Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-12-30

the circumstances OF his family, as ne Was called
in to supply his place. Ills agreeable manners
and cheerful conversation, made his visits desir
able to Caroline, and gave him an opportunity as
he observed the vivacity kindled in her eye and
manner, at these times, to satisfy himself her
complaints strictly nervous. remedy sng
gestcd itself to his mind, but would require great
frmness on Lacy's part to carry it through.
care you nervous, Lacy 2 he said, as he enter
ed the drawing room. "Why, man that start is
suspicious
| "Doctor, replied Lacy, "never mention the
word in my presence actually went squares
out of my way, to avoid man who knew would
tell me about my wife's nerves
"Joking apart, my dear fellow, continued the |
Docto 81 think have found remedy for your
lovely wife, for she is the ovcliest creature have
seen in long time On your part, it will require
frmness, and that induced me to inquire if you
were nervous The spring is coming on now, and
you must take her away into the woods Let me |
see-your father bnilt many years ago, on some
back lands, intending to make it summer resi-
dence, but found the people and habits too unciv-
ilized for the purpose that is the very thing
take her there for one, two three months, ac-
cordingly as she recovers-and account,
must Mrs Martha go with her.
ooh, Doctor, replied Lacy, ''this is a desper-
ate remedy, indeed but it appears sensible you
must manage it with her, and if possible, it shall
be accomplished
Mr.. Mordaunt approved the plan, and Caroline
convinced by the Doctors representations that it
was absolutely necessary for her health consent
ed.
Lacy wrote to farmer in the neighborhood,to
engage for him man and two women. The house
was put in order, and furniture arranged in few
weeks. He hurried Caroline off, before DR.. Hart
man returned Martha was highly indignant at
the idea of her mistress going to the back woods,
and dearly as she loved her, said 'she not 60
ing to be devoured by wild beasts
Mrs Mordaunt positively insisted upon accom-
panying Caroline. Lacy regretted it very much,
but there appeared help for it; however, the
da before they set off, she sprained her ANGLE,
and was obliged to remain behind. Caroline IS heart
failed her as the time approached. but Lacy was
decided, and as he insisted on the ground of her
health, she did not become nervous.
They did not reach Prairie Villa till late, and
worn out withiher journey, Caroline slept sound
An extensive Prairie once spread before the eye,
where their mansion stood-it was now settled
thickly for a Western village. The two hand
maidens stopping with them, to do the work (for
they disdained the idea of being hred) were most
uncouth in their appearance--one, agreat tall
masc uline, brawny girl, with voice that seemed
to come from haut6oy. The other, sandy hair
ed, frecked lass, with great bare Their
heads were alternately protruded into the room
where Caroline slept, to enquire why she did not
get up 2
"What is your name p asked Caroline of the
| freckled lass
"My name is Delphnia Robinson, but don't
care about your calling by my first name,
was the reply.
Lacy was not unmndful Of Caroline's feelings,
and strove by Thousand attentions to supply
Marthas place, but the idea Of living among such
n rude set of beings, without female friend dis
tressed her greatly and she burst into tears.
"La Mrs. Lacy" said the help, 81 guess
something has happened to your old man, that
makes you cry-you seem precious sorry about
something
81 am nervous, replied Caroline, 81 wish you
would call Mr.. Lacy
"Narvous oh, our Lucinda s aunt's husbands
sister is narvous, and Lucy knows all about it. |
will call her-she II know what to do for you"
| The Swapping brunette answered to the call,
and Caroline thought it was some comfort that
she was acquainted with her disease. She brought
in her hand tumber of whskey and water.
eDrink this Mrs Lacy, i, will cure YOU said
Lucinda.
The whole affair SO ludicrous, that Caro-
line could not help laughing in spite of her vex-
aton and when Lacy returned he found his wife
more inclined to exert herself, and be cheerful
than he had seen her for long time. They took
a pleasant drive and he rejoiced in the success of
the experiment. thus far When they returned
Caroline found the table set for five, and address
ing her help, said
"There are only Mr.. Lacy and myseh-why
have you put FIVE plates on the table =
"There is your old man and you-ine and the
other young lady, and the young gentleman. said
Delphina
Caroline could scarce refrain from laughing
but mildly said,
"We prefer eating by ourselves-lt is the GUS
tom with us--y you can have table in the kitchen.
Well, now you are odd kind of folks but
howsomever, If the other young lady Is willing,
and the young gentleman am sure don't care,
responded Delphina