The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27
WON BY A KISS.

Without answering the question of
the frightened groom, doctor" Hugh
Liscome bent down above the PROSTATE
form upon the grass and placed his
hand over her heart, while his own
was throbbing.
Presently the look of terror faded
from his own face. and glancing up
he said: Her heart is beating regu-
larly. She is not dead, nor do l think
she is injured seriously. Perhaps, how
ever, you had better get carriage,
for she may be unable to reach the
Hall by walking"
The groom hurried away, and DR..
Liscome resumed his examination.
Pretty soon he uttered an exclamation
as he discovered dislocated wrist.
'.It's too badr' he muttered.
He was very young for doctor, and
it was no wonder he was deeply moved,
for Mabel Ringwood, the daughter of
him of the Hall. was very beautiful.
Hugh Liscome thought he could gaze
on such loveliness forever without get
ting tired of the employment.
After awhile he stopped and kissed
her. Almost Immediately she opened
her eyes. He shrank back appalled,;
but the look of anguish upon her face,
and the whiteness about her lips, re-
called him to himself.
''Where am l, and what has hap
penedP" she feebly asked.
'Your horse ran away. Miss Ring
wood. You were finally thrown to the
ground, and think your wrist is dis
located"
'.Ah, yes, l remember. Sultana got
frightened at the train and you tried
to stop her, but l was thrown to the
ground. Were you not hurt, DIR. Lis
Gomez"
''Oh, nothing to speak of. The
horses feet came down on my boot
once but that is nothing"
''And you risked your life to save
me? How can I ever thank you
enough?" Mabel exclaimed gratefully.
"By never speaking of the matter
again. 1t was merely an act of duty.
and, as it was you, pleasure. Forget
it Miss Ringwood.
Can you set my wristP" she de-
manded, changing the subject.
81 can if you wish it. But the pain
will be most terrible during the opera
tion."
"It will have to be set some time.
will it not?"
Certainly"
"And the pain will be mo- greater
now than at another time. You may
set it now, if you please"
And closing her pearly teeth tight
ly together, Mabel waited in silence.
Twice Hugh felt along the wrist be-
fore he could gain the requisite cour-
age, but at last he compressed his fin
gers and the joint sprang in place with
snap.
Ibid it hurt you very severelyP" he
asked when it was over.
But she did not open her eyes or an
swer. and he thought that she had
tainted again. He could not resist the
temptation to give her another kiss.
| The color flowed into her cheeks, and
she opened her eyes rather suddenly.
''Was that in lieu of the usual feeP'
she asked mischievously."
Fortunately the carriage from the
Hall arrived at this particular juncture,
with old Mr.. Ringwood half frightened
to death by the groom.
On learning the exact state of the
case, he proffered Doctor Liscome 20
guineas.
II can not accept that" said Hugh.
"My professional fee for setting Miss
Ringwood's wrist is guinea"
THAT or nothingm roared old King
wood, excitedly. You saved her life,
and if you do not take the 20, I'll be
your mortal enemy"
But the doctor drew back; and the
old gentleman, springing into the car
riage with as much agility as his grea
weight would permit, gave orders tt
drive off. And Hugh went home tt
dream of Mabers blue eyes:
Old Mr.. Ringwood got over his huf
next morning. and before noon he hao
invited his daughters preserver tt
dine at the hall in the evening.
Excuse me DOCTOR" he heartily
said, 'for my thoughtless boorishnes
in asking you take money for such al
inestimable service. had classed yol
with the common herd of humanity
but see you are possessed of diff
ferent spirit, and you would have don
the same thing had it been poor gir
instead of the young lady of Ring
wood. This is the spirit 1 like to SCI
DIR. Hugh. honor you for it. +"
He spoke so earnestly that Hug
was charmed, and when the solicita
tions of Mabel had been added to his
the young doctor agreed to become
frequent visitor there.
And frequent visitor he soon be
came. And not only a visitor, but
most welcome one, as was evinced b
the color that dawned on MabePs beau
tiful cheek at his approach, and tn
constant smile by which her fathe
greeted him.
Altogether, everything appeared in
roseate light, and he was congratuls
ting himself that his prospects wer