The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1909-03-10
Author of Beverly of Graxstark." Etc

ing beside the man on the cot. With
out word, but with 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 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?"
eve haven't had time for thorough
examination 1t was better not to
waste the time on him when there
were others whom we have chance
30 save"
''You will oblige me, doctor, by CIV
ing him the quickest and most careful
attention. There may be a chance. He
II one of the bravest men in the army.
Don't let him die if there is chance
for him. Miss-er-the nurse-has
ASKED If he can be moved today"
"No. But wait; don't see why, If 1t
90 why not tell her that we will start
south with him tomorrow"
'It isn't fair She should be told the
truth"
He'd die, that's all-anyway you
put it"
"You will make the examination?
Eyes, mat once"
"But you-you feel that it is hope
less?'
Certainly. sir"
"I'm-I'm sorry" said Bray, walking
away. The doctor looked after him
with 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 say?" 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. l will help. will
give nv life to save his" she cried.
Bray stood between her and the door,
his arms extended.
Don't go in now. l implore. Wait.
There may be good news
HE is everything in the world to
me!' she moaned.
'Come with me-" whispered Teresa.
Bray looked at the Spanish girl. and
new light broke in upon his under
standing. What was this refugee tC
Bansemer? The answer shot into bis
brain like fash. and he turned cold-
Miss Cable, think l understand
your anxiety" he said, his voice trem
hing. Wont you let this young
lady take you away for half an hour
Or
.sBut / am nurse. Why should
he kent from him? l am here to carr
} for all Of them" she protested.
"You are not fit to do duty jus
now" he said. Miss Cable, l under
stand why you are here. 1t is: nobl
of you. | am truly sorry that there
so little hope" He was leading he
away from the building. leaving Tere
. "a standing there with her eyes fas
tened upon the door with a look tina
{ could not be mistaken. Il would CAV
INV own life to have his spared 10
: your sake, Jane. Forgive me. l woul
willingly give all l have in life TO
YOU. But l am afraid 1t Is impossioi
to save him..
.Don't say that" she whispered.
e "you-you would be his wife" b
! asked.
e "No that cannot be. l could not b
his wife,
!. sYou mean he Is marriedF
mo. no. not that! You can't III
: derstand. can never marry hin
Never"
Bray struggled for moment wit
i the puzzle. His eyes went slowly
+ Teresa. Then he suddenly understoo
WHY lane Gable would not marry tt
g man she had come to find. He aske
no questions of himself, but Ieres
II would have been the result OF ever
: conjecture had he done SO.
e "He might better be dead"
e thought. his eyes hardening. she
ID found him out. Cad. hope 81
ne put it from him.
q Gravdon Bansemer did not die wit
= in the hour nor that day. The carer
=, examination of the surgeons gave
II flo additional hope. 1t did. hoWeve
% raveaI the fact that no vital organ hs
o boon destroy ed or injured. The ba
q had torn q great hole in his left si'
~ and had gone through the body. Fro
T. - nacoSSarv The flow