Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-11-21


turn and send it skyward With a
bound
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 its 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 woman now-strong and
well and brave Let me help you"
You do help me, baby" he laughed.
with an effort at his old time joyous
spirit. Every time touch your little
hand you give me new life. Some day
your voice will thrill thousands as 1t
now thrills my heart. Youll win fame
and wealth for your father. You shall
care for him in old age. I'm not mis-
cradle. I've really had good day.
I've spent the whole afternoon super
intending the distributing Of flowers
among the hospitals. | saved kids
life with flower. His father used to
work for me in the old days. They
asked me to come to see him. There
was no hope. He had been given up
to die. | gave him fragrant white
pink. His thin. fevelish fingers grasp
ed it eagerly. In all his life he had
never held a flower in his hand before.
He pressed it to his lips. his soul thrill
ed at it's sweet odor. and the little tired
spirit came staggering back from the
mists of eternity just to see what 1t
meant. He will live"
The girls arms slipped around his
neck in a tightening hold and she
pressed her cheek against his 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"
''Ill 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 basphemy. God gave me
mans body for the coarse work of
bread winning. He gave you the su-
preme gift, voice that throhS 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 yon will
obey me in this. 1t is my one com
mand. YOu will obey meT'
Yes. papa, promise, if it will
make You happy"
ITS the only thing live for All
] ask is that you do your level best
with the gift of God"
I'm 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. wt1 owed the
doctor for three months rent. entered
the library with quick. nervous tread.
I've news, sir" he said eXcitedly
"Ive a big tip on the stock market"
The older man grunted contemptu
ously
Yes. that's what ails you. know
You've been getting them for some
time That's why you owe me for
your rooms. That's why there's some
thing the matter with your accounts. y
Il swear to you. doctor, my accounts
are clean. I've bought a few stocks.
I've made little and lost 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 go
ing to smash II for the last time and
at noon throw his millions on the bull
side The market will 90 down three
points on the break in the morning
1t will jump five points in ten min
utes when it turns the other way
There are stocks on the list that will
recover ten points before the market
closes.
"Blvens is going to do this" the
older man interrupted, Then It's
trick. It's lie Take my advice and
do just the opposite from what you
understand Bivens Will sci! out bis
ha