The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-07-20

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ter than mathematics But what can
she know about SORROW and hcartache
and tired brains? Can it be that in
wounding others she herself has been
wounled?"
The last thought made him so angry
at the possible male Airt that the
pretty Miss Conway whom he had
taken to dinner was startled by the
20 ,I on his face.
"Oh, doctor" she cried, 'what is the
matter? Have you swallowed fish
bonc?" The doctor burst into merry
laugh, which greatly relieved Miss
Conway, and after that she talked so
much that he could catch no more of
| the conversation across the table.
During the evening he made several
attempts to converse with Miss Muir
ray, but failed utterly to attract her
attention. She seemed wholly ieno-
rant of his presence.
| Now, the doctor was not only hand
some, he was rich and distinguished,
and had always been g great tavorite
among women. His failure TO interest
Miss Murray nettled him. Moreover,
be concluded Miss Murray had been
bascly slandered. Certainly he knew
something about women. He had watch
ed her all the evening and had failed
to discover anything coqucttish in her
manner. During the week that fol,
lowed DR.. Vernon became more and
more interested in this beautiful
Scotch girl, but his pndeavOrS to make
friends with her were still fruitlcss.
She treated him with coil distant
politcn IS which was positively annoy
ing.
One morning, he with several other
gentlemen, were strolling in the gar
den before breakfast. when Mrs. Macy
came running from the house, calling
cxcitcdly: "Come to the conservatory
at once, doctor, Miss Murray is ILL.,"
He went Immediately and found
her, clad in dainty white morning
gown, stretched 1T full length on a
sofa. her rich, auburn curls falling over
the pillow to the floor and one tiny,
slippcred feet pccping out from beneath
her dress
Frank Earle knet beside her hold
in. one of her hands, love and anxiety
beaminy from his boyish face.
Grace was breathing heavily and a
faint flush dyed her checks.
she has complained several times
lately of a pain in Err left side" OK
piaincd Mrs Maecy, and Mrs. Earle
added: I'VE were cutting roses for the
breakfast table and snddcnl, she placed
her hand over her side and staggered
to the sofa
The doctor motioncd Frank Earle
away little impatienlly and, knce!-
inc beside tie couch, he bowed his
head over her side to listen to her
heart, but his own was fluttcrng on
wildly in his ears that it was impos-
si.,lc for him to hear anything. lie
ordered glass Of wine and, lifting
her head on his arm, he held the glass
to her lips. She swallowed little
and appeared somewhat better. Pres
emily she opened her eyes and sighed
as if relieved Then the doctor went
away to his room and soon returned
with powder, which he urged her to
take. but she protested: Il do not
need medicine doctor am much better
now"
But you must take it," he replied
and then added in Il lower tone: "My
science has power to heal heart sick
ness"
She looked strai9h into his eyes
for a second, and then closed her own
and two great tears rolled down her
checks.
That moment DR.. Vernon lost his
heart completely, and if they had beer
alone he would have declared it in hel
ears. But unfortunately, so.icitiou:
friends were present and he wa:
obliged TO control himself.
From that day Dr. Vernon and Miss
Murray were much together. though
. Grace always managed to have a thirt
person present.
r \ month rolled away and the doc
, tor S vacation was near an end. IL,
| watched for an opportunity to speal
t alone with Miss Murray and one morn
5 ing he followed her into the garden fo
: that purpose.
He found her under the lilacs, an,
: 4 shadow Of annoyance passed owe
: ber face, as he drew near He saw
it, an WAS hurt, but leit driven tc
f speak,
. pray forgive me, Miss Murray,
. have longrd for an opportunity to speal
g., to you. Oh, Grace, can't YOU see how
5 dearly love you! Do not turn ava,
G from me SO coldly. know | am no
worthy of you, dear, but if you vii
: only give me chance | will teach vo,
r to love ne
5 He stood almost trembling besid
!, her, his face white and drawn from TIL