Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1888-12-18

tho end o. six months had returned very thin
and pale.
She had been home but few weeks when
the news came that young Munro had sailed
from Liverpool for New York. II reached
Lucys ears through sympathetic servant
maid. The next morning she seus word that
she would like TO have a cup of tea sent to
her up stairs in her own room. az she had q
headache and begged 10 bc excused from the
breakfast table. Mrs. Dawbarn knew that
she had heard Of Munro's departure for
America, but she did not dare 20 mention
even the name OF the Objectionable clerk Il
her husband who was entirely ignorant of the
young mans movements. Two or three DAYS
after tho doctor was sent for. The medical
man hunmed and hawed and said that his
patient was low. Lucy grew worse aud worse.
a consultation was held. The young ladyt
disorder was pronounced To be nervous fever
and one white headed old gentleman from
London suggested TO Mr.. and Mrs Dawbarn
that II The young lady were engaged he
should not advise the postponement OF the
ceremons.
You sec, my dear Mr. Dawbarn," said the
old gentleman, "your dear daughters malady
Is partly mental She has here no employ
ment, that is, no fresh employment Tor her
mind. II yoa could substitute new duties
fresh impressions, she would recover quickly
Her energy is wearing her 10 pieces; she
wants. SO to speak, to begin her life over
again. If-if her partner has not vet been
chosen'--here the eyes Of the father and
mother met-"let her travel, lot her choose
an occupation, give her something TO do.
know q ,oung lady-much tho same kind OF
case-who took TO painting, and found con.
siderable benefit from the study and the
practice. Italy, now, might create desire
to cultivate some nrt--say music, ehl Your
dear daughter is not strong; her mind is too
much for her BODY
Lacy wos taken TO HGrrogate. TO Chelten.
ham, 20 bennington aud Scarborough, then
TO the south of France and Italy. When she
returned 10 Bgaml ngdon she had TO be lifted
from ths carriage. Her father, who had not
seen her for two months, was s,ruc. with the
visible alteration In her face AID figure Hc
himself carried her % her room and was
hardly conscious OF his burdca She
said she was tired with her Journey
ard wonld 30 to bed. Mr.. Dawharn de.
scended TO dine with hN wife. and .,eeting
on the stairs with the sympathetic house
mail who had Informed Lucy Of Gunro's de
pcrurc for America. nl.d asking the girl
why she was crying. and receiving for an
swer that 1t was for Miss Lucy, he discharged
hcr on the spot
1t was dismal dinner Husband ard wife
spoke but little, and when ono caught the
the others eye there was great show Of an.
petite. Mr.. Dawharn drank a cons dcrable
quantity of sherry. When the cloth was re-
novel the conversation Jagged Neither
darcd b"gin tho consultation they felt was
Inevitable. Bcfc-c they went into Lucva
room TO loos nt Ter ne she Law sleeping. Mr.
DawSurn rat his arm around his wifes waist
AID kissed her on tic forehead. proceeding
which made the good old lady treInble very
much md Ter mouth aud nostr:ls culver.
SAFE by side in the dark the couple la
awake in their luxurious chamber. STARTING
a. tho rejection OF the window franc upon
tho blinds. The father tegsn.
"Jemina"
"P,nlin," said the I-oshcr.
"What do you think OF Lucvr7
Tho mother heavol Gcen SIGH.
Good Godl' said the banker, "whcn I
took her IN in my arms | could hardly feel
her weight. She was like a feathcr-like a
feather. Jcr1ima, you're crying, my love.
To.l me, honestly, row. honestly, candidly,
Is YOU tltNh. les4 TIC. tel mt.
The vie threw her arm around her hus-
bands neck and sobbed: II fear that we
shall lose her"
IL was SPOKEN, ant death was recognized
rs q Trcscacc "A tAc house.
Dye t;inl: there's ID hoDeT'
"Onlv one, and that a very poor one.n
III Dlwbgrn tels a mental qualm, for he
kra what was coming.
What's thaifr no asked.
You'll be angry with me, Philip, II tell
you"
Angry, my dear, no, no, not Bit" said
the father
"You kno v what meann
TIE banker sighed
do you mean be bcenn.
"Yes, do replied the mother. III Lucy
could see or hear OF that young man, | be-
lieve she woald recover. I'm sure il would
do her good
There was long pause. Mr.. Dawbarn
groancd in spirit, but he felt that his wife
was right.
Il had such better views for her." sroaned
the banker
"Yes, my dear, know you had" said the
wife, pressing his hand
Lord Landr.nga was most particular in
his attentions, and SIR Theophius Hawdon
absolutely spoke to me about her"
II know he did" said tho acquiescent wife.
Think OF Lucy being Lady Landringa or
Lady llawdoni county reoplo-and then OF
her being Mrs. - OH
Its O sad thing, dear, but what can we
do now that she's so ill--poor thing. And il
we could save her life"---
Mr.. Dawbarn turned in the bed I'm ask
Topham about it tomorrow" (Topham was
the doc:orl I'm hear his opinion
II hav, asked him." said the mother. land
lie agrees with mo-"
''But how can 1t be doneri asked tho
banker, turning again restlessiy. II can't
ask the fellow TO marry my daughter
"No, but you can offer him situation In
the bank"
Suppose he refuses"
''Hc won't refuse"
"But how can find him. Where Is her
I'm America" answered Mrs Dawbarn.
America repeated the banker, sitting
up in bed Then how the deuce is he to be
got atf'
Advertise for him. IL he will apply to
So-and-So, he will bear Of something to his
advantage. l asked DR.. Topham's advice
about all that"
Advertising is not respectable said the
banker; to which Ms wife made no reply but
tho word Lacy"
Besides" continued Mrs. Dawbarn, after
n short pause "if YOU don't like advertising