The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-11-05
her face that tho little hope the girl had
cherished died, aud she gasped

DeadT'
All, the sudden relief from almost chols-
ing misery when the woman answered:
No, madam, thank Cod"
VIII he live, thenr'
They do not know. The doctor is here,
and saws Il IL nearly an even chance. All,
on the stairs.
He uttered an exclamation of pleasure
MT seeing Euphemla, aud came down to
where she was standing
Can 1 see himl" she asked. her voice
piteous in its imploring eagerDess.
" He has been craving for you" Nadlcy
answered "nnd perchance the sight OF
you may do more good than any medicine.
" IL quiet him for It's repOse he chiefly
needs"
{" Let me 90 to him" was all she said;
He led the way to the room where Will
liam was lying now deadly white, his
breath coming and going in short gasps,
each one Of which threatened to again
bring on the bleeding. and so end the life
whose thread already seemed SO weak.
As they entered, his eyes opened with
an expectant glance, which frightened
into look OF entirely satisfied desire as he
saw Euphcmin.
She knelt down by the side of the bed
very gently, driving her fear and hope
aud sorrow from her heart, SO as TO speak
in n low but unbroken voice.
Il" have come, DEAR she said. :" No"
she added, As she saw he would have spOk-
en-. "do not talk now; there will be time
leave you.'
This announcement caused the eyes OF
both the doctor and Jack Radley to open
to their fullest extent. The utter novelty
ut that time. when sistcrhOods aud
"guilds" were unknown. of young lady
declaring her intention to nurse man,
bound TO her by no ties of kindred, not
even engaged to her las they thought,
amazed them. IL was impossible; for her
sake II could not he allowed.
However, at the present moment Moth
fnar Iva an IL. a. ltfI
that Mr.. Tenn leton's chance Of life de-
pended on her presence; but when, after
an hour or so, William sank into sleep,
the Doctor an old man, and who had
known Mistress Walwyn from her child
hood drew her aside, and spoke to her
gently enough OF the danger she would
run OF the SANDER of evil tongues.
a" care not was all She said.
He spoke again, urged her for Mr.. Tenn
plcton's sake rs well as her own.
:" MIR. Templetou's sake she repeated.
"Why you yourself owned his life depend
ed on my presence
The poor old man did not know what to
answer
"Let spiteful tongues say their worst
she said. 81 will not leave the man who
Is to be my husband for dread of their
false words. The right IS on my side:
and will stay with him.'
And as she spoke she looked so lovely,
her eyes shining like two stars. ler cheeks
flushed, and her beautiful head thrown
back rs in defiance of the worlds sneers,
that Doctor Vaughan was fam to he silent,
aud bow before the firm resolve lie saw he
could not shake.
Doctor Vaughan. she went on. half ms
II in extenuation Of her present conduct,
half as IN shame of her past folly. "do you
know what was the cause of this duel -
-" | have heard sumethiug,' he SAID, con-
fusedly. In truth both he aud Jack Rad
ley were strangely puzzled IL To the change
in Mistress Walwyn's manneras to Wllinm
yes you do know, she said. You
know that but FOR me Mr.. Templeton
would not be lying here. If he dies, II is
that have killed him; and yet you would
forbid me striving To save his liie.'
mo, madam but
But what ~
They were interrupted by the sound of
carnage wheels outside.
"Whut fool | was" cried the old
gentleman joyfullv. Il utterly forgot.
Mr.. Hartwright rode off two hours ago for
Madam Templeton, and here she is II will
be all right now"
"Oh, that need not face her." was
Euphemia = only thought.
she rose heavily. and went down TO the
door To rcce We Madam Templeton.
The old lady seemed surprised ut seeing
her, and her face Wore II look of bitter
rrproach nud ind guation against the
woman for whose AXE her son had endau-
gered ms life: II softenei, however, n the
you know all An. madam. forgive
mel would give my life for ms"
All Madam Templeton's anger melted
UWHN ulAl @ilt 'illN ullHNfltu,
"Mv poor thild, did not know you
loved him."
So those two women, 50 different, vet
drawn so near together by their common
love aud grlct-, Clung To each other in that
hour, III such clO-e sympathy that the
bond then formed was never broken, but
lasted with their lives.
Will he die" AT last asked the mother.
" No, madam. no." sand Mistress Eu-
phemlh. her voice strong in an assured
hope; " / am sure he Will not. God Will
not take him away from Ms who love hun
30 well. know he will! live"
And he did live; always 10 say and be-
leve that their love saved him, that he
could not die when his life was so much
desired by these two hearts.
summer had faded into autumn, and the
yellow leaves strewed the turf paths of
the gaI den of Walwyu Manor before the
two we saw there at the beginning of my
tale were again straying along them arm
in-arm.
They seem scarcely changed since we
saw them first. William is fast rega ming
health and strength; and as for Mistress
EupheInla, at her age IT must be butter
sorrow indeed that will leave lasting
traces on brent brow and bonny skin"
Then, says Mr.. Templeton, lit shall
be before Novemberr
Oh, AS you Will II II were done when
tits done, then 'iwere well IL were done
quickly as Garnck says in the play"
II you wish Otherwise begius Mr..
Templeton.
Will you never learn when | am in
jestr she says laying her hand on his arm
ana looking into ms face, her whole ex-
preston deepening and sofiening "a she
speaks. " Have 1t IA you Will; only care
Tor what pleases you. And indeed she
adds laughing, "'us time we were mar
RED that may teach you to know me
better
Forgive me!'
at is liltle 20 forgive; but sweetheart.
you must trust me; you know love you"
81 have reason TO-" he answers; land
yet, when 1 look AT you, aud think how
many better men failed To WIN YOU, can
you wonder scarce dare believe my own
happiness
- 1t was your fault all along" she SAYS.
"You were too humble; had YOU been
holder, had been easier won. You called
me your queen once she continues. IN "A
brighter tone. Trust me, your queen
will be true to the oath she swois at her
coronation"
"What was that ?" he asks.
ITO love and honor for ever him who
raised her 10 her throne"
An.