Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-05-16

looked at Clara and saw by her ex-
preston that what had been n sus-
picion hnd developed into an explana-
ton of the mystery How could I get
out of the scrape without exposing her
blunder? There seemed to be no way
to protect her except by owning that
had attempted suicide.
"Yes," said; 81 did"
"Well, I'll be hangedi What did
you do 1t for2"
Love-" said, casting side glance
at Clara. She blushed, but was the
only one Of the party who noticed It.
"Are you sure you're free from the
effects Of the poison2" asked Mrs. APP
pleton. Hadn't we better telephone
for a doctor"
"Or superintendent of lunatic
asylump' suggested her husband, with
a sneer. There's a law against sui
eide. I'm going to call for the police"
"Oh, please don't" cried Miss Digby,
wringing her hands.
At this moment young fellow ap-
peared at the open door In his night
shirt. He was very pale. whats the
matter2" he asked.
go back to bed," said Mark.
"Clara," said the young man. who
was Tom Digby, the real invalid for
whom I had suffered "I Thought Won
were going TO give mo nv medicine at
70 O'Clock"
looked nj Clara. wandering whot
she would saw. Womb she give herself
awav after nil I had done for ber3
81 didn't wake up." she faltered.
"Well," said Mark. "you women had
better 10 TO your rooms. I'll see that
he's all right, remaining with him as
long as necessary. Get along. all OF
you"
The ladies' left us. Clara giving me- n
look that construed to be one OF graft.
tude. That IL meant n great deal
could not doubt hut 40 MANY things
that I couldn't be Aure which predomi.
mated. As soon as thew had gone Mark
said to me:
"Haye YOU got any more of the stufr
about youY"
mo" I replied meekly. 81 took Il
ALL"
"Where's the bottleY'
ut wasn't liduid. Il was tnblets."
He looked at me, puzzled, then sail
There's something queer about this
don't understand 1t. Are you telling
the truthT
My conscience began to prick me for
the lies | had told. At this last ques-
ton l weakened and went from black
lies to white lies
II am truly" l replied. II took
whole swallow of what is usually given
in drops"
IL thought you said It was tablets
you took2"
$50 1t was. am speaking relative
ly."
you're lying, and you know you're
lying"
Mark remained with me awhile
longer, then consented to go back to
bed on my promise to call him II fell
the least need OF assistance. Before
closing the door he turned and snid
Are you sure this anIn In over2
ooh, go to bed" | said lmpntlently
IT wish to 20 to sleep"
He gave me another suspicious look.
then left me.
The next morning when appeared
at the breakfast table all looked nj inc
anxiously. Since my stomach had been
turned inside out didn't look cheer
full, and didn't feel cheerful, especial
Iy as to how I was to continue 10 lie
about the cause Of the trouble. Clara
kept her eyes down on her plate dur.
/ ing the whole meal. Mrs. Appleton
looked as II she knew more than she
cared to tell, and Mark looked like n
man who didn't know anything, but
was very much dIsgruntIed. If he
had been sure I had tried TO commit
suicide he would have felt more com
Portable.
Mrs Appleton insisted on my going
out on 10 the porch and living on n
wicker lounge, for the weather was
warm. and I was very glad 10 do AZ
During the morning when I was nlope
Clara came out and, after trying TO
pull herself together by doing things
for me I didn't need. suddenly faced
me and said:
"Thank you very much"
"Oh, yes. You're quite welcome"
"You are n yery-yery"-
"WhatY
accomplished liar"
"Just ao-in n oood couae It,a too
bad Won didn't wake mn in time 10 give
your brother his medicine"
"Tbat wasn't entirely untrue"
T think I took mine very we'll"