The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28

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Mr.. Hopewell came running and
breathing hard. He thought of broken
girl and saw that she lived, and he
ran to water-hole beside the high.
way and wet his handkerchief and re-
turned to sop her face. Miss Ethel
knew that it was muddy water and
full OF wrigglers, but she never
the young man would say. She was
gratified
Heavens, but hope she is not bad
ly injured" he exclaimed as he
dabbed the handkerchief at her nose.
Poor girl! Poor girl! wonder
who she is? She's probably badly hurt,
and | ought to go for doctor, but
how can | leave her here? must
wait till somebody comes along. Why
haven't got brandy hy-why--"
Miss Ethel thought 1t would be good
policy to sigh long-drawn sigh just
at this moment.
Thank heaven for that" fervently
exclaimed the young man.
Another sigh, and a movement OF
the head and feet.
"She is reviving! / hope-oh. I
hope"
The damsel struggled to sit up and
was kindly assisted by the young man
who had hold of both her hands.
"Where-where am II"
Are you hurt? Are any bones
broken?"
Il think not"
bear that scared your pony, and the
cart was upset and you thrown out. |
have my auto here, and | must take
you home. Can you stand on your
feet? If not, | can carry you the few
steps. | can't tell you how frightened
/ have BEEN
1.-THE mantle bear?'
They are in the woods over there.
Ha! Excuse me. My name is Hope
WE'LL
And am Miss Lynn. feel much
better. can walk, thank you. can't
bN1A JOu AOW JAcnh1ul cAA w hAAO
was unconscious thought | heard
somebody say, Poor girl! Poor girl!' :"
yes, under such circumstances peo-
ple--that is--yes. You live on this
road, do your"
About three miles away"
Let me make you comfortable in
your seat, and / will drive carefully.
You may have an injury after ALL"
do you think you injured the bear
for life?" asked the patient as the
auto proceeded at snail's pace
"Why-why, how do you know that
he was injured at all? You had fallen.
you know"
I'm my unconscious state I thought
saw the machine hit him and send
him flying"
81 believe something of the kind
happened"
And / seemed to see you chasing
the pirate across field and striking
at the back of his neck"
III might have done so. Strange
case-very strange!"
Conversation Jagged after that Miss
Ethel had all she could do to keep
from laughing, and Mr.. Hopewell had
chills.
There was a commotion when THE
willows" was reached. The pony had
come home dragging the wreck behind
him. The mother and servants came
rushing out. and all was excitement
for five minutes. Mr.. Hopewell offered
to carry the injured girl into the
house, and was somewhat amazed
when she made use of her own limbs
with sort of hop, skip and jump He
was invited in, and his part of the adj
venture was listened to with great In
terest. Then Miss Ethel came down
on the veranda to take the mothers
place.
HAS the doctor been telephoned
for?" asked Mr.. Hopewell with con-
siderable anxiety.
mot yet" was the reply.
"But there may be some internal
injury. You smile. You laugh. What
is it, Miss Lynn"
"The way that bear went rolling!
The way you came running! The hand
kerchief and the muddy water! Ex-
cuse me, but-but-!"
Miss Lynn" said the young man
very soberly, you were unconscious
from the fall
II guess So"
But aren't you sure?"
Not real sure"
Then with your permission am go
ing to call here until you are con-
vtnced that when I said poor girl 1t
was no half-dream of yours!"