Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-04-19
he resigned himself to his fate. bid a
farewell to Maiaie. and ternnn-

/ most aSSiduous attendant. Ma.sie
Nspatched the following wire to Dick
Come at once. Father commenced
"Maisie."
The following reply came Il few hours
later.
Aunt and l with you $50 today.
Dick"
Maisie discreetly kept out OF the
way when they came. and Dick was
careful! to see that his aunt notified
their arrival In the visitors book BY
writing Miss Mitchin and nephew"
While his aunt went up to her room
DICK went IN search of Maisie, md. af-
ter wandering in and u of the nu-
merous public rooms and up and down
the corridors. eventually arrived at the
Winter Gardens. Seated In 4 hair III :
DER a palm he saw "A vision of white
FEMININE daintiness, apparently deeply
absorbed In reading. He stepped quiet
~ UP to her.
I've come. Maisie." he whispered.
DICK. h cried. "oh, Dick Isn't Il
Splendid"
There We're people about. which Dick
resented.
My name is not in the visitors book.
Maisie: simply. Miss Mitchen and
nephew"
DICK, you're smarter than I gave you
credit for. And how is your aunt"
"Awfully decent and quite glad to
come.''
Papa is perfectly secure. Not al
lowed out of bed. And can't possibly
know OF anything that goes on. Must
live the life OF "a dormouse for the next
six weeks"
Half an hour later Maisie and Dick
were chatting to Miss Mitchin. She
was a dear old soul, with happiness
beaning through her s%pectacles, but
terribly conventional. and lived In CON
stant terror of Dick disgracing him
self. She was not aware that Mr..
Banks would nave been furious had he
known OF Dicks arrival. for she had
not been told OF the threatened break
ing Off OF the engagement. She wal
fond of Maisie n liked to see the
youns people happy and enjoying
And so your father has gone in for
Weir MITCHELL" she asked Maisie.
Yes. the doctor said 1t would be the
best thing
Perhaps" said the old lad tnno-
Gently. this incorrigible DIck'-and
she tried to look sevsyo-'will 20 and
see him sometimes
He ia not permitted to receive visi.
tors. put in Maisie.
What a pity! Give him my kind
regards. my dear. II wish him a COM
plete recovery from me. III perhaps
write him an occasional note"
Il wouldn't do that" urged Maisie.
~ 1Seu MY OneIS ~ DICK.
1T will upset him." chimed in blum
dering Dick.
And pray. Richard. why should n
note from me upset him." askc, his
aunt. "'
Well, YOU see" said Maisie. he's
no, aliowed to have any letters or
notes. He is not supposed even TO
cad"
AS the conversation was drifting into
dangerous channels. Maisie diplomatic |
caliy turned 1T into smoother waters.
and the trio retired to rest in a very
mood.
Dick set himself to study his aunt. |
and by his devoted attention gradually
gained favor.
The days passed pleasantly enough
WIN tennis. drives. picnics and walk
so Dick n Maisie spent a great
deal OF time together. Their plan had
succeeded beyond expectations. Maisie
PAID her father periodical visits. but
never delivered Miss Mitchin.s mes
sage. ~
After three weeks isolation Nv
Banks was heartily tired OF 1t. He
that his daughter looked par
happy. He said nothing, but
hydropathy. and everything
connected with il.
Another three weeks he gaspod ono
lay to Maisie: but I'll see IL out IL 1t Kills
ne, ne nerolcal!y declared.
On the contrary said Maisie three
weeks more will give you a new lease of
!fe." " VI
Meantime Miss Mitchin had quite mad.
Up her mind to alter her will again I'm favor
DICK. and to make him an allowance.
'he was ever so indiscreet as to mention
MS to Matsie. who was not slow In
1t to Dick.
A few days after Mr.. Banks had s,o,,,,
MS lntPntInpa of nl- " -.
llSs Mitchin. Maisie and Dick were sitting
. the summer house on the bowling green
.uodeniy a ~well-known voice broke ,lnon
heir ears-a voice that made Dick iunn
nd Maisie pale.
1t was no use. said the voice. II could I
a ~ no longer. I'm sick OF it. Eat.
leep. eat. sleep. day after day. with nv
mbs sore with the constant humnin1 a, 4,
~ masseur. No books, no society M &
othing." " !
but. my dear sir. pray consider the doc
came another voice. DC get back to
our room. pray. Mr.. Banks" E
me doctor can go toto where he ike, ,
NJ 1 don't want ever to sec NV bedroom q
W." =
me speakers were getting nea,er \
aisle and Dick knew they were caught a
rats IN a trap. In another moment i
". Banks and his %attendent had turned
he corner and were upon them a
For a moment Mr.. Banks nausod and I
ood stock still. g!aring at them. His facc r
alternately red and purple. At length n
, stumped up to them In "A towering rapc h
ana pray. he said. going up to Dick. 8
Ill thunder is the meaning of mi. r.
r. VI ''s' !,
= Meaning OF it. sir % repeated Dick fool s
hly. ~ 'o' :,
Yes. sir. meaning of il? i viii repeat !,
tfty time II you like"
MISS Mttchin dropped her work and was v
IMPLY speechless. !,
ROW long have you been in the HYDRO. v
r. Fcnning'' ~ q
Nearly three weeks. sir, answered a
b.
fio"-ho" dare you. sirc" roar.d Mr. Il
s'afc'nE at Dick and Maisie. How d,
= < 20" come here and take advantage OF
y Isolation" >,
= o"ieve sir" answered Dick with a M
mike IN his eye which he could NOT sur, n.
'ther" Is nothing to prevent my q.
ling "A health resort with nv aunt. "a,
MISS Mitchin.' went on MIR. Ranks nj
f'i's. madam. allow me- TO inform yo, hi
your nephew is a daring young scape- m
~-ahn-and an imposter. Miss Mitch a,
Is II possible that you were also In m. -,
isptfacy-consp:racy. madame" w
an what an old fool | have been NJ ~ -.
'rse. See It al now. Your cancg,aoa -.
d nephew planned t.ia: shouId cor. W
VII mere Tor the rest cure. and on. Ma -"
up 10 the trick so that h could M. b.ra ~
Ihout my kn ,Wiody."