The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-29


that her sister WA very m. but even
after she was obliged to lie all day on
her sofa Lucretia continued 10 enjoy
herself. Gradually the practice Of self
ishness grew easier and she found she
was as anxious TO have her own way
o. she had formerly been to give II up.
One day when Mrs. wilkins called she
felt that she ouidld herself.
Mrs. wilkins was not a pleasant per-
son; she had cultivated the virtues 10
the neglect OF the graces. Everybody
said they respected her. but they were
very apt 70 slip out the back door when
they saw her opening the gate.
Il came In 10 read 10 YOU" che an
nouneed. loosenlng her bonnet strings
aid rolling her gloves into a wad.
What did you bring7" Lucretia
asked without much enthusiasm.
The Scientific Journal. there is an
interesting article on recent discoveries
In electricity" she replied.
Thank you. but ! believe I don't
care TO heai H." Lucretia said.
Then probably you would like
llaincs article on Climatic Changes IN
the United states.'"
mo" said Lucretia, Il don't care to
hear that. either"
Il had always thought you we're In.
terested In the worlds progress" Mrs
wilkins said reproyingly.
I've tried 10 be-. but guess I never
was" Lucretia owned-"just as | used
to make myself believe enjoyed NIL
ton when We had the reading class"
Mrs. wilkins stared at these bold
statements, then changed the subject.
When do you begin your house-elean-
ing1"
Il don't intend to clean this fail" the
other replied airlly. 1T 10 such q
bore
On her way out, with the dcsplsed
magazine under her arm. Mrs wilkins
met Maud.
What has come over your slsterY'
she asked. "she Tolls on that lounge
In high-heeled slippers reading trash
and says she doesn't intend TO clean
house"
Don't ask me-" Maud returned.
"she Isn't the same woman she was be-
fore she was sick-everythlng has 20
10 her way now"
Il was very near the end before I.u-
] crelia realized that there was no hone
for her did you knew Il AZ the frstg"
che asked tho doctor when he came
In one evening.
Yes he answered.
And you told me TO enjoy myself
because you knew my time was shortg"
YES"
"oughtn't TO have been preparing
myself for heavenl" she asked after a
I pause
You have been doing that all your
life" the doctor replied. Il thought
you deserved a little time 10 enjoy
yourself In a worldly way"
WELL have enjoyed H." she said.
with a sigh OF content-"even when
was well never had such a good time.
It was real hard at FIRST 10 assert ny
rights. but after awhile I Just glorled
in Il, You heard. doctor. how rude
was 10 Mrs. wilkins"
The doctor nodded and grinned. Mrs.
wilkins was no favorlte OF his.
But have done worse things than
that LueretIa went on. Maud never
would put enough salt In my oatmeal
and once I picked up my shoe and
threw Il at her Il wasn't lady-likc.
but Il was such a relief. have had
such a good time being selfish and
doing what pleased You don't think
Il was wrong Of me. doctor2"
NO. Il was all right" he answered.
stoutly. for be was used 10 taking the
responsibilities OF the dying upon his
broad shoulders. Then Lucretia was
content.
Al the very last she turned her poor.
dull eyes toward the physician. Il
haye-had-sueh a-gOod-time." she
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