Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1889-09-05

membrance OF the dead face, only thi
was q living. almost breathing creation
The eyes followed his every movement
The lips, round which smile fingered
were slightly parted as if about t
speak.
Putting down bill of large denomi
nation, he took the picture and left tn
place, more amazed than ever before il
his life. He hung it up in his privat
room, and spent many an hour in study
ing the perfect face.
I From that time on he was a firm be
lever in Spiritualism. He was begin
ming to neglect his practice to run to al
their seances, when he was brought NJ
rather suddenly and his faith foreve
wrecked.
He gave his ankle severe sprain on
day on the street, and was assisted
home by an old college friend nance
Donaldson.
By some chance he had left tn
~spirit-picture," uncovered, and o
course it was the first object his friends
eyes rested upon.
How in the world did you come b,
that exquisite picture of Bird Onslow? 2
he exclaimed in surprise.
"Are you sure it is Bird Onslow? 2
asked DIR. Gibson in return.
Sure? 1 ought to be, I danced with
her last evening at Mrs. Kingsley's ball.
They have just returned from Florida.
Forgetting his sprain, Gibson sprane
to his feet on hearing this astonishing
piece of information, but sank back
with groan of pain. In moment his
friend had forgotten everything but his
suffering, and in bandaging and caring
for the wounded member, no more was
said in regard to the picture.
But Gibson did not forget. He could
think of nothing else, and fumed and
fretted over his enforced idleness, in a
manner fearfully trying to the people
about him. If one of his patients had
behaved as he did, he would have read
the riot act to him in short order.
His friend, Donaldson, coming in the
second day, re-opened the subject of the
picture. and under promise Of secrecy,
the doctor related what We already
know.
DR.. Gibson's belief in Spiritualism
had died, suddenly and completely,
upon discovering the original of his
cherished picture was still alive.
But there was mystery about the
painting of the picture. neither of the
men could solve, though they discussed
it in all its bearings.
According to Donalson's opinion il
was perfect in every respect, and DR..
Gibson found it so, when q few weeks
later he met the beautiful original at a
friends house. He was also introduced
to Mrs. Onslow, who turned pale, and
grasped his hand excitedly. He also
imagined his name had certain signifi-
canoe to the daughter, for startled
look appeared upon her face, and she
gazed at him long and earnestly.
Ere parting for the night Mrs. On
slow requested him to call upon her the
next day at a certain hour. He did so.
Was cordially greeted by the mother,
and shyly and blushingly by the daugh-
ter.
Later Mrs. Onslow explained that her
daughters long Inconsistencies still
remained mystery to them, and only
his order had prevented her being
buried alive.
Well, the world calls it case of love
at first sight, but the events herein mar
rated give the true key to the intimacy
Of the handsome young doctor and the
beautiful maid. A wedding is pre-
dicted for the near future
But who can explain the mystery of
The spirit picture" which is, and al
ways will be, one of the doctors most
possessions?