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+The Project Gutenberg EBook of Tempest and Sunshine by Mary J. Holmes
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+Title: Tempest and Sunshine
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+Author: Mary J. Holmes
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+Release Date: 2005-12 [Ebook #17260]
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+Language: English
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+***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK TEMPEST AND SUNSHINE***
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+Tempest and Sunshine
+
+By Mary J. Holmes
+New York
+J. H. Sears & Company
+1909
+
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+
+CONTENTS
+
+
+Chapter I
+Chapter II
+Chapter III
+Chapter IV
+Chapter V
+Chapter VI
+Chapter VII
+Chapter VIII
+Chapter IX
+Chapter X
+Chapter XI
+Chapter XII
+Chapter XIII
+Chapter XIV
+Chapter XV
+Chapter XVI
+Chapter XVII
+Chapter XVIII
+Chapter XIX
+Chapter XX
+Chapter XXI
+Chapter XXII
+Chapter XXIII
+Chapter XXIV
+Chapter XXV
+Chapter XXVI
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+                           TEMPEST AND SUNSHINE
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+
+
+                                CHAPTER I
+
+
+                  MR. WILMOT ARRIVES AT MR. MIDDLETON’S
+
+
+It was the afternoon of a bright October day. The old town clock had just
+tolled the hour of four, when the Lexington and Frankfort daily stage was
+heard rattling over the stony pavement in the small town of V——, Kentucky.
+In a few moments the four panting steeds were reined up before the door of
+The Eagle, the principal hotel in the place. "Mine host," a middle-aged,
+pleasant-looking man, came hustling out to inspect the newcomers, and
+calculate how many would do justice to his beefsteaks, strong coffee,
+sweet potatoes and corn cakes, which were being prepared in the kitchen by
+Aunt Esther.
+
+This good dame divided her time between squeezing the steaks, turning the
+corn cakes, kicking the dogs and administering various cuffs to sundry
+little black urchins, who were on the lookout to snatch a bit of the "hoe
+cake" whenever they could elude the argus eyes of Aunt Esther. When the
+rattling of the stage was heard, there ensued a general scrambling to
+ascertain which would be first to see who had come. At length, by a series
+of somersaults, helped on by Aunt Esther’s brawny hand, the kitchen was
+cleared and Aunt Esther was "monarch of all she surveyed."
+
+The passengers this afternoon were few and far between, for there was but
+one inside and one on the box with the driver. The one inside alighted and
+ordered his baggage to be carried into the hotel. The stranger was a young
+man, apparently about twenty-five years of age. He was tall,
+well-proportioned and every way prepossessing in his appearance. At least
+the set of idlers in the barroom thought so, for the moment he entered
+they all directed their eyes and tobacco juice toward him!
+
+By the time he had uttered a dozen words, they had come to the conclusion
+that he was a stranger in the place and was from the East. One of the men,
+a Mr. Edson, was, to use his own words, "mighty skeary of Northern folks,"
+and as soon as he became convinced that the stranger was from that way, he
+got up, thinking to himself, "Some confounded Abolitionist, I’ll warrant.
+The sooner I go home and get my gang together, the better ’twill be." But
+on second thought he concluded that "his gang" was safe, for the present
+at least; so he’d just sit down and hear what his neighbor, Mr. Woodburn,
+was saying to the newcomer.
+
+The Kentuckians are as famous as the Yankees for inquisitiveness, but if
+they inquire into your history, they are equally ready to give theirs to
+you, and you cannot feel as much annoyed by the kind, confiding manner
+with which a Kentuckian will draw you out, as by the cool, quizzing way
+with which a Yankee will "guess" out your affairs.
+
+On the present occasion, Mr. Woodburn had conjectured the young man’s
+business, and was anxious to know who he was, and, if possible, to render
+him assistance. It took but a short time for the stranger to tell that he
+was from the East, from New York; that his name was Wilmot, and that he
+was in quest of a school; and in as short a time Mr. Woodburn had welcomed
+young Wilmot to Kentucky, but expressed his regrets that he did not come
+sooner, for all the schools were engaged. "But," added he, "you had better
+remain around here awhile and get acquainted, and then there will be no
+doubt of your eventually getting a situation. Meantime, as you are a
+stranger here, you are welcome to make my house your home."
+
+Such kindness from an entire stranger was unlooked for by Wilmot. He knew
+not what to make of it; it was so different from the cold, money-making
+men of the North. He tried to stammer out his thanks, when Mr. Edson
+interrupted him by nudging Mr. Woodburn and saying: "Don’t you mind old
+Middleton. He’s been tarin’ round after a Yankee teacher these six weeks.
+I reckon this chap’ll suit."
+
+Mr. Woodburn hesitated. He did not like to send Mr. Wilmot to such a place
+as Mr. Middleton’s, for though Mr. Middleton was a very kind man, he was
+very rough and uncouth in his manner and thought his money much better
+applied when at interest than when employed to make his house and family
+more comfortable.
+
+At length Mr. Woodburn replied: "True, I did not think of Mr. Middleton,
+but I hardly like to send a stranger there. However, Mr. Wilmot, you must
+not judge all Kentuckians by him, for though he is very hospitable to
+strangers, he is extremely rough."
+
+Mr. Wilmot thanked them for their information and said he thought he would
+go to Mr. Middleton’s that night.
+
+"Lord knows how you’ll get there," said Mr. Edson.
+
+"Why, is it far?" asked Wilmot.
+
+"Not very far," said Mr. Edson, "little better than four miles, but a
+mighty mean road at any time and a heap worse since the rains. For a spell
+you can get on right smart, but then, again, you’ll go in co-slush!"
+
+Mr. Wilmot smiled, but said he "thought he would try the road if Mr. Edson
+would give him the direction."
+
+Then followed a host of directions, of which the most prominent to Wilmot
+were, that "about two miles from the house is an old hemp factory, full of
+niggers, singing like all fury; then comes a piece of woods, in the middle
+of which is a gate on the left hand; open that gate and follow the road
+straight till you come to the mightiest, mean-looking house you ever seen,
+I reckon; one chimbley tumbled down, and t’other trying to. That is
+Middleton’s."
+
+Here Mr. Woodburn said, "That as the road was so bad, and it was getting
+late, Mr. Wilmot had better stay at his house that night and the next day
+they would send him to Middleton’s."
+
+Before Mr. Wilmot had time to reply, Mr. Edson called out, "Halloo! Just
+in time, Wilmot!" Then rushing to the door he screamed, "Ho! Jim Crow, you
+jackanapes, what you ridin’ Prince full jump down the pike for? Say, you
+scapegrace, come up here!"
+
+Mr. Wilmot looked from the window and saw a fine looking black boy of
+about sixteen years of age riding a beautiful horse at full speed through
+the street. He readily divined that the boy was the property of Mr. Edson,
+and as he had brought from home a little abolitionism safely packed away,
+he expected to see a few cuffs dealt out to the young African. But when
+the young hopeful, at the command of his master, wheeled his horse up to
+the door, gave a flourish with his rimless old hat and a loud whistle with
+his pouting lips, Mr. Wilmot observed that his master gave the bystanders
+a knowing wink, as much as to say, "Isn’t he smart?" Then turning to the
+boy he said, "How now, you Jim, what are you here for, riding Prince to
+death?"
+
+"I begs marster’s pardon berry much," said the negro, "but you see how I
+done toted all the taters you told me, and missis she ’vise me to ride
+Prince a leetle, ’case he’s gettin’ oneasy like when Miss Carline rides
+him."
+
+"Likely story," said Mr. Edson; "but for once you are in the way when I
+want you. You know where Mr. Middleton lives?"
+
+"Yes, marster, reckon I does."
+
+"Well, this young man wants to go there. Now jump down quick and help him
+on. Do you hear?"
+
+"Yes, marster," said the negro, and in a moment he was on the ground,
+holding the stirrup for Mr. Wilmot to mount.
+
+Wilmot hesitated for two causes. The first was, he was not a good horseman
+and did not like to attempt mounting the spirited animal before so many
+pairs of eyes. He looked wistfully at the horse block, but did not dare
+propose having the horse led up to it. The second reason was he did not
+know whether to accept or decline the kindness of Mr. Edson; but that man
+reassured him by saying:
+
+"Come! What are you waiting for? Jump up. I’d a heap rather Jim would go
+with you than ride Prince to death."
+
+Here Mr. Woodburn spoke. He knew that New York people were, comparatively
+speaking, inferior riders, and he conjectured why Mr. Wilmot hesitated; so
+he said:
+
+"Here, Jim, lead the horse up to the block for the gentleman"; then
+turning to the bystanders, said, as if apologizing for Wilmot: "You know
+it is so thickly settled in New York that they do not ride as much as we
+do, and probably the young man has always been at school."
+
+This was satisfactory to the white portion of the audience, but not to the
+group of blacks, who were assembled at the corner of the house. They
+thought it a shame not to be a good rider and when they saw the awkward
+manner in which Mr. Wilmot finally mounted the horse and the ludicrous
+face of Jim Crow as he sprang up behind him, they were, as they afterward
+told Aunt Esther, "dreffully tickled and would have larfed, sartin, if
+they hadn’t knowed marster would have slapped their jaws."
+
+"And sarved you right," was the rejoinder of Aunt Esther.
+
+But to return to Mr. Edson. As soon as Mr. Wilmot, Jim and Prince had
+disappeared, he felt a return of his fears concerning the "confounded
+Abolitionist." Thought he, "What a fool I was to let Prince and Jim Crow,
+too, go off with that ar’ chap! Thar’s Prince, worth a hundred and fifty,
+and Jim, at the least calculation, ’ll fetch eight hundred. Well, anyway,
+they can’t get far on that dirt road, so if Jim isn’t home by nine, I’ll
+go after ’em, that’s so." Having settled the matter thus satisfactorily in
+his own mind, he called for his horse and started for home.
+
+Meantime Mr. Wilmot was slowly wending his way toward Mr. Middleton’s. It
+took but a short time for him to ascertain that the road was fully equal
+to the description given of it by Mr. Edson. At times he could scarcely
+keep his head, and he felt conscious, too, that the black machine behind
+him was inwardly convulsed with laughter at his awkward attempts to guide
+the horse in the best part of the road. At length he ventured a remark:
+
+"Jim, is this animal ugly?"
+
+"Ugly! Lor’ bless you, marster, is you blind? As handsome a creetur as
+thar is in the country!"
+
+Mr. Wilmot understood that he had used the word ugly in its wrong sense,
+so he said:
+
+"I do not mean to ask if the horse is ill-looking, but is he skittish?"
+
+"If marster means by that will he throw him off, I don’t think he will as
+long as I’m on him, but sometimes he is a leetle contrary like. Reckon
+marster ain’t much used to ridin’."
+
+By this time they had reached the gate spoken of by Mr. Edson. To Mr.
+Wilmot’s great surprise the horse walked tip to it and tried to open it
+with his mouth! Mr. Wilmot was so much amused that he would not suffer Jim
+to get down and open the gate, as he wished to see if the horse could do
+it.
+
+"Oh, yes, marster, he’ll do it easy," said the negro; and sure enough, in
+a moment the well-trained animal lifted the latch and pushed open the
+gate! But it was a rickety old thing, and before Prince had got fairly
+through it tumbled down, hitting his heels and causing him to jump
+sideways, so as to leave Mr. Wilmot riding the gate and Jim Crow in quiet
+possession of the saddle! With a great effort Jim forced down his desire
+to scream and merely showed twenty-eight very large, white teeth.
+
+Springing from the horse he offered to assist Mr. Wilmot to mount again,
+but he had no inclination to do so. He preferred walking the rest of the
+way, he said, and as he could now easily find the house, Jim could return
+home. This was not what Jim wanted. He had anticipated a nice time in
+relating his adventures to Mr. Middleton’s negroes, but as Mr. Wilmot
+slipped a quarter into his hand, he felt consoled for the loss of his
+"yarn"; so mounting Prince again, he gave his old palm leaf three
+flourishes round his head, and with a loud whoop, started the horse with a
+tremendous speed down the road and was soon out of sight, leaving Mr.
+Wilmot to find his way alone through the wood. This he found no difficulty
+in doing, for he soon came in sight of a house, which he readily took for
+Mr. Middleton’s.
+
+It was a large, old-fashioned stone building, with one chimney fallen
+down, as Mr. Edson had said, and its companion looked likely to follow
+suit at the first high wind. The windows of the upper story were
+two-thirds of them destitute of glass, but its place was supplied by
+shingles, which kept the cold out if they did not let the light in.
+Scattered about the yard, which was very large, were corn cribs, hay
+racks, pig troughs, carts, wagons, old plows, horses, mules, cows, hens,
+chickens, turkeys, geese, negroes, and dogs, the latter of which rushed
+ferociously at Mr. Wilmot, who was about to beat a retreat from so
+uninviting quarters, when one of the negroes called out, "Ho, marster,
+don’t be feared, ’case I’ll hold Tiger." So Wilmot advanced with some
+misgivings toward the negro and dog.
+
+He asked the negro if his master were at home.
+
+"No, sar, marster’s done gone away, but Miss Nancy, she’s at home. Jist
+walk right in thar, whar you see the pile of saddles in the entry."
+
+Accordingly, Mr. Wilmot "walked in where the pile of saddles were," and
+knocked at a side door. It was opened by a very handsome young girl, who
+politely asked the stranger to enter. He did so and found within a
+mild-looking, middle-aged lady, whose dark eyes and hair showed her at
+once to be the mother of the young lady who had opened the door for him.
+
+Mrs. Middleton, for she it was, arose, and offering her hand to the
+stranger, asked him to be seated in the large stuffed chair which stood
+before the cheerful blazing fire. In a few moments he had introduced
+himself, told his business and inquired for Mr. Middleton.
+
+"My husband is absent," said Mrs. Middleton, "but he will be at home
+tonight and we shall be glad to have you remain with us till tomorrow at
+least, and as much longer as you like, for I think Mr. Middleton will be
+glad to assist you in getting a school."
+
+Mr. Wilmot accepted the invitation and then looked round the room to see
+if the interior of the house corresponded with the exterior, It did not,
+for the room, though large, was very comfortable. The floor was covered
+with a bright-colored home-made carpet. In one corner stood a bed, the
+counterpane of which was as white as snow, and the curtains of the windows
+were of the same hue. In another corner was a small bookcase, well filled
+with books and on a stand near a window were several house plants.
+
+He concluded that the books and the plants were the property of the young
+lady, whom Mrs. Middleton introduced to him as her eldest daughter Julia.
+She was an intelligent-looking girl, and Mr. Wilmot instantly felt
+interested in her, but when he attempted to converse with her, she stole
+quietly out of the room, leaving her mother to entertain the visitor.
+
+At last supper was brought in by old Aunt Judy, who courtesied so low to
+the "young marster," that she upset the coffee pot, the contents of which
+fell upon a spaniel, which lay before the fire. The outcries of the dog
+brought Miss Julia from the kitchen, and this time she was accompanied by
+her younger sister, Fanny, who together with Julia and Aunt Judy, lamented
+over the wounded animal.
+
+"I didn’t go to do it, sartin, Miss July," said Aunt Judy, "Lor’ knows I
+didn’t."
+
+"Who said you did, you black thing, you?" said Julia, who in her grief for
+her favorite, and her anger at Aunt Judy, forgot the stranger, and her
+bashfulness, too. "You were careless, I know you were," she continued, "or
+you never could have tipped the coffee over in this manner."
+
+"Never mind, sister," said Fanny, "never mind; of course, Aunt Judy didn’t
+mean to do it, for she likes Dido as well as we do."
+
+"Lor’ bless Miss Fanny’s sweet face, that I do like Dido," said Aunt Judy.
+
+"Yes, that you do," repeated Julia mockingly, "just as though you could
+like anything."
+
+Here Mrs. Middleton interposed and ordered Julia and Fanny to take their
+seats at the table, while Judy cleared away all traces of the disaster.
+Julia complied with an ill-grace, muttering something about "the hateful
+negroes," while Fanny obeyed readily, and laughingly made some remark to
+Mr. Wilmot about their making so much ado over a dog, "but," said she, "we
+are silly girls, and of course do silly things. Probably we shall do
+better when we get old like you—no, like mother, I mean."
+
+Here she stopped, blushing deeply at having called Mr. Wilmot old, when in
+fact she thought him quite young, and very handsome—in short, "just the
+thing." She thought to herself, "There, I’ve done it now! Julia and I have
+both introduced ourselves to him in a pretty light, but it’s just like
+me—however, I’ll not say another word tonight!"
+
+The little incident of the coffee pot gave Mr. Wilmot something of an
+insight into the character and disposition of the two girls. And surely
+nothing could have been more unlike than their personal appearance, as
+they sat side by side at the supper table. Julia was about seventeen years
+of age and was called very handsome, for there was something peculiarly
+fascinating in the ever-varying expression of her large black eyes. She
+was a brunette, but there was on her cheek so rich and changeable a color
+that one forgot in looking at her, whether she were dark or light. Her
+disposition was something like her complexion—dark and variable. Her
+father was a native of South Carolina, and from him she inherited a quick,
+passionate temper. At times she was as gentle as a lamb, but when anything
+occurred to trouble her, all her Southern blood boiled up, and she was as
+Fanny said, "always ready to fire up at a moment’s warning." Mr. Middleton
+called her "Tempest," while to Fanny he gave the pet name of "Sunshine,"
+and truly, compared with her sister, Fanny’s presence in the house was
+like a ray of sunshine.
+
+She was two years younger than Julia and entirely different from her, both
+in looks and disposition. Her face was very pale and her bright golden
+hair fell in soft curls around her neck and shoulders, giving her
+something the appearance of a fairy. Her eyes were very large and very
+dark blue, and ever mirrored forth the feelings of her soul.
+
+By the servants Julia was feared and dreaded; but Fanny was a favorite
+with all. Not a man, woman or child on the plantation but was ready to do
+anything for "darling Miss Fanny." And they thought, too, every one must
+love her as well as they did, for they said "she showed by her face that
+she was an angel." This was the opinion of the blacks, and it was also the
+partially formed opinion of Mr. Wilmot before he finished his supper; and
+yet he could not help thinking there was something wondrously attractive
+in the glance of Julia’s large, dark eyes.
+
+After supper he tried to engage the girls in conversation in order to
+ascertain which had the better mind. He found Fanny most ready to
+converse. She had forgotten her resolution not to talk, and before the
+evening was half spent seemed perfectly well acquainted with him. She had
+discovered that his name was Richard, that he had a sister Kate, who
+called him Dick, that he was as yet possessor of his own heart, but was in
+danger of losing it! The compliment Fanny very generously gave to her
+sister Julia, because she observed that Mr. Wilmot’s eyes were often
+directed toward the corner where the dark beauty sat, silent and
+immovable.
+
+Julia had taken but little part in the conversation and Mr. Wilmot’s
+efforts to "draw her out" had proved ineffectual. She felt piqued that
+Fanny should engross so much attention and resolved on revenge; so she
+determined to show Mr. Wilmot that she could talk but not upon such silly
+subjects as pleased Fanny. Accordingly, when books were mentioned, she
+seemed suddenly aroused into life. She was really very intelligent and a
+very good scholar. She had a great taste for reading, and what books she
+could not prevail on her father to buy, she would borrow, so she had a
+tolerably good knowledge of all the standard works. Mr. Wilmot was
+surprised and pleased to find her so well informed and in the spirited
+conversation which followed poor Fanny was cast entirely into the
+background.
+
+Fanny, however, attributed it to her sister’s superior knowledge of Latin,
+and inwardly "thanked her stars" that she knew nothing of that language
+further than the verb Amo, to love. The practical part of that verb she
+understood, even if she did not its conjugation. She sat quietly listening
+to Mr. Wilmot and her sister, but her cogitations were far different from
+what Julia’s had been.
+
+Fanny was building castles—in all of which Mr. Wilmot and Julia were the
+hero and heroine. She gazed admiringly at her sister, whose face grew
+handsomer each moment as she became more animated, and she thought, "What
+a nice-looking couple Julia and Mr. Wilmot would make! And they would be
+so happy, too—that is if sister didn’t get angry, and I am sure she
+wouldn’t with Mr. Wilmot. Then they would have a nicer house than this old
+shell, and perhaps they would let me live with them!"
+
+Here her reverie was interrupted by Mr. Wilmot, who asked her if she ever
+studied Latin. Fanny hesitated; she did not wish to confess that she had
+once studied it six months, but at the end of that time she was so
+heartily tired of its "long-tailed verbs," as she called them, that she
+had thrown her grammar out of the window and afterward given it to Aunt
+Judy to start the oven with!
+
+This story was told, however, by Julia, with many embellishments, for she
+delighted in making Fanny appear ridiculous. She was going on swimmingly
+when she received a drawback from her mother, who said:
+
+"Julia, what do you want to talk so for? You know that while Fanny studied
+Latin, Mr. Miller said she learned her lessons more readily than you did
+and recited them better, and he said, too, that she was quite as good a
+French scholar as you."
+
+Julia curled her lip scornfully and said, "she didn’t know what her mother
+knew about Fanny’s scholarship." Meantime Fanny was blushing deeply and
+thinking that she had appeared to great disadvantage in Mr. Wilmot’s eyes;
+but he very kindly changed the conversation by asking who Mr. Miller was,
+and was told that he was a young man from Albany, New York, who taught in
+their neighborhood the winter before.
+
+The appearance of some nice red apples just then turned the attention of
+the little company in another channel and before they were aware of it the
+clock struck ten. Mr. Middleton had not returned and as it was doubtful
+whether he came at all that night, Julia went into the kitchen for Luce,
+to show Mr. Wilmot to his room. She was gone some time, and when she
+returned was accompanied by a bright-looking mulatto girl, who, as soon as
+she had conducted Mr. Wilmot into his room, commenced making excuses about
+"marster’s old house! Things was drefful all round it, but ’twasn’t Miss
+Julia’s fault, for if she could have her way ’twould be fixed up, sartin.
+She was a born’d lady, anybody could see; so different from Miss Fanny,
+who cared nothing how things looked if she could go into the kitchen and
+turn hoe cakes for Aunt Judy, or tend the baby!"
+
+By this time Luce had arranged the room all it wanted arranging, and as
+Mr. Wilmot had no further need of her services, she left him to think of
+what she had said. He did not know that the bright red ribbon, which
+appeared on Luce’s neck next morning, was the gift of Julia, who had
+bribed her to say what she did to him. Julia knew that she had made a
+favorable impression on Mr. Wilmot by making him think meanly of Fanny.
+
+What Luce said had its effect upon him, too. He was accustomed to the
+refinements of the North and he could not help respecting a young lady
+more who showed a taste for neatness. That night he dreamed that a bright
+pair of dark eves were looking at him from each pane of shingle in the
+window, and that a golden-haired fairy was dancing the Polka in Aunt
+Judy’s hoe cake batter.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER II
+
+
+                     GETTING UP A SUBSCRIPTION SCHOOL
+
+
+Next morning before daybreak Mr. Wilmot was aroused from a sound slumber
+by what he thought was the worst noise he had ever heard. He instantly
+concluded that the house was on fire, and springing up, endeavored to find
+his clothes, but in the deep darkness of the room such a thing was
+impossible; so he waited a while and tried to find out what the noise
+could be.
+
+At last it assumed something of a definite form, and he found it was the
+voice of a man calling out in thunder-like tones, "Ho, Jebediah! Come out
+with ye! Do you hear? Are you coming?"
+
+Then followed a long catalogue of names, such as Sam, Joe, Jack, Jim, Ike,
+Jerry, Nehemiah, Ezariah, Judy, Tilda, Martha, Rachel, Luce and Phema, and
+at the end of each name was the same list of questions which had preceded
+that of Jebediah; and ever from the negro quarters came the same response,
+"Yes, marster, comin’."
+
+By this time all the hens, geese, turkeys and dogs were wide awake and
+joining their voices in the chorus, made the night, or rather the morning,
+hideous with their outcries. At last the noise subsided. Silence settled
+around the house and Wilmot tried to compose himself to sleep. When he
+again awoke the sun was shining brightly into his room. He arose and
+dressed himself, but felt in no hurry to see "his host," who had come
+home, he was sure, and had given such tremendous demonstrations of the
+strength of his lungs.
+
+Mr. Wilmot finally descended to the sitting room, where the first object
+which presented itself was a man who was certainly six and a half feet
+high, and large in proportion. His face was dark and its natural color was
+increased by a beard of at least four weeks’ growth! He had on his head an
+old slouched hat, from under which a few gray locks were visible. As soon
+as Wilmot appeared, the uncouth figure advanced toward him, and seizing
+his hand, gave a grip, which, if continued long, would certainly have
+crushed every bone! He began with—
+
+"Well, so you are Mr. Wilmot from New York, hey? Of course a red-hot
+Abolitionist, but I don’t care for that if you’ll only keep your ideas to
+yourself and not try to preach your notions to me. I’ve heard of you
+before."
+
+"Heard of me, sir?" said Mr. Wilmot in surprise.
+
+"Yes, of you; and why not? Thar’s many a man, not as good as you, judging
+by your looks, has had a hearing in his day; but, however, I haint heard
+of you by the papers. As I was coming home last night I got along to old
+man Edson’s, and I seen him swarin’ and tarin’ round so says I, ’Ho, old
+man, what’s the row?’ ’Oh,’ says he, ’that you, Middleton? Nuff’s the row.
+I’ve done let my best horse and nigger go off with a man from the free
+States, who said he’s going to your house, and here ’tis after nine and
+Jim not at home yet. Of course they’ve put out for the river.’ ’Now,’ says
+I, ’don’t be a fool, Edson; if that ar chap said he’s goin’ to my house,
+he’s goin’ thar, I’ll bet all my land and niggers he’s honest. Likely
+Jim’s stopped somewhar. You come along with me and we’ll find him.’ So we
+jogged along on the pike till of a sudden we met Prince coming home all
+alone! This looked dark, but I told Edson to say nothin’ and keep on; so
+we came to Woodburn’s fine house, and thar in the cabins we seen a bright
+light, and heard the niggers larfin like five hundred, and thought we
+could distinguish Jim Crow’s voice; so we crept slyly up to the window and
+looked in and, sure enough, there was Jim, telling a great yarn about the
+way you rode and how you got flung onto the gate. It seems he didn’t half
+hitch Prince, who got oneasy like, and started for home. Edson hollered to
+Jim, who came out and told how he didn’t go clear here with you, cause you
+said you could find the way, and he might go back. Then old man Edson
+turned right round and said you were a likely man, and he hoped I’d do all
+I could for you. So that’s the way I heard of you; and now welcome to old
+Kentuck, and welcome to my house, such as it is. It’s mighty mean, though,
+as ’Tempest’ says."
+
+Here he turned to Julia, who had just entered the room. Then he went on:
+"Yes, Tempest raves and tars about the house and can hardly wait till I’m
+dead before she spends my money in fool fixin’s. Devil of a cent she’ll
+get though if she rides as high a horse as she generally does! I’ll give
+it all to ’Sunshine’; yes, I will. She’s more gentle-like and comes
+coaxin’ round me, and puttin’ her soft arms round my old shaggy neck says,
+’Please, pa, if I’ll learn to make a nice pudding or pie of Aunt Judy,
+will you buy us a new looking-glass or rocking chair?’ And then ’tisn’t in
+my natur to refuse. Oh, yes; Sunshine is a darling," said he, laying his
+hand caressingly on Fanny’s head, who just at that moment showed her sunny
+face in the room.
+
+During breakfast Mr. Middleton inquired more particularly into Mr.
+Wilmot’s plans and wishes, and told him there was no doubt that he could
+obtain a good school in that immediate neighborhood. "Your best way," said
+he, "will be to write a subscription paper. The people then see what for a
+fist you write, and half the folks in Kentuck will judge you by that. In
+the paper you must tell what you know and what you ask to tell it to
+others. I’ll head the list with my two gals and give you a horse to go
+round with, and I’ll bet Tempest, and Sunshine, too, that you’ll get a
+full school afore night."
+
+At the last part of this speech Julia curled her lips and tried to look
+indignant, while Fanny laughingly said, "Pa, what makes you always bet
+sister and me, just as though you could sell us like horses? It’s bad
+enough to bet and sell the blacks, I think."
+
+"Ho, ho! So you’ve got some free State notions already, have you?" said
+Mr. Middleton. "Well, honey, you’re more’n half right, I reckon." So
+saying, he for the fourth time passed up his coffee cup.
+
+Breakfast being over, he took his young friend to the stable and bade him
+select for his own use any horse he chose. Mr. Wilmot declined, saying he
+was not much accustomed to horses; he preferred that Mr. Middleton should
+choose any horse he pleased.
+
+"Very well," said Mr. Middleton; "from the accounts I have heard of your
+horsemanship it may be improved; so I reckon I’ll not give you a very
+skeary horse to begin with. Thar’s Aleck’ll just suit you. He’ll not throw
+you on the gate, for he doesn’t trot as fast as a black ant can walk!"
+
+Accordingly Aleck was saddled and bridled and Mr. Wilmot was soon mounted
+and, with his subscription paper in his pocket, was riding off after
+subscribers. He was very successful; and when at night he turned his face
+homeward, he had the names of fifteen scholars and the partial promise of
+five more.
+
+"Well, my boy, what luck?" said Mr. Middleton, as Wilmot entered the
+sitting room that evening.
+
+"Very good success," returned Mr. Wilmot; "I am sure of fifteen scholars
+and have a promise for five more."
+
+"Yes, pretty good," said Mr. Middleton; "fifteen sartin, and five
+unsartin. Who are the unsartin ones?—old Thornton’s?"
+
+Mr. Wilmot replied that he believed it was a Mr. Thornton who had
+hesitated about signing.
+
+"He’ll sign," said Mr. Middleton. "I’s thar after you was, and he told me
+you might put down five for him. I pay for two on ’em. He lives on my
+premises; and if he doesn’t pay up for t’other three, why, he’ll jog,
+that’s all."
+
+Mr. Wilmot said he hoped no one would send to school against their wishes.
+
+"Lord, no," rejoined Mr. Middleton; "old Thornton wants to send bad
+enough, only he’s stingy like. Let me see your paper, boy."
+
+Mr. Wilmot handed him the paper, and he went on: "Thar’s ten scholars at
+eight dollars—that makes eighty; then thar’s five at eleven dollars, and
+fifty-five and eighty makes a hundred and thirty-five; then thar’s five
+more at fifteen dollars; five times fifteen; five times five is
+twenty-five—seventy-five dollars;—seventy-five and a hundred and
+thirty-five;—five and five is ten, one to seven is eight, eight and three
+is eleven—two hundred and ten dollars! Why, quite a heap! Of course you’ve
+got clothes enough to last a spell, so you can put two hundred out at
+interest. I’ll take it and give you ten per cent."
+
+Mr. Wilmot smiled at seeing his money so carefully disposed of before it
+was earned, but he merely said, "There’s my board to be deducted."
+
+"Your what?" asked Mr. Middleton.
+
+"My board, sir. I have no other means of paying it. I find I can get
+boarded for a dollar and a half a week."
+
+"The deuce you can," said Mr. Middleton. "Who’ll board you for that?"
+
+Mr. Wilmot gave the name of the gentleman, to which Mr. Middleton replied,
+"I want to know if he will board you so very cheap!"
+
+"Why, yes. Do you think I should pay more?"
+
+"Pay more!" replied Middleton. "Don’t be a fool! Why, here’s this infernal
+old shell of a house wants filling up, and thar’s heaps of horses and
+niggers lounging round with nothing to do; then I’ve plenty of potatoes,
+bacon and corn meal—and such fare as we have you’re welcome to, without a
+dollar and a half, or even a cent and a half."
+
+Mr. Wilmot remonstrated at receiving so much at Mr. Middleton’s hands, but
+that good man put an end to all further argument by saying, "Do let me act
+as I like. You see, I’ve taken a liking to you, and because I see you
+trying to help yourself, I am willing to try and help you. They say, or
+Tempest says they say, I’m a rough old bear, and maybe I am; but I’m not
+all bad; it’s a streak o’ fat and a streak o’ lean; and if I want to do
+you a kindness, pray let me."
+
+So it was settled that Mr. Wilmot should remain in Mr. Middleton’s family
+during the winter. To Julia this arrangement gave secret satisfaction. She
+had from the first liked Mr. Wilmot, and the idea of having him near her
+all the time was perfectly delightful. She resolved to gain his good
+opinion, cost what it would. To do this, she knew she must appear to be
+amiable, and that she determined to do—before him at least. She had also
+seen enough of him to know that he set a great value upon talent, and she
+resolved to surprise him with her superior scholarship and ability to
+learn. She, however, felt some misgivings lest Fanny should rival her in
+his esteem; but she hoped by negro bribery and various little artifices to
+deter him from thinking too highly of her sister.
+
+The following Monday, Mr. Wilmot repaired to his schoolroom, where he
+found assembled all his pupils. It was comparatively easy to arrange them
+into classes and ere the close of the day the school was pretty generally
+organized. Weeks passed on and each day the "Yankee schoolmaster" gained
+in the love of his scholars, and one of them, at least, gained in the
+affections of the teacher. Julia had adhered to her resolution of
+appearing amiable and of surprising Mr. Wilmot with her wonderful powers
+of learning. This last she did to perfection. No lesson was so long but it
+was readily learned and its substance admirably told in words of her own.
+She preferred reciting alone and she so far outstripped the others in the
+length of her lessons, it seemed necessary that she should do so. Mr.
+Wilmot often wondered at her marvelous capacity for learning so much in so
+short a space of time, for she never took home her books at night, and she
+said she had plenty of time for her lessons during school hours.
+
+With Fanny it was just the reverse. She got her lessons at home and played
+all day at school! Sometimes a reprimand from Mr. Wilmot would bring the
+tears into her eyes and she would wonder why it was she could not behave
+and make Mr. Wilmot like her as well as he did Julia. Then she would
+resolve not to make any more faces at that booby, Bill Jeffrey, for the
+girls to laugh at, nor to draw any more pictures on her slate of the Dame
+Sobriety, as she called Julia, and lastly, not to pin any more chalk rags
+on the boys’ coats. But she was a dear lover of fun and her resolutions
+were soon for gotten. Her lessons, however, were generally well-learned,
+and well recited; but she could not compete with Julia, neither did she
+wish to. She often wondered how her sister could learn so long lessons,
+and, secretly, she had her own suspicions on the subject, but chose to
+keep them to herself.
+
+Meantime the winter was passing rapidly and, to Mr. Wilmot, very agreeably
+away. He liked his boarding place much and one of its inmates had almost,
+without his knowledge, wound herself strongly around his heart. For a time
+he struggled against it, for his first acquaintance with Julia had not
+left a very favorable impression on his mind. But since that night she had
+been perfectly pleasant before him and had given out but one demonstration
+of her passionate temper.
+
+This was one evening at the supper table. Zuba, a mulatto girl, brought in
+some preserves and, in passing them, very carelessly spilled them upon
+Julia’s new blue merino. In the anger of the moment Mr. Wilmot and his
+good opinion were forgotten. Springing up, she gave the girl a blow which
+sent her half across the room and caused her to drop the dish, which was
+broken in twenty pieces. At the same time she exclaimed in a loud, angry
+tone, "Devil take you, Zube!" The loss of the dish elicited a series of
+oaths from Mr. Middleton, who called his daughter such names as "lucifer
+match," "volcano," "powder mill," and so forth.
+
+For her father’s swearing Julia cared nothing, but it was the sorrowful,
+disappointed expression of Mr. Wilmot’s face which cooled her down.
+Particularly did she wish to recall what she had done when she saw that
+Fanny also had received some of the preserves on her merino; but instead
+of raging like a fury, she arose and quietly wiped it off, and then burst
+into a loud laugh, which she afterward told her mother was occasioned by
+the mournful look which Mr. Wilmot’s face assumed when he saw that Julia’s
+temper was not dead, but merely covered up with ashes.
+
+From this remark of Fanny’s the reader will understand that she was well
+aware of the part her sister was playing. And she was perfectly satisfied
+that it should be so, for by this means she occasionally got a pleasant
+word from Julia. She, however, often wished that Mr. Wilmot could be
+constantly with her sister, for his presence in the house did not prevent
+her from expending her wrath upon both Fanny and the blacks.
+
+For some days after the affair of the preserves, Mr. Wilmot was somewhat
+cool in his manner toward Julia, who had discernment enough to attribute
+the change to the right cause. Earnestly did she desire to win back his
+esteem, and she accordingly cast about for some method by which she could
+undo what she had done. She could think of no way except to acknowledge
+her error to Mr. Wilmot and promise to do better in the future. So one
+evening when her father, mother and Fanny were absent, and she was alone
+with him, she adroitly led the conversation to the circumstance of her
+spoiled merino. She acknowledged that it was very unamiable and unladylike
+to manifest such passionate feelings, said she knew she had a quick
+temper, but she tried hard to govern it; and if Mr. Wilmot would, as her
+teacher and friend, aid her by his advice and influence, she was sure she
+would in time succeed. So nicely did she manage each part of her
+confession that Mr. Wilmot was thoroughly deceived. He believed her
+perfectly sincere, and greatly admired what he thought to be her frank,
+confiding disposition.
+
+From that time she was dearer to him than ever and Julia, again sure of
+his esteem, placed a double guard upon her temper, and in his presence was
+the very "pink" of amiability! Affairs were gliding smoothly on, when the
+family received a visit from a gentleman, whom Julia would rather not have
+seen. This was Mr. Miller, whom we have mentioned as having taught in that
+neighborhood the winter before. Mr. Wilmot found him in the sitting room
+one night, on his return from school. When the young men were introduced
+they regarded each other a moment in silence, then their hands were
+cordially extended, and the words, "Richard Wilmot," "Joseph Miller," were
+simultaneously uttered.
+
+It seems that, years before, they had been roommates and warmly attached
+friends in the Academy of Canandaigua, New York, and now, after the lapse
+of ten years, they met for the first time far off in Kentucky. A long
+conversation followed, relative to what had occurred to each since the
+bright June morning when they parted with so much regret in the old
+academic halls of Canandaigua.
+
+At length Mr. Miller said: "Richard, what has become of that sister of
+yours, of whose marvelous beauty you used to tell us boys such big
+stories?"
+
+"My sister Kate," said Mr. Wilmot, "is at present at school in New Haven."
+
+"And is she still as beautiful as you used to try to make us think she
+was?" asked Mr. Miller.
+
+"I will show you her likeness," returned Wilmot, "and you can judge for
+yourself."
+
+So saying, he drew from his pocket a richly cased daguerreotype, and
+handed it to Mr. Miller. It was a face of uncommon beauty which met Mr.
+Miller’s eye, and he gazed enraptured on the surpassing loveliness of the
+picture. At last he passed it to Fanny, who was eagerly waiting for it,
+and then turning to Wilmot, he said, "Yes, Richard, she has the handsomest
+face I ever saw."
