Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-22

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II see that you will make an admirable
nurse, Lady Desborough," he said, on taking
leave, "and leave my patient with entir'
satisfaction in your keeping: Do not ALLOW
any one else to enter the room until my re
turn. will, with your permission, give or
ders to that effect" ;y...' g.. .t.,.,,..r
Lord Desborough had sunk into an uneas,
slumber, in which complete exhaustion gained
for the time, the victory over suffering. Hi
contracted brow and the occasional quiver o
his psllid lips, showed the pain which even il
sleep oppressed him; but gradually his frowr
relaxed, his expression became more natural
and be appeared to breathe more gently ano
calmly than before. Geraldine regarded thi
as favorable sign. Still she dared not ye
look forward with any degree Of certainty tt
his recovery. Silently she bowed her heac
upon her bands, and allowed her long pent.uE
emotion to 6nd vent in gush of tears Nc
sound escaped her, for the fear of disturbing
her patient, and thus proving unfaithful te
her trust, enabled her to stife her sobs. From
her heart arose passionate, fervent praye'
for her husband, that God would restore him
would spare his precious life. Hoso precious
to her, she now, for the 6rst time only, fully
realized. While mutely Offering this petition
her tears streaming through her clssped
hands, she did not perceive that Lord Des
borough had opened his eyes-had fixed them
intently, with half.wondering expression in
which softened, tender one gradually ming
led upon her. When at last she succeeded in
subduing her agitation and recovering hel
outward composure, and once more ventured
to raise her head, he was again, to all appear
ance, asleep: He was, in fact, desirous that
she should think him so, though be was by
this time fully awake, and quite alive to bis
situation. .
Some time elapsed, and she was sitting en-
gagged in deep and sad thought, with her gaze
fixed upon the. floor, when low.breathed
sigh fell on her ear. She looked up quickly,
The Earl was regarding her with quiet and
serious expression. .n.,. ,..-... 49,. 1T,
"Geraldine," be said softly. She bent over
him instantly, forcing smile to her pale
lips. 'a -. 80 aa,3 : .r-
."You must not speak, my lord" she said.
with gentle authority in her tone. "The doc
tor has desired me to see that you keep per
fectly quiet until his return" ,.''., ...., =,
He smiled slightly, and reclosed his eyes
for moment as if in accordance with her
mandate then opened them again. :ot,
"Have you been sitting here longT' was
his next question. '.. J.. =, ~.
'Since you we're brought i'm - ID.
"How long ago was that?' ...,,
"About four hours, believe .r
elbow weary you must be- f,a.t q
II am not weary; but you will make me
very unhappy if you do not submit to the
doctors injunctions. If you talk any more,
you will surely be worse" she said, in an en-
treating tone" ... ....:
"You shall nat, be unhappy, then. Give
me your hand, Geraldine"
She yielded him her hand. He clasped it
close, and holding it thus, remained perfectly
quiet, neither moving nor speaking again.
This interval of silence was fraught for her
with delicious, though trembling JOY. Sure
ly, the clasp of his hand spoke of warmer
feeling than he had ever before testified to.
ward her-and this assurance, which was as
yet half doubt, combined with the belief
that he must surely be better, else he could
not speak so calmly and collectedly as be did,
filled her with gratitude almost too deep for
her swelling heart to contain. ... a.'
The doctor presently came in, and was
evidently agreeably surprised at the improv'
ed condition in which he found his patient
"Your lordship must have constitution Of
iron," he remarked, "to have rallied so quick
", after such severe shock, and the loss Of
so much blood. Does your head feel easier
now p
1T feels clear enough, but aches considera.
bly," replied the Earl. "When will this
wound be we'll ?"
"Not for some weeks, fear. It's a pretty
bad one, assure you, and narrowly missed
being fatal. However, as it fortunately hap.
pens, miss in this case is as good as mile
You are in fair way to recover, my lord,
provided you are patient and submit to all
necessary restrictions" .;...4 ....
II may have the occasional use Of my
tongue, suppose2 Lady Desborough tried
to convince me that talking was fatal i'm
prudence, and to satisfy her l have been 81.
lent ever since"
"You may talk in moderation, my lord,
but be pleased to avoid all exciting topics
1t is absolutely necessary that your brain
should continue in calm and composed
state" -' ... -. DE-.
"It shall continue as calm and composed as
you please" rejoined the Earl, "provided you
answer me one or two important questions
before you 60. How is Mr.. your other
patient, now ?" ..i... T.. e.. O.. ".
"Much the same as when he left here. !
am just from his room." 81 ~'.
"You will report to me regularly on his
condition, will you not ?"
Il will, with pleasure" ..-
Now tell me-for have not the slightest
idea-to whom am / indebted for this