Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-09-26

take tho wounded man to WaverlAnd.
That man." said the tenant, pointing TO
the tree where the would be murderer
hung. "has got what he deserved he
begged most piteously for mercy. (the
coward), but we had no mercy, for such
as himp'
''It's sad affair for him as we'll as for
my friend" said, turning away with a
shudder.
/ went back into the sick mans room
and explained to the surgeon everything
was ready to take Col Haynes to Waiver
land as soon as he thought proper to try
moving his patient.
After little IL we can keep him warm;
It will be best TO move him before the
wound is finally dressed.
The wagon was brought to the door and
men lifted the colonel, bed and all, into it,
The surgeon took his place beside his pa
tent, and we drove home with the great
est possible care, followed by an excited
crowd, ready to carry wagon, horses and
all in their powerful arms IL necessary.
At Waverland men took the colonel in
their arms and soon he was comfortably
resting In his own warm room. He seemed
relieved, knowing that he was In q familier
place. Tho wound was properly dressed
and the surgeon pronounced his patient
out of immediate danger.
How are you now!" asked after lit
tie rest
"Better, does Annie know of thisi''
Eyes, Stella has sent word to her and
she Will soon be here" answered.
But you can see no one tonight said
the surgeon, with decision
IL would like a message sent to my
mother. She will look for me homo soon, A"
he said
Doctor" said, turning to the surgeon,
Twill you write the message"
He assented and handed him the nee
cessary writing materials. After he had
written II he read it to the colonel
Mrs. A, /. HAYNES, New York,
Y. s. A. 1885
Your SON was accidentally hurt to-day
while riding out in his carriage, but not
fatally. II will delay his return home at
present. s. ID. BROWN, Surgeon
Poor mother, how anxious that will
make her, but 1t is the best that she should
know at once. When Annie comes let me
know" he said. as turned to leave the
ROOM
When found Stella she looked sad and
forsakep.
"I feel almost guilty for having asked
the colonel to go with me-" she said. as
he dangerously hurtf'
handed her the message. thought
that would be the best way TO answer her
question. called a servant and the mes
sage was sont with lightning speed away
TO grieve n mothers heart
Darling do you know that ball was
aimed at youY' l asked, rs led my wife
Il. !. n<..k IL,
swer.
81 heard the fellow swearing because he
missed his aim," / said.
"Can that be trucs" she asked. 81 won
der il il was the man who swore so fear
fully when offered him rosette, saying
he would not wear the colors of any fol-
lower of Parnell in the country. He told
me had better not be meddling with poll
tics, but that l had better stay at home
and mind my own business. Did he have
shock Of shaggy red hair about his head
and facet"
THAT describes the m9n who is now
hanging from tree near where the shoot
ing was DONE" said, holding her, close to
my side, thankful to my Heavenly Father
for having spared my precious wife to mo
little longer In the brief pause before
dear she was TO me.
"How terrible" she said, putting her
hands over her eyes, ito think of the
death of that poor mistaken manp'
But think how terrible he meant 1t to
be for you and /. Here comes Annie" !
said.
Stella went out to meet her, and, clasp
ing her in her arms led her into the draw
ing-room where she told her what she
thought was necessary about the colonePs
wound. After while they came to me In
the library and Annie with n face so white
and full of sorrow asked IL she might see
the colonel.
told her of the surgeons order and said
would deliver any message she wished.
"Theh tell him am here and that will
come to him as soon as Ihavepermission."
/ The colonel had been listening and wait
ing for word from Annie AS / opened
the door his eager eyes asked the question
before his lips could utter the words
YES, she is here" l said, going to his
side, land will come to you ~ soon as the
surgeon will permit"
MAY see her just moment, doctor'
I'll be quiet"
Not till morning." said the surgeon;
"Pm not going to risk anything now, SO
send your message"
"Bless her dear, loving hearth 'exclaim-
ed the colonel "It makes me feel better
to know that she is here. But tell her not
to grieve for me-"
When I returned to the ladies found
Sir Wren had arrived. He had remained
at the polls until the count had been an
nounced, and had come to tell me the re-
suit, and hear from our friend.
"You are elected by n big majority How
Is the colonels' he asked, grasping my
hand.
Better; very comfortable now. The
surgeon has ordered perfect quiet, AID he
has taken his position as nurse to enforce
his order"
II am elected" said. as we entered the
drawing-room where Stella and Annie
were sitting.
But we came near making a terrible
sacrifice for itp said Sr Wren. What
could the wretch have thoughty"
"Hard to tell" l said, II almost think
the fellow was insane, but he can never
explain his motives now"
III would not be surprised that we heard
of good many desperate things before the
returns for this election are all in" said