South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01

ing But the shock had received
in being told OF MarioD's death. even
though the next minute had brought
proof OF her welI-beinE. had been
too great for me 20 hide It's traces.
Both men exclaimed at the sight of
put his rm under mine.
me-Diclcy swung toward me and
Good heaven. girl Your face =
Ike an ash heap. What's the mat
teri"
bad news from the hospital2"
Robert Savarin's lips were stiff as
he framed the words.
NO. Good" replied. Both
Marion and Lillian are in splendid
condition this morning. and ne can
seen them as soon as we get there"
Madge Explains.
Are you 81. sweetheart D1cky's
voice held the tender solicitude
which softens any terror. any all
ment for me.
NO. NJ I've had a shock that has
upset me. III be all right presently,
and I'll have time 10 tell you about
II. for 7 don't want 20 drive for a
minute or two"
Perhaps you think Il strange that
I don't offer TO drive. savarain. %
Dicky said hippantly, his volatile
spirits rushing back with the assur-
there was no bad news. But I as
sure you that taking candy from a
baby f. a mild crime compared TO
taking the wheel from my wife"
smiled family under his raillery,
then struck directly into my story.
They listened atten lively. character
istically Dickv with little outbursts
OF indignation. Robert Savarin.
quietly but showing distinctly, sym
pathetically. his comprehension Of
what the shock had been TO me.
That woman ought 10 be lynch
Cd" Dicky said when had finished.
''But ] fancy It's a mistake not un-
known in hospitals at that. 1 know
I've had the same thing happen to
me three distinct times"
IT'S a mistake that there's abso-
lute1y no excuse for making" said
kindly Robert Savarin. sternly, and
I saw that the thought Of what
might have been mad struck him
deeply
ssVisitOrs for Miss Marion"
longer" I suggested, turning nay
LANCER" 1 suggested. turning my
switch key. Il told the nurse TO tell
Marion we'd be there inside of Is
minutes. and 1 must make good my
promise"
You'll have TO go some" DiclSy
said, looking at his watch.
"IH take the back streets" / re-
Piled, sending the car forward.
There's a most efficient nuisance
OF a motorcycle cop over here. "
Dicky explained. and he certainly
holds you strictly TO Is, which is
ridiculous in the forenoon hours Do
you driver"
Il have learned in the last year. ="
Robert Savarin replied.
What make Of car have you?"
1 suspected that Dicky had asked
the question purposely IN order 10
divert our guests mind. And
whether accidental or intentional. il
was efficacious. for the motor discus
sion that followed lasted spiritedly
until we reached the hospital door.
Then Robert Savarin fell silent. and
hurried him down the ham and
into the corridor which led TO the
private rooms.
wait here just a moment"
whispered. as we neared the door.
I'D better speak to Miss Jones first. -
The nurse answered my light
knock quickly. stepped outside. and
shut the door after her.
Has her uncle arrived 2" she
asked. then smilingly: II hope he
hasn't breakfasted. for Marion re-
fuses TO eat hers until he can eat
with her. So II he Will give me his
order I Will hurry II down, for /
am anxious 10 have Marion eat her
breakfast as soon as possible"
fastened to introduce Miss Jones
20 the two men. and to explain her
dilemma. Robert Savarin was
prompt and smiling in his response.
ANY breakfast you serve Will be
perfectly satisfactory" he said. Il
would like a cup of strong coffee.
the rest is immaterial."
Very we'll then. il you will fol-
low me. please
She opened the door and called
cheerfully:
Visitors for Miss Marion"
Dicky and I purposely held back
a little that Robert Savarin might
90 in first. To me. Miss Jones said;
Have you and Mr.. Graham
breakfasted ."
"Royally." I smiled. "Just serve
the three"
"I'n go and order Immediately. E"
she said. adding with a significant
smile: Il fancy ny services are not
much needed here"
Robert Swarm was kneelinE by
Marion's bed. while the child. with
her hands Juggling at his hair-an
old trick OF hers-was excitedly
pouring forth her delight AT HIS ar
rival. And on LiIlian's face. watch
ing them, there was the glory that
never was on sea or land"
"Oh. Uncle Robert I'm so glad
you are here"
Dfarion's tone breathed infinite
content as she nestled close IN Rob
at her tender;y and 7, watching Lii
Ian. saw her eyes brighten into "a
dance at the picture.
you knew Uncle Robert would
come 20 his pet the second he heard
about the accident. didn't you?" the
man Queried softly.
"Oh. yes the child returned
brightly But I was 50 afraid II
died that YOU wouldn't get here IN
time 20 take care OF mother"
Her voice was as unconscious and
care-free as II she had said the most
commonplace thing I'm the world in
stead OF startling Us all into dismay.
IF YOU died." Lillian repeated. her