Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-05-13
Mrs. Taney's illness lasted

Mrs. Taney's illness lasted for
weeks. Williams wife smoothed the
matter over to the community as best
she could 1.-THE Wright house was
more quiet than hers. She was will
ing to pay the boarding to insure COM
fort to dear mother Taney," ct cetera.
Secretly she rejoiced to escape the
trouble Of the sick woman.
When Mrs. Taney was able to come
down to the porch Of the cool farm
house for the first time, she sent for
William and his wife. The doctor
was there, and Mr.. Burke and Judge
Wright, and little Lefty and man
whom Mr.. Burke at once recognized
as "the fellow" and SO he turned his
back on MIN contemptuously.
you've got quite a color, Mother
Taney," said Sophy. you'll soon be
able to come over. Help with the can
ming, eh?"
Mrs. Taney," said the doctor,
needs long season Of rest before
health is restored. 1 have recommend
ed change Of air-a journey"
William exchanged alarmed glances
with his wife.
"Why, you must take us for mil.
lionaires, doc" she cried. "Change of
air? Journey? That sort Of prescrip-
ton suits city, fine ladies. But farm
ers wives, who have to earn their liv-
ing, can't take time for such folder
ols."
The doctor would have answered,
but Lefty put her hand on his arm.
There was faint pink on her cheeks,
and her blue eyes sparkled like steel.
Fortunately, my mother" she said
gently, 'is not in such a strait.
have arranged for her to take the
journey. We are going tomorrow to
Virginia. have bought her old home,
and we shall live there. She will
have long change Of air."
William turned CHASTITY pale.
Bought? What money had you"
Her own share of the estate" said
Judge Wright calmly. Lefty is Of
age. She seems to have always been
under the impression that she and her
mother were dependent upon you. She
came to ask me about it two months
ago; and l, as her guardian and execu-
tor, had nothing more to do than to
hand her over her share, which was,
you know, in bonds. She has chosen
to invest 1t in Virginia land. Mr..
Hipps made the purchase for her."
nodding to the beery lawyer, who nod
ded gravely back again.
Mr.. Burke moved suddenly over to
his side, with a beaming recognition.
How do you propose to live on this
farm?" said William.
"My mother will withdraw her por-
ton Of the estate" said Lefty. "She
is entitled to third, you know"
withdraw? Thirds? Why, I've
use for it. If she does that, I have
done with the meadow lotsv'
His voice was like that Of an en-
ragged dog.
'You seem, William" said Judge
Wright strangely to have forgotten
the position Of your mother and sis
ter. You have drawn the interest Of
your mothers money. 1t must ALL Of
course, be refunded Little Lefty has
a clear head. She will manage very
well. BY the way, she has suggested
to me that your wife should send over
the Cleveland silver, and all other
household property belonging to your
mother before marriage"
When William and his wife went
out of the gate, he seemed to have
shrunk into smaller and older man.
The last words heard from him were
"lots." ''Its all your fault" in a
fierce bitterness.
When they had all gone, Lefty put
her head down on her mothers lap.
Now, mother" she said, "for the
roses and the old oaks, and rest, and
home! We shall find poor black Tod
there, waiting; and all your
friends"
There was an uneasy cough behind
them. 1t was Mr.. Burke, waiting to
say good-by.
II shall be a neighbor, too, Miss
Lefty"
"Yes, remember" blushing very
much.
He held her hand moment.
"You-you are not sorry that 1 shall
be there tooT
But Lefty only blushed more abb
surdly and could not answer.-Peter-
sons Magazine.
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