The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1905-01-14

eyes. She was a woman who made
up her mind often on impulse, as now.
She had never had sob" In her life;
but why not now2 Her money was
gone, and anything was better now
than going to a homo where she would
not be wanted. ts
She inquired her way to the home
Of Tom, the night Waterman. There
she found middle-aged woman, who
greeted her anxiously. But on learn
ing her errand, the woman's face
cleared.
That's what I call a special Provi-
dence," she exclaimed heartily. Have
you done any nussinT
"a little, with my own people"
''Then it's all right an I'm glad.
You'll not have a bit of trouble lookin'
after things here. There's everything
one wants to do with, an It's all spick
and span, An he won't give a mite O.
trouble. Even when he's wanderin'-
which has been most O. the time 80
far-he's gentle an soft-spoken. But
come in. Come In. You might as we'll
begin right or an I'll be packin' my
trunk. My sisters nigh to DEATH"
rs he very nlT' Mary asked, as she
went inside.
swell, no; not 90 very, now. He's
getdn' better slowly. The doctor says
he'll begin to sense things in a week
or ten days. But it's a nice place to
stay, an know you'll like Mr.. Far
rar. Why, law, say" at the look on
the others face. do you know him."
"I-I-no, not this man. But + used
to know Thomas Farrar a good
many years ago. That one is dead.
The-the name just startled me for a
moment"
But when she went into the sick
room the startled look again returned
to her face, and was succeeded by pal
Tor, and that by quiet gentleness and
soncitude. 4
The house seemed full of books,
they were in every room, and some of
them even she looked at with awe.
They all showed marks of much use,
as well as loving care, The old mans
hands were rough, but for all that he
was evidently a scholar.
As the days went by his eyes be-
gan to follow her as she moved softly
about the room, contented and lovingly
at first, then with a questioning visit
fulnesSs as though the clouded mind
were striving to grasp something it
could not quite reach.
He did not speak, but only gazed at
her and passed his hand across his
brow from time to time as though to
clear his brain.
.ysashen came morning when he was
gspg enough TO sit up In bed; but
'SciaR the usefulness and wonders re-
lanaAed In his eyes, ana mingled with
asss now was q certain res tena ton.
Presently he motioned Mary to his
side. ..-..,...
You are the new nurss2" he said.
Eyes"
Il knew 1t, of course, but haven't
So alXthing. I thought as l got
ny mind would get better.
DUG doegn't-L-I am afraid it ia
getting worse"
o.. Mary stroked his hand gently. "You
cannot get well at once, Mr.. Farrar "
she chided. "You have been very sick,
you know. But you are growing
stronger gradually. and your brain ia
becoming clearer, / can see it.
"You DO not understand" he answer
ed Ny body's stronger, but my mind
doesn't seem to gain. It made you out
to DO somebody else from the first and
has stuck to the idea ever since. I've
looked in other directions, and changed
my thoughts to other things, but it's
no use. You've taken care of me. 50
my mind says you're somebody used
to know a Tong time ago,swho,a,d dead.
suppose 4th" what folks alia second
Is ;. 80
He paused suddenly, for there was
wonderful light In her face, which
to his own.
"Mary-Maryw he faltered, 4s It
you, alive-darlingr"
"Yes, Tom" softly. tits Mary
rhey--they told me you were dead"
He lay gazing at her for long time
In silence. At length he reached ont
his hand contentedly.
You will stay with me always now,
MaryP he asked. ut cannot be for
very long"
Smiles and tears mingled as she an
8wered:
I'm going to stay, Tom, and you'll
i've to see hundred sure."-Indian.
apolls Sun.
PGOuJAAR GhnOh r.