The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-27
THE DAILY
SHORT STORY
Seeing within.
BY CORONA REMINGTON
Copyright, 1920. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Synticate)

BY CORONA REMINGTON
Copyright, 1920. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Synticate)
tnAuLINE BAINBRIDGE looked up
from the magazine she was read a1
ing into the eyes of Dr.. Wheel
'-s Il lust walked in" said the young
va 4 see ee YOU did" replied the gil as
she rose and extended her-hand
which he held moment as tnousn
in meditation Pauline tried TO COW
er her embarrassment with nippaney
Jack, don't be so--touching," she
Cant help it," he answered. but
/ didn't come here this time to pro
oc,e. / have something else serious
on hand" IL, .or
manner changing al once.
II have d piti.ul case down on 0as
stree:-a dear, little old lady, wnos
pretty bad off and can't get q nurse
for her anywhere. Her husband does
his best but he's so awkward ano
clumsy that he's worse than nothing,
Couldn't YOU come and help us through
he night? | know it's whole lot 70
ask. hi, somehow. | always think Of
turning to you first when I'm IN
trouble" ,,
"Why, I'd love to so il motherll
let me" Pauline declared.
( "Good! J knew you'd do It; ne
said warmly. Leave your mother 70
mt; III manage her-only wish yog,
we're ras easily managed" he ended
rather bitterly.
INK. please don't let's tax aDou'
that any more. | can't help i; mar
riage simnly doesn't appeal to me
that's all"
II A few minutes later the two were
in the doctors little red car headed
for the patients home on Oak street
"Toll me all about it." asked Pau
line, "and what | am to do" r.
sShe's Just q sweet. patient. little
old lady who hasn't long 10 live"
"Dying!' said Pauline b!ankly, hei
face turning white. 80,
'l'm afraid SO. ! was hoping shed
last q little longer, but She's beer
sinking all day though still conscious,
When they reached the house anc
I. cautiously approached the patients
room tears rushed into Pauline's eyes
as she saw the bent and wornou'
frame Of an old man huddled IN pa,
thetic despair On his knees by the bed
martha" he sobbed. II there were
only some way | could tell you what
IFS meant to me TO have you all these
years, You've been my life, my very
he: my companion through thick
and thin, through good luck and bad
always my cheering companion
and helpmate."
The tired. withered, little hand OIL
Nthe woman feebly attempted 10 stroke
be white head beside her.
And you she said weakly, you've
my wonderful loyer and husband
ugh all these years. Our bodies
may be nearly worn out, but nothing
else has changed"
They both remained silent and the
doctor and the girl slipped into the
room.
"Ah, that's good Of you 20 come
back" said the old man, rising.
"And l brought a real helper. q
yeritable angel OF mercy with me,
smiled the doctor as he introduced
Pauline who went over and impuls'
lively kissed the old man
sI'm Just going 10 call you Papa
Williams" she said as she moveF
toward the bed and started smooth
ing things out.
Doesn't that feel better% she ask
ed as Mrs. Williams smiled wanly up
at her.
Yes," She answered gratefully
.but my husband-my husband must
be made to eat something"
Pauline hurried into the kitchen and
prepared two poached eggs on toast
then coaIed the old man U come N
! with her and eat while the docto:
watched over the patient.
"Now, Papa Williams, you'll just
have to eat something, because I'm
hungry and ! can't eat without you,
5 she begged.
aChtid, you don't know what it is
what a wonderful thing il :s-this
love between a man and his wife
and each year It grows bigger and
greater and more magnificent, he
ended brokenly.
'sBut think what its meant to you
10 save 1t oil this time" she said
teudefly, 'caressing the stopped form
And you won't be separated so very
long" she ended c0nsolmgly.
y aNo, I'm sure Of that. A thing IKE
that must go on forever. It would
be impossible to extingnsh It."
When MI. Williams had atilast eat
en- the egg, the two went back into
the sick room and took up the watch
The patient was sleeping quietly. The
doctor rose and softly tiploed out Of
the room, reckoning 10 Pauline.
aShe,s resting more normally thar
she has in a week. wouldn't be sur
prised u She rallied and lasted quite
Wills yet, though. Of course, shell
never be well"
lis It possible!" said the girl. hel
voice trembling.
When at last the night was oyei
and the two took their leave in the
gray Of the morning Dr.. Wheeling
felt justified in giving the devoted
Old man a crfmb OF encouragement,
as he gripped Mis- hand.
@Shall We take a little spin into the
country" Wheeling asked the girl .
Jminrts later as he turned and stepped
,Jinto the car.
please d." she begged.
.This is q wonderful time OF day
when life Is waking up he SAID
cSeerflily, bdI. Pauline was silent
and unresponsiVe during the whole Of
the trip. So, :,
assl after bit as he slipped I
hand over hers.
II was just thinking what a really
wonderful thing married love is when
you know 1t Intimately she answer
cd simply.
ping the car abruptly.
"Yes," sic replied as she wept GU,
...k So raot{,O, IN tho dnrtnr's