The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-04-01
Aunt Diana
The Sunshine
of the Family
CHAPTER XVII.
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! talk. Mabelis only relief was to accus,
herself, and put all her conduct in it.
. blacklist light weight of intolerabl'
misery lay on her mind she felt her owr
pains were richly deserved, but tht
thought that she had risked her father
life by her disobedience was more thar
e she could bear Every hour she oues
TONED Alison about his state Would BIZ
, recover? Was he in any danger? What
did the doctor fear? Alison at last called
Roger to her aid.
What shall we dor" she exclaimed
half crying. missile will not get any
sleep tonight; she is working herself
into fever, and DIR. Greenwood does
not wish to give her an opiats. 1t breaks
my heart to hear her going on about papa
! think if she could only see him she
would be more contented.'
Shall l go to herr" he asked, hest
tating a little for Missile had expressed
no wish to see him.
"Oh, yes, perhaps that will be best, a"
she said, Frightening little. Il am so
tired and harassed that l probably do
not say the right thing"
Il will come presently; but, Allie,
am so sorry you are so tired Miss Hard
wick is downstairs, and she says she must
see you; she seems very much upset Do
you think you could speak to her for a
moment 2"
Alison made gesture of repugnance
1t was plain that she did not wish to see
Miss Hardwick, but Roger was bent on
carrying his point.
Il have to go to my father now" he
said, quietly, "but in about a quarter of
an hour shall be ready to see Missile.
will wait for you here Miss Hard
wick will not detain you many minutes
go, dear Allie" And Alison reluctantly
| obeyed him.
Eva was pacing up and down the long
drawing room, and came up to Alison
| quickly, holding out both her hands.
"Oh, Alison" she said, and the tears
| were running down her face unchecked,
81 know you do not want to see me, hut.
begged so hard Of Mr. Roger to send
you. OF course, you hate the sight of me.
You think | am the cause of this; bnt,
indeed, indeed, l never knew Mr.. Merle
would be so angry y
''You tempted Mabel to deceive and dis
obey her father" returned Alison, severe
ly, for her heart was hard against the
girl. You knew that he disapproved of
Captain Harper, and then you encourag-
ed and planned this scheme. How could
any father fail to be angry when his com
mands are so entirely set aside?'
You must not speak against Anthony,
Alison" returned Eva, in a subdued voice.
II am engaged to him; he is only my
half-cousin. Mabel knew this, and she
thought it would not matter coming with
u.s. Mamma would have told you, only |
did not wish 1t to be made public. All
this has quite spoiled my happiness. Poor,
dear Mabel; if l could only see her, and
help you to nurse her. But Mr.. Roger
says it is quite impossible" And she wiped
away some fresh tears.
There was SO much feeling in Eva's |
words and manner that Alison's GOODNESS
relaxed a little.
s'You must not see her. she said, |
gravely; Il believe papa has forbidden |
that for the present, but l can give her
your love, and tell her that you asked |
after her.
'eTeH her l shall come every evening I
to inquire; tell her, too, that l shall not
have a moments peace, thinking that |
am partly to blame for this. 1t was wrong
of u.s. Alison | see that now. l deserve I
to have something to bear as well as she,
poor darling You and Mr.. Roger must
not be too hard on me, for, indeed, | am
as unhappy as possible; Anna will tell
you so"
81 will try to forgive you," returned
Alison, with a warm kiss, that evidently
and gratifed her. 1T does not
make things better to be hard and bitter
against people. We need not add to our
own unhappiness in that way. Now |
must go, please. Give my dear love to
Anna; l know she will be fretting about
u.s." And with quick nod Alison ran
upstairs.
"Well?" observed Roger, interroga-
lively, as she came to his side
Il am glad you told me to go down."
was her reply; there is good in every one,
ind Eva certainly appeared to advantage
his evening. She is really fond of Missile,
, bad-hearted girl"
NO and all this will do her a great
leal of good. Evil is wrought by want
If thought, as well as want of heart
Allie Now let US go to poor Missile
Missile flushed up very much when she
Jaw Roger, but the next moment her face
rev wan and pale.
"Well,' he said, eheerfully, taking her
lot little hand, ''this is a sad affair; but
It least we may be thankful it is not
worse. / almost think father looks a lit
lie better tonight; Mrs. Meyrick thought
o, TOO. There was certainly slight CON
ussion of the brain last night. but this
rening he seem more like himself
"Oh, Roger" and Missiles eyes were
Hing in moment, do you really think
OF" But the last word became sob
Eyes, dear, and Nurse Meyrick said the
anne he spoke more clear and articulate-
y Now" kissing her forehead. you
rill be easy about him, and will try to
leepg t
There is no sleep in my eyes, she re-
urned, with little of her old excitement.
Oh, Roger, you don't know what it is to 8
e bruised and battered all over, and not |
0 be able to turn without pain. If it |
7ere not for that | would go to him.
Perhaps you viii be able to go to NOR l
ow,' he returned, humoring her, for her J
ushed face and excited look made him
nxious. you will try to lie patiently I'M c
! the morning, Mabel dear, will you not2 L