The Forrest City times., 1891-02-13

A1lCAA AitSa tuc SoituSl. OCu okiQ 6kks lutO lL. Tho surgeon took his place beside his pa. tient, 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 if necessary At Wnverland men took the colonel fn their arms and soon he was comfortably resting in his own warm room. He seemed relieved, knowing that he was in familier place. The wound was properly dressed and the surgeon pronounced his patient out of immediate danger ''How arc you nows' asked after . lit tic rest.
 Better, does Annie know of this"
 "Yes, Stella has sent word to her and she will soon be herc," answered.
 But you can see no one tonight" said the surgeon, with decision.
 II would like message sent to my mother She will look for me home soon. ! he said
 Doctor" said, turning to the surgeon twill you write tho messager'
 He assentsd and handed him the nee. cessary writing materials. After he had written it he read 1t to the colonel
 Mrs. A. l. HAYNES, New York,
 U. 8. A 1sse
 Your son was accidentally hurt to-day while riding out in his carriage, but not fatally. It will delay his return home ai present. s. D. BROWN. Surgeon.
 Poor mother. how anxious that will make her, but it is the best that she should know at once. When Annie comes lot me know" he said. as I turned to leave the room.
 When found Stella sho looked sad and forsaken.
 T feel almost guilty for having asked tho colonel to go with me" she said. "Is he dangerously hurt!"
 I handed her the message. 4 thought that would be the best way to answer her question. called servant and the mes sage was sent with lightning speed away to grieve mothers heart
 Darling do you know that ball was aimed at yous" 1 asked, as I led my wife to sofa. She shuddered but made no an- swer.
 "I heard the fellow swearing because he missed his aim.' I said.
 "Can that be trues" she asked. "I won der If it was the man who sworc 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 mo had better not be meddling with poli- tics. but that I had better stay at home and mind my own business. Did he have a shock of shaggy rcd hair about his head and facas"
 That describes tho man 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 me n little longer. In the brief pause before l knew that she was safe realized how very dear she was to me.
 How terrible,' she said, putting her hands over her eyes, ito think of the death of that poor mistaken mani"
 But think how terrible he meant 1t to be for you and l. Here comes Annie," l said.
 Stella went out to meet her. and clasp ing her in her arms led her into tho draw ing-room where she told her what sho thought was necessary about tho colonefs wound. After while they came to me in the library and Annie with face so white and full of sorrow asked if she might see the colonel
 told her of the surgeons order and said would deliver any message she wished
 Then tell him am here and that vii! come to him as soon as have permission. " The colonel had been listening aud wait ing for word from Annie. As l opened tho door his eager eyes asked the question before his lips could utter the words.
 "Yes, she Is here" l said going to his side. "and will come to you as soon as the surgeon will permit.
 May sec her just moment, doctor I'll be quiet"
 Not till morning." said the surgeon; "Im not going to risk anything now, sc send your message"
 "Bless her dear. loving heart!" cxclaim cd the colonel Ut makes mo feel better to know that she is here. But tell her no' to grieve for me"
 When l returned to the Indies found Sir Wren had arrived. He had remained at the polls until the count had been an nounced, and had come to tell mo the re suit, and hear from our friend.
 "You are elected by a big majority' How k the colonels" he asked, grasping my hand.
 Better; very comfortable now. The surgeon has ordered perfect quiet, and he has taken his position as nurse to enforc< his order"
 II am elected" said. as we entered tn, drawing room where Stella and Annie were sitting.
 'But we came near making . terrible