Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-05-24
can brave any fate now! and he shoot
off the offending drops.
I'm drowned!' vociferated Maud
sWhat nexl?' demanded Hugh.

through the house, and DR.. Cureall was
ushered in by servant.
sWhy, DIR. Cureall, how can you be
here and there at the same time? ex-
claimed Earnest, letting 90, in his
amazement, the hold he had on his
wife. whose tiny feet came down with a
bang on the oiled floor.
Strange time to jesl! said the doctor,
Joining the party. what kind OF
trouble are you havingF
Then, as he noted the unusual ap
pearance of the lady Of the house. a
horrible suspicion took possession OF
hls brain; 1t was plainly evident that
the unfortunate female had taken o
drop too much; and he recolled IN
horror.
who arc you? demanded Finest
confronting Hugh.
who am L? More likely, who are
YOU? am master here-tbis house is
NINE. You must be escaped lunatic or
usurpers. Now ask again, who are
you?' fiercely cried Hugh.
.Zounds man, how dare you?'
Bellies eyes were open aoS, and she
shrank from the arms that enclrcled
her. With Hugh's assistance she was
enabled to stand.
'Zounds! man. shrieked Ernest, you
are master here? Belle. how did this
NAV come here? Who is he, demand?'
Where is my mother questioned
Hugh in return. ,
where her con ought to be- growled
Earnest. Belle, 1 see i. all! You
thought would stay at the club until
late, and you would have a quiet fi'ta-
ton with this william; but [ caught you.
Aud you, Maud, my own sister, l could
not believe that you would countenance
SuCn IIVSSOuIu@f'
The nurse came down stairs, eXclaim-
ing
Thought the doctor came. Baby
Will Is kicking and yelling; my arms
and ears ache. He must have tie doc
tori
Where ain ~ interrupted Hugh.
He looked around; suddenly a light
dawncd on his belonged and beclouded
intellect, and be burst into hearty
laugh.
'Wha! are you laughing at. sou dou-
ble-dyed monster? Laughing at the
misery you have wrought! Doctor
YOU are q witness to my w!fe's peril Is!
said the excitable ERNEST.
'Listen-let me explAin. [ live ai
number six l street, said Hugh.
And this is number six j street.
bawled Ernest, 30 that his voice might
be heard above the din which the cry
Ing child made.
Here. my card--IIugh Evans at
your service. All l can say to this
awkward predicament is that IN the
dark 1 mis.ook yeur house for my
mothers. Will you not accept my
apology"
Hugh Esans:' Why. old chum, it
cannot be, Here we have been living
only one square distant from each
other! Give me your hand. Ha ha! l
understand it. Fine joke. Wifi, I'll
never be jealous again. Forgive me!
Well. since you will not look sfier the
baby, I'll discharge YOU, Hugh. TO
think mistook you tor a doctor and
then for william! | must have been
crazy SAID Earnest.
We'll, Earnest, I'll star: on2e more
for home,' said HUH.
Not until you promise TO come again.
I want TO talk over our merry college
days once more. Come tomorrow
night, and YOU will not haYe such n
chilling reception as you received to-
night.
I'll so 10 Master WIN and see if l
can relieve him Also observes DR..
Cureall.
HUGH Evans took bis departure, aud
the rext night found him again at the
residence of his found friend, The
evening passed pleasantly. Maud BAR
rows he found very entertaining; then
he discovered she was remarkably lu-
teresling; later he thought she was fac
mating, and before the hour arrived Tor
him to say Goodnight he knew she
was truly lovable.
Evening after evening found Hugh at
the side OF Maud, until Maud began 10
count the hours until it was time ior
him to repeat his visit.
Belle felt happier now that her hus-
band had left bis club, end Earnest
sitting with bis baby on his knees
| looked the picture Of content.
why, have you heard the news
Maud?' be said. Our friend Hugh is
gong TO start fer Europe soon; he call
ed down town to-day, to tell me that
his business requires him to get ready
at cnce.'
Why was 1t that Maud trembled so;
How lonely she would be when be was
gone!
There, forgot; must call on a
client now; Hugh will be here soon; tell
him will retsrn 10 an hour, at most, ?
said Earnest; and Maud was alone with
her grief.
Hugh is going away. Whapll dor
she moaned.
The bell rang. Maui ran out into the
hall and quickly opened The door her
self.
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