Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-06-04
LOVE WILL FIND A WAY.

sat young girl, silently weeping
and bemoaning her lonely condition.
The day before she had been called
upon to part with her mother, who
had died after long, lingering illness.
| Ten years before her father had been
killed In a railroad accident, and the
mother and daughter had been obliged
TO give up their comfortable home and
move where cheaper rent could be pro-
cured and economy more effectually
practiced. Here, in one room, by the
aid Of her needle, Mrs. Atwood had
maintained herself and Helen.
The physician who had attended Mrs.
( Atwood during her illness had noticed
the beautiful character and refined fen
Qres of Helen, and had become deep
Tinterested in her. Her extreme youth
had prevented him from showing her
too much attention.
DE-. Cutter had attained considerable
reputation during his four years of
practice, and, being but 26 years of age,
bis widowed mother predicted for him
q brilliant future. IF only he would
find wealthy wife," thought the
mother, "his success would be as
sured." But the young doctor did not
seem socially inclined, and seldom met
young ladies outside his profession.
But one morning at breakfast DR..
Gutter told his mother Helen's sad
story, picturing her orphaned condition,
and asked her IL she could not invite
Helen to their home until some plans
for her future could be made. This
worldly wise mother had at once scent
ed danger, and, after asking Miss At
woods address, had promised only that
she would call upon her that afternoon.
Thus 1t happened that as sad-faced
young girl sat peering out of window
into muddy court she saw hand
some, well-dressed lady picking her
way along, and soon heard her knock
at her own door. Upon being admitted
the stranger introduced herself as DR..
Cutters mother.
After having listened to Helen's pitt
full story, Mrs. Cutter proceeded to
question the girl MS to her future. "My
son has told me that you know of no
relative or friend to whom you could
GOT" mo" answered Helen, II have
no relatives, and mother. and have
been in no position to make many
friends"
"And is there nothing you can do to
earn your own llving?" questioned the
lady.
II am afraid not, Mrs. Cutter; am
but 16 years old, and, although mother
has always said she wished me to be
a teacher, 1 fear should make but
poor one"
Then 1t occurred to the lady to ask
IL Helen's mother had left any papers,
and Helen had brought her an old desk
and after looking the contents carefully
over they found bank book In which
Mrs. Atwood had an account with
New York bank for 5000 i'll her daugh-
ter's name. II wonder, my dear, that
you had not thought to look in this
desk before" Mrs. Cutter said, and
when Helen replied that she had felt
too bad to touch any Of her dear moth
er's things, the lady could but appre-
ciate the lonely girls feelings.
After considerable talk it was decid.
ed that Mrs. Cutter should write to the
principal of young ladies' seminary
in western New York, requesting the
admittance of Miss Helen Atwood to
his school for two years course. As
this gentleman was friend Of Mrs.
Gutter, she hoped to interest him in
the orphan girls behalf, and said she
would suggest to him that he give her
some light duties in the school to per-
form, thus enabling Helen to earn her
board. Promising to attend to the mat.
ter at once, she babe Helen a cordial
farewell and fastened to her own
home, whore her son was awaiting her,
well, mother, are we to entertain
Miss Atwood?" inquired the doctor.
His mother shot keen glance in his
direction, and proceeded to relate her
plans for Helen. Although deeply dis
appointed, he could not but admit the
ACCESSIBILITY of Helen's education being
continued.
Things worked SO successfully that
in weeks time DR.. Cutter found him.
self taking final look at Helen's sweet
face. Remember, you are to write me,
my child" he cried, as the "All aboard"
warned him he must leave the train.
Some way, as he walked toward home.
he wondered why the brightness had
all gone out of the day, and why every
body seemed to look SO forlOrn.
During the long two years that fol.
lowed, his heart was gladdened by an
occasional letter from Helen, which
told of her interest In her studies and
friends. AS the end Of the second year
drew near, the doctor again requested
his mother to invite Miss Atwood to
their home to spend the summer vaca-
tion. And a second time was the son
refused, "for it would only turn out in
love affair."" thought this far-sighted
mother, land I want rich wife for
my boy"
A few weeks later DR.. Cutter was
seated in the reception room OF the
Young Ladies' Seminary of Westport,
anxiously awaiting Miss Atwood. AS
he heard soft footsteps approaching
and raised his eyes in eager expecta-
ton. there in the open doorway stood
Helen Atwood in all the beauty of her
young womanhood. He saw smile
of welcome upon her lovely face as she
advanced to meet her old friend. And
I there In the deepening shadows Of an
early twilight the old, old story was
once more gone over. Helen, darling,
may take you home with me as my
treasured wife?" And as he stopped
to hear her softly answered "Yes." he
could not but see the love-light in her
dear eyes.
In the morning a message flashed