The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-05-31
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A BROKEN TIE.
BARRETT SYLVESTER.
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The sight reused the paralyzed g1uup
TO action, and some few to the sidS of
their master.
"Oh, Heaven exclaimed Ernest
she will die! Go for assistance Take
the swiftest horse and bring surgeon |
Be quick-in mercy's name, be quiokl"
At this moment tall. commanding
figure appeared at the threshold OF tho
door. A look of horror rested ON hie
&ce at the terrible scene which pre.
sented itself.
And well might stranger be appalled,
at that sad group. The terrified faces OF
the domestlcs the rigid attitude of the
Visc0untess and the Vlscount supported
in the arms of two of the servants, tho
ifesream still oozilg from his deathly
lips; and III strange contrast to tho
agony expressed on all others, thecalm
stll face Of the dead boy, which hay with
Alook of perfect rest beneath the glare
Of the lamp.
'In Heavens name, said the stranger,
IN . clear, ringing voice. what does
this meanf"
With = cry of joy, Edith few to his
6dA
Edward" she cried-"oh, dearest
Edward, You have come. Help thsm
-Ave theml"
What has happened Pray tell ne,
darling, what means this awful soeoN:
%s"Gerald," sobbed Edith-poof Or.
aid was found as-as you see him. The
Yisconnt has been i'll for some days the
lkr<Nk hoe -
Edward waited to hear no meia.
4oosening. the large cloak he wore, -
nan. -.
"Some of you precede me 10 the VI
counts chamber, he said, in . tone q
command i" He win expire in few
Rinutes if this hemorTAage = not
&ayed"
With prompt action. the soldier Sas-
med the Niscount uD the stairs, laid him
on the bed, loosed his cravat, and un-
listened the bosom of the shirt
Quick" he said Vinegar dip
those towels in, and bring them in
stantly."
He was obeyed, and the saturated
cloths were placed round the throat and
eAest
Nov bathe the temples, while en-
deayor to get q few drops of stimulant
between hls lips" he continued, speak
ing calmly, but quickly.
In few minutes the hemOrrhage
j ceased, and the patient lay with closed
eyes, in the last stage of exhaustion.
The physician who had been sent for
arrived III a few minutes, and his 1Rce
expressed his opinion as he felt his
pulse.
But for your timely assistance he
would have been dead, sir," he said.
You have prolonged his life for o few
hours but / am grieved to say he CAN
not recover. The hemorrhage has been
TOO extensive, the exhaustion too COM
plete,"
Edward turned away to hide the tears
that glistened in his eyes He had seen
death thousand times unnOved but
the thought Of the childless mother 50
soon to become o widow unnamed
him.
-, For Heavens sake. come this WY. "
sad an entreoting voice. The Wis
countess-we can do nothing with her.
All our efforts are. unavailing. She re-
mans as ngid and as impassive -
ever"
Edward held out his hand to poor
Ernest who grasped it firmly in both
als and then, in spite of his manhood
burst into tears.
Don't mind me, brother. he said.
=! viii remain here while you 60 to the
Visoountess."
=. Ernest" whispered Edward "the
Slscount is dying. The physician as-
Sufe6 US he has but few minutes to live,
nd he has asked for the Viscountesa.
) possible, must bring her. It Is his
And. with light, quick steps, he was
N few moments by Geraldine.
Lady Dunkellon, he said, in q clear
1oe. Heaven forbid that should, il
could be avoided. torture you with
s9ther misery"
Further misery" she muEmured
impossible! I am childlees !"
but you have husband
What Of him 3" she asked, quickly.
Sspeek: Your looks but herald tho
NAL tdings."
"AlaA yes madam. Tho ahook has
Nea1 too much, and"
He i deadS"
mot dead but We may mot hope for
- e recovery. He has asked for you.
Ma Zou 60 to hint"
- Why not3" she said, calmly. II
se seen my child Can anything hurt
ne nowi"
dhe rose, but would have fallen, bub
Edwards protecting arm. Quietly
poured out some sal volatile. and
u@ded it to her. She shook her head
ma pushed the glass from her.
For my sake, i" whispered Edith,
4ne lady turned wistful yeazning
~ ON the fair girl than extended her
"a and drank the contents