The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-08-13

straight forward, pass Dr. ElfenSteinss
cottage, when you will come to q grove
Of willows; pass that, and then the
railroad track, and about one quarter Of
mile beyond, you will see row of
houses; that 10 the commencement of the
real village proper, and there you will
find several stores"
Thanking the boy, Ethel opened her
parasol, for the afternoon was warm aud
sultry, and followed the path pointed
out. When she reached the cottage, her
eyes wandered over Its small fower-bor-
dered garden, it's pretty vine-covered
porch, and open windows, with their
bowed blinds, just revealing the dainty,
cool-looking, lace curtains within, that
waited back and forth, gently, In the
faintest of all breezes.
"How differently DR.. Elfenstein Inn
presses me, with his manly bearing, his
open countenance, and kindly eyes, even
though his manners are reserved and
quiet, from that vain, egotistical Robert
Glendenning," she thought. II cannot
understand exactly why detest that
person 50 thoroughly, nor why admire
the young physician SO much. One thing,
perhaps, influences me; I always loved
usefulness In d man; DR.. Elfenstein la
bors for the welfare Of others; young
Glendenning IL an idle spendthrift, liV-
Ing merely to crafty the pleasures Of his
own handsome self. One, constantly do
ing good, the other-I should judge by
his looks and acts, evilly disposed, and
reckless In all his ways"
While thus thinking she passed the
willow grove, and the railroad track, and
Seon reached the stores, where the pur-
chases were made to her entire satisfacr
ton. Then she retraced her steps, walk
ing slowly, in order more fully to enjoy
cooler breeze that was springing up; but
as she neared the railroad she quickened
her steps, for she knew that train was
nearly due.
Soon the place was reached, and In
stepping over 1t, to her horror she found
the heel of her shoe fastened tightly in
one Of the frogs. With a desperate haste
she strove to loosen it; in vain! Every
struggle only made it, as 1t seemed, more
firmly wedged.
Hark! What was that rumbling? With
pallid lips and trembling form, she heard
distant whistle tell Of the swiftly COM
ing train.
In despair, she stopped to unbutton the
Nhoei but 1t was new one, and therefore
hard to manage, while her trembling fln-
gers sought to undo the fastening, but
she found them powerless to accomplish
the task.
On, on came the engine. She could
feel the rails vibrate with their motion,
and still her foot was fast and she could
not move. Then, one wild shrek Of ter
ror rang out upon the air, and even be-
fore 1t died away q mans feet came run
ming to the spot.
BE calm! will save you! Do not
struggle-stand perfectly gtillv' said a
voice In her ear.
On came the cars; even then they could
DO seen in the distance. One moment
moro and she would be under the fearful
wheels; but a strong hand caught the
foot, wrenched open the buttons, then,
aS the hot breath of the engine was al
most upon her, she was drawn from the
perilous position and knew no more.
When she opened her eyes, she was ly-
ing on the green grass, q short distance
from the spot, while her head reclined
upon some gentleman'S shoulder, and the
same person was gently tanning her with
folded Newspaper. Looking up, she
met the earnest eyes Of DR.. Elfenstein
bent upon hers, and saw that he was
thus kindly supporting her.
at Is all right now, Miss Nevergail.
You are safe, and will be yourself In one
moment" he said.
"Oh, but that was terrible, terriblew
she murmured, with a shudder, as her
eyes closed again, at the mere remem-
brance.
at was, truly! While I got to you in
time, thank heaven, there was not a
second to spareg'
"Oh, doctor, can never thank you,
for know now that 1t was you who aav-
ed mep'
do not try, Miss Nevergail; I will not
be thanked. Ny fright, / assure you,
waS nearly equal to your own"
"How did you get the shoe offT' she
asked, at length, as she raised herself
from his arm, and glanced at her foot.
~ never can tell; 1t was so stiff and
tight it took all my strength. But now,
since you are better, I viii see what
has become Of that obstinate little boot, "
In few moments, he smllingly return
ed with Its dilapidated remains in his
hand.
"You will scarcely know your own
pEVpSVh5p nS EG1AHEASUp II so CEUBRSu
and torn. Tue action Of the heavy train
loOSened Il, and thus I came of with
the spoil"
my poor, poor Shoe" said Ethel, a
faint smile lowering around her pale lips.
"Well, 1t may better be crushed than
my foot; but, really, though scarcely
wearable, must put 1t on" and abe
reached out her hand for the torn OBJ
3ect.
may, allow me to restore It TO It's
place." said the doctor, kneeling beside
her. my poor child, you have scarcely
strength enough yet for such task"
With the greatest tenderness and care,
he drew the boot over one of the smallest
little feet he had ever seen supporting q
woman, and as he finished buttoning the
very few buttons that remained, he arose,
and begged her to keep seated until he
brought hther his horse and gig, 90 he
told her he should insist upon carrying
her home, as she was, he knew, still
weak from fright.