The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-12-06

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ton, and turning quickly to his own state
room, reappeared with his small med
icine wallet, and at once applied proper
restoratives, which fortunately had the
desired effect, and soon the young girls
fears were claimed, and she had the
pleasure Of again seeing her aunt COM
Portable for the time.
"Your aunt is better now, and l think
immediate danger has passed. But l
will not deceive you: her case is beyond
human skill to cure"
Il know it, Doctor, and she also is well
aware of her condition. My uncle died
in New York few months ago, and in
taking care of him she contracted the
cold that has ended in consumption. Our
family physician, DR.. Munsey-perhaps
you know him as you also are from New
Hork-thought she might live to reach
the only relatives we have on earth, re-
siding in Liverpool and vicinity. She
was eager to return to her native land,
in order that might not be left entirely
alone after she is taken away. Do you
think, Doctor, that she will survive until
our passage is made''
| 81 trust so. Good nursing often &C
| compliShes more than medicines. We
will do all We can, and perhaps the good
Lord will favor us with his blessing"
81 pray that he may. 1t would be ter
| rible TO have her die at sea. and | all
alone with her, not a single friend near
to aid me. ;"
"Allow me to correct you, Miss Never
| gail, for you see / know your name. You
have one, surely, if you will allow me to
be such to you Anything l can do,
either as physician OF friend, rest as
| sured shall be done"
Thank you, | shall accept your
| proffered advice and friendship grateful
| ly. The thought that / have one kind
| friend on board this steamer, in this
emergency. is the greatest comfort"
"Our State-rOomS are fortunately near
j each other, SO any time, by night or day,
| that | can be of service. do not hesitate
TO inform me-" said the Doctor, as he
left the narrow quarters. Il will stop
III again, in one hour. TO see how she ap-
! pears on waking"
One afternoon as Earle was standing
| upon deck looking out upon the vast
ocean, he became conscious that light
| step had approached and halted quite
! near.
1t was Miss Nevergai
While hesitating to consider whether
| his presence would be acceptable to her,
| an exclama ton of terror startled him.
| and glancing toward the spot where she
| stood, he saw that she was striving to
steady herself, being dizzy from a sudden
| lurch of the steamer.
| Springing TO her side, he instantly
! offered his arm, saying, as she gratefully
| accepted ii:
! ALLOW me TO assist YOU to a more quiet
| place. where motion will not be so per-
| cepGbe."
! Thank YOU" returned the young girl,
| II suppose ! ought not to venture upon
/ deck alone. unused as | am to the sea,
| but am SO completely fascinated by all
! .aiS restless scene. Aunt is sleeping"
| 81 never look upon scene like this. y
| said Earle. thoughtfully, without feel
/ ing my own littlcneSs. when compared &c
! the all-ruling hand that holds the pillows
| in its grasp, and rules the winds and
storms. But it seems quite calm again.
| VIII you not join me in a prOmenadef
| The fresh sca-breezc will do You good
! after your confinement to the sick-room
! of your invalid aunt"
| Placing her hand once more upon his
| arm, the two turned and quietly paced
| the deck, while an earnest and interest
| ing conversation enSued, which occupied
| them for another half hour.
Dir. ElfenStein found his young com.
| panion an intelligent and brilliant con.
vcrsationalist. Where She was not an
awkward pause could ensue, and the
! fascination of her cultivated manners
! imperceptibly wove a feeling of intense
| admiration around his heart, of which he
was ignorant, until too late to avert
! what, had he realized the mischief il
would bring to future feelings, he would
| have made it a duty at once to suppress.
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