Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-11-10

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roid.is of hyperbrilliant character, tn
incandescence of the central orb give
indications that should not be disregard
ed. Allow me one more glance, Mis-
BOrrowdale.' he added. hastily scribblin
in his pocket-boOk. az
She allowed it, but gave him look O
proud Indignation that he answered b
one of appealing penitence.
What a learned young mani obserY
ed Mrs. BObbinet-Tsmpkins, in admira
tion and with. lifted hands. 19
Then the doctor took the delicate blue
velned wrist of the patient in his trem
ulous fingers, and bent over it with TIN
air of man touching relic.
| 'Ain't she to put out her tongue p in
quired Monty, who; was watching til,
proceedings with interest.
No. returned the doctor, shortly. y
Then she must show her arm, it's aw
full bad; Genny saw it when she wa,
dressing this morning. added the boy.
Oh, only little stiff the. patien
said hastily, but was compelled by all t.
show the limb .........
Il never saw such an arm in all my
lifep said the doctor, gazing distracted
| ly at limb that might have been chs
eled by Phidias from the purest marble
There was a great discoloration blotch
IN its white roundness where a cows
hoof trampled it; and he looked upon
the bruise with "a pitiful gaze, that he
might have given to his own suffering
child: Don't that hurtY be asked, lay
ing finger, over so gently, upon the
bruise.
Not in the least, and | shouldn't care
if it did, she replied with contempt.
That she wouldn't. she's as plucky as
plucky. Monty shouted.
Mr.. Killem stroked Monty's urls with
tenderness, and gently drew the sleeve
over the beautiful limb. promising an
ointment. The word OSCILLATION had
trembled upon his lips but he had wise
ly suppressed it.
THE great thing would be- he said.
to forget the terrors of yesterday. To
that end it would be desirable that Miss
BOrrowdale and the charming objects of
her care should be separated for a few
hours Then heproposed that the chill
dren should he taken upon an excursion
with their parents. while Mrs. Athole
should call with the doctors wagonette
and take Miss Borrowdale for a drive
after lunch, and keep her at the doctors
till night. This was readily agreed to
by all but the young lady herself, whose
opinion was not asked. She, however,
after some reflection, thought it better to
yield to circumstances. f
A doctors household she unused,
will be a new study, and it will be a re-
lief to get away from this. / wonder if
Mr.. Killem lives at the Atholes' p
DR.. Athole was immensely diverted
by his new assistants notes and reports,
when the latter returned to headquar-
ters.
By Joye, Killem you will cut me out
with my patientsp he cried; what a
pity you don't go in for the profession
in earnesti You will make your for
tune in the West End with the smallest
modicum of skill. But that eye busi-
ness was rather dangerous - IS 10
1t completely finished me- interrupt
I'd Sir Marmaduke with a sigh. .a
l must give out that you are the COM
ng Oculist. And one word, my friend;
beware of going back! This unprotect-
sd girls reputation is almost in your
hands already. Remember her position
md yours. A very slight breath of talk
will Huin a governess. But i have your
word that she is to be Lady Dorsay.
Ifshe will condescend,' replied Sir
Marmaduke, steadily meeting the doc
.or's penetrating gaze.
The word of gentleman added Dr.
Athole; and remember, Sir Marmaduke, |
hat in sel
'lace depends upon your discretion. |
should the murder out, there is an end |
If me as far as Rawleigh is concerned
My dear fellow, l am already your |
lebtor to an extent can never repay. |
Rely on my discretion. think that you |
nay trust me, Athole.' .i,. -...fT |
And the doctor was satisfied.
Mr.. Killem found no difficulty in in
eresting Mrs. AthOle in the nervous
'atient at the Grove ;-he and the doctor
'etween them so skillfully represented
he case that, by the time the carriage
rrived, her motherly bosom yearned
ver the Thousand plans for having her
onstantly in her house, and thus light
ming the tedium of her existence.
just as they were starting, DIR. Athole
aid, as if struck by a sudden inspira-
ion .
Would you care to accompany my
lother, Killem? it would be good OPP
Ortunity of studying the country if you
Ike rustic scenery
Mr.. Killem replied, eagerly, that he
id care and would join Mrs. Athole at
ne Grove gates, when she had fetched
ne patient.
Miss Borrowdale's face, it must be
onfesSed, changed color when, on issu-
lg from the gates. she saw her medical
who hastily flung away ci-
ar. and sprung upon the carriage step.
.thole's side.
My dear Mr.. KillemP exclaimed Mrs.
thole suddenly, L have been wonder
lg all day who you were like, and now |
has come to me. An old sehool-fel- {
W of James's, a youth named Dorsay,
DIV Sir Marmaduke Dorsay.'
Indesdl what curious things acciden- {
j likenesses arep he returned, STOPPING
pick up something. 'Ifyou care for {
lecdote, Mrs. AthOle, might tell you i
case in point And he straightway I
vented a history that kept the ladies a
ughing for mile or two. la
Miss Borrowdale's attire was to-day {
IS suggestive of her calling. Her dress I
as of a light gray, fitting to the shape,
ld- simply but elegantly made, and
lorned with fresh rosebud at her col l
:. No severe bonnet, but gray felt I
1t, rested ON her shining hair-braids,
I'D the green spectacleS vainly tried to
ar the general loyeliness of her appear |
ace. IL
Miss Borrowdale, why, may ask. do l
~ wear those horrible things? said
Ie doctor. Surely the eyes that ex- t
mined so closely this morning require
, such protection. Indeed it is an in
stice to your friends to-interpose
lch q barrier between them and your {
If. Don't you agree with me, Hfs.
thole? t
. Certainly. 1 think. my dear, at your G
re, unless your eyes are really bad, it