The Washington herald., 1911-08-13

fell out-there-I was frightened
Yes. yes; Of course-sleep walking
eh?'
Jameson took snuff very vigorously.
| Don't do 1t again. But pshaw! II I
were as young and strong as you are,
| I'd have my arm broken twice a week,
] just for fun"
But you must do something for me
you must be my friend
Certainly, my dear, why not? But
how can help you? Dunwody's pledged
| me to professional secrecy. you know"
He grinned. mot that even Wary Dun
wody can run me very much
He looked down at her. frowning. but
at that moment turned to the door as
he heard Dunwody's step.
How do you find the patient, doctor %
asked Dunwody. Jameson moved a
hand In cheerful gesture to his patient
"Good-by, my dear. Just get we'll,
now. I'm coming back. and then we'll
have a talk. Be good, now, and don't
walk In your sleep any more He took
Dunwoody by the shoulder and led him
out.
II don't like this, Dunwody." he said.
when they were out Of earshot of the
room. What's going on here! I'm your
doctor. as we both know; but I'm your
friend, too. And we both know that
I'm a gentleman, and you ought to be.
That's lady there. She's In trouble
she's scared cen Almost to death. Why?
Now listen. don't help in that sort
Of work, my boy. What's up here? I've
helped you before, and I've held your
secrets; but don't go into the business
or making any more secrets, dye see?"
There aren't going to be any more,
Jameson" rejoined Dunwody slowly
I've got to keep hers. You needn't keer,
mine If you don't feel like II. Get her
VII, that's all. This is no place for her.
AS for me. as you know very well, there
isn't any place anywhere for me-"
The old doctor sighed. Brace up to
IT. my son. But play the game fair II
IL comes to case of being kind to your
self or kind to a woman, why, take a
gamble. and try being kind to the wom-
an. They need 1t. I'm coming back; but
now 1 must be getting on. First, I'm
going to get something to eat Where's
the whisky"
Dunwody for the time left him, and
began moodily to pace apart, up and
down the gallery Here presently he was
approached by Jeanne. the maid.
Madame will speak to you," announc-
ed that person loftily, and turned away
scornfully before he had time to reply
Eager. surprised. he hastened up the
"Yes?' he said. Did you wish me for
anything"
Josephine pushed herself back against
the headboard of the bed, half support
ed by pillows. With her free hand she
attempted ~ put back a fallen lock of
dark hair. 1t was not care for her
personal appearance which animated
hei. however, although her costume, ar
ranged by hsr maid, now was that of the
he
to the armoire. yonder. Bring me what
you find there. Watt she added to
Dunwody. I've something to show you,
something to ask you, yes
Jeanne turned, over her arm now the
old and worn garments which Sally ear
lier had attempted to remove
What are these?' exclaimed Jose
phine Of the man who stood by
He made no reply. but took the faded
silks in his own hands. looking at them
curiously, as though he himself saw
something unexpected. inexplicable.
What are they. sir? Whose were
they? You told me once you were alone
here"
Il am he answered. Look! These
What are they? Whose were theyr'
she reiterated
They are grave Clothes he said sim
ply and looked her in the face. DO you
wish to know more?"
rs she-was she-is she out there?''
He knew she meant to ask, in the grave
yard OF the family.
why do you wish to know" he in
quired quietly. lis II because you are
a woman?'
Il am here because I am a woman.
Well, then
He looked at her. still silently. for a
time. She is dead" he said slowly.
Cant you let her lie dead?'
NO Is she out there? Tell me-"
No"
rs she dead? Who was she?'
CTO Re CONTINUED TOMORROW
Copyright, 1911. The Bobbs-Merr Company