The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1910-04-02

S'op halfway After seeing the little girl in the
hospital, and promising to return in the morning
TO be with her during the operation she went back
TO the mother. Mrs. Mays told her story Her hus-
Daiid was dead She had been vel TRAINED in house
WORK. putp on account of the children she could not
take place as housekeeper or cook; and had to
earn her livelihood by cleaning during the day and
washing
Lucille thought of the inefficient service she was
receiving from her ill-trained cook and maid, and
she resolved to give this woman whom none wanted
on account of her children, chance There was
plenty OF room, she reflected in the house for the
children, and their presence would brighten its
loneliness 30 she engaged the surprised Mrs Mays
TO come as soon as her cooks month was up: and
then with the blessings of the widow showered upon
her, Lucille hurried away
Little Lillian NAYS had not kent silent regard
ing Luclle's goodness, and the physicians and
nurses were kindly disposed toward her and came
10 look forward to her daily visits to her protege
among the former was who was especially i'm
pressed by Lllan's story and the oftener young Dr.
haWton saw Lucille, the greater became his admira-
ton for her.
The operation successful and one JOYOUS
day, 1t was announced that the bandages might be
removed on Easter Sunday. During Holy Week
Mrs. Mays entered Lucile's service, and in the
course of few days, preparations began to be
made Tor the coming of little Lillian.
Where, Lucille, did you get the money to do all
tmss" asked Lucile's father, as they walked home.
arm-in-arm, from the early Mass on Easter morn
ing.
you dear old daddyr' cried Lucille. 81 think
you need an operation your eyes, tool Don't
you recognize this hat and gown and don't Won re-
member this is Easter Sunday?"e
ooh, / seew he exclaimed, "you gave up vour
spring outfit! Ny sweet, unsefsh daughter! How
like your mother in all thingsl"
"Oh, no, daddyW she cried. 'I was a selfish
girl until God led me that morning to meet blind
Lillian. She was not only the one who gained sight
have learned that observance is the mere shell of
religion and service for others its fruit Oh! there
is the carriagel Lillian has come home Daddy. I
have invited Dr. Lawton to take breakfast with us
lie was very good to my little girl"
In the library Dr. Lawton and Lillian were wait
ing for them
Call Mrs. Mays and tell her to bring the babv.n
said Lucille to the maid. II have surprise for
Lillian" she said, in low voice to Dr. Lawton.
Her mother is keeping house for us now"
Trembling with emotion, Mrs. NAYS came in
and then the bandages were removed
oh, mother, [ you'll" cried Lillian "And
little brother! o Miss Lucilew and she threw her
arms around the young woman's neck. 81 knew
you were lovely before 1 saw you"
"And here is DR.. Lawtonm cried Lucille who
was crying and laughing at the same time
Afetrward, the bandages were put on and leav-
ing Lillian with her little brother in the library.
Lucille and her father, with their guest went out
to breakfast
That was the beginning of Dr. Lawton's visits
to the old home, and when the next Easter rolled
around Lucille walked between her husband and
father to the late Mass at st. K and ON this
occasion she was not wearing her winter hat and
gown.