New Britain herald., 1922-10-24
The Reason Madgc Asked to See
 Dr, Petit,

Katie closed her eyes wearily as she asserted her belief that the man known as smith or Anton, and the man she called Joe, would be harm less only when they were dead, and for several seconds she rested quiet ly against mo, her hands einging tenaciously to mine,
 ] guessed that in spite Of per fore bodinss Lillians tidinGs had reas- sured her about any imminent danger al the hands or Smith, and l was not surprised when she opened her eyc1 again to see that they had lost theii strained agonized exprssion
 You want me do anything feeN anything" she asked, with the in. stinctive willingness to serve which is hers, "l feel me mooch better now"
 Her hoarseness and an involuntary movement of her hand toward her throat as she spoke told me. however, that she was hravely smotherins real discomfort, and I gently pushed her back as she attempted to rise.
 Thank you. dear, but there is nothing in the world for you to do tonight except to let me massage your throat again with this medicine of Dr. Pettts, and then to go to sleep
 You must let me do this, Madge" Lillian said decidely. You ought to be in bed yourself"
 Katie raised herself on one elbow and scrutinized me closely Her emo ton and terror patently had kept her from noticing my scratched and bruised face before.
 T Need Nouncs."
 oh my Nissis Graham 70 she walled, 'yot happened by your pretty ia ce 2"
 Nothing but tumble in the dust, Katie" I replied with reassuring laugh. for I had mentally vowed never again to repeat the real story Of that tumble. Lillian was entitled to it, and Tom Chester, my father, Dr. Petit and Allen Drake had been shares of the incident, but not even to Dicky, or rather especially to Dicky did I mean 10 relate that tale again.
 But it must hurt, terrible" she persisted Please, Missis Graham, go by your bed vunce. See I need notings. I lay me shoost as quiet dis way, nefer move till mornings.
 She Topped back upon the bed, stretched herself in a perfectly hori- zontal position, closed her eyes and crossed her hands on her breast in posture that vas ghastly reminiscent Of death, but had in it a touch that was so distinctly Kate-ish that Lil- lian and l bit our lips as we looked at each other
 This is very thoughtful of you, Katie" l said firmly. picking ID the lotion Dr, Petit had left for her, but l am not going 10 bed just yet, so you must let me take care of you. The sooner you go to sleep the sooner l can go"
 Madee Braces Herself.
 Lillian opened her lips 10 protest again, but I forestalled her.
 Will you please come and tell me when Dr Petit Is through in MT, -Chester's room? l asked T must see him before he goes home"
 Lillian rarely lets her mask fall, but saw a wondering query fash into her eyes. II was gone, however, when she answered. and l saw also that she realized the futility of fur ther urging me to rest
 'Of course. she said walking to- ward the door. Can I help you with Katie" ?"
 Not bit" 1 replied, 'Ill have her asleep in no time
 But my prophecy was not fulfilled. massaged the poor bruised throat upon which smiths brutal finger prints still showed iyidly, and then, tucking her cozily into bed, sat be- side her and held hor hand. She