The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-08-29
DOCTORING OF DOLLY
BY MAUDE }. PERKINS.

with fragile jeweled clasps.
"You don't seem to consider that
lyod are wearing yourself out at the
Ipers, but it will be An entirely differ
lent matter to get health II you once
Dose what you have"
Don't preach, Phil! Forget for 9
little while that you are a doctor. You
want me to keep what you call my
beauty simply because you like ID
hook at pretty faces"
The young surgeon smiled. Put II
Iany way you like. ! want you to be
jwell and strong"
why" asked Dolly daringly. I'll
seems to me 1t would be to your ad
dvantage to have me iii for long time
fOf course you know that l would be
your case"
II don't need patients. have more
work now than / can do"
Then suppose / am to under
stand, Phil" Dolly said coldly, that
leven II ! am Ill, you don't care for
my case. I'll try to remember and
warn mother not to call YOU"
why, Dolly, you know better thar
that. l."
"Is this your dance, Mr.. Stafford?'
Dolly rose to meet the tall young
man who had come up to them where
they sat in a little alcove screened
with palms and tropical things.
See you at supper! Remember!'
Phil called as she glided away across
the smooth floor.
: Perhaps" she answered evasively
over the tall young mans shoulder.
Phil stood watching her until she
was lost in the maze Of dancers
Somebody slapped him on the back.
He turned to face Jim Cowan's laugh
ing eyes. Jim was one of the older
men of the crowd, pleasure loving
bachelor whose millions had made
him the target for designing mothers
for many seasons.
Don't SINCE your wings about that
bright particular candle any more
my good looking moth" he drawled in
his INDECENT way, "for she is sched
uled to light up my gloomy establish
ment Pretty, isn't she?"
"All the girls look pretty tonight
answered Phil, feigning Ignorance.
Just which one are you honoring by
special mention?"
What a question:! Dolly Carroll is
the most beautiful woman on the floor.
absolutely flawless like perfect
Jewell"
"You are enthusiastic. Congratula.
tons If they are in order" said Phil.
his hard extended cordially.
For all his assumed Indifference,
Phil had been profoundly stirred.
Dolly-Jim Cowan's wife! Alone, he
paced deserted room, his cigar held
idly in his fingers. He had SO little
to offer her and she had so much that
he had not dared ask her to go with
him out 10 that far country lying be-
yond the commercialism Of the mar
ket places where women exchanged
their hearts for gold. Love he had In
abundance and youth and strength.
but what were they, pitted against
millions Of dollars?
"Dr. Brandon?" A servant in the
doorway spoke to him.
Eyes. What is it,"
There has been an accident, sir.
They want you. Miss Carroll is hurt
Where is she?"
TN the ballroom, sir"
Get my medicine bag in car 1899"
The women grouped about the limp
little figure in white drew back when
the young surgeon bent over and
picked Dolly up in his arms.
Clear out one Of the dressing
rooms" he said quietly to the agitatet
hostess. II want to examine here"
Dolly was only stunned and pres
emily opened her eyes very wide like
a child who wakes in q strange room
Whats the matter? Oh, my shout
der hurts!"
"Youll be all right in day or two"
Phil held glass Of water to her lips
Tho balcony gave way in the ball
room and one Of the props fell, strik
ing your shoulder. No bones broken.
though. I've sent for your wraps to
take you home. You'll want Jim
Cowan, won't your"
Pills face was very white and sci
Dolly looked at him curiously. "Why
In the world would want Mr.. Cowan
nowT she asked.
IF you are to marry him he has q
right to go with u.s."
Marry him? Something must have
struck you the wrong way, too, Phil.
What do you mean by his right to go
with us?"
II understand that you are prom,
ased to him."
Dolly made q wry face. take me
home, Phil. Mr.. Cowan has been teas
ang me about you, too"
Once In the big limousine, Dolly
FOUND It very comfortable to drop her
head on Phil's shoulder and to feel
his arm protectingly around her.
"You-you just had to take care OF
me tonight, didn't you, Phil?" she
questioned, woman like and woman
wise.
He was quiet for 80 long that she
Sentured another question.
What are you thinking about
Pnilf"
II was just thinking" he began.