Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-11-20
GRANVILlE'S THANKSGIVING FESTIVAL
"a POSE you knew Granville had a
now dOctOrY
BY HOPE DARING.

In her lin and fixed a sympathetic gaze
upon Miss Lucy's face. Maude Smith
looked ND from the carnatiOn she was
.embroidering upon a lunch cloth. and her
sister Estelle from her Honiton work.
"Yes," Mrs. Smith said. "Of course
we are very sorry for Doctor Terryll-
and his friends"
Miss Lucy Ketchum's fair face flushed.
but she bore the pause before the last
words and the expectant looks remarka-
II don't know bout that" and she
drew through her fingers a tendril OF the
honeysuckle vine which clambered up
the porch. doctor Terryll has had
things his own way long enough. I'm
glad there's going to be a change"
A moments pause followed. Evidently
this was not what the Smiths had expect
ed Miss Lucy to say.
"Well. must be going" and the plump
little spinster rose to her feet.
Don't be in a bury. Can't you stay
to tea?"
"Thank you. Mrs. Smith, but couldn't
think of it, l just stopped to rest bit
on my way home from the pOstoffice."
Eyes. BY the way, have you seen our
new physician, Doctor Lord"
ooh, yes, a couple Of times. He looks
as if he knew lot, and hope he'll soon
have chance to prove It,"
"\Nhy, Miss Lucy, you surprise me!
Do you mean to say. if you were Ill you
would call Doctor Lord?"
me? Oh, I'm never sick. But hope
he will get on" and before another word
could be said, Miss Lucy was down the
walk.
II never thought it Of dear Miss Lucy"
pretty Estelle cried, as soon as the caller
was out Of hearing. ut must be true
that Doctor Terryll has stopped again"
II don't blame her." Maude said, crit
ically eying a strand Of pink silk. NAM
ma, how many years has it been since
Doctor Terryll began to court Miss
Lucy"
Mrs. Smith thought moment. Its
about fifteen years"
Estclle threw aside her work. HE
ought to be ashamed. For six months ut
time. he will visit her every Sunday
evening, and take her out riding and to
lectures. Then, without word Of warn
ing, he stops off and don't 80 near her
for months"
II don't blame Miss Lucy for praising
Doctor Lord" and Maude shook her gold
en- head. Mamma. what makes Doctor
Terryll treat her so?"
'Hesonce told friend it was doubt Of
his ability to make a woman happy. He
is naturally undecided and dilatory. In
his profession, Doctor Terryll is sure Of
himself; but in other things. although one
OF the best of men, he lacks force. Of
character"
Meantime Miss Lucy was plOdding
homeward. the August sun beating down
on her head.
There, I've started it," she said to
herself. "HOw folks will talk! l don't
care. I'm going to do everything l can
to help Doctor Lord and to spite David
Terryll. l wouldn't care SO much bout
his quitting this last time for I've got
kinder used to it, but encouraged him.
I'm ashamed of it, but l did want a
chance to refuse him. When man plays
fast and loose with woman for fifteen
years, she wants revenge Or" and
Miss Lucy stopped abruptly, dry sob
in her throat.
Her active campaign began Sunday
morning. AS she approached the church.
neat and dainty i'll her sheer black Or
CANDY and modest, vioet-trimmed hat,
the two doctors stood upon the steps.
Doctor Terryll was tall, spare and
dark. A short. stubby beard covered the
lower part Of his face, concealing his
fine mouth.
Lorenzo Lord was short and heavy,
with ford face. pale blue eyes. and nm
auburn mustache. He was fashionably
attired. and seemed only too we'll salts
fed with himself.
The contrast was decided. Miss Lucy
WINGED little. However. she summon
ed up her courage and extended her hand
to Doctor Lord.
''.Good morning. doctor. I hope you
have decided to stay with u.s."
"Ah good morning. l think shall.
have an impression that my presence is
really needed here"
"Indeed it u.s." Miss Lucy said, uncon-
.sciously encouraging Lords mpertinence
in her eagerness to throw the gauntlet
in Doctor Terryll's face.
As the days went by, all Granville was
surprised at Miss Lucy's marked prefer
ence for Doctor Lord. She sang his
praises, she recommended his services to
her friends. she invidiousy compared his
modern knowledge with Doctor Terrylrs
more Anticipated modes Of practice.
~ was Tie tuSh tie LtCIe spill
ster had ever attempted. Not only did
her conscience reproach her for her shah
by treatment of David, but Doctor Lord
was personally dstasteful to her. She
could not shut her eyes to his self con-
ceit and coarseness.
At first he had been inclined to make
sport of Miss Lucy. He soon saw that
she was too strong an ally to be disposed
OF in that way. So he patronized her.
He was reticent about his past, yuc-
cessfully parrying all questions. Aside
from the fact that he was graduate of
Chicago medical college, Granville
knew nothing about him.
One thing was sure Doctor Lord was
on the food tide OF prosperity in Gran
vile. He was winning Doctor Terrylrs
practice away from him. The younger
mans pretensions deceived many. So
cially he was received everywhere. as he
was careful to cover his real boorishness
with veneer Of pOliteness.
One warm September afternoon. he
was passing Miss Lucys little cottage,
when he CHANGED to see the mistress of
the house and Estelle in the back yard.
He Joined them.
Miss Lucy was gathering flowers for
Estelle. She paused to greet the doctor.
INT his attention wos oil for ho, non,