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restored her to her usual activity.
1t was happy event for DR.. Ellen
stein when he first saw her able TO meet
him in the sitting-room, for he had felt
very anxious lest q long fever should
follow, the consequences Of which could
not be foretold.
=, When, therefore, all danger was over,
he felt strangely light-hearted and gay.
"Dr. Elfenstein," said his visitor
after his first salutation had passed,
together with the Joking remarks that
followed-"I must now have a little se-
rious advice, and naturally come to you
for it. Of course you are aware that
must leave here?"
@My dear Miss Nevergail, have we
been so unfortunate as to offend in any
way that you cannot abide with US
awhile?" he interrupted, teasingly.
~Now, Doctor, you know better! In
deed, am grateful for all your kind.
ness but I:must necessarily obtain some
situation in order to support myself; for
You must know I am very independent
in my feelings, and, therefore, 10 be
happy, must have plenty to do"
~Is it not something to cheer up for
lorn old bachelors home by your smiles?"
"It might be pleasant pastime, but
It certainly cannot be life work. Do
you know OF any person who needs q
6overness or companion?"
@Yes; since you really ask me 80 di-
rectly, cannot deny having seen that
advertisement in the Times to-day"
- As the Doctor spoke he took from the
table near a copy of the paper to
whirh he had referred and handed it to
her, pointing to an advertisement "for
young lady governess and companion for
Q girl Of fourteen-an invalid"
The application was to be made at Cas-
tie Cairn, the country homo Of the Duchss
sss Of Westmoreland.
"The very thing!" exclaimed Ethel, as
she finished reading it. Il must GER
tainly see to this at once"
do. not discompose yourself. I am
attending Lady Claire Linwood, the in
valid referred to, and, as ! am going
there in short time, will apply for the
position in your behalf, if you wish"
"Ishould be glad to have you; ! am
sure can perform the duties required
t6tbeir satisfaction.
Asking few questions as to the quail
fcations she could specify, DR.. Elfensteip
at once proceeded to seek an interview
with her grace the Duchess, and in q
short time all was satisfactorily ar
ranged, and the following week Ethel
was to become an inmate Of this grand
DID castle.
Thther her trunks were carried, after
some little difficulty il getting them from
ihc Hall.
The Saturday before she left the "cot-
tage" was truly delightful one. The
day had been very hot and sultry, but q
cooling breeze had made the long twi-
light very enjoyable, SO much SO, that
Ethel bad left the parlor and closeness
indoors to sit upon the covered porch
that lod into the house from the small
tgarden in front.
DR.. Elfenstein, happening to be at lois
sure for that evening, had disc sought its
refreshing pleasures.
After chatting pleasantly for o few
moments, they were interrupted by ob.
serving singular-looking individual
open the gate and advance towards
them.
he was man about IS years OF age,
tall, but with slight st00p 20 MS
shoulders, slender and willowy in form.
His face was rather notable for its
good looks, fine piercing black eye,
placid features, and pensive smile, CIV
ing it o winning rather than repulsiye
appearance.