The Washington times., 1905-05-15


the reaction after the nervous strain to
which he was subjected while helping
me IN New York
Nan Patterson IN these words this
morning explained her theory for a
perienced late last night at the family
residence on Howard avenue. He is
now pronounced out CT danger. though
still suffering with congestion OF the
lungs
Fathers Nurse.
II shall stick by him and minister TO
his wants all I possibly can. said
Nan, as she stood on her fathers porch
IN the morning sunshine, a picture of
health ard beauty, unmarried by her
eleven months IN prison
You see he stuck b me- she con-
tinued II intend to st.ek TO him"
She led the way into the parlor where
the air was heavy with the perfume OF
the countless flowers sent her By friends
and admirers. She took her seat beside
8 jar which contained a dozen AIneri-
can Beau y roses. the blossoms reach
ing as high as her head when she sat.
Among the flowers she almost looked
again the part Of the gay Florosiora girl
who danced her way so heartfree and
merriIs through life q year ago.
Mans Mail Bag.
II have been receiving SO many let
ters.'' she laughed happily since my
return TO Washington that most of my
time has been taken up trying TO an
swer them and even read them L have
to have Iny sisters help me read them.
Just as soon as I can leave papa, I
shall go Gown town and have some cards
engraved so that [ can answer ali these
letters. Ii would give me-what do you
call it2--yes. pen paralysis IL | tried to
write all the answers myself.
What are your plans for the future 2''
she WAS asked.
What plans I may have had" she
said, ARE, Of course. all upset by papa s
Illness. Really the only plan l have is
70 take mother and papa and some OF
my sisters TO the seashore, when papa
Is able to go.
Not Under Contract.
.'I have signed no contract TO go on
the stage, and have no idea Of doing SO
at this ii, le What may do in the re-
mote future remains TO be seen
'I am enjoying myself here at home
am going TO let the future take care
of Itself Mother Is SO benefited by
my return that do not want To do any
thing that may dfsplease her or father -
Ing stories of her going to suppers since
her return, she said.
.'The suppers have been in the minds
OF the people that wrote the stories,
only. have not seen any of the papers
since / left New York but they pub
lished many Impossible stories about me
and some OF the pictures were simply
awful
viii Pose for Photo.
stT will have some pictures taken soon
so my frienes here in Washington can
see what ] look like now since my re-
turn. l have had offers from several
local photographers to have all the pic
lures taken that I wish. They say it
will be no expense to me and that they
will have the studios fixed for special
sitting.
Il may do this one day soon.''
When Mr.. Patterson was first takes
Ill last night, il was feared he would
suffer a stroke of paralysis. as his fingers
and jaws stiffened .sereeptibly. DR.. Wat
kins, however, was hastily summoned.
and he pronounced the patient suffering
from congestion OF the lung.
This morning the physician pronounced
the old gentleman OH or danger, and inn
proving rapidly.
Mr.. Patterson Is six1y-nlne years old
and has been subjected 10 a great nerv-
Gus strain for the past twelve months
He rallied from the attack last night
with unusual promptness and thorough
ness.
Seems Affected
IN speaking of her fathers illness, Nan
Patterson seemed greatly affected. Sit
ting In the parlor with the roses lean
ing to her dark brown hair. she reiterat-
ed her intention To nurse him back to
complete health. Her eyes were misty,
and her fathers Illness was the only
subject UTJtIssiS
her feGe.
Referring to the stories that have been
current about her having suppers at
downtown hotels, going to the theaters,
and riding at night IN automobiles. the
girl stoutiy asserted that these were
only facts in the minds of those who
told the stories. She said she had been
at home almost constantly and would
remain there until her father had
tiFely recovered.
She then dictated the statement which
ends this account. and which she re~
quested The Times TO publish.
Leaving the parlor. she went out into
the yard with her little nieees, who love
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