Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-09
The Dark House
c.. MANVILLE FENN!
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c.. MANVILLE FENN!

EtrumentS with Il roll or linen, ana
turning from the arm once more, he
rapidly clipped away the hair and
dressed the wound In the head-a
wound so horrible that Arts shud-
dered, turned to the brandy decanter
that the old butler stood holding with
a. helpless, dazed look, and poured
out good dram, while Lydia knelt
there, very pale, but calmly holding
scissors, lint, or strapping, to hand
els they were required.
Now for the bullet" said the doc
Tor, in cheerful, airy way. "Mr. Arts
Just lend a hand here. Or, no; you
look upset. Put down that decanter,
butler! this isn't a dinner-party
That's right, Now kneel down here. ="
He softly raised Capel and placed
him In convenient position before
turning to Lydia.
Really, think you would prefer to
go now"
The girls lips seemed to tighten,
and she shook her head
"As you please" said the doctor,
tcstily. II have no time to waste, A
little back, Mr.. Critic; want all the
Hight can have. Yes, that's PLAIN
enough" he muttered as with one
band resting on the injured mans
shoulder where the bullet made quite
u little lump, he stretched out the
other and from where 1t nestled In
the case, fitted among 80 much purple
velvet, he took out n small knife.
There was pleasant look Of salts
faction In the doctors face as he took
out the knife but the next moment
he turned with an angry flash upon
Lydia.
1t was the natural instructive act of
one who loves seeking to protect the
object loved; for as DR.. Heston took
he knife In his hand Lydin's eyes
Hlatod and she leaned forward
caught the doctors arm. and gazed ut
the keen little blndc with dilatcd
eyes
"My dear young Indy, are you mnd?"
cried the doctor. testify.
She raised her eyes to his in n look
40 fun OF appeal that he could read
1t as easily m If she had given II with
the Interpretation or words.
Iic was not accustomed to argue In
n case like this, but the girls loving
attempt to protect the insenslble man
touched him to tho heart and dropping
his sharp imperlous manner, he said
gently:
must not be alarmed, DO you want
The bullet to stay in and lrritate the
whole length of the wound?"
She gave her head sharp shake.
well then. be sensible. my dear
girl. There, got me bit of lint"
he continued. "and you shall see how
enslly and well will do this. That's
better. Why, taking tooth out Is
ten times worse. This Is mere trile,
There. that's brave little woman, He
win not even feel It."
1.ydia's hand had dropped from the
doctors arm. and she drew long
breath, watching him as " her eyes
were drawn to his knife, while he
bent over Capel.
In n few minutes more the patient
was lifted upon the bed, and Lydia
stood there with her hands clasped in
dread. for 1t seemed ominous to her
that Capel should be compelled to lie
there.
Can he not be taken up to his
room?"
mo, my brave little nurse, no. 1t
would have been extremely nice for
him, but what he requires now Is
ABSOLUTE rest and quiet. Come. come.
You are too strong minded n little
woman to be suporstitious. Go where
you will, in old houses. there has
generally been death In some OF the
bedrooms; but believe me that does
not affect the living, why, IL that were
the case, what should we do at the
hospitals? You are going TO install
yourself here. then, as nurse? That s
right Let my instructions he car
riod out, and I'll come In again at
noon"
Whispered conversation went ON all
through the house that day, but
though there had been the attempt at
burglary Mr., Critic hesitated about
calling in the police again, and on
consulting the doctor he quito agreed
that It would he better not to have
them here.
1T will only disturb my patient. he
said; and depend upon It, with Il
light and people sitting up, the scound.
rels will not come again"
We'll" said Mr.. Critic, we will
not communicate with the police al
present"
The doctor came In at one. ant
again Mt Ave- and on leaving, looket
rather serious.
IF he is not different to this N
about nine, when | come In again, IL
got Sir Ronald Mackenzie to see him
I'll warn him mt once that he may b,
wanted"
'rhen you think his case sorious?"
Brain injuries always arc"
AT nine o'clock. when the docto,
came his manner startled Lydia. wht
had patiently watched the sufferer nj
day.
YES he said: Il will have Sir Ron