The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27

"lIeaven bless you :" said the sufferer,
"you have saved my life"
In few moments the wounded man was
placed on on 4 scttcc, brought bv the sheph-
erds, and the cavalcadc wcnded its. wav TO-
wards he Cabin. Tho maiden walked
last, and by her side stakcd sadly the two
dogs OF the sufferer and the dumb am
mails, with a sense almost human, as if ap-
preciating her kindness to their master
looked up atlectionateIy into her face every
few steps. The cabin was like those cxis-
ting everywhere in the IIighIands-a rude
but cheerful habitation, but was both lar
ger than usual, and adurncd with more taste
inside
In about two hours the friend Of the suf-
ferer returned, bringing with him the sur
gcon, who was closctcd with his patien: for
an hour, and when he came forth the young
girl was setting anxionsly by the fire, in
company with II midl!c-agcI woman, the
wife of one OF tic shepherds.
"Dh, Miss Hannah" said the old surgeon,
answering the inquiry Of her eyes, you have
saved the life of as good Il lad us ever shot
a muir-cock or stalllrl red deer | know
all about ii, yc see, lassic-ye came OF a sur
gcon and gallant race" and he pattcd her
head hs a father would that Of a flvoritc
daughter, aiding, as if to himself, otis pit
ty the Southern has not the broad acres
that were once her ancestors, aud that she,
coming Of chicitain's line, should have
nothing but cabin and few bits of hillside
for Il flock or two Of sheep"
The next day the wounded man was pro-
nounced better, utstil in very critical
position ; and his removal was forbidden
by the old surgeon.
le maun keep him here a while vet,
lassie," said he, addressing Hannah "anG
Pm almost persuaded Yell have to be his
nurse. lie has nae sister or mother to send
Tor, it seems; and men are very rough nur-
SEES, We ken. Mrs Coleman is here, ant!
will nae doubt help but We maun be his
nurse, most of the time, ycrscf It's what
can't be helped"
And SO Hannah, timii and embarrassed.
was compelled from the urgent necessity OF
the case, TO attend on the wounded man.
His friend, indeed remained to assist in nur-
sing him, bnt the invalid with whim of
sick man, soon began to refuse his mcli-
cnes uutilI administered by s,hc hand of
Hannah. Moreover until the danger was
over, his friend watched every night at his
bedside. and, in consequence, requiring n
portion of the day for rest. Hannah was
left alone for hours with the wounded man.
The surgeon for the first two weeks, came
every day 10 sec his patient, but after this,
visited him less frequently.
lie now mcndcd rapidly; began to set
up, and very soon lie could toticr to tho
window and look out. In day or two
more he found his way to the cottage door,
where, sitting in Il chair, he inhaled the de-
liciouS mountain aif for an hour or so at
| noon-day. His friend when the invalid was
thus far convalescent, took to his gun again
and went out for game, and Hannah and
her guest were frequently laft alone together
allow shall ever thank you sufficiently,
IIannal2" said Donald one day. "Your
presence Of mind, when I was dying by the
| spring, saved my life. -
TLe blush;ng Hannah looked down, and
said
"Don't talk that way, Mr. Allcyne. SEou
would not | know, yon was aware how
much it panied me"
"Call lie Donald" said the convacsccnt ::
"surely we have known each other long
enough for you to drop that formal name.
Or, if you will not call me Donald, then
shall address you us Miss GREEN"
"Donald, then" said Hannah ,archlv,
looking up, and shaking the curls back from
her face
"Bess you for that word Hannah" he
said, taking her hand. "Do YOU know that
it sounds sweeter now than ever thought
it would 2"
"Mr. AIleyne," she said, though with ad-
vcrted face, ''if you would not have me
keep out Of your sight forever-if, in short,
you have any respect for frienIlcss girl, do
not speak IL that.strain again." and she
! rose as if to leave.
"IIannah, hear me-" said lcr lover, detain-
ing her, shear me only for one word more.
Ever since the hour that you saved my life,
| have loved you, and every day [ spent in
your society has increased that love but if
you will say that you love another, swear
never to speak on tho subject again..
She endeavored to detach her hand,
which lie had caught a second time, but he
held it too firmly.
"You are rich and am poor" she said
atlast "you would some day repeat of this
thing Even your friends would langh at
your, folly"
@Then you love nc" said he eagerly. DIS
it not so p
by this time Hannah faced him, and
with dignity that quite awcd his rapture.
""Mr. Allcyne, will you let me go" she
said. 81 am an unprotected girl, and you
presume Oh my situation." -
.aNo no y he exclainfed, but he let 90
her hand .-l".You misjudge me, indeed,
Miss Gram. for your blood is as good as
mine and evens if il were not, Donald
AlIeyne is not tie man telslove for wealth
or rank" 49, ~. 1ss$,''g
Hannah, whose pride, rather than heart
had spoken, was moved by these words. .and
sheshngered irresolntcly. Her lover saw
the change in her demeanor, and lastened
to take advantage of it. Nor did Hannaif
long continue to resisths spleadings.. Sic
loved him indeed, only too ,wel,as she had
alhalong con fessed 10 her own,heart.. g Still,
even when brought to baif ackDowledge
that he had place in her heart; she would
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