The Washington herald., 1914-06-13
MILLION IN PEARLS.

calm yourself ] am sure we shall be
able to remedy your husbands little
, troubles. Can you describe some OF the
symptoms?'
The young woman seated herself be-
side the alienist and tried to subdue her
sobs For q moment her glance fitted
| abstractediy over the deliberately fur
nished ONCE. There was hitch in her
voice as she spoke
"He has been acting queerly for the
past three months, He's always i'm
agining his jewels are turning into
paste-he's a jeweler. you know. He's
been lying awake nights worrying about
1t. When he is In his right mind there
couldn't be a more affectionate husband.
but of late he-he has been threatening
violence"
She sobbed. and again tears glistened
In the frinses Of her eyes. The alienist
pondered her statement
"The symptoms are not at all unusual"
he consoled. But I must know more
about the case before can make .
diagnosis, think you had better bring
him to my ONCE"
He will be here in twenty minutes.
But the only way / could make him
come was by telling him that you were
interested in jewels and wished to see
some samples. II was dreadful to de-
ceive him like that. wasn't itg''
The alienist smiled. Il think you acted
very wisely. The most common symp-
toms in-in such cases Is a dread Of ply
| sicians or course. in order to make
thorough diagnosis. IT may be necessary
to detain your husband here a little
while"
II thought So But 1t won't be neces-
sary to-hurt him, will it, She looked
anxiously into the alienist's face.
It think not. But i take Il that you
wish me TO make a thorough study of
his case. and IL he objects very strenu-
ously It may be necessary to treat him
with firmness. Perhaps even little
force. BUT / assure you he will suffer
no physical violence. And when he is
restored TO health he will thank you for
it."
She considered for few moments. DO
whatever YOU think best. / know / can
trust YOU
Mr.. Goldsmith" announced the recep-
ton room attendant.
My husband mustn't see me here"
whispered the woman. 1T might rouse
his suspicious"
The alienist agreed and ushered her into
an adjoining room. Mr.. Goldsmith proved
to be a fat jovial and apparently harm
less little gentleman, and as DR.. johnson
observation concerning mismated couples.
But the next moment. having recovered
his professional attitude Of mind, he
studied closely his visitors gestures, ex-
pressions and mode Of speech.
At first Mrs Goldsmith, listening at
the keyhole. heard only subdued whis-
pers. But presently the patients voice
grew loud and argumentative. the doc
tors firm and commanding. then scuffie
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back into the consulting room just as
two white-coated internes were conduct
ing the loudly protesting Mr.. Goldsmith
through another door.
1T Is a rather peculiar case. Mrs. Gold
smith," the alenist told her. Il must
keep your husband under observation for
day or two. Just now I can't tell you
how serious the case is
"Oh, doctor noaned the young
wife, and the alenist. fearing fresh
outburst Of tears. gently conducted her
to the door. III you call me up tomorrow
perhaps / shall be able to give you more
encouraging news. In the meantime,
don't worry"
He had opened the door for her when
suddenly his glance fell on the jewel case
his patient had left on the table. by
the way, Mrs. Goldsmith, perhaps you
had better take this-it would make me
around my ONCE"
Thank you SO much" She smiled up
at him gratefully. 1T was so stupid of
me to forget it, Good bye, doctor"
She whisked away her tears, passed
from the building. and entered waiting
automobile. A man inside gave an order
to the chauffeur. and the car sped away.
Did II work." he asked.
She showed him the jewel case. He
ri-lrl Lad fatx
tears and worked a little sob stuff, and
he did the rest
While she told the story in detail and
with great relish to her companion, DR..
Brandt johnson continued to receive
patients.
Mrs Goldsmith" announced the at
tendant.
Again." muttered the alienist i'm
patiently. well. show her in
But as Mrs. Goldsmith strode into the
room the eminent alienist almost fell
from the swivel chair. He stared rudely,
wondering whether he had not suddenly
become afflicted with one Of the numer-
Gus ailments he had been treating. The
new Mrs. Goldsmith was fat, forbidding
and formidable.
Il want my husband" she enlightened.
They told me at the store that he had
gone here. II he amt here I'm goin' to
make II my business 10 hnu OUT Where ne
is"
DR.. johnson experienced a sudden
weakness in the region OF the knees. Il
fear there has been a mistake" he num-
bled. and then, as he thought OF the
Jewel case, the tear-eyed young woman
and the very unusual symptoms exhibited
by Mr.. Goldsmith, a disquietins sus-
picion crept over him.
He pressed a button. James. bring
Mr.. Goldsmith here" he ordered. While
Mrs. Goldsmith stared at him in bewild-
erment and increasing petulance. he tele-
phoned the police department and re-
Quested that a detective be sent to his
ONCE. As he hung up the receiver Mr..
Goldsmith. his face purple with rage and
knotted veins at his temples swelling
ominously, burst into the room.
You thief" he cried. shaking his fist
at the doctor. Maybe you think don't
see through your scheme. what? I want
them Jewels
Yes. the Jewels" emphasized Mrs.
Goldsmith, beginning to suspect a deep
laid plot. The alienist was trying divers |
methods Of pacihcation when the detec-
tive entered. Hiss bulldog face relaxed
He snatched the telephone from the table
and called headquarters. -
Better look out for Blackie Davis and
his wife," he said. Yes, same old trick"
The Goldsmiths, partly calmed by the |
presence Of a representative Of the law.
stand in bewiderment from the de-
tective to the doctor.
They're old at the game" enlight-