Frostburg mining journal., 1883-12-01

his father had this property left him by
his brother, the boys We're brought up
to professions. My husband to the
church, to take this living George
chose to be surgeon, so he became
one; and clever too, | believe-very
clever. Well, he had good expecta-
tions, so was in good deal of society,
and in the course of his practice met q
young lady whom he liked; in fact, fell
in love with. l suppose she returned
the affection, for they were engaged (this
was before ! was married.. Well, Miss
Chester, Col. Chester's daughter, was
rich; at least, her father was rich; the
estates were left by will in this way: If
Col. Chester died without boys, but
leaving daughter, that daughter
might inherit; but if there was son,
all landed property was to go to the
son, however young, and only some
dover to be paid to Miss Chester. An
4 unlueky kind of arrangement, wasn't
it? Well, Col. Chester had but this
one daughter, till he married again.
Then he had one son. Well. that child
was born after George was engaged
/ to Miss Chesters and when it was u
4 year, or perhaps eighteen months old,
it became ill-some childish illness.
and child died.
| echoed Mrs. Johns interjection,
'sWell"
"Well? don't you see? George had
attended it; was it not awkward?
/ George had never been favorite with
the colonel, and he became suspicious,
and had his prescriptions looked at,
and the matter Judged by other physi-
clans: for Col. Chester was an old man,
and was mad at losing the child. They
said it was right enough, quite right
medical men always hang together, you
know-but the child had not died of
any asute disease; it had died of an
overdose OF medicine. 1t was, of course,
the chemists fault, but-you see how it
stands awkward for poor George"
He could not help it," said I.
"NIy dear, he was there three times
day to see the child (and Miss Ches-
teri. and the child died. The world is
not charitable"
Nor are you" thought L; but 1 only
said, "And Miss Chester?"
Her father told George what he sus-
pected of him. He, of course, gave her
up on the spot. ] don't know what be.
came of her George will never marry
impossible; but he wanders about like
ghost, and do pity him. 1t was a
great temptation for young man with
out means He had not succeeded to
the Meadows then, you know 1t was
q great temptation"
"A little child Y said I.
Mrs. John seemed surprised and half
alarmed ut the distress could not help
feeling, SO probably betraying; i'll JUST.
fication of herself she added;
ut was very awkward for him-very;
and people will Judge; and, my dear,
the fact remains, whether it was the
chemist or not" said Mrs. John, before
taking up her baby from the sofa, where
it had been sleeping; ''the fact remains"
said Mrs. John, stroking baby's ruddy
cheek and fat arm, Though babies live
through great deal, this little child
diedp
"tHwo shadows fell across the win
dow Mrs. John had turned to take
her baby to the nursery, and did not
observe them till she was just leaving
the ROOM Then she said
Talk of an angel, and you are sure
to see its wingsw
She stood in the doorway q moment,
and nodded and smiled before closing
the door and retiring. Her husband
entered the room by the window that
opened to the lawn After him came
another gentleman. / looked up and
recognized the mysterious gentleman
of the concert, the ball and the picnic.
''Ah! Miss Christensen said Mr..
John; lot me introduce You to my
brother, George. This young lady is
at your house, George. with your
mother
Mr. Murray bowed, and his color
changed as he watched me collect my
work and materials. and prepare to
leave the room.
pray don't let me frighten you
away" he said Il shall be home soon"
They We're such commonplace words,
but my face crimsoned, and | was glad
when Mrs. John came in. She was
smiling most aftectionately, and appar.
emily had forgotten the conversation
that | would have given anything not
to lave shared. She noticed my con
fusion. but did not know that | had
met him before; nor did she notice
that his hand trembled when Mt part.
ing il touched minc but itdid [ knew
now whose eyes ! had recognized when
| saw Harold.
When returned home, Mrs Murray
was expecting her son, for his man and
luggage wera there already
1T il just like HIM said Lydia "Rc
comes and goes like Will o the Wisp;
perhaps yau may induce him to stay 4
little longer this time.
Again blushel
Did | offend you, dear?" said Lydia,
kindly, and she passed her arm round
my shoulders, and we walked up and
down the terrace together.
NO, said [, mot IN thc least; if [ in
tiuence Mr. Murry at al It will he to
drive him away.
ihou | told her Of our ,as 5hgs; but,
OF course | was very rlrefRi in what
said.
He is very strange and moody at
times, my dear; yon must not notice
hlH.
M the evening he came home, but he
MAS not strange or ,oiy, and during
tee whole six wee Ii sta jed found
him rather the reverse pl asant, kind,
aonSiderate. He W.. lls waiting on
lis mother, going Il Nil Iydia,and
rather avoiding me. stlii ma quiet, gen
tlemanly way. So matters went on, till
one evening stood on the lawn with