The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1859-07-14

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run Tor Dr. Wheaton mo, bring DIR. Herburf.
ln pity make hastes said be. to the terrified do.
n,estie. - 4 $3.50 49,. .-, - - :
Ellen. darling" said he, taking her hand
within his own. ..don't you know Your old un.
Gle :, Speak to me, love. and. say that You hear
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| soft smileplayed over. her features, ms the
gentle tones of her npcle's voice fell upon her
ear; but she gave no .gn OF consciousness In
ntle while, Dr. Herburt arrived, and aftor ex
aminins his patient attentivcly, he pronounced
10 brain fever, brought on. by some terrible ex.
citement Week after week did the Kind phy.
sicihn, and loving uncle. watch by the bedside
OF Ellen. Week after week they listened to her
wild rawlings and the old mans heart grew faint
and weary MS he thought OF the anguish she
must have suffered. Strange to say, she never
mentioned Wheaton's name but once, and then
she only said, 'oh, wheatoni Wheaton !. how
could you deceive me so ~ ..
All what must be the reflections of :hat man
who, unmindfuiof the ,blighting, ,withering sor.
row he brings upon the heart of another. endeay.
ors, by every art within his power, to win the
pure affections of some innocent maiden Int
to cast them aside. How many sad, sad hearts
have gone TO tae long, silent tomb Leur-
Ing the weary burden Of unrequited love- 2 The
| answer Is myriads. Yea, and thus Il will ever
oe Tor seldom does pure, deep love, meet with
like return. But look up. faint heartl Bear
the wrong patiently Blessed are those who hold
out faithful Unto the end for 10, 3 -s -. :.
There, shines a bright and dazzling gem
| ~. in their Immortal diadem." - ,...., s.. ~
But we are depressing -please excuse us.
After awhile, by the Providence of God, a
strong constitution. combined with kind nursing.
| conquered the disease. and DR.. Herburt, with his
noble heart brimfal of halpiness carried the glad
tidings 10, Mr. ST. Glare. Oh, how the dear old
man wepti such tears of heartfelt ,ha appiness.he
shed How earnestly he thanked God and with
what ehild'like simplicity he threw his arms
around Herburt, aud blessed him over and over
for his kindness 70 his darling niece. We. will
not. follow the old gentleman to the chamber Of
his niece, but will initiate the delicacy Of Dr. Her.
burt, and net intrude upon scene so sacred
just five weeks from the night Of the ball, Ell.
len Lee was pronounced convaescent But how
different was che now from the lGht-hcarted girl
who reared such bright visions of happiness on
that fair evening Her face was very pale-aud
her almost transparent hands would alone have
| testified to the severity of the attack which had
brought her to the very verge of the grave.
| : DIR. Wheaton called several times during her
illness, but was ALWAYS met ut the door by ser.
want. aud informed that Ellen was too unwell to
| see any one.
Early one morning. aftere Ellen bad become
well enough to sit up, the servant told her that
DR.. Wheaton was In the parlor and wished very
much to see her. DR. Herburt was present. and
he. noticed deathly palor overspread Ellens face
at the mention Of Whentons name. She, howey-
er, speedily gained composure, and asked for writ
ing materials; but she was so nervous that the
pen glided over the paper without forming a let
ter After one or two unsuccessful efforts, she
asked for her uncle, but was informed that he
had just left the house. She seemed to consider.
TO hesitate for n moment, and then she said, soft.
ly. 81 sm already under great obligations to Won
DIR. Herburt for your many acts Of kindness to
me; and l am now compelled to ask favor,
which hope you will not seek TO inquire into.
VIII You be kind enough 70 write note for me
and please do not ask me any ques,ions"' As she
spoke, she banded ihe per to him.
Certainly, Miss Ellen. am always happy to
be'of service to you 10 any way His voice was
low and tremulous as he spoke, but Ellen did not
perceive It ~.f-. ..
Ellens voice sank almost TO q whisper as she
dictated what he should write and she trembled
like q leaf. The letter wns very short Here 1t
| is; $500
&"Dr Wheaton---I am acquaihted with YOUR
perhdy, and i never wish TO see yon again.
| freely forgive the wrong you have -endea yored
to'do me. Your visits will be dispensed with in
| future. .s. lsE- ELLEN LEE" :
Poor Ellen wept for few moments as II her
heart would break. DR. lIerburt wus fearful the
excitement might cause relapse, and he said
gently, but firmly, Miss Ellen, this excitement
has been too mach for you in sour present weak
condition, and propose that you allow me to
read, for your amusement, averyinteresting book
that have with me- -
Ellen smiled pleased assent to this kind pro-
posai. and DIR. Herburt Immediately began read.
ing. Ellen leaned her head upon the table and
listened In wonder TO the .melodious cadence Of
his rich voices and her troubled heart grew calm
and peaceful beneath the magic Of his tones
Son and low were his words ns he read Of the
blessed peace That is prepared for the weary ones
of earth and the world beyond the grave
Bright, OIL so gloriously bright were the visions
Of Heaven and Happiness hat aoated before her,
and she closed her eyes gently as one in n pleas.
| ant dream. In few moments she had lost all
consciousness Of trouble In a tranquil slumber
DR.. Herburt had accomplished his object, which
! was 10 prevent her thoughts from dwelling on
Wheaton, and he closed the book softly, and
pleasant smile &reathed his handsome mouth
She had slept but a short while, when her uncle's
entrauee woke her, and she said, with a start,
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