New Britain herald., 1922-03-11
Who Was II Tclcphoned Dicky
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People were passing in the hote corridor outside my open door, and Oicky did not speak, nor did he give me chance to utter q word even II l had wished to do so He swung himself deftly through the door, closed II after him, and stared at mo sn amazement for a second.
 For the love of Mike, Madgc. how did this happen, and why didn't you wire meo" he demanded with the usual masculine proceeding of fixing the blame first and administering the comfort later. Then he must have seen how near l was to tears, for he suddenly opened his arms, swept me Into them, carried me to a big chair. and seated himself in it, still holding mo.
 What you need" he announced cheerily, lis a good, comfortable cry so go to it. This coats rainproof, and here's a hanky.'
 He put into my hand one of his own big linen handkerchiefs and the humorous flourish with which he em- broidered the act had the effect which l fancy he secretly intended and I burt out laughing instead of crying.
 Madgc Is Puzzled.
 Dicky echoed my laughter, patently relieved, but he held me close until my rather hysterica outburst had ceased. When put up the handker- chief to wipe away the tears the laughter had brought 10 my eyes. I slipped off the bandage from the in- jured eye and forehead, and heard Dicky give dismayed gasp.
 Good gracious, Madge . Have you had a doctor? Are you sure there isn't a fracture somewhere? Here Let me get up This must be seen to right away
 ] put my hands on his shoulders restrainingly.
 Listen !" l admonished, purpose ly using one of his especial aversions in words. T have had doctor. The house physician examined the injury very carefully, and he says it is rot serious. In fact, the only reason he wishes me to stay here for q day tor two is on account of the shock. And there Was no reason for my wiring and frightening you. You didn't much expect me home until tomorrow. And-now it's my turn to ask ques- tions, and I warn you that ] shall give you no mercy until you answer them; How in the world did you know what had happened, and where I was, and how did you get here so quickly?"
 l was indeed wild with curiosity, Dicky must have had some imperative summons from some ono who knew exactly where l vas. And I knew of DO one save the mystf rious foreigner whom Ishad met on the train, who even knew that l was in the city. It must have been he who had notified Dicky and l paid q mental tribute 10 his powers as q sleuth. My efforts to elude him. of which I had been so proud. had been utterly useless. I listened with all my ears for Dicky's first words. and was utterly taken back and amazed when heard them.
 Dicky Explains.
 Why, some woman, couldn't | quite catch her name. called up the | iAcIHtSs, Hlu dSkSO lHelfl LD SeIlu LOT l me- she she would call up again in [ twenty minutes. She must know the neighborhood down there, for that's correct estimate of the time it gen erally takes for the Lef1eys to notify | us, and for us to get to the telephone If we ever get d phone put in-but | I'll not tantalize you with remarks ! about that now"
 He drew a deep breath and went ' on
 Anyhow, over I went. to hear most ducet contralto voice sweetly [ inquiring if I were MT. Richard Gra- ham. And then she sprang the pleas ant news that you had met with an accident, that some friends had taken | care of you and escorted you to this hotel, where I would find you. Believe me. the next few minutes were strenu- ous ones. did the talleSt lying of | nay life to convince Mother that it Was a most important business mat ter which called mo into town. l think she's still divided between two that you're in some and the other that some wicked turing woman has asked me 10 dine and dance with her while you're off watch"
 My thoughts were whirling mady by this time, \ woman had telc-