The Newark journal., 1919-10-23
NEIGHBORS
By ANNIE A. CURTIS.

Gan you be satisfied here Maud% asked Mir. Burrowes.
 "Wen, I don't know. It's pretty hard to tell" replied his wife. Tt isn't the city shah miss, it's the people. They will all be different, of course"
 "Yes. I suppose so. I remember how dissatisfied Ruth was when she and George went out West"
 Joe's sister, Ruth, was frankly dis liked by her sister-in-law. Maud had come nearer quarreiing with her than any other member of her husbands family. The chasing of her sister-in- laws case with her own raised q spir- it of opposition within her.
 If he thinks I'm like Ruth he'll find I'm not"
 She quickly thought of the reasons for moving to the quiet country place. They had been such sound reasons, too. Several times the doctor had ad- yised fresh country air for her.
 And just because I saw a woman in a funny sunbonnet while l was out there I am stopping it all. I won't be so foolish. I'll make the best of it anyway"
 Joe still stood absently tapping the window pane. Maud touched him on the arm saying, 'Tm goirg to like it, Joe. I'll get acquainted with every neighbor and I'll make them like me" His face grew lighter as he looked at her. Good for you, Maud. When we take the car out it will be better for you"
 "Oh, yes, I'll take you down to work every morning and call for you every night. I'll give everyone round spin"
 Well have parties and invite all of our old friends out" said Joe.
 And don't forget the new ones. They'll have to come to our parties" In due time the car arrived. Joe had fixed part of the barn for n garage. Every morning Maud took him to work.
 Why don't you go for ride morn ings. Maud?" te asked.
 I'm afraid I'll miss someone who calls to see me"
 T never thought of that. Hasn't anyone called yet?"
 No one yet" she said. He tried to console her by saying that everyone was busy at that time of year. But the busy time passed and no one called. Maud Burrowes l lost her pink cheeks and the wistful i 11t fT1 1fE Burrowes asked their family doctor to come down to spend the day. Just l look her over without her getting snS- pieious Doc" said Joe.
 T thought the country would agree with her. There's lots of company round here isn't there?'
 That is the trouble She likes com pany and has always had lots of it. I can't understand why people don't call"
 Summer was nearly gone when Joe again thought of the doctor.
 "I'll get him down to see if she's inn proved, and if she hasn't we'll go straight back to the city. She was happy there."
 The doctor called again. Maud was very pleased to see him, but did not go from place to place. bidding him to follow her.
 "This will never do," the doctor said to himself. "She's lost interest and lost her courage"
 I'm going to give up this place and go back to the city" cried Joe ex- citedly.
 q don't think that will do," re- piled the doctor.
 "Why, why not?" inquired Joe.
 Because Maud is not strong enough You must make her take an interest in things"
 How can I? If people won't he friendly I can't make them" replied Joe very much puzzled.
 "Well, do something. You must thinS of something. boy" said the doc tor, as he boarded the train.
 A day later Joe complained of not feeling we'll, "Oh, hate to go to work. but I suppose I must" he said. An hour later he came back home. Maud cried out at sight of him. His face was swollen and red. 'Oh, what is the matter. Joe?"
 "I'm sick. guess I'll lie down for a while"
 "Tn get doctor" said Maud. "There is one at the village"
 "I won't see him. If you get anyone call our old doctor There's a tele- phone at the next house."
 Maud dreaded to go to those paopie who had never called on her. She tapped at the door and woman ap- peared. May I use your telephone?"
 Surely"
 "Is this Dr. Jones? Come right out to tlie house. Joe is sick. On, can't you come before night? I'm all alone"
 When she finished talking with he doctor the woman touched her arm, saying, You are all alone. I'll go right back with you"
 Maud told her the story of her lone- 1 lfneSS eve thought you did not want