Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-14
R-WI7EN IS A YOUNG MAN SLNCERE?-BUYZNl
THE DAILY NOVELETTE,
"A DOUBLE VICTORY"
'SNTIss PATTY" of course, had been
BY Bessie C.. Thomas

I'M 100 PATTY OF course, had been
AVA christened Patricia Agatha NJ
and her home had been so far uptown
that most OF "the street" didn't even
know where II was--but, after finishing
her course at City Hospital, and. Incl
dentally, course of enlightenment as
to how the other half lived. she had
| suddenly and resolutely departed from
her fathers comfortable home, and had
established herself in a spot where her
services were sorely needed.
And II one doubted whether the peo-
pie appreciated her work, one had only
TO stand nearby any morning and watch
the pathetic and wistful countenances or
the neighbors as they consulted her.
As time passed, everything seemed to
be of Miss Patty's" own giving. and
"the street" regarded her as a GOOD
Samaritan.
And Patricia NJ went her own
sweet way, happy and contented.
At the hospital there had been a
young ambitious doctor named Henry
B. who had once or twice ventured
TO become acquainted with Nurse M,
but, being politely ignored, he finally
stopped his attentions. and suddenly be-
came more ambitious student than
ever, and about the same time that
Patty graduated into her profession, he
did likewise, and soon became assistant
to one OF the city's kindliest medical
men--and eventually found himself max
ing visits to the street.
One day he went to a case on Light
street. and when he encountered Nurse
M there he was SO flustered that
he nearly made an error in prescribing
but shortly overcame his embarrassment
ana. smiling encouragement, waited for
a response but, not getting one, he con-
GUIDED his call and departed.
outside, though, he closed his lips
hrmly. and, muttering something about
faint heart" and fair lady" mentally
resolved to wait his chance. and soon
after, as they were on a case together,
professional smile. he gained courage
and asked II she ever went to theatres
and such when off duty.
I'm never off duty, Doctor B."
young lady friend Of mine who might
take my place for few hours II you
really wish to give me a few houEs'
enjoyment" To which he replied tina,
ne certainly did wish It, and so they
went together a few nights later to one
OF the popular theatres.
But It was only on few occasions that
Nurse NJ could slip away thus. so
their next evening together was almost
a year later, and a few months after the
war had begun,
And then he told her how he wanted
&c, to enlist, and she. being a very patriotic
little woman, encouraged that idea So
she was not particularly surprised 10
see MIN appear In khaki soon after, ana
soon after that he told her he was 10
sail Tor France, and-here he paused
monld Ss Jug, she promise him something before
Patty; Of course, had an idea what he
meant. but. feigning surprise, said
a.. why, doctor, what is it you wish m.
10 promise? Something concerning your
Thereupon the doctor said impa-
tently: 'Oh. no. Miss NJ, I've 40
nlred you ever since / first saw you at
the hospital and now I want to ask
from f1u II oysr y1u, thsr be my wife when return
Patty considered a moment, and re-
piled. Don't You think we'd better wait
I'LL you do come back docior?"
r,o,,I5 ana ne, ne had to agree with her, as she
so the doctor sailed for France ana
Miss Patty continued her work of mercy
alone, aap hsh She Il managed all right, too. as
aid feel er ratber s1 Tas hut che
doctor, and, as she almost disgustediy
tod her image, as she looked into the
mirror. Patty Nj, / do believe that
stantly. u LII
But the feeling grew stronger. and en-.
couraged by his letters. which came
pretty @ regularly. everything considered
love, But she never told him so. yet he
must haye read the facts between the
lines, for his letters constantly became
more intimate and endearing.
Time passed and the letters still went
back and forth.
Once or twice she thought of going
herself with the Red Cross. but 'the
stayed on. growing ever dearer to ali
who, came in touch with her skillful
hands.
Then one morning she picked up the
blazing up at her, and she, turned her
eyes upward and silently thanked Goo
for sparing "her doctor"
Still there was much to be done. In
between her calls, etc. she helped the
war drives: encouraged the young wage
earners of the street" to buy thrift
stamps. etc, and so time again passed
swiftly.
Henry B.. meanwhile, did not write
for some weeks, and Patty" grew
anxious.
But he did it all purposely, as he had
glad surprise in store for her, and so,
wasn ndcn aaG aad dsGR esnx the doo
opened and in walked Captain b., still
in the olive drab, her heart simply would
not behave. and she certainly showed
The doctor noted this but said nothing
for some few minutes. simply holding
her hand and looking steadily at her.
Patty, getting curious, nnallv said,
well, doctor. ! suppose you'll soon be
back on the street, won't your"
And the doctor looked long and low
lngly at her and answered: Yes, but
I'm going to get married first, and Pat
ty'-no objections now-we love each
other. dear girl, and what more do we
need? You've done your share here.
Patty. and from now on you're going to
me the doctors wife =
To which Patty could not answer. but
her eyes said Yes" and the doctor
caught her in his arms
They were married few days later
and now Patty only sees 'the street" as
"the doctors wife