The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1877-09-20

was ABOUT 10 say l was out, Wnen catch
ing glimpse Of me, he said, loud enough
1or me to hear;
Hes coming, am-Walk in "
The golden CATERS disappeared lightly
III the hall, and followed with Il palp
tating heart
1t is not often receive patients in my
room, and never ladies and the condition
OF my apartment with all its confusion
cigar boxes old hats, empty vials, and
chaoS generally, rushed upon my thoughts
and | hesitated whether | should 90
boldly in and ''take the responsibility OF
all, or quietly withdraw and keep out OF
my visitors way. But curiosity to know
why | was thus honored overcamc this
heSltancy, and | entered the hall Mrs.
braceglrdle was just ending peep thro
the alar door into my office at the lady.
saw her look a little rosy as she said, in a
sort OF apologetic way
81 thought YOU had gone out, doctor .
There is young lady in your room
~ saw some one come in, and return
ed" | said, with dignity, as if it We're
nothing to me were the lady old or young.
Upon entering my office the visitor
arose, for Tim had invited her to take a
cnadr, and said, in a charmingly mOdulat-
cd voice, interrogativey
doctor Dodwell 2"
'les, Miss. Please keep your seat. |
said, with my Sunday bow, and my soft
est, iee-receiving smile, which, believe
is ever my blandest.
| glanced to catch another look at the
Cinderella boots, but "thc mice" were
now nestled out of sight; so | tried to
catch a glimpse of her face, but the doub
le veil still concealed it like iron mask
For the benefit of my female readers
will describe her dress, promising that it
was the month of September near its
close. In height she was about that of
the Venus Of Canova, which is five feet
two inches beautys standard. Her form
was slightly but elegantly moulded, in
Just and poetical proportions with her
'heautitully less stature. Nothing in
symmetrical grace could surpass the
beauty Of her neck, the lovely fall of her
shoulders, the moulded roundness Of her
arm, which, betrayed by her sleeve, ex-
posed itself at the wrist, adorned by a
simple gold bracelet. Her hands were
just like those elegant, taperlng fingered
affairs which we have presented to 'i}
every month in the pictures of the ladies
who illustrate "The Fashion" They
were nicely fitted by Il pair Of claret- col
ored gloves with gauntleted wrist guards.
She wore an Opcn-Work straw, which was
trimmed with flowers OF some sort, and
straw, and buds and claret-colored and
lemon ribbons and lace Il was never a
hand to describe the beWildering graces
Of ladys costume) all mingled together
IN bGWitching confusion, producing a
tOW cpSenbie that would without doubt
have set OFT the beauty OF her face in the
most charming manner, provided her face
could have been seen; but that veil, fall
ing from the front, destroyed all possible
effect. Her dress Was Il greenish brown
and claret-plad silk, very rich, and all
llounced and hooped and supurb in its
breadth and over her shoulders she wore
a handsome coral coored merno shawl.
with Il border Of needle-Work in the
most expensive style. In one hand she
held a claret-colored wrought BAG, with
a cambric handkerchief, elegantly en-
broidered, peeping out, half revealing a
name. neatly enWreathed, of which | de
tected the letters "Annie W." In her
other hand she held Il claret- colorcd par
asol, closed, Altogether. she was very
iilshonably and elegantly attired, and
with the most exquisite taste.
eyes, miss, | am Doctor Dodwell. Can
he Of any service to you ?" | asked, try
ing to recall my uncles instruction about
dignity, coolncss and perfect self posses
sion. Without doubt, | was a little tlut-
Il ,4 a..
her entering my office, and | could not
dismiss from my mind the idea that more
would vet come Of it than now appeared
on the surface.
IL am Very desirous of seeing YOU, sir,
on some private matterS," she said, in Il
voice like a flute, soft, tremulous and rich.
''Nrc we alone ~
wondered whether it could possibly
be Il professional visit. She seemed the
incarnation Of health and beauty, for that
voice was in perfect tune and the med
zeal man knows that any quickening OF
depression OF the pulse 10y incipicnt i'll
ness is at once apparent in the voice.
But perhaps she comes for others" |
said to myself. and then aloud, "We are
quite alone"
1
and walked To the door to see if Mrs.
Bracegirdle by chance might be at hand,
My suspicious We're verified. found her
very tidily gathering lp shreds and
smoothing her doormat, that is all. |
would not on oath say she was listening.
Mrs. Blacegirdle was, aln sure, above
this weakness of her sex. Nevertheless
resolved to close my door, which had
modestly left aar us | entered. Mrs.
Bracegrdle caught my eye, and looked u
little queer out of hers.
"H0W soft gu 1r0' y pel1Se," said to
her, with gravity becoming my great I'M
cle himself and not waiting to translate
for her, Us usually did my Latin labels,
| entered my room, and shutting my door,
advanced to my visitor. She was reseat-
ed, and both Of her exquisite little bronz-
ed boots We're just visible, sweetly nestled
one upon the other
"lou will, no doubt think me very
bold sir, but have called to ask you to
prescribe for me ?"
'Indeed, miss Then it is Il profession
visit y
"Unquestionably," with dignity and
ease.
This coolness quite put all my philoso-
ply out Of my BRAN.
pray may ask what is your disease ?"
"Of the heart, sir"
almost bounded two steps backward
| was 50 taken by surprise.
"Of the heart ~
"leS, sir. | am in love | am told that
love proceeds from causes over which
medical men have control"
felt very doltish, and was for a mo
ment dumbtounded. Was this young
beauty quizzing me? Impossible | was
too grave and digniied and sclf-possess-
ed a person for that.
"Pray, explain madam. How can |
help you9"
'lou had best feel my pulse, sir. 1t is
not for me to describe my disease. |
came to consult your skill, and put my
self under your hands for q perfect cure. y
"Bless my soul Indeed, miss ~
"Nes, sill" and us she spoke, she re-
moved her glove, displaying a charming
hand and wrist, and extended the pretty
member towards me AS | upllcatplV