Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-08-15
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BY ALICE GAY JUDD
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BY ALICE GAY JUDD

Aoh, her sfanduaushter treats me
as though aeons ago l might have been
human, while the grandson acts as
though were quite human at the
present time. think. Diary, ] prefer
the grandson.
March Ill forgot 10 tell you that
there is one boarder here who looks
as though with the proper amount OF
announcement he might be coaxed
into congeniality, He is young os'
teopathic phycician. and | should judge
from his expression at times that he
experiences seasons of discourage
ment.
April i.-Madam's favorite book is
"Meditations," essays on Life"
Death" Immortality" and so forth,
written in an old,fashioned. sentiment
al style. ! shouldn't mind reading
them TO her SO much. II thought she
meditated. but she doesn't at all. Why,
Diary, during some OF the most sol.
emn passages she is putting some
kind of paste on her face 10 prevent
wrinkles coming,
had long chat last night with DIR.
Stefiins chat is the ID. o.'s namel, and
an very much interested in the sci.
ence OF osteopathy.
April l0.-I discovered my mission
today. II is TO put people TO sleep.
AS read this afternoon | thought
heard gentle snore, Two shocking,
ly plebeian to attribute TO madam. so
read on. But ! heard it again, louder
and more decided. ! stopped reading
Madam promptly woke.
Don't stop reading II should go to
Sleep" she said, "or | will wake
up"
o! Diary dear. Well. since | am
paid for my services, | suppose may
as well read to keep her asleep, as to
amuse her awake.
April al am afraid mean II
must be that DR.. Steffins is really
building up practice. He goes in
and out more briskly, with the air of
man who has something to do.
Mrs. B. told me conidentially that
one of his patients is very rich
man who is doing all he can to en-
large the doctors practice.
April Ill met DR.. S. to-day as
was leaving madam's, and he asked If
didn't want TO walk home instead
of riding. had on a new spring jack
et and | wanted to know how the
cause of osteopathy was progressing.
so | walked
Il haven't seen you for several
days" | remarked as we started
Several days." he answered. u
thought it must have been a month,
at least"
Exactly three days since Cur last
disagreement" told him.
"Oh, do you count the days?" he
asked politely.
Now, Diary wasn't that as mean
as could be 10 catch me so?
How is your sick rich man." |
asked, not noticing his last re-
mark.
Very much better, thank YOU"
Don't get him well too fast" l eau
toned. Remember the goose that
laid the golden eggs
He laughed Its the other way
round this time. The sooner get him
well, the larger my fee Will be-" And
he looked at me just as though he
had sweetheart hoping and waiting
for him somewhere, and | reminded
him of her.
April 25.-This afternoon as l was
leaving, madam's grandson invited me
to go automobiling with him. Yes.
Diary, l know l really shouldn't have
accepted, but it was such a tempta-
ton. But madam saw us! I
caught glimpse of her face as we
started, and its expression of pious
horror rejoiced my heart, my bad rev.
dictionary heart. She may discharge
me for 1t tomorrow, but she can't
take away the JOY of the ride.
But my bubble burst, as l knew in
my heart it would, for when | was
handed out at my own door, with al!
manner of care, and ran gaily up the
steps, who should be standing there
but DR.. Steffins! He opened the door
for me with the air of Chesterfield
and such freezing manner that | act
ually shivered. But should never let
! that young man know that he could
| make me shiver!
May 6.-Great doings, Diary. went
to the opera last night, and fairly
| lost myself in the music | left madam
| little earlier than usual, and was so
miserable | went over in the park to
have it out with myself Two big
tears had just rolled down my cheeks
when some one sat down beside me
On the Eench.
Presently the person beside me said:
| "A lovely afternoon, isn't it?" 1t
| was Dr.. Steffrs!
Did you know that Lohengrin is to
be sung tonight" the doctor contin-
ued.
is it," said
| Let's 60" he suggested.
WHAT" ! cried in amazement, Gust
you and me?''
"Of course" he answered unconcern-
| eddy, there will be plenty of other
people there" He took out his watch
I'VE can get our dinner at some res.