White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29
Whadda'y mean

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Those new tens and twenties. l
I stumble on that right. why. I Cal
turn 1t over without conflicting will
the other story"
well. go TO It."
I'm turning in my regular work
day in and day out. and while doing
1t I've gone through more hair
breadth escapes than you ave heard
of. They have been after me. I've
lodged falling safes; I've been shang-
haied. poisoned; but I haven't said
a word"
Good Lord! Do you mean all
that?"
EVERY word. SIR"
"I'll make 1t ninety days, Jim; and
II this story comes In Ill see that you
get a corking bonus"
I'm not looking for bonuses. I'm
proud of my work. To get this story
Is all | want. That'll be enough.
Thanks for the extension in time.
Goodnight"
So Florence received a long night
letter in the morning.
And the doctor arrived 1t about
the same time. And called prompt
ly upon his patient.
"Finel' he said. THE sea air
was just the thing. A doctor always
likes to find his advice turning out
we'll"
He glanced quizzically at Florence,
who was the picture of glowing
health. Suddenly he frowned anxi-
ously.
You need not look at me-" she
laughed. Il never felt better in all
my life"
Are you quite sure?" he asked
gravely.
why. what in the world do you
mean?"
He did not speak, but stepped for
ward and took her by the wrist, hold
Ing his watch In his other hand. He
shook his head. He looked very
solemn, indeed.
What is 1t " demanded Susan.
with growing terror.
60 to your own room immediate
ly and remain there for the present,
he ordered. II must see Miss Har-
greave alone"
He opened the door and Susan
passed out bewilderedly. He return
ed to Florence. who vas even more
bewildered than her companion. The
doctor began to ask her questions;
how she slept, If she was thirsty.
felt pains in her back. She answered
all these questions vaguely. Not the
slightest suspicion entered her head
that she was being hoodwinked. Why
should she entertain any suspicion
This doctor, who seemed kindly and
benevolent, who had prescribed for
Susan and benefited her. why should
she doubt him."
I'm heavens name, tell me what is
the matter?" she pleaded.
Stay here for a little while and
I'll be back. Under no circumstances
leave your room till l return"
He paced out into the hall. to meet
the frantic Susan.
I'VE must see the manager at
once" he replied to her queries,
And we must be extremely quiet
about it. There must be no excite
ment. You had better go to your
room. You must not go into Miss
H~argreave's. Tell me. where have
you been? Have YOU been trying to
do any charitable work among the
poorer classes"
"Only once admitted Susan. now
on the verge of tears.
.'Only once is sufficient. Come;
Well go and see the manager to-
gether."
They arrived at the desk, and the
manager was summoned.
81 take it," began the doctor low
ly. that a contagious disease, If it be-
came known among your guests,
would Great a good deal of distur-
bance?"
Disturbance. Good heavens,
man. 1t would ruin my business for
the whole season." exclaimed the
astounded manager.
Il am sorry. but this young lady's
companion has been stricken with
smallpox
The manager fell back against his
desk, his jaw fallen. Susan turned
az white as the marble top.
The only way Il avoid trouble is
to have her conveyed Immediately to