Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-07-06
So Godfrey ceased to seek her society,
and some weeks passed during which he
sow hor h,,t seldom

mistaking the graceful figure at his writ
ing-desk. Those white hands, bus
among his private papers, could belonl
to but one person of his household.
''So," he exclaimed, tiny fair enem,
is not above being a spy !"
She started violently, but answered
outwarlly defiant:
Calls fair in war;"
"Is that your motto? Somehow,
fancied you would be an honorable foe
but pray don't allow me to interrupt you
Investigations. Here are the keys o
some compartments you would find i
difficult to open"
| He could see by the flashing eyes an'
crimsoned cheek that his tone stung he
to the quick, and he waited momen
hoping for an explanation. But non
was vouchsafed him. The girl con
quered her first angry impulse, so b
turned on his heel and left the room.
It might have been a week later tina
the master of Redwood was returnin,
home weary but exultan after sue
cussful days shooting, one gloomy au
tumn evening. So gloomy and so rain,
that anywhere but in his own wood
Godfrey would have been utterly unable
to find his way. Suddenly he stopped
short. Poachers! Who else would b.
abroad an such night ?-and he certain
~ heard voices. Yes, there were tw.
figures, almost indistinguishable in tn
darkness. He drew near softly. Fo]
some time he had been tracking noto
nous gang of poachers.
EDO, do let me 90 home with you p
It was Elinor SCOTS voice! Whom
could the incomprehensible be meeting
thus by stealth? Whom was she I'D
dressing in such tones of loving entreaty.
There was a reply which he did no
hear. Then
"Forget he is our enemy because O.
his handsome face? No, indeed! Bu>
he is generous enemy; let us fight hin
openly: You know how dearly I love
yOu-'
"Elinor!'' cried her master, in tone
Of sharp pain.
The two figures started apart. At the
same moment man broke ont of the
bushes.
course the lot of ye! he criet
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 ]
came in ?" said the brisk little DOCTOR.
The upper housemaid, SIR"
"Then send her to me. Alb, you look
as though you bad your wits about you !"
cycling Elinor with approval. II want
your help when Iset your masters arm. "
So Elinor assisted at this operation, as
white as the!suferer, 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 injuries to his head were
but slight; they would have to be careful
of his eyesight; he must be treated thus
and so-in short, EIinor was installed as
nurse to her fallen enemy.
She was an excellent nurse, the doctor
told her on his next visit.
"She's caring for you like sister"
he whispered to Godfrey, confdentially;
Gin fact, better than a sister; for, do
you know, affection is not at all desira-
BILE in a sick room. You may not believe
it, but this young lady is ali the better
nurse tor not caring 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 M 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. It is your duty to
help the law"
And 80 on. But the doctor found
deaf ear turned to all his arguments,
and at last left, declaring that he hoped
the scoundrel would be caught, in spite
of Sir Godfrey. "Don't you Miss
Scott ?" as that young lady accompanied
him to the door.
"Indeed, l do"
"On your honor ?" cried Sir Godfrey,
starting up.
"On my honor" returned Elinor, sur
prised. "Pray, do not take off that
bandage, Sir Godfrey! You know the
doctor says your eyes"
Hang the bandage I must see you.
Will you answer me one question? Was
the person with you that night man or
woman"
"A woman, said Elinor, with burn
ing blush. my mother"
"Call the doctor back--no, send
for Phelps Immediately If it is a pos
sible thing, I will have that fellow
caught"
"Sir Godfrey, said Elinor, after his
orders bad been accomplished, els it
possible that you connected me with this
assault?'
"Not directly" he answered, reluct-
aDtly. "My head was not clear about
the events of that night, and I thought
that your husband. or your lover-it
seemed as though was 'spy-
ing upon you"
$50 that was why you would notpros-
secute? You are noble fellow" said
the girl, much moved, giving him her
hand.
"You said you we're my enemy" be
murmured, holding it tight, and gazing
at her, till bis nurse, in panic, declared
the bandage must 60 Oh again.
"Do you know what text you make
me think OFF," he asked as he sub
mitted.
"The one about mans enemies be-
ing they of his own household" said
Elinor, smiling.
"No, it is a shorter one than that.
Love your"
1T is time for your Cruel, I'm sure"
leaving the room in great haste.
Sir Geohrey's convalescence was rap
id. Soon, but for carrying his right arm
in sling, all trace of his accident had
disappeared. Certainly he no longer
needed nurse. Besides Mrs. Grifiths
had recovered from her slight illness and
was only too ready to take Elinors place.