White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-05-10


MED by Anthony. proceeded home.
While Bernard conversed with Emily
stranger, entirely muff1ed in & large
cloak, the collar of which was standing
and his face concealed by an enormous
visor, stood quite near and was apparent.
ly deeply absorbed in paper, which he
held very near his eyes. He stood with
his face turned from them, and soon af-
ter Emily departed. carelessly followed
her at distance. His object was accom-
plisbed. He knew the residence of Mrs.
Gastons and Emily. 1t was DR.. Boyd's
first walk after his recent illness; he i'm
mediately knew Bernard Hetson, who
wore no disguise, bnt was not distinctly
recognized. Now fully acquainted with
their plans, he resolved if possible, to
Illustrate them, but at the same time &C.
complish his own.
That short interview had wrought an
entire change in Bernard. he felt that
an angels presence now encircled him !;
it was henceforth impossible to live as he
had done he was impelled to seek pure
and useful life. He had found friend.
gentle, affectionate and sincere; should
he not prove himself noble, generous and
true ? Hitherto, he had regarded the
world as evil, and himself-a part of it
AS necessarily so. Suddenly. and by
mysterious influence, he became elevated
above it; he could no longer delve
among its crimes and miseries, but fol-
low the divinity within, of which he had
Just become conscious. He was not what
he had been light, clear and beauti-
full, overshadowed him, and he fingered
in its rays as one just awakened from a
dream.
He had walked on long time without
consciousness; suddenly he stopped by
group of ragged and poverty reared chill
dren. They must have questioned the
sanity of the Young man, for he threw
the contents of his basket among them
and walked away without speaking.
At eight in the evening Emily presen-
ted her new friend to her mother, who re-
ceived the young man kindly.
Il know not" said she. slight gloom
overspreading her countenance at the rec
objection of her own fate, eff 1 ought to
encourage friendship so suddenly form
ed between you and Emily, but there
comes with it a presentiment of good
which l cannot reject. There is some
thing generous in your countenance. /
think you are honest. God forgive me if
| mistake and thereby ruin my child"
Bernard related his history without re-
serve, and his recent resolutions.
"You have suffered" said Catherine,
$50 have I. Let this be bond of union
between u.s." and the tender hearted wo-
man gave him her hand. He respectfully |
kissed it.
II have no mother" he replied, "God
has to-day given me sister. VIII you
be my mother ?"
al cannot refuse" she said.
Emily knelt between them, and giving
each hand. said in low, sweet voice
"My Mother my Brother 70
A solitary tear dropped from Demands
eye upon the little hand resting in his
own, and he silently consecrated his life
to the happiness of the gentle. trusting
child who had won him from evil to the
good and true.
Then gently raising and seating her
beside him. he related to Catherine the
events which led to his acquaintance with
her daughter, and above all. to their pres
emit interview. With these the reader is
already acquainted.
Describe this man to me-" she said,
when he had finished speaking.
He did so, at the same time relating
what he knew of his history.
"God save my child !" she exclaimed,
in tones of deepest anguish.
Never fear, my mother, replied Bern
ard, "no harm shall come to her so long
as my life is spared. / know this man
well. He will use every possible means
again secure her. but l will outwit him.
Above all things. do not permit her to go
from ysur presence. If she walks &C.
her." Il
1t was a small apartment in the base
ment story in which they sat, and owing
to its retired situation or to carelessness,
the blinds had not been faithfully closed.
As Bernard accidentally turned towards
q window nearly behind him, he distinct
" saw a face suddenly removed from it.
A suspicion rushed upon his mind. Has
tily seizing his cap. he exclaimed. take
care of yourselves" and sprang from the
room. Once in the street, he walked
quickly in every direction. to find the in
dividual to whom the intruding features
belonged. He had no ides Of fesr, and
only desired that he might once more
meet this devil in human form and tell
him what course be should pursue.
Suddenly his arms were pinioned By
powerful hand from behind, and DR.. Boyd
stood before him, sxelaiming in gay
tone
Fairly caught at last, my lad. But
how speeds the commission on which
sent you That pretty jade kneIt to you.
Was she implOring you to take her
back to me ?" 80 e.i
Name her not" cried Bernard. in
voice Of thunder, cor / viii forever pre-
vent you from speaking loose my arms
there, or by the powers above. You shall
suffer for it."
"Well thought Of. my brave lad" re-
piled the Doctor, laughing you see you
will first have q clash with the gentle
man in your rear. and meanwhile I can
leave. insult or kill you as / choose re-
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