Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-04-11

sne nrst laughed, then cried.
Poor old granny" she sohhod
She will think have deserted hor
and she is SO poor and i'll. with NO one
70 care Tor her but me. and now can
not go to her.
Perhaps | can help you," said a
pleasant voice from the bank above
her.
Looking up quickly, Kathleen met a
pair of frank, brown eyes, that looked
sensible enough to help her in her
foolish predicament.
Il don't know she began duh;.
ously.
We'll, there's nothing like trying"
laughed the man on the bank, and
down he came with a flying lean to
her side. What is it? Broke anv-
thing, eh?"
Kathleen had to laugh, he was so
pleasant and breezy.
ooh, no; only twisted my ankle y
she said, shyly.
Only! Humph: You are used to
making light Of great matters, I see"
And to Kathleen's horror down he
dropped on his knees, and cody took
possession of her foot.
$50 much for wearing low shoe"
he said. half-angrily, as he looked at
the active little foot, clad in an OK.
ford tie, and then deity united it and
drew it off.
Kathleen grew indignant and red.
you need not trouble yourself"
she began.
BE still. am doctor, young lady,
and know what sprains mean" he cool
L retorted, moving the foot gently,
though her lips Quivered with the
pain.
A doctor! Kathleen looked full at
him in establishment. Not the new
doctor, surely!
"You are going to spoil two engage
ments for me this evening, with this
foot, young lady, SO you must repay
me with obedience. At one place, mus
ic, laughter and bright smiles await
me, to welcome me to my new home!
at the other, poor old woman is wait
ing to thank me for looking up my
poor, the first thing after take pos
session of my practice
His frank eyes met the conscious
gray ones looking SO eagerly at him.
'You speak of my home and my poor
old woman" she cried out, gladly.
ooh, am so rejoiced you are good for
something!"
He laughed heartily.
(Which you doubted. And so you
were going to see the old woman when
this happened? Then you are
Kathleen Severn" said the girl,
quietly.
Doctor Oscar Ware, at your SER
vice." retorted the CHEEKY voice, as it's
owner raised his hat. Nov, Miss
Kathleen, I know all about you, for
Granny Duff is garrulous, and as you
are used to obedience I expect you to
mind me now. My horse is at the
blacksmith's across the field, where
left him to be shod, while l came over
here to gather wild-roses for sick
lad in the village, and while | go after
him you must sit still and wait for
me-"
Kathleen started. Would he drive
her home?
ooh, but you must not" she pro-
tested, in terror.
Every well. Then I'll leave you sit
ting in the mud, waiting for deliver
ar more to your TASTE" said the doc
tor, coolly, rising from his knees.
Kathleen felt her eyes droop with
sudden pain.
Thank you!" she said, gently with
a sadness, in her voice that made him
look at her. 81 will accept your help
since / must.
"Only because you must 2?
81 am used to helping myself, but at
last am useless.
81 am glad to be the first to offer
YOU help in your weakness said the
frank voice, gently; and then away ne
sped across the field, leaving Kathleen
dazed with sudden ideas and emotions
vet laughing low and shyly.
In short while the doctor appeared
on the road, driving light wagon De-
hind a strong brown horse, which ne
drew up before the mud-puddle, ana
then he sprang down lightly beside the
girl.
He raised her by her hand on to one
foot: she put the other down carefully
WINGED, turned pale, and, before she
knew what next would happen, she
was caught up in strong pair OF arms
and lifted high above the mud into the
wagon.
.There." said the CHEEKY voice, as
the self-reliant young man took up the
reins. Your foot is all right, MISS
Kathleen. 1t is only strained ilttie'
and by the day after tomorrow you
may try another jump.
kathleen listened shyly; she was
and strange