear little girl?"
"No Uncle Arthur stay here with
Mary and Mabel"
"Oh-ah-I'm afraid can't do that"
Mary looked first at Mabel and then at
the professor her piercing eyes showing
all her wonder at the unreasonable obsta-
cles in the way of her happiness
"M1ry, dear" said Mabel softly, 'you
must go home with your uncle and I'll
come and see you every day"
S''Won't do away from you. Won't do
! away from Uncle Arthur. Bofe dot to
stay wild Mayor she Diet sick adam an
die"
And the black eyes became moist, while
the lips quivered The professor stright-
ened up with a sudden snap.
ut might be managed to her satisfac-
ton he said
How" asked Mabel, softly.
"You come home with me-for good
| as my-wife."
They were both bending over the child
now looking into her eyes. AS the pro-
fessor ceased speaking Mabel's head bent
lower till her lips touched Mary's cheek
The professors head sank till he kissed
her other cheek. Then lifting their lips
from the pale face they let their eyes
meet.
Mabel very softly put her hand in his,
bent to kiss the child again and muir
INJURED
I'VE shall go home together, dear"