The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-23

ne returned 10 the nre, and succeeded in
beating it out before going indoors
CHAPTER III.
When he reached the kitchen he found
that they had placed the stranger on a large
oak settle drawn alongside the fire, and
were applying restoratves, though unavail-
ingly.
Mrs. Woodville came from the house place
where the men were breakfasting as the
squire entered, and advanced hurriedly to
him.
Il hear someone is hurt, Patrick; it isn't
your she said, in voice of relief All, poor
fellow" as she caught sight of the mans
trembed.
mo, dear, he's not dead he's only uncon-
scious but he's had a nasty blow on the
mead. l wish Talbot were here; someone had
better go for him. said the squire; and as
he was speaking. man rode past the win
dow, and dismounted at the door
If all your wishes are fulfilled as soon as
this one Mr. Woodville, you will be an ex-
ceptionally fortunate man. said Goodwin.
for there's Talbot
so he is" the squire said, going to the
door, and returning with a stout, we'll built
man. with grey side whskers and a rubi-
cund and genial face
1t was the country DOCTOR one of the
klndeSt-hearted and most skillful of men, the
best cross-country rider and dinner-table
companion in the whole county.
He entered the kitchen with his silver
headed whip in his hand, and took off his
hat with an old-fashioned bow as he saw
Mrs. Woodville
Good morning, madame. 1t is very sad
indeed, this fire. he said to the squire, after
greetings had been exchanged. Il only heard
of it an hour ago / was over at Woodside
arva'-naming a hamlet two miles away
and | came hither as soon as l could All!
what have we e?"-placing his riding
Wnlp and hat on the chair and drawing
OH his gloves, as he the unconscious
form on the settle. AN accident?"
Yes, poor man is hurt Mrs. Woodville
answered. I'VE were just wishing for you,
doctor, when you came"
All. | am honored, madame. How did it
happen?"
oh! it is the work of an ncendiary, Of
course, said Goodwin. Anyone can tell
that. Some tramp. l suppose"
Il don't mean the fire. brusquely How
did he get the blow?' asked the doctor
No one answered, and he commenced his
examination.
He seems very ill. It's severe concus-
sion OF the BRAIN he said in short time.
He ought to be taken to bed at once"
III see about room,'' said Mrs Wood
Villes turning away.
You are not going to keep him in the
house are you?" said Goodwin in a tone of
intense surprise. Hadn't YOU better send
him to the workhouse? He's a tramp, low,
common tramp! Look at his boots.'' point
ing disgustedly to one sole, which was hang
ing loose from the upper leather
m not going to turn him cut" said the
SQUIRE hrmly. Poor fellow, he was doing
his best for me.''
should think it's very likely he set the
stacks on fire through his carelessness, .
Goodwin sad sharply.
The doctor looked up from his patients
face.
This is not careless nor a malicious
man." he said decidedly
he certainly has not a wicked face said
the squire. half to himself
He had been looking intently at the
stranger. for Goodwn's remark had startled
him.
You are quite right" said the doctor.
whoever he is, he is ordinary man Look
at his forehead-it's a splendid shape Then
there's the curve of the cheek bone and chin.
and the firm, clear lines of the mouth. If
there's anything in physiognomy, this man is
both honest and capable or else I'm much
mistaken"
He may be the exception that proves your