Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-07-29
AN ABSOLUTE CURE
BY II. LOUIS RAYBoLp.


Wentworth's attractive ways. he felt
equally certain that only Adele could
adequately fill the void In his life.
Granted that he loved them both,
which would make the better wife 7
He would put them to the test. And
what greater test could ever come to
any one than the ordeal of sickness
vague indefinite disease, involving
time and money-and quite possibly,
an unhappy ending? Whoever could
meet that cheerfully, efficiently, with
out shrinking, would show up well I'M
der any trial life might offer.
And the following evening Carlton
sought Adele. do you know" he be-
gan very soon after the preliminary
expressions of greeting were over and
they were comfortably seated in the
one tiny sitting room Adele's beautiful
but diminutive apartment afforded for
entertaining. "Do you know anything
about" giving a long Latin name.
"Why, no." said Adele in astonish-
ment.
II don't, either, but the doctor says |
have it-mind you, don't think so
at least not in an advanced stage
and l believe it may always be post
poned"
Il have an idea," she said suddenly.
"You ought TO go to the Summer sani-
tarium," said Adele. 1T is a simply
wonderful place and they are effect
ing all kinds of cures You simply
must CO."
Carlton, wondering how Sara could
possibly be more solicltous, hesitated,
then said he would let her know very
soon.
Sara" he had said gently, would
you feel badly If you thought l was
well, not exactly suffering, but well,
possibly destined to suffer from seri- t
ous--er-affectlon? q
Sara had looked puzzled. "Tell me Il
all about It," she had said. s
Carlton had Numbered through :
web of deceit, seeking to make as few
Measurements as possible in order to
have fewer to retract at some future y
day. II am thinking of going to the q
Summer sanitarium," he concluded. t.
"Oh," said Sara briefly, "Oh." y
Carlton, reviewing the conversation
as he walked homeward, decided that o.
Sara was quite Indifferent to his well u
fare and that Adele was the woman "
for him. The firm owed him a couple
Of weeks vacation. He would run I'D al
to this excellent sanitarium thus max 81
Ing Adele feel that he valued her adj
vice. On his return he would announce m
complete cure, thus saving his face tie
md avoiding any explanations. Fur W
heunore he would proceed to ask ey
Adele the vital question, buy the we'd ay
Ing ring and await the happy day. 70
A week later Carlton paced a de-
erted end of the station platform. on
lie was on his way TO sun parlors and d,
ourishing food and splendid nursing. Je
Ill, thanks to Adele's interest. AS for ro
Sara, when he teephoned. IN
ad merely wished him the best of t,o
lex and inquired what day and on m,
hat train he left. nj,
How are you feeling today?" spoke to,
p sweet voice behind him. an
Carlton turned abruptly on his heel. get
simple hat long, trim ulster, be- lin
'ath which showed the blue-gray hem har
her nurses uniform, did not dis wifi
Use Sara. :.
why, Sara" he said In surprise, wis
lot taking this train, are your He Ter
oked Questionngly at her bag. N
"Why-why-yes l hope So" said Thr
Ia' queer httie eaten In her voice. thol
tut It's up to you. 1 happen to and
ow that the sanitarium, being so his
W and all, is terribly short of nurses. seen
thought perhaps you would let me gone
along with you and say was rec afte
mended for your case by doctor. mus
io'e " uo Inc intensity OF her.
expression left no doubt of her a mi
cerity. -.
out uidnt know you could the
Sc" objected Carlton TER
Oh. yes" and Sara brushed the re- gone
* aside impatiently. 81 took the train
ming while you were In France. closi
It part Of it's all right" Mart
You want to go and look out for clint
= said Carlton, slowly, impressive have
as one upon whom a great light Ma
ks. roo,
wave of color flooded Sara's nret an
race. Well she said, II must my J,
less that at first 1 thought Adele Loy
just been trying to rope 10 an not:
4 patient LOT her old doctors sanf- whom
iin ana hao gotten you where you she fl
'Nneu ,here was something the bling {
.e' WIN you. but a1terward---" that v
Excuse me-" said Carlton, per. arms
torily. Her old Doctors SAM standi
'm--"hat DO you meanr shove
Why. that Doctor Summer she's 20 "Ws
% marry. 1t Isn't announced, but she lie
purse. everybody knows" ten m
I course. OF course" mErmured let's pi
ION hastily. Then, throwing back yellow
Ihoulders, be looked squareIy into her ar
true blue eyes, Sara" he said find 10
nniy, "if confession is 49, -. m -.