Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-04-04

IL on hef mead and was hupryinr away
when George caught her and pulling her
back, said. Forgive me. Mary. | conld
not help plaguing you little, but I'll try
and not do 1t again.
For a time George kept this resolution.
but he could not conceal the preference
which he felt for Ella, whose doll-6ke
lace and childish ways were far more
III Keeping with his taste than Mary's
old look. Whenever he noticed her at
all, he spoke kindly to her; but she knew
there was great difference between his
treatment of her and Ella, and ofttimes,
when saying her evening prayer, she
prayed that George Moreand might love
her little. just a little
Two weeks had passed since the last
vestlge of land had disappeared from
view, and then George was taken dam
gefously i'll With fever. Mrs. Howard
herself visited him frequently. but she
commanded her children to keep away,
lest they, too, should take the disease.
For day or two Mary obeyed her moth
er, and then curiosity led her near
Georges berth. For several minutes she
fingered, and was about turning away
when 4 low moan fell on her ear and ar
rested her<footsteps. Her mothers COM
mands were forgotten. and in 4 moment
she stood by Georges BEDSIDE Tender
~ she smoothed his tumbled pillow
moistened his parched lips and bathed
his feverish brow, and when an hour af-
forward, the physician entered, he found
his patient calmly sleeping, with one
hand clasped in that of Mary.
"Mary. Mary Howard" said the ply
stefan, this is no place for YOU and
he cndeayored to lead her away.
This aroused George who begged so
hard for her 20 remain that the physi-
clan went in quest of Mrs. Howard, who
rather unWllingly consented, and Mary
was duly installed as nurse. Perfectly
delighted with her new vocation, she
would sit for hours by her charge. She
possessed Il very sweet, clear voice; and
frequently, when all other means had
failed to quiet him. she would bend her
face near his. and taking his hands III
hers, would sing to him some simple song
of home. until luled by the soft music
he would fall away to sleep. Such UNI
wearicd Kindness was not without its cf-
feet upon George. and one day when
Mary as usual was sitting near him, he
called her to his side, and taking her face
between his hands, kissed her forehead
and lips, saying, What can | ever do to
pay my little nurse for her kindness?"
Mary hesitated moment, and then
replied. Love me as well as you do
ELLA
AS well as l do Ella he repeated;
II love You great deal better. She has
not been to see me once. What is the
reason"
Frank. who a moment before had stol-
en- to Mary's side. answered, saying,
''Someone told Ella that if she should
have the fever her curls would all drop
off; and so she won't come near you.
Just then Mrs. Howard appeared, and
this time she was accompanied by Ella
who chung closely to her mothers skirts
George did not as usual caress her, but
he asked her mockingly. 'if her hair had
commenced coming out.' while Ella only
answered by grasping at her long curls.
as if to reassure herself of their safety
In n few days George was able to so
on deck, and though he still petted and
plaved with Ella. he never again silght-
oil Mary. At last. after many weary
DAYS. there came the joyful news that
land was in sight: and next morning Bos-
ron. with its numerous domes and spires,
was before them. Toward noon pleas
,nt looking, middle-aged man came on
hoard. inouiring for George Moreland,
and announcing himself as Mr.. Selden.
George Immediately stepped forward.
ana after greeting his uncle. introduced
NIr and Mrs. Howard. speaking at the
s,noe fine OF their kindness to him during
his illness. All was now confusion, but
IN tho hurry and bustle of going ashore
George did not forget Mary. Taking
her aside he threw round her meek Il
small golden chain, to which was attach
cd \ loclSet containing miniature h&e-
ness of himself painted year before
Keep it." said he, ito remember me
by. or il you get tired of it, give 1t to
ELLA for a plaything.
II wish l had one for you, SAID Mary
and George replied, Never mnd, | can
remen,ber your looks without likeness.
rrbnn bidding adieu to Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Frank and Ella. he sprang into
his uncle's carriage and was rapidly
driven away. Mary looked after INN as
lon@ MS the heads of the white horses
vcre in sight, and then taking FRANK $
hand followed her parents to the hotel'
where for few days they had aete1-
,,,;nad "a stop while Mrs. Howard maze
injuries for her sister.
Meantime from the windows Of q large,
handsome building 4 little girl looked
out. impatiently waiting her father re,
turn. wondering why he was gone SO iohs
and if she should. like her. cousin oeoFse'
In the center Of the room the; dinner
fable was standing. and Ida selden nao
twice changed the location Of her COUSIN
plate, once placing it at her sue a 1na
lastly putting it directly in front 50 sue
cnp,d have a fair view of his face. :,
why don't they Gomez" she had sal9 :,
for the twentieth time. when the souao
Of carriage wheels in the yard below
mo1e her start up, and. running down
stairs. she was soon shaking the nah y
Of her cousin, whom she decided to 1
handsome. Placing her arm atfee,lonaee
" around him, she led him into the par 4,
lor. saying: Il am 50 slad 'nae ~ -. ="
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