Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-25

hef DcHrt was 10 D& tuTueu dbAue ny
the Intervention of n common soldier
In the ranks. Gentleman though be
was. he could not subdue the feeling
Of exultation that came over him when
she approached with her plea. He
kneG that ii was base sense OF
power that made him feel that he
could punish his pride's offender by
either denying or granting her appeal.
The attitude Of self sacrifice appealed
to his wounded vanity. He was tempt
ed to profit by an exhibition OF his
own pain and generosity.
He went with her into the convent
and to the pallet on which was stretch
ed the long. still figure Of Graydon
Bansemer A surgeon was standing
near by studying the gray face with
thoughtful eyes. Bray's first glance at
the suffering face sent a thrill of en-
couragement through his veins. The
man was beyond all human help. The
grip Of death was already upon his
heart
Then the true manhood that had
been his through all generations re-
VOTED against the thought that was In
his mind. The man should not die II
1t was in his power to prevent. No
matter what the cost to him, he would
give his aid to her and hers. He tried
to put aside the feeling that death
was certain, and very soon at that
He sought honestly to justify himself
In the hope that Bansemer's life could
be saved after all.
Leave me alone with the doctor,
Miss Cable" he said She was kneel-
ing beside the man on the cot. With
out word, but with a dark. appealing
look into the Virginian's eyes. she
arose and went swiftly away. What
chance has this poor fellow. doctor?"
"None whatever, sir He'll be dead
in an hour. I'm sorry on her account.
Strange case. I've heard she belongs
to a fine family In the east. Poor
devil. he's got an awful hole in his
side"
"Have you made careful examina
ton? Is It possible that no vital spot
has been touched?
I'VE haven't had time for thorough
examination. 1t was better not to
waste the time on him when there
were others whom we have a chance
to save" "a
"You will oblige me, doctor, by CIV
| Ing him the quickest and most careful
| attention. There may be chance. He
Is one Of the bravest men In the army
Don't let him die II there Is chance
for him. Miss-er-the nurse-has
] asked II he can be moved today"
mo. But walt: I don't see why, II 1t
will satisfy her. He will die anyhow.
20 why not tell her that we win start
south with him tomorrow"
| ut isn't fair. She should be told the
truth
He'd die. that's all-anyway you
put it,
"You will make the examinationr'
Eyes. mat once"
"But you-you feel that It IL hope
less?''
Certainly. STR"
"Tm--I'm sorry" said Bray, walking
away. The doctor looked after him
with a queer expression in his eyes
and then called his confrere to the pal
let.
Bray found Jane waiting for him out
side the door. Teresa Velasquez was
standing beside her. holding her hand.
what does he sayY' cried Jane,
gray with anguish.
"He cannot be moved. There Is no
but little hope. Miss Cable. They are
to make another examination"
HE must be saved! He must! Let
me go to him now will help. will
give my life to save his" she cried.
Bray stood between her and the door
his arms extended.
Don't 60 in now. implore. Walt
There may be good news"
HE is everything In the world t
mel" she moaned
"Come with me-" whispered Teresa
, Bray looked at the Spanish girl. ant
new light broke In upon his under
Bansemer? The answer shot into hi
brain like a fash. and he turned cold.
Miss Cable, think l understand
your anxiety" he said, his voice trem
; bling. won't you let this younl
lady take you away for half an hou
or p..-9
But l am a nurse. Why should
be kept from him? l am here to car
for all Of them." she protested.
"You are not At to do duty jus
now" he said Miss Cable, l under
stand why you are here. 1t is nobl
Of you. l am truly sorry that there
so little hope" He was leading he
; away from the building, leaving Tere
sa standing there with her eyes fas
tened upon the door with look tina
!. could not be mistaken. II would Civ
; my own life to have his spared 70
your sake. Jane. Forgive me. woul,
willingly give all I have In life 70
, you. But l am afraid 1t Is impossible
to save him."
, Don't say that" she whispered.
"You-you would be his wife" h
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