Mr.Ellis was sent for, and he immediately despatched Kinch for Dr.Burdett, their family physician, who came without a moment's delay.

He examined Charlie's arm, and at first thought it would be necessary to amputate it.

At the mere mention of the word amputate, Caddy set up such a series of lamentable howls as to cause her immediate ejectment from the apartment.

Dr.Burdett called in Dr.Diggs for a consultation, and between them it was decided that an attempt should be made to save the injured member.

"Now, Charlie," said Dr.Burdett, "I'm afraid we must hurt you, my boy--but if you have any desire to keep this arm you must try to bear it." "I'll bear anything to save my arm, doctor; I can't spare that," said he, manfully.