The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1903-11-12
CHAPTER XIV.
Bacon and Eggs.

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Dolores slept. not because OF young
Green's wish that abe should sletp,
but because she was worn out from
watching and anxiety. and fell into
| droamless slumber almost ns soon as
her head touched the pillow; and 1t
was broad daylight when she again
woke 10 everyday life.
She bathed her face in cold water.
When she was dressed she went out
TO tho other room.
Mrs. Allen had kindlcd fl-e on tho
hearth, and the kettle was singing
cheerily over the le1plng flames; the
coffee filed the room with fragrance
AZ Dolores entered she spoke pleas.
antly to her, noting the faint trace
of color In the checks and the bright.
ness of the brave dark eyes.
Good morning, Dolores. Break
fast will be ready on the table In
moment II you arc ready
The girl looked steadily into tho
kindly eyes opposite. her own very
searching
How Is my fathcr?'
Asleep, Miss Johnsor--aslccp and
quiet. II "a the best thing for him"
Dolores turned away and went out
TO the entry preparing to go In the
rain. Then she took the pail and went
10 the shed to milk Brlndle. Mrs. Al.
len paused at the window to watch
her. She was a grotesquo figure strid.
ing through the storm with her faith.
xriss hot nd thn h,,ntg nn hot frntlV
out Of place on her feet. The nurse
shock her head as she went back
into the room setting the dishes and
preparing the bacon and eggs for the
doctors beyond the closed doors.
Dolores was drenched when she
reached the shed, but she minded 1t
apparently not at all. She pushed
back the shawl and drew the three
legged stool out of the corner The
streams OF milk In the pail Joined In
with the rain against the windows.
Il was half gloom In the shed. When
the pail was full Dolores pulled down
some hay from the NOV overhead
and Brindlc buried her broad. soft
nose In II with deep breath of con.
tent
The girl carried tho foaming rllll, to
the house, and strained II Into pans.
the nurse watching her curiously.
Then she prepared the feed for the
chickens and went out to feed them
When she returned To the house Mrs.
Allen removed her wot clothing and
requested her to change her gown.
4.
Dolores looked nj her In surprise.
She was In the habit OF performing
these duties rain or shine. ana II
Ecver harmed her: rain was but rain.
II migk. be that she was used to II
was the reason why she did not mind
II. The other women OF the settle
ment did the same. and not one of
them feared wctting: they gave no
thought to Il; they knew nothing bet.
ter; the rain came or the sun. and
the work was done: doubtless the mea
would have been surprised had the
women complained She moved from
her companion to the fire.
she said slowly, motioning toward the
closed door beyond as though IL were
the only thought In her mind.
They have their breakfast" Mrs
Allen said. She placed the food on
the table and drew up the chairs
cozily.
Come. dear" she said, the mother.
ly tone returning to her voice. let
us have our breakfast. think your
uncle will come over this morning I'm
spite of the rain, and don't want
him tn see such pale little face
"They will want their breakfast"
for his niece. Dora IN so anxious TO
see you she Will doubtless send for
you as she cannot come herself. Judge
Green win send closed carriage, and
you need not fear the rain"
Dolores hands dropped in her lap
A feeling Of Indignation possessed
her; her eyes were wide and steady;
when she spoke her voice was low
and grave. Mrs. Allen was somewhat
dismaycd, although apparently she
took IL lightly.
Did not say ! viii not leave my