New Britain herald., 1922-09-07
The Question Madge Repressed and
 Then Asked Lillian,

Poison, That word so dreaded formed itself on my lips at Smith IS taunt But l never uttered it. for Lillian spoke to me sharply smother ing the utterance, as think she meant to do,
 "Heln me raise Katie" she said peremptorily, She isn't seriously hurt but she must get to bed, No. don't try to speak, Katie" as the gi"' made a choking sound, then put her hands up to her bruised throat upon which the brutal finger prints Of Smith were strongly visible.
 Nod your head, no--you mustn't do that-wink your eyes hard if you can walk"
 Katies eyelashes moved vigorously. and she responded strongly to the clasp of our hands extended to hers,
 Help me upstairs with her" Lillian said practically, and then I'll help you with that hospital bed your father wants made. We'll save time that way. And we'll discuss what we have to do then"
 took her hint, for I realized that in Katies nervous state she wished no mention before her of the terrible thing which had befalen young Tom Chester-which in her dazed con- dtion she had not vet comprehended, Tn silence we helped my little maid upstairs, got her into bed and pre- pared a cold compress for her bruised throat.
 There. Katie, that's all we can do for you until the doctor comes Lillian said cheerily. And we'll be right back How about it?" ar Katies eyes gleamed a terrified en- treaty Would you feel safer if we locked the door on the outside and took the key with us?'
 Don't Try to Sing"
 Katie winSed her eyelashes vigor- ously again and when they lifted there was distinct relief in the eyes beneath them.
 I thought so," Lillian said indul- gently "so we'll do it. But just re- member that smith is tied up so tight he cant possibly get loose, and there's a man standing over him with . gun"
 Into my little maids eyes came a look of unbelief and she spread her hands in gamin-Eke gesture of doubt To Katie's mind it was patent that miles of cords, dozens of guards would not suffice to bind the man who had so nearly killed her,
 wen be right back, dear" I as- sured her in my turn, then l stopped and kissed her forehead.
 T my little maid who had played her funny yet dangerous role so braNely, I hoped she would never guess that the iasco ending in Tom Chester's in jury had been caused by her innocent revelation to Smith of the fact that the children had been locked in with Neither Graham.
 She caught my hand convulsively and raised it to her lips with her ia miliar dramatic gesture, and then Lillian drew me abruptly away,
 Don't try to sing a solo, Katie she advised with little smile, and I say the beginning Of a grim twist of | Katies lips as we went out
 4 Trcmulous Question.
 Pardon my abruptness, Madge," Lillian said Tn q LOW voice as she [ locked the door on the outside, ac cording to her promise to Katie, but I 1t would be the worst thing in the world for her to get to crying with that poor choked throat of hers, and you know how emotional she is, A bit more kindness from you and she'd 1 bawl like a baby
 Oh" I exclaimed, chaerined at my own lack of forethought. ''How can thank you for Tagging me and
 I paused and Lillian finished my sentence bit impatiently:
 Sending Katie down another