Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-06-10
LOVE WILL FIND A WAY.


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in the poorer section of New York
sat a 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 a 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 fea-
lures of Helen, and had become deep
~ interested in her. Her extreme youth
had prevented him from showing her
too much attention.
DIR. Cutter had attained considerable
reputation during his four years OF
practice. and, being but PC years of age,
dis widowed mother predicted for him
a brilliant future. IF only "a would
find a wealthy wife," though, the
mother, "his success would be @s
sured' But the young doctor did not
seem socially inclined, and seldom met
young ladies outside his profession.
But one morning at breakfast DR..
Cutter told his mother Helen's sad
story. pictming her orphaned condition,
and asked ner If 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 it happened that as a sad-faced
young girl sat peering out of a window
into a muddy court she saw hand
some, well-dressed lady picking her
way along, and soon heard her knock
ut her own door Upon being admitted
the stranger introduced herself as DIR.
Cutters mother.
After having listened to Helen's pitt
full story. Mrs. Cutter proceeded to
question the girl as to her future. My
son has told me that you know of no
relative or friend to whom you corld
coY" NO" 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 living?" questioned the
lady.
Il am afraid not, Mrs. Cutter; | am
but f6 years old. and. although mother
has always said she wished me to be
n teacher, | fear l should make but a
poor one
Then il occurred to the lady to ask
If HeIen'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 a
New York bank for $500 in her daugh-
ters name. Il 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-
cd that Mrs. Cutter should write to the
principal of a young ladies' seminary
in western New York, requesting the
Abundance of Miss Helen Atwood to
his school for two years course. AS
Of
Cutter, 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
hoard. Promising to attend TO the mat.
ter at once, she babe Helen a cordial
farewell and FASTENED to her own
home. where her son was awaiting her.
"Wen, 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
advsSability Of Helen's education being
continued
Things worked so successfully that
in A weeks time DR.. Cutter found him
self taking final look at Helen'S sweet
face. Remember, you are te write me.
my child" ne 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 cut Of the day, and why every.
body seemed to look so forlorn
During the long two years that fo..
lowed. his heart was gladdened by an
4 occasional letter from Helen. which
told OF her interest in her studies and
drew near. the doctor again requested
his mother TO invite Miss Atwood TO
their home to spend the summer vaea-
ton. And seeOnu time was the son
, refused. for it would only turn out in
! love affair" thought this far-sighted
mother. "and want a rich wife for
my boy"
A few weeks later DIR. Cutter was
b seated in the ceccptlon 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 q smile
LOT welcome upon her lovely face as she
, Sadvar.ced TO meet her old friend. And
there in the deepening shadows OF an
early twilight the old. old story was
once more gone over Helen. darling,
may l take you home with me as my
treasured wifeT" And as be stopped
60 bear her softly answered Yes" he
could not but see the love-nght in her
dear eyes.
In the morning 5 message flashed