Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-23
ETHEL s SUMMER AT THE LAKE

The child is altogether too nervous. She has overworked and overworried and is on the verge of nervous col lapse Take her out of school imme G1ately and let her live outdoors all summer.
 Such was the physicians advice to Mrs. Carlisle, who listened with dis may to the doctors words Ethel was ambitious in her work at school, and her parents were ambitious for her. They were entirely dependent on MT. Carlisle's pay for all their expenses, and. though skiful mechanic, and commanding goed wages still close economy was required to provide for the family needs and educate their children. of whom Ethel al thirteen was the oldest. Her parents felt that iii a good education lay the founda- ti0n for self support in later years, and Ethel looked forward to the time when she might be qualified to obtain a position as teacher How could she stop school and lose a years time was her thought when her mother told her the doctors decision, while her mother thought bitterly What chance is there for outdoors life in these city streets, and We cannot pay for her board else where.
 While they were still talking of the matter. an intimate friend and old time neighbor entered their room. Why are you looking so sober?" in
 
 favorite Ethel does not often look so grave, and 1 am sure she has grown thin since I saw her. Is she well?'' Mrs. Carlisle repeated to her guest what the doctor had said, adding How can the child live outdoors here in the city, and we know of no place to send her "
 T know just the right thing for her, if you will leave it to my judgment. A friend of mine leaves the city every for. Iar. al 1aQV lake She has usually been accompa- nied by her niece. but this year she is compelled to go alone, unless she can find someone to taks with her. l am sure Ethel and she will like each other and the neigh boring cotta gers have young people of their own so she will | find pleasant associates among them. What do you say to my plan? I'll ar range it all for you, if you like. You nay rest assured Ethel will have the l hest of care. and the doctors orders 1 will be fully obeyed without expense 1 to you As for dress, she will need 1 only plain clothes. for the people dc I not go there to be fashionable, but to ] live a simple life and rest from society 1 cares. Now I hope you will say Yes 1 and I'll hurry along to tell Mrs. Gray | son that I've found just the right girl | for her, and then I will let you know l when Ethel must be ready to go.'' l We must talk the matter over with l Mr. Carlisle before we decide, but you 1 are more than kind in telling us what 1 you have, and whether we accept o1 not. we are very grateful to you for 1 your interest in the natter
 l EHhels face had frightened up while 1 their friend had been talking. Brought up in the city, she knew little of any l thing outside it's limits. and had never 1 been out in the real country for more l than a days ride. The plan seemed
 attractive to her, and she hoped she 1 would be allowed to go.
 1 Her father favored the plan wf1er i told of it. and both her parents felt ii 1 to be a wise thing to do for theil | daughter though they knew they ! should miss her greatly. They bravely