The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-08-10

Phillip Morland had never been a
lusty, powerful man, but he was no
more to blame for this than he was
Tor not being above the average In:
cleverness and intelligence. His toll
grew harder and harder. Before noon
he seemed to be burning up. his limbs
We're mere bundles Of suffering nerves.
There was a roaring In his ears, black
spots danced before his eyes. His head
throbbed with intense pain. However,
he managed to keep moving until the
call came for dinner, when he dragged
himself with the others to the house
where substantial meal awaited them.
Phillip thought he would feel better
after eating, but when he tried found
that he could not swallow q mouthfui.
He went out and lay down under a. tree
until time to go into the fields, when,
still dizzy-headed he staggered away
with the others. He worked after a.
fashion for an hour or so, then the
great green and black shadows grew
deeper before his eyes, the world whirl-
ed away from him and he knew no
more. ~" -
Mr.. Richards soon after passed that
way but could not see his tramp har-
vester, who lay behind shock of oats
In a little hollow. He looked around
with sweeping glance, then muttered:
Hes like the rest of 'em after all.
Worked about as long as he could stand
1t, s'pose, got filled up with three
square meals, and skipped OUT = i. !
But presently another hand came
along and found the man lying on his
back unconscious. He thought at first
that he was drunk or shamming, but on
closer investigation knew he was
actually overcome by heat and exhaus-
ton: Mr., Richards was informed and
feeling little remorse for his hasty
conclusion Of a few minutes before had
Morland carried to the house, where he
was laid on a comfortable bed in a cool
darkened room. restoratives applied
and then left to rest.
Morland insisted on going to work the
next day, although the farmer told him
to take another day to "rest up' BY
working more slowly, steadily and
evenly he soon performed his share Of
labor very we'll. He remained at the
farm until the field was harvested, al
ways quiet, steady, willing and &C.
commodating even when others rather
superciliously ordered him about. The
family slowly began to like him, but
were not quite ready to treat him as
an equal and friend
On the evening when the harvesting
was done he sat under the trees in the
back yard. He was thinking that on
the morrow he would have to COM
mence his weary wandering again, for
the farmer would probably have no
further work for him to do.
Phillip Morland was just an average
man. Without being remarkably clever,
strong or capable, he was conscientious,
or could do. He loved a. home and a
''steady job" In everything he under
stood he could be absolutely relied up
on. His work was done here. What
should he do next?
He felt vague, resentful: sorrow at
the idea OF beginning his wanderings
anew. ana wished that ne might remain
in this quiet place. s5#s s3ssss
The other men were lolling under the
trees little part from him, chatting
and joking, In keen enjoyment Of the
rest in the cool twilight. Suddenly the
sound of swiftly galloping hoofs struck
on their ears. Morland knew that
Tavia had ridden out on her spirited
young horse about an hour before, and
he instantly thought Of her. He sprang
to his feet, and before the others
caught the idea that someone might
be In danger, was out in the street.
He saw the horse tearing furiously
toward him, and Tavia with pale face
and hair flying, still sitting we'll and
bravely, trying to control him. Nor
land did not know that he possessed
the necessary strength to bring the
horse to a. standstill; but the task was
there for him to do or die in the at
tempt, and he did not hesitate. He
made a. dash for the bride as the
frightened animal flew by him, and
caught it. He was flung from side to
side and struck by the horses hoofs,
but never released his hold: and at last
the horse gave up. slackened speed. and
stopped.
Tavia waited for no help, but sprang
to the ground to see If her rescuer was
badly hurt. BY this time the other
men were out in the road eager,
curious and ready to help now that
they realized the danger. The father
and mother hurried out of the house,
frightened and enxious. to clasp Tavia
in their arms and thank God that she
was safe. Then they turned gratefully
to Morland, who though conscious was
at first unable to rise. But it was
found presently that he was not SER
iously hurt. and in a few minutes he
could walk to the house. with the help
Of two Of the men. -
| Mr.. Richards and his, wife could
scarcely express their thankfulness to
Morland. &c., -.
"Why, Matilda said the farmer,
"he's got the right stun in him after
all. Without knowing much about
handlin' horses, with being understood
t and half nourished, he's; done what not
one O these great. strapping fellows
hadn't the quick wit or gumption ia
even try. Wen keep him, mother"
So Morland found STEADY Job" and
very thankful he was. They all began
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