The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

man was hurrledly conveyed 10 a
state-room on the "White Rose"
where Doctor Plaxico was Instant
Iy summoned to take charge of the
case.
'There is where the danger lies"
said Plaxico. 1.-The dagger that in
licted that wound penetrated the
cavity Of the lungs, and internal
henorrhage has resulted"
Lottie, who at all times had been
famous for her courage and self
possession under adverse circum-
stances, was now completely mas
tered by her grief. As soon as she
recovered her selt.posaession, she
implored the doctor to tell her the
very worst.
"You need not be afraid to tell
me the truth, doctor. Tell me can.
didly is my brother MORALLY wound
ed or notp
"Mrs. Demar, it is impossible for
me to give anything like a reliable
opinion just cow, but, to be frank
with you, | fear We may expect a
fatal result" Then addressing De.
mar, he said: 'Go to Miss BramIett'
without delay and examine her
wound, and see if anything can be
done for her"
"Whata pity it is that such a
pretty girl should be murdered by
such a fiend as Bon Bowlesp OBJ
served General Woodbury., in a
whisper to Captain Burk.
eyes," replied the captain; "she
has lost her life in the attempt to
save Wallingford."
"Were they not engaged to be
married."
ayes, though it was thought by
Miss Bramlett's friends that she had
committed suicide in New York
nearly a year ago. There appears
TO DO some strange mystery con-
nected with this affair"
II wonder if she knew that Ma.
varre was Harry Wallingford in
disguised"
u am inclined to think she did;
but | am ofthe opinion that he dld
not know that the lady of the black
domino was Miss Bramlett."
"What a strange and fatal coin
cidsnce it is that they should have
met here, to die at the same time
and place, both murdered by the
same desperate villain"
"Indeed it is!"
us Miss Bramlett deadg' inquir.
ed Captain Quitman, who was
watching attentively near the
door.
"NO," replied Demar, "and 1 am
exceedingly glad to be able to ill.,
form you that she is not going to
die from any cause now existing.
Her wound is not at all of a seri-
Gus character, though she has re.
celved a very severe shock; she has
entirely recovered from Its effects,
and is now sleeping soundly under
the influence OF an opiate, and l
think 1t safe to predict that she will
be as we'll as ever in less than a
week. The ball struck a rib, glanc-
ing around and making its exit
just to the left of the spine, inAict.
ing merely a slight flesh wound"
Heaven bless you, Demar, for
this good news!" exclaimed Cap,
tain Qultman as he seized the sur
geon's hand.
40 in and see Wallingford i'm.
mediately, and | pray to God to en-.
able you to bring US such good
news from him"
AS soon as Demar went into the
room he inquired Of Plaxico the
condition Of his patient.
bad enough, Heaven knows I"
was the answer; "he is totally I'm.
conscions--fever rising--respira-
ton difficult--left lung gorged with
blood, and every symptom most un-
favorable. That stab under the
shoulder blade is the dangerous
one. Demar, you must get some
reliable nurse to remain with Miss
Bramlett all the time, aud let it be
distinctly understood that she is to
be closely w~atched--if your wife
would undertake the task, / should
be very glad"
"What do you mean, Plaxicog
have | not just told you that Miss
Bramlett is scarcely hurt at allY-
she will be able to g,t up by to-
morrow morning. Where is the
necessity OF such vigilant nars.
Ijng!'
"That poor girl will commit sui
Ecide il Naliingford dies. / think
the chances are about a thousand