The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
Eucning Story
When Sham Became Real.
BY CORONA REMINGTON.

marry my girl. It's all right about
your having plenty of mono in your
own name, but three tuare ais
aday isn't everything ask OF my som
in-iaw."
But, Mr.. kim s. only two
months since got my license to prac-
tice and l have few patient already
Besides, I just know I am going to
make good. I love the work and
graduated at the heac. of my class.
and down in the slums I've had quite
a success" Kingst Z eI-ded earnestly.
"All the same. I've said my say
There's no such great hurry about
your marrying anyT1ayC-Claire isn't
twenty-one yet, you know"
II guess that's final?" the young
man said as he arose to go.
I'm afraid So. Kingstoni neverthe-
less I'll be glad TO welcome you into
the family when you're little further
along
with a heavy heart the doctor left
Jenkins's office and turned his car to-
ward his home, for he knew Claire
would be there anxiousiy waiting for
him, as they had planned this inter-
view with the father as a last resort.
Kingston thought with bitterness what
a failure it had been and how little
hope he had to give.
Never mind, Frank" shs consoled.
after she had heard the worst. 'well
do something to bring dad around
somehow"
But what" the man asked desper-
ately. I've done my level best and
1 can't think of another thing to try"
Let me do some thinking" said
Claire, pickering her pretty white
forehead with the effort. Dad told
me the other day he was going to
we could only get a good showing of
patients for that psychological mo-
menti''
yes, it." he answered hstlessly.
but how"
II don't know Let me see, I feel
as if had an idea coming"
IF that's the case, honey, I'd better
set out and give you a chance to con-
centrate."
IAN right and I'll ring you if any
thing happens to me-"
AS DR.. Kingston reached his office
he heard the telephone ringing and his
heart leaped with joy at the prospects
receiver and said ''Hello." in his most
business-like tone. 1t was Claire.
Frank. I've got an idea. Do come
over and let me tell you SCOUT it,"
BE there in a jiffy," he said as he
hung up the receiver and dashed for
the door, and a few minutes later he
had reached the Jenkins home.
Tell me. Claire, quick for goodness
sakel"
sit down. dear" she said, enjoying
the moment. you're too excited"
!, ''AlI right. Now shoot"
We'll, from what I learned in psy-
chology human beings are monkeys.
sheep; in a word, initators."
Yes, yes, but what's that got TO do
with it?"
you were awfully popular in your class.
Now, If you had a lot of patients you'd
have a lot more because people are
like sheep and they always flock to
a popular doctor"
But how to get them" he groaned.
at school and your college mates would
do anything on earth for you
Sure! Do put the puzzle together
now"
very well. Suppose you went out
to the school, took your best friends
into-your confidence. told them how
determined dad is and then make a
speech something like this" Claire
rose and addressed an imaginary audi
ence:
FRIENDS, knowingxhe situation, it Is
obvious to you that I must have my
reception room filled with patients
sham, bogus or real, so the dad-in-law-
to-be will be Impressed. Now, if there
are any students here who would like
to drop into my office while up town
they will be comforting a great favor
and in return will receive SO cents for
all young men all men over forty 81,
and all women students To cents an
hour"
Claire sat down, breathless and red
checked.
7 wonder he exclaimed rubbing
his chin. You know. I believe that
might work, and the more think of it
the better it sounds
DO let's try it, anyway, Frank" she
begged.
I'D try anything on earth. honey.
And lots of those students would be
blessed glad to make the money, I
know I'll start the ball rolling to-
night"
Two weeks later Mr.. Jenkins de-
cided he'd drop in on his prospective
son-in-law and see how things were
getting along. AS he glanced quickly
around the reception room he was sur
prised to see eight men and women
sitting around anxiously awaiting
their turn. A moment later Doctor
Kingston opened the door of the inner
office and ushered a patient out.
Next" he said in his most profess
sional tones; then his eye caught sight
of Mr.. Jenkins. apparently for ths
first time.
why, how are you, Mr.. Jenkins ?'
he smiled going over to greet him
IN be able TO see you in just min
ute" and he back into the consulting
room and closed the door on another
patient
! \ few minutes later the two reap
/ Peared, the patient carefully folding 6
| prescription blank on which was writ
| ten: This entities A. S. Stillman IL
| SOC"
I'm sure thatIl help you" said this
| doctor Mating him on the back
m sure it will, too" replied the
patient earnestly.
Some weeks later Kingston's phone
rang and upon taking down the re
ceiver he recognized Jenkins's voice.
Come up to 4he office this after
noon" it said. Il want to speak II
you"
''All right. sir. but I'm afraid it'll
! be pretty late before I can get off,
TN wait for you" and Kingstol
heard the receiver go up at the othe
/ end.
At about o'clock he uaIked int,