The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-05-09

the bonnet from Georges lap, she threw
1t on her head and was hurryinr awav
when George caught her and pulling her
PACK said. Forgive me, Mary. 1 could
NOT neip plaguing you little, but I'll try
and not do 1t again"
For time George kept this resolution.
put ne could not conceal the preference
winch he felt for Ella, whose doll-like
face and childish ways were far more
IN keeping with his taste than Mary's
old look. Whenever he noticed her at
ALL ne spoke kindly to her; but she knew
there was a great difference between his
treatment Of her and Ella, and ofttimes.
when saying her evening prayer, she
prayed that George Moreland might love
her little. just a little.
Two weeks had passed since the last
vestige of land had disappeared from
view, and then George was taken dan
gerously i'll with fever. Mrs. Howard
herself visited him frequently, but she
commanded her children to keep away,
lest they, toe 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 Howardv' said the ply
sician, 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
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 hesitated a moment, and then
replied, Love me as well as you do
Ellav
"As well as l do Ellav' he repeated
| 81 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 IL she should
! have the fever, her curls would all drop
| off; and 80 she won't come near your!
| Just then Mrs. Howard appeared, and
| this time she was accompanied by Ella,
who clung 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 il to reassure herself of their safety
In few days George was able to SO
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 it's numerous domes and spires
was before them. Toward noon pleas
ant looking, middle-aged man came on
hoard. inouiring 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
small golden chain, to which was attach
ed : locket containing miniature like
ness Of himself painted q year before.
.Keep it," said he, "to remember me
hv or IL you get tired Of 1t. give II. tt
Ella for a plaything
"I wish l had one for you" said Mary
and George replied, Never mind, car
remember your looks without likeness
Then bidding adieu to Mr.. and Mrs
i Howard. Frank and Ella, he sprang Int
ri. uncle's carriage and was rapidly
driven away. Mary looked after him a.
long A the heads of the white horses
were in sight, and then taking Frank :
hand. followed her parents to the notel
whore for few days they had deter
mined to stop while Mrs. Howard mad'
Inquiries for her sister.
Meantime from the windows OF iaise
handsome building 4 little girl iooket
ont. inpatiently waiting her fathers re
turn. wondering why he was gone so ion'
and II she should like her cousin deorse
In the center OF the room the dinne
..hla was standing, and Ida Selden MAJ
twice changed the location OF ner COUSIN
plate. once placing It 1t ner sioe' an' u
lastly putting 1t directly IN 'front.' 50 sn
conld have a fair view OF his race.
.Why don't they Gomez" she had sal'
,.~ tbe twentieth time. when the soun'
- c.rr,are wheels In the yard DeioV
a.d. her start up, and, running down
n..;r. .he was soon shaking the hand
~ her cousin, whom she decided 70
handsome. Placing her arm anectionale
- round him. she led him into the par
Ior. saving: II am 30 glad tnat you nas
come to live with me and De my Dlos...
we,u have real nice times Dut pelnap
Won dislike little girls. Did you ever .
one that you loved = ~
ave-. two" was the answer.
,.in Ida and one other. .r.,
% ..nh Who is sher asked Ida. Iel
~. .tort her. How does she looks =
! she pretty r n.~v who ha
.o Kindly over him during tn
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