+
+"And the handsomest face I ever saw with one exception," said Mr. Wilmot,
+glancing admiringly toward Julia. Mr. Miller followed the direction of his
+eyes and as he saw the brilliant beauty of Julia, he sighed for fear his
+young friend might or had already become entangled in her dark meshes.
+
+Just then Fanny exclaimed, "Oh, how handsome; look mother—Julia, isn’t she
+perfectly beautiful!" And then she added, "But, Mr. Wilmot, is she as good
+as she is beautiful?"
+
+"How absurd," said Julia hastily; "just as though one cannot be handsome
+and good too."
+
+"I didn’t say they couldn’t, sister," said Fanny; "but I thought—yes, I’m
+sure she looks a little selfish!"
+
+"Upon my word you’re very polite," said Julia. "Mr. Wilmot will doubtless
+feel complimented by what you say of his sister."
+
+"Never mind, Fanny," said Mr. Wilmot; "never mind; you are more of a
+physiognomist than I thought you were, for Kate’s great fault is being too
+selfish; but she will overcome that in time, I think."
+
+"Oh, I am sure so," quickly rejoined Fanny, regretting her words and
+anxious to do away with any unfavorable impression she might have made. So
+she went up to Mr. Wilmot and laying her hand on his shoulder, said, "I am
+sorry if I said anything bad of your sister. She is very beautiful and I
+think I should love her very much. Do you think she will ever come to
+Kentucky?"
+
+"I hardly think she will," said Mr. Wilmot; "but I think you would like
+her, and I am sure she would love you. I often write to her about my two
+Kentucky sisters."
+
+"Oh, do you," said Fanny, clapping her white, dimpled hands, "do you
+really call us both sisters? And do you tell her how much handsomer Julia
+is than I am, and how much more she knows?"
+
+"And how much more does she know?" said Mr. Miller, who was always
+interested in whatever Fanny said.
+
+"Oh, she knows a ’heap’ more than I do," said Fanny, "I fear I haven’t
+improved much since you left, for Mr. Wilmot is so very indulgent that he
+never scolds when my lessons are but half-learned, but consoles himself, I
+suppose, with Julia’s great long yarns."
+
+"And are Julia’s lessons so very long?" asked Mr. Miller.
+
+"Yes, sir," replied Fanny. "It is the wonder of all the girls how she
+manages to commit so much to memory in so short a time, for she never
+brings home her books and she spends two-thirds of her time, during school
+hours, in writing something on a sheet of foolscap. We girls have our own
+suspicions about that paper, for when her lesson is very hard we notice
+that she is unusually confined to her notes."
+
+Here Julia angrily exclaimed, "Fanny, what do you mean? Do you intend to
+insinuate that I write my lesson down and then read it?"
+
+"Fire and fury," said Mr. Middleton, who had been an attentive listener,
+"what’s all this about? Tempest, do you write down your task? Good reason
+why you don’t bring home your books. Speak, girl, quick—are you guilty of
+such meanness?"
+
+Julia burst into tears, and said: "No, father, I am not; and I think it
+too bad that I should be suspected of such a thing, when I am trying to do
+as well as I can."
+
+"I think so too," said Mr. Wilmot, whose sympathies were all with Julia.
+
+Mr. Miller thought otherwise, but he said nothing. Julia had never been a
+favorite with him. He understood her character perfectly well and he felt
+grieved that his friend should be so deceived in her. Perhaps Julia read
+something of what was passing in his mind; for she felt very uneasy for
+fear he might tell Mr. Wilmot something unfavorable of her. Nor was she
+mistaken in her conjectures, for after the young men had retired for the
+night, their conversation naturally enough turned upon the family and the
+two girls, both of whom Mr. Wilmot spoke of in the highest terms. Mr.
+Miller agreed with him as long as his remarks were confined to Fanny, but
+when he came to speak of Julia, and of her superior beauty, intellect and
+agreeable manners, he ventured to disagree with him.
+
+Said he, "As to Julia’s beauty, there can be but one opinion, for she is
+very handsome; but the interior of the casket does not correspond with the
+exterior; she is as false as fair. Then, as to her intellect, I never
+thought it greatly superior to Fanny’s. To be sure, she has a way of
+showing off all she does know, while Fanny is more retiring."
+
+Here Mr. Wilmot spoke of the faculty she possessed for learning so long
+lessons. "Even your favorite Fanny," said he, "admitted that."
+
+"True," returned Mr. Miller, "but have you forgotten the notes? Do you not
+think there may be something in that?"
+
+"Is it possible," said Mr. Wilmot, rather warmly, "is it possible you
+think the high-souled Julia capable of such meanness? You do not know her
+as well as I do, if you think she would stoop to such deception. You shall
+go to school with me tomorrow, and then you can see for yourself."
+
+"Yes, I will do so," said Mr. Miller, and then as he saw Mr. Wilmot seemed
+somewhat excited, he changed the conversation, which had been heard by
+other ears. Adjoining the room of Mr. Wilmot was a long dark closet, the
+door of which opened into the apartment of Julia and Fanny. This closet
+was used for a kind of lumber room, in which were stored promiscuously old
+barrels, trunks, hats, boots and so forth. It originally had a window, but
+the glass had long been broken and its place supplied by a large board,
+which failed to keep out the wind and rain, so that during the winter
+season the closet was a cold, cheerless place.
+
+But on the night of which we were speaking, it contained a novel piece of
+lumber. Crouched behind an old barrel sat Julia, listening eagerly to the
+conversation between her teacher and Mr. Miller. When it ceased she arose
+from her dark hiding place and muttered to herself: "So you’ll see, will
+you? You old torment! I wish the Old Scratch had got you before you ever
+came here. If I dared to I’d—but no, I wouldn’t do that, bad as I am.
+However, I’ll cheat you for once, you hateful limb! But what shall I do?"
+
+She indeed was in a dilemma; but she had often boasted that she never yet
+was in so straitened a spot that she could not devise some means of
+extricating herself, and she relied on the Master she served to aid her in
+this difficulty. She never brought her books home and as the reader will
+ere this have surmised, she was in the daily habit of writing a sketch of
+her lesson on foolscap, and then reading it off. When school first
+commenced she had asked the privilege of sitting in her seat while
+reciting and by this means she could hold the paper under her desk and
+thus avoid Mr. Wilmot’s suspicion. Her lessons for the next day were
+unusually long and hard, and as Mr. Miller would be present, she dared not
+resort to her usual artifice, particularly after what had been said about
+her "notes." She knew she never could learn all that long lesson in school
+hours, neither would she fail of having it for anything. What could she
+do? For some time she sat by the dying embers, with her dark face buried
+in her hands, revolving in her mind the best scheme by which to outwit Mr.
+Miller.
+
+At last she rose up and a malicious smile of exultation passed over her
+features. She looked at the clock and saw it was already half-past ten,
+and then stealing softly to the bedside where Fanny lay quietly sleeping,
+she bent down and assured herself that her sister really was unconscious
+of her movements. She then hastily threw on her overshoes, cloak and hood
+and stealing noiselessly down the stairs, was soon in the open air alone
+in the darkness of the night. Just as she shut the door of the house, the
+watch dog, Tiger, came bounding furiously toward her with an angry growl.
+She silenced the fierce animal by saying, "Down, Tiger—poor Tige—don’t you
+know me?" After quieting the dog, she proceeded on her strange errand,
+which was to obtain her books from the schoolhouse, which was more than
+half a mile distant.
+
+The mud, which was very deep, was not more than half frozen, and at each
+step she sank into a mixture of mud, snow and ice. Still she kept
+fearlessly on, till at last she found herself in the midst of the thick
+woods. Here her courage somewhat failed her, for she called to mind all
+the stories she had ever heard of runaways, who were said to walk abroad
+at this dark hour of the night. Once she thought she saw the giant form of
+a negro standing in her path, but it proved to be a black stump, and she
+was about laughing at her fears, when her ear detected the sound of a
+light, rapid tread coming toward her. Almost paralyzed with terror, she
+stood perfectly still and listened for the sound to be repeated, but all
+was silent, and again she went on her way, and soon reached the school
+house.
+
+But here a new difficulty presented itself. The house was locked and the
+key was in Mr. Wilmot’s pocket; but the old adage, "where there’s a will,
+there’s a way," came into her mind, so she felt around on the half frozen
+ground till she found a long rail, which she placed against a window; then
+climbing up, she raised the sash, and in a moment was in the schoolroom.
+The atmosphere of the room was still comfortable and she stopped for a
+moment at the stove to warm her benumbed fingers, then groping her way to
+her desk, she easily found her books and made her way out of the house in
+the same manner that she had entered.
+
+Just as she reached the ground a large, dark object sprang toward her and
+two glittering eyes looked up into her face. She uttered a loud shriek and
+was answered by a low whine, which she instantly recognized as belonging
+to Tiger. "Why, Tiger," she exclaimed, "how you frightened me! What did
+you follow me for?" It seems Tiger had thought there must be something
+wrong, or his mistress would not be out at this unreasonable hour, so he
+had followed on after her. She was noways displeased at this, for she
+liked not the idea of again going alone through the wood, but with Tiger
+for a companion she went fearlessly on and reached home just an hour after
+she had left it.
+
+On entering her room she struck a light and then tried to warm her chilled
+limbs over a few faint coals which still glimmered on the hearth; but
+there was no wood in the room and she dared not go for any, so she sat
+down with her cloak still around her, and for four long hours studied as
+she had never done before in all her life. At the end of that time her
+lessons were very nearly learned, and sick with cold and fatigue, she
+threw aside her books and prepared for bed.
+
+Her movements awoke Fanny, who, on seeing her sister up at that late hour
+of the night, started with surprise, and exclaimed, "What is it, Julia?
+What is the matter?" Julia immediately extinguished the light, lest her
+sister should discover the books and then said, "Nothing, Fanny, nothing;
+only I have the toothache, and I got up for the camphor, but I cannot find
+the bottle anywhere."
+
+"The camphor is downstairs," said Fanny, "but I will go for it if you wish
+me to. Does your tooth ache very much?"
+
+"Yes, rather," said Julia, and her kind-hearted sister arose and found her
+way in the dark downstairs to her mother’s room.
+
+"What in thunder’s come now?" called out Mr. Middleton. "’Pears like
+somebody’s been tousing round the house all night."
+
+"It’s only I, father," said Fanny. "Julia has the toothache, and I am
+after the camphor bottle."
+
+"Oh, it’s you, Sunshine, is it? The camphire’s on the mantletry. Be
+keerful and not break it, honey."
+
+While Fanny was after the camphor, Julia arose, and seizing her books,
+threw them hastily into her bureau drawer. She then sprang back into bed
+and when Fanny came in she was making a very appropriate moaning on
+account of her aching tooth!
+
+"How cold you are, sister," said Fanny; "let me warm my shawl and put it
+around you."
+
+"You can’t warm it, for their is neither fire nor wood," said Julia; "and
+besides, my tooth is much better now."
+
+So Fanny lay down by her sister, and the two, purity and guilt, were soon
+fast asleep, side by side, and the angel of innocence spread his broad
+wing protectingly over the yellow locks of the one, while a serpent lay
+coiled in the dark tresses of the other.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER III
+
+
+                  RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST
+
+
+At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and
+commented upon.
+
+"She had a violent toothache last night, which kept her awake," said
+Fanny.
+
+"Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can
+have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome,
+healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."
+
+Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember
+of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering
+herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth. It was more of a
+faceache, I suppose, than the genuine toothache."
+
+"Probably you have taken some cold," said Mr. Wilmot.
+
+"I think quite likely I have," retorted Julia, and so the toothache matter
+was dismissed for the time. Mr. Miller, however, thought he could see in
+it a plan of Julia’s to avoid going to school that day and when he heard
+Mrs. Middleton say, "Julia, as it is so cold and chilly, perhaps you had
+better not go out," he was rather surprised to hear her reply, "Oh, no,
+mother; Mr. Miller is going with us and I would not miss of being there
+for anything."
+
+So the party proceeded together to the schoolhouse. When school commenced
+Julia took her books and going up to Mr. Wilmot, said, loudly enough for
+Mr. Miller to hear: "Mr. Wilmot, do you know that you gave me a very hard
+lesson for today?"
+
+"Yes, Julia," said he, "I know it is hard and long, and as you do not seem
+well, I will excuse you from as much of it as you choose, or from the
+whole of it, if you like."
+
+"No, no," said Julia; "Mr. Miller is here and I would like to show him
+that I have improved since last winter, when, as I fear, I was often sadly
+remiss in my studies. All I want to tell you is that if I do not recite as
+well as usual, you mustn’t scold me a bit; will you?"
+
+"Oh, certainly not," said Mr. Wilmot, and then he added in a tone so low
+that no one heard but Julia, "I could not scold you, dear Julia."
+
+Thus flattered, the young lady took her seat and for a time seemed very
+intensely occupied with her lessons. At last she opened her portfolio and,
+taking from it a sheet of foolscap, cast an exulting glance toward Fanny
+and Mr. Miller, the latter of whom was watching her movements. She then
+took her gold pencil and commenced scribbling something on the paper. By
+the time her lesson was called she laid the paper on the desk, and
+prepared to do honor to herself and teacher. The moving of the paper
+attracted Mr. Wilmot’s notice, and going toward her, he very gently said,
+"I presume you have no objection to letting me see what you have written
+here."
+
+She at first put out her hand as if to prevent him from taking it, but at
+last she suffered him to do so, but tried to look interestingly confused.
+Mr. Wilmot read what was written and then smiling passed it to his friend,
+who looked at it and saw that it was a piece of tolerably good blank
+verse.
+
+"Is this your composition, Julia?" said Mr. Miller.
+
+"Yes, sir," she replied.
+
+"And have your ’notes’ always been of this nature?" asked Mr. Wilmot.
+
+"That, or something similar," said Julia. "I find no difficulty in
+learning my lesson by once reading, and as I am very fond of poetry, I
+like to employ the rest of my time in trying my powers at it!"
+
+Mr. Wilmot looked at Mr. Miller, as much as to say, "I hope you are
+satisfied," and then proceeded to hear Julia’s lesson, which was
+well-learned and well-recited. Julia’s recitation being over, Fanny’s
+class was called. Fanny came hesitatingly, for she knew her lesson was but
+poorly learned. That morning she had found under her desk a love letter
+from Bill Jeffrey, and she and some of the other girls had spent so much
+time in laughing over it, and preparing an answer, that she had scarcely
+thought of her lesson. She got through with it, however, as well as she
+could, and was returning to her seat when Mr. Miller called her to him and
+said reprovingly, "Fanny, why did you not have a better lesson?"
+
+"Oh, Mr. Miller," she said, almost crying, "I did intend to, but I forgot
+all about your being here"; and then, as a new thought struck her, she
+said mischievously, "and besides I have spent all the morning writing an
+answer to Bill Jeffrey’s love letter!"
+
+At this unlooked-for speech, all the scholars burst into a laugh and
+directed their eyes toward the crestfallen Bill, who seemed so painfully
+embarrassed that Fanny regretted what she had said, and as soon as school
+was out for the morning she went to him and told him she was sorry for so
+thoughtlessly exposing him to ridicule; "but," added she, "Billy, I’ll
+tell you what, you mustn’t write me any more love letters, for ’tis not
+right to do such things at school; neither need you bring me any more
+candy or raisins. I don’t object to your giving me a nice big apple
+occasionally, but candy and raisins you had better give to the little
+children. And now to prove that I am really your friend, if you will get
+that old dogeared arithmetic of yours, I will show you how to do some of
+those hard sums which trouble you so."
+
+Billy was surprised. The butt of the school, he was accustomed to the
+jeers of his companions, but such kindness, and from Fanny, too, was
+unexpected. He, however, drew from his desk his old slate and arithmetic
+and he and Fanny were soon deep in the mysteries of compound fractions. A
+half hour passed away and at the end of that time Billy’s sums were done.
+
+"Now, Billy," said Fanny, "see that you do not send me any more letters,
+and mind, too, and not wink at me so often; you will remember?" Bill gave
+the required promise and Fanny bounded away in quest of her schoolmates,
+who laughed at her for taking so much pains with such a dolt as Bill
+Jeffrey. That afternoon Fanny resolved to retrieve her character as a
+scholar; so she applied herself closely to her task, and before recitation
+hour arrived she had learned every word of her lesson. But alas for poor
+Fanny. She was always stumbling into some new difficulty, and fate, this
+afternoon, seemed resolved to play a sorry trick upon her.
+
+The schoolhouse stood at the foot of a long, steep hill, which would have
+been chosen for a capital sliding place by New York boys; but in Kentucky
+the winters are, comparatively speaking, so mild that the boys know but
+little of that rare fun, "sliding down hill." The winter of which we are
+speaking was, however, unusually severe, and the schoolboys had persevered
+until they had succeeded in making a tolerably nice sliding place, and
+they had also furnished themselves with a goodly number of rather
+rough-looking sleds, of which Bill Jeffrey owned the largest. The girls
+were all anxious to try a ride down the hill, and none more so than Fanny;
+but the boys would not lend their sleds, and the girls would not ride with
+the boys, and as the latter always hid their precious sleighs, the girls
+had as yet never succeeded in their wishes. But on this day, Bill Jeffrey,
+touched by Fanny’s unlooked-for kindness, whispered to her, just as school
+was commencing, that she might take his big sled at recess.
+
+This was a treat indeed, and when recess came, Fanny, with half a dozen
+other girls, climbed to the top of the hill, and began piling on to Bill’s
+old sled. It was settled that Fanny should guide the craft, and numerous
+were the cautions of the girls that she should "mind and steer straight."
+
+"Oh, yes, I’ll do that," said Fanny; "but wouldn’t it be funny," added
+she, "if we should make a mistake and go plump into the schoolhouse!"
+
+At last all was ready, and the vehicle got under way. At first it moved
+slowly, and the loud, merry laugh of the girls rang out on the clear, cool
+air; but each moment it increased in swiftness, and by the time it was
+half-way down the hill, was moving at an astonishingly rapid rate. Fanny
+lost her presence of mind and, with it, her ability to guide the sled, so
+that they passed the point where they should have turned and made directly
+for the schoolhouse door, which flew open, as once did the gates for the
+famous John Gilpin. There was no entryway to the building, but as the sled
+struck the door the jolt threw off all the girls except Fanny, who
+manfully kept her seat; and so made her grand entrance into the
+schoolroom, stopping not till she reached the stove, and partially
+upsetting it, to the great astonishment of the teacher, visitor, and boys,
+the latter of whom set up a loud huzza. Poor Fanny! ’Twas her first sled
+ride, and she felt sure it would be her last; but she resolved to make the
+best of it, so she looked up from under her curls and said very demurely,
+"Please, Mr. Wilmot, may I stop at this station? I do not like being so
+near the engine!" meaning the stove, whose proximity made her quarters a
+little uncomfortable.
+
+Mr. Wilmot gave her permission to take her seat, which she readily did,
+wondering why it was that she always managed to do something which made
+her appear ridiculous, just when she wanted to appear the best. Her mishap
+gave secret pleasure to Julia, who delighted to have Fanny appear as badly
+as possible, and she felt particularly pleased when she saw that Fanny’s
+strange ride had scattered all the ideas from her head, for the
+afternoon’s lessons were but little better recited than the morning, and
+at its close Julia gave her a look of malicious triumph, which Mr. Miller
+observing, said, as if apologising for Fanny, that he was sure that she
+had every word of her lesson before recess, but it was no wonder she was
+somewhat disconcerted at the unexpected termination of her ride. Fanny
+smiled gratefully upon him through her tears, which she could not
+restrain; but her tears were like April showers—they did not last long,
+and that night, at the supper table, when Mr. Miller related her adventure
+to her father, she joined as gayly as any one in the laugh which followed.
+
+Julia was much displeased to think that Fanny’s "ridiculous conduct," as
+she called it, should be told of and laughed at as if it were something
+amusing. She was anxious, too, that Mr. Miller should draw his visit to a
+close, but as he did not seem inclined to do so, she resolved to make the
+most of it, and give him a few new ideas. She knew that Fanny had ever
+been his favorite and she very naturally supposed that the reason of his
+preference was because he thought she possessed a very lovely, amiable
+disposition. She determined to make him think otherwise, and set herself
+at work to execute a plan, which fully showed the heartless deception
+which almost always characterized her actions.
+
+Fortune seemed to favor her, for after supper her father and mother
+announced their intention of spending the evening at one of the
+neighbors’, and soon after they left Mr. Wilmot, who had letters to write,
+retired to his room, together with Mr. Miller. As soon as they were gone
+Julia repaired to the negro quarters and, by dint of threats, flattery and
+promises of reward, finally prevailed upon Luce to join with her in her
+dark plot. They then went to Julia’s sleeping room and carefully opened
+the closet door, so that every word of their conversation could be heard
+in the adjoining room.
+
+Julia’s voice was strangely like her sister’s, and by means of imitating
+her she hoped to deceive both Mr. Wilmot and Mr. Miller, who were startled
+by a loud, angry voice, exclaiming, "Come, you black imp, no more lies,
+you know you’ve stolen it, so just confess, and tell me where it is."
+
+The young gentlemen looked at each other in surprise, for the voice was
+like Fanny’s, and yet it was so unnatural for her to be in such a passion
+that they thought it impossible. Their fears were, however, soon confirmed
+by Luce, who said, "Oh, Miss Fanny, Lor’ knows I never tached it. Now,
+sartin I knows nothin’ ’bout it."
+
+"Hold your jaw, or I’ll slap your mouth for you, you lying thief!" said
+Julia (alias Fanny). "Of course you’ve got it, for no one else has been in
+here; so tell where you hid it."
+
+"Lordy massy! How can I tell, when I dun know nothin’ whar ’tis," said
+Luce.
+
+"There, take, that to brighten up your ideas," said Fanny, and at the same
+time there was, the sound of a blow, which was followed by an outcry from
+Luce, who exclaimed, "Oh—oh—oh—Miss Fanny, don’t go for to whip me, ’case
+I haint nothin to tell; if I had I’d tell right off. I haint seed your
+hankercher ’tall. Mebby you’ve done drapped it somewhar."
+
+Just then the door opened, and Julia, again speaking naturally, was heard
+to say, "Why, Fanny, what are you doing just as soon as mother is gone?
+Luce, what is the matter?"
+
+"Oh, Miss Julia," replied Luce, "Miss Fanny done lost her fine hankercher,
+and she say how I stole it, but I haint."
+
+"What makes you think Luce has got your handkerchief, Fanny?" asked Julia.
+
+"Because I left it on the table, and ’tisn’t there now; and no one has
+been in the room except Luce," replied Fanny.
+
+"Very likely you have put it in your drawer and forgotten it; let me
+look," said Julia.
+
+There was a moment’s silence, and then Julia was heard to exclaim, "There
+it is, just as I thought. Here it is, safe in your box. I do wish, sister,
+you would not be quite so hasty, but stop a little before you condemn
+others." So saying, the party left the room.
+
+While this scene was taking place, Fanny was quietly seated by the fire in
+the sitting room, getting her lesson for the next day. At last her eye
+chanced to fall upon a purse which Julia was knitting for her father and
+which she had promised to finish that night.
+
+"I wonder," said Fanny to herself—"I wonder where Julia is gone so long?
+She told father she would finish his purse this evening, and he will scold
+so, if it is not done, that I believe I’ll knit on it till she returns."
+
+Suiting the action to the word, she caught up the purse, and when Julia
+returned to the sitting room, she found her sister busily engaged in
+knitting for her.
+
+"Why, Julia," said Fanny, "where have you been so long; I though you were
+never coming back, so I have been knitting on your purse, for I was afraid
+you would not get it done, and then father would scold, you know."
+
+As Julia looked into her sister’s bright, innocent face and thought of all
+her kindness, her conscience smote her for the wrong she had done, but
+quickly hushing the faithful monitor, she thought, "Never mind; it is
+natural for me to be bad. I cannot help it."
+
+Meantime the gentlemen above were discussing the conversation which they
+had overheard.
+
+"Is it possible," said Mr. Miller, "that I have been so deceived in Fanny,
+and that, after all, she is as passionate as her sister?"
+
+"As passionate as her sister," repeated Mr. Wilmot; "I think we have good
+proof that she is much more so. I hope you are now convinced that Fanny is
+not infallible, though I will confess I am surprised and disappointed, for
+I thought she was really of a very gentle nature."
+
+Mr. Miller did not reply directly, but went on, as if speaking to himself,
+"Oh, Fanny, Fanny, how has my idol fallen! I never would have believed it,
+but for such convincing evidence."
+
+He was indeed sorely disappointed. He had always thought of Fanny as the
+embodiment of almost every female virtue, and although she was so young,
+hope had often whispered to him of a joyous future when she, whom her
+father designated as "Sunshine," should also shed a halo of sunlight
+around another fireside. But now the illusion was painfully dispelled, for
+sooner would he have taken the Egyptian asp to his bosom than chosen for a
+companion one whom he knew to possess a hasty, violent temper.
+
+Next morning he took leave of Mr. Middleton’s family. When it came Fanny’s
+turn to bid him good-by, she noticed the absence of his accustomed
+cordiality, and wondered much what she had done to displease him. That
+night she wept herself to sleep thinking of it, while Julia, secretly
+exulting in her sister’s uneasiness, laughed at her for her foolishness,
+and said, "It was probably a mere fancy, and even if it were not; what
+matter was it? What did she care for Mr. Miller’s good or bad opinion? She
+mustn’t expect everybody to pet and caress her just as her father did, who
+was an old fool anyway, and petted her and her dogs alternately." This
+kind of reasoning did not convince Fanny, and for many days her face wore
+a sad, troubled expression.
+
+Thus the winter passed away. Spring came, and with it came an offer to Mr.
+Wilmot of a very lucrative situation as teacher in a school in Frankfort.
+At first he hesitated about accepting it, for there was, in the old rough
+stone house, an attraction far greater than the mere consideration of
+dollars and cents. Julia at, last settled the matter, by requesting him to
+accept the offer, and then urge her father to let her go to Frankfort to
+school also.
+
+"And why do you wish to go there, Julia?" said Mr. Wilmot, laying his hand
+on her dark, glossy hair.
+
+"Because," she answered, "it will be so lonely here when you are gone."
+
+"And why will it be lonely, dearest Julia?" continued he.
+
+"Oh," said she, looking up very innocently in his face, "you are the only
+person who understands me; by all others, whatever I do or say is
+construed into something bad. I wish you were my brother, for then I might
+have been better than I am."
+
+"Oh, I do not wish I was your brother," said Mr. Wilmot, "for then I could
+never have claimed a dearer title, which I hope now to do at some future
+time."
+
+Then followed a declaration of love, which Julia had long waited most
+anxiously for. Most eloquently did Mr. Wilmot pour out the whole tide of
+his affection for the beautiful but sinful girl, who, in a very becoming
+and appropriate manner, murmured an acknowledgment of requited love. Thus
+the two were betrothed.
+
+And truly it was a fitting time for such a betrothal. The air had been hot
+and sultry all day, and now the sky was overspread with dark clouds, while
+everything indicated an approaching storm. While Mr. Wilmot was yet
+speaking, it burst upon them with great violence. Peal after peal of
+thunder followed each other, in rapid succession, and just as Julia
+whispered a promise to be Mr. Wilmot’s forever, a blinding sheet of
+lightning lit up for a moment her dark features, and was instantly
+succeeded by a crash, which shook the whole house from its foundation, and
+drew from Julia a cry of terror, which brought Fanny to see what was the
+matter, and made Mr. Middleton swear, "Thar was noise enough from the
+tempest outdoors, without the ’Tempest’ in the house raising such a devil
+of a fuss!"
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER IV
+
+
+                     DR. LACEY APPEARS UPON THE SCENE
+
+
+When Mr. Middleton was spoken to on the subject of sending Julia to
+Frankfort, he at first refused outright. "No," said he, "indeed she shan’t
+go! What does she want of any more flummerdiddle notions? What she does
+know is a damage to her."
+
+"But do you not wish to give your daughters every possible advantage?"
+said Mr. Wilmot.
+
+"Who’s said anything about my daughters?" said Mr. Middleton. "It’s nobody
+but Tempest, and she’s always kickin’ up some boobery. Now if ’twas
+Sunshine, why, I might—but no, neither of ’em shall go. It’s all stuff,
+the whole on’t."
+
+So saying, he turned on his heel and walked off, while Julia burst into
+tears and repaired to her own room, whither she was soon followed by her
+mother, who tried to console her. Said she, "Why, Julia, you don’t take
+the right course with your father. Why do you not propose having your
+sister accompany you? For, if you go, she will, and you know she can
+always coax father to do as she pleases."
+
+This was rather humiliating to Julia, but she concluded it was her only
+alternative, so she dried her eyes, and seeking out her sister, very soon
+talked her into a strong desire to try the mysteries of a school in
+Frankfort, and also drew from her a promise to try her powers of argument
+upon her father. Accordingly, that evening Fanny made an attack upon him,
+and as her mother had predicted, she was perfectly successful. It was
+settled that she and Julia should both go, and the next morning early Mr.
+Middleton set off for Frankfort to find "as smart a boarding place for his
+gals as anybody had." There was as yet no boarding house connected with
+the school, and he was obliged to find a place for them in some one of the
+numerous boarding houses with which Frankfort abounds. He at last decided
+upon a very genteel establishment, kept by a Mrs. Crane, who at first
+hesitated about receiving into her family persons who possessed so rough
+and shabby-looking a father.
+
+But Mr. Middleton brought her to a decision by saying, "what the deuce you
+waiting for? Is it because I’ve got on cowhide stogies and a home-made
+coat? Thunder and lightning! Don’t you know I’m old Middleton, worth at
+least two hundred thousand?"
+
+This announcement changed the current of Mrs. Crane’s ideas. The daughters
+were not rough, if the father was, so she decided to take them, and for
+the very moderate sum of seven dollars per week, promised to give them all
+the privileges of her house. The first day of June was fixed on for them
+to leave home and at sunrise Mr. Middleton’s carriage stood at the door,
+waiting for the young ladies to make their appearance. Julia had long been
+ready and was waiting impatiently for Fanny, who was bidding the servants
+an affectionate good-bye. Each one had received from her some little token
+of love, and now they all stood in one corner of the yard, to look at
+their darling as long as possible.
+
+"Lor’ bless her," said one; "Kentuck hain’t many like her, nor never will
+have."
+
+"No, nor Frankfort nuther," said a second. While a third added, "No, and I
+reckon heaven hadn’t nuther!"
+
+To which a fourth responded, "Amen."
+
+Here old Aunt Katy, who had nursed Mr. Middieton and his children after
+him, hobbled up to Fanny, and laying her hard, shriveled black hand on her
+young mistress’ bright locks, said, "The Lord who makes the wind blow easy
+like on the sheared lamb, take keer of my sweet child and bring her back
+agin to poor old Aunt Katy, who’ll be all dark and lonesome, when
+Sunshine’s done gone."
+
+This was regarded as a wonderful speech by the negroes, and as none of
+them could hope to equal it, they contented themselves by lustily blowing
+their trombones and wiping the same on their shirt sleeves, or the corner
+of their aprons. At last the good-byes were all said, Julia merely noticed
+the blacks with a slight nod, and then sprang nimbly into the carriage,
+which disappeared from view just as the negroes struck up in a loud, clear
+and not unmusical tone:
+
+          "Oh, it’s lonesome now on the old plantation,
+          It’s lonesome now on the old plantation,
+          It’s lonesome now on the old plantation,
+          Case Sunshine’s gone away."
+
+"Stop your yelp, can’t you?" said Mr. Middleton, but his voice indicated
+that he would not be very much displeased even if they did not obey, so
+they tuned their pipes still louder, and this time the six dogs joined in
+the chorus, with a long and mournful howl.
+
+"Thar, that’ll do," said Mr. Middleton, "now to your work, quick; and mind
+the one that works best this week shall go Saturday and carry Miss Crane
+some strawberries!"
+
+The negroes needed no other incentive to work than the prospect before
+them of going to see Fanny. Never had Mr. Middleton had so much
+accomplished in one week. When Friday night came, it was hard telling
+which was the favored one. At last it was settled that Ike should go to
+Frankfort, and the rest should have a sort of holiday. Ike was a sprightly
+negro boy of seventeen, and almost idolized his young mistress Fanny. Long
+before "sun up" (a favorite expression in Kentucky for sunrise), he had
+filled his basket with strawberries, and just as the first rays of
+sunlight streaked the eastern hills, he started on his mission, laden with
+numerous messages of love for "sweet Miss Fanny," and a big cranberry pie
+from Aunt Judy, who was "sartin the baby wanted some of old Judy’s
+jimcracks by this time."
+
+Meantime Julia and Fanny had become tolerably well established both in
+school and at Mrs. Crane’s. Julia was perfectly delighted with her new
+quarters, for she said "everything was in style, just as it should be,"
+and she readily adopted all the "city notions." But poor Fanny was
+continually committing some blunder. She would forget to use her napkin,
+or persist in using her knife instead of her four-tined silver fork. These
+little things annoyed Julia excessively, and numerous were the lectures
+given in secret to Fanny, who would laugh merrily at her sister’s distress
+and say she really wished her father would dine some day at Mrs. Crane’s
+table.
+
+"Heaven forbid that he should!" said Julia. "I should be mortified to
+death."
+
+"They would not mind his oddities," said Fanny, "for I overheard Mrs.
+Crane telling the exquisitely fashionable Mrs. Carrington that our father
+was ’a quizzical old savage, but rich as a nabob, and we should
+undoubtedly inherit a hundred thousand dollars apiece.’ And then Mrs.
+Carrington said, ’Oh, is it possible? One can afford to patronize them.’
+And then she added something else which I think I’ll not tell you."
+
+"Oh, do," said Julia. "It too bad to raise my curiosity and not gratify
+it."
+
+"Well, then," said Fanny, "Mrs. Carrington said, ’There is a rumor that
+the eldest Miss Middleton is engaged to Mr. Wilmot. I wonder at it, for
+with her extreme beauty and great fortune, she could command a more
+eligible match than a poor pedagogue.’"
+
+The next morning at breakfast Mrs. Crane informed her boarders that she
+expected a new arrival the next day, Friday. She said, "It is a new
+gentleman from New Orleans. His name is Dr. Lacey. His parents were
+natives of Boston, Massachusetts, but he was born in New Orleans, and will
+inherit from his father a large fortune; but as he wished for a
+profession, he chose that of medicine. He is a graduate of Yale College
+and usually spends his summers North, so this season he stops in
+Frankfort, and honors my house with his presence. He is very handsome and
+agreeable, and these young ladies might put a lock and key on their
+hearts."
+
+The last part of this speech was directed to Julia, who blushed deeply,
+and secretly wondered if Dr. Lacey were as handsome as Mr. Wilmot. She
+frequently found herself thinking about him during the day, but Fanny
+never gave him a thought until evening, when, as she and her sister were
+together in their room, the latter suddenly exclaimed, "I wonder if Dr.
+Lacey will be here at breakfast tomorrow morning."
+
+"And if he is," said Fanny, "I suppose you want me to be very careful to
+use my fork, and break my egg correctly."
+
+"I think it would be well for you always to try and show as much good
+breeding as possible," said Julia.
+
+"Well," returned Fanny, "I reckon this Dr. Lacing or Dr. Lacework—what’s
+his name?—will ever be anything to us, for I am sure he’d never think of
+me, and you are engaged to a man who is much better than any of your New
+Orleans pill bags."
+
+Little did Fanny dream how closely the "New Orleans pill bags" were to be
+connected with the rest of her life. Julia said nothing but probably
+thought more.
+
+When the young ladies entered the breakfast room next morning they noticed
+seated opposite them a tall, dark, handsome young man, whom Mrs.
+Carrington introduced to them as Dr. Lacey. There was something remarkably
+pleasing in his manner, and before breakfast was over he had completely
+won Fanny’s good opinion by kindly breaking her egg for her, and when she
+had the misfortune to drop the fork, he drew the attention of the company
+from her by relating an anecdote on himself, which was that he was once
+invited to a dinner party at the Hon. Henry Clay’s, and as he was trying
+to be very graceful and polite, he unfortunately upset his plate, the
+contents of which, together with his knife and fork, were deposited in his
+lap. This story raised such a laugh that all forgot Fanny, who gave Dr.
+Lacey such a look of gratitude that after breakfast he asked Mrs. Crane
+who the pale, blue-eyed girl was, and received about the same information
+that Mrs. Carrington had received concerning her.
+
+That day Mr. Wilmot’s eyes were not as handsome nor his teeth as white as
+usual in the estimation of Julia, who often found herself wondering why he
+did not wear whiskers. That evening he called at Mrs. Crane’s and for the
+first time in her life Julia was not much pleased to see him. He, however,
+rose ten per cent in her estimation when she saw the familiar and cordial
+manner with which Dr. Lacey treated him. They talked as though they were
+old and dear friends.
+
+After Mr. Wilmot had left, Dr. Lacey said, "Why, that Wilmot is a
+remarkably intelligent man and very agreeable."
+
+Then turning to Mrs. Carrington, he added, "Let me see—is he a teacher?"
+
+"Yes," said Mrs. Carrington, "and these young ladies are his pupils, and
+report says he looks after the heart of one of them as well as the head."
+
+"Well," continued he, "whichever one is favored with his preference should
+feel honored, for he is a capital fellow." Just then his eye fell upon an
+elegant piano which stood in the room and he asked Mrs. Carrington to
+favor him with some music.
+
+"Perhaps Miss Middleton will oblige you," said Mrs. Carrington, looking at
+Julia.
+
+"Thank you," said Julia, "I am just taking lessons," so Mrs. Carrington
+sat down to the instrument, and as Julia saw how skillfully her white,
+jewelled fingers touched the keys, she resolved to spare no pains to
+become as fine a player as Mrs. Carrington, particularly as she saw that
+Dr. Lacey was very fond of music and kept calling for piece after piece
+till the evening was somewhat advanced.
+
+"You ought to play, golden locks," said he to Fanny, at the same time
+taking one of her long yellow curls in his hand.
+
+"I am taking lessons," said Fanny, "but I make awkward work, for my
+fingers are all thumbs, as you might know by my dropping that four-tined
+pitchfork this morning!"
+
+Dr. Lacey laughed heartily at this and called her an "original little
+piece," at the same time saying, "You remind me of my sister Anna."
+
+"Where does she live?" asked Fanny.
+
+Dr. Lacey sighed as he answered, "For three years she has lived in heaven;
+three long years to us, who loved her so dearly."
+
+Fanny observed that he seemed agitated while speaking of his sister, so
+she dared not ask him more about her, although she wished very much to do
+so. Perhaps he read her wishes in her face, for he went on to tell her
+more of his sister, who, he said, drooped day by day, and they took her to
+Cuba, but she daily grew worse, and often spoke of dying and heaven, and
+then one bright summer morning she passed away from them, and they buried
+her under a group of dark orange trees. That night Fanny dreamed of sweet
+Anna Lacey, sleeping so quietly in her lone grave, far off ’neath the
+orange trees of Cuba. Julia had dreams, too, but of a different nature. In
+her fancy she beheld Dr. Lacey at her feet, with his handsome person,
+princely fortune, and magnificent home near New Orleans, while off in the
+dim distance loomed up a dark coffin, in which was the cold, pale form of
+one whom she knew too well. Was her dream an omen of the coming future? We
+shall see.
