The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-01-26

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was OF the richest kind and heaps
OF valuable jewelry, which she had
probably recently worn, lay upon n
centre table uear by. Her face Was
one OF surprising beauty but it was
very pale, aud "A little stream OF
blood had run from u wound near
the temple, staining her neck aud
the bosom Ut her costly dress
"The closing OF the door behind
me caused me mechanically 10 look
around, when | WAS tieatd to new
surprise.
"The door through which had
entered was guarded by n man-ap-
pearently the same whom | had rid
den wilh-who held 10 revolver Ia
his hand, and whose face WAS Ell
tirely concealed by black mask.
The other door was guarded 10y an
older man, similarly armed aud
masked; and for n moment tancied
that | was not to he allowed to leave
the parl0r alive.
Il Was almost on the point Of
making rush for one OF the wind
ows, 20 endeavor 10 open IL aud
escape, when the elder man said in
u quiet tone:
;" Doctor, we have no intention of
harming you, ii you show no signs
Of betrayiug us. We have merely
taken the precaution to prevent an
important secret from being di.
vulged. That young lady has been
shot accidentally, aud We have good
reasons for not wishing it known.
Consequently, We do not want you
to know who we are, or what part
OF the city We are in. Now, do what
you can to save her; say nothing
to any one, aud consent to go away
as you came. IL you find II neces.
siry, We will make an arrangement
tor you 10 come the same way to-
morrow mght. viii you do it n
YES" l replied. =" 1t is no part
of my business to iuquire into Sc.
crets, or tn divulge any | may ac.
qulre by chance In my profession.
Now, as | luckily have a case OF in.
strumrnts with me, will examine
this wound.n
" made haSty examination,
kDeeling by the lounge, aud ionnd
a small bullet wound just above the
right temple.
Have you the weapon with
which this was done y asked.
Yes; there il is on inai chair"
said The younger man. who still
stood a. one OF the dooIs, aud whose
voice now recognized as that OF
my recent companion.
." lie polu'ed with hi, revolver to
chair, near The foot OF the lounge,
aud found upon it II very small
silver.plated revolver, aud :there
were slight marks Of blood npou it.
81 returned to my patient, seat
Ing myself upon u chair, aud made
u further examination. When
raised ber head slightly she uttered
"A groan. aml raised jeweled hand
to her temple,
"Be very quiet" said, gently
removing her haud, which was in
my way, "and you shall suffer rs
little pnin rs possible
"Will | diep she asked, opening
wide her eyes--tbe most beautiful
dark eyes | ever saw.
"Have no fear OF it.r | replied,
not yet prepared TO commit myself.
Rather to my surprise, another
minute Observation-Disclosures that
the skull had not been pierced. The
bullet had glanced, and passed un
der the scalp, merely stunning her.
81 soon traced it almost 10 tue
back of the head, and with very lit
tie difficulty removed 1t. To dress
the wound was but a few minutes
work, during which l did not speak
a word.
"When had completed the task
| arose and said:
~ do not consider this wound ut
all dangerous"
"Thank God for that p exclaimed
the elder gentleman.
81 then explained that the brain
had not been pierced, nor the skull |
fractured, stating that there WAS
scarcely possibility of serious con-
sequences. thought, however,
that had better see the patient ut
least once more, aud agreed to do
so and 10 come on tue following
night.
"Will you meet me ut ten O'Clock |
tomorrow night, where | found you
to.nightp n asked the younger man.
Yes, l have no objection," / re.
piled.
"Well, doctor, l hope you will
pardon us,n said the old gentleman,
laying down his pistol aud advaDc
lug. IL am sorry we have seemed !
somewhat harsh in our manner Of
summoniug you, but 1t you knew
how anxious we arc to prevent this
affair from being known, you would
not blame us. Here is your fee Tor
tonight only"--and he handed me !
two Que hundred dollar bills--s'and
sou shall have twice as much to-
MORO" night. Are you willing to
leave in company with this gentle.
man, MS You came "
"Certainly, sir.n
~ gave some directions as to the
care ct the wounded girl, aud was
aonn In tha durkpnpd rounp uuuitt