Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-05-05

II thought he had been shot" she muir
INJURED.
NO, bludgeoned," answered the doctor,
and resumed his task; and Elizabeths
pale face grew paler.
Only when it was all finished-when
the broken bones were set, the CHASTITY
wounds hidden under their bandages, and
the still unconscious man had been made
as comfortable as possible-did the doc
tor speak again.
1T depends now on his constitution
and your nursing" he said. Il think they
may carry him through. But it is q
grave case-were YOU not so capable, l
should say almost hopeless one. ! shall
return again at mIdnight; he may be
conscious then. In the meantime, l adj
wise you TO rest"
She bowed her acquiescence, and the
doctor and his assistant left her TO her
vigil.
As she looked down at the man whose
life she had vowed TO save, she cried in
her heart
81 will save him. with heavens help!
For auntie's sake Dick must not he a
murderer
Roger Revel must have been taken UNI
dNdIeS. lie WAS ldliGis ulbauSis ait'A "a
together more muscular than Dick; he
was older too-probably ten years Older
/ than her cousin, who was 81. Roger was
| a magnificent Englishman; but his muir
derous assailant had beaten the splendid
strength out of him, and it would take
weeks to regain it. Elizabeth sighed as
she realized the full measure of her task.
Presently her supper was brought by
| the housekeeper, who talked softly while
| Elizabeth ate
Poor madam is in a sad way because
Mr. Poger has not hidden her Good
| night" she said: "and we daren't tell
her. Maybe We'll need TO send for Miss
! Amy. She's sort of distant connections;
but they do say as master is going to
marry her. The latter part of the sen
tence was uttered in tone which showed
that Miss Amy was no favorite.
/ Elizabeth smiled.
| You mustn't ask anybody till the doc
tor gives permission" she said and the
housekeeper smiled too at being under
stood.
Oh Roger, my dear why didn't you
come to say Good night? You should
have reminded him, Ward" said a plant
i've voice behind them; and there in the
doorway stood pathetic little figure in
/ Il dressing gown and close muslin cap,
calmly regarding them.
Dear heart alive" cried the house
keeper. starting to her feet in dismay;
but Elizabeths hand on her arm re-
strained her
Leave it to me- she said quickly, and
went swiftly to that unsteady little fig
ure, behind whom Hesba, comely coun-
| try maid, stood wringing her hands.
| Elizabeth took the old lady's arm under
her own He was tired his head ached,
But you can kiss him nOw-he is asleep"
she said gently, and the piteous old face
grew bright again.
80 | will; | won't wake him, my poor
lad" And. supported between her maid
and Elizabeth. she went to the bedside.
| The curtain was drawn back. the soft old
face was pressed against that pale one on
the pillow, and the girl spoke again
| gently
You will sleep comfortably now, and
he will be better tomorrow" she said !;
and the tiny. tottering figure went hap
PLY away with Hesba, whilst Mrs. Ward
looked with honest admiration at the
young nurses resolute face.
You do manage wonderful! None of
us ever thought of letting her see master u
she said
"She is so old; her mind can retain but
one idea at time. She has seen him
and she does not dream of Illness" said
/ Elizabeth. She will sleep now, and by
tomorrow will be quite content till night
comes again"
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