+
+Next morning just as the town clock rang out the hour of eight, a
+strange-looking vehicle, to which was attached a remarkably poor-looking
+horse, was seen picking its way slowly through the upper part of Main
+street, Frankfort. The driver of this establishment was a negro boy, whom
+we readily recognize as our friend Ike. He was taking it leisurely through
+the town, stopping before every large "smart" looking house to
+reconnoiter, and see if it resembled the one his master had described.
+
+At last he was accosted by a young African, who called out, "Ho, thar, old
+boy! What you keepin’ yer eyes peeled and yer’ mouth open for? Is you
+catchin’ flies?"
+
+"No, sar," replied Ike. "I’s tryin’ to find Miss Crane’s boardin’ house."
+
+"Oh, yes; wall, it’s up t’other way. You jist turn that old rackerbone of
+your’n straight round and turn down that ar street, whar you see that
+steeple, and, the fust house on the corner is Miss Crane’s. But say, is
+you and that ar quadruped jist out of the ark?"
+
+"I dun know nothin’ ’bout yer ark," said Ike, whose Scripture knowledge
+was rather limited, "but I ’longs to Marster Josh, and I’m goin’ to see
+Miss Fanny—and now I think of it, won’t you ride?"
+
+"Lord, no," said the negro; "I’m in a great hurry; goin’ arter the doctor
+for ole miss, who’s sartin she’s goin’ for to die this time."
+
+"You don’t seem in much of a hurry," said Ike.
+
+"No," returned the other; "old miss has died a heap o’ times, by spells,
+so I reckon she’ll hang on this time till I git back, jist so she can jaw
+me for being gone so long."
+
+So they parted, the stranger negro to go for the doctor and Ike to go to
+Mrs. Crane’s, with his berries, and Aunt Judy’s cranberry pie. He had
+often wondered during his ride whether Fanny would not give him a piece of
+the pie. As often as this thought entered his brain, he would turn down
+the white napkin, and take a peep at the tempting pastry; then he would
+touch it with his fingers and finally take it up and smell of it just a
+little!
+
+While he was making his way into Mrs. Crane’s kitchen, Julia and Fanny
+were in their room, the windows of which were open and looked out upon a
+balcony, which extended entirely around the house. There was no school
+that day, and Fanny was just wishing she could hear from home when a
+servant entered the room and said there was a boy in the kitchen, who
+wished to see Miss Fanny.
+
+"A boy want to see me," said Fanny; "who can it be?"
+
+"Reckon he’s from yer home ’case he says how he belongs to Marster
+Middleton," said the negro girl.
+
+"Oh, joy!" exclaimed Fanny, "somebody from home; how glad I am. Come,
+Julia, won’t you go down, too?"
+
+"No, indeed," said Julia, scornfully, "I am not so anxious to see a greasy
+nigger. I hope you will not take it into your head to ask him up here."
+
+But Fanny did not answer, for she was already half-way down the stairs.
+Going to the kitchen she found Ike and seemed as delighted to see him as
+though his skin had been snowy white. Ike delivered all his messages and
+then presented Aunt Judy’s pie.
+
+"Dear Aunt Judy," said Fanny, "how kind she is." Then seizing a knife she
+cut a liberal piece for Ike, who received it with many thanks.
+
+"Now, Ike," said she, "you must remain here until I go out and get a
+ribbon for Aunt Judy’s cap, and some tobacco for old Aunt Katy." So saying
+she ran upstairs to her room.
+
+When she entered it, Julia exclaimed, "In the name of the people, what
+have you got now?"
+
+"Oh, a pie, which Aunt Judy sent me," said Fanny.
+
+"How ridiculous," answered Julia; "I don’t think Mrs. Crane would thank
+Aunt Judy for sending pies to her house."
+
+"Mrs. Crane need know nothing about it, and would not care if she did,"
+said Fanny, and then she added, "Ike is downstairs, and he says father is
+coming after us in two or three weeks."
+
+"Good heavens," said Julia; "what is he coming for? Why does he not send a
+servant?"
+
+"And why cannot father come?" asked Fanny.
+
+"Because," answered Julia, "who wants that old codger here? A pretty
+figure he’d cut, I think. I should be ashamed of him; and so would you, if
+you knew anything."
+
+"I know he is odd," said Fanny; "but he is my father, and as such I would
+not be ashamed of him."
+
+"Well, I am ashamed to own that he is my father, anyway," answered Julia;
+"but where are you going now?" she continued, as she saw her sister
+putting on her bonnet.
+
+"I am going to buy some ribbon for Aunt Judy, some tobacco for Aunt Katy,
+and some candy for the children," answered Fanny.
+
+"Well, I do believe you haven’t common sense," said Julia, "but where is
+your money to buy all these things?"
+
+"Oh," said Fanny, "I’ve concluded not to go and hear Fanny Kemble tonight.
+I’d rather spend the money for the servants; it will do them so much
+good."
+
+"You certainly are a fool," said Julia. Fanny had been told that often, so
+she did not reply, but hastened downstairs and was soon in the street. As
+she turned the corner she could see the windows of her room, and the whole
+length of the balcony on that side of the building. Looking in that
+direction she saw Dr. Lacey sitting out on the balcony and so near her
+window that he must have heard all the conversation between herself and
+her sister! She thought, "Well, he of course thinks me a silly little
+dunce; but I do like our blacks, and if I ever own any of them, I’ll first
+teach them to read and then send them all to Liberia." Full of this new
+plan, she forgot Dr. Lacey and ere she was aware of it had reached the
+store. She procured the articles she wished for, and returning to Mrs.
+Crane’s, gave them to Ike, who was soon on his way home.
+
+At supper that evening the conversation turned upon Fanny Kemble and the
+expected entertainment. "I suppose you are all going," said Mrs. Crane to
+her boarders. They all answered in the affirmative except Fanny, who was
+about to reply, when Dr. Lacey interrupted her by saying, "Miss Fanny,
+will you allow me to accompany you to hear Mrs. Butler this evening?"
+
+Fanny was amazed. Was it possible that the elegant Dr. Lacey had honored
+her with an invitation to accompany him to the literary treat! She was too
+much surprised to answer him, until he said, "Do not refuse me, Miss
+Fanny, for I am resolved to have you go!" She then gracefully accepted his
+polite invitation, and at the same time glancing toward Julia and Mrs.
+Carrington, she saw that the former frowned darkly, while the latter
+looked displeased. This dampened her happiness somewhat, and as soon as
+supper was over she hurried to her room.
+
+Mrs. Carrington was a gay, fashionable woman, and was just as willing to
+receive attention from unmarried gentlemen now as she had been in her
+girlish days. Her husband was an officer in the United States army and was
+absent a great part of the time, but she had never cared much for him, so
+she managed to pass the time of his absence very happily in flirting with
+every handsome wealthy young gentleman who came in her way. When Dr. Lacey
+appeared, she immediately appropriated him to herself. ’Tis true, she
+somewhat feared Julia might become a rival, but of the modest, unassuming
+little Fanny, she had never once thought, and was greatly surprised when
+Dr. Lacey offered to escort her to the reading. She had resolved on having
+his company herself, and when she saw the frown on Julia’s face, she
+flattered herself that she could yet prevent Fanny’s going.
+
+Accordingly, after supper, she asked Julia to go with her for a moment to
+her room. Julia had become perfectly charmed with the fascinating manners
+of Mrs. Carrington, so she cheerfully assented, and the two proceeded
+together to her richly furnished apartments. When there, Mrs. Carrington
+said, "Miss Middleton, do you not think your sister too young to accept
+the attentions of any gentleman, at least one who is so much of a stranger
+to the family?"
+
+Julia well knew that the fact of Dr. Lacey’s being a stranger was of no
+consequence in Mrs. Carrington’s estimation, but she quickly answered,
+"Yes, I do; but what can be done now?"
+
+"Oh," said Mrs. Carrington, "your sister is very gentle and if we go to
+her and state the case as it is, I am confident she will yield."
+
+So they went to Fanny’s room, where they found her sitting by the window,
+thinking how much pleasure she would enjoy that night.
+
+Julia commenced operations by saying, "Fanny, what made you promise Dr.
+Lacey that you would go with him tonight?"
+
+"Why," said Fanny, "was there anything wrong in it?"
+
+Here Mrs. Carrington’s soft voice chimed in, "Nothing very wrong, dear
+Fanny, but it is hardly proper for a young school girl to appear in
+public, attended by a gentleman who is not her brother or cousin."
+
+Poor Fanny! Her heart sank, for she was afraid she would have to give up
+going after all; but a thought struck her, and she said, "Well, then, it
+is not proper for Julia to go with Mr. Wilmot, and she has promised to do
+so."
+
+"That is very different," said Mrs. Carrington; "Julia is engaged to Mr.
+Wilmot, and unless you are engaged to Dr. Lacey," continued she,
+sarcastically, "it will not be proper at all for you to go with him."
+
+"But I promised I would," said Fanny.
+
+"That you can easily remedy," answered Mrs. Carrington. "Just write him a
+note and I will send it to him."
+
+Thus beset, poor Fanny sat down and wrote, as Mrs. Carrington dictated,
+the following note:
+
+
+
+"DR. LACEY:
+
+"SIR—Upon further reflection I think it proper to decline your polite
+invitation for tonight.
+
+                        "Yours very respectfully,
+
+                                                        "FANNY MIDDLETON."
+
+
+
+"That will do," said Mrs. Carrington; and ringing the bell, she dispatched
+a servant to carry the note to Dr. Lacey.
+
+"You are a good girl to submit so readily," said Mrs. Carrington, laying
+her white hand on Fanny’s head. But Fanny’s eyes were full of tears, and
+she did not answer; and Mrs. Carrington, sure of Dr. Lacey’s attendance
+that evening, left the room exulting in the result of her plan. In a short
+time she deserted to the parlor, where she found Mr. Wilmot with Julia,
+but no Dr. Lacey, neither did he make his appearance at all, and after
+waiting impatiently for a time, she was at last obliged to accept the arm
+of the poor pedagogue, which was rather unwillingly offered, for Mr.
+Wilmot greatly preferred having Julia all to himself. She had become as
+dear to him as his own life and, in his opinion, her character was like
+her face—perfect. Deluded man! ’Twas well that he died before he had come
+to a knowledge of her sinfulness.
+
+But to return to Fanny. After she was left alone by her sister, she threw
+herself upon the sofa, and burst into tears; but at length, wiping them
+away, she arose and went down to the parlor, determined to have a nice
+time practicing her music lesson. It was rather hard and with untiring
+patience she played it over and over, until she was suddenly startled by a
+voice behind her, saying, "Really, Miss Fanny, you are persevering."
+Looking up she saw Dr. Lacey, who had entered unperceived.
+
+"Why, Dr. Lacey," said she, "how you frightened me! Why are you not at the
+reading?"
+
+"Because," answered he, "when my lady breaks her engagement, I think I,
+too, can remain at home. But why did you change your mind, Miss Fanny? I
+thought you were anxious to go."
+
+Fanny blushed painfully, and the tears came to her eyes, but she replied,
+"I was anxious to go, but they thought I had better not."
+
+"And who is they?" asked the doctor; "and why did they think you had
+better not go?"
+
+Fanny answered, "Mrs. Carrington and Julia said I was too young to go out
+with—"
+
+"With such a bad man as I am," said Dr. Lacey, laughing.
+
+"Oh, no," said Fanny; "they do not think you bad; they said with any
+gentleman."
+
+"Too young, are you?" said Dr. Lacey. "How old are you, Fanny?"
+
+"I was sixteen last May," she replied.
+
+"Sixteen; just as old as Anna was when she died, and just as old as my
+mother was when she was married; so it seems you are not too young to die,
+or to be married either, if you are too young to go out with me," said Dr.
+Lacey.
+
+Fanny did not reply; and he continued, "Whom would you have gone with if
+you had not spent your money this morning for those old aunts?"
+
+Fanny started; and giving him a searching look, was about to reply, when
+he anticipated her by saying, "Yes, Fanny, I overheard your conversation
+this morning, and I cannot sufficiently admire your generous self-denial.
+I have heard Fanny Kemble two or three times, so I did not care to hear
+her again; but I decided to go for the pleasure of having you hear her;
+but as you did not choose to go, I have remained here with you, and wish
+to have you tell me something about your parents and your home, and also
+wish you to ask me to go there some time."
+
+Fanny answered, hesitatingly, "I am afraid you would not like to go there,
+Dr. Lacey."
+
+"Why not?" said he. "Do you not like your home?"
+
+"Oh, yes, very much," she replied; "but father is a little odd, and you
+might feel inclined to laugh at him; but he is very kind, and if you could
+forget his roughness, you would like him."
+
+"I know I shall like him, just because he is your father," said Dr. Lacey.
+
+He then turned the conversation upon other subjects, and Fanny found him
+so agreeable that she never thought of the hour until Mr. Wilmot, Mrs.
+Carrington and Julia suddenly entered the parlor.
+
+"Upon my word," said Mrs. Carrington, "you have both stolen a march upon
+us."
+
+"I hope you have been agreeably entertained, Dr. Lacey," said Julia, in an
+ironical tone.
+
+"I assure you I have," said he, warmly "I do not remember having passed so
+pleasant an evening for a long, long time."
+
+"I dare say not; Fanny is usually very interesting," was, Julia’s
+contemptuous reply, and as Mr. Wilmot just then took his leave, she very
+haughtily left the room and went upstairs, muttering to herself, "Foiled
+for the first time in my life."
+
+From this time nothing of particular importance occurred for two or three
+weeks, except that Dr. Lacey seemed each day to grow fonder of Fanny,
+which greatly annoyed Mrs. Carrington and Julia, both of whom spared no
+pains to make Fanny appear in as bad a light as possible. But Dr. Lacey
+understood their maneuvers, and whenever they were present seemed to take
+delight in being very attentive to Fanny. He ardently desired to see the
+father of the two girls, and ere long his wish was gratified. But of this
+we will speak in another chapter.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER V
+
+
+                             THE FATAL LETTER
+
+
+Julia and Fanny had been gone from home about four weeks when Mr.
+Middleton suddenly determined "to go and see his gals" and bring them
+home. Accordingly he "fixed up right smart," as he thought, which meant
+that he took off his beard and put on "a bran new pair of jeens." He
+preferred driving his own carriage, so he set off alone for Frankfort.
+
+It was Friday morning, and as his daughters were in school, he stalked
+into Mrs. Crane’s parlor to wait for them. Spying the piano, he sat down
+to it, and commenced producing a series of unearthly sounds, not
+altogether unlike the fashionable music of the present day. Mrs.
+Carrington chanced to be crossing the hall and, hearing the noise from the
+parlor, looked in. As her eye fell upon the strange-looking, giant form of
+Mr. Middleton, she uttered a very delicate scream, and as she just then
+saw Dr. Lacey entering the house, she staggered back a few paces, and
+tried to faint very gracefully. But the doctor caught her in his arms just
+in time to restore her to consciousness!
+
+Mr. Middleton now came toward them, exclaiming, "Lightning guns! What’s to
+pay now? Skeered at me, are you, madam or miss, whichever you be? I won’t
+hurt a har of your soft skull!"
+
+"Ugh-u-u!" said Mrs. Carrington, shrinking from him in disgust, as he
+advanced toward her, and laid his large hand on her head, "just to see,"
+as he said, "if she were made of anything besides jewelry, curls and
+paint."
+
+At this allusion to her brilliant color, Mrs. Carrington relieved Dr.
+Lacey from the delightful duty of supporting her, and disappeared up the
+stairs, saying in no very gentle tones, "What an old brute!"
+
+"Fire away thar," called our Mr. Middleton. "I am an old brute, I
+suppose."
+
+"But your right name is Mr. Middleton, I conclude," said Dr. Lacey.
+
+Mr. Middleton started and answered, "How d’ye know that? Just as you’d
+know his satanic majesty, if he should appear to you?"
+
+"Something upon that principle," said Dr. Lacey, laughing, "but," he
+continued, "I am glad to see you, Mr. Middleton. I suppose you have come
+to visit your daughters."
+
+"Yes, and to take them home and let their mother and the rest of the
+blacks see them," answered Mr. Middleton; then after a pause he added,
+"They’ll be right glad to see me, I reckon, or at least Sunshine will."
+
+"Who is Sunshine?" asked Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Well, now," said Mr. Middleton, "here you’ve lived with ’em four weeks
+and don’t know that I call one Tempest and t’other Sunshine, and if you’ve
+any wit, you’ll know which is Sunshine."
+
+Just then a voice was heard to exclaim, "There, I told you father was
+here. I hear him now talking about Sunshine," and Fanny rushed in, and
+throwing her arms around her father’s neck, kissed again and again his
+rough cheek, while he suddenly felt the need of his red and yellow cotton
+handkerchief, and muttered something about the "roads" being so infernal
+dusty that they made a fellow’s eyes smart!
+
+Then turning to Julia, who still stood in the door, he said, "Come,
+Tempest, none of your pranks! Come here and shake your old pap’s paw. You
+needn’t be afeared of this young spark, for he knows I’m your pap, and he
+hain’t laughed at me neither." So Julia advanced and shook her father’s
+hand with a tolerably good grace.
+
+"I’m come for you to go home and see the folks," said Mr. Middleton; "so
+you pick up your duds—and mind not to take a cussed bandbox—and after
+dinner we’ll start for home."
+
+"It wants an hour of dinner time," said Julia, "and as we are not hungry,
+we can start in a few moments, if you like."
+
+"Fury-ation," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder if we can. Well, start on then
+afoot, if you’re in such a hurry. I shan’t budge an inch till I’ve had my
+dinner; besides, I want to see Mr. Wilmot."
+
+Julia saw that she must submit to the mortification of seeing her father
+at Mrs. Crane’s dinner table, and with a beating heart she heard the bell
+summon them to the dining room. Mrs. Carrington did not appear—her nerves
+had received too great a shock—and for that Julia was thankful. Dr. Lacey
+sat by her father and paid him every possible attention.
+
+"Will you take soup, Mr. Middleton?" asked Mrs. Crane.
+
+"What kind of soup? Beef soup, or mud turkle?"
+
+"It is vermicelli," said Mrs. Crane, hardly able to keep her face
+straight.
+
+"Vermifuge—vermifuge," repeated Mr. Middleton. "That’s almighty queer
+stuff to make soup on. No. I’m ’bleeged to you; I ain’t in need of that ar
+medicine."
+
+Julia reddened, while Fanny burst into a laugh and said, "Father isn’t
+much used to French soups, I think."
+
+"Use your napkin, father," softly whispered Julia.
+
+"What shall I use that for?" said he. "My trousers are all tobacco spit
+now, and grease won’t hurt ’em any now. Halloo! Here waiter, bring me a
+decent fork, for Lord knows I can’t eat with this here shovel and if I
+take my fingers Tempest’ll raise a row de dow."
+
+The servant looked at his mistress, who said, "Samuel, bring Mr. Middleton
+a steel fork."
+
+When the dessert was brought in Mr. Middleton again exclaimed, as he took
+his plate of pudding, "Now what can this be?"
+
+"It is tapioca pudding," said Mrs. Crane.
+
+"Tap-an-oakky," returned Mr. Middleton. "Well, if you don’t have the
+queerest things to eat! You ought to come to my house. We don’t have any
+your chicken fixin’s nor little three-cornered hankerchers laid out at
+each plate."
+
+At last, to Julia’s great relief, dinner was over, and she got her father
+started for home. Suddenly Mr. Middleton exclaimed, "That ar doctor is a
+mighty fine chap. Why don’t you set your cap for him, Sunshine?"
+
+"It would be of no use, father," answered Fanny.
+
+"Wall, if I’m not mistaken, he’s laid his snare for a bird, and I don’t
+care how soon you fall into it, darling," said Mr. Middleton.
+
+"How ridiculous!" exclaimed Julia.
+
+"Ho now, jealous, are you, Tempest?" said her father. "What in thunder do
+you think he’ll want of you, who are engaged to Mr. Wilmot?"
+
+This was a truth which had troubled Julia, and she greatly regretted her
+engagement, for she well knew Dr. Lacey never would think of her as long
+as he thought she belonged to another. She had watched with a jealous eye
+the growing intimacy between him and Fanny, and resolved to leave no means
+untried to prevent a union between them, and to secure the doctor for
+herself. To do this she knew she must break her engagement with Mr.
+Wilmot, and also give Dr. Lacey a bad opinion of her sister. She felt sure
+of success, for when did she undertake anything and fail? Sinful girl! She
+was freed from her engagement in a way she little dreamed of.
+
+Four weeks from the time of her first visit home, word came that Mr.
+Wilmot was sick and would not be able to teach that day. He had been
+unwell for several days, and next morning it was announced that he had the
+typhoid fever. Fanny’s first impulse was to go and see him, but Julia
+prevented her by saying that he would send for her when he wanted her.
+
+That evening Dr. Lacey told Julia that Mr. Wilmot had expressed a wish to
+see her. She went rather unwillingly, and something in her manner must
+have betrayed it, for he seemed troubled, and regarded her with an anxious
+look. She however manifested no affection, and but very little interest
+for him, and inwardly resolved that when she came again her sister should
+accompany her. That night he grew worse, and as there was of course no
+school, Julia hired some one to take herself and sister home. Earnestly
+did Fanny entreat her to remain and watch over Mr. Wilmot.
+
+"I shall do no such thing," said Julia. "It would not be proper, and I
+should be talked about."
+
+"Well, then," said Fanny, "I shall stay till mother sends for me. I do not
+care if I am talked about."
+
+This rather pleased Julia, who said, "Well, you can stay if you like. I
+dare say you care more for him than I do, and you can tell him so, if you
+please."
+
+"Oh, Julia," said Fanny, "what has changed you so toward Mr. Wilmot?"
+
+"Nothing in particular," replied Julia. "I never liked him very much."
+
+So Julia started for home, while Fanny took her station by the bedside of
+her beloved teacher. When Julia reached home, she found that her father
+had left the day before for Missouri. He owned land there, and as he had
+gone to make some improvements on it, he would probably be absent two
+months. Julia carelessly told her mother of Mr. Wilmot’s illness, and that
+Fanny had stayed to watch him. When Mrs. Middleton heard this, her
+maternal fears were roused lest her daughter should take the fever, and in
+a few days she went herself to Frankfort to bring Fanny home.
+
+She found Mr. Wilmot very ill, but not as yet dangerously so, and after
+staying a day, she announced her intention of taking Fanny home.
+
+"Why not leave her?" said Dr. Lacey. "She seems peculiarly adapted to a
+sick room, and will do him more good than a dozen physicians."
+
+"Yes, let her stay," said Mr. Wilmot, and drawing Mrs. Middleton closely
+to him, he whispered, "Tell Julia to come to me, will you?"
+
+Mrs. Middleton promised that she would, but persisted in taking Fanny.
+When Mr. Wilmot’s message was given to Julia, she said, "No, indeed, I’ll
+not go. I could do him no good."
+
+Ike was sent to Frankfort every day to inquire after Mr. Wilmot, and see
+if anything was wanted, and each night Fanny waited anxiously for his
+return. As soon as she saw him enter the wood, she would run to him, and
+inquire for Mr. Wilmot. Julia, however, manifested no anxiety whatever.
+She would not have acknowledged that she hoped he would die, and yet each
+time that she heard he was better her spirits sank, for fear he would yet
+live. At last Ike brought to Fanny the joyful intelligence that the crisis
+was passed, and Mr. Wilmot was out of danger.
+
+That night, in the solitude of her chamber, Julia communed with herself as
+follows: "And so he’ll live after all. Well, I may as well let him know at
+once that I will not marry him." So saying, she opened her portfolio, and
+wrote the following note:
+
+
+
+"Mr. Wilmot:
+
+"Sir—When I became engaged to you I was very young and am still so;
+consequently, you will hardly be surprised when you learn that I have
+changed my mind and wish to have our engagement dissolved.
+
+                        "Yours truly, as a friend,
+
+                                                        "JULIA MIDDLETON."
+
+
+
+Ike did not go to Frankfort again for two or three days, but when he did,
+he was the bearer of this heartless note. Mr. Wilmot was indeed better and
+when he heard Ike was in the house he expressed a desire to see him, as he
+wished to send some word to Julia. When Ike was ushered into the sick
+room, he immediately handed his young mistress’ letter to Mr. Wilmot, who
+eagerly took it, for he recognized the handwriting of his idol. Hastily
+breaking the seal, he read twice the cruel lines before he was convinced
+that he read aright; then the paleness on his cheek grew paler, and was
+succeeded by a deep flush.
+
+When Ike asked what he should tell the folks at home, Mr. Wilmot’s voice
+was husky as he answered, "Nothing, Ike, tell them nothing." Ike was
+alarmed at the change which had come over his young master, and called for
+assistance.
+
+From that time Mr. Wilmot hourly grew worse. Mrs. Middleton was sent for,
+and a telegram was forwarded to his friends in New York, bidding them come
+soon if they would see him alive. Mr. Miller, who was teaching in a
+distant part of the country, dismissed his school to attend his dying
+friend. It was heartrending to hear Mr. Wilmot in his delirium, call for
+Julia to come to him—to let him look on her face once more before he died.
+Then he would fancy himself at home and would describe Julia to his sister
+in all the passionate fervor of a devoted lover; then he would think it
+was Julia who was sick, and would beg of those around him to save her, and
+not let his loved one die. At last Mrs. Middleton could bear his pleadings
+no longer. She resolved to go home and persuade her hard-hearted daughter,
+if possible, to go to the dying man.
+
+Just before she was ready to leave, consciousness returned to him for a
+few moments, and calling her to his bedside, he asked her where she was
+going. On being told he replied, "Mrs. Middleton, I am dying. When you
+return I shall not be in this world; but I know that my Redeemer liveth,
+and I am not afraid to die, for I feel assured of rest beyond the grave;
+but there is one thing I would have. Ere I go hence I would see Julia once
+more. I have loved her perhaps too well, and for this I must die. Tell, oh
+tell her, how I missed her when the fever scorched my brow, and bid her
+hasten to me ere it be too late! But if she will not come, give her my
+blessing, and tell her my last prayer was for her, and that in Heaven she
+will be mine."
+
+With many tears Mrs. Middleton promised him that every word of his message
+should be delivered to Julia, and that she should come to him. On reaching
+home her swollen eyelids attracted Fanny’s attention, and excited her
+fear. Springing up, she exclaimed, "Mother, mother, how is Mr. Wilmot? Is
+he dead?"
+
+"No," answered her mother, "he is not dead, but is dying."
+
+Then she repeated to Julia his request, and added, "You had better go
+immediately, if you wish to see him alive, for he cannot live until
+morning. Fanny will call Ike to go with you."
+
+Fanny arose to do her mother’s bidding, but Julia stopped her by saying,
+"You needn’t trouble yourself to call him, Fanny."
+
+"Why not?" said Fanny, looking wonderingly in Julia’s face.
+
+"Because I am not going," said Julia coolly.
+
+"Not going!" exclaimed Fanny.
+
+"Not going!" echoed Mrs. Middleton. "Why do you say so? You are going, you
+must go!"
+
+"There is no must about it," answered Julia; "I do not choose to go, and I
+shall not go!"
+
+"Are you in earnest, Julia?" asked Mrs. Middleton.
+
+"As much in earnest as I ever was in my life," replied Julia.
+
+"Well, then," returned the mother in a decided tone, "you shall go; I
+command you to go, and I must be obeyed!"
+
+"I’d like to see your commands enforced, Madam," said Julia, her beautiful
+face dark with rage. "Yes, I’d like to see anybody make me go if I did not
+wish to. Mr. Wilmot is nothing to me, and I would hardly go to save his
+life."
+
+"Oh, Julia, Julia!" said Mrs. Middleton bitterly, "has it come to this? I
+can see it all now!"
+
+"What all can you see so distinctly?" asked Julia scornfully.
+
+"I can understand what part you have had in causing Mr. Wilmot’s death,"
+answered Mrs. Middleton.
+
+Julia turned ashy pale, and her mother continued—"Often in his ravings he
+spoke of a letter, a cruel letter he called it, and I heard it hinted that
+it was the receipt of that letter which brought on a relapse. Now you will
+tell me whether you wrote that letter, and if so, what were its contents?"
+
+"I wonder how I’m expected to know what letter you mean," said Julia.
+"However, I did write to him and ask to be released from my engagement,
+and I had my reasons for so doing."
+
+Mrs. Middleton sighed and said, "It is as I feared; on you, Julia, rests
+in a measure the cause of his death."
+
+"Better call me a murderer at once. But I’ll not stay for more abuse,"
+said Julia, as she left the room.
+
+When she was gone Mrs. Middleton buried her face in her hands, and sent
+forth sob after sob from her crushed heart—crushed by the sinfulness and
+mocking disobedience of her first born. While she was still weeping, Fanny
+stole softly from the apartment and went in quest of her sister. She found
+her, as she had expected, in her room, and going up to her threw her arms
+around her neck, and plead long and earnestly that she would go to Mr.
+Wilmot. But Julia’s answer was ever the same, "No, I will not."
+
+"And why will you not?" asked Fanny.
+
+"Because," replied Julia, "Mr. Wilmot is nothing to me, and there is no
+reason why I should go to him, more than to any other lovesick youth who
+takes a fancy to send for me. You would not feel obliged to run if Bill
+Jeffrey should have the measles and send for you."
+
+"Oh, stop, stop," said Fanny, "you shall not liken Bill Jeffrey to Mr.
+Wilmot, who is so good, so noble. You loved him once, and for the sake of
+that love go to him now; it can do you no harm."
+
+"It would seriously affect my plans for the future; and once for all, I
+tell you I will not go," replied Julia.
+
+"Then I will," said Fanny, "and show him that I, at least, have not
+forgotten him."
+
+This idea pleased Julia, and she answered, "I wish you would, for your
+presence will do as much good as mine."
+
+Fanny hastily ran down stairs and, going to her mother, said, "Mother,
+Julia will not go, but I will. I should like to very much. Will you let
+me?"
+
+Mrs. Middleton was too much engrossed in her painful thoughts to give much
+heed to what Fanny said. She only knew that she wished her to consent to
+something, and she mechanically answered, "Yes, yes, go." It was then
+after sunset, and as the sky had all day been cloudy, darkness was fast
+gathering over the earth, but Fanny heeded it not. She bade Ike make
+haste, and in a few moments her favorite pony was saddled. Ike’s horse was
+then got in readiness, and they were soon galloping off in the direction
+of Frankfort. ’Twas a long ride of twelve miles and the darkness increased
+every moment, while a steady, drizzling rain commenced falling. Still
+Fanny kept perseveringly on, occasionally speaking an encouraging word to
+Ike, who pulled his old cap closely over his ears and muttered, "Lord
+bless young miss. Seems like ’twas her was done promised to young marster,
+a puttin’ out this desput night to see him."
+
+But Fanny kept her thoughts to herself, and while she is making her way to
+Frankfort, we will precede her and see what is taking place in the sick
+room. The large drops of sweat which stood upon Mr. Wilmot’s high, white
+forehead, showed that the hour of dissolution was at hand. His mind was
+wandering, but still the burden of his soul was, "Julia, Julia, oh, will
+she not come?" Mr. Miller stood by him and endeavored as far as possible
+to quiet him, and once, during a lucid interval, he asked, "If Julia does
+not come, what shall I tell her when I see her?"
+
+Mr. Wilmot’s eyes opened wide and for a moment he looked wistfully at his
+friend, and then said mournfully, "I cannot see you, Joseph, my vision has
+departed forever, and if Julia comes, I cannot now look on her loved
+features, but if I die ere she arrives, ask her if she wrote that letter."
+
+Just then there was a noise without, and the sound of horses’ feet was
+heard coming up the graveled walk. Some one in the room whispered, "It
+must be Miss Middleton." The sound caught the dying man’s ear and he
+wildly exclaimed, "Has she come? Oh! Has she come?" Fanny was now heard
+speaking in the hall. We have said that her voice was strangely like her
+sister’s, so it was no wonder that Mr. Wilmot, in his feverish delirium,
+mistook it. Clasping his hands together, he exclaimed, "Thank God she has
+come! She has come!"
+
+The excitement was too much for him and for a few moments he was
+unconscious. When at last animation was restored, Fanny was hanging over
+his pillow, and Fanny’s tears were upon his cheek; but he thought it was
+Julia, and drawing her to him, he imprinted a burning kiss upon her fair
+brow, saying, "God bless you for coming, precious Julia, I knew you would
+come; and now tell me, do you not love me as well as you always have?"
+
+Fanny was bewildered, and looked imploringly at Mr. Miller, who said,
+"Richard, do you think it is Julia who is standing by you now?" The sick
+man gave a startled look and almost shrieked out, "Julia? Yes, is it not
+Julia? Speak quick and tell me, isn’t Julia here?" Mr. Miller’s eyes
+filled with tears as he answered sadly, "No, Richard, Julia is not here;
+it is Fanny who has come." A deathly paleness passed over Mr. Wilmot’s
+face and a paroxysm of delirium ensued more violent than any which had
+preceded it. At last it partially passed off and he became comparatively
+calm, but still persisted in thinking it was Julia whose hand he held in
+his and whose breath was upon his cheek. "Heaven bless you for coming,
+beloved one," he would say, "I knew you would come, and still the dreadful
+thought has haunted me, that you might be false, for that was a cruel
+letter; but you did not write it, did you?"
+
+Fanny answered through her tears, "No, Mr. Wilmot, I did not write it. It
+is Fanny who is speaking to you." But Mr. Wilmot understood only the first
+part of what she said, and continued, "I knew you did not, I am satisfied
+now to die; and yet ’tis hard to die when I am so young and so far from
+home, but it is sweet to know that I have your love to the last. When I am
+dead, you will tell them at home how I loved and prayed for them. My
+mother will weep bitterly for her son, who died so far away, but she does
+not love me as well as you do, does she, dearest?"
+
+Just then Dr. Lacey entered the room. He seemed surprised to see Fanny
+there, and to hear the words of endearment addressed to her by Mr. Wilmot,
+but Mr. Miller softly told him of the mistake. This seemed to satisfy him,
+but he anxiously noted every change of Fanny’s countenance. At last Mr.
+Wilmot said, "If you did not write that letter, who did? Was it, could it
+have been your sister?"
+
+"Oh, no! No!" said Fanny, "I did not write it."
+
+"I know you did not, dearest," said he; "you would not do such a thing,
+but who did? I cannot think it was Fanny, who was always so gentle, so
+guileless."
+
+Poor Fanny! She felt that her beloved teacher was dying with a suspicion
+of her innocence, and she wept most bitterly. At last a change passed over
+Mr. Wilmot’s face, a change which showed that the last trying moment had
+come. It frequently occurs with dying persons that at the last their
+faculties are for a moment fully restored. So it was with Mr. Wilmot. A
+bright smile broke over his face and looking up at Mr. Miller, he said, "I
+thank my Heavenly Father I can see again. Now, where is Julia? I would
+look on her face once more."
+
+"I told you," said Mr. Miller, "that you were mistaken; it is not Julia."
+
+"Not Julia!" said Mr. Wilmot, again becoming delirious. "Not Julia! It
+cannot be true." Then drawing Fanny toward him he looked earnestly in her
+face. Slowly the bitter truth broke over his mind, and he said, "Yes, I
+was mistaken! But I bless you for coming; but Julia, my too dearly loved
+Julia—she is not here. Oh, if I can never see her in this world, shall I
+see her in heaven?"
+
+They were the last words he ever uttered. Falling back on his pillow, he
+drew Fanny’s face to his, and with his last breath kissed her quivering
+lips, and all was over. Sadly Mr. Miller closed the eyes of his departed
+friend, and smoothing the covering about him, left him to the care of the
+servants. A few hours later, Fanny entered the room with Dr. Lacey, again
+to look on the face of Mr. Wilmot. The sun was just rising, and its first
+red rays fell upon the marble features of the dead. There was on his face
+an expression so calm and heavenly that Fanny held her breath while
+looking at him, lest she should disturb his peaceful repose. At length she
+kissed his cold forehead, and silently left the room which contained the
+pale sleeper.
+
+In the course of a few hours she returned home, bearing the sad tidings,
+which was received by her mother with a burst of tears; but Julia
+preserved the same indifference which had been manifested throughout all
+Mr. Wilmot’s illness. Hard-hearted as she was, there came a time in after
+years when that proud head was bowed with grief, and those dark eyes were
+bedimmed by tears of penitence, which could not atone for the past; for
+they were of no avail to bring back the dead from their silent resting
+place.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER VI
+
+
+           SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS
+
+
+Mr. Wilmot’s death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday
+was appointed for his burial. It was the 1st of September, and a bright,
+beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he
+who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange
+land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had
+thus early passed away. He had during his lifetime been a member of the
+Episcopal church, and his funeral services were to take place at Ascension
+Church.
+
+The house was filled to overflowing. Mr. Middleton, Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey
+and Fanny occupied the front seat, as principal mourners for the deceased.
+Many searching eyes were bent on the fair young girl, whose white forehead
+gleamed from under the folds of her veil, and whose eyelids, wet with
+tears, drooped heavily upon her pale cheek. Madam Rumor had been busy with
+her thousand tongues, and the scene at the deathbed had been told and
+retold in twenty different forms, until at last it had become settled that
+on Fanny’s part there was some secret attachment, or she never would have
+evinced so much interest in Mr. Wilmot. She, however, was ignorant of all
+this, and sat there wholly unconscious of the interest she was exciting.
+
+Julia was not there. She had again defied her mother’s commands, and
+resisted all Fanny’s entreaties, that she would go to the funeral.
+
+"You ought to see Mr. Wilmot," said Fanny. "He looks so calm, so peaceful
+and," she added in a low voice, "so forgiving."
+
+"So forgiving!" quickly repeated Julia. "I wonder what he has to forgive.
+If I had continued to love him, ’twould not have saved his life."
+
+Fanny sighed and turned away from the hard-hearted girl, who was left
+alone with her thoughts during all the long hours of that day. But to do
+her justice, we must say, that after her mother and sister were gone, a
+feeling of sadness stole over her; her stony heart somewhat softened, and
+in the solitude of her chamber she wept for a long time; but whether for
+Mr. Wilmot’s death, her own conduct toward him, or the circumstances which
+surrounded her, none can tell.
+
+Let us now return to Frankfort, and go back for a few moments in our
+story. Just as the funeral procession had left the house and was
+proceeding toward the church, the steamboat Diana, which plies between
+Cincinnati and Frankfort, appeared round a bend in the river. She was
+loaded with passengers, who were all on the lookout as they neared the
+landing place. Just at that moment the tolling bell rang out on the air.
