The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-01-29

summed up IN ono word. mat word
would be-sham. It was not a poverty,
that honestly confessed itself to be-
such, that room. Instead 1t was q
poverty that skunk away into eornersI
and hid behind the rankest limitations,
OF better things. Everything seemed
to have been purchased at tho cheap,
ct booths at Vanity Fair. There were
few things Of substance, but many
things Of vain and empty show. Had
Gloria been more skilled in reading
the world Alright every bauble, every
useless ornament would have preached
q sermon. Az It was, there was for
her In large part only the interest Of
novelty.
To the right Of Gloria were two win
dows looking out over the roofs Of
nedghboring houses. Between them
was scared maple dresser. It was
Uttered among other things with post
card photographs, business cards, a
calendar with a picture in many col
ors and bottle of Florida water d.
rectly in front Of her was the sick
girls bed. cheap iron affair with
massive furnished brass trimmings.
Beyond It was frail-looking trunk
painted in imitation of leather. The
only things which boldly confessed
themselves to be just as represented
were two wooden kitchen chairs.
Looking close beside her, Gloria saw
q battered maple washstand and be-
yond 1t a door which led into q closet
under the stairs. She glanced curl
ously at the walls, which boasted some
cheap prints, most Of them showing
by the advertising matter upon them
from which whisky house they had
emanated. Some Of the girls waists
and skirts hung upon nails, but the
clothes which she had taken of the
night before on retiring were upon a
chair beside her trunk.
Il heard you were SICK" Mrs. Hayes
said alphabetically, land I want to
know II can do anything to help
you"
Little Ella viewed them with cold
antagonism. They were not of her
world and she both feared and hated
them.
Nav" she growled. Then against
her real wishes something out of her
old life made her add grudgingly.
Much obliged"
Mrs. Hayes had worked too long
among such people not to understand,
and she ignored the girls unfriendly
manner by asking: "How do you feel
today?"
Rotten"
mo wonder; It's so close in here.
think 1t would be better for you II
you'd let me open a window. It's mild
out. May II"
"Go as fer as yuh like; I don't feel
like f1ghtin'."
A nod from Mrs. Hayes sent Gloria
to open window.
There now" exclaimed tho younger
visitor. You'll feel better"
"Gloria," Mrs. Hayes asked, 80 the
sick woman could not hear, do you
mind staying with her while go to
the mission for a few minutes? I
want Mrs. Wallace to come over II
she can; and the doctor, too. as soon
as can ind him."
Certainly. I'll stay" was the prompt
response. whats the matter with
her?"
Il cant say until I see the doctor,
because I'm not sure. want Doctor
Hayes to see her. II l can't get him
I'll get Doctor Norton. You're not
afraid to stay!"
Gloria smiled. What was there to
fear? The girl surely could not be.
come SO Ill In the short space Of time
Mrs. Hayes should be away AZ to rem.
der her inexperienced nurse absolutely
helpless.
"Of course I'm not afraid" she re.
piled. Then impulsively. Besides, l
want to do some good In the world.
I've been too selfish"
mo. dear. not that" her companion
gently demonstrated. "Thoughtless,
perhaps. because you didn't know, but
not selfish" Then she turned to Lit.
lie Ella land said in the same quiet
tone: II think you'd be happier where
there'd be some one to take care Of
vou."
I'm not sick, I'm Just tired"
The ignorant fear sickness and dis.
suise 1t as long as they can. Sinking
he fight and thereby making 1t all the
harder. Understanding thiR Mrs.
Hayes answered lightly:
III that's the case. hope you'll On.
;erta1n my friend for me until return.
She's interested In tho work at the
MISSION"
YOU'RE on" Little Ella replied with
IN air Of resignation as Mrs. Hayes
eft the room. She rolled over on her
tide and closed her eyaC. Already she
began to feel bored.
CTO BE CONTINUEp.)