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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 1, 1923)
Adele Garrison “My Husband's Love” Dr. Brnithwaite Telephoned Mrs. Bickett About a Case. Once her doubts have been arous ed it is a difficult task to convince any woman of her husband's loyal ty to her. Harriet Bralthwaite's face had reflected perfect peace and joy when at her suggestion of going away for a day or two, on the eve of Mrs. Durkee's operation, the brilliant sur geon who was her husband clearly showed his panic-at the Idea and his close dependence upon her. Yet when after the lapsing of the quarter , of an hour Dr. Braithwaite had I allotted himself for an after-dinner ? rest, he rose and walked toward the teleifhone, I saw the old look of waiting, indefinable fear leap into his wife's eyes. "What is Mrs. Durkee's number?” he asked me, reaching for the re ceiver, but I put my hand over It, forestalling him. "Better let me struggle with the telephone service, Edwin,” I said laughingly. ‘‘I have numberless mental calluses from the encounters, and am shock proof. I'll get Alfred on the telephone, or would you pre-' fer to talk to Katherine Bickett?” The question had to be asked, I knew that, and I preferred to get it (•ut of the way as soon ns-possible. But I was conscious of the violin string tautness of Harriet Braith waite's nerves, us she furtively watched her husband's face and listened to his voice. To my own hind, howeVer, my theory that Ed win Braithwaite’s interest in my win some little kinswoman was only a fatherly, loyal remembrance of the years when she was his most valued assistant, was confirmed at the frank, open pleasure, untouched by the slightest embarrassment, which his face showed at her name. “Oh! Is Katherine already with Mrs. Durkee?” he asked. “I did not understand that from your wire. 1 thought she was at the farm." Braithwaite Telephones Katherine. “I believe she planned to go to Marvin yesterday," I returned, still with my ear to the receiver, and then Alfred Durkee's voice called “Hello” and with a hasty word of explanation I turned the receiver over to my brother-in-law. He talked with Alfred, briefly, breaking oft in the middle of a cen tence to say apologetically: “Is Mrs. Bickett there? Pardon me, but she is so used to what I want that I think I can make every thing I want clear to her without bothering you.” I remembered Harriet's smile of a boy at a Christmas tree, as I watched Edwin's face in the inter val befor* Katherine came to the -telephone. And his greeting was en thusiastically affectionate. “My dear girl! It certainly Is good to hear you again. Yes, I am very well, indeed, feeling especially fit. And you? That's good. Now about Mrs. Durkee. Is she within hearing? Yes? Then I’ll frame my questions so you can answer yes or no. Ready?” i His manner had changed abruptly ' with his mention of the patient whose life would be laid in his hands in the next few days. Every vestige of the personal had vanished. It was as If the mantle of his profession suddenly had wrapped Itself around him, excluding everything else. If Harriet Braithwaite had the "sense she was born with,” to quote her in domitable mother, she could not but see that there W3r no hint of rom - snee in this first Interchange of ' words after the years which had separated her husband from the< girl who had given him—and his wife— such loyal, devoted service. Arranging for the Operation. But I soon forgot Harriet Bra lth waite's problems in my breathless, frightened interest in the questions Edwin Braithwaite was usklng Kath erine Bickett concerning Mrs. Dur Uee. Ever, to a nonprofessional brain they brought the realization that the menace hanging over my little friend and former neighbor wns a sinister thing indeed. To do Harriet Brultli waite credit, I think - he as promptly shut her own troubles from her mind and listened to the one-sided conver sation with as much interest and far greater understanding than was mine, while Lillian's grave. intent face, showed that she, too, felt, at her heurt the clutch of apprehension concerning little Mrs. D u r k e c ' s chances of recovery. "Wait a minute, please," Dr. Braithwaite turned to me. “What are morning trains out to Mar are the morning trains out to Mar vin?" Thankful indeed was I that I had anticipated his request, and held In my hand the Marvin time card. I gave him the information he asked, quickly, and with a curt “thank you" and a sw.ft mental calculation, ' he turned back to the tele-phone. “I will he at the Marvin station at 10:32,” he said. “Ask Mr. Dur kee to meet me there. And will you please-" There followed a crisp patter of directions, brief, clear, concise, and then with a perfunctory good-bye, Edwin Braithwn^e hung up the re ceiver and strode toward the door. "If you don't mind, my dear," he said to his wife, "I'm going to bed I’m going to need every bit of rest I can get.” The George Roberts Here After 7 Years’ Absence. Mr. and Mrs. George Roberts of Boston who were among Omaha's most prominent residents until their departure 13 years ago for their east ern home returned to Omaha Wednes day for a visit and have taken a suite at the Fontenelle. This is their first visit here for 7 years. This evening Mr. and Mrs. William Hill Clark will entertain for therfl at the Omaha club. For Bride to Be. Mrs. James Melady gave,a bridge luncheon Monday for Miss Annabellc Sinclair, a bride to be. Retsy Ross Tent. Betsy Ross Tent No. 1, Daughters of Union Veterans, will hold their regular meeting Thursday evening at Memorial hall. 