The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-08-27

audible sound.
"That is patient in the room
above" he explained. "She is shriekins
in an historical paroxysm. l told you
our walls are sound proof. That is not
absolutely the case. as you hear"
but virtually So" said Clinton.
Zone never would imagine that won.
an is screaming less than ten feet
away"
"rhere is special manner of
deadening the walls and windows" ex-
planned the physician. "Otherwise we
could not keep our representative pa.
tients in the same building with those
subject to noisy Outbursts. Our ar
engagements are so perfect that many
persons came here simply for relaxa-
ton and quiet. This room is one re-
served for the use of such guests
! can hardly call them patients"
1T Is an ideal room." remarked
Clinton.
The physician beamed upon him.
I'm glad to hear you say that. my
hoy. What do you say to taking It
yourself for a few days?"
1T"
"Why not? Yon could keep secluded.
and escape all this annoyance over
your identity. Am right in surmising
that even the attentions Of the girls
are not altogether agreeable to your"
Il am not SO sure as to that" replied
Clinton. II cannot say that I have
found It 80 very unpleasant being with
my-sister."
The physician's look became grave.
II did not wish to speak of disagree.
able subject. The fact is the hank Off.
Gals are not altogether satisfied with
the arrangement by which you were
placed In my-charge. II can say
that you are here under treatment,
they may be willing to wait a reason.
able time while we are Strengthening
out this muddle."
''Ihey still threaten me with punish
ment" exclaimed Clinton, his eyes
flashing with quick anger. II shall go
to the bank and tell them to try it,"
you will do nothing of the kind"
genially contradicted the physician.
and he laid sympathetic hand on the
young mans shoulder. Consider your
friends"
"Friends?"
Even If you should prove to be
what you claim. do you imagine we
would cease to think of you as a
friend?"
Clinton grasped the others chubby
hand. ut is most kind Of you to say
1t. doctor!"
1.-THE simple truth. my boy. know
you will stay. to oblige me. Pardon
me moment. l wish to inquire about
patient"
He left the room In his usually brisk
manner. Clinton selected magazine
from a pile on the neat little writing
table and sat down in an easy chair.
Noiselessly an attendant reached in
and closed the door behind him with
out attracting his attention.
He read an article. tossed the maya.
zine aside and looked around. Or.
Kirkland had not returned. He
yawned. rose. sauntered across the
room. and opened the door. In a no.
ment he found himself confronted by
an attendant. who planted himself in
the doorway. hand to cap and smile
on his goodhumoretl. resolute face.
"You called. sir?"
NO." said Clinton. II am going
down to the waiting ROOM"
The man did not move out of the
doorway. Clinton advanced half
step and said sharply: Are you deaf?
am going down. Step aside"
beg pardon. SIR" respectfully re-
piled the attendant. "Dr. Kirkland
wished ME to tell you that he preferred
you should keep in your room.'
Clinton measured the man with
swift glance. There could be no mis-.
taking the athletic ease Of the fellows
poise. Yet he stood with hands down.
An uppercut to the chin. followed by a
straight drive. might put him out of
the way. Clinton tensed for the attack
and did not make it. Three other
male attendants had appeared in the
corridor behind their fellow employee.
To attack would only result in the
humiliation Of certain defeat. The
mere knowledge Of this fact was quite
sufficiently humiliating. Clinton flushed
crimson with chagrin.
you have the odds on your side" ne
muttered.
Eyes. sir. trus. YOU will not hold
1t against US personally. SIR"
The respectful. good-natured reply
tended to mollify the prisoner.
"rhat depends" lie said. Il wish TO
see DR.. Kirkland"
I'm afraid. sir. he won't he through
with his calls for half an hour. But
just as soon"
"Then tell Miss LOwrie l wish TO see
her-alune."
The man Cooked his surprise. Gin
ton hesitated. and explained: "Dr.
Kirkland will understand. l wish to
take leave Of my-sister before she
leaves"