The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06

Oni uoh iuoh ~ hoH'hSut ~ ~
fra Dig" laughed Rosine; land re-
member. magnificent solitaire is the
hazard. Now come and listen to this
delightful waltz aud fitting to the pi
ano, her 6agers few over the ivory keys
to the sweet music Of "Il Bacio;" but
the doctor did not seem to relish it; for,
making an apology and distant bow, he
left her, saying he had important pro-
fessional matters TO attend to.
why didn't you tell me that beforey
I'm sure I only staid with you from a
sense Of politeuess; all the time was
dying to be out with Lola and Lucien ;
see they have just gone out in the
summer-house, aud / know they're
wishing for me, so I'll join them; au re-
uoir, Monsieur Mcdecin," and humming
"I'll fly to thee" she joined her friends,
who said they were delighted at her ap'
pearauce. The doctor was left to bite
his lips aud retire to his room.
| Next morning, at the cheerful break
fast table, he appeared cold and reserv-
ed, and, contrary to his usual Gus tom
strangely indifferent and ttentive to
Rosine aud her gay sallios of sportive
humor.
"Iu the dumps, most stately Don p
solicitously asked Rosine, "or is it pro-
fessional pre-. occupation 7"
"Thanks for your kind interest, Miss
Ashleigh, but I'm affected by neither"
he answered frigidly; then. turning to
, Mrs. Trevor, "Auut, have some pro-
fcssional visits to make to the sick 10
q the village, and will probably not be
, back before dinner"
"Now, isn't that wonderful" ex'
!, claimed Rosine "such sudden applica
!. ton to ones profession. really don'i
;. believe, doctor, you've given the suffer
ing sick one thought before, this whole
i, Summer. Now, l think Of it, | won
y der il it could be thoughts of our bet il
t troubling you splendid bet We mad
n yesterday, Mr.. Lucion," glanciug mis-
Is chievously at the one addressed "one
too, which may cost many lives if it
:, going to send the doctor practising hi
!, profession, If you will promise to sho'
/; a proper appreciation for the honor, II
NO go with you, just for the drive"
is The doctor muttered some very il
III distinct thanks, and withdrew to max
ne his preparations, while Rosine ran Of
st amid the general laughter, to get read.
al aud was soon seated in the most comic
table Of buggies, besides the Pillbag
ed as she very irreverently styled the di
oi. cipal of Esculapius. She had new
az seemed so sparkling, so fascinating
II. now; but her companion was more u
IN. bending 10 his dignity than ever.
L
les 81 do believe, DR.. Cade, you ha'
ed not paid particle of attention to oil
ne thing I've been saying, aud cannot
ks peat even the last idea to which ga
lip expression. No, you see you can't
Ter What is the matter with you? getti'
ID, the swamp fever" asked ROsine moe
nd ingly. ftta e.4
for "Rosiue," said the doctor, almc
tut sternly, sis it possible for me to
he pleased and happy, when see you
ion girl, beautiful aud gifted as you are,
hit insensible to that modest aud rein
he delicacy always conceded 10 be !:
vas greatest charm-in woman, as to ma
car herself the subject Of such bet as q
Of yesterday" and the doctors g.
use eyes absolutely blazed in the light
lnd his Indignation.
so, aDr. Cade, what do you mean sir
For- demanded Rosine, baughtily as an
ere press; but suddenly light seemed
ep. dawn on her, and exclaiming: Il
now l see; and leaning back in
Of seat, she gave way to dt Of uucontl
the liable laughter. a.f
yes The astouished and digniied looks
dge her companion only seemed additio
city food for merriment. At last she beca
aware there were limits to patience
ade we'll as politeuesss aud restraining
the mirth sufficiently to talk, she said a.
,rty gravely, for her:
was "Doctor, | see il is quite time =
Oh. to end our masquerade, and IT 20
The promise not to interrupt me once,
but confess to you. In the FIRST place, l
on not Rosine Ashleigh---only her devo
friend, Lola Lcrtonl
Dig alike her, am an orphan, bat
tor, wealth all lies IN my head and har
red which l will soon have to put to u
get the small portion of worldly goods
our rs my inheritance was expended on
hen education. Rosine and l have b
der warm friends from childhood, aud b
and no secrets from each other; she X
give Of her proposed union with Luc
!, II Trevor from her father, and can