The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-03-05

lNOtSu uLCluOuslSs II pure iSNN-
ton, Lolie. Yesterday the sky was
low; was digging for my best friend.
To,day-he lies before me, his peevsh
self Yesterday ] thought the notes
were burned; today look forward
10 good cross-country chase, and
with luck we will draw" His voice
changed suddenly Yesterday
was in Seal Harbor To-day she is
here"
Here in Washington l asked, as
naturally as l could
Yes Going to stay a week or two"
"Oh ! had little hen and she had a
wooden leg
And nearly every morning she used
to lay an egg"
"Will you stop that racket Rich!
It's the real thing this time, sup
pose?"
She's the best little. chicken that
we have on the farm
And another little drink won't do us
any harm"
he finished, twisting out the cork
screw. Then he came over and sat
down on the bed
Well" he said iudicially. since
You drag 1t from me. think perhaps
it is. You-you're such confirmed
woman-hater that ] hardly knew how
you would take it."
Nothing of the sort" | denied testi-
ly. Because man reaches the age
of 80 without making maudln love to
every"
I've taken to long country rides"
he went on refectyely. without listen
ing to me, and yesterday | ran over
a sheep; nearly went into the ditch.
But there's Providence that watches
over fools and lovers, and just now
know darned well that I'm one, and
have sneaking idea I'm both.
You are both" said with disgust.
IF you can be rational for one mo-
ment, | wish you would tell me why
that man Sullivan called me over the
telephone yesterday morning
Probably hadn't yet discovered the
Bronson notes-proyiding you hold to
your theory that the theft was in
cidental TO the murder May have
wanted his own clothes again, or TO
thank you for yours. Search me;
cant think of anything else" The
doctor came In just then.
AS said before, ! think a lot Of my
doctor--when ! am ILL., He is a young
man, with an air of breezy self-confi-
dence and good humor. He looked di-
rectly past the bottle, which is very
valuable accomplishment, and shook
hands with Mcknight until | could
put the cigarettes under the bed.
clothes He had interdicted tobacco.
Then he sat down beside the bed and
felt around the bandages with hands
as gentle as a baby's
Pretty good shape" he said. How
did you sleep2'
'Oh, occasionally ! replied. Il
would like to sit up doctor"
=
have an excuse for It. wish to thun
der ] could stay in bed for day OF
so | was up all night"
Have a drink" Mcknight said
pushing over the bottle
Twins" The doctor grinned.
Have two drinks"
But the medical man refused.
4 wouldn't even wear a champagne
colored neckte during business
hours he explained by the way
had another case from your acci
dent, Mr. Biakeey, last yesterday aft
ernoon Under the tongue, please.
) He stuck thermometer in my mouth
had a sudden terrible vision OF the
amateur detective coming to light
notebook, cheerful impertnence ant
discriminating data "A small man?'
| demanded. gray hair
Keep your mouth closed" the doc
: tor said peremptorily. NO. A won
an, with fractured skull Beautifu
case Van Kirk was up TO his eyes
and sent for me Hemorrhage, right
sided paralysis, irregular pupils-al
the trimmings Worked for TIVE
: hours
Did she recover?" Mcknight put in
} He was examining the doctor with 1
new awe.
She lifted her right arm before
} left" the doctor finished cheerily. Sc
} the operation was success. even Il
she should die"
} Good heavens" Mcknight broke
in and I thought you were just al
} ordinary mortal, like the rest of us
Let me touch you for luck. Was she
pretty?"
Yes, and young Had wealth o.
bronze-colored hair Upon my soul
hated to cut it,
Mcknight and exchanged glances
DO you know her name, doctor?'
asked
mo. The nurses said her clothe
came from Pittsburg tailor
"she is rot conscioisi Iisupposef 4
NO she may be to-morrow-or ,
. q week"
He looked at the thermometer
murmured something about liquid die
( avoiding my eye-Mrs. klopton wa
, bfoiling a chop at the time--and 100
his departure, humming cheerfully a
y he went downstairs. Mcknight locke
I after him wistfully