Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-19

The doctor said he would give you treat
ment and massage, so that you could get out
more quickly" she responded "IlI bring
breakfast and then call him."
Kennedy, feeling much refreshed, but too
sore and stiff to move without suffering, was
awakened for breakfast and he and Swanson
discussed the situation In low tones as they ate.
Il can't move my arm, and my hand is help
less" Kennedy reported The bones aren't
broken, but I'd be useless trying to catch to-
day"
I'm pretty sore all over" said Swanson
but with a good rub and hot workout before
the game I'll be all right"
1t was past / O'Clock before Swanson com
menced to worry about the failure of the doctor
TO come After fuming and fretting for more
than half hour ne rang for the nurse and
sent her in quest Of DR.. Anderson. She re-
turned soon and reported that he had been
summoned suddenly to assist in perform
ing an important operation, but that he
probably would return soon. Not until
o'clock had passed did Swanson COM
mence to become seriously disturbed at
the failure of the doctor to appear. short
nap had refreshed him somewhat, and when
Kennedy announced that 1t was past o'clock
he waited few moments then commenced
ringing the call bell by his bedside to summon
the nurse. There was no response and grow
ing angry and impatient, he rang again and
again. Two or three times he thought he
heard whisperings in the hallway outside the
door, butthere was no answer TO his summons.
He swore and ragged while Kennedy Joined
him in his impatient criticism of hospital
routine.
If only had a pair of pants" walled the
helpless giant, I'D break out"
He climbed out of bed and searched the
room In his impatience he bumped his wound.
ed head, and blood flowed afresh from under
the bandages and with movement Of his
arm he smeared it over his face. The giant
SWede was working himself into a fury. Every
few moments he rang the bell, and, few mo-
ments before O'Clock the nurse. calm and
appearing as If nothing unusual was haDpen-
ing, came in
Did you ring" she inquired
Swanson started to explode, but stood look.
ing at her in helpless fury
Get me my Clothes" he ordered In tones
that frightened the girl, trained as she was to
the outbursts of patients.
Get me- my clothes" he repeated
1T is against orders" she said, hestatingly.
You cannot go until the dector"--
Get me my Clothes" he half screamed
IF my clothes aren't here in five minutes I'm
going this way
the nurse thoroughly alarmed by the fury
of the big man, from the room and. within
i've minutes she returned with another nurse
to support her.
Where are my clothes?' he demanded in an
awful voice
It's against orders" said the older nurse
firmly. You cannot leave without permission
from the doctor in charge"
For instant II seemed as II Swanson
would forget himself and become violent With
an effort he controlled his anger and sank back
upon the pillows.
All right" he said resgnedly, let me tele-
phone to the boss and explain"
You are not going to quit, Sient?" demand
ed Kennedy, starting up in bed. III go my
self
The quick wink that Swanson gave him
stopped the cstcher's angry expostulation.
That's a good boy!" SAID the nurse pleas
antly. There isn't any use to fret I'll bring
you the telephone"
The telephone brought. and when the
nurse left the room Swanson called up the
notel at which they lived
That you Joo?' he said rapidly. This is
Sileu~yes in hospital. Send a taxi 10 the
corner as fast as you can get 1t here. I'll be
watching
He cut of the carriage clerks curious Ques-
lions by hanging up the receiver.