The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1903-05-15
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put the ice in. Thank you. What a
relief ii is to have this" and filling
the tin she crossed the kitchen and
began to 90 upstairs. so absorbed in
her purpose that she no longer no.
ticed her companion.
"Herc YOU, ma'am, don'tyou-all 90
back IN your pal that-a-way," said he.
with a return Of the audacity of
which her air Of command and her
unconsciousncss Of the situation had
robbed him.
Molly paused midway on the flight.
"0h, I'd forgotten. You came to
-cr-get things. | supposeI I'm
sorry" she went on politely, but
I'm afraid there isn't a thing you'd
care for. You see. this is a furnished
cottage. and all the silver is plated.
which i.n't any use to YOU, Of course.
And We never keep any money in the
house, though | Think think
with an effort at remembrance. THAT
] have two quarters in my purse: If
that would be of any service to you!"
tentatively.
The mar seemed about to express
hi disappointment, when Mrs. Car
son thought again Of her husband.
Il mustn't stay here talking. I've
been age. getting this ice and
straightway she ran upstairs. leaving
Gus McClatchie standing in the mid
die Of the kitchen floor.
"Wcll, I'll be- hanged" he said.
slowly. Then, as hi. hostess had not
locked or even shut the door at the
head Of the stairs, he followed in her
steps.
Molly found Edward in wild de-
lirium that even the ice did not allay.
"What shall do: oh. what shall
| do!" was her dumb cry. as he
struggled i%icrccly with her: and in
answer came the thought Of the
burglar. Leaving Edward to fate
for a few minutes she raj to seek her
Observation-Disclosures. She found him
in the dining-room looking over the
silver by the light Of the candle she
had left there. As she entered he
turned. startled. and made a nervous
gesture toward hi. pocket.
"Oh. I'm so glad you're still here"
cried Molly, excitedly. "Plca,c come
with me. Mr.. Carter Is dreadfully
delirious. and | don't know what to
do. Come" and shc twitchcd his
sleeve to hasten his hesi;ating prog
ress.
McClatchic followed slowly. but
once in the sickroom hi, d~iilidence
vanished. Many a ease of delirium
tremcns among his friends had given
him confidence rs u nursc. Molly be-
came his subordinate with instructive
surrender. for she saw that with the
sick man he was alert and capable,
and showed a marked gcntleness-
bred. perhaps, by hi vocation.
Three o'clock had struck before
Carson sank into the quiet of ex-
hau.tion. Molly's face fairly glowcd
with gratitude as she turned to Me
Claiche.
you've been so good-so good
she cried. Il shall never forget IT,"
The man grinncd with honest
pride. Though the smile did some
thing TO redeem his face, Molly APP
prcciated for the first time since his
abrupt appearance whata rough-look.
ing fellow he was. Now that all wa.
quiet she grew eager for him to leave.
IF you're going through the vii
lagc,' she said. "would you stop at
DIR. Frady's and ak him to come
here at once! It, the rock house OPP
posite the post Office
The grin faded from McClatchie't
face.
"Thc rock house opposite the post
Officer" he repeated. I'D rather not
90 there, ma'am, You see-you see,
I've visited there one tonight al.
ready