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A DOCTOR’S M ISSION BY EMILY THORNTON Author of “ R o y R u s s r l l ' s R u l e , ” ' ‘ G l e n b o y ,’ ' “ T h e F a s h io n a b l e M o t h e r , ” E t c . e (D= C H A P T E R X I I . — (Continued.) Thrusting the pistol quickly in hia pocket, the young man sprang towards her so suddenly that she could not de fend herself, and clasping her slight form tightly in his strong arms, he lifted her at once to the waiting conveyance, placed her in it, then leaping to her side, seized the reins, and drove rapidly off, V h ile the poor girl was in almost a fainting condi tion, from displeasure and fright. A fte r a few moments of intense still ness, broken only by the clatter of the horse’ s hoofs, as he bounded on, Robert turned to her with laughing triumph in his eyes and exultingly exclaimed: “ You see, my charmiug young friend, that whe^i I say I will do a thing, 1 intend to do it. Now J decided this af ternoon to have you for a companion on a little drive, and you see I have car ried the day, and here you are, seated cozily by my side, while! we are dashing away in grand style. Confess now, is not this just splendid?” “ It is not. Sir, I thing your conduct ungentlemanly and cruel in the extreme." “ Not at all! I assure you, I regard you as the cruel one, when you declined to favor me with your company. Why you treat me so strangely is an enigma! You ought to feel honored to be allowed to ride with so well-known, wealthy aud kind-hearted a man.” “ It is no honor, sir, but a deep inrnilt, to be thus forced to do what is dis agreeable.” “ I suppose it would be very disagree able also to have me kiss you?” “ Sir!” was the indignant exclamation that fell upon his ear. “ W ell, disagreeable or not to you, it would be extremely agreeable to me. I tell you candidly, I would like to do it, you are so sweet and beautiful, but 1 will refrain, and deny myself that pleasure, if you keep perfectly quiet, and juat try to enjoy this ride while you have the chance. I f you do not— i f you tnake the least fuss, I vow I will do it!” Ethel made no reply. She realized fully that the eccentric individual beside her had her in his power, therefore ac knowledging to herself that it was beet under the circumstances to make no fur ther resistance, she sank back in her seat and remained silent and motionless. A w ay they flew over the long and lone ly road, passing brooks, ponds, trees, rocks, indeed everything but houses and inhabitants. During the whole drive not one word more was spoken by either vic tor or vanquished. Ethel’s face was deadly pale, however, during the hour that ensued before the head of the horse was turned homeward, while Robert’ s was illuminated by a glow o f intense satisfaction and triumph. When at length the shades of evening began to gather, tfiey once more neared Glendenning Hall. Stopping the horse before they reached the place, in a shel tered and obscure spot, Robert jumped out, then turned to assist Ethel from the vehicle. past him to the ground, T n w l r nsfted away. Breathing a prayer Jpf .feevent thanksgiving for her safe re- t d g fc a t f.K sh, had once more reached t f f iV T O t o « 4 * 0 1 " Kiri ■brlHRwd away the U^temWihaF Jtad relieved her excited feel- l^ in gs as soon ns «he had entered, and then w^with a sinking dread at her heart at once - repaired to the sick man’s room. A volley o f spiteful, hard words salut ed her entrance from the irritable in valid, aud it was some time before she could utter one word in her own defense. When at laet he gave her an opportunity to speak she informed him truthfully of the outrageous conduct of his w ife’s nephew. “ Robert! Did you say Robert did so Insolent a thing? W as he gyilty o f so unpardonable an act?” exclaimed the as tonished baronet. “ Do not believe her, uncle,” immediate ly interposed Belle, who had tnftde it her business to be present. “ What she says is utterly false. I do not doubt bat that •he spent the time riding with tome beau; but, I assure you, it was hot with my broaher, for he was with me the en tire afternoon. She is a wicked girl to Impose such a falsehood upon so sick a man.” As Belle uttered this cruel fabrication She glanced spitefully, yet with ill-con cealed triumph, towards the amazed Ethel, who was not at all prepared for such an artful and malicious attack. “ Sir Reginald, I assure yon I apeak only the truth. It was Robert Glenden ning who forced me into his carriage, and thus detained me against my will.” “ You know better,” roared Sir Regi nald. “ I will never believe it. Leave the room instantly. I do not wish to see your face again until morning.” W ith a cold, dignified bow Ethel left at his bidding— left, too, without another -word, knowing well that contradictions would only enrage and excite the pas sionate and unjust person before her. A fte r she had disappeared Belle afoo at once took her departure, chagrined that her uncle had not instantly dismiss ed her rival from his service and house. She did not know that this his lord- ship would on no account do, aa he had Intrusted to her keeping a secret which made her services far too valuable to be easily dispensed with. He might be en raged, and zo