Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-14
TODAY's INSTALLMENT.
The oval Hut.

That night Dr.. Fenton had a visitor.
We know that visitor and we almost
know what his questions were II not the
answers of the good doctor Nsverthe
less it may he better to listen to a part
at least Of their conversation.
Sweetwater, who knew when TO be
frank and open, as well as when to be re-
served and ambiguous made no effort TO
disguise the nature Of his business or his
chief cause Of interest in Oswald Broth
erson The eye which met his was too
penetrating not to detect the smallest at
tempt at subterfuge; besides, Sweetwater
had no need to hide his errand; it was
one Of peace, and it threatened nobody
.'the mores the pity" thought he in un-
easy comment to himself, as he realized
the hopelessness Of the whole situation.
His first word. therefore, was plan
announcement
"Dr Fenton. my name is Sweetwater
/ am from New York, and represent for
the nonce Mr.. Challoner. whose name
have simply TO mention. for YOU TO under
stand that my business is with Mr.. Broth-
erson whom ! am sorry to find seriously,
II not dangerously H. VIII you tell me
how long YOU think it will be before ] can
have a talk with him on a subject which
] will not disguise from you may prove
very exciting one
weeks weeks" returned the doctor
Mr. Brotherson has been 3 very sick
man and the only hope | have of his re-
coverv is the fact that he is gnorant OF
his trouble or that he has any cause for
doubt or dread. Were this happy CON
dition of things to be disturbed. -Were the
faintest rumor of sorrow or disaster to
reach MIN in his present weakened state,
I should fear a relapse with all It's at
tendant dangers What then II any mi
nation should be given him of the hOr-
rible tragedy suggested by the name YOU
have mentioned? The man would die be-
fore your ewes Mr. Challoner's business
will have to wait
THAT | see but if I knew when ] might
speak"
Il can give you no date. Typhoid is a
treacheTous complaint; he has the best of
nurses and the chances are in favor Of a
quick recovery, but we never can be sure.
You had better return to New York. Later
you can write me If YOU wish, or Mr..
Chaloner can. You may have confidence
in my reply: it will not mslead you
Sweetwater muttered his thanks and
rose Then he slowly sat down again.
itE, itHittt ne btEdi' Noh i'' 81
man 10 be trusted I'm in devil of
fix. and there is Just possibility that
YOU may be able to help me out 1t Is
the general opinion in New York as YOU
may know. that Miss Challoner committed
suicide But the circumstances do not
fully bear out this theory. nor can Mr.
Challoner he made to accept 1t, Indeed
he is so convinced OF it's falsehood. that
he stands ready TO do anything pay any
thing suffer anything. to have this dis
tressinR blight removed from his daugh-
ter's good name Mr.. Brotherson was her
dearest friend and as such may have the
clew to this mystery. but Mr.. Brotherson
may not he in condition 70 speak for sew
eral weeks. Meanwhile, Mr.. Chaloner
must suffer from great suspense unless
"a pause during while he searched the
doctors face with a perfectly frank and
inuuiring oppression unless some one
else can help us out. Or, Fenton can
vouc"
The doctor did not need 10 speak; his
expression conveyed his answer.
'No more than another" said he. Tx
cept for what Doris felt compelled to tell
me I know as little yourself Mr.
Rrotherson's delIrium took the form OF
calling continually upon one name. ! ana
not know this name, hut Doris did, alao
tha DANGER lurking III inc IhCN IUdN ne mao
yet TO hear of the tragedy which had
robbed him of this woman to whom he
was so deeply attached. SO she told me
tust this much That the Edith whose
name rung 80 continuously IN our ears
was no other than the Miss CheEloner
Of New York Of whose death and IFS tragic
etrcum stances the papers have been full;
Ehat their enga cement was secret one
enc. fact which seemed 10 dfsappoint
him; but she carried II off so gaily (she is
= wonderful girl. Mr.. Sweetwa ter-the
darling OF all our hearts,. saying thss
he must not be so esOtistical as to think
I was. bur his waking quits natural
He did not AJAX for Miss Challoner. he
only inquired how long he had been i
and whether Doris had received a letter
during that time. She had not received
him TO ask questions Especially did she
entreat me 10 be with her at the crisis
Sweetwater nodded he had expected
nothing from the doctor, and was not
disappointed al his failure. There were
two strings to his bow, and the one prov
ing vslueless he proceeded to test the
other
To Be Continued in Next issue