The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-06-19

she said, "and they will send him over
as soon as he comes. He is the onlv
uoctor anywhere near. Can't we do
something before he comes. Mr-er-"
Harrison" responded the man
promptly Henry Harrison"
Thank you. am Edith Grant.
Can't we do something. Mr.. Harri-
SOM"
Harrison nodded. "I'll try" he an
sWered. He was already feeling the
lmbs OF the wounded man. "One of
ms legs Is broken and he's badly cut
about the head. Get basin of warm
water and sponge, please"
Ihe girl turned to the older woman.
You're white as sheet, mumsey,"
she said. You must go and lie down.
F, Comet" She led the unresisting old
lady from the room
moment later she was back, bring
ing the water and basin. While the
man Strengthened the mangled leg, she
Dathed the cut and bound it up.
lew moments later Doctor Fox ar
rived. Good evening, Miss Grant"
he said, nodding to the girl, as he
bent over the mangled form. How
did it happen"
Edith Grant glanced at Harrison,
and he explained.
"Humph" The doctor had finished
tying up the broken leg. He glanced
approvingly at the bandage about the
wounded mans temples. Then he
opened the muddy and bloodstained
shirt and exposed the broad chest.
Good Lord!" he exclaimed.
At his tone Harrison bent swiftly
forward and Miss Grant, who had
drawn back little, turned toward
him with startled face. what is 1t,
doctorT' Quavered the girl.
Matter" The doctor was lingering
the wounds. This man has been
shot. The bullet went clear through
him and came out at his back. He's
dying. Who shot him?"
Harrison and the girl looked at each
other. HarrisOn's face was white He
seemed dismayed, perhaps terror
stricken, by the announcement. IT
certainly didn't" he blurted out.
you? Certainly not! !" The doctor
seemed little surprised by the hasty
disclaimer. Not unless you were
travelling with him. He was shot at
least an hour ago He must have been
pretty far gone when he ran into you.
Did you find any papers on him?" The
doctor was working as he spoke.
"We haven't looked" Harrison spoke
calmly. The Doctors assertion that
the man had been shot an hour before
| caap,a6 tn ractora bie rn;Sa
The doctor slipped his hand into the
mans pockets and brought to light a
purse, a watch and other small ar
ticles. At last he drew out fiat
packet, carefully corded, but muddy,
broken and bloodstained.
Hesitantly he stared at the seals,
and then at the man. II don't like to
open this" he said. "I'll try to restore
him to consciousness first, anyway"
He hesitated. as if doubtful what to
do with the packet. When Edith rec
ognized his dilemma she reached out
her hand to take it. But he shook his
head. mo, thank you" he said. "rll
keep it." He slipped the packet into
his pocket, then raised the mans head
and poured a few drops of pungent
liquor between the contorted lips.
| Almost instantly the man opened his
eyes and stared around him. What
has happened?" he demanded, striving
to struggle up upon his elbow. The
information Of his voice was foreign.
Gently the doctor pressed him back.
Lie STILL" he ordered. There's been
an accident and you're badly hurt"
Into the mans eyes snapped look
of terror. and he snatched at his
breast my packet!" he shrieked
"Where is it?"
ats herew The doctor thrust the
packet into the mans hand. TITS
safe. Now you must lie STILL"
"Still! Still! Good heaven!" The
man laughed hoarsely. His fingers
closed tightly on the packet. II will
lie still enough soon," he gasped pain
fully. "I must work now. must see
Henry Archman before 1 die"
Henry ArchmanH The doctors
eyes met those of Miss Grant. "Mr.
Archman lives near here" he said
soothingly. I'VE will send for him at
once"
mo! No! l shall 60 to him."
Again the man tried to struggle up.
Where is my carr" he demanded.
"Your car is at the bottom Of the
river" answered the doctor. Listen
to me. You have been badly hurt.
You are dying"
"I know it. Yes, knew 1t when the
bullet hit me! They think shall fail.
| But I'll fool them! I'll beat them all
yet" The mans voice rang with des-
peration. ~ must see Henry" he re-
iterated.
$50 you SHALL" the doctor promised
glibly. "But you must lie still. will
get Mr.. Archman for you. But first
| tell me who shot you"
The man made gesture of con-
tempt What does. it matterY he
demanded. "You cannot touch them.
They snap their fingers at the law.