Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-11-23
My HEART and
My HUSBAND
Adele Garrison's New Phase Of
Revelations
of a Wife
The NeuDs That Mrs. Durkee
Brought of Maj. Grantland. !

wv tightly, protectingly, with Dicky's
face tenderiy close to mine. I at,
last driftcd Off 20 the restful slumber I
80 sorely needed after my accident. When
I awoke darkness had come outside
Dicky had como and that another
familiar figure sat near my bedside.
"Lillian" exclaimed fcebly but glad
iy. Not even my husband could give
me the feeling of childish security which
the very presence Of my friend afforded
me.
You dear child" she said softly. and
coming over to the bed kissed me ten
derby. ITO think that 1 should have
chosen this day of all others in the call
endar to take Marion TO the city! Not
that could have done any more for
YOU than the others have done"
Yes you could" I interrupted whinsi-
caliy. you could have kept me from
being whining baby. don't think I'd
dare to whirnper with you looking on.
you're always SO brave"
A Troubled Memory.
Never mind tho nosegays for me-"
she returned. Better pin some on your
self. They tell me you were very plucky
under the pain
'Who told you?"
Mother Graham for one, your father
for two. Katie for three, and--Maj.
Grantland for four" Lillian checked
the names off as would child upon her
fingers. smiling at me tho while. won.
dered II / had fancied her hesitation
before the officers name. had a sudden
reminiscent fash of n hospital room and
l.illian's voice saying gravely. meaning
iy. You haven't n very good perspective
just now, Madge. Better change 1t be-
fore you go on with your drawing
felt my face flushing holly at the re-
nlembrance. knew thst even the dim
night light could not hide my sudden color
from Lillian's keen eyes. and was furi-
Gus at myself for my weakness. She
had read me so clearly during that long
past emotional brain storm OF mine that
I wondered
rs she asleep?
The clear sibilant voice OF Her Fluff
ness came from the doorway. For once
] was glad of ar interruption in talk
with Lillian. something which usually
irritates me. But I wanted change
in the subject Of my thoughts. and tina.
quickly.
\
tending not to see Lillien's gesture of
protest. Come in Mrs. Durkee. Don't
YOU think. Lillian. We could have . little
more Light"
That's up to your ladyship," LILLIAN
said lightly, moving as she spoke to the
table and increasing the current on the
light.
Her F1uffiness came to the bedside.
looked down at me brightly.
lillian L. Obdurate.
Feeling better, dear?" she asked, her
voice trimming with warm hearted SYM
rathy. "Haye you had anything to
! laughed outright. It Is a standing
joke in our little circle. this propensity
OF little Mrs. Durl<ee's to feed invalids.
Fond of good food herself, she is a
most intractable patient when she Is
Ill, demanding all sorts Of dishes I'm
possible for her to have. And when she
II installed as nurse to any of her
friends. the orly fault that can be found
with her. for she is otherwise admirable
In a sick room, is her weakness for CIV
ing her patient surreptitious daintisa
Her Fluffiness pouted prettily.
You needn't laugh" she said. It'll
bet you're as hungry MS a wolf this MIN
ute. Shan't go down and FIX You
something tasty?"
You'd break Katie's heart II you did,"
Lillian smiled. shes been on tenter
hooks for the last hour waiting the sig
nal to bring UP some wonderful sick
room connection which DR.. Gibson sane
toned believe she wayiaid him in the
hail a. he went out to find out just what
she could feex for Mess1s Graham But
there'll be nothing doing-with capitals
in the food line until do . stunt with
Thermometer around here"
She took her clinical Thermometer from
its case, shook 1t down, defly inserted
It under my tongue. inspected It careful
ly when she had removed it
You're a wonder. Madge." she said.
you'll be getting on your feet In no
time. Now I'll bulletin Katie that she
may bring on her wonderful dish"
You'd better bulletin that Maj. Grant
land while you're about IT. little Mrs.
Durkee put in slyly. Hes decorating
my front porch. and I'm afraid the un-
lertaker win mistake him Tor . piece Of
wnDe and eesns IN b issks - delsful. :