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Show Tbe Rich County News Pert, Publisher RANinm PH -- RICH COUNTY. UTAH Hm. - 4 nd John M. Ad-to- a - WAS "'ll - GLAD TO ESCAPE ALIVE Exciting Experience of English SILENCED Off- icer Who Intruded on Sacred Monkey of India. In various parts of India monkeys are regarded as objects of worship One of the principal monkey temples is la at Nuddea. Such veneration hown here to Hunlman, the monkey god, that visitors may not enter the court of the temple without removing their shoes. On one occasion an English officer. In passing up the country near Nuddea. chanced to stroll into a bamboo Jungle, when hia boat had put to" for the ' night. He had not advanced far before ' lie heard a terrific uproar all about him, and was not a little alarmed to behold a whole army of the largest ' monkeys he had ever seen making toward him from all quarters Some Jumped on the ground before him, others swung by the bamboos over his head, and many closed up the path In his rear. Several females had ones clinging to them, but young ; this fact did not seem to render them less agile than the others. 1' The Englishman knew not what to do. He yelled at the top of bis voice for assistance. To bis intense relief, each time that be yelled the monkeys retreated a bit. This encouraged him to persevere In his shouting, but he observed that when he himself began to retreat the monkeys would again begin to close In upon b'm. Then he stood still and gave one s tremendous shout, whereat the went back again. This time the man had gained fully 29 yards and Was about to repeat the call whet there appeared a new figure upon the scene In the person of an aged, decrepit woman hobbling through the midst of the animals. This aged person shook two or three of the monkeys by the paws as sha passed. No sooner had she come ' within hearing of tthe Britisher than phe opened upon him the villa of her wrath for disturbing the sacred animals in their retirement. She bade the Intruder depart, and that quickly, an order which he lost no time In The monkeys all seemed to obey the old woman's bidding, making a way for the man's re-- mon-key- ' treat. The old woman. It appeared, was employed by the Brahmins to supply the monkeys with their food each day. They were worshiped by all of he people In the country round, who bought offerings of rice and sweet-deit- s to them continually. Harpera lickly. an t ' cafg - Cruelty to Parents. ituor whimsical philosopher, James t Th . ,a8, In London Opinion, writes of jVrytng need of a new society, urg-- ? that It is high time to do away fnr the prevention of "' end substitute the prevention TiuW.Ui He remarks I that donations and subscriptions for such a beneficent organization would pour In from those who know by sad experience how sorrowful Is the lot of the father who finds himself abandoned to the ferocity of his children. Too long, he writes, "has' the cry of the parents fallen upon deaf ears. Do you hear the parents crying, O my brothers? The young lambs are playing In the meadows, but the old people are Many a fat city weeping bitterly. merchant conceals behind his waistcoat k heart that Is lacerated by the Many an savagery of hla children. alderman dilutes hla turtle soup with tears of sngulsh as he thinks of the torments his children are preparing for him In the dark precincts of his suburban home. 1 Collapsible Army Cart. A collapsible military cart has been Invented by an officer of the army service corps in London. The cart will be tested dumg the grand manoeuvres of the army next September. The cart is built entirely of tubular steel and canvas, and Is extremely light to haul, though It will carry up to a ton dead weght Several of these can be carried In a motor lorry of the type now In use In the army, and would be Instantly available for use In any desired direction. It Is claimed by the inventor that no country Is too rough for the cart, and that It Is practically Indestructible. It costs very little to build these carts, since all tbe parts are interchangeable; a temporary breakdown would not be a very serious matter, since spare parts could easily be carried on tbe motor wagons. -- Hs Guessed Right Bacon I see a new book has a set in tbe title mall looking-glaspage. Egbert That Is to prevent the women from turning over to read the last chapter the first thing, I suppose. s A Long Session. You'll have to go, now, Mr. Huggins. said the girl, with a yawn. What! so early? exclaimed the man. "Yes. you see. papa la a union man, and he'll only allow eight hours for courting Keep Him Busy. What are the principal activities of the official position our friend r occu- pies "Those Involved In holding on to It," reidied Senator Sorghum. Noisy Things. Bacon 1 see some one has made the discovery In England of tbe lawnmowing procllvtiea of the guinea-piEgbert