The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-12-27
Dr.. Elf6nstein' Mission
A Remarkable Romance.
BY EMIL THORNTON.



flashing in wild and furious way. while
fit Of yexation. down the ramble or
,arriage way leading from the Hall.
The horse he sat upon was almost a
olt. very wild and fiery, and, as he had
lot been ridden for several days, was
particularly spirited on this memorable
morning in the latter part of May.
The pathway over which they almost
lew was very beautiful. surrounded on
either side by grand old trees, whose soft
coughs meeting, as we have before de-
icribed, made perfect canopy of green
.Doye. through which fiecks OF bright
blue sky might be seen, and through
which, also, rare SAINTS of sunshine
ylinted, falling on drops Of dew that lay
Upon the nodding grasses, or upon little
dumps Of flowers, whose cups lay open,
ever turning Sllyward for fresh supply
IF light or moisture.
Oh, il was glorious morning!
Glorious in being 4 perfect contrast
o the drear, damp, foggy ones that had
Immediately preceded it. with the titful
sunshine OF the day before, that had
,nded in Wild storr.
But Sir Reginald saw not and cared
lot for the beauty that lay so ravishingly
lround him. He had received an UNI
Welcome letter, one presenting 10 him a
iuty, which he meant not to fulfill. and
low he was sullen, uorose, and angry.
In order To crafty his within, he was
'iding at break-neck speed a wild
Toung horse. going nc cared not whittier,
lor how, so that his movements kept
Jace with the turmoil within.
On, on they few, past fountain, statu-
lry, groves, and hedges. until they
dashed into the open road away. away.
suddenly a large dog, reused from a
irowsy morning nap by the needless
latter of the horses hoofs, sprang from
/. doorway almost 10 the tanks Of the
,tartled animal, barking sayagely as Ac
lid SO.
The suddcnness Of his appearing
proved too much for the nervous organ
zation of young Tempest, who. at the
light and sound, gave such d sharp.
Iuick. sideward jump that he dashed his
idcr from the saddle and pitched him
lycr his head, exactly upon pile of
tones that had been left by the roadside
or removal, where he lay in a moaning
reap, while he scampered carelessly on,
ali unmindful of the agony inflicted or
| he extent of the accident.
But while he paused not III his mad
md Kind human hands went TO the as
| ,istance of the wounded baronet
The slightest touch CREATED the deep
~ agony; but that hc must be carried
I rome was evident to all. therefore lit
| cr was easily constructed. and with as
! much tenderness as possible the sufferer
| VAS softly raised, placed upon ii. and so
| aiken to the Hall. To which a messenger
| lad been sent ahead with the news.
| While another had rushed off for the
| Doctor.
| By the time the sad procession had
| cached the grounds of the mansion, Dr.
| r,lfcnstein was on hand. ready to super
| intend their entrance, and TO manage
| heir progress up the stairs TO his bed
| ,hamber.
| 1t was the sight of this mournful
ortegc that had called the startled
/ household to the hall. and the news of
/ heir coming that was suddenly impaired
/ her ladyShip, as She emerged from her
| .oom on hearing the scream given by
! belle, as she also heard for the first of
| he accident.
| Very tonderly ne was borne along, yet
! With all their care the Slight jars that il
vas impossible to prevent drew forth
5roans VI agony, causing frequent rests
| be made, - that their progress was
! necessarily SLOW and very tedious.
| But under DR.. Eltcnsteins quiet and
aim directions the last stair was reached
1 II "a ETY.. and after one more turn in the
! Iall re was placed upon his own bed in
! | large and airy room, and his Sympa-
| .hefic bearers wiped their heated brows.
| md drew long breath of unSpea BILE
relief.
/ For few moments a brcathless silence
| -cigued, then the sufferer turned his
! 1aiIid face TO the Doctor, and begged
/ nina to see AT once what was the full and
I xact extent OF his injuries.
| After thorough and careful investi-
cation, which caused great anguish,
made evident by groans, mingled. | am
| sorry 10 say, with curses. the Doctor
fastened TO reply 10 his impatient de-
| nand II know the exact truth.
81 am happy 10 inform your lordship
hat the injuries. while severe. are not
| necessarily fatal" was the honest reply.
shall l soon be over them?n was the
! next question that issued anXi0usly from
he pale lips of the sufferer.
on will not. l am grieved 10 inform
| ,ou Your hip is so injured that YOU
aiil be helpless for weeks, nay. months.
while your spine also has received tel-
/ bic wrench"
Doctor. | cannot lie here single
night; l must get up, and go around my
lou>e," returned the patient, throwing
If the clothes in great excitement, and
/ striving 10 raise himself in vain, while
great drops OF perspiration gathered
pom his pale brow, brought there by the
! fort.
You see yourself that it is impossi-
DE. You must obey orders and lie per-
ectly quiet, II You ever expect TO walk
,gaEa."
J tell you i cannot lie here shouted
he sufferer, in the greatest agony OF
mind. You don't know what You say
Nlen you demand il. / must. | will
92 around by night. 1t IS OF vital i'm.
)ortance.
4 cannot help it. The dealings OF
Providence are mysterious, but also are
Inevitable. Your hip IS broken, your
SPINE is injured, and you are a prisoner
or MONTHS was the Doctors serious
3ut firm reply.
My God, what on earth then is tC
become OF my poor" His lordshiE
paused, wiped the great drops OF agony