Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-04-20

side resort on the shore OF the EngilsA
channel. not far north of Havre.
MY theory is" / said, that when the
time Of her confinement approached
Mr.. Holiday brought his wife to Paris
to secure the services Of an experience
physician, perhaps; or perhaps a nurse
or linen, or all of them. That done, they
proceeded TO Etretat, which they may
have visited before, and knew for
quiet place, with a bracing atmosphere
and good climate--just such place as
they would naturally desire. Here, tht
daughter was born, and here, ] am con-
vinced, we find the key TO the mystery
though | am very far from guessing
what that key is. But / have pre-
monition-you may smile If you WISH
that I'll find the clew I'm seeking al
Etretat. The name has somehow strucA
an answering chord in me.
The words. as | recall them now
seem more than a little foolish and self
assured; yet in light of the result
well. at any rate. my chief showed nc
disposition TO smile. but sat for some
moments in deep thought.
II don't doubt that you're rlght, Mr
Lester" he said at last. AT any rate
I'm ready TO trust your experience
since | have absolutely none in this
kind Of work l don't need TO say thai
| have every confidence in you. III
have a letter Of credit prepared at once
so that you may not want for money
shall we say five thousand to start
with ?"
| stammered that | was certain that
would be more than enough, but he 81
fenced me with a gesture.
Youu find foreign travel more eX.
pensive than you think, he SAID. IL
may be too. that youll find that money
will help you materially with your in
yestigations | want you TO have al
you may ueed-dont spare II. Nhen
YOU need more don't hesitate to draw
on us
thanked him and was about to take
my leave, for | had some packing 10 &c
and some private business to arrange
when a message came from DR. Jenk-
inson Mr.. Graham smiled as he read
q.
Royce is better" he said; much
better. He's asking for you, and Jenk'
inson seems 10 think you'd better go "a
him. especially If you can bring gooo
news"
Just the thingl" | cried. II must
go and bid him goodby, In any event
and half an hour later ! was admitted
TO our juniors room. re was lying
hack i'm big chair. and seemed pale
and weak. but he flushed up when he
saw me. and held out his hand eagerly
Il couldn't wait any longer, Lester,
lie began. 1T seems an age since I've
seen you. I'd have sent for you before
this but | knew that you were work
in-."
"Yes."I smiled, Il was working"
"St down and tell me about 1t, he
commanded. "All about it-every de-
tan"
The door opened as he spoke, and Dr.
- 4Iyfs f4f4fN
Doctor" | queried, how far It is
safe to indulge this sick man? He
wants me TO tell him q story.
Us It a good story?' asked the doc
tor
why, yes. fairly good"
Then tell IT, May l stay?"
Certainly" said Mr Royce and / to-
gether. and the doctor drew up chair
So ! recounted. as briefly az ! could
the events of the past two days, and
the happy accident which gave me the
address sought Mr. Royce's face was
beamrg when I ended.
"hnd YOU start for France tomor-
row?" he asked.
Tomorrow morn'ng-the boat sails
at 10 o'clock"
"Wen, I'm going with you" he cried
why" ! stammeTed, startled by his
Vehemence, ARE you strong enough
ia be mighty glad TO have you, but dc
you think you ought? How about it
doCtor?''
Jenkinson was smiling with half-shut
eyes.
ITS not bad idea" he said
He needs rest and quiet more
than anything else, and he's
bound to get a week Of that on tbs
water. which IS more than he'll dc
here | can't keep that brain of his
still, wherever he is. He'd worry here
and with you he'll be contented. Be
sides" he added. "he ought to be along
For I believe the expedition is going tC
be successful essao,s..,.s--
/ believed 50, too, but I recognized
in JenkiDson's words that fine optm-
isf6 Which had done so much to make
MIN the great doctor he was. / shook
our juniors hand again i'm the joy OF
having him with me. AS for him, ht
seemed quite transformed. and Jenkin
son gaZed at him with a look of quie
pleasure you'll have to pack, / said
"Will you need my help?"
mo: nurse can do il, with the doc
tor here to help us out" he laughed
You've your own packing to do ant
odds and ends to look after Besides
neither Of us will need much luggage
Don't forget to reserve the other bertl
in that stateroom for me-"
mo" / said, and rose. "Ill come foi
you in the morning
"All right, I'll be ready"
The doctor followed me out to giv'
me word OF caution Mr. Royce wa.
| still far from Well he must not over
( exert himself; he must be kept cheer
| full and hopeful, II possible; above all
he was not to worry, quiet and sea ali
would do the rest