New Britain herald., 1922-09-21
Why Did Dr. Petit Ask Where
 DiCl1y Is?


 In an emergency calling for hi professional skill all of Dr. Petit unpleasant mannerisms and his sh, stiffness seem to slip from his shoul ders as a cloak might do, leaving ( resoluteness, a sureness ot his owI powers, coupled with an adequate au thorty which spell assurance anc safety To his patients and theii friends, There IS no man, l think whose personal mannerisms l dislike so much vet there is none to whose skill I would more readily trust my loved ones,
 His quick, low-toned direction tc Lillian to have the man Smith brought upstairs was followed by ar equally quick but almost curt com- mand to me;
 Please show me the room where young Chester is?"
 IL was not until in his wake reached the foot Of the stairs, that surdity of his question. He must have visited young Chester before his colloquy with Smith and have known exactly where his room was. I ac- quilted his meticulous memory ot forgetting the location and looked at him furtively, wondering just what was going on behind the expression less mask that was his face.
 That he wished to speak to me un- heard by anyone else-this was the only solution which occurred to me ard its absurdity when he stopped abruptly and looked at me with an odd, strained expression.
 Where is your husband ?" he asked abruptly.
 Are You Sure?'
 His manner was almost offensive and my answer was as curt as could decently manage.
 Tn the Adirondacks."
 He started perceptibly, and his eyes narrowed
 Are you sure?" he demanded
 l stared at him in resentful amaze ment, and he turned his eyes away from mine quickly.
 T beg your pardon" he muttered "And-I don't need you. I know the way"
 T knew you did I could not help the retort, but I made 1t only when l was in full retreat toward the library.
 I found Lillian directing the trans portation of the man Smith.
 Hes bit heavy to carry" she decided Loosen his ankle bonds enought to enable him to taKe very short steps. Then with one of you on either side. but with his hand< bound, he'll be safe enough But look out for him An eel is a turtle on its back compared to him
 There was vanity in smiths eyes, and I guessed that Lillian had made the comment purposely, And when the operatives had carried out her directions and escorted the scowing but Quiescent Smith through the door she confirmed my guess in a hasty parting word before following the men.
 4 Puzzling 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, If his conceit gets sufficiently inflated, he won't be so apt to reflect upon the ease with which he is going to escape our GUS tody after awhile
 You're really going to let him go them" l whispered back. and wished I had not spoken when I saw annoy ance flash into Lillian's eyes.
 We have to- she said shortly. The she spoke again quickly before had time to voice apology for my banality
 There's really no use of your com ing with me" she said. It won't be exactly a pleasant experience 1 fancy. And Katie needs no attention Dr. Petit attended to her throat. and gave her a mild sleeping draught. Shes safe until tomorrow morning.
 But for the love of the famlly's peace" her eyes twinkled, do go to your mother-in-law She gave me her word that no matter what she heard she wouldn't come out of her room. but can you imagine her state of mind with all this hullabaloo? She has too much common sense to be frightened, but her curiosity and longing to be in the middle of thinge will kill her sure if she isn't given some news pretty soon. l know" as