Great Falls tribune., 1922-03-16
MY MARRIAGE
4v1 PROBLEMS
Adele Galrison's
New Phase off,.
REVELATIONS
OF A WIFE
HOW DR.. McDERMOTT SMOOTH.
ED EVERYTHING OUT.

DlCht AOuCudlduCc Is plOu1
everything else save praise Of his
heroic record during the world war.
At DR.. McDermott's ordinations OF
recognition he flushed a brick red and
stammered like an abashed schoolboy
But the enthusiastic little physician
unnoticing, was pumping my husbands
arm UP and down, while he continued
to utter his wild stereotyped exclama.
tions of Dear mel" and "Who would
have thought it,
Don't give yourself another thought,
my boy. concerning this little contree-
temps" he said. "Why, Mrs. Graham S
action was only most natural and log
ical under the circumstances, although
inclined his head toward me courteous
ly, with an amused little smile which
made me feel about six years old.
II will go down to the office now Z
the physician continued, "and arrange
everything. You will no doubt wish
q larger room than this. so l will reg
ister you both for one Of our best upon
another floor, and will settle Mrs.
Blacks bill another smile at me-
''up till now. This will be satisfactory,
I hope"-he turned to Dicky deprecat-
ingly. ;. q,
should think it was more than that.
We are deeply indebted to you. DIR.
MeDermott. Tell me. are you SO busy
that you can't share little supper
sent up to our new quaEters when we
get them? I'd like to know you better
The little physicians face glowed
pink with pleasure, and in his eyes
shone his admiration of Dicky, born of
his army experience.
The Doctor Accents
Il shall be more than delighted" he
said, although Mrs. Graham he
paused and looked at me. his profess
sonal instincts warning with his social
ones. Il am afraid it may be too
much for her
'You don't know her, doctor" Dicky
retorted. "a little blowout will do her
good-take her mind off her bumped
head. She's been in the country so
long she'll eat it up. Of course, if she
had to dress and go out, nothing doing.
But with only her husband and her
physician at the party, she can sit up
just as long as she feels Like it and lie
down when she doesn't. Can't you get
and bath? Or aren't there any vacant?''
II am sure that can be managed"
DR.. McDermott returned, moving to-
ward the door, land ] will be back i'm
mediately. You won't need to dress.
completely, Mrs. Graham. l can bring
you long coat"
II brought one with me-" Dicky
interposed, promptly, "but thank you
for your kindness, doctor Wen be
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 me quizzi-
cally, and I suspected little cockily.
But I was too relieved at the way
things had turned to take umbrage
at his attitude. He surely was en-
titled to a little preening of his men
tai plumage, I said to myself srnil
ing at him with what ] flattered my
self was just the right touch Of wifely
admira ton.
Madge Compliments Dicky
you've been wonderful, Dicky,"
said heartily. II am ashamed of my
self for making all this trouble"
"Oh. I'll forgive YOU Dicky said
with the burlesque loftiness which he
know always brings an exasperated,
exclamation from me, land you prob
ably will be restored to citizenship
after 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 Iii came to bat and sent you
long cloak. I'd never have thought of
it, but that old girl never forgets
trick"
"she's wonderful l agreed, but"