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advised George and Sir Philip to retire; to
his surprise. Kate opposed this, and when
Sir Philip himself betrayed some reluctance
10 be present. she in manner, commanded
his remaining.
We cannot linger on this paiuful scene.-
All that science suggested TO soften and
accelerate was done, The patient herself
gave the best aid, by her tranquil firmness
and in as short time as such circumstances
admit, the operation was performed.
Kate seemed more occupied by Sir Philips
countenance, than her own sufierlngs. NO
groan escaped her; when all was done, she
smiled family at her mother and thanked God
il was over.
Tho London Surgeon operated, and so
great was his admiration ofthe quiet cour-
age displayed by Kate, both under the knife,
and during her illness, that he prolonged his
visit far beyond his original intention, on her
account. Business, however, could not be
NEGLECTED. and about month after the acci
dent he took leave, carrying with him the
warmest gratitude of the Rivers family
George, with the ardor natural to youth, de-
cIared him the finest fellow he had ever met.
The mother said little, but probably thought
the more. Kate, langud as she was, spoke
strangely.
Apart from his professional skill, DIR. Hal
lerton would have attracted attention in any
circle, by his powers Of conversation. and at
no time are such powers more felt and priced
than during convalesence. Not only tho
patient, but the friends feel their influence.
As soon as Kate could be removed to the
drawing room, Sir Philip Devereux, resumed
his post at her side, but though he strove 10
seem cheerful. his depression OF spirits was
obvious Spite of her weakness, Kate exer-
ted herself TO amuse him, but with little sue
cess.
One thing struck the mother; from the mo-
ment of leaving he room, Kate declined all
assistance, and determined on doing all with
one hand. she had been accustomed 10 do
with two, as far as personal accommodation
was concerned. This determination and
the Rwkardness attending it, made her loss
more striking. Sir Philip, WINGED at each
ungainly motion and daily became more
gloomy.
|. About three months after the accident,
Mrs. Rivers had been seated for some time
alone, by the sofa on which Kate lay fancy
ing her asleep, when the latter suddenly said
Mamma, | have taken a step 1 fear will
grieve you, but as my feelings are concerned
in u way of which none but myself can Judge
| nave uCteu WllHOul SNch you'
! | have dismissed Sir Philip DevereuX
Dismissed the man you so fondly loved,
Kate exulaimed the mother aghast
'Yes, mother, have convinced myself, it
was not Katherine Rivers, sick or well.-
Katherine Rivers, plain or fair, but Katherine
Rivers, the county belle, Sir Philip loved,
and as | can have no further pretension to
character, it would be mere cheating, TO
| keep him to his bond
HAS sir Philip withdrawn, said Mrs Riv
ers.
No, mother. Sir Philip has behaved with
perfect bbnor, he is ready at once to fulfil
his engagement But you, mother. would
you choose your child to be married from
honorP
At this poiur, George, with an open letter
in his hand, entered the room.
"What's this Kate, Devereux gone-must
decline visiting Ormsted for the present
refers me to you for an explanation. What's
all thsP
Kate repeated what she had said to her
mother. The young man listened in silence,
but his flashing eyes told he would not rest
with this explanation.
AS he turned TO leave the room, Kate laid
hor hand on his arm. 81 fully understand
YOU, George, but you must fully understand
mo think Sir Philip glad Of the release,
but released him. The refusa! came dis
tinctly from me. Can you call a man out be-
cause your sister refused him. Sir Philip
Devereux, being commonplace man, had
no fancy for manned wife. and /, finding
my hero was q commonplace man, had no
: fancy for such a husband Be reasonable,
George, see things as they are, and, added
she. iavinC her head on his shoulder, show
, / :c fond
brother to your own Kate"
Kate led him to the sofa, and availing her.
: self of his excitement, soon persuaded hel
mother and him to take her abroad for time
. She knew well enough, her adventures
= would prove a nine days wonder for the
neighborhood, and Justly concluded bel
brother would be better in France. But i
the pith Of lady's letter it to be found II
the postcript, her weightest reasons arc
sometimes in the postscripts which do no
appear.
/, Hardly were they settled in Paris, wher
Mrs. Rivers wassurprsed by letter iron
: Dr. Hallerton. stating, a report had reached
him of Miss Rivers engagement with 81
Philip Devereux being at an end, and IT so
r asking permission to address her himself.
Kate was greatly touched, his copduc
excited her admiration. She requested he
S mother to reply, that no engagement coul'
take place on SO slight an acquaintance, bu
i they would spend the winter in London, ant
: six months after, both parties would be NOR
y able to decide.
Q To London they came at the appointe'
5 time. DR.. Hallerton was not slow in ingra
tiating himself with the family. as well a
the lady. BY singular whm, they chos
the anniversary of the tmputation. for tn
wedding day, and, at the close of long an
@ ohecqured life, Kate fervently declared. sh
! never thought of her wound without pleasure
y The General Conference of the Dunke
religious sect was at the last dates holdin