The Delta independent., 1888-09-25
seemed an excellent nurse. very W.

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adapted to the emergencr."
/ When Mr.. Granville returned from
his Office he was both indIgnat and
perturbed.
VINO is the young physiciana" he
asked, "Why don't you send for Op-
penwell?"
because" said Mrs. Granville.
lowering her voice to whisper, ''this
is the same DIR. Milliman that Olivis
admires SO much
"Your sister Olviar'
"Yes. She mot HIM at the Deve-
reaux reception. He is not rich, but is
well connected and is rising rap dly in
the world, and lie is very attentive to
Olivia"
"Oh," said Mr.. Granville. "you
women are such lnbyrinths of mystery
and maneuverng that one never
knows where to find you. And Isup-
pose Milliman-if that's his name-is
as we'll capable of attending to Tom
my's case as Dr.. Oppenwcll."
"Of couase,' said Mrs. Granville.
with light laugh. '.And mean to
send for Olivia to nurse the little fell
low.''
as DR.. Miliman imp
"By the beard of the prophet" said
Milliman. tlinglng his cigar into tho
fire. '.its the voice of the blnck-eyed
little damsel that was discharged.
Well, my child' rising to greet her
"what is itp''
am out of employment, slr." said
1gnatia, with dropping head and vary
ing color. You-you spoke about the
chances of my making a good nurse.
Could yourecommend me to some quiet
hospital; sir. where"
Well. no. not exactly to a hospital,
said DR.. Miliman. But have a
lady patient. very nervous, very i'll.
very trying who needs just such an at
tendant MS you would make. Are you
willing TO attempt it?"
'Oh, yes. l should be thankful for
an opportunity to earn our bread. !"
said Iguatia-and once again Doctor
Milliman thought how wonderfully
beautiful were the soft. magnetic eyes
shining through grateful tears.
The months gi,Ied away-the trees
in Rutledge Sxnare were all aleaf. and
still Mss Olivia sedley fingered in
New York despite the attractions of
LUX hAo ldho
George. Tommy Granv lie was quite
recovered-but Miss Sedley was not
altogether satisfied.
Three weeks had elapsed without q
visit from the young physician, and
Miss Olivia chose to fancy that the ner-
vious disorder which gave her an op-
portunity to call for his frequent pres
ence was worse.
What shall do. LouiseP" she ques-
toned her married sister.
why. 90 to his Office, of course"
.'Would you?'
a "Of COURSE" reiterated Mrs. Gran
vile. laughing. Faint heart never
won nice young doctor, Livy. you
know. I'll go with you"
''Would it be-ahem-quite properp"
hesitated Miss Olivia.
80 be sure sn't he doctorp"
So the carriage was ordered, and
Mrs. Granville and Miss Sedley drove
TO Dr. Millinaus unprotentious little
office.
..Dr. Mill man? Yes, 'm," said the
office boy. You re- just in time. He
got home last night"
Got home" repeated Mrs. Gran
vile. ..Why. where has lie beenP'
"On his wedding tour. ma'am." said
the office boy. ..D,du't you knowp
And that's Mrs. Milliman, now"
The door between the Office and back
parlor was opened and a light. grace
full figure. in n wine-colored silk dress.
stood on the threshold--the figure of
lgnatia Perrine.
If thunderbolt had descended on
Mrs. Granville and Miss Sedley they
could hardly have been more amazed
and astonished than ut the unexpected
apparition of the former housemaid.
But Ignatia's large dark eyes surveyed
them with the utmost self-posession.
MY husband will be here in a min.
ute. ladies' she d. calmly. and
went back to her wife-like occupation
of sewing on loose sh rt button.
When DR.. Milliman entered he recog-
nized that his secret was out.
why don't you congratulate mep'
he sa d, laughing.
Marriage is not always a subject Of
congratulation," said Miss Sedley.
tartly.
And then the subject dropped.
Miss Sedley. sent for another physi-
clan next day. But as DR.. Milliman
and his beautiful young wife were sat
isfed. we know of no one who has any
rioht IN comnIoin