Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02

that persons INSANITY #Do understand
that your signatures are already appended
to such paper"
Certainly mott" exclaimed DIR. Morse,
hastily. Il, for one, am opposed 10 such
summary action"
Then" exclaimed Professor Drlmmond,
with savage oath. IN find physicians who
are more sensible"
Professor Drummond had come to the
point where he must defy DIR. Williams.
In the heat of his passion it seemed to him
that he could do so. He had bean entirely
truthful when he said that he had not eX-
pected any opposition from the doctor. The
professor rage had no terror VIVA teVer for
DIR. Williams. who now felt that he had an
ally in DR.. Morse. and he was certain, there
, fore, that for a time at least he should lie
able to prevent any harm coming to Amelia.
He would have treated the professors
threat with contemptuous silence, but the
scene took a turn by the entrance CT
Phibrick through window from the
piazza.
Mr. Philbrick," exclaimed the professor,
modera ting his tone, this is a family mat
ter we are discussing.
$50 T inferred" responded the mperturb-
! able Philbrick, smiling, from what ]
couldn't help overhearing out of doors.
don't mean to make much of an Interrupt
| ton, but it is a family matter it some
how reminded of this article that /
found yesterday in the wood beyond the
| ledge. It's probably part of your ma
| chinery; thought you might need it,"
| He laid the brass switch upon the table
Professor DrummCnd seized it conyul-
sively and stared in extremity of fear at
| Philbrick. He struggled to control him
| self and to understand what subtle mean
ing. if any, could underlay this freakish
action. Why had Phlbrick chosen this
moment to return an article of which he
| might or might not suspect the signiti-
| canoe?
Philbrick, meanwhile proceeded calmly
| to answer this silent query by remarking:
| We all feel that the professor has been
| overanxious about Miss Willis. He, too,
| ha had ,tea.1 on
and there is 70 doubt that in his earnest
| desire to care fer her he exaggerated the
| importance and tendency of her symp-
toms
| The mpudence of Philbrick's interrup-
| ton was apparent that none of the gen
| tlemen, not even Dr. Robinson, had ;ny
response to make.
Miss Willis is in no danger of insa nifty.
professor" he added, and withdrew whence
he came.
The professor saw beneath Philbrick's
words an unmista kable intention of taking.
| arms with DR.. Williams. He SPOKE too as
if he comprehended the whole situation a
Fairview; as if he We're conscious that he.
too. held power over the destinies CT the
house. and purposed to WELD it, Professor
Drummend was staggered.
Il think. gentlemen he said huskily
that ] may have acted hastily. 1t may be
as well to postpone the inquiry until he
patient is in condition. l will bring YOU
checks for your fees in moment
Dr. Williams betrayed sense of tri-
| umph when the discounted professor left
! the room. Turning to the physicians he
said
The case upstairs. gentlemen. is very Sc
rious. l ask it as a favor from one physi-
clan to another that you give me your
opir ion :"
Without waiting for their assent he led
the way to the sick room and they follow
ed him.
She has been talking again." said Mrs.
Williams. when her son entered
still delirous?' he inquired, anXiously.
Yes; rambling on about her uncle"
The visiting physicians went to the pa
tents side and remained there several
minutes. They asked various questions to
all of which DR.. Williams replied frankly
If it hadn't been for the delrium,' sug-
sested Robinson, with a cunning smile
| you wouldn't have had some of your
points against Professor Drummond. would
you?''
Or. Williams ignored the question.
In my opinion" continued Robinson,
she'll come out of this with mental facu-
ties impaired
DIR. Morse seemed to take different view.
He spoke earnestly with DR.. Williams rec
ommending a certain line of trea tment and
expressing his entire confidence in the con-
duct of the case up to date
The visiting physicians az last left the
house, and DR. Williams breathed more
freely. one more danger had been averted.
What would be the next emergency?
Mason, said his mother, Il haven't
asked you to tell me anything about af-
fairs in this house. A. have felt that you
were struggling with hard problems, N
which | could not assist you, and yet you
know how anxious l an to help you.'
You are doing all YOU can, mother NV
first care IS for Miss Wins She must be
saved"
Yes, feel that quite as strongly as you
do. l almost feel II We were struggling
against a determination on the part of
others that she should not recover. It's an
awful thing to think and say, but cannot
help it
You have guessed or inferred the truth"
said the doctor. .-.-
She was silent a moment, and then con-
tinued
Il don't know whether it will help you or
not, but | feel as if there We're something
l ougnt to tell YOU
What is it?" exclaimed the doctor,
eagerly, there is nothing said or done here
that l ought not to know
Did it seem to YOU the other evening as
if the professor We're gone long time when
he took me home:"
YES. l remember that it took several
times long 1 had expected. Louise
said you got slipper for them
Il did, but only because the professor
seemed bent on making a call of the jour
ney. 1t was if he had invited himself to
stay l found later that he had an object
in it. He sent Louise on to the post Office,
and while she was gone he asked me to
marry him"
ITO ba continued tororro,rl