Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-25
THE EVENING STORY

with intense eagerness for three years,
could dispel the gloom which took pos
session Of her. She was very much de-
pressed indeed as, diploma IN hand and
clad in the vestments that her new
status called for, she rounded a corner
of the hospital corridor and almost COL
lided with DR.. Ingraham, whom she
hadn't seen since the announcement of
his engagement.
She managed to pull herself together
sharply and say a few appropriate
words. He thanked her, adding, as his
eyes took in the white gown and di-
ploma. But I'm not the only one to
be congratulated. I see you're all ready
for tussle with the well known cruel
world
Yes. I'm through" Her face flushed
and she was about to turn away when
he put restraining hand on her arm,
saying impetuously, How would you
like to be my Office nurse, Miss Roe?
We've worked together so often and
understand each other so well that I'd
rather have you than any one else"
I'm not a woman to him at all" she
told herself bitterly. I'm just ma
chine to carry out his orders. But I'll
be near him and share his work in some
measure"
VERY well, DOCTOR" she said, aloud.
"As you say, We understand each other
SO we'll"
So Grace Roe was installed as high
priestess in DR.. Ingraham's temple OF
healing. from which vantage point she
was shortly able to discover that the
doctors engagement was bringing him
as much grief as rapture.
On a certain afternoon when the
doctors Office was filled with patients.
Miss Roe was surprised by the unex-
pected appearance Of Felicia Maryland
DR.. Ingraham be summoned forthwith.
But he is very busy" she tried to
explain. Some Of these people made
appointments weeks ahead. May take
message instead?"
st said" insisted Miss Maryland coldly,
that wished to speak to the doctor.
You will kindly do as you are told"
you are addressing the doctors fan
Gee" Mrs. Maryland further reminded
the nurse. Call him at once, and hurry,
please"
very we'll" agreed Miss Roe, her face
bright pink as she showed them to
room at the rear of the house. And
hope you meet with your just de-
serts, you pair of vultures," she apos-
trophized them silently knocking at the
door Of the doctors private sanctum.
Miss Maryland and her mother are
here, doctor, and insist on seeing you. "
He muttered something that sounded
suspiciously like an oath. Where are
they?"
She told him. AS he came out the
expression on his face boded no good
to the house Of Maryland.
II told you" he said, facing his fam
Gee and her mother moment later,
that I'd be busy until z. have tick
cts for the theater and will call for
you at that hour"
But I'd rather you took me to a
matinee" said Felicia There's a ball
I'd like to attend this evening"
"A matinee? Be sensible. Felicia. Go
with your mother"
You never have any time for mel'
his betrothed broke out angrily.
And my daughter" put in Mrs. May
land majestically, doesn't have to put
up with neglect"
The doctor regarded her with frown-
ing disfavor. please remember that If
preferred matinees to saving human
| lives, wouldn't have been on hand
when Felicia needed me to operate on
her. A doctors life isn't a succession of
matinees and pink teas, you know"
II don't care what excuses you make, y
Felicia began.
I'm not making any," he stated en-
phatically. "I'm simply telling you that
| If you marry a doctor you must recon-
cile your self to being deprived of his
society occasionally"
"Oh must ~" She drew his ring
from her finger and flung it to the
floor. Lets go, mother"
Or. Ingraham stared after them a
moment, shrugged his shoulders help
lessly, picked up the scorned ring and
returned to his patients.
sought Miss Roe, busily sorting papers
at her desk.
Would you be surprised to hear" he
asked, smiling grimly, that my engage
ment to Miss Maryland was at an end:
Here's the proof" he added, taking the
ring from his pocket What am I tt
do with an article so useless?"
I'D keep It," replied Miss Roe, wave
Of color crimsoning her cheeks. Some
day you'll meet woman who'll consider
it privilege-and an honor-to wear &
ring Of your giving"
He stared and for the first time tool
note Of the delicate color in her face
the sensitive mouth, the shining gray
eyes, the curls of auburn hair escapine
from beneath the little white cap Still
staring. he returned the ring to hi!
pocket and remarked graphically, "Mer
are awful FOOLS
Are they?" she murmured
Eyes. They go searching for gold afal
when it's lying on their hearthstones
They travel around the world lookin.
for the bluebird of happiness that's beer
singing over their door posts for ages
They-but let's not philosophize.
have a free evening and some theate
hny,nr yxit
company, Miss Roe?"
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