The Holly chieftain., 1903-09-25

when she spoke her voice was low
and grave. Mrs. Allen was somewhat
dismayed, although apparently she
took ii lightly
Did | not say | will not leave my
father-ever-while he liyes-not for
anyoneo"
BY and by one of the physicians
came out and asked for young Green.
we are waiting for him." he said
He promised to come early and staid
at the tavern on purpose"
Dolores spoke to him. A slight
frown wrinkled his forehead: he
wished she were well out of the
house.
Glad to see you. Charlie; was be-
ginning to think you were called away
TO some urgent case. l beg your par
don, Miss Johnson"
1T is strange" Dolores said slow
ly. Some way everyone listened
when Dolores spoke. 1T is strange"
she repeated, slowly and distinctly,
her voice filling every corner of the
long. low room. He is my father;
why can | not see him? Why does
no one tell me of him? Surely should
know. They think | cannot nurse my
father; do | not know his ways bet
ter than anyone elses? Why can l
not see him? Even he" with slow
motion of her hand toward young
Green, puts me off when ask about
him. You can tell me if you will"
Her solemn eyes were on DR.. Dun
widdie's face; she trusted him in
stinctively; she knew he would tell
her the truth.
You shall see him." the doctor re-
piled, quietly, as though it were
matter of little moment. He is sleep
ing now, Miss Johnson; as soon as he
wakes you shall see him. Your uncle
your father is awake he cannot see
him. Are you ready. Charlie?"
Yes" young Green replied, his
eyes on Dolores face. He crossed
over to her side as DR.. Dunwiddie
left the room.
Il am glad you slept last night
Miss Johnson" he said. Il brought
this, thinking YOU might like to read
it, 1t is full of new facts regarding
the stars-they have discovered 4
new star, or think they have. The
wise men of science are puzzling their
heads over it,
The girls soul was in her eyes az
she lifted them to his as he stood be-
side her. and his heart ached for her,
knowing the truth to which she was
shut out.
They will not let me see my faith
er" she said, slowly, her eyes search
ing his face as though to read there
iii why this thing should be.
He smiled reassuringly, and laid
upon the dresser. though a shadow
was in his eyes for very pity of the
tender, wondering face lifted to his.
I'VE are doing the best we can for
your father. Dolores, and as soon as
he wakens you shall see him. You
believe me? would not tell you an
untruth, you know. And why Should
~"
There is no reason" she said, and
the lashes dropped disappontedly
over the dark eyes. Do they think
could not bear to be told? can
nurse him as well as they, and l am
willing. l believe you, but must
know
, And ] promise YOU there was an
intensity in his voice that caused the
'ashes to lift from the hidden eyes
and swift, sudden startled glance
meI his. Il promise you, Dolores,
that sou shall know. You think We
are cruel. but we are trying to be
kindness itself, Dolores"
He left the book of which he had
spoken on the dresser, and her fingers
closed over it as though it might give
her strength in the absence of 1.-The
stronger handclasp of her friend.
She lifted the book and clasped her
two HANDS around it. II Dora would
not do this she would not like her.
but she believed that she would All
women cared for the men of their
households when they needed care;
there was no reason why she should
be shut out from her fathers room.
The voice OF the nurse broke in on
her thoughts. The tone expressed
great relief Dolores fingers instinct
lively tightened around the book she
held
Your uncle is coming, Dolores.
knew he would come. If Dora could
not come she would send for you. She
told me SO herself l am thankful he
is here"