Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-06-07

going frankly up 10 Tue CieiA, ih
formed him that she had some tele-
grams to send and that she would be
out for some little time. Would he see
that Miss Huckins was not neglected
| in her absence?
81 will see to it." said he. Then, as
she turned to go. he ventured to add:
ut is quite dark now. If you would
ike one of the boys to go with you
| But he received no encouragement and
allowed his suggestion to remain I'M
| finished.
She looked grateful for this and was
pulling down her veil when she per-
ceived two or three men OH the other
side Of the room watching her In evil
| dent wonder Stepping back to the
desk. she addressed the clerk again,
this time with marked distinctness:
II have been very Ill, l know. and
not always quite myself. But the
shock of this accident to my nurse has
cleared my brain and made me capa-
BILE again Of attending to my own at
fairs. You can trust me; can do my
errands all right. but perhaps had
better have one Of the boys 60 with
me-"
The clerk, greatly relieved, rang his
bell. With the first step into the street
Carmers freshly freed mind began its
work. where is the railroad sta
tion?" she inquired of the boy who was
trotting along at her side.
"Over there" he answered vaguely.
"Take me to it,
The sight Of the station. from which
q train was just leaving. frightened
her for q moment with its hustle and
many lights, but she rallied under the
stress Of her purpose and. entering.
found the telegraph Office, from which
she sent this message, directed to her
physician at home. DR.. Carpenter:
Look for me ON early train. All Is clear
10 mo now, and must return. Preserve
silence till We meet.
This she signed with q pet name
known only to themselves and dating
back to her childish days.
| Then she bought q ticket and
studied the time table. When quite
satisfied she returned to the hotel.
She was met in the doorway by the
physician who was attending the nurse.
He paused when he saw her and
asked few questions, which she was
penetrating enough to perceive were
more for the purpose Of testing her
own condition than to express interest
In his patient. She answered quietly
and was met by a surprise and curios-
ity which evinced that he was greatly
drawn toward her case. This alarmed
her. She did not wish to be the OBJ
ject Of any ones notice. On the con-
trary, she desired to obliterate her
self. to be counted out SO far as all
these people were concerned. But.
above all, she was anxious not to rouse
suspicion. So she stopped and talked
~ naturally as she could about Miss
Huckins' accident and what the pros.
poets were for the night. These were
favorable. or so the doctor declared,
but the injured woman's condition call
ed for great care, and he would send
over capable nurse at once. Mean
while the maid who was with her
would do very WELL She herself need
have no worry.
"You are very good" said Carmel.
II am tired and when l once get to bed
shall certainly sleep. / shall give or
ders not to be disturbed. Isn't that
right2"
"Shall accompany you to the door
Of your roomr' he asked
She shook her head, with smile.
II am quite capable Of finding my
room. I hope Miss Huckins win be ~
well in 4 week from now rs am At
this moment. But, doctor"-she had
been struck by strange possibility
II should like to settle one little mat
ter before we part. The money have
may mot be quite safe in my hands.
Ny memory might leave me again.
and then Miss Huckins might suffer.
II you win take charge Of some Of Il
on her account shall feel relieved"
1T would be 4 wise precaution," he
admitted. "But you could just 40 well
leave It at the desk. !"
80 can" she smiled Then, a. his
"a remained nxed on her: You are
wondering Il I have friends. We both
have. and have Just come from tele.
graphing to one of them. You can
nave NJ VIM an easy mind. An tnaf