The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1892-01-09

engaging. His fine clothes We're extreme
in cut and loud in colors. The sum Of
Dorson's rapid conclusions was that the
IMAM was low bred cad"
The physician repeated his question.
NO" replied the girl. Il am not
hurt. But what does it all mean!
The policeman replied to her question:
lit means that after you got out of the
Fifth avenue stage opposite here you
were Knocked down by team. and
you'd "a bin run over but for the spry-
Ness Of this gentleman" indicating Dori-
Son with nod. "who leaped forward,
pulled you from under the wheels and
brought you to the sidewalk"
The girl lifted her violet eyes to Dori-
son with most grateful expression and.
blushing rs she spoke. said simply:
II thank you. SIR"
Il thank my good fortune was so
near rs to b. Of service" replied Dorison,
| little embarrassed under such grateful
eyes.
None but the brave sneered the
ycung man,
BE quiet" said the policeman, 30 saw
agely the utterer Of the sneer found it
convenient to walk away short dis
lance. The physician began to question
her a. to possible injuries.
To all inquiries the young lady made
sueh replies a. indicated no serious dam
age had boon done. although she was
evidsatly much shocked.
II do not think the young lady has
sustained any injuries beyond few
bruises" said Dorison. ''She was struck
by the shoulder of the horse nearest her
am certain nothing else touched her.
not even horse hoof."
Then" said the physician. Il am
thankful to BE- able to say that slight
stilnulant is all that will be required to
enable her to return home"
This was administered, and the dirt
and dust having been brushed from her
clothes. the physician said:
~ hope. Miss Eustace, you will per-
NIT me to make a slight reparation for
my laundering carelessness. by driving
you home: My excuse for rapid driving
is that was hastily summoned to very
sick man." :
''I'hen do not let me detain you an
other moment, DOCTOR" hastily replied
the young lady. II am wholly recov-
cred, and think was silly to faint"
~ will accompany Miss Eustace
home" said the young man. perceiving
all opportunity and striving to utilize it.
mo. sir, it is unnecessary" replied
the young lady, with such GOODNESS and
haughtiness as to make repetition of the
proffer impossible. TO the officer she
said, "Will you do me the favor to call
a cab?" To the physician: Doctor. you
must so to your patient. insist upon
it. will forgive you for knocking me
down if you will go at once. and never
will if You don't. Go. | am not in
jured at all"
The doctor departed with apologies rs
the officer entered. having caught. II cab
at the door.
The young lady, rising. turned to
her checks said:
Sir. if have not expressed gratitude
to you for your service. it is not because
| am insensible Of it's value. Indeed.
thank you very much"
With this. to which Dorison responded
with a low bow, she walked off with
the officer. who returned moment later
saying:
"The young lady desires to know your
name and address, 80 that her father
may call upon YOU"
Dorison had regained his self possession
fully. and he replied:
Say to the young lady, with my COM
pliments. please. that while shall es-
TEEN it as an honor to be visited by her
father. his thanks are unnecessary, since
| am grateful for having been able to
render service to his daughter My name
is James Dudley: my address is number
- Tweuty-ninth street"
1t is doubtful whether the officer re-
peatel any more of this rather grandilo-
QUEEN: speech than the address Dorison.
turning. saw the young stranger regard
ing him with an insolent sneer. 1t inads
him angry and all the more so because
lie was conscious that his speech. u little
too rorapous to be in good taste. had
given reason for the sheer.
So he rushed forthwith into another
error
My name is James Dudley. What is
yours
Really" said the young man, with
studied insolence. your information is
highly important. but am not barter
ing on such terms"
An angry reply leapcd to Dorisons
tongue, but perceiving the absurlity Of
quarrel upon such insufficient grounds.
he walked out of the store.
1t WAS so,uo time before he cooled. for
he felt he had made himself ride
ulous. Indeed it Was not until he recog-