Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-15

was still awake, sitting anxiousiy by the fire,
IL company with a middle-aged woman, the
wife of one of the shepherds.
IssOh, Miss Helcn,'' said the old surgeon, an
syering the inquiry of her eyes, ssyou have
sved the life of as Draw lad as ever shot a
nuir-cock Or stalked red deer. I know all
aSout it, ye See, assie; - then seeing that Helen
wls ready to cry with sheer vexation, he con-
tilued, ssbut it's in the blud, it's in the bluid;
yecame Of generous and gallant race and
hepatted her head as father would that of a
| frorite daughter, adding, as if to himself,
s''is pity the Southron has the broad acres
tfnt were once her ancestors; and that she,
| coming of chieftain's line, should have moth
| ing but a cabin and few bits of hillside for a
flot> or two of Sheep
Helen did not hear these last remarks, for
theold man spoke in Whisper and she had
risen, now that she knew tho result, to retire,
| for Ae feared the other young sportsman would
come out.
The next day the wounded man was pro-
nonced better, but still in very critical situ-
| atiol; and his removal was expressly forbidden
| by tie old surgeon.
ss1e noun keep him here awhile yet Iassie,''
he sad, addressing Helen; ssand I'm almost
persuaded ye'el hae to be his nurse. He hae
nae siters, or mother to send for, it seems; and
and mn are very rough nurses, ye ken. Mrs.
| Colinsis here, and will nae doubt help; but We
maun fe his nurse, maist of the time, yeerself.
Aweel aweel, don't look frightened; 'tis what
can't le heiped.'' r
! And so, Helen, timid and embarrassed, was
| compelled, from the urgent necessity of the
| clse, to attend the wounded man. His
! fend indeed remained to assist in nursing
| fn; but the invalid, with the whim of a sick
pan, soon began to refuse his medicines, un-
lss administered by the hand of Helen, and
| seetened by her smile. Moreover, until the
dnger was over, his friend watched every
rght at his bedside, and in consequence re-
| firing portion of the day for rest, Helen
| wa necessarily left alone, for hours, with the
wonded man. The surgeon, for the first two
wees, came every day to see his patient; but,
| aftethis, visited him less frequently.
''E, is getting along wecl enough now,'' he
7~aid ,ane day, when Helen followed him out of
the ran, to ask his opinion. esAll he needs is
| "~-1>Sss eaoh-as Se ken wool i,44,1 TO
| gle him All, lassie,'' he continued, smiling
archly.n shaking his grey head, 81 would,
myseP,e Almost willing to be on sick bed
for a fftnight, if could hae two such cen
watchip me.
1t wasot long after this, for he now mend
ed rapid, that tho invalid began to sit up,
and veIs boon he could totter to the window,
and loobut. In day or two more he found
E his ways the cottage door, where, sitting in
a chair,e inhaled the delicious mountain air,
for an ht, or SO at noon-day. His friend,
when thenvalid was thus far convaleseent,
, took to gun again, and went out for game;
, and so len and her guest were frequently
left alonsogether.
! 1t is MO be supposed that this intimacy
d betweeus two cengenial spirits could go on
4 without l., on one side at least
v t-.~HowE En L ever thank you sufficiently,
9 Helen ''2d Donald, one Gay, looking at her
fondiy. have never dared to allude to it
: since, thigh have thought of it fifty times
G daily; buour presence Of mind, when was
G dying bye spring, saved my liic.''
It The bling Helen looked down, and began
to pick ticces a lilly of the valley, her IA
J., vorite flor; but she answered softly, eeDon't
r know, gu were aware how much it panied
me-"
r. ssCall IDonaId,'' said the convalescent:
ut 'ssurcly nave known eack other long enough
n for you trop that formal name. Or If you
er Will nots me Donald, then 1 shall address
n. you as MGreamc.''
,e ssDonathen,'' said Helen archly, looking
= up, and king the curls back from her face.
?, "Blesu for the word HeIen,'' he said, ta-
" king hend. Nay, dear one, do not with
te draw yoand-do not look away-for love
A. you, He, as love my own life, and if you
will notmine shall ever be miserable. 1t
th is this, that have been long wishing to
ne say tos, but never dared.''
ye AndS not Helen return the love thus
warmljpresseda Had she been with him so
a. much 10 know how immeasurably superior
Is he was other men? Why did she, in fact
rd shake head and persist in withdrawing her
er hand.
ar ,,Mreyne," she said, though with averted
u face fee tears were falling fast from her eyes
,ir she noger said, Donald-ssif you would not
ce have Ieep out Of your sight for ever-if, in
shorts have any respect for friendless
re girl-4ot speak in that strain again. and
ia she ros if to depart.
n ssH, for Heavens sake hear me,' said
IN, her 10 OBTAINING her ;ss hear me only for one
of worde. Since the hour that you saved my
70, life u loved you, ,and everyday have spent
he, in yoociety has increased that love; but if
e. kyou yay that You love another, swear ney-
eree 4 tohk on that subject again"