The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-08-27

thought II you brought me, the iand-
lady might be more-nore-"
Impressed" helped out the doctor,
with a smile.
That's it," assented Sally; "think
she had influential friends, you know"
Doctor Lane looked at her, his eyes
twlnkling. You little-little-" he
paused-"schemer," he finished, but his
glance said something else.
There was no time, however, for
further conversation. The corner Of
East street doomed unlnvitingly before
them Thanked on one side by num-
Der of shabby one-story buildings. stood
the dingy house that had sheltered
Molly. The open door disclosed
carpetless passageway.
AS Sally hesitated one Of the doors
opening on the gloomy hall was jerked
back by unseen hands, and a mascu-
line back appeared, evidently In re-
treat from a pursuing flow of lam
guage.
"T'll tell nothing to you nor the
likes Of you. I've dealt with one de-
sertin' husband, and that was me own.
When he came back, down and out,
did take him in? I did not. ! told
him where he could go, and the same
I says to you" The door slammed
shut, and the youth turned.
At the same instant Sally clutched
the doctors arm. Barney" she whis-
pered.
1t is not necessary to go into the
details of the conversation that the
doctor and Sally had with Barney Nc
Cleod. Enough to say that when they
left him they were satisfied as to his
intentions toward Molly, and he in
turn knew that the visiting hours in
the ward began at ten o'clock.
One minute before ten the next
morning an embarrassed, tow-headed
youth was admitted to the ward and
ushered behind screen to find radi-
ant Molly, who had been told of his
coming. And the two Of them forgave
and forgot the past in plans for the
future.
A few days later Molly went home.
Sally, now off night duty, watched the
little group 60 down the street, Molly
clinging to one of her husbands we'll
filed arms. Then she turned from the
window with sigh. She had troubles
Of her own.
One or two Of the nurses had quiZzed
her about her ride with Doctor Lane.
And now q summons, brief, curt, had
come from Miss Bagley, head nurse,
to report to the Office as soon as she
went off duty.
Crossing the courtyard on her way
to the office, her hands plunged into
the pockets of her ulster, Sally sud.
denly became aware Of tall figure
looming beside her in the gathering
darkness. "a penny for your
thoughts" said the voice Of the very
person she was thinking about, cor
are you just wondering, now that the
Mcleod job is off your hands, what
other pie you can put your finger in.
to?"
But Sally shook her head. "All
worry" Doctor Lane. I'm on my way
to the office for call-down."
mot about our rider asked the
doctor anxiously.
"'Fraid So" admitted Sally.
The doctor was silent minute.
Then, "Sally," he said, 81 hadn't meant
to speak so soon, but II you tell Miss
Bagley you are engaged to me, it will
make all the difference in the world,
and what difference to me, darling!"
Little shivers of joy were chasing
each other up and down Sally's spine.
Was this wonderful thing really true?
"Come, DEAR" said the mans voice
tenderly, as, screened from view by
the twilight and shade of the naples,
he drew her close. evil you marry |
me?"
Eyes, DOCTOR" said Sally Peters, and
lifted I'D her liDS, |