The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-12-02

sympathy.
You think 1t might have cured
ner?"
q should have tried it," replied the
Doctor quietly.
But If it hadn't, how miserable she
would have been"
1T would be the fault of her husband |
If she were 80" replied the Doctor,
with rather an odd little smile
Poor fellow" thought Janetta, he
ares for her himself. What a strong.
tender nature he has hidden behind
that cold manner"
Then | can do nothing" she said
aloud, "and l wish to do so much, /
would do anything that lay in my
power to help make her we'll"
For the first time Doctor Drake re-
garded her attentively. There was no
doubt of the sincerity of the speaker.
You can do much" he said kindly.
Help her to forget herself, keep her
bright and cheerful; and If, by whole
some contradiction, you could trick her
into doing little more. you would be
Of real service"
They both laughed, for Clarice's way
wardness was apparent to every one
that &c ne into contact with her; and
Janetta remembered how often she
had come down stairs, or went out for
drive. in opposition to the expressed
wish Of the Doctor.
Il am glad you spoke to me-" he
said. holding out his hand. II feel AS
If we had come to better understand
ing"
His last sentence was overheard by
Mrs Mortimer, who advanced with cat
like tread down the street She did
not stop, only bowed to the pair who
seemed absorbed in such earnest con-
versation. with a rather meaning smile.
and passed over to the other side OF
the street
The chit! the deceitful chit! So that
Ia the business that took her out IN
such a hurry this morning! She iG
determined to have more than one
string to her bow. l wonder what tho
better understanding may be7" said
Mrs. Mortimer under her breath, rs
she looked after Janetta's retreating
| figure.
After that conversation with the
Doctor. Janetta redoubled her efforts to
| brighten Clarice's life.
Il feel your wings about me night
and day" said Clarice, smiling at her
Didn't hear you creep into my room
in the middle of the night?"
Yes" Janetta confessed. II thought
I heard you move, and that Nigh,
put you off to sleep again by reading
! aloud"
| DO you sleep with your door open
them" asked Clarice.
Janetta laughed and nodded.
Il like to be close at hand II you
want me-"
But how can I repay devotion lil,.
Janetta?"
Until you marry, If you wish It."
And when will that be. l wonder?'
said Clarice, with a quick sigh.
When Captain MerivaIe comes
home again." Janetta replied.
IT'S just that decided way * yours
that keeps hope alive"
They were sitting in the drawing
room after dinner. Mrs. Mortimer
had gone up stairs to write letters. A
violent ring at the bell made the girls
look at each other in quick surprise.
"A caller at this time in the even
ing?" said Clarice. Just tell Mason
that unless it is Doctor Drake l can
see nobody"
There was only time to issue the
order before Mason reached the door
and then a mans voice was hears
speaking in the hall, thick, hesitating
argumentative, and Janetta's hear
stood still The voice was Neville's
Every vestige OF color went from he
face. A visit from Neville at THU
hour could bode no good.
It think it is some one asking 70
me-" she said, trying to steady he
voice. will you excuse me for mo
ment?"
Without waiting for an answer. sh
went quickly into the hall; and Their
stood Neville, with a foolish smile o.
his face. trying to explain to Maso
, that II was Miss Howard not Miss Sey
mour, he wished to speak to.
Neville, come this way" said ia
/ META sharply. putting a hand on hi
arm to steady his steps. for at the frs
{ glance 1t was evident that the boy ha
had more than enough to drink. Maso
followed them into the study. wher
t Janetta took her brother. stirred tn
| fire, and turned up the gas with slo'
! deliberations; and JanettA was cor
e scious through every fibeS Of her b'
4 ing that the parlor maid knew h
= brothers condition as well as she di'
and she smarted under the humiliatio
/ and disgrace.
:. That will do. thank you. Mason
she said. closing the door behind ii
maid. Neville, what has brought yo
9 here at this hour and" Her tongr
refused to finish the sentence.
= "Got-the-sack." answered Hsvili
sulkily. defiant. bringing oat each wo'
q with elaborate care. to prove that