The Redwood gazette., 1910-08-17

glinting oh her lashes. It was not all
fabrication that / told yon in the
station she said. My own father
was the patient that had been nurs-
ing for six months before his death.
He would have no other aid. and.
though you found nurse that night.
mine has been the greater benefit, for
you have taught me to find myself"
I'VE shall miss you.' the doctor re-
peated, and no more was said until
they stood In the doorway Of the little
station. Al the great train came rum
bling toward them she thrust a sealed
envelope into his hand. .'Goodby, my
doctor" she said softly.
He waited until he could see her
smiling face no more, then climbed
Wearily back into the Sleigh When he
opened the envelope two checks fell
upon the lap robe. and the sum or
money they represented seemed enor-
NOUS Presently he found note:
Dear Doctor-The larger check is to be
used for the erection OF new hospital
which will be planned and built exactly
according to your directions. I will be
may need 1t. and my business manager
will call upon you tomorrow, SO there
need be no delay in carrying out your
wishes. You are both urged and COM
manded to purchase with the second
check all electrical appliances. etc, which
would be helpful to you In your own pri-
vate Office. Hoping that you will keep me
Informed Of the needs OF your people, =
always your friend,
ELEANOR GRAY HERRTOTT.
The doctor stared blankly before
him. "Old Herriott's daughter" he
muttered ''the great mine owners
daughter" A sudden moisture ap-
peared upon his spectacles, so he took
them off and drew a gloved hand
across his eyes, then gathered up the
reins and clucked to the horse.
How do, doc?" called the station
agent. The doctor looked back, and
his face was shining like that Of a
boy.
1--WE are going to have new hospi-
think Of that-a new hospitalY The
cutter went flying down the hill behind
old Rube, then toiled slowly up again
until it stopped at the white cottage
door.
Richards face was very pale as the
doctor entered, and his dark eyes
shone out weirdly. The doctor seated
himself for long argument. well,
she has gone" he began. "Old Herri-
otis daughter, boy-who would have
guessed at that?"
II know" said Richard impatiently.
II know. How soon can you fix me
up to follow herr"
tEh?'' said the doctor, his eyes open
| ing wide. Evidently urging and plead
ing were unnecessary here. In two
or three days II you obey ORDERS" he
answered. And so it happened that
just three days afterWard Richard
waited in the reception room Of Flea
nor's home and frowned at the very
evident display Of wealth about him,
wondering il the girl whom he had
loved for her simplicity could be quite
the same In such surroundings. A rus
tie Of silken skirts caused him to turn
abruptly. A tall, imposing young wo-
man entered the room.
Have you message for Miss Her
riottY' she asked. II am her secre-
tary" Richard hesitated moment,
then thrust his hand into coat pock-
ct and drew forth crumpled white
satin ribbon. the one that the little
nurse had worn in her hair. He smil-
| ed. 'eWill you take this to her. She
will understand"
The secretary betrayed no surprise
at this strange manner Of announce
ment, and once more he was alone.
Slowly the moments passed until at
length the heavy curtains at the lower
end OF the long room were parted, and
Eleanor stood there, difident, wide
eyed as child fearing punishment.
| He saw that she was wearing the IA