Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-11-26
CHAPTER INV.

ludl II WIS WIKI NtuEuilN ne sup
pressed it. He Went 10 sit 10y Amelia
until his mother should return.
You are looking dreadfuny worn
and worried" she said,
I'm sorry" he responded, for |
don't want YOU to worry NJ all
haven't bad much sleep recently, you
know.
Won't you I've able to res; SOON"
Surely. I any not afraid OF any
thing happening to us, dear, but We
shall all feel better when we are at
home shan't we"
Indeed yes. Am to 40 tomor-
row."
u hope 50. Are you tr,ltng n''-
ter"
Better every time wake, I'm
sorry | had that dream. but I'm going
to try hard not to think, III 'rram
of the future.
Our future" gently added the doc
tor
Her eyes filled with happy tears
which the doctor had Just kissed
away when his mother came in With a
pitcher of water, After Amelia had
drunk the doctor asked ncr If she
could % 10 sleep again.
TN try" she answered. and
obediently closed her eyes.
The doctor was anxious to consult
with his mother at length on the
course of action that had occurred g
him. but ii was ont of the question to
DO SO while Amelia might oyrrhe0r,
and to his mind il was equally oHt Of
the question: to leave the 'oom CT
even to whisper in the hail Ivy the
door.
NO tolmg," Thought the doctor,
what room or corner may conceal a
listening servant.
Il seemed advisable. therefore, TO
wait until Amelia should sleep Ngaln.
This might he soon. Evening would
SOON be at hand, and if anything
definite were to be done then would be
the time.
All at once it occurred TO the doctor
that phiIhriCk might be Of ser
vice. He had been wishing for hat
mans presence bu a few mlaates be-
fore. Philbrick mad ON at least ONE
occasion made oyariurrs to IN alliance
against the professor. II might not He
too late now to effect semo manN'r of
concerted action I'hilhrich could ut
least 50 to the village ana arouse the
authorities.
The doctor W"nt to the window
philbrick was still in sight. He had
taken down his tripod and was packing
it up. DR., Williams raised the win
dow and leaned out. He did not in
tend TO shout, hut he was certain that
Philbrick would see him in momon
Several minutes passed, while Phil
work II seemed to be finished at
last and he Strengthened ny, turning
his head for final glance at FairvieW
before departing. He did see the doe
tor, and waved his hand in a careless
salute. The doctor beckoncd. Phil
brick was about to go on, but the doe
tors gesture struck him as more than
a passing greeting, and he stood still
watching, and, as the doctor could
plainly see, wondering.
Presently Philbrick laid down his
bundle. put both hands on his breast,
nodded vigorously, and waved his hand
from himself toward the house. He
was trying to say You want me to
come thcre?" The doctor nodded.
Philbrick threw up both hands, shook
his head in comical despair, and made
other gestures TO signify that such a
proceeding would be out of the qucs-
ton. Again the doctor beckoned, this
time with emphatic energy PM
brick seemed greatly puzzled. The
doctor took out pencil and notebook
and went through lAotions of writing
Philbrick understood. He reflected
a moment, then pointed toward tie
setting sun, lowered his hands, and
nodded. The doctor interpreted this
to mean that Philbrlck would cone
after dark Accordingly he drew in
his head. and Philbrick disappeared
among the trees.
He must understand" thought the
doctor, that | wouldn't ask him ~
come unless ii was very important So
| suppose he'll turn up, with his usual
sang froid some time early in the
evening.
1t was dusk before Amelia finally
went 10 sleep. The doctor had just
begun to tell his mother something Of
the situation, with q view to getting
ber advice upon il, when there was a
,.mid knock at the door Mrs. WI
iiams opened il and raw Louise.
on, Mrs. Williams, began Louis
al oDca ir an agtated voice, we arr
in such trouble May | see the DO
tori
The doctor heard the words an /
FASTENED 70 the door.
VIII you come in?" ne asked "or
shall come OUT ! don't want to dis
tnrh Miss WINS il 1t can be avoided
Come ont, please. I'm afraid
hall cry II 90 in
nr Williams and his mother both
stepped into the hall