Connecticut western news., 1873-10-24
A FACE AT THE WINDOW.

; Iermlnus was ringing to collect tb, D passengers for the train that was abor,
 to start, and the platform was in tb,
 state of confusion usual at such times
 Douglas Charlton, who had come t,
 tne tram to say good-oy to departins
 trends, stood watching the train as i In one of the end carriages sat {
 young glrr. of about seventeen. and at
 sne Went by young Charlton she turned
 'oF'ard him, so that for an instant he
 saw her face clearly. It was only fo1
 an instant, for the train had quickened
 Its speed by that time, but it was one
 of those instants that alter the whole
 of mans life and feelings. The face
 was very lovely one; it seemed to
 him like an angels, and it threw a spell
 over hlm from which he felt, even in thai
 brief space of time, that he would never agaln be free. It was bright face. of wn!ch he had caught that nomentary glimpse, with a fresh color and dark
 eyes, but there was rather timid, half
 frightened look about it, which, per
 haps. gave it such strange interest fer him,
 When the train had left the station Douglas still stood where he had been all along, rooted to the spot, with his eyes fixed in the direction of the de- parting carriage, and then he started ana walked home. Forweeks that sweet 1ace haunted him, but the stern duties of life called him, and except at occa- s1onal intervals the vision faded away
 Years passed quickly by. Douglas Charlton was no longer the unknown medical student. From the first he had shown great talent, and soon made way 1n his profession. One or two fortunate cures he had effected, soon after taking his degree, had given him good posi-. ton almost at starting, and Dr. Charl- ton was now living in nice house in one of the fashionable parts of Lon don, with practice whicL many an older physician much envied. His name was down among the officers at several of the London hospitals, for though he was we'll enough known to have enabled him to dispense with most ot them, he had no idea of giving up in his prosperity what had been . step plng-stone to it. He had nearly con- cluded his visits one day, and had only one patient left to see. When she came near hlm and he saw her clearly, he gave a great start, in spite of his habit. ual self-control. There was the face that had been for years a part of his life. But how much altered ! Pale, sad, with all the bright, girlish look gone, he wondered that he recognized It, and yet he never for one moment doubted that 1t was the same. It had lost none of its beauty, to his mind, at least, but seemed, if possible, more lovely now than it had in his dreams. f. f L. be able quietly and calmly to examine and prescribe for the patient, but he did it. a
 As he drove away from the hospital he could not help thinking that this meeting was not chance, but a prear- ranged opportunity for him to be of use to this poor girl, who looked as if she had had so much sorrow. He learned that her name was Rhoda Dunmore.
 A few days after, when inquirine, Dr. Charlton found to his surprise that his patient had left the hospital, but her address was given him.
 It was some days before Dr. Charlton could find time to pay the visit to which he looked forward with so much inter- est and pleasure; but at last a slight Hull in the pressure of his engagements enabled him to carry out his wish,
 He drove to the address given, and found himself at the door of a respecta- ble house in quiet street in the mid de of London. Having asked if Miss Dunmore was at home, and having re- ceIved an answer in the affirmative. he gave his card to the servant, and was ushered by her into Rhoda's presence.
 She rose to meet him with an air of some surprise, but with great courtesy.
 Miss Dunmore," Dr. Carlton began, with the utmost deference, "I hope you will excuse the liberty have taken in | calling to see you."' -'E,-
 Rhoda smiled very sweetly, as she | bowed and placed a chair for her visi- tor. --zt" You may remember me-" he con- tnued, sitting down. ''I saw you one | day in Dr. Blount's place.
 "l could hardly fail to remember any | one whose manner to me had been 70 | kind, said Rhoda, and her voice sound ed to Douglas Charlton as the sweetest music he had ever heard.
 'I was much interested in your case," he resumed, "and upon hearing, a few days ago, much to my astonishment, that you had left the hospital, I took the liberty of finding out where you were and calling to see you"
 'Please do not speak of it as iber- ty, Dr. Charlton. I can only feel deep- ly the honor you have done me by this kind visit.''
 T was glad to hear you were bene- fted by your stay at Victoria Park. I hope you have not done unwisely by coming away so soon." -
 ''Oh, l think not; I am wonderfully better; I could hardly fail to be so after the care and attention I received there. l really was ashamed to stay longer and keep out others who had more need of it than l. ''
 'I hope you will be very careful of yourself now; you look far from strong" .. ...-.
 "I am very careful, assure you."
 .Dr. Charlton stayed talking few moments more, and then taking his hat, roseto go.
 "l shall hope to look in again some day and see how you are getting on, if you will allow me-"
 "I can only thank you again and again for your kindness in taking SO much trouble about me; you may fully be- lieve in my gratitude"
 She held out her hand as she spoke. and Dr. Charlton took it in his as reverentially as if it had been the hand of an angel - He had no more patients to see that day, and was able to give himself up to