+Its tones fell sadly on the ear of a tall, beautiful girl, who was
+impatiently pacing the deck, and looking anxiously in the direction of the
+city. The knell was repeated, and she murmured, "Oh, what if that should
+be for Richard!" The thought overpowered her, and sitting down on a seat
+near her she burst into tears.
+
+"Can I do anything for you?" said the captain, who at that moment passed
+her.
+
+"Nothing, except to land me in Frankfort as soon as possible," said the
+young lady, whom the reader will readily suppose was Kate Wilmot.
+
+"Are you in a great hurry?" asked the captain.
+
+"Yes, sir," returned Kate. "My brother is dangerously sick and I am
+anxious to get to him."
+
+"Where does your brother live?" asked the captain.
+
+"He boards with Mrs. Williams, on Elm street," answered Kate.
+
+"Then," said the captain, "if you will show me your baggage, I will see
+that it is sent there, for you probably will not wish to waste time in
+looking after it when we land."
+
+Kate thanked him for his kindness; and when they reached the shore the
+kind-hearted man called one of his boatmen and ordered him to show Miss
+Wilmot the way to Mrs. Williams’ residence. As Kate approached the house
+she noticed the air of desertion about it, and her heart sank for fear her
+brother might be dead. Running hastily up the steps, she rang the bell,
+which was answered by a female domestic, who was too old and too infirm to
+attend the funeral. Kate accosted her by saying, "Does Mr. Wilmot live
+here?"
+
+The old lady replied by lifting up her hand and exclaiming, while the
+tears coursed their way down her cheeks, "Lord bless me if it isn’t young
+marster’s sister."
+
+"Yes, yes," said Kate impatiently, "I am his sister. But tell me, is he
+dead? Am I too late?"
+
+The woman replied, "Not too late to see him, if you’re right spry. They’ve
+carried him to the church."
+
+"Where? What church is it?" asked Kate wildly.
+
+"Right yender; that ar brick house with the tall steeple."
+
+Kate waited for no more, but darted off in the direction of the church.
+Meanwhile the services were ended, and the friends of the deceased were
+taking their last leave of him. Mrs. Middleton and Mr. Miller stood on one
+side of the coffin, while Dr. Lacey and Fanny were on the other. Fanny
+gazed long and earnestly upon the face of her teacher, as if she would
+stamp his likeness with daguerrean accuracy upon her heart.
+
+She was turning sadly away, when a noise at the door caused all eyes to be
+directed that way. A pale, lovely face was seen looking anxiously in, and
+then a slight female figure advanced through the crowd, which gave way for
+her to pass. She passed up the aisle till she reached the coffin, then
+bursting into a flood of tears, she wrung her hands, exclaiming, "My
+brother, oh my brother—are you indeed dead?" She then imprinted kiss after
+kiss upon the cold lips of him who never before disregarded her caresses;
+and as the full force of her loss came over her, she uttered a piercing
+cry of anguish, and fell fainting into the arms of Mr. Miller, who
+recognized in her beautiful features the original of the picture which Mr.
+Wilmot had shown him a few months before.
+
+He bore her out into the open air, where he was instantly surrounded by
+half a dozen ladies, each insisting that the fair stranger should be taken
+to her house. First among these was Mrs. Crane, who saw by a glance at
+Kate that her presence would not be derogatory to any house, so she
+determined to have her taken to her own dwelling, and urged her claim so
+hard that Mr. Miller at last consented, thinking that Mrs. Williams must
+be wearied with the recent illness of Mr. Wilmot.
+
+Accordingly, when Kate was again restored to consciousness, she found
+herself in an elegantly furnished room, with a gaily dressed, handsome
+lady sitting by her. This was Mrs. Carrington, whose delicate nerves would
+not suffer her to attend a funeral. On seeing Kate move, she spoke to her
+and asked her if she felt better.
+
+"Yes, much better," said Kate; "but where am I? What has happened?" And
+then as the recollection of what had occurred came over her, she burst
+into tears and said, "My brother—they have buried him, I suppose, and I
+cannot see him again."
+
+Mrs. Carrington answered, "I think they have not gone to the cemetery yet.
+I will dispatch a servant and ask them to delay the burial a few moments,
+if you desire it."
+
+Kate thanked her; but at that moment a messenger came from Mr. Miller. He
+had anticipated Kate’s wishes, and sent word that a carriage was waiting
+to convey her to the church, where she would have another opportunity of
+seeing her brother. Mrs. Carrington felt constrained to offer to accompany
+her, and the two proceeded to the church and thence to the cemetery.
+
+Although Mrs. Carrington had not visited Mr. Wilmot during his illness,
+she was by no means ignorant of Fanny’s attentions. She had taken great
+pains to comment upon them in Dr. Lacey’s presence, saying, "that she had
+often suspected Fanny of possessing a more than ordinary affection for Mr.
+Wilmot, and she had sometimes thought her affection returned. For her
+part, she did not blame Julia for absenting herself from him, for she had
+probably discovered his preference for her sister." Her object in doing
+this was to make Dr. Lacey think less favorably of Fanny, for with her
+practised eye she had discovered that for no other female did he feel such
+an interest as for "Little Fanny Middleton," as she always termed her.
+
+At the grave she noticed Fanny’s pale face and swollen eyes, and found
+occasion to say to her, loud enough for Dr. Lacey to hear, "I am
+astonished, Fanny, to see you show to the world how much you loved your
+sister’s betrothed."
+
+This remark had no effect upon Fanny, except causing her to look at Mrs.
+Carrington in surprise and to wonder what she meant. With Dr. Lacey it was
+different. Imperceptibly, "Little Fanny Middleton" had won a place in his
+heart which no other one had ever possessed. At first he admired her for
+her frank, confiding nature, and afterward he learned to love her for the
+many lovely traits of her character. He had thought it perfectly natural
+that she should feel a great interest in Mr. Wilmot, who was for so long a
+time a member of her father’s family; but the wrong construction which was
+put upon her motives annoyed him, and even made him fearful that her heart
+might be more interested in Mr. Wilmot than he was willing to believe. As
+he stood by the open grave into which the cold earth was heavily falling,
+there rested upon his brow a deeper shade of sadness than was occasioned
+by the mere death of his friend. Mrs. Carrington observed it, and resolved
+to follow up the train of thought which she saw was awakened in his mind.
+
+After the burial Kate returned to Mrs. Crane’s, where she was treated with
+every possible attention which politeness or sympathy could dictate. A few
+days after the funeral she one evening casually asked, if that fair,
+delicate-looking girl at her brother’s grave were not Miss Middleton?
+
+"Yes," replied Mrs. Carrington. "Did you not think from her manner that
+she was a sincere mourner?"
+
+Kate was about to reply, when Dr. Lacey prevented her by saying, "Pardon
+me, Mrs. Carrington; but I think you have given Miss Wilmot a wrong
+impression. She doubtless thinks it was Miss Julia Middleton."
+
+"Yes," said Kate, "I thought it was Miss Julia."
+
+Dr. Lacey replied that it was Fanny—Julia’s younger sister; and then he
+told how faithfully she had watched over Mr. Wilmot during his illness. Of
+Julia he said nothing, and although Kate wished very much to know
+something concerning her, she determined not to question Dr. Lacey, but to
+wait and ask Mr. Miller, who, for some reason, seemed nearer to her than
+any other one of the strangers by whom she was surrounded. He had been
+solicited to take charge of the school, which was now destitute of a
+teacher, and as the situation pleased him, he readily accepted the offer
+and accepted Mrs. Crane’s as his boarding place. Perhaps one inducement
+which led him to do this was the presence of the beautiful Kate, in whom
+he daily became more interested.
+
+Years before, when but a boy in the boarding school at Canandaigua, he had
+often fancied that the time would come when he should both see and know
+the sister whom Richard Wilmot used to describe in such glowing terms.
+Since then another image had filled his heart and he had dreamed of
+another face—not so fair, perhaps, but quite as innocent. But now the
+dream was sadly over, and he had never thought of the gentle Fanny for a
+wife since that night when, as he supposed, he saw the dark side of her
+character. He, however, could not conquer his old partiality, and always
+spoke of her in the highest terms. Consequently, from his description of
+her, Kate received a very favorable impression.
+
+He said little of Julia; but told Kate that he would take her to Mr.
+Middleton’s the first fine day. He wished to go there in order to induce
+Mrs. Middleton to send her daughters back to school. The next Saturday was
+fixed upon for the visit, and at an early hour Mr. Miller and Kate were on
+their way to Mr. Middleton’s.
+
+Kate Wilmot was not only handsome, but was also very intelligent and
+agreeable, and by the time their ride was half-completed, Mr. Miller was
+more than half in love and was building air castles just as he had done
+months before when Fanny was mistress of them all.
+
+About noon they reached Mr. Middleton’s, where they were received very
+kindly by Mrs. Middleton, very joyfully by Fanny, and very coldly by
+Julia, whose face always wore a darker frown whenever Mr. Miller was
+present; but he apparently did not notice it, and went on conversing upon
+different subjects. At last he asked when Mr. Middleton was expected home.
+
+"I am expecting him every day," said Mrs. Middleton, "and," she added in a
+lower tone, "I almost dread to have him come, for I do not know that he
+has ever heard a word of Richard’s illness and death."
+
+"Why, have you never written to him?" asked Mr. Miller.
+
+"Yes," replied she; "but it is so uncertain as to what place he is in, or
+how long he will remain there, that it is doubtful whether he ever
+received the letter. We heard from him a few days ago. He was then in
+Indiana, and as he said nothing about Mr. Wilmot, I presume he has not
+heard of his death."
+
+Just as she had finished speaking, the dogs set up a great barking, and
+the negroes uttered the joyful cry of "Marster’s come! Marster’s come!"
+The family ran to the door to meet him; but Fanny could not wait for him
+to enter the house, neither could she stop to unfasten the gate, but
+clearing it with one bound, she was soon in the arms of her father, who
+uttered his usual, "Ha, ha," and said, "Well done, darling; you’ll do for
+a cirkis rider. Are you glad to see your old pap?"
+
+The blacks then gathered round, and he shook hands with all, saying, "How
+d’ye, boys? How d’ye? Have you worked right smart since I’ve been gone? If
+you have, you may have a play spell the rest of the arternoon."
+
+So saying, he entered the house, where after greeting his wife, Julia and
+Mr. Miller, he was introduced to "Miss Wilmot." He took her hand and
+looking at her for a moment, said, "Wilmot, Wilmot! Are you Dick’s
+sister?"
+
+Kate’s eyes filled with tears as she exclaimed, "Yes, sir, Richard was my
+brother."
+
+"Richard was your brother! Great Moses! What does this mean? And you in
+black and crying!" Then looking at his wife, who was also in tears, he
+added impatiently, "What in thun—" but instantly recollecting himself, he
+said more gently, "Can’t anybody tell me what has happened?" And the old
+man’s cheek paled, and his voice trembled, as the dread of what might have
+happened stole over him.
+
+Fanny at last went up to him and said softly, "Father, Mr. Wilmot is
+dead!"
+
+Mr. Middleton sank into the nearest chair, and covering his rough face
+with his hands, wept as freely as a little child. He had loved Mr. Wilmot
+with almost a father’s love, and during his absence had not been unmindful
+of him. Safely stowed away in his carpet bag were several costly books,
+which he had purchased as a present for Richard. He had also hoped that as
+Julia’s husband he would have a good influence over her, and improve her
+fractious disposition; and many were the plans which he had formed as to
+what he would do when Richard was really his son. But now he was gone
+forever. The blow was so sudden, so unexpected, that for several minutes
+he was stunned by its force and wept on in silence.
+
+At last, lifting up his head, he turned to Kate and said, "You must not
+think me a silly old fool, child, for Lord knows old Josh Middleton hain’t
+shed such tears since he was a little shaver and cried when they buried up
+his dead mother."
+
+Kate could not reply, but from that time she felt for Mr. Middleton a
+respect and esteem which nothing could ever change.
+
+After Mr. Middleton had become calm, he proceeded to enumerate to Mr.
+Miller the many good qualities of Mr. Wilmot. Said he, "He was a capital
+feller; allus just so. Lively as a cricket; none of your stuck-up,
+fiddle-faddle notions. And then he was such a good boarder—not a bit
+particular what he eat; why, he was the greatest kind of a man—eat corn
+bread, turnip greens, or anything!"
+
+At this speech Kate smiled in spite of her tears, and Mr. Middleton went
+on: "But he warn’t as handsome as his sister, and I’ll be skinned if I
+ever seen anybody that was. Tempest can’t hold a candle to her, for all
+she feels so crank. Why, Kit, or Kate, what’s yer name? You’re as handsome
+as a pictur!"
+
+Mr. Miller probably thought so too, if the admiring look which he gave her
+was any criterion. Mr. Middleton observed it, and forgetting for a moment
+the death of his friend, he slapped Mr. Miller on his shoulder, saying, "I
+tell you what, my boy; it’s a mighty mean wind that blows nobody any good
+fortin. Miss Kate warn’t sent to Kentuck for nothin’, and unless you’re a
+bigger logger-head than I think you be, you’ll try to find out what she
+come for, and how long she’s goin’ to stay."
+
+Mr. Miller smiled and said, "I hope we shall be able to keep Miss Wilmot
+all winter, for the people of Frankfort are wanting a music teacher, and
+have solicited her to remain in that capacity."
+
+"By Jove," said Mr. Middleton, "that’s just the thing! And you have taken
+Dick’s place in school—poor, boy, to die so soon!" The tears were again
+moistening his immense beard, but this time he hastily brushed them away,
+and went on, "Yes, that’s a capital idee, and you want me to patternize
+you by sending my two gals—hey? Well, I reckon I can’t do better, if they
+want to go. Ho! Tempest—Sunshine—what d’ye say? D’ye want to go back to
+Frankfort and board at Miss Crane’s, ’long of Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey, Katy
+did, and that other infernal Katy didn’t, what fainted spang away at the
+sight of old Josh! But though she was so dreadfully skeered, the pooty
+color didn’t leave her cheeks an atom. Lightnin’ spikes! Let me catch my
+gals paintin’ and I’ll—"
+
+But he was prevented from telling what he’d do by Fanny, who clapped her
+hands and said, "Oh, father, you are a dear good man; may we really go?"
+
+"I thought Fanny would be pleased with the idea," said Mr. Miller, "and
+even if she had objected, I was going to send the doctor out, and I know
+he would bring her to terms."
+
+Fanny blushed and her father said, "Do you think so? Well, I’m glad on’t.
+I’d as soon she’d have him as anybody, and she’s worthy of him too, for if
+she can love such a hideous old clown as I am, she’ll stick to such a nice
+man as Dr. Lacey through thick and thin. But what do you say to goin’,
+Tempest?"
+
+Julia had at first thought that nothing could induce her to become a pupil
+of Mr. Miller, but his allusion to Dr. Lacey decided her otherwise. It was
+necessary that she should go, for she did not dare trust her sister alone
+with the doctor; so she swallowed her dislike to Mr. Miller, and said she
+should be delighted to return to school.
+
+It was settled that they should go during the next week.
+
+This arrangement gave great pleasure to Dr. Lacey, who found it very
+lonely in Frankfort without Fanny, and had several times spoken of
+returning to New Orleans. But when he learned that Fanny was coming back,
+he suddenly changed his mind and concluded that Frankfort would be a
+charming winter residence. This was laughingly told to Fanny by Kate, who
+had learned to love her very much. Julia she disliked, for she had at last
+drawn from Mr. Miller the whole history of her proceedings, and she could
+but look upon the false-hearted girl as accessory to her brother’s death.
+
+Julia knew that by the fair Northern beauty she was secretly despised, but
+she did not care, for she had conceived a great friendship for Mrs.
+Carrington, whom she often amused with her remarks about New York people.
+Once she said, "I do wish New York would die, or stop taking emetics, and
+sending the contents of her bilious stomach to Kentucky in the shape of
+teachers!"
+
+Mrs. Carrington smiled and said, "I think you prefer Louisiana emetics, do
+you not?"
+
+Julia blushed as she answered, "Yes, but what can I do. There’s Mr. Miller
+ready to back up whatever Fanny does, and put down whatever I do. I’d
+thank him to mind his own business, and stay at his own home!"
+
+Mrs. Carrington did not reply, for she, too, was greatly annoyed by the
+presence of Mr. Miller and Kate. The latter she looked upon as a rival,
+for she was said by every one to have the most beautiful face in
+Frankfort. This greatly displeased Mrs. Carrington, who, before Kate’s
+arrival, had been considered the belle of the town, so far as beauty was
+concerned. She also felt great contempt for Kate’s occupation as a
+teacher, and said, "She didn’t see why folks should make such an ado over
+a poor music teacher."
+
+Once, in speaking on the subject to Dr. Lacey, she said, "I am glad I was
+not born in New York, for then I should have been obliged to pick up
+chips, split wood, dig potatoes, wash dishes and teach school!"
+
+Dr. Lacey’s reply to this remark was, "I think, Mrs. Carrington, you will
+admit that the young ladies who come here from the North almost always
+possess superior education. Now if they spent much time in splitting wood
+and digging potatoes, I am sure they could not acquire so much knowledge."
+
+Mrs. Carrington answered, "Of course you feel interested in New Yorkers,
+for Fanny has taken a great fancy to them, and whatever she likes you must
+like, of course."
+
+"Yes, I know Fanny likes our New York friends very much," said Dr. Lacey.
+"And I think you will allow that she shows good taste in the choice of her
+associates."
+
+"Oh, yes, admirable," returned Mrs. Carrington, "almost as good taste as
+some of my acquaintance show in preferring her."
+
+"What do you mean?" asked Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Why, I mean," said Mrs. Carrington, "that I am puzzled to know what
+attraction such a simple-minded girl as Fanny can have for a person of
+your intelligence."
+
+Dr. Lacey bit his lip, but forcing down his anger said, "She possesses the
+same attraction which every guileless, innocent person has."
+
+"Guileless and innocent," repeated Mrs. Carrington; "rather call her
+artful and designing. Depend upon it, doctor, you have only seen the
+bright side of her disposition. You should see her in her room, and know
+how much trouble her sister has with her!"
+
+She might have said more, but Dr. Lacey stopped her by saying rather
+warmly, "Mrs. Carrington, you shall not talk so about Fanny. I know you do
+not like her, and consequently, whatever you can say of her will have no
+effect upon me."
+
+So saying, he quitted the apartment, leaving Mrs. Carrington to her own
+reflections. They were not very pleasant, for Dr. Lacey’s manner had said
+as plainly as words could say that she had better mind her own business,
+and she began to think so herself, for she muttered, "After all, what is
+it to me if he does like Fanny? I am bound fast, but oh, if I were free,
+I’d compass heaven and earth to secure him." Her wish to be free was soon
+realized.
+
+That afternoon, when the Sea Gull came up from Louisville, it brought home
+her husband, wearied, worn out and sick. He took his bed, and never left
+his room again until strong men carried him out and laid him down to sleep
+in the silent graveyard. The close of his life was calm and peaceful, for
+he had early chosen the better part, and he looked upon the grave as but a
+stepping stone from earth to heaven.
+
+His life was a dreary pilgrimage, for though he possessed for his young,
+giddy wife, a strong, ardent affection, he had long known that it was not
+returned, and he felt that she would be happier if he were dead. She,
+however, paid him as much attention during his illness as the gay life she
+led would allow; but she was often away, and night after night was he left
+alone with his Bible and his God, while she was in the midst of some
+fashionable amusement. Her neglect was, however, partly made up to him by
+the kind care of Fanny, who gave him all the time she could possibly spare
+from her school duties. Mrs. Carrington found it very convenient to call
+upon her, whenever she wished to be absent, and hour after hour the fair
+young girl sat by the sick man’s bedside, employed either with her needle,
+her books or drawing. Mr. Carrington was a fine scholar and gave her much
+assistance in her studies.
+
+When he grew too weak to read, she would read to him from the Bible,
+stopping occasionally, while he explained some obscure passage, or
+endeavored to impress on her mind some solemn truth. Thus were the seeds
+of righteousness sown, which afterward sprang up and bore fruit unto
+everlasting life.
+
+At last the chilling dews came upon his head, his eye grew dim with the
+mists of death, and then he laid his cold, white hand on Fanny’s head and
+prayed most earnestly that heaven’s choicest blessings, both here and
+hereafter, might descend upon one who had so kindly smoothed his dark
+pathway down to the valley of death. A few words of affectionate farewell
+to his wife and he was gone. His crushed, aching heart had ceased to beat
+and in a few days the green sod was growing above his early grave.
+
+Fanny begged so earnestly to have him buried by the side of Mr. Wilmot
+that Mrs. Carrington finally consented, and the two, who had never seen
+each other on earth, now lay peacefully side by side. When the springtime
+came, the same fair hands planted flowers over the graves of her brothers,
+as she loved to call the two men, each of whom had blessed her with his
+dying breath. Thither would she often go with Dr. Lacey, who was each day
+learning to love her more and more.
+
+Mrs. Carrington contented herself with having a few hysterical fits,
+shedding a few tears, dressing herself in an expensive suit of mourning,
+and erecting to the memory of her husband a magnificent monument. When Mr.
+Middleton saw the latter, he said, "Why the plague can’t Dick have as good
+a gravestun as that young lieutenant? He desarves it jest as much"; so out
+came his purse, and when Mrs. Carrington went next to visit the costly
+marble at her husband’s grave, she was chagrined to see by its side a
+still more splendid one. But there was no help for it, so she had to
+endure it in silence, consoling herself with thinking how becomingly she
+would dress and how many conquests she would make, when the term of her
+mourning should have expired!
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER VII
+
+
+                 JULIA’S PLOT TO BREAK FANNY’S ENGAGEMENT
+
+
+Our readers will not be sorry, if after a chapter of sadness and death, we
+turn to a more joyous one, and tell them of the bridal of Kate Wilmot and
+Mr. Miller. Kate wished to defer it a few months, on account of the recent
+death of her brother, but her lover urged his claim so strongly that she
+at last yielded, and their marriage took place on Christmas eve. Mr. W——,
+one of the wealthiest men in Frankfort, very kindly offered to give Kate a
+splendid wedding party, but she politely declined his generous offer, as
+she did not feel like entering into such a scene of gayety as would
+necessarily attend a large party.
+
+A few of her most intimate friends assembled in Mrs. Crane’s parlor, and
+thence proceeded to the church, which was crowded with anxious spectators,
+many of whom almost envied Mr. Miller his beautiful bride, while others
+envied her the fine-looking man who stood there as the bridegroom, and all
+were unanimous in pronouncing it an excellent match. Kate’s happiness on
+this occasion was not unmingled with sadness, for her thoughts went back
+to the time when, with a heart bursting with anguish, she had first
+entered that church and passed up its broad aisle until she reached the
+side of her darling brother, who lay shrouded in his coffin.
+
+Now the scene was changed; she was there as the happy bride of one to whom
+she had given the undivided affection of her heart, and as the solemn
+words were uttered which made her his forever, she felt that her brother’s
+spirit hovered near, to bless her union with one who had ever been his
+true friend. So she requested that Fanny should be her bridesmaid, and the
+young girl now stood at the altar, with her bright face beaming with
+happiness, for Dr. Lacey, who was by her side, had, the night before, told
+her all his love, and had won from her a promise that at some future time
+she would be his. He told her that he would speak to her father the next
+evening.
+
+Accordingly, after the wedding party had returned to Mrs. Crane’s, he
+invited Mr. Middleton to go with him for a few minutes to his room. Fanny
+was sure of her father’s consent, but she could not help feeling nervous
+when she saw him leave the parlor, accompanied by Dr. Lacey. A few moments
+after, she observed that Julia also was missing, and she trembled lest she
+might have suspected something and gone to listen.
+
+Nor was she mistaken in her fears; for Mrs. Carrington and Julia both had
+an inkling of what was going on, and when the latter heard Dr. Lacey say
+something to her father in a low tone, and then saw them leave the room
+together, she arose and stealthily followed them upstairs. Going out on
+the balcony, she stole softly up to Dr. Lacey’s window, and there,
+unobserved, listened to a conversation which confirmed her worst fears. In
+a firm, decided tone, Dr. Lacey told Mr. Middleton of his love for his
+daughter, and said she had promised to be his if her father would consent.
+
+Mr. Middleton replied, "And so it’s my darter you want. Of course it’s
+Sunshine?"
+
+"Certainly, sir," answered Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Well, I’m glad on’t. I’ve seen it all along; but I didn’t know but mebby
+Tempest had come it over you with her pretty face—but devil of a life
+you’d lead with her."
+
+Dr. Lacey did not reply, but Julia did; and though the tones of her voice
+were too low to be heard, they were none the less emphatic, as she said,
+"And devil of a life I’ll make you lead if you do not have me." And at the
+same time she ground her glittering teeth and shook her clenched fist at
+the two men, who were unconscious of the rage they were exciting.
+
+Mr. Middleton continued, "Yes, I’ll give you Sunshine, I reckon, and a
+hundred thousand dollars beside."
+
+"It’s Fanny I want, not her money," said Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Oh, yes, I know," answered Mr. Middleton; "but I reckon you won’t object
+to a few thousand, unless you are as rich as a Jew."
+
+Dr. Lacey replied: "I am not as rich as a Jew, but I am the only child of
+my father, who is said to be worth half a million."
+
+"Half a million!" repeated Mr. Middleton in astonishment. "Golly-ludy,
+man, what made you ever think of a poor girl like Sunshine?"
+
+"Because I love her," answered Dr. Lacey, "and I would marry her just as
+soon if she were not worth one dime."
+
+"Maybe you would and maybe you wouldn’t," muttered Julia; "and perhaps
+you’ll have her, and perhaps you won’t. You’ve got me to deal with, and
+I’d like to see the person who can cross my path with impunity." So
+saying, she glided from her hiding place and went down stairs to the
+parlor, leaving her father and Dr. Lacey to finish their conversation.
+
+Dr. Lacey proposed that Fanny should continue at school two years longer,
+and at the end of that time he would claim her as his wife.
+
+"Why, yes," said Mr. Middleton; "I s’pose I understand; you want her to be
+more accomplished like, afore you take her down to New Orleans. Well, it’s
+perfectly nateral, and old Josh’ll spar no pains nor money."
+
+And so the conference ended. When Dr. Lacey re-entered the parlor Fanny
+read success in his face. In a short time he managed to get near her, and
+bending down, whispered to her, "My own dear Fanny, forever." At these
+words a beautiful flush suffused Fanny’s usually pale cheek. It was
+noticed by Julia, who was watching the doctor and her sister with a
+feeling of almost fiendish hatred. When she saw the bright look of joy
+which passed over Fanny’s face as the doctor whispered to her, she pressed
+her small white hands together until her long transparent nails left their
+impress in her flesh!
+
+Just then Mr. Miller, with his wife upon his arm, approached the spot
+where the doctor was standing, and said, "Why, doctor, what has happened?
+You look almost as happy as I feel. And little Fanny, too, is really
+looking quite rosy. I should not be surprised if my wedding should be a
+prelude to another."
+
+Julia could hear no more, but sick with anger, she turned away, heartily
+wishing Mr. Miller was in California digging gold with the water six feet
+deep all around him! When the company began to disperse Dr. Lacey
+whispered to Fanny that he wished her to remain a few moments, as he had
+something to say to her. Accordingly, after the parlor was deserted, he
+drew her to the sofa and placing his arm around her, told her of the plan
+which he had marked out for her improvement during the next two years. To
+all that he required Fanny promised a cheerful compliance, and he
+proceeded to tell her how he would in the meantime beautify his Southern
+home, and fill it up with every luxury which could please a refined,
+delicate female. By the time he had finished Fanny was weeping from excess
+of happiness.
+
+"It seems so strange," said she, "that you should prefer me to any one
+else, me, who am so plain looking, so—"
+
+"So pure-minded and innocent," interrupted Dr. Lacey, "and so lovely, too,
+for to me you are very handsome. Not as beautiful, perhaps, as Mrs.
+Miller, for there are few who are, and yet I like your looks quite as
+well."
+
+Fanny did not reply; after a moment’s silence he said, "Fanny, I shall be
+obliged to go to New Orleans soon."
+
+"Go to New Orleans," said Fanny. "Oh, no, don’t."
+
+"But I must," answered he. "Business of importance calls me there."
+
+"How soon must you go?"
+
+"In two weeks," he replied.
+
+"And how long will you be gone?"
+
+"Probably three months," he answered. "But I shall write to you often;
+twice a week, perhaps, and you will find enough to do to answer my letters
+and attend to your studies, besides practicing your music lessons. By the
+way, Fanny, I wish you to pay particular attention to music, for you know
+I am very fond of it."
+
+Fanny promised that she would, and they separated for the night. While
+Fanny was going to her room, she determined she would tell Julia all her
+future prospects; but she found her sister either asleep or pretending to
+be (the latter was the fact); so she said nothing, but lay down without
+disturbing her. She could not sleep, however, and toward morning Julia
+called out, in no very gentle tones, "Do lie still, Fan, or else get up
+and go down in the parlor and have another tete-a-tete with Dr. Lacey."
+
+Fanny saw that her sister was awake, and she resolved to improve the
+opportunity, even if Julia were not in a very gentle mood. So she said,
+"Sister, I want to tell you something; wake up, won’t you?"
+
+"Wake up!" answered Julia. "I should like to know who’s been asleep, or
+who can sleep where you are? What is the great secret you wish to tell
+me?"
+
+With many blushes and some stammering Fanny got through with her story.
+After she had finished Julia was silent a few moments and then said,
+"Well, what of it? What if Dr. Lacey has promised to marry you? Is that
+any reason why you should keep me awake all night?"
+
+Fanny did not answer, and as her mind was relieved from the weighty matter
+of telling her sister, she soon fell asleep, and when she awoke the sun
+was high in the heavens, and Mrs. Miller was bending over her, wishing her
+a "Merry Christmas!" That day there was sent to Mrs. Crane’s a large box,
+which Dr. Lacey was very particular to have handled carefully. When it was
+opened it was found to contain an elegant rosewood piano, and a note in
+which was written, "A Christmas Gift for Fanny." The delighted girl did
+not ask who was the giver, for she well knew; and resolved to apply
+herself closely to music, so as to do justice to the beautiful present.
+
+The two weeks of Dr. Lacey’s stay passed rapidly away, and at their close
+he bade Fanny an affectionate good-by, promising to write regularly twice
+a week, and to return, if possible, at the end of three months. After he
+was gone, it seemed to Fanny that one-half of her life had left her, and
+she felt very unhappy. There was something in her sister’s manner which
+she could not define, and as Julia seemed anxious to avoid her, she spent
+much of her time with Mrs. Miller, who each day grew fonder of her little
+"Kentucky sister," as she often called her in imitation of her brother.
+
+Meanwhile Julia spent all her leisure hours with Mrs. Carrington, to whom
+she confided her feelings and wishes. Mrs. Carrington was not displeased
+to find that Julia was determined to break the engagement between Dr.
+Lacey and Fanny, and secretly hoped she would succeed. Not that she wished
+to aid Julia in securing the doctor, for such was not her intention.
+Neither did she look upon such an event as possible, for she felt sure
+that Dr. Lacey never would fancy Julia, even if there were no Fannys in
+the world; and supposing he did, she could easily remedy it by exposing
+Julia’s wickedness.
+
+In due course of time a letter arrived for Fanny from Dr. Lacey. It was a
+well-filled sheet and so full of affection and kind suggestions for her
+improvement, that Fanny felt an increased pleasure in thinking that she
+was the object of Dr. Lacey’s love. Julia watched her with an evil eye, as
+she read the letter, and when she saw the look of joy which lit up every
+feature, she thought, "Yes, read on and enjoy it—do—for you’ll not get
+many more such!"
+
+That day after school she started out for the purpose of laying the
+foundation for the fulfillment of a part of her plans. There was in the
+post-office a clerk whose name was Joseph Dunn. He was an awkward,
+rawboned young man, about six feet two inches high. Until within a few
+months he had lived near Mr. Middleton. He had a yellow face, yellow hair
+and yellow teeth, the latter of which projected over his under lip. He
+also drove a very yellow horse and rode in a yellow buggy. In his own
+estimation he was perfectly irresistible, and imagined he had only to say
+the word and all the girls in the country would eagerly accept the offer
+of being mistress of his fancy colored horse and person. For Fanny he had
+conceived a violent passion and wondered much that she should repel all
+his serious advances. At last he wrote her a letter saying that on a
+certain afternoon he would visit her and make a formal offer of his hand.
+He bade her weigh the matter seriously, so that she would have no one to
+blame but herself, if she should ever regret answering in the affirmative.
+
+Fanny was very much annoyed by this letter and when on the afternoon
+specified she saw old "sorrel" coming up to the gate, she said, "Father,
+there is Joe coming here to offer me the honor of becoming Mrs. Dunn. He
+troubles me exceedingly with his attentions, and I wish you would manage
+to make him keep away."
+
+Thus enlightened, Mr. Middleton was ready for any emergency, and he
+answered Joe’s confident knock in person. The young man greeted him with a
+very polite, "Good afternoon," to which Mr. Middleton returned with a
+significant "umph!"
+
+"Is your daughter Fanny at home?" asked Mr. Dunn.
+
+"Yes, she’s at home," said Mr. Middleton. "What d’ye want of her?"
+
+"I should like to have a few moments’ private conference with her, if
+you’ve no objection, sir," replied Mr. Dunn.
+
+"A few moments private fiddlestick," answered Mr. Middleton. "What the
+devil—whose little boy are you? Ain’t you Miss Dunn’s little boy? You’d
+better scratch gravel for home, and if I catch you here again dickerin’
+after Fanny, I’ll pull every corn-colored hair out of your head!"
+
+This rebuff somewhat cooled the ardor of Joseph’s attachment, and as he
+felt sure that Fanny had told her father of his coming, he from that time
+disliked her as much as he had before admired her. Not long after the sad
+finale of his affaire de coeur, he left his home in the country, and going
+to Frankfort became a clerk in the post office. Julia well knew the old
+grudge which he had toward Fanny, and as he did not possess the best
+principles in the world, she had strong hopes of procuring his services
+for the accomplishment of her purpose. Accordingly, at about half past
+five she bent her steps in the direction of the post office, hoping to see
+him in the street, for she knew that he usually went to his supper at that
+hour. She had not gone far beyond the post office when he overtook her.
+She greeted him with her blandest smile, and as she seemed inclined to be
+very sociable, he slackened his pace for the sake of walking with her.
+They had not proceeded far when she said, "Mr. Dunn, if you are not in a
+particular hurry, I should like to have you walk on with me, as I have
+something to communicate to you."
+
+Joseph was delighted, and yet he knew not what to think. The haughty Julia
+had formerly treated him with disdain; but within a week or two her
+conduct toward him had changed, and she seemed to seek his society, and
+now she had even asked him to walk with her. What could it mean? He was
+not long kept in ignorance, for in a few words Julia explained her wishes.
+"You know, Mr. Dunn," said she, "that I have money and I am willing to pay
+you almost any amount, and then it is such a rare opportunity for being
+revenged upon Fanny, who did abuse you shamefully, and even now makes all
+manner of fun of you. It will not be much trouble for you," she continued,
+"for you can watch our box, and whenever a letter arrives from Dr. Lacey,
+you can lay it aside until you have an opportunity of giving it to me, and
+you can do the same with Fanny’s letters!"
+
+Joseph did not hesitate long, for the love of money was strong in him, and
+he also had a desire for revenging his fancied insult. Julia’s manner
+toward him was not without its effect, for he felt greatly flattered that
+she should choose him for a confidant; so at last he promised to accede to
+her proposal on condition that he was well paid.
+
+"It will be well enough," said Julia, "to let her have three or four
+letters, as it would not be natural for him to forget her immediately, you
+know."
+
+"Oh, yes, ma’am," said Mr. Dunn, "I understand how to do it. Never fear
+but I’ll fix it right."
+
+"Well, then, here is a part of your pay in advance," said Julia, as she
+slipped a ten-dollar note into his hand. At first he seemed inclined not
+to take it but finally did so, saying, "I suppose I ought to be paid, for
+it’s mighty ticklish business."
+
+After having arranged affairs to her satisfaction, Julia bade Mr. Dunn a
+very friendly good night, and returned home where she found Fanny employed
+in writing an answer to Dr. Lacey’s letter. Here, for the present, we will
+leave them, until Julia’s plot has time to ripen.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER VIII
+
+
+               MR. MIDDLETON HAS MORE CALLERS FROM NEW YORK
+
+
+The reader will now accompany us to Geneva, one of the most beautiful
+villages in Western New York. On arriving at the depot we are beset by a
+host of runners, who call out lustily, "Temperance House!" "Franklin
+House!" "Geneva Hotel!" "Carriage to any part of the village for a
+shilling!" But we prefer walking, and passing up Water Street, and Seneca
+street, we soon come to Main street, which we follow until we come to a
+large, elegant mansion, the property of Judge Fulton, who is that evening
+entertaining a fashionable party. No matter if we are not invited, we can
+enter unperceived and note down what is taking place.
+
+Our attention is first directed toward the judge and his accomplished
+lady, who are doing the honors of the evening. As we scan their looks
+closely, we are struck with their features, and we feel sure that to them
+wealth was not given in vain, and that the beggar never left their door
+unfed or uncared for.
+
+Mrs. Fulton’s countenance looks very familiar to us, and we wonder much
+where we have seen her before, or if we never have seen her, who it is
+that she so strongly reminds us of. Before we can solve the mystery, we
+observe across the room a face which makes us start up and exclaim, "Is it
+possible! Can that be Dr. Lacey?" A second look at the gentleman in
+question convinces us that he is two inches shorter than Dr. Lacey, and
+also that he wears glasses; still be bears a striking resemblance to the
+doctor, and we inquire who he is. We are told that his name is Robert
+Stanton. He is a graduate of Yale and a brother of Mrs. Fulton, He is
+intending in a few days to start for Kentucky, in company with Frederic
+Raymond, who was a classmate of his.
+
+As we watch young Stanton’s movements, we observe a certain restlessness
+in his eye, as it wanders over the crowded room, seemingly in quest of
+some one who is not there. At last there is a new arrival, and Miss
+Warner, a very prim lady and a teacher in the seminary, is announced,
+together with three of her pupils. As the young girls enter the parlor,
+Mr. Stanton seems suddenly animated with new life, and we feel sure that
+one of those young ladies has a great attraction for him. Nor are we
+mistaken, for he soon crosses the room, and going up to one of them, a
+rosy-cheeked, blue-eyed girl, he says in a low tone, "I am glad you have
+come, Nellie. I had almost given you up, and concluded you were doing
+penance for some misdemeanor, and so could not come out." Then taking her
+upon his arm, he kept her near him all the evening.
+
+There was a strange history connected with Helen Ashton, or Nellie, as she
+was more familiarly called, but of this we will speak hereafter. She was
+formerly a member of the young ladies’ school in New Haven, where she had
+become acquainted with Robert Stanton, who was in college. An intimacy
+sprang up between them which at last ripened into an agreement. Stanton’s
+home was near Geneva, and when he left college he suddenly discovered that
+the Geneva Seminary was superior to any other, and with but little trouble
+he persuaded Nellie to go there to school.
