The Holbrook news., 1911-02-17

there is war;"
 I was so excited and so expectant
 sat up in bed, vivid flush spreading from neck to brow and my eyes glow, I ing.
 In few moments Aunt Penelope came in, looking pale. and followed by-my captain-surgeoni
 You see, she's out of her headl" warned Aunt Penelope.
 q am noti" l assured him, indig- nantly. q told her about the war and how you saved me from being killed, and so she thought I was delirious and sent me to bed. I went to sleep because l was so tired from running. Do tell us about the war and what it is about"
 'Nonsensei" snorted my aunt Its an encampment of the National Guard troops and it was a sham battle, or a maneuver, or something of that sort that you saw"
 Tt was lovely one, anyway" I said, ecstatically. thinking it too good to be true that so many men were in proximity to The Hayfields."
 bhC iiAilANdA Ou4 SCOn W d5 feeling my pulse and looking straight into my eyes.
 T find-temperature," he said to my aunt. ''The excitement and fright were too much for her nerves. May I have glass of water and a spoon?"
 When she had left the room I re- minded him that was not i'll, only frightened
 But you might be ill.," he said. earnestly, "and you know the old ad- age about prevention. Moreover, I how you are, and maybe by the next day ride would be beneficial"
 Your prescriptions are promising" I said, gravely, but how did you hap pen to come? Who told you I was iIl?"
 T met man headed for town, and he told me he was going to fetch doctor He also gave me a vivid ac- count of the nature of your illness. Feeling responsible for your condition in a measure, I informed him that was a doctor. so he showed me the way here. He gave me a graphic OA llS CnIlIS uOuSSHOtu Really, I think a mild restorative would help your nerves
 "Yes. do feel ill.," I replied hastily, hearing Aunt Penelope's approaching steps.
 After he had administered a seem ingly harmless mixture and had left a few instructions, he took his leave, assuring my aunt that he would call in the morning.
 Aunt Penelope seemed so agitated that my contrition awoke, and I was captions of my malady when she was called from the room. Susan Hannah entered, looking mysteri- | ous
 Your aunt" she said in stage whisper. lis all broke up."
 What is it?'' I asked.
 Why, ain't you never heard tell about her being crossed in love when she was young?'
 No" exclaimed, interestedly. find ing at last the reason for her an- tipathy to men.
 Well, she was, and him soldier, too. Seein' your man brung it back"
 Tn the Civil warp
 Civil wari" scornfully exclaimed Susan Hannah. Tt was the war with Cuby. of course. Your aunt's only 
 Only" I thought, with shudder
 He deceived her, and so she said she wa'n'a never goin' to hev nuthin' to do with men folks. and she never las. That's why she lives of here"
 I had enough new food thought to stay awake that night, but I imagine ny military, surgeon put little sleep nducement in his mixture, for I slept lntil morning. I arose and dressed in ny most becoming gown and went lerenely down to breakfast
 Kathleen. are you sure you are all 'ight?" asked my aunt. l assured her that I was, but I wasn't quite normal when my attend ng physician came in riding boots { md sans sword. Aunt Penelope actu- lily let me receive him alone. and ook her agitation to the kitchen.
 You are decidedly better" he ap- : 'roved. q thought you would be. SO brought saddle horse for you" Aunt Penelope's parting admonition z lad been that I must be gone only alf an hour, so I went in the house t luncheon time with doubts as to er attitude toward me, but she hur- fed past me to the porch. ] "Captainl" she called. sweetly. T He was about to mount, but came i ack and stood at attention, meekly : waiting his sentence. g T hope" she said. suavely. that | ou'n be neighborly while you are in T amp. I should be pleased to have | ou come over this evening""
 His eyes frightened and he eagerly ccepted her invitation.
 In apprehension I sought Susan Iannah. She was also excited and C