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114 , THAT GIRL OF JOHNSON'S. her feet. She spoke slowly, but her words were clear; there was no bitterness in her voice, only a great wonder. “Tle is my father, and they will not let me in there, yet he can see him. The doctor told me I should see him as’ soon as he awoke; he said that if my uncle should come and he were not awake he could not see him. They told me my father is sleeping, and yet they have let him in.” The nurse laid her hand caressingly on the girl’s arm, and her voice was low and kind when she spoke. She was almost sorry for her for the moment. ; “Of course,” she said, in a matter of fact tone. ‘ Re- member, Dolores, it is years since he has seen your father, and though Dr. Dunwiddie did not intend to let him go in how could he refuse, especially when they will not disturb your father? And do you know, as soon as he is better we are going to take him over to the town so you can nurse him to your heart's content? There are pretty houses in the town, and your uncle intends buying one and furnish- ing it for you. There’s a fine blacksmith’s shop with a good business for your father, and he is to have a house- keeper and everything comfortable while you are in New York with us. And in summer, when you and Dora are tired of the city, you can run out here to the mountains, and maybe bring some friends with you, and have a jolly time, with everything done for you and never a thought of care. “Dora has planned everything, and her father has given her leave to do as she likes in it all. I am gure, too, that you will help her, for you will carry her out of herself. “Your uncle will be ready in a moment, and he does not like to wait; you needn’t change your dress, and can wear my wrap and bonnet. Dora will fix everything when you get there. Here is her note; you have not yet read it. Shall’I read it for you while you get ready 2” She stooped and picked up the note where it had fallen, talking continually, giving the girl no time to reply had she so wished. | “Dora writes such a pretty hand; they say those who comicbooks.co