Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-01

He would not say whether not the patient
could safely travel on the morrow; but he
promised to call the next morning and decide
then.
Luce was exceedingly worried. However, she
too was brave and continued her preparations
for departure on the assumption that every
thing would turn out for the best.
She was about to kiss Anthony fondly.
Don't kiss me-" he warned her. I'm infec-
tious-or contagious. You might give It to
Rosie"
I'll kiss the back of your neck" said ahe,
with q celestial smile.
She inclined her long body, and she did kiss
him on the back Of his neck.
Sure you aren't wOrse?" she asked. appre-
hensive.
"oh, mol" Again with artful unconvincing-
ness.
I UCE sighed courageously and departed. A
delicious experience for Anthony. It
proved that their hostility had vanished. He
felt ashamed of his duplicity. Imagine de-
ceiving so loyal and tender creaturel stiII,
he had begun the fraud. and he must carry
it through. Besides, she had defied and van
pushed him about the child, and she de-
served some punishment.
He extinguished the light, but for . long
period he could not sleep. Indeed, he felt
the bodyl
The next morning DR.. Balm arrived very
early, saying brightly that he had to start
his days work at dawn because of the cpl
demic Of influenza, which was running him
off his feet. His examination Of Anthony was
abSurdly rapid
"out of the question" he remarked
whats out Of the question:" Anthony de-
manded
The doctor glanced aside at Anthony's
trunk, which lay in o corner, all packed save
for few tribes
"Your leaving today-or tomorrow or the
next day" said he and, having said 1t. Dr.
Balm went away. Luce followed him out Of
the room.
1.-THE fellows madi" thought Anthony. 1--WE
a good mind to get up"
Still, the prestige Of q doctor is such that.
though he may be mad, he must be Obeyed.
Anthony had successfully deceived the world.
but he was conscious Of q regret.
"Wen" said Luce, returning. Its all on
then. So that's that" She gave her husband
a smile, as If to inspire him with hope IN his
illness.
whats supposed to be the matter with
Me?" Anthony questioned.
"Flue, naturally" said Luce. The doctor
thinks you ought to have a nurse"
"Rot!" Anthony calculated.
Luce calmly continued:
He says they're di11cult to get Just now,
but he'll get one. Hen have her here this
afternoon"
Anthony was durnfounded The whole world
was mad
But how shall you manager" he asked at
length, in amaze. The sensation of being o
criminal crushed him.
"Ohl" Luce answered with spurious calm.
MARY will stay. Quite simple"
Mary was the sole private servant in the
home which was o service fiat.
I'VE can use the railway tickets later on"
said Anthony. But the train seats to Dover
and IN the Blue Train will be wasted"
Don't worry" Luce enjoined him, MASTER
fully. II shall telephone about them"
A capable little thing, she vast
Anthony slept Upon waking he noticed
that the trunk had gone from the room.
The nurse arrived IN the afternoon, accord
ing to prophecy. She struck Anthony as
hard and domineering Within very brief
time she was mistress of the room. She an
nounced that she would sit up, at least during
the first part Of the night, and that she