National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-25
A DAUGHTER OF EVE.
nv BEATRICE DuNrHy.

CHAPTER l.
George Russell spent his early life in the
beautiful county of Cork, where his father carried
on the trade OF blacksmith and farrier. When he
was hut child he took delight In allevlating
pain, and there was never sick dog, or q bird
with q broken leg or wing, that was not brought
to young Russell to cure. His father used TO take
his advice about physicking horses, for they were
often brought to him instead Of being taken some
miles distant to the veterinary surgeon.
when George was twelve years old his mther
took him away from school, and began to teach
him his trade. The boys dislike to the forge was
great; and directly the days work was done he
would take long walks far into the country. gath
ering herbs and flowers, and finding out their
names and uses with the assistance Of book on
derInss. On one Of these expeditions he was
ovcrtaken by Mr.. Barry, tho parish doctor who
asked him what he was so intent upon. Then
for the first time the boy opened his heart, and
told Mr.. Barry his dislike to tho blacksmiths
trade, and that his great desire was to become
enthusiastic answers, and asked him one more
question before he rode on.
what lie your reason. my boy, for wishing to
George answered without hesitation, because
wish 10 do all the good In my power"
Mr. Barry was struck by the boys reply, think
ing he would say to become gentleman, rich, or
some other boyish answer.
Taking no further notice q the boy, ne doctor
Jim Russell's cottage. Jim was surly, tired with
his days work, and annoyed with George for not
Doctors greeting by nod OF the head and Whit
MI. barry was not to be rcbuaed, but, dis.
mounting, began q conversation about young
Russell's dislike TO his fathers trade. jim
grunted an answer, that II 1t was good enough
Son; and so saying, went into an adjoining room,
leaving his wife TO entertain the doctor.
When George came home his father was angry
at his staying out SO late, and at his grumbling
TO MIR. Barry, and told him, in q few words, that
II he did not like his home he was at liberty TO
leave It. This was enough for George. Before II
was llpht next morning he had collected his
things together, and by eight O'Clock was at Mr..
Barry's door The doctor was Surprised to see
into the surgery, and ioii him that he would
teach him ali he knew himself and AFTER that
beginning the biacksmiths son rose to become
OF tho most celebrated ply sicians Of his day.
pr. George Russell lived in Harley street, and
while stu q young man had attained such prom.
cheney In his profession that he was often engaged
in consultations where exceptional skin was re-
wrapped up in his profession, that he never
missed the Tome. life that other men enjoy. II
never scored hard to him to come home to a
word Of welcome, to md nothing done for his
comfort, or any one anxious about him and won
tse bss,S Ssyo ss 70 Ss Usual hours 4e ds moi
mind being called out Of any evening, because he
took more delight In allcvlating suffering than
Studying how to cure with as little pain as pos
si6le. In this way DR.. Russell lived in and for
his work, and did not feel the want OF a home, as
so many other men in like circumstances would
have done.
The evening Ii a cold, bleak one towards the
end Of November, and George Russell has Just
returned from long round OF professional visits
He is very weary, and as he sits over the fire his
thoughts revert to the time when he was boy,
PPs s@ TO sSe
ting Il useless. Why should he returnf HIS
father and mother are now dead, and few in the
village of Ballyclochcn would remember him:
for It was more than ten years since DIR. Russell
took his degree in Dublin; and some years before
that when he lsit h.us, The further further he wont
seemed to possess him, II only to see once more
the beautiful blue mountains, and to cast a line
sire grew so intense that he felt he could no
longer resist It: so he resolved that he would,
early as possible, make arrangements for a
where there l. will there Is q way" so no won.
der that by Christmas eve DR.. Russell found
Mr. BaTy his rt rena was s psTsS
tor, and with him George Russell took up his
abode. At nrst he was well enough amused in
acquaintance, but alter a few dayshe began to
| feel diseontented with his surroundings. He was
GT OF o me- a4sy
| going 10 4 ball, which was to take place at the
military depot few miles of. Al any other
ut the proposal. He who seldom went into 50,
| ciety, except to some grand reception In town,
where he was being llonlzed, and the hostess was
pieased at being able to say that DIR. Russell had
honorsd her "At Home" by standing a few mo-
ments IN her drawing .room-this tall, stern mar
cspted the invitation. At The same time he felt
what thorough change II would be to go to 4
ball, as other men go, with the purpose Of making
After a1ittle consideration George Russell ac
| eepted the invitation, and when the night can't
he was one Of the hrst arrivals.
When the novelty Of the scene was wearing on
| and he began to feel quite at home In
throng Of Strangers, he heard his own NAM
mentioned, and looking round, perceived that al
| elderly man was talking about him to lady
$50 that is Dir. Russell, the great London physi
him" "
ITO be sure, my dear" replied her husband Al
Russell, / believer May introduce you 10 IN,
| wife. Lady Fitzhardinge, who wishes 20 thanl
| you for your kindness TO her granddaughter
| Dr. Russell was Of course charmed, and in
| short time found out that Lady FltZharding
was the mother Of one Of his patients, whose lit
tie girl he had attended in DANGEROUS fever.
| child, Sylvia, who tonight makes her first al
pearance in society,"" And with these word
Lady Fi'zhardinge turned TO speak to her daugh
How can l describe Sylvia Fi,zhardings as sh
was when George Russell hrst beheld her: wer
Ito attempt to do SO, should fail utterly; SO
shall say nothing more than that she was seven
teen, and her hair ofthe color OF gold The sim
or ornament, made her appear even younge
than she was, and her downcast, frightened es
preston went straight TO George Russell's hear
as he took her hand for the next waltz.
| When itSas over DR.. Russell asked Sylvia
she could favor him with another, and, on he
complying with his request, ne LEFT her with he
| mother, whiie he danced with some one else. Bu
during that dance his partner found hit
strangely preoccupiee; Tor, truth to tell, b
FNlhardinge, and; his thoughts were SOM,
| what In this wise: hShe cannot be like Othe
women; with such n face her soul must corr
srond, and she is the picture Of innocence an
ehildishness. Could she ever have though
beyond the present, or an idea about the future!
His train OF thought was interrupted by Lad
FhEhardinge, who came to wish him good by
as they were leaving early on account oil Sylyi
| who was not strong.
George Russelrs disappointment at losing h
| coveted dance was great but lie promised hiI
self the pleasure Of a call on Lady FltEharding
! before leaving Ireland.
The ball no longer had any charm for him;
he lett shortly after the FitEhardnges, and, mut
to the amusement Of Mr.. Barry, next mornlr
| gave an elaborate description OF the ball, al
! declared that balls were not so bad aner ali
, any OF DR.: Russelrs colleagues could have SET
. | him on the following day, they would ha
. | thought he had a very troublesome case on han
! for no was so absent and dreamy. Truly his ca
ing doctor had no right to be building castles
! the air, with Sylvia Fitzhardnge reigning s
' | preme as mistress therein much less to al
4 | himself all day long, when shall l sec b
, again." or "How soon can with decency ca
. upon them"
, Truly Or. Russell was In a bad way; and he
Q long he might have remained SO would he di
. cult to say, had not Mike Mr.. Barry's man, =
into his hand q telegram, saying,
Faith, and, doctor, where have you BEEN
have been It calling 70 this long time and new
l. ! Tho he 10