, 1912-11-28

too soft hearted to be a physician. 1
saw Mr.. shaw Just after the-ah-the
accident"
You shaw Saw mean you saw
Shawl gasped Bazelhurst.
"She sees him frequently, Cecil. 1t
was not at all unusual that she should
have seen him today. daresay be
waited to show you his wound before
going to n surgeon"
Penelope could not resist the tempta-
ton to invent n story BETTING the mo
mept. Assuming a ook of concern,
she turned to her brother and said:
"He is coming to see you about II to
morrow, and he is coming armed to
the teeth, attended by a large party of
friends. Mr.. Shaw says he will have
satisfaction for the death of that dog
II he has to shoot everybody on the
place"
Good Lordr' cried the duke. There
was instant excitement Il believe
the wretch will do it too"
"Oh, ! say. ~Bazelhurst, settle with
him for the dog" said De Peyton
nervously. BE looked at his watch
and then at his wife. The entire party
now was listening to the principal
speakers.
aNonsenser' exclaimed Lady Evelyn
HE won't come. It's all bluster.
Don't let 1t Brighten you, Cecil ]
know the manner of man"
II wish you could have seen him
this morning." murmured Penelope,
thoroughly enjoying the unexpected
situation. Her. conscience was not
troubled by the prevarication.
~By Jove. | think 1t would be wise to
send over and ind out what he valued
the brute at" said Cecil. hopping his
brow.
.Goodi Well send Penelope to act
as ambassador" said her ladyship.
"She seems to be on friendly terms
with the enemy"
ITO act as ambassador from Coward
ice CourtT' questioned Penelope loft
fly, vet with cutting Significance. mo.
I thank you. decline the honor. Be-
Sides" with a reflective frown, 81 don't
believe it's diplomacy he's after"
81 say, what the deuce do you sup
pose the COMPOUNDED savage has in
mind?" exclaimed the duke. 1--WE
heard of the way these cowboys settle
their affairs. You don't imagine and
he paused significantly.
att looks like it's going to be a da-
rather disagreeable affair."" said De
Peyton souriy.
"Good henvensl What are we to do II
he comes here with n lot Of despera-
does and begins to shoot?" cried Mrs.
Odwell, genuinely alarmed. I've read
30 much of these awful mountain
feuds."
Don't be alarmed. Lord Bazelhurst
will attend to the gentleman said
Lady Evelyn blandly. His lordship's
monocle clattered down and the ice
ratified sharply in his glass.
Toto be sure he agreed. Don't
be In the least worried. I'll attend to
the upstart. What times he coming.
Penn
A door banged noisily neal by, and
every one jumped as though a gun had
been fired. While the 'Ohs!' were
still struggling from their lips Holder.
the butler, came into the room. doing
his best to retain his composure Under
what seemed to be trying circum-
stances.
"What is 1t. Hodder?" demanded her
ladyship.
THE cook, your ladyship. She's ball
en downstairs and broken her Leg" an
nounced Holder. He did not betray 1t,
but he must nave been tremendously
surprised by the sigh Of relief that
ven up on all sides. Lord Bazelhurst
went so far as to laugh.
"Ha, ha! Is that anr"
"Oh, dear. I'm SO gladf" cried Miss
Folsom impulsively. II was frightened
half to death. It might have been
Mr.
Don't be silly. Rose" said Lady Ba-
zelhurst. Where is she. Hodder?"
"In the laundry, your ladyship.
There are two fractures"
by Jove, two legs instead of one,
then. Worse than I thought" cried
Bazelhurst, draining his glass.
Send at once for a doctor, Holder,
and take her to her room. Isn't 1t au-
noying?' said her ladyship. Its 30
difficult to keep 4 cool in the noun
tains."
Don't see how she al get away
without legs" observed De Peyton.
"Ill come with you, Holder. Per
haps 1 can do something for her." said
Penelope, following the butler from the
room.
Don't take too many patients on
your hands. my dear" called the mis-
tress, with Il shrill laugh.
Yes. Remember tomorrow" added
the duke. Then suddenly, 81 believe
I'll lend a hand" He hurried after
Penelope rather actively for him.
CHAPTER v.