The Red Cloud chief., 1899-01-20

tenement vas isolated. and Re could
obtain no assistance until within a
hundred yards OF Vanderdecken's cot
tagc; 30 Mynheer Poots decided that
he would go-hrst, because Philip had
promised to pay him. and secondly be-
cause he could not help II.
This point being settled, Philip and
Mynheer Poots made all haste to the
cottage; and on their arrival they
found his mother still In the arms OF
two OF her female neighbors. who were
bathing her temples with vinegar. She
was in a state OF consciousness, but
she could not speak; Poots ordered her
10 DO carried upstairs and put to bed,
and pouring some acids down her
throat, FASTENED away with Philip to
procure the necessary remedies.
you will give your mother that d.
rectly, Mynheer Philip" said Poots.
putting a vial into his hand: II will
now go to the child Of the burgomas-
ter, and will afterward come back to
your cottage"
Don't deceive me" said Philip. with
a threatening look.
mo. no, Mynheer Philip. I would not
trust TO your uncle Vanbrennen for
payment, but you have promised, and
| know that you always keep your
word. In one hour / will be with your
mother; but you yourself must now be
quick"
Philip hastened home. After the po-
ton had been administered the bleed
ing was wholly stopped; and in half
an hour his mother could express her
wishes In a whisper. When the little
doctor arrived he carefully examined
his patient, and then went downstairs
with her son into the kitchen.
"Mynheer Philip" said Poots, "by
Allahl | have done my best, but must
tell you that I have little hopes OF your
mother rising from her bed again. She
may live one day or two days. but not
more. II is not my fault, Mynhecr
Philip" continued Poots, In O depreeat-
ing tone.
NO, no.; It Is the will Of Heaven"
replied Philip, ~mournfully.
"And you will pay me, Mynheer Van
.derdecken?" continued the doctor, az
ter n short pause. !
"Yes!' replied Philip. in a voice OF
thunder, and starting from a reverie.
After a moments silence the doctor
recommended:
shall / come tomorrow, Mynheer
Philip? You know that will be
charge OF another guilder; it is OF nc
use to throw away money or time
Come tomorrow. come every hour.
what you please; you shall GER
tsinly be paid" replied Philip, curling
his lip with contempt. 4
We'll, IT Is as you please. AS soon
she Is dead the cottage and the fur
will be yours, and you will sell
hem, OF course. Yes, | will come. You
vii, have plenty Of money. Mynheer
would like the first offer OF
he cottage. II 1t Is to let"
Philip raised his arm in the air as
4 to crush Mynhecr Poots, who re-
10 the corner. z
4 ~ " biSAh Until gotA hi'hhN
vas buried" said Poots. in q coaxins
one.
Go, wretch, co." said Philip, row
ring his face with his hands. us ha
.ank down upon the blood-stainei
After a short interval Philip Wander
returned TO the bedside Of his
mother, whom he found much better;
md the n~eighbors. having their W
,fiairs to attend to. left them alone.
with the loss Of blood. The
,oor woman slumbered for many
hours, during which she never let 50
he hand of Philip. who watched her
,reathing in mournful meditation.
1t was about one O'Clock in the morn
rg when the widow awoke. She had
n q great degree recovered her voice.
ard thus she addressed her son:
my dear. my impetuous boy. and
rave / detained you here q prisoner SO
my own inclination detained me,
mother, I leave you not to Others until
you are up and well again"
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