Atlanta Georgian., 1913-03-10

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" T dows. I've got cold al
~ ~eady," grumbled Warren, as
-, s,arted to raise the bedroom
aRnt dear, we can't sleep without
some air"
some air? You want a regular gale
Il ,,,,,.frg through here. l may have to
stand for it when I'm well, but I'll be
famed II I'm going to take any
tarces with this cold"
oTban YOU want only this one
aDor't want that open all the way
p,- II down-more, 1 tell you" as
uoleu reluctantly lowered the window
inch or so. We've got to have
.snarate bedrooms, then you can prac
.r,a vour particular brand of fresh air
a ,,,sanifv without putting me on the
sick list
II was a damp, close, murlly night,
s and Helen slipped into bed with a feel
n INC of suffocation. Above everything
A ,,se she wanted plenty Of air in the
3 bedroom. 1t was impossible for her to
Z s,aan IN a close, warm room.
Rut whenever Warren had the least
,nsa Of a cold there was always this
d sis1uta about the windows. And now
rq law there, huddled up in the bed
a ,ro+bes. while Helen, with only sheet
,ver her and her arms thrown up over
q me pillow, felt stifled.
Helens Discomfort.
Although it was February, there had
been no winter weather yet, and the
rain and sultry warmth had kept Helen
h almost i'll. Tonight not a breath of
4 air was stirring. With only the one
N window partly open, there was not
n enough breeze. outside to stir even the
tfjn white curtains, which hung mo-
'IoDleSs before It,
For almost an hour Helen tossed and
mrnod-she could not sleep. Though
the radiator was turned off the steam
was sizzling sullenly. and the wall be-
side the bed through which the pipes
ran was almost hot. Helen kept feel
ing it with her hand
Warren was sleeping heavily. He
had even drawn over him the extra
a blanket. which always lay at the foot
a Of the bed in case it grew colder in
N the night To Helen it seemed incred-
ible that any one could sleep in that
Il 0pDressive room with so much cover
At last she could stand it no longer
a Softly she slipped out of bed, tip toed
y over to the door and opened 1t noise
Iessly At once she felt the relief of a
faint breeze. The open door had created
n a slight draught; soon the room be
a came bearable, and Helen dozed off ia
& sleep
She was awakaned by loud, vicious
banging.
why in thunder. was that door
onen?'
The room was in blaze Of light
& and Warren in his rajamas was strid-
4 ing over TO close the window
Regular hurricane blowing through
ID here. ! told you not to open the win
a dows-so when I got to sleep you
q open the door, eh? Want me to get
4 window with angry force, switched off
the lights and once more huddIed shiv-
a erngy under the bed clothes.
Dear, we can't STAND 1t shut UP in
n here, protested Helen, sitting up in
he'd Well both be sick! Why, we've
N never slept in a room with everything
n closed
Refusing to Answer. ,. ..
But Warren did not detgn to an
swer
Just put your hand out and feel this
wall where the pipes run" persisted
n Helen. Feel how hot It Isl"
But Warren maintained his con-
temptuouS silence.
Warren, l want you to feel this
n Mal.' with an almost hysterical note
IN her voice. Why, it's FEARFUL to
shut US up in here!"
There is nothing more irritating than
# 'p talk TO some one who refuses to an
N SWer and as Helen lay there staring
n INTO the darkness her discomfort at
lae lack OF air was increased by her
iesentment.. Her face burned against
4 the pillow.
Surely, no one should be expected to
S.eep In a room with closed windows.
j.. was positiely unhealthful. Her in
Dsnation grew as she thought Of it.
IN little while Helen had worked
.erSef into a state of feverish self
NiF. II was Cruel-brutal-of Warren
no smut her up In a place as close and
n Sulung as this! If there were only
"A oeu IN her dressing room! Since 1t was
also inc sewing room, they had thought
a bed would take up too much space
Joi now something must be put in, If
ohN cot, so she would not have to go
through another night like this.
Warren she whispered tentatively,
Uncertain as to whether he was asleep,
warren ! can't STAND ii in here! I'll
nave 70 go in the front room and lie on
me eouch-if you don't let me open
window"
DID she imagine it, or did his breath