Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-28
The Hut Change. its Name.

to attain than on the day he first be
trayed his suspicious.
The Hut Changes it's Name.
That night Oswald was taken very III
For three days his life hung in the bal
ance, then youth and healthy living
triumphed over shock and bereavement.
and he came slowly back to his sad and
crippled existence.
He had been conscious for a week or
more Of his surroundings, and of his bit
ter sorrows as well when one morning
he asked Doris whose face it was he had
seen bending over him so often during
The last week; "Have you a new doctor?
man with white hair and comforting
smile" Or have l dreamed his face?
have had so many fancies this might
easily be one Of them"
NO, it is not a fancy" was the quiet
reply. Nor is il the face of a doctor. II
is that OF friend. one whose heart is
bound up in your recovery; one for whom
YOU must live, Mr., Brotherson"
Il don't know him, Doris It's a
strange face to me And vet. it's not al
together strange Who is this man and
why should he care for me so deeply?"
Because YOU share one love and one
grief II is Edith's father whom you see
al your bedside He has helped to nurse
YOU ever since YOU came down this second
time"
"Ediths father! Doris, it can not be-!
Edths father!"
Yes. Mr.. Challoner has been in Derby
for the last two weeks. He has only
one interest now; to see you well gain"
"Why?"
Doris caught the note of pain, if not
suspicion. in this query, and smiled as she
asked in turn;
Shall he answer that question him
self? He is waiting to come in. Not to
talk You need not fear his talking He's
as quiet as any man | ever saw.
The sick man closed his eyes and Dor
is watching, saw the flush rise to his
emaciated cheek. then slowly fade away
again TO a paIor that frightened her
Had she injured where she would heal?
Had she pressed too suddenly and too
hard on the ever gaping wound in her
invald's breast" She gasped in terror at
the thought, then she family smiled, for
his eyes had opened again and showed a
calm determination a he said
II should like TO see him. should like
him to answer the question ! have just
put YOU. | should rest easier and get
well faster-or not get well at all
This latter he half whispered and Dor
is, tripping from the room. may not have
heard it, for her face showed no fur
ther shadow as she ushered in MI Chal-
Toner and closed the door behind him.
She had looked forward 10 this moment
for days. To Oswald, however. it was an
unexpected excitement and his voice
trembled with something more than ply
steal weakness as he greeted his visitor
and thanked him for his attentions.
Doris says that you have shown me
this kindness from the desire YOU have to
see me we'll again Mr., Challoner. Is this
true?"
Very true. can not emphasize the
fact too strongly
oswald's eyes met his again, this time
with great esrnestness.
You must have serious reasons for feel
ing so--reasons which | do not quite I'M
derstand. May | ask YOU why YOU place
such value upon life which. il ever use
full to itself or others has lost and lost
forever, the one delight which gave II
meaning
1t was for Mr.. Chauoner's voice to
tremble now as. reaching out his hanu.
he declared. with unmistakable feeling:
II have no son have no interest left
in life. outside this room and the possi-
bilties it contains for me. Your attach
ment TO my daughter has created a bond
between US. Mr., Brotherson, which ] sin
cerely hope to see recognized by you"
Startled and deeply moved. the young
man stretched out a shaking hand toward
his visitor. with the feeble but exulting
CRY.
Then YOU DO not blame me for her
wretched and mysterious death. You hold
me guiltess OF The misery which nerved
her despsring arm"
quite guiltess
oswald wan and pinehed features took
on beautiful expression and Mr. ChaI-
choice
Thanh Coo iei from the sick mans
lips. and 'uen there was silence during
which their iva hands met
To Be Continued in Next lssus.