The Red Cloud chief., 1903-09-11

ly. and Or. Grey came out. As he
stepped into the room. closing the door
behind him. DR.. Dunwiddie motioned
for him to return. but he shook his
head emphatically
Hes like II log. Hal; the trump OF
the %archangel alone could arouse him.
I've stuck 30 him day and night like an
obedient puppet; now ! want a
change: what's all this going on out
here? What ails you people,"
Or. Dunwiddie frowncd, and his
voice was almost sharp as he an.
swcred:
There is nothing going on here to
interest you, Tom. and Mr.. Johnson
must not be left alone one moment.
If you are tired. | will take your place
until
Until it's over" the other inter.
rupted. Lord knows | wish 1t were
well over: it's a dused bad piece OF
business, anyhow. and | wish | were
out of it,"
He was stopped by a gesture from
DR.. Dunwiddie. Young Green also
turned on him with flashing eyes.
Dolores seemed turning into stone;
her face was whitening. and her eyes
diiating: her voice sounded strange
even tn herself as she laid her hand
on the doctors arm as he was passing
her.
"You will not go until you have an.
swered me. DR.. Dunwiddie?"
II was more a command than a
query: her eyes were full on him, and
he paused instinctively.
Her uncle spoke impatiently; like
all men. he disliked scenes: this girl
seemed capable Of getting one up at
almost any moment.
MY dear Dolores" he said. Dora
Is waiting for us. Why do you bother
the doctors?" They know much bet
ter than we do what is best to be done.
Come. like a good girl, let us go; we
are only hindering the others"
why should ! hinder them?' she
asked. gravely. They are strangers
here; he is my father"
|. Yes. of course" he said, brusquely.
"Of course, Dolores. We all know
that, but they know much better thar
We do what is best to be done. Dora
Is waiting for you-it is better In
every way for us to 60"
She stood erect and slender among
them, her print gown falling around
her to her feet. her face catching the
shadows of the storm upon IT,.
Did I not say" the voice was al
, most solemn In its grave earnestness
that will not leave him-ever-
: while he lives-not for any one?'
None of them spoke for a moment
r not one OF them was capable OF de
: ceiving her as she stood so grave and
= quiet waiting his reply. That she hat
a right to know, a better right than
they, could not be denied. She haC
y spoken the truth; she was a woman
!, capable of enduring much, of suffering
i much: she was moi a child to be put
off with eyasive replies.
DR.. Grey stood at the bedroom door
he had not moved since the girl spoke
she impressed him as she impressed
the others. Young Green looked r
bled: he started as though ne would
o go to Dolores, and checked himself
Even DIR. Dunwiddie Vas someWha
disquieted; he looked beyond the cir
n otu OF the opposite window.
g They waited for him to speak; thu
girl knew he would tell her; the 9th
ers were sure he would do what wa
best. AS his gaze left the window ant
he turned to Dolores. he caught TIL
look on young Green's face. His Owl
cleared instantly; he was himsel
again. grave, practical, a thorough ply
stefan and gentleman.
"My dear Miss Johnson" he said
he vas grave, courteous; her eyes di'
not leave his face--searching. stead,
eyes-."when your father fell-full,
twenty feet 1t was-he struck tn
ledge with great force: had he droppev
it might scarcely have hurt hin
though IL is evident that the ledg
below Is rocky and the bushes scrut
by and sharp; as 1t was. he lost hi
balance and slipped down suddenl
with a force | wonder did not kill hir
outright.
. AS it is. he broke both legs and a
! arm, besides internal injuries whic
cannot be determined upon at once,
She watched him steadily; instin'
lively she knew he had not told he
he all. Her lips were white. and set in
straight line. Mrs. Allen crossed ovt
Y. and touched her hand, but she pal
he no heed to her; she was waiting I
n know the worst.
n. You know how he was brougl
IN home continued DIR. Dunwiddie. "YO
"a were the n who found him; to yo
h; he owes his life-you and Charlie. II
a right leg was broken below the knee
is we set that and his arm yesterda,
of but his left leg"
His voice was steady and gray
Mrs. Aliens face was bianching; no
is the girl would take 1t she did NJ
re know: she was used to many affectir
scenes, but this was totally direren
1t, His left leg Is broken in two place
le. Miss Johnson. We did not wish
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