Wei, come to think of it, f guess they do make as much noise as a lawnmower. ' g Thats Different. man I "That's the slowest-movinever saw youve got there," said one fanner to another. Slow?'1 replied the other. "Well, say, you ought to see him when the g dinner-bel- l ring! (Copyright, by W. G. Chapman.) Luie Petrie came to me from Eng chance of thp surgeons knife. I re land, bearing testimonials from sev- turned home a fortnight ago. When eral of London's foremost physicians with my regiment I received the blow regarding her ability as a graduate which I have just mentioned. I was nurse. I availed myself of her serv- supposed to be dead, but was taken ices In my private hospital, and she prisoner Instead. I have much to live justified the good Impression she for, should the operation prove sucIf not, there are certain made upon me at our first Interview. cessful. She was clever, painstaking and ab- friends whom I would Just as Boon solutely trustworthy, and I learned to have believe that I perished In India. rely upon her In tbe handling of the But I must not talk too much as the most difficult cases. Her health, how- slightest excitement brings on a fit. ever, was not all that it Bhou'd have Here Is the key of my portmanteau. been, and two months after her en- Perhaps, nurse, you will go to my gagement she was taken 111 with a room and unpack some of my things. I took the key and went into his form of nervous malady. I treated her successfully, and she acknowledg- bedroom, which adjoined the sitting ed that, as suspected, she had suf- room. A large portmanteau stood by fered from the ailment formerly, and the door. I unlocked It and began to this was a second attack of the old pul away my patient's clothes At trouble. It was then that she related the bottom of the portmanteau I to me a rather singular story, which found a pile of papers on top of which I have endeavored to set dowD as folI took the photolay a photograph. lows, as nearly as possible in her own graph up, and the face of ' words; niy late patient, Leonora Trefusls, was before me! My mind reverted to Early In the winter of lost year, the man I bad jimt left. Surely, as he when living In London, I was sent to turned from out tbe shudow and tbe nurse a patient by the name of lamplight fell upon his featuie,, I had Trefusls. She was a girl of nine- noticed something familiar about that teen, and the victim of nerve distress frank, open face Where had I seen Id an acute form The Illness was It before? Like a flash of truth, or brought on by an unfortunate love what seemed to be the truth, became affair. Two years before she had clear. Tbe man I was about to nurse been engaged to a Captain Gifford had only just returned from India, of the British army. Then the news where he had been wounded and takreached Leonora that her lover had en prisoner Was It possible that beeu killed during an encounter with had found Leonora's lost lover? But tribesmen In India. Mis body was I must make sure; I must not be rash. never recovered, and the blow comI returned to the sitting room. I have unpacked pletely prostrated the young girl. Tbe your things." I nervous breakdown which required said to the patient "By the way. my services took place. I got her to would you mind letting me know your confide her sorrows to me.ind she name. often spoke of Captain Gifford and of My name is Captain Gifford. was the love she still bore him the reply By and by Ixonora began to get I left the room without speaking well, and soon afterward, to my aston- further. It was nearly 10 o'cloek, but I resolved to go straight to Leonora ishment, I beard of her engagement to Dr. Herslet, one of the cleverest and tell her what had discovered surgeons In Harley street f had I dressed hurriedly and was descendnursed patients for Dr Herslet. and ing the stnirs when the front door never Imagined that he was a marry-In- opened and Dr Herslet entered man. He was hard and dry id Have you seen the patient, nurse?" appearance, not more than thirty-five- , he aHked but looking considerably older. HersYes," answered. "I have unpacklet was a brain specialist, and no man ed his things. I am going out to see living had studied the anatomy of the Miss Trefusls; I have some important brain more thoroughly. All that mod- news for her." ern science knew he had acquired. I am afraid I cannot spare you 1 respected Herslet, but at the same now," he snld. "The operation Is to time I feared him, for he was a silent, be performed early In the morning cold sort of Individual whose manner and 1 want to talk the case over with repelled one. When he became en- you. Come Into my consulting room. I followed hint down the hall and gaged to Leonora I felt sorry for the girl. Once I ventured to speak to my entered the consulting room. patient on the subject. Now, nurse, he said, what do Do you really love