The Lamar register., 1903-09-23
CHAPTER XIV.
Bacon and Eggs.

6'e 1SSs
Dolores slept not because OF young
Green's wish that she should sleep.
pIt because she was worn out from
Watching and anxiety. and fell into
dreamless slumber almost AZ soon az
hrr head touched the pillow: and IL
was broad daylight Dhensshe again
woke to everyday life.
She bathcd her face In cold water
When she was dressed she went ont
to the other room.
Mrs. Allen had kindled a fire on the
hearth, and the kettle was singing
checriiy over the leaping flames; the
coffee filed the room with fragrance.
As Dolores entered she spoke pleas
sntly to her. noting the faint trace
nf color In the cheeks and the bright
ness of the brave dark eyes.
Good morning Dolores. Break
fast will be ready on the table In
moment II you are ready"
The girl looked steadily into the
kindly eyes opposite. he- own very
searching.
How liz my father"
Asleep. Miss Johnson-aslcep and
quiet. II Is the best thing for him.
Dolores turned away and went out
10 the entry Preparing To 20 In the
rain. Then she took the pail and went
10 the shed to milk Brlndie. Mrs. Al
len paused at the window To watch
her. She was a grOtesqne hgure strid-
ing through the storm with her faith
er's hat on, and the boots pathetically
out Of place on her feet The nurse
shook her head az she went back
into the room setting the dishes and
preparing the bacon and eggs for the
doctors beyond the closed doors.
Dolores was drcnched 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
IT was half gloom In the shed. When
the pail was full Dolores pulled down
soine hay from the nov overhead
and Brindie buried her broad. soft
nose In II with deep breath Of con
tent.
The girl carried the foaming milk 10
the house. and strained 1t 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 wet clothing and
requested her to change her gown.
hers was 30 wet and draggled.
Dolores looked at her in surprise.
She was In the habit OF performing
these duties rain or shine. and II
never harmed her. rain was but rain.
II might be that she was used to II
was the reason why she did not mind
H. The other women Of the settle.
ment did the same. and not one OF
them feared wetting: they gave no
thought to It; 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. motioning toward the
closed door beyond as though 1t 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
iy tone returning To her voice. let
M have our breakfast. ! think your
uncle will come over this morning In
spite OF the rain, and don't want
him to gee such pale little face
"They Will want their breakfast"
for his niece. Dora liz NO anxious to
see you she will doubtless send for
you as she cannot come herself. Judge
Green will 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
dismayed. although apparently she
took Il lightly.
Did | not say | will not leave my