Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-09-21
My MARRIAGE
H1 PROBLEMS.
Adele Garrison'S
New Phase off,.
OF WIFE
WHY DID DR.. PETIT AS
WHERE DICKY iS2

In any emergency calling for his pro-
fessional skill all of DIR. Pettit's I'M
pleasant mannerisms and his shy stiff
ness seem to slip from his shoulders
as a cloak might do, leaving a resolute-
ness, q sureness of his w powers,
coupled with an adequate authority,
which spell assurance and safety to his
patients and their friends. There is no
man, l think, whose personal man
nerisms / dislike so much, yet there is
none to whose skill 1 would more read-
lily trust my loved ones.
His quick, low-toned direction to Lii
liam to have the man Smith brought up
stairs was followed by an equally quick
but almost curt command to me:
please show me the room where
young Chester is
1t was not until in his wake | reached
the foot of the stairs that my con-
fused brain realized the absurdity of
his question. He must have visited
young Chester before his colloquy with
Smith, and have known exactly where
his room was. / acquitted his metic-
ulous memory of forgetting the location
and looked at him furtively. wondering
just what was going on behind the
expressionless mask that was his face.
That he wished to speak to me I'M
heard by anyone else-this was the only
solution which occurred to me, and |
was just reproaching myself for its
absurdity, when he stopped abruptly
and looked at me with an odd, strained
expression.
Where is your husband?" he asked
abruptly.
care You Sure7"
His manner was almost offensive and
my answer was as curt as ! could de-
Gently manage.
In the Adirondacks."
He started ~perceptibly, and his eyes
narrowed.
Are you sure?'' he demanded.
] stared at him in ~resentful amaze
ment, and he turned his eyes away
from mine quickly.
Il beg your pardon" he muttered.
"And-I don't need you. | know the
way"
Il knew you did" | could not help
the retort. but j made it only when
was in full retreat toward the library.
/ found Lillian directing the trans
pOrtation of the man Smith.
Hes a bit heavy to carry" she de-
cided. Loosen his ankle bonds enough
70 enable him to take very short steps,
Then with one of you on either side,
but with his hands bound. he'll be safe
enough. But look out for him An eel
is n turtle on its back compared to
him
There was vanity in Smiths eyes
and / guessed that Lillian had made
the comment purposely. And when the
operatives had carried out her direc-
tiOns and escorted the scowling but
quiescent Smith through the door. she
confirmed my guess in a hasty parting
word before following the men.
A Puzziing Question
did you see him swallow it," she
whispered gleefully. we want TO feed
him all we dare Of that stuff to make
him think we're terribly afraid of his
getting loose. re his conceit gets sui.
f~iciently inflated. he won't be so apt ia
| reflect up on the ease with which he is
going to escape our custody after q
while"
You're really going to let him &C
them | whispered back, and wished
had not spoken when | saw annoyance
flash into Lillian's eyes.
I'VE have to-" she said shortly
Then she spoke again quickly before ]
had time to voice apology for my ban
atty.
t'There's really no use of your coming
with me-" she said. 1T won't be ex.
actly a pleasant experience. I fancy
land Katie needs no attention. DR.. Pet
tit attended TO her throat, and gave