Reveries were interrupted when Mai
ion’s voice through the tube announc
ed, “To the Hospital James, please.”
“Ah! What a relief! She is heading
for “Dick” and that just lets me out
beautifully. Surely the little Augel of
Victory has a wing over me and I'll
carry the laurels yet!” said James si
lently..
The motor drew up to the main en
trance and James alighted to aid Miss
Dupreyy to descend from the cer. As
she mounted the steps Mr. Foster’s
suggestion suddenly came to her ana
turned to ask James if he would like
o call upon his friend,-Mr. Kevins.
He thanked her but made no move
ment toward her direction.
After a few moments of waiting for
the office clerk’s return the girl was
Informed that Mr. Nevins was not re
ceiving callers, but since she came
from Philadelphia the doctors would
allow her a “peep” at the patient.
That at least was a condescension—
but really what was the use so loss as
she could not speak to the man? The
attendant came forward and Marion
walked thoughtfully along beside him
to room No. 10. A peep was indeed
very ungratifying for one could not
discern the features evert so swathed
in bandages was the patient's head.
She must be content with her lot and
turned dejectedly to walk away whan
a familiar face coming toward her at
tracted her attention. She recognised
the man aa Dick’s father. _
Was he, too, being duped T Now, she
had the reins in her hands and must
find out facts before a return to
“Shore Acres."
End of Chapter IV written by Miss
Mary B. White.
Monterey's Ostrich Tree.
