New Britain herald., 1922-03-31
Why Did Diclly Steal Madgc?

My little prophecy concerning Katherine was promptly fulfilled After few hours Of rest enforced by Lillian, she declared herself more than ready 10 begin the delicate and arduous work planned for her. Ac- cordingly, Lillian, Katherine and drove to Dr, Pettits on the very even ing of the day she came to ns for the arrangements of the necessary preliminaries to her hospitat engage mcnt the next day.
 The tall, grave physician welcomed my little friend with more real, un- affected cordality than l had seen in him for many months I recalled that in the old days Of my first ac- quaintance with Katherine. l had suspected Dr. Petit Of tenderness toward her. but I had decided after ward that his feeling for her was simply the admiration and liking of Q physician for an unusually capable and gifted nurse, who possessed be- sides most attractive personality,
 But whatever his feeling of the old days pr. Pettit's pleasure in seeing Katherine again was most patent, and for a few minutes Lillian did not in- terrupt the exchange of questions and "reminiscences between them.
 Indeed it was Katherine herself who, with characteristic thoughtfll- ness, put period to the conversation and turned to Lillian with the apolo- getic:
 "Pardon, should have remembered that you have something most impor- tant to discuss with Dr. Petit
 Tt is perfectly all right, my dear,' Lillian responded. Be sure that I should have interrupted you ruthless ly if I have felt that l must. But if you have finished" she paused ten tatively.
 .'Absolutely," Katherine smiled.
 "Then let's get down to cases. You have managed so that no suspicion of anything out of the ordinary will at tach itself to Mrs. Bicketts arrival at the hospital Lillian's tone was as- scrtive rather than questioning.
 'Fortunately, it arranged itself, :" Dr. Petit returned. "rhe man whose car struck our unknown friend, was so conscience stricken over the result of qhis reckless driving that he or dered no expense to be spared in his care. That has meant private room, and a private nurse. But the staff of nurses is short handed, and my suggestion that I could bring another nurse for this man was re- ceiyed with much joy, especially as the one who has been caring for him has been asked for in another case. So Mrs. Bickett will slip into the place without any question or comment.
 "Good!" Lillian's characteristic monosyllable was emphatic. linen what time tomorrow will you call for her? It will be better for Mrs. Gra- ham and me not to appear in the matter at all"
 "Of course" the physician agreed. And I will call at 10 o'clock, If that is agreeable to Mrs. Bickett.' He bowed formally
 ..He is the same ridiculous darling old ramrod," Katherine declared nall affeotionately, half-derisively, asi after nerfunctory farewells we drove rapid ly back to the farmhouse.
 "I wonder if he'll ever marry. II he managed to get the right sort of wife for hlS tempeTdllellI, ShS " SN him of a lot of those little manner isms."
 Discussing Dr. Petit.
 And be in her coffin or a padded cell when she got the job accom- plished," Lillian commented dry'y' "Nay. nay, dear heart, your friend IS a born old bachelor-he wouldn't he into the picture in any other ca pacity!"
 T think you're wrong, ha.herl"e retorted spiritedly. If he ever leil in love"
 He's been in love-" Lllllans quotation of the phrase was exquisite ly ironica, twice to my knowledge and if there could be found on either