Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1875-01-09

hands scratched, and our bones
bruised-On the main road. Oh
both sides Of us, and away up thu
mountain, the blazing trees seethet
and hissed. We hurried, with weal
and faltering steps, down the steer
decliyity, and in the only direction
where there did not seem to bc fire
We were completely exhausted
and after going but q few rods We
beth tripped and fell-Joy faintine
and senseless, and / but little bet
tor. tried to lift her; 1 called hel
by name; l begged and prayed hei
to make an effort to 60 on, for l saw
that the fires were about crossing
the road in front of us, and the lit.
tle sense l had left told me plainly
that now was our only chance. 1t
was no use could not rouse her,
and | was sinking helpless by her
side, when l heard loud shouts; /; a
pair of horses and a wagon burst
through the smoke, and in an instant
halted beside us.
From the wagon Charlie sprang
to the ground and seized Jov-not
me-in his arms, and bore he, to the
seat. Then he turned to me, but ]
helped myself in; he folio we'd me,
took the reins, turned the holsAs,
and in IL moment we were tearing
down the hill through the fire aud
smoke that nearly blinded Inc as
buried my face in my dress.
When l raised my head we had
passed safely through, and Charlie
sat with joys head resting on his
shoulder. She had recovered her
senses; and, low as they whispered,
l heard her say in answer to aques-
ton from Charlie: "YOu have saw
ed my life, and it is yours "
Charlie had missed the train and
returning to the house, somewhat
alarmed at the news he got of the
fires from the tOwns-pcople, had
learned of our absense and followed
us.
He returned home the day follow,
ing,only saying to me as we partel :
III shall have something important
to say to you when we meet in New
York."
Did he take me for a fool
1 wrote him that very night, in
spite Of my scratches, and told him
all l had seen, heard and OWNED.
That ended our acquaintance.
Cousin Joy and l parted on excel
lent terms. You don't suppose l
was going to let her think l cared
anything about it
They were married in December; I;
and l am a poor school-teacher yet,
as freckled and homcly as ever.
CUT THIS OUT. Every person
should know how to treat flesh
wound, because one is liable to be
placed in circumstances away from
surgical and veterinary aid, where
he may save his own life, the life of
q friend or Of beast, simply by the
exercise of a little common sense. In
the first place, close the lips of the
wound with the hands and hold
them firmly together to check the
flow of blood until several stitches
can be taken and bandage appli-
ed. Then battle the wound for a
long time in cold water. "ShOuld it
he painful" correspondent says.
stake painful Of burning Goals and
sprinkle upon them common brown
sugarland hold the wounded part in
the smoke. In minute or two the
pain will he allayed, and the recov-
cry proceeds rapidly. In my case a
rusty nail had made a bad wound
in my foot. The pain and nervous
irritation were severe. This was all
removed by holding it in smoke fif-
teen minutes, and I was able to re-
sumo my reading in comfort. We
have often recommended it to 9th
ers with like result. Last week,
one Of my men had finger-nail
torn out by a pair of ice-tongs. 1t
became very painful, as was to be
expected. Held in sugar smoke
twenty minutes, the pain ceased
and promised speedy recovery"
DANIEL WEBSTER. "Darnel
Webster" remarked old Colonel
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