Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-26
CHAPTER XVII.
"Hich Failure

poWeTlesS 10 SOuLFOl Inc i9SuSST buN
we are resboi, S.ble for our own part
whatever goes on elsewhere, let US
fail in that The changes of the
world, watch men think they are
bringing about, are in the hands OF
God. With Him, when we have done
our duty. let us leave them. Dean
Church.
Clare was much concerned when
she heard the bad news which Mr..
Brition and Harry brought home that
evening.
you didn't wait 10 hear the doctor s
verdict?" she asked. when the bare
outline OF the story had been given
her.
NO, 1t was so late. and | thought
should only have been in the way
but ] fear there's not the least doubt
the poor fellow IS in pleurisy.
1T was awful to sec him toward the
end said Harry. Leaning up
against the woodwork when be had to
be on the stage with nothing actually
TO sing or do, and every now and
then. when he was singing. suddenly
folding his arms--so--as II the pain
was almost unbearable
What do you think. Miss Glare.
month We had one of the ST. Johns
nmses down. could We manage TO look
afer him all right here?" said Mr..
f;ritton.
Glare was delighted at the proposal.
Tor she had always been iond OF Carlo
She did not understand all Mr.. Brit
ton S reasons for taking an interest
in the young Italian. but his kindness
and hospitality did not at all sur
prise her because he was o man who
was forever going out of his way to
help other people. and Kate. who was
housekeeper, used sometimes to pro
test that really Merlebank might as
well call itself what was in fact-a
sanitarium for his friends and ac-
qualntanees
There is no doubt he must be re.
moved from his present quarters. .
said Mr. Britton. Il never lw such
a room--the little child sleeping in a
por' manteau, 3 miserable truckle-bed.
a sloping skylight through which you
could see the stars--.such a room as
no servant of mine should sleep in"
50 the plans for Carlos reception
al Merlebank were discussed. and the
next morning Mr. Britton drove in to
the Royal hotel 10 see what sort Of
night the italian had passed Al the
entrance he encountered the doctor
How is your patient today Kava-
nagh?" he asked.
Very bad, poor fellow--must be
moved al once TO the hospital"
Nonsense. he Ii a friend OF mine;
want him brought TO Merlebank.
You II give leave for that. hope"
oh certainly. II you really want to
have him; but | must warn you that
he Is likely 10 be laid up for some
tim@-acute pleurlsy-and we shall do
well II We ward or complications
Poor fellow thought he was In
for 1t last night He is an old family
friend OF ours. and shall be particu
larly glad TO hep him Il can. How
about a nurse? Shall telegraph
tor ore?"
! can see to t.4,t. il you like said
the doctor. His sister seems a most
empty headed creature. and the sooner
ne Is away from her the better
MIR Brlttou was Just wondering
whether he had better ask TO see Sar
doui. when he caught sight OF Gigil
strolling listlessly down the passage
How is your uncle. little man?
ne asked Can | see him."
He's III said Cigi, mourum.ly.
and. without further remark. he slip.
ped his little brown hand into Mr.
Briton's. and led the way TO No 81
The door was open and babel OF
ljaiau could be heard four people
an talking at once
Mir. Brittou half hesitated. but Tue
cb j led him on The next moment "A
curious scere met his gaze In the
dismal little attic, which hy daylight
looked even more furlorn ami com
fortress, a stormy discussion was b.,
3ns carried on The impresario. who
was evidently In the worst OF tempers
held in his hand an open telegram.
Gomez. with sarcastic smile ON his
usually grave face stood playing the
part " general irritant con amort..
Madame Merlino and Sardoni seemed
20 5e having a battie-ruy al and the
sick man ay in the midst of the
strife Of tongues evidently in great
pam. a. listening with strained ans
ieJy to al that passed MIR Brition
heard an impatient. Cant yoc see
how bad this Is for him" frpm Sar,
doni, and disconnected remarks about
'Cumerio's coming which gave him
To" Clew 10 the matter which was be,
ing discussed
5e waited az he door. for Donati
was far too much absorbed ia what
vas going on 20 office him. aud in
deed had 70 concentrate all his facui.
Ives on the eFo1 TO meet this crisis.
That which he mad feared had come
a pass Concerto had trlegyaphed 20
Hdgr his services aud all through ,ha
weary uIsh' caro- had been TRYING 70
solve lie difficult problem Whether.
Should fh,s happen, IS WAS h.9 daty N
Nplan al % Meriiu0 or NOT Supet
r.s.s' people are fond sayiug ma,
fHy rish' is always clear. Gallo i;j