this man whom you mean by saying you have news you the going to marry? I asked. for MIbs Trefusls" Shel looked (at me sadly and. shook DO you not intend to marry her In her head. I do not. she said slowly. about six Weeks?' I asked. I am going to marry Dr. Herslet simCertainly; but what has your new's ply because my father wishes It. Yet to do with that? he knows that all my love is given to You engaged yourself "Everything. the man who lies In an unknown to marry Leonora on a condition. She grave. Dr. Herslet understands that promised to wed you only because he If such an impossible thing happened believed her old lover to be dead. as that Dick Gifford should come back Which he Is. I did say to her that I could not marry him. Dick will if such a thing should happen as that never come back, of course, and I the dead should return to life, I shall be married to Dr. Herslet In should .In honor give her up. But 1 two months from now. You will stay was never sufficiently interested to with me until the wedding Is over, even ask the name of the gentleman; will you not, nurse? I preferred to avoid the subject." I readily promised, for I had grown You can scarcely avoid It now, I to love the girl well. On a certain said. Dr. Herslet, Leonora's old day not long after this conversation I lover exists; he Is allye and In this happened tq be alone, when tbe door house now. His name Is Captain Gifof the room I was In opened and Dr. ford. Go to Leonora, If you do not beHerslet came In. lieve me, and ask what her lover's "I have a very crllcal case In my name was. Ask her to show you his hospital Just now, nurse, said he, I photograph. is that want your assistance, as tbe case Is of the man upstairs, your patient. one of life or death. You must leave L'r. Ilerslets cold eyes gazed at me Miss Trefusls tomorrow and come to steadily. The man's nerves must have me been made of steel, for be never I cannot," I replied. Leonora Is Cinched. better, but she Is still dependent on I will Investigate your story," he me. In the meantime. I do not insaid. "Nevertheless," he returned coldly, tend to allow yon to see Leouora to"you will come to my house tomor- night. While I am absent you shall row evening. The operation will take remain here" Without waiting for a 1 place on the following morning. reply, he left the room, and locked the am going to trephine. If I am not door after him At the end of an successful, the patient will go mad; hour he returned. His face was as trephining Is the only chance for him. cold and Impassive as ever. I will arrange the matter with Miss I have verified the truth of your Trefusls." visited Miss Tref-usltale, he said That evening Ignore came to me. Rnd for the first time since our "You will have to leave me, nurse, engagement 1 alluded to her old lover. she said. "1 feel terribly sad at tbe She wept. I asked his name and parthought of losing you, but Dr. Herslet ticulars about him and was shown his Is Insistent and must have his way. My rival lives; He is upphotograph When he becomes emphatic I have to stairs. Tomorrow I am to perform a obey him. But I want you to come to critical operation upon him Think my loom; I wish to show you somewhat yon have put Into my power A thing you have never yet seen Cap- swerve of the knife means death. But tain Gifford's photograph of committing I have no Intention 1 followed her to her room and she murder shall operate upon Captain handed me the photograph of a re- Gifford and I hope to be successful. markably fine looking, pleasant-faceI will not throw the ease away, for the man. success of such an operation will "It Is a good face," I said, afier I greatly enhance my reputation I will had examined the picture, "the coun- not sacrifice either love or ambition tenance of a brave man. 1 am sorry The operation will be postponed I for you. Leonora. will give my patient excellent reasons Toward the evening of the next day for the delay I shall keep him here I went to Dr. Ilerslet's hospital, and operate after my marriage has which was next door to his own house. taken place. Now. perhaps, you unHavlug been taken to tny room and derstand the strength of my position. given some refreshment, a servant You can. If you wish it, return to canto to ask me If I wished to see my Leonora and stay with her until after patient. I assented, and In my pro- the marriage, or you can defy me." fessional cap and uniform followed You mean that I am to go back to the girl to the door of a room on the and not tell her what 1 have first floor. I knocked, a voice hade disCoverei?