The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1903-11-19

DoIoreS hands dropped In her lap
A feeling Of Indignation possessed
her; her eyes were Wide and steady;
when she spoke hcr voice was low
and grave. Mrs. Allen was somewhat
dismaycd. although apparently she
took II lightly.
Did ] not say ! will not leave my
father--cvor--while he liycs--not for
anyonc?"
by and by one of the physicians
came out ana asked for young Green
I'VE are waiting for him." he said.
lie promised to come early and staid
at the tavern on purpose"
Dolores spoke to him. A slight
frOwn wrinkled his forehead: he
wished abe were well out of the
house.
Glad tn soc you, Charlie: ! was he.
ginning tn think you were called away
To some urgent case. ! beg your par.
don, Miss Johnson"
1T Is strange" Dolores said slow.
ly. Some way everyone listened
when Dolores spoke. 1T IL strange" b"
she repeated. slowly and distinctly,
her voice filling every corner of the
long, low room. He IL my father:
why can ! not see him? Why does
no one tell me Of him? Surely | should
know. They think I cannot nurse my
father; do I not know his ways bet
ter than anyone clse's? Why can
not see him? Even he," with q slow
motion of her hand toward young
Green, puts me OF when ! ask about
him. You can tell me IL you will"
Her solemn eyes were on DIR. Dun.
widdie's face: she trusted him in.
stinctivcly; she knew he would tell
her the truth.
You shall see him." the doctor re.
Piled, quietly. as though II were n
matter of little moment. He Is sleep.
ing now, Miss Johnson; as soon as he
wakes YOU shall see him. Your uncle
will be here this morning, but unless
your father Is awake he cannot see
him. Are you ready, Charlic?"
Yes" young Green replied, his
eyes on Dolores face. He crossed
over To her side AZ 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
II. II Is full of new facts regarding
the stars-they have discovered II
new tar, or think they have. The
wise men of science are puzzling their
heads over It,"
Th. firl'p i, lao.
she lifted them to his as he stood be.
side her. and his heart achcd 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 az though To read there.
In why this thing should be.
He smiled reassuringly, and laid
his strong hand over hers, resting
upon the dresser. though a shadow
was In his eyes for very pity of the
tender, wondering face lifted to his.
We 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
II"
There is no reason" she said. and
the lashes dropped disappointedly
over the dark eyes. DO they think
could not bear To- be told? ! can
nurse him as we'll as they. and am
willing. believe You. but must
know
And | promise you" there was an
intensity In his voice that caused the
lashes Ia lift from the hidden eyes
and n swift, sudden startled glance
met his, Il promise you. Dolores,
that you 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 II AS though II might give
her strength In the absence of the
stronger handclasp of her friend.
She lifted the book and clasped her
two hands around II. lf 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 frightened around the book she
held.
Your uncle Is coming, Dolores.
knew he would come. II Dora could
not come she would send for you. She
told me 80 herself. ! am thankful he
Is here"
A closed carriage stopped at the
gate; the team Of powerful bays were
covered In rubber blankets; their
hoofs were heavy with mud; the body
of the carriage was splashed, the
wheels clogged. When the door was
opened "a gentleman alighted-a short,
stout gentleman wrapped In rubber