Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-02-25

gagement book. you must understan,
he is bombarded with patients from all
over the world. The first free time
would be the seventh of September. +"
Christina was stabbed with sharp
! disappointment. Il was hoping to be
able to come in here-almoSt right
! away"
FTaulein FEEDER shook her head.
! That wouldn't be possible even II the
/ doctor could see you. We are full up"
Her fountain pen was poised over the
seventh OF September in the book
This was the beginning of July. Shall
I make an appointment for you. Frau
lein?"
She said-"yes, Of course, If I can't
see him sooner. But may l also write
a note and leave 1t here for him?"
Certainly, Fraulein. You can write
over there at the table. Here is pen
and paper"
Christina looked at the blank paper
wondering what she could say that
would reach the famous doctors heart
But after all, he knew so much the
simple truth would be enough. His
deep knowledge Of the human soul
would fill In all the rest.
Dear DR.. Wendt," she wrote.
Il have heard about your miracles,
and want to come to you to see what
you can do for me. Your secretary saws
you cannot see me till September. But
she says you are coming up here and
am staying in Elgenfeld, so I beg
you to see me If only for a few min |
utes. 1t Is very important TO me. II |
could see you and explain to you, you !
would understand why do not want
to wait
My whole LIES happiness may de-
pend on 1t. I am young and healthy, /
but my last 10 years of life have ruined
my looks. I want so desperately to get
some Of my beauty back. I have the
heart to love greatly and I am terribly
terribly in love.
"Please, Herr Doktor, let me come
and see you"
There was nothing more to be said.
u was all there. She signed her name,
folded the letter, fastened 1t into the
Envelope. II
A reply was brought TO the chalet by
Messenger the following evening. A
)rief note from Fraulein FEEDER to say
hat the Herr Doktor would be at the
Vendthof in the morning and would
ZEE her then.
Fraulein FEEDER received her again
Nth the same graciousness. plus a
title air Of surprise. THE doctor has J
made an exception Of you. Your letter !
re most fortunate"
She ushered Christina into an inner
DOM and drew out a chair for her :
eside the large table-desk. On the
esk stood an unusually clear and :,
rtlliant mirror. When Fraulein FEEDER =
ad gone, Christina looked into the =
lirror, fitting It so that 1t flooded Z
er face with light. !,
Her eyes grew wide with surprise as
le gazed into the limpid depths. She h
ad not really seen her face since
le came to Elgenfeld. Now she saw
as she had not seen 1t for years
nooth, firm. unlined, the dark hol-
VS. gone from under the eyes, a de-
,ious honey-gold tint painted on her
in BY Alpine sun and wind. There
I'D always been the hue Of ripe
heat In the silken sheen Of her hair
er eyes we're as vivid as the gentians
! the rocks In the satin tan Of her
ce. why, am almost beautiful"
e said.
The doctor had entered and was
anding silently behind her. She felt
e vibrant presence in the room,
rned and saw Stefan standing there.
Re famous specialist-Herr Doktor
efan Ehrlinger Wendt. He said,
an beautiful enough for me"
She stood UP, pressing her hands
htly over her racing heart. The let
the letter she had written-had
ne TO himl "Oh, Stefan-why didn't
u tell me Il was you?"
Tt was not desirable when I met
4. could not have helped you so
tch II you had felt yourself under
professional eye. And then loved
-
lie took her tense hands from her
.ast and drew her 10 him This Is
true she thought is some wild
set dream-that also am going to
: with all my being But why didn't
] tell me that. Stefan2"
re smiled down at her, his eyes full
light Il did not think you were
dy TO hear It. You see sttli make
mistakes"
Ter destiny closed round her with
anna