Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-12-16

ghastly, her eyes staring frightfuly. |
seized her by the arm, but she stirred not;
shook her rudeIy, sayiug, "Unless you help
me, Marie, she may perhaps really die;
quick. come and cut of her grave clothes,
she must not see thcm-inust not know Of
this."
With avid. unnatural burst Of laughter,
the girl aroused herself from her stupor: 'hen
as suddenly, flood Of tears came to her re-
lief; all was right now; she followed me in
to the next chamber, and united the white
satin ribbons from the delicate wrists, ur-
loosed the linen bands on the breast, so By
the time the young bride opened her eyes.
she was lying as if she had sought her couch
for pleasant slumbcr.
And now the most terrible excitement
over, breathed freely; and YET another i'm
portant task was to be accomplished: by my
orders the poor husband had been briefly
informed the ceremony would be detained
for moment; he was so distracted with
his grief that MI news was alike 10 him. thew
led him where tley liked; he sat in little
room just across the entry. went in,
closed the door and stood behind him--hc
glanced up once, then buried his face in his
hands with q deep mcarthly groan, that
went to my very soirl. Oh, ] ielt for The
first time such exquisite joy in the perfor-
nance of good decd experienced a new
love for my profession.
"Frederick" said I. placing my arm
around his neck, "Fredcricl, there is some
good yet in store for YOU: do not mourn in
this way. Frcderioll.''
II am broken hearted man" he uttered,
in faItcring accents; .'do not strive to COM
fort me, you only increase my misery
But if ! could give you comfort you lii
tie dream Of: lf-ir--if told You'll stam-
merred, and knew not how TO proceed. for
the husbands wild eyes were fastened on
my face, while he hafrose with strange,
quick movement.
"lf what-f what; Dr.. Lane?-oh, what
am to Think" his voice lrembIed; ',hcrc
is something in my heart that bids me lnol.
10 YOU fer hope now. Yet why. WHY" and
the words sank mcu nfuiv into silence.
"Did you ever hear OF people falling into
frances, and then when robed for the b,l-
rial"
lcouId proceed no further; the excite
hands, and with fire in his eyes ncoherently
exclaimed:
Observation-Disclosures a trance
laid out:--buried? d?->hut -alive-a,iyc:
Great God! merciful God. you DO not tel
me that she-my May, whom | saw die
who gaspcd in my arms-on this bosom
bade me farewell-grcw white and cold
TO. no: YOU mock me"
"Fredcrick, said I. while the fears rain
ed down my checks, ''your wife still live.
she was only in trance"
Never shall forget the ensuing scene
he threw his arms around me. and huggc'
me like one frantic. God bless YOU
Heaven bless you Oh. doctor, shall di,
Of this excess fioy lead me to her: where
|, is she, my friend? Ny May. my swce
bird, not dead-not dead. when these eve
; looked upon her for the last time? Oh
but no, Doctor, this is too beautiful, 10
: good: let me see her, will be calm; cant
: doctor" he exclaimed. grasping my arm
; with his shaking fingers. Il would alInos
, give Won my life for this. would, l would
F. could moi have survived long-vou cannc
; tell how dearly l loved her. Dear doctor
God bless you"
He did not even dream, poor fellow, tina
lie had been my rival.
, The mother hung over her child--th
: husband bent over his bride--full q
thanksgiving; she, with her large blue eye,
moving fondly from one to the other, as sh
whispered, Il an better, stronger-I sha
: soon be well again; have been sick Yer
t long have Inot?"
= Frederick kissed her pure brow in reply
: and then hid his face in the pillow to wee
! in silencc--und then left them happier be
> ing, n better man, and happier and better
| have been ever since.
May and her husband still livc--a fonc
beautiful pair, even now. l am IN Q,
$ bachelor.