dismiss her for a night; bat no fault she might be guilty of would Induce him to part with her while all went well in the concealed room. C H A PT E R X III. The next afternoon, Ethel felt that she could safely start to the village, to make a few purchase for herself, aa at the lunch table Robert had told Lady Con stance he should leave home at two that afternoon to visit a young friend, and should remain away until noon the next day. As she had not ventured beyond the grounds o f the H all since her arrival, except on this afternoon, before, ahe did not know in which direction the places of business lay; therefore, seeing Sandy Staples, die lodge keeper’s son. just be yond the place, ahe stopped and Inquired o f him. “ Oh, yes;* I can tell yod, certainly. Go straight forward, pass Dr. Elfenstein’a cottage, when you will come to a grove of willow»; pass that, and then the railroad track, and about o p i quarter of a mile beyond, you will see .a row of houses; that is the commencement of the real village proper, and there you will find several store«.” Thanking the boy, Ethel opened her parasol, for the afternoon was warm and sultry, and followed the path pointed out. When she reached the cottage, her eyea wandered over ks small flower-bor dered garden, its pretty vine-covered porch, and open windows, with their bowed blinds, just revealing the dainty, cool-looking, lace curtains within, that wafted back and forth, gently, in the faintest o f all breezes. “ H ow differently Dr. Elfenstein Im presses me, with his manly bearing, his open countenance, and kindly eyes, even though his manners are reserved and quiet, from that vain, egotistical Robert Glendenning,” she thought. “ I cannot understand exactly why I detent that person so thoroughly, nor why I admire the young physician so much. One thing, perhaps, influences me; I always loved usefulness in a man; Dr. Elfenstein la bora for the welfare of others; young Glendenning is an idle spendthrift, liv ing merely to gratify the “pleasures of hi» own handsome self. One, constantly do ing good, the other— I should judge by his looks and acts, evilly disposed, and reckless in all his ways.” W hile thus thinking she passed the willow grove, arid the raiTrSacT track, and soon reached the stores, where the pur chases were made to her entire natlsfac- tion. Then she retraced her steps, walk ing slowly, in order more fully to enjoy a cooler breeze that was springing up; but as ahe neared the railroad she quickened her steps, for she knew that a train was nearly due. Soon t'he place was reached, and in stepping over it, to her horror she found the heel o f her shoe faatenod tightly in one o f the frogs. W ith a desperate haste she strove to loosen it; in vain! Every struggle only made it, as it seemed, more firmly wedged. H ark! W hat was that marbling? W ith pallid lips and trembling form, she heard a distant whistle tell o f the swiftly com ing train. • r. In despair, she stooped to unbutton the shoe; but It was a new one, and therefore hard to manage, while her trembling fin gers sought to undo the fastening, but she found them powerless to accomplish the task. On, on came the engine. She could feel the rails vibrate with their motion, and still her foot was fast and she could not move. Then, one wild shriek o f ter ror rang out upon the air, and even be fore It died away a man’s feet came run ning to the spot. “ Be calm! I will save yon! Do not struggle— stand perfectly t'till!” said a voice in her ear. On came the cars; even then they could be seen in the distance. One moment more and she would be under the fearful wheels; but a strong hand caught the foot, wrenched open the buttons, then, as the hot breath of the engine was al most upon her, she was drawn from the perilous position and knew no more. When she opened her eyes, she was ly ing on the green grass, a short distance from the spot, while her head reclined upon #ome gentleman’s shouldeT, and the same person was gently fanning her with a folded newspaper. Looking up, she met the earnest eyes o f Dr. Elfenstein bent upon hers, and saw that he was thus kindly supporting tier. “ It is all right now, Miss Nevergall. You aye safe, and will be yourself in one moment,” .he said. “ Oh, but that was terrible, terrible!” she murmured, with a shudder, as her eyes closed again, at the mere remem brance. “ It was, truly! W hile I got to you in time, thank heaven, there was not a second to spare!” “ Oh, doctor, I can never thank you, for I know now that it waa you who sav ed me!” “ Do not try, Miss Nevergall; I will not be thanked. M y fright, I assure you, was nearly equal to your own." “ H ow did you get the shoe off?” she asked, at length, as she raised herself from his arm, and glanced at her foot. “ I never can tell; it was so stiff and tight k took all my strength. But now, since you are better, I will see What haa become o f that obstinate little boot.” In a few moments, he smilingly return ed with ita dilapidated remains in hia hand. . “ You will scarcely know your own property," he remarked, “ k 1* so crush«* and torn. The action of the heavy train loosened it, and thus I came off with the spoil.” “ M y poor, poor shoe,” said Ethel, a faint amil« hovering