The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-14
Today's Short Story

so evidently felt--a keen desire to minister to the old woman She brought her a glass of water. helped her off with her things and made her lie down on the davenport until din- ner was ready.
 It was true the tiny old guest did little more than sip her tea. She said little and did not mention where she had been, nor why she had come to the city. She seemed tired and the girls put her to bed early on a cot which they had and which they made comfortable with their best pillow and blanket. ~ tsss
 Next morning Cousin Charlotte seemed scarcely able to rise and Vera left her reluctantly, telling Lilly to go down. to the janitoris room and telephone for either her or the doc tor in case of need But when she Cousin Charlotte had improved 50 far as t0 be able to go cut and that she had been gone for several hours. A week passed and Cousin Charlotte still fingered. She had a vial of drops" as she called it, and she look them frequently. Each day she went cut after lunch and stayed away until it was nearly time for Vera to return The girls grew attached to the dainty. delicate old woman and did everything they could for her.
 One afternoon when Vera returned home Lilly met her with 6 finger on her lip.
 'FIush Cousin Charlotte came home SO tired. She is lying down and think she is asleep"
 Vera had already caught sight of the old face on the davenport cushion She stepped quickly forward, lcsked
 .LiIIy!" she said sternly. ''So ask Mrs. Marsh to come here at one.g hall.
 It was Mrs. Marsh who suggested looking through Cousin Chariotteis bag for ciews. They found a paper folded and directed to Vera 1t held Cousin Charlotte's last instructions and q long explanation. She had come to the city to see q famous heart spe- cialist and he had been able to do nothing for her. Her lawyer in Flynn outh was to be wired in case of her EuUueu uGmAtt.
 Mrs. Marsh was efficient and kind And Mir. AlbertsOn, who came at once, took charge of the details. The girls were spared all possible but, nevertheless, Lilly collapsed
 "This girl" the doctrO said, fought to be got into the country at once. She needs fresh air and plenty of it. :" Vera bowed her head and her face whitened. The doctor had asked the impossible. Yet was she to see precious Lilly die for what she could not do for her?
 I.illy's illness prevented the girls from going to Plymouth to see Cou- sin Charlotte placed at rest. For sev- eral days Vera hung over her sister. praying, hoping, despairing. Then one morning when things seemed just at their worst Mir. Albertson appeared. He looked so genial, 50 rosy, 90 in spiring.
 "Well! weHl What's going on here? Sick, little lady" And he patted her hand. Maybe have some thing to tell you that will make you both feel better. Shouldn't wonder let's see now" He put on his spectacles and drew a paper from his pocket.
 Yes. It was true. Cousin Charlotte had left nearly her entire fortune to the girls. And they had never suspected that she had any money at all. Indeed, Vera had delicately tried to lend her some, suspecting the appearance of the little worn purse.
 Lets see," said AGr. AIbertson, There is the c0ttage in Plymouth, trees and lawn and roses, just the place for you, my dear" He smiled at Lilly. "And about $iO,O0O apiece to begin with. I'll tell you," he looked at Vera. First thing you ought to do after you're settled, you ought to get. you car. Now what do you think of going to Plymouth tOmOrrowg"
 Lilly" began Vera dOubtfulIy.
 It was then Lilly surprised them both. She arose, glowing.
 If haven't got to worry myself to death over how we are going to live can be well in no time" She said.
 The second morning from that time the girls awakened to find themselves in an old-fashioned fOur-post mahoxany bed with vines looking in the window and . catbird singing outside. Lilly stretched herself luxurionxly-
 la it heaven" she asked.
 Heaven could not be better, know answered Vera humbly.
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