The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-08-31

suHerln9, i demand IN return certain eQuiva-
Tents From some one thing, from some an
but ! compel my patients to feel that when the
cure IL effected we are, but quits. have a.
ready told you that II will give me pleasure to
attempt the relief Of your, husband; but
omitted to mention the equivalent Are you
prepared to give til" =
"Anything-even my lifo r. p
Not your life, by any means shall mere
y require you, as soon as he is restored to
health, to leave this town, never to return.
You will leave 1t alone, concealing from your
husband your route and your destination
Never henceforth will you either see him or
Do you agreeW s,
The lady had risen to her feet, and was press.
ing one hand over her heart Her eyes searched
Or. Carajo's countenance with terrible inten-
sity. "Will you fulfill your part Of the CON
tract?" she demanded.
II will" he replied
Her bosom rose and fell rapidly, her face
qn1vered, aud was now pale, now red. At last
she said, with gasp, as il her words tore her
life up by the roots s'Then CONSENT God
hear me, and juoge between usl"
60. pc So rejoined the doctor brayely.
to your husband On the way you will inform
me IS to his ailment He shall be brought to
my house, and YOU shall Witness my treatment
Of him. Afterward-," he made q significant
gesture. The lady moved her head in assent
But as they left tho balcony q thought struck
her, and she turned again.
"You will not let him know that you
are-?"
II will let him know that am DR.. Caraio,
Madam" said the other. bowling coldly and
making way for her to pass.
DR.. Carajo's private room was as cool, as
quiet and as secluded as the doctor himself.
The floor was of fine Pompeian mosaic. partly
covered with rings Of delicately woven Indian
mating The lower part Of the walls was Of
yellow marble, relieved with black; above were
ceiling was vaulted. and contained window Of
stained glass, in the nature of skyIight
At one end Of tho room was a deep
Above, across to which was suspended screen
or veil Of some Soft, silken fabric, through
which the interior of the room could be seen,
bic. Large leaved plants stood here and there
IN marble vases; low plants and tables were
placed in convenient positions; and in the CEN
ter OF the chamber was broad couch or otto
man, cushioned, and draped with the finest
cambria AT the end opposite the Above was
q a small water-jet, playing with q tinkling
through the mouth Of a bronze lions head into
marble basin attached to the wall A de-
licious GOODNESS and fragrance pervaded the
apartment, which was entirely removed from
all outside nolses and influences.
Three persons were present in this room
u Or, Cars1o, the lady, and man who lay at
full length upon the couch. He was tall and
powerfully formed, with broad shoulders and
massive limbs. His features expressed strength
and vigor; too rugged to be called hand some.
but full OF masculine pith and ability thick
brown beard covered the lower part of his
face; his eyes were closed, and he lay in an
apparent lethargy. Upon his forehead and on
Der OF small spots or blotches of purplish
hue But for slight intermittent movement
OF the chest, indicating subducd respiration.
the man might have been supposed to be dead
'"The opiate will exhaust its effects in few
his patient and cycling him CT itically From rom
this time the active phase of the case begins.
The poison has thus far made itself percepti-
BILE only BY superficial heat and stinging It
will now lay hold on tho interior parts Of the
organization; there will be little or no pain, but
more danger"
elbow long will this last?" asked the lady.
who had now assumed demeanor outwardly
as quiet and self-possessed as the doctors
own. I'VE may EXPECT three separate stages"
the doctor answered, Extending over several
hours. The patient will retain his faculties.
but their action will be modified in peculiar
in each of the three stages. As the
poison strikes more and more deeply inward
you will notice corresponding alteration in
all! he begins to awake"
SIS there any hope?" asked the lady
"The poison is one of the most insidious and
deadly known to science and also one of the
men besides myself know how to deal with it
all The strong vital power of the patient is in
his favor; on the other hand. too, q long time
elapsed before the treatment began. I have an
autidote here which, had it beon given imme-
diately, would have overcome the evil.'
eh,.<1 l,1v OIL - nSy.
mhnded the lady.
'sIt would still counteract the poison. but at
the expense of the patients life He has not
now the strength to undergo the necessary
struggle"
"What shall you do?''
81 shall administer drugs which will have
the double effect of increasing tho vital power
and weakening the action of the poison. HUI
man skill can do no more Hush! he will
open his eyes in another moment. He must
not be aware of your presence Step into that
Rlcove and make no sound. You can there sec
all that passes. Let nothing that he may say
induce you to discover yourself unless give
you the sign"
The lady moved to the side of the couch.
bent quickly and kissed the forehead of the
half-unconscious man, and then drew back
and vanished behind tho curtain of the alcove
The man drew deep and quick BREATH
moved slightly on his cushions and opened his
eyes. His glance wandered round the room,
aud passed over DR.. Carajo several times be-
fore seeming to take note of him. When at
lougth 1t conferred upon him, the man said, in
q deep and rssonant voice: sYou are my ply.
stefan. I suppose? feel bettsr-fresl from
pain and more strength-thanks to your Skill
no doubt How soon do you promise to have
me- up again?"
sit is now 6 o'clock in the morning." said
DR.. Carajo 'By this noon, ct farthest, the
crisis will have passed"
s'The crisis Humph Then Pm not out of
LANCER yet? Tell me the truth, doctor; I'm
is it?'
s.Since you have chosen to ask, will reply"
said the doctor, after pause. ''You may live,
but it id more probable that you will die y
"Humph! Well, such is life-and DEATH l..
And this is to BIZ the en @aoh rh as
end: strange idea that!" He was silent
moment or two, and then said: 'sWhere is
Lenors?"
slight contraction overshadowed the doc
.or's brow and passed away again.
II presume you refer to your wife?" he
"Certainly-the woman I love-my wife, If
here's any meaning in words. Where is she?"
SIT was indispensable, for her sake and your
OWN, that she should remain apart from you
FOR the present She will be summoned as
soon as safety will allow, or as soon as hope
7anishes"
''Poor darling! What would become of her
we're to go?" muttered the patient, half to
himself. 81 must tighten my grip for her
'ake. Not die! no-no! She gave herself to
ne, body and soul, and must stand by her
o the end. There, again-the end! Is this
(? 1t isn't what expected. Me to die, and
The to live on? 1t mustn't bel my darling
ny Lenore! What life we have had these
hree years past? what a love! Never days
'hadow; never regret Ha! Doctor, you are
here, aren't you?-and I've probably been
linking aloud, as my habit is. Well, like
,ne You may hear whatever comes; aud may
"a ,tHould ha IA we'll To mako ron nv father.