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Believes Implicitly In Him, But— Dear Martha Allen: For Home time I've wanted fo write to you concern ing a subject which has given me considerable anxiety. I have been brought up in a family where the men folks do not use tobiK-co, consequently it is very dis tasteful to me when used in any form. This is my trouble: I am engaged to a man of 23, two years my senior. We have been pals a long time. Un fortunately, I did not know him until he had formed the tobacco habit, but as soon as he became aware of the fact that It was so repulsive to me ho Immediately gave it up, voluntar ily, and not by a suggestion from,me. He has not smoked since to my knowl edge. But has he given it up? I believe in him implicitly and shall certainly give him all the encouragement I can to abstain from Its use. Mother says it Is very, very seldom that men will give np this habit for anyone, and for me not to be shocked and disappointed if he begins again soon after we are married. Tell me, Martha Allen, just what you think. I love my mother and llance so much and have such faith In what both of them say that I cer tainly am In a pickle. Thank you so much. PICKLE You are making a mistake to doubt the man's sincerity It Is so good to hear of a man who will forego an ob jectionable habit for a girl that I am Inclined to glorify his conduct. At least believe in,him until he gives you cause to doubt him. He May Be Slipping. Dear Miss Allen: I am 21 and have been married for three years. I am quite happy, but would be more so only for one thing, or the last year and a half my husband has been going out with his men friends once u week and people are beginning to mix his name with a girl that lias a pretty dark reputation. As I don't want to start apy trouble between us I haven't said anything about It to him. We have our own home, so I haven't anything to worry about, and he hands over his pay check every week and we get along line. Please don't think me foolish, but advise me anil I will try to be very thankful. I am AN ANXIOUS WIFE. Your course has been wise so far. Don't accuse your husband unless you are certain he is doing wrong. I think it is all right for a man to have occasional evenings with his men friends, but there should be no girl mixed in. Make a special effort to draw the cords of love a little tighter Just at this time between your self and your husband. He may be slipping and (he right kind of help from you may save him. Miss’ F. B. It Is well for you that the affair Is ended. The best advice I can give you is to tell you to put him out of your thoughts. If he had an appointment with you he had no right to Ignore it and make a date with your girl friend. You were very foolish to make an engagement with him for the next evening after what had happened. He is putting you In a very humiliating position. If he deceives you now how could you pos sibly trust him if you should marry him. For Miss Hamlin. Miss Esther Meyers will give, a bridge luncheon on Saturday for Miss Josephine Hamlin of Detroit who la visiting Miss Willow Obrien. Mrg. Jefferson Honored. Miss Nan Hunter will be a dinner hostess at her home Saturday night for Mrs. Roland Jefferson, formerly Miss Frances Burt. Personals Mr. and Mrs. F. A. "Brogan have taken an apartment at the West Far iiani. * • Mrs. L. A. Welsh has arrived from Los Angeles to spend the winter with her daughter, Mr*. Paul Burleigh. Mr*. Stanley Napier has returned home from a month's visit in Min neapolis. Mrs. A. B. Allen returned Tuesday afternoon from Goss, Kan., where she and Mr. Allen have been visiting Mr. Allen's brother. Mr. Allen return ed Monday. Mrs. B. A. Waugh and her son, Robert, who were seriously injured in a motoring accident at DeKalb, 111., two weeks ago, are improving and will start for Omaha the last of next week. Mr, and Mrs. E. T. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Naughtin and Mr. and Mrs. T. C .Johnston are planning a motoring party to Lincoln, Saturday, November 10, to see the Notre Dame game. Dr. Oliver C. Nlckurft of Seward, Neb., spent the last week-end in Oma ha with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Nickum, and left Tuesday morning with Dr. E. A. Simmons for the Tri State Medical association in Des Moines. George Crook Relief Corps. The George Crook Women's Relief corps will meet with Mrs. J. C. Keoster, 1932 South Eleventh street, November 2 at 10 o'clock. All mem bers and friends are invited. Rummage Sale. The Women's Auxiliary of St. Bar nabas Episcopal church will hold a rummage sale at 619 South Sixteenth street, Friday, November 2, at 9 a. m. Yates Parent-Teachers. The Parent-Teacher association of the Yates school will present the fol lowing pictures at the school audi torium Friday evening. November 9. at 7 o'clock- "Such a Little Queen,” played by Constance Blnney; "Extra. 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November 3d Is the Day % If you have not yet made your reservation do so at once, as many who were late last year were of necessity forced to stand during the game. .1923 Schedule— November 3d at Omaha (Homecoming Game) Creighton vs. Haskell Indians November 10th at East Lansing Creighton vs. Michigan Aggies November 17th at Omaha Creighton vs. So. Dakota U. November 24th at Stillwater Creighton vs. Oklahoma A. & M. Thanksgiving Day at Omaha Creighton vs. Grinnell This Space Contributed by the Following Friends and Alumni of Creighton Walter W. Head Rome Miller R. B. Howell Burkley Envelope and Printing Co. Merchants National Bank Trimble Bros. Iten Biscuit Co. Tagg Bros. & Moorhead Carpenter Paper Co. Henshaw Hotel Conant Hotel Sanford Hotel A. Frietid Crosby-Moore Funeral Home Nicholas Oil Corporation