The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-04-27

faces.
"Here% They looked at him in
credulously. And this was parson!
.sWhere are her parents" the doctor
asked looking at Jim and Toby.
"she amt got no parents 'cept Toby
an me- replied Jim. We've took
care Of her ever since she was a
baby"
"Oh. seer said the doctor. well,
one OF you'd better stay here until she
can be moved"
That's the trouble. We can't" said
Toby. hanging his head. "You see, sir.
circus folks Is like soldiers. No mat.
ter what happens. the show has to 60
on an we got 10 be In our places"
We'll. well. she'll be safe enough
here" said the doctor. ut Is a fortu.
nate thing that Mr.. Douglas can man.
age this. Our town hospital burned
down few months ago. and we've
been rather puzzled as to what to do
With such cases" He took his leave.
With CHEEKY Good night" and a
romise TO look In upon the little IA.
tent later. Jim shufled awkwardly
toward the pastor.
Its mighty good Of you to do this"
be mumbled. but she amt goin' to be
90 charity patient. Me an Toby Is
roin' TO look after her keep"
"Her wants win DO very few" Doug.
las answered kindly. you needn't
trouble much about that"
Il mean IL" said Jim savagely. He
! met Douglas glance Of surprise with q
| determined look. for be feared that his
chance OF being useful to Polly might
| 10 slipping out OF his life.
you mustn't mind jim" the clown
pleaded at the pastors elbow. You
see. pain gets some folks different
| from others. an II always kinder
makes him savage
"oh. that's all right. Douglas an
swred quickly. His own life had
been so lonely that he could under
stand the selfish yearning In the big
Inan's heart. you must do what you
blink best about these things. Mandy
pnd VIII look after the rest"
Jim hung Ills head. feeling somehow
hat the pastor had seen straight into
pie heart and discovered his petty
Weakness. He was about 10 turn to-
srad the door when Il was thrown
Eoren By Barker.
Where Is shey- shouted the mana.
r,- 1aatfnet fr..,.. 49,. a.. 49, ..an.
she can't come" said Jim IN a low.
steady voice. for he knew the storm Of
OPPOSITION with which Barker would
nsi the announcement.
Can't Gomez shrieked Barker. .Of
rnrrse she'll come. | can't get along
without her. She's got to come" He
rked al Jim. who remained silent
lrd firm. why amt she comin'i' he
'kel. feeling himself already defeat
u
she's hurt bad" was Jim's iaconic
fyply.
The devil she isr' said Barker.
ooklng at Douglas for confirmation.
Il that righty
She won't be able 10 travel for some
Inc" said Douglas.
VT Barker Is our manager" Toby
tirlalned ns he edged his way 10 the
PASTORS side.
SOME tlmew Barker looked at
leuslas as though he were 20 blame
" their misfortune. "well. you just
y She VIII he declared menschely.
See here. Barker. don't you talk 20
I'm Ike that" said Jim. facing the
t,nagcr Hes darned square. even
be i parson." Barker turned
'ray lie was not bad hearted man.
y Re was irritated and upset nj los
"a the star feature Of his bill.
Amt this my dodgasted luckf" he
uttered 10 himself as his eye again
aveled 20 the boss canvasman. you
out ~ here. jim" he shouted. IAN
~ them wagons. The shows got 20
on Poll or no Poilr'
Y turned with his hand on the
Nnob and jerked out a grudging
oiks TO The pastor. Its all fired
d of you 60 take her in" he said.
Wy It's tough 20 lose her. Good
shif' lie banged the door and clat-
ned down the steps.
DIN waited. He was trying 20 nnd
ords IN which 10 tell his gratitude.
one came. and he turned 20 go. with
snort "Goodby."
Good night. jim" said the pastor.
crossed the room and took the big
llow's hand.
Much Obliged" Jim answered gruff-
u was his only polite phrase. and
md taught Polly 10 say Il. Doug
waited until Jim had passed down
Steps. then turned 10 Toby, who
fingered near the table.
ioull tell her how II was me an
had TO leave her without sayin'
eby. won't you. sIrf' Toby pleaded.
Ies. indeed" Douglas promised.
" jes put this little BIT Of money
Y her satchel." He picked up the
~ brown bas that was to have been
r'ys birthday gift. me an Jim
y, be sendin' her more soon"
iou're going to miss her. I'm
nld." Douglas said. feeling an ir.
suble desire to gain the old mans
LORD bless you. yes. sIr- Toby an.
ered, turning upon him ...,s,.