The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-06
THE YOUNG PHYSICIAN,


at is no use, papal The idea of dis
posing of me in any such style as if /
were to have no voice in the matter!''
And Edith tossed her pretty brown curls
with an air of determination. "To have
ones husband selected for one is alb.
surdI; . ), Tia, |
be reasonable; you know | should never
wish to force your inclinations in such a
serious matter. You have often heard
me speak of Mr.. Chester. He was friend
of mine at college, but after that we lost
sight OF each other for many years, until
went abroad, when met my old friend,
but only to lose him again in few weeks
by death. lie left me the guardian of
his only child, q son of nineteen, who
was then studying in medical college
and heir to large fortune. Before dy-
ing, my friend expressed wish that YOU
should marry his son. Young Chester
was to know nothing of his fathers wish
until he should have finished his stud
les, when he was to come to Seaton.
That was four years ago. | have kept
myself informed as to his character. and
have always received the most favorable
reports"
"Oh, L suppose he is perfectp' said
Edith saucily. "But let me hope he
has found his true love;' if not, he NAV
object to having wife selected for him.
But you don't expect me to stay here to
tall dutifully in love with this Young
doctor, 1 hopel Aunt Carrie starts for
seaton soon, and have made arrange
ments to go with her. When do you ex-
pect this prodigyp'
Edith" said her father sternly, 81
wish you to understand you are to trea
MIR. Chester, while he is my guest, with
respect, If nothing more, and not let
your foolish love of romance prevent you
from seeing his many admirable traits of
character. 1t is one of my dearest wishes
to see you married to him; but, as /
have said, shall not force your wishes.
lie will not come here until September,
50 that viii give you plenty of time at
Seaton"
"Well, you are a dear good papa"
said Edith, throwing her arms around
his neck, and looking up roguishly into
his face. 81 will be as fascinating as
possible, if don't meet my fate in some
one else at Seaton."
Cpl risk It'll said her father, pinching
her cheek -aid
Edith Darling was the only child of
Nathan Daring, wealthy banker. Her
mother had died when she was but five
years old, and her father had not mar
ried again.
So Miss Edith had been fattered and
petted until | wonder she WASH COM
pletely spoiled; must confess that she
was rather fond of having her own way,
and generally managed to have it.
Monday found Edith delightfully."-
settled at Seaton. in charming cottage
belonging to Mrs. Raymond. the Aunt
Carrie before spoken of, and Mr.. Oar.
ling's sister. She usually spent her sum-
mers there, with Edith and her son, a
rollicking boy of fourteen, who had a
great admiration for his pretty cousin,
but liked to tease her occasionally, not
withstanding.
Edith and Fred would go off in the aft
ernoOn to the cliffs, while Aunt Carrie
was enjoying a comfortable doze at
home.
Edith generally carried book OF her
favorite poems, while Fred managed to
amuse himself in mis- own fashion. He
was never to be found when it was time
to go home, and after she had called him
until she was hoarse, he would make hi:
appearance, with his trousers tucked in
his boots, and hat drawn over his eyes
and inform her !" that he had got such a
jolly fine crab down there, and for her
to make haste and see him kick"
One day they started out, and Edith
found the incest kind of nook, and, hav.
ing established herself to her satisfaction
prepared to enjoy it, Fred leaving her
alone as usual.
She had brought book to read, but,
leaning back in lazy enjoyment of the
day, watched the white sails with a
dreamy look in her eyes, as if her thoughts
were miles away
she happened to glance down, and
became aware that a pair of blue eyes
trimming over with fun, were regarding
her with an amused look from an adioin.
ing rock.
The owner of said eyes was a young
man OF about Internationally, who
seemed to be taking life easy. His head
was resting against rock, while his feet
we're resting on another in true mascu
line fashion
Looks as if he had been fixture
there all the afternoon" thought Edith
trying to look as if she was not aware
that he was looking at her, which at
tempt was rather failure.
sShe prepared to start Tor home, when
loNking round, she missed her hat, which
she had taken of. The VIVID had carried
i away, and lodged it in the crevice Of
The rocks far down.