National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-25

10 see Lady Fitihsrdinge awaiting him with
anxious face and fearful eyes Her greeting -a'
80 br. Russell, lam 50 glad you have come. Scr
i fear my child is dying
"Not Dying, surely-noi dying, " sie"iy ALTERED
yves, diving, doctor. We have taken her to all
the physicians in Dublin, and they tell rs there
Then IL there !. no hope, -hy hrtns her to
town OF send for meg''
Because, Dr. Russell, she thinks ycu can sare
her: and you will try, won't yOui" soeeed the
broken heart ed mother
with Gods help, viii no, cniy Try, hot
the room to see his patient
Sylvia FitIbardihge vas very III. and as IN.
her recovery % ssp Hines Illness E.ips rrososssea
species Of consumption Very lovely che looked
N her dress Of PALE blue, and hsr geiees AL
thought as he went towards her.
She raised herselfon the sOfs, and extepdinr
"Dr. Russell, 1 knew you would come and cure
me, for ! have never icrgCtten you ssnce the
George Russell felt throb Of delight Al his
heart. Surely this girl nun like him well u she
remsmbeIsd him and wished tor him.
to live 90 much" she urged.
For answer he only took her haas, md his
doctor. do say that shall live. tina. ,han
ride again and be quite well, and vii do any
~ hope you will get better, Mics FiiIh.raiare-
I will do all in my power for you.-'
This was all he said; while his heart vAs -
souS bens az her he Would have Welded ,ssa ne
On his way out Or. Russell va, me, BY Lady
told her that sylvia was very IN; thsi she Va,
suffering from lung disease, and he vas AFRAID
call again On the follow ing day.
This verdict went to the mothers heart - she
remembered how one amer another, three ehildren
now her last ana beloved esiid va: Is,y to
follow. But she put on bright lace A. she en-
tered Sylvia's room, saying.
"Dr. Russell 10 coming TO see you to- Morrow,
darling. Do you like him.
Mother, know he will care me: 80 like him =
he might not be disturbed; ana roins late b.
study locked the door. Ther be sat oovn, and
leaning his arms on the table, buried his tsce n
some time, he got up and pae"d the room: uhiie
he thought, ID; what avail is all my sne.iedr.
been instrumental tn tavinE, without oArinr
whether they lived or died: and nov this Eirl.
whom love more than all else VII perish be
Then strong, stern Dr. RUSSELL began to vceP
like child as he confessed 10 himself TIA; ne
him into the great dark valley of death. where
his love could neither follow her nor hOiA her
with these thought. came others-of wonder
full remedies he had heard OF; and he rescireA,
before morning came, that he toe would and csi
sylvia to health and strength again. Then.ssrn
he saved her. he would plead lis oaas. so we'd
that che must love him, Il not for himself cut e
All night long pr. Russell cOrsiaerod the
symptoms Of the case, ana when morning came
exsI n n S.n ~, Sns .s,, ?,
was proving so fatal TO Sylvia. He hisened 10
Aayfsr as soon as be thought Lady FIrIhardfnre
had hopes Of her daughters life. hat she mus 10,
be too elated, lest these hopes might prove m.
He found Sylvia In better spirits, bat decidedly
weaker. Casting aside his usual reserve. he
sought 70 entertain and amuse beg until she for-
got her illness and began TO tell him snOai her
sell and her home in ireland.
After leaving dire etions which were 10 be
strictly carried,out w. russell lett. hut o1ly 10
return in the evening to ina his pAtitn; already
Every day Dr. Russell called at Lady FItI-
hardinges house, and each day there Vas ds
cided improvement in Sylvia. and-soon she cenld
be taken for drive in the park, and even 60 out
for short walks. Every one mArvtled n The tn
e1sspt syi1ta oo rsS soald cap N hey s.ses n
couid cure me, and be has
In less than.six months from the frst time Dr.
Russell prescribed for Sylvia sch vas qnite we'll
and the gratitude Of her whole family knew no
bounds, with syiyiA's return to health. GsOrse
often he had hardlwork TO restrain himself fro-r
telling her how dear she was TO him when she e.
the time vas drawing nigh for the Fitrhsrdinses
to return home, and Dr.. Russell vas giving his
last instructions TO Sylvia, when she took hcih
to his said:
"Dr. Russell, you viii ccne to see ss SON d,
longer under ySur care .hsil seoone III .xa:n.
Thi, thought was too much for silvia, and her
blue eyes filled with tears as she ocntin1et:
~ on won't forget all about me, and take sneh
interest in your work as to cease TO Der the
sso lSSksd 70 you !: slrs her
that 10 not about you: IL there ever q moment
am happy but with you: Sylvia, forgive me j
goR oas And as ,hsss ssi. IT
Russell let fall Sylvia's hands as he awaited hei
answer.
II came slowly and distinctly from her Lips,
II do love you, for you gave me life DO low
you with ali my heart beeAuse-l don't snS,
self, and with these words her hands sid assil
into DIR. Russells, and her eyes and lips gave as
sent when he took her in his arms. narnariax
| you will benny wife soon, Sylvia"
And how DID you come to care for me .
much :" he asked her, and she answered:
tShf ll lS'sG r.: an the s :
when vas longing for your love. And then
| went on loving you more AID more, for hou coal
life love:you with ali my heart, George. an
you can only spare me little bit Of ySurS Avail
from sSIs horn. III PPo a.ssn ,sp,
he wss thanking God for her love. aHd resing .
make her life as happy as the days were long.
CHAPTER Ill
Sir Brian and Lady fitlhArdinEe were wel
pleased with the turn Affairs had taken Tue
liked George Russell 90 well, an. his posi- 10
was 30 good, that they were charmed TO have hiI
for a sonin-law- When he proposed for sylvia
hand, he told Sir Brian all about his early III,
and how he had risen entirely through his 90
energies and the kindness Of Mr.. Barry -
Brian thought none the worse Of nr. Rasse!l IN
| both he and Lady FitIhardinge congratulate
themselves on the proposed marriage FOr nAn
reasons 1t was II asant to thea, AM not the lea
Of these Wa the hope they entertained that
1 her husband his medical sEill would he aluay
available for their precious child.
| At length the day Of their leaving town arrive
| and II was with many tears that Sylvia bsde b,
| lover good Notwithstanding his assurance
allowing them 10 the south Of ireland IN a meath
| time.
The wedding was to take place At Christina
| but DR.. Russell had promised 10 pay them a rss
| before then. Tn seeing Sylvia in tears he lAngi
| ingly told her that the time would pGss Vel
| to the period when the should never leave hi
Nothing he eoun say eOmiGr'ei her, as she c
| claimed,
"It Is all very well for you VII, h your proiessil
| TO employ you; Init Lshsll he forever thinking
you, and fearful lest you catch some illness, a,
| perhaps die"
my child, do not speak of it, God is too 20,
, to take me away from you.r And before he n
time to say more than 4 hurried goodbye, u
train moved slowly away, while DR.. ERsss
watched II until II was out Of sight; he N
! returned oaee more 10 his house in Hi
ley street, which was already heginnil
| to wear 4 different aspect Sylvia had selecs
| her rooms, and George Russell vas having b
| wishes carried out In furnishing them. He HI
| not much time 10 spare IL he intended 10 make
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