Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-09
VOL. 3.---NO. 2O7.
DAILY VIRGINIAN.
Tho Love CuIa.

had already had some skill and notoriety in
my treatment Of pulmonary complaints, and trav-
Cling North ono Summer for health and rest, l
stopped for few weeks at beautiful little vii
lago near the st. Lawrence, where l was some
what known.
had only been in the village two days. when
was called in to ser the young daughter of
wealthy farmer by the name of Summer.
Ida summer had been tho belle of the county,
aud though only seventeen, her marvellous beau
ty had alrendy kindled quenchess fire in tho
heart OF many nm unsuccessful sutor TO her ia
vor. Frank, oonfding and Mt once playful and
modest, arch, yet Innocent, full of wild spirits,
yet utterly devoid of eoquetry--to sec her was
To love hor.
found tho peerless girl whom had remem-
bered from the summer before as buoyant and
rosy with health,pale and wan n summer cloud,
nnd apparently in the closing stages Of a decline.
a caroin investigation into the state Of her
lungs convinced me that hor's was n mental rath-
or than physical consumption | studied her
case carefully, watched tho various expressions
other speaking faoe.and at last came TO the con
cluslon that her mnlady was one purely OF heart.
Of unrequitcd atectionl | could not think
that-beautlful and good as she The case
was IA difficult one. Tenderly and gently prob
cd every sounding, hut could arrive at no conclu-
sion. Thus much l discoyered-that sho pos
sessed no particular regard for any ono of tho
youths far or near whose nalno could get hold
of. And Notwithstanding all my efforts she SEEM
od rapidly deohning.
made minute inquiry into all her past life and
of her mother, but so cautiously as not TO let
my motive be apparent learned that sho had
spent n few weeks of the winter preceding with
intimate friend in an adjoining town. and from
that time had begun TO fade.
To TINT town repaired; but closest inquiry
OF ono or two friends in that place could ascertain
no clue to her illness. To all the swains alike she
had been friendly, bat nothing more.
Tho Clergyman of the church which she had at
tondcd-and she had been exceedingly regular
and deyout in her attendance--was u young man
but one much given to study and secluson, and
ono who refused to mnglo in any social gather
ings. She had consequently seen nothing of him,
except while he WINS officiating in his pulpit.
had made IA protext to call on him, and found
him man altogether made after tho model of
what might be the highest aspirations of true
woman's heart. In fact, all tho unengaged young
lades of his parish were well nigh crazy about
him But to all alike he accorded nothing but
friendly greeting, and leaving them all, sought tho
privacy of his own quiet study.
He was eminontly handsome and, added to his
tall manly form and beautifully chiselled features
he possessed u benignity of expression that was
nearly divine.
had much conversation with him, and among
other things, casually mentioned Ida Summer
and her evidently dying state, enlarging somewhat
on hor beauty and goodness.
my remarks, and expressed his own regrets at her
untimely fato but otherwise he manifested
emotion. .5z
remarked, before left him, that it was time
for him to give his pretty parsonage a mis-
tress.
II may many years from now" replid he with
Il sudden and deepening sadness; "but l early
learned to distrust the disnterested and abiding
affection of our modern young women If mar
ry shall probably marry late in life"
"A tallacy, take my worn for it, Mr.. Stuart
Our modern women, some OF them are as fond
and true as any of the danes of old The thing
is to find the right one" and thus saying l bade
him good morning.
On my return, oundmy patient rather lower
than left her
told her had been in tho village Off.
Suddenly tumultuously the warm blood rushed to
her bosom and face, and looking at me with her
soft inquirng eyes.
told her of her friends and casually mention
ed the name of the young Clergyman, Robert
Stuart.
Tohor clear blue veined temples the same
truant blood sped with fearful force.
had seen enough. knew her disease and
most proabably its remedy. instantly wrote q
note to Mr.. Stuart, merely saying:
"lf you would save life, lose not moment in
Fastening to- (the name of the town. will
wait you at my lodgings"
signed my name, and despatched it by pri-
yate messenger
Sooner than | expected the young clergyman
was at my hotel. had Ida prepared for con-
vorsaton with clergyman, specifying, however.
one in particular.
led him to the chamber, her blush and
start of joy and modesty.
What then and there TRANSFERRED no one but tho
great searcher of hearts, and the two of his choic-
est handiwork thus brought together-a dying
girl and minister of heaven-can answer. l
left them alone as long as thought her weak
state might bear, and when opened the door, l
found him sitting beside her bed, her slender
hand fast locked in his, and his soul-beaming
eyes pouring life and love upon her. #-#
My eyes filled with tears as l caught sight of
her radiant face so full of peace and serene bliss
and life, but tho tears | shed were the tears of
joy.
My patient with almost ono bound, regained
her health and strength, and the glorious repre-
sentative of Gods minister upon earth, chang
ing his mind upon the subject of matrimony in
favor of the fright one," is now one of the few
truly happy men on earth, happy in a life mar
riage with one every way congenial with him, and
every way worthy of him.
nAGUERREOTYP DAGUER-
- REOTYPES.-HARp TINES drive people all
around where they get the best and cheapest
TANsERs, where they get the best and to
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