West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-06-21

apon &C. / do st more for your sake than
my own, as at longest my stay ON earth
sill be brief; but before 20 | would lift
This shadow from your young heart
"Dr. Watson, as you well know IS The first
NJ nnny physicians Who gave me any re-
lief from my suffering. Io was the last
one tu bc called by me, because, like your
self, had conceived most unreasonable
prejudice against the man. Some foolish
ana IDLE gossip concerning his private life,
which Hrose from pure envy. ann now con-
WINGED, had warped my Judgment Bnt
from the hour lac first took hold of my case
l have been u new Inun have been like
one risen FROM the grave
at was lac who discovered that old as,o.
'iatons were affecting roy mnd danger
nnsly. IL was he who suggested Journey
pbroad, and, as you gay, under assumed
names. y disgraccd name is like n deceased
member Of the body. II You haven wound
Ell finger You are i'm constant fear OF hurt
ing it., awake or asleep IL you bear a
stained name you dread the effect of il on
every stranger you meet. DR.. Watson re-
allied what this strain would he upon me
during our journey, and 1 must confess tho
relief lind under my alias is marvellous
You know how have improved. The chill
with which was attacked the morning o.
our arrival, and which decided us 20 remain
here few months before proceeding far
thcr, is only step down on the ladder OF
health since began to Chamber mp ont Of
the valley Of death. DIR. Watson is MY
savior.
81 beg you to overcome your unreasoua-
bic prejudice against him, my dear child
Whatever the errors OF his youth ara con
Sinccd he was more sinned against than
shining. lie IL your poor fathers best
friend now, and as such you must consider
him"
But why need he live here with u.s.
Why can he not take a room few blocks
distaut, within easy cHll2' persisted tho
young girl. 1T destroys the privacy Of
our home life-und it destroys my peace OF
soul, she added wildly, ito have him
here"
THAT Is the cXtrdvagant language Of
yonth,' reioined the old man Your
prejudice is unreasonable. but | will strive
To keep Or. Watson from annoying ven
with attentions which he intends only as
courtesics TO the daughter of his patient.
lie must remain under this roof His
presence is as agreeable and beneficial to
me as il seems TO be unpleasant Is YOU.
In this matter sellishness is the greatest
nnseiiiShness on my part, for the restora-
tion OF my health il the first consideration
for your future happiness"
- V Sottilt ot a key idttlluR IN the lock.
like rat Suawing in the Rainscot. putan
end to further conversation, and the door
swung open TO admit IA mediGm sized man
IN his middle thirtcs, whose plittcring.
sloe black eyes rested upon the face of th..
young lady while his words were addressed
To her father.
The lips expressed kind consideration
for the invalid, while the eyes expressed
insolent and assured triumph in II fixed
purpose.
While he talked with his patient he kept
his gaze upon the girls face
She sought to avoid those glittering
eyes, but they seemed to fill the room with
strange light.
She took bit Of sewing in her hand and
turned her bnck upon him, osJensibly to
catch the recediug rays OF the afternoon
sun from the northern window; but he
spoke her name, aRd for some reason I'M
accountable TO herself she turned toward
him, drawn like the needle to the magnet.
Papa, feel the need Of the mir. / am
going out with Miss-Miss Brown for
little walk" she said, rising abruptly.