Evening times-Republican., 1911-02-02
CHAPTER TX
THE DOCTOR SEES 11zs.

&c VIRGINIA said gO0dby to Mrs.
Redheld with grateful apprecia-
ton Of her kindness, and espe-
= cially Of her invitation to come
ain, and the tears in her eyes pro-
,ndly affected the older woman,
40. with q friendAness which was
,mething more than politeness. in
tied her to come again. whenever
4.oaring Fork gets on your nerves Wen
bs very glad to rescue you," she said
in parting.
Hugh Redf1eld the girl thoroughly
understood and loved, he was so SIM
pie hearted and so loyal. On the way
to the ONCE he said to Lee, Il will
.slk to the doctor IL you like
r wish you would" she responded
fervently.
She remained In the machine while
he went in, and as she sat there a
train passed on its downward east
w1rd run. and feeling of loneliness,
If helplessness, filed her heart. Now
that she was within sight OF the rail-
way the call of the east, the tempta-
ton to escape all her discomforts, was
almost great enough to carry her
away. but into her mind came the
thought Of the ranger riding his soli-
tary way. and she turned her face to
her own duties once more, comforted
by the words Of praise he had spoken
and by the blaze Of admiration in his
eyes.
Redfeld came out. followed by
small man carrying neat bag.
You'd better sit behind. doctor"
said Redfeld. "I shall be very busy
on this trip
every WELL" replied the other. "lf
Miss Wetherford remains beside me;
otherwise I shall rebel''
He began by asking a few questions
about her mothers way of life. but as
Lee was not very explicit he became
1mpersonal and talked of whatsoever
came into his mind-motorcars. irri-
cation. hunting. flowers. anything at
all-and the girl had nothing to do
but to utter an occasional phrase to
show that she was listening. 1t was
all rather depressing to her, for she
. could not understand how a man so
earrulous could he good physician.
'ghe was qnite sure her mother would
bot treat him with the slightest re-
: rect.
'- fer all. he talked we'll. His stream
conversation shortened the way for
. Soon they were rolling quietly
Tie street to the door OF the Weth-
u House.
y found Lie on duty behind the
ter. as usual. Her face was de-
d. her eyes dull. but as she caught
sight Of the strange little man she
cried out. "Why didn't you bring me
man, Reddy?"
flush. motherr' cautioned Lee. ''This
is the famous eastern physician"
You can't be famous for your beau-
ty: you must be brainy." she remarked
to herself In the strangers hearing.
Redfield presented "Dr. Tessenden
Of Omaha"
She started again on contemptuous
ways, but was stopped by the little
man "Get down out Of that chair!'
he commanded. my time is money!
Lie flushed with surprise and anger.
but obeyed, and Lee Virginia, secretly
delighted with the PHYSICIANS imper-
ative manner. led the way int,lfhe
lodging house. "I'll look after the
cash, mother" she said. Don't wor-
ry."
I'm not worrying" she replied. "But
what does that little whelp mean by
talking to me like that? I'll swat him
one II he isn't careful!"
"It's his way. Please don't anger
him. 4 You need his help"
Tho doctor interfered. "Now, mad
q, strip and let's see what's the mat
With you." whereupon he laid OF
ioat and opened his box of instru-
tn.
,e ned, and Redfeld, who had re-
ned standing beside the counter.
ald not repress . smile. "she's
lught q tartar this time"
poor mother! How dreadfully Ill
she hooks today! hope the doctor
viii order her to rest
"But win she obey? I've argued
that with her. She keeps saying she
viii. but she won't"
It was nearly I, but the customers
wsre coming in, and the girl. laying
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