The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-06-16

CHAPTER IN.
Every thing wore roseate hue 60 The
hopeful eyes 81 Jack Malstlcn, ns lac left
the railroad train at c. for the homo
Of his mother, few blocks down the
well kept street ot the pretty village. lie
would soon be in the welcome arms oI
her, who, first Of nl occupied Lis
heart. And, then. the encouragement
lac bore to her. She would NO longer
worry while lac wrought among the dan
gers ~ Il hazardous occupation. llcwas
through with the pincrics and clappcd
his hand quickly To his pocket To assure
himself that the draft representing his
savings account was there. In this there
was surprise for his mother at no mean
account and with proud contemplation
lac thought OF lis mothers pleasure
when he should describe Go her lis newly
mn,lc AMI distinguished Chicago friend,
H. r. Wescott, Whose fathcrly wonls az
encouragement still rsoundcd in his
rnrs. All THE, coupled with the pleas
ant thoughts of that beautiful young
lady WIN, no--noihinc bat admira
iion and u sensation akin To envy iur
tie lucky young Layton. But having
met her was pleasure worthy ~ first
place ia delightful recollrctions.
The humble homa was soon reached.
Mother was not to he seen.
"Ah. yes She il busy Within" lac
thought, us he mounted the neat vcran-
dn and tapped gently upon the door A
young woman opened it. Jnc' had new
ar seen her before
~ here il Mrs Mursd, no" lac inquired,
hnlf alarmed nc the strangers presence.
"Shr il deathly i'll, was the reply.
without another word, Jack rushed
by the strange attendant and 60 his
mothers room. There She lay, and ~
her loving eyes met those of her snn they
bcamcd with joy. She stretched forth II
trembling hand, puwclless IN further a.
fort, prone ms she was 60 leap from her
bed aud into his great manly arms. The
following scenes were pathetic ones. The
light heart Of the proud young man oi u
few moments before now throbbcd al
leaden weight within its closet 81 sorrow
On the preceding evening paralysis had
laid It's whitening clutch upon hall his
mothers flnil form aud the tide OF life
was slowly cbbing from the portion yet
nerved with Natures power. Medical
aid had been summoned, hut c. was
II mere village and advantages in Thu
direction were limited ut best Under
the treatment she was then receiving,
her hours were numbered; with special
skill, there was hope. The name Of
famous Chicago specialist had been men
toned to her and she told il 10 Jack,
but, alas. famous doctors do not wait
upon lie huts az humble means.
Jack said nothing, but few minutes
later he might have been seen in the lit
tie depot. hnstily pcnning a Geographic
message Co DR.. --------, Chicago, nc.
qucsling him to come 20 q quickly
az amy price.
The train from Chicago the next morn.
ing drought the great ptn"ticloncf. Jack
met him at the depot and hurricdly led
the way To Mrs. Mnrslcn's bedside.
"'rherc IL little hope ior her" the doc.
tor said, aside, TO Jack. inter- hasiy
diagnosis. Aud even these hlighting
wut,ls were but mask Co the truth
that urkcd beneath, for io the doctors
triinrd eye the apprunch 81 The md was
quick and easy reading.
Agreeable 60 jacks firm brhcsi, whose
servant he momcntarily was the doctor
remained by her bedside until tie alter.
noon following.
Then, the endcanc.
Az the doctor prepnrc, Ia depart and
rccei el lis Zee from Mars,lcn, the small. |
e, he had ,xacied for hike service Ia
Innny years, be- said;
you should have allowed me tu re-
Turn hume yesterday, Mr. Mpt1dcu"
"Do not ray that. sir II VAS my
wish that you remain. thank YOU Ior
u aud you are worthy 81 yonr hhc,"
WIS Jacks reply. IA thc tears filed Lis
handsome eyes.
The funeral Wa over and the cxpcnprz