The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-11-25
CURED
Dy MARTHA N. BARTLETT
Uosss 81
q. 1927. by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate

Every night, while the world was au-
Justing its sleeping mantle dev"-
tional service was held In Neiiu Up
toms home. The little girl always lis
tened TO the conclusion Of her fathers
prayer: "And keep us from all danger
and accidental calamity and heurt
wanderlngs.'
Heart wanderings!" thought brown
eyed Nella. what does that mean:
My heart cannot travel over the earth,
into Europe and Asia, unless | s" with
It,"
She found the explanation of one
phase. at least, after she married John
Worthlngton-a machinist of eXeinp-
larry habits.
For IL year they lived in great hnppi-
ness. Then Nclla became sick. 1t was
serious enougll--,onsIlitis and the ac-
cOmpnnyinR weakness. A maid was OBJ
tanned at so per week.
Young Doctor SHELTON came daily.
During Nelln's c0nvulescence she
looked forward eagerly to his regular
visits. At first It was simply the pleas
urc Of seeing some one from the out
side world. Then. inter n while. when
his footsteps sounded on the walk. her
heart wnuld beat so wildly that she
felt she must hide from his sight.
And always her pulse must be count
ed. -Why, this will never do" he said
one day. your pulse is way above
normal. Have you had any undue eS-
citement?"
"Oh, no." she replied. nothing eN-
citing. unless winding the clock and
putting out the cat ut night come
under that head"
well. well, I must look after you
and see that ynm get strong He held
her hmnd Ms he ngnin counted her
pulse. "Ah, you need more nourishins
food" lie then went into the kitchen
md znve explicit directions I" the
maid. writing a list for her guidance.
Tender lamb chops. chicken. Juicy beef
steak, baked potatoes, oysters, newly
opened. the freshest eggs. dessert.
something dainty. a pineapple geintine
with whipped cream was very tnsty.
As the figure Of the doctor disnp'
| peared. the maid drew herself erect.
| PUT her arms nkimbO. and run out her
tongue for the benefit OF the door
knob.
One day, wishing 4" thoroughly ex-
anime NeIla's throat. the doctor washed
| his hands. and dried them on II Turk
ish towel. Afterwnrd Nella touched 1t
lovinyly-then she held 1t to her face.
The fragrance OF choice Havana stu
fingered. She passionntely clasped the
| towel to her heart and whispered
4 tenseIy: ~ love him. OH. how ! love
him."
| When the doctors visits ceased.
Nella went about the house In daze.
| She could still feel his presence-the
touch Of his wonderful hands on her
wrist. She contrnsted those hands. 80
soft and clean. with the hard. work
stunned ones Of her husband. The
doctors manner was tender and defer
entIal. while John was occasionally
rough, and lately he had been saying
things under his breath. The secret
love was such an uplift I" her soul
Two weeks passed. and then one
morning the postman brought letter
The handwriting WAS not familiar. but
In the upper left hand corner was the
professional address Of Doctor Ske''
ton. A bright flash overspread her
face.
at last" she brenthed. "hc Is de
claring his love for me- win shhk
ing fingers she opened the envelope.
What was this?
"pr. Harold SkeltOn-In account
with Mrs. John WorthIngt"n. 20 visits
| ..o. ,.I.it Glnr m"
For n whole hour Nella sat ut tho
table staring into vacancy. One hun
dred and Ave dollars! John WIS hay
ing u hard time. with work cut to three
days u week. Often he looked Glun
and worried.
Finally Nella reused herself ant
went to the kitchen. To the girl Sh'
sIoke briefly ~ really cannot nfI"r'
TO keep you any longer I know
woman, however. who needs maid "A
once, no you will not he Inconvenience
by this short notice"
Soon NeIlu was dressed for I'M
street. She hastened 10 the business
Office Of Taylor 4 Co.. where, hef"r'
her marriage, she had been employed
Az stcnographer. one hour later sh'
emerged with radiant face. Mr.. Tay
lor had promptly engaged her NJ S2'
per week.
That night John found n happy LITTLE
woman preparing his supper SUI
told him OF her Intention to earn
money.
"Why, NelIa!'' he exclaimed. viii
his arms about her. what does I'M
mean? Are you sure you are wei
enough to work.
To which Nella answered. resrr''n;
part of the meaning for herself ION
yes, John. I'm cured. Entirely cured.