The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-01-25

had for her fortitude the revivifytng
potency OF tonic. II 30 balanced her
Joy with anxiety that she grew strong
In surprisingly short space.
Il do not see why a nurse is at all
necessary" she objected, at once. az
shall nurse him. myself. Louis and I
can do everything that is required"
But DR.. Massey" began. Where
upon she interrupted me-
''Dr. Massey probably thinks 7 am
a foolish, frivolous child. shall nurse
Uncle Robert even II l have to dismiss
DR.. Massey and get another ply.
sician."
There was nothing to be gained by
opposing her at this time, 80 held my
non-committal peace, doubling. never.
theless. the practica Dility Of her prop
osition. But to her next proposal I
must needs interpose the obstructive
truth.
Come" she commanded, brushing
back from her temples with both
hands the encroaching golden halo.
with the gesture Of one who prepares
for conquest, wiping away, as it were,
the last clinging vestiges Of her emo
.C;"i Sc. ,Ncss. Come, let us 20 to
rhl.. .,.Uer."
Sac NNs on her feet before | could
restrain her.
Not now, Evelyn" I said, quietly.
and, at the risk of seeming rudeness,
cat still.
But, why?" And there was a hint
Of suspicion in the look she gave me.
He Is asleep" l told her And
when she had relaxed into the great
chair again. added, temporizing, "Mr.
Bryan will let US know when he
wakens."
Her disappointment was undis-
guised, and in secret / sympathized
with her. She was experiencing some
thing OF that which had come to me
when Bryan had refused me converse
with his patient. But 1t were better
to divert than to commiserate, and 80
said:
"This is the day l am to hear from
Miss Clement
lis it?" she asked, differently, the
disappointment still ranking "I didn't
know"
"She has promised me important in
formation before three o'clock. II she
keeps her word, this whole perplexing
mystery may very shortly be cleared
up"
isn't that what you would call
supererogatory? she asked, smiling.
Il should think Uncle Robert could tell
all that Is needed. now, himself"
was at loss for moment how to
answer her; and in that moment tie
telephone broke in, and did away with
the necessity Of response.
The instrument was on the writing
table at my elbow, and with a Shall
II" to Evelyn. took the receiver from
the hook and bent TO the transmitter.
Yes" said, Miss Grayson is here.
Who Is 1t, please?" I thought I recog-
nized Miss Clements voice, and was
not wrong. But, after all, it was I
she wanted. She had called up my
rooms and my office. and, unable to
get me at either place, had taken the
chance that Evelyn might aid her to
my discovery.
You have learned something" I
asked, Disgusting as we'll as could my
burning interest. II possible, l would
keep from Evelyn the least suggestion
OF how vitality important / regarded
the news l hoped for.
II hardly know how to explain 1t to
you," came Miss Clements reply. II
was On the verge Of what am sure
was a most pregnant revelation. I
was to be given names and dates and
circumstances. had been promised
these by one in whom I put the great
est reliance. And now l am asked to
wait another twenty-four hours. Some
thing has happened, my confidant tells
me; something puzzling and utterly
unexpected, and those who know most
or the matter are now most at sea-"
Evelyn must have seen me smile.
1t was quite evident to me that Miss
Clement was in touch with some one
we'll informed, but It was not that
which provoked the smile. | smiled
because l felt that Cameron in some
way had outwitted his captors and
gained his freedom. This was the un.
expected happening which had thrown
the villainous slant-eyed camp into
confusion, and rejoiced at my friends
intrepidity.
And so, I said to Miss Clement,
you wish me to wait another day."
Il think 1t would be worth while"
she answered
And do, too" told her. II don't
suppose you've seen an afternoon pa.
per, have you?" / went on. well, they
contain some news Of interest. They
say that Mr.. Cameron came home last
night, and for once, at least, they tell
what Is very nearly the truth"
II sincerity ever carried over a wire
1t carried then in Miss Clements con-
gratulatiOnS and there was sOmethino