Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-10-09

most celebrated physicians Of the region.
None OF them could discover the cause
of the trouble.
But some good country friend had
been behind Paolo and Rosetta at the
time when they made their pledge OF
love Father Dounet was at last I'M
formed Of their betrothal. 1t was to
him like flash Of light He knew now
what allied Rosetta he knew, and he
could bring the remedy.
At dawn he harnessed his mare, at
tached her to his old carriage and de-
parted in the direction of Ligny.
If you are not In Ligny In three days, beware
of my anger. LAURENT
Such was the telegram that Paolo re-
ceiyed one morning. he knew his stern
father we'll enough to understand that
he must obey him. Evidently the old
gentleman was in rage, and it would
be imprudent to trife with him.
''on my Faith, there is nothing but to
resign myself, /" he murmured. .'I must
return to my country"
The next day he was in Ligny.
cat last you are herel' exclaimed
Father Laurent upon his arrival. "But
not of your own will The gentlemen
of the faculty may be remarkable for
some things, but they seem to have lit
tie respect for paternal authority. But
we will speak no more of that, Now
that You are here you will allow mo to
present you as future physician at
Ligny, thus guaranteeing your ability. "
''But, dad, 1 have my diploma. -
"Our friends would laugh at that or
at two diplomas, 1t is for me to assure
them of your ability and for you to
verify it. Well, let us learn what they
think of you. You shall make with me
your first round Of visits. /"
a moment after father and son were
seated side by side in a carriage which
was being rapidly borne along by the
vigorous horses attached to it.
Laurent smoked cigar with an air
of satisfaction. Paolo, pleased within
his heart at seeing his country again,
turned about to look it over.
Suddenly the carriage turned sharply
into an avenue Aanked by poplar trees
tho avenue that Paolo had followed
with Rosetta under the starl1t ally. II
was the road to Rev1gny. Yonder In the
distance was to be perceived the village,
with the pretty houses rising from the
rivers bank. At sight of it hundred
tender memories awolke in tho heart of
the young man, and Rosetta g charming
face us he had seen it last came be-
tween him and the landscape.
Tho carriage turned into the drive,
drew up before the fifth house, and Fn-
Their Laurent, checking the horses, de-
scended to the earth.
your first patient is here" he said
simply.
Then he punhed the cottage door open
and entered. Paolo followed him into a
large room upon the lower floor. a cry
burst from the young man. Upon an
iron bedstead, curtained with lace, Ro-
setta lay in half slumber. There was
an understandable expression Of sadness
upon her sweet face. Beside her sat her
white haired parents.
Father Laurent advanced to the bed,
laying his rough, toll worn hand upon
the girls forehead.
Rosetta, my child, arouse yourself. -"
Tho girl trembled, passed her hand
over her brow as If to Danish some i'm
Fortunate dream, and then as her dim
eyes opened was stupefed to see the
good face and gray whislzers Of Father
Laurent and to hear the worthy man
say:
'I have come, Rosetta, to give your
parents hope. They have consulted sew
eral physicians who comprehend nothing
of what ails you. I therefore have
taken the liberty Of sending to Paris for
doctor, young man of whom much
good is said and whom guaranteed
he was not able to say more just then
tod so so
thrusting forward his son, he cried:
Come, doctor, take her again-cure
heri''
Rosetta lifted her azure eyes to the
doctor, recognizing him instantly.
''You, Paolol My Paolol Is it you?
And you have returned to mo? Oh, If
could only ltyel You will stay near me?
oh, my Paolo, my delight You are a
doctor and will save mel In your care I
shall be savedi"
The poor child was feverishly happy.
Bright color showed upon her cheeks.
An enchanting smile came to the trern-
bling lips. In that moment no man who
had loved her could resist her.
yes" said Paolo, covering her hand
with kisses, ''you shall be saved am
the cause of your illness, and will be
your cure. 4uauh 1Ou L nave dII1Veu III
timer
Six months afterward Paolo Laurent
and Rosetta Dounet were united in mar
riage at Reyigny. The operatives of
Ligny gave great ovation to the forge
masters son and his bride, SO fair nm
der her long veil. Then Father Laurent
said to the old Dounets, pointing to the
happy young couple:
You recollect, Dounet, the day you
came to the Office to speak of the sick
girl, of your Rosetta? You remember
promised you would accomplish all:''
Yes" responded the vine dresser,
81 recollect also the old proyerb, The
word of blacksmith is worth the oath
Of king
Exactly 50, - said Laurent, straight
ening himself
Extending toward the young couple
the large hand of an honest man, he re-
peated:
Exactly SO, tThe word of black
smith is worth the oath OF king
From the italian of Augusta Faure.
breaking the Record.
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