Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-28

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When DR.. Woodman returned home
that night from one of his endless
tramps among the poor Harriet opened
the door.
Something about the expression of
his face startled her. For the first
time in her life she saw in it's gaunt
lines the shadow of despair.
What is it, papa, dear?" she asked
tenderly, slipping an arm about his
neck as she drew him down into his
favorite chair.
"What, child?" he responded vaguely.
You look utterly worn out. Tell me
what's the matter. I'm no longer a
child. I'm a woman now-strong and
we'll and brave. Let me help you
"You do help me. baby!" he laughed.
with an effort at his old time joyous
spirit. Every time l touch your little
hand you give me new life. Some day
your voice will thrill thousands as it
now thrills my heart. You'll win fame
and wealth for your father. You shall
care for him in old age. I'm not mis-
cradle. I've really had a good day.
I've spent the whole afternoon super
intending the distributing of flowers
among the hospitals. saved a kids
life with a flower. His father used to
work for me in the old days. They
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vas 10 hope. He had been given up
to die. | gave him a fragrant white
pink. His thin. feverish fingers grasp
ed it eagerly. In all his life be had
never held a flower in his hand before.
He pressed it to his lips, his soul thrill
ed at its sweet odor, and the little tired
spirit came staggering back from the
mists Of eternity just to see what it
meant. He will live"
The girls arms slipped around his
neck. in a Tightening hold. and she
pressed her cheek against his q mo-
ment in silence.
Papa, dear, it's no use trying to
deceive me. I've the right to know
what is troubling you. I'm not a
child. You must tell me-"
why, it's nothing much, dearie,"
he answered gently. Pm worried a
little about money. I've a note due
at the bank, and they've called on me
unexpectedly to meet it. But I'll
manage somehow"
"IIl give up my music, go to work
and help you right away"
The father placed his hand gently
over her lips, and the tears sprang into
his eyes in spite of his effort to keep
them back.
Don't talk sacrilege. my child. Such
words are blasphemy. God gave me a
mans body for the parse work Of
bread winning. He gave you the su-
preme gift a voice that throbs with
eloquence. a power that can lift and
inspire the world.
Promise me. dear-it's the one wish
of my heart, the one thing worth
working and struggling for-promise
me that you will never stop until the
training of your voice is complete;
that no matter what happens you will
obey me In this. 1t is my one com
mand. You will obey meY
Eyes. papa. | promise. If it will
make you happy"
Its the only thing I live for. All
l ask is that you do your level best
with the gift Of Cod"
"I'll try. papa DEAR" was the quiet
answer as she kissed him again and
softly left the room.
Harriet had scarcely reached her
room when Adams, the cashier of one
of the allied banks, who owed the
doctor for three months rent, entered
the library with quick, nervous tread.
1--WE news, SIR" he said excitedly.
''I've a big tip on the stock market"
The older man grunted contemptu-
0usly.
Eyes, that's what ails you. l know.
You've been getting them for some
time. That's why you wv me for
your rooms. That's why there's sc
thing the matter with your accounts.
Il swear to you. doctor. my accounts
r clean. Eve bought a few stocks.
I've made a little and lost a little.
I've got the chance now I've been
waiting for. I've a real piece of in
formation from the big insiders who
are going to make the market tomor-
row. | got it from Bivens' private
secretary. The little weasel has made
millions on this break. and he has
been selling the market short for two
weeks. Tomorrow morning he Is 60
ing to smash 1t for the last time and
at noon throw his millions on the bull
side. The market will go down three
points on the break in the morning.
1t will jump five points in ten min
utes when 1t turns the other way.
There are stocks on the list that will