The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-04
Our Daily $bcrt Story

l he did not forget the fortune her fnery rep resented.
 Jack" she said. almost timidly. nervous,y lingering belt of gold nuggets, 'T-i have the pricer'
 Batch smiled; his vanity was pleased, a. he recalled the old words. And have you thought of me all these months. little giri?'-he had been wont to cali her that ia the past. but somehow the words sounded strangely out of place now, .,Has there been no one eise?' He spoke in the ,ow caressing voice which had once warmed the heart of his mother. and for which women had loved him ever since. Flo went over to him. and placed her hands frankly on his shoulders. T love you Jack she said simply. ..yearr could not change me- "pr. Baitch!'' They both started. as a snnal, black figure appeared in the doorway, and as Flo turned she stood face to face with a re- narkaby beautiful sirl. in the garb of a nun An inexplcabie fear seized her. az she looked at Sister Elheda. The girls face was almost infantiie in it's purity. Great szrious blue eyes looked out from the severe habit of black with an expression of guiieieseness Little willful cufis peeped from the white folds about her face. We went you doctor, when you Are at leisure. little Patrick O o'Donahue Is worse Her voice was musical and she left them with peculiarly graceful step. her long black veil floating around her. Flo thought of the on chanted princesses in the fairy tales of her childhood. Why didn't she send nurse '" asked the actress abruptly. '.possIbly beeause aie did not choose to- answered Bal,ch petu- iantly. We'll We shan't quarrel. Jack. shall we7 Come. what have you to say to ne7"
 why" he laughed confusedly, thinking of the fortune and other things 1T thought that was all settled lyears age: when shall 1t be- Fio7''
 The moments sped all too quickly to Flo Batch was charming, as he gracefully told her of love and constancy tho while humor- onsiy liking his lot to that of the martyr on the wall.
 II will not delay you longer from your work" said Flo, presently. How good and noble you are always caring for others. It makes me feel that I. too. can--can amount to something real" &
 "A hundred thousand at least" Jack was thinking. compiacently./
 'But I should love to just take a peek at the hospital" she continued.
 That you shaii''
 Hhe called to the frowsy maid, 'Annie,, Show Miss Webster through the house."
 Tomorrow. Jacki' called Flo. and he waved his hand to her gayiy
 The corridors were long and many and Flo was soon tired. besides she had much to think of.
 "Let us sit here and rest" she said to the giri, seating herself on a bench outside the dis pcnsary. The maid shuffled away and Flo sat dreamily at rest. listening half uncon- sciously to the murmur of voices which hoated through the open door of the dispensary.
 What soft, harmonious voices those sisters have" she though. Suddenly she sat up straight. mans voice was answering the gentle tones of the woman.
 An, little Sister Eifieda. if was only rich. instead of 6 beggarly M. D. without a prac- tice. you should not hide your beautiful face" the voice sank to a whisper. It Jack'sl
 ''rm not afraid of poverty"-in the woman s tones again. There was silence a moment, and then-"Am 60 very wicked. Dr. Jack?"
 When the frowsy maid returned to the bench she started back half in fear of the bitterly grim features which confronted her.
 ''0ive this to pr. Baitch," said Flo. which caused the girl to start again. and put her hands before her face, as though warding of a blow.
 The note was brief. 'I am leaving for Daw- son City tonight, $50 900 subject to your or der, has been placed with Hallen & Ward"
 Flo Webster passed dreamily out through the dingy waiting room; for an instant she paused before the pictured martyrs and there was an expression in her eyes she looked up at them. which seemed to say: T understand"