Middletown transcript., 1907-01-12

pick 'em . with a jerk OF the
thumb toward the retiring ladies.
just like your father. I can see
my gont getting worse. When I
was at Saltsea last week
Saltsea /! gasped the man. 1t
was at Saltsea Doris and he had
spent their honeymoon
Know the place !? But you Il
be wanting a wash. Seen Dick
lately?
George answered in the Eega-
tive. and following his garrulous
uncle, was presently left to his
reflections. Elsie Jones 1t
never occurred to him before it
might be the same with whom he
had carried on a mild Irritation.
He had heard Of other people of
the name of Jones. She was
then the enchantress of Il flower
shop; he had been ousted by an
unknown rival; afterward, he
learned, she had gone abroad. II
it came to Doris S ears
He groaned, and then looked
up as the door quietly opened.
Miss Jones's golden head peeped
in.
Strangers hitherto, please, she
whispered, and then disappeared.
Bewildered, but very much
relieved, George went downstairs
to find Mr.. Dunn ball flirting with
his wife, who appeared to have
accepted the situation quite nat.
urally. His blood boiled, but in
vited to look over picture-post
card album with Elsie, he ac.
cepted, despite his wife's angry
looks, and consoled himself with
the fact he was pleasing his uncle.
Just as dinner was announced
the or-bell rang. Matthew had
a sudden spasm, while Georges
heart fell. For the big voice
that inquired for Mr.. Dumbail
was all too familiar. His brother
Dick stood ON the threshold.
All, uncle! as the old man, ris-
ing, with one hand still on the
painful leg, greeted him cor
daily. I got your letter. George
you here and
He gazed at Matthew'S ward
with twitching mouth. The girl
averted her head.
Miss Jones, said old Dunn ball,
introducing Elsie. This is the
nurse, Miss Brown -thoughtfully
provided by your brother. My
gout, you know.
Dicks powerful face glowered.
Oh, he said shortly. Then
must send her back.
Who?
Why--er-a nurse. She's wait
ing in the hall. Highly recon-
mended, but of course
An extra strong twinge of pain
prevented Matthew from reply
ing Immediately.
Bring her in, he managed to
nurmur at last. Perhaps there |
could be consultation over my
case I'm in terrible way.
Mr.. Dumball uttered the words
quite cheerfully, while Dick left
with the expression of one hope
essly forestalled. Doris and her
husband exchanged glances of
Matthew and his
ward. unseen, did likewise.
Miss Greene, the nurse, OBJ
served Dick, as he led in dark,
petite figure. She was very
sweet and winsome-in the mems
opinion, at least. The ladies re-
served their.
Welcome, my dear lady, said
)umball cheerily. I'm sure my
ecovery should indeed be speedy
Dinners waiting /; Elsie, look
.fter Miss Greene. Dick, you II
ave a wash?
Thanks, responded the latter,
Vho, still surveying his uncle's
I
Yard, wiped his forehead agitat-
dly.
Hot, isn't it !? observed Mat
hew. Not so bad as the coast,
hough. When l was at Saltsea
sst week.
Saltsea gasped the man, as
is brother had before. II
Know the place queried DUN
all. George, show Dick up.
'ou II turn in together its for {
1nate you're single men. Miss
'rown, spasm !!
Matthew suddenly clutched lie
iris shoulder. while the men
roceeded upstairs. They did !
OF speak for some moments.
Didn't lose much time. grunltd I
lick at last, swilliHg his fevered
cad in basin of cold water.
Nor you. added George. Guing J
, marry her? Il
You queried Dick, shortly.