The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-14
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Joan had been ssit.s with the unas-
countahlc Illness
she Wa writing 20 my niece At NJ
dietation. Perhaps you miEht HE 70
see the letter
Mrs Everinetcn resa this. but az
poor little Joan had not niisd IN the
word "Mordaunt" merely leaving
blur IN 10 plsce. ~ threw No fresh
light Whatsoever uron the matter.
4 was Just dictating the worcs
George Moriaunt' the name % ny
niece's nance," resumed Mrs. Fresh
water "Rut what Is a. Mrs Ever
inEtonr she cried IN alarm. seeing
that her visitor had all IN a moment
lost every vestige Of color Are you
IN. tooT'
MY daughter was engaged 20
George Mordaunt." replied Joan's
mother. her eyes nlling with tears
as she knelt down BY the side % her
still unconscious child
Poor Etriv' exclaimed Mrs Fresh
water. In a horrined tone. adding EN-
phaticaily: what bruitss some men
can be-"
After short time Dr. Fsrran, sue
eeeded In PARTIALLY reviving Joan
Niles Everi-xton had evidently re-
ceived severe shock" was his YER
dict. a. he rose TO so. but with a few
days perfect rest she with soon re-
cover. l will cali TO see her to-mor-
row at her own home. Until then, a
VIII be advisable to keep her a. quiet
as possible"
Joan now opened her eyes. ana.
etching sight OF her mother. begged
In piteous tones, to be taken homo
MsA Freshwater Immediately offered
the use OF her car. which was CRATE
fully accepted
During the drive home Joan went
uurestrainedly. her head upon her
mothers shoulder. The latt-r at
tempted neither TO check nor sooths
her, hoping that tears would relieve
the overwrought brain and nerves
Mrs Everington-s thoughts Of
George Mordaunt were naturally ex-
tremely bitter. and as she sadly con-
templated her heartoroken daughter.
the poor mother wondered 10 the old.
sunny nature would ever reASsert It
self in one 80 sensitive after having
received this terrible blow
She tenderly helped Joan TO bed, and
IN doing 30 was vividly reminded Of
the old happy days wnen this daily
task had been one OF her greatest
pleasures. She found herself devoutly
wishing that the time could be re-
called when her girl had been the lit
tie child depending upon her mother
alone for her comfort and happiness
The next morning. TO please her
mother and the doctor. Joan made .
big effort to rouse herself ana con-
quer her weakness. DR.. FArrant left.
HhtAHutl WIN Atr nfokffsAs ana Ano
expression OF acute anxiety on her
mothers face lessened somewhat
Kind messages OF inquiry. accom-
panied by flowers and grapes. from
Mrs. Freshwater even brought faint
smile TO Joan's wan little face. She
: became n trihe less apathstic. and
begged her mother not to over-fAtigue
l herself In nursing her.
> Mother dear" she asked presently.
= IN arm but subdued voice. has a
o.
Poor Mrs Everington's heart stood
: almost sim with fear at this question.
, a letter from George Mordaunt had
: arrived the previous evening, but she
, dreaded the possible effect OF its con-
, tents upon Joan more than she could
+, express.
! Joan. dariing"- she began i'm
!, pioringly.
Please give IL to me at once
.. mother. dear" said she gently. but
very decidedly. Il must read IL"
With trembling fingers. Joan opened
the envelope after allowing her eyes
TO rest for just one instant upon the
address In that well-known. and yes
. beloved handwriting. Mrs Ever
ington. from motives OF deiicacy. had
moved away to the other side of the
!; room.
= There was dead silence for a
few moments before tho anxious
y mother ventured to turn her head TO
- look at her daughter. what sight
y then met her gaze. Instead Of the
= half-faintlng girl she had expected
20 End. radiant. smiling face was
e turned towards her. End pair Of
eager arms were outstretehed TO en-
brace her.
Z "Mother-mother.- cried Joan Joy.
~ fully. read this"
And because Mrs. EverinEton. IN
y her surprise. did not move quickly
- enough to satisfy the impatient girl
-
,, out OF bed. and. running across the
~ room. nearly sunocated her with
~ caresses
Gently releasing herself. Mrs. Ever
l.. ington read this lstter:
= Darling could not write TO .'ou
N yesterday. owing TO the happy out
M come % meetlng. quite by accident.
my cousin and namesake. George
q Mordaunt
- Il don't suppose dearest. you havs
p ever heard mo mention him HIS
e. family and mine have not been on
81 speaking terms since we we're infants,
N and % is only due TO the fact that We
AZ stayed Iu the same boarding house ~
D. Scarborough three years ago that We
recognized oh other yesterday when
~ We met in the street.
e; and now. my BELOVED, for the great
~ news Ny cousin George. who re-
IN Gently Inherited a large fortune from
10 an uncle on the maternal aide. has
been taken into partnership BY his
he employers. Mcssra. Forsyth A Melon
ID aid. the meat packers. and they har
ID deputed him to ind somebody 20 hl
"a his late position. Directly he caught
,s slFht Of me. be slapped me on ths
I'd back and exclaimed. Thou art tht
MANI
IA wondering what on earth ne could
A mean. ! went home with him a. his
~ pressing Invitation. and I an nos
m hNed up.
a. two thousand. i've hundred dollar,
RI. n ycari Think % it' This means
in int my wife will accompany me q
chicago Just ns quickly a. che can 90
80 her things together Good ola DeorE,
y. o. also 90 be- married shortly % Misi
- Ethel Mcconnell
~ shall De with you IN a few days
~ time. and have already asnt In
weeks r.flro Co my present employ
7" ers. That movIuE picture romaL-e ID
not in the same street o. ourHi
ne NOW. darlIug. reply Immediately Q,
- Your own
%. Geofaa
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