Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-20

him pause to catch his breath and sank
YEARLY upon a rock by the roadside. He
understood himself in this respect, and his
mind clear from the fumes of passion. he
resolutely endeavored to think out his sit
uation.
1t took him an hour or more, and it is
not necessary here to review the mental
processes by means OF which he, arrived at
a decision. In brief he thought of his
love in its relation to the tragedy at Fair
view, the truth of which he must learn if
for no other purpose than to prevent Louise
from knowing it. He must feel free to call
there, and to this end he must know in
what light he was to regard Mr. Philbrick.
1t seemed to him altogether the more man.
ly course to have an understanding with
Louise before she should be nomnally
under his mothers care. So he started
once more for Fairview, making two pro-
fessonal calls on the way
In one of the houses he asked the privi
lege of washing his hands. 1t seemed to
him that they must be stained from con-
tact with Philbrick. the very thought of
whom he loathed. The doctor naturally
glanced into mirror as he was wiping his
hands, and was somewhat disturbed to oh
serve that one of his eyes was swollen, and
that there was a red mark on his chin.
Il hadn't realized that he hit ME at ALL"
he reflected. Il wonder If Louise will no.
tce it?"
He argued that she wouldn't. The marks
were not very prominent; neither of the
patients en- whom he had called had spoken
as he regretted the fight, he felt that he
should feel better to confess his aggressive
share in the encounter to Louise. Little as
she was honored by the affair, it was all for
her sake that his passion had famed.
whether she thinks Ill of me or not he
said to himself, 1T is only fair TO her that
she should have every opportunity to know
me as l really am, weaknesses and all
With this honorable reelection ne continued
on his way. He had counted on finding the
young ladies together. very busy over SOME
thing or other; he had assured himself that
something would be in his way, some unfcrc-
seen obstacle that he must overcome, and
he was resolved to overcome II, to speak al
once, even If he had to co so In the presence
of Amelia So he mounted the steps with
desperate firmness, much as soldier might
advance against a linz of leveled muskets.
Fortune, it seemed, had favored him. Anne
liza was upstairs making ready chamber
for Mrs. Williams, and Louise was busy be-
tween dining room and kitchen. Amelia saw
the doctor from an upper window, but she
did not descend She surmised the nature
of his errand. and though she wondered
whether anything had occurred between
him ar d Mr.. Phlbrick she could not at the
distance see any sign 81 the conflict
The doctor saw Louise IN the dining room
and a. the front door was open he walked in
upon her without ringing
"Ah"'she exclaimed with natural, CHEEKY
smile, where Is Mrs. Williams? It's little
earlier than the boy said
Mother isn't with me, Miss Drummond."
"Oh! but she Will come, won't She?
II have no doubt of it. l haven't seen her."
Haven't you been home? Why, What's
the matter with your face, doctor%'
i've been to call on some patients. I'll
tell you about my face later. I've something
else to say first"
Like all honest lovers. DR.. Williams was
conscious Of some trepidation as he began
the fateful Interview, but he squared him.
self for the ordeal and spoke earnestly and
straight to the point. Louise of course,
lowered
eyes at first, thinking Of her house dress,