The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10

Nellie and Miss Jones were at their
desks. Mr.. George Fallon had not vel
come in. Suddenly Nellie was aware
Of an unusual disturbance in the hall
voices, orders,loud voices. The door
opened. and men carrying the limp
figure Of her employer came In.
What Is IT," Miss Jones exclaimed
as she sprang from her chair, and
helped lay him on the leather couch.
He was gc.;ing out of his machine,
stepped in front OF another one OF
the men answered. bun Miss Jones
scarcely heard. She was telephoning
for a doctor. No one had noticed Nellie,
who had crept to Mr.. Fellon's side,
and after one Nok at his white face,
had tainted.
Her faint lasted only a moment. and
as Miss Jones left the telephone, she
saw Nellie lift the hand that fell over
the edge Of the couch and press II 10
her lips. before she struggled TO her
feet Her face, agonized. the action
was Illuminating.
Poor child never dreamed of
that" Miss Jones said to herself as
she crossed 10 the couch. and endear-
ored TO make their employer more com
Portable. Nellie helped her with shak-
ing hands, then whispered:
will he die?"
I'VE can't tell how seriously he IL
injured until the doctor comes" the
woman laid her hand over his heart.
Hes breathing-there comes the doc
tor" as capable looking man came
in.
Almost before he had time 70 exam
inc the Injured man. Fallon. opened his
eyes and 4 faint smile, into Nellle's
anxious face. sent the blood back 10
her cheeks.
Hes bruised some. but It's princi-
pally shock. l don't think he Is In
jured otherwise" the doctor said. Then
he asked that the room be cleared so
that he might make thorough exam
nation and be sure.
Nellie went into the elder MI Fall
Ions office. and when Miss Jones went
there to look for her she found her
with her head on her folded arms cry
ing as if her heart were broken.
"Why. Nellie" She laid an arm
about the girl. don't cry so. dear MT.
Fallon Is all right 1t was the shock
that made him unconscious for rev
moments. The doctor says he isn't hurt'
that after n rest he will be alright
They might have killed him., Nellie
! sobbed drying her eyes, and only con-
trolling her sobs with an effort
But they didn't, so battle your eyes
and we'll go to work. The doctor Is
going TO take him home"
When Nellie returend to the office
they had gone. 1t was very quiet
very sad-looking girl who helped MISS
Jones that day. Plying, knowing work
the best thing for her, she kept NeiNe
.y., busier than usual until closing
time. Just before they closed their
desks, she telcphoned Mr.. Fallons nome
and inquired how he was. inns she
Ala more because Of Nellie. than for
ony other reason. although she was gen.
timely attached to her employer but
che wanted the girl to know just how
much need there was for her TO be
unhappy
You say he is better" she asked
the person who answered the call. MS
is his office asking
Miss Jones repeated what hau "eeh
said to Nellie. 1t was as the doctor
had decided shock. but no real INJURY
otherwise Mr.. Fallon must rest Gay
or two.
THAT means he will not be here to-
morrow" Nellie said.
, "rrnhably not for several days wen
have 10 run the office. so run aiohs
home and get good nights sleep.
am going out tonight. so won't see you
until morning"
Thankful TO be alone, Nellie hurried
home She went Immediately to her
room. telling the maid she would not
he down to dinner. She longeo 10 DO
alone. OF only to Miss Jones had the