Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-09-12
HER REWARD
BY MARGUERITE HAoeERTY

VA VI lLlS luGui DShutS spoL was SSAI-
ed a sweet-faced girl Of seventeen.
Her thoughts were not all sunshiny
ones, for every once in while there
would fash across her fair coun-
tenance a mirthful smile, which, how
ever, would soon become enveloped by
a more serious expression. Julia Cav
erly was loved both home and abroad.
Julia had one pet grievance. Ev-
cry year she eagerly looked forward
to spending her summer at River
view, but the only obstacle to mar
her blissful reveries was the forbid
ding remembrance that her father
could spend but one week each sum-
mer with them, as his business was
such that he could not remain AVA
for any longer period of time.
Suddenly Julia ran In from the
porch, as she spied the postman.
Mamma, you know daddy promised
to try and spend two weeks with us
this summer. feel sure that ] Will
receive some welcome news from dear
old dad today" She leaped In front
of the good-natured letter carrier who,
however, was not in the least sur
prised, for he had become accustomed
to the young girls impulsive manners.
With a roguish smile she snatched the
letter from his hand, and headed to-
ward her mother with all possible
speed. She hastily tore open the en-
velope and devoured the contents. All
her Joy had fled, as she threw the let
ter to the floor. "Oh, mamma, can
not read 1t aloud. I think the very
words would choke me. ] don't see
how business could be so pressing
that daddy could not spare US at least
one measly little week."
"Try to forget your troubles for the
present, dear" replied her mother,
sand run along and prepare for lunch
con-"
After lunch bevy of her dearest
girl friends arrived, and announced
that their yacht was ready to start for
O long trip down the river. "The
party will start tomorrow" said one
| of the girls, $50 Julia, thought we
would run over to remind you to be
ready on time, so we can launch forth
early In the morning." "How long
do you intend to be away?" asked
Julia. SIT will be fully two weeks, my
bonny lass" was the answer of the
spokesman of the group, $50 pack up
| a well-stocked wardrobe"
When the girls had departed Julia
informed her mother that she intend.
ed to visit Mrs. Jackson, dear old
lady who had been an invalid for 9
| number of years.
The pitiful eyes of the sick woman
dilated with joy when she beheld IN
the doorway the face of her generous
little benefactor. A soothing word ani
a gentle caress from Julia lightenet
the heart of many lonely soul, but
no love was ever more reciprocal thar
that which sprang up between Mrs
Jackson and Julia Caverly. A basket
Of tastily prepared dainties was lait
on the table, and after confidential
chat Of an hour or SO, Mrs. Jackson
reluctantly babe good-by to her LITTLE
friend.
The next morning, Julia, in higl
spirits, sat waiting with her baggage
to join the merry band of sixteen tina
were due to arrive In few minutes
Hearing the sound of running steps
she turned around quickly just as {
little fellow bobbed up in front Of her
"Mlss Caverly, do please come In {
hurry; Mrs. Jackson is very sick
Julia did not stop to think of her owl
enjoyment for an instant. The mes
sage was unfolded to her mother, ant
she expressed her intention Of leav
ing Immediately to see the sick OLE
lady. Mrs. Caverly protested with hel
daughter in vain, arguing that she
herself, would tend to the invalid!
wants, and not to sacrifice her trip fol
the sake of being obstinate. FINAL!
Julia overruled all her mothers OBJ
jections.
That evening as Julia was returning
home, after spending the day nursing
her loved patient, her heart felt rath
err heavy, but as soon as she felt any
pangs of regret she would begin t
hum q popular air and hasten hel
steps homeward. Mrs. Caverly fel
exceedingly proud of her generous
hearted daughter that evening as sh'
listened to her relating how Mrs. Jack
son was resting very comfortably now
and that she would never forgive her
self if she had neglected to RESPOND
to her pitiable appeal. Feeling quit
fatigued, Julia sank into a loungini
chair and soon fell fast asleep.
Creeping cautiously behind her chair
her father placed his hands gentl!
over her eyes, while her mother, near
by, laughingly said: "Wake up, Julia
dear, and guess who your blindfolde
is" "None other than my own dea
daddy" exclaimed the excited girl
"Are you glad to see me, Julia, dear?
coaxingly asked her father. To re
assure him of her sincere affection
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