The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1886-12-25
CHAPTER VIII.
DIR. FEATHERLY.

DR. FEAIHERIN.
A servant is quickly dispatched Tor the
family physician, and, oh, how anxiously
they await his coming; how slow the time
goes by. 1t seems an eternity ere he ar
lives. Blessed messenger of comfort, It's
he at last. \ kind, generous hearted man
is DR.. Featherly. \ man whose very pres
ence inspires confidence; tall, dignitied,
and portly. He advances to the side of the
couch, passes his hand gently over her fore
head, gazes into the vacant eyes, speaks to
her, and counts her pulse; then sits down
and asks a few questions concerning her
general health. While speaking his eyes
rest on the letters and the paper on the
floor, and he says:
Perhaps these papers may furnish a clew
to the shock she has received"
In the excitement no one had noticed
them.
"She received letter and paper in the
afternoon mall and Immediately came up
here to read them, said Aunt Helen,
brokenly.
"Ah,'' said the Doctor. She has received
a sudden shock, Raymond, that has proven
too much for her nervous system, and has
unsettled her mind; but she will probably
be all right in day or So"
l hope you do not anticipate anything
very serious, doctor, Raymond replied, his
tones bairaying the anxiety ne felt.
/ do not wish to alarm you, Raymond
| but this is a somewhat serious case. She
will require rest and quiet for the present.
here are some powders, with directions.
would recommend that she be at once
| placed IN bed, and while they are doing so
| would like few minutes private CONVEX
sation with YOU"
| Claudio had fallen into sort of stupor
now, and lay with eyes closed, breathing
| family.
Raymond had gathered up the papers
and placed them in his pocket; then, turn
ing to the doctor, he said:
"Come this way, Featherly,' and led the
way across the hall into his own private
room and closed the door, DR.. Featherly
/ scarcely noticed the chair Raymond prof
/ fered him. but walked neryously up and
! down the room, his hands clasped behind
/ him and his brows contracted. Then halt
ing before Raymond he began:
Raymond, there's something behind all
/ this. The real cause of your girls pros
/ tration, l feel certain, lies in the contents
| of that paper or letter. You will pardon
me, but l must know something concerning
( 1t before l can proceed rightly. VIII You
! please look them over and then inform me
I as much as YOU can of the situation and
7 IlIOInEudUt
| and fro across the room.
Did l not think it We're for her interest
to DO so, doctor, I would not NEEDLE with
my little girls secrets; but, as YOU say, the
case demands it.
lie drew forth the papers from his pocket
! and first perused the letter. As he read he
( was vlsibly agitated, and turned shade
| paler. His hand trembled as he picked up
| the newspaper. He glanced at the under
/ lined article, read it through and then
with clenched hands and heavine chest. he
! rose and strobe about the room forgetful of
! the doctors presence.
The scoundrel." he muttered He shall
answer to me for this. To think that the
/ son of my old friend, Richard Hargrave.
I should be such a wretch"
The doctor turned quickly. Who did
! You say, Raymond" he asked.
Sit down, Featherly, and / will tell you
all; then you may read this letter..
And Raymond commenced, and told him
all concerning his acquaintance with Tom
and Dick.
They stayed with us nearly two weeks.
| Doctor, and III that time he never referred
to wife, though married at the time, the
VILLAIN, and Claudio loves himl" he con-
| Guided, burying his face in his hands.
May | look at these papers now?p the
Doctor queried. picking them up.
Yes, yes; certainly. They are proofs of
his rascality."
DR.. Featherly adjusted his e-glasses
and read them carefully over, then LAYING
! them down upon the table, he walked over
to where Raymond sat, and placing his
hand gently on his shoulder, said:
Ny dear Raymond. there is some great
I mistake here. You wrong Dick Hargrsve.
for I know him to be one of the noblest
young men in this State
But do you call it noble to play such q
deceptive part;' Raymond asked, look
ing mp.
Allow me to explain, friend RAYMOND.
| am well acquainted with both Richard
Hargrave senior and Richard Harorave
junior he emphasized the words senior
and Junior, and this marriage notice.
which this paper contains. is the marriage
notice of Richard Hargrave senior
Raymond again looked up, this time with
a little gasp of establishment. as the doctor
| continued.
Mrs. Hargraye, Dicks mother. died
some ten years ago, and last March Rich
ara Hargrave senior was united in marriage
| 10 this lady, Miss Lena Evans. | know
| this to be the truth. for was present at tbe
! ceremony myself. Whoever wrote that LET
| ter IS the one YOU should call scoundreI y
| And he good old doctor mopped his foce
with his handkerchief, for be had armed
| mp considerable.
Ere he had finished, Eaymonds face.
| which at first wore a dazed expression, Iii
up, and now he thrust out his hand to the
| Doctor, and in husky voice exclaimed.
= hank God, Featherly. did not want
to believe it of the boy. for / had begun to
! love him. Tears were rolling down his
cheeks low. i feel lost, dazad: advise
me. my friend, for know not what to do. -
The Doctor thought a moment. @Tr
tell you, Raymond; Ter me take tbesa
papers and viii clear this thing up. Will
| you trust me-"
~Hou know ] will FeatherIv. Take
| them"
| And now 1 will be off continued the
! Doctor. Have my directions closely fol
/ lowed, for everything depends upon her
| having rest and perfect quiet ShouI5 sba