Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-26
THE DAILY NOVELETTE,
LITTLE DAN CUPID
By Mona Dorr

A S SUE T. sank into one of Mrs. NJ. s
"A comfortable chairs, she heaved a
sigh of relief, -.
away from that dusty city
,,o"I;,I,t isn't it nice? Herb and 7 are fast
You're happy. Belle, aren't you?" the
girl asked pathetically.
=. Indeed We are" Belle Nj replied.
"As happy as possible" was Sues an
swer. I've tried to become human
Il know, my dear, Then patting the
girls shoulder, she added: And every
Sue Sue shook her her head. s' Hell never for
give me for my selfishness."
You wait and see," was Mrs. Ms
comforting reply, as Sue went upstairs
to change for dinner.
Sue r had come out to Mrs
Ms TO rest for the summer, having
| spent tNat winter and spring in unceas-
ing efforts to help in Red Cross work..
The next morning at breakfast. Mr..
Nj remarked: BY the way, how is
! little DAM"
Mrs b is contemplating having
the specialist out to see If there is any
hope was the answer.
Then turning to Sue, Mrs. M---con-
and there never lived a pluciier little
woman Her little boy, Dan. was in
iured about two years ago. Since then
she has been obliged to remain at home,
doing her sewing there. She still an
/ tCipates great hopes for his recovery"
-, Poor woman, sympathized Sue. I'D
/ like to meet her"
Wen go over this afternoon" Mrs.
NJ said. "Tbis day she has for her
/ self"
After breakfast Mrs Nj made
nice Custard to carry to Dan in the
Mrs. b was p pretty, but tired
| looking woman, and had a way that
| pleased every one.
My! Won't Dan be pleased" as
Mrs. Nj passed her the delicacy. :,
II know who 1t is. muvver," piped
/ up little voice from the room beyond.
its Mrs. NJ"
Yes, that's just who it is, Daniel,
and just guess what she has brought
| you" said his mother.
II know, l know" he cried. ITS
tustard :"
Right you are" laughed Mrs. M,
as she caught him up.
II am having the specialist out next
week" announced Mrs. b.
"Oh. my dear" said Mrs. Nj, "I
can only say we all hope for the best
you know We will assist you in any
way possible"
Mrs. B showed her gratefulness
by simple pressure of the hand.
The following Thursday, as Mrs. NJ.
and Sue sat knitting in the cozy living
| room, the door was thrown open and,
| to their surprise, Mrs. B stepped
hastily in.
"oh, Miss r" she cried I've
come to ask a favor. | know you've
done some nursing, and I'd like you to
come over and assist Doctor B. He's
ately IL some one will help him. He
says it is not now serious. but" with
catch in her voice, II just can't do
anything myself"
claimed Mrs. M, as she glanced ap-
preciatively at Sue. who. with a white
face, was steadying herself by chair
Mrs. b nodded.
Suddenly Sue threw her head up and
announced quietly; Il am glad to go If
my mite may help any"
As Sue entered the chamber Doctor
B glanced up, and with surprise en-
claimed, why. Sue-Miss T"
With a smile she returned, How do
nurse"
He did not reply, but commenced at
once to get his instruments ready and
to administer the ether.
Though the girls heart seemed in her
throat she worked by his side, never
faltering for an instant.
At last the doctor Strengthened up,
laid down his instruments. and said:
we have done all that is possible
8 and | have every reason to believe it
lie held out his hand and continued
"Nou have done wonderfully, and
cant express my admiration. One would
not think you could be so courageous"
Not after the remark | made Il short
while ago" the girl replied. But,
Frank, please don't judge me too harsh
. lY. | have learned to see things diff
. fer"ntly."
The man pressed her hand, and after
speaking with Mrs B for a moment
drew her out to the car. You need
rest and quiet. l will be here next
Thursday, for by that time we'll know
how the boy will be-
Thursday dawned clear and beauti-
ful. as though to herald good tidings
for roor little Dan.
As Mrs B and Sue were busy,
ing about and trying to curb their impa-
thence they heard the honk OF car
and throwing aside his outer garments
went Immediately to Dams room, tn,
women following closely,
lii stepped to the bed and slid thu
bandage from the injured limb; th'
child gave a shout OF JOY.
"Oh, muvver, muvver! I'm all bet
j., ter"
The doctor quickly slipped the band
age tack in place. Turning to th'
to say, Mrs. B, that your boy II
almost entirely cured, and by careful
attention you should soon have hin
out again"
Thank Heaven :" cried Sue fer.
Nenty.
One month later DIR. b and his
wife Sue, were ensconced in their owl
home, with Mrs. B as housekeepel
and Dan as Sues own especial charge
"You may believe" Sue was saying
that the old saying. One should Low,
ones neghbors,' is a true statement
have learned it to my joy"
"And to think" the deep voice of tn,
doctor replied, that we would not b,
here tonight, were 1t not for it'll,
! Dan"
Little Dan Cupid :" said Sue, laugh
ingly, as he drew her tenderly to- him
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