Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-07-27

the pale, melancholy. s4aan--- reclining
nervelessly in his chair, speaking with
softened emotion, mot only does that
child support her mother and herself by
her clever, courageous efforts, but she
looks after poor, bedridden old bag.
AIMS mother, pitiful wretch, who
doesn't know the meaning of the word
gratitude, and now | hear she has got
work for the boy AIMS brother. She
sews for the orphans, and her life is spent
helping others. Not one moment of her
time is misused. A brave, noble child.
If ever the sun shone on being of supe-
rior worth it does ON Camille. Her faith
er, John, and | We're college mates" the
doctor concluded, getting up to go.
A look OF keen interest came over the
invalid's face. He made a motion to
stop the doctor. Would slf consent to
give some of her time to an invalid. he
asked IF she will read to me daily it
will soften the long. tedious hours. Per
suade her, doctor. The remuneration will
be large. for the service would be great"
Il will bring her tomorrow at ~" said
the doctor, as he turned and left the
room.
Camille was delighted, for the price Of
fered seemed fabulous to her. BY getting
up one hour sooner and giving a music
lesson before breakfast, she had ample
etissas, .far. reading daily to Alexander Reed
Her voice was sweet and low, and she
had the gift of throwing herself into
the story she read, and she was a good
French scholar. Her mother was of an
old Creole family originally titled folks,
who came over from France in the earli-
est centuries.
The daily readings often occupied only
a few moments. Alexander HGGd was a
man of culture and many attainments,
and his leisurely wanderings had taken
him to fa--distant lands and among
strange people. Camille found an infinite
charm in his vivid impersonal descrip-
tons and word paintings, and to the
world-worn man the young girls fresh
enthusiasm and wholesome, keen sighted
appreciation were perpetual delight
The hour was apt to iengthen out, and
it WIS always q surprise to Camille when
Mrs. Harris, the sedate housekeeper, APP
peared with tea tray.
Mrs. Harris satisfaction was obvious
at the increased animation plainly visible
in the invalid's manner, while 'rfG'efairs
flush on his cheek and the glow in his
dbth eyes Ntit ~ lpiOIHS bI II lOI8 lot
gotten eontentment of spirit, possibly
signs of returning health. Therefore, the
old housekeeper approved of the reading
les sons and their effect.
One day a joyous color swept over Ca.
miles face when Ann rushed in to an
nounce breathlessly that Mr. Reed and
the doctor had called.
What a delightful surprise" Camille
said, ush6ring them in the little sitting
room, filled with her plants and flowers.
How kindly was the light in the deep,
gray eyes, and how handsome was the
invalid's face in spite of its care-worn
look. How beautiful was the smile with
which he took CamIlle's hands in his and
held them fast,
Il have come" he whispered, ito crave
a boon. Be generous, little one, and grant
it. Shed the light of your lovely pres
ence On the few remaining years left me,
and accept a devotion as boundless as
eternity Give me the right to protect
the being | love beyond life, or the hope
of eternal bliss"
Camille raised wondering eyes to his,
the color receding slowly from her face
She shivered, slightly.
1T is no boom" she said gently. 1T is
my hearts desire. How could | ever part
from yours Rhett Roman in the New
Orleans Times Democrat.