The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1853-05-24


not look at il; | felt sick and dizzy and turned
my eyes for relief to the bright blue sky, seen
through the glass overhead, and was watching
the sunny white clouds sailing along Harkl
What hideous sound is that, heard so strangely
distinct above the groans of the daughter and
tho prayers of the scarcely less ngonized pa
rent? II is the harsh grating of the SAW. as il
rasps through the living bone and marrow
oh. most horribel
The discovered member was hurriedly push
cd under the table.
She is goner said some one
q knew he would take herr said tho widow,
rising to her feet; Il nerer prayed to Him in
p,in!
'No. no. cried the surgeon, Tower her head
"a little wine Mr.. - addressing the clerk
She sighed deeply, and slowly returned TO
| consciousness. In tho mean time the vessels
had been secured. and the dressing having
been completed with much dexterity, she was
removed to one of the quiet sde-rooms Of the
accident ward.
Tho surgeon Immediately came forward and
showing the assemblage the extensive and Sc
we're nature of the injury, informed them that
the means they had seen used were the only
ones that could he had recourse to, TO save tho
patients life. He adveried to the unusual
and very trying nature of the scene altogether,
and recommended them 10 be ever prepared
for such occurr nc in their own future prac-
tice. He concluded by stating he had no
doubt the case would do well.
Next morning we found sho had passed
good night; indeed ell promised rapid recov-
cry. The next night she slept well. and there
continued t9ee no indication Ofan unfavorablo
Immedistsy hher after the operation
wrote to Southern an account of it. The next
days post from Westwater brought me tho fol-
lowing answer:-
MY dear,
i regret exceedingly my idea of carrying
tho girl Granton to the city. The adventure
should have consummated at Westwater-but
indeed, what with her own and her mothers
madness. I always had doubts about wether
the affair ceuld be brought to desirable wind
up. think she can be Of little useto mo now.
after being pruned in the manner you describe.
so that Williams may have her for me.
leave her legacy TO him-eh? BY the way.
| should like tp have the job hushed up as
quietly as possible, as il msy intefore with an
other small reice of business am about to en-
gage in. When will you be out to Westwatcr:
/ have a number of things to show you-one q
new application of the eccentric motion in lap
pet weaving, an idea l hopo you will give me
some credit for. / have the book, too, that
denies the paddle wheel to be smodern inven-
tion; but you will hear and see oil when you
come.
Believe me. my dear,
f yours very truly,
|, EDWARD SOUTHERN
This most heartless and depraved letter
actually read twice over, before / could con-
| vince myself of its roaliiy, and from that mo-
ment resolved pever again. to hold communi-
cation ofany ki IA with such an atroeious scOun-
Next duy1 went to see how she was. l
found her mother absent. She appeared
ovcrjoyed TO see me alone.
well, Mr.. -, said she, with much ami
nation, has he comc-is he here?
DO not think of him any moro, Cheeny,' /
said: 'you have been most dreafully deceived
by him. He is most unprincipled villain
She stared at mo with a look as If she had
not understood me.
Did you write TO him. she asked at length.
At this moment the thought forciby seized
me-'Shall not endcavor, even at the elev-
enth hour, to disabusc her of this delusion, and
show at once tho character by whom she has
been wofuly dupedf put tho letter into
hands. Sho caught it quickly and rose up in
bed to read it,
'Ah,' said she, 'how we'll I know that hand.
so beautiful, so manly, so like himselfl She
pressed il 10 her lips and bosom. ! watched
her as she road: she grow very pale, while a
look of bewilderment overspread her textures.
She read it through without appearing quite
10 understand it; then looked at the signature,
tho date, and the address: then drawing in a
deep breath, and passing her hand over her
forehead, TO hold aside the yellow curls that
were wantoning across it. began again and
read il over once more. When she had done,
she seemed for n moment in kind Of stupor;
then dropping the paper on the bed, fell back
upon the pillow, and covering her face with
her hands turned round toward tho wall.
NV heart smote me on the instant for what
had done. could not stand beside her.
left tho side room, and going off to my own
room, sat down alone to curse my extreme
folly.
Next day, Mt tho hour Of visit. the poor girl
was reported delirious; the affection being
what medical men call the low, muttering de-
lirium. as distinguishe BY Dupuytren from
the excited disorder usually called by that
name. Two days this lasted, during which
she tnok nothing but the stimnlants usually
administered in such cases. On the third
went to SEQ her. She gave weak langud
smile when entered, and when / took her
wrist, pressed my hand while a single. small
tear stood in each sunkcn eye. Her face was
now frarIully changed No ono could have
believed her 10 be the fair factory girl have
elsewhere so vainly attempted 10 Describe
Her checks were hollow, her skin wan and
cammy her lips shrunkcn and livid-nothing
of her bright beauty remained save tho golden
tresscs and tho beaming blue. eye. Her moth.
er was beside her; and. froffssbe absence of
the dclirium. entertained strong meNes of her
recovery. Shc ha6 ono Of the hospital bibles
on her knee. from which she continued to
read, but all the while saw that her daugh-
tors thoughts and attention were far far away.
Next morning went to see her ngain, and
was made aware of ono of the most singular
and Incredible phenomena tbst havo ever
come under my experience. When I entered
she seemed much excited. She motioned me
to her. for she was now so weak she could
scarcely make herself heard
what mon were those that came and took