Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-08-05
THE YOUNG MAN FROM
WYOMING
AT EAGLES MERE.
A SULLIVAN COUNTY NOVELETTE,.
THOMAS J.

CHAPTER ONE.


platform, and drivers beckoned with their whips, calling,
Passengers for Eagles Mere this way.
The travellers who alghted from the people
escaping from the scorching air and heated of
cities to the nvgoratng air OF the mountains The coaches
soon loaded and their winding the outlet of
the lake. under eafy arches made by prmeva forest
The clear stream tumbed rocks foaming little rapids,
and then fingered crystal poolsresorts of beautiful brook
which inhabited its
The coaches made good progress up the dug way
which skrted the brook for several miles, until they
crossing of the the summit where axle broke
and the forward coach was recpitated down steep bank
to the creek below gentleman who riding in the
with the driver seized tree he fell and holding fast
tunae badly bruised though of his bones were
broken. Two ladies in the coach and the gentleman
to assist them The younger lady sfeng with fright
and pain the other lady selipossessed and quiet but
seriously injured that she could without
Quickly perceving which lady first needed his help the
gentleman took the quiet lady his and carried her
place where she could rest returning assisted the
younger lady to the place By this time passengers
the lady seriously injured ankle broken Inquiries
the gentleman who had been SO helpful said to the lady who
bearing her pain with accomplishing ortitude Madam
1t IS better Tor You to have your broken limb set and
il you will permit me, can do it, She thanked him and
begged him to proceed
From tree which had been twisted down by the wind he
cut "splnts, which he whitfield smooth with his knife
from his satchel brought forth nen-orn perhaps from
sarment-whch he made into bandages With these
it up He compimened the lady for her patience pow
ers OF endurance, and she returned her thanks
The in the other coaches made for their
Eagles Mere The gentleman who had
made himself useful registered his name Eico Lessing
ham, New York. and requested proprietor of the hotel
to send for competent to attend the injured ladies'
When the surgeon who called had examined the in
jue and observed the bandaged limb he remarked Thee
is not much left for me to do the who did this work has
He then sought interview with Mr.. Lessngham in his
room and said Doctor excuse me for ntruing but have
and wish consult with you about them
Mr. esslngham replied 4ou need not call me Doctor
6" beg your pardon, returned the surgeon but indeed
know that the one who reduced that fracture has had
WELL that replied Lessingham, Il will not deny
that have had some training in surgery but practice
unless in emergency where better help attanable
cit would be we'll said the Doctor coureously. q" all
who are in emergency could find such skilful help"
.! claim no credit, said Lessinsham, "and do want
any of the responsibility upon me-
After supper Mr. Lessingham glanced at the hotel regis
ter and observed the names OF his companions the wrecked
Mrs: Mrs. A. Az BelGis, I1 PhIads1phia b:Y ,I
He noticed with little twnge of disappointment that
the of his patient prefxed Mrs Miss"
He made comment, however but stroled the
beautiful blue lake Mrs Brown, Miss James and other ladies
stand Standing on the yeranda observed him as he passed One OF
gentleman who assisted Mrs Belos after she hurt
"We,' said Mrs Brown "he is fine looking man.
Ile is strong and too replied Miss James; 'you
1ng to have seen him carrying Mrs Beois that steep
:, I wonder" said Mrs. Brown 81" he is any relation o
"He is not replied Miss James; 'they had never spoken
together before the accident.''
.N1 Where is he he from incurred M another lady
and that is all we know about him here"
The morning after the accident Mr. essineham received
note from Mrs Belois requesting him cali and see her
lie obeyed the and found the injured doing as
well as could be expected.
After expressing her thanks again Mrs. Beois said
Now, Doctor you must not desert you give
your attention to this limb until it is of Danger
Mr.. Lessingham answered. 81 am doctor. Mrs
Beos; | glad to you the best | could when no
surgeon within reach but you have professional
geon and my services needed
But, Doctor-excuse me, | can't help but call you
Doctor think you know about surgery than the
country doctor had here last night. will gladly pay
you charges if you will attend to my case
our offer to pay Mrs. Belois, kind,
peat it. am doctor and have right take paw
well" responded Mrs Belois paheticay, 81 am
afraid you leave shall be lame life 1t would be