New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
How Dr. McDcrmott Smoothed
 E,CrNthing Out,

Diekys nonchalance Is proo' asainsf everything else save praise of 'is heroic record during the world Nar.
 At pr. Ncilcrmott's eNclamations of recognition he flushed a brick rcd end stammercd like an abashoG . schoolbov, But the enthusiastic lit- tie physician. unnoticing, was pump ing my husbands arm mp and down. while he continued to utter his mild sterotyped eXclamationg of bear me-. and Who would havo thought il :"
 Don't give yourself another Thought, my boy. concerning this li'- tie contretemps, he said, Why, Mrs Grahams action was only most nat ural and logical under the circum- stances although 1 wouldn't advise its repetition" He inclined his head toward me courteously with an amused little smile which mado me feel about six years old,
 T will go down to the office now, 'i the physician continued. and arrange everything. You will no doubt wish a larger room than this, SO l will register you both for ono of our heat
 
 Mrs. Blacks bill. another smile at me---''up till now. This will he sals- factory. I hopc"-.he turned to Dicky deprecatingly
 Satisfactory :" Dcky exclaimed q should think it was more than that We are deeply indebted to you. Dr. McDermott. Tell me, arc you 80 bus! that you cant share q little Sllppcr sent up to our new quarters when we get them? I'd like to know you bet ter"
 The little physiclan's face rlowed pink with pleasure, and in his eyes shone this admiration of Dicky born of his army experience.
 The Doctor .Accept>.
 T shall be more than delighted" he said, although Mrs. Graham =" he paused aad looked at me, his pro. fessional instincts warning with his social ones. T am afraid it may be too much for her"
 You don't know her, doctor :" Dicliy retorted. "A ittle blowout win do her Eood-tahe her mind off her Jumping head. Shes been in the
 
 course, if she had to dress and go out, nothing doing. But with orly her husband and her physician ali the party, she can sit up just as long a.; she feels like it and lie down when she doesn't. Cant vol get us a litt,c suite, sittine-room. bedroom and bath Or aren't there any Nacant?"
 T am sure than can he managed Dr. Mcpermott returned. moving to- ward the door. and viii be back immediately. You won't need to dress. completely, Mrs Graham. can bring you a long coat"
 T brought one With ne,' Dichy in terposed, promptly, but thank you for your kindness. doctor Well he ready when you get back. and when we're settled in the other rooms I'll order supper
 The little physician bowed himself out, and Dicky looked at mo quizzi- cally, and l suspected little cochiiy. But l was too relieved al the way things had turned 10 take umbrage at his attitude. He surely was en- titled to little preening of his men tdl pilIldSt, ] SetiI lD lllyS SIlll4- ing at him with what I hattereh my self was just the right touch of vifey admiration.
 NIadge Compliments Dicky.
 You've heen wonderful. DicLy," said heartily. q an7 ashamed of myself for making all this trouble"
 "Oh, I'll forgive you,' Dicky said with the burlesnue loftineas which he knows always brings an cHasnerattd q exclamation from me. and you prob ably will be restored to citlae nslip after a suitable period of penance. But let's get busy now I'll put your shoes on, and help you with what little dressing you need. Of course, old Lii came to bat and sent you 2 long cloak. I'd neter have thought