The Placer herald., 1873-02-22

docl0r. 1t WAS merely siopp lEe OF w
hearts valves for time, caused by sud
den shock. | will not be needed longer
Exceeding care must he exercised for time
and probably in two or three days, she will
be about once more
He left some medicine with directions as
to when it should be administered, and took
his leave y sigh of relief escaped the lis
teners, and a prayer Of thanks went up from
two hearts, for she, 1.-The Rose ct Ophir,
was beyond danger.
Rose opened her eyes and smiled "Ah
mother" she said family, care you there ?
and Harry too? am SO much better. Oh
the night have passed! Such horid dreams
visions of murdtr-death-th gallows,
but all, all was dream, and am here with
dear ones to care for me, and keep me from
harm
Her eyes wandered towards Harry, and
her mother, diviuing their expression, lefi
he room, as she suspected that the young
people would rather be alone.
"lIury," said Rose chow can ever re-
pay you? You have saved my life. But
tor YOU, Scouy would have killed me. Oh,
bow fearful he looked last night. lie swore
hat no one but himsof should evor marry
me-lhat he would kill you. Oh, Harry,
he careful of YOURSELF should You be taken
tway from ne, should die. DO not think
me unwomanly for speaking so; but | must
tell You. cannot help it.
mo, Rose, SO far from thinking i'll of you
or speaking those joyous words, | can tel
You that am the happest man on earth.
~ hen YOU are well We will talk more Of the
happiness to come.
"Shlll we be married, Harry p
Hurry WINGED, and remained for a while
N deep ,hought.
"lhcre, little girl, ;" said he, edo not talk
80 much; the doctor left orders that you
should be kept quiet ! will tell YOU al.
tbout it by and by
"linry," she said reproachfuIly, "you
are not dcceiYng me p
"Deceiyng you? Why, little one, de-
clare, YOU are beginning to doubt me already
No; We VII be The happiest couple in the
world. You shall have grand house in
the city, horses, servants, carriages, and in
short be---'
"lour wife, II rry p
There, there, declare it is time to take
your medicine. Here it is. There, that's
good girl; must go now, for / have some
business at the mine; but will soon return
Good-byo." And kissing her upon the check,
he leil the room.
AT the door he met Nat Ilarand. "AIr
Ashton, sad he, ''may speak with you?'
"Ccrtlnly. What can do for you?'
cit is about the little girl there Rosa"
"Ah, yes! Wei, anything concerning
her am in duty bound to listen to "
"'rhtnk YOU, sir. | want to speak plainly
with You, Mi. Ashton, and hope that you
will not take offence at whatever may say.
| love Rosa with ali my soul, would die for
her; but she does not seem to care for me, it
IA but seldom she viii even smile upon me
since YOU came, and her smiles are worth
more TO me than oil the gold in Placer coHn-
~. have noticed your attentions to her,
Nr. Ashton, and although every smile which
she bestowed upon You seemed Il brand o.
ire III my heart, sl,Ii they were happy smiles,
nd her happiness is mine. You are wealthy;
gentleman used to people in the hishesi
walks Of society and it seems strange thai
You should beslow your attentions upon one
whose mother keeps bar-room for miners.
Pardon me, sir, but do you intend to marry
Rose p
Harry was nonplusscd for moment; but
he soon recovered his usual equahmity, and
answered:
"rhat is a question, IIlrland, which do
not deem myself bound to answer"
Excuse me, Mr.. Ashton, think YOU
.re; for if you DO rot then it is the duty O.
her friends 10 guard her gliust the grie.
caused by the deception Of tho na,i she loves.
She is inexperienced, and it would not b.
hard to lie d her from tie path of virtue. Il
IS such feelings, Mr. Ashton, which prompted
me to ask you such question"
cit is u noble spirit which prompts you to
,sk it, HArland, and believe me You will have
no cause to donbt my honor in this matter,
- believe you, sir, said Nat, with adeep
-gh, "and heavy load has been removed
rom my heart. Thank You for your atica-
lion to me. Good day, sir, and may God
make You happy together.
Harry thanked him, and as Nat turned
away lie noticed that his eyes were flied
wi;h teas.
"Do intend to marry her?" he mused
IS he turned his footsteps homeward. 81,
,ho could choose II wife from among the hes
families Of San Francisco, to marry Il nobody,
i bar-womans child? No; the very though
Of such IA thing were simply preposerous
Stl she is too valuable flower, too beau
ltul and blooming, to remain on the stalk OF
ife, and grow up without adorning some
magnificent parlor. She should be pluckcd
nd pl iced iliere. We siall see
Such are his thoughts, while we leave
am, to return to the solitary watcher upon
he bluff.
Scotty had remained where we left him
liked as a statue, his eyes gazing itenilJ
upon the hotel, and taking in every move
meat Of those about the house, consequently
ne had not failed 10 notice The interview te-
tween Harry and Nat. lie immediately di- !
vined the purport Of their conversation to be
.bout Rose, aud he did not fail to observe |