Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-12-05
zee these people, so let me take the bas.

see these people. SO let me take the bas
ket in." Is ee
From that day began to dawn on Mat
ties heart that here was one man VIII
had missed her when she was absen
and who tried to keep her outof dsnge
| And little by little this thought grey
bigger and took root. until there came
sort Of echo to it, which said, II mis-
him, too" wish he had not to fisl
his life by going to see fever cases."
And from that day there was lea
cordial friendship and there was NOR
shy reserve in her Intercourse with th
doctor. And sometimes Dr.. Robertsof
did not know what to make of it, ant
one evening he said: =, esr,pa.f fsis
.What have done to vex you, Mis-
| Matter" 'ii - t
To which she replied: "Vex me-
Why, nothing, Of course! Whatever
made you think you had?" Bifa-
| my own stupidity, / suppose, /" re
piled he. II should be very sorry I,
vex you, Miss Matte" az
| Then don't talk about it, else you
will" she said. iar r.
/ What . lovely rose that is! Would
you mind giving It to me t. show that
you are hot vexed? said the doctor
| There are pleniy on that bush," che
answered. You can take as many as
you like"
! but won't you give me that one?
am going away for fortnight and il
will be q keepsake-if you will give it tc
me. Do, please /" fa
"Tfyou really want 1t you shall have
it," she said, as she took 1t from heI
bosom and gave 1t to him.
"And he, as be pinned 1t in his coat,
said: ut will remind me of q rose even
fairer than itself"
"For shame, doctor, "eaid Miss Matte.
II will not atop to bear such gross fat
terY"-and away she ran toward the
hOdte
'Shake hands first" he cried. II am
going to morrow. early. One may get
smashed up on the journey 80 should
like to part friends. 1t is y long way to
Manchester" ~
She gave him her hand, sayings =
"Good bye DR. Robertson wish you
q pleasant journey" }1if4e aa
He had been gone about week,
when, as Matte was coming down the
street. If street II could he called, the
doctors housekeeper was standing at
the door with . paper In her band.
When Matte drew near the old woman
cried out: Laws mussy. Miss Mat.
tie, out do'ee just read this paper. My
own eyes binna so good as they oncest
was. and the old lady held out crum-
bled newspaper. ..lsf
And Matte read: s"Ou the oath inst. !,
at the parish church, Manchester, James
Robertson. M. D, only son of Peter
Robertson, M r. G. g.. and L S A /. of
Manchester, to Sarah Elizabeth, daugh-
ter of the late Isaac Jefferson. of Pol.
ton
For q moment Matte was speechless
with mingled feelings. Then came the
reflection that this garrulous old woman
must not see her pain. And, summons
ing up all her resolution, she said
"f you write to him, wish him much
happiness for me-"
In the solitude of her chamber she
looked into her heart and learned her
secret. This man, who was another's
husband, and made himself dearer to
her than any one on earth could be;
and she had been mistake in supposiDg
that he cared for her. Oh, shame, shame
to love where she was net lOved-tO
give her heart unasked! Still, she
never told her love-the secret was her
own and she could keep It inviolate and
meet him on his return without finch
Ing. And, although she had no DO wer
to put him out of her heart. she could
and would prevent her mind from dwell
ling upon him.
Que morning she heard that the doc
tor had come home. She was standing
among her roses with very sad heart,
when she saw Mr.. Robertson passing
up the road with lady. He lifted his
hat to her ard she tried to return his
salutati0n as che would any other friend,
but somehow the warm blood came to
her cheeks and it WAS hut stiffand un
friendly little bow that she gave them.
And while she stood thinking of it all,
and wondering why she should be so
unhappy, she heard footsteps behind her
on the gravel walk. and tuning. saw
DR. Robertson, advancing eagerly to
greet her. Again the crimson tide
flooded her face. making her look very
lovely in her confusion. But she man.
aged to stammer out something about
"Giad to see you," when the doctor
broke in with:
"Not half so glad as 7 am to see you
] have been to q wedding since I left
SIanton. and enjoyed my holiday i'm. !.
mensely
"Yes, know" she said II saw your
wife walking with you this morning"
did you. indeed ?" he said, while a
smile OF quiet joy lit up his face. Sand
where were you looking when you saw
her. In the glass? ?"
She looked ut him quickly, then her
eyes dropped before the expression of
his. and again the tell-tale blush over
spead her face and neck
"Where did you see my wife, Matte ?''
IN the road" said Matte
mo. that was my sister, he replied.
In the newspaper" she urged.
That was my cousin" he explained
Come nere Did you look in the glass
this morning?"
"Yes." whispered Matte.
Then that's where you saw my wife
-ifyou saw her any where" p.
And, Of course, that settled it; and
you ali know what happened as we'll Us
1 can tell you.
AN AnnRESS Dv rn,urrryc