Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-03

what are yos looking so dreadfuly blank about
; doctor?
We've had no more calamities, hope?v
"Why, have been alarmed about Helen, as
wrote and told you; but the danger has gone b,
. now, if she only takes care You must keen he
very quiet, and will come in again by-andiby. :,
SO saying, the doctor rose, and, with an abrIup
good morning, busted off.
There was moments pause, and the Young
wife stood, with downcast ewes and heayina
heart. trembling before her husband
"What fool you do make of yourself, Helen!'
exclaimed Belwood. '.You were very nearly fly
ing out before that old bore. as If YOU are ALWAYS
to keep up such schoolgirl raptures."
81 am very sorry, Charles, Since you are vex-
ed about it,' replied Helen, tremulously; s'but |
was so glad to see you, and"
''Oh that's enough about 1t. Don't 60 into
the herocs, pray; for, after we have once seen
Rachel, no performance Of that kind is endurable.
But what is this story about the child, hinted in
your letter? You haven't been such spoon as
to trust any one have you.''
81 mentioned 20 you about Milcent Kennel.
my dear Charles. | could not help that YOU
know"
''Of course, not. Women can never help any,
thing, or do anything, except make mischief
But what has become of this girl? You have brib-
ed her well, hope?" 'Ipromiscd to reward her,
! but,
"But you haven't? / declare, Helen, you are
perfect Mrs Green. 1t is fortunate the girl is a
kind OF character, or your promise would not be
thought much of; but you've taken care to keep
her about you, presume? You could not, of
course, be such confirmed idiot as to let her
out of the house?''
''Unfortunately have not seen .her SINCE
Do not be angry, for she never returned?'
''Never returned Nonsei1ser'
'She did not, indeed, Charles and have lust
learned from Mr. Thornhill, who appears to have
known her for some time, that he has sent her
out of the neighborhood," Belwood sprang from
his seat as if stung by an adder. 'What has
| Thornhill to do with her ?" he cited. with a
fierce look that seemed to penetrate to his wife's
heart. trust you have not perjured yourself,
and made that busy fool the confident of my af-
! fairs!o
"You know would not break my promise
But pray, pray be be kinder to me. 1t will break
my heart, if you speak to me so severely.
| Belwood uttered an exclamation of impatience :
| but the poor young creature, gathering courage
| from her desperate situation, and the thought
| that he was still her most natural protector.
would not be repelled, and with timid. implo-
! ring look. she sat down on cushion at his feet
Vain effort to recall his extinct affection! He
| appeared to have forgotten she was in existence
| ''Charles,' she said, at length, in q voice full
| Of emotion
"Well ?"
"Forgive me. dear Charles; but | thought
you know, it was agreed between us-that, as
soon as you became independent of your father.
our marriage should be publicly avowed. Now
| his Iea.h-'
"Prevents t-yes. prevents it p said Belwood.
| vehementlv. 81 know what am saying. What
would the world think, # I stood up now, before
my father is well in his grave. and trrlmpeted
| forth clandestine marriage, which he would
| never have sanctioned? | am not in such hur-
| ry to own you. be assured. You are nothing to
| boast of, that | should forfeit character, con-
( neXions. and everything else just TO make it
| long as Won are rratfed. You want to drag me
to ito goad me on, be the result what it may
"No do not. Only be kind to me, Charles
| Only LET me still retain yolr love!'
| '.Oh stuffr' cried Belwool; snatchng mp his
| traveling-cap. 'i'm quite sick and weary of SO
! much of itI'
And with these words he flung out Of the ROOM
CHAPTER X.
1t was about nine O'Clock in the morning, as
| DIR Ihornhiil's male servant, Tom Crooks-ful-
filled the multifarions duties of groom, butler,
! and gardener and medicine carrier, in the estab-
| hshment-stoOd at his masters gate. looking with
might and main up the road. Every now and
then he was hailed from behind by Mrs Bundy.
| who appeared for moment at the open door to
inquire, something after the fashion of Mrs Blue
beard, if he saw anything coming.
''feez, here be mon WI pig,' said Tom.
after repeated answers in the negative; ''and a
bad ll-grained brute he be, suppose, for he ha'
| snapped stout wand over 'un already,''
'Bnt the coach, Muster Tom? Dye see the
coach -
SAY, here he be, in right airnest. Be aloive,
! dame here he be -
| ats come, sir-the coach be come!'' cried
Mrs Bundy, rushing across the hall to the little
| parlor.
The doctor came forth, followed by Millicent !;
! but no longer Millcent the trapper. The un-
feminine garb of the mine had given place to cot
| ton gown, which. homely though it was, impart-
ed new grace to her form. Shoes and stockings
protected her active little feet, and her soft,
! bright face looked softer and brighter in neat
bonnet. Clad so humbly, she yet had the step
| and carriage of sylph, not acquired from art,
but formed and perfected by the hand of nature.
Snow mind and be a very good girl, and re-
member all have told you,' said DR. Thornhill !;
''and here is something to keep in your pocket"
Nlcent's eye glistened, as with a kind, cor
dial smile, he placed sovereign in her hand.
''Now come, Mllv, make haste, my DEAR
| had time to become excellent friends with her,
s'Here it be here be the coach!'
And there, indeed, it was-he Tally-ho it.
| self within its four steaming horses. raising
quite fog round the coach, and appearing by
their rcstcssness. to consider the momentary
stOppage dead loss OF time, rot 10 be recovered
by any amount Of racing. The rcsy-faced coach
man, perched aoft Ike king, seemed of the
same opinion, ard called out Justify, ''Now,
then - handling his ribands with tine impatience
! of Jehu. The passengers effected rapid ex-
temporary survey Of the premises, including the
doctor, Mrs Bnndv, and Crooks, while the guard,
cased in shape!ess overcoat, apparently cut
down from a watcEman's, politely assisted Mil
Hcent to mount behind, and then tossed her trim,
| paper-covered trunk on the coach-roof, as if it
were not the most precious trunk in the world
In a moment more, he cried ont ''rght!" to the
coachman. and the vehicle dashed off, while the
guards horn rang forth, in triumphant flourish,
| ..The Lass of Richmond Hll.'
Millcent could scarcely believe that it was
all rea-that she was not dreaming! The change
in her situation was decided, the circumstances
surrounding her so novel, her prospect of the FIJI
tre so bright, that heart, and mind, and thoughts,
were bewldered, and she could not bring herself
to comprehend such startling marvels. But it
was no illusion! The fresh, free breeze played
on her face. deepening its bloom, heightenng its
animation The coach rolled on and on, now
between vernal meads, fanked by hedgerows,
sprnked with many gay and pleasant blossom ;
now up wooded hill showing far away the eX-
pansive and fruitful lowlands; now through a
| wood, or town, or over common, and every
where meeting the same reflection of the bright
and sunny day.
Nothing could exceed the politeness and atten-
ton of the guard, who sat by her side, begliling
III, t,oa with of coach AZ cidentS which