The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-02-23

"tha: you speak in the presence of a friend one
whose sentiments are in unison with your own,
and who has ever been, and will be, the firm
opposer of wrong and injustice
Supper was now announced, and Mrs Fortes-
cue, with Lucy Grattan, SAT- down to do the hon,
ors of the table to their stranger guest.
"Madam," said he, again beginning the CONVEX
saon, and addressing the widow, though he kept
his eyes bent upon the lovely being opposite 10
him, tyou have not told me ms ye: your son S uame
1t may be that know him, and can give you some
information respecting him.. belong to Ie army
myself, and left il on my way to Williamsburg but
two weeks since.
He kept his eye bent upon Lucy, and as the moth
er answered, "CharIes Fortescue," he marked the
anxious and inquirng look with which she regar-
ded him:-that look revealed to him the story
Of her heart.
tWhat! Captain Fortescueg' he exclaimed; =
che is indeed brave officer saw him the nigh.
before left the camp and he was then WE'LL"
elbow fortunate it was you stopped here, and
brought US word of Charles" exclaimed Lucy, and
she biushed deeply she concluded, for smile
play across the strangers face at the betrayal OF
her feelings.
The conversation continued until after supper
WIS euueo, WIEN tHe SeHtIetndu ueSHtu W oS
shown to his roem excusing himself for retiring SO
early on the plea Of violent headache.
Soon after The whole family retired to rest, and
as Lucy Grattan entered her room, which was
next that of the strangers and threw herself upon
he, couch, she thought she heard voice if pro-
ceeding from his room She Iistened: it was his.
Hewas deeply Engaged in prayer. He con tinued
for some iine, and thea ceased.
Iucv Iav he imam har rilIou har mind
reverted 10 the event efthe evening,-the arrival
Of their guest, and his acquaintance with Charles.
There was something in his frank and open
ner thar pleased her, aud in his mild and benevo,
lent conntenance that won upon herhearl. Andthen,
too, he had spoken OF Charles as a brave and gal,
liant officer, aud that had endeared him still more.
Such thoughts occupied her mind until she gsadu-
ally sunk into the Of sleep, TO dream of him
who was far away.
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Lucy continued wrnptin the quiet and peaceful
slumber which health affords until somewhat pnst
M idnig!t, when she awakened by noise
which seemed to proceed from the room Of the
stranger. She and listened; it was groans as
Of one in extreme pain. She listened again; it
still continued--and recoilccng that he had COM
planned in the evening Of not being well, she inn
media.ely surnsed shat he was worse. Gliding
softly frcm her room, she proceeded to that of Mrs
Fortescue, which on the opposite side of the
house, and, awakening her, made her acquainted
with VIVA, She had heard. The good lady imme
diaieIy arose, and arousng one of the servants,
sent him to inquire what was the muter, and
whether she could be of any use TO the gentleman
He returned, and stated that he very sick; and
that lf Mrs Foriescue pleased, she might step iol
his room, and perhaps she could do something TO-
relic We him.
She Immediately proceeded thither and found him
in burning fever, which fatigue, and riding thro
the sun the preceding day,-t being an uncom
monty hot one had brought upon him. Calling
in Lucy to her aid, they administered some sooth
Ine medicine, and after short time the stranger
sank to sleep. rl..-5 l.t
Lucy remained by his couch whilst Mrs. Fortes
cue eth ed again to She bathed his burning
brow, and famed him while he slept, with all The
tenderness of daughter. 1t was morning when
he awoke, some what refreshed yet the fever still
burnt in his veins, and Lucy won ID not leave him
until she again administered the medicines, and
saw him sinkso sleep again. She then retired,
and left Mrs. For,escue in her place.
1t was past noon when she again entered the
sick chamber, and the stranger had just awoke
She sat down by his bed side, and inquired kindly
how he felt He answered somewhat better, and
taking a small pocket bible from beneath his pill
low, asked if she would add to her other kindness
es, 10y reading from 1t few chapters She acqui-
esced. ..5t,a 4.e. l, Of. ...l "a s,t tstae
All that night she again watched by his bed side,
and next day, when he was SO much better as to
be able TO sit up in chair she again read to him
from that holy book. Is ,seA AS "a ,t ,,e tlB
Two more days passed away, and she stranger
guest had become we'll enough to prosecute his
journey, and on tho morning of the fifth from that
on which he arrived, his horse was brought to the
door, and he proceeded to bid them farewell Al
ter Ire had taken leave Of Mrs Fortescu ne, With ma
ny expressions Of gratitude and thankfulness, he
turned to Lucy, and drawing from his pocket the
little bible, presented it to her, "a s1e 1oass..
"Accept this, my dear Miss sad'h he, as he put
il in her hand, as a token Of remembrance from
one who will forget the debt of gratitude he
owes Mrs. -Fortescue and yourself Sometimes, If