South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-14
AN AWAKENING TO NERVOUS
FEARS AND \ JOURNEY To
MARVIN THAT ENDED

N SURPRISI


MARVIN THAT ENDED
IN SURPRISE.
stumbled into Lillian's room
early in the morning OF the day we
were TO go 10 Marvin in a nervous
paroxism OF hysterical fear.
10 was an experience altogether
new 70 me, and although ! fagellat-
ed my soul for my cowsrdice and
weakeness. yet I was unable 20 con-
quer IT, I had lain awake for hours
fighting the horror Of hysteria, and
at last it had me by the throat. and
ran 70 Lillian as a frightened child
would 20 its mother.
What is the matter, Madge 20 Lii
Ian asked sleepily then as she
opened her eyes and saw my face
she sprang up, and taking me in her
strong arms drew me into the bed
and cuddled me as she would have
Marion.
Inuitively she had known just
what ] needed, and / chung TO her
until my shaking limbs had Gained
themselves, and my labored breath
ing had quoted into naturalness.
Then Lillian put me back on my
pillow. and raising on her elbow she
looked at me keenly.
You're deadly pale. Madge." she
said. you need something hot. I'll
rout out Betty and have a cup of
coffee up here in a jiffy."
"Oh. no, no-please." I eXclaim-
ed for / had been wretchedly i'll all
night and the very thought Of food
or drink turned me faint. Il
couldn't possibly drink any coffee.
Just let me lie still, please"
Madge Gets some sleep.
Lillian gave me another long,
searching appraising glance, and 10
my surprise did not override my re
fusal 1t was like her TO insist upon
her friends taking her prescriptions.
But / felt too faint and weak TO be
surprised. or, indeed. anything but
grateful for the privilege Of lying
quiet.
That is a very easily managed
remedy, my dear" Lillian said, smil-
ing. as she edged carefully out of
bed so as not to disturb me. She
walked directly 20 a little cabinet in
her room and took from it a small
BOX and "A glass Filling the glass
from the faucet in an alcove, and
dropping in il a tablet from the box,
she watched it dissolve, then she
came back 10 me, spoon in one hand,
glass in the other.
Penalty for being lazy all day
she said brightly. Just one spoon
sul. then go off 70 sleep until I come
in again. And you are not to1get up
until we go TO Marvin tonight. Don't
raise your head. II isn't necessary
She put the spoon to my lips. and
obediently swallowed the rather
bitter tasting. colorless liquid il con-
tanned. Lillian smoothed my hair
and my pillows and drew the shade
that the morning sunlight might not
reach me.
Il shall be glad TO get out to Mar
vim" she said at has been a de
ightfully cool summer so far. but
it begins to look like heat now"
L hope I'm not going TO be ill.,"
[ said TREMENDOUSLY.
I'm sure you aren't" she re-
turned promptly But she hest
tated oddly for a second-'I believe
[ should consult a physician if
were you. Nervous spells like the
one this morning are no good bust
ness. believe me-"
She kissed me lightly on the fore
head and left the room. 1t seemed
! impossible for me to go 10 sleep.
was not only physically i'll, but
mentally depressed. 1 couldn't keep
back the tears, and lay quietly weep
| ing until the potion Lillian had Civ
en- me took effect and I went to
sleep.
When I awakened it was 10 find
Lillian by my bedside
"Better?'' she asked, and then at
my affirmative nod, knew YOU
would be Now for the second pre-
| scriptiOn.'
A Surprise at Marvin.
She touched a bell which connect
ed with the kitchen, giving one of
the complicated signals by which
| she communicated with her faithful
Betty. Then she brought water and
laved my face and hands. caring for
me in utter disregard of my pro-
tests. as If ! were a baby.
When Betty appeared with tray
of daintily arranged luncheon dishes
found that was distinctly ready for
food.
It's nonsense my staying in bed,
! 7 protested when I had finished my
| luncheon.
1T would be worse nonsense for
YOU 10 get up when there's nothing
20 do" Lillian returned. Just obey
/ me today. and you viii be strong
! enough to stand the journey TO Mar