New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-03

tempest. The dogs hair became wet with them.
The words in her mind were: IT'S just because
I'm tired and nervous-tlred and nervous
As she lay there weeping the door opened
though she did not hear it. and Mercer entered.
He stopped instantly. just within the room
His face contracted Then he made quick
step forward az though he would lift his wife in
his arms But he di1 not touch her.
She heard the step and sprang up. She put
hand each side Of her head as she looked at
Mercer Her effort to become calm was so visibly
painful that MERGERS face again underwent that
spasm.
! You must let me help you. II possible" he
said. his words not quite distinct. you are
worn out. have 1t for some time.
Eyes. yes" she said eagerly, that is 1t: am
worn out was just hugging Yucatan. and cry
ing because I am tired You know women cry
because of-of anything and everything. You
mustn't be troubled about me, Richard"
Mercer turned and went into the next room.
He came back almost Immediately with glass
In his hand
'It Is wine and qutd food" he said.
She took the glass and swallowed it's contents.
Thank you" she responded, just gancing at
him. II really ashamed Of myself I'm
afraid have never had enough sympathy for
hystcrical women"
You are not an hysterica woman" was the
reply
Mercer arranged the pillows the couch near.
H. took Temples hand and led her TO the couch
then covered her carefully after she was lying
upon II. He stood looking down at her She was
gazing into the fire.
u hope you Will give mp going to the meeting
tonight" he said at last.
His manner was full II gentleness and kind
ness
Il must GO" she answered.
He dr"w up chair and sat down. He had
never laid any command upon her. He was
tempted 10 do 50
1T T. not wise" he remarked.
He had himself Wei IL hand by this time His
face showed only sympathetic consideration.
Perhaps II isn't w,se in sense" she re-
spouded. but there are few who will expect
ne. ana might be able to help them. Richard
mus; 40 tonight"
And sac did go. Her singing and her prayers
/ were never So full ~ their own peculiar appeal
mr. power The people thronscd up to speak to
h"r
bat whom she went with Mercer to the car
riaro which awaited them sh" suddenly chung
. closely t. his arm. and he heard her whisper
This tim" AN really too tired
St" sank back uucons -tous upon tho scat
lie took h.r h.n" = seemed hours 10 him
lrfnte D." hai brought his sister 10 her bedside.
. TIN. physician IN Mrs Ammidown always came
u,rel,.I-t at call. and her brother had IN times
past hlI many evidences u her skill and judg-
mont
- e'r bent over ~" bed on witch Temple
had been placed Mercer stood beside her. his
gtY, HVrl N his W.fr's face. which was whit"
ana set the ores half Il sod. He had asked II
D." SHOULD - ar'th"- doctor. and Mrs Ann
l. uidoWh htI answered that II not ncces-
slr, 20 present. that Temple would revive ii
r,.ty
AMI her prediction proved true a few moments
7 later f.r Temples breath came long and shud-
/ lerlncly. tacn She opened her eyes
! I'm sorry I've been So much trouble" she said
/ fccbly. "hut YOU Sc am so very weary. Richard
not
why 30 You try O. tax asked Mrs Ammi-
down with a=perlty. "pf cours" Richard was
rirht. but No. would have been right still more
f z h" had locked You up in your rom. shall
futhl Your attrmpul To- say" souls for one SIX
months. I can tell You
N.s AwuI Hwu sometimes allowed herself
c.i iorab.c latitude IN sp,ak!ug Il saving souls
Am $50 badly II As tnat?' questioned Tenn
rl"
Just as bad a. that" was the prompt
yronso. You have llved on your nerves a. long
- they VIII permit the imposition: and now YOU
may take your choice between long rest and
- becoming n wreck I'll Ike u make you under
/ stand that YOU are 10 let other peoples souls
alone for onths II not for all the rest Of your
ne"
"oh Laura" murmured Temple
II mean IT all" continued Mrs. Ammdown.
| and much more that don't say"
You need not fear to frighten me-" said Tenn
/ pie: Tn not AFRAID OF DEATH don't dread IT,"
/ Here Mercer turned suddenly away lie walk ID
into The adjoining roof. He leaned his back
against the wall and stared straight before him
! was u strangr. g,assy look In his eyes.
By his vfc's bed Mrs Ammidown responded:
$50. YOU may not dread death, but I'm sure
you dread years II inefllciency. when you'll feel
. ~ II you were one tIngle II nerves urtuned and
cashing helplcssy. and you plaything In the
/ hands Of th"s' demons, anticipating everything
/ evil drcading your own shadow
Laura
Mrs Ammidown now smiled reassurlngy. She
sat down 10y the bed and took her PATIENTS hand
Don't talk 10 Richard like that" exclaimed
/ Temple. HE viii be worried He is kind
so considerable. and he has been begging me for
/ long time not 10 90 10 the meetings"
A. she spoke thus Temple felt her companions
/ eyes h;cd upon her in such a penetrating way
that without knowing why she did she
blushcd with the painful intensity Of weakness.
- meant T. frightcn you" went Mrs Ammi-
! down. Fright was bitter dose | wanted you
/ TO take. or course you haven't been sleeping
/ Well"
"Oh. no." YEARLY.
And know YOU don't care TO eat"
Mrs AmmIdown sat holding the hot hand that
/ while It seemed to be- perfectly quiet. yet had a
kind Of inti"r within IT, she vas contemplating
! In" face before her and thinking with keen pain
/ healthy girl who had ridden among the noun
/ tains. who had saved her NE on Temples
finger was still the diamond ring she had given
! her
Mrs Ammidown rose
I'm going to give you something soothing
now. but afterward shall not order medicine for
| cases medicine Is powcrlesA I'm going home to
think about you. Meantime. lie here until to-
| morrow
The speaker moved away from the bed. but
! Temple called her back.
Il want to tell you something" she whispered
| 81 think you're deceived about something"
| "Well" with an incredulous smile. you won't
| make me believe that you very deceitfu
| person
| NO; bur here a pause IT'S about-well."
| another pause. then hurrled.y and with an
| saving
| sincere long 10 hclp-yes. | long to help. but I
| confess that of late-for time-Tve craved the
| excitement that came with the knowledge of the
| power seemed to have. I've lived on IT, some
| how. You see how wicked am. I don't know
! what Richard would do II he suspected such n
| thing. He is sincere | thought | was Now I'm