Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-09

drive, so he invited her to accompany him on his rounds-he was going to the end of the 15-mile limit He would not mind the gossip. Let them talk, ii they must Miss Coales was under his professional care, and he must do what he could for her She was in terested in his patients and insisted on entering some of their homes and be- coming acquainted with the people.
 Its such a grand work" she said to him with enthusiasm, land such @ chance for usefulness!"
 "Oh, it's just my work" he an- swered carelessly. T do 1t for money, as anybody else works, Eve spent all my professional life here and it's get ting to be an old story. It's only rou- tine work now and almost a bore
 "Oh, how could it ever be that" she exclaimed. with a look of pain on her face.
 Each day the doctor found some reason why Miss Coales should ac- company him on a drive, a sail. or a stroll. He must see that she had plenty of air and exercise. She ac- cepted his attentions simply and na- turally, like a child as if it were her right, and as if she had been accus- toned to devotion all her life. As for the doctor he liked to talk, and she was a good listener. But she never would argue with him and when he tried to present his cynical, skeptical
  look of surprise and sorrow that he gave it up. And for the first time in many years he began to feel dissatis- fled with himself, and to doubt his own theories.
 So the summer passed. Miss Coales had grown well and strong. She had learned to row, had climbed fences and picked berries. Her cheeks were brown and her eyes bright. Now she must go back to her city home. and the doctor could not conceal from himself that he was sorry to have her go. He had learned something in the long summer days. He once more had faith in human kind
 But when he left her at the little station he only said, rather stiffly: T hope it has been 8 pleasant summer for you. Miss Coales.''
 Yes, very pleasant!'' she ex- claimed, looking brightly into his face. "I thank you so much for all your kindness to mel If you ever come to New York I shall be glad to see you at my home"
 Thank you" he replied, and she was gone.
 The doctor returned to his lonely life. How very lonely it seemed to him now! He had not realized how much he would miss her, and yet life seemed no longer in vain to him. He entered with more zest into his work, for she had helped him to know the worth of it.
 When he received notice of a con- vention of doctors to be held in New York he determined that he would go. Strange for him who had never cared for woman, had always vowed he would never marry, to want to be in the city where she lived he might perchance see her, but he never would permit himself to call. She was too far above him. She had no doubt for gotten all about him long before this time-and he was not in love The idea never entered his mindl
 But when the doctor arrived in New York he could not keep away from West Ninety second street. He would see the home where she lived. He walked by the house and paused. re- passed the house and turned to go back to his room when he heard a well-known voice. -
 Why, Dr. Homer! I'm so glad to see you!" There stood Miss Coales, with laughter and gladness in her eyes.
 Come right in" she insisted; T want you to meet my mother" And he went.
 'Tell me of your work" she begged,
 "Oh!" he exclaimed. If you were only there to help me! Life is a blank without you-I love your"