The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-06-25
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I falling. with tram or serious thoughts
in his mind. occasioned by his poverty,
DIR. Elfenstein wended his way to the
Grand Central Depot and entered the
cars that would bear him to his destina-
ton.
The rain was falling in torrents as the
train came laundering to the station at
Yonkers. and upon stopping, the usual
crowd hurried out, and passing through
the waiting room to the street beyond,
were soon lost in the gloom. The doc
tor had scarcely moment to wait, when
private coachmsn approached, whip in
hand. and accosted him.
II have been sent to meet a gentle
man from New York named Elfenstein.
Are you the one|'
IL am"
Then please follow me-"
The young man was soon seated In a
handsome close carriage. Street after
street was traversed until finally they
turned into the extensive grounds of an
elegant residence. .
AS the young man stepped across the
piazza the large doors were instantly
opened by a colored waiter, who motion
ed him to enter and proceeded to assist
in removing his overcoat and wet over
shoes.
Crossing the marble floor of the long
hall. he was ushered into a room ele-
gantly appointed. The bright CRATE fire
cast cheerful glow around. while the
velvet carpet scarcely gave back foot
afl. The table was laid for one. and
very soon n sumptuOus dinner was serv-
ed, of which he alone partook.
a. Ia tt,r
meal. we will precede him to the story
above. and to the presence of the invalid
whose urgent telegraphic dispatch had
brought him TO the place.
The second story back room was large
and commodious opening into a room be-
yond, where every luxury abounded, for
the comfort of the master
Has he Gomez
These words issued from the pale lips
of the sufferer, who was half sitting, half
reclining upon the bed.
Has DIR. Elfenstein come? | thought
| heard the carriage"
you did, and he is here" returned the
nurse and housekeeper. 81 thought 1t
best to have him take dinner before you
saw him. | presume you have much to
say and would prefer not to be interrupt
ed. He will be with you in few mo-
ments now"
Has my lawyer Gomez"
Not yet. But the door bell rings.
think that is he
''Set that stand with writing materials
close by my bed. then go down and show
both gentlemen to this room; after which,
you can leave us TO ourselves until you
hear me ring
Making herself known to the doctor
the nurse introduced him TO Mr.. Gray,
then led the way to the sick mans pres
cnce.
Here is Mr.. Gray. Mr.. Rappelye, and
this is your expected friend, DR.. Ellen
STEM
Reaching forth thin. white hand. the
old man smiled feebly, and between
struggling breaths managed to say:
Il am very glad to see you
Taking the emaciated hand in both his,
Earle Elfenstein pressed it tenderly, and
in a low tone full Of feeling responded:
IL am glad | could come to you, but
sorry very sorry to see you so ill!'
You must wonder why | summoned
you. an entire stranger. to my side in
this uncercmonious way. but | have i'm
pbiAuht uuNltltSS TO lTduSdCI. Linking Is
such an eXertion. my lawyer. Mr.. Gray,
must explain for me my wishes, and
why sent for you"
These words were uttered at intervals.
for his short breathing prevented long
sentences, and gently releasing his hand
Elfenstein took the seat close beside the
bed, while Mr.. Gray seated himself in a
business-like way beside the table.