Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-18

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had no heart to refuse, but summoned res
oluiion to reply, 'rhe doctor has left strict
orders that he shall sce no one but myself and
the lady Of the honse and that We are to avoid
anything likely to excite him II am not
mistaken y?u arc
Ills Briead
Besides said I, moving little out of the
way to let her pass 'he is asleep now, and
could no, see yop.
'rbemI cannot excite him,' said she, sliding
through the half opened door.
saw her toiteras she approached her lovers
bed, where ,he knelt down and struggled nigh
tily to overcome the sorrowfu passions Of her
soul. could follow her with my eyes no long
or; ! saw through a mist, and walked towards
the window to conceal my emotion. When
turned about, his eyes were wide open, reading,
or attempting iv read, her beautiful roun,enance.
His face wore the same puzzled expression that
it had done when trying to decypher her letter ;
but something like q smile, real smile, and no
maniac grin--tho frs, ! had seen there during
his ilness-was playing about the corners Of
his mouth. His returning reason seemed to
struggle for tho ascendancy like the sun through
stormy clouds
Edward, do you know me = cried she, bend
ing over him
Edward said he. lis my name Edward !
yes remember, Edward Irving Do you
speak in the unknown tongue''
No
Mo- with fearful scovl 1t sirpck me
that he attempted TO look as terrible as Edward
Irving M t--see that 90 quench not the
Spiri, Of God, Whereby ye are sealed, unto the
day Of redemption
Her reply was a deep sob.
'Hdrtr = he exclaimed, raising his finger.
Her tears fell upon his face like rain
( 'Tis the moving Of the waters the angel
has descended. Help her haste win no
one put me 90 =
( 'Yes, Edward ! WILL stretching her arms
around him.
You . looking Al her i thought you were
the angel--who are youl'
Your own loving -. Do you not know
nc now . And as she spoke she bathed his
fevered temples and red eyeballs with her tears,
1t was time now for me to withdraw.
me, the doctor a, the door.
well, how is your friend Bciierl Eh
Come this way, said ], leading him into
the next room.
Whats the matter now y
I Nothing but friend Of his from Cuven.
Try came 10 the door, and before knew where
| was
You let him in Who is he''
"A lady
"A ladyr with terrific stare Perhaps
his sweetheart And you admitted her Mad
ness You have your friends life 10 answer
for You did not think one kind of madness
enough
The doctor was a confirmed old bachelor
But DO not think the interview has done
him aHy iajary.'
AS that is your opinion, ! had batter leave
the case in TIE hands of the lady doctor liz
said this with a snoer. taking up his hat.
you surely will not go without seeing him
Il give up the case
But, Doctor
Il give up the case
At this instant the lady herself who haC
overheard the conversation, entered. Approach
ing the doctor, who was evidently taken aback
with graceful timidity she apologized for ih'
liberty she had taken, and hoped she had dom
her patient no serious injury.
Don't mention il, my dear madam; shonl'
find it difficult TO believe you could do injury II
any one bni shall see him and let you know.
J After few minutes the doctor returned
! We'll, Dociori inquired.
( 'Well. as said before, give mp the case.
Are you serionsl =
/ Never more in my life. That ynnne lad,
has cured your friend. and left me nothing NOR
TO do