The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
CHAPTER TX.
TIE DOCTOR SEES LIZ

THE OOCIO6 S6ES LA<Ge
ZEE VIRGINIA said goodby to Mrs.
Redneid with grateful apprecia-
ton Of her kindness. and espe-
IL cially of her invitation to come
again, and the tears In her 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 Wen
be very glad to rescue you." she said
in parting.
Hugh Redheld the girl thoroughly
understood and loved. he was SO SIM
pie hearted and 50 loyal. On the way
to the Office he said to Lee, II win
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 a
train passed on its downward east
ward run, and a 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-
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.
Redfield came out, followed by a
small man carrying a neat bag.
you'd better sit behind, Doctor"
said Redfeld. II shall be very busy
on this trip"
every WELL" replied the other, "h
Miss Wetherford remains beside me;
otherwise 1 shall rebel"
He began by asking 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 a man so
garrulous 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 were rolling quietly
up the street to the door of the Weth-
erford 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 a
man. Reddy?"
Hush. motter!" 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.
Redfeld presented "Dr. Fessenden
Of Omaha"
She started again on contemptuous
ways, but was stopped by the little
man. Get down out of that chair!''
be commanded. My time is money"
Lie flushed with surprise and anger
but obeyed. and Lee Virginia, secretly
delighted with the physicians imper'
alive 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
NAMED standing beside the counter
could not repress a smile. "She'i
caught a tartar this time"
"Pocr mother! How dreadfuily II
she looks today! j hope the doctor
will order her to rest"
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