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he took TO horseback for the last
fifty miles, and rode at a rate which nearly des.
troyed both horse and rider. Hence his sudden
appearance at my house, and the frenzy Of his {
behavior After Miss P had been carried {
I'D stairs, it was thought imprudent for Mr..
n to continue at my house, as he exhibi-
ted every symptom of ncipient brain fever, and
might prove wild and manageable. He was
therefore removed at once TO house within a
few doors of, which was let out in furnished
lodgings. DR.. D. accompanied him, and
bed him Immediately, very copioisly. l have
no doubt that Mr.. NJ owed his life to that
timely measure. He was placed in bed, and
put at once under the most vigorous antiphlo-
CYSTIC treatment.
The next evening beheld DR.. D., the
Dean Of, and myself, around the bedside
of Agnes. All of us expressed the most
gloomy apprehensions. The Dean had been
Offering up devout and most affecting prayer.
well, my FRIEND said he to me, she is in
the hands of God. All that man can do has
been done; let US resign ourselves to the will
of Providence
AYE nothing but miracle can save her l
fear replied Dr. D..
How much longer do you think it probable,
humanity speaking, that the system can continue
in this state, SO as to give hopes of ultimate
recovery! inquired the Dean.
say ICpiiCu WIN b'hC
mus, sink, and speedily. She has not received,
since she was first seized, as much nourish-
ment as would serve for an infants meal =
Il have an impression that she will die sud-
denly said DIR. D.; possibly within the
next twelve hours for | cannot understand
how her energies can recover from, or bear lon
ger, this fearful paralysis |!
ALAS, fear SO too'
Il have heard some frightful instances Of
premature burial in cases like this said the
Dean. Il hope in heaven that you will not
think of committing her remains to the earth
before you are satisfied, beyond doubt, that
life is extinct made no reply--my emotion
nearly choked mel could not bear to con-
template such an event.
! DO you know said Dr.. D., with an ap.
preheDsive air, Il have been thinking lately o
the awful possibility, that notwithstanding the
slagnation of her physical powers, her MIND may
be sound, and perfectly conscious Of all that has
transplred about her =
Why--why' stammered the Dean, turning
pale what if she has-has HEARD all that has
been said -
Aye replied DR.. D., unconsciously
sinking his voice to a whisper, Il know of a
case--ln fact friend Of mine has just published
It'll which a wOnian--.' I here was faint
knocking at the door, and stepped TO il, for the
purpose Of inquirng what was wanted. While
: was in the act Of closing it again, overheard
DR.. DIS voice exclam, in an affrigh,ed
tone, Great God = and on turning round,
, saw the Dean moving from the bed, his face
white as ashes, and he fell from his chair, as if
t in fit. How shall describe what saw, on
| approaching the bed
The moment before, had left Miss Ply
ing in her usual position, and her eyes closed
They were now wide open, and staring upwards
with an expression | have no language to des-
cribe. II reminded me of what ] had seen
| when | first discovered her in the fit. Blood,
r too, was streaming from her nostrils and
: mouth--in short, more frghtful spectacle
never witnessed. In moment both DR.. D.
{ and | lost all power OF motion. Here, then
y was the spell broken--The trance over!
: implored DR.. D. to recollect himself and con-
e duct the Dean from the room, while would at
n tend to Miss p. The nurse was Instant,
+. at my side, shaking like an aspen-leaf. She
: quickly procured warm water, sponges, cloths
e &c, with which she at once wiped away ant
d encouraged the bleeding. The first sound ut
G tered by Miss P was long, deep-drawn sigh
e which seemed to relieve her bosom of an intol
g cradle sense of oppression. Her eyes gradu
t. ally closed again, and che moved her heat
away. at tho same time raising her trembling
e right hand to her face. Again she sighed
: again opened her eyes, and, to my delight, thei
1t expression was more natural than before. Sh,
looked languidly about her for moment, as
!, examining the bed-curtains--ahd her eye
G closed again, sent for some weak brandy AM
water, and gave her a lit. in teaspoon. Sh
= swallowed it with grea, difficulty. | ordere
$, some warm water to be got ready for her fee
e to equalze the circulation and while it wa
1t preparing, sat by her, watching every motto
, OF her features with the most eager anxiety
g How are you, Agnes!' | whispered, kssin
her. She turned languidly towards me, opene
" her eyes, and shook her head ieebly, but CAV
ID me no answer.
/. DO you feel pain any where? inquired
A faint smile stole about her mouth, but sh
! did not utter syllable. Sensible that her eS
S, hausted condition required repose determine
So not 10 tax her newly recovered energies; so
ordered her gentle composing draught, an
left her in the care of the nurse, promising I
% return by and BY, to see how my sweet pa,ler
n. went on. | found that the Dean had left. Al
at ter swallowing a little wine and water, he re
it covered sufficiently from the shock he had re
IS, ceved, to be able with Dr. DIS assistance, I
es step into his carriage, leaving his solemn bene
1t. dictica for Miss p
h. As it was growing late, sent my wife to be,
,e and ordered coffee in my study, whittier re
tired, and sat lost in conjecture and revere ii
lie nearly one o'clock. | then repaired to m
,g patients room; but my entrance startled he
ad from sleep that had lasted almost since ha
,g LEFT. ASS on as set down by her, she oper
If ed her eyes--and my heart eaped with joy ,
lis see her increasing calmness--ther expressio
m resembling what had oft delighted me, Will
as she was in health. After eyeng me steadil
for few moments, she seemed suddenly
If recognise me, kiss me = she whispered in III
falntest possible whisper while smile stole Owe
Oh her languid features. l did kiss her; and
d. so doing, my tears fell upon her cheek.
Don't cry she whispered again. in a ton
or as feeble as before. She gently moved he
or hand into mine. and | clasped the trembling
be ed fingers, with an emotion cannot expires
ng She noticed my agitation; and the tears cam
into her eyes, while her lip quivered, as thong
de she was going to speak, ! implored her how
in ever, not to utter word till she was better alb
n. to do it without exhausiaion, and lest my pre-
lie ence should tempt her beyond her strength,
til once more kissed her--bade her good night
her poor slender fingers once more compresst
NJ mne--and ! left her TO the care of the nur.
I? with whispered caution to step to me instan
ed ly, if any change should take place in Agne
I'm ] could not sleep felt a prodipious burdf