The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-08-13
startled Thomas, that he Immediately drop
ped his end Of the burthen, exclaiming:
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"Why knock at the door to be sure,
what fool you are" 'H ...'" '7a1' a.1
By dragging the body along, now got
it myself into the back parlor, just as
Thomas opened the door. | heard voice
ask for me and the visitor was shown into
the parlor SO recently occupied by the
ghastly object | had removed. r>
In moment my servant brought me a
card, on which was written Lord Mandel-
holme; and informed me that it was given
him by the gentleman in the parlor.
] went at once, expecting his lordship
had come to me for professional advice;
/ but when | entered the room. | was struck
by the peculiar paleness of his face, and
the agitation that seemed to pervade
throughout his entire person. .,..,
"Doctor," he said, "although unknown
to you, | have heard your anne very fire.
quently." -oa.-
81 trust may be of service to your lord
ship" said 1; "let me beg of you to be
seated" ,sn. ...a -5
He continued-"my visit is not pro-
fessional one. Do you know a family
named Sarsfeld?' -sa sI ...
"Sars6eld. Yes. Some years ago-at
least seven, | should think knew inti-
mately family of that name. They we're
to settle at Boulogne permanently, since
which, my professional engagements have
prevented me from seeing them know
them very well indeed"
"At that time," he continued, "there
were two younger children-the one lit
tie over ten years Of age, and the other a
year younger"
"There were, and Ellen, the elder, was
as beautiful a child as ever" ....
With this he sank into a chair with a
deep groan. F-a .a- -a'r. '"rI -
"What is the matter, sir, are you illl" l
asked. 3 .ao -tf l.ea ,.'r aa"a
He looked at me with an expression of
face shall never forget, and, in hollow
tone, he said: -I.a'. ia.f --'. s'@.l
"Doctor, you have read Shakespeare, no
doubt, often attentively, and may say in
the words of one Of his brightest creations,
'Who can minister to mind diseasedH |
am i'll, but it is sickness Of the soul. |
have come 10 say, that should a young
lady come here and announce herself as
Ellen Hargrave, that is Ellen Sarsfeld."
"Indeed, sir, and under what circum-
stances do you expect her to come here!"
"She recollects your address as friend
Of her father, and might come to you as a
mediator. She has been seduced by--by
one who" .. ..-. ..t
"What!" cried /. "Ellen Sersfeld, the
beautiful creature who few short years
ago was the darling and the pet of large
circle-she, torn from her fond fathers
heart by villain? Why-why. sir. she
must be still quite girl. Good Heavens!
you do, indeed, both surprise and afilict
me-" .... ...'..f..
"Let me have some water, sir" said he
family. ... Gro ,.,I..m.. ,.l
Irand the bell, and he was soon accom-.
modated with some, into which | dropped
little ammonia, which recovered him
from the faintness which seemed to be
coming over him. .:
He then continued. "Doctor, if you have
five minutes time to spare | will tell you
all; but should she come here, you shall
know her by her long hair; it is worn low,
and wound up in it is small thread of
silver"
| started from my seat as at once the
conviction came across me that poor Ellen
Sarsfeld's corpse lay even now in my back
parlor. He saw my emotion, and likewise
rose with a face of alarm. aat ,a Ir
"Whoever tore her from her home has
fearful account to settle," cried |.
"Twas twas |, I,''cried Mandelholme;
"say what you will, my spirit Is now bro
ken, and can bear all. | took her from
her happy home--I tore her from the en-
circling arms Of those who loved her,
"Good Heavens! whatinducement could
you offer to her to lead so horrible life."
"Marriage; offered her marriage; but
spare me. She swore this morning she
would take poison, but that first she would
come to you to leave message for her
parents. Since she left me, my heart has
been wrung by fends. | am a man of
sorrow. Should she come here, tell her
she shall be mine, and that the mock mar
riage which deceived her shall be succeed
ed by cal one, and she shall smile again."
"a mock marriage! sir?" said |; $50 it
was by that most foul stratagem that poor
Ellen was undone. No wonder, sir, your
heart is full of bitterness; but you do not
know the worst. Heaven extend its mer-
cy TO you. But were | Ellen's father
should have to pray for patience. Ellen
Sars6eld is now lag Yauou1 1s.tgr
A tremendous knock at my door at this
moment startled me, and made Lord Man.
delholme fall back into his seat, looking
like an apparation. In moment flew
to the window, and saw what did not
know beisre, namely, that carriage Of
Lord Mandelhome's was at my door. .aao
As was looking from the window,
Thomas opened the door, and in an in
stant the young man who had run off so
suddenly. and whom the dying girl had
called George, came into my room. 'ifil