The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-10-09
you otter" conciuded Kenneth. "Forth,s
great stony wilderness of a town has
seemed a good dcnl more hon,c-like since


you often" conciuded Kenneth. "Forth,s
great stony wilderness of a town has
seemed n good deal more honc-like since
l knew YOU"
Meanwhile the usual round OF london
life ran It's course. Parliament assembled.
New players and old favorites enchanted
the public. Fresh scandals, md novelties
of toilets, enlivcned The pages of society
papers. Another batch of little girls were
promoted from the nursery to the school
room, and both Nine. Debrisay and Mona's
hands were full.
May set in with unusual warmth, dry
east winds prevailing, and Uncle Sandy
grew discontented with his food. restless
ct night, feveri3h by day, dissatisfied with
his liver, and suspicious of his digestive
orgons.
II am no sac sure t:iat Sir Andrew Col
man gives me that attention he ought, sid
ering a. the guinens he has had from mel
Mr.. Maclean' (this was his minister) ''ad-
vises Inc to try that man in Saville Row,
Doctor Carmichael; they say he is wonder
full for liver and digestion; and l am regu-
lar out OF Sorts"
well, I would, Mr.. Craig" said Nine.
Deb,isny, TO whom Uncle Sandy confiaed
his doubts anIiatention; "you have not
been looking at all wcll-not n bit like.
yourself of late. j nave felt rather uneasy
about you. Perhaps n new doctor may
observe something that has escaped the
other. May be change of air might do you
good"
Haven't l had n total change coming
here. And last year l felt u new maui!
How is a puir frail body like me togo wan
aering about by my ain sell' Why, the
cure wad be worse than the sickness"
Still, my dear sir, it is we'll worth while
to face some difficulties rather than not re-
cover your precious health"
II know i'll know it," he growlcd, I'M
patiently; land l am just thinking what's
best to lie done. I'll get Mona to write
and ask for an appointment. when She
| comes lin"
81 am sure, Mr. Craig, my poo, pen is
quite at your service"
"Oh, %thnnk'ee, thank'ce! I'll Just wait
till my niece comes in"
Mr.. Crnig was quite nervous about his
visit to q new doctor, and mt length en-
pressed q wish that Nine. Debrisay should
accompany him to the doctors house,
though he did not wish her to be present
at the interview.
why did you not say so at onccg" she
cried. II honld have offered 70 go with
you. but seeing you are n particular man,
l did not like to intrud y
''Intrudel Why no, of course, you would
not. ! did think of taking my nephew,
but 1t is not easy for him to get away from
business"
DO not think of it, my dear sir. I am,
you know, quite nm experienced nurse, and
when Doctor Carmichael makes an ap
pointment, | will orange to go with you.
You are not really fit to go alone.'
You are varra good. l shall be much
indebted to you"
For the remainder of the day Uncle
Sandy was unable enough; but, rs is no:
uncommon. when the immediate sense OF
obligation wears off, the politeucss it en-
gendcrs also disappears, and next day he
was as querulous rs ever.
The day that Uncle Sandy went to con-
suit the ~we!l-known Dr.. Carmichael, Mona
was rather late, and went up to his sitting
room before she took off her hat.
She found him at his evening mcal-a
chop and some dry toast-while Nine.
Debrisay was busy over n cup Of cocoa,
which she was making with the help of a
kettle and Splr.t-lamp.
"Wcll, uncle, whit did the doctor sayi"
Not much. He evidently thinks | am
iu II bad way. He went 80 far as to say
that medicine could do me varra little
good. He just altered my diet a bit. lam
not to touch tea or coffee, only a wee drap
whisky in cold water; and he has ordered
me TO n foreign place l never heard tell OF
before. That's the worst. II Pm to dee,
let me have one of my min to close my eyes.
Out of London ! will not 90, unless you
come with me, Mona"
"My dear uncle, this is very serious.
Where arc you to CO."
I a queer, out-of-the-way water drink
ing toun cad Con-ter-x-ville, away in
France. Madame there seems to know
about 1t, rs she does about most things"
Eyes, dear" cried madame, briskly, as
she blew out tho lamp, and carried the cup
to the invalil. 1.-THE waters are admirable
for govt. and rheumatism, and liver, and
Indigestion: and all sorts OF things. 1t is
n well-known water in France. Monsieur
lie Due de Monccau and Madame La Mar
quise de Suresenes both derived the great
est benefit from the cure"
And whereabouts is it?'
"Oh, on the German side; In the Depart
ment OF the Nosgcs, not very far from
Nancy"
Its an awful lang Journey" groaned
Uncle Sandy, land will cost a mine O. sill
ler."
mot more than q journey to any other
health resort, my dear Mr.. Craig. We
will ascertain the rail fares. You are not
going away all in a minute. We have
time enough to look about u.s."
"And will you come with me dearie?'
asked Uncle Sandy, looking wistfully at
Mona. II Gamma so without your
III can so l will, uncle; oat must hear
q little more"
"It's justawfu' to be alone in this wicked
world; and neither chick nor child to fight
for you. You ought to think on that,
Mona; and get me a little MAR toast, like
n good lassie-my appetite is varra indif-
ferent."
HE has Just devoured a rackful" whis-
pered Nine. Debrisay; "one round more ia