The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-04
Love VIII Find a Way.

the poorer section of New YORK, Sa- a
young girl, silently weeping and bemoan-
ing her lonely condition. The day before
she had been called upon to part with
her mother. who had died after long.
lingering illness.
Ten years before her father had been
killed in railroad accident, and the
mother and daughter had been obliged to
give up their comfortable home and move
where cheaper rent could be procured and
economy more effectually practieed.
Here, IN one room, by the aid Of her
needle, Mrs. Atwood had maintained her
self and Helen.
Inc physician who had attended Mrs.
Atwood during her illness had noticed
the beautiful character and refined fea-
lures OF Helen, and had become deeply
interested in her. Her extreme youth had
prevented him from showing her too much
attention.
DR.. Cutter had attained considerable
reputation during his years of practice,
and, being 26 years Of age, his widowed
mother predicted for him a brilliant fu-
ture II only he would find a wealthy
wife" thought the mother, his success
would be assured" But the young doc
tor did not seem socially inclined, and
seldom met young ladies outside his pro-
fession.
But one morning at breakfast DR.. Cut
| ter told his mother Helen's sad story.
picturing her orphaned condition, and
| asked her if she could not invite Helen
to their home until some plans for her
could be made This woridly-wise mother
| had at once scented danger. and, after
| asking Miss Atwood's address, had prom
ised only that she would call upon her
that afternoon
Thus it happened that as a cad-faced
young girl sat peering out of a window
into muddy court she saw a handsome,
well-dressed lady picking her way along
and soon heard her knock at her own
door. Upon being admitted the stranger
introduced herself as DR.. Cutters mother.
After having listened to Helen's pititul
story, Mrs. Cutter proceeded to question
| the girl as to her future my son has
told me that you know of no relative or
friend to whom you could go?'' NO" an
| swered Helen, II have no relatives, and
mother and l have been in no position TO
make many friends
! And IS there nothing you can do TO
earn your own living?" questioned the
! lady.
Il am afraid not, Mrs. Gutter; I am but
IS years old. and, although mother has al
ways said she wished me to be a teacher,
1 fear l should make but poor one"
Then it occurred to the lady to ask if
| Helen had brought her an old desk, and
after looking the contents carefully over
they found a handbook in which Mrs.
| Atwood had an account with a New York
! bank for $500 in her daughters name. II
| wonder, my dear, that you had not
| thought to look in this desk before" Mrs.
| Cutter said, and when Helen replied that
| she had felt too bad to touch any of her
dear mothers things. the lady could but
! appreciate the lonely girls feelings.
| After considerable talk it was decided
! that Mrs. Cutter should write to the prin-
! cipal of young ladies' seminary in west
| ern New York, requesting the admittance
Of Miss Helen Atwood to his school for
a two-years' course. AS this gentleman
was friend off Mrs. Cutter, she hoped
| to interest him in the orphan girls be-
| half, and said she would suggest to him
| that he give her some light duties in the
| school to perform, thus enabling Helen
to earn her board. Promising to attend
to the matter at once. she babe Helen a
| cordial farewell and FASTENED TO her own
| home, where her son was awaiting her.
| well mother, are we to entertain Miss
! Atwood" inquired the doctor. HIS
mother shot a keen glance in his direc-
ton and proceeded to relate her plans
| for Helen. Although deeply ppointed,
he could but admit the ACCESSIBILITY of
| Helen's education being continued.
Things worked so successfully that in
a weeks time DR.. Cutter found himself
| taking a final look at Helen's sweet face.
! Remember. you are to write me- my
child" he cried, as the "All aboard
warned him he must leave the train. Some
way, as he walked toward home, he Won
dered why the brightness had all gone
| out Of the day, and why everybody seem
ed to look so forlorn.
During the long two years that followed,
his heart was gladdened by an occasional
| letter from Helen, which told of her in
| tereSt in her studies and friends As the
| end Of the second year drew near. the
| doctor again requested his mother to in
vite Miss Atwood to their nome to spend
the summer vacation. And second time
was the son refused. "for 1t oud only
turn out in a love affair."" thought this
far-sighted mother, land I want a IRISH
wife for my boy
A few weeks later DR.. Cutter was seat
| ed in the reception-room Of the Young
Ladies' Seminary of Westport, anziously
| awaiting Miss Atwood. AS he heard soft
| footsteps approaching and raised his eyes
| in eager expectation, there IL the open
doorway stood Helen Atwood IN ali the
beauty Of her young womanhood. lie saw
| a smile of welcome upon her lovely face
/ as she advanced to meet her old friend
And there in the deepening shadows CT ar
early twilight. the old, old story was once
more gone over. Helen. darling. may
take you home with me as my treasured
| wife?" And as he stopped TO hea~ her
softly answered Yes he could not but
see the love-light in her dear eyes.
In the morning a message flashed ever
the wires, addressed to Mrs. Cutter. II
read: %
My wife and arrive on the o'clock
! express from Westport. Be prepared tc
receive US. II. a. CUTTER"
And Mrs. Cutter IN a graceful manner
submitted to the Observation-Disclosures Post