The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-07-14

quiet, from that vain, egotistical Robert
Glendenning," she thought II cannot
understand exactly why | deteSt that
person so thoroughly. nor why | admire
the young physician 80 much. One thing,
perhaps, influences me; | always loved
usefulness In man; DIR. Elfenstein la
bors for the welfare df others; young
Glendennlng Is nm 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, eyilly disposed, and
reckless In all his ways"
While thus thinking she passed the
willow grove, and the railroad track, and
soon reached the stores, where the pur-
chases were made to her entire satisfac-
| ton. Then she retraced her steps, walk
ing slowly, IN order more fully to enjoy a
cooler breeze that was springng up; but
as she neared the railroad she quickened
her steps, for she knew that a train was
nearly due.
Soon the place was reached, and In
stepping over II, to her horror she found
the heel of her shoe fastened tightly In
one of the frogs. With desperate haste
she strove to loosen it; In vain! Every
struggle only made it, as 1t seemed, more
firmly wedged
Hark! What was that rumbllngi With
pallid lips and trembling form, she heard
distant whistle tell Of the swiftly com
ing train.
In despair, she stopped to unbutton the
shoe but 1t was a new one, and therefore
hard to manage, while her trembling FIN
gers sought to undo the fastening, but
she found them poweress 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 mans feet came run
ming to the spot
BE calm | will save you'll Do not
struggle-stand perfectly stillp' said
voice In her ear.
On came the cars; even then they could
be seen In the distance. One moment
moro and she would be under the fearful
wheels; but 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
perllous position and knew no more.
When she opened her eyes, she was ly-
Ing on the green grass, short distance
from the spot, while her head reelined
upon some gentleman's shoulder, and the
same person was gently tanning her with
a folded newspaper. Looking up, she
met the earnest eyes Of DIR. Elfenstein
bent upon hers, and saw that he was
thus kindly supporting her.
1T Is all right now, Miss Nevergail
You are safe, and win be yourself In one
moment" he said
"Oh, but that was terrible, terriblev'
she murmured, with shudder, as her
eyes closed again, at the mere remem-
branee.
ut was, truly While got to you In
time, thank heaven, there was not
second to spare"
"Oh, doctor, | can never thank you,
for know now that It was you who saw
ed mew
"Do not try, Miss Nevergail; l will not
be thanked. My fright, l assure you.
was nearly equal TO your own"
How did you get the shoe OFF, she
asked, at length, as she raised herself
from his arm, and glanced at her foot.
II never can tell It was so stiff and
tight 1t took all my strength. But now,
since you are better, win see what
has become of that obstinate little boot"
In few moments, he smillngly return.
ed with its dllapdated remains In his
hand
you will scarcely know your own
property" he remarked, ut is so crushed
and torn. The action of the heavy train
loosened It, and thus | came OFF with
the spoil"
my poor, poor shoe" said Ethel
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 she
reached out her hand for the torn OBJ
ject.
NAY, allow me to restore It to Its
place." said the doctor, kneeling beside |
her. "My poor child, you have scarcely |
strength enough yet for such a task"
With the greatest tenderness and care,
he drew the boot over one of the smallest
little feet he had ever seen supporting a |
woman. aud 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, as he
told her he should insist upon carrying
her home, as she was, he knew, still
weak from fright
Looking around, Ethel saw, for the
first time, his horse standing quietly by
the roadside, short distance from the
track, whore he had left him, to rush to
her assistance.
Bringing the animal and conveyance to
her side, Earle turned, and before she
fairly understood his intention, gathered /
her in his arms from the ground, and lift.
ing her into the seat, sprang lightly to
her side.
"You must not be startled at my pre-.
sumption, Miss Nevergail, Remember
physicians have privileges others have
not. You are my patient now, and until
see the color re-establshed on your
lips and cheek, am in duty bound to
care for you, You are not offendedT
He bent to gaze into her eyes as he
asked the question, and his earnest look
brought the telltale blood back to her
cheeks.
"Oh, no, no! That would be migrate
full indeed" was the low reply.
The ride really revived her, and as the
doctor took her quite roundabout way,
in order to proong it, assuring her 1t
would be beneficial to do so, she was able
to give natural spring as he held out
his hands to assist her to the ground,
when at length they drove up to the
entrance Of Glendenning Hail.
There was a happy smile still upon
her lips as, after thanking and bidding
her kind friend adieu, and seeing him
lift his hat as he drove of, she ran up
the piazza steps to pass to her room.
But the smile vanished instantly as
Belle came forward from behind the
heavy screen of vines, and with an angry
look in her eyes, eXclaimed!
What does this mean? l wish to
know If Sir Reginald pays you a salary
to ride around the country with young
menI l shall inform him Of this ride"