-- ' me enter, and I Btepped Inside. A Exactly; but you can please your tall man hnd risen to receive me; a self. What Is the alternative?" lamp stood on the table, behind him; his face and figure were In the If you do not promise to obey ine. shadow. He came forward and shook I shall seal your lips How I will do bands. so Is my secret You cannot leave Pray sit down, nurse, he said, this house tonight Tomorrow mornlias Dr. Herslet told you the na- ing I will speak to you again. Now ture of the operation?" you must go to your room." "Yes I replied, "lie says It la a Ho took me by the arm and led me serious one. , out of the consulting room. My brain "Exactly. Well, a couple of years was in a whirl and 1 was Incapat s of ago I received a severe blow on the resistance. I went up the stairs, enhead and Dr. Herslet believes there tered my room and sat down to think is pressure on a certain portion of the matters over. Knowing Herslet as I brain. Since the time of the accident did, I Baw that it would be useless to I have suffered from epileptic fits. To try to leave the house that save myself from the horrors of a Perhaps I could manage It innight the lunatic asylum I prefer to take the morning. He had said the operation 1 I,eo-nor- a 1 1 us something. Perhaps she can write it. Try her, said Dr, Herslet, producing a pencil and sheet of paper. Leonora placed the pencil In my band. I glanced at her and made a frantic effort, but In vain. My brain directed the words, but the hand would not obey. I could only effect a few straggling lines on the paper. It is of no use; she cannot, said It tortures her to try." the surgeon. Leonora bent over and kissed me, then left the room, her eyes wet with tears. Some more weeks went by;, there was no change in my condition. A certain morning dawned and I awoke feeling strangely better. I could not account for my sensations, but 1 felt iignier ami ic&s I noticed, too, that I could move my arm the paralysis was evidently passing away. Once again I made an effort to speak, but not a word would come. Still, tbe paralysis of the arm and side was less marked. When the nurse entered the room I longed to say to her, I am better. but I think my eyes must have told her something for she leaned over me cheerily and said: Well, my dear, you are looking more like yourself." I raised my arm about an Inch in order to draw her attention to it. Why, that is a splendid Improvement," she said. "I must tell Dr. Herslet. She stood at the side of the bed as if considering. "I am uncertain whether I ought to trouble him today, she said. "This in bis wedding day. But, nurse, what a strange expression you have in your face. You have got such curious eyes I never before saw human eyes express so much. I do not believe that you like the idea of this wedding. Well, Miss Trtffusis Is a beautiful young lady; but then, Dr. Herslet la so clever, the cleverest surgeon of his ly. It is a clear case, Herslet, said day. Of course lie is older, but the other doctor. She was interrupted by a knock at Hemorrhage from l lie left middle cerebral, with the door and went to open it. I heard and aphasia.' Very sad Indeed. her utter an exclamation; Bhe then The mind is fully conscious but all came back quickly to my side. power of speech is lost. Brocas conWhat do you think has happened? volution Is evidently Involved " You are highly honored. she said. Can you raise your right arm? he There is no less a person standing outside than Miss Trefusls herself queried, bending over me. I shook my head In reply. Shall I show her in?" the bride-to-b"You see she understands what Is My eyes spoke, my hand beckoned, said to her, he added, looking at Dr. and Leonora entered. She was in her Herslet. The two physicians left the bridal dress. Her beauty was extraroom, but soon Dr. Herslet returned ordinary and startling, but her sweet and sent the nurse away. face was ghastly pale and her dark "Well," said he, bending over me, eyes were full of an uncontrollable "you can see now how wrong you sadness. 1 motioned to Nurse Martha was to be postponed, and there might yet be time for me to eave Leonora. Overcome with excitement and emotion, I lay back In my chair, and. fell into a deep sleep. I awoke suddenly and opened my eyes to see Dr. Herslet standing before me 1 tried to rise, but was unable to move. The surgeon bent over me, one hand on my shoulder, the other holding something to The faint, my mouth and nostrils sweet smell of chloroform was In the air. Ilerslets cruel eyes were gazing into mine. You are in my power," he said; I aw sealing your lips." As he spoke I ceased to struggle and my senses left me. When I awoke again It was morning and I was lying on the floor with my head against a sharp corner of the bedstead. I felt queer and heavy and there was a dull pain In my temples. Suddenly the door opened and a servant entered. "What is the matter?" she cried. "What has happened? I made an effort to speak, but not a word would come, only a gurgling noise in my throat. I tried to struggle to my feet, but my right side, arm and I sank back leg were powerless. with a moan. As I did so I noticed a little blood on tbe corner of