Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-01-29

blazing eyes. Whatever was it that he
saw in that forgetful, untidy girl thai
made him look like that? Why, Cathie
Stevens didn't look pretty tonight. She
was pale, almost sallow and there were
dark lines under her long-lashed eyes
At last Mrs. Avery heard sounds that
were always welcome to her, those OF
! her boarder's feet on the staircase
She was more glad than she would
have liked to own to herself that he
was coming in earlier than she had
expected, for he would break up the
unnatural condition in which the three
there found themselves.
1t was pleasant to remember that
Mr.. Channon always had ready q
CHEEKY remark and, as often as not a
joke Not the sort of joke which most
men think funny, but which only dis
gusts nice women, but something that
makes one smile, however weary one
may be. She herself was often weary,
for she was busy over something from
morning till night.
The key turned IN the door giving
on the narrow lobby, and the boarder
came in. At once Cathie and Rudolf
became as if galvanized into life again.
The girl got up, and turned slightly
away so that her red eyes should not
be noticed. AS for Rudolf, he cast
look of surprise at Franklin Channon,
and in answer to that look the boarder
observed: THE person with whom I
had an appointment had friend come
in Unexpectedly, so it was impossible
to discuss business. I've had quite q
was looking at his landlady and eagerly
she responded to that look.
What a shame!" she cried. "I'n get
you nice bit OF cold supper"
He shook his head. 81 ate something
that's disagreed with me. But 1
wouldn't be sorry for a drink; I'll go
and get my whisky"
which gave into his room, when sud-
denly Mrs. Avery exclaimed, Nov
don't you do that, Mr.. Channon. 1t
will only make you feel worse. Have
a dose Of your own efferveScent salts"
81 do believe you're right But then, -
he slightly lowered his voice, you al
ways are right my dear friend"
He followed her and watched her
pour out for the second time that even
ing q. dose from theshottle. he held
out his hand but smilh4g, she shook
her head, you let me get 1t ready for /
you"
She went across to the water cooler,
and a delicious stream Of icy cold
water streamed from the tap
He took the glass from her hand
and, without being too quick about 1t, |
he drank the mixture, enjoying the |
icy GOODNESS. In surprised tone he
exclaimed. tits got q bitter taste, but
I don't mind that"
Meanwhile, Mrs. Avery was looking
at him, consciously enjoying the sight
Of his tall. manly figure, and good
looking, smiling face.
Then, all at once, she saw that good
looking face, which was normally
rudy, turn aShen pale, and the tall,
manly figure reeled and fell heavily
10 the floor.
Mrs. Avery gave a cry Of grievous
fear and surprise. Cathie turned around
and stared down horror struck. As for
Rudolf, he exclaimed, Hes had heat
stroke, motherl"
"Get DR.. Mead at oncel At oncel
Thank God he lives so near by" and
Mrs Avery knelt down and leant over
he prone form Of her boarder.
Yes. It was all too plain that the
nan Of whom she was so much fonder
han she knew herself, had had a
stroke He was breathing stertorously,
md his face was turning peculiar
,luish color. Suddenly her thin nostrils
we're assailed by strange odor-the
dor Of bitter almonds.
~Give me q cushion" she called out,
md Cathie handed her one OF the
lard, bolster-like little cushions from
he couch. Carefully his iandlady hfted
he head Of the unfortunate man. N.Y.
low heavy it was To her concern that
lead would not stay on the cushion.