The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-07-07


ed Mowbray.
In the evening as the lights were be-
ing switched on the nurse announced
the return OF his visitor.
few moments afterward she ap-
peared in the doorway. Harmon rec
ognized her in one sweeping glance as
she approached his cot-the girl at the
oall.
"Well?" he said. REFRESHING his as
tonishment She looked timidly down
Mt him.
You know me?" she asked In
frightened tone. He nodded and smiled
10 put her at her ease There was an
embarrassed pause.
IL felt l ought to come and thank
you she broke In. He made IA care
less gesture.
"Quite unavoidable, Miss
"Rogers-Sadie Rogers" she prompt
ed. touch Of color appearing in her
thin, white cheeks.
Harmon lifted his head and bowed
an awkward acknowledgment.
what happened to meT he asked.
mo one seemed to know anything
about it," she explained, except that
you We're hit with q bottle. They
couldn't find out who did 1t. I'm glad.
anyway, nobody was arrested. I'd
have gone, too. suppose"
Harmon nodded comprehension.
How did you find me?' he went on
Your friend told me who you were
and where they had taken you" she
replied, smiling
She had been standing with her
hands behind her as they chatted.
Suddenly she made an impulsive little
movement and thrust forth a small
cluster of roses.
will you take these? They help me
say thanks" she said,
Harmon looked at her in surprise
and for the first time observed closely
her appearance. There was no health
In her cheeks. and she looked worn
and weary.
The cheap finery of the previous
evening had vanished, and in it's place
had come coarse black skirt, an iii
fitting blue jacket and a broad, fiat
hat that seemed to accentuate her pale.
blue eyed usefulness.
"It's Lice Of you" he tAaid at length.
A queer little smile flashed across
her face. and she placed the flowers IN
his hand.
Sadie, faint voiced and diffident.
called at the hospital each day there.
after. Her visits were brief and un.
eventfuL She remained for few mo-
ments to exchange the usual common.
places with Harmon. Always, despite
his protests she brought q cluster of
fresh roses.
In the beginning Harmon had decid.
ed not to permit her to continue to see
him, but she sounded sympathetic
note in his nature, and he found him.
self unable to send her away.
Though she seemed poor, pitiable
bit of drift, she revealed traces Of un.
cultivated intelligence and refinement.
and he became interested in her. In
the end he resolved to learn more
about her and, If possible. to help her
"You are going home tomorrow" she
asked on the evening Of the last day.
mot really home" he replied, laugh.
ing. II hail from the country" Her
tired face frightened.
Indeed. I'm from up state myself"
You're all alone here?" he inquired.
She nodded slowly.
"Tell me about coming here-every.
thing" he invited.
She plucked at jacket button and
seemed reluctant to answer, but after
| a moment said: well, father wasn't a
| much account man, SO when mother
died l hired out We had folks up
from New York, and heard SO much
about the city thought it was great
place. So came.
I'm not fool" she continued, with
dispirited smile. "Up In the country
I went to school as long as l could
but when l got down here it didn't
help me any.
what could do? didn't know
anything about offices. ! wasn't type
writer, and there wasn't much time to
decide, SO I went into one Of the big
stores.
what l make just about goes round
for room and meals and something to
wear. Once in awhile there's a NOV
ing picture show.
"Clancy's ball was free, so me and a
couple Of girls went there. But III
know better next time.
"You know. I'd like to do better to
learn something thatd help me. tried
night school. but | couldn't stand II
after working all day. And l cant
learn from library books" she conclud
| ed, signing.
Harmon was intent upon every ex
preston Of her face.
wouldn't it be better If you married
soon?" he asked.
She shrugged her'shoulders YEARLY
1--WE thought a lot about that" she
said slowly. land don't think / caa
marry the kind o. men l meet"
Harmon looked at her in thoughtfui
silence.
Suppose could help you in way
| he said directly. would you let meT'
"HowT" Her glance was quizzical.
"a young woman ut one OF the settle.
ments-she's money and could help
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