The Springdale news., 1912-08-16

impeled her 10 this awful deed. Yet i little did I suspecr whither my efforts to find why Louise's sister had shot 1 herself would lead me Little did l imagine in what web of criminal cunning, of bafiing crime, of hidden evil, l would find myself As I strove to soothe Louise's agi- tation the doctor appeared al the door way and imperiously beekoned me. l tried 10 persuade Louise 10 wait out side but she elung 10 me like l frightened child and insisted on ac- eompanying ne into the room.
 Here" said the doctor in the curt tones of authority, 'I want you to help me carry her into a quieter place . before I operate"
 This way" said Louise. recovering herself as soon as she saw the oppor- tunity to be useful, into my rooms. They are off the street and much qui- eter."
 saw the look with which she tried 10 read the doctors face and put the question she dared not ask.
 Will she live2"
 IQOGIUE " llIOA SHOOK HIS neat grayely.
 She Is just alive and that is all 1 can not tell yet whether or not we can save her There must be abso- lute quiet. 1 am going to probe for the bullet and See what course it has taken. Please telephone al once for these two men. They are my hospi- 3f a# tz I will operate.
 As quickly as We had laid the sense less girl on Louise's bed, telephoned for Doctor Wileoxs assistants, and was fortunate in being able to reach both Immediately. Louise and the maids meanWh hile were kept busy by the doctor preparing for the operation, so i fell 10 my#l lot 10 break the news 10 General Parrish when he arrived Louise had merely told him over the telephone that Katharine had met with all accident, so he entered the house almost wholly uHprepared for the shock my news gave him.
 had before seen strong men in grief but never had witnessed such wave of heartrending agony as swept over the general. He came into his home erect, military. slightly per turbed. but still in manner and bear. ing he vigorous old soldier. fully master Of his emotions My words tha. told him as gently as was pos sible what had happened seemed 10 sap all his vitality His face became ashen pale, his lips quiyered. great tears coursed down his cheeks. his shoulders bent under the weight of his grief and he totterod as if about to fall.
 While he was fond and proud os both his daughters. the elder had al. ways been his fayortte. As is often the case with fathers Who have no son, Katharine had been both son and daughter 10 him Since her mothers death some years ago she had been practically head Of the household 1t Nas on hsr tAat he relied for every thing, and il was with her that he discussed all his business affairs. Such association between them naturally had strengthened the bonds into far more than the ordinary father-and daughter affection.
 Ny poor little girl-Katharine- little Katharine he moaHed iH tones of agony that Wrung my heart for him
 Ills first thought was to go to her, bu, the doctor forbade his presence !n the room. persuaded him to go to his own apartments, leaving him in the hands Of his valet and promising to keep him informed as to katha- rine's condition.
 Deeply as l felt for him, it vas or Louise thought most. wanted to be with her constantly, to give her the succor of my presence. As soon as Doctor Wileoxs assistants arrived, bringing with them nurse, Louise and were both banished from the room. Gently I drew her into little sitring-room, where, with the door g jar. we waited t0 see if our aid might be needed. Fearless sorrow now weighed heavily on her
 Tell ne everything, ;" l said. with m aim about her. Why did she do it
 don't know" she cried out T cant understand it al all. There IS some mystery some terrible mystery that cannot fathom.
 When aid yoa see your sister last2@
 We had luncheon together She was sweet and kind. as she always vas. 5at could see that something was worrying her Ne were 70 have gone shopHing together tl;is afternoon but she told me that she had an CT rand that would make it impossible for her 10 go with me. had re eeiged your note, so l told her that f would sutt me much better to put the shopping off untIl tomorrow. Rieht after luncheon she went out-where, do not know She did not use he car or cali q taxi. All know is that she vas gone about two hours. When she came in was arranging the flowers in the diniHg-room. heard her enter and came out into the hall She