The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-11-08

10 ner-Sne giduceo OUT ana saw q
woman coming down the street with
a basket on her arm. Such q woman,
old and plain, was an unusual sight
In that bright spot. There was q look
about her that made Dorothy feel that
here might be the very help she need
ed. These old-fashioned mothers. Dor
othy had heard her mother say so, al
ways know exactly what to do for sick
children. This woman was undoubted-
Iy an oid-fashioned mother.
Dorothy flung up the sash and leaned
out over the window sill into the sun
shine. a pretty picture In her blue
dress. The second time she called the
woman heard her. She stopped. stared.
Then with an obIigins gesture she
turned toward the small house.
Dorothy opened the door for her.
MY baby's SICK" she said. II am
sure again came that feeling of con-
viction, you will be able to tell me
what's wrong xith him."
The woman looked into the dis
tressed young face.
Just let me take a lock at him.
she said.
An hour later Junior was comfort
ably asleep. The fever had left his
tiny limbs the flush had faded IN his
cheeks. he 40 longer rolled his eyes
and twitched, or breathed heavily
Aunt Martha. Dorothy called her thar,
sat holding him. Her broad face was
very tender. very understanding. She
was still breathing a soothing Groom.
This is your first baby" she said.
rising and placing the child in his
crib. "A first baby is always a great
novelty, a great treat. Ii is hard not
To make a plaything out of him. A
baby's nervous system is very delicate
" constructed. A fault of digestion,
overexcitement-and you have con.
vulsion on your hands," She paused.
I'D be careful how | handled the baby
until he is little older, If / were
you. Don't let him see too many
folks. Watch his diet like told you
and now ! must 60"
Dorothy ran to get her purse. AS
she took out some money queer look
crossed Aunt Martha's face. Then
she smiled.
Nothing of that kind, please" she
said. ....
I'm afraid you won't come again.
"Yes, | SHALL"
For the next week Dorothy stuck
to the rules Aunt Martha had laid
down for her and Junior throve.
One afternoon a limousine stopped
before the little house. Out stepped
Aunt Martha. Dorothy opened the
door. Without noticing the car she
put her arms about the old lady and
gave her a hearty kiss
well. how is the boy?" asked Aupt
Martha.
Dorothy led her to where Junior
slumbered in his crib.
81 can never be grateful enough to
you" Dorothy said. ITO think my
baby was headed right straight for 8
convulsioni And did not know IT,"
Hes all right now, dear Sweet and
sound as a nut. Just keep on mind
ing what / told you"
you must have had child to love
them so!''
81 had eleven. Raised them ALL
Aunt Martha's eyes twinkled.
She went away in the Limousine, al
which Dorothy didn't wonder much.
The way Aunt Martha had come TO her
aid. she'd probably go TO anybody's.
Maybe the owner of the Limousine had
an ailing baby.
Peggy Scott ran in.
aren't you getting uppity! A lin
CUISINE at your dcori A distinguished
caller!"
1T was only Aunt Martha"
"Since when have you called Mrs.
Morton G. Shirmer Aunt Martha?"
Mrs Morton G. ShirmerI Dorothy
looked daZed "Who is she?"
Peggy collapsed upon the sofa.
MY goodness" she gasped. "Of all
dumb bellsl Why her oldest son IL
governor of the state this minuIe!'