The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-12

utter 1nd1fference to her. his devotion to Lii
ian, and his subsection to Nelly Temple
Come, Lillian" she said, after the first 81
lent greetings were over. ut is no good be-
moaning our fate, must be up and doing
we must try and undo this terrible bust
/ ness
Lillian made a gesture of duplication, for
Lady Carruthers voice was stern in it's firm
ness.
"Ah, Kitty, you will hate me also. If I
had only done as you wished me to, had only
seen Ralph yesterday.'S
Kitty kissed Lillian affectonately as she
said
ana miserable: but we must put our heads to-
sether and see what be done-we must
go TO Par1s at once, we may yet be in time to
see them before they fight"
At this Lillian frightened a little
! She was firmly persuaded that Ralph was
going to be killed, but if she could only see
him once more, hear him say he forgave her,
she too could die, and happily-Iife without
him would be no boon to her.
The two ladies were not long in preparing
for their journey.
They had vague idea that their presence
might, of itself prevent the duel, or that
some inspiration, some God-sent prompting,
would be dictated by which the desired result
would be attained.
! At Calais they were lucky in securing
coupe to themselves, and thanked God that
it was so.
1t would have been hard to bear the dis
turbing element Of fellow passengers.
Lillian sat with her hands clasped on her
lap, gazing out into the night; and Kitty
leant back in her corner, thinking deeply.
Suddenly there was a frightful jerk ter
rble crash, and both ladies were thrown vio-
lently forward, and for a few moments
stunned by the violence of the shock, but,
soon recovering, moved and raised them
selves.
They found their carriage tilted to one side,
and the front smashed in, but they themselves
Enhurt.
a
Kitty" whispered Lillian; there has been
an accident"
Yes; and 1 am afraid it is serior/ Shall
we see If we can get out?
No one came to their assistance, though
now they saw dark figures rushing about out
side, and it only by dnt of great exer-
ton that they managed to wrench open the
door, and step out.
The guards were trying to detach some of
the lamps to serve as lanterns passengers
were hurrying to and fro; the wounded were
moaning and crying, and the whole scene one
Of unutterable confusion.
Presently a gentleman came along with
lamp in his hand, and stopped to inquire if he
could be of any assistance. -
Lillian thanked him, but said
No, they were not hurt, and could they be
of any use? 971A Foo
There are several women hurt down there.
One poor creature, they say, is dead, but her
husband is with her. Perhaps you might be
of service, if you can stand the sight,
And he went on, to find out others in need
of help.
Lady Carruthers and Lillian made their way
as best they could, to the rear, where the
train having been more crowded. the casual
ties were more numerous.
During the last few minutes the moon had
slowly passed out from behind the clouds, and
now 1t shone out clearly, lighting up the
weird scene with singular distinctness
Its rays fell on the outstretched form of a
woman, for whom a number of shawls and
coats had been laid on the ground.
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enough to distinguish her deathly-white
features.
A man was kneeling on the ground beside
her, whose figure seemed strangely familiar
to both Miss Vaughan and Lady Carruthers.
AS they went nearer, he moved revealing
to their astonshed gaze the features of Sir
Philip Fairfax.
Lillian Vaughan caught her breath deeply as
Lady Carruthers grasped her arm, whisper
ing, nervously-
Look, Lillian! 1t is Philip Fairfax and Miss
Temple
Kitty said no more, but left Lillian standing
alone, and went straight up to the PROSTATE
figure.
Laying her hand gently on Sir Phillips
shoulder, she said, kindly
Philip, you are in trouble Can we help
you?"
Sir Philip started violently. but did not
rise; he held Nelly Temples hand in his.
Lady Carruthers! Miss Vaughan. You
here-how is this?'
I'VE must have been travelling in the same
train. Can we do nothing?"
Philip shook his head.
mo; this doctor says that she-Miss Tenn
ple-is dying And, in a choking voice he
added: She insisted ACCOMPANYING me. |
poor thing!" ~
ure and, even as she did so, Nelly Temple
opened her eyes, shuddered VIOLENTLY. and
tried to turn away. as she gasped forth
"Phlip-there is that woman Ralph loves
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