The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-04-13

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 unit went up to her room
Dick went in search of Maisie, and, af-
ter wandering In and out of the nu-
merous public rooms and up and down
the corridors, eventually arrived at the
Winter Gardens. Seated in a chair UNI
der a palm he saw a vision of white
feminine daintiness. apparently deeply
absorbed in reading. He stepped quiet
ly up to her.
i've come. Maisie," HI whispered.
Dick" she cried; "oh, Dick-isn't 1t
splendid 2"
There were people about, which Dick
resented.
My name is not in the visitors book.
Maisie; simply. Miss Mttchen and
Dick, you're smarter than I gave you
credit for. And how is your aunt?"
"Awfully decent and quite glad to
come"
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
We're chatting to Miss Mitchin. She
was a dear old soul. with happiness
beaming through her spectacles. but
terribly conventional, and lived in con-
slant terror of Dick d~isgracing him
self. n was not aware that Mr..
Banks would have been furious had he
known of Dicks arrival. for she a
not been told of the threatened break
Ing off of the engagement. She was
fond of Maisie and liked to see the
young people happy and enjoying
themselves.
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 lady inno-
Gently, this incorrigible Dick"-and
she tried to look severe-"will go and
see him sometimes"
II is not permitted to receive visi-
tors" put in Maisie.
What a pity! Give him my kind
write him an occasional note"
II wouldn't do that urged Maisie,
looking fixed %bayonets at Dick.
1T will upset him." chilmed in blum
dering Dick.
And pray. Richard, why should a
aunt.
Well. you see" said Maisie. hes
not allowed to nave any letters or
read"
AS the conversation was drifting into
dangerous channels, Maisie diplomatic
cally turned it into smoother waters,
and the trio retired to rest in a very
merry mood.
Dick set himself to study his aunt,
and by his devoted attention gradually
gained favor.
The days passed pleasantly enough
with tennis. drives, picnics and Walk
ing. so Dick and Maisie spent q 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 G1r.
Banks was heartily tired of it. He
noticed that his daughter looked par
ticularly happy. He said nothing, but
thought all the more. He swore at his
attendant. h~ydropathy, and everything
connected With it.
Another three weeks" he gasped one
day to Maisie: but I'll see 1t out il il kills
me- he heroically declared.
o. the contrary" said Maisie. three
weeks more will give you a new lease of
life"
Meantime Miss Mitchin had quite made
up her mind to alter her will again in favor
of Dick, and to make him an allowance.
She was even SO indiscreet as to mention
this to Maisie, who was not slow in
tmparting it to Dick.
A few days after Mr.. Banks had stoutly
declared his intentions of seeing it out
Miss Mitchin, Maisie and Dick were sitting
in the summer house on the bowling green.
Suddenly a well-known voice broke upon
their ears-a voice that made Dick Jump
and Maisie pale.
ut was no USE" said the voice "I co,,,d
stand 1t no longer. I'm sick of 1t. Eat,
sleep. eat, sleep, day after day. With my
limbs sore with the constant humping of
my masseur. No books, no society. no
nothing"
But, my dear sir, pray consider the doc
tor CA ma 2nNfhar N,piCo Ino -.4 ,-.-
your room, pray, Mr.. Banks"
The doctor can go toto where he likes,
and L don't want ever to see my bedroom
| again."
The speakers were getting nearer.
Maisie and Dick knew they were caught
like rats in a trap. In another moment
Mr. Banks and his attendent had turned
the corner and were upon them.
For a moment Mr.. Banks paused and
stood stock still. glaring at them. His face
went alternately red and purple. At length
he ump up to them in a towering rage.
And pray" he said, going up to Dick.
what in thunder is the meaning of this.
sir"
Meaning of it, sir?" repeated Dick fool
ishly.
Yes sir. meaning of it? 1 will repeat
1t fifty time II you like
Miss Mitchin dropped her work and was
simply speeches..
How long have you been in the Hydro,
MI. Fennlng"
Nearly three weeks .,rn o,snoraa
Dick. |
"How-hou dare you, s,r?" roared Mr..
sanks. slancing at Dick and Maisie. How
care you come here and take advantage Of
my isolation?"
II believe, SIR" answered Dick with a
Wrinkle IN his eye which he could not sup
press. there is nothing to prevent my
visiting a health resort with my aunt"
Miss Mitchin." went on MIR. Banks.
Ium1nE. madam. allow me to inform you
mat your nephew is a daring young scape-
grace-and-and an imposter. Miss Mitch
IN. is 1T possible that you were also in the
conspiracE-conspiracy. madam" +,
An, what an old fool l lave been. OF
course, see 1t all now. Your scapegrace
OF a nephew planned that I should come
GOWN mere for the rest cure. and put MAJ
sic up to the trick so that he could be here
without my knowledge"
Again, MIR. Banks looked very black at
the pair.
Suddenly it flashed across the dear, pr,m
ola woman what 1t all meant. She glanced