Chapter 13

Dr. Stuart sat in his library and browse in a book. Since many weeks he had finally a free day and he would enjoy it. As a conducting doctor in a hospital, he hadn't much free time. A peaceful silence was in the small room.

Suddenly, the door opening, and Christine swept into the room: "Daddy, why haven't you tell it me?" Angry she looked with him, her arms were crossed.

Since two weeks, Christine was back from Toronto. And since this time, she begs for a party. Her aunt gave always parties.

Dr. Stuart sighed and closed the book: "What is the matter, Christine?" He looked up to her.

"You haven't told me that Gilbert visited the Sylvester ball with this redhead teacher." She foams with rage.

"I don't know that it was so important. Still, you haven't a date with Gilbert, since a long time." He answered calm.

"I know, but this doesn't mean that I haven't any interest on him. Finally, he shall marry me." She answered.

Dr. Stuart rises up his eyebrow. "Have he made any hope to you?" Should Gilbert deceive him?

"Ah.. No. But wasn't it definite? I think we had a lot of dates and." Sulky she looked to her father. She seems as a spoilt child.

Dr. Stuart knows that Christine was very spoilt. Often he had warned his wife Margaret she spoilt Christine too much. But Margaret doesn't listen to him. Christine was as a little princess for her.

"Do you love him`" He asked his daughter earnest.

"What is still love, Daddy? Gilbert is a perfect match. He will make his way to a great career. I'm sure, with your help, he will be a medical superintendent, soon. I want a successful husband, and he looks handsome, too."

"But what is with love, Christine? Do you love him?"

"I like him, isn't this enough?" The most important point for Christine was to have a successful husband.

"I guess you must forget him. I think he like this Miss Shirley, very much." Dr. Stuart turned back to his book.

"We will see!" Said Christine with an angry voice and left the room.

Dr. Stuart shook thoughtful his head. Christine was very ambitious, as Margaret it was been. Earlier he had dreamed proper of a small practice. But Margaret wished that he worked successful in the hospital.