The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-13
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shadow of doubt that they had disap-
peared; then, if that were so, my
daughters deep attachment to Doctor
Rigby, the debt of gratitude we owe
him, and my own great re-
my readiest and heartiest
sanction, and the day that made
him my son-in-law would be a very
! happy one for me. | am not the man
| was, Doctor May; the troubles OF the
last twelve months have knocked all
the remnants of youth out of me, and
| would gladly see my only child set
tied and happy"
Quite so, quite So" replied my good
ole friend, with ring of true SINGER
ity In his voice, and added: "Of all the
men | know, there is not one to whom
would trust a daughters happiness
with more confidence than Doctor
Rlgby."
Then there was a pause in the con-
versation, and thinking | had heard
enough, / silently crept away round to
the other side of the house. There |
was fortunate enough to find door
open: into this | walked, and then
along the passage until | came to the
consulting door. | raped gent
ly. 1t was instantly opened by May.
"Halloo. halloo!" he exclaimed with
pleasure as he shook me by the hand.
Talk of the-you know"
After returning his salutation, l
walked over to Colonel Pelham.
Il am glad to see you Colonel Pei
ham, mean Mr.. Phillips"
1--WE need not keep up the disguise"
he replied, laughing, as he greeted me
warmly. 81 have told Doctor May that
we are travelling under nom de
guerre. l am very glad to see you,
Doctor Rigby. We were just speaking
OF you and your troubles in quaran-
tine. 1t is reported that you are to
be released at an early date. You are
glad, of course?"
Before | could reply, May had
placed before me some cold beef,
pickles, bread, cheese, bottle Of
beer. and other items.
Come, Rigby, you must be hungry.
Here are all the scraps l can gather
together. Now excuse me, is there
anything else I can get you? No? Are
you sure? Well, then. wish you
good night. Colonel Pelham and you
Then turning to the colonel. You
know your room, Colonel Pelham"
When he was half way down the pas
sage he called out to me, and as l
found him, he, taking my arm, said,
do you know my bedroom Window"
Eyes"
well, will you, when you have fin
ished your interview, come outside
and rap, and l will get up and join
you; there are few things l want to
talk to you about"
This I promised to do, and then re-
turned to the consulting room. I
found the colonel in his favorite at
titude. nursing one knee and staring
into the fire"
"You had better take some food,
Doctor Rigby; you must be hungry
after your long walk; we can talk at
the same time"
was only too glad to fall in with
this suggestion, for | was hungry. But
i'll few moments all hunger fled.
my letter reached you safely, Doc
tor Rigby?"
Thank you, Colonel Pelham, yes;
but as you know, we have no legiti-
mate chance of replying. Had | been
able to reply, l should have thanked
you very sincerely for it,"
1--WE think the thanks are owing on
our side. You reached the station
safely, trust, that evening, or morn
ing rather?"
YES; we were rather tired, but an
hour or two Of sleep put matters
right"
Now, this man Warren. trust you
have made for us some arrangements
with him; we are very deeply in his
debt"
81 have tried to do so, but he will
not hear of any reward. He Is very
determined, and | do not think there
Is any moving him."
Dear me, dear me! l regret to
hear this; but the man is strange in
many ways. | remember asking him,
on board the boat, who had sent him.
and why. He replied The nurse"
Ctwas here at this moment my power
t. swallow left mel, land then he adj
ded, she don't like this ere boat
thinks she'll go under But / don't
know the nurse, do ~ I said. L reckon
ye don't; she amt one o them sort
a. only does things for people as
knows 'er," he replied. Now. who is
this strange woman that takes such
on interest in us? Do you know her,
Doctor Rigby?"
Ito be conrnued.)