Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-08-06
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"Old Schultz at Adst suggested that,
the test of hot irons be applied the next
day to the soles Of the subjects feet.
II happened to be in her room and
very near her lounge at the time. The
maid sat at the foot, and Haskins was
not far off. At mention Of the hot irons
it seemed to me that I saw something
like the shadow Of tremor hutter
though the patients eyelids. The maid
stirred, and Haskins took a step for
ward. AS | turned met his eyes. Miss
Devereux lay like waxen image, mo-
tionless as before. Drs. Schultze, Holm,
Balm and all the rest had been too deep
in their disputations to notice anything
whatever.
when we got out into the street
faced Haskins with the question::
Has it ever occurred to you that
this charming young lady we have just
left might be shamming?"
Ladies, that was a most extraordi.
nary glance the rascal turned upon
me.
'''Well, of course, cases of hysterical
women having resources to such pieces
of imposture to gain certain ends are
common enough. But what could Miss
Devereux have to gain?' quoth he.
"'Ah, that is the interesting qoint,
and one firmly believe you to know
very great deal about
"I?'' His eyes danced.
]" Yes, you
2" oh, come, doctor!'
Ellis manner confirmed the fantastic
suspicion which had grated itself upon
me- it,
.'""8'Look here, young man. I ex-
claimed, thoroughly aroused, what
game are you playing?'
"He broke into a laugh.
"'Great heavens, doctor, don't scream
so! If you'll only keep still moment
III tell you. But you must give me-
your word first that you will not re-
peat
"'1 shall promise nothing Of the
sort!' cried. what preposterous piece
of imposture and tomfoolery is this?
wish to know. will be party to no
such scandal
"We had reached my own door, and
Haskins, hastily slipping his arm
through mine, dragged me within.
Now, I'll tell you,' he exclaimed,
breathlessly, ard half laughing still.
I'll count on your silence in spite OF
your threats. Miss Devereux-'
""What do you know of Miss Deve.
reux?' In.
W. "'Don't interrupt ME at every step!'
he shouted. I'm in love with her
madly, passionately- and have been
ever, since she first came here Wits
that old idiot Of 2 father Of hers three
months ago. l love her and she-she
loves me-. I am not going to tell you
how we met first. It would take too
long. But Es-Miss Devcreux knew
very well that she could never get her
fathers consent to our marriage.
should not wonder if the old duffer
thinks he will be able to buy up some
grand duke for her. Pshaw! Well,
the long and the short of the matter is
that Es-Miss Deverrnx hit upon this
plan. Oh, she's witch, can tell you;
When the game has been played long
enough step in and cure her. Don't
you see? Great gratitude On the partof
tA1e Vtu HcAs psALcIudA DeueOlCLlOn, etc.,
ETC.. See?'
81 see that you are pair of dis.
graceful young
"'Oh, no, doctor! Now, now, come!'
he laughed. You know you'll stand
by u.s. :
"'And you and that previously de-
mure little maid were in collision as to
the clairvoyance, the continued fasting
and all the rest OF it?'
eyes, yes! Come, acknowledge the
scheme was original at least! But it
has been played long enough. It must
stop now. Tomorrow I shall come
forward with claim Of having found
clew to Miss Devereux's strange affec.
ton. Her an1el;oration will be miracu.
lousy rapid. l shall have established
a reputation for the greatest future
eminence in my future father-in-law's
sight, and'-hc broke into stentorian
laughter afresh and threw his arm
about my shoulder doctor, will
dance at our wcdding!'
''What shall tell you further. ladies'?
I kept their secret after all. Miss
Devereux grew steadily better, thanks
to young DR.. Haskins' medicines, and
now-they have, those two, been mar.
ried nearly two years" boston Trav-
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