The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-11-25

OF returning Inc parcel 70 Tao S1ms ~
the owner. 4.
Received by mistake. = little girl
named Francis; also kiss. Will be
returned to party describing lost prop
erty, proving ownership and paying
for this ad. Anxious Bachelor"
It was almost dark when they alight-
ed from the train. The cab finally
drew up at the. door of pretty home
like place and the weary man Chamber
ed out with his charge now fast asleep.
Scarcely had his step sounded on the
porch. when the door few open and
q woman received him with warm
embrace He submitted calmly. Il
am getting used to It," he thought.
She led him into room across the
hall, where no laid the child upon a
couch. Turning down tho light, they
tiptoed out. p
Dear" and she put her arms around
his neck and kissed him again, before
no had q chance to say q word.
| Its 30 good to see you looking like
yourself again!"
He heard the door open, light step
in the hall, there was breath OF some
thing fresh. and sweet, and the vision
entered and removed her hat.
He was beyond feeling astonished at
anything. Gently. but firmly, he with
drew from the woman who held him.
Whatever was the solution to this
situation, he was bound not. to lose
another opportunity.
MADAM" addressing the newcomer.
"I have returned your precious pack
age safely and will gladly return the
rest Of your property" az he boldly
kissed her mouth.
"Oh! OH" a heart-broken shrek
from the other woman, as she fed
into the next room, slamming and bolt
ing the door,
The girl turned upon him holly.
John, how can you hurt your wife
with such heartless joke?"
Putting his hand to his head. he
laughed foolishly. my wife! my wife!
didn't know I had one"
She looked frightened and edged to-
ward the room from which came
sounds of weeping.
"Annie! Annie!" she cried, knock
ing at the door Cant you see that
he is not himself. You remember what
the doctor said about mental and physi-
cal rest and danger of nervous prostra-
ton. If you won't let me in, telephone
yourself for the doctor. Do-do some
thing"
"Look here, madam" shaking the
door impatiently, II don't know who
you are or who you think an, 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 dreadful state
What? No, indeed" Indignantly, che
was never intoxicated in his life. He
looks 80 well, but he doesn't know who
he is or where he is. Not even his
own wife," with a sob. "Yes!-No!-
| Awful!-Poor fellow, Of course we'll
humor him. Yes, do come right away.
What?-Where? Why, here, of course
oh, 1913 Drexel."
Mabel" she whispered through the
door, lis 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, land my name
isn't John" She hastily shut the door
again.
Look here, there is some sort Of
mistake. The wrong address, I sup
pose: I want Mr.. John Harris"
"He doesn't, even know his own
name," she cried tearfully. II don't
suppose he even knew poor little
Francis"
my dear woman, that youngster.
may belong to you, but don't, and
I'm going"
mabel! Mabel" she called in alarm.
"Hold him! Try to soothe him. He's
taken a 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 will
ing to be soothed and held indefinitely.
Eyes, hold me-" She nervously took
his outstretched hand.
"Ah, I feel better" as he led her over
to q couch and blessed the doctor for
his order to humof him, hoping he
wouldn't come too soon. = 81. =
No matter who the woman was, bent
upon being his wife, he was sure that
this was the one he wanted.
Little GIRL" he said, tenderly, rails
ing her hand to his lips II love you. :"
My heart went out to you the moment
saw you when you reached up and
kissed me so sweetly." ~.
She blushed and trembled a. he
kissed each slender finger. "You do
love me-" He heard steps in the hall
'fSay you love me, DEAR: She hest
tated, but, remembering that he must
be humored. whispered: 81 love you"
The door opened to admit the doctor,