New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-27

strength and doing more work than she
was physically able to handle Conse-
mently Emily got run down, and, being
in a weakened condition, it seemed as II
some new ailment set in daily.
Mrs. Anderson had been eking out
scanty existence ever since Emily's father
died by going each day to do manicurlng
or hairdressing i'm the homes of the
fashionable and the wealthy. But since
Emily's illness the mother had beeh
Obliged temporarily to give up her Gus
t9meys in order to minister TO the little
daughters needs. So, you see, that with
Emily out OF work, too, things looked
very dark and unhappy for the Ander-
sons. The one bright spot in their lives
lust now was Doctor Totheringil and his
little daughter, Margaret. In the early
stages of Emily's illness Mrs. Anderson
had managed without a physician, feeling
she could not afford the money for medi-
cal attention, but when Emmy grew
worse Doctor Totheringill had been called
in. Doctor Totheingill was famous
children's specialist, and although he had
an abrupt manner and a gruff voice, as
well as a black pointed beard which made
him look very stern and terribly awe in
spring at times, yet his eyes were won
derfully kind, and the very first time that
he smiled Emily was no longer the least
bit afraid of him. The doctor came every
day, and refused absolutely TO receive any
remuneration for his services. He would
storm and pretend TO be very angry in
deed whenever Mrs Anderson even APP
preached such a subject. Haven't / too
much money already ne would say, in
a scolding voice, lust for one old man
and one little girl? Besides have grown
10 love Emily as if she were my own
child. And Margaret loves her. too. She
has talked of no one else ever since that
day | let her come with me to bring
Emily some fowets. We are both ever
so sorry that Tmmie' cannot be at the
Halloween party tonight, Mrs. Anderson.
You know, it is to be a birthday celebra-
ton as we'll as a Halloween party, for
| Margaret was born on All Hallows Day.
Perhaps that is why she is such dear
! little Will-o'-the-wisp," he continued,
! smiIingly Sometimes | almost think she
! is herself one of those playful fays or
mischievous elves which are supposed to
| inhabit the earth on Halloween. Well, I
must be moving on. If there is any de-
I cided change, either for better or worse,
in my little patients condition during the
night, be sure to call me, Mrs. Anderson. -
At the Doctors house that same even
! ing everything was gay and festive. Au-
| tumn leaves and yellow chrysanthemums
decorated all the rooms. Big bowls Of
| bright red apples or all kinds Of nuts
were scattered here and there, and Mar
garet was busy filling tiny souvenir boxes
in the shape Of funny, green-eycd black
cats, little round pumpkins, and tall
witch's caps. with candy. Soon the doc
tor returned home Margaret thought he
seemed little preoccupied and sad, but
he frightened up when she begged hin
! not TO be glum on her birthday. Indeed,
! father Is not cross, dear" he said. But
was just thinking what a pity it is that
! that poor little Anderson girl couldn't
/ have come 10 your party tonight. She
probably never attended such very
grand celebration in all her life"
Il am sorry, too, about Emily" said
Margaret, going over to the doctors chair
and seating herself on one Of its arms.
But LET us talk of something cheerful.
Please. Daddy, dear, tell me all about
Halloween"
Halloween" began Doctor Totherln-
gin, is the eve of the festival OF All
Saints Day, which was established in the
seventh century by a Pope of Rome in
honor OF all the saints who had no par
ticular day assigned to them. Th9 Rom
ans brought this festival to England, and