Richland beacon., 1877-03-31

At last he opened his eyes, and gazed
Iong and vacantly upon her.
"Ah, yes, L remember, did fall. /
leaned over TO pluck flower, and lost /
NV balance. But | feel better again,
thanks to you for your care, and | will
see if cannot rise"
clean on me, Mr.. Hmilton, think !
I can get you up the path, if it is steep, |
to the road, aad from thence, after a
rest, home.'
Slowly, yet surely, leaning on the
young girl for that support he was so
accustomed to give to Others, he crept
along. often stopping to rest, until at
last the level road was gained, and from
there his own room, to which physician
was soon summoned, and his limb set
and bruises attended to.
Lying thu. helpless upon his bed, the
door partly open, to allow circulation
of air, the young man lay halt doing,
when he accidentally heard the following
conversation, not, of course, intended for
his ears:
"A pretty piece Of work this" said
Mrs. Corsair, who was an intensely selfish
woman. Who is to play nurse now, |
would like to know"
"And to a miserable tutor, interrupt
ed the equity selfish Zoe.
4" should be very glad to take charge
Of the poor young man, alone among
strangers and SICK" said Blanche; "and
if aunt is willing, l Will devote my time
to him."
"And neglect the sewing? There is
my wrapper not finished vet"
"Do not fear, aunt" returned the
same sweet voice 81 will finish that
also. can take my sewing 10 his room
and attend to both if not able to sew
when he is awake, / will do it at night
when he sleeps.
"Very well, do as you please; but,
remember, that wrapper must be fin
ished."
"Come, mother, don't bother about
him any longer. The carriage waits to
take us to the concert. Come on"
So saying, the unteeling Zoe swept
down stairs, followed by her mother,
while soft voice murmured by the in
valid's side:
"You are not sleeping, l see. What
shall ! do for your relief"
81 feel quite comfortable, thank you,
except headache, caused by the sudden
jar" sr .,.- ....
"Let me bathe it, then"
How soft her fingers were how gentle
her touch, and what depth of womanly
pity beamed from those large brown
eyes. ~rs-u sn
About two weeks after the accident,
Blanche wandered ence more to her ia.
vorite resort, and seating herself at the
foot Of the descent. she was seon lost in
deep reverie.
:, "Thisisa charming spot, Miss Blanche, y
said we'll known voice behind her, "and
see favorite of yours. Now that know
how to to avoid its dangers. I also an
charmed with its deep repose and pictur
esaue beauty"
81 am glad you like it," was the reply
of the young lsdy, as she blushec
slightly when he seated himself b,
her side. "But yours is the only
face I have ever seen when here, ant
1 cannot but wonder how you discovered
"One of my little pupils told me of it
and that day when fell was my frs
visit. Thankful am 1 that you was i,
the habit Of coming here, else 1 nigh
have died alone and unmissed."
, "Alone, l grant, but not unmissed
, for your pupils love you."
az would like to tell you, dear Mis-
Blanche, how strongly attached 1 hav
become to my tender nurse, and HOY
much ! long for her to return my devot
ed affection. Dearest, can you love
' person occupying 50 humble a position a
tutor to your uncle's children? If yov
can, and if you will allow me to presen
my deep love, and consent to become m
wife, it will be the delight of my lif
to strive to make y III happy" Then b
drew her toward him, and their lips me,
: No opposition was offered when Nj
Hamilton asked the hand of Blanch
Gilmore from her uncle, all thinking tina
:, their poor relative did vel, even in mai
= rying tutor.
: In the meantime the news came tha
the Belmont owner was soon to tax
q IL. nDo or L.