Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-07-08
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(eI 1891, western Newspaper Un,on.)

along. Because Philip happens to be
prosperous is no reason why he shoufd
be a, source OF support for dependent,
relatives"
i If you please" spoke Nora gently,
from the doorway, I'LL be going" And
she was gone. 49,.
'Such queer girl" sighed Peters
wife, "she has even caught Uncle's
soft brogue. And has no more idea of
responsibility thanasa kitten. She is
not fitted for any branch Of business
that l can see. What are we going to
do with herr"
"Honora was old Peters constant
nurse" her husband meekly defended.
"She hasn't been able to leave the
old fellow for years-not since he be-
friended her when she was orphaned
and little more than a child"
whenever called" his wife retaliat-
ed, Mora was usually humming about
the garden. Used to. lie there in a
hammock swinging and singing, while
Uncle idolized her from the porch.
Everything that girl did was just right
in his eyes. He would hesitate to dis
turb her idle hour by asking for q
glass of water when thirsty. When it
was too cold for hammock lolling,
Nora was usually at that cracked old
piano. She certainly took little advan-
tage Ct her spare time"
mora used to play mighty pretty
things" Philip said reminiscently. Il
liked to hear her sing them in that
sympathetic little way all her own. 1t
was the only pleasure the kid had"
Peter looked up with a question In
his eyes, then turned away disappoint-
eddy.
II am glad" he said in low tone
to his brother, that we were able to
persuade Gransby to attend Uncle
Peter. Uncle used to be good to us
when we were boys and Gransby's
about the best surgeon in this part Of
the country. was surprised when at
ter seeing old Peter, he agreed to take
on the case. Gransby is coming out to
take dinner with US today" Peter in
formed his wife.
She frowned. "And you did not let
me know in time SO that / could have
sister Myra here. You know that Dr..
Gransby is the sought-after in Myra's
SET"
Little good it will do those beauti-
full maidens from what l hear" an
swered Philip. Donald Gransby is
married to his profession"
Far out on the lawn the family saw
Nora despondently standing, her arm
about the neck of Uncle Peters loved
old horse Then, into the family circle
came, with his assured easy tread,
the successful young surgeon. DR..
Gransbys smile however lacked its
usual assurance, his fine face looked
tired and worn.
I'VE were," Philip Informed him,
"debating what might be best for Nora
to do. Perhaps you can help u.s.
The surgeon accepted the chair
pushed out for him, then as promptly
arose to walk impatiently the length
of the room.
1.-THE very best thing for her to do,'
he said emphatically, lis to marry me.
For more than three weeks I have
been trying to impress that fact upon
her."
It was Peters wife who broke the
silence which followed. you mean,"
she asked unbelieving, that you have
asked Nora to marry you, and She
refused?s Surely the girl could not be
so Indifferent to her advantage?"
Donald Gransby smiled; it was
tender smile.
MORA" he replied, lis not a girl
who thinks Of advantage where love
happens to be the important issue.
Morals different. Perhaps that is
why l love her So"
II think the girl is confused with
her problems and success" said Don
aid Gransby. "Of course you have
heard that Reverto, the concert singer,
is greatly interested in Morals com.
positions and undoubted talent. She
went, UcllcFc, OIcCllv W ullu dlLcT
one Of his recitals and submitted one
of her songs for his consideration. Re-
verto went wild over the lifting air,
and is publishing it on his own &C.
count. lie tells me that Nora will un-
doubtedly reap fortune. He used to
drive out here to Uncle Peters to have
her improvise for him. And naturally
fell in love with her sweet sincerity
and simplicity. So Reverto also has
asked Nora to marry him! And both
of us-we wait"
The clock licked loudly in the shah
by library. Across the lawn, slowly
came Nora. They heard her opening
chords as she seated herself before
the tinkling old piano in the parlor
Then Donald Gransby jumped to his
feet and hurried through the door. And
after her murmured word Of greeting
to him, the still listening family heard
Morals eloquent music change sudden
" from plaintive sadness to unmis-
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