Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-15

the fever should have attacked him, just
when Mrs. Carnagie was called to England.
He said he was on the ship last night, when
she and her maid came on board"
Which Of them was it
Lieutenant Grape. He also observed
that it was lucky Captain Chard happened
to be going in the same ship, as he could
protect her, added Susan, eagerly. There.
fore he suspects nothing amiss."
Does MIR. Carnage suspect it n
"Oh, no. When be came home last night,
| i'll, be asked for Emma, but she had gone out
then. How distressing that the fever should
Lave come on so rapidly J"
at has not come rapidly" returned the
clergyman. II was sure it was attacking
| him yesterday morning, and told him So"
"Y ou have had more experience Than in
these West Indian maladies, Mr.. Leicester
indeed, have had none IT all do you deem
him dangerously i'll ?"
"Ido fear So"
."This step Of NY sisters has placed me in
an inconvenient position" she resumed, with
out raising her eyes. ut is awkward for me
20 be here alone"
"Yes, it is. You had better come and
stay with US, Miss Chase. Mrs. Freeman
will do all she can to make you at home"
Susan reflected, besitatsd, reflected again.
and then spoke.
u would most willingly and thankfully
come; but do you deem that j should be
acting right to leave the house at this mo-
ment-to leave Mr.. Carnegie entirely to ser.
wants ?"
"Of course your care and supervision would
be worth more than all they can do. Your
remaining would he better for him"
Then | will remain" said Susan. at
seems to be duty thrown in my way, and
will not shrink from it. AS soon as he shall
be out of danger. if you and your sister will
receive me until / can make arrangements
for my departure to Europe, / shall be
thankful"
You are not afraid OF remaining in the
house--afraid of the fever? ?"
al have no fear on that score"
81 thought that was why you spoke"
"Oh, no. thought thought-whether
any ill.natured remarks might be made at
my being here alone"
Certainly not; oh, certainly not" said
Mr.. Leicester. You are closely related TO
MIR. Carnagie-his wfes own sister"
True. Bot Susan knew that Mr. Leices.
ter was not aware how ardently she and
Charles Carnagie had oEce been attached to
each other; how they bad been engaged for
years. There lay the chief reason for the
inexpedency of the measure. Not inexpedi-
ent in itself; Susan was secure in her own
selfreliance but those at home, who had
been acquainted witt the engagement, might
say his house was not the place for her now.
Il am not learned in these points Of eti-
quette," resumed Mr.. Leicester, perceving
that Susan still looked doubtful "lf you
think it would be better, am sure my sister
will willingly come here and stay with you
until you Can remove"
"Oh, how plegsed ] should be !" uttered
Susan, with animation; that would o5viate
all difficulties. Do you think she would really
come Would she not fear the fever"
"She would not fear that. She had it
year ago. | will promise that she will be
with you before the day is over"
"What should / have done without you ?"
exclaimed Susan, in the fuluess Of her graft
tude.
The clergyman rose to leave. 81 hope to
be more useful to you yet"
"Stay an instant, Mr.. Leicester. Will it
be possible" she added, sinking her voice,
for Us 70 favor Mr. Grapes supposition that
my sister was called to England? You know
ship did come in, that day, with letters. 1t
will be an untruth but in such case may
it not be justlfabe-is charity and mercy :?
She may not have gone there wrongly; ex-
cepting, iEasmuch as that she has left her
husbands hons."
You still cling to that idea" he observed.
"Well-I do not see why it should not be
favored. Yf the impression is abroad that
she has gone legitimately it will only be for
you to leave it uncontradicted."
"You will not hint to the contrary 2"
bresthed Susan.
He looked at her reproachfully. NO,
Miss Chase. But there are the servants
here"
81 will manage that"
"And-there will be her husband, when be
is batter"
Yes" said Susan inwsrdly shiveriug.-
1--WE cannot tell what his belief-hs course
may be. But he may not live"
| Mr.. Leicester quilted the house, thoroughly
convinced as TO what Mr.. Carnsgie's belief
would be, though he might not be certain as
| to his course.
The promised friend came without delay
Mrs. Freeman. She was q young, lively
widow lady, very much given to talking. She
| openly lamented, and that ten times over in
the course of the first day. the inopportune
summons to England Of Mrs. Carnagie. Mr..
Leicester had kept faith, even with her, and
Susan's heart thanked him.
"My dear, admire you," she cried to Su.
san. "Many a young lady, situated as you
are, would have flown of with Mrs. Carnage
and left the poor man TO the mercy Of the
fever, and the natives, who are just as stupid
and tiresome as so many animals. 1t was
exceedingly good and praisewortby Of you to
brave the Infection, which. truth to say, is
fonder of flying to fresh Europeans, like you
than to old acelimated ones-and to brave
the chatter of the gossip-mongers."
"You think they will chatter 7" cried
Susan.
81 think they might-for you and Mr.. Car
magic are both young-had you not hit upon
the plan Of having some one 10 the house al
chaperone. OF course they can't now. Ny
brother could not understand that they
would, in any case but his heads buried il
his duties, like an ostrich's 10 the sand, anC
be judges people and motives in accordanc,
with bis clerical tenets. know tbs set ou
here; it is whispering and scandal. among
them, from morning till night. That Mrs
Jaeobson's the worst. aud she is your sister
deares, friend. Is she going to make a lonl
stay in England 2"
II am very grateful to you for coming.
said Susan, avoiding the question.
mot at all. my dear. II we did not hell
each other in this world, where should we b
when We come to answer FOR ourselves in th
nextp
You are sure you do not fear the fever
mot l. had it last autumn, and il vii
not pay me a visit again. They we're sayinI
D / AT MIRA Iattanra'u ni0ht Mr. GaI