The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-10-14

night and I'll stay with Elsie" said Mr.
Earle to her husband
Then he isn't John" thought N
young doctor triumphantly.
You won't mind" said Mrs Earl
addressing him. III they send out on
family physician. Dr. Lowe in tho morn
ing TO give his opinion. You see Mis-
Clarke is our guest, and we feel that W
ought TO give her every attention"
Certainly" agreed the doctor. "
shall be glad 10 have you do sd"
And will she need anurse? am quit
efficient IN a sick room"
so is my mother Think nurse vii
be quite suporfuous in this case. In tw,
Or three days. she will need amusinl
more than care"
After the men had driven away. Dr
Mofford returned TO Elsie She had re-
covered consciousness and AN her facul
tics A. she met his steady gaze. a feel
| Ing of security came tO her
Are the others hurt?" she asked
No he replied. lifting her head tc
give her some medicine
Are you sure?'
Yes. Mrs Earle is waiting ~ come
In here Her husband and Mr. Wyune
went home as soon as they were as
sured Of your safety. They feared false
reports of the accident might reach home
and they wanted 10 relieve anxiety
Tie saw an expression of pleasure I'm
her eyes al this information
"Will that medicine you gave me
make me sleep2'
Il hope so. Don't try 10 keep awake "
u can't sleep untn I 500 Mrs Earle. %
she said, resolutoly I must tell her
something"
He instantly went 10 that lady.
Don't oppose anything she SAYS" he
said peremptorily "She has had n bad
shock 10 her nerves. and she must be
humored."
She promised obedience 10 this COM
mand, and followed him into the bed
room
"Oh, Grace" said Elsie. sitting up
right, while two round. red spots
burned I'm her checks 81 must tell you
something"
The doctor laid her back gently on the
pillow. and then started 10 leave the
room.
NO" said Elsie. dctainiuc him. "stayi
You give me courage 10 say what am
going to-"
He held her hand firmly
Grace she resumed. solomnly "I
am glad was hurt instead Of any Of
You lfanyone had been KILLED should
have been q murderess"
Now Elsie. % was no ones fault"
Eyes, IL was mine" persisted Elsie
81 was wishing something anything
would happen. just before we went
overt"
Elsie! Were You unhappy" asked
her friend
Yes; wretchcd, because ! thought |
ought-had got TO marry Arthur. ! !
won't do It. know he is your friend and |
awfully nice, but don't like him-I |
luh KNOW why.
81 think know why" said Mrs Earle
looking thoughtfully into the DOCTORS
iteel-gray eyes with their dark lashes.
He IS milk and water"
She hadn't though so until now.
though.
Go to sleep Elsie. and you needn't
marry anyone Iwillneyer match-make
again"
After she had left the room Elsie stil
Inconsciously held the doctors hand
while she went TO sleep
When Dr. Lowe came the next morn
ne he approved all that had been done
md sustained Dr Mofford IN his opinion
hat Elsie must not be moved. She made
quick recovery. and In three or four
ays Mrs Earle returned 10 her home.
IS one Of her children had a childish all
1ent
During the next fortnight. Dr Mof-
ord was In constant attendance and the
oung girl thought she had never felt so
eaceful and restful m her life as she
Ia IN this big clean. airy bedroom with
he sweet scent of the hay meadows COM
lg IN through the vino-latticed win
ows And the doctor. too was happier
ian he had over been. except that I'm
or sleep she 60 often murmured the {
anne John. for though II was his own. :
@ knew e was not OF him she was think
II OF dreaming
There came a beautiful week Of con- j.
alescence which she spent in the fields
nd woods with her doctor. and at last
lere came a day when they realized
lat there was no longer any reason
ON health standpoint why she should
OF return 10 Mrs Earle's home
Elsie" said the doctor. abruptly. I'M :
,nscious that he had called her by her >
st name. will you tell me something y
something have no right 10 ask?"
Il will tell you anything" she a.
gered. softly
"Who is John. and what Is he 10 your" 4, a.
Her eyes grew tender as they looked :,
II into his "
did I talk Of him?" she asked visit
lly.
Always"
Gle was my only brother" she said. y
ter a moments silence He died six ~
ars ago" "
Elsie, now may ask something -.
ore7" q
Il said you might ask me anything" -,
e said. with a bright blush.
raIsOn roor ray. -.
you believe In this theory =,
at marriage prolongs life2
I've known number Of o.
nisters who would have starved TO -
ath if it hadn't been for wedding fees. -
Town Topics =,
Cheering Him Up.
Jholly-I can't live without your
lighter. mi
ir. GotroX-Oh, yes you can. Work m