Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-08-22
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seem TO be wanning. But then Fate is
so pessimistic.
For a whole week after the events
already related, nothing new took place
likely to alter the situation. Maurice
and David remained coldly polite, and
very watchful of one another; neither
mentioned the name of Isabella, nor
did the one or the other see the girl.
Mrs. Dallas took care of that Acting
no doubt under the advice of Dido (for
she had no will Of her one) she kept
Isabella within doors, and refused TO
allow her to communicate with Maui
rice. But, on the other hand, she did
not force her to see David; and lsa-
bella was thankful for the considera-
ton.
But there was one visitor to The
Wigwam whom Isabella would gladly
have avoided-no less an individual
than DR.. Etwald After the violent
scene with Maurice. the widow so over
taxed her strength that she became i'll,
and the doctor was sent for. His mere
presence appeared to soothe Mrs. Dali
las, and he came frequently; but this
she was not able to do on all occasions,
and so she had to endure his compli-
mentary speeches and the mesmeric
quality of his gaze. This last, es-
pecially, was a trial to one of her
sensitive organization, and one day
she felt so uncomfortable that she rem
onstrated with Etwald.
You 22ke me afraid. Doctor" she
said, impetuousIy. Your gaze is dis
agreeable to me-"
My dear young lady" replied the
man, blandly, Il must look at you
when l address you"
Then don't address me-"
isabella, do not be rude" cried Mrs.
Dallas, who had overheard this pass
age OF arms; whereupOn the girl. with
a defiant glance at her tormentor, left
the room.
I'm sure l don't know what I'll do
with Isabella" sighed Mrs. Dallas;
she is getting so disobedient."
Perhaps can assist you"
Mrs. Dallas looked uneasily at her
medical attendant
NO" she said quietly. 81 may per-
suade her into doing what I want"
Which is to marry Mr.. David Sar-
by" said Etwald coolly. In that case
l can only hope that the young lady
will continue obstinate, as l wish TO
marry her myself"
Il know know, But l don't want
her to marry you, Doctor Mr.. Sarby
is the man for my daughter. He is
good looking and clever and"
And poor." finished Etwald.
well, yes" assented Mrs. Dallas,
there is that objection. But it is not
much of an obstacle, as Isabella has
money. The young couple can live on
three thousand a year"
DR.. Etwald went home with this sum
running in his head, and more than
ever he resolved TO marry Isabella. He
was in love with her. and would have
taken her without a penny; all the
same, if she was an heiresS in a small
way, it was all the better. The doctor
was clever but poor, and with an in
come like that he could move to Lon
don and do great things. There were
many schemes in Etwald's head, and
certain Of these he determined 10 put
into execution at once, in order TO Sc
cure Isabella to wife.
Some time previously Major Jen had
asked Etwald about the devil-stick. but
only to be informed that the doctor
knew nothing of the missing article.
Il have not set eyes on ii since that
night you showed it to me-" declared
Etwald coolly. You refused to sell it
to me, so, of course. ! gave up all idea
Of possessing it All the same fin