The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-10

Yes-because-Tm a thief. too" she
said almost In q whisper.
1t was Z real emotion that appeared
on the doctors face then. what tho
dev-what do you meanY he gasped
"Oh-r didn't take teapots-I took
everything" miserably.
he forked a sardine out of the boz
and settled himself comfortably.
Suppose you tell me about 1t. Maybe
we could help each other out of
hole" His voice was full of kind
ness.
81 took the whole fat" she said for
lornly. and told him how she had
yielded to the temptation to save her
little bit of money.
Little woman, don't you mind.
don't believe that chump Of. doctor
would mind a bit II he knew. II he
did, he wouldn't be much Of a man
In my opinion. You needn't even
think Of 1t, and you can stay here
week longer and be safely cleared
out before he gets back to--the fat"
he finished lamely.
"Do you think l might2' she asked
eagerly.
II know you may" with convinc-
ing air. land you haven't done any
thing wrong; you've even done the
man a good turn. Haven't you kept
me from stealing his silver? And you
have talked to me like l was a hui
man being. promise you I'll never
attempt to steal-another teapot as
long as l live"
''If you would stop stealing and fix
yourself respectfully, you would look
really nice-and could get job" she
encouraged. "You don't look like
common burglar"
He took the satchel from the floor,
trying to hide the fact that he was
choking over the idea OF not looking
hopelessly degraded.
whenever get respectable l shall
want to thank you for what you have
done for me. Won't you tell me your
name?" he asked as he stood In the
doorway.
Marjorie Kershaw, and will be
glad to help you get job" interested
In his reformation.
The doctor thought of the usual jobs
he met with and smiled. Good night
Miss -. l hope I'll be a changed man
when you see me again." He went
out, leaving her staring blankly at the
door.
Firm In her resolve to give the man
a chance to 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
jorie taught that fall, called In Dr.
Ingram to treat Miss Kershaw's sprain-
ed ankle she had no idea that she was
furnishing the sequel to the affair.
Miss Kershaw, l think DR.. Ingram
can soon have that foot feeling more
comfortable" she said as the doctor
followed her into the room.
DR.. lngram's eyes twinkled with sud
den recognition. "Ah. l think Miss
Kershaw and l have met before! II
was at-let me sea- luncheon, was
1t not, Miss Kershawr'
The riot of color In her face tickled
his fancy immensely. II rather think
1t was at masquerade" she retorted.
her eyes flashing.
"You were kind enough to promise
me Job. l see you are woman Of
your word" Ha wrapped the bandage
skillfully. taking longer than was Gus
tomary. 81 have made a bad Job Of
this" slyly tearing the linen into a
shorter length than he wanted. Gould
you find a bandage somewhat longer
than this, Mrs. SedleyY" he 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.
81 wouldn't have missed so charm
Ing an experience for worlds" he said
emphaticelly. Mrs. Jordan positively
refused to commit herself on the sub
ject."