New Britain herald., 1925-01-03
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dying man to the seclusion of an old cabin among the trees. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 In another space there was a bunk built against the wall; 1t ioust have been two or more years since the place was inhabited, yet by the bunk stood singularly vivid me- mento of the man who had once dwelt here. It was candestick with a short section of time-yel- lowed candle still in 1t. Here her match burned nut. With a second one she lighted the candle.
 Not 100 much light" Haines gasped. T want to die away from 'em. I don't want them around me yapping and asking questions Put something around it. And a little water-'
 His voice was cut away hy an other cough and she saw his big limbs contracted by a spasm of agony. No doubt that wound was grimly serious, but water seemed to her the most crying need.
 Not ten steps from the door she found the pump, still used by ran dom passers-by, it appeared. For it was primed. She filled Haines' can- teen with clear, cool water and brought 1t back to him.
 He caught 1t with a great shak- ing hand that spilled half the con- tents down his breast. She had to hold it for him and his eyes made her shudder. They, were like the tortured eyes of dumb beast dying in agony. But this creature who lay mute was man. After that she looked to his wound. His whole right side was adrip with blood, and wher she cut away the shirt with his own knife, she saw purple trimmed hole
 Blackness swam across her eyes. Then she got swaying to her feet.
 "Ill have 6 doctor here in one minute" He shook his head with such an expression of earnest entreaty in | HIS lace tAdI sIlS pduS6u.
 "All this needs is to be plugged --- to stop bleeding. After that, I'll be all right"
 You cant be sure! And when I see it."
 T know You've never seen a fellow clipped with slug before. But this is nothing. Leaves you weak for a little while. After that. when the blood stops running - man is all right. I'll be walking around in an hour"
 She studied his face anxiously, but he smiled back at her, and she dropped to her knees beside him.
 He wanted water again. She br4Nght it, and again held the can teen to his lips.
 Some of the pain had gone from his eyes now. And in its place there was shadow like sleepiness, very like it!
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 Eyes That Saw Not It appeared to her that he was growing momentarily older and older, that his cheeks werev thinner and that his eyes were sinking into Q shadow, while pale circle came ! around his mouth.
 You're sure that there's no dan ger?" she asked. Not a bit"
 What can I do now?" Go home and go to bed and for get that you saw me. I've been sliced up worse than this before. This is an old, old story!"'
 She hesitated. but at last she shook her head with conviction.
 T won't say word if you don't' want to be bothered" she assured him, but I want to stay here to try to make you comfortable. For in stance, don't you want something under your head?"
 And taking off her jacket, she rolled it aud placed if under his head.
 That's good" he whispered to her. But why are you doing these things for me-"
 You risked yourself to save an- other man." she explained. Isn't it right that I should help you?"
 'Is Glostcr your brother"
 "oh, no"
 An" nodded Haines. ''l see how 1t is! Poor girl, you're engaged to Harry"
 But I'm not, you know"
 What"
 Hes never even seen me-"
 He stared blankly at her.
 Well" he said. "1ll ask no ques- tions. And no matter what's against Gloster, he's a man. As for what I've done for him, it's nothing. He's already done as much for me. Hand and hand about, you know, that's the only way people can get on."
 He's helped you? Tell me about that"
 He smiled at her esgerness, with that sleepy, shadow. as she thought it, gradually deepening in his eyes.
 "An enemy of mine found me when I had thls hand bandaged the other day"
 He exposed that hand, with blood crusted on the palm from the use of his revolver
 Tt was about to be my finish" went on Lee Haines, but Harry s., kra mo and