The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-17

AcE gpAHA eyes hEtG hungry ~ haA
been hours since Mrs. JOrdan's early
dinner. She hesitated then held out
/ her hand.
TN take the tea" she said finally.
"and I'm going TO tell you why I'm not
| going 10 turn you over to the police"
The doctor allowed Just the proper
amount OF surprised JOY to beam in
bis face. You are going to let me
gof" be gAsped.
She nodded her head anirmatiyely.
Yea-because-Fm a thief. too" she
said almost in whisper
II was a real emotion that appeared
on the doctors face then. what the
dev--what do you meahT' he gasped.
OIL didn't take teapots-I took
everything" miserably.
He foFked q aariine out Of the box
and settled himself comfortably.
Suppose you tell me about IT, Maybe
We could help each other out Of 3
hole" His voice was full OF kind
ness.
II took the whole fiat," she said for
lornly. and told him how she had
yielded 20 the temptation 10 save her
little bit OF money.
Little woman, don't you mind.
don't believe that chump OF a doctor
would mind a bit II he knew. In be
did. he wouldn't be much Of q man
in my opinion. You needn't even
think Of II, and you can stay here q
week longer and b. safely cleared
out before he gets hack to--the fiat"
be finished lAmely.
do you think I miRhtY' she asked
eagerly,
Il know you may" with a convinc-
ing air, and you haven't done any
thing wrong; you've even done the
man q good turn. Haven't you kept
me from stealing his sIlver9 And you
have talked 20 me like | was d hu-
man being. ! promise you III never
attempt TO steal another teapot as
long a. | live"
III you would stop stealing and Ak
yourself respectfully. you would look
really nice and could get a lob" she
encouraged. You don't look like a
common burglar"
He took the satchal from the door.
trying to hide the fact that he was
choking over the idea Of not looking
hopeleaaly degraded
Whenever l set respectable I ahall
want 10 thank you for what you have
done for me. Won't you tell me your
Manner he asked a. he stood "a the
doorway.
Marjorie KershaW, and / WIN Be
Bind 90 halp you get q lob" interested
IN hb reformation.
The doctor thought OF the usual Jobs
be met with aud smiled Good night,
Miss -. hope I'll 10 q changed man
when you SEQ me again" He went
out leaving her staring blanhiy at the
door.
Firm In her resolve to give the man
chance 10 reform without starting
handicapped. Marjorie did not tell
even Martha OF her adventure. when.
therefore. Mrs, sedley. the principal OF
the preparatory school In which Mar
joFie taught that fall. called ia Or.
Ingram TO treat Miss Kershaw'a aprain.
ed ankle she had no idea that shs was
furnishing the sequel to tho AFFAIR.
"Mtas Kershaw. | think Dr. Ingram
can soon have that foot feeling more
comfortable she said as the doctor
followed her into the room.
pF. LnGram'e eyes twinkled with sud
den recognition. "Ah, I think Miss
hoFahaw and | have met beforel Ii
was at-iet me see-a luncheon. was
Il not. Miss KerahawP'
The riot Of color In her face tickled
hia fancy Immensely. Il rather think
Il was at masquerade" she retorted.
her eyes flashing.
"You were kind enough TO promise
me job. I see you are a woman OF
Jour word" lie wrapped the handaRe
skilifnlly. taking longer than was Gus
tomarY. II have made q bad lob OF
thia," slyiy tearing the linen into a
shorter lsngth than no wanted. Gould
Jon ind = handage somewhat longer
than this, Mrs. Sedley ?" be asked In
an absolutely professional manner.
When she left the room the girl look.
ed at him reproachfully. And they
were your rooms" she said shame
facedly.
Il wouldn't have missed 30 charm
ing an experience for worlds" be said
emphatically, Mrs. jordan positively
refused 10 cOSnmlt herself on the sub
ject"
The gtri gave an irrspreazible gigRle.
Please bring them when you come
next time" she said. then suddenly
grew serious "wm I Be able To skate
this WinserF' anxiously.
He hooked az hrr with a nolemnifv
hentting the last stage Of a hopeleaa
cas- 1T viii need = great deal OF
attention. but thlnk--iust think.
mind yoo-thst you might skate the
nrst time the ice II thick enouEh-if
yOa had physician az band TO watch
you and keep you from overexertion-
Her face nnahed and abe beard. with
rNlief. Mrs sedley's returning foos-
STEPS
"fremiss that yo0'll 30 the very arst
rr~ese. be said cagvriy. promise or
! Ves III put On something that win
hftMfssN. ..asa