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

"Oh, don't look so horrihcd, Mr.. In
fra Dig" laughed Rosine; land re-
magnificent solitaire is the
hazard. Now come and listen to this
delightful waltz /; and fitting to the pi-
ano, her fingers few over the ivory keys
to the sweet music Of al 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 before?
I'm sure Only staid with you from a
sense Of politeness all the time | was
dying to be out with Lola and Lucien
| see they have just gone out 10 the
summer-house, aud l know they're
wishing for me, SO III join them; au re-
uoir, Monsieur Medecin," and humnliDg
'I'll fly to thee" she joined her friends,
who said they were delighted at her ap-
pearance. The doctor was left to bite
his lips aud retire to his room.
Next morning, at the cheerful break.
fast table, he appeared cold aud reserv.
ed, aud, contrary to his usual Gus tom
strangely indifferent aud attentive to
Rosine and her gay sallies of sportive
humor.
"Iu the dumps, most stately Don ?"
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, Aunt, | have some pro.
fessional visits to make to the sick in
the village, and will probably not be
back before dinner"
"Now, isn't that wonderful ?" ex.
claimed Rosine "such sudden applica-
tion to ones profession. l really don't
believe, doctor, you've given the suffer.
ing sick one thought before, this whole
Summer. Now, l think of it, | won.
der if it could be thoughts of our bet is
troubling you; q splendid bet we made
yesterday, Mr.. Lucion," glanOing mis-.
chieyously at the one addressed lone,
too, which may cost many lives if it's
going to send the doctor practising his
profession. If you will promise to show
proper appreciation for the honor, III
go with you, just for the drive"
The doctor muttered some very in,
distinct thanks, and withdrew to make
his preparations, while Rosine ran Off
amid the general laughter, to get ready
aud was soon seated in the most comfor
table Of buggies, besides the Pillbags
as she very irreverently styled the dis
cipal Of Esculapius. She had never
seemed SO sparkling, so fascinating as
now but her companion was more un
bending in his dignity than ever.
81 do believe, DIR. Cade, you have
not paid particle of attention to one
thing I've been saying, aud cannot re.
peat even the last idea to which | gave
expression. No, you see you can't
What is the matter with you? getting
the swamp fever" asked Rosine mock
iugly.
"Rosine," said the doctor, almost
sternly, "is it possible for me to be
pleased and happy, when | see a young
girl, beautiful aud gifted as you are, SC
iusensible to that modest aud refined
delicacy always conceded 10 be The
greatest charm-in woman, as to make
herself the subject Of such bet as tha,
Of yesterday ?" and the doctors gray
eyes absolutely blazed in the light o,
his indignation.
"Dr. Cade, what do you mean sir p
demanded Rosine, haughtily as an EN-
press; but suddenly light seemed to
dawn on her, and exclaiming: "Oh
now ] see; and leaning back in her
seat, she gave way to it Of uncontrol.
liable laughter.
The astouished and digni6cd looks Of
her companion only seemed additional
food for merriment At last she became
aware there were limits 70 patience as
well as politenesss and restraining her
mirth sufficiently to talk, she said quite
gravely, for her:
"Doctor. l see it is quite time now
to end our masquerade, and if you'll
promise not to interrupt me once, I'll
confess to you. 10 the FIRST place, | am
not Rosine Ashleigh---only her devoted
friend, Lola Lortonl
Like her. am an orphan, bat my
wealth all lies 10 my head and hands,
which | will soon have to put to use !;
the small portion of worldly goods left
as my inheritance was expended on my
education. Rosine and l have been
warm friends from childhood, aud have
no secrets from each other; she knew
Of her proposed union with Lucien
Trevor from her father, and can say
now sha onepIv rebeIled aoa;pat hav.