The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-07-11
Mrs. NJ passed her the delIcaey.

Mrs. M passed her the delicacy.
Il know who 1t is. muvver," piped
up little voice from the room beyond.
ITS Mrs. M"
Eyes. that's just who It is, Daniel,
and just guess what she has brought
YOU" said his mother.
Let me see."
II know. knowi" he cried. ITS
tustard !"
Right you are" laughed Mrs. M.
as she caught him up.
Il am having the specialist out next
week" announced Mrs. b.
"Oh, 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. NJ
and Sue sat knitting in the coy living
room, the door was thrown open and,
to their surprise, Mrs. b stepped
hastily in.
"Oh, Miss Tt" she cried. "Tve
come to ask 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. NJ, as she glanced appreci-
atively at Sue, who, with a white face,
was steadying herself by a chair. Mrs.
B. nodded.
Suddenly Sue threw her head up and
announced quietly: Il am glad to go
II my mite may help any,"
AS Sus entered the chamber Doctor
b glanced up, and with surprise ex-
claimed, why, Sue-Miss T-W
With smile she returned. "How
do you do, Doctor B.? I'm assistant
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 ND.
laid down his instruments, and said:
I'VE have done all that is possible
and have every reason to believe 1t
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 made
short while ago." the girl replied. "But,
Frank, please dou't Judge me too
harShly. l 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
need rest and quiet. 1 will be here
next Thursday, for by that time well
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-
thence they heard the honk Of 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.
"Oh, muvver, muvver! Tn all bet
terri
The doctor quickly slipped the band
age back in place. Turning 10 the
child's mother, he said: "It is now
safe to say, Mrs. b, that your boy
Is almost entirely cured, and by care
rul attention you should soon have
him out again."
Thank heavenW cried Sue fervent.
y.
One month later Doctor B. and his
Wife Sue, were enscOnced in their own
home. with Mrs. b as housekeeper
md Dan as Sues own especial charge.
You may 5elievc." Sue was saying. |
that the cid saying. One should love |
mes neighbours is true statement:
have learned 1t to my JOY"
And to think" the deep voice of