The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12

human, Interesting, and Interested.
The fact that She did not take her
mission" over-seriously proved that
She was also sensible beyond most
women. Yes that was it. Miss No
unspoiled young person, who showed
the admirable effects Of clean living
and clean thinking coupled with nor
mai. sturdy constitution. O'Reilly told
himself that here was girl who could
pour tea, nurse sick man. or throw
a baseball.
And she was rs good as her promise.
She did not interrupt when, during
dinner, Alvarado led Johnnie to talk
about his latest experience in Cuba.
but on the contrary. her untiagging in
tereSt induced OKeillY to address his
talk mere often to her than to the doc
tor. lie soon discovered that she un-
derstood the Cuban situation as well
rs or better than he. and that her sym
pathies We're keen. She was genuinely
moved by the gallant struggle of the
Cuban people. and when tile dinner
was over She exploded a surprise
which left both men speechless.
This settles it with me-. She an
nounced I'm going right to the insur-
rectos with you"
with me-" O'Reilly could not con
ceal his lack of enthusiasm. Il don't
know that the iunta will take me-
"They will if I ask them. You say
the rebels have no hospitals. no
nurses"
we do the best we can, with our
equipment
We'll. I'll supply better equipment.
and I'll handle it myself, I'm in ear
nest. You sha'nt stop me"
The physician stirred uneasily. Its
utterly absurd" he expostuIated.
Some women might do it, but you're
not the sort. You are-pardon me-a
most attractive young person You'd
be thrown among rough men.
Mr. O'Reilly will look out for ME.
But. for that matter, | can take care
! of myself. Oh. it's of no use trying
j to discourage me. | always have my
own way; I'm completely spoiled.
eYour family will never consent
j O'Reilly ventured; whereupon Miss
+ Evans laughed.
Il haven't such a thing. I'm alone
and unincumbered No girl was ever
So fortunate But wait-I'll settle this
whole thing in minute She quilted
the table, ran to Alvarados telephone,
and called Il number.
"She's after Enriquez,s groaned the
physician. Ties weak: he cant re-
fuse her anything"
Il don't want woman ON my
hands, O'Reilly whispered, fiereely
Suppose she got sick? Good Lord
I'd have to nurse her. He wiped u
sudden moisture from his brow.
"Oh, she won't get sick She'll prob
ably nurse you-and all the other men.
You'll like it, too, and you will all fall
in love with her-everybody does-and
start fighting among yourselves.
There She has Enriquez. Listen
Johnnie shivered apprehensively at
the directness with which Miss Evans
4 put her request You understand, !
]
want to 90 and see for myself she
was saying. IF you need medicines
III give them,-bushels of the nastiest
stuff | can buy I'll organize field
4 hospital. -. On, very well, call
il a bribe if you like. Anyhow. I've
j fully determined to go, and Mr.. O'Rel-
ly has volunteered to take care of me.
i He's charmed with the idea" Miss
Evans giggled. THAT means you'll
have to take him along. too"
There followed pause during which
the two men exchanged dsmayed
t glanceS.
''She doesn't seem to care what she
says" O'Reilly murmured. "But-I'll
put q flea in Enriquez' ear
Put it in writing. please" There
was wait. Nov read it to me.