The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-02-19
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Gave First Aid to Injured and Stopped Railroad Sale
wv. R. Rose. In Cleveland Plain Cezls!. J.


man. He looked up at her.
How is JIM" he asked.
Doing nicely"
"And jack" 60
Equally WE'LL"
How soon will help get here?"
She ignored the question.
Il want to see how much you are
hurt she said. Cant you get up?'
81 am sore all over" he answered
"The left Shoulder is the sorest
place."
Move your left hand-your left
arm. Now let me see you stand"
He arose and walked a few steps
and then leaned for support against
the careened car.
The three men stared at one an
other.
'Hullo, fellow JOY riders,'' said the
third man, weakly.
Hullo, Jack and Tom said the
first man.
'Hullo, both of YOU said the sec
ond man. His voice was hoarse and
faint
Il guess we should be thankful ii
isn't any worse" quavered the first
man as he felt of his bandages with
an uncertain hand.
"Optimist,'' growled the second
man.
HE hasn't any sprain," snarled
the third man. Wow" he shrilly
added.
What's to be done?" growled the
second man.
The girl had been in close converse
with the boy. AS she stepped for
ward he darted away.
She looked at the three men.
Our home," she said, lis close by.
l want to get you there as soon as
possible. You will be much more
comfortable. l think both the men
with the bruised head and the man
with the wrenched shoulder can
walk. We will have to help the man
with the sprained ankle"
HAS the boy gone for help?"
1t was the man with the bruised
head who asked the question.
NO. the girl replied. You will
have to depend on me-
They looked at her. She was young
not more than seventeen-a slight
girl with bright eyes and a quick
smile.
"All right" said the third man,
'but it's something of a responsible
ity."
II don't mind that" said the girl
gravely.
The boy came hurrying back with
crutch and cane.
"You will take these" said the girl
to the third man, land my brother
will help you. 1 am going to walk
between you gentlemen" she added
to the other sufferers. You will find
me firm and strong if you need my
help. Come"
So the procession took up its slow
way to the old brown farmhouse that
stood back from the road a short dis
lance. 1t arrived in fairly good or
der, the man with the sprained ankle
painting little and the other men
glad to sink back on the comfortable
chairs of the cool sitting room.
Il will get the sprained ankle into
hot water at once" said the girl.
And then will look after the
bandage and the strained shoulder"
A half hour later the three victims
of the accident were as comfortable
as they could be made. They had
been steamed and rubbed with lini-
ment and more thoroughly bandaged
and had enjoyed the reviving effect of
a cup of hot tea and plate of excel.
lent bread and butter.
Now they were out on the broad
front porch, where the air was cool
and they were shaded from the sun.
all three smoking the cigars from the
silver box Of the man with the lame
shoulder.
Clear case of falling into Samar-
ltan ditch" said the man with the
sprained ankle.
Yes, the bandaged man agreed.
There isn't any discount on little
Miss Samaritan"
Fine girl" growled the man with
he lame shoulder. Knows just what
20 do and does it. Never thought I'd
reach the time when a kid like that
could gain my confidence. I've had
.wo doctors and pair of trained
lurses fussing around me for good
leal less than this. And here I am
,heerfully taking the advice of a sew
snteen-year-old and girl at that"
The other men chuckled.
Same here" said the bandaged
nan. ""I'm not even making a virtue
II necessity. I'm in that happy frame