The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-01-16

Perhaps she viii not be such .
trial." Katherine tlmidly suggested.
II am sure she will bel" sighed the
old lazy. Il dare say she IL dreadful
all bone and muscle. with vviee like
a fog horn and manners Of the Wild
bear. | only wish she could bo gentle
and rehned--like. well. like yan- my
dearl"
Katherine smiled prettiiy, and
looked out OF the window.
Il have a great curiosity to sea her
the old voice went on. Il dare say |
shall shuddcr at the memory ever
after; | was wise enough 10 say l
would only look upon her with with
the understanding that II ! did not Ike
her | should send her back"
Perhaps she may not want ~ stay
Katherine's vsice had ring In Z that
made the fine ole lady stare. ehis
was a new thought. You know sha
girl went on. you may rcahy uko
her, but her heart may be true TO those
who have loved and cared for her all
these years. I knew one Of those
Wild eastern girls who was really the
most faithful creature | ever saw.'
That night there was n sudden
awful crash as the train ~as tearing
on: shrieks filled the air. and people
were hurled hither and yon. Sur
prised and shocked. Katherine found
herself among lot OF debris on tho
roadside. with an excited crowdpressins
around and calling out orders Fear-
ful as the collision had been. there
was less loss OF life than one might
have expected but many were In
iured. and great excitement prevailed.
Fortunately. Katherine had escaped
anything worse than a bad shaking
up. and with the knowledge came a de-
sire to know how her companion had
Jared. She began TO hunt around
among the groups awaiting canriages
to bear them away. and soon abe found
her former seatnate The dear old
lady was pale and trembling. and
when she saw Katherine abe stretched
forth a welcoming hand.
MY dear she said. my lag IN
broken. They are going 10 take mo
to the nearest hospital. but you arc
able TO 60 on
Yes" whispered the girl: "ean {
do anything Tor your"
when you reach New York 90 10
30 Terrace place. viii not send a
telegram. after all. there is no nns but
the servants TO care. Tell them about
all this delay. and when that--that
granddaughter Of mine arrives. tell the
servants 10 make her comfortable un.
~ ! can get on. Poor child, She
will have a rather dreary time waking.
am sorry: | vas going TO try To hke
her," There were tears In the old
eyes. you have been so good 10 an
old woman, my dear" Tho feeble
hands we're clutching Katherine'a 4
shall never forget you. Had my gband-
daughter been like you. how happy We
might have bcen'"
Katherine smiled even In tho lace
OF this grim disaster.
Grandmother" she whispered with
her warm lips on the cold hand she
held. dear grandmother. you hsvv
never guessed that-that l might DO
your granddaughter?
The old lady forgot her broken leg
and almost leaped 10 her feet Kath-
crime held he. back.
Now that you see me. grandnoth-
err" she said. do you approvcs@
MY dear, My dcar," whispered
the weak voice. 4 do believe I can
stand anything now, by and ~ Ne
will go home sogetherl"
But each year l must Walt Uncle
Mark" said Katherine. a appncye
OF YOU. you dear. delightful grand
mother. but my heart viii always be
faithful TO Uncle Mark"
And quite right. too" groannd the
grandmother Kate Baden. ia Wash
Inpfon Star