The Winslow mail., 1919-08-01


the specialist out to see if there is any
hope" was the answer.
After breakfast Mrs. M made a
nice custard to carry to Dan in the af-
ternoon.
Mrs. B was pretty, but tired
looking woman, and had a way that
pleased everyone.
"Myi Won't Dan be pleasedr as
Mrs. M passed her the delicacy.
Il know who it is, muvver," pipaa
up little voice from the room beyond.
"It's Mrs. M
"Yes, that's just who it is, Daniel,
and just guess what she has brought
you" said his mother.
"Let me see."
II know. 1 knowr' he cried. "Its
tustardr r'
Fright you are" laughed Mrs. M,
as she caught him up.
Il am having the specialist out next
week" announced Mrs. B..
ooh, my dear!" said Mrs. NJ, 81
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 M
and Sue sat knitting in the cozy living
room, the door was thrown open and,
| to their surprise, Mrs. b stepped
hastily in
'Oh, MissyT-l' she cried. "Tve
come to ask a favor. l know you've
done some nursing, and I'd like you to
come over and assist Doctor B. He's
going to perform the operation
Doctor B, did you say?" exclaim-
ed Mrs. M, as she glanced appreci-
atively at Sue, who, with a white face,
was steadying herself by chair. Mrs.
B. nodded.
Suddenly Sue threw her head up and
announced quietly: 81 am glad to go
If my mite may help any,"
AS Sue entered the chamber Doctor
B. glanced up, and with surprise ex-
claimed, ''Why, Sue-Miss TT!
With a smile she returned. "HOw
L
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
and | have every reason to believe it
successful; but time will tell" Then
he held out his hand and continued:
"You have done wonderfully, and
can't express my admiration. One
wouldn't think you could be so cour-
| ageous."
mot after the remark l made a
short while ago." the girl replied. "But,
| Frank, please don't judge me too
harshly. | have learned to see things
differently"
The man pressed her hand, and af-
| ter speaking with Mrs. B for mo-
ment drew her out to the car. "You
next Thursday, for by that time we'll
know how the boy will be-"
Thursday dawned clear and beauti-
full as though to herald good tidings
| for poor little Dan.
AS Mrs. b and Sue were busying
| about and trying to curb their impa-
tience they heard the honk of a car
| The next moment Doctor B. entered
| and, throwing aside his outer gar
| ments, went Immediately to Dams
room, the women following closely
He stepped to the bed and slid the
| bandage from the injured limb; the
child gave shout of joy.
ooh, muvver, muvver I'm all bet
| ter"
| The doctor quickly slipped the band
age back in place. Turning to the
| child's mother, he said "It is now
safe to say Mrs. B., that your boy
| is almost entirely cured, and by care
| full attention you should soon have
him out again"
''Thank heavens = cried Sue fervent-
ly.
| One month later Doctor b and his
wife Sue, were enscOnced in their own
| home, with Mrs. b as houSekeeper
and Dan as Sues own especial charge
you may believe" Sue was saying.
that the old saying, One should love
| one's neighbours is a true statement
I have learned it to my JOY"
| "And to think" the deep voice of
the doctor replied, ."that we would not
he here tonight, were it not for little
| DAN"
"RAttle Dan Cupid" said Sue, laugh
tngag, % he drew her tenderly to him.