Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-10-18
The IIIeIgeSSIOl Of HE Child.
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matter or &ct 1t was their garnet
and the only room they had.
He shook his head YEARLY as he
placed the canyases on the table
THE dealers are full up, and
haven't sold one
Never mind" she answered, tender
ly-'luck must change soon.'
Heaven only knows that ours has
been black enough since we married"
Dearest" she said, reproachfully
and she gathered closer to her breast
the sleeping child whose face was so
dear to her. with the blue eyes of her
husband and its halo of fair, curling
locks, there is little Ruth
Marmaduke Seton gazed modify
into the fire. His thoughts were far
from pleasant ones. Until four years
ago he had never known that dread
feeling of want. His father, Sir Mar
maduke Seton, very wealthy man,
had completely spoiled him Not a
wish remained unsatisfed, and his al
lowance WIS princely one
This bringing NJ hal the usual re-
was an artist and nothing would shake
him in this connection.
Not even the threat of his fathers
dire displeasure would persuade him
TO throw down his brush
There is no doubt that in time Sir
Marmaduke would have relented and
have countenanced his son in his ar
tistic ambition, but as luck would have
It, Duke went into the country to paint
landscapes. There he met Ruth. his
wife, the daughter of the vicar, and at
once proceeded to make love. A few
weeks afterward he proposed to her
and was accepted.
Sir Marmadulle did not rage when
the engagement was announced to
him. He wrote few lines.
Marry this girl and l have dor e
with you. Not sou will you have
The choice remains with you"
Duke did make his choice and mar.
ried. The inevitable occurred and 1T
tie Ruth was the crownlng blessing to
happy marriage Not for two years
did they begin to feel the pinch Of
poverty. The ready money which he
had and the realization of his jewelry
kept them going for that LENGTH of
time. But the last six months had
been a weary fight with starvation
Their Studio" cost them four shil-
lIngs n week-an attic off the Gray's
Inn road-and their food cost them Of
ten less. Their thin faces and wearied
smiles were speaking evidence OF their
lifs But little Ruths bonny face bore
sign of a mothers love and care.
/. fhere is plenty OF Lard ana pota-
toes. let us fry them" Ruth said
cheerfuIly, she placed the child on
lntr bed.
The next morning they were awak-
'ened by the chlld's chatter The sun
was shining brilliantly through the
windows OF the roof
x will so the rounds again. he
said, as he took up his canvases. II
will he back soon with your breakfast.
/ hope, darling Goodbye, little one"
There were tears in his eyes as he
leaned to kiss his little girl
His wife stood looking at the open
doorway. through which her husband
had disappeared Then. with sigh,
she started cleaning their room.
The little one looked on for a while
In n few moments she grew tired and
wandered TO the landing head She
walked down a few steps.
Her mother went ON with her work,
now and then stopping for n moment
TO dash the Streaming tears from her
eyes
Little Ruth reached the street.
(which way diG dad go!" she lisped
TO herself
After moments hesitation she
turned to the left a hundred yards
ahead she reached Theobald's road
and toddled along in the direction OF
oxford street.
II find him soon-dad, dear dad. He
is crying. poor dad" she murmured.
4 sudden run to cross the street a
shriek. the pulling up of horses. and
the little one lay motionless in the
arms of kindly policeman A quar-
Ter of an hour afterward she was be-
lur attended TO by the house surgeon
OF neighborlng hospital
a simple fracture of the arm" he
remarked to the nurse. 1T was q
providential escape"
What's your name. little one?" he
asked
Ruth Seton" she answered. ODE
IDENTITY.
where do you live:" was his next
question.
Far away. mp high" she replied,
pointing with her hand TO the ceiling.
What is the name of the street,"
Ruth doesn't know" she answered
decidedly.
What is your fathers name:''
asked the nurse at hazard.
Marin duke SETON" she replied,
proudly. and then cried anu mosned
with the pain.
A few minutes later Sir Marmaduke
Seton was called to the telephone.
''Halloa,"
''WhatT'
a child injured? Why do you tele
phone meg Fathers name
Nsrmaduke SETON? Am l the only
one in the world The nam,
is certainly sn uGcommon one, as YOU
say"
iFis stern face softened tor a mo
mcnt
Eyes. III come round he said. a
last.
4 quarter of an hour afterward h'
entered the children's ward. His fac'
turned white as he gazed into tbs
child's blue eyes.
Private ward. please" he said. curt
ly. and ut the millionaires word th'
little one WAS taken into anothe
room.
While Ntfls Ruth slept Sir Marina