New Britain herald., 1926-05-15

for two days. I've sat with her every minute"
 Parrish grasped him arm. She isn't going to-?"
 Morton frowned. "No, you young idiot. She isn't going to die, the doctor says. But we don't know what state her nerves will be in when she comes to. She has had a complete collapse. But come into the dining room and have some breakfast.
 Parrish made 0 deprecatory ges- ture, but Morton led the way.
 When they were seated at table, he leaned forward toward the younger man. Let me givo you some advice. When Audrey wakes up, if she wants to see you, we'll let you go in. It's my conviction that she likes you much better than she herself realizes.
 If you're wise you will be calm and gentle and let her talk herself out. That is, Of course. if Audrey Io que IO Stt SOu dt ttll bOu hlloNS how she will be, Parrish. I've almost gone mad these last hours"
 He sprang to his feet and began to pace the floor.
 Parrish gazed al him in silent con- sternation.
 The nurse appeared at the door. '1 have prepared your medicine, Mir. Morton. When you have taken your bath I will bring it to you" Her tone was quietly reproachful.
 Morton threw his arms wide. Great heavens" he exclaimed. I'll come "Ill take the medicine-but l wish to goodness you wouldn't bother me. I'm all right, l tell you" He started toward the door.
 When he had gone, the nurse said to Parrish, He says he's all right but he's just on the edge of the kind Of crash that laid Miss Morton low"
 Parrish was -speechless. When she went away he tried in vain to eat the fruit and cereal set before him. At length, leaving the table. he saun- tered into the hall and up the stairs. Near Audreys room there was @ little landing alcove and here he took Up his post, his anxious eyes glued to the bedroom door.
 The nurse came back from giving Morton his sleeping potion and saw Parrish sitting there. She went on into the room, giving him curious glance.
 A moment later she was back again, excitement in her eyes. Are you by any chance John Parrish? 2" she asked.
 The boy rose, nodding. What is it"" he choked. "Is she worse?'
 NO" the woman replied. She s awake for the first time and she's asking for Mir. Morton and you. I've told her that he is asleep. The doc tor says we nusn't cross her, Will you come?"
 He sprang toward the door, "Be quiet, now" the nurse admonished him, Remember that she's in a very precarious nervous condition"
 Parrish made an obvious effort to control himself.
 Audrey's room was still partly darkened. but the nurse was tiptoe- ing from window to window, slightly raising the shades. Then she went to the bed. where Audrey lay, with her face turned away from the door.
 Here is a guest, Miss Morton. MT. Parrish has come. I think you wanted to see him. But you must talk very quietly or the doctor will be angry"
 Pale and large-eyed, Audrey turn ed her head toward the door. Sud- denly she held out her arms weakly. "John," she said.
 The boy was on his knees beside her. holding her hands in his. "Au- drey. dear. are you better?"
 She nodded slightly. II feel all right. But so tired. I've been asleep all day-and my head is so heavy. wonder why it is."
 The nurse stepped up brisk and cheerful. You've worn yourself out sleeping. Miss Morton. But you will soon feel yourself again. Just take it easy.
 What are you doing here?" asked Audrey, for the first time noticing the uniform of the nurse.
 "I came in to relieve MT. Morton" the nurse lied, "He insisted on sit ting with you every minute and I've just got him to go to bed. He's worn out"
 Don't wake him." said Audrey. T want to talk to John here, any way. Would you mind-?"
 The nurse smiled and withdrew
 "John," said Audrey, when she