Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-03-04

Cl1ting NS Zach did so truly, the beauties
aud cxcellcncies which characterized the
other, shouid in time experience warm
er feeling Than mere friendship Tor eacl
other. They loved rs only those dc
whose affection is founded upon esteem
and respect, and once 50 loving rs 10 love
forcycr-this is the true version. But ai'
though she frankly confessed the seati
ments with which the young man had in.
spircd her, Litla would not consent to q
speedy marriage.
"Wait until win your mothers love
until she can welcome me rs a daughter
then, whenever you choose, shall be
ready" This was her constant reply to
Lindsay's cntreaties, and he could but
love and value her the more highly Tor
her determination, although it made the
term of his probation apparently endless.
Mrs. percington presented the same
naughty, chilling bearing towards the
lovely girl, though she was we'll aware
that she had been instrumental in the
reformation of her son
1t was the summer OF IS, when sud
denly a ghastly visitor made its appear
ance in our county. From sunny orange
groves. where southern homes are nestled.
to our own New England hills and wales,
the pestilence winged it, fearful corpse
strewn way. Men called this leaIluI un
hidden guest the cholera; and like dc
mon ii seemed, rushing along on ils
mission OF torment and death. Mr.. Per
cington's family was one OF tho very
few wealthy ones that had remained in
the city. Ere long Mr.. Percington was
stricken down with The lcarrIl disease,
and in an hours time, both Mrs. PIERCING.
ton aud her son were proslrated by the
same dread, mysterious power. But Tor
/ the frightened servants, Litta was entire.
/ ly alone in her awful situation; bu.-s
did not flltcr Not moment was lost
in imbecile despair, but the most active
measures were Immediately adopted. and
when the physician came. ho gave her
strong hopes that they would all recover.
And to youi promptness and pres
eucc of mind, Mis-, rcroinSton. under
Gpd, they will owe their lives for had
YOU DELAYED doing anything until my AT
rival, Jhcy would have been beyond tho
reach OF earthly Skill" added he. u. be
TOOK bis leave
Ere many days elapsed, Dir. PIERCING.
ton and Lindsay were so ltr restored is
to be- able TO leave their beds but Mrs
Pcrcinctun still remained in very pre-.
clrious state. The cholera symptoms
were soon overcome, but u state of
alarming debility succeeded, which
threatened To prove ta;a.. For days aud
weeks she lay almost a> one from whom
. ,.c has He'd. L.t,p was constantly with
her, Sleeping only when she must, iu a
chli,at jhc sick woman's bedside, while
tru-iy domestic watched beside her to
wake her at the least movement OF the
invalid. Mr., Pcrcngtou was too much
reduced 10 speak. but sometime, nor
eye, would rest on Litta with q sad. wish
} ia. expression, rs IL she longed for The
power at ulteance. lilla nursed her
with Ia, most as,iduous care, and watch
ed over her with tender sorciludo. At
I length her care was rewarded The ia.
valid began to gain strength, and the
doctor said she would recover.
But, Miss Litta." said he, "we will
not quarrel TO decide which OF us shall
have the credit OF the cure, toy resign
all prctensions 10 50 great an honor. To
you, alone, il rightlully belongs, and |
think you<ro entitled to a diploma, for
skillIul practice, N
At last Mrs. Percngt on was able to sit
up; but she rose from that sick bed, u
changed woman, bodily and mentally.
The glossy black hair, which had been
her pride, was now dry and harsh, and
silver threads were mingled with its ebon
hue. The bloom OF comparative youth
WAS g.au ,oicvcr; but there was new
expression upon her wasted features.
which made her look f,r more interesting
and loyoablo, than she had ever done in
her early days of beauty and pride.
I.ilta had arranged tho pillows aud
cushions OF her easy chair, and then
thinking she wonld call Lindsay to come
and enjoy his mothers improved appear
ance, turned to leave the room, when her
,femulous voice recalled he.
Can do anything moro tor you,
aunt, before | call LindsayP" said she.
returning.
lone thing. Litta," said Mrs. PIERCING.
ton, graspng the young girls hands in
both OF hers. "ForgiUe me-" Tears
were streaming down her pale cheeks,
and it was some minutes before she could
proceed.
"Litta, can you forgive all my cruel
treatment? Can you ever love me?"
''My dear aunt, if you will only let me
love you, us nil ask IT ever had
anything to forgive, it was forgiven long
ago. DO not think OF it, aunt Clemetia; /;
only think how happy we shall be, when
YOU are well again"
"MY darling Littai" sobbed the row
repcntant woman. "God has been yeiy
kind to me. turned away in hardness
of heart, even when through your in