The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-01-17
Dr.. Elf6nstein' S Mission
A Remarkable Romance.
BY EMILY THORNTON.
CHAPTER XIy,-Continue

CHAPTER XIV.-Continue;t.
sir Reginald was a very unpleasant
sick person.
OF fiery disposition, he would rate
soundly any person who did not instantly
acquieSce To his opinions.
This failing. together with his rough
and ungentemanly words, often brought
tears into the eyes of Ethel, who was en-
tircly unused to such harShncSS.
Often she would question her own
heart, whether it was her duty to re-
main and bear the many petty trials that
daily arose to meet her.
Then she would remember the promise
given her aunt, and would try to Danish
each unpleasant scene from her mind,
by striving to think Of some way in
which to lead his thoughts into a purcr
and better channel.
Il must have been sent here for some
especial purpose in the providence Of
God, and it may be that ii was 10 be in
strumental in saving the soul of this
poor man. But how can l obtain TIE
least influence over him, when he is 50
eccentric and unapproachable. The
only way that seems at all feasible will
be TO introduce some religious reading.
and perhaps now and then drop some
thoughtful and holy sentiment. Eut he
is 50 rank an unbelieycr, and so utterly
profane, fear every effort in his behalf
will prove a failure"
That afternoon she found an oppOr-
| tunity 10 put in force one OF her good
resolutions.
Sir Reginald had asked her to read the
daily newspaper.
10 l,,1 80
hour spent in that manner. she took a
Bible from the table near by and with
| out word commenced reading the four
teeuth chapter Of st. John.
Let not your heart be troubled: We
believe in God, believe a 81 III me.
"In my Fathers house are mauy man
SionS; il it We're not So. | would have
told you. | go to prepare a place for
you.
and if g. and prepare place for
you, will come again. and receive You
unto myself: that where | am. there ye
may be also"
Thus far had she progressed in her
conscientious effort 10 bring something
holy to bear upon the sufferers mind.
When suddenly the book was snatchcd
from her hand. and hurled across the
room. while In "A tone of thunder, and
with wicked oatIlS he badr her
''>top that canting. hypocritical work.
and never dare read from that old book
Of fables again in my presence. 1t is
bad enough to lie here suffering. without
having religion thrust in my way at
every turn"
But. Sir Reginald" pleaded the
shocked girl with trembling voice, "a
| lew words from Gods own book, has
! often proved a source of great comfort
| to Christians upon bed Of pain"
"Oh, yes. know a you wish to say.
| but tell You. once for all. il won't com
| fort me- for | am no Christian. | do not
| believe iii that folly. aud | won't have il
around
With a sigh of weary resignation.
| Ethel crossed the room. and picking up
! the volume she loved so well from the
floor. she tcuderly smoothed ill., rumpl,d
| caves. and restored it to its place on the
| table.
! stop lie roared a. it left her hand
| 4 said would not have it around,
warn You it shall not even remain in
this room. Carry it instantly away. and
| never let me hear 4 word REGARDING il. or
| L contents. from you again"
| Reluctantly obcying the bold. impiouS
| command. Ethel carried the sacred book
| 10 her own apartment, and again re
| >umed her task OF reading long POLITICAL
! articles and descriptions uf races and
events THAT had occurred in the fashion
| able world, while her soul was yCavuing
! 10 give To the wicked master OF this
strange Old Hall the true bread ot life
I'm one OF Or. Elftn>tein'S visits. he
had been presented with a quantity OF
exceedingly choice flowers. bv 4 grateful
! patient, and suddenly remembering the
dismal life Ethel Nevefgail was leading
he resolved 10 divide them with her
| Driving then. first tn hss own home be
| fore seeking the Hail. he selected the
| most beautiful. aud forming them into 4
graceful bouquet. drove into the ramhle
with them in his hand.
Belle was in the drawingroum. and
| saw him leap from the gig. with his floral
! prize. - stepped quickly from the win
dow that reached Il the floor. in order To
attract his attention. surprising. in her
extreme vanity. that he would instantly
! present them Ia herself.
But. Il her deep chasrin. he merely
made few passing observations, and
walked on, carrying the coveted flowers
| with him.
Biting her lips in keen veNatjou. She
muttered as She retrcated 10 the room
She had left
Il will stay here aud watch for his re-
turn. Something seems 10 tell me that
/ those flowers are for that odiuus Ethel
! Neyergail. II they are"
She did not finish her sentence audibly.
but the ominous look in her eyes told OF
| bitter feelings that would seek some
petty revenge.
Ethel was passing through the upper
/ hall 10 her room, when DIR. EltenStcin
ran lightly mp. and as he pronounced her
name 10 detain her she tarried until he
! reached her side.
miss Neyergail, do not know wheth-
n YOU are as fond Of flowers as am. but
| have brought you few, hoping they
may cheer you in Your lonely duties"
oh. thank you. Doctor, They will,
indeed. a. | love them dearly. These
are perfect beauties and l shall prize
them highly"
That rose. l think. will adorn your
hair TO perfection. Allow TO faSten it
there. May y"
With pleased blush the young girl
bent her head. and with skillful fingers
Earle placed it Just above her small,
| white ear, where il nestled lovingly. add
ing new charm 10 Der bright young
face