The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-06-03

behind him. Dr. Dunwlddie motioned |
for him 10 return. but he shook bis |
head cmphatIcally
He's like log, Hal; the trump OF
the archangol alone could arouse him.
I've stuck to him day and night like an
obedient puppot; now | want
change what's all this going on out
here? What ails you people?'
Or. Dunwlddie fruwned, and lbs
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
II you are tired. will take your place
| until"
Until It's over" the other inter
ruptcd. Lord knows | wish Il were
well over; it's a duscd bad piece OF
business. anyhow. and wish ! we're
out Of H."
lie was stopped by a gesture from
Dr. Dunwlddio. Young Green also
turned on him with flashing eyes.
Dolores seemed turning into stone;
her face was whitening, and her eyes
dlaung: her voice sounded strange
even TO herself as she laid her hand
on the Doctors arm as he was passing
her
"You will not 70 until you have an
sworcd me. Dr. Dunwiddie?"
It was more command than n
query; her eyes were full on him, and
he paused instlnctlyely.
Her uncle spoke lmpatontly; Hike
all men, he dlsllked scenes; this girl
seemed capable OF getting one up at
almost any moment
MY dear Dolores" he said. Dora
Is waiting for u.s. Why do you bother
tho 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, grayoly. They are strangers
here: he Is my father"
Eyes. Of course he said busqucly'
"Of course Dolores. We all know
that. but they know much better than
, we do what Is best to be done. Dora
Is waiting for you-it is better in
every way for us to CO.
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 II.
"Dld / not say" tho voice was NJ
most solemn In It's grave carnestnoss
that / will not leave him-ever-
? while he lives-not for any one?"
None OF them spoke for a moment;
T not one OF them was capable OF de
: celvng her as she stood so grave ant
p quiet waiting his reply. That she hat
Q a right to know, a better right thar
they, could not be denied She hat
J spoken the truth: she was woman
J.. capable OF enduring much, of suffering
! much: she was not a child to be pu
OF with evasivo replies.
r DIR. Grey stood at the bedroom door
l ne had not moved since the girl spoke
: she impressed him as she impressed
, the others. Young Green looked trou
? bled he started as though he woult
go to Dolores. and checked himself
Even DR.. Dunwiddle was somewha
disquieted he looked beyond the cir
n otu OF the opposite window.
Q They waited for him to speak; tn
girl knew he would tell her. the 9th
ers were sure he would do what wa
best. As his gaze left the window an
he turned TO Dolores, he caught tn
look on you're Green's face. His owl
cleared Instantly; he was himsol
again, grave. practical, thorough phy
sclan and gentleman.
my dear Miss Johnson" he said
he was grave. courteous; her eyes di
not leave his face-soarching. stead
eyes-"when your father fell-full
twenty feet II was-he struck IN
lodge with great force; had he droppe
It might scarcely have hurt hin
though It is evident that the ledg
below Is rocky and the bushes scrul
by and sharp; as II was, he lost hi
balance and slipped down suddenl
with force wonder did not kill hlI
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; instln
lively she knew he had not told he
10 all. Her lips were white, and set in
straight line. Mrs Allen crossed owe
y. and touched her hand, but she pal
10 no heed to her; she was waiting
n know tho worst.
n. you know how he was brougl
IN home" continued Dr. Dunwiddie. "Yc
a were the one who found him; to yo
a; he owes his llfe-you and Charlie. II
right leg was broken below the knee
Is we set that and his arm yesterda
Of but his left leg"
IN HIS volco was steady and gray
~ Mrs. Aliens face was blanching; no
is the girl would take II she did nj
re know; she was used to many afleetir
ne scenes but this was totally differer
f. His left leg is broken IN two place
e, Miss Johnson We did not wish
10 tell you tlll the worst was over, but
We Is best you should know. Your faith
's. remained so long IN that position
he the night dampness, IN his exhauGt'
to state that we dared do nothing va
IN terday We wished 10 save this lin