The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1856-08-14

am banned, prosecuted outcast, need that
neutrallze any aid l can render9 Surely
no curse will follow that What can do
for your
She hesitated. Her breath was petting
short, her legs were aching, and she felt
she could not keep up this pace long.
what though he was pointed at amongst
his fcllow.men as criminal, who, by luck,
not merit, had escaped the huks, was not
her father dying for want of aid' Yes, she
would waive prejudice at this time of need.
My father Is in q fit she painted. If
you can get MIR. jeff to him quicker than |
can, we should be ever thankful to YOU. I
fear 1t is apoplexy.'
Apoplexy? he repeated; then no time
should be lost, Miss Sterling. 1t must be
half an hour before Mr.. jeff can be with
him, even should lac be at home. lie must
DO bled instantly. Is there no one in the
house who can do it.'
She shook her head rs she ran On, for
she had not halted in her pace. Not a
soul in the house but Molly save my mo.
ther, who is bedridden.'
Then had better so back TO your house
Ii 1t may be permitted me TO enter it,
and he spoke the last words with conscious
indecision. Il may be able to DO some
thing: if you can go on for Mr.. jeff.
BE it So she answered. Lose no time
lie sped back swiftly, and entered the
house by way of the Kitchen. He knew
the locality well. There was no one about
but he heard tho voice of Molly-he re-
membered that well, also--caIlng out in n
sobbing, startling tone, to know who was
there.
She started much moro when lie went in
and she saw who it was. A look of blank
diSmay, not unmixed with resentment, over
spread her countenance.
What DO you want Master Ledbitter!
What brings you hore!
i come to render aid-f any be in my
power. BY Miss Sterling's desire he add
ed, distinctly. by the time the doctor cot
here he would be past all aid,' he continued
looking at the unfortunate man. Get me a
wash-hand basin, and some linen TO make a
bandage. Have YOU any hot waterr
YES sobbed Molly, "A bilor full. nut
II on 10 wash out my Kitchen
Then get bucket of it, and bring in ali
the mustard YOU have in the house, while
| take off his shoes and stockings. Make
haste. We may restore him yet
John Ledbitter spoke with an air of au.
obeyed, much as sIs Josn;so1 Li.n I;,,I' .%''
time los; he. There was mo- l,ncst =. l,a,'.I
but ho barred the farmers arm. an,l msaI H.
avn sL,rn rnnLnit, IT, ~ ""u ";o. ..m: ms
rent man knew so,nc,hing nr .nr~.r,. AL
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