Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11


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
father-ever-wh he lives-not for
anyone?"
BY and by one of the physicians
came out and asked for young Green
1--WE are waiting for him. he said
He promised to come early and staid
at the tavern on purpose
Dolores spoke to him slight
frown wrnkled his forehead he
wished she were well out of the
house.
Glad to see you, Charlie; I was be-
ginning to think you were called away
TO some urgent case. beg your par
don, Miss Johnson"
at is strange" Dolores said slow
ly. Some way everyone listened
when Dolores spoke. ut is strange"
she repeated, slowly and distinctly,
her voice filing 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 l not know his ways bet
ter than anyone else's? Why can
not see him? Even he" with a 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 1t were a
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, CharlieH"
EYES," 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 81 brought
this, thinking you frfo1VfIke to rea'
, it. 1t is full Of neA Its regarding
: the stars--they have[ discovered
new star, or think tn have. Th'
wise men of science are!puzzling theil
heads over It,"
The girls soul was in her eyes a.
she lifted them to his as he stood be
side her, and his heart ached for her
knowing the truth TO which she wal
shut out.
! "They will not let me see my faith
err she said, slowly, her eyes search
|. ing his face as though to read there
= in why this thing should be.
He smiled reassuringly, and lai,
:, his strong hand over hers, resting
: upon the dresser, though SHADOW
= was in his eyes for very pity Of tn
!, tender, wondering face lifted to his.
I'VE are doing the best we can 70
= your father, Dolores, and as soon a
he wakens you shall see him. 70,
u believe me? would not tell you a.
;, untruth, you know. And why shout
y II"
There is no reason" she said. an
the lashes dropped disappointed
over the dark eyes. DO they thin
could not bear to be told? ca
nurse him as well as they. and | an
willing. believe you, but l mus
know" rf-f
"And | promise you" there was Al
intensity In his voice that caused tn
lashes to lift from the hidden eye
and n swift, sudden startled glanc
met his, 81 promise you, Dolores
that you shall know. You think W
are cruel, but we are trying to b
kindness itself, Dolores"
He left the book of which he ha
spoken on the dresser, and her finger
closed over it as though 1t might Civ
her strength in the absence of tn
stronger handclasp of her friend.
She lifted the book and clasped he
two hands around it. If Dora woul
not do this she would not like he
but she believed that she would. A
women cared for the men Of the
households when they needed care
there was no reason why she shout
be shut out from her fathers room.
IL The voice of the nurse broke in O
q her thoughts. The tone espresso
great relief Dolores fingers instinc
s. ively frightened around the book sh
N held.
IS "Your uncle is coming, Dolores.
knew he would come. If Dora coul