The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-27
When 4 Girl
 MQrvies
By ANN LESLIE.
CHAPTER 444.

Dr. Norman turned his pale, mel ancholy yet rangely over-vital face toward me and grinned impishly. That grin makes him boyish and hk- able.
 we didn't want anyone inviting herself along to spoil our little te e. a-tete," he declared with a compla- cent. ai- of understanding. squirmed mentally at the caddishness of it. turn in the Dreamwolk drive and he pulled up abruptly under the big weeping willows which droop over she gate. Leaning toward me insis- tently, Dr. Norman repeated in a voice I knew he was keying deliber- ately to it's low, vibrating note:
 You didn't want anyone along, did your"
 No I replied. reluctant to give him the answer he demanded. yet aware that this was the firsa move in the game I'd set myself to play for Neal-and perhaps for Jim.
 You sweet little Iady!'' he mur- nured. Then, pulling himself up wish theatrical air of self-control, away, fair invalid %
 Let's go by the crossroads and then over the old turnpike to the vil- Iage," I replied. Fearing my pur- pose was to evident, I added with what I willing the doctor should mistake for eoquetry, That's nice quiet little dIfve.'
 "A pretty long drive for a little girl who s out of bed for the first time today said the doctor in a pro- fessional tone I might have wei cimed if I hadn't feared is would keep mo from carrying out my plan of getting to Neal. My place was at his side and at any cost to anyone intended to get there. So I gave a , quick little sigh and said reproach- fully:
 Do you mind the Bong drive-wfth me ?''
 'Fd drive-over the hills and far away with you," replied the docSor dreamily.
 could imagine his using that . speech with telling effect on various occasions. But I appeared to accept il in wide-eyed wonder.
 Then maybe you'll drive on and on, down the road-into the sunset and on to the crowded streets-to
 "To town? 9" interrupted the doctor with g. queer intonatiOn. "Oh, no, dear lit:le patient! I wouldn't drive you to town. I'd lose you there. I might even lose you in the village. Suppose I turn back now through the old wood drive?''
 "Oh, mol" I cried; then, concealing my chagrin, I has<ily concocted a new plan and asked in a frightened little voice, which wasn's entirely put on, Wont it be all dark and shod- owy in the woods?"
 ''Afrafd?" asked Dr. Norman, his voice a mixture of banten and pride in his power to inspire fear.
  ache for sunshine now,'' I said plead ingly. And if it's nice and warm and sunny you'll stay human and forget to be medical man who has to hurry his patient home.''
 You little witch!' laughed the doctor. 'I don't believe you'd be afraid of Satan himself"
 Meaning the doctor-man feels very devilish ?' I ventured daringly. Then don'r turn back yet. Let's go across to the shore road and come back that way"
 Almost breath1essNp T awaited his answer. If he look the road I'd des- ignated I could still carry out my plan of getting to town even though Norma to drive me there, as I'd hoped to do.
 Anything your little heart de what do I get for being so amfabIe ?''
 "A hearty thank you'," I replied with all the provocation I could bring myself to pus into what other wise might have been snub.
 Clever little person." he whis- pered admiringly, turning toward the road I'd designated.
 With my heart pumping away at twice its normal speed, I sat there playing the game I'd been compelled to enter upon and putting dhe doc tor in 1n place with ea airy g, nqthiPgs 4a Ps say 'tput'' always. The car purred along toward the station, which is located halfway between the old turnpike and the shore road As we neared it I began clearing my Rroat "a process which was frightfully painful But it didn't hurt my throat any n1ore than the role I'd been playing hurt my heart.
 I ventured a cough or two. Want a drink?,' asked the doctor in a tone which had a professional tinge. ''Pl stop at one of shese houses and get you drink.
 I'd love an an, oragne ora phGsDhate" II patient a party doctor man? 2"
 ''Pd give her anything her heart ', desired-if I could" returned Dr. Norman gallantly.
 heart desires" I giggled in nervous triumph.
 ish- before the little brick station.
 Feel strong enough 10 come in for your drink?'' he asked, 'ior shall l bring it out to you?''
 eff you're going to have the twin to my oragne phosphate, why can't we have them here in the car? That would be a cozy little afternoon tea party" I replied, praying that my teeth wouldn't chatter as made the
 He agreed unsuspectingIy. I sat waiting tense and ready until he dis appeared inside the station Then l clicked open the door of the sedan and stepped out to the brick walk, For a second I swayed dizzfly.
 A long whistle told me I'd timed myself perfectly. The 4:0S for the city was just pulling in. Another hour and I'd be with Neal.
 Gathering every particle Ot strength I turned and ran around the right wing of the station and out towards the tracks
 (To Be Continued.)
 Miss Marguerite McCabe, who fol some time has been employed ir Hartford was the guest of her MT and Mrs .IOlO McC-3he