Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-11-28

i "one sweetly solemn thought
| Come to o'er and o'er,
| Pm nearer my home today
| Than I've ever been before.
i Nearer my Fathers house
Il Where the many mansions be,
| u. Nearer the great white throne,
II Nearer the jasper sea.
i Nearer the bound ofllfe
I When we lay our burdens down, .,
II Nearer leaving my cross
i Nearer wearing my crown"
As her voice closed in whisper, she nestled he
hand under her head, and in an instant was i
heavy slumber. There was a movement in tn
; room. Dunbar motioned them all out and tn
parents, the physician and himself were alone wit
the suffering girl '....
Margaret went down into the parlor. Stephe
met her at the door, and taking her hands in botl
of his, drew her into the ROOM
"And what news of our dear sister p said he
in his tenderest tones
"She sleeps" said Margaret, bursting into tears
the first she had shed during those long agonizinl
days. .r .s-. ..n...
''Do not give way yet, my brave girl, u said Ste
phen, feeling novel sensation about his throa
and eyes, at seeingthe grief Of the woman he loved
and which he felt in some indefnable way it woult
be shame to his manhood to be overcome by
"Janie will, / trust, soon be better now" HI
spoke hesitatingly.
"Do you not think SOP Is not the crisis past p
said Margaret suddenly, drying her fearful eyes,
'Hope for the best, Margaret" said Stephen
and his manly voice trembled; ''but the crisis i
the weakening, the danger is of sinking then"
| Margaret arose, every nerve strung to new ten
sion.
"Where are you going?" said he; "you hat
better rest here awhile-do not 90 back, you lool
worn out" ......
"No, I am not tired, am going to jamie. Hm'
enough for rest after her lip quivered, and sh'
was silent.
'I will wait here for Dunbar" said Stephen
10th to leave the house. She had reached th'
door, but there was an unconscious entreaty in tht
tone that touched her heart. She turned, ant
placing her hand for a moment in his, said, "Ste
phen, in this hour of sore sorrow, my heart turn
to you with trust that you will meet all its need
that loving sympathy, tender forbearance will bt
given; and though present joy may be shut ou
by this mightier grief, you will not doubt that
come what will, my heart will at last turn to yor
for the protection and sympathy which it Graves
Let me be wilful now, there is On impatience il
grief which will not brook control, but spending it
sound unrestrained it will settle into submission
which, observation-disclosures, becomes peace
| Her eyes were full of tears, as she so sweet,
pleaded for his trust; he could not answer, bu
pressing his lips to her hand, he allowed her tt
leave him.
Before she reachedth head of the steps, q SOUND
of hurrying feet and confused voices came to he
ear She hastened on, and entered the room tt
see her parents kneeling by Janie's bed Annit
and John had just entered and were standing il
silent horrora its foot. jamie was lying speeches
and unconscious Herfeatures looked pinched ant
ivid and only the faintest breath gave evidence o.
life The change had been almost instantaneous
and Dunbar, who had been sitting with his finger
on her pulse, was the first to perceive it. He had
striven to rouse her, but in vain, and was now en-
deavoring to administer restoratives.
''Brandy-not wine" said Dunbar, in excitei
tones, dashing the glass from the servants hands
Annie sprang across the room.
"Here it is" said she, as she presented the glass
He glanced up.
"Miss Annie, you are always prepared"
"Janie, " said DR.. Hartley, shaking her, "rouse
and take this. "
There was no answer.
"Whose voice has the most power over her?'
said Dunbar, hurriedy. "Let her mother speak
to her. Speak cheerfully, Mrs. Carter" said he,
in clear distinct tones.
"Janie, jamie darlingl Oh! she'll never hear
me again." said Mrs. Carter, bursting into pas
sionate tears.
jamie gave faint moan.
sOhl jamie, dear sister," burst forth Annie
and Margaret "do try and take it-mamma and
papa beg you've all beg you to try
A low moan again replied.
"She is conscious" said Dunbar; "give it To
me. Nature is doing something, and child and
sister-love is doing more. She hears the voice Of
affection and is struggling to reply" He took the
glass, and carefully raising her, he cried, "Janie
help us we want you back Come birdie, tell us
you are coming Try if you can drink what I hold
to your lips"
He spoke in clear cheerful tone, and jamie
answered by opening her lips and swallowing lit
tle..
''That is we'll" he cried, "try once more"
Gradually rousing, she opened her eyes and
drank freely.
''That will do now" said he as he placed her
tenderly on the pillow 'You can rest now"
She looked around and whispered, mamma. "
Don't speak," said Dunbar to Mrs. Carter, as
she kissed her child's pale face.
jamie looked curiously at Dunbar.
"You know me, Janie2" he whispered
She smiled feebly and moved her hand over his
as it lay by her side. Then closing her eyes, she
gave long sobbing sigh, and was asleep.
For little while, the breathing was faint and
slow; then it became calm and regular, as she fell
into deeper sumber
DR.. Hartley sat for little while by her side ;
then whispering to Dunbar, ''you can do without
me, now," he beckoned Annie out. "Annie, get
your mother to go to bed; jamie will do now.'
Annie did not speak, but followed him to the
foot of the steps.
SIS she out of danger?" shewhispered, still op-
pressed by the solemnity of the sick chamber.
eyes," said he, positively, "out of danger, by
the blessing Of God"
Annie burst into tears. The old man gathered
her to his heart.