The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-02
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on the bench motioning him to re-
sumo his seat.
Are you patient here, too?"
Kelsey had an uncertain temper
which he had taught himself 10 con-
troll; but at her question a flare of
anger swept over his face, which
slowly congealed to an icy repression.
Am I a patient?" he had turned
IN his seat, and she saw that the
flame still fingered in his hot blue
eyes. There were white dents about
the corners of his mouth; his voice
was rough; the infections were satir-
ical well, that is as you look at it.
I was house physician here for few
weeks. I resigned-for reasons. My
resignation was accepted, and
packed my things and prepared to
leave. I needed q car to take me to
the station, as 1t was some distance.
| There were polite excuses-all the
cars were in use. I started tc walk
hoping I'd get lift on the read; the
gates were locked. I attempted to
throw my bags over the wall and
scramble after them. Two men closed
in on me. lost my head and struck
|
| Our superintendent had grown so
fond of me, you see. that he couldn't
bare to part. So he elevated me to
the rank Of patient. I am still here
for the present"
'4That means-you intend to get
away?" she leaned nearer him to
whisper.
I'm talking nonsense" he began
stiffly; but she touched him lightly on
the arm.
"Dr. Bristow is coming" she muir
INJURED. Give me a pencil! quick, and
wait here. will come back-If I
can"
Wondering alike at the quick
change in her manner and at the
purpose of her request, he gave her
the pencil, and she moved away, to
stand Hstlessly turning 1t In her
hands and looking vacantly before
her.
The superintendent Of the institu-
ton came striding across the lawn
toward them.
AS always, he was fastidiously
dressed gray morning suit and
gray soft hat. The luster Of splen-
did black pearl shone in his mauve
necktie.
swell. Miss Copley''-he stopped
before the girl and spoke in the sym
pathetic, slightly bantering tone OF a
physician to a convalescent patient
this is better than moping over
rejected manuscripts, don't you
think?"
She still stared before her.
He gave me this pencil" she said
''but he wouldn't give me any paper"
She moved on droopingly toward the
house.
Good morning, Kelsey" DR.. Bris-
lows voice was low. 1t was said
that he had never been heard to raise
it above that modulated pitch. To do
so was unnecessary; 1t was sufficient
Iy authoritative without emphasis.
you have been making friends with
Miss Copley, I see."
The remark was casual, but Kelsey
OWNED undercurrents,
"Is that her name?" he asked IN
interestedly. IT thought it might be.
Sisters?"
! The doctors eyes were on him.
''Yes-a sad case. Hopeless, fear.
She wanted to be a writer. I have
seen some of her manuscripts. Pretty
bad. There was one fair story,
though. of a little seamstress who fell
in love with an actors picture. He
played Mercutio. That was one of
your favorite parts, believe"
You're in one Of your inventive
moods today" Kelsey said insolently.
Have you entirely forgotten the
hit you made in that part2" Brstow
was now, as Kelsey expressed It to
himself batting him for fair Cant
you recall the duel scene where you
stagger back into the arms of your
supporters, the house still? IT'S not
so deep as a well. nor go wide as a
church door, but twill serve. A
plague O. both your housesP Then the
thunders Of applause"
Kelsey was little pale from his
effort at self-control, his mouth was
rigid
''Who that had ever lived through
such an inspiring experience could
forget it?' he murmured with exag-
gerated enthusiasm.
| "Good!' Br1St0WS tone was graft
fed. you are coming along nicely,
my dear boy"
With a pleasant nod, he turned
away and stepped back to the drive
where his car was waiting.
Kelsey's face was black as he
looked after him. Lost in his resent
ment and sense Of injury, he had for
gotten the girl. 1t was with a start
that he realized that she had come
back and was seating herself beside
him.
Give me some paper" she said i'm
peratively.