the bed .against which I bad evidently fallen. The girl rushed out anu returned In a few moments with Dr Herslet. He looked at me keenly. I "This Is dreadful, heard him murmur. He raised my paralyzed arm and let Jit fall again "How did this happen, nurse Petre?" he asked. Again I tried to .speak; my lips moved, but no sound escaped them. Ring for Nurse Martha," said the doctor, and get her into bed. It is apoplexy. I will be back shortly." I was put to bed, and soon Dr llerslet returned with another doctor They both examined me careful- heml-plegt- beavv-ltmbe- s city-bre- 1 1 1 Leonora! I whispered frlrtly HOLD BIG FESTIVAL IN PERU Good Heavens! she speaks, she cried She the tell upon speaks, girl. Week Is Celebrated by Religious her knees by the bed with claspea HolyProcession Beautiful Floats In bands. "Dear, dearest, tell me what Parads. is in your heart." I knew that my words must be few. Lima, Peru. Semana Santa, or Holy I had to select them before they were Week, is a week of preparation. Booths uttered. dedicated to different saints are erectDo not ed and arches built "Leonora, listen. I said. at intervals from marry Dr. Herslet. Captain Gifford Is the church to the foot of the Calle de a patient in this house; be is not las Palmas, or Street of Psalms. On dead he came back I discovered his Saturday the arches are decorated Dr to tried Herslet silence identity; with fruit, vegetables, live fowls, kids, Do not etc., and me, to keep you In Ignorance everything is got In readiness marry that bad man, dear. for the great day. Palm Sunday. I could say no more; my lips quivEarly Sunday morning the few' reered and were still. My brain reeled, maining things are added to the archthe room became dark and I slipped es and the procession leaves the away Into blank unconsciousness. church, taking Its way to the booth at 1 was very ill afterward end knew the foot of fhe street, where they renothing more for a long time. When main for the faithful to make their of? came to myself Leonora told me the ferings until between five and six at story of rhe next few days. Acting night, when the procession again forms on advice, she went to seek Captain at this booth and Is accompanied by Gifff rd, and found him. She said soldiers, the band and a crowd of little or nothing about that Interview, people. nor did 1 question her. Dr. Herslet After they form there Is a song by returned to the house about half an the musical professor or singer of the hour after I had recovered my power church, music by the band and they of speech. Leonora herself met him start slowly, all carrying palms (young and told him what had happened. He looked quietly at her and his face grew white; he went out of the house, never to return. Never again did he come back to Harley street; his career in England was ended, and the reason of his strange disappearance was not made public as we kept the secret to ourselves. Another great surgeon performed the operation on Captain Gifford, who recovered completely, and Leonora became bis wife. As for me, I grew to have a horror of my surroundings; everything In London seemed to remind me of the terrible period through which I' bad When I had regained my passed. strength I resolved to try what change of climate and country would do for me, and I came to New York.. Perhaps I started to work a little too soon, but now, thanks to your care, Dr. Halifax, I feel that I am on the road to complete recovery. The silence Is over forever, thank Heaven, Gathering for tha Festival. and the memory of that frightful experience Is fast assuming tbe outlines of some fantastic dream. branches of sugar cane), In their hands and waving them.' All the music FRESH AIR FOR CITY BABES played during this time was dirges. On Friday night was the great event of the week, the great procession, beMothers Make Ail Sorts of' Excurginning at ten o'clock and headed by sions Into Land of Inventiveness three men, one of them carrying the to Cope With Problem. crown of thorns; the second, the nails which nailed the Lor(f to the cross; For claim whose babies, to fresh air is Just as Imperative as the third, the cock that crew. This was followed a float beautifully their more fortunate country brothers trimmed and by contalqlng the lighted and sisters, young mothers are makImage of our Lord so painted that ing all sorts of excursions Into the blood to be on the forehead land of inventiveness trying to cope and appeared face. Very realistic it looked in with the problem of securing air, light the and sunshine for their little ones. Of Next was a float containing the Vircourse, they have brick walls and dirt gin Mary beautifully dressed In purand small, damp, back yards to battle ple velvet trimmed with priceless lace with, but again they have the proud and jewels, her long train held up by knowledge, that if they can conquer angels. As