The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-09

"Annie! Anniew she cried, knocking at the door. Can't you see that he Is not himself. You remember what the doctor said about mental and physical rest and danger of nervous prostration. If you won't let me in, telephone your self for the doctor. Do---do some- thing"
 Look here, madam" shaking the door impatiently. T don't know who you are or who you think I am, but"
 There were fresh sobs and the ring of the telephone as she called up Dr. Thompson's office.
 "Oh, doctor. do come quick! John has come home in a dreadful state What? No, indeed" indignantly, The was never intoxicated in his life. He looks so we'll, but he doesn't know who he Is or where he Is. Not even his own wife" with sob. ''Yes!-No!--Aw- ful!-Poor fellow, of course. we'll hu- nor him. Yes. do come right away. What?-Where? Why, here, of course Oh. 12s Drexel"
 Mabel" she whispered through the door, Ifs that you? The doctor says he'll, be out as soon as possible. Says to humor him at any cost" Opening the door a crack, John, dear, does your head ache?"
 No" he snapped. and my name isn't John." She hastily shut the door again.
 Look here. there is some sor, of | mistake. The wrong address, I sup pose; l want Mir. John Harris" He doesn't even know his own name," she cried tearfuly T don't suppose he even knew poor little Fran i cis."
 My dear woman. that youngster may belong to you, but don't. and I'm go- ing"
 Mabel. Mabelr she called in alarm Hold himi Try to soothe him. He's taken dislike to me; they often do that way. Humor him. Hold him at any cost till the doctor comes"
 He was bewildered. and somewhat excited. but felt no desire to escape from lovely Mabel. He was willing to be soothed and held indefinitely.
 It was q queer situation, but he de- cfded to make the best of it.
 ''Yes. hold me-" She nervously took his outstretched hand.
 "Ah, feel better" as he led her over to couch and blessed the doctor for his order to humor him, hoping he wouldn't come too soon.
 No matter who the woman was. bent upon being his wife, he was sure that this was the one he wanted. Litte girl" he said. tenderly, raising her hand to his lips. ''I love you" My heart went out to you the moment saw you when you reached up and kissed me so sweetly."
 Sbe blushed and trembled as ne kissed each slender finger. "You do love me- He heard steps In the hall Say you love me, dear" She hesi- tated, hut, remembering that he must be humored. whispered: T love you"
 The door opened to admit the doc- tor, timidly followed by the other wo- man.
 "Ahem!" he said. adjusting his glasses.
 ''Dr. Thompson, I presume" replied the infatuated bachelor, politely, still retaining one little hand tight in his own. wishing heartily he were a min- ister instead.
 Feeling his pulse the doctor shook his head solemnIy: "Aheml I see"--
 The door burst open and thinner, olderlooking man rushed in and gath cred the other woman in his arms
 Hello, Mabel! Looked everywhere for you and the kid. Why. Ned, old mani"
 "Jackg
 "John's twin brother" cried Annie. with glad little sob. and everyone laughed.
 Well, we'll" and the doctors eyes twinkled. No wonder you were mixed" as he took up his medicine case and left.
 Ned turned in time to see charming figure, with face averted. vanishing up the stairway.