The evening world., 1914-03-04

"Dr. Harps." )
'What-againf"
There was . suspicion Of irritation
In his voice. for now that he came
to think Of It he and Augusta had not
dined alone . single evening that
week.
ias?'
"oh. no: only isn't she crowdinG
the mourneU . little: Isn't she
rather regularf"
II asked her." Mrs. symes replied
"it's all right: Tn not complain
one else occasionaily?"
bluntly.
"The best OF reasons, my DEAR" snd
symes turned away to complete hie
own toilet while Augusta hastens1 6ut
Of the room to greet the DOCTOR.
Symes wondered II the installation
Of Q meal ticket system at the Terri
berry House had anything to do with
the frequency with which be found DR..
Harpe at his table. and was Immediate
~ ashamed Of himself for the thought.
II recalled. however. an incident which
had amused him. though It had since
slipped his mind. He had found . pie
In his writing desk end had asked
Grandma Kunkel. who stiil formed .
part Of his unique menase. for an sx-
.i'm hidin' IT," she had answered
phurtsy:- .i'-s+.-.''-
- AFrum whomr'
s.Dr. Harpe. ! have to do It II I want
anytbinG Yor the next meal. She helps
h6rd5lf. shes gQtsaA awful appetite"
!. He had laaShSd at tho time at her
injured TONG ana angry eyes and ne
snAled new, - the recollection. It
was obvious that she did not liiee
DR.. Harpe. and he was sure. he could
himsolf, or rather, he did not an
tirely like this sudden and violent
intimacy between her and Augusta,
which brought her so constantly to
tho house.
DR.. Harpe was seated in q porch
chair, with ono leg thrown over the
arm. swinging her danyifng foot.
when Mrs. 8ynss appeared. She aross
and motioned Mrt ,Symes to take the
chair she had vacated while she
seated herself upon the arm.
where have you been all dayf"
There was reproach In Mrs.. Symee's
dark eyes a. she raised them to the
woman's face.
Have you missed ms?" A faint
smile curved DR.. Harpe's lips.
"Misssd you! I've been 30 nervous
and rsstless all day that ] couldn't
sit still"
why didn't you come over to the
hotei?" Dr.. .Harps was watching her
troubled face inteptly.
"a ~ ~
much that I determined not to give
ensd me-
DR.. Harpe's eyes looked a muddy
Creen. like the sea when It WASHES
among the pilinE.
perhaps was Wishing for you---
willing you to come"
Were you? felt a. though some
thing was making me 60. making me-
almost against my will. and each
time started toward the door !
back. I can't explain exactly. but II
was 30 strange"
Very strange. Gus." Her eyes now
held a curious CLEAN. But tho neat
time you want 70 come-come, do you
hear? shall be wishing for you"
But Why did you stay away all the
day"
Il wanted 70 zee u you ~ou'd miss
II was miserably lonesome. Don't
do II again-pleaSe!
You have your Phidias.". There
was q sheer In her voice.
"Oh. yes" Mrs. Symes responded
simply. but he has been gone all
day"
"An day! Dreadful--how very
sad" She laughed disagreeably.
And are you still % desperately In
love with Phidias?"
"Of course. Why not? He's very
good to me. Did you imagine WAS
not?"
"Oh. no." the other returned care
lcssly.
Then why did you ask"
mo reason at all except that like
you pretty we'll myself. Clothes have
been the making Of you. Gus. You're
an attractive woman now"
Mrs. Symes flushed with pleasure
at the unusual compliment from Doc
tor IIarpc.
Am I? Really"
You are. I like women anyhow
men bore me mostly. had a desper.
ate crush at boarding school. but she
quit me cold when she married. I've
taken great shine to YOU. Gus: and
there's one thing you mustn't forget"
Whats that" Mrs. Symes asked.
smiling,
I'm jealous your Phidias."
How absurd" Mrs. Bymes laughed
aloud.
"I msan n" DR.. Harns dboks ,,Sht .