The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10


heads growing into a regular ran
way map OF wrinkles. It's hish
time we did something to smoo'h
it,"
She ran her fingers afectionate-
" over the burrows, stroked MS
hysky eyebrows and somewhat az
gresive nose: affected to lose the
mouth, hidden BY bristling NOUS
tache, and kissed his long oosI'r
ate chin till. without undue loss %
dignity, he babe her to foroear ana
consented to humor this Whlm'
Thus it came to pass that in less
than = week the Young Man OF
Means presented himself 10 Inc
Struggling Doctor.
IL don't want to be your pa'lens
really, you know. lts-"e!l' u
inst like TO lie on a balcony III Tic
sun and watch the sea.
Through tinted glasses! Ire
doctor suggested lightly. but
perhaps you will be good enough
n remove them now so that may
obtain II fair sight OF your pupii,.
II is always desirable to ascertain
their exact condition after strain.
The young man hasteneo "
obey. His eyes and hands were
alike steady. The twltch Oh MS
nightly sensitive mounth ana an
occasional stammer were inuee"
the only evidence Of that nervous
exhaustion from which he elaine"
to suffer. IL,
Leaning back in his chair, win
Joined finger-tips. DR.. jennings al
length delivered himself OF MS
oninion. Il have no more TO say
II is undoubtedly the wisest course
for you to abandon your customat!
svocations, to take an immeuia'e
rest, Mr."
stephen Tregenna."
"Tregenna? Aha, that Is ram
liar name in this part OF the
world. Our brilliant sea ana eH-
cellent cream are old acqaMh-
'tances, en-"
IL haven't told you my W
worst dificulty, d-doctor. The
truth is, can't bear to be asked
questions. l was a prisoner I'll
lust before the armistice, and IL
was all so hideously public. The
prisoners-people are so curious.
Walter Jennings cut in Sharply.
you can give me references. l
supposeo" Then, observing that
the would-be patient appeared
slightly taken aback, he became
conciaiiatory. You will, l trust.
pardon me: but although I cannot
deny the handsome remuneration
YOU offer would be OF the greatest
advantage in my present ctrcum-
stances, am bound to consider
nv wife and child, and
"Oh. shan't hurt your baby"
The strangers laugh was bitter.
Look here. doctor, I haven't any
kith. and I'm not we'll enough to
be bothered" He laid several ten
pound notes on the table. "How's
that for a strait"
The doctor, unable TO withdraw
his fascinated gaze, sighed. a
long, trembling sigh OF relief, and
slowly waggeld an incredulous
head.
"W-won't 1t do?" cried tho
young man. misinterpreting these
signs. ASK your wife. I'm sure
she'll"
He could have said nothing
more unfortunate.
What do you know OF my wife
sir? You come here on the pre-
text OF indisposition. as patient
RS a patient"
On beholding this extraordinary
perturbation the young man sud
denly calmed, and said in the most
soothing voice at his command:
"Sir, believe me, have never ex-
changed a word, or even glance.
with your wife. 1t Is true. ! caught
o glimpse of a charming lady IN
the gardens. and assumed her to
be Mrs. Jennings. Naturally, she
couldn't be your daughter
You think not?'
Walter Jennings comp,acently
stroked his chin. Those forty-eight
years were not then obvious to the
stranger. who quickly percteving
an increase of geniallty asked. rs
II a deal. sir?"
The twitching mouth. the eager:
tremulous question. stimulated
professional interest afresh. IL
would be a case on which one might
learn an enormous amount, and
opportunities for study had ever