The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-07-09

some compartments you would find it
difficult to OPEN"
lie could see by the flashing ewes and
crlmsoned cheek that his tone stung her
TO the quick, and he waited O moment
hoping Tor an explanation. But none
was vouchsafed him. The girl con-
quered her first angry impulse, so he
turned on his heel and left the room.
1t might have been week later that
the master of Redwood was returning
home weary but exultan after sue
cussful days shooting, one gloomy au-
tumn evening. So gloomy and SO rainy
that anywhere but in his own woods
Geotfrey would have been utterly unable
to find his way. Suddenly he stopped
short. Poachers! Who else would be
abroad an such night ?-and he certain
~ heard voices. Yes, there were two
figures, almost indistinguishable in the
darkness. He drew near softly. For
some time he had been tracking noto-
rious gang of poachers.
"Do, do let me gohome with you ?"
1t was Elinor SCOTS voice Whom
could the incomprehensible be meeting
thus by stealth? Whom was she adj
dressing in such tones of loving entreaty.?
There was reply which he did not
hear. Then
"Forget he is our enemy because of
his handsome face? No, indeed But
he is a generous enemy; let us fight him
openly. You know how dearly I love
YOU"
"Elinor" cried her master, in a tone
of sharp pain.
The two figures started apart. At the
same moment man broke out of the
bushes.
Course the lot of ye" he cried
hoarsely. "Come spying us out again,
will ye? Take that p
Sir Godfrey fell, stunned by heavy
blow.
Housekeeper sick, Ell? Then who
was the young woman [ saw when L
came in ?" said the brisk little DOCTOR.
"The upper housemaid, sir"
Then send her to me. Alb, you lock
as though you had your wits about you"
cycling Elinor with approval. 81 want
your help when Iset your masters arm"
So Ehnor assisted at this operation, as
white as the;sufferer, and shrinking from
the necessary pain far more than he did.
Fortunately, the doctor said, Sir Geof-
frey's arm had broken the force of the
blow, and the I'M uries to his head were
but slight; they would have to be careful
of his eyesight; he must be treated thus
and so-in short, Elinor was installed as
nurse to her fallen enemy.
She was an excellent nurse, the doctor
told her on his next visit.
HSba'c aoyiprr for uo1, lilo oio+or ,,
he whispered to Geoffrey, confidentiallv;
Sin fact, better than a sister; for, do
you know, affection is not at all desira-
bic IN sick room. You may not believe
it, but this young lady is all the better
nurse tor not caring a ha'penny about
you"
Godfrey gave not very cheerful as
sent.
"But what is this I hear about you
refusing to prosecute your assailant? [
met Lawyer Phelps on my way, and he
swore at you for an obstinate fool. He
says you decline to give him any infor-
nation
81 did not see the man who struck me-
have no idea who he was, and no wish
to find out. You'll be doing me favor,
doctor, if you can get Phelps TO drop
the investigation.
"But. man alive, the fellow was muir
derer In intent, at least! He ought to
be caught and hanged, if they can make
it a hanging matter. 1t is your duty to
help the law"
And so on. But the doctor found a
deaf ear turned to all his arguments,
and at last left, declaring that he hoped
| the scoundrel would be caught, in spite
of Sir Geoffrey. "DOn't you Miss
Scott?" as that young lady accompanied
him to the door.
Indeed, do
son your honor?" cried Sir Geoffrey,
starting up.
"On my honor, returned Ehnor, sur
prised. ''Pray, do not take off that
bandage, Sir Godfrey You know the
| doctor says your eyes
"Hang the bandage l must see you.
Will you answer me one question Was
the person with you that night man or
a woman.
ga woman, said Elinor, with burn
ing blush. 'My mother
"Call the doctor back-no, send
for Phelps Immediately If it is a pos
L
caught.
"Sir Godfrey" SAID Elinor, after his
orders had been accomplished, els it
possible that you connected me with this
ASSAULT"
"Not directly" he answered, 'reluct-
antly. "My head was not clear about
the events of that night, and | thought
that your husband. or your lover-it
might have seemed as though was SPY
ing upon you"
$50 that was why you would notpros-
| secute? You are a noble fellow, said
the girl, much moved, giving him her
hand.
"You said you were my enemy" he
murmured, holding it tight, and gazing
at her, till his nurse, in panic, declared
the bandage must go on again.
"Do you know what text you make
me think OF 2" he asked as he sub
mitted
"The one about a mans enemies be-
ing they of his own household said
Elinor, smiling.
"No, it is shorter one than that.
Love your"
1T is time for your Cruel, I'm sure"
leaving the room in great haste.
Sir Geotfrey's convalescence was rap
id. Soon, but for carrying his right arm
in a sling, all trace of his accident had
disappeared. Certainly he no longer
needed nurse. Besides Mrs. Griffiths
had recovered from her slight illness and
was only too ready to take Elinor's place.
But the worthy woman's library ac-
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