ground her pale lips. “ W ell, It may better be crushed than my* foot; but, really, though scarcely wearable, I most put it on;’’ and she reached out her hand for the torn ob ject. “ Nay, allow me to restore It to Its place,” said the doctor, kneeling beside her. “ M y poor child, you have scarcely strength enough yet for such a task.” W ith the greatest tenderness and care, he drew the boot aver one of the smallest little feet he had ever seen supporting a woman, and as he finished huttoniug the very few buttons that remained, he arose, and begged her to keep seated until he brought hither his horse and gig, as he told her he should insist upon carrying her home, as she was, he knew, still weak from fright. Looking around, Ethel saw, for the first time, hia horse standing quietly by the road-ide, a short distance from the track, where he had left him, to rush to her assistance. Bringing the animal and conveyance to her side, Earle turned, and before ahe fairly understood his intention, gathered her in his arms from the ground, and lift ing her into the seat, sprang lightly to her aide. “ You must not be startled at my pre sumption, Mias Nevergall. Remember physicians have privileges others have not. You are my patient now, and until I see the color re-established on your lips and cheek, I am in duty bound to care for you. You are not offended?” He bent to gaze into her eyes as he asked the question, and his earnest look brought the tell tale blood back to her cheeks. “ Oh, no, no! That would be ungrate ful indeed!” was the low reply. The ride really revived her, and as the doctor took her quite a roundabout way, in order to prolong it. assuring her it would be beneficial to do so, she was able to give- a natural spring as he held out his hands to assist her to the ground, when at length they drove up to the entrance o f Glendenning Hall. There waa a happy smile still upon her lips as, after thanking and bidding her kind friend adieu, and seeing him lift his hat as he drove off, the ran up the piazza steps to pass to her room. But the smile vanished instantly u Belle came forward from behind the heavy screen o f vines, and with au angry look in her eyes, exclaimed: “ W hat does this mean? I wish to know if Sir Reginald pays you a salary to ride around the country with young men? I ttiall inform him of this ride.” “ As you please, Mjsa Glendenning. It certainly is not my intention to keep secret the fact that I have just narrow ly escaped death by being crushed by the cars. Aa Dr. Elfenstein risked his life to drag me from danger, and then employed hia skill to bring me from a dreadful swoon, he certainly thought, it no harm to restore me safely to your uncle’s aid aa I was too weak from fright to walk.” So saying, Ethel passed on, leaving the nngry, but astonished girl to her own re flections. That these were not o f a very pleasant nature, the following whisper gave evidence: “ It is always the way. Wish to keep one person away from unother, and some thing is sure to happen to bring them together. One thing I am determined, however, he shall never marry Ethel Nevergall, if I can possibly prevent it.” LIKE A SPO NGE —- Some o l the most stubborn diseases enter into the systen) through the pores o f the fkin. L ik e a sponge, it absorbs poisons o f various kinds, which are taken up by the little blood vessels beneath the surface o f the body, and emptied into the great current of the blood. 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Wht-u she bade the family good night and locked herself into her room, in or der to proceed to her nightly task, it was with a dazed feeling, and an aching head. Nerving herself for her duty, how ever. ns well as she could, she proceed ed to light her candle, and baking the in- dispensable knife, she passed through the wardrobe and 'pa^ageway, into the cor ridor beyond. ’ Possessing herself o f the basket of food, she remembered to fasten the door with the iron hook, a precaution the bar onet lind charged her always to observe, that by no possibility could she be sur prised while accomplishing her task,.then passing onward, she opened the panel as usual, and placed the plate of food uf>on the - shelves. As she did so she heard distinctly a movement on the other aide, which, being rather unusual, for silence alone ordi narily reigned, startled her already ex cited nerves so much that she gave the shelves the roquired shove, and just as they whirled away, she raw, to her hor ror, when too late to stop them, that she had dropped the knife from her hand, and It had gone around with the food. Breathlessly she waited for the return movement, hoping that the creature with- iu would not observe it, and that it would come bnck with the plate. As she waited, a singular loud, shrill noise or cry came from within. The next moment the shelves bad revolved, and the plate alone appeared. Appalled with her own carelessness, and.fancying she knew not what as the result, the terrified, half frantic girl, could only draw to the panels, with all the expedition possible, and then hastily return the basket, fasten the door *nd seek the safety of her own apartment. What was now her duty? 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