The Owosso times., 1881-10-28


for while he haunted the spot about
the time she was occupied there. But
he was not long a proof against the
look of annoyed surprise that always
met him. She would accomplish her
work as quickly as possible, never ad-
dressing him; and only replied when he
addressed her, in the briefest and cold
est of monosyllables. So Geoffrey
ceased to seek her society, and some
weeks passed, during which he saw her
but seldom.
One day, contrary to his habit, he
entered the library quite early in the
morning. On the threshold he stopped
in surprise. Her head was turned
away from him, but there was no mis-
taking the graceful figure at his
writing desk. Those white hands busy
among his private papers, could not
belong to but one person of his house
hold.
'So,' he exclaimed, my fair enemy is
not above being spy?'
She started violently, but answered,
outwardly defiant:
'All's fair in war
is that your motto? Somehow, l
fancied you would be an honorable foe;
but pray don't allow me to interrupt
your Investigations. Here are the keys
of some compartments you would find
it difficult to Open.'
He could see by the flashing eyes and
crimsoned cheeks, that his tones stung
her to the quick, and he waited mo-
ment, hoping for an explanation. But
none was vouchsafed him. The girl
conquered 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 exultant, after sue
cessful days shooting, one gloomy au-
tumn evening, so gloomy and so rainy
that anywhere, but in his own woods,
Geoffry would have been utterly una
BILE to find his way. Suddenly he stop
ped short. Psachers! Who else could
be abroad on such a night p-and he
certainly heard voices. Yes, there
were two figures, almost undistinguish-
able in the darkness. He drew near
softly. For some time he had been
tracking a notorious gang of poachers.
DO let me 60 home with your
1T was ElinOr Scott's voice! Whom
could the incomprehensible girl be
meeting by such stealth? Whom was
she addressing in such tones of loving
entreaty? ra E
There was a reply which he did not
hear. Then M#EM
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 1
love you
Elinorp cried her master, in tone
of sharp pain. wl
The two figures started apart. AT
the same moment man broke out of
the bushes.
Curse the lot of you,' he cried
hoarsely. Come spying us out again,
will ye? Take that?' a
Sir Godfrey fell, stunned by a heavy
blow. RE a. a..
II
'Heusekeeper sick, ELI? Then who
was the young woman 1 saw when
came imp said the brisk little doctor.
The upper housemaid, SIR
Then send her to me. All, you look
as if you had your wits about youl'
eying Elinor with approval. i want
your help while 1 set your masters
arm.' ~ s' %
So Elinor assisted at the operation,
as white as the sufferer, and shrinking
from the necessary pain far more than
he did. Fortunately, the doctor said
Sir Geoffrey's arm had broken the force
of the blow, and the injuries to his
head were but slight; they would have
to take care of his eyesight; he must
be treated thus and so-in short, ElinoI
was installed as nurse to her fallen
enemy.
She was an excellent nurse, the doc.
tor told her on his next visit.
She's caring for you like a sister, he
whispered to Geoffrey, confidently; fr
fact, better than a sister; for do you
/ huON dliCCblOll llOU dU oil uCOll dDlO III
a sick room. You may not believe it
but this young lady is all the better
nurse for not caring ha' penny about
you.'
Godfrey gave not very cheerful as
sent. a. GI4t. .If fr Hf. 50.
But what is this / hear about yOul
refusing to prosecute your assailant
1 met Lawyer Phelps on my way, ant
he swore at you for an obstinate fool
He says you decline to give any infor
mationl' TR'P {gFNgh 81
| Il did not see the man who strucl
me. have no idea who he was, ant
no wish to find out. You'll be doing
me a favor, doctor, if you get Phelps
to drop the investigation
But, man alive, the fellow was {
murderer in intent, at leastl Heough
to be caught and hanged, If they Cal
make it hanging matter. It is YOU
lduty to help the law.
| And SO on. But the doctor found ;
deaf ear to all his arguments, and a
last left, declaring that ne hoped tn,
scoundrel would be caught in spite O
| Sir Geoffrey. ~
Don't you, Miss ScottY as tha
young lady accompanied him to th'
IdOor. -
4 Indeed I do.,vN g0 EbuaaEl
On your honor p cried Sir Godfrey
starting up. " ~ s.-l-
On my honor returned Elinor, sur
prised. Pray, do not take off tha
bandage, Sir Geoffreyl You know tn
doctor says your eyes
Hang the bandagel must see you
Will you answer me one question
; Was the person with you that night