The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-30
COMPUTATION

Copyright 1906. by Richard B, sheltonl
 When the maid opened the door In response to Hollan5er's tug at the bell he walked Into the little consultation room and ensconced himself comfort ably in chair near the window.
 Tell pr. Allen I'd like to see her at once. if you will" he said pleasantly. 'No. never mind the name; Just Q pa- tient"
 As the maid withdrew Hollander glanced about the room Everywhere were medical books and technical mag azlncs. A grinning skull and vel lowed femur reposed on the mantel- piece and on uelghboring table was a sealed jar containing human brain. HolIander grunted his disgust He was loath to associate Cecelia Allen with these things. The Idea of women in- vading the professions, especially such women as Cecelia, was extremely dis tasteful to his mind. He rose and. crossing the room, stood before a framed diploma, reading It's Latin phrases, which announced with an the ponderous dignity of steel engraving and crlnkled parchment that Cecelin Madison Allen was full tledged NJ. D.
 Standing thus, with his back 10 the door, he did not see Cecelia enter the room.
 Good afternoon" she said In her best professional manner.
 Hollander turned.
 Hello, Cecella," he said, with cheer ful informality.
 "Oh, It's only your she said.
 Well" he said in challenge, cant | have troubles as well as any one elsel Haven't I as much right as the next man to summon medical aidT'
 Cecelia regarded him doubtfully,
 Did you really come for medical ad- vicCT she asked.
 "I really did" he asserted gravely. Can't sleep. Worry all the time. Lost my good nature and feel broken up generally"
 "Indigestlon," she declared, Aren't you smoking too muchT
 Your diagnosis Is all wrong" said he. "The trouble Is with my heart"
 "Indeed!' she said, frowning slightly.
 Even so" he affirmed And. what Is more, it's a bad case
 Cecella's frown deepened.
 You'd better consult a specialist she advised
 You're the only one who would un. derstand the case" he said. Do you suppose want Co go to a specialist and tell him I'm troubled with an ob. stinate case of unreQulted affectionF'
 50 that's it," she said wearily.
 Yes. that's It." he returned "l know of only two methods Of treat. ment-matrlmony or cold poison .'
 "I don't approve Of either" she said.
 q don't fancy the cold poison my self" he admitted.
 You didn't come here to propose again, did youT" she asked coldly.
 "I came here to ask you honestly il you're satisfied with this sort of thing; if you really and truly are making a success of itT" said he
 Cecelia glarcd at him.
 You're very brave" she said Sar, dOnically.
 q know it," said he, but with all my nonsense I'm In earnest for once I want to be sure, above all things, that you are happy and contented. l' your profession Is more than anything else in the world to you, want to make the biggest kind of a success of 1t. That Is why came" he ended quietly.
 Cecelia toyed with a paperwelght but said nothing
 I've waited patiently and hoped I'm patiently" he went on, but now I'm becoming convinced you really mean what you say about your lifework, want to satisfy myself today that you're thoroughly sincere, and if you are I won't trouble you further Il take myself on and nope 1t out alone
 My profession means very much Co me" she unused thoughtfully.
 More than anything else In the worldy" he asked eagerly.
 More than-than almost anything else" she said.
 More than anythingy" he persisted Does 1t mean more than home-su a home as I can give youT
 At that juncture the bell tangled, and the maid tapped on the door,