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 improvised stretcher. Mary still remained unconscious; and tenderly lifting her and placing her beside Elisha's still form on the stretcher, the two were carried to the paper-*mill and from there a conveyance took them to Mr. De Vere's.

Dr. Brinton was there when they arrived. He and Reuben placed Elisha on the bed in his old room. No need for a lengthy examination. A mark over the heart about the size of a nickel showed where the current had entered his body. His thread of continuity between now and hereafter had served its purpose.

Leaving to Reuben the task of doing all for Elisha's remains, Dr. Brinton went below to the library where the family, with Mr. Genung, had assembled.

Mary would probably be all right in a few days as consciousness had already returned. Dr. Brinton said all she needed was good care.

No one dared ask after Elisha as Watson's description left no chance for hope, and Dr. Brinton's manner confirmed this as he entered the room. Once again had nature donned