The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-12
Chapter 19
Angus And Beatrice

Angus And Beatrice
DONALD'S cousin, Norman Mac
~ Donald. had accompanied his
aunt. He was a year or so older
than Donald: with his looks and
without his arbitrary manner, he
fascinated both girls. But he con-
centrated on Bridget.
In fact both young men did.
leaving Kathleen with Mrs. Mac
Donald, slightly bewildered
Kathleen, unaccustomed to being
ignored in so pointed fashion
Il can't blame them," she
thought. ''She is lovely and as dear
as she is lovely. only" The visit
full look in her dark eyes won the
woman who was watching her
This wasn't the hot headed young
Splt~fire her son had forewarned
her to expect. That is what she
thought then, she changed her
mind soon after dinner was over.
Donald, going to the rear of the
house for more logs, came in
frowning. Kit Smyth's coming up
the drive. Cur drive if you please.
Now what is he up tor"
Kathleen and Bridget exchanged
glances of alarm which were
promptly misinterpreted by the
MacDonalds.
"You don't have to worry this
time" Young Donald advised. "T'm
going to handle that baby as he
should be-"
Son." interposed his mother as
he strobe towards the door, "this is
Thanksgiving and this is my home.
I'll meet him."
At her bidding Kit-Smyth en-
tered, perturbed Kit-Smyth who
twisted his hat in his hands. He
wanted TO see the young ladies. He
wanted to talk to them alone, Well.
all right then, he'd talk right herr,
Listen" he began, you and
your patients have got to get oui
OF that house right now I'll tx you
up at the hotel free of charge. but
get cut quick. The Gregorys are
IN town and they intend moving in.
pT0nto.' ~
what Gregorys7" interposed
Donald unbelievingly.
Young Angus and his we'll
] guess it's his sister; names Greg.
Org" tF
Kathleen swallowed. Her throat
had become very dry. why can't
they stay al the hotel?" she asked
The sound emitted by Kit Smyth
resembled an explosion. You
should hear himr" he cried. you
should hear what he says about the
placei"
Bridgefs laugh rang out. HE
owns 1t. doesn't he? Cheer up. Mr..
Kit'Smyth. we'll move. And we'll
have 10 send our patients to Car.
sted Lucky they're all recuperat-
ing. You're in rather tight spot
aren't your"
kit-Smyth ran a finger around
his collar. Sure nice of you I'll
make up for the inconvenience,
somehow If You'll come over now
and toss your things out the rear
way. I'll have Joey wide eyes pick
them up and carry them to the
hotel"
+But that is foolish, interposed
Mrs. Macdonald. Norman. YOU
and Donald can stay al our MOTEL
and the girls can come in here with
me. They'll be much more comfort.
able"
Internal Hole
IT was thus arranged and Kath.
4 leen, Bridget and Mrs. Mac
Donald went over 10 pack and
move. They would carry things TO
the rear veranda and the boys
would move them over to the Mac.
Donald side.
For the next hour the Gregory
house hummed with activity. Kit
Smyth would call for the visiting
Gregorys the moment the house
was clear He had told them he
was having il cleaned. aired and
warmed.
The girls were making their last
trip downstairs when footsteps
sounded on the front veranda. The
door was swung wide and in
etalked Angus Gregory. Beatrice
In his wake.
'Of all the internal holes" he
was Grating. To think IL bears the
name Of Gregory. I'll ERE that mani
] could run . better hosiery with
one finger"
Behind him came Beatrice Greg
CRY, stopping to stomp out ciga-
rette.
Kathleen looked down at Bird.
get Angus Gregory's former Sec
Rotary was trapped on the lower
stairway. Beyond her was Mrs.
Macdonald. her face alight with
interest.
@Here." thought Kathleen. goes
our identity in one fell swoop. How
can ! stop it3"
Aloud she earoled.
Try running Il with one finger
and see what it's like to run IL on