The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-03-17
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&NtNt gay before TlSInS. Y titlItiS ldtl
the morning papers brought him. and
hurriedly opening them one after an
other. read in all the same account of
George Bostock's progress toward re
covery. The which We're app
PENDED he left unheeded. only the ac-
tual state of the patient Interested him.
and this failed to disturb the calm
which had set in upon him as a result
Of the long hours of mental combat he
had endured the previous night.
The early afternoon was spent in
reading Die letters long stored aWay
for something they contained in them
as his eyes dwelt upon them it seemed
as if old friends came back. old days
returned. Various chapters in his life
opened out before him as a book: some
almost forgotten, others remembered
we'll, but seen now in a new Gght-a
light which had come too late.
And as the flames consumed each
separate sheet it was as though a year
of his existence had escaped his grasp.
had changed to ashes and turned to
n~othingneSs. until but a IN re-
manned of that past which had seemed
so %eventtul. freighted as it had been
With a thousand incidents of the in
ward. rather than the outward life.
This task WAS in itself a wrenchins
of the past from the present; a fare
Well to Ia had been n might be
never more; Il burying of the dead.
And the pain which it brought lay
deep in his heart, but was accepted by
him as part of that which he had set
himself to accomplish.
Outside the world was full of gloom.
for Il dense fog had settled over the
city since morning. fog which the
electric light of his rooms vas scarcely
able to scare. Once or twice he went
To the windows and stared over the
park. where all things We're vague n
indistinct; the trees, the seldom and
slow passing figures. the cabs with
their lighted lamps.
To the lunch which was served with
the same regularity as If nothing of
vital Importance was happening. he sat
down n ate with appetite. then con-
tinued his york. When the early
editions of the evening papers were
handed him he turned to n part II
read of George Bostock's gradual re-
coVerS, a fixed expression on his face.
And presently, late in the afternoon.
he went out. His man had some diff
Guilty in finding him. a cab, for the at
mosphere was now black. and heavy,
SO that traffic became dangerous. If not
impossible. But having secured a
hanson, Nalerius drove to Sir PugIn
Tate's house in Harley street.
"a ii' Sui SV'h WILLS We'll
known to him. Nalerius determined to
call upon him and receive from Sir
Pugin Il statement regarding BostocN
which might implicitly be relied upon.
Sir Pugin's footman admitted that his
master was at home. but feared he was
engaged.
Nalerius wrote some words upon a
card. which he asked the servant to
give his master. the result being that
Galbraith was shown into the library,
which he surgeon entered a moment
later.
II hope you will excuse me, Sir
Pugin,' Valerius said as he shook
hands with the surgeon. Il fear | have
disturbed you, but l promise not to
keep yOu many minutes."
Pray sit down."
Thanks" replied Valerius, whose
excitement was beginning to overcome
his studied calmness. Il came to
learn from your own lips the truth of
the statement made regarding George
Eostock."
The surgeon glanced at him with
surprise, noting which Valerlus hurried
to say:
Il am much concerned in the case:
Mrs. Dunbarton. you will perhaps re-
member, is my cousin"
Yes. l know that
and a great deal 1 cannot now ex-
kiaiit Sil6o aloil IIIC VI lGCoSc CT y
Of the nan who has confessed to MUIR
de-"
NO doubt-no doubt" answered Sir
Pugin.
Therefore, l want to hear your opin-
ion as to whether George Bostock will
live or die"
"Unless something unforeseen occurs,
the man will certainly recover"
Galbraith heard this reply stated in
an authoritative voice; heard it with
a tension of the nerves. with a tight
ening of the heart. 1t was the answer
he had expected to receive, yet ite
pronouncement produced Upon him a
despair such as criminals nay feel
when the anticipated death sentence
is passed upon them.
h is your convlction?" Valerius
! said in a slow, hoarse voice.
Certainly. The loss of motor power
is gradually disappearing. and it's
quite plain that consciousness is re-
turning. Tomorrow or next day ne
may be able to answer questions"
Tomorrow or next day. repeated
Nalerius.
II expect So"
That settles the question, sii
Pugin.''
st has been a particularly interest
ing case to me-"
II am sure it has; it could not fai
to be-"
by one of those unexpected turns
I have been enabled to save his life
70: which I don't suppose he'll thank
me-" said the surgeon. we'll pleased
with himself.
why did you save him. asked Va
lerius in a voice that sounded full o.
reproach and full Of pain. Why die
o save him."
Because it was my duty" replied
Sir Pugin stitlly. 1at was not for me tc
happen on his recovery. out to bring
him back to life. if possible"
And you have done your duty" re.
marked Galbraith, with covert bitter,
ness as he rose to take his leave.
II have done my duty" repeated the
great man, somewhat puzzled by hi:
visitors lone and The expression of hi.
face.
Forgive me for having troubled
you, Sir Pugin. Thank you. and goot
night" said Nalerius, as he quilted tn
library.
He drew the collar of his coat aroune
his neck as he descended the step.
and made his way to the cab tina
awaited him. Through Its windows h,
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