Evening star., 1911-06-11

kindly-and sounded him all and examined him.
1t seemed as if he would never to the throat and
when he did he merely touched it in few places and
then looked down it for second or two.
There is nothing wrong there he said at once. In
fact, there is nothing functionay wrong at all He is
rather delicate; but, under favorable conditions he
should outgrow his delcacy and make fine The
trouble is merely depression You you have to go
out all day to your living, and he misses you.
l think l should try to find apartments in a house
where there are other children and send him to school,
if you He sociable little chap and needs COM
panionship For the rest, will write down diet
that is suitable for him and not too expensive. You
clothe him very comfortably and nicely, notice 1
need not write anything about that. He has thing
very much in his favor-his mother"
The doctors kindness seemed to break me down, and
began to cry was very strung up, you imagine
Il play with him all the time l am home, said
"Yes, yes!" The doctor gave me pat on the
He wrote down about the foods and treatment, and
folded up the paper and put it into an envelop and
handed it to me-
DO you know he said Il wish you bring the little
chap again in few weeks don't mean that suspect
anything wrong 1t is only to know how he gets on.
shall need to see him only for few minutes; just
friendly visit not to reckon consultation
Thank you very much," said. "Your kindness
has comforted me greatly. will bring him."
put my ten dollars on the table. He simply
Nov Mrs. Marchant," he protested "try to put
yourself in my crusty old bachelor. who can't
like spending that money of yours? Save me from the
distress of taking it. ask you as favor Now don't
be silly woman!' had begun to cry again. Gary
it for Mummy, old chap Ladies have proper
pockets like have" He put the coins into Har-
rvs pocket; and when tried object he almost bum
died us out of the
Write telephone when you'll come again" he
said; land pay particular attention to the last direction
my list 1t is the most important of ALL and the one
that trust you least in, Mrs. Marchant Goodby and
be you come again. Write telephone when it's
convenient"
When we arrived home and read the directions, the
last one was this:
Take great of his mother, and do not let her
essential to him.
What good mani What very good man!
Harry received Noah's Ark and a drawing slate by
express early this morning. Of they from
the doctor, and am writing and thanking him. My
pride advised to inclose the fee; but my respect
for him would not allow to do SO. felt that it
would hurt him, and told him how felt.
This letter is all about Harry and me; but you will
understand how feel. Do you know, waltzed round
the room by myself after Harry had gone to bed
Our dancing days good, Edie; but living for
little boy who loves you is better, Dear. 1.-THE only
of his mother and she widow!' feel rich, and
jingle my wealth-a doctors fee!
Your affectionate friend, ELSA MARCHANT.
MY DEAR EDITH laughed when read your
AvA suggestion that the great doctor was smitten
by my beautiful eyes! l am glad that some one re-
members l accounted pretty and fascinating"
Kind old 1atterer! You don't know what a faded
shabby thing l ami land my beautiful eyes
went to DR.. Harding in my rusty weeds nearly
two years old. l had been able to afford
new dress. spent most of the rejected fee in buy
ing materials and made for myself. 1t is blue
serge, and very plain, and have plain blue hat