The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-12-22
pleasures and fashion and distraction. and q

She had been home but q rev weeks vher
the news came that young Munro had sailed
from Liverpool for New York. 1t reached
Lucy's ears through sympathetic servan,
maid Tho next morning she sent word tina,
she would like 10 have y cup Of tea sent tC
her up stairs In her own room, as she had a
headache aud begged to DO excused from the
breakfast table Mrs Dawbarn knew that
she had heard Of Munros departure for
America, but sho did not dare to mention
even the name OF the Objectionable clerk 10
her husband, who was entirely ignorant OF the
young mans movements Two or three DAYS
after the doctor was sent for The medical
man hummed and hawed and said that his
patient was low. Lucy grew worse and worse,
4 consultation was held The young lady's
disorder was pronounced 10 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
ceremony
"You see. my dear Mr. Dawbarn,r said the
old gentleman, your dear daughters maady
is partly mental. Sho has here no employ.
ment, that ia, no fresh employment for her
mind. If you could substitute new duties,
fresh impressions, she would recover quickly
Her energy is wearing her to pieces; she
wants, so 10 speak, TO begin her life over
again. fit her partner has not vet been
chosen'-here the Dyes OF the father and
mother met-"let her travel, let her choose
an occupation, give her something to do.
know young lady-much the same kind Of
case-who took TO painting, and found CON
siderable benefit from the study and the
practice. Italy, now, might create desire
toscultivato some art-say music, Ell, Your
dear daughter is not strong; her mind Is too
much for her body"
Lucy was taken to Harrogate, to Chelten-
ham. TO bennington and Scarborough, then
TO the south Of France and Italy When she
returned TO Bramlingdon she had to be lifted
from the carriage Her father, who had not
seen her for two months, WINS struck with tho
visible alteration in her face and figure. He
himself carried her to her room and was
hardly conscious OF his burden. She
said she was tired with her Journey
and would go to bed. Mr. Dawbarn de-
scended to dine with his wife, and meeting
on the stairs with the sympathetic house
maid who had Informed Lucy Of Munro's de-
parture for America, and asking the girl
why she was crying, and receiving for an
swer that it was for Miss Lucy, he discharged
her on the spot.
1t was dismal dinner Husband and wife
spoke but little and when ono caught the
the others eye there was great show OF ap-
petite. Mr.. Dawbarn drank a considerable
quantity OF sherry. When the cloth was re-
moved the conversation tagged. Neither
"A n raj hapip tba o.,
Before they went into Lucy's
room to look at her as she lay sleeping, Mr.
Dawburn put his arm around his wife's waist
and kissed her on the forehead, a proceeding
which made the good old lady trembs very
much and her mouth and nostrils culver.
Sido by sdo In the dark the couple lay
awake In their luxurious chamber starting
at the reflection Of the window franc upon
the blinds The father began
"Jemima"
"Philip," said tho mother.
"What do you think OF Lucyf.
Tho mother heaved deep sigh
Good God' said the banker, "when
took her up in my arms | could hardly feel
her weight. She was like q feather-like a
feather. Jemima, you're crying, my love
Tell mo, honestly, now, honestly, candidly,
as you think. Tell me, tell mo-"
The wife throw her arm around her hus-
bands neck and sobbed: II fear that we
shall lose her"
1t was spoken, and death was recognized
MS q presence In the house.
Dye think there's no hopper
"Only one, and that very poor one"
Mr.. Dawbarn felt a mental qualm, for he
knew what was coming.
Whats thatr he asked.
you'll DO angry with me, Philip, If tell
you"
"Angry, my dear' no, no. not a Bit" said
the father.
"You know what mean"
The banker sighed
500 you mean"-- no began
"Yes, | do" replied the mother "If Lucy
GOULD sec or hear of that young man, be-
ieve she would recover. I'm sure it would
10 her good"
There was long pause. Mr.. Dawbarn
sroaned in spirit, but he felt that bis vito
was right,
II had such better views for her." groaned
he banker.
YES, my dear, know you had" said the
Lord Landringa was most particular in
his attentions, and Sir Theophilus Hawdon
absolutely spoke to me about her"
81 know he did" said the acquiescent wife.
"Think Of Lucy being Lady Landringa or
Lady Hawdonl county people--and then Of
ler being Mrs ohm
lite n sad thing dear, but what can we
10 now that she's SO ill-poor thing And if
We could save her life"--
Mr.. Dawbarn turned in the bed. an ask
ropham about it tomorrow" tTopham was
tho doctor.) "I'll hear his opinion
al have asked him." said the mother, land
ne agrees with mo-
But how can it be donean asked tho
banker turning again rcstlessly IL can't
ask the fellow TO marry my daughter"
"No, but you can offer him a situation In
tho bank"
Suppose he refuses
she won't refuse"
"But how can find hint Where is her
"In America" answered Mrs. Dawbarn.
"Americaw repeated tho banker. sitting
up in bed "Then how the deuce is he to DO
got atf'
Advertise for him. II he will apply to
he will hear OF something to his
advantage. | asked DR. Topham's advice
about all that
advertising is not respectable" said tho
banker: TO which his wife made no renly but