Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-09-04
EBENSBIRG. PA. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4 1861.

IN the developments OF time.
Carrie, the youngest, was an invalid, pale,
sweet-voiced girl of fourteen, but SO delicate
and fragile that she appeared several years
younger. There was something mysterious
in the illness of this child, that indicated dis
ease of mind as well as body. Strange fits of
fright and agony would seize her at times,
succeeded by unconsciousness, and then fol-
lowed by hours of delrium, in which she wod
| talk incessently of deep shadows and the dark
| ness of night that hung over her with dread
full blackness. Moaning and shivering with
terror, she would continue to rave until na-
ture became exhausted, aud then she would
sink into sleep which, Influenced by power
full opiates, would continue for a number Of
hours. When she awoke she was calm aud
rational, and would remain quiet, though
weak and nervous, until some sudden excite
ment was brought to bear upon her mind,
when the same scene would be enacted
again.
All the night following the day on which
Mr.. Willard had so frightened her, the poor
child lay tossing on her couch, and calling in
wild tones for each member of tho household,
that she might be assured of their presence
and safety. Frederic and Camerone watched
over her pillow, anticipating her wants, and
soothing and sutferings, until the grey winter
morning cleaned over the hill-tops, when she
became more quiet. For some time she lay
in silence, and then raised her little white
oroe lapSiny
over her.
" What is it, Carrie, darling ?" and she
pressed her soft lips compassionately to the
forehead of her sister. Carrie smiled feebly,
and whispered.
The shadow, the deep, dark shadow its
almost gone, and soon it will be quite passed
away. SIT by me, sister, and put your hand
on my head. 1 am going to sleep now."
She closed her eyes, but ir a moment start
ed and raised the weary lids.
4 am going to Sleep she repeated, "on-
| y few moments, and then the shadow will
be all hidden by the sun. Tell Fred to be
careful, oh, so careful, and keep in the sun
shine
Camerone nodded in token cf assent, and,
overcome by fatigue, Carrie soon fell into a
sound slumber
The door softly opened, and Mrs. South
wick stole in, look of anxiety resting on her
features Frederic arose to meet her, and,
as he stood by her side, replying 20 her in
quiries concerning Carrie, their similarity in
face and gesture striking aud remarkable
| The young mans face was but copy of his
mothers; the same fair complexion, straight
rose and arched brows: the same dark wav-
ing hair, save that where the mothers was
streaked with bands of silver, that of her son
was glossy and brown, aud the same express
sion that dwelt in Mrs. Southwick's deep blue
eyes were faithfully mirrored in the cOunte-
nance of Frederic.
- She is sleeping st last" she sighed, as
she approached the bed. ''Oh. after such a
night of torture, rest must be dOubly sweet to
her overtaxed nature
Camerone glanced up at the tiny clock that
ticked upon the mantle shelf, and said. in a
low voice,
.' The fever and Gelirium have lasted elev-
en- hours longer than usual and 1 have in
creased the strength Of the opiates, as the
doctor directed She has never had but two
attacks before this, that we're so violent. anC
nothing but long, undisturbed sleep can re
store her to perfect consciousness"
= Let me sit by your side. while you en-
deavor to get some rest, my dear child" SAT-
Mrs Southwiok, affectionately. Your pal
face shows plainly that you need it"
Thank you. mother" replied Camerone
: with faint attempt to smile. :" win mos
gladly relInquish my place to one who can s
we'll supply it, but shall insist that Frederi
4 accompanies ne. for he is as tired as 1. H
4 has not allowed himself to take one momen
q of rest. or a mouthful of refreshment, and
e strong cup of coffee is just what he needs t
it sleep on
: every well, my love-" said Mrs. South
is wick. :" You should both 60 at once, as
It told Sabrina to get you hot breakfast, an
it is no doubt ready by this time. Frederic
e put some more coal on the CRATE before yo
=, 90, and give me the written directions ser
II up by the doctor last night, so that l can &C
70 minister Carries medicine if she should wax
b before you return"
Is Noiselessly obeying her requests. Freder
to left the room, followed by Camerone, anC
D, drawing her hand within his arm, he condut
le ted her to the sitting-room, where a small t:
g BILE, spread for two. awaited them. Takin
r her place at the head, Camerore poured ol
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