Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-15

he went away. Il know what's the mat
ter with YOU" she said, scornfully IL
that baby-faced chit"
Just as he reached his motor OUTSIDE
the workhouse gate the doctor was de-
lig hted to see Miss Pinnifer coming down
the lane. Her beauty made the spring
day lovelier.
"I'n do it," he said. firmly. Nov OF
never"
He put one foot on the step and turned
with well feigned surprise. "Ah. MISS
Pinnifer, how do you do? It's such a
lovely afternoon, and I've country cali
to pay Can't you come little way win
me and hear about Mrs. Pringle:
tated but the-the conventionalltles,
doctor?"
.'But the. spring day Miss Pinnifer!
Conventionalities be bothered recklessiy
replied the doctor.
and Miss Pontifex?"
''She can join the cenventionalities.'
Miss Pinnifer's sweet lips curved into
smile You mustn't"
Mustn't what? You're little pale,
you know" said the doctor, solicitously.
IAN hours run will do you all the good
In the world. OF course. l merely make
the suggestion as your medical adviser.
"Of course, doctor. II it were not so.
how could l entertain it for q moment.
But Miss Pinnifer smiled again.
Pm going to drive said the doctor.
"Will you take the left-hand seat?'
Miss Pinnifer took it.
The doctor turned to his chauffeur.
And Smith. while think of 1t. just run
back to the surgery, and ask the assist
ant to make up this prescription" He
hastily scrubbed something on a slip OF
paper.
Yes, sir" The chauffeur took the slip
Of paper, and before Miss Pinntfer real
ing away into the heart OF the primrose
laden country.
Before going far they nearly. ran down
two dogs. Then hen had narrow
cry of alarm. The poor hen! Be caro-
Il wouldn't run over hen for any
| thing in the world" said the doctor.
land If 1 can help 1t. you shall never eat
another chicken leg in your life. Mrs.
Pringle has told me all about IT."
"W-w-what do you mean. doctor?'
Il know everything. and I'm not going
to put up with it,"
lin SO sorry. I did not mean any
harm. And poor old Mrs. Pringle loves
me SO much,'' faltered Miss -Pinnifer.
Not half as much as I do" blurted
out the doctor. seeing that her. forget
me-not eyes were filled with tears. His
he recovered himself. You shall never
eat another leg" he repeated firmly.
will you give me the right toto look
after your Diet"
re Hdu meant put IL I,
but the motor required so much care
that he could not pick and choose his
words. Il shall be in the hedge in a
moment unless you end this suspense,
he murmured brokenly. I'm sure I've
taken that pigs tail off. live got your
photo in my pocket now-gOt IL from
Mrs. Pringle.'
Miss Pinnifer blushed divinely. II have
yours" she whispered
Cant we--can't we exchange for the
IL hn loot
Yes, | think so,' smiled Miss Pinn;fer
-Four hours later they reached the town
and the doctor haughtily drove to Miss
Pontifexs Academy. Miss Pontifex, who
was entering at the time. glared sternly
at the young couple. Really, Miss Pin
infer, l am surprised at your setting
| such an example to your pupils. 1t Is
only pardonable in one who IS
/ Shortly to become my wife said the
doctor Wont you. congratulate us
| Miss Pontifex?"
| Miss Pontifex was only human. after
all. when did 1t happen? ! hope yot
| are both going TO be very happy"
I'VE are, said the doctor.
| He left Miss Pinnifcr at the academy
after promising to return TO dinner a.
| q. and found his assistant still worrying
over the prescription.
What's the matter with it?'' he asked
Isn't 1t clear?"
"Clear. There's enough poison in It t
kill q dozen people," said the assistant
| FORTUNATELY, you forgot to send wore
| by the chauffeur who II was for"
| The doctor laughed and tore 1t up.
(THE END.)