The Detroit times., 1909-12-23
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the thumb Of my left hand just such
a little flnger-stall Cf violet velvet as
Sir VIM. Dagmar used in order TO
conceal his deformitv whenever he
went abroad. proceeded by three
differen: nansoms to my point of doS.
tination a scheduled little tree-shel-
tered spot hundred yards from the
gate OF the Cingsmere hospital fer
consumptives. There l alighted, and
bidding the driver to await me. | hur-
ried toward the hospital. IT IVES my
opinion. from what l had observed,
that all welcome visitors 70 that
building possessed master keys to the
front door and were accustomed 10
enter unceremoniously. Since had
no late KEY. I passed down the side
OF the house and, thanking the sheds,
approae, CO me kitchen door. 1t was
shut, the window bhnls were closely
drawn. but light cleaned through
the crc,ices raped gently on me
panels. Upon the third summons I
heard the sound OF cautiously drawn
bolts and the door opened about fou :
inches on 4 chain. A wr:nklId gray
bearded face peered out at me. "Qui
va la? Who Is dare?" demanded a
cracked voice.
ut is /, my friend, Sir VIM. Dag.
mar" | replied very softly in French.
Enter. Monsieur" he said politely.
| did not require a second invita-
ton, but before attending to me the
old man refastened the door. He then
turned and looked at me inquiringiy.
saw at once that he was astonished
at the manner of my coming. and that
he considered that he was entitled TO
an explanation. II wish to see Mad
emoiselle lie Mar, privately and
quickly" l muttered in his ear.
But, Monsieur" he began.
took sovereign from my pocket
He stopped dead in his speech and a
greedy look came into his eyes.
He nodded and hobbled out OF tho
kitchen. My object in sending for
Marion lie Mar was to obtain a guide
over the house, very important de.
lsideratum, since | had never been in.
side it's walls until that moment. The
old fellow suddenly reappeared.
Monsieur She comes" he NUT
tered. and stretched out a skinny
paw for the money.
turned at a sound to behold stand
ing in the open doorway the woman |
had seen In my masters company last
Sunday ON the heath. | had thought
her beautiful on that occasion. Now
| caught my breath. and for an In
slant dreamed | looked upon a spirit
from some other world. The one weak
spot in my composition Is that ! am
the slave of female beauty wherever
found. and vet until that moment |
had been wise enough to worship the
sex collectively. But standing In the
doorway | recognized my fate, and |
bowed my head before her.
She advanced and offered me her
hand. Only then | perceived that she
wore a uniform. nurses uniform.
Monsieur" she whispered. you
sent for me-"
"Yes. my child" / answered in still
lower tones. ! pressed her hand. then
let It fall, though l grieved to release
liz. Where is Cavanagh?"
Upstairs in the operating room
with DR.. Fulton. must be quick. ior
they are almost ready TO begin. Sin
Charles has Just arrived
"Ahl SO Cavanagh still persists.
had hoped to find II otherwise"
Alas! Monsieur. | have begged
him to go. but he had determined 70
see all"
I'm that case, for your sake. my
child. shall bear him company"
"What---you,
Eyes. Marion, You have work 70
do, and he may need my care!
She gazed at me a moment with .
look OF passionate gratitude. then OF
sudden. STOPPING low. she caught
and kissed my hand. IL tngied ioi
DAYS afterwards.
Heaven bless you, Monsieur she
cried. her whole face radiant. Come
then, and we shall go To them. Sii
Charles will be enchanted. for he hates
that George should be present. sine,
we have no one to spare who miga
attend him IL the poor boy should fee
lin or swoon."
| (To be Continued)
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