The Huttig news., 1913-05-24


 had never spoken of any secret sor- row. or given her a clew from which 10 draw conclusions Unintentionally. that clew had been furnished now by Miss Selinat
 The nurse took the tray away She looked around the apartment with new interest. but there was no photograph there which might be young Thad's " 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, Retta Scott was sure that his mind was troubled If she could only discover the cause and help him.
 Well. MT. Trimbell, ycu'll soon be able to do without me, she said blithe- y, a few days later.
 The invalid was sitting up. then well wrapped and comfortable in re lining chair near the window
 Are you going to leave me 10 the mereies of these two erotchety old maids down stairs? You're a hard. hearted young woman"
 Miss Scott laughed ehiidishly Oh. if they could only hear you, But isn't there anyone else who could come here and be with you? Any other relative?'
 The mans face darkened as he turned his eyes to the open window
 No one. wish there were like  young fellow myself when I'm on my feet. Miss Scott. I wish you could stay here If it could be arranged"
 Oh you know l must follow my profession I'm going back to the hos pital when leave here left only to take this case. because my duties here had tired me out l needed the vhange But l must go back"
 Hang it all! suppose so. Miss Scott. I've grown very fond of you You're the finest young woman Eve ever met If 1 were young man. I'd ask you to marry me"
 "Ch. Mir. Trimbell!"
 ''I certainly would But don't look scared m not going to; although I'm only fifty,three, and could settle a nice little fortune on you. But if you would stay and-dont you see. I want some bright young folks around You 1 could have all the friends you wanted The house is like graveyard! It's been so ever since"
 Since your nephew went away?' queried Retta softly
 Mr Trimbell turned on her with a roar
 How did you know? Have I been talking in my sleep? swore I'd never mention the young raseal.s name again. How did you know any thing about ny nephew. Thaddeus Velsor?"
 .Velsor, Thaddeus-Velsor!"
 The other did not hear the whis l,ered exclamation He was fairl launched now into a recital of hi troubles. and all his resentment. gre and chagrin were poured forth in swif 1 eloquence. with a forcible expletiv, now and then, which would seem tt l justify the description of raging ty rant" which Miss Selina had artfullJ 1 drawn
 Meanwhile Re:tas wits were rally ing quickly: ard as soon as she had chance to speak. she made heI | point.
 MT Trimbell. you must not agtate yourself so know how you feel. bul you are not quite right-your nephew is better man than you think, and a repentant one! l know Young Mr Velsor was my last patient in the hos pital 1 did not know he was your nephew: but l recall now. one night when he was very low. l asked nm if there was anything he wanted Yes. l want my uncle's forgiveness. he said Of course, knew that there was story back of that. but he never told me any more And Thaddeus Vel sor is your nephew!"
 The patient looked at the nurse sharply,
 Nurse" said he. what are you blushing for? Oh. then you-your last patient"
 No. no. l have not even seen him But l know where he is I-l-prum lSeu tO NI1tt u ullli, So1ilt Qdy when had time, to-to-Oh. MT Trimbell!"
 dplushes were deep; dimples and curls were dancing Dark blue eyes looked with shy mischief from be tween long, curling lashes.
 Write now!" roared the patient And tell that young rascal to conn and see Uncle Thad ard his nurse"
 Well. young Thad's come back. said Selina solemnly. twenty-foul hours later And she knew him be fore What do you make out of that Charlotte?"
 "A wedding" replied Charlotte la conically
 'l wonder how 1t happened?" unused Selma T believe she schemed it out somehow-she's that artful. M,kino Peoastls Pav