The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26
Chapter XII.

Chapter ALl.
Tenderly cared for by Joan, Sonny
made rapid progress to recovery: Inc
first day he was outdoors the turner's
! came over and they were having tea
when Joan, hearing the sound OF car
raised her eyes towards the drive ex-
claiming, II do believe here comes the
doctor"
Rupert. whose eyes frequently sought
Joan's. noted the light in her face ana
felt convinced she cared for him. A
minute later the car stopped at the
porch and DIR. Lang exclaimed as ne
stepped from it, "Ah, ha. you're hay-
ing party. May 1 bring another
guest? ?" and he held out his hand to
: the young woman who was riding with
him.
"Indeed YOU may" answered Rupert.
Every glad to see you, Miss Lang, ne
: said as he introduced her to the group
on the lawn.
Meanwhile the doctor, seeing Sonny,
congratulated his father on his recov-
ery' II think you should take the ut,
tie fellow away for change. IL VIII
do him good and it will be holiday
for you"
az don't know that need holiday.
hut if YOU think it would help Sonny of
course we'll CO." responded rupert as
he realized that his little son still looked
pale.
ut would be the best thing in the
world for him." he replied as he went
to partake of the refreshments.
A holiday was a new adventure 1or
Sonny and while Joan put his things IN
order the small boy packed Vigorously
The night before the day set for de-
parture, Rupert entered the room where
loan was sewing Miss Fairweather.
I'm afraid this holiday business has
meant a good deal of extra work for
Won" and pulling out chair he seated
=. himself on the opposite side of the table.
"Oh, 1 haven't been working so
hard" answered Joan. but there are
always little things to do. l think
+ you'll find everything is in order.
You'll have a rest when we're away.
In fact. l was thinking perhaps you
would like to take run to New York
and visit your friends. What do you
say to that"
"That's very kind of you, but I think,
if you don't mind, that | should ike
to terminate my engagement was
Joan's reply.
For moment Rupert was silent.
Miss Fairweather. I'm very sorry. I'm
afraid you've had too much to do here.
mo, not at ALL" replied Joan as she
continued sewing.
Don't you think that if you go to
New York for week or two and have
a little change that you would care to
return?"
mo, Mr.. Ransome, I prefer to leave
for good" and Joan rose as though she
would close the discussion.
rs there anything can do to make
you change your mind? l must confess
! was very distressed about the trouble
that Mrs. Love caused you, and can
never repay you for the care you have
given Sonny" Rupert looked at Joan
imploringly.
please don't say any MORE" re-
marked Joan, for a mistiness was dim
ming her eyes as she realized how Son
ny would miss his Miss Fairy"
Every well, Miss Fairweather, just
as you wish / cannot express how
sorry l am that you have decided to
go, nor how much l appreciate the
change you have made in my home,
and Rupert quietly left the, room.
Next morning all was excitement as
Dick slowed the suitcases into the car
"Goodbye,' shouted Sonny again and
again, while Rupert appeared on the
porch and turning to Joan said, Miss
Fairweather, remember, if you change