Mrs. Bob: A Novel — page 109: what you’re looking at

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WHAT THE DOCTOR KNEW. 101 things to be found in his profession and is never too old to learn. ‘‘Good evening, doctor.’? ‘Good evening, sir. How can I serve you?”? ‘‘Doctor, I have come here not for medical advice, but seeking information.”’ ‘Very good. Kindly proceed,’’ returns the other, showing some surprise and interest. ‘In times past you knew one Rudolph Gordon, a strange old Virginia millionaire ?’’ ‘‘T did. For some years, in fact, until I came out to Colorado, I was his family doctor.’ ‘*So I supposed. You have heard of his death ?”’ ‘“‘No. Has old Rudolph gone? A queer man, and yet most well informed on all subjects. Wonderful mind he had, I assure you. What can I do for you in connection with this matter ?’’ ~ To you know the nature of his will?” The doctor looked fixedly at Bob. ‘“‘T do not feel at liberty to speak,’’ he replies. ‘“‘T promise to tell you the story, and you will then see that Iam working wholly in the interest of his legatee, Miss Gordon.’’ “Vou mean Gypsy; I remember her well, a daring child. I believe she lives in Denver and has fallen heir to a fortune on her mother’s side. More than once I’ve seen items about herin the papers—her beauty, her daring and originality.”’ ‘(On my part I feel safe in telling you the whole story,’? which he does immediately. ‘Ah!’ says the doctor, who has listened with in- tense interest, ‘‘quite a romantic affair, I declare, E@NAIIE OOOKS (©) in