The Forrest City times., 1891-02-13
WAVERLAND.
q Tale Of Oar Coming Iaedlorde
 DY sARAH MABIH BRIGHAM.
Copyrighted. 1886.
CHAPTER XIV. CONTINUED.

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 CHAPTER XIV. CONTINUED.
 When ws reached tho lake shore VI found the servants had prepared our luncl by spreadins the snowy white linen on ths emooth surface of some broad neighborly stones that lay plentifully around beneath the shade of spreading oaks. The trees were gorgeous in their rich Autumn tints. and formed rainbow roof to shelter us. The carpet was woven by dame Nature her self, and was green, soft and velvcty. There were stone seats in abundance, covered with rugs and cushions, to accommodate all. The servants were ready to do honor to tho occasion in tidy white aprons. When the guests all gathered in real artis- tic style, few at table, we found ourselves supplied with an abundance of everything that heart could wish. An hour passed in Joyous conversation. Every one was hap py except poor Jol!nny. In my heart [ pitied the poor follow, but it was comical to see the wrathful looks he cast toward the Colonel No more witty remarks, but sullen wrath. Tho Colonel seemed per- fcctly oblivious to the great danger he was fin. Annie could not hide tho joyous light that shone in her merry blue eyes.
 After lunch, archery and games were enjoyed by tho merry company. Late in the day, tired but delighted we started for home.
 At Sir Wren's we were invited to spend the evening and have dinner. But all excused themselves except our party from Waverland Weaccepted the in- vitation gladly, as it was our last visit here with Colonel Haynes. When the dinner bell sounded We all sought & place of safety for our precious gum. The Colonel laid his chew on tho corner of Annie's picture frame saying:
 'I'll know where to look for this when come again." looking at Annie as he spoke. She blushcd as she led tho way out to the dining room, as in duty bound. At dinner the conversation was concern ing the old abbey, the waterfalls, and tho delightful time we all had together.
 ''Sir Wren, Annie came near having . serious fall," said Stella.
 Tut, tut, little one, thought you would be safe with so many around you," he said shaking his head at her.
 ''So was, for here am safe and sound thanks to Colonel Haynes she said, giy- ing the Colonel quick bright look
 NosSS hhhsSt Hht btso WsAS NcAS " save you" he said to Annie. And l am very glad the day has been so pleasant; it will bc something to be remembered when I am far from here"
 "Why, are you going to leave us soons" asked Sir Wren.
 Day after tomorrow expect to start for London, from there to New York, in short time. promised my mother that I would spend the holidays at home. have been away more than year"
 CHAPTER xxvI--THE EvgSrFuL DAT.
 In the morning at the request of Lady Wayerland. the family carriage was brought to the door. Very early the Colo mel and she started on their political cam paign to secure votes for me. They set off in the best of spirits, each wearing . blue rosette, Stella gave me peep into box she had with her. It was full of the same colorcd rosettes. which she meant to dis tribute among the people. Bless her dear heart, thought as they drove away. if am not elected 1t will not be her fault, at least.
 At the polls we saw evidence of her suc- cess. Nearly every one, it seemed to me, had donncd my color. As some of my ten ants came with n rosette pinned on their breasts. I asked where they got them.
 "The 'swate teddy gave them to us." was the answer was sure to hear. How proud was of my good angel on that dayi Her gentle loveliness was winning her warm friends every day. She was contin- uAlly busy in a quiet way aiding the cause @ dear to our hearts.
 late in the afternoon Lady Waverland entered the village. AS soon as her car yiage was discovered she was greeted with deafeninx cheers from the crowd. Long live the noble ladyi" God bless the swate lcddyl'' came from every direction.
 In the midst of the shouting shot was heard We could not tell whence 1t came In an instant there seemed to be . fight near where Sir Wren and were standing. Four or Ave men were struggling with one who was uttering the most profane oaths. While was trying to discover what 1t all meant. heard the prisoner say:
 Il hN the d-d Yankee. when meant to kili the meddiing fool of woman!' Just then some one called to mo that was needed as my carriage. l could hardly standl All tho strength in my body seemed to have deserted me and I stood trembling with fear But it was only for an instant that stood paralyzed. AS l neared the carriage l saw my wife safe. But her facs was white as ghost! She was supporting the Colonel's head. He seemed entirely senscless. His face was ashen white. his lips were coiorless, and there was cold, clammy sweat upon his brow. His countenance seemed shrunken and contracted His eyes were partly closed and lustrelcss.
 .'Is he deads" anxiously inquired.
 "No, l think not. but get him into . house as quickly as possible." said my wife in nervous haste.
 He was taken into the first house wc could find and in . few moments tho sur gcon came. He found that the ball had entered the muscles of the shoulder, break ing the shoulder blade and touching sonc of the sensitive nerves of the spinal col umn. had caused utter prostratiou by tho shock. The surgeon kept administering sttmulants and applied artificial heat to maintain the normal temperature of the body. After what seemed to us very long time the patient drew long breath and tried to turn himself Then for the first time he opened his eyes He looked around in a daxed. bewildered sort of way until he saw rue. then in q feeble voics hc Axked
 What is itf where havc beensr
 ''You have been hurt" said. '.and you must remain quiet"
 "Where is Lady Wavcrlandr"
 ''She is safe at home," answered, land you must keep still"
 For some timc he remained qmet and seemed to be sleeping. While few of us had been watching the wounded man