Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-03-19

young women, halfway between the
postoffice and the drugstore.
You found them. | see," he remark
ed to Ralph. The latter nodded reply
We'll, you don't need any more OF
my help, guess. Good night. I've got
to get down to the station-telegram
to send"
And he was gone
DR.. Barwood painfully arose and
came forward to meet the young peo-
pie, as they entered the drugstore.
What's the matter?" he demanded,
sharply eying Marlowe, who was still
half supporting Dolly.
Ralph explained briefly, saying in
conclusions:
Il think you would better give her a
glass Of wine, doctor. She is suffering
from nervous shock-nothing more"
mol" Julia cried in a tone of mild
horror. Don't give her that stuff"
But her father went behind the
counter, poured out glass of wine, and
handed it to Dolly, saying:
Drink this-all of it. Then get home
and to bed. You are completely upset;
you are shaking like leaf"
Isn't there something else that will
do as well as an intoxicant?" Julia
| protested.
Don't be silly, child" the father said
sternly. Il have a little sense left; |
still know what patient needs-even
or that patient is my own daughter"
Dollys hand shook so she could not
hold the glass; and Ralph placed it to
her lips. When she had swallowed the
contents-with wry face and an in
voluntary shiver--her father said:
Now, Dolly, Mr.. Marlowe will take
you home. would accompany you my
self, but l am suffering the torments of
the damned, with the cursed rheuma-
tism. Put her to bed, Julia-and see
that she Is warm"
The three young people went out as
they had come in-Ralph half leading,
half supporting the younger sister, the
older walking in dignifed silence be-
side them.
The street in the vicinity Of the drug
store was deserted; but the subdued
sound OF many voices came from the
direction Of the boat landing, and the
rattle Of farmers vehicles crossing the
bridge sounded like the roll of distant
thunder. Occasionally arose the pro-
longed whoops and cheers of half
drunken partisans. Then the light
breeze that bore the sounds died down;
and all was silent as the grave.
A walk of a few minutes brought the
sisters and their escort, to the family
residence-a big two-story brick house
standing back from the main street, in
the center Of a large yard filled with
trees, shrubs, and flower beds. An iron
fence surrounded the premises A broad
flag walk ran from the gate to the
stone steps leading up to the recessed
front door.
On reaching the gate, Julia remark
ed:
"Mr. Marlowe. we will put you to no
further trouble. can get Dorothy into
the house."
81 will go with you to the door,"
Ralph answered quietly but firmly.
Julia said no more; but signing re-
signedly went on ahead, quickly as
cended the steps, and flung open the
door, The lamplight streaming out fell
full upon Dolly's face and showed that
the color was returning to her cheeks
/ and lips.
"You are feeling better" Ralph re-
marked smillngly.
Very much better" she replied, at
tempting to smile in turn-at which
her mouth quivered and the moisture
gllstened in her eyes. ooh, yes! | am
better. The wine has quite restored me.
II was babyish In me to be so easily
upset"
81 will bid you good night" he an
swered releasing her.
"Will you not-not come imp she
faltered, glancing beseechingly at her
sister-Ralph thought
mot tonight" he made answer. "You
heard your fathers orders. To bed with
you
He turned and started DOWN the
steps.
But you will call some evening, will
you not?" she called after him. 81 de-
sire an opportunity to thank you for
your kindness"
you are taking a good plan to keep
me away" he laughed, pausing momen-
tarily.
"You do not wish me to thank you
for what you have done?"
81 do not"
Then, And he could see her
cheeks dimple and her eyes CLINT mis-
chlevously, in the lamplight,-"T will
promise not to thank you, much as
feel under obligations to you. Will you
Gomez"
Dorothy" he heard Julia say In 9
Mortified urdertone.
Eyes, will call some evening"" he
answered as he sprang down the steps
and ran toward the gate.
He heard the door close; and he was
alone upon the street. Breathlessly hC
} hurried along, his heart beating wildly
and his mind in a tumult Of sweet un.
rest. Just as he was drawing near the
drugstore, the mellow clang of thu
steamboats, bell broke the stiffness. She
was Dulling out into the stream unor