The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-06-17
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Chiffon Carroll looked carefully
about tia rcom-nothinx had been for.
gotfen- Closing her satchel. abe turn
cd to leave. when the sound OF muf-
ned soooing came 10 her ears She
listened tEtentiy. then impulsively
creased - vide hall. and raped at
the opposite door. In answer to q
low come" she entered, and was sur
prtsed to md. on a couch before the
dozdng fire. the woman who. six
months before. had become her faith
er's wife From the first Chiffon had
been determined not to like her. but
the older woman's gentleness and
sweetness OF disposition were begin
ming to make an impression
Il am not dressing for dinner to
night. Jane I shall not 20 down, I
am too sad and my head aches" came
In mufied tones from the pillows
Dsft fingers loosened the heavy
masses OF hair. and a gentle. penetrat-
Ing massage followed The surprised
sufferer raised her eyes, catching her
breath with a little half-sob as shs
saw 1T was not her maid, but the ons
whose love she despaired OF gaining
This is very sweet OF you, Rose,
dear" she said gently.
Indeed. 1 want TO make you more
comfortable" answered a soothing
voice Il cannot bear that any one
should suffer. Why are you SO miser-
able. Mira Carroll Is your son worse
to-dayT'
Mrs Carroll. Is that the only
name you can find In your heart 10
call me, dear7 / wonder II you Will
sver call me mother7 l have always
longed for a daughter; your own dear
mother could be no more tender than
would be II you would only open your
heart TO me"
Il really care for you" answered
the girl. kissing her warmly. won't I
you cali me Chiffon? Those love call
me BY that name"
such a dainty pet nameI I have
not dared to use IT. DO you think.
Chiffon that your fathers heart is
lot big enough for rs both7 / would
lot take one iota OF his love from
Tou-"
The proud head was gently lowered
. Chinon's arm crept around the 9th
RS neck. and as their tears mingled n
be barrier was gone forever. .
Mother, why do you not bring your m
cy here? Surely your home should n
E hiA Let him have my rooms. they
re the sunniest- 1 shall be gone a =
Ionth; BY that time he may be able
move to the suite above. How long
Il since he was injuredY'
HE has been in the hospital nine
onths. his horse fell on him and
q spine was hurt The surgeons
omise a complete cure. but the wait
9 is 80 tedious. and the suspense al
Dst unbearable.-
VIII you accept my offerY' asked 4
liffon- My visit win be happier If 4
u do"
Il gladly accept. dear. Philip never |
'uld have come without your invita- Il
n"
What sensitive boy" exclaimed
lion Give him my warmest SYM
thy and tell him l feel that we
III be warm friends. viii help to
use him when I come back does be
e TO be read tor
he is very fond Of COMPANY an
sred his mother. ~but is very sensi-
; about the crutches he IL obliged
use
hilton had anticipated no end Of a
time. Although she was enter -.
red continually her heart yearned -
home, and at the end Of three -
Ks she surprised them by returning ,r.r
nnounced-
How Is our invalid7" was her nrst 49,
stion, after afrectionately greeting -
father and mother. %,
improving every day answered her .ou,
her; you must see him after din tn.
He is anxious to thank you. al .sr
Ugh be said It would be rank pre- o~,
ptfon to accept the use of your con+.
ns, and occupies those above the
-s.v
!, unusually tnougn1ui ing I
i"usnoo cninon- That
after dinner she ran q
the stairs to the invalid's apart CLAIM
Is, armed with two Of Henry's IL
sst books for boys, which she had skim
ght home from the city; also a VIVA
d volume Of St Nicholas Maya nrsti
J. As she entered the room, In III
'er TO a deep come In a scarlet carfn
: rushed from the proud chin. los he c.
Itself In the fluffy pompadour. cheel
r the first time since she could eyes
mber Chiffon Carol was not Mr.
to the. emergency, and stood star ind
INTO the eyes Of young man had
years. who arose to meet ance
She had expected to find herself she b