Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-15
FROSTBURG, MD. SATURDAY, JANUARY Is, 1910.

DOOQDy! Sne interrupted ana, SllOlnS
from his lap, ran toward the park.
As she reached the middle OF the
street her wee sandal came off. Laugh
ingly she held 1t up to Don, making
pretty picture as she stood in the sun
light.
At that instant Il thundcrous chug-
chug-Chug reached Laidlaw'S ears.
With unspcakablc horror the helpless
man saw a runaway touring car, with
a white faced chauffeur yanking des-
perately at the wheel. bearing down
upon her.
"Run, baby, rum" shrieked the young
man, but Toodles never moved.
With an awful wrench that seemed
to tear soul and body apart Laidlaw
got on his feet, stumbling and staggcr-
Ing toward the child.
A long reach, n quick clutch, and he
rolled over against the curb with the
little one safe in his arms just as the
monster thundercd past.
Presently he drew himself up on to
the curbing and tried to soothe the
whimpering Toodles.
THANK God 1t dldn'tw said Laidlaw
fervently, trembling violently with the
reaction, while the pain In his back
shot and stung and ragged through his
nerves and brain like white hot iron.
Mercy. Mercy on mel" cried the
nurse as she reached them. You
have saved her, sir! Oh. how can
thank you?' And she hugged the child
passionately to her Naughty baby!
What is the name Of the gentleman
that ! may tell 1t to Nine. Vermont"
she pleaded.
"Never mind" answered Laidlaw
hastily. Take Toodles home now. I'll
come to see you some day, little one"
he added as he kissed the red lips.
vernon? SO that is Maud's baby
sister She was a nondescript bunch
Of white clothes the last time | saw
her And Sissie has my picture on her
'tabo.' Oh pshaw; that doesn't signify
anything"
The astoundcd look on his attend
ants usually impassive countenance
encouraged Laidlaw to make another
effort to surprise him. 81 actually be-
lieve can walk with your help,
James," said he, with gasp, as he
pulled himself up and sank into his
chair.
81 felt something snap in my back as
| jumped; that's all l know" said he
later when questioned by the doctor.
Hmm" said the great surgeon as
he prodded up and down Laidlaw's
spine. at Is unQuestionably a case
Of Then followed something that
sounded most alarming!y Latin.
"You can call me any old name you
like, doctor, if you'll only let me
walk" answered the happy fellow.
"With carc-with great care-we
shall do very WELL" smiled the oracle.
Mrs. Vernon and Maud called that
afternoon to thank their hero as
Mrs. Vernon persisted in calling Don,
to his great discomfort.
With maternal instinct, fully aware
Of Dons state of mind, his mother Of
fered to show Mrs Vernon her cher
tshed orchids, leaving the young peo-
pie to gaze at each other with beating
hearts.
Shyly Maud approached the couch
where Laidlaw reclined in answer to
his unspokcn wish.
"How can ever repay you, DOM"
questioned the girl. My baby sister!
oh, thank God for-both"'
He could scarcely hear her sweet
voice but, grasping rutlle on her
gown, pulled her gently nearer. Shall
l tell you how?' he asked eagerly.
"Yes, Don" with q sweet, shy note
Of surrender in her soft murmur.
kiss me, sweetheart, with all that 1t
means to us BOTH" begged the invalid.
THAT was a lucky jump" remarked
Don Laldlaw later. And two shad-
ows faded apart silently at the sound
Of voices in the conservatory.