The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-23
written for the Indianapolis Sentinel
META WOODRUFF.
by Mrs. Addie Deitch Frank.
CHAPTER XVIII.

CHAPTER XVIII.
Next morning Mr.. Woodruff was not able
to leave his bed, which seemed very strange.
as the day before he sat up almost the entire
day. When Arthur spoke of going away
he insisted upon his remaining until he
was better. To which Arthur consented
very reluctantly, for he was anxious to get
away from the one he knew was ever ready
to:tempt him to ruin.
During the day Madam Reek found time
TO pay Gertie q short visit, much to that
lsdy's disappointment; for she had hoped to
keep the fair nurse several days or weeks, If
possible. They had much of interest to say
to each other and no time was wasted in idls
gossip.
"You say that uncle is a great deal worse
this morning." asked Gertie.
"Yes, and has asked for your husband.
Tell him to come as soon rs he returns home.
Good bye"
The little woman in black was soon in her
place at the bedside of the sick man. Sh-
was never idle moment bat always found
something to do for her patient. He would
often look up into her face with q thought
fnl smile for something she had done for his
comfort. Once he ventured 20 ask her to re-
move her glasses for moment, that he
might see her eyes. He thought they
must be iull of love and sympathy for every
one; but she refused. saying they were too
weak to be exposed to the light for ono in
slant; he believed her and was satisfied. 1t
WAS not long after Madam Reek returned TO
the Hall before DR.. Grey arrived. He was
met at the door and escorted to the sick
C amber by Lima. She treated him as
though he were her dearest friend, smiling
graciously at every remark he made, and
seemed very anxious about her husbands Ill
ness.
After DR.. Grey examined the patient, be
asked Madam Reek to accompany him into
The next room. Lima stepped forward as il
she were going to follow them, but the Doc.
tor had closed the door after he had passed
out
will you please TO tell me exactly what
DR.. Thornton and DR.. Boaz said of Mr.. Wood
rufs csseg' the Doctor asked, looking stead
iiy into the face of the nurse.
Il nave promised TO keep their secret, but
TO you il can make no differences. They
were both of the opinion that he had bsen
POISONED "
THAT 10 exactly my opiaion. Have you
found cause to suspect any particular
person.
Il have watched very closely. but have
seen nothing" she answered. evssively.
Who sat M with him last night :"
Mrs. Woodruff
Alone"
"Yes, SIR
"Ab, that accounts for this sudden re-
lapse. This must not, shall not occur
again.
do you mean to say that She"
Il mean to say that she is trying to kill
her husband interrupted DE-. Grew.
Then why does she not kill him a. once
and prevent him from suffering so much"
Would you rather she would do that
She administered poison in small doses. so
a. to avert suspicion. Naturally, one dying
after lingering illness no one thinks OF his
having been poisoned. Madam Reek, am
in possession OF the details connected with
Lima Woodrui's past and present a. we'll,
or, perhaps. better, than you are. Tonight
she must be left alone again with him, and q
strict watch kept over her,"
"You must allow me to aid you, Doctor"
Then retire to this room early. II you