Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-12-27

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and he is terrible anxious about you, and said
you must have physician, and he almost sent
Jem after one. did not let him 60, though,
because am going to cure you myself"
Here the entrance Of Claribel, prevented Eu-
loeen from making any reply. Clarabel, seeing
how i'll she looked, did not stay long after ma
king some inquiries, and then left the room.-
Some twenty minutes later, she returned ac-
companied by Dr. Blare (the family physician)
much to the surprise Of both Euloeen and &C.
nore.
There was now no escape for Euloeen, and
under his direction, she was soon fast asleep
her sorrows for u time forgotten Leaving a
few directions with Genorie, he took his leave
Late in the day, when Euoeen awoke, Genoric
informed her that Mr.. Clyde and Zellie had
called, and before they wcntaway,' she added
" MIR. Clyde took me one side, and bade me fol-
low every direction the doctor had left for you
So you see shall have to answer to him. if
don't have you well, tomorrow"
" And what were the doctors directions "
asked Euloeen, sadly.
" Don't feel SO lad, Eulle if you was not
able to see Mr.. Clyde he will come again, to-
morrow :" said Gcnorie, archly.
Hush, Genorie, please tell me what the
doctor said.'
He said you might get up, if you wished,
when you walked, but must not let you 60
down, and then tonight you must take this
powder, and tomorrow you would be well,
which intelligence greatly relieved Gerald, for
is was by his order that Doctor Blare came at
all. told him if ] wasn't jealous somebody
would be-"
A quick flash mounted Euloeens check at
this, and a joyful thrill trembcd q moment at
her heart, but she quickly banishcd it, and
said;
" Tell Gerald thank him for his kindness
But you need not be jealous Of me, Genoric." "
o. no, am not going to be tthere is not
any need of it. But | am wais!n!. to see you
sitting Rp now"
Euloc6n did not go down stairs Intil the next
morning, and then Gerald fine countenance
glowed with pie asure, as he came forward, and
taking her hand, expressed his pleasure at gee
ing her looking 50 much better.
g Can it be it is only friendship he feels for
me " thought Euloeen, as he handed her to a
seat.
There was evident pleasure in the greeting
of all her friends that morning, and when little
Viola said, g I'm ever so glad auntie Eule s got
well, the tears filled her eyes, but resolutely
choking them back, she tried to appear natu.
ral
Early as was allowable, Mr. [ lydo called, and
asked to see Miss Meryn and striving to cast
aside her sad thoughts, Euloeon went down,
half wondering why he had asked for her alone
But it was painful interview, for soon after
her entrance, with much apparent emotion, he
made her an offer of his heart and hand.
Euloeen replied
q" 1t pains me much, Mr.. Clyde, to refqse
SO noble and generous heart as know yours
to be, but cannot love you as you deserve to
be loved, and therefore | have nothing but
friendship to offer you in return"
" 1t is as feared. knew that my hopes
had not much fOundation," he returned sadly
" Yet, 0, Miss Merlyn, cannot depart with
out thanking you for your friendship, it is so
far from being useless to me and though my
heart seems utterly crushed, yet cannot regret
that have known you, for you have scattered
to the wind the opinion which once had Of
your sex, and am grateful | shall immedl-
ately leave town, and seek among new scenes
fsrgetfulness that have ever loved you as more
than friend When we can meet as such only
then do hope to meet you again. Till then
must bid you farewell.
And wringing her hand, he left her, bearing
with him sadder heart than he had ever known
before.
The next day, at the dinner-table, Gerald
announced the fact that Mr.. Clyde had left
town.
Left town! -" exclaimed uncle Charles,
in the utmost astonishment What has
come over him? lie never said word about
leaving, when last saw him, two days ago
1t is something new, is it not, Miss Merlyn -
he asked, turning to her
Euloeen, who bad dropped her eyes upon her
plate the moment Gerald said Mr.. Clyde, now
colored with much confusion, for she felt that
every eye was fastened upon her But she
could not say she did not know, so she at last
replied,
! " You must not ask me, Mr.. Earle"