Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-06-08
A NIGHT OF ADVENTURE.

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one of the greatest beauties in society,
was driving down dusty Oxford street.
And she was crying, quietly, beneath
the parasol which she held well over
her eyes. Presently the carriage
turned up one of the substantial side
streets, and stopped in front ola very
neat and prosperous-looking house.
The door was painted dark green, and
on it was brass plate, bearing this in
Trained Nurses" Mrs. Conington
quickly left her carriage, rang the bell
at the door, and was Immediately ad-
mitted. She was,shown into the office"
where she found Mr.. Edger and his
Lady Superintendent, both apparently
very busy at large writing-tables.
~ want nurse, Mr.. Edgar" said
Zoe Conington, rather helplessly. She
knew her eyes were red, and she did
not like the feeling.
Certainly" said Mr.. Edgar; "what
sort of case?"
at is for mp sister," said Zoe. 81 real
ly don't understand what's the matter.
They say she has what you call annmia,
and the doctor who attends ber fears she
will not live long. believe he is an old
fogy, and does not understand the case"
"Then you wanta nurse Of expert
ence?" said Mr.. Edgar.
EXACTLY" said Zoe eagerly; sand l
should be so glad if I could have one
that is ladylike as well-nota a common
hospital nurse. You see my sister is
quite alone, withoutany lady friend; and
can't go,to her because her husband
doesn't like me-"
Nurse Harcourt," said Mr.. Edgar to the
Lady Superintendent, who nodded and
rang bell. "she is exactly what you
want" he added, turning to Zoe. "She
is an experienced and clever nurse, and
| she is a lady. We don't have many like
| her. She belongs to a good family. I
feel sure you will like her. Come in.
Miss Harcourt," as the nurse thus
named entered.
"Whatis the case, sir?" said Nurse
| Harcourt.
ut is said to be anamia.''
~ can undertake that, think, sir"
"of course you can" put in the Lady
Superintendent.
wv iie'o 4utGhis taheu LII tle girl ap-
pearance. She was slender, active.
with an intelligent and interesting face
Her features were not good, yet there
was charm of color about her. She
had large and very dark eyes, and
| strong dark eyebrows; while her thick
halr, cut quite short, was all bright with
warm gold and ,ed. This certainly was
not Ioe's idea of common hospital
| nurse"
II don't know whether ought to say
| So, SAID she to the nurse, "but don't
think the doctor understands the case.
Have you often nursed anamia?"
Yes; in the hospital said Nurse
| Harcourt: "and have had cases since
in which it was present. I don't think [
should be easily deceived in it."
-: :,Ihen, n you must have my address, y
direct, as you think fit. If there is any
mistake being made in the treatment, I
will send down a physician at once
Will you undertake this3"
YES" said Nurse Harcourt with a
quick, bright smile; 81 think l can un-
dertake that. Shall l get ready, sir?"
What station?" asked Mr.. Edgar.
armed with an ga, B, CO. and magni-
ficent glass.
'Lostayyil," said Zoe, "somewhere
near Penzance; wretched little river
hshlng place. People ought not to 90 Sc
Tar away from everybody. Is there any
chance of her getting there tonight"
.Lostayyil- yes; she can get there
at ten o'clock. The train starts in hall
an hour. She must have some sand.
Wlches made up to take with her." he
said to the Lady Superintendent. who
rose and hurried away pen in hand to
| i've orders,
Mrs. Conington drove to n telegraph
| office, end sent wire" to her brother.
| in-law: "From Zoe Conington, Hyde
Park Gate, to Edward Merton, the Old
| Fall Lostayvll-Your account of Agatha
has alarmed me exceedingly. am send
| ing her nurse, as think it may be s
comfort. She will arrive at the Lostay
vii station about ten o'clock. If you can,
not send for her, she will find some
| conveyance"
| Nurse Harcourt dressed all in he1
| gray, and with gray veil over hel
bright hair and clever face, caught the
| express, and took her seat without any
fuss or excitement, although she hat
only half an hour to getready and reach
the station in. When she arrived at
Lostayvil it was a clear, sweet night;
the station seemed to stand alone on a
fragrant ana 1nQiStlnCt desert, with no
| sign of any houses near.
Is there anything come to fetch m g
from the Old HallY' asked she, in her
clear, determined young voice.
Nothing at all, Miss" said the solita-
ry porter; and then, after second
pause, during which he shouldered her
box, $50 suppose you'll go,to the hotel /"
No, indeed" said Ada, who immed-
lately suspected him of being in the pay
Of that same hotel. 81 must 90 to the
Old Hall tonight. I suppose l can get
something to drive in?'
There's post-horses at the hotel"
said the porter obviously.
Take me there, then" s9id Ada. 1t
seemed to her that she walkedIabout amile
and half after him over lonely road.
At last they arrived at an inn entrance
round which there were some signs of
sleepy village life. After stern inter-
view With the dull landlord, Ada sue
ceeded in getting him to lave out a
.'po'shay" and two horses for her. A
driver was extracted from the bar where
he was drinking. He came out surlv,
and getting on the box after Ada and
her luggage had been waiting some time
ID ID the shay" began to whip the horses.
Inns amusement he continued to indulge
In until they arrived al the "Old Hail."
taking the horses at a rapid gallop, up
hill and down dale