+
+She had now been an inmate of the seminary in that place little more than
+a year, during which time Robert had pursued the study of law in Judge
+Fulton’s office. He had always possessed a great desire to visit Kentucky,
+and had finally concluded to do so, determining if he liked it to make it
+his permanent residence. He was to return the next autumn for Nellie, who
+was to remain in school until that time.
+
+As they stood together that evening conversing about Kentucky, Nellie
+said, "I have an old schoolmate in Frankfort. It is Kate Wilmot. Do you
+remember having seen her in New Haven?"
+
+"Is she very beautiful?" asked Robert.
+
+"Oh, yes, exceedingly so. She turned half the students’ heads," answered
+Nellie.
+
+"Yes, I remember her perfectly well," said Frederic Raymond, who was
+standing near, "and so does Bob, but he wants to pretend he does not. By
+the way, Miss Ashton," continued he, "are you not afraid that Kate’s
+marvelous beauty will endanger your claim upon Robert’s heart, when he
+shall be near her constantly, and can only think of your blue eyes as
+’over the hills and far away?’"
+
+Helen blushed, but did not answer, and Stanton said, "Never fear for me,
+Fred, but rather keep your own heart safely locked away, for fear some of
+those dark-eyed Kentucky girls will, ere you are aware, rifle you of it."
+
+"I shall do no such thing," returned Frederic. "I am going there for the
+express purpose of losing my heart, and the first Kentucky girl which
+pleases me shall be my wife, any way."
+
+"Whether she likes you or not?" asked Nellie.
+
+"Yes, whether she likes me or not," answered Frederic, "I shall marry her
+first, and make her like me afterward."
+
+So saying he sauntered off to another part of the room, little thinking
+that what he had spoken in jest would afterward prove true. At a late hour
+the company began to disperse, Miss Warner keeping a watchful eye upon her
+pupils, lest some lawless collegiate should relieve her from the trouble
+of seeing them safely home. This perpendicular maiden had lived forty
+years on this mundane sphere without ever having had an offer, and she had
+come to think of gentlemen as a race of intruding bipeds which the world
+would be much better without. However, if there were any of the species
+which she could tolerate, it was Judge Fulton and Robert Stanton. The
+former she liked, because everybody liked him, and said he was a "nice
+man, and what everybody said must be true." Her partiality for the latter
+arose from the fact that he had several times complimented her fine figure
+and dignified manners; so when he that night asked the privilege of
+walking home with Nellie, she raised no very strong opposition, but
+yielded the point by merely saying something about "child’s play." She,
+however, kept near enough to them to hear every word of their
+conversation; but they consoled themselves by thinking that the wide-open
+ears could not penetrate the recesses of their well-filled letters which
+they saw in the future.
+
+In a few days Stanton and Raymond started for Kentucky. The evening before
+they left was spent by Stanton in Nellie’s company. Mrs. Fulton had
+invited her to pass the night with her, as the Judge was absent from home.
+About ten o’clock Mrs. Fulton very considerately grew sleepy, and retired
+to her own room. But long after the town clock rang out the hour of
+midnight, a light might have been seen gleaming from the windows of Judge
+Fulton’s sitting room, in which sat Robert and Nellie, repeating for the
+hundredth time vows of eternal constancy.
+
+The next morning when the last rumbling sound of the eastern train died
+away in the streets of Geneva, Nellie Ashton sat weeping in her little
+room at the seminary. She felt that now she was again alone in the wide,
+wide world. Eight years before she had in the short space of three weeks
+followed both father and mother to their last resting place, and upon
+their newly-made graves she had prayed the orphan’s prayer, that God would
+protect one who was without father, mother, brother or sister in the
+world.
+
+The little property of her father was sold for the payment of his debts,
+and Nellie, who was then but twelve years old, was obliged to labor both
+early and late for her daily bread. Her father had lived near the city of
+New York, and not long after his death she procured a situation in a
+wealthy family of that city. She was called "the girl to do chores," which
+meant that she was kept running from garret to cellar, from parlor to
+kitchen, first here and then there, from earliest dawn to latest evening.
+It was almost always eleven o’clock before she could steal away to her low
+bed in the dark garret, and often, in the loneliness of the night, would
+the desolate child pray that the God with whom her parents dwelt would
+look in pity upon the helpless orphan.
+
+Ere long her prayer was answered, for there came to the house where she
+lived a gentleman and lady, who saw the "little kitchen girl." Something
+there was in her sad but intelligent face which attracted their notice,
+and they inquired her history of Mrs. Stanley, the lady with whom she
+lived.
+
+"She is," said Mrs. Stanley, "a good enough girl, if she would only let
+books alone; but she seems to have a passion for study, quite unsuitable
+for one in her station. When she is cleaning the knives she will have a
+book before her; and instead of singing the baby to sleep, she will get
+down and read to her, or repeat something which she has learned."
+
+"And has she no relatives?" asked the gentleman.
+
+"None living that I know of," said Mrs. Stanley; and then she added,
+"Nellie says she had a brother who was several years older than herself,
+and that three years ago he was one morning missing, and they found on his
+table a letter, saying that he had gone to sea on a whaling voyage, and
+would be gone three years. Her father afterward heard that the vessel in
+which his son sailed was supposed to be lost with all its crew. This is
+her story; but you can never tell how much to believe of the stories which
+such girls tell."
+
+"Did you ever detect her in a falsehood?" asked the gentleman.
+
+"Why, no, I never did; but of course she will equivocate, for all such
+paupers will."
+
+"With whom did she live before she came here?" continued the gentleman.
+
+"With a Mr. Barnard," answered Mrs. Stanley; and she continued laughingly,
+"You had better inquire about her of him, as you seem so much interested
+in her. He lives out a few miles in the country."
+
+The result of the conversation was that the Mr. Barnard mentioned above
+received the next day a call from a stranger, who made particular inquiry
+about little Helen Ashton. He seemed satisfied with the result, and as he
+had before learned that Mr. Barnard was a very good, honest man, he handed
+him five hundred dollars, telling him to take Nellie home—as she called
+Mr. Barnard’s house—and to send her for two years to the district school.
+At the end of that time he would furnish funds for her to be educated in
+New Haven.
+
+There was great excitement in Mrs. Stanley’s family when it was known that
+Nellie was to go away and be sent to school in New Haven. "I wonder," said
+Mrs. Stanley, "who pays the expenses? It can’t be Judge —— (naming the
+gentleman who had seemed so much interested in Nellie), for I am sure he
+would not be stupid enough to take a street beggar, as it were, and
+educate her." A second thought convinced her that it must be the said
+gentleman, and she suddenly felt an inclination to do something herself
+for the hitherto neglected kitchen girl.
+
+Accordingly, Nellie was summoned to the parlor and the state of her
+wardrobe inquired into. It was found to be lamentably deficient in even
+the necessary articles of clothing. Mrs. Stanley then turned her rag bag
+inside out and rummaged through several boxes in the garret which had not
+seen the light for several years. The result of her search was three or
+four cast-off garments, which the cook said "were so bad the rag man would
+hardly buy them." Mrs. Stanley, however, thought they were quite a gift,
+and gave Nellie many injunctions as to when she should wear them. Nellie
+thought it doubtful whether she should wear them all; but she said
+nothing, and in a few days she left Mrs. Stanley’s house for a more
+pleasant home at Mr. Barnard’s.
+
+It was a great mystery to Nellie who it could be that had befriended her;
+but if Mr. Barnard knew, he kept the knowledge to himself, and Nellie was
+obliged to remain in ignorance. She was, however, satisfied that the
+gentleman, whoever he was, was both able and willing to carry out his
+plan, for money for the payment of her school bills was regularly remitted
+to Mr. Barnard. At the time when she wished to leave New Haven, she had
+written to Mr. Barnard on the subject, and in due time had received from
+him a letter saying that the gentleman who was educating her was not only
+willing but anxious to have her sent to Geneva.
+
+Soon after her arrival there she chanced to meet Judge Fulton and his
+wife. Something in their looks seemed familiar, and also awoke a painful
+reminiscence of the dark kitchen and the lone garret far off in the great
+city. She could not remember ever having seen them, and so dismissed the
+subject from her mind, merely wondering if they knew that she who was to
+be their brother’s wife once lighted fires and cleaned potatoes as a
+common servant girl.
+
+The reader will perhaps have imagined that the gentleman who befriended
+Nellie was none other than Judge Fulton. He was incited to this act of
+kindness by the same benevolent feeling which prompted all his deeds of
+charity. He had no daughters, and his intention was, first to see what
+improvement she would make of her advantages, and if he were satisfied, he
+would take her home as his adopted daughter. He was somewhat surprised
+when, two years before the time of which we are speaking, he received
+through Mr. Barnard a letter from Nellie addressed to, "My unknown
+benefactor," and desiring his consent to an engagement between herself and
+Robert Stanton. The same mail brought a letter from Robert, saying that he
+had just made an offer of his hand to a Miss Helen Ashton, who was only
+waiting for her guardian to sanction her choice. Judge Fulton’s consent
+was given, and he wrote to Nellie that before she was married he would
+make himself known to her, and give her a wedding at his own house.
+
+A few days before Robert left for Kentucky Judge Fulton received another
+letter from Nellie, saying that it was Mr. Stanton’s wish to be married
+the ensuing autumn. To this the judge gave his approval and determined as
+soon as Robert was gone to enlighten Nellie as to who her guardian was.
+This, then, was the history of Nellie Ashton, whom we will leave for a
+time, and as our readers are probably anxious to return to the bland
+climate of Kentucky, we will follow young Stanton and Raymond on their
+journey. Having arrived at Buffalo, they took passage in the steamboat
+Saratoga, which landed them safely in Sandusky after a trip of about
+twenty-four hours. At Sandusky they took the cars for Cincinnati.
+
+As they neared the Queen City, they noticed at one of the stations a tall,
+intelligent, but rather reckless-looking young man, who entered the cars
+and took a seat directly opposite them. There was something peculiarly
+attractive to Raymond in the confident, self-possessed manner of the
+stranger, and ere long he had, to use a Yankee expression, "scraped
+acquaintance" with him, and learned that his name was Henry Ashton, and
+that he too was on his way to Frankfort, where he resided. As the young
+man told his name, Raymond turned to Stanton and said, "I should think
+that you’d feel acquainted with this gentleman, you are so partial to his
+name."
+
+Stanton did not answer, and Raymond proceeded to question Mr. Ashton about
+Frankfort and its inhabitants. "By the way," said he, "are there any
+pretty girls there? Substantial ones, I mean, who have a purse long enough
+to pay a fellow for the trouble of marrying them?"
+
+Mr. Ashton smiled and answered, "Yes, we have a good many, and rich ones
+too; but the belle of the city when I left was a Mrs. Carrington—"
+
+"The plague it was!" interrupted Raymond, "and can’t we get rid of her
+husband somehow? Won’t he die of yellow fever, cholera or something? Or is
+he a gouty old wretch, who will live forever?"
+
+"You prevented me from telling you," said Mr. Ashton, "that Mr. Carrington
+has died since I left there. But you will hardly win this fair, haughty
+lady, unless you can plank about a million. But there are other faces
+quite as pretty, I think. There is a Julia Middleton, who is attending
+school. She is a great beauty, but, if report speaks truly, she would keep
+you busily employed in curbing her high temper."
+
+"No matter about the temper—has she got the dimes?" said Raymond.
+
+"About one hundred thousand dollars, I think," answered Ashton; "but one
+would need to be paid that much for having such a fury as she is, and such
+a queer old rat as her father."
+
+He then proceeded to enumerate some of Mr. Middleton’s oddities, at all of
+which his auditors laughed heartily, and expressed their determination to
+make the old man’s acquaintance as soon as possible. When the young men
+reached Cincinnati, they concluded to take the stage route to Lexington
+and Versailles, and to pay Mr. Middleton a visit before they proceeded to
+Frankfort. Accordingly on Thursday afternoon, just as the sun was setting,
+they entered Mr. Middleton’s yard, where they were received by the dogs,
+with just such a demonstration of anger as had greeted Mr. Wilmot more
+than a year before.
+
+The master of the house was this time at home, and soon appearing at the
+door, he called out to the negroes who were in the yard, "Ho, thar, boys!
+Stuff your woolly heads down them tarnal dogs’ throats and make them stop
+their yellin’! Glad to see you—walk in. Moses and Aaron! If this ain’t
+Ashton from Frankfort. How d’ye do? How d’ye do?"
+
+Mr. Ashton shook hands with him, and then introduced his companions,
+saying they were from New York. The word New York seemed to thrill Mr.
+Middleton’s nerves like an electric shock. He seized both hands of the
+young men and exclaimed, "From New York, hey? Then thrice welcome to my
+old cabin and hominy; old Josh’s door is allus wide open to folks from New
+York." Then leading the way to the sitting room, he continued, "Yes, my
+own noble boy was from New York, but he died (this is my old woman Nancy,
+gentlemen). I don’t see why in the old Harry he couldn’t of lived. But he
+died and they kivered him up while I was gone, and I never seen him no
+more. Ho! Here, Tilda, fetch some hot water and make a little sling for
+these chaps. It’ll do ’em good, as it’s mighty cold and raw like out o’
+door."
+
+The sling was made, and Ashton and Raymond drank readily and freely; but
+when it was offered to Stanton, he modestly but firmly refused. "What upon
+airth!" said Mr. Middleton, "not drink when a friend asks you? Why, boy,
+just take a swaller."
+
+Here Raymond, who was ready to adopt Mr. Middleton’s language and manners,
+exclaimed, "I’ll tell you what, old boy, Bob’s left a sweetheart in New
+York, and I fancy she lectured him on intemperance, for you know the women
+are dead set against it."
+
+Mr. Middleton looked first at Raymond, then at Stanton and said, "Well, he
+knows good sense by not touchin’ on’t, I reckon. Got a sweetheart, hey?
+That’s better than to come here and marry some of our spitfires. Poor boy!
+Dick was engaged to one of ’em, and I’ve hearn that she raised a tantareen
+and broke his heart. But I’ll fix her! I’ll dock off fifty thousand to pay
+for that caper."
+
+Here Mr. Ashton asked if Mr. Middleton’s daughters were still at
+Frankfort. "Yes," returned Mr. Middleton, "both thar, study in’ all the
+flat things you can think on, and thummin’ away on the pianner. You’ll see
+’em thar; but mind me one and all, mind I say, don’t fall in love with
+Sunshine, for she’s engaged, and I’ve gin my consent, and whoever meddles
+in that match’ll find Josh after ’em!" By way of adding emphasis to his
+words he brought his fist back against a work-stand, on which stood his
+wife’s work basket. The stand was upset, and all the articles of the
+basket rolled on the floor. "Great Peter!" said Mr. Middleton, "ho, Tilda,
+come pick up these ’ere things!"
+
+Tilda came at the call of her master. While she was replacing the articles
+in her mistress’ basket, Raymond, who wished to show that he was ready to
+adopt all the peculiarities of the State, said, "That’s a valuable looking
+negro girl. I suppose your property mostly consists in such as she. I
+don’t wonder that you object to give them up just to please the North.
+Have you many such?"
+
+"Yes, quite a heap on ’em. Why? Want to steal ’em, hey?"
+
+Raymond reddened. His attempts at anti-abolition had not succeeded as well
+as he anticipated; but he soon rallied and said, "Certainly not; I
+shouldn’t know what to do with your slaves if I had them; besides I have
+no inclination to interfere with your Southern institutions. I am too much
+of a pro-slavery man myself."
+
+"Likely enough," said Mr. Middleton, rather gruffly, for he did not much
+like the appearance of Raymond, "likely enough. But, young man, let old
+Josh give you a little advice. I’ve seen more than double your years, I
+reckon, and I never seen a man come from the free states that wasn’t a
+little teched with abolitionism. It’s nateral like and onnateral to change
+their mind so mighty soon. So I advise you to keep your opinions to
+yourself for a spell, any way. A heap on ’em come here, and are surprised
+not to find a whippin’ post stuck up in a corner of every yard. I don’t
+say you are one of ’em; but we don’t think no better of a body when they
+jine in with us so soon."
+
+This speech somewhat disconcerted young Raymond, who was anxious to get
+into Mr. Middleton’s good graces; but his discomfiture was soon removed by
+his saying, "Boy, don’t take what I’ve said in high dudgeon. Folks allus
+see the roughest side of me first; I’m a friend to you, and allus will be
+as long as you do well." Then chancing to think his guests were hungry, he
+called out, "Saints and angels! Why don’t you bring in supper, you lazy
+bones thar in the kitchen? Do you hear?"
+
+"Yes, marster," said three or four negroes at once, "supper’ll be ready
+d’rectly."
+
+In a few moments the nicely-cooked spare-rib was smoking on the table,
+together with hot coffee, boiled turnips and egg bread, which Southern
+cooks know so well how to make. Besides this there was the golden-colored
+butter, white flaky honeycomb, and the Sunday pitcher overflowing with
+rich creamy milk. "Come, boys, set by and have some fodder!" said Mr.
+Middleton.
+
+The young gentlemen took their seats at the table and Mr. Middleton
+continued, "Now lay into ’t and help yourselves. I ain’t used to perlite
+strains, and if I should try you’d all larf at me—mebby you want to now.
+Tempest say’s I’m enough to make a dog larf."
+
+"Who is Tempest? One of your servants?" asked Stanton.
+
+"Christopher Columbus! One of my servants!" answered Mr. Middleton. "How
+Tempest would rar to hear that. Why, she’s my oldest gal."
+
+"I beg your pardon," said Stanton.
+
+"Not a bit on’t," answered Mr. Middleton. "I don’t wonder you thought so,
+such an oudun name! Her real name is Julia, but I call her Tempest, ’case
+that’s jist like her. She’s a regular thunderstorm of lightning, hail and
+iron slugs. You’ll see her in Frankfort. Goin’ into the law thar, are
+you?"
+
+Stanton answered that he thought he should.
+
+"Well," said Mr. Middleton, "I’ll give you all my suits, just because you
+wouldn’t drink and tell a lie to that little gal at home. I despise liars.
+Let me catch a body telling me a lie, I tell you—"
+
+Here he lifted up his huge foot which was encased in a cowhide boot,
+something smaller than a canal-boat. He gave the table a kick which set
+all the spoons, knives and forks to dancing, spilt the milk and upset the
+gravy pot.
+
+"Why, Mr. Middleton!" interposed his wife.
+
+"I am sorry, honey," said he, "but I’ll be hanged if that ar sling ain’t
+gettin’ the better of the old man."
+
+After supper was over and the effects of the sling had left Mr.
+Middleton’s head, he inquired further into the intentions of his guests.
+On learning that Mr. Raymond would teach, if he could get the chance, Mr.
+Middleton said, "I reckon you can teach in Mr. Miller’s school. I’ll write
+to him about you, and I reckon he can make room for you."
+
+It was well for Raymond that Mr. Middleton did not observe his smile of
+contempt at the idea of being recommended by such an "old cur," as he
+secretly styled him.
+
+At a late hour Mr. Middleton conducted the young men to their room, saying
+as they entered it, "This was Dick’s room, poor dear boy! For his sake I
+wish ’twas better, for it was sometimes cold like in the winter; but he’s
+warm enough now, I reckon, poor fellow!" So saying, he left the room; but
+Stanton noticed upon the old tin candlestick which his host had put upon
+the table something which looked very much like tears, so large that he
+was sure no one but Mr. Middleton could have wept them.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER IX
+
+
+                      THE RESEMBLANCE OF THE COUSINS
+
+
+Among Mr. Middleton’s negroes there was a boy twelve years of age whose
+name was Bob. On the morning following the incidents narrated in the last
+chapter, Bob was sent up to make a fire for "the young marsters." He had
+just coaxed the coal and kindlings into a blaze, when Raymond awoke, and
+spying the negro, called out, "Hello, there! Tom, Dick, Harry, what may be
+your name?"
+
+"My name is Bob, sar."
+
+"Oh, Bob is it? Bob what? Have you no other name?"
+
+"No, sar, ’cept it’s Marster Josh. I ’longs to him."
+
+"Belong to Master Josh, do you? His name isn’t Josh, it is Joshua."
+
+"Yes, marster."
+
+"Well, then, Bob, if his name is Joshua, what must yours be?" said
+Raymond.
+
+"Dun know, unless it’s Bobaway," answered the negro, with a broad grin.
+
+"Bobaway! That’s rich," said Raymond, laughing heartily at the rapid
+advancement of his pupil.
+
+After a moment’s pause, he again called out, "I say, Bobaway, did it snow
+last night?"
+
+"No, sar, it didn’t snow; it done frosted," said Bob.
+
+"Done frosted, hey?" said Raymond. "You’re a smart boy, Bob. What’ll you
+sell yourself for?"
+
+"Dun know; hain’t nothing to sell ’cept my t’other hat and a bushel of
+hickory-nuts," answered Bob; "but I reckon how marster ax about five
+hundred, ’case I’s right spry when I hain’t got the rheumatiz."
+
+"Got the rheumatiz, have you, Bob? Where?"
+
+"In my belly, sar," answered Bob. Here the young men burst into a loud
+laugh, and Raymond said, "Five hundred is cheap, Bob; I’ll give more than
+that."
+
+Bob opened his large white eyes to their utmost extent, and looking keenly
+at Raymond slowly quitted the room. On reaching the kitchen he told Aunt
+Judy, who was his mother, "that ef marster ever acted like he was goin’
+for to sell him to that ar chap, what poked fun at him, he’d run away,
+sartin."
+
+"And be cotched and git shet up," said Aunt Judy.
+
+"I’d a heap rather be shet up ’tarnally than to ’long to anybody ’sides
+Marster Josh," said Bob.
+
+During breakfast Mr. Middleton suddenly exclaimed, while looking at
+Stanton, "I’ve been tryin’ ever since you’ve been here to think who you
+look like, and I’ve jest thought. It’s Dr. Lacey."
+
+"Who, sir?" said Stanton in some surprise.
+
+"Dr. Lacey. D’ye know him?" asked Mr. Middleton.
+
+"Dr. Lacey of New Orleans?" asked Stanton.
+
+"The same," returned Mr. Middleton. "You look as much like him as two
+peas, only you wear goggles. Connection of your’n I reckon?"
+
+"Yes, sir," answered Stanton, "he is my cousin. I have been told that we
+resemble each other."
+
+"By Jupiter!" said Mr. Middleton, "that’s just the checker. No wonder I
+like you so well. And Dr. Lacey goin’ to marry Sunshine, too. Your
+sweetheart ought to look like Fanny. Got her picter, hey?"
+
+Stanton handed him Nellie’s daguerreotype, and he pretended to discover a
+close resemblance between her and Fanny; but neither Mrs. Middleton, nor
+Mr. Ashton could trace any, for which Mr. Middleton called them both
+blockheads.
+
+"I think," said Mrs. Middleton, "that she looks more like Mr. Ashton than
+she does like Fanny."
+
+"It is similarity of name which makes her resemble him," said Raymond.
+
+"Why, is her name Ashton?" asked Middleton.
+
+"Yes, sir," said Stanton.
+
+"Mebbe she’s your sister, Ashton. But Lord knows she don’t look no more
+like you than she does like old Josh."
+
+"She cannot be my sister," said Ashton, "for I had but one, and she is
+dead."
+
+After breakfast Mr. Middleton ordered out his carriage and bade Ike drive
+the gentlemen to Frankfort.
+
+"I’d go myself," said he, "but I’ve got a fetched headache. Give my love
+to my gals and tell them I’m comin’ to see ’em shortly. You’d better go to
+the Whizzakor House, till you find out whether or not Miss Crane ’ll board
+you."
+
+The young men thanked him for his hospitality, and bade him good morning.
+As they were leaving the yard they passed Bob, who was still limping with
+the "rheumatiz." Raymond bade Ike stop, while he threw "Bobaway" some
+pennies. Bob picked them up and looked at them with a rueful face.
+
+"What’s the matter, Bobaway?" asked Raymond. "Don’t they suit?"
+
+"No, sir," said Bob. "I like fopences; I don’t want nothin’ of these old
+iron rocks."
+
+Each of the men threw Bob a sixpence, for which they were rewarded with a
+sight of his ivories and a loud "thank-ee-sar." After a ride of two hours
+they reached the Weisiger House in Frankfort. Soon after arriving there,
+Mr. Ashton introduced Stanton into one of the best law offices in the
+town, and then repaired to his former lodgings.
+
+In the course of the afternoon Raymond sought out Mr. Miller, and with a
+somewhat quizzical face handed him Mr. Middleton’s letter of introduction.
+After reading it, Mr. Miller offered his hand to Raymond, and said, "I am
+glad, Mr. Raymond, that you happened here just at this time, for my school
+is large, and I am in want of a classical teacher. You are a graduate of
+Yale, it seems?"
+
+"Yes, sir," returned Raymond; "and by the way, Mr. Middleton told me that
+you had won a New Haven girl—Miss Kate Wilmot. I knew her very well."
+
+"Ah, is it possible?" said Mr. Miller, his face beaming. "Come with me to
+Mrs. Crane’s," said he. "Kate will be glad to see an old friend."
+
+"Thank you," answered Raymond; "but I have a companion with me, a Mr.
+Stanton, who also knew Miss Wilmot. He is going into a law office here. We
+both of us intend calling at Mrs. Crane’s this evening, and if possible we
+shall procure board there."
+
+So they parted, and Raymond returned to the Weisiger House, while Mr.
+Miller hastened home to make some inquiries concerning his new assistant,
+and to inform Mrs. Crane of her prospect for more boarders.
+
+That evening Stanton and Raymond called. They found assembled in Mrs.
+Crane’s parlor, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Carrington and Julia. Kate
+instantly recognized the young gentlemen as old acquaintances, and
+presented them to her friends. When Stanton entered the room all observed
+the strong resemblance between him and Dr. Lacey. At last Mr. Miller spoke
+of it, and Stanton replied, "Yes, I’ve been told so before. Dr. Lacey is
+my cousin."
+
+"Indeed!" said Mr. Miller. Then turning to his wife, he added, "Where is
+Fanny? She ought to be here. It might do her as much good as seeing the
+doctor himself."
+
+"I should like to see Miss Fanny," said Stanton, "as I am told she is to
+be my cousin."
+
+A malicious smile curled Julia’s lip, as she thought, "I think it is very
+doubtful whether she is ever your cousin"; but Mrs. Miller arose and said,
+"I think she is in her room. I will call her."
+
+Going to Fanny’s room she knocked gently at the door; there was no
+response, and she knocked again more loudly. But still there was no
+answer; and Mrs. Miller thought she could distinguish a low, stifled sob.
+Pushing open the door, she saw the usually gay-hearted Fanny seated on the
+floor, her head resting on a chair, over which her hair fell like a golden
+gleam of sunlight. A second glance convinced Kate that Fanny was weeping.
+
+"Why, Fanny," said she, "what is the matter? What are you crying for?"
+
+Fanny did not reply, but as Mrs. Miller drew her up from the floor and
+placed her on the sofa, she laid her head in Kate’s lap and wept still
+more passionately. At length Mrs. Miller succeeded in soothing her, and
+then insisted on knowing what was the cause of her distress.
+
+"Oh," said Fanny, "do not ask me, for I can only tell you that nobody
+loves me long at a time—nobody but my dear old father, mother, and the
+blacks."
+
+"You should not say so, Fanny dear," said Kate. "You know we all love you
+very much, and you say that within a few weeks Julia has been uniformly
+kind and affectionate to you."
+
+"Yes, I know she is, but—"
+
+"But what?" said Mrs. Miller. "Anything the trouble with Dr. Lacey?"
+
+"Yes, that’s it! That’s it!" said Fanny in a low voice.
+
+"Why, what’s the matter? Is he sick?" asked Kate.
+
+"Oh, no. If he were I would go to him. But, Mrs. Miller, for four long
+weeks he has not written me one word. Now if he were sick or dead,
+somebody would write to me; but it isn’t that—I am afraid he’s false.
+Julia thinks he is, and she is sorry for me, there is some comfort in
+that."
+
+"Not written in four weeks? Perhaps he has written and his letters have
+been miscarried," said Kate.
+
+"Oh, no, that cannot be," answered Fanny. "His first four letters came in
+the course of two weeks, but since then I have not had a word."
+
+"Have you written to him since his letters ceased?" asked Kate.
+
+"Yes, once, and I am sorry I did," answered Fanny; "but I asked Julia if I
+had better, and she said it would do no harm."
+
+"Perhaps," said Mrs. Miller, "he is intending to return soon and wishes to
+surprise you, or it may be he is testing the strength of your attachment.
+But I would not suffer myself to be so much distressed until I was sure he
+was false. Come, dry your eyes and go with me to the parlor. There are
+some young gentlemen here from New York. One of them is Dr. Lacey’s
+cousin. He wishes to see you."
+
+"Oh, no, no!" said Fanny, quickly. "I cannot go down. You must excuse me
+to him."
+
+So Mrs. Miller returned to the parlor, and said Fanny was not feeling very
+well and wished to be excused.
+
+Stanton and Raymond passed a very pleasant evening, and ere its close they
+had arranged with Mrs. Crane for rooms and board. On their way to the
+hotel, Raymond suddenly exclaimed, "I say, Bob, I’m head over heels in
+love!"
+
+"In love with whom?" was Stanton’s quiet reply.
+
+"In love with whom?" repeated Raymond. "Why, Bob, is it possible your head
+is so full of Nellie Ashton that you do not know that we have been in
+company this evening with a perfect Hebe, an angel, a divine creature?"
+
+"Please stop," said Stanton, "and not deal in so many superlatives. Which
+of the fair ladies made such havoc with your heart? Was it Mrs. Crane?"
+
+"Mrs. Crane! Witch of Endor just as soon," answered Raymond. "Why, man
+alive, ’twas the beautiful Mrs. Carrington. I tell you what, Bob, my
+destiny is upon me and she is its star. I see in her my future wife."
+
+"Why, Fred," said Mr. Stanton, "are you crazy? Mrs. Carrington is at least
+nearly thirty-five, and you are not yet twenty-five."
+
+"I don’t care for that," replied Raymond. "She may be thirty, and she may
+be a hundred, but she looks sixteen. Such glorious eyes I never saw. And
+she almost annihilated me with one of her captivating smiles. Her name,
+too, is my favorite."
+
+"Her name? Pray, how did you learn her name?" asked Stanton.
+
+"Why," answered Raymond, "you know we were talking together a part of the
+evening. Our conversation turned upon names, and I remarked that Ida was
+my favorite. Bob, you ought to have seen her smile as she told me Ida was
+her own name. Perhaps I said something foolish, for I replied that Ida was
+a beautiful name and only fitted for such as she; but she smiled still
+more sweetly and said I knew how to flatter."
+
+"Well," answered Stanton. "I hardly think you will win her, if what our
+friend Ashton said is true. You have no million to offer her."
+
+"Oh, fly on your million!" said Raymond. "She’s got to have me any way. If
+I can’t get her by fair means, I’ll resort to stratagem."
+
+Thus the young man raved for nearly half an hour about Mrs. Carrington,
+whose handsome features, glossy curls, bright eyes, brilliant complexion
+and agreeable manners had nearly turned his head. Mrs. Carrington, too,
+had received an impression. There was something in Raymond’s dashing
+manner, which she called "air," and she felt greatly pleased with his
+flattering compliments. She thought he would be a very pleasant companion
+to flirt with for an hour or two; but could she have known what his real
+intentions concerning her were she would have spurned him with contempt—as
+she afterward did.
+
+The next day at dinner Stanton and Raymond took their seats at Mrs.
+Crane’s table. To Raymond’s great delight Mrs. Carrington sat opposite
+him. Stanton occupied Dr. Lacey’s seat, which brought Fanny directly in
+front of him. Fanny had been prepared in a measure for the striking
+resemblance between Stanton and Dr. Lacey; but when she was introduced to
+him, his looks brought Dr. Lacey so forcibly before her that she instantly
+grew pale and half wished to leave the room. But a look from Mrs. Miller
+reassured her, and she took her accustomed place at the table.
+
+Ere dinner was over she had forgotten for the time her lover’s neglect,
+and was in the midst of an animated conversation with Stanton, who was
+much pleased with his cousin’s choice. Stanton’s looks and manners were so
+much like Dr. Lacey’s that Fanny felt herself irresistibly drawn toward
+him and her face assumed a brighter aspect than it had worn for many days.
+Julia watched her closely and felt that nothing could please her better
+than a flirtation between Stanton and her sister.
+
+But such was not a part of Fanny’s intentions. She liked Stanton because
+he was agreeable, intelligent and Dr. Lacey’s cousin; but she would sooner
+have parted with her right hand than have done anything inconsistent with
+her engagement with Dr. Lacey. On the other hand, Stanton’s heart was too
+strongly fortified with Nellie’s charms to admit of an entrance to the
+gentle Fanny. But he admired her very much, and seemed to think that she
+had some claim upon him in the absence of his cousin.
+
+Thus, as days went on, his polite attentions toward Fanny increased, and
+Julia resolved to make this fact work for the accomplishment of her
+designs.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER X
+
+
+                 TEMPEST FORGES A LETTER AND ITS RESULTS
+
+
+Let us now go back for a few weeks and watch Julia’s plot as it
+progresses. We have learned from Fanny that four letters arrived from Dr.
+Lacey; but the fifth she was destined never to receive. She was expecting
+it on Tuesday and was about going to the post office, when Julia said,
+"Fanny, I feel just like walking this morning; suppose you let me run
+round to the post office and get your expected letter."
+
+"Very well," answered Fanny; "but don’t be gone long."
+
+"I won’t," said Julia, gaily. "You sit down by the window and when I come
+round the corner on my return home. I will hold up your letter, and you
+will know you have one at least a minute before I reach home."
+
+So saying she departed, and Fanny sat down by the window to await her
+return. For several days past there had been a change in Julia’s
+deportment. She was very amiable and kind to the household in general and
+to Fanny in particular. This was a part of her plan, so that in the
+catastrophe that was about to follow, she might not be suspected of foul
+play.
+
+At first Fanny was surprised at her affectionate advances, but it was so
+pleasant to have a sister who would love her that she did not ask the
+reason of so sudden a change, and when Julia very humbly asked forgiveness
+for all her former unkindness, the innocent-hearted Fanny burst into
+tears, and declared she had nothing to forgive, if her sister would only
+continue to love her always. Julia placed a Judas-like kiss on Fanny’s
+pure brow, and gave a promise that she would try to be good; but she
+thought to herself, "this seeming change will make a favorable impression
+on Dr. Lacey when he hears of it."
+
+She knew that Fanny was expecting a letter on the Tuesday morning of which
+we have spoken, and fearing that by some means Mr. Dunn might fail of
+securing it, she determined to go herself for the mail. When she reached
+the post office the sinister smile with which Mr. Dunn greeted her assured
+her that he had something for her, and she readily conjectured that it was
+Fanny’s expected letter.
+
+"Good morning, Mr. Dunn!" said she. "Anything for me this morning?"
+
+"Yes, ma’am," answered Dunn, with a very low bow; and casting a furtive
+glance around to make sure that no one saw him, he drew from his pocket a
+letter, on which Julia instantly recognized Dr. Lacey’s handwriting. She
+took it and placed it in the pocket of her dress.
+
+On her way home, conscience clamored loudly in behalf of Fanny’s rights.
+It said, "Beware what you do! Give Fanny her letter. It is a crime to
+withhold it." But again the monitress was stilled, and the crafty girl
+kept on her way, firm in her sinful purpose, until she reached the corner
+which brought her in sight of the window where Fanny was impatiently
+watching for her. The sight of that bright, joyous face, as it looked from
+the window, anxious for the expected sight of her letter, made Julia for a
+moment waver. She thought how gentle and loving Fanny had always been to
+her and involuntarily her hand sought the letter which lay like a crushing
+weight in her pocket. It was half drawn from its hiding place when the
+spirit of evil which seemed ever to follow Julia’s footsteps whispered,
+"Let it alone. You have gone too far to retreat. You have Dr. Lacey to
+win, and it can be done in no other way."
+
+Julia listened to the tempter, her hand was withdrawn, and Fanny looked in
+vain for her letter. A faint sickness stole over her for a moment but she
+thought, "Perhaps Julia means to tease me. I will appear very unconcerned
+and not ask for it." So when Julia entered the room, she found that her
+sister’s attention was suddenly, distracted by something in the street;
+but Fanny was not accustomed to dissemble and the rosy flush on her cheek
+showed how anxious she was.
+
+At last Julia said, "Why do you not ask for your letter, Fanny?"
+
+Oh, how eager was the expression of the sweet, pale face which was
+instantly turned toward the speaker. Springing up she exclaimed, "Oh,
+Julia, you have got me one, haven’t you? Please give it to me."
+
+"I will tomorrow when it arrives," said Julia. "It has probably been
+delayed."
+
+Fanny’s countenance fell and she said, "Then you haven’t got me a letter?
+Oh, I’m so sorry!"
+
+"Never mind, sister," said Julia. "It will come tomorrow, and will seem
+all the better for waiting."
+
+Tomorrow came, but with it came no letter, and days wore on, until at last
+it was Saturday night. Alone in her room poor Fanny was weeping bitterly.
+Was Dr. Lacey sick or dead? This was the question which she continually
+asked herself. A suspicion of his unfaithfulness had not yet entered her
+mind. While she was yet weeping an arm was thrown affectionately round
+her, and a voice whispered in the sweetest possible tones, "Dear sister,
+do not weep so. If he were dead, some one would inform you. And now I
+think of it, why do you not write to him? There would be no harm in doing
+so. Come, sit down, and write him a few lines before dark, and I will take
+them to the office."
+
+So Fanny sat down to her writing desk, and the few lines proved to be a
+long letter ere she had finished. It was a most touchingly sad letter, and
+ought to have drawn tears from Julia, instead of forcing the malicious
+smile which played around her mouth while reading her sister’s effusion.
+It is needless to say that, although Julia went to the post office, this
+letter never did but was placed in a little box by the side of two others,
+which had arrived from Dr. Lacey that week.
+
+After Julia returned from her walk that evening she said, "Fanny, if I
+were you I would not tell any one that I did not hear from Dr. Lacey, for
+you know it’s just possible that he may not be sick, and in that case your
+best way would be to seem quite as forgetful of him."
+
+"Forgetful!" said Fanny. "Why, Julia, what do you mean? You cannot—Oh, no,
+I know you do not think Dr. Lacey untrue to me?" And Fanny’s large blue
+eyes were fixed on her sister with as much earnestness as though her
+answer could decide her fate forever.
+
+"I do not like to think so, any more than you do," said Julia. "But Dr.
+Lacey is now in the gay city of New Orleans, surrounded by beauty and
+fashion, and were I his betrothed, I should not think it strange if he did
+not remain true to me."
+
+Fanny answered slowly, as if speaking were painful to her, "Oh, no, no! He
+cannot be false—anything but that."
