The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
ffT HAT Mr.. Timothy Burt
refuses to give cent to
the new hospital. >for all

e his wealth, he is nothing
but skinhint."
1t was said In New York car by a
lady dressed as only American ladies
can dress; she was so fine In her
summer magnifcence that she quite
overshadowed little nonentity of a
woman squeezed into the corner.
That little body was elderly and
old-maidish, just the sort of person
to be squeezed into corners on every
occasion. Her eyes-if any one had
taken the trouble to look at them
were younger than the rest OF her;
they were quick moving and change.
ful and soft.
Elderly though she was. she had
not reached the dead level of reslg.
nation that is like the Slough of
Despond. She had a little pride still
left, and such longing to return u
her native land that the pain of II
kept her a living soul, and not a
mere mechanical drudge.
why not try Mrs. Timothy?" sug-
gested the friend of the aggrleyed
II doubt it." answered the other
dryly; there are two of one mind in
that house."
The shabby little woman smiled to
herself, knowing that Tim Burt had
been gifted with a saving knowledge
from his youth up. Yet the fancy
seized her to try and win from him
Whit the others could not. The thing
would be triumph. besides
Stopping the car she got out, and
made her way to gay furniture store
where there were mirrors in the win
dow, and gazed intently at her re-
fiected face. She thought it looked
palmer than usual, so with an anxious
touch she preened herself, and the
passers-by saw more humor in her
actions than she did herself.
HE will never know me again."
she decided; "never-aftcr thirty
years. l would not risk it other
wise"
Arrived at his Offices she boldly
asked to see the great man. and there
was something so determined about
her that the clerk did not notice her
shabby appearance, and showed her
straight n.
"A lady to sec you. sir"
This was merely official politeness,
for she was only a homely, quaint
body with eyes softer than her
tongue. AT the moment of entering
she could see nothing hut the money
spinner's bald head, for he was bus
lily writing. She did not speak, and
presently he looked up. She was
conforted TO see only blank inquiry
and no recognition
II am come TO know if you will
give trifle towards the building OF
the new hospital. More money is
wanted to finish 1t. and If you"
Her speech was correct. but not
that OF an educated person, and he
cut her impatiently short
II have already refused to oon-
tribute anything" he answered,
curtly. II look upon the place as
nuisance, and much object to it's being
so near"
His hardness made her throw pru-
dence to the winds. She went close
and looked him full in the face.
"Tlm Burt Tim Burt. Can't you
mind years agone, when the harse
Hinged at 'ee, breaking lag; an
wasn't it Farmer Jarge's fat beast
as hooked zee so turriblc bad, that
you hollied out with the anguish for
weeks afterp II anyone had told
zee then that you would live TO have
no pity for poor mortals in pain,
you'd had toused them well for 1t
you would"
To his bewildered senses the nc
customed room seemed to fade away
and become lost in pleasant snplands
with brilliant patches OF bluebells
among the thin feathered grass. He
could hear the gentle munchlng Of
the sheep--thc tinkle OF their bells;
he could smell the salt breath of the
sea which made the breeze so health
giving. Nay. more; there was lad
he seemed to see, light of heart. GO
ing whistling TO his work in the hope
and freshness of early morning. Such
a remembrance made him feel old
and weary, so he turned angrily upon
the woman.
And who may you be. should
like to know? There Is no reason
because you happen to come from
the old place. that T."
He broke of. scanning her uneaslly
from head to foot.
Il have not the least recollection
OF you. 1t Is not possible that you
can be-"
he paused again. conscious OF his
folly in mentioning names; but she
read his unspoken fenr ensily. and the
pride that was IN her leapt to arms.
$50 YOU think I'm Lucy Derrlmnn!
As though she would demean herself
py intruding upon you here Surely
you can mind Of Mdrtha?''
There was defiance about her as
be looked her UP and down. this time
with obvious relief, being long past
me time when the reeppeasance Of