At this moment poor little Ella opened her eyes, her faintness being only of a slight nature.
With Kenneth's aid, for Mrs. Russell was afraid to venture herself upon the slippery pathway without her stick, she managed to get up and walk slowly to the house.
Mrs. Russell's keen eyes soon saw that the child's left arm was broken, and her first thought was for a doctor. Kenneth, guessing what was in her mind, suggested that he should run for Dr. Soames, who lived not far off. The old lady's face softened at his thoughtfulness.
"You are a sensible lad," said she, "and I shall be much obliged if you will."
Kenneth needed no second bidding, but hurried off for Dr. Soames as fast as his legs could carry him.
[CHAPTER II]
BRUNO TO THE RESCUE
"YOU'RE late home to dinner, Ken."
"I know I am, mother, but I couldn't help it," said Kenneth, as he slipped into the vacant place at the dinner table; "something really quite exciting has happened."
"What is it?" asked Rupert and Gertie in a breath, while Marcia's wondering eyes put the same question.