The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-11
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weak. demanding little hands, which
/ she sometimes had to remove forci-
bly, when Iris-her eyes blazing with
/ jealOusy-entered the room.
BY the time another Sunday ar
rived. the child was 50 definitely
convalescent that Nan was sure her
hour Of release was almost upon
her. Her heart heavy with the pain
Of parting, Nan watched for her op-
I portunity to pay what might be her
last visit TO little Curtis Morgan. 1t
/ came at 4 o'clock that Sunday after
noon. Iris and John Morgan had
been with him for a while after
lunch, but were now in the drawing
room together. The nurse tapped at
Mans bedroom door.
Gould you sit with Curtis a while,
Mrs. Morgan? I really must get out
for a breath Of fresh air, and DR..
Black told me to trust no one but
you with giving hi mhis medicine.
It's ready on the bureau He's to
have two ounces Of cereal at half
past {. too"
III be very careful" Nan prom
ised. Please don't hurry back. I
want to be with him as long as
possible today"
THE nurse gave her a long, meas
l. uring glance, full Of sympathy
and shrewd speculation. Nan turned
sharply away, toward Curtis door.
for betraying tears we're yelling into
her eyes.
How do you feel, darling?" she
asked Curtis, as she stopped to kiss
his thin While cheek.
I feel normal" the little boy told
her, proud Of his new word. My
pulse is normal and my tempa- ture
is normal. I guess I'm about the
normallest boy they is
I know what you are!" Nan cried,
her voice breaking. You're the
most adorable boy they is and 7
love you to distraction"
What's distraction2" he de-
manded, interestedly. "I love you,
too, Nan. I love you to distraction.
But what is distraction, Nan?"
1t was happy hour, in spite of
the hard ache of pain in the girls
heart. Dr.. Black found them both
laughing joyously over a bit of Cur
It's impish nonsense when he in
vaded the room at 5 o'clock, followed
by Iris and John Curtis Morgan.
We'll, this looks something Ike!'
the doctor applauded.
He says he feeels normal doc
tor" Nan laughed, shakily. I'll
leave you with your patient now
No, young lady, you stay right
herel" the doctor ordered briskly.
Let's look into this normal bust
ness. Hand me his chart, please.
.. Umm! Splendid! No tempera-
ture for three days. Pulse strong
and regular Appetite good
Well, Well Looks like you can't
pull this invalid stuff much longer,
young mani"
Can I go back to school?" Curtis
asked eagerly. Can 7, DR.. Black?"
Pretty soon" the doctor evaded.
We'll, Iris" he turned to the wom-
an who stood. with narrowed eyes
and f1aring nostrils, at the foot Of
The bed. you may 60 home this
evening. No need.
"Home?" Iris shrilled. "This is
my homel jack" She turned
to her former husband, stretching
out her beautiful hands. You won't
send me away from-from my baby,
viii you?"
The man did not answer. but Nan
saw that his eyelids and mouth
quivered and frightened with pain.
Answer me, jack" Iris insisted,
her voice rising Historically, as she
flung herself upon his breast. ooh,
Jack! I love you sol You can't
send me away now! I've paid so
dearly"
As the mans arms lifted. slowly,
Nan waited to see and hear no
more. With a choked cry she ran
from the room.
In the sanctuary Of her own room
she stood for a moment against the
closed door, painting. dashing the
tears from her eyes. Then, reso-
lutely. she ran to her little escri-
toire, seated herself. pressed her
fingers to her temples for minute,
then began to write furiously.
Dear john. she wrote. I'm
going away. I suppose Iris will have
to go. free. for a while, until can
give you your legal freedom. But
Curtis is doing so well now that the
nurses and the servants can take
care of both of you. Forgive me if
I am causing you inconvenience,
but I know you will be glad that :
have taken this step. Please don't
think I blame you"