New Britain herald., 1922-03-29
The Way Katherine Took
 Liliinn's News,

An unworthy little feeling, not posi- tive enough to be dubbed envy or jealousy. but having in it clements oi both emotions sprang Into life Al Lillian's words.
 So Katherine was my friends ace Of trumps," In the game she was playing to learn the identity and ne. farlous design Of the man who had been so terribly injured by a motor car just as we were about 70 overhear his conversation with Katie.
 For a tense second the Joy with which I was already welcoming Kath- Urine In my thoughts was chilled. Then, with swif, reaction-a feeling Of absymal disgust at my own little ness-I seourged from my soul every yestige of the thought and l franti- cally hoped that Lillian's keen eyes had not detected any trace Of 1t in my face.
 That I would never know. how ever and we went on with our plans for Katherine's coming, which in- cuded giving her the maximum of rest possible before sending her to the hospital to care for the wounded man.
 Its a crime 10 rush her over there so soon after her long train jour ney," Lillian said, but l simply am at my wits end. The people back of that man may appear at any time, and must have somebody on the spot continually"
 If l know Katherine" inter posed quietly, and I think do, there will he nothing in the world she will welcome more than chance to take up her old profession. She won't feel any fatigue, and I'll wager that a few hours rest at the longest will be all she will consent 10 take Just remember that she hasn't had much physical labor-she has al- ways had a woman accustomed to heavy work. and keeping her tiny house in order and cooking for two must have been child's play to kath- crimes capabiity. But l can read between the lines and see that she is about starved for some outside in, terest. Can't you imagine how she'll welcome getting into the great game again in any eapacity?"
 Lilli in Praises Madge
 "Yes. can," Lillian answered promptly. and I wouldn't trade for . farm my first look at her face when she realizes the ruse we have played to get her here"
 Neither would T. Therefore. you and will go, to meet her Dicky would be sure to get things mixed up."
 What have you told him about Katherine'stcomins?"
 That she was coming to us for a visit, taking advantage of Jacks pro- jected trip. and that sine probably would do some nursing if she had al good opportunity. Of course he wanted her, for shis mother right away"
 T might have thought of that" she said. What did you say?"
 "Nothine--knowing Dicky," I re- joined dryly But you'll he able 10 manage that end of things through Mother Graham. Just give her a hint of why you want Katherine, and her melcdrama-lovin soul will straighten Dicky out admira bly,, so he will not suspect anything
 You are 2. very wise, shrewd and helpful lady. my dear" commented Lillian. and there was an approval in her voice which made my heart beat high with pleasure and it partly | atoned to my soul for my llttleness of e few minutes before. And when, at last the day came, and drove Lil- Han to the station to meet her, there was nothing in my heart but joyous loving welcome for my cousins wife.
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 We saw her before the train stopped, for In an eagerness almost c,.ild like. she had come as near as she possibly could to the steps Of tho car. And my thoughts went back swiftly to the days when had first met her, and she had crept swiftly and surely into my heart.
 She was as slender, as agile, as girl isll in general appearance as she had been then. But the face under the | ruodish gauge brown veil was thinner than liked to- see it and bore only toe plainly the traces of spirit re- pressed, of an individuality trying 10 fit itselt into a mold planned by some one else.
 I was suddenly xlad-fercely glad that my hrother-eousi had gone SO far away I hoped he would wait a long while before returning-long ! enough to give this high-spirited girl