The Delta independent., 1911-03-17
CHAPTER IN.
THE DOCTOR SEES LIE.

again, ana tue tears III ueT eyes pro
foundly affected the older woman
who, with a friendliness which was
something more than politeness, in.
vited her to come again. Whenever
Roaring Fork gets on your nerves Wei
be very glad to rescue you" she said
in parting.
Hugh Redfield the girl thoroughly
understood and loved, he was so sim
pie hearted and so loyal. On the way
to the office he said to Lee, Il will
talk to the doctor If you like
81 wish you would" she responded
fervently.
She remained in the machine while
he went in. and as she sat there
train passed on its downward east
ward run, and feeling of loneliness.
of helplessness, filed her heart. Now
that she was within sight of the rail
way the call of the east, the tempta-
tion 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.
Redfield came out, followed by
small man carrying neat bag.
you'd better sit behind. DOCTOR"
said Redfield. 81 shall be very busy
on this trip"
Every WELL" replied the other, "if
Miss Wetherford remains beside me;
otherwise l shall rebel"
He began by asking a few questions
about her mothers way of life, but as
Lee was not very explicit he became
impersonal 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 man so
Earrulous could be good physician.
She was quite sure her mother would
not treat him with the slightest re-
spect.
After all. he talked well. His stream
of conversation shortened the way for
her. Soon they We're rolling quietly
up the street to the door of the Weth-
crford House
They found Lie on duty behind the
counter. as usual. Her face was de-
jected. her eyes dull. but as she caught
sight of the strange little man she
cried out. "Why didn't you bring me
man. Reddy?"
Hush. motherw 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. Fessenden
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 into the
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 If he isn't careful"
''It's his way Please don't anger
him. You need his help
The doctor interfered Now, mad
am, strip and let's see what's the mat
ter with you," whereupon he laid of
his coat and opened his box of instru.
ments.
Lee fed. and Redfield. who had re.
mained standing beside the counter
could not repress a smile. "She's
caught tartar this time"
Poor mother! How dreadfully Ill
she looks today! 1 hope the doctor
will order her to rest
But will she obey? I've argued
that with her. She keeps saying she
will, but she won't"
1t was nearly 1. but the customers
were coming in, and the girl. laying
aside her hat and veil, took her seat
at the cash register, while Redfield
went out to put his machine in order
for the return trip. She realized that
she was now at close hand grapple
with life
Her glowing cheeks, her pretty dress
made her a shining mark. and the men
began at once to improve their oppor-
tunity by asking, "Where's Lize?"
And this embarrassed her, for the rea-
son that she did not care to go into the
cause Of her mothers temporary abb
sence.
Perceiving her nervousness, Neill Bal
lard raised loud outcry over mistake
she made in returning change. and
this 30 confused and angered her that
her eyes misted with tears. and she