+
+It was a new idea to her, and that night a weight of sadness, heavier than
+she had ever known before, filled her heart. She thought, "I will wait and
+see if he answers my letter before I believe him unfaithful."
+
+The next day was the Sabbath. About church time Julia announced her
+intentions of remaining at home on the plea of a violent headache. Fanny
+immediately offered to stay with her, but Julia declined, saying that
+sooner than both should be absent from church she would go herself.
+
+Accordingly Julia was left alone. She watched her sister until she
+disappeared down the street. Then she arose, and locking the door, drew
+from her pocket a small key, and unlocking a rosewood box, took from it
+one of Dr. Lacey’s letters. Going to her writing desk, she sat down and
+commenced imitating his handwriting. She was very skillful in the art of
+imitation, and was delighted to find herself rapidly succeeding in her
+attempts at counterfeiting. So busily engaged was she that she did not
+heed the lapse of time, until her sister’s footsteps were heard ascending
+the stairs. She sprang hastily up, and thrusting her writing materials
+into the box locked it, and had just time to throw herself upon the sofa
+when Fanny knocked at the door. Julia allowed her to knock twice, and then
+getting up she unfastened the door, at the same time yawning and rubbing
+her eyes as if just awakened from a sound slumber.
+
+"Why, sister, I woke you up, didn’t I?" said Fanny. "I am sorry."
+
+"No matter," answered Julia, with another yawn, "I feel better. My nap has
+done my head good."
+
+In the afternoon Fanny again went to church, and Julia resumed the
+occupation of the morning. She succeeded so well that before church was
+out she felt sure that after a few more attempts she could imitate Dr.
+Lacey’s writing so exactly as to thoroughly deceive Fanny. "But not yet,"
+said she to herself; "I do not wish to test my skill yet. It is hardly
+time."
+
+Thus the days glided away. Nearly two weeks passed, and there came no
+answer to Fanny’s letter. She did not know that regularly, twice a week,
+letters had arrived from New Orleans, and had been handed to Julia by Mr.
+Dunn. In the last of these letters, Dr. Lacey complained because Fanny had
+neglected writing so long. We will give the following extract:
+
+"MY PRECIOUS SUNSHINE:
+
+"—Can it be that you are sick? I do not wish to think so; and yet what
+else can prevent your writing? I have not a thought that you are forgetful
+of me, for you are too pure, too innocent to play me false. And yet I am
+sometimes haunted by a vague fear that all is not right, for a dark shadow
+seems resting over me. One line from you, dearest Fanny, will fill my
+heart with sunshine again—"
+
+Thus wrote the doctor, and Julia commented on it as follows: "Yes, you are
+haunted, and I am glad of it. The pill is working well; I’ll see whether
+’Sunshine,’ as you and my old fool father call her, will steal away
+everybody’s love for me. I suppose I’m the dark shadow, for father calls
+me a spirit of darkness, and yet, perhaps, if he had been more gentle with
+me, I might have been better; but now it’s too late." And the letter was
+placed in the rosewood box by the side of its companions.
+
+Slowly but surely the painful conviction fixed itself upon Fanny’s mind
+that Dr. Lacey was false. It was dreadful to think so, but there seemed no
+other alternative, and Fanny’s heart grew sadder, and her step less joyous
+and elastic, while her merry laugh was now seldom heard ringing out in its
+clear, silvery tones, making the servants stop their work to listen and
+exclaim, "How lonesome t’would be without Miss Fanny; she’s the life of
+the house, Lor’ bless her."
+
+The change was noticed and spoken of by the inmates of Mrs. Crane’s
+dwelling. Mr. Miller attributed it to a too close application to books,
+and recommended her to relax somewhat in her studies. Fanny had too much
+of woman’s pride to allow anyone except Julia to know the real cause of
+her sadness, and was glad to have her languor ascribed to over-exertion.
+On the night when Kate had found her weeping she had involuntarily told
+her secret, but she went to Mrs. Miller the next morning and won from her
+a promise not to mention what she had revealed, even to her husband.
+
+Mr. Stanton’s presence seemed to divert Fanny’s mind, and the two weeks
+following his arrival passed away more pleasantly than she had thought two
+weeks could pass, uncheered by a line from Dr. Lacey. At the end of that
+time it pleased Julia that Fanny should have a pretended letter from New
+Orleans. Several days were spent in preparing it, but at last it was
+completed, folded, sealed and directed. Mr. Dunn pronounced the deception
+perfect. He stamped it with the Frankfort postmark so slightly that one
+would as soon have called it "New Orleans" as anything else.
+
+Fanny was seated in the parlor in company with Stanton when Julia suddenly
+entered the room and said, "Oh, here you are, sister. I’ve looked
+everywhere for you. Here is a letter."
+
+One glance at the superscription assured her that it was from Dr. Lacey. A
+bright, beautiful flush suffused Fanny’s face, which became irradiated
+with sudden joy. Asking Mr. Stanton to excuse her, she went to her rooms,
+so as to be alone when she perused the precious document. After she was
+gone, Julia spoke of Dr. Lacey and asked Stanton if he had ever heard from
+him. Stanton replied, "While Dr. Lacey was in college he spent a part of
+his vacations at my father’s; but I almost always chanced to be absent at
+school, and consequently we are not much acquainted. He did write to me a
+few times while I was in college, but our correspondence gradually ceased
+and I have not heard from him in a long time. I hope he will return to
+Frankfort, for I should like to renew our acquaintance."
+
+This answer gave Julia great relief; she had feared Stanton might write to
+Dr. Lacey, and that by some means her scheme might be ruined. But all was
+safe, and in a few moments she arose to go to her room and witness the
+result of the letter. Let us go before her and see the result for
+ourselves.
+
+On reaching her apartment, Fanny sat down on the sofa, while a tremulous
+nervousness shook her frame. She dreaded to open the letter, for a strange
+forboding of evil came over her. At last the seal was broken and Fanny’s
+heart stood still, and a dizziness crept over her as she read. For the
+reader’s benefit we will look over her shoulder and read with her the
+following:
+
+
+
+"MY ONCE DEAR AND STILL MUCH ADMIRED FANNY: I hardly know how to write
+what I wish to tell you. If I knew exactly your opinion concerning me, I
+might feel differently. As it is I ardently hope that your extreme youth
+prevented my foolish, but then sincere, attentions from making any very
+lasting impression on you. But why not come to the point at once. Fanny,
+you must try and forget that you ever knew one so wholly unworthy of you
+as I am. It gives me great pain to write it, but I am about to engage
+myself to another.
+
+"Do not condemn me unheard. There is a young lady in this city, who is
+beautiful, wealthy and accomplished. Between her father’s family and mine
+there has long existed an intimacy which our fathers seem anxious to
+strengthen by a union between myself and the young lady I have mentioned.
+For a time I resisted manfully. For, ever between me and the tempting bait
+came the image of a pale, bright-haired girl, whose blue eyes looked
+mournfully into mine and whispered, ’Do not leave me.’ But at last I
+yielded, and now, Fanny, will you forgive me? It cost me more anguish to
+give you up than I hope you will ever feel. Be happy, Fanny, and some time
+when I am traveling through Kentucky, let me find you the cheerful,
+contented wife of some one more suitable for you than I am. With kind
+wishes for your happiness, I remain,
+
+                            "Your true friend,
+
+                                                           "GEORGE LACEY."
+
+"P.S.—It is just possible that the young lady and myself may not become
+engaged, but if we do not, after what has passed, it will be best for you
+and me to try to forget each other. Give my compliments to your sister
+Julia. By the way, do you know that I always admired her very much? What a
+sensation she would make in the fashionable world of New Orleans. But
+pshaw! What nonsense I’m writing."
+
+
+
+Alas for Fanny! She did not need to read the letter twice, for every
+syllable had burned into her soul, and she could have repeated each word
+of the cruel message. This, then, was the end of her bright dream of
+bliss! She did not weep, for she could not. The fountain of her tears
+seemed dried up. A heavy weight had suddenly fallen on all her faculties.
+The objects in the room chased each other in rapid circles, while Dr.
+Lacey stood in the distance mocking her anguish. A faint feeling gathered
+round her heart. She uttered a low cry and fell heavily forward.
+
+When Julia entered the room she found her sister extended on the floor,
+cold and white as a piece of marble, while the blood was gushing from her
+nostrils and moistening the curls of her long hair. Julia’s first feeling
+was one of intense horror, or fear her sister might be dead, but a touch
+assured her that Fanny had only fainted. So she lifted her up, and bearing
+her to the window applied the usual restoratives. As Julia looked on the
+death-like face of her young sister she murmured, "Had I thought she loved
+him so well, never would I have done so wickedly."
+
+But she made no promise to repair the mischief, and stifled all the better
+impulses of her nature by saying, "It is too late now: it is too late."
+
+At last Fanny opened her eyes. Her first thought was for her letter, which
+was still tightly clenched in her hand. Passing it to Julia she said,
+faintly, "Read it, sister."
+
+Julia took it, and pretending to read it, burst into a violent passion,
+abusing Dr. Lacey for his meanness, and ending by telling Fanny that she
+ought to consider herself fortunate in escaping from such a man. Fanny
+seemed disturbed to hear evil spoken of Dr. Lacey, so Julia changed her
+manner, and said, "I do not wonder you feel badly, Fanny. You and I can
+sympathize together now."
+
+Fanny looked at her sister in some surprise, but at last answered, "Oh no,
+you cannot know how I feel. Mr. Wilmot loved you to the last. Dr. Lacey is
+not dead, but—"
+
+Here Julia interrupted her by saying, "I do not mean to refer to Mr.
+Wilmot. I was flattered by his attentions, but I never knew what it was to
+love until I saw Dr. Lacey."
+
+"Dr. Lacey!—You love Dr. Lacey!" said Fanny, and again she fell back cold
+and motionless. A second time Julia restored her to consciousness, but for
+an hour she did not speak or scarcely move. At the end of that time,
+calling her sister to her, in a low, subdued tone, she said, "Tell me all,
+Julia. I can bear it. I am calm now."
+
+The traitress kissed her cheek, and taking one of the little hands in
+hers, told her how truly she had loved Dr. Lacey, and how she had
+struggled against it when she saw that he loved another. "I have," said
+she, "lain awake many a night, and while you slept sweetly, dreaming,
+perhaps, of your lover, I have wept bitter tears because I must go alone
+through the cold world, unloved and uncared for. And forgive me, Fanny,
+but sometimes I have felt angered at you, because you seemed to steal
+everybody’s love from me. Our old father never speaks to me with the same
+affection which marks his manner when addressing you."
+
+"I know it, I know it," said Fanny. "I wish he would not do so, but Dr.
+Lacey—Dr. Lacey—I never thought you wanted him to love you; if I had—"
+
+"What would you have done?" asked Julia, with noticeable eagerness.
+
+The voice was mournfully low which replied, "I would have given him up for
+you. I could not have married one whom my sister loved." And then she
+suddenly added, "It seems doubtful whether he marries that young lady. If
+anything should happen to prevent it, he may yet make you his wife."
+
+"And you, what would you do?" asked Julia.
+
+"Oh, it is impossible for me to marry him now," said Fanny. "But if you
+were happy with him, I would try to be happy, too."
+
+"God bless you, sweet sister," said Julia; "but it will never be."
+
+Fanny did not reply, and after a moment’s silence Julia said, "Sister, if
+I were you I would keep all this a secret, and even if I were unhappy, I
+would try to assume a forced cheerfulness, for fear people would suspect
+the truth, and call me lovesick."
+
+Fanny did not reply to this either. She was trying to still the painful
+throbs of her aching heart. Through all the long, weary hours of that
+night she was awake. Sometimes she would watch the myriad host of stars,
+as they kept on their unwearied course through the clear, blue sky, and
+would wonder if there was room beyond them for one so unhappy as she was,
+and would muse on the past days of happiness now forever gone, and
+although a choking sensation was in her throat, not a tear moistened her
+cheek. "I shall never weep again," thought she, "and why should I? The
+world will not know what I suffer. I will be as gay and merry as ever."
+And a fearful laugh rang through the room as she said, "Yes, how gayly
+I’ll dance at the wedding. I’ll hold my heart so fast that none shall ever
+know in how many pieces it is broken."
+
+Thus she talked on. Delirium was stealing over her, and when morning
+broke, the rapid moving of her bright eye, and the crimson spot which
+burned on either cheek, showed that brain fever was doing its work.
+
+A physician was immediately called and by the means of powerful remedies
+the progress of the disease was checked, so that Fanny was seriously ill
+for only a week. She was delirious a great part of the time, but Julia was
+delighted to find out that not one word of Dr. Lacey ever passed her lips.
+At the commencement of her illness her father and mother were sent for.
+The old man came quickly, for Fanny was his idol, and if she should die,
+he would be bereaved indeed. With untiring love he watched by her bedside
+until the crisis was passed. He would fan her fevered brow, moisten her
+parched lips, chafe her hot, burning hands, smooth her tumbled pillow, and
+when at last he succeeded in soothing her into a troubled slumber, he
+would sit by her and gaze on her wan face with an earnestness which seemed
+to say that she was his all of earth, his more than all of heaven. Julia
+too was all attention. Nothing tired her, and with unwearied patience she
+came and went at her father’s bidding, doing a thousand little offices
+pertaining to a sick chamber. For once her father’s manner softened toward
+her and the tones of his voice were gentle and his words kind while
+speaking to his first born. Could he have known what part she had in
+causing the illness of his "darling Sunshine," all Frankfort would have
+shaken with the heavy artillery of oaths and execrations, which would have
+been disgorged from his huge lungs, like the eruption of some long pent-up
+volcano! But he did not suspect the truth, and in speaking of Fanny’s
+illness, he said, "It is studyin’ so close that ailed her. As soon as ever
+she can bar to be moved, we will carry her home, and Aunt Katy’ll nuss her
+up quicker."
+
+Accordingly, as soon as the physician pronounced it safe to move her, she
+was taken home, and by her mother’s assiduous care, and Aunt Katy’s
+skilful nursing, her physical health was soon much improved. But no
+medicine could reach the plague spot which preyed upon her heart and cast
+a dark shadow over every feeling of pleasure. As soon as her health was
+fully restored, she asked permission to return to school. At first Mr.
+Middleton refused, but not long did he ever withstand any request which
+"Sunshine" made. So at last he consented, on condition that she would give
+up the study of Latin, and promise not to apply herself too closely to
+anything. To this Fanny readily agreed, and in a few days she was in
+Frankfort, occupying her accustomed seat at Mrs. Crane’s and bending over
+her task in the old schoolroom, which seemed suddenly illuminated by her
+presence.
+
+The schoolgirls welcomed back their young companion with many
+demonstrations of joy, for they said, "the schoolroom seemed dark and
+lonely when she was absent." Dear little Fanny! There was love enough left
+for her in the hearts of all who knew her, but it did not satisfy. There
+was still an aching void, which one love alone could fill, and that love
+she thought was lost to her forever. She was mistaken.
+
+During her illness she thought much of what Julia had said relative to
+concealing her disappointment with an assumed gayety, and she resolved to
+do so, partly from wounded pride, and partly from love of her dear old
+father, who seemed distressed whenever anything troubled his "Sunshine."
+When she returned to Frankfort none but the most acute observer would have
+suspected that the sparkling eye and dancing footstep were the disguise of
+a desolate, aching heart and that the merry laugh and witty repartee were
+but the echoes of a knell of sadness, whose deepest tones were stifled ere
+they reached the ear of the listener. In the darkness of night however,
+all was changed. The Sunshine was obscured, and Julia alone knew what
+anguish Fanny endured. Still the cruel girl never wavered in her purpose.
+"The worst is over," said she. "She will not die now, even if she saw him
+wedded to me." So she suffered her sister’s cheek to grow paler, and her
+delicate form thinner, at the supposed desertion of her lover. Little did
+Fanny think that he, whose false-heartedness she deplored, dreamed each
+night of his distant dear one, and that each day his warm heart beat more
+quickly, because no tidings came from her.
+
+A few days after Fanny’s return there came cards of invitation for a large
+party at the residence of a Mr. C——. The evening was propitious, and at
+the usual hour Mrs. C——’s parlors were filled with the beauty and fashion
+of the city. Among all the belles who that evening graced the brilliantly
+lighted drawing rooms, none was so much admired as Julia Middleton, who
+appeared dressed in a rich crimson velvet robe, tastefully trimmed with
+ermine. Magnificent bracelets, which had cost her father almost as many
+oaths as dollars, glittered on her white, rounded arms. Her snowy neck,
+which was also uncovered, was without ornament. Her glossy hair, dark as
+night, was arranged in the most becoming manner.
+
+At the time Mr. Middleton had given Julia her bracelets, he had presented
+Fanny with a bandeau of pearls. But Julia found it an easy task to
+persuade her sister that pearls were not becoming to her style of beauty;
+so on the evening of the party they gleamed amid the heavy braids of
+Julia’s hair. Wherever she went she was followed by a train of admirers,
+who had little thought that that soft smile and beautiful face concealed a
+heart as hard as the flinty rock.
+
+Contrary to all the rules of propriety, the heartless Mrs. Carrington was
+there, dealing out her fascinating smiles and bland words. She had thrown
+aside her mourning for the occasion and was arrayed in a dress of black
+velvet. An elegant lace bertha covered her white, beautiful neck, while
+one of her fair arms was clasped by a diamond bracelet. To this bracelet
+was attached a small locket which contained the daguerreotype of him, upon
+whose quiet grave the suns of scarce five months had risen and set. Amid
+that brilliant scene she had no thought for the dead, but others wondered
+much that he should be so soon forgotten. She was attended by Raymond, who
+scarcely left her side during the whole evening, although she made several
+ineffectual attempts to shake him off, for she did not care to be too much
+noticed by a "poor Yankee schoolmaster."
+
+Henry Ashton was also there, but his attention was wholly engrossed in the
+bright eyes and sunny face of Florence Woodburn, who had recently returned
+from Philadelphia, where she had been attending for the last two years.
+Florence was the only daughter of the Mr. Woodburn, who was mentioned in
+the first chapter of this narrative. Her father lived several miles from
+the city, but she had friends in town and spent much of her time there.
+She was very handsome and very agreeable, and as she would probably be
+quite an heiress, her appearance in the fashionable world created a great
+sensation.
+
+During the evening, as she was standing by Ashton and commenting on
+Julia’s wondrous beauty, she said, "Where is the younger Miss Middleton?
+Is she as handsome as her sister?"
+
+Ashton replied, "She is not called half as beautiful, but she is much more
+amiable; but see there she comes," continued he, as Fanny entered the room
+leaning on Stanton’s arm.
+
+She was so pale that her skin seemed almost transparent, but the
+excitement of the evening brought a bright glow to her cheek which greatly
+enhanced her loveliness. She was simply attired in a plain white muslin,
+low at the neck, which was veiled by the soft curls of her silken hair.
+Her arms were encircled by a plain band of gold, and a white, half-opened
+rosebud was fastened to the bosom of her dress.
+
+As she entered the room many admiring eyes were turned toward her, and
+Miss Woodburn exclaimed, "Oh, how lovely she is. Her sister seems more
+like the flashing diamond, while Fanny’s beauty is like the soft lustre of
+the pearl. But tell me," she continued, "is she not engaged to a Dr. Lacey
+of New Orleans?"
+
+"Yes, or, that is, it was so rumored," answered Ashton, "but he has gone
+home, and since then I have heard nothing of it. Young Stanton seems very
+attentive. I should not wonder if something grows out of it."
+
+"Always making matches, Mr. Ashton," said Mrs. Carrington, who for a
+moment rid herself of Raymond and now came near Ashton and Florence. She
+had heard them speak of Dr. Lacey and Fanny, and as she knew Florence was
+soon going to New Orleans, she wished to give her a little Frankfort
+gossip to take with her.
+
+"Oh, Mrs. Carrington," said Mr. Ashton, bowing politely, "allow me to
+introduce Miss Woodburn. We were just talking of the probability of Miss
+Fanny’s being engaged to Dr. Lacey. Perhaps you can enlighten us."
+
+"Oh," said Mrs. Carrington, "I assure you I know but little about the
+matter. It is rather uncertain whom Miss Fanny likes or dislikes. It is
+currently reported that she was in love with a Mr. Wilmot, who died, and
+who was known to be engaged to her sister. Since then Dr. Lacey has
+flirted with her, whether seriously or not I cannot tell; I should rather
+think not, however, for Mr. Stanton now seems to be the favored one."
+
+"Oh," said Mr. Ashton, "I never supposed Fanny was so much of a coquette."
+
+"Neither do I think she is," said Florence, whose heart warmed toward
+Fanny as soon as she saw her.
+
+"Perhaps she is not," said Mrs. Carrington. "Fanny is very young yet, but
+when fully matured will perhaps make a noble woman, but she has not the
+solidity of her sister, who tries hard to keep her from assuming the
+appearance of a flirt." Then turning to Florence, she said, "I believe you
+are soon going to New Orleans?"
+
+"Yes, madam," answered Florence.
+
+"You will probably meet Dr. Lacey there," continued Mrs. Carrington.
+"Perhaps you had better say nothing to him about Fanny’s flirtation with
+Stanton, for he would hardly believe it."
+
+Florence merely nodded, thinking to herself that she should do as she
+chose about it. From the first she had been attracted toward Fanny. There
+was something in her face, and in the expression of her eye, which
+interested Florence. It seemed to her that Fanny would gladly have left
+the scene of gayety, and going out by herself, would have poured out all
+her soul in tears. She earnestly desired an introduction, and at last it
+was obtained. There must have been some secret magnet which attracted
+these young girls toward each other, for in a few moments they were arm in
+arm, talking familiarly upon different topics as though they had been
+acquainted a lifetime.
+
+Florence was a warm-hearted, affectionate girl, and after a time she said,
+"Miss Middleton, I am going to New Orleans soon. I believe you have an
+acquaintance there. If I see him what shall I tell him?"
+
+Fanny’s voice trembled slightly as she answered, "Tell whom?"
+
+"Oh, Miss Middleton," said Florence, laughing gayly, "how that blush
+becomes you! Tell whom? Why, whom should it be but Dr. Lacey, who
+everybody, except Mrs. Carrington, says is engaged to you."
+
+The fire shot in to Fanny’s eyes, but one look at the open face at her
+side assured her, and she answered, "I am not answerable for what the
+world pleases to say of me."
+
+"I am to consider the report true, then," persisted Florence.
+
+A momentary struggle took place in Fanny’s mind. Love and resentment
+strove for the mastery. The latter conquered, and the voice was calm and
+decided which replied, "I assure you, Miss Woodburn, that Dr. Lacey bears
+no relation to me except that of a common acquaintance."
+
+"Indeed," said Florence. "I am sorry, for I was anticipating much pleasure
+in describing Dr. Lacey’s intended lady to the New Orleans girls."
+
+Fanny did not answer, and as Stanton just then approached, and asked her
+to go to the music room, she took his arm readily, glad to escape so
+painful a conversation.
+
+"She is a strange girl," thought Florence, "and yet I know I should love
+her. I wonder what makes her so sad. Can it be that she really loved that
+Mr. Wilmot? At any rate, I am sorry for her and hope she will marry Mr.
+Stanton, who seems much pleased with her."
+
+This was the impression left on Florence’s mind, which was productive of
+much mischief. At a late hour the company dispersed. Fanny returned home,
+weary and sick at heart. Her conversation with Florence had awakened
+painful reminiscences of the past, and the gray daylight was beginning to
+streak the eastern horizon ere her heavy lids closed in slumber. In a few
+days Florence Woodburn departed for New Orleans, where her mother’s
+brother resided. We will take passage with her and pay a visit to Dr.
+Lacey in his Southern home.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER XI
+
+
+                     A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY
+
+
+The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest
+streets of New Orleans. It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly
+been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor
+pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the
+luxurious habits common to a Southern clime. When it passed into the hands
+of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up
+with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into
+a more modern style.
+
+When Dr. Lacey reached the age of twenty-one, his father made him the
+owner of the house, he himself removing to another part of the city. At
+the time of which we are speaking, nothing could exceed the beauty of the
+house and grounds.
+
+The yard which surrounded the building was large, and laid out with all
+the taste of a perfect connoisseur. In its center was a fountain, whose
+limpid waters fell into a large marble basin, while the spray which
+constantly arose from the falling stream seemed to render the heat of that
+sultry climate less oppressive. Scattered throughout the yard were the
+numerous trees and flowering shrubs which grow in profusion at the "sunny
+South." Here the beautiful magnolia shook its white blossoms in the
+evening breeze, and there the dark green foliage of the orange trees
+formed an effectual screen from the mid-day sun.
+
+The building was surrounded on all sides by a double piazza, the slender
+pillars of which were entwined by the flowering honeysuckle and luxuriant
+passion-flower, which gave the house the appearance of a closely wreathed
+arbor. Within the piazza was filled with rare tropical plants. The
+beautiful oleander, magnificent rose and sweet-scented geranium, here
+united their fragrance, while the scarlet verbenum and brilliant
+heliotrope added beauty to the scene.
+
+The interior of the building corresponded with the exterior. The rooms,
+large and airy, were carpeted with velvet, and adorned with costly marble
+and rosewood furniture. The windows, which were constructed in the French
+style, that is, reaching to the floor, were curtained with
+richly-embroidered lace. Let us ascend the winding staircase, and enter
+the dressing room of the owner of all this splendor.
+
+Half reclining on a crimson lounge sits Dr. Lacey, dressed in a
+fashionable brocade morning gown. On first glancing at him we think there
+is no change in his countenance since we last saw him on Mrs. Crane’s
+steps in Frankfort, but as we note the expression of his face we can
+perceive a shade of anxiety resting there. At last he rises and rather
+impatiently pulls the bell rope.
+
+His summons is immediately answered by an exquisite dandy, who is neither
+African, European, French, nor Spanish, but an odd mixture of the four. He
+is dressed in the extreme of fashion, and on entering the room bows most
+gracefully, at the same time casting an admiring glance at himself in the
+large mirror, and passing his hand carelessly through his perfumed locks.
+With the utmost deference, he awaits the commands of his master.
+
+"Well, Rondeau," said Dr. Lacey, "haven’t you finished breakfast yet?"
+
+"Yes, marster," answered Rondeau, with a very low bow. "I’ve got through a
+moment since. What can I do for you. Will you ride this morning?"
+
+"No," answered Dr. Lacey, "I do not wish to ride, but I want you to go to
+the post office and back immediately; remember now, and not stop to
+gossip."
+
+"Certainly not," said the negro. "When marster’s in a hurry, Rondeau is
+never foolin’ away time."
+
+"And don’t stop more than an hour in the kitchen to talk to Leffie. Do you
+understand?" continued the doctor.
+
+"Oh, yes, I won’t," said Rondeau, extending his mouth into a broad grin at
+his master’s allusion to Leffie, a bright-looking, handsome, mulatto girl,
+whom next to himself, Rondeau thought was the prettiest creature in the
+world.
+
+At last he bowed himself out of the room, and proceeded to execute his
+master’s commands. On passing the kitchen, he "just looked in a little,"
+and the sight of Leffie’s bright eyes and rosy lips made him forgetful of
+his promise. Going up to her, he announced his intention of kissing her. A
+violent squabble ensued, in which the large china dish which Leffie held
+in her hand was broken, two pickle jars thrown down, chairs upset, the
+baby scalded, and the dog Tasso’s tail nearly crushed! At last Aunt
+Dilsey, the head cook and mother of Leffie, interposed, and seizing the
+soup ladle as the first thing near her, she laid about her right and left,
+dealing no very gentle blows at the well-oiled hair of Rondeau, who was
+glad to beat a retreat from the kitchen, amid the loud laughter of the
+blacks who had witnessed the scene.
+
+Leaving the house he was soon on his way to the post office, and having
+procured his master’s mail he started for home. At length, slackening his
+pace, he took from his pocket the letters and carefully scrutinized the
+inscription of each. He was in the habit of going to the post office, and
+after his master’s return from Kentucky, he had noticed two or three
+letters written in what he called "a mighty fineified hand," and he had
+whispered to Leffie as a great secret that "’twere his private opinion
+marster was going to marry some Kentucky girl." Recently he had noticed
+the absence of those letters, and also the absence of his master’s
+accustomed cheerfulness. Rondeau was pretty keen, and putting the two
+circumstances together, he again had a whispered conference with Leffie,
+whom he told that "most probably the Kentucky girl had flunked, for
+marster hadn’t had a letter in ever so long, and every time he didn’t get
+one he looked as blue as a whetstone!"
+
+"Glad on’t," said Leffie. "Hope he won’t have any your foreigners. Allus
+did wish he’d have Miss Mortimer. Next to old marster and young marster
+Lacey, her father’s the toppinest man in New Orleans. And it’s a pity for
+young marster to stoop."
+
+After examining all the letters closely, Rondeau came to the conclusion
+that the right one wasn’t there, and he thought, "Well, Leffie’ll be glad,
+and marster’ll be sorry, and hang me if I ain’t sorry too, for marster’s a
+plaguey fine chap, and desarves anybody there is in Kentucky."
+
+Meanwhile Dr. Lacey was anxiously awaiting Rondeau’s return, and when he
+caught sight of him, coming at an unusually rapid pace toward the house,
+he thought, "Surely Rondeau would never hurry so if he had not good news
+for me," but the next thought was, "How should he know what it is I am so
+anxious to get?" Still he waited rather impatiently for Rondeau to make
+his appearance. In a moment he entered the room, and commenced pulling the
+letters from his pocket, saying, "I’ve got a heap this time, marster."
+
+He then laid them one by one on the marble dressing table, counting them
+as he did so; "Thar’s one, thar’s two, thar’s three, thar’s four."
+
+"Stop counting them, can’t you, and give me all you have directly," said
+Dr. Lacey, as his eye ran hurriedly over the superscription of each, and
+found not the one he sought.
+
+"That’s jist what I’ve done, marster," said Rondeau, bowing. "The one you
+want wasn’t thar."
+
+Dr. Lacey glanced hastily at his servant, and felt assured that the
+quick-witted negro was in possession of his secret. "You may go," said he,
+"and mind, never let me hear of your commenting about my letters."
+
+"No, marster, never; ’strue’s I live," said Rondeau, who left the room and
+went in quest of Leffie. But he did not dare to repeat the scene of the
+morning, for Aunt Dilsey was present, bending over a large tub of boiling
+suds, and he felt sure that any misdemeanor on his part would call forth a
+more affectionate shower bath than he cared about receiving. So he
+concluded to bring about his purpose by complimenting Aunt Dilsey on her
+fine figure (she weighed just two hundred!).
+
+"Aunt Dilsey," said he, "’pears to me you have an uncommon good form, for
+one as plump and healthy-like as you are."
+
+Aunt Dilsey was quite sensitive whenever her size was alluded to, and she
+replied rather sharply: "You git along, you bar’s ile skullcap. ’Twon’t be
+healthy for you to poke fun at me."
+
+"’Pon my word," said the mischievous Rondeau, "I ain’t poking fun at you.
+I do really think so. I thought of it last Sunday, when you had on that
+new gown, that becomes you so well."
+
+"Which one?" said Aunt Dilsey, a little mollified, "the blue and yaller
+one?"
+
+"The same," answered Rondeau. "It fits you good. Your arm looks real small
+in it."
+
+Leffie was nearly convulsed with laughter, for she had tried the
+experiment, and found that the distance round her mother’s arm was just
+the distance round her own slender waist.
+
+"Do tell!" said Aunt Dilsey, stopping from her work and wiping the drops
+of perspiration from her shining forehead. "Do tell! It feels drefful
+sleek on me, but my old man Claib says it’s too tight."
+
+"Not an atom too tight," answered Rondeau, at the same time getting nearer
+and nearer to Leffie, and laying his hand on her shoulder.
+
+Before she was aware of his intention, he stole the kiss he was seeking
+for. Leffie rewarded him by spitting in his face, while Aunt Dilsey called
+out, "Ain’t you ’shamed to act so, Leffie? Don’t make a fool of yourself!"
+
+Assured by this speech, Rondeau turned, and kissing Aunt Dilsey herself,
+was off just in time to escape a basin of hot suds which that
+highly-scandalized lady hurled after him.
+
+"I’ll tell marster this minute," said she, "and see if he hain’t got
+nothin’ to set the lazy lout a-doin’." So saying, the old lady waddled
+into the house, and going upstairs, knocked at Dr. Lacey’s door.
+
+"Come in," said the doctor, and Aunt Dilsey entered. In a very sad tone,
+she commenced telling how "that ’tarnal Rondeau was raising Cain in the
+kitchen. He’s kissed Leffie, and me too!"
+
+"Kissed you, has he?" said Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Yes, sar, he done that ar very thing, spang on the mouth," said Dilsey.
+
+"Well, Dilsey," said the doctor with a roguish twinkle of the eye, "don’t
+you think he ought to be paid?"
+
+Aunt Dilsey began to cry, and said, "I never thought that marster would
+laugh at old Aunt Dilsey."
+
+"Neither will I," said the doctor. Then tossing her a picayune, he said,
+"take that, Aunt Dilsey. I reckon it will pay for the kiss. I’ll see that
+Rondeau does not repeat his offense, on you at least."
+
+Aunt Dilsey went back to the kitchen, thinking that "Marster George was
+the funniest and best marster on earth."
+
+While Rondeau was carrying on his flirtation in the kitchen, Dr. Lacey was
+differently employed. Hope deferred had well nigh made his heart sick.
+"What can be the reason," thought he, "that Fanny does not write? I have
+written repeatedly for the last two months and have had no answer." Then
+as a new idea struck him, he added, "Yes, I’ll write to Mr. Miller, and
+ask him what has happened." Suiting the action to the word, he drew up his
+writing desk, and in a short time a letter was written and directed to Mr.
+Miller.
+
+He arose to summon Rondeau to take it to the office; but ere he had
+touched the bell rope, pride whispered, "Don’t send that letter; don’t let
+Mr. Miller into your private affairs. If Fanny were sick, some one would
+write to you."
+
+So the bell was not rung, and during the next half-hour Dr. Lacey amused
+himself by mechanically tearing it into small fragments. Ah, Dr. Lacey,
+’twas a sorry moment when you listened to the whispering of that pride!
+Had that letter been sent, it would have saved you many sleepless nights
+of sorrow. But it was not to be.
+
+That night there was to be a large party at the house of Mr. Mortimer,
+whom Leffie had mentioned as second to the Laceys in wealth. Mr. Mortimer
+was the uncle at whose house Florence Woodburn was visiting, and the party
+was given in honor of her arrival, and partly to celebrate Mabel
+Mortimer’s birthday. Mabel was an intelligent, accomplished girl, and
+besides being something of a beauty, was the heiress expectant of several
+hundred thousand. This constituted her quite a belle, and for three or
+four years past she and Dr. Lacey had been given to each other by the
+clever gossips of New Orleans. Mr. Lacey senior was also rather anxious
+that his son should marry Mabel; so Julia was not far out of the way when
+she wrote to Fanny that Dr. Lacey’s parents wished to secure a match
+between him and a New Orleans belle. Had Dr. Lacey never seen Fanny, he
+possibly might have wedded Mabel. But his was a heart which could love but
+once, and although the object of his love should prove untrue, his
+affections could not easily be transferred to another; so that it was all
+in vain that Mabel Mortimer, on the evening of the party, stood before her
+mirror arranging and rearranging the long curls of her dark hair and the
+folds of her rich white satin, wondering all the while if Dr. Lacey would
+approve her style of dress.
+
+Turning to Florence, she said, "Cousin, did you see Dr. Lacey while he was
+in Frankfort?"
+
+"No; I did not," answered Florence; "but I do hope he will be here
+tonight, for I am all impatient to see this lion who has turned all your
+heads."
+
+A slight shade of displeasure passed over Mabel’s fine features, but
+quickly casting it off she said, "Why are you so anxious, Florence? Have
+you any designs on him? If you have, they will do you no good, for I have
+a prior claim, and you must not interfere."
+
+"Dear me, how charmingly you look!" said Florence. "But, fair coz, do not
+be too sanguine. Suppose I should tell you that far off in old Kentuck, as
+the negroes say, there is a golden-haired little girl, who has—"
+
+"Stop, stop," said Mabel. "You shall not tell me. I will not hear it."
+
+At that instant the doorbell rang, and in a moment several young girls
+entered the dressing room, and in the chattering and laughing and fixing
+which followed, Mabel forgot what her cousin had been saying. After a time
+the young ladies descended to the spacious drawing rooms, which were
+rapidly filling with the elite of the city.
+
+Mabel’s eye took in at a glance all the gentlemen, and she felt chagrined
+to find Dr. Lacey absent. "What if he should not come?" thought she. "The
+party would be a dreadfully dull affair to me." Some time after, she
+missed Florence and two or three other girls, and thinking they were in
+the parlor above, she went in search of them. She found them on the
+balcony not far from the gentlemen’s dressing room, the windows of which
+were open. As she approached them, they called out, "Oh, here you are,
+Mabel! Florence is just going to tell us about Dr. Lacey’s sweetheart."
+
+"Dr. Lacey’s sweetheart!" repeated Mabel. "Who is Dr. Lacey’s sweetheart,
+pray?"
+
+"Do not blush so, Mabel; we do not mean you," said Lida Gibson, a
+bright-eyed, witty girl, with a sprinkling of malice in her nature.
+
+"Of course you do not mean me," said Mabel, laughingly. "But come, cousin;
+what of her?" And the young girls drew nearer to each other, and waited
+anxiously for Florence’s story.
+
+Little did they suspect that another individual, with flushed brow,
+compressed lip and beating heart was listening to hear tidings of her whom
+Florence had designated as his sweetheart. Dr. Lacey had entered the
+gentlemen’s dressing room unobserved. He heard the sound of merry voices
+on the balcony, and was about to step out and surprise the girls when he
+caught the sound of his own name coupled with that of Fanny Middleton. His
+curiosity was aroused and he became a listener to the following
+conversation:
+
+"Come, Florence," said Lida, "do not keep us in suspense any longer. Tell
+us whether she is black or white, fat or lean, rich or poor."
+
+"But first," said Mabel, "tell us how you know she is anything to Dr.
+Lacey."
+
+"That is what I don’t know," said Florence. "I am only speaking of what
+has been."
+
+"Well, then," said Mabel, more gayly, "go on,"
+
+"This Fanny Middleton," said Florence, "looks just as you would imagine a
+bright angel to look."
+
+How Dr. Lacey blessed her for these words.
+
+"But," continued Florence, "there is a singularly sad expression on her
+marble face."
+
+"I never observed it," thought Dr. Lacey.
+
+"What makes her sad?" asked Lida.
+
+"That is a mystery to me," answered Florence. "Report says that she loved
+a Mr. Wilmot, who was engaged to her sister."
+
+"Engaged to her sister!" repeated Mabel. "How strange! But won’t it make
+trouble?"
