The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-18
MARRIED LIFE THIRD YEAR
Helen Develops Tonsillitis and Warren
is Really Concerned

neien develops IOnSIllltlS ana warren
is Really Concerned.
Warren stood by the bed, his hands
in his pockets, looking down at Helen
with troubled frown.
Il don't like that sore throat. and
the temperature with it. I'm going to
send doctor this morning. Can't af-
for to take chances over here"
will have to see him alone? Can't
you be with me?" wistfully.
How can 1? I've got an appointment
at eleven and another at one, but III
try to get here early this afternoon"
Helen's lip quivered at the thought
of lying in this hotel all day long.
Now. there's no use whimpering
It's hard lines, know, but you've got
to make the best of it. Well see what
the doctor says. He may be able to fix
you up in day or So"
But, dear, do you know Of any doc
tor here?"
LII ask the clerk down stairs. These
hotels always have someone they re-
commend. Oh, that makes me think"
drawing cunt his wallet. Il want to
leave the money to pay him. Here's
two guineas."
why, Warren, l won't need so much
as thatr'
Don't know. These London doctors
are high. But don't you fret about
the cost. What you want to do is to
get we'll That's your job now I'll
try to have the doctor come around
at eleven, and I'll call you up at noon
to hear what he says. You've got the
housekeeper and the chambermaid. and
don't be afraid to ask him for what
you want. Wait, I'll move the bed
nearer the door-there, you can reach
the door now without getting up"
AS he stopped over to kiss her, Helen
chung to him TREMENDOUSLY With a final
Cheer up. now, I'll be back at twelve"
he was gone.
Evidently he met the maid in the
hall and sent her in, for Helen heard
his voice outside, and the maid came
in at once
You feel like sitting up, ma'am,
while | do the bed7
She got Helen out in the 30 chair.
wrapped a blanket about her, then
quickly made up the bed with clean,
fresh linen, and helped Helen into a
fresh night dress
The English Doctor.
1t was after eleven when the doc
tor came. He was young man, rudy
and very English, with a cutaway coat,
high silk hat and gray spats. But
Helen felt at once that he was capable.
He asked a few questions, took her
temperature, looked at her throat and
then said briefly, "tonsillitis, but only
in mild form. / will give you spray
for the throat and something to reduce
our temperature. Well have you all
right in few days"
"A few days?" Helen repeated in
disma. 'Oh, doctor, ! had hoped to be
out tomorrow"
The doctor smiled. That's the way
with you Americans. You want every
thing done in a minute. But QUILL have
to take this little easy. You mustn't
count on getting out for several days
yet. Be careful not to take cold And
don't eat any solids. Keep on Stops for
while until your throat gets better"
'Slops?" Helen looked at him in
wide-eyed wonder
Yes, slops-broth and soups We
want to give that throat a chance to
heal UP. I'll see you again in the morn
ing"
Helen hesitatN 1t was a most en-
barrassing moment. With visions, how
was she to tell him so.
Tit might not be necessary for
you to come again. Couldn't mu hus-
band telephone you II it was?"
"Oh, certainly" in a voice that i'm
piled an understanding of her motive,
and that deepened the feverish flush
in Helen's face.
Then I'd better pay you for this
visit" she murmured. wretchedly I'M
comfortable, feeling she had lost caste
in the doctors eyes.
Just as you wish, madame. My fee
is one guinea"
When he had gone the sense of
having seemed small and mercenary