Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-03-27

pointed IN executor, and 1. as the only
living relative. own the property that
was once beyond civilization. 10 seein-
ci. hut On which this hotel and tho
blocks around have been erected"
Mortimer listened and sAid nothing.
Ife picked mp q paper. the one be had
been reading and had dropped when
the doctor entered. lie read over tho
paragraph again and said,
II may be wrong. hut there IL one
man who can strsighten things out. I
shall writs 10 him tonight. or better.
Why not you come home with met"
"You are not able yet 10 stand the
Journey. however much might like 90
TO-"
lie said this emphstically. II attract
II the attention % Insz. who had Just
taken leave Of the housekeeper. lnef's
anxious. inquisitive look. noticed by
the doctor. awakened his interest.
"Your brother wants 30 10 hack"
hs said. I'm sure. Niss Mortimer.
you will Join with ms In urging him to
remain here . little longer"
"Ie ought TO 10 guid~i by medical
counsel" was her reply. "He prom
isci me he would"
"Dr. Leland understands me. said
Mortimer. I'LL obey his wishes. He
should be more impatient than l."
"whyi" queried ines.
"Neyer mind. said her brother.
DR.. Leland had t-en ~ completely
unnerved by the unexpected revelation
that he felt u would be wiser to turn
a. other subjects until he could regain
bis cquanimity. inex was not blind 10
his agitation. She ascribed II 90 some
reflection of her brother upon his pro-
fs-.ion. Philip was liable. in soIno ht
of peevishnes~, 90 forget the courte-ies
required by social law. Ipoz regretted
that she had been the means ~ bring.
Ing any one into disagrccable situa-
ton. Her sympathy went out To DIR.
Leland.
Cultivation may reserve the morv
forceful u the feelings that seek eH'
preston In look anil gesture. but where
the ouiburst IL restrained more gentle
indications unconsciously assert them
selves. DIR. Leland felt q strange thrill
under tho intense solicitude her eyes
betrayed. A physician. skilled In the
ways of human nature. the loyelincss
oi this girls character had at once Inn.
pressed him. lie was not man b. b.
touched with personal beauty alone.
but somehow he felt himself cnyying
Mortimer tho care and affection of
which he was the recipient.
with your permission" said the
doctor. "your brother and will retire
20 his chamber. Perhaps ! may soon
strengthen him. You mustn't be dis
Outraged. Mis- Mortimer. Our air here
IL good. but. like medicine it-slf to
strange lungs, u must bs taken under
instructions. We will leave you for
awhile"
AS you will. doctor"
The two men went back 10 Morti.
mer's room. There the unselfshness Of
the physician first turnoi 10 the physi.
cal discomfort of the patient. In words
that had q subtle influence upon Morti-
ner. impelling him to cheerful acquios.
cence. he made him move as he pleased
until the basis for diagnosis had b.en
obtained.
II will bring you some medicine
later" said DIR. Leland, when the er.
animation had been finished.
"But about that other thing. doctor
your fathers easel"
"Oh. yes. You spoke about q man
whom you could write 10. Who Is hei
The lawyeri'
"EO: IL J. dead. That's the troubls.
"who IL the nani"
Laurence Mangan. q newspaper
man. lie IL on the track 81 disooy-
cry. will write him q letter now.
You mail II. and IL will bring him ON
surely"
Mortimer walked over to q secretary,
unlocked Il, arranged the desk board
and wrote
1T. JANE IIorHi. DssvtR. April 81. iSi.
| DgaA Ma MAsaAs-The -scut 20 the CON.
t~ given yoa. N yoa pay me ssl.lt hsre. sm ton
weak Co so hcms. ] viii defray yoar sKIsn-e.-
You are needed to hunt dosn fraud. do not
fAI. Your truly. THiIIP MORTIMER
what does this meani" asked DIT
Leland.
~, means that you and your sister
sre"---
"My si.terf"
"Ys-."
81 never had onc."
"Ther. must h. some mistake. ] un'
derstood your father left 10y and
girl. heard the old lawyer once refer
90 will % GeoIgo Leland. your father.
My partner took the paIers and later
said 10 me that you were both dead. y
"why not 20 20 himi'
"No u.e. lie has reasons for decep-
ton. You cannot prove that the two
George Lelands are the same."
"But my sister. what of herr Let
him restore her 10 me. and ] care not
about the will. ="
~ know nothing about her. tell
you. We must wait for Mangan.
"what can be dor"
"what cant he dor We must con-
suit him."
The doctor took leave of Mortimer
and said few encouraging words to
Inca as he passed out, promising To re-
turn later.
liner! Inel!" her brother called.
She obeyed the summons. There WAS
evidently something annoying her as
abe entered;
"what IL II, Philf"
Bring ms In The Buglcs."
"l've been reading them"
"Thsn you know what Raymond has
donei" he asked. peering into her face
from the lounge whereon he sat. II
SO you do"
He laid back rcsignedly, turning his
eyes upward, ~ II imploring strength
from 0oi. and Ines conaidsred u b~-t
not to disturb him.