The Ely miner., 1929-07-26

dpprodfudnc i8itle peFSuu to tlNl0.
alrnaSt beautiful woman She had
been puzzle 10 him from the first.
and puzzles always intrigued him.
Doctor said Jane. flushing. do
you suppose you could return fhe bal
ance Of the money on my uckei:"
''Why, certainly. Miss Kelsey, I'll be
glad to-if your mother is dissatisfied
with the results of the treatment"
.'If's not that" said Jane miser-
ably: tits only that III need the
money so badly
The doctor glanced involunrarily at
her modish. expensive coat with its
becoming fox fur: ar the jaunty little
felt hat that even 10 a man spelled
an exclusive maker; shoes. gloves,
each detail perfect in its way, then
smiled companionably as he said: IF
you've been the victim of pickpocket
it's not necessary 10 do more than TO
accept q loan"
Strung 10 the highest pitch. James
eyes filled with tears.
-I-I-can't explain" she STAN
mered.
Il WISH" said the doctor gently.
that you would tell me your trouble.
I've known that you had one. and I've
been certain thai you did not want TO
come here in the first place"
You know. too, why | was sent
here" exclaimed Jane bitterly. "You
Know that | happen 10 lack a husband
and that my stepmorher picked you as
a likely victim. Oh, you're not the
first I've been bounded into playing
this despicable game for five years
I'm thirty years old now and my peck
et allowance is the exact carefare
needed TO bring me here 10 you and 10
return home with report of my
progress" James eyes were hard and
bright by now and her voice sounded
fercely and the offending coin had
rolled out on the floor.
BY rhe way" remarked the doctor
as casually as though he had been
listening 10 on opinion of the latest
play, Il have distinct feeling that II
is luncheon time. Suppose we settle
this matter of high finance al little
restaurant that | happen TO know will
appeal TO you?"
IF you'll give me the refund" De-
gan Jane nervously.
You're my patient until | do. anC
1 prescribe food" said the doctor
smiling.
A spin down the boulevard in Joy
Gus little roadster followed. and Jane
soon found herself seated opposite the
doctor in a quaint French cafe. the
very atmosphere of which was sooth-
ing 10 the nerves After a luncheon
as good as the surroundings were
charming. the doctor Lit his cigar,
leaned hack comfortably in his chair
and looked quizzically at Jane. She
felt herself flush and queer tingling
sensation took possession Of her. The
antagOnism thar she had always felt
for the doctor had unaccountably van
ished and she realized that she had
never really seen his kind brown eyes
before. . ....
-What are your pIans?" he asked
presently.
James plans were vague. merely the
intention of earning her living and
the determination never TO go hack 70
her stepmother. "Not for day." she
declared firmly, will | go back to that
slavery-Tu starve first"
The doctor smoked on: the situa-
ton did not seem To disturb him.
$50 Mrs. Kelsey thinks that need
a wife. does she2 Well. agree with
her there" he remarked. hugely en-
joying James confusion. Dear,
want TO help you and | want you.
have wanted you" he went on. from
the very first Perhaps il was your
honest hatred of me thai attracted
me. don't know always have had
an uncomfortable desire 10 solve every
puzzle that confronted me- Do you
think that you could stop hating me
now, Jane?"
Il don't hate you. DOCTOR" said
Jane, refusing to meet his fwinkling
eyes.
Then say: Jim. | don't hate you.
and I'll marry you tomorrow.
Jane never did know what she said,
but it seemed TO satisfy the doctor.
Its a darned lucky thing for me that
your mother didn't pick out the os-
teopath chap across the street" he
teased as the little car was held up
by the traffic on the boulevard.