The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-11-22
CHAPTER v

When Miriam went to Chicago with
her father. Miss jenkins moved across
to the parsonage to remain with the
two girls. Miss jenkins was glad to
do this The girls felt 1t was for that
she had followed them about through
a series of three charges, that now
and then, In emergencies. she could
step largely into the household and
assist In its management
Still came discouraging reports from
the city. Mr.. Tolliver was run
down." on a high nervous tension,
mentally strained. Orders were more
perempl Orily curt than ever. The doc.
tors could not offer any possible hope
for the ultimate recovery OF his sight
unless he followed their regime. which
called for absolute rest. an abundance
of fresh air. good wholesome food. and
complete mental freedom. The girls
at home. In conference with Miss
Jenkins, considered this bitterly.
"HOw can a man rest when be has
to support family. and keep peace
in a whole church?" wondered Mar
jory.
"Of course, later on. shall be able
to take care of him." said Ginger,
shut he seems to need taking care
of now" s nE"E
The girls were so we'll used to Gin
gers largeness of expectations thai
her remark called forth no discussion
of ways and means Besides, they
were far too depressed for argument.
growing Lorror preyed upon their
thoughts-pernanent hlindness-a hor-
ror whichSAAey tried to kill BY ig-
When kson called on the
kelaRi11 Welcome diversion.
f6d4g maps you would like
b go alone With me In the car" he
offered. sand ten me all your secrets.
and ask my advice about Investing
this fortune of yours"
Eddy Jackson had been her only
confidant concerning her hoped-for
fortune.
Ginger promptly accepted the invi-
fation. delicately passing over the hint
as to her confidence.
"Now you are not invited, MarjOry,"
she said firmly, when Marjory offered
to join them. 81 want to talk business
with Eddy Jackson, and you know
what chance have to talk business
when you and your complexion are
around"
Fearful that she sight of the car
would drive her sister to more open
desire, she was waiting al the curb
when Eddy drove up. And in a mo-
ment they were rolling of to the
country.
"You see, 1t is long time since yon
bought those bonds" he said, land
thought you might need help In clip.
ping the coupons"
"If you are trying to be funny" she
said. 81 don't mind telling you that
my buSineSS-iS off to q very good
start Unfortunately, the first returns
are not large ones. And righr now Is
when want It most" She sighed
little.
"What's the matter? Bad news from
your father? What do the doctors
say?"
"Just what they have been saying
for five months. He is worn out,
nervous and weak His eyes can't
get well until the rest of him Is
stronger. nervous shock may make
him blind-forever. On, Eddy, I'm
going to give him everything he needs
time to play. the best things 10 the
world to eat, and fresh air, and noun.
tains. and seashOres-everything after
while Bul he needs 1t nOwl"
"How soon do you expect to be able
to do these things?"
Ginger figured. painfully, counting
on her fingers. her lips moving. swell
I'm afraid-l couldn't do very much
NOT so very much-for maybe six
months. Maybe longer. I don't ex.
actly know. And he may be entirely
blind by them"
They drove for while in silence.
"Ginger. your inspiration Is catch.
Ing. l have good idea myself. A
quiet atmosphere. fresh air. good coun.
try food, pure milk. Well, what's the
matter with Pay Dirt?"
Ginger did not understand.
"Why, send him cut to Pay Dirt
for rest. he won't have any salt
air. but he'll have complete quiet and
a rest. He won't have any mountain
breezes. but he'll have unadulterated
Iowa. He won't nave any French
menus but plenty of fresh eggs and
gspd milk. and chicken three times
day II he wants It And 1t won't cost
him cent You can come along. to
read to him. and walk with him, and