The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-07-15

VAon IhoihinS came q DINO IN the
house opposite was turned, and a
woman's pretty face looked a~nxiously
out at the bobbing scarlet sign.
Aunt Amanda, it's a crying shame to
let a poor man die, perhaps, in a Chris
tan community, and not a soul go near
him. My mind is made up. an going
yer there Immediately, said the owner
Of the face.
But, Blanche, dear, vol came here to
rest-and then the risk know. my
child"
l have rested, auntie, and am well
projected by vaccination. The love OF
my profession as well as duty calls me-
A few minutes later, Blanche Gordon,
having made friends with the bulldog,
stood at the sick mans side, regarding
MIN with cool, critical eyes. A long
Wnlte apron, which had gone through a
pl-chioride of mercury bath, enyeloped
her ! IN figure. and a cap, treated in like
manness protected her blonde hair from
Infection.
I am a trained nurse from Atlanta"
she said quietly, would you like to have
me do something for you?"
YES, was the grateful reply.
Let me see your tongue, please" Her
sk1llful fingers ran along his wrist as she
asked a few questions.
You have grippe, with pneumonia
symptoms. That placard at the door is a
sham
YES"
What was your object?"
Il have a position in Atlanta of heavy
responsibility. The tension grew so
great | could bear it no longer. wanted
to rest, to write, to get away from peo-
pie, from everybody-everybody."
The nurse turned to the chair where
she had thrown her cloak.
What are you going to do?" he asked
fretfully.
Il belong to the class you mention.
People-everybody."
Don't go. l am thirsty and SICK"
he moaned.
The girl threw down her cloak and
brought him a glass Of water. For three
days and nights the cool-headed nurse
fought-sleepless and single handed
with the pleuro-grippe demon until he
loosened his hold, then she disappeared,
and Aunt Amanda, who had been hover
ing in the background, came to the front
with broth and stimulants. During the
hours of his delirium, it seemed to Ows-
ley that the chasing imps on the wall
had changed to floating cherubs, with
dove grey eyes. In a few days the con-
yalescent was able to take a Pullman
car back to the city. Pleading weari-
ness, Miss Gordon declined to make hin
the visit he craved, a visit that was not
professional, and the young fellow was
forced to write his farewell and thanks.
How good you have been to me, my
dear Miss Gordon he scrubbed, feebly.
Il am sorry to have been such a beastly
Ruisance, and wish that I might think
clearly enough to tell you something OF
my gratitude. | shall try to do so later.
For the present believe me to be your
devoted HARRY OWSLEY."
a month slipped way and the rose
vines about Aunt Amanda's yeranda
We're sending out their long green
shoots. Blanche Gordon in the morning
sunshine was trying to fasten a refrac-
tory climber tothe pillar above her. This
was her last day of vacation. To-mor-
i - 80 III loS 6o o0GhI W ullly dlu EWDlh
In the city hospital.
Let me dosthat for you" said a voice
at her side, with a ~suddenness that
nearly made her fall from the rickety
ladder.
MIR. Dwsley," she exclaimed, descend
/ ing and giving him her hand in cordial
welcome. 81 am glad to see that small-
pox has not left you marked in any way"
She smiled sarcastically.
THE scars are there, though you do
not see them" he answered grave,,y.
But there is no constitutional weak
ness, | trust, as a result of that dread
disease. she continued in mocking
tones.
Yes, find my hearts action seri-
otsly impaired. Miss Gordon, at the age
of n had my first love affair. The girl
turned out to be q shallow, soulless little
fiirt, and, disillusioned, l thought thet
/ had lone with women forever. But let
me remind you,@since you are bent on
teasing, that vaccination does not al
ways render a immune. AT the ex-
piratfon of seven years--a period in
which, they tell us. the entire system
Is changed have become innoculatea
with q pair Of dove gray eyes, and have,
at last, q genuine ease OF love, from
which I shall never recover. Miss Cor
don, I love you. want you for my wife.
Will you marry meg
The girl looked at him for a moment,
then hesitatingly gave kim her hands.
IL youlare sure this is not varioloid,"
She DISTINGUISHING. but the young man
drew her to him and stopped the woras
Win q kiss.