The Lamar register., 1912-01-10

oh, he's sensitive about that. He
always knocks of ten years more.
And he's always been vain of his ac-
emulation of money; likes to have
folks think him richer than he is. He
told us what he was worth when we
came here, cause he made 1t all over
us; and. barring the house. which is
fine one, but heavily mortgaged, he
has very little. very little. We were
surprised. weren't we. Charlotte?"
Yes, uncle's very queer" replied
Charlotte portentously.
We'll, of course he never spoke of
such things to me-" said Miss Scott.
why. he's likely to change his
mind about US and pack us of at any
moment" Selma looked panic-strick-
en- as she spoke There was his
nephew-his sisters only child-he
brought him up. and promised to
make him his heir. Fooled him, too,
about his property. and then turned
him out one day. without a dollar. We
don't know where the poor fellow is
now-starving. maybe"
How terribls!" Miss SCOTS blue
eyes were wide open. She looked very
thoughtful as she arranged q bowl of
broth and some crackers on a little
tray. and went upstairs to the invalid
Il guess we've given her omething
to think about now" Seiina's tones
were triumphant.
Selma Trimbell!" said Charlotte.
Il didn't know It was in you'll"
Miss Scott was thinking seriously
a. aha watched the invalid while be
finished the light rspast Mr. Thadds-
IL Trimbell was doing very well: but
here was something about his case
she had not understood II she had
been asked to express an opinion. she
would have said that there was some
thing on her patients mind Yet he
had never spoken Of any secret sor-
row. or given her . olew from which
to draw conclusions. Internationally.
that Chew had been furnished now by
Miss Selinai
The nurse took the tray away. She
looked around the apartment with new
interest. but there was no photograph
there which might be young Thads"
Adroitly she led the man to talk of his
early life. Whether anger or shame
kept him silent. he had naught to say
OF nephew turned adrift. From her
new viewpoint, however. Retts Scott
was sure that his mind was troubled
II she could only discover the cause
and help him!
Well. Mr.. Trimbell. you1l soon be
able to do without me-" she said blithe-
ly. few days later.
The invalid was sitting up. then
well wrapped and comfortable In q re
clining chair near the window.
Are you going to leave me to the
mercies Of these two crotchety old
maids down stairsf You're q hard
hearted young woman"
Miss Scott laughed childishly.
"oh. II they could only hear you!
But isn't there anyone else who could
come here and be with you--i Any
other relativsf"
The mans face darkened As he
turned his eyes 70 the open window
NO one. I wish there were. like
young people around me. I'm a spry
young fellow myself when I'm on my
feet Miss Scott. wish you could
stay here. II It could be arranged"
"Oh. you know ! must follow my
profession I'm going back to the hos
pital when ! leave here. left only
to take this case. because my duties
there had tired me out ! needed the
change. But I must go back"
Hang II all! suppose so. Miss
Scott, I've grown very fond of you.
You're the finest young woman I've
ever met II were a young man. I'd
ask you to marry me"
"Oh, Mr. Trimbell!"
Il certainly would. But don't look
scared-I'm not going to: although I'm
only ffty-three. and could settle
nice little fortune on you. But II you
would stay and-don't you see. ! want
some bright young folks around You
could have all the friends you wanted.
The house is like 4 graveyard It's
been so ever since"
Since your nephew went away"
queried Retta softly.
Mr. Trimbell turned on her with
roar
How did you know? Have I been
talking in my sleep? swore I'd
never mention the Young rascais
name again. How did you know any
thing about my nephew. Thaddeus
velsor7"
"velsor! Thaddeus-velsor!"
The other did not hear the vhis-