The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-10-26
RAvENNA, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER s6, 1858.
what would Doctor Lewis say!'

| What would Doctor Lewis sayE
| i think he would rejoice, for the sake of the
Young man. He is too eminent in his profession
to indulge in the mcanness of jealousy
What will Wiley say?'
Wiley! Let him say what ne pleases. He is
enyious, and despise him. He is malicious, and
dislike him. He is cold hearted, and shun him.
He is ayaricious. and he cares not for me, but my
wealth. Believe me, uncle, he Is unworthy of
YOUR confidence. The lips that, cold and aareas-
tic, can breathe venom Of slander on an absent
brother, never shall address words of love to me-
.Brother!'
All mankind are brothers, uncle. O. / feel the
chain that binds me to my race. cannot bear to
think that mine should be made Of links of gold,
and others of CALLING iron. There will come day
of great equality, uncle. Blessed are those who
labor in this world to establish th4equibrum here.
which will settle at last on the meeting waves of
the great human mind
| Mr.. Goldman cast look of perplexity and ad-
miration on his niece. He could not follow the
divine aspirations of her spirit. He even felt awe
in her presence. She seemed scarcely of the
earth. earthly. How came this young girl by these
holy sentiments, surrounded by such worldly infu
ences? Cast in the fiery furnace Of temptation.
with the dangerous gifts of beauty wealth, and ge
MUS, how it that she walked unscathed mid the
scorching flames, serene and uumoved? Was it
that one in the likeness of the Son Of God walked
with her. as he did with the children of Israel and
disarmed the elements of the world of their des-
troying power?
How shall send for this young doctor!' sud
denly asked Mr.. Goldman. DO you know whore
he resides!'
We have Directory. 1 will get it.
Constance sought the book, and Immediately
: ascertained the location of tho young physician.
i will try him, Constance. If do not like him,
! shall dismiss him. Rememher it is only an ex-
} pertinent
! Certainly, dear uncle. ask no more. Thank
you thousand times for this kind concession. 1t
is good, it is noble Of you. If you find him un-
skilIful it will be your duty to withdraw your in
fuence. for life is too precious to be lightly dealt
with. and yours most of all. Good night"
She bent and kissed the forehead of her uncle
with unusual tenderness. He drew her gently
nearer and nearer, till she was rested against his
heart. He folded bis uuinjursd arm around her
and laid his hand on her smooth, soft hair.
Constance said he, you are a good grl-too
good for this world. wish there were more like
you. 1t is very strange. when talking with Wiley,
l feel as hard and worldly he seems to be-
When listening to you. I seem different being
: The monitor within responds to your sweet ac-
cents. When l mingled with the world every
thing around me wore bright. metallic glare.
found myself valued for my wealth. and took a
| lprido in it,,, IL
! in what gave me power and influenced Since
l have been confined to this couch, and when am
-, alone with you, my better nature rises and some
times ttiuniphs. Goodnight. God bless you
: Constance
And you too, dear uucls.'
0 tear, which glittersd on the frngsd curtain oi
her eyes, fellon the cheek of the invalid, as she
turned from the couch. 1t was only deep emo
ton that could draw tears from the eyes Of Con
stance. Her feelings were not upon the surface
They far down in the sunless retreats of the
: ocean of thought.
The next day, when DR.. Lewis called, Con.
stance perceived d shade of embarrassment on hel
: uucles countenshce, AMI she hastened to relieve
a him.
: DIR. Lewis said she, as he turned hastily tt
the door, L will not detain you long. 1t will give
you neither Disappointment dispieasure if uncle
sh6nld free you from your attendance on him?-
Thanks to your skill, he is no longer in Danger
: There is promising young physician, whom he
7 wishes to patronize. His name is Moldaunt.-
l has he your permission to do so?'
u Certainly he replied, with look of mingled
Q pleasure and surprise. i ike your frankness.
II have heard this young man. He is promising
1 an, glad to hear Of his good fortune.'
: His countenance expressed more than his words
but Constance did not blush or cast down her eyes
l She related in few words all that she knew o
l. Mordaunt and that it was owing to her persua
i sious that her uncle had been induced to employ
IL him.
IL The simplicity and frankness of manner convin
J. ced the Doctor of the purity and elevation of he
motives. He was not cold, unfeeling man. H.
u had not time to express his feelings. The burden
u of great responsibility rested upon him, and
u made him grave and thoughtful. If he made hur
red calls at the rich mans bedside, where his at
tentions were needed least of all. he often sta
u hours in the novels of the poor Nothing rejoice
III him more than to hear of the rising fame Of som
young brother in the practice, but he had nc
d time to exert himself for their interests He ha
~ met Mordaunt a short time before. in the suburb
:. Of the city. at the house of poor German. an
- be was much pleased with the young man. So b
told Constance, and smile ofapprobation illumu
ed his ccuntenance as he did so.
when 1 was young man. said he, laying hi
oe hand on the latch, i had many hard strtggl
- with the world. know how to sympathize wit
y these young wrestlers. Tell DIR. Mordaunt 81
=. and tell him to call and see shall be glad
10 know him better
r And he did know him better, and became b
), firm friend and dsinterested counsellor. And M
90 Goldman was charmed with the young physician
and sounded his praises in every ear.
u, Mordaunt had indeed east his bread upon tn
an waters when he visited the dying wife of th
> drunkard. and gave away his only dollar in til