The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-02-21

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1t was a happy event for DR.. Ellen
stein when he iirst saw her able 10 meet
him in the sitting-rOom, for he had felt
very anxious lest long fever should
follow, the consequences of which could
not De foretold.
When, therefore. all danger was over.
he felt strangely light hearted and gay.
DIR. Efenstcin,' said his visitor
after his first Sautation had passed,
together with the Joking remarks that
folloWed-"l must now have 4 little St
rions advice, and naturally come 10 YOU
Tor II. or course you are aware that /
must leave here"
My dear Miss Nevcrgail, have We
been so unfortunate as to offend in any
way that You cannot abide with us
awhi e." he interrupted. teasingly.
"Now. Doctor, you know better. In
deed, | am grateful for all your kind
ness. but | must necessarily obtain some
situation in order 10 support myself: for
you must know l am very INDEPENDENT
in my feelings. and, therefore 10 be
happy, must have plenty to do. "
is It'll not something 10 cheer up q for
lurn old bachelors home by your smilrS?"
1t might b. pleasant pastimc. bnt
1t certainly cannot be life work. DO
you know Of any person who needs /.
goyerneSS or compauion""
Yes; since you really ask me- SO di-
rectly, cannot deny having seen that
advertisement in the Times to-day"
Is the Doctor spoke he took from the
table near 4 copy of the paper To
which lie had referred and handed it To
her, pointing 10 an advertisement for Il
ltty
girl OF fuurtccn-an invalid"
The application was 10 be made AZ Gas.
tic Cailn, the country home OF the Ouch
ess of WcstmOreland.
The VERY thing" exclaimed Ethel. a.
She iiush' d reading il. = must ser
tainly see to this 1T once
DO not GiSromposc Yourself. | an
attending LAZY Claire Linwood. the In
valid referred t.. and. a> | am going
there in a snort time, | viii apply for the
Position in your teaal: if You wish
i should be glad 10 have you; am
sure can perform the duties required
To their Satisfaction
Asking a few questions as to the quail
fcattaus She could specify, Or ElfenStr.E.
Al once proceeded to seek an interview
with her grace the Duchess. and in a
short time all was satisfactorily ar
ranged, and the following week Ethe!
was 10 become an inmate OF this grand
cd castle.
Thther her trnnks.wcre carried. after
some little difficulty in getting them from
the Hall
The Saturday before She left the cot
taGe" WAS truly a delightful one. The
day had been very hot and Sultry. hut a
30 ha r,la H,
i,ght very enjoyable 81 much So. that
Ethel had left the parlor and cloScncss
indoors 10 sit upon the covered porch
that led into the house from the small
garden in front.
Br. Elfeustein, happening to be at leis-
ure tor that evening, had also sought lis
refreshing pleasures.
After chatting pleasantly FOR a few
moments, they We're interrupted bv oh,
serving singular looking individual
orcn the cato and advance towards
them.
lie WAS n man about 65 years Of age
tail, but with a Slight stoop To hi,
shoulders. slender and wiilowv in form
His face was rather notable for il.
good looks. fire piercing black eye
placid features, and penSiye smile, Civ
ing i winning rather than q re pulsivt
appearance.
His beard was full. and pure white
reaching nearly 10 his waist. while Ions
curl> of snowy hair fell over his shout
ders.
His costume was rather on a clerica
order. oSe yFt and coat. the frock O,
which reached 70 his knees, while q sofr
felt hat rested upon his head.
In enc hand he he'd a black leathr!
wallet, in the other stout walking cane
Advancing to the steps, he said Ian
gpidly:
May sit on this stoop one ronent:
l feel weary after a very long walk.
Assent being given, he laid down hi:
cane. but rested the wallet on his knees
then, removing his hat, be wiped the
perspiration from his high white brow
a an, sir, 3 clergyman without q