The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-01-02
CHAPTER xv-Continusd.

CHAPTER xV-continusd.
Dorcas jumped to her feet OH"
she whispered. the poor little boy is
blind"
The child stood moving his dark
ened eyes about as il to place her
voice, then he came straight toward
her. cropping with both his hands. He
had tucked the small, fiat hat be-
meath one arm. Dorcas lifted him to
her lap and laid his cheek against
her own.
Mother" he whispered as he drop
Ded the hat and clasped his arms tight
" about her neck.
Dear little boy" she said softly. Il
AM not your mother, l wish l we're"
) He loosened his arms and passed
his soft fingers over her face. Dorcas
pillowed his cheek on her breast and
whispered tender foolish things to
him between her kisses.
Merry took one Of the chiid's hands
between his own What is your
mothers name?" he asked gently.
AT home her name is Mrs. Tully.
l have a letter for her. George, who
brought me here. told me to show 1t
to somebody. and they would take me
70 her
: He put his hand in the inside pocket
of his tight coat and drew out =
smeared envelope. Merry read it aloud :
'Miss Zilla Paget. Gotham Theater."
Dorcas turned to look at Merry with
snapokan pity in her eyes. Your
mother ID upstairs. We will take you
70 her in few minutes"
Julie crept close to Merry She
stood by his side, gazing curiously at
the blind child.
Il did not know Misa Paget had a
little boy" she said.
Neither did !. Run upstairs, dear,
and ask II shs Is In her dressing
room, but not one word to her or to
any one about this boy
Robin laid his cheek against Dor
on' face.
. Il Wish you we're my mother" he
nufmured
You may have me as your friend"
The girl kissed him softly. in response
TO which his chin trembled.
Does your mother know you are
eoming!" asked Merry.
mo, I'm to be 4 surprise. George
said I'm = sort Of Christmas present
Nsrrys syes turned anxiously to
was . perplsxed lrown upon his face
Julie came In. Miss Paset IN not
in her room. Emiline says she is out
taking dinner with \ gentleman"
Robin Jumped to the floor and be
: gan to grope about for his hat Merry
lifted it and put it In his hand. You
must stay here till your mother comes
in"
''Of course, for you are just in time
for dinner" said Dorc&s. We have
lots of good things left-chicken and
tomatoes and ice cream
His shoes ought to be changed. .
suggested Mrs. volk: they're awfully
vet
Nothing is wet but my soloshes, y
answered Robin He bent to take
them on. When we left the train,
George brought me here under an urn.
brella.''
Who was GEORGE" asked Merry.
George took care OF me on the
way over on the big ship. l slept in
4 little bed over his. I hope l will
never see George again
Wasn't he kind to YOU" asked
Dorcas.
"Not-very kind" The child paused
- moment. Il don't believe George
understands little boys-blind boys.
means"
Was George reiative?'
No. He came to the home to take
me to America That was what Father
Shannon said
What home7"
The home for little blind boys.
There were hundreds of little blind
boys there"
Haven't you any relatives7' asked
Merry
Why, yes, l have my mother. A
mother is quite a close relative. isn't
she?'
She certainly is." agreed the actor
hastily. Il mean. haven't you any
other relative In England"
There is Aunt Fannie. She is not
. real aunt. though. She used to know
laother, and sometimes she came to
~ me- At tAo home"