The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-11-19


But" added, cautiously, Il know
enough of business to be aware that
5000 sovereigns are not exactly $50 TO
speak, given away with a pound of
tea; and | surmise that some pretty
stiff II not impossible conditions are
attached to this very tempting OFFER"
Sir Jasper smiled. var4
The conditions are certainly not i'm
possible" he replied. For my part,
should not even call them stiff. How
ever, you shall hear them. Pray give
me your most careful attention"
You may be sure of that" cried
Sir Jasper went on;
The facts of the case are these. |
have a patient in the country VINO Is
suffering from severe attack of ner-
vous collapse. have tried many rem
edies. They have all failed. II occurs
to me, however, that the TRANSMISSION
of blood into my patients system from
the body OF healthy, vigorous man
will give very good chance of COM
plete recovery, and have singled out
you, because you are healthy. vigorous
and fit beyond any one | have ever
come across. This is the whcle matter
in a nutshell"
We were met at Leicester station by
a smart broueham, and presently drew
up before a large and imposing coun-
try house. An imposing butler usher
ed us into a reception room leading
out of the entrance hall.
Il will tell my lord that you have
arrived" said he TO Sir Jasper.
After no more than minutes in
terval an elderly man in evening dress
made his appearance. He shook hands
with Sir Jasper, then he looked keenly
at me.
rs this the gentleman of whom you
spoke?"
Sir Jasper nodded.
Il am extremely obliged to you, sir
for coming" said the other to me cour-
teously You will excuse us, perhaps,
lor minute or two"
The room in which | stood was a
spacious and magnificently furnished
apartment. suggestive both OF wealth
and taste on the part of its possessor
So he was a nobleman. ne my Lord"
had told me that. But of what rank
duke, marquis, earl viscount or
baron? | looked about me for possi-
BILE indications of his identity, any let
ters or papers addressed to him, any
books that nigh bear his name writ
ten upon the front page. While | was
thus employed Ito no purpose, | may
add, Sir Jasper, by himself, RENTER
ed the room.
His face wore tense and excited
expression. An eager light glittered in
his dark eyes.
81 have just seen my patient" he
said.
The operation of TRANSMISSION must
be performed tonight"
Tonight"
Yes, tonight: in fact, at once. | am
afraid | must ask you to submit to be-
ing anaesthetzed. | suppose you have
no objection"
"Anaesthetized? But, is that neces-
sary?"
"Absolutely-for two reasons. In the
first place, because it will greatly fa-
cilitate the operation. In the second,
because may as well be quite can
did with you-the circumstances are
of a peculiarly delicate character. The
patient is young lady, and the opera
tion has to be performed under condi-
tions which make it-ahem-essential
that you should be unconscious of
what is going on. | need not enter in
to details. What l have already said
will show you the necessity of the
course l propose.
II am in your hands," | said. Some
how it had never crossed my mind that
your patient might be a lady. Is she
the daughter of Lord-Lord-"
Sir Jasper smiled rather grimly.
mo use smelling for information
he said. Il am not at libery to disclose
his Lordship's name or to tell you any
thing more than / have already done.
Some day, perhaps, l may be able to
enlighten you. But not at present. And
| will ask you. as a gentleman, to re-
spect the secrecy with which this case
is, for good, sufficient and perfectly in
nocent reasons, surrounded, and not to
ask any further questions"
Then, after a short pause, he re-
marked:
May ask you to take off your coat
and waistcoat and to unfasten your
collar?"
"Eh?" / exclaimed, as | began to
carry out his request. Are you going
to perform the operation herein this
room?"
Never mind. That is my affair.""
he answered, rather shortly. And he
rang the bell,
The butler answered 1t.
Tell DR.. jenkins that | am ready
for him."
Yes. Sir Jasper
The butler went off on his errand.
In the course of minute or two, DR..
jenkins who was, it appeared, the an
aesthetist, came in.
Now then" said DR.. Jasper to me,
kindly lie down upon that sofa"
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