+
+"It cannot," said Florence. "Mr. Wilmot is dead, and it is whispered that
+Fanny’s heart was buried with him. I should not be surprised if it were
+so, for Fanny has the saddest face I ever saw. It made me want to cry when
+I looked at her. I should have pitied her more, however, had she not been
+so well cared for by a Mr. Stanton, of New York."
+
+Large drops of perspiration stood thickly on Dr. Lacey’s forehead, and his
+hands, convulsively clasped, were pressed against his heart; still he did
+not lose a syllable as Florence continued, "I did not blame her for liking
+Stanton, for he would break half your hearts and turn the rest of you
+crazy."
+
+"But the sister," asked all the young ladies, "how was she affected to
+think Fanny loved her betrothed?"
+
+"Oh, that sister!" said Florence. "You ought to see her! She is beautiful
+beyond anything I can describe. She eclipsed everything and everybody."
+
+"And she is as agreeable as handsome?" asked Mabel, whose fears were
+aroused that Julia might be the rival, instead of Fanny.
+
+Florence replied, "I was told that she was formerly very passionate, so
+much so that her father nicknamed her Tempest. Within a few months she has
+entirely changed, and is now very amiable; but I like Fanny’s looks the
+best."
+
+"But Dr. Lacey—what had he to do with Fanny?" asked Lida.
+
+"It was said they were engaged; but I do not think they are. In fact, I
+know they are not, from what Fanny said herself; for she assured me that
+Dr. Lacey was nothing to her more than a common acquaintance; and the sad
+but sweet smile which broke over her face whenever she raised, her soft
+blue eyes to Stanton’s animated countenance confirmed what she said."
+
+"So, Mabel, you can have the doctor after all," said Lida. "You know you
+used to say that it was all settled, for your parents and his had arranged
+it."
+
+Dr. Lacey waited for no more. He knew of a back stairway down which he
+could escape into the open air unobserved. In a moment he stood alone in
+Mr. Mortimer’s garden, but the evening breeze, although it cooled his
+brow, failed to calm his excited feelings. Suddenly it occurred to him
+that his absence from Mr. Mortimer’s would excite attention in those who
+saw him enter, so he made a desperate effort to be calm, and retracing his
+steps, was soon in the drawing room with Mabel Mortimer on his arm, much
+to that young lady’s satisfaction.
+
+As they passed near a group of girls, in the center of which stood
+Florence Woodburn, Mabel suddenly said, "Oh, Dr. Lacey, let me introduce
+you to cousin Florence. She has just come from Frankfort and knows some of
+your acquaintances there."
+
+So saying, she drew him toward Florence, who had all the evening been
+waiting for an introduction to him. Dr. Lacey rather wished to avoid
+making Florence’s acquaintance, fearing that she might say something to
+him of Fanny. But there was no escape, and he greeted Florence with a
+smile and a bow, which, to use her own words, "nearly drove every idea
+from her head."
+
+Once during the evening he found himself standing with Florence, alone,
+near an open window. Florence improved her opportunity, and raising her
+bewitching hazel eyes to the doctor’s face, said, "Why do you not ask me
+about your Kentucky friends, Dr. Lacey?"
+
+Had Florence observed her companion closely, she would have noticed the
+pallor which for an instant overspread his face. It passed away, and he
+replied with an assumed gayety, "How should I know that we have any
+acquaintances in common in Frankfort?"
+
+Before Florence had time to reply, Mabel joined them. She was unwilling to
+risk a tete-a-tete between the doctor and her fascinating cousin, and as
+soon as she found them standing alone she went up to them. Her example was
+followed by several other young ladies, among whom was Lida Gibson, who
+began by saying, "Doctor, do you know that Miss Florence has told us all
+about your love affairs, and also described the Golden Fairy? Now, why
+didn’t you fall in love with her sister? Florence says she is far more
+beautiful."
+
+Dr. Lacey answered calmly, "What reason has Miss Woodburn to think I am in
+love with either."
+
+"No reason," said Mabel, quickly; "neither does she think you are in love
+with her either."
+
+"Dear me," said Lida. "Of course you do not wish me to think so, and we
+all know why; but never mind frowning so dreadfully, Mabel; I won’t tell!"
+and the mischievous girl glided away, laughing to think that she had
+succeeded so well in teasing Mabel Mortimer.
+
+After a moment, Dr. Lacey turned to Florence and said "It seems you saw
+Julia Middleton. Do you not think her very handsome?"
+
+"Yes, very," answered Florence; "but I liked Fanny’s looks the best."
+
+A pang shot through Dr. Lacey’s heart at the mention of Fanny’s name, but
+he continued to inquire concerning his friends in Kentucky. Before the
+party closed, Florence, Mabel and Lida had each managed to repeat to him
+all the conversation which he had overheard in the first part of the
+evening, never once thinking how desolate was the heart which beat beneath
+the calm manner and gay laugh of him who listened to their thoughtless
+raillery.
+
+At length the party drew to a close. Dr. Lacey was among the first that
+left. He longed to be alone with his troubled thoughts. Mechanically
+bidding Mabel "Good night," he ran down the marble steps, and stepping
+into his carriage, ordered Claib, the coachman, to drive home as soon as
+possible. There was no particular necessity for this command, for Claib
+had been fretting for the last hour about "White folks settin’ up all
+night and keepin’ niggers awake. Darned if he didn’t run the horses home
+like Satan, and sleep over next day, too."
+
+With such a driver the horses sped swiftly over the smooth road and in a
+very few minutes Dr. Lacey was at home, alone in his room. Then the full
+tide of his sorrow burst forth. He did not weep. He would scorn to do
+that. But could one have seen him as he hurriedly paced the apartment, he
+would have said, his was a sorrow which could not vent itself in tears.
+Occasionally he would whisper to himself, "My Fanny false!—she whom I
+believed so truthful, so loving, so innocent! And she loves another—one,
+too, whom it were almost a sin to love. Fool, that I did not see it
+before, for what but love could have drawn such devotion to him on his
+deathbed? And yet she assured me that I was the first, the only one, she
+had ever loved; and I believed it, and gave her the entire affection of my
+heart."
+
+Then came a reaction. Resentment toward Fanny for thus deceiving him
+mingling with his grief. But he had loved her too deeply, too truly, to
+cherish an unkind feeling toward her long. Throwing himself upon the sofa,
+and burying his face in his hands, he went back in fancy through all the
+many happy hours he had spent in her society. While doing this sleep
+descended upon him and in his dreams he saw again his darling Fanny, not
+false and faithless as he had feared, but arrayed in a spotless bridal
+robe. She stood by his side as his own wedded wife. Was that dream ever
+realized? We shall see.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XII
+
+
+                    THE LETTER THAT WAS NOT DELIVERED
+
+
+The next morning, Rondeau waited for a long time for his master’s usual
+orders that he should go to the post office, but no such commands came,
+and as Dr. Lacey had not been heard moving in his room yet, Rondeau
+concluded to go at all events.
+
+"I know,", said he, "that’ll be the first thing he’ll tell me to do, and I
+may as well go on my own hook, as to wait and be sent."
+
+Accordingly he again started for the post office, thinking to himself, "I
+hope that marster’ll get a letter this time, for he don’t seem no more
+like the wide-awake chap he did when he first come from Kentuck, than
+nothin’. I don’t want him to have Miss Mabel nohow; for their niggers say
+she’s awful spunky."
+
+By the time this soliloquy was ended, he had reached the office. The clerk
+handed him two letters, both of which Rondeau eyed sharply. On looking at
+the second, the cavity between the ears widened to an enormous extent, and
+he gave vent to his joy by uttering aloud, "Crackee, this is just the
+thing!"
+
+"What’s the matter, Rondeau? Can you read writing?" asked the clerk in
+some surprise.
+
+"No, sir, not but a little," said Rondeau; "but I know this hand write, I
+reckon."
+
+In a twinkling, he was in the street. "This is a fine morning," thought
+he. "I’ve got the right letter this time, so I won’t hurry home, for
+marster ain’t goin’ to find any fault if I don’t git thar till noon."
+
+So the next hour was spent in gossiping with all the blacks which could be
+found lounging round the streets. Suddenly one of the negroes called out,
+"Ho, Rondeau! Thar’s yer old marster Lace comin’. You’d better cut stick
+for home, or he’ll be in yer har."
+
+Rondeau instantly started for home, where he was greeted by Aunt Dilsey
+with a torrent of abuse, that good lady rating him soundly for being gone
+too long. "Warn’t he ’shamed to be foolin’ away his time? ’Twan’t his time
+nuther, ’twas marster’s time. Was that ar fulfillin’ of Scripter, which
+says, ’we must be all eye sarvants,’ which means ye must all keep clus
+where yer marsters can see you?"
+
+How long Aunt Dilsey might have gone expounding Scripture is not known,
+for Rondeau interrupted her by saying, "Don’t scold so, old lady. Marster
+ain’t a-goin’ to care for I’ve got him something this time better than
+victuals or drink."
+
+"What is it?" said Leffie, coming forward. "Have you got him a letter from
+Kentuck?"
+
+"I hain’t got nothin’ else, Miss Leffie Lacey, if you please," said
+Rondeau, snapping his fingers in her face, and giving Aunt Dilsey’s elbow
+a slight jostle, just enough to spill the oil, with which she was filling
+a lamp.
+
+"Rondeau, I ’clar’ for’t," said Aunt Dilsey, setting down her oil can. "If
+marster don’t crack your head, my old man Claib shall, if he ever gits up
+agin. Thar he is in his bunk, snorin’ like he was a steamboat; and
+marster’s asleep upstairs, I reckon. Well, ’tain’t no way to live. Things
+would go to rack and ruin if I didn’t sweat and work to keep ’em right end
+up, sartin."
+
+Aunt Dilsey was really a very valuable servant, and had some reason for
+thinking herself the main spoke in the wheel which kept her master’s
+household together. She had lived in the family ever since Dr. Lacey’s
+early recollection, and as she had nursed him when an infant, he naturally
+felt a great affection for her, and intrusted her with the exclusive
+management of the culinary department, little negroes and all. His
+confidence in her was not misplaced, for from morning till night she was
+faithful to her trust, and woe to any luckless woolly head who was found
+wasting "marster’s" sweetmeats and pickles.
+
+On the first hand Aunt Dilsey was very sensitive, for being naturally
+active and stirring herself, "She," to use her own words, "couldn’t bar to
+see folks lazin’ round like thar was nothin’ to do, but to git up and
+stuff themselves till they’s fit to bust." She also felt annoyed whenever
+her young master indulged himself in a morning nap. "Ought to be up," she
+said, "and airin’ hisself."
+
+On the morning following the party, her patience was severely taxed in two
+ways. First, Claib, her husband, had adhered to his resolution of sleeping
+over, and long after the clock struck eleven he was sleeping profoundly.
+He had resisted all Aunt Dilsey’s efforts to rouse him. Her scoldings,
+sprinklings with hot and cold water, punching with the carving fork, had
+all proved ineffectual, and as a last resort, she put the baby on his bed,
+thinking "that would surely fetch him up standin’, for ’twasn’t in natur
+to sleep with the baby wollopin’ and mowin’ over him." Her master, too,
+troubled her. Why he couldn’t get up she couldn’t see. "His breakfast was
+as cold as a grave stun, and she didn’t keer if ’twas. She had enough to
+do ’tendin’ to other affairs, without keepin’ the niggers and dogs from
+porkin’ thar noses in it."
+
+At a late hour Dr. Lacey awoke from his uneasy slumber. The return of
+morning brought comparative calmness to his troubled spirit. Hope
+whispered that what he had heard might be a mistake. At least he would
+wait for further confirmation. He did not know how near that confirmation
+was. Rondeau had been waiting for his masters summons until his patience
+was exhausted. So, relying on the letter to counteract any apparent
+disrespect, he stalked upstairs and knocked at Dr. Lacey’s door, just as
+that gentleman was about ringing for him.
+
+As soon as he entered the room, he called out, "Here, master, I’ve got ’em
+this time!" at the same time extending a letter, the superscription of
+which made Dr. Lacey turn pale, for he recognized, as he supposed, Fanny’s
+delicate handwriting.
+
+"You may leave me alone, Rondeau," said he, "and I will ring for you when
+I want you." So Rondeau departed with the remaining letter in his pocket.
+He had forgotten to deliver it, but it was not missed.
+
+Oh, Rondeau, Rondeau! It was very unfortunate that you forgot that letter,
+and suffered it to remain in your pocket unheeded for so many days. Its
+contents would have scattered the dark, desolating tempest which was fast
+gathering over your young master’s pathway.
+
+As soon as Dr. Lacey was alone, he sat down, anxious, yet fearing to know
+the contents of his letter. At last he resolutely broke the seal, thinking
+to himself, "It cannot contain anything worse than I already know." One
+glance at the beginning and end of the letter confirmed his fears, and for
+a few moments he was unable to read a line; then summoning all his
+remaining courage, he calmly read the letter through, not omitting a
+single word, but comprehending the meaning of each sentence. It was as
+follows:
+
+
+
+                                              "Frankfort, March 25th, 18—.
+
+"DR. LACEY:
+
+"SIR—Have you, during some weeks past, ever wondered why I did not write
+to you? And in enumerating to yourself the many reasons which could
+prevent my writing, has it ever occurred to you that possibly I might be
+false? Can you forgive me, Dr. Lacey, when I tell you that the love I once
+fancied I bore for you has wholly subsided, and I now feel for you a
+friendship, which I trust will be more lasting than my transient girlish
+love?
+
+"Do you ask how I came to change so suddenly? I can only answer by another
+confession still more painful and humiliating to me. When I bade you
+adieu, I thought I loved you as well as I ever could again. I say again,
+for—but how shall I tell you? How confess that my first affection was not
+given to you? Yes, ere I had ever seen you, I loved another, and one, too,
+whom some would say it were sinful to love.
+
+"But why harrow my feelings by awakening the past? Suffice it to say that
+he whom I loved is dead. We both saw him die, and I received upon my lips
+his last breath. Truly if he were Julia’s in life, he was mine in death.
+Did you never suspect how truly I loved Mr. Wilmot? You were blinded by
+your misplaced affection for me, if you did not. Julia, my noble-hearted
+sister Julia, knew it all. I confessed my love to her, and on my knees
+begged her not to go to him, but to let me take her place at his bedside.
+She complied with my request, and then bravely bore in silence the
+reproaches of the world for her seeming coldness.
+
+"Dear Julia! She seems strangely changed recently, and you would hardly
+know her, she is so gentle, so obliging, so amiable. You ought to have
+heard her plead your cause with me. She besought me almost with tears not
+to prove unfaithful to you, and when I convinced her that ’twas impossible
+for me to love another as I had Mr. Wilmot, she insisted on my writing,
+and not keeping you in suspense any longer.
+
+"Dr. Lacey, if you could transfer your affection from me—, but no, why
+should I speak of such a thing! You will probably despise all my family.
+Yet do not, I beseech you, cast them off for your poor Fanny’s sin. They
+respect you highly, and Julia would be angry if she knew that I am about
+to tell you how she admires a certain Southern friend, who probably, by
+this time, thinks with contempt of little
+
+                                                        "FANNY MIDDLETON."
+
+
+
+There was no perceptible change in Dr. Lacey’s manner after reading the
+heartless forgery, but the iron had entered his soul, and for a time he
+seemed benumbed with its force. Then came a moment of reflection. His love
+had been trampled upon, and thrown back as a thing of naught by her who
+had fallen from the high pedestal on which he had enthroned the idol of
+his heart’s deepest affection.
+
+"I could have pitied, and admired her, too," thought he, "had she candidly
+confessed her love for Mr. Wilmot; but to be so basely deceived by one
+whom I thought incapable of deception is too much."
+
+Seizing the letter, he again read it through, and this time he felt his
+wounded pride somewhat soothed by thinking that the beautiful Julia
+admired and sympathized with him. "But pshaw!" he exclaimed, "most likely
+Julia is as hollow-hearted as her sister, and yet many dark spots on her
+character seem wiped away by Fanny’s confession." Throwing the letter
+aside he rang the bell, and ordered his breakfast to be sent up to him.
+
+That afternoon he called on Mabel Mortimer and her cousin. He found the
+young ladies in the drawing room, and with them a dark, fine-looking,
+middle-aged gentleman, whom Mabel introduced as Mr. Middleton. Something
+in the looks as well as name of the stranger made Dr. Lacey involuntarily
+start with surprise, and he secretly wondered whether; this gentleman was
+in any way connected with the Middletons of Kentucky. He was not kept long
+in doubt, for Florence, who was very talkative, soon said, "We were just
+speaking of you, Dr. Lacey, and Mr. Middleton seems inclined to claim you
+as an acquaintance, on the ground of your having been intimate with his
+brother’s family in Kentucky."
+
+"Indeed!" said Dr. Lacey; then turning to Mr. Middleton, he said, "Is it
+possible that you are a brother of Mr. Joshua Middleton?"
+
+"Yes, sir," returned the stranger, eyeing Dr. Lacey closely; "Joshua is my
+brother, but for more than twenty years I have not seen him, or scarcely
+heard from him."
+
+"Ah," answered Dr. Lacey, in some astonishment, and then, as he fancied
+there was something in Mr. Middleton’s former life which he wished to
+conceal, he changed the subject by asking Mr. Middleton if he had been
+long in the city.
+
+"Only two weeks," he replied, and he proceeded to speak of himself,
+saying, "For many years past I have been in the Indies. About the time my
+brother Joshua married, my father died. When his will was opened, I
+thought it a very unjust one, for it gave, to my brother a much larger
+share than was given to me. In a fit of anger, I declared I would never
+touch a penny of my portion, and leaving college, where I was already in
+my senior year, I went to New York, and getting on board a vessel bound
+for the East Indies, I tried by amassing wealth in a distant land, to
+forget that I ever had a home this side of the Atlantic. During the first
+years of my absence my brother wrote to me frequently, and most of his
+letters I answered, for I really bore him no malice on account of the
+will. I had not heard from him for a long time, until I reached this
+city."
+
+"Are you going to visit Kentucky?" asked Dr. Lacey.
+
+"It is my present intention to do so," answered Mr. Middleton; "but first
+I wish to purchase a summer residence near the Lake, and after fitting it
+up tastefully, I shall invite my nieces to visit me. You are acquainted
+with them, I believe."
+
+Dr. Lacey answered in the affirmative, and Mr. Middleton continued, "I am
+told by Miss Woodburn that they are very beautiful, especially one of
+them, and quite accomplished. Is it so?"
+
+Dr. Lacey replied very calmly, "The world, I believe, unites in calling
+Miss Julia beautiful."
+
+"But what of the other one?" asked Mr. Middleton. "I am prepossessed in
+her favor, for she bears the name of the only sister I ever had."
+
+Dr. Lacey sighed, for he remembered the time when he was drawn toward
+Fanny, because he fancied she resembled the only sister he ever had. Mr.
+Middleton observed it, and immediately said, "Does it make you sigh just
+to mention Fanny? What is the matter? Has she jilted you? If she has, she
+does not partake of the nature of the Middletons, for they could never
+stoop to deceit."
+
+Here Florence came to Dr. Lacey’s relief by saying, "Why, Dr. Lacey, Mr.
+Middleton wants you to repeat what I have already told him, that Julia is
+exceedingly beautiful and that Fanny is as lovely as a Houri, and has the
+saddest, sweetest face I ever saw, and the softest, mildest blue eye."
+
+Dr. Lacey laughingly said, "Thank you, Miss Florence; Mr. Middleton will
+please take what you have said as my opinion concerning his fair nieces."
+
+Mr. Middleton bowed and then said, "How does my brother appear? He used to
+be very rough and abrupt in his manner."
+
+Dr. Lacey laughed. He could not help it. His risible faculties were always
+excited when he thought of Joshua Middleton, and he answered, that
+although he highly esteemed Mr. Middleton, he feared his manners were not
+much improved.
+
+"I dare say not," said the brother. "When he was at home, he was always
+saying things which our mother called ’impolite,’ our father ’outlandish,’
+and the blacks ’right down heathenish.’ However, with all his roughness, I
+believe there never was a more truly honorable man, or a more sincere
+friend."
+
+After a few moments of general conversation, Mr. Middleton said, turning
+to Dr. Lacey, "I feel some anxiety about this summer residence which I
+intend purchasing. I am told that you have fine taste both in selecting a
+good locality and in laying out grounds. If you have leisure, suppose you
+accompany me on my exploring excursion, and I will reward you by an
+invitation to spend as much time with me as you like after my nieces
+arrive."
+
+Dr. Lacey thanked Mr. Middleton for the compliment paid to his taste, and
+he politely expressed his willingness to assist his friend in the
+selection of a country seat. "By the way," continued he, "you are stopping
+at the St. Charles, I believe. Suppose you exchange your rooms at the
+hotel for a home with me, and become my guest until you leave the city for
+Kentucky?"
+
+Mr. Middleton accepted Dr. Lacey’s invitation willingly, and the three
+weeks which he spent at his residence passed rapidly and pleasantly away.
+During that time Dr. Lacey met with a gentleman who owned a very handsome
+villa near the lake shore. This he wished to dispose of, and Mr. Middleton
+and Dr. Lacey went down to inspect it. They found it every way desirable,
+and Mr. Middleton finally purchased it at an enormous price, and called it
+the "Indian Nest." "Here," said he, speaking to Dr. Lacey, "here I shall
+at last find that happiness which I have sought for in vain during forty
+years. I shall have both my nieces with me, besides Miss Mortimer and Miss
+Woodburn. I suppose I shall have to invite some other young gentleman
+besides yourself, for the girls will hardly fancy the old Indian for a
+beau."
+
+Dr. Lacey did not reply. He was thinking how much pleasure such an
+arrangement would have given him a few months ago; but now all was
+changed, and the thought of again meeting Fanny afforded him more pain
+than pleasure.
+
+Mr. Middleton noticed his silence, and as he was slightly tinctured with
+the abruptness which characterized his brother, he said, "Why, young man,
+what is the matter? Have you been disappointed, or what makes you manifest
+so much indifference to spending the summer, or a part of it, with four
+agreeable girls?"
+
+Dr. Lacey saw the necessity of rousing himself from his melancholy mood,
+and assuming a gayety he did not feel, he said, "I feel very much
+flattered, Mr. Middleton, with the honor you confer upon me, but I have
+for some time past been subject to low spirits; so you must not mind it if
+I am not always gay. Come, let us go into the garden and see what
+improvements are needed there."
+
+So saying, they turned together into the large terraced garden. While they
+were engaged in walking over the handsome grounds which surrounded "The
+Indian Nest," Rondeau, who had accompanied his master, was differently
+occupied. Strolling down to the lake shore, he amused himself for a time
+by watching the waves as they dashed against the pebbly beach, and by
+fancying that each of them reflected the image of Leffie’s bright, round
+face. Then buttoning up his coat he would strut back and forth, admiring
+his shadow, and thinking how much more the coat became him than it did his
+young master. It had been given to him by Dr. Lacey, with the order "not
+to wear it out in two days"; so Rondeau had not worn it before since the
+morning when he gave his master one letter and forgot the other. He had
+brought it with him to the lake, and was trying the effect of his elegant
+appearance.
+
+Chancing to thrust his hand in his pocket, he felt the long-forgotten
+letter and drew it forth, then looking at it with wide open eyes and
+mouth, gave vent to his surprise as follows: "Who’d a b’leved it! Here’s
+this letter been in my pocket two weeks. I deserve to be cracked over the
+head, and anybody but marster would do it. I’ll run and give it to him
+now—but no, I won’t," said he, suddenly slackening his pace, "I’ve heard
+him say he could always trust me, and if I own up this time, he’ll lose
+his—what’s the word? Conference?—Yes, conference in me. I don’t believe
+this letter’s of any account, for its a great big letter, just like a
+man’s handwrite. Any way, I’ll wait till I get home and consult Leffie."
+
+The letter was accordingly put in his pocket, and in a few moments he
+rejoined his master and Mr. Middleton. The next day they returned home.
+Rondeau’s first act was to draw Leffie aside, and after winning from her
+various strong promises of secrecy, he imparted to her the astounding fact
+that, "He had found one of marster’s letters in his trousers—no, his coat
+pocket. It had been there two weeks, and he didn’t know what in cain to do
+with it. If he gave it to marster now, ’twould make him lose faith in him,
+and so forth."
+
+Leffie heard him through, and then fully agreed with him that ’twas best
+not to tell marster at this late hour. "But," said she, "I’d put it out of
+the way, so ’twouldn’t be poppin’ out in sight some time."
+
+"Shall I burn it?" asked Rondeau.
+
+"Oh, no," said Leffie; "keep it so marster can have it, if he ever hears
+of it. There’s your cigar box, take it and bury the letter in it."
+
+"Whew-ew," said Rondeau, with a prolonged whistle, "it takes you women to
+calculate anything cute!"
+
+The cigar box was brought out, and in a few moments the poor letter was
+lying quietly under a foot and a half of earth.
+
+"There," said Leffie, as Rondeau laid over the spot a piece of fresh green
+turf, "nobody’ll ever have any idee whose grave this is."
+
+Rondeau rolled up his eyes, and assuming a most doleful expression, said,
+"Couldn’t you manage to bust a tear or two, just to make it seem like a
+real buryin’?"
+
+Leffie answered him by a sound box on his ear, at the same time
+threatening to expose his wickedness at the next class meeting. Aunt
+Dilsey’s voice was now heard calling out, "Leffie, Leffie, is you stun
+deaf and blind now that fetched Rondeau’s done gone home? Come here this
+minute!"
+
+Rondeau and Leffie returned to the house, leaving buried a letter, the
+reading of which would have changed the tenor of their master’s feelings.
+
+For a knowledge of its contents as well of its author, we must go back for
+a time to Frankfort whence it came, promising that Mr. Middleton will
+follow us in a few days.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XIII
+
+
+                    LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED
+
+
+In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary
+that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the
+24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn
+met Fanny Middleton. Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms
+of Mrs. Crane’s boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller. Her
+dazzling beauty seems enhanced by the striking contrast between the
+clearness of her complexion and the sable of her robe.
+
+On a low stool, at her feet, sits Fanny. Her head is resting on Mrs.
+Miller’s lap, and she seems to be sleeping. She has been excused from
+school this afternoon, on account of a sick, nervous headache, to which
+she has recently been frequently subject. Finding the solitude of her own
+chamber rather irksome, she had sought Mrs. Miller’s room, where she was
+ever a welcome visitor. To Kate she had imparted a knowledge of the letter
+which she supposed Dr. Lacey had written.
+
+Mrs. Miller’s sympathy for her young friend was as deep and sincere as was
+her resentment against the supposed author of this letter. As yet, she had
+kept Fanny’s secret inviolate, and not even her husband had ever suspected
+the cause of Fanny’s failing strength. But, this afternoon, as she looked
+on the fair girl’s sad, white face, which seemed to grow whiter and
+thinner each day, she felt her heart swell with indignation toward one who
+had wrought this fearful change. "Surely," thought she, "if Dr. Lacey
+could know the almost fatal consequence of his faithlessness he would
+relent; and he must, he shall know it. I will tell Mr. Miller and he I
+know will write immediately." Then came the thought that she had promised
+not to betray Fanny’s confidence; but she did not despair of gaining her
+consent, that Mr. Miller should also know the secret.
+
+For a time Fanny slept on sweetly and quietly; then she moved uneasily in
+her slumber, and finally awoke.
+
+"How is your head now?" asked Mrs. Miller, at the same time smoothing the
+disordered ringlets which lay in such profusion over her lap.
+
+"Oh, much better," said Fanny. "I had a nice sleep, and so pleasant
+dreams, too."
+
+"Did you dream of him?" asked Mrs. Miller, in a low tone.
+
+Quick as thought the crimson tide stained Fanny’s cheek and forehead, but
+she answered, somewhat bitterly, "Oh, no, no! I never dream of him now,
+and I am trying hard to forget him. I do not think I love him half as well
+now as I once thought I did."
+
+Poor little Fanny! How deceived she was! After a time Mrs. Miller said,
+"Fanny, Mr. Miller seems very anxious about your altered and languid
+appearance. May I not tell him the truth? He will sympathize with you as
+truly as I do; for he feels for you almost the affection of a brother."
+
+At first Fanny objected. "I know," said she, "that Mr. Miller would only
+think me a weak, silly girl." Mrs. Miller, however, finally gained
+permission to tell everything to her husband. "I know, though," persisted
+Fanny, "that he will laugh at me. You say he likes me; I know he did once;
+but since the time when he visited my father’s, more than a year ago, he
+has not treated me with the same confidence he did before. I never knew
+the reason, unless it was that foolish, romping mistake which I made one
+afternoon by riding into the schoolhouse!"
+
+With many tears and some laughing—for the remembrance of the exploit
+always excited her mirth—Fanny told a part of what we already know
+concerning Mr. Miller’s visit at her father’s the winter previous. She
+related the adventure of the sled ride, and said that the morning after
+she noticed a change in Mr. Miller’s manner toward her. The unsuspecting
+girl little thought what was the true reason of that change.
+
+While she was yet speaking, Mr. Miller entered the room. On seeing Fanny
+there, and weeping, he said: "What, Sunshine in tears? That is hardly the
+remedy I would prescribe for headache. But come, Fanny, tell me what is
+the matter."
+
+"Oh, I cannot, I cannot!" said Fanny, and again she buried her face in
+Kate’s lap.
+
+Mr. Miller looked inquiringly at his wife, who had not yet ceased laughing
+at Fanny’s ludicrous description of her sled ride; but overcoming her
+merriment, she at length found voice to say, "Fanny is crying because she
+thinks you do not like her as well as you used to."
+
+Kate had never dreamed that her husband had once felt more than a
+brother’s love for the weeping girl before her, and she did not know what
+pain her words inflicted on his noble heart. Neither did she think there
+was the least ground for Fanny’s supposition, and she desired her husband
+to say so.
+
+"I cannot say so and tell the truth," said Mr. Miller, "but I can assure
+you that Bill Jeffrey’s sled had nothing to do with it."
+
+"What was it then?" asked Kate and Fanny, both in the same breath.
+
+Mr. Miller drew Fanny toward him with the freedom of an elder brother,
+and, in a low, earnest tone, said: "Did nothing else occur during my
+visit, which could have changed my opinion of you?"
+
+Fanny lifted her large blue eyes to Mr. Miller’s face with so truthful,
+wondering a gaze that he was puzzled. "Can it be," thought he, "that I did
+not hear aright, that I was deceived? I will, at least, ask her how she
+spent that evening," so he said: "Fanny, do you remember where you were,
+or how you were occupied during the last evening of my stay at your
+father’s?"
+
+At first Fanny seemed trying to recall the events of that night; then she
+said: "Oh, yes, I remember now perfectly well. You and Mr. Wilmot had
+letters to write, and went to your room early, while father and mother
+went to one of the neighbors, leaving Julia and me alone in the sitting
+room."
+
+"Did you both remain in the sitting room during the evening?" continued
+Mr. Miller.
+
+"Yes," said Fanny, "or, that is, I stayed there all the time; but Julia
+was gone a long time, and when she returned she would not tell me where
+she had been."
+
+"But were not you and Luce in your room at all that evening?" continued
+Mr. Miller.
+
+"Luce!" said Fanny; "I do not remember having seen her once that night;
+neither was I in my room until bedtime."
+
+There was so much frankness and apparent truth in Fanny’s face and manner
+that Mr. Miller never for a moment doubted her. His first feeling was one
+of intense happiness at finding that Fanny was, indeed, all he had once
+fancied her to be. Back through the channels of his heart rolled, for an
+instant, the full tide of his once secretly nurtured affection for her. It
+was for an instant, however; for one look at the beautiful Kate convinced
+him that the love he once bore the gentle, timid girl at his side was
+nought, when compared with the deep, ardent affection which he now felt
+for his own cherished wife. "Fanny," said he, "I have wronged you in
+thought, but never in word or deed, to my knowledge. I was, however,
+grossly deceived, although I can see no object for the deception."
+
+"What can you mean?" asked Kate, rather anxiously. "Do explain yourself,
+and not deal in mysteries any longer. What dreadful thing did you imagine
+Fanny had done—set the stables on fire, or abused the blacks—which?"
+
+Mr. Miller did not immediately answer; and Fanny said: "Come, Mr. Miller,
+it is not fair to suspect me of evil and not tell what it is. You should
+be more frank."
+
+"I will tell you," said Mr. Miller; and, in as few words as possible he
+repeated to Fanny the conversation which he had overheard, between Luce
+and herself, as he supposed.
+
+When he finished speaking, both Kate and Fanny were silent for a moment;
+then Kate said: "It was Julia, I know it was. Did you ever notice how much
+alike their voices are? And, besides, I once heard Julia lay a wager with
+Mr. Raymond that she could imitate her sister’s voice so exactly that one,
+not seeing her, would be thoroughly deceived."
+
+"Oh, Mrs. Miller," said Fanny, "it cannot be! Why should Julia wish to do
+so wicked a thing? And yet I now remember that when I was sick, Luce came
+to me one night and asked me to forgive her for everything bad she had
+ever done to me. I assured her I knew of nothing to forgive; and then she
+cried, and said I did not know all she did about her wickedness. She must
+have referred to that night. I can forgive her; for she is a poor ignorant
+girl, and much afraid of Julia. But how could my own sister do me so great
+a wrong, and what could have been her object?"
+
+Here Fanny burst into tears, while Kate gave vent to her indignation by
+expressing her opinion pretty freely of Miss Julia.
+
+"I can see," said she, "what Julia’s object was. I fancy she was always
+fearful lest my brother should like Fanny the best; and she probably took
+this method to make you both think meanly of Fanny."
+
+"Your idea is, probably, the correct one," said Mr. Miller, who would have
+added more, but Kate interrupted him by saying, "Yes, I think I understand
+it all now. Julia is, probably, at the foundation of Dr. Lacey’s neglect.
+Most likely she’s been writing him some base falsehood."
+
+"Dr. Lacey’s neglect!" repeated Mr. Miller. "What do you mean?"
+
+Kate commenced an explanation, but Fanny started up, saying: "Please, Mrs.
+Miller, wait until I am gone."
+
+She then quitted the apartment, and sought her own room, of which Julia
+had been sole occupant for more than an hour. On her return from school
+this hopeful young lady was pleased to find her sister absent. Seating
+herself near the window, with paper and pencil, she began the composition
+of that letter, which, as we have said, widened the breach between Dr.
+Lacey and Fanny. This unhallowed work cost her a world of pains. Many
+times were the lines crossed out and rewritten, before they quite suited
+her. The letter was but half completed, when Fanny was heard coming slowly
+through the upper hall. Springing up, Julia darted through the window out
+upon the balcony, and by the time Fanny reached the room she was seated at
+the furthest end of the veranda, busily engaged with her forgery.
+
+When she at last returned to the room, and tried to converse with her
+sister, she observed that Fanny shrank from her approach and that she had
+been weeping. In a very ironical tone Julia said, "What now is the matter?
+I declare, Fan, I believe you are a perfect little simpleton. I wouldn’t
+be such a cry baby, anyway; and make so much fuss about one
+good-for-nothing doctor."
+
+Fanny replied very calmly, and without once taking her eyes from her
+sister’s face, "If you think I have been crying about Dr. Lacey, you are
+mistaken."
+
+"Pray what did you cry for?" said Julia, laughingly. "Did somebody look
+sideways at you, or omit to call you by some pet baby name?"
+
+"I cried," said Fanny, "because I feared you had been acting very wickedly
+toward me."
+
+In an instant Julia’s assurance left her. The bright color forsook her
+cheek, which became perfectly white. Fanny noticed the change, and it
+confirmed her fears. She did not know that the circumstances to which she
+alluded had long since faded from Julia’s memory, and that her present
+agitation arose from the fear that she might have been detected in her
+work of deception, and that, after all, she might be foiled and entangled
+in her own meshes. A glance of intense anger flashed from her large black
+eye, as she muttered between her closed teeth: "Has the wretch dared to
+betray me?"
+
+Fanny supposed she referred to Luce; and her first feeling was to save the
+helpless servant girl from Julia’s displeasure; so she said, "Do not
+condemn Luce; she did not tell me. I received my information from our
+teacher, Mr. Miller."
+
+"Luce! Mr. Miller! What do you mean?" asked Julia, her eyes lessening to
+their usual size, and the color again coming to her cheeks and lips. This
+sudden change in her sister’s appearance puzzled Fanny; but she proceeded
+to relate what she had just heard from Mr. Miller. Julia was so much
+relieved to find her fears unfounded, and her darling secret safe, that
+she burst into a loud laugh, which she continued for some time. During
+this fit of laughter, she was determining whether it were best to confess
+the whole and seem sorry for it, or to strenuously deny it. Finally, she
+decided on the former, but resolved not to give the right reason for her
+conduct; so she said, with an air of great penitence: "Yes, Fanny, I am
+guilty, and I am glad you know it, too. I have been on the point of
+acknowledging it to you many times, but shame kept me silent."
+
+"How could you do it, and what did you do it for?" asked Fanny.
+
+Julia replied, "Truth compels me to say that I feared your influence over
+Mr. Wilmot. I knew how much he admired amiability in females, and I wished
+to make him think you were no more amiable than other people."
+
+"And yet you say you never cared for his love," continued Fanny.
+
+Miss Julia was getting cornered; but her evil genius did not forsake her,
+and she answered, "True, I did not care much for him; but I felt flattered
+with his attentions and I ardently desired to have one person prefer me to
+you. I know it was wicked in me to do what I did, but you will forgive me,
+will you not? And I will promise never again to act so deceitfully toward
+you."
+
+Always sincere in what she said herself, Fanny could not think her sister
+otherwise; so her hand was extended in token of forgiveness. Julia took
+it, and raising it to her lips, kept it there for an instant, in order to
+conceal the treacherous smile of exultation which played round her mouth.
+"I shall yet triumph," thought she, and, in the exuberance of her joy, she
+kissed again the soft hand which she held in her grasp. Could Fanny have
+looked into the heart of her sister, and beheld all its dark designs, she
+would have fled from her presence as from a poisonous serpent. But, though
+she was deceived, there was one, the All-seeing One, whose eye was ever
+upon the sinful girl; and though for a while she seemed to prosper, the
+same mighty Power so ordered it, that after a time, she who had sown the
+tempest reaped the whirlwind; and the clouds which hung so heavy and dark
+around the pathway of her innocent victim, afterward burst with terrific
+violence upon her own head.
+
+We will now return to Mrs. Miller, whom we left relating to her husband
+the supposed neglect of Dr. Lacey. She finished her narrative by saying,
+"I cannot help thinking that by some means, Julia is at the foundation of
+all this mischief. You and Dr. Lacey were good friends; suppose you write
+to him, and then we shall at least know the truth of the matter."
+
+"Yes, I will," said Mr. Miller; "tomorrow."
+
+"But why not write tonight?" asked Kate, who was in a hurry.
+
+"Because," answered Mr. Miller, "I shall be engaged tonight and tomorrow
+will do as well."
