The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-07-22

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bear the narrow box his anxiety drove him to
activity Every minute that kept him musing
here, seemed to portend harm to his SISTER lie
was in feyerish excitement but was IN some
measure composed when he saw Hyppohth en-
ter the Dukes box.
The fifth act began, and Mrs. Muller's agl.
tation was at its height Balers voice reached
her so pleasant, 80 distinct so free from anxiety
betraying nevertheless a deeper feeling. 1t was
cruel. Without turning to her, he left the box,
and again stood opposite her, coldly and indif-
lerently ogling the public, and paying but little
attention to the stage There the passions
were at the height. Richard, not acknowl-
edged by his mother, cast off in want and
wretchedness is resolving to leave the world,
when Lady Macclesfeld enters in consequence
of information from Hannah. The meeting is
truly affecting The lady recognises him, and
her obduracy melts.
at is indeed my son ~ she cries aloud. The
voice rang piercingly in Mrs Muler's ears
Her glance flew over to Baler, who, still void OF
feeling held the Lorgnet 10 his eye A chord
broke in her heart. and with a faint cry she
swoOned away. Most of the spectators were
not aware of this tragedy in tragedy, but Erika
looked on the scene in the box with sympa-
thizing and throbbing heart 1t impelled her
to offer help. She was nearest knew the lady
a glance, word exchanged with her father,
and she hasted to her duty.
Adrian had taken his mother in his strong
arms and carried her out of the box to with
draw her from the view of the crowd and
bring her into more airy apartment. Ed
mund was about to hasten in search of car
riage, when Erika met him. and said:
Our carriage waits below. Permit me, Mr..
Muller, to take your mother home in it. We
women understand best how to treat the sick. /"
There was no time for reflection 1t was
necessary that Mrs. Muller should be placed
in safety, ere the crowd, now rushing out
should suffocate her.
A look of thankfuness answered the Count
ess, and he carried his mother down the steps
Edmund meanwhile threw Erika's cloak and
capote over her; and both in haste followed
those who were stepping out Having arrived
below, they found a formidable bulwark of
carriages; but Erikas voice was heard, Fred
eric answered, and Immediately Eisheim's
equipage drew up before the portal and while
Edmund went for a physician, Erika drove
with Mrs. Muller in her arms, and Adrian OPP
pOslte, to - street.
siIuttiOu vi IHc yOuiiB SOuIttSs was Ouc
so singular, that she would herself have thought
it impossible, an hour or two before. And yet
it was so natural consequence of humane and
Christian duty. She could not do otherwise,
and Gained herself in the popularity of dri-
wing through the city ut night, as it were alone
with strange man. The bright street lights
shot through the glass windows of the carriage,
so that they could see each other distinctly
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corner of the carriage, her head leaning on
Erika's shoulder. Adrian holding his mothers
hand in his, sat opposite with uneasy looks
watching the cOuntenanoe of the sufferer.
Erika, with blushing cheeks, and eyes glisten-
ing in their nun-hke yelling, did not stir and
thus the three, shut in motonless in confined
place, and under much secret agitation, arrived
at - street. The carriage stopped as direct
ed, and Adrian hasted to open the door, while
Erika gently raised Mrs Muller
1T is indeed my son ~ said she, with faint
voice
Thank Cod" cried Rrika, "she is reoov-
eringo
Mrs Muller gazed on the strange lady, and
in surprise asked
Have betrayed him ?"
But Erika understood her not but called to
Adrian, who was returning that his mother
had awoke from her stupefaction, and spoken
"Where is Mrs Muller's bed-chamber !'
asked Erika of the maid who was lighting
them and turning to Adrian, said;
You must allow me to take care of your
mother till the physician comes
Without waiting for his answer, she followed
the maid, who led her 10 comfortable, mod
erately-warmed sleeping-room Here Erika,
with the help of the stranger, qcietly selected
the suitable means for restoration and when,
half an hour afterwards, there was knock at
the door, and the physician was admitted,
Adrian saw through the opening how Erika
kneeIed Mt the bed of the patient, and smiling
!y bent down to speak in gentleness to her.
"She is better" said Rrika to Adrian, clear
ing the way for him and the physician. How
glad am that ali danger is over
Countess answered Adrian, falling at her
feet 81 honor and thank you
81 am so happy" said she, with indescri-
bable expression.
"You must ever be So" answered Adrian ;
q for one so good as you carries heaven in her
bosom"
"And yet no star seems as yet to rise in this
heaven, Mr.. Miller" she hurredy continued.
az have reflected much on our conversation at
the artists exhibition IL has been 50 frequent
ly revived, that wished to ask you some ques-
tons: but no opportunity offered"
Adrian blushed He thought of the evening
ut the Dukes Erka had no idea of how much
that surrender cost him. And he politely said:
81 shall in few days have the honor
but
"You were sick - interrupted Erika
81 was sick at least my head was not in
order that evening"
For some time they stood mute. 1t was as If
their minds held silent dialogue. Their change
of color, the expression of their men, the
brightness of their eyes, betokened at least
inward life.
"The physician stays very long" said Erika
at last.
But at this moment he came with Edmund
from the sick chamber.
Z" She will have q good night it is nothing
of moment" said the physician, with compo-
sure, while looking for his hat. "An oyer-ex-
element of the nerves, and consequent relaxa-
tion-nothing more. | will see her again TO-
morrow
Erika went to take an affectionate leave of
Mrs. Muller, and prepared to leave the house,
her carriage being still in waiting
Accompany the Countess, whispered Adri-
an to his brother. Erika heard.
:" | thank you said She and the tears trem-
BLEED a. she spoke. "Remain here; Frederic
will take me safely homen
Edmund handed her into the carriage, while
Adrian stood motionless for a time. listening to
the rattle of the wheels as they rolled along.
Edmund got up behind.
Erika found herself in strange state of
mind ON leaving Mrs. Maller's house. and,
leaning against the carriage, gave herself up
~ reflection. In this seclusion, with the mo-
potonous music of the wheels she could have
wished to drive round the world Adrian
behaviour was so much Of an enigma, that the
solution of it engaged her earnestly The ele-
yafion of his characier hia sfahilit. tLat u.a l.