The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-28
wALTER wELBY,s SUCCESS.

lupol AtI luOtheI kuec uHLll bne grew
to be the pride of Mayville. And nov
Ishe must die.
Doctor Nagle had hoped when there
was no hope, and withheld the terrible
truth from every one but his good wife
but the time had come when it would
be sin to delay it longer. That night
las he was leaving to so to the "Elms,
he said to his wife:
"Betsey, shall tell the old squire
the truth tonight. 1t is time that he
knew it, and God grant that his heart
may be softened.
Squire Starlsweather was in his study
when Doctor Nagle arrived, and the
servant showed him up.
Squire Starkweather read in the
old doctors face something of the terri
bic tidings he had brought. He cross
ell the floor to meet him, and, looking
him steadily in the eye, said
"What of my daughter?"
81 can do nothing more, Squire
Starkweather,"
The father sank into a chair, asking
Ipitfully:
''Must she die, Doctor Nagle ?"
"There is only one chance, said the
doctor.
"And that?"
"The broken heart must be mend.
ed"
Immediately the squire's face resum.
ed its cold, determined look.
''In other words, Doctor Nagle, my
daughter must be allowed to marry
that beggar, Walter Welby 2"
"0r die2'
"She were better dead than the wife
ola Welby," said the squire, with q
sneer. "And if this is the medicine
you intend to administer, can dis
lpense with your services
"Stopt" cried Doctor Nagle. "Don't
you insult me. | have seen enough tc
set my blood boiling, and another
word from you, and will-will-
knock-you-down, right here in your
own house"
But"
"Stop your noisew shouted the doc
tor, stepping toward him, and shaking
his fat fists quite menacingly. "I dom
fear you, with all your money, and
could thrash you with relish. And
mark me, If Nelly dies, / will proclaim
you her DiuTdereT'p
Whether the squire was too mucl
frightened to speak, or surprise, it il
Idifiicult to gay; but the fact that ht
did not say anything was very paten
to Doctor Nagle. He waited awhile
for some answer, but mono came, anC
he turned and left the room, mutterine
dire threats against his wealthy pat
ron.
Whatever faults Squire Starkweath
Ter possessed, Indifference toward hi
child was not one OF them. Next TO hi
love OF fame aud gold ranked his lov'
for his beautiful daughter; and the olC
doctors words had ut first nearl,
crazed him. When, however, the doc
tor spoke of Walter Welby, he fel
sure that he was only trying to fright
en- him into consent to the marriage
He, therefore, felt much relieved; h
went to the sick-chamber.
The rurse met him at the door.
''How is she, Mrs. Batson?"
"Sinking rapidly" said the nurse
: lin an ominous whisper ''I suppos
the doctor told you that he could d
9 no more?"
The squire, now thoroughly alarm
ed, made no reply, but walked softl
D to the bedside. When he looked upol
the sufferer, he saw that he had been toll
D the truth. Even his iron will could no
keep back the groans of agony-per
! haps of remorse as well.
"Good heavensp he moaned "Thi
I ! must not be! Ny only child!-my daI
ling Nellyl You must not die!-yo
shall notP'
: ! perhaps, if you would consent
, s'Hush, hushl I know what yo
would say; but it will be as well fo
You to leave it unsaid."
: ''Not even for thatw Kissed the ia
| ther. ''I would sec her buried hur
!. dred times rather than see her the vii
of Welbyp
$ "You would not murder your ow
n childp"
s "Who dares to accuse me p
t'I shall dare, If Nelly dies.
n Like the lion at bay, the old squil
4 turneds upon the faithful nure; bt
f she was busy cooling the feyered bro
of her charge. The sight cooled b
anger, and, without another word, h
!, hastily left the room, and ordered b
z horse.
Within fifteen minutes he was stanc
ing in Doctor Nagle's study, waitin
D for the old physician to make his al
G pearance. It seemed to him an ag
n but at last the doctor came.
N "For Gods sake, doctor, save n
childp' he entreated SO humbly tn
n the doctor pitied him; yet he gave hi
10 no Encouragement.
le s'I can do nothing"
Of "You mustr' fairly screamed Il
father. "You shall save her!'
~ "She is beyond my skill" calm
% 20 replied the doctor; land I advise "
= to try another physician, ]"
- ssOh, where can I get one, doctor
\ None of them would come from Il
:. city
: ''There is one visiting me now
Pc old friend-and one well skilled
u every disease of this nature. Shall
- call him?"
"Don't lose a momentl Oh, fear
10 is too lateP'
IN Doctor NagIe was gone from t
ne room but moment, returning with
ul white-haired, ruddy-faced, corpule
old gentleman, whom he introduced
re Doctor Price.
he "Can you save my child p ask