+
+Kate could not help feeling that, possibly, "tomorrow" might not do as
+well; but she said no more on the subject, and waited patiently for the
+morrow, when, true to his promise, her husband commenced the important
+letter. We have said that Mr. Miller had never liked Julia. In this
+letter, however, he spoke as favorably of her as he could; but he told how
+basely she had once deceived himself and Mr. Wilmot, with regard to Fanny,
+and also hinted his own and his wife’s suspicion, that, in some way or
+other, Julia was connected with Dr. Lacey’s long silence, as well as with
+the heartless letter which Fanny had received from New Orleans.
+
+"Yes, this will do," said Kate, as she read what her husband had written.
+"But," she added, "I cannot help feeling sorry that it was not sent
+yesterday."
+
+"Oh, Kate," said Mr. Miller, gayly, "your anxiety for Fanny has made you
+nervous, and now you are almost superstitious. One day can make no
+possible difference in the result of this letter."
+
+Afterward, when it was too late, he learned how much difference the delay
+of one day caused. By its means, that letter which would have set all
+right, was sent in the same package with Julia’s amiable production, and,
+as we have seen, was not received by its owner, but was safely stowed away
+in a cigar box under ground.
+
+Soon after Mr. Miller deposited his letter in the post office, a young
+girl, closely veiled, entered the same building, and looked anxiously
+round until her eye fell upon her accomplice, Mr. Dunn. That worthy young
+man instantly came forward, grinning and bowing, and almost upsetting
+another clerk, who was also hastening to wait upon the beautiful Miss
+Middleton.
+
+"Good morning, Miss Julia!" said Mr. Dunn; "glad to see you. Fine
+morning."
+
+Julia did not deign to reply, for Mr. Dunn’s familiarity was exceedingly
+disgusting to her. She, however, handed him her letter, which he looked at
+in some surprise, and said in a low tone, "Is this letter from Fanny, or
+you?"
+
+"From me; send it," answered Julia, at the same time managing to slip an
+eagle into the hands of the honest clerk.
+
+Leaving the office, the young lady proceeded homeward, thinking to
+herself, "There, that will settle him, I hope. I am getting on
+swimmingly."
+
+When Mr. Miller entered his room, on his return from the office, Kate
+said, "In the course of two weeks, you or Fanny or both, will hear from
+Dr. Lacey."
+
+"Do not be too sanguine, Katy," answered Mr. Miller: "you may be
+disappointed."
+
+"Well," continued Kate, "if he pays no attention to your letter, I shall
+be satisfied that he really is undeserving of Fanny’s esteem. I’ll not
+tell her that you have written, for fear of the consequence."
+
+So days came and went, week followed week, in rapid succession, until five
+weeks were numbered with the past since Mr. Miller’s letter had been
+dispatched. Kate had waited and watched until even her sanguine nature had
+ceased to hope; for there had come no tidings from the far off Crescent
+City, and both she and her husband had unwillingly come to the conclusion
+that Dr. Lacey was really false. Kate manifested her disappointment by an
+increased tenderness of manner toward Fanny, whom she sincerely loved, and
+by a more gracious deportment toward Julia, whom she began to fear she had
+wronged by suspecting her of being accessory to Dr. Lacey’s conduct.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XIV
+
+
+                FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA
+
+
+It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth
+birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party,
+of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen. The fete took place in a
+handsome grove on a hillside which overlooked the city of Frankfort. All
+of Mr. Miller’s pupils were present, together with most of their parents
+and many of their friends. Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny
+should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering
+were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked
+bewitchingly beautiful.
+
+Her dress was a white muslin, festooned with wild flowers, some of which
+were fastened here and there by a pearl or brilliant. The gayety of the
+little party was at its height, and when Fanny, gracefully kneeling,
+received upon her head the crown, and was proclaimed "Queen of the May," a
+strange voice called out in loud, musical tones, "Viva la Reine." The
+whole company instantly caught up the words, and "Long live the Queen" was
+echoed and re-echoed on all sides.
+
+When the tumult had somewhat subsided the eyes of those present were
+turned toward the spot whence the words "Viva la Reine" had proceeded.
+Leaning against one of the tall shade trees were two gentlemen, who had
+joined them unobserved. The elder of the strangers was a middle-aged man,
+in whose piercing black eyes and dark complexion we recognize the Mr.
+Middleton whom we left with Dr. Lacey in New Orleans. His companion was
+many years younger, and there was something in his appearance which
+instantly interested and attracted the notice of strangers. There was a
+nobleness in the intellectual cast of his high, white forehead, round
+which his rich brown hair lay in thick masses, as if unwilling to part
+with the curl which must have been natural to it in childhood.
+
+No sooner did Kate’s eyes fall on the young man than she darted forward
+with a cry of recognition and exclaimed, "Why, Frank Cameron, how came you
+here?"
+
+But before he answers Kate’s question, we will introduce him to our
+readers. Frank Cameron was a cousin of Kate Wilmot. His father, who was a
+lawyer by profession, had amassed a large fortune, on the interest of
+which he was now living in elegant style in the city of New York. Frank,
+who was the eldest child, had chosen the profession of his father,
+contrary to the wishes of his proud lady mother, who looked upon all
+professions as too plebeian to suit her ideas of gentility. This
+aristocratic lady had forgotten the time when, with blue cotton umbrella
+and thick India rubbers, she had plodded through the mud and water of the
+streets in Albany, giving music lessons for her own and widowed mother’s
+maintenance. One of her pupils was Kate Wilmot’s mother, Lucy Cameron.
+While giving lessons to her she first met Lucy’s brother, Arthur Cameron,
+who afterward became her husband. He was attracted by her extreme beauty
+and his admiration was increased on learning her praiseworthy efforts to
+maintain herself and mother. They were married, and with increasing years
+came increasing wealth, until at length Mr. Cameron was a millionaire and
+retired from business.
+
+As riches increased, so did Mrs. Cameron’s proud spirit, until she came to
+look upon herself as somewhat above the common order of her fellow-beings.
+She endeavored to instil her ideas of exclusiveness into the minds of her
+children. With her daughter Gertrude, she succeeded admirably, and by the
+time that young lady had reached her eighteenth year, she fancied herself
+a kind of queen to whom all must pay homage. But Frank the poor mother
+found perfectly incorrigible. He was too much like his father to think
+himself better than his neighbor on account of his wealth. Poor Mrs.
+Cameron had long given him up, only asking as a favor that he would not
+disgrace his family by marrying the washerwoman’s daughter. Frank promised
+he would not, unless perchance he should fall in love with her, "And
+then," said he, with a wicked twinkle of his handsome hazel eyes, "then,
+my dear Mrs. Cameron, I cannot be answerable for consequences."
+
+He had always greatly admired his cousin Kate, and often horrified his
+mother by declaring that if Kate were not his cousin, he would surely
+marry her. "Thank the Lord, then, that she is so near a relative! For now
+you will not stoop to marry a music teacher," said Mrs. Cameron.
+
+The old roguish expression danced in Frank’s eye, as he said, "Most noble
+mother Adelaide, will you tell me whether it wrenched father’s back much
+when he stooped to a music teacher?"
+
+The highly indignant lady was silent, for Frank had a way of reminding her
+of the past, which she did not quite relish; so she let him alone,
+secretly praying that he would not make a fool of himself in his choice of
+a wife. He bade her be easy on that point, for ’twasn’t likely he would
+ever marry, for he probably would never find a wife who would suit him.
+
+Such was Frank Cameron. Business for his father had taken him to
+Louisville, and he determined to visit his cousin Kate ere he returned
+home. He took passage in the Blue Wing, on board of which was Mr.
+Middleton, who soon made his acquaintance. As they were bound for the same
+place, they kept together, and on reaching Frankfort, went immediately to
+Mrs. Crane’s, where they were entertained by Mrs. Carrington, who wondered
+much who the distinguished looking strangers could be. Concluding that the
+older one must of course be married, she turned her attention to Frank,
+who was much amused at her airs and coquettish manners. He had inquired
+for Mrs. Miller, and at length Mrs. Carrington asked if she were an
+acquaintance of his.
+
+"Yes, ma’am," answered Frank with great gravity, "she is my wife’s
+cousin."
+
+In an instant Mrs. Carrington’s coquetry vanished, and rising upon her
+dignity, she soon gave the gentlemen directions where to find the May
+party. As they were proceeding thither, Mr. Middleton said, "Why, Cameron,
+I understood you to say on the boat that you were not married."
+
+"Neither am I," answered Frank. "I merely wished to get a dissolving view
+of that lady’s maneuvers. Besides, I was actually afraid of being
+annihilated by her eyes and smiles. I’ll manage to let her know that you
+are marketable, and then she’ll turn her artillery toward you."
+
+"But was it quite right," said Mr. Middleton, "to give her a wrong
+impression?"
+
+"No, I suppose not," answered Frank. "But if I ever marry, Kate will be my
+wife’s cousin."
+
+By this time they had reached the entrance of the grove and caught sight
+of the fair queen. "The fates protect me!" said Frank, suddenly stopping
+and planting himself against a tree. "It would be suicide to advance
+another step. And she is your niece, you say. Pray intercede for me, or in
+less than a month I shall be making faces through the iron grating of some
+madhouse."
+
+Mr. Middleton did not reply. His eyes were riveted on Fanny, whose face
+and figure recalled to his remembrance his only sister, who was the
+playmate of his childish years. Many long years had rolled away since that
+bright summer morning, when with a sad heart he bade adieu to that sister,
+who, a young happy bride, was leaving her native land for a home on a
+foreign shore. Weeks passed, and there came intelligence that the
+ill-fated vessel in which she embarked was a total wreck. Among the lost
+were his sister and her husband, who now slept quietly beneath the billowy
+surf of the Atlantic.
+
+Fanny so strongly resembled her Aunt that it was not strange Mr. Middleton
+for an instant fancied he again looked on the features of his long-lost
+sister. But the illusion soon vanished, and when Kate bounded forward and
+saluted her cousin, his eye was wandering over the group of young girls in
+quest of his other niece. He, however, looked in vain. Julia was not
+there. When urged to attend the party, she had tossed her head in scorn
+saying that she unfortunately had no taste for child’s play. She preferred
+remaining at home, where she could spend her time more profitably. Oh,
+Julia, Julia! It is a pity you did not assign your true reason for
+absenting yourself from the party. Of this reason we will speak hereafter.
+We are not quite through with the May party.
+
+We left Kate interrogating her cousin as to how he chanced to be there,
+and the remainder of the company looked in wonder upon the strangers, who
+seemed so suddenly to have dropped in their midst. After Frank had
+answered his cousin’s question, he introduced his companion and said, "He
+has two nieces here, I believe. He has recognized one of them in your
+charming queen. Will you please point out the other and introduce him?"
+
+"I am sorry to say Julia is not present," answered Kate. "But come with
+me, Mr. Middleton," continued she, "and I will present you to Fanny." Then
+turning to Frank, she added, "I remember you to be a woman-hater, master
+Frank, so you can remain where you are."
+
+"I’d laugh to see myself doing it," answered Frank, as he followed his gay
+cousin to the spot where Fanny was standing. All eyes were upon them,
+while Kate introduced the tall, distinguished-looking gentleman to Fanny
+as her uncle.
+
+"My uncle!" said Fanny, in some surprise. "My uncle!"
+
+A slight shade of disappointment was visible on Mr. Middleton’s face, as
+he took the offered hand of his niece, but he said, "Yes, your uncle. Did
+you never hear your father speak of his brother Bill?"
+
+"Oh, yes, yes," said Fanny joyfully. "I do know you now. You are my Uncle
+William from the Indies. Father will be delighted to see you, for he has
+long feared you were dead." At the same time the affectionate girl again
+took her uncle’s hand and raised it to her lips.
+
+The tears started to Mr. Middleton’s eyes, but hastily dashing them away,
+he said, "I suppose the fair Queen Fanny knows that bad bills always
+return?"
+
+Fanny replied by again kissing the sunburned hand of her uncle. "King
+Ferdinand!" thought Frank, "I’d endure the rack for the sake of being in
+the old fellow’s boots." Frank had been standing near Fanny, fixing upon
+her a gaze so intensely earnest that when she at last raised her eyes to
+his she blushed deeply, for there was no mistaking the look of deep
+admiration with which he regarded her.
+
+Kate immediately introduced him. Fanny received him very politely, but
+said playfully, "I was in hopes, Mr. Cameron, that you would prove to be
+my cousin."
+
+Mr. Middleton immediately answered, "No, dear Fanny, he is not your
+cousin, but he seems very desirous of becoming my nephew."
+
+Fanny did not apply this to herself, but answered very demurely, "I don’t
+know what he’ll do, uncle. You’ll have to talk the matter over with sister
+Julia, who unfortunately is not here."
+
+"You are a modest little puss," said Mr. Middleton. "But do you give up
+everything so quietly to Julia?"
+
+Fanny answered somewhat sadly, "I’ve nothing to give."
+
+Here Mr. Miller joined them, and said it was time to make preparations for
+returning’ home. Accordingly in a short time the company were dispersing.
+When our party reached Mrs. Crane’s, Fanny went directly to Julia, whom
+she found most becomingly dressed, and apparently anxiously awaiting her
+return.
+
+That excellent young lady had heard from Mrs. Carrington of the strangers’
+visit, and she was impatient to know who they were and had dispatched a
+negro girl to reconnoiter and report. The girl soon came back, her eyes
+projecting like coffee saucers, and the little braided tags of her hair
+seemingly standing upright.
+
+"Oh, Miss Julia!" said she, "that ar’ tall, black man—no, I ax yer pardon,
+miss—that ar’ tall, yaller man, done shook hands ’long of Miss Fanny, who
+kissed him, and called him Uncle William. She said how he done been with
+the Injuns."
+
+"Her Uncle William!" repeated Julia, in amazement. "And who is the other
+man? His son?"
+
+"Yes, reckon so," said the negro. "They done call him Mr. Camel, or
+Camlet, or suthin. I tell you he’s han’some; and I reckon he’s tuk with
+Miss Fanny. Jiminy hoecake! Ain’t she pooty? She looked a heap han’somer
+than you—no, I don’t mean so—I axes pardon agin." And the negro bobbed out
+of the door just in time to dodge a ball of soap which Julia hurled at her
+head.
+
+"It’s no use fretting so," said Mrs. Carrington, who was present. "The
+young man is married, for he spoke of his wife."
+
+Julia did not answer, and Mrs. Carrington soon after left the room. When
+she was gone, Julia muttered to herself, "Uncle William, from the Indies;
+rich as Crœsus, of course. What a fool I was not to go to the party. Most
+likely Fanny has won his good graces by this time. However, I’ll dress
+myself and surprise him with my beauty, if nothing else."
+
+Accordingly, the next hour was spent in decorating her person, and when
+Fanny came for her she was ready to make an assault upon the good opinion
+of her rich uncle. Not a thing was out of place, from the shining braids
+of her dark hair to the tiny slipper on her delicate foot.
+
+Fanny’s first exclamation on entering the room was, "How beautiful you
+look, Julia! It is exceedingly fortunate that you are dressed so
+becomingly; for, will you believe it, Uncle William is down stairs!"
+
+"Is it possible?" said Julia, affecting much surprise.
+
+"Yes," answered Fanny. "You know father thinks him dead. But come, he is
+anxious to see you."
+
+Julia arose to go with her sister, and said, "Isn’t there a young man with
+him?"
+
+"How did you know that?" asked Fanny, in some astonishment.
+
+"I saw them from the window," was Julia’s ready reply.
+
+Fanny did not think of doubting her sister, and she answered, "It is a Mr.
+Cameron. He is cousin to Mrs. Miller."
+
+By this time they had reached the parlor, which was open. Here Julia
+thought proper to be seized with a fit of modest indifference, and
+hesitated a moment before entering the room. Her uncle, however,
+immediately came forward, and relieved her from all embarrassment by
+saying, "And this, I suppose, is Julia. My brother is a happy man to be
+father of such charming girls."
+
+Julia received him graciously, but rather haughtily offered him her cold
+white hand. "I will not kiss him," thought she; "Fanny did that. It’s too
+childish. I’ll he more dignified." Could she have known the contrast which
+her uncle was drawing between her own and Fanny’s reception of him she
+would not have felt much flattered; but before her uncle had time to say
+anything further, Fanny introduced her to Frank, whose keen eye had read
+her character at a glance, and read it aright, too. His ideas and words
+were after the following fashion:
+
+"Pshaw! What a bundle of pride and stuck-up-ishness! She’s handsome,
+though, but it isn’t to be named the same day with Fanny,"—"How do you do,
+Miss Middleton?"—"What an affected little courtesy!"—"Hope to see you
+well, ma’am."—"I’d laugh to see her trip and fall flat."
+
+Such were Frank’s thoughts while undergoing the ceremony of an
+introduction to Julia, who never for a moment doubted she was making an
+impression upon the handsome young stranger, his supposed wife to the
+contrary notwithstanding. The introduction being over, Julia seated
+herself on the sofa, while Fanny took a seat on a low ottoman near her
+uncle, but partially behind him. She had chosen this place, because she
+fancied it would screen her somewhat from Frank’s eyes, which she felt,
+rather than saw, were fixed upon her constantly.
+
+During the conversation which followed, Julia, as if by mere accident,
+mentioned New Orleans. She was anxious to know whether her uncle saw or
+heard of Dr. Lacey. Her curiosity was soon gratified, for, at the mention
+of New Orleans, as if suddenly recollecting himself, said, turning to
+Fanny, "I saw two of your acquaintances in New Orleans, and one of them
+gave me a most glowing description of you."
+
+"I wonder if it were a gentleman," thought Frank.
+
+Julia’s thoughts were similar, and she bit her lip, while Fanny’s cheek
+glowed with unwonted brilliancy as she quietly asked, "Pray, who was it
+uncle?"
+
+"It was Miss Woodburn who praised you so highly," answered Mr. Middleton.
+
+Julia immediately asked, "And who was the other acquaintance?"
+
+"Dr. Lacey," answered her uncle. "I spent three weeks at his house."
+
+Without knowing it, Fanny drew nearer to her uncle and laid her hand on
+his. He seemed dearer to her from the fact that he had spent so much time
+with one whose image was ever before her, and whom she vainly fancied she
+was trying to forget.
+
+Frank noticed Fanny’s manner, and interpreted it according to his fears.
+"There’s mischief here," thought he. "I hope this doctor lives in a good
+locality for yellow fever."
+
+"Is Dr. Lacey about to be married?" asked Julia.
+
+"Married," repeated Mr. Middleton; "I should say matrimony was very far
+from his thoughts at present. I fancied he had met with some
+disappointment and I sometimes feared lest the fair, deceitful one were
+one of my nieces. Can any one set me right on the subject?"
+
+Mr. Middleton had no idea how painfully his words affected her who sat by
+his side, and looked up so imploringly in his face, as if begging him to
+stop. There was an embarrassing silence, which Julia presently broke, by
+saying, "While Dr. Lacey was here, he and Fanny got up a flirtation; but
+nothing serious will result from it, I reckon."
+
+"It’s Fanny’s own fault, then, I imagine," said Mr. Middleton, laying his
+hand on the head which had drooped lower and lower, until at last it
+rested heavily on his knee.
+
+Fanny made no reply; but when she lifted up her head there was something
+so sad in the expression of her face that Mr. Middleton immediately
+surmised that there was, or had been, something between Dr. Lacey and
+Fanny more serious than a mere flirtation; so he very kindly changed the
+conversation, which now turned upon indifferent subjects, until the supper
+bell rang out its summons, when they all repaired to the dining room.
+
+At the supper table Mr. Middleton and Frank were introduced to Mrs.
+Carrington, Mr. Stanton and Raymond. Mrs. Carrington acknowledged her
+introduction to Mr. Cameron merely by a haughty, disdainful bow. She had
+learned from Kate that he was not married; and feeling indignant at the
+deception he attempted to practice upon her, she resolved to treat him
+with contempt. Accordingly, although seated opposite him, she deigned him
+neither look nor word, but divided her time between laughing and
+coquetting with Raymond, and trying the power of her charms upon Mr.
+Middleton, who, she had been told, was a bachelor, and possessed of
+unbounded wealth. With the old Indian, however, she made but little
+headway; and Frank was right when he thought, "You’ll get tired of that
+play, madam; the game is too old to be caught with chaff." With Raymond
+she succeeded better. He was delighted with her unusually flattering
+notice; and ere supper was over he had, in Frank’s estimation, made a
+perfect fool of himself.
+
+Frank’s attention was, however, soon diverted toward Mr. Middleton, who
+said, speaking to Stanton, "Were it not for your name and glasses, I would
+address you as Dr. Lacey. Are you related to him?"
+
+Stanton replied, "Yes, sir; he is my cousin. I think I must resemble him,
+as I have been told so frequently."
+
+Mr. Middleton then spoke of Dr. Lacey in the highest terms of
+commendation, and concluded his remarks by saying, "I have recently
+purchased a residence, near Lake Pontchartrain, and am beating up recruits
+to spend the summer there with me. I am sure of Dr. Lacey, Miss Woodburn,
+and her cousin, Miss Mortimer. My nieces I shall take back with me, any
+way, and shall be happy to prevail on you, Mr. Stanton, to accompany me
+also."
+
+Stanton thanked him for his kind invitation, but at the same time declined
+it, saying that business would call him to New York in the autumn. The
+deep blush which accompanied these words caused Raymond to burst into a
+laugh. Mr. Middleton looked inquiringly at him and he said, "Pardon me for
+laughing; I was thinking of the important business which calls Bob to New
+York."
+
+"Nothing bad, I hope," said Mr. Middleton.
+
+"Nothing worse than going for a wife," answered Raymond. "He is not suited
+with Kentucky girls, but must needs plod back to New York."
+
+"If appearances do not deceive, you, at least, seem likely to be suited by
+a Kentuckian," replied Mr. Middleton, at the same time turning his black
+eyes on Mrs. Carrington with something of a quizzical expression.
+
+Raymond colored. He did not know how the speech would be received by the
+fair lady. She soon satisfied him, however; for tossing her head proudly,
+she said, "As far as my experience goes, New Yorkers are more easily
+suited than Kentuckians; at least, I find them to be exceedingly
+disagreeable."
+
+"I am afraid some of them are so easily suited that they catch a Tartar
+sometimes," said Frank, whose feelings were roused at hearing this rude
+speech.
+
+Mrs. Carrington gave him a look which she meant should say, "I wonder who
+you think you are. I’d thank you to mind your own business."
+
+But Frank thought he was minding his business; for he was looking at
+Fanny, who had not taken her eyes from her plate since her uncle had
+proposed taking herself and Julia to New Orleans. Her first feeling was
+one of joy. She would go, for she would then see Dr. Lacey; but the next
+thought was, "No, I will not. He has spurned me, and why should I put
+myself in his way?"
+
+Julia’s feelings were different. She could scarcely conceal her delight.
+Her artful mind took in the future at a glance. She felt sure that Fanny
+would not go; but she would, and could thus make Dr. Lacey believe that
+she, of all others, was just suited for him. Here we may as well give
+Julia’s real reason for absenting herself from the May party. She had
+begun to fear that all her fine scheming might come to naught; for in all
+probability Dr. Lacey would not return to Kentucky in a long time. What
+could she do? She would write him a letter in her own name. In it she
+would modestly express her opinion of Fanny’s conduct; sympathize with him
+in his disappointment, and end by inviting him to Frankfort, saying she
+hoped he would not absent himself from his friends on Fanny’s account; for
+there were many who would welcome him back to Kentucky with pleasure. It
+was for the sake of manufacturing this letter that Julia had remained at
+home. But now there was no need of sending it, for she was going to New
+Orleans herself. She would win him. He would yet be hers.
+
+On returning to the parlor after supper she seated herself close to her
+uncle, upon whom she lavished so many caresses that he wondered much what
+had come over her, and began to think that he was mistaken in supposing
+her to be cold-hearted and indifferent to him. As he looked at her
+beautiful, animated face, and the sparkling brilliancy of her eyes, he
+felt a moment’s vanity in thinking how proud he would be to introduce her
+as his niece among the fashionables of New Orleans.
+
+During the evening Mr. Ashton called. He had heard of the arrival of a Mr.
+Middleton from the Indies, and he had his own particular reason for
+wishing to see him. Soon after entering the room, he addressed Mr.
+Middleton, saying, "Were you in Calcutta twelve years ago?"
+
+"Yes, sir; I was there twenty years ago," answered Mr. Middleton.
+
+"Do you remember transacting business with the captain of the English
+vessel ’Delphine’?"
+
+Mr. Middleton thought a moment and then answered, "Yes, I remember that
+vessel and its captain well."
+
+"And do you remember a poor cabin boy, who was sick and worn out with the
+ship fever?" continued Mr. Ashton.
+
+"Oh, yes, yes; I remember him well," said Mr. Middleton. "I had him
+removed to my own house, and nursed him until he was nearly well; and
+then, he one night ran away from me. I have never heard from him since;
+but there was an American vessel anchored near the shore, and I always
+supposed he went on board and sailed for home. I would give much to know
+what became of him."
+
+"He stands before you," said Mr. Ashton, rising and grasping Mr.
+Middleton’s hand. "He is here to thank you for your kindness, and is both
+able and willing to repay you for the care you took of him who was alone
+and friendless in a distant land."
+
+"Can it be," said Mr. Middleton, with much emotion, "that you really are
+Henry Ashton? I should never have recognized you."
+
+"I presume not," answered Ashton. "Twelve years have transformed the pale,
+emaciated youth into the tall, full-grown man. But I should have known you
+anywhere."
+
+Here Raymond called out, "Why Ashton, have you been to the Indies? Why did
+you never tell us?"
+
+"Because," replied Ashton, "there was so much of homesickness and
+suffering attending that voyage to India that I never like to speak of
+it." Then turning to Mr. Middleton, he said, "I have met your brother
+often, but never suspected him to be a relative of yours. Have you seen
+him yet?"
+
+"I have not," answered Mr. Middleton. "I intend visiting him tomorrow, and
+shall be glad, to take as many of you with me as are willing to go. I wish
+to be introduced to him as a Mr. Stafford from New Orleans."
+
+After some further conversation it was arranged that Mr. Miller, Ashton,
+Stanton, Raymond and Cameron should all accompany Mr. Middleton on his
+projected visit to his brother. Soon after Mr. Ashton departed for his
+boarding place, and the remainder of the company separated for the night.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER XV
+
+
+                         MR. MIDDLETON’S BROTHER
+
+
+Julia’s first exclamation, on waking the next morning, was, "I am glad I
+am not expected to go home with uncle today, and see father make a
+precious fool of himself, as he surely will."
+
+"How can you say so, Julia?" answered Fanny. "I wish I was going, for I
+think I could smooth father down a little if he got to using too strong
+language."
+
+"Nonsense, Fan," said Julia. "Why don’t you confess that you wish to go
+because that handsome Cameron is going? Didn’t I see how much he looked at
+you, and how you blushed, too? But no matter. I would get him, if I were
+you!"
+
+Julia was getting very generous, now that she thought herself sure of Dr.
+Lacey. Further remark from her, however, was prevented by the ringing of
+the breakfast bell.
+
+"What shall I tell your parents?" said Mr. Middleton to his nieces, as he
+stood in the hall, waiting for the driver to open the carriage door and
+let down the steps.
+
+Julia made no reply, but Fanny said, "Give them my love, and tell them I
+am getting better every day, and shall want to come home soon," and then
+she added, in a lower tone, "You will not laugh at father much, will you,
+or make fun of him either, if he acts oddly?"
+
+"God bless you, sweet girl," said Mr. Middleton, stooping to kiss the
+innocent face which looked up into his with so much earnestness. "For your
+sake, if for no other, your father shall not be laughed at."
+
+As the carriage drove off, Julia turned to Fanny and said, "Won’t they
+have fun, though, with the old man? I can fancy it all. Father’s beard
+will probably be long enough to do up in papers, and it will be a miracle
+if he does not have on those horrid old bagging pants of his."
+
+Fanny was only too fearful it would all be as Julia predicted, but she
+made no answer, and soon returned to her room.
+
+We will now follow the carriage, which, with its load of gentlemen, was
+proceeding rapidly toward the house of our friend Uncle Joshua. Mr.
+William Middleton, or Mr. Stafford, as we will call him for a time, seemed
+to grow excited as he approached nearer to a brother whose face he had not
+looked upon for more than twenty long years.
+
+"I say, boys," said he, speaking to his companions, "you must help me, and
+when I begin to ask Joshua concerning his parents and brothers, you, too,
+must talk, or he will suspect I have some design in questioning him."
+
+The gentlemen all promised to do their best, except Frank, who could
+promise nothing, because he knew nothing concerning the man they were
+going to visit. His curiosity, however, was aroused, and forgetting the
+presence of Mr. William Middleton, "Do they keep the old fellow caged? And
+must we pay anything for seeing him?"
+
+These questions were greeted by a burst of laughter, and Raymond said,
+"No—admittance is free, but you’ll be more amused to see him and hear him
+talk than you would in visiting Barnum’s Museum!"
+
+By this time the carriage had entered the woods, and they came in sight of
+the house. Mr. Stafford leaned from the window, and said, "Is it possible
+that my brother, with all his wealth, lives in such a heathen place as
+this?"
+
+"When you see him," said Raymond, "you’ll think the nest just suited the
+bird."
+
+They were now in the yard, which was so filled with farming utensils that
+the driver found it difficult to effect a passage up to the door. The
+gentlemen were about concluding to alight where they were, when Mr.
+Middleton was heard calling out, "Ho, thar, driver, don’t run agin that ar
+ox-cart; turn a leetle to the right, can’t ye? Now be keerful and not run
+afoul of the plaguey lye leech. I b’lieve the niggers would move the hut,
+Josh and all, into the yard, if they could only make a raise!"
+
+Mr. Stafford and Frank looked eagerly out at the speaker, who fully
+realized Frank’s idea of him. His beard was as long and black as a rapid
+growth of three weeks could make it. As Julia had feared, he was dressed
+in his favorite bagging pants, which hung loosely, even around his huge
+proportions, and looked as if fitted to some of his outbuildings. He was
+very warm and he wore neither coat nor vest, while his feet, whose
+dimensions we have mentioned before, were minus either shoes or stockings.
+He appeared in the doorway buttoning one of his suspenders. The truth was
+he had spied the carriage in the distance, and as his linen was none the
+cleanest he hastened to change, and was now putting the finishing touch to
+his toilet. When he caught sight of the occupants of the carriage he
+thought to himself, "Thar’s a heap on ’em. Nancy’ll have to rout the whole
+gang of niggers, field hands and all, to huntin’ hin’s nests after eggs
+enough for dinner."
+
+By this time the gentlemen had alighted, and Mr. Middleton went forward to
+receive them. "How d’ye do, how d’ye do?" said he; "I’m mighty glad you’ve
+come. I wish you’d brought the whole city."
+
+"We came pretty near it, I think," said Mr. Miller, at the same time
+presenting Mr. Stafford and Mr. Cameron.
+
+Mr. Middleton continued talking, as if replying to Mr. Miller’s first
+remark. "No consequence, no consequence, Mr. Stafford, Mr. Cameron, how
+are you? The more the merrier. I s’pose they’ve told you all about Josh,
+so I needn’t make b’lieve any—but come in—the house looks better inside
+than it does out." "Ho, Luce," continued he, "where the old boy is your
+mistress? Tell her thar’s heaps of folks here, and mind tell Aunt Judy to
+get us up a whalin’ dinner."
+
+Here he stopped to take breath for a moment, and then proceeded. "You must
+excuse my rig, gentlemen, or rather, you must excuse what ain’t rigged;
+mebby if I’d known all you city buggers was comin’, I’d a kivered my bar
+feet."
+
+"You go barefoot for comfort?" said Mr. Miller.
+
+"Why, yes, mainly for that, I suppose," answered Mr. Middleton, "for I’ve
+got such fetchin’ big corns on my feet that I ain’t goin’ to be cramped
+with none of your toggery. My feet happen to be clean, for I washed them
+in the watering trough this mornin’. How d’ye leave my gals?"
+
+"They are well," answered Mr. Miller, "or rather Julia is, and Fanny is
+improving every day."
+
+"I’ve often wondered," said Mr. Middleton, "what ’twas ailded Sunshine
+when she was sick. She didn’t seem to have no disease in particular, and I
+reckon nothin’s on her mind, for all’s straight between her and Dr. Lacey,
+as far as I know."
+
+"Dr. Lacey!" repeated Frank, without knowing what he said.
+
+"Yes, Dr. Lacey; know him?" asked Mr. Middleton.
+
+"No, sir," answered Frank, and Ashton rejoined, "I imagine he wishes Fanny
+had never known him."
+
+Mr. Middleton turned, and for a moment regarded Frank intently. Frank
+stood the inspection manfully, and Mr. Middleton said, "You are from New
+York, hey? I like New Yorkers, and if Sunshine wasn’t promised to Dr.
+Lacey and never had seen him, and I liked you, I’d as soon you’d have her
+as anybody."
+
+Mr. Stafford now said that he was acquainted with Dr. Lacey, and proceeded
+to speak of the pleasant time he had spent with him. This occupied the
+time until dinner was ready.
+
+"Come, haul up," said Mr. Middleton, "haul up; we didn’t expect so many to
+dinner, but the old table’ll stretch and you must set clus; but don’t none
+of you step on my corns, for thunder’s sake!"
+
+Frank thought if his host kept on talking he should not be able to eat for
+laughing, but the old man was but just getting into the merits of the
+case!
+
+When his guests were seated, he said to Mr. Stafford, "Your white neck
+cloth looks like you might belong to the clergy. If you do, you can say a
+short prayer over the eggs and bacon, but Lord’s sake be spry, for I’m
+blarsted hungry!"
+
+But for the remembrance of his promise to Fanny, Mr. Stafford would have
+screamed. It is needless to say that he declined his host’s invitation,
+and the company began their dinner.
+
+Suddenly Mr. Stafford asked if Mr. Middleton had any brothers.
+
+"Yes—no, or, that is, I had one once," answered Mr. Middleton, "but he’s
+deader than a door nail afore this, I reckon."
+
+"And what makes you think he is dead?" asked Stafford.
+
+"Why, you see," returned Mr. Middleton, "when our old pap died, something
+in the will stuck crossways in Bill’s swaller, and he left college and put
+to sea, and I hain’t heard from him in fifteen years."
+
+"Did he look like you?" said Raymond.
+
+"He was four years younger than I," answered Mr. Middleton, "but no more
+like me than Sunshine’s pet kitten is like our old watch dog, Tige. He was
+soft like in his ways and took to book larnin mightily, and I’m—but
+everybody knows what old Josh is. Hold on thar! Save the pieces!" said he
+to Frank, who, unable longer to restrain his mirth, had deluged his plate
+with coffee.
+
+"Pray excuse me," said Frank, mortified beyond measure at his mishap.
+
+His discomfiture was, however, somewhat relieved by his companions, all of
+whom burst into a fit of laughter, in which Mr. Stafford heartily joined,
+forgetful of his promise to Fanny. By this time dinner was over and the
+company repaired to the porch, where Ashton and Raymond betook themselves
+to their cigars, while Mr. Middleton puffed away at his old cob pipe.
+
+Mr. Stafford at length resumed the dinner table conversation by saying,
+"If I were you, Mr. Middleton, I would not give up my brother yet; ’Hope
+on, hope ever,’ is my motto."
+
+"Hope on," repeated Mr. Middleton. "I have hoped on till I am tired on’t,
+and by spells I have dreams in which it seems like my brother was alive
+and had come back, and then my old gourd shell of a heart gives a
+thunderin’ thump, and fetches me up wide awake. I hate dreams mightily,
+for it takes me an all-fired while to get to sleep all over, and when I do
+I hate to be waked up by a dream."
+
+"I hope you’ll live to see your brother, though," said Frank.
+
+"No, I shan’t," answered Mr. Middleton, again filling his cob pipe.
+"Everything that I loved has always died."
+
+"Have you lost many friends?" asked Mr. Stafford.
+
+"Considerable many," said Mr. Middleton, "considering how few I ever had.
+First, thar was mother died, when Bill and I was little boys; I remember
+how we cried when we stood by her grave, and I was so feared Bill would
+bust his jacket open that I whispered to him not to take on so, for I’d be
+his mother now. And then that night, which was the longest and darkest I
+ever knew, we took turn rocking and singing to our little baby sister,
+just as we had seen mother do."
+
+Here he stopped a moment, and Raymond, who was rather impatient, said,
+"Don’t stop; go on."
+
+The old man wiped his eyes, and said, "Heavens and arth, don’t hurry a
+feller so; can’t you let him wait till the big bumps get out of his
+throat, or would you have me bellerin’ here like a calf?"
+
+"Take your time, Mr. Middleton," said Mr. Stafford, who was as much
+affected as his brother at the remembrance of that sad night, when he
+first felt what it was to be motherless.
+
+After an instant, Mr. Middleton continued, "Directly that sister got big
+enough, she was married and started to go to England, but the vessel went
+to smash and the crew went to the bottom. Poor gal, she always hated salt,
+but she’s used to it by this time, I reckon. Then there was pap died next,
+but he was old and gray-headed, and sick-hearted like, and he wanted to
+go, but it made it jest as bad for me. Then thar was Bill."
+
+Here Mr. Stafford moved his chair so as to hide his face from the speaker,
+who continued, "I did think I might have one left, but ’twasn’t to be. He
+went, too, and Josh was left alone."
+
+Mr. Middleton cleared his throat a little, refilled his cob pipe, and
+proceeded. "The Lord gin me two gals, and then he sent me as noble a boy
+as ever was, I don’t care where t’other comes from. He wasn’t mine, but I
+loved him all the same. You, Mr. Miller, knew him, but you don’t know—no,
+nor begin to know, how old Josh loved him, and what a tremendous wrench it
+gin my old heart when I come home and found he was dead. But, Lord, hain’t
+he got a fine gravestun, though! You go to the cimetery at Frankford, and
+you’ll see it right along side of Leftenant Carrington’s, whose widow’s a
+flirtin’ with everybody in creation anyway, and Frankford sartin."
+
+"I’ve now told you of all that’s dead," continued he, striking the ashes
+out of his pipe and wiping it on his bagging trousers, "but I hain’t told
+you yit what troubles me more than all. Thar’s something haunts old Josh,
+and makes his heart stand still with mortal fear. Thar’s Sunshine, dearer
+to her old pap than his own life. You’ve all seen her, and I reckon she’s
+made some of your hearts ache; but something’s come over her. She seems
+delicate like, and is fadin’ away."
+
+Here two big tears, that couldn’t be mistaken, rolled down Mr. Middleton’s
+cheeks, as he added emphatically, "and by Jehu, if Sunshine goes, old
+Josh’ll bust up and go, too!"
+
+The winding up of Uncle Joshua’s story was so odd and unexpected that all
+the gentlemen, Mr. Stafford included, laughed loudly.
+
+"’Tain’t no laughin’ matter, boys," