Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-13

ing inySeiT by inc gate, called TO the
child. She came, and asked her II
she could get me some Sarnica. She
ran to the house and returned with an
elderly lady, who asked IL had been
injured.
"0niy II sprained ankle from slipping
Off smooth stone" / said "a little
arnica VIII fix 1t. Indeed, l don't know
that anything Ia needed" l arose,
with pretended difficulty, took one
step and sank down again
81 will call help" said the Indy.
You must be carried to the house."
mo. no." | protested. I'm sure
can walk that far II you will kindly
allow me to put hnnd on your arm"
The lady consented. With her u.s.
sistance l got to the house and was
placed IN an easy chair on the porch.
The fairy godmother came out, but
pretended not to notice her. She start
Cd on seeking me. and saw color come
and go In her face. I made grimnce
In pretense OF suffering, and her OK
preston Of uneasiness at my presence
gave way to one of sympathy. l care
fully concealed any recognition of her,
and she was soon mlnisterlng TO me
with the others.
II fear" l said, that If you have a
vehicle on the premises shah have
to ask some one to drive me to my
cabin. 1t Is couple Of miles from
here ON the eastern end of the island"
Now, / was quite sure there was no
vehicle on the premises, for there was
neither barn nor garage. The elder
lady Informed me that there was no
means of conveyance at hand, and
since it was growing dark, would be
welcome to remain till one could be
found. pretended to demur to this,
but was overruled. My "sprained" an
kle was propped up on foot rest with
pillows. remembered to vince occa-
sionally, fearful that my benefactors
might suspect the part was playing.
Soon after had got settled my fury
godmother brought me out dainty
supper which she placed on stand be-
side me. | felt quite confident TINT
nhu hAt" Ait hOi Lut ItTbDH WnDhe
cabin she had visited In my absence,
but ! was equally sure that she be-
lieYed me TO be ignorant that she was
the person she had favored In order
to convince her Of this told her about
my cabin and how | was spending an
outing there alone. She made no com
ment, seemingly preferring TO chat on
other subjects.
! spent pleasant evening, not men
tiOnlng that | had received kindness
from an unknown person, nor did my
fairy godmother give any hint that she
had even ever seen or heard Of me be-
fore. No conveyance was forthcoming,
and | was urged to abandon any Idea
Of going 10 my cabin till morning. when
1t was suggested | might ride over
with farmer who supplied the family
with milk each morning. After trying
to step with the Injured ankle and
demonstrating that could not posi-
bly, use 1t without great agony, l yield
ed to persuasion and consented 10 re-
main the night.
by this time n stout cane had been
proylded for me. and insisted on bob.
bling to my room without other as.
sistance. In the morning came down
stairs, still keeping up the hobblng.
and about 10 o'clock the farmer came
with the milk. | expressed my heart
felt thanks TO my benefactors and
hired him 10 drive me to my cabIn.
M IN l., -
| would need attention and be with
out 1t, living alone as did, but ns-
sured her that | would be back soon
to thank her and the others agnin for
the Kindness that had been bestowed
upon me. Then the farmer lifted me
into his wagon and ! was driven away,
followed by smiling goodbys from all
the Ihmiiy'
The next day, since did not expect
another Visit from my fairy gOdmother
and not Wishing to spend the day
lounging about my cabin, went out
for some deep sea fishing. As usual
l left everything In disorder On my
return shortly before dark l met with
a surprise. My household had been
put to rights and the paper on which
l corresponded with my fairy god
mother bore n message:
Since you hive done neither Of the tasks
given you ny your faIry sodmother you
shall hnyo one more opportunity, Tell
how spralned ankle can be made well
within twelve hours