the streets were dark only the situation, the family at large for the lights on the floats and torches wont have to sacrifice Itself to the in- carried by the crowd, who were all conveniences of suburban life for the dressed id black, and the procession sake of the baby. moved so slowly, appearing to mark And so the little mother, who altime and swaying from side to side, ways possesses the Indomitable will they were more than two hours going to overcome the' Impossible, takes around two blocks. stock of her roof and windows to see On reaching the church the floats what can be done. were put within to remain till The street is by no means the best at 9:30 o'clock Saturday place for the baby to get Its fresh air morning. No train whistled, no bells and sunshine, for high winds and rang, no teams were In the streets germs have full scope there. Besides, from Thursday noon. Even the chilpushing a baby carriage takes both dren were told not to talk, for the time and strength, so other methods Senor (Lord) Is dead; till 9:30 oclock must be devised that are economical, Saturday, when the image Is restored to Us niche in the church and the practical and hygienic. If one Is forunate enough to posLord Is risen. Christian Herald. sess a flat roof whleh is accessible, a corner of which can be fitted up with FIND THE SECRET OF LIFE railings, and protected from winds and soot, that person Is indeed very fortunate, but one need not despair if Savants of University of Pennsylvania Produce Guinea Pigs With that is not the case. There are other Serum They Make. ways. For instance, one woman looked Philadelphia, Pa. Following up the longingly out of her window one day research experiments performed at into the warm sunshine and she fairly the Rockefeller institute in New York, ached for an inclosed piazza, where her baby could shave freedom in play pathologists of the University of Pennsylvania have completed a Beries and she herself could keep an eye on of tests which are amazing. him without the burden of constant The scientists have found It Is imcare. And while she sat there, an Inpossible to produce animal life artifispiration came to her. cially. The work is still In the experiThe back of the house faced the mental stage, but female guinea pigs south and on the third floor, where have been by an artificial Impregnated winshould been have a bay there solution, simulating the normal animal dow, tbe people below saw something secretion, and from this there has that resembled a cage. She had had been produced the true animal embryo the back wall of the room moved in which has grown to normal size and four or Hie feet, bad the floor and been bom as the result of this treatwalls made waterproof, and where the ment. old wall had been was placed a heavy It was found a solution of water, 80 wire netting inclosing tbe space, and per cent, salts 12 per cent, and an acid wl'hin this little retreat was safely similar to the malic acid that Is found stowed away the baby, like a bird, In certain forma of vegetable life, perched high above the grime of the would cause human tissues to grow. streets and discordant noises. Ther When the fact was established, then were only two windows and a narrow the men of science were ready to prowall to move, and one of the windows ceed with their comparative animal was turned into a door to make an tests easy access to the Improvised piazza. Several female guinea pigs were And this was even nicer than a roof Isolated so as to preclude the possiplayroom, for It wag pea re r at hand, bility of their Impregnation by natural without smoke and soot. methods. This solution was injected and three of the animals gave birth to Aeronauts Escape. guinea pigs, but they were considerThree aeronauts taking part in a ably smaller than those born in the fete at the Champ-d-Mar- . Paris, re- natural way. Two of these artificially cently. had a most exciting exnerience produced pigs died, but one is still In the course of the proceedings three living. balloons were to ascend, and at four Navy Forming a Radio Corps. oclock In the afternoon the first, carThe navy has Washington. rying three passengers, was set free to the strains of the Marseillaise." gun the formation of a corps of But to the alarm of the spectators, the ficient radio operators. Under an balloon, after rising only a short dis- der Issued by Acting Secretary of tance, began to drive along parallel Navy Beekman Wlnthrop the ass to the earth. It cleared the first build- ments of wireless operators are t ings in Us way, but it still did not permanent and the men must not, rise, and a hundred yards or so furth- cept In cases of emergency, be shi er on It dashed against the chimneys to other work. of a house With the force of the Imenvelope was pact the Love for Children Halts Suicide gashed open and the gag rushed out. N. C. The love for