The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-08-27


more she had been obliged to recline up
on the bed. while her large dark eyes,
and black dress. made her cheeks seem
almost like snow.
"Oh. doctor,'' she sighed. as he ad-
vanced and took her hand in his. Can
you give me something TO stop this head
ache, so that l can go to Sir Reginald?
He has wanted me all. day. and has sent
for me several times and | must see him,
but | cannot seem TO get there
You have done right to keep still.
will give you remedy that l think will
cause you relief in an hours time. I'm
til then, you should try to sleep
Preparing liquid, he carefully held
the lumber to her lips. saw her drink
it, then throwing light shawl over her,
left saying as he did so:
IF you sleep now. am almost certain
you can visit his lordship in the length
of time | mentioned.
1t seemed that the medicine, and his
calm. kind words did soOthe her. for at
once she fell into the restfu sleep so
much needed. The nap proved quite
long one. and ii was seven o'clock in the
evening before she crept through the hall,
and with trembling frame but head
greatly relieved. entered Sir Reginald's
presence. At once she SAW that her i'll
ness had discomposed him. and that he
was unusually irritable and nervous
Il am sorry | could not come to you
as usual she began. but he interrupt
ed her by saying GROSSLY:
'Oh, yes; | dare say. Stop all apollo
gies and while we are alone tell me If
you obeyed my orders last night"
II did," faltered the poor girl.
Did the thing work well?' asked he,
eagerly.
1T did. | had no trouble in the Tow
er. at all; but. o. Sir Reginald some
thing terrible has happenedr'
What" exclaimed the sick man,
starting up in so sudden a manner that
it caused him to fall back with groan,
although he kept firm grip on the arm
he had seized in his excitement regard
less of the fact that his tight grasp caus-
ed her to turn pale with pain.
Il dread telling you. but just as | left
the Tower to push back the panels a
frightful noise of heavy fall came.
then large monster darted out. dashed
the candle from my hand. and with
howl disappeared, leaving me half dead
with fright"
Girl girl"' yelled the Infatuated man,
his face turning purple with rage. what
is this you tell me? Gone. Escaped.
Speak" added he. roughly shaking her
by the arm. Tell me it is liza lie
that you said ju,t now!'
mo, Sir Reginald" returned the pallid
Ethel; 1T is the truth. Whatever you
had there got ont last night and ran off
through the ruins
What did you do wrong that made
this happen? Answer. or | will tear you
to pieces
Release my arm. sir. You are cruel
in your rage. You hurt me"
Speak then. How did he get out Of
his PRISON.
With a faltering voice the frightened
girl. while writing in his grasp, MUIR
INJURED:
Il dropped the knife on the shelves a
few nights before and forgot it. 1t
whirled around. and knew by the cry he
gave that he had it,
Idiot" returned the enraged being
before her. as he gave her arm such a
fearful wrench that it DEDICATED the ell
bow. Out of my sight: out of my house
this instant You have ruined me with
your carelessness. Not another night
shall you sleep under this roof
Once again he raised his arm-this
time TO strike. But fortunately. with
moan of pain at the injury she had al
ready sustained. she had darted back,
and so the blow descended on empty air.
Without another look at the man be-
fore her the poor young girl crept from
his presence, and dragging herself back
to her room. fastened herself in. while
she sought 10 prepare for her departure
With her arm hanging motionless by
her side, and nearly wild with pain. she
opened her trunks and thrusting her val
nables inside as we'll as she could with
one hand. she locked them and dropped
the key into her pocket.
Fearing. she scarcely knew what she
put the package of papers her aunt had
given her. with her purse. also in her
pocket. that she might be certain of their
safety. Then hastily putting comb.
brushes and nigh; apparel in a hand
satchel. she paused to rest
Advancing 70 her window. she found
that heavy rain WAS still falling. and
that darkness was even then over the
earth. Throwing her waterproof over
her shoulders. with it's hood drawn over
her hat. she opened her door and glided
through the hail. down the stairs and out
of the front entrance. fortunately with
out being seen by any of the family.
AS she had passed the sick mans room
she knew by the sound of many excited
voices within that they had gone TO his
assistance. and she Judged he must have
injured his hip by his passionate frenzy.
While she pitied the man. she feared
him, and never breathed freely until out
side the door. Then with hurried step
she passed down the ramble.
Once away from the house and hnynnd