South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-19
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amazement. and ne turned his eyes
away from mine quickly.
Il beg your pardon, he muttered
And don't need you. I know the
way"
Il knew you did" I could not help
the retort. but I made IL only when
I was in full retreat toward the Ii
brary.
found Lillian directing the
transportation Of the man Smith.
He's a bit seavy 70 carry" she
decided Loosen his ankle bonds
enough 20 enable him 20 take very
short steps Then with one OF you
on either side. but with his hands
bound. he'll be safe enough. But look
out for him. An eel is q turtle on
its back compared TO MIN"
There was canity 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 scowl-
ing but quiescent Smith through the
door, she confirmed my guess in a
hasty parting word before following
the men.
A Pulling Question.
Did you see him swallow it,"
she whispered gleefully. we want
10 feed him all we dare OF that stuff
10 make him think we're terribly
afraid Of his getting lose. II his
conceit gets sufficiently inflated. he
won't be so apt 10 reflect upon the
case with which he is going 10 es-
cape our custody after a WHILE
You're really going TO let him go
them" 1 whispered back. and
wished I had not spoken when 1
saw annoyance fash into LiHian's
eyes.
we have to-" she said shortly.
Then she spoke again quickly be-
fore had time to voice apology for
my banality.
There's -eaIly no use of your
coming with me. she said. 1T won't
be exactly a pleasant experience
fancy And Katie needs no attention
DR.. Petit attended 10 her throat.
and gave her mild sleeping
draught. She's safe until tomorrow
morning.
But for @e love OF the family'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 hulloba-
loo? She has too much common
sense TO be frightened. but her
curiosity and longing TO be in the
middle Of things will kill her sure.
II she isn't given some news pretty
soon. I know" as l made an in
voluntary gesture OF apprehensive
reluctance Daniel sticking his lit
tie nOddle In the lions den will have
nothing on you. but IT'S got to be
doat- And I'll promise you won't
miss the picnic with Smith later.
Think of that, and it will keep your
spirits up"
She nodded me a gay adieu and
was gone. But it was not of the
coming interview with Smith that
was thinking as l slowly climbed
the stairs to my mother-in-law's
room. 1t was of Dr. Pettit's unac-
cOuntable question as to the where (
abouts of my husband.
When l reached my mother-in-
laws door I stopped with a very
natural trepidatiOn as 10 the recep-
ton l would receive.
1 had not seen her since. goaded
beyond control by her caustic criti-
cism concerning my anagement OF
Junior. l had requested her 10 leave
my room. That she had not left the
house as well. in one of her royal
RACES. was. 1 knew, due to Lillian's
deft fiattery OF her. and appeal 70
the melodramatic side OF the older
woman's nature. Necessity sharpened I
niy own wits, and when she orened
the door in response to my low
knock I gave her no opportunity to /
open the Walls OF wrath which was
sure she had corked for my benefit. |.
"Oh. Mother Shut the door quick
" and Jock IL behind me" I i'm |
plored breathlessly. purposely dis
playing an excitement which II
would have scorned TO exhibit before .
anyone else. such awful things have /
been happening Lillian asked me
10 come and tell you, am glad she /
did, for II just seems as II l couldn't /
stand II any longer without getting
away from II for a little while"
Mother Graham Compromises.
Her face was ludicrous In its /
struggle between her desire TO learn /,
my news and her wish 10 exercise 7
the rod which she patiently had in
pickle for me-
Well Why don't yoa tell what I
you've got 10 tell?" she said tartly .
az asst with an agile COMPROMISE 10 /
which I paid an amused mental tri- I
butte. I'm not anxious 10 hear about I
Your personal feelings. but I would 4
ike 10 know the meaning OF all this .
hullabaloo that's been going on. It's !
a mercy the children slept through /
&C.. They haven't stirred once"
She kept her voice low. as 7 had .
done. even when Stimulating excite
ment. that Marion and junior might .
not awaken. And I was so relieved .
that she was ignoring the issue be- 4
tween Us that I felt not the slightest .
rancor FOR her carping little fling .
about my personal feelings"
"Is He"
Speak up, What's the matter .
with you?" she demanded as I hest ,
tated. wondering with which incl I
dent OF the nights startling tale /
would better begin. rs anybody dead .
or dying?"
40 one IS dead" 7 returned slow
w. but Tom Chester IS very near |
death"
Margaret. 1 shall lose control OF
myself and box your ears II you
don't tell me everything AT once"
she exclaimed furiously, and under
a quick fusiIade OF questions I re- !
tailed the evenings happenings from
Smiths entrance under Katie's .