The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-07-03

ana uecOruI. mere was dlSo soLietuiuS III
her department toward him so different from
that which unusually exists between the nurse
and the patient, that Hartland half the time,
did not know how to behave himself He
sometimes insisted on her being seated, but
she always declined with look Of humility
that sunk into his heart. At first he was
puzzled, next interested, and finally there
stole into his heart one of the softest of all
possible feelings for Genevieve, compounded
of full grown gratitude and newborn love.
| One day, while the doctor was with him,
/ it suddenly occurred to Hartland to inquire
where he was, how he came there, and most
especially, to whose kindness he was indebt-
ed for such benevolent intentions. limiting at
the same time that he presumed 1t was the
doctor who had interposed in his behalf.
| "You are Mistaken" replied his friend ;
IL knew nothing of your situation till found
you here"
"Indeed and how came l here 7"
81 will tell you, for you ought to know, in
order to return thanks in the proper place.
You are in the house Of Mademoiselle de f.,
a Young lady of French extraction, great
heiress, of lands, mines, and what not,extend-
ing no one knows where; and, withal,a most
beautiful, amiabIe, accomplished woman. She
is ward of mine, or rather was, for she IS
now of age, and might have married long ago,
but for single scruple which she encoura-
ges at the risk of passing the remainder OF her
life in single blessedness.
"Ahi" reioined Hartland, who found him
self not little interested about the heiress;
'tah, and what may this scruple be !"
"She imagines, or rather fears, it is her
great possessions that attract so many admir-
ers wherever she goes; and faith, notwith-
standing her beauty and accomplishments she
is probably in the right. She is waiting to be
loved for herself alone, and from being al
most always surrouded by frivolous or inter-
ested admirers, has contracted a sort of con-
tempt if not aversion, to men, which in spite
of the feminine gen.leness, not to say tender
ness, of her disposition, displays itself in no
uniform indifference if not haughtiness, to-
ward almost all those who aspire to her good
graces. She at once told me she never saw
but one man toward whom she felt irresisti-
bly, attracted, and he treated her as if she
was nobody"
| 81 should like to see her," answered Hart
! land, "for, independent of the obligations
owe her, she must be something of curl
osity. Such humility is not often coupled
with wealth, beauty and accomplishments
But you have not yet told me how l came to
be here.'
"You were seen by good old aunt who
resides with the young lady, and who hap
pened to be looking out Of the window as
] you were landed in state of partial delir-
ium. She apprised Mademoiselle de F.
of the circumstance, who Immediately gave
directions TO have you brought here"
Upon my word l owe her obligations
which can never repay"
THAT is more than you know" said the
/ doctor, smiling.
al should, however at least, like to thank
her. Where does she hide herself! How
happens it | have never by any chance seen,
or heard her voicel and when will she permit
me to express my gratitude!'
1T would not be etiquette, you know" re-
Piled the doctor again smiling with sweetness
| never saw IN any other man. at would moi
be etiquette for a young lady to visit young
single gentlemen, like you, in his bedcham-
Der. But in few days shall let you out o.
the cage, and then you will see her. Take
care of yourself; the citadel is inviting. but
will cost long seige, and perhaps not surren'
der at last
The doctor then rose to depart when Hart
land, with degree ofhesitation which supris-
ed himself, and the color rising in his pale
cheek, asked
but DOCTOR now think of it, who is the
gentle kind attentive nurse, TO whom, verify
believe-meaning no reflection on your skill
Il am indebted for my recovery. l owe hei
much, and you must put me in some way o.
expressing my obligations"
"She is paid for her attendance" replied
the doctor, earnestly, land will accept Of
nothing from you, except what you will moi
perhaps be willing to bestow on her."
"What do you mean by that, doctor!
"Nothing," answered he, as he departed
with another significant smile.
Hartland fell into reverie. The words
''she ispaid for her attendance" grated harsh
" ON his ears. He wished it had been volun'
tary for then he could have ascribeditto some
motive that would have flattered his self-love
or to do him justice. appealed to his gratitude
and affection, and meriteG different acknowl
edgement more than sordid money. He tried
hard TO persuade himself that he owed poo
Genevieve nothing but her wages. while hi:
heart told him that such attentions as she haC
paid him could never be bought with gold
But what could the doctor mean by his mis-
chievous smiles, and the equivocal phrase o
''she will accept nothing from you, but wha
you will not perhaps be willing to bestow oil
her!" Hartland could make nothing of this
and became buried in perplexity of though
from which he was reused by the steps of &c
nevieve, who entered the room with slow tim
idity, and asked in trembling accents, aftel
his health.
Il am quite well, dear Genevieve, thanks
to your blessed kindness, which l can neve
repay"
my wages are already paid" answered
she, with apparent simplicity; land now tina
you are quite recovered, am going away
came to bid you farewell, to express my
wishes for your happiness, and to ask of yor
sometimes to remember poor Genevieve."
4 Concluded merit tceek.
Mr.. CLAY'S MORAL CHARACTER.