Litchfield enquirer., 1879-03-27
very pale; his manner strangely disturbed

very pale; his manner strangely disturbed.
 We will not say goodbye" and Mrs. Jer- ningham offered her hand cordially "leu must promise to call, Doctor Carew, when the B comes in again."
 He promised eagerly, shook hands rather hastily with the passengers crowfiIng the smaii deck and sprang up the ladder-llke stars agalnsE the side Of the steamer.
 There was some delay about our getting oil. We were all engaged in securing comfortable places and gathering eur various belongings, when suddenly the surgeon appeared again in our midst.
 Miss Koner has forgotten the copy of yer ses promised her. Only a few German yer ses offered to write off for her" he explained to me as he put them into her hand.
 She did not seem to comprehend. But ali was confusion. Already there were shouts ot .'Let go fall off .' and we seemed to have parted from our huge companion. the steamer. Fraulein started up with faint shriek as the strip of water suddenly widened between us and it. But the surgeon was safe upon the ladder, and waving his cap ill adieu. doubt if any sS the passengers ssve one gave him thoughe Every face was turned eagerly to the shore,-every face but Fraulein's. Lean ing against the bulwark, she alone watched the great ship growing less upon the water, un- til the figures upon it's were indistinct and lost. Then, with trembling sigh, she sat down by my side. She was twisting the paper in her hand for had taken the baby out of her arms).
 ''You will ruin your verses Fraulein''
 'Ah, yes forget" and she opened them without curiosity. At the first glance vivid blush began to steal over her face. "They are Heine's verses" she explained to me as she refolded the paper ''and-apd there are few words which Doctor Carew did write of himself"
 Perhaps it was these last which had left a tender light in Fraulein's dark eyes.
 We bade the Jerninghams goodbye upon the wharf, and saw no more of them until two or three weeks later, when 1 went up to town to visit the friends who were their next door neighbors, as it proved. Fraulein was still with them, no opportunity having been found for her te return home.
 The B-was expected every day now. '1 wonder 1T Doctor Carew will call'' said Mrs. birmingham.
 There was no doubt in my own lnind Of course he would call, and moreover, make violent love te Fraulein. But Of this 1 kept my own council, although time and distance had modified my prejudices in regard to the surgeon
 Two or three evenings later, as 1 was going out of the house, I ran down the steps and almost into the arms of passer who seemed to be lettering upon the walk. It was almost dark, but 1 could see that he still fingered about the area of my friends house, when l had crossed the street and looked back. Ap- parently Mrs. Jerningham's upper windows attracted his gaze Fraulen had appeared at one of these with the baby in her arms. The room behind her was brilliantly lighted. Her face was glowing with health and happy ex- citement. She laughed as she tossed the child in her arms, her loose sleeves showing her pretty arms to the elbows, while she looked up and down the darkening street all uncon- scious of the watcher below. As she began to draw the curtain, he passed slowly on and out of sight.
 The outline of thisfgure, especially in motien was strangely familiar. Where had 1 seen it before? 1 could not recall. But next morn- ing, when Mrs. birmingham said:
 We sent in for you last evening. Whom do you think we had for visitor 7"
 ''The surgeon from the B-," 1 replied at once. It had come to me like revelation that it was Doctor Carew whohad been watch ing F:aulein the night before.
 "You know he always expressed the kindest interest in Elsa, Mrs. birmingham went on, land BOW he has found chance for her to return home. Some friend of his own, an elderly lady, desires companion for the voy- age, and, once in England, Elsa's father, or Fritz (the son of her ia hers wife) could meet her. The only difficulty is that this friend sails in the B--on Saturday, and 1 am not sure that 1 can spare Elsa so soon. The baby is not we'll this morning, nor is Alice Ca child by Captain Jerningham's former wife). The doctor thinks it may prove measles, and 1 know nothing of sickness. Besides, they are 80 fsnd of Elsa, could not have her leave when they were i'll. But in the meantime, Doctor Carew is to see this friend. She is somewhere out of town, and he has gone to Connecticut to remain until Friday night. He will call on Saturday morning to learn our decision"
 But by the next morning the disease had proved to be measles. The children were both ill., and Fraulen had generously gave up all thought of going home at present l was in the sick-roo on Saturday morning when the servant tapped at the door to say that Doctor Carew was below Elsa was dropping medicine into spoon with unfalng dexterity, but this announcement sent it running over in- to the glass Her eyes dilated with expecta- tion, then with surprise which was not yet disappointment as Mrs. birmingham hastened out of the room alone. She waited making her step more noiseless than ever, her whisper breathless, lest that faint tap at the door should come again and escape her ear. But it did not come. An hour went by; could not see her suffer the agony of hope stretched on the raek-not though 1 almost distrusted the surgeon.
 Suppose you run down for moment" said at last 'Leave the children with me- Doctor Carew cannot have much longerto stay and the servant has certainly made mistake or forgotten to call you"
 Go down!' she repeated, turning her burning eyes upon me. No, no. Mees---, that will nefer do. He-he did not ask for me-"
 Just then the heavy outer door closed with a clang. In a moment Mrs. birmingham ap- peared Her manner was Hurried and excit- ed
 Il have sent him away at last but he was really persistent beyond reason. He declared that it was my duty to let you go, Elsa What tears, child? And do you, too, think me selfish and unreasonable ?"
 "Oh no, dear friend ;" and Frauleins arms were thrown around Mrs. Jerninghams neck
 '1t will only be for month. He thinks his friend may wait, she dislikes the idea of crossing alone You can spare me one more
 II will meter leave you while the dear chill dren are so ill"
 ''1 should have sent for you dear Che asked for you), but that did not think it well to subject you to his persuasions.
 Now Frauleins face glowed
 ''He really argued the question" Mrs. birmingham said when we had left the sick room together. II had some difficulty in sending him away. It was such an excellent opportunity, he said. And when one consid- cred the peculiar dangers to which Fraulein's inexperence and beauty must expose her..
 ''Indeed p I said But what do we know If Doafar CarauU hi,ooa1f
 Mrs. birmingham stared.
 "Why, he is perfect gentleman"
 ''I wish 1 were as sure that he is man of honor"
 "What do you mean ?"
 'N-othing Though really what do we know of him beyond the fact that he has agree able manners"
 Mrs. Jern1ngham's ceuntenance expressed the blankest dismay
 ''But could inqulre," she said after breathless pause. ''There are the Brentferds down at R---, where his brother-in-laws place is."
 "Then the brother-in-law's place is at R
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