Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-01-18

out to him. and Tonnibel came nearer
Her fingers let go their hold on the
picture, and it fell to the floor. And
there before the startled mans eyes
she dropped down and began to sob
long bitter sObs such as John PendIp
haven had never heard from any OF
his own women kind.
81 want some one to help my mumm,
so bad" came to him from among the
curs.
Then he shook himself. deep sym.
pathy striking at him.
Listen to me, my dear; you've done
my brother the greatest favor in the
world by bringing back this picture.
He stopped and picked it up. "IIe
loved it dearly; no money could have
bought It,"
Tonnibel's eyes, filled with tears
gazed up at him. and the red lips
trembled.
81 don't want money" she faltered
But my poor little mummy's sick. So
| said to myself If the picture was
worth cash. then mebbe l could gel
some medicine as change Off"
"We'll go to her instantly" said
Pendlehaven. "Wait until get my
hat and coat. and I'll tell my brother
you brought this to him."
In few minutes he was back, find.
ing her standing where he had left her
Without a word they walked out 10.
to the night.
AS they passed the Salvation army
looked at 1t. But she made 70 remark.
and so rapid did she walk that Pendle.
haven found himself taking long
strides to keep up with her.
To say he was surprised when they
iurned from the boulevard road TO a
path leading to the west shore of the
lake would be putting 1t lightly. But
he didn't ask where they were going
somehow 1t made no difference to him.
His strong, warm hand held the small
brown one, and something in the touch
Of the girls fingers made him thrill
with pleasure. He found himself vow.
ing that anything this strange child
should ask Of him. he'd do. no matter
what 1t might be.
They passed over culvert through
which water, in tumbling roars, took
Its way down the hill. Just on the
north side the girl stopped.
Here we are to the ragged rocks"
Ehe said. "There's the boat where my
mummy is. See that little light? Stand
here minute till come back and get
you"
II had suddenly occurred to Tomb.
bel that perhaps her father might
have ventured home. If so, then she
must prepare him for the doctors com.
ing.
She went Immediately to her mother
and looked down upon her The
swollen lids were still closed and the
wan white face brought rush Of
fears to the girls eyes.
1--WE brung some one to help you
darlin'," she whispered. but the WON
on made no move. If by chance she
Beard
Clambering up the steps. Tonn,bel
'oo Outn az tiC uOStOi Siuc DeIUIe
he scarcely
"Mummy's alone" she said. "Come
OIL"
Pendlehaven stopped over Edith De-
son. gently taking her wrist in his
Il gers. For some time he sat beside
.ier then mixing draught, succeeded
II pouring it down her throat. The
weary lids didn't lift, but one thin arm
:;ne rigidly upward, then fell back
Imply.
Some one struck her, eh?" asked
the doctor.
Yep" replied the gil4, and that was
all.
Pendlehaven didn't ask anything
more. In accepting the picture he had
tacitly promised not to question her.
What did it matter to him how the
woman had come into her present con-
dition? He would do his utmost, his
very best for the sake of the trembling
child who had brought back the baby's
picture which might bring new de-
sire to live in his brother, Paul.
Come outside" he said at length,
rising. 81 want to talk to you. She'll
sleep long time, perhaps until morn
ing"
shell get well, huhT demanded
Tonnibel, in a whisper.
Surely" he responded. "Of course"
The thought of her father coming
holhe drunk flashed across the girls
mind. II don't want you to stay if
she's all right" she said with a back
ward bend of her head. you said
she'd get well, didn't your At the
doctors affirmative nod she went on:
Then I'll take you back up the hill,
SO you'll be safe"
"No," said Pendlehaven, firmly.
mo, l won't let you. l can find my
way all right, but l can't leave you
like this"
Tonnibel extended her hand. II said
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