Fayetteville, in the two little children, left The three aeronauts dangled orphans by car over the side of the house, while death of their mother, caused Spl the balloon collapsed rapidly, and It Bullard to change his mind In seemed very probable that the Whole gard to committing suicide as he h wreck would fall to the ground. But In space over a chasm, the occupants of the house made a called for help, and was rescued w balbe was ready to drop from exhi pile of chairs and tables on Ibe cony, by means of which each aero- tion. naut In turn managed to climb down from the car. The other two balloons Biggest Hospital Without Lighti did not ascend. New York. Two thousand cand were used to light Bellevue hospt Unanimity. for five hours, after a Btorm had fle seems to Your Doctor temperature ed the dynamo room. A number have taken a drop or two. surgical operations bad to he p Patient Cant I do the same, poned. d s. ' you do not obey me, I ohall deal your lips1 were to defy me. 1 told you I would seal your lips If necessary, and they are sealed. 1 am going to marry Miss Trefusls, and so I have taken steps to Insure your silence. It is possible that you' may never be able to speak With my knowledge of the again. localization of motor centers of the brain, it was easy for me to do what 1 have done. When I saw that you were determined to leave the house sometime and tell Miss Trefusls what you had found out, I made up ray uiind to act. waited uutil you had dropped asleep, then I administered an anaesthetic. Thq rest was easy. With a suitable Instrument I made a small opening through the bone at tbe top of your temple, Just over the center which controls tbe power of speech. Having made the entrance I introduced a probe and broke up that portion of the brain tissue. The external opening Is scarcely visible.. You are supposed to be suffering from cerebral hemorrhage. You may later on rise from your bed, but yoiS cannot speak, nor can you control your brain sufficiently to write anything, even with your left hand. Thus you are as powerless to convey the Information you know to Leonora Trefusls as If you were dead Having performed the operation, I placed you with your head beside the sharp corner of the bed, and upon It smeared a little blood You may call attention to the small wound on your head by making signs to the nurse, but she has been told that the wbund was caused by 1 your fall." He bowed to me mockingly and left the room. 1 lay perfectly motionless in my bed. I knew that I was doomed, chained as in Iron fetters; I, In my first youth, was doomed to the silence of the grave. Dr. Herslet would marry Leonora; Captain Gif-udie. Such pcobably sweeping by Id grim processed me day and night At week after my seizure, to 6ee me, accompa-lersle- t lj anxious and pathet-refusiWatch her eyes, Paul; they Veera as though full of a question. Sh4 ia longing to tell to leave us alon Leonora came up close to me. "1 had hoped that you might be betI ter," she said, bending over me. could not go away without seeing you . and bidding you Yes, I am going to the church now to be married Ah, nurse, dear nurse, poor Dick never came back I shall be Mrs Herslet within an hour." 1 motioned with my hand and said with my eyes; "Stay with me a little while. Mine Is a dreadful fate comfort me with your presence just for a good-bye- few minutes. She appeared to read my thoughts, for without a word she sat down near me. Presently she took tny hand and covered it with her kisses. Some of her tears dropped upon it. As she sat so. and the quick moments passed, and I knew that in a very short time her fate would be Irrevocably sealed, a frantic determination awoke within me. If no words could arise to tny lips, at least I could direct my thoughts to the Providence Rbove. I began to pray fiercely, despairingly. I began to pleat) with Heaven to give me back the gift of speech If it could be only for a short time, a few fleeting moments, what might I not accomplish? If 1 could but save her by a few whisrered sounds, even if the effort cost my life, 1 would gladly pay the price. As my spirit Writhed within me Leonora watched me curiously, and then leaned forward and touched me. she asked What Is It, dear? Your eyes seem to speak, surely there is something that is troubling Oh, nurse, nurse, make an efyou. fort. Surely you can move that silent tongue if you try hard. 1 feel sure there Is something I must know, something you want to tell me. My heart was beating wildly, and I moved my partially paralyzed arm to and fro. It seemed as though my spirit must burst its bonds and overcome tbe weakness of the flesh. My lins trembled with one final, gigantic effort; they writhed as In a spasm, and a guttural noise Issued from my throat. Suddenly the blood came surging to my temples; I found that the long-los- t speech had returned! gutta-perch- a |
