The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-04-25

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 would not be delirious instead of sleen.
 ing, as wished and yet could not ep.
 dsEe she thought Of waiting twenty min.
 utesyw some moment very near at
 hand would, I felt certain, end the life of
 the beautiful Miss Toxel, if she were leR
 to herself and her own dark despair. As
 these fancies passed through my mind
 my eyes wandered away, and saw Dict.
 ures after pictures of Miss Toxel in the
 agonies or stupors of the deaths which
 women choose; my suspense and impa-
 dence were unendurable. A slight noise
 recalled me. It was caused by the fall
 of Georges cigar from his mouth to the carpet. His exhaustion had aided my
 draught. He slept like fair child. with
 his wavy blonde hair clustered over his
 broad, white forehead, and a calmness
 on his mouth, that assured me of hours
 of peace for him, and liberty for me.
 turned the back of the chair further
 down, pulled up the foot-rest, put George in care of my assistant, seized my hat and case and in two minutes was in A cab and being driven furiously to 56o w. 32d street. Should be refused entrance If that occurred how could soonest reach
 Miss Toxel2 This was the problem which occupied my thoughts as the driver lashed his horse through the al- most deserted bye-streets. The night was intensely cold i; the snow lay thin and
 white on the sidewalks, newly fallen the whole scene is very distinct now, as the trivial surroundings of a momentous event often are. As we approached Miss Toxeps residence, ordered our pace slackened, and rang the bell with a, little evidence of haste as possible.
 When the door opened said, Miss Toxel wishes to see me instantly" The servant hesitated, "l am her physician" said l.
 "Miss Toxel gave orders not to be dis turbed."
 It is important" said I, "show me to Miss Toxel immediately"
 The servant wavered for moment and then admitted me. and led the way to an upper room, and tapped at the door. There was no response, tried the knob; It was fastened. The servant regarded me with thoroughly frightened face.
 |" Is there key2" said. 1t was one of those locks which are only spring bolts on the inside, but require key from the outside.
 think the upstairs girl has key, sir"
 Bring it,'' said l, as calmly as could; and see here don't make any fuss about it, please. Miss Toxel is i'll, and has sent for me. She is much fatigued, and has probably fallen asleep. wish to see her, immediately, however. You know she is not very strong. See If you can get the key."
 The servant was treasured, and re- turned with the key in a time which seemed short even to me- opened the door. One glance was sufficient.
 You can go. Say nothing to any one until you see me-" said to the servant.
 l entered the room and the spring bolt clicked as shut the door. Miss Toxel, in white wrapper, lay on low sofa A gas jet high up on the side of the room burned dimly, with a red and smoky glare. The open grate was filled with charcoal, the flue had been stopped with papers. Miss Toxel breathed heavily and at long intervals. was in time. A moment sufficed to pull the papers rom the Hue, to fling the windows open, and to lift Miss Toxel's unconscious form rom the low couch and lay her upon the bed, which was much higher. flung 'he papers on the grate, the draft roared ID the chimney, the fres wind swept into he room through the wide easement, and the pure air came to Miss Toxel, whose breathing instantly changed. had nothing more to do. 1 had arrived most as soon as accessibility occurrS The facts need never be known. puf resh coal on the grate, SO that the ckST ,oA was covered, and rang the bell. Miss Toxel has tainted, ," said |" piease iend for Mrs. Baxter" Mrs. Baxter was he aunt As soon as she came, sent Ter away again for hot water bottles; wished to be alone with Miss Toxel when he first recovered her senses but she anne to herself very slowly the asphyxia iad been more prolonged than thought; Mrs. Baxter came back, and considera- 'le time elapsed before movement of Mss Toxers eyelids showed a return to l watched her narrowly, md as soon as thought she could un- lerstand my words said, "You have lad severe faint, do you recognize mel" 'he gave me slight sign of assent.
 Very we'll" l continued; "you must 'ot speak at ali l am the only one who ully comprehends your case do you fol- ow me! l will leave prescription for ou when l go. Mrs Baxter will remain 'ith you all night. Do not talk at all ill not disturb you again. l shall see ou early to- morrow"
 As soon as Miss Toxel could move, she lrned her face away from the room, and " in the extreme lassitude following her esperate venture of the unknown. mo- onless, with a dark regretful despair mich could we'll imagine gnawing at CT tortured heart
 l left at midnight, after giving Miss 'oxel sedative which ensured her rest. nd giving Mrs. Baxter, thin, old lady, whom sick beds were familiar, strict ,junction that Miss Toxel was in no case ) be left for one instant alone, and that CT attendan: must keep awake con- tantly. explained to Mrs. Baxter that CT niece had been much agitated, and lat she was hardly herself; and for lnately there was, believe, no sus- ri svSf fhAh hN, LztI -f