Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-04-28

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DR.. Denny, whom she saw coming.
The doctor had often found himself
in like category at Mrs Pry's title
tattle and was sometimes in the bumor
to draw her out 10 soar upon her high
est flights that he might the 80 much
better deal out bis rebuke, but he was
in hurry this morning and was aroused
IN an instant when she tried to bring up
the news bearing upon Morley.
"Mrs. Pry, ! came in for my mail.
madam, and | want that and nothing
else. | have no time to loAe, eyen II ii
was instructive 70 aear 6EoN ssrsiisls
ali The idle tales that this as well as
all other villages are notorious for, al
least those thai contain as this does
majority of crsnk-sided crack-brained
old women who are too busy manufac-
turing scandal TO keep their houses from
miasmatic dirt" snapped the doctor,
darling sweeping glance through the
open door that led Into he living apart
ments Of the postmaster's family.
He gave her no time 10 reply, for he
was out before she recovered from her
surprise, but it was some vent to her to
throw after his horses retreating heels,
you old chuf, ye; he baint as much
manners as old Pomps old Tray, who's
IN his dotage."
In the meantime Morley walked on
falling into a meditatiye mood not Of
very pleasant nature. When near his
Office, he saw Mr.. Brown, the pastor Of
the -- church. whom be had often
met in social circles and sometimes at
tended upon his services, though he
was not Of hi' congregation, approach
ing on the same side Of the street; when
quite near enough TO salute him, he
made a formalnod, and like the priest"
of old, passed by on the other side. 4"
| He found bis Office clear Of visitors. but
saw lying upon the table cards Of two
Of his country clients that informed him
that they would return al a certain
| hour.
He felt relieved 10 be alone, and lean.
ing bis arms upon the table. he rested
his head IN his hands aud fell into irou-
BLEED thought. The incidents Of the
morning bad the effect TO depress him
more than he was able to check, and
for the first time he was led into an
anxious examination Of his conduct du.
rIng the last few months.
II alarmed him 10 find how Ear he had
unconseiously drilted into a habit that
be teH al thai moment had iakena strong.
er hold on him than be thought il pos
sible 'or 90 small beginning ever 10
do. Even while this self.examination
was going on, he felt a longing for a
stimulus that could relieve the torpid
state which was creeping over both
mental and vital energy, longing he
knew now had grown stronger than his
uiH
He pressed his hand upon bis ches, as
if TO choke back something olutchlrg at
his heart, and his broad, mind.enlhroncd
brow contracted as with a spasm Of tor
ture. lie wri,hed under the revelation
Of this longing, and Illumination aud
shame took possession of him.
o, how his proud spirit tired to shake
of the modification that overw helmed
him al the recollection oil Mrs. Prys newsl
Roughly told as il vas, il told him plain
ly that he had been weighed IN the bal
ance OF public opinion aud found want.
ing, as confirmed by the polite reserve
Of Squire Bland and the formal nod OF
Mr.. Brown, the most influential ci;l.
zens in the village; that he had been
reduced to the level of Tim Flahsriy's
patrons and I'll Tor the companionship OF
that refuse of mankind.
30, God that | should come 10 lhis!''
burst from him with groan that shook
his frame from head TO foot, and start
ing from his chair, he strobe around the
room with hurried steps as If TO shake of
some haunting demon.
"Where is my manliness, my will,
myself" and he struck his brow and
heart as il TO call those waning powers
and restore that sell. al can, must, I
wiH-yes, i Willard a moisture
came into his eyes and a hopeful smile
10 his mobile hps--and Lucy, darling
sister, you shall save me, the Golden
Thread shall guard me-" and falling
back into his char, he leaned his head
upon the table and wept like a child.
Watcher, who during this time had
sat at a respectful distance and show ed
bis sympathy Tor his masters distress
by quick winking Of bis eyes and a
flful wagging Of his tail, now approach
ed him, and with an almost human
whine laid his head upon his lap. This
was the scene that molstened Dir. Dem
ny's eyes as he entered the office.