The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-05-10

view, ana tnen george WAS Lhheu uhh
gerously III 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 low moan fell on her ear and ar
rested her footsteps. Her mothers COM
mands were forgotten, and In moment
she stood by Georges bedside. Tender
ly she smoothed his tumbled pillow
moistened his parched lips and bathed
his feverish brow, and when an hour af-
terward, the physician entered, he found
his patient calmly sleeping, with one
hand clasped in that OF Mary.
MARY! Mary Howard" said the ply
slcian. this is no place for you" and
he endeavored to lead her away.
This aroused George, who begged so
hard for her to remain that the physi-
clan went in quest of Mrs. Howard, who
rather unwillingly consented, and Mary
was duly installed as nurse. Perfectly
delighted with her new vocation, she
would sit for hours by her charge. She
possessed a 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 in
hers, would sing to him some simple song
Of home, until lulled by the soft music
he would fall away to sleep. Such un-
wearied kindness was not without its ef-
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 hesltated a moment and then
replied, Love me as well as you do
Ellaw
"As well as | do Ella" he repeated F;
81 love you a great deal better. She has
not been to see me once. What is the
reason p
Frank, who a moment before had stol-
en- to Mary's side, answered, saying,
Someone told Ella that il she should
have the fever, her curls would all drop
off; and so she won't come near your
Just then Mrs. Howard appeared, and
this time she was accompanied by Ella,
who cung closely to her mothers skirts.
George did not as usual caress her, but
he asked her mockingly, 'if her hair had
commenced coming outw while Ella only
answered by grasping at her long curls,
as If to reassure herself Of their safety.
In few days George was able to go
on deck, and though he still petted and
played with Ella, he never again slight
ed Mary. At last, after many weary
days, there came the joyful news that
land was in sight; and next morning Bos-
ton, with Its numerous domes and spires,
was before them. Toward noon a pleas
ant looking, middle-aged man came on
board, inquiring for George Moreland
and announcing himself as Mr. Selden
George Immediately stepped forward
and after greeting his uncle, introduced
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard, speaking at the
same time of their kindness to him during
his illness. All was now confusion, but
in the hurry and hustle Of going ashore
George did not forget Mary. Taking
her aside he threw round her neck a
small golden chain, to which was attach
ed a locket containing a miniature like
ness of himself painted a year before.
Keep It," said he, ito remember me
by, or If you get tired Of it, give it to
Ella for a plaything."
"I wish | had one for you," said Mary,
and George replied, "Never mind, | can
remember your looks without a likeness. -
Then 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 him as
long as the heads of the white horses
were in sight, and then taking Frank
hand, followed her parents to the hotel
where for a few days they had deter
mined to stop while Mrs. Howard made
inquiries for her sister.
Meantime from the windows of a large
handsome building little girl looked
out, impatiently waiting her fathers re
turn, wondering why he was gone so Iona
and if she should like her cousin George
In the center of the room the dinner
table was standing, and Ida Selden had
twice changed the location of her cousins
plate, once placing it at her side, anc
lastly putting it directly in front, so she
could have fair view of his face.
why don't they Gomez she had sait
for the twentieth time, when the SOUND
Of carriage wheels in the yard below
made her start up, and, running down
stairs, she was soon shaking the hand,
Of her cousin, whom she decided to be
handsome Placing her arm affectionate
ly around him, she led him into the par
lor, saying: Il am so glad that you have
come to live with me and be my brother
Wen have real nice times, but perhaps
you dislike little girls. Did you ever see
one that you loved?"
"Yes, two" was the answer Ny
cousin Ida and one other"
"Oh, who is she?" asked Ida. "Tel
me about her. How does she look? /!
she prettyT
George told her of Mary, who hat
watched so kindly over him during tn,
weary days of his illness
Il know | should like her." Ida said
"They are poor, you say, and Mr. How
ard is music teacher. Monsieur Du
pres has just left me, and who knows bu
papa can get Mr.. Howard to fill hi
place"
When the subject was referred to he
father he said that he had liked the ap
pearanee of Mr.. Howard, and would, |
possible, find him on the morrow and en-
gage his services. The next morning tn,
sky was dark with angry clouds, from
which the rain was steadily falling. Al
thoughts of Mr.. Howard were given nj
| for that day, and as every moment o
Mr. Selden's time was employed for sew
eral successive ones, it was nearly
week after Georges arrival before an.
inquiries were made for the family. Tn
hotel at which they had stopped was thei
/ found, but Mr. Selden was told that tn
persons whom he was seeking had lef
| the day before for oee Of the inlant
| towns, though which one he could not as
| certain.
CHAPTER II.
| 1t was the afternoon for theeregula
meeting of the Ladies' Sewing Society il
/ u. ILL.