The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-01-25
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GERTRUDE,S LOVER. d
"Where is Miss Fame, Joh?'

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"Where is Miss Fame, Joh2" B, !.
"In her sitting-room, Mr.. w Weston. She
has just rung for me to bring her here,p
answered the old man. servant.
"Ihat is well. Say L much wish to
see her," 81,
While the young visitor, evidently inl
considerable perturbation, paced the |
pretty drawing room, the old domestic
proceeded on his errani On entering
Miss Fane,s- apartment, he found her
standing waiting for him. ss s,ss.ssps .4l
She was about twenty six, OF slight,
graceful figure, and fair, sweet-expres
stoned countenance, rendered singulariy
striking by pair of large, beautiful blue
eyes, butit required only second glance
at the latter to perceive they were de-
prived of that great blesslng-slght.
,"Come, john" she said smiling, how
long you have kept me-" ua ed 4
srm sorry you should need so poor
an arm as mine, Miss Gertrude,' replied
the old man, with emotion. Il know
what blindness is, and / wish, over and
over again, that you would go up to
London and try to find that young man
who gave me sight" ESQ aal
.Ah! how sweet it must be to see,'
ssighed the girl. 'Tell me, John, again
! about yourself" au9z1 5nss, ,o3 af}
"Whv, Miss, until five years ago | was
az blind as YOU. and had to live on char,
Iity. The hand that supported me died,
and should have had to enter the work
house or starve, when | resolved to go
up to one OF those large hospitals in Lon
don. They dismissed me as incurabie,
As left with heavy heart enough, a
4 voice addressed me. 1t inquired why
there were tears on my cheek. told
the reason. The speaker asked if !
!, would risk placing myself in his hands
Gladly consented, aud in six weeks.
saw y u7 sa57gr sSa lli hs seH
aWonderful!' murmured Gertrude
Fame "Oa! that ! could find him =
Who is here, John,'' she asked quickly,
as the old man led her into the drawing
room f tsE
"Mr. Weston, Miss; he wants to, see
, you"
aHerbert," and the girls face flashed
I with pleasure. "My kind friend Her
bert. You can 60, good john"
Holding forth her hands, she atvanc-
\ ed to the young man, who took and
/ pressed them in his. 3'
Il ..Dear Gertrude" he sail, show
Ilonued to see you-sweet comforter II
all my troubles" .
e "Troubles. See me. Where is AL
: ice?' aaeH Haa 4f@1
81 "In the library, / have just left her.
y .sYour voice is sad, Herbert, exclaim
0 ed the girl, bending her ear toward him
S "something has happened"
v "Something has happened, indeed, h
e responded monrnfully '.You are aware
l dear cousin, how passionately low
a your cousin, Mrs. E rington. But he
% law suit, my comparative poverty, and
o sense of my own unworthiness, hav
n made me nervous to confess my adnra
,e ton. To-day has put it forever beyon
ir my power Listen. AS you know, he
of late husbands brother entered law
t. suit respecting the property. He ia
ID died suddenly. By will his nephew ha
re inherited, with this proviso, that if Alle
8, consented to marry him, the law su
" will thus be settled"i 10 noiai4o ohi
~ sand what does Alice say2' s7oai q
~ sIgnorant of my love, she has aske
it nv advice. She hesitates, yet seen
TX disposed to accept, but finally deferre
her decision until the young baronet
o arrival to, see her, which will be to day
Il. "Why do you not ask her to be you
oy at once p said Gertrude.
e. II dare not 1t appears ungenerou
be selfish, when wealth and title are pla
ry ed in her grasp"
ly "Wealtn, title!'l cried tue bling gil
nj quickly. ..'What are these to ioveS I
all rendering those happy who are dear
than life to US? What joy is there b
se yond that" -. ...,,...,1goE ;a7aT5
to Herbert Weston looked at her anna
of ed. Her cheeks were flushed, her fe
lat lures animated her eyes. so brilliant
ey was difficult to believe they lacked sigl
IN Advancing nearer, he. took her han
es, saying kindly: ........ ..,.,- &! s1 ,s,
ce, Gertrude. you speak as. one wi
is. knows what such love is.'14ard 7
ow 81 do" she murmured sadly, droopi
Ter her head. .Yes; but to me it is only
he sweet dream. Love, to the blind, is q
AL ferent from what it can be to you, Fl
bert; with them it is hopeless - ~ ~
"My poor Gertrude! Do know
= "Him whom l love?" she interrupts
- smiling. "No; no one here, has Sc
for him will tell you how It was. Oy
,;,r six years ago was staying with M
be1.ElHot. Oae afternoon I accompanl
lghl her daughters TO rowing match on |
ay. .yriyer. There was a great crowd, a
nee somehow l got separated from
ly. Friends. Twas overwhelmed by terri
inc when my alarm was augmented by so
Through men who had been drinking.
ese fear was a subject of rnirih to the
oil they addressed me they touched me
no. screamed aloud. when suddenly anoti
if voice sounded in my ear-Ioud: an:
ave to the men; soft, clear, brave and mt
hat cal to me. felt myself lifted in a P
us of strong arms and carried from
the crowd My rescuer restored me to
and party. He was asked home; he we
inc, he came again and again, ever with IL
,ell. ers for me. Once he came to say fs
nav we'll; he had to GO to London. '~......
a "Gertrade," he whispered. 81 i
can you, but am too poorto wed. Ne
forget me ; never can.l' forget you
have formed a resolve, which dare
cor tell you; but, by Heavens blessing,
vor, will meet again 40 - = la -.ss;1 "
had Sand have your, asked Herbert v
ke," ton. .bagU4 s9q 4G #
the Gertrude shook her head sadly.po,
him No" she said, "never. NY COT
8 he married; then, afterwards left wild
ends generously took me to live with her
he's have never met him" o -.
Gus, "Poor girl!' said her companion n
Aos' tally; Il thought as much -
ney,l clark" interrupted the blind
'"- hurriedlv Il hear Alice" 30 :
pose "Oh, Gertrude!| calculated the 70
Her man, recalled to his own sorrow; :.
gger you speak to her for me2 | cam