Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-25
CHAPTER XIV.
Bacon and Eggs.

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Dolores slept not because Of young
Green's wish that she should sleep
nut because she was worn out from
watching and anxiety, and fell into
dTeamlsss s,umher almost as soon Al
her head touched the pillow: and II
Was broad daylight when she again
woke To everyday life.
She bathcd her face In cold water.
When she vas dressed she went out
to the other room.
Mrs. Allen had kindled FIRE ON the
hearth. and tnr kettle was singing
chscriiy over the lclping flames; the
coffee allied the room with fragrance.
As Dolores catered she spoke pleas
antIy 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 n
moment IL you ar" ready.
The girl looked steadily into III"
kindly eyes opposite, heT own very
searching.
How Is my fathcr7'
Asleep. Miss Johns1n-aslccp and
quiet II i the best thing for him.
DoIo. % turned away and W-at out
10 the entry preparing Ia 20 In the
rain. Thea she to0k the pail and went
to the shed tn milk BrIndl-. Mrs. Al
len paused at the window to watch
her. sh. was a Erotcsauc nEuT- s,rii'
Tag through the storm With her faith
-r's hat on. and the bo1ts path-tically
nut Of place On her feet. The nurse
shook her head aH she went back
into IN. room settling the dishes and
preparing the bacon and eSss for the
doctors beyond the closed doors.
Dolores was drcnchcd when she
reached the shed but she minded II
apparently not at all. Sh. pushed
hack the shawl and drew the thr.--
legged Ktopi out 81 the corner. The
streams of milk Ia the pail Joined In
rIth the rain against the windows.
II was half gioom In the shed. When
the pail was full Dolores pulled down
some hay frpm the NOV overhead
and Brindic buried icr broad. soft
nose In II with deep breath of con
tent
The girl carried the ioaming milk 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 tn. house Mrs.
Allen r.moy ed her wet clothing and
requested her Ia change her gown,
hers vas 80 wet and dragEled.
Dolores looked at her In surprise.
She was In the habit of performing
these duties rain or shine. and Il
Eevcr harmed her: rain was but rain.
II might he that she was used TO II
was the reason why she did not mind
II. The other women OF the settle.
msnt did the same. and not on. Of
them feared wcttlng; they gave no
thought to Il: they knew nothing bet
ter: the rain came or the sun. and
the work was done; doubtless the men
would have been surprised had the
women complained She moved from
her companion to the fire.
she said slowly. motionin: toward the
closed door beyond as though II 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
coEily.
Come. dear" she said. tho mother.
ly tone returning To her voice. let
Ms have our breakfast. ! think your
uncle will come over this morning In
spite OF the rain. and ! don't want
him to see such pale little face
They will want their breakfast"
for his niece Dora * so anxious to
see you she will doubtless send for
you as she cannot come herself Judge
Green will send a 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
dismayed. although apparently she
took IL lightly.
Did I not say will not leave my