The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-09-17


Il am afraid it was a mistake to
send it for you, Dr. Moore, l am not
really H." said Rosalie, adjusting the
pillows behind her with one hand
while the doctor held the other and
counted her pulse.
Lie STILL" said the doctor peremp-
torily.
Resale, astonished at his brusque
tone, lay perfectly rigid-t
What made you faint, then. If you
are not ILL.," asked the doctor. rather
more gently.
Il was just tired. l think" said
Rosalie. Il had been working toe
long and forgot my luncheon"
sheer madnesgs." he said. looking
black. Anything the matter with
your hearth" he inquired.
Il don't know; sometimes it
thumps pretty hard, and often. at
night, 1 can't sleep because it is So
noisy" she said. hesitating for a
word.
That must be looked into said
DR.. Moore, GROSSLY. Let me see your
tongue first"
Rosalie went through with the
hated performance of sticking out her
tongue. The doctor made no COM
ment. Then he laid his head on her
heart and afterward held it close
pressed against her back while Ro-
/ sale held her breath breathed deep
( ly. or said All at his command
There is nothing organically wrong
with your heart. Nerves again. he
/ announced. But you are too thin"
Il know l am" said Resale, flush
Ing painfully.
I Not for beauty" he said, appar-
emily divintng the cause of the height
! ened color in his patients cheeks;
/ bones are often more beautiful than
: flesh; but too thin for health. You
( need eggs and milk and rest
Eggs and milk thought
Your lungs are perfectly sound"
said the doctor. sharply, but you re-
quire nourishment"
! And rest" said Rosaliue doubtfuIly.
Il can't rest very long l must work -
What is your work?" asked DR..
/ Moore, in his imperative way.
Writing; anything. everything
fashions, now and then a story"
For fame or fortune?" he in
! quired, looking about the room with
a calmly appraising eye.
For fortune" answered his patient,
much amused
We'll, then, 1t won't do you any
harm to rest for little while; you
will work twice as fast and as well
afterward. Promise me that you will
stay in bed until this hour tomorrow. -
he said, rising.
Il promise" said Resale, smiling
up at him.
And an egg in milk every two
hours, besides three regular meals
Good-by." and he was gone
Resale was still smiling when she
heard the front door close after him.
The death of their old family physi
clan had necessitated the calling in oil
stranger, and Rosalie concluded thai
nothing could be in greater contrast
to the old doctors genial loquacity
Nthan DR.. Moore's grave and abrup
manner.
He returned at the same time the
next day. greeted her briefly, ant
taking her hand, rested his sensitive
fingers on her pulse.
"A more domestic pulse today" ht
stated in his expressionless way.
What is a domestic pulse, DR.
Moore?" asked his patient, smiling.
Don't you know?"
mo, don't know. but SHOULD
like to-"
Have you taken the eggs ant
[ vii h he oSL 10
remark.
YES" answered Resale. submis
sively.
And you stayed in bed?"
Yes" she replied.
That was right. / will come again
tomorrow. Don't get up before
come. and no working in bed. Good
by" and ne was gone again.
The next day he came with a boo
in his hand. This is a bride, to kee
you in bed" he explained cit is tn
most fascinating book that know O
that has appeared recently. There i
a man in it that is little like me-" b
announced calmly, as he handed he
the book. do you know it?" he ii
CURED.
: mo. but if it is fascinating vii
| stay in bed another day." she sale
That will make the fourth"
, He counted her pulse without an
remark. and asked about her hear
Rosalie assured him that it was NOR
quiet, and after looking at her tongu
he informed her that she was yer
satisfactory patient Then he fairl
: dazzled her with a s-"'le that trans
formed his face.
Then if you like the story 20
will stay in bed?" he asked.
Yes" she answered.
Il RacheI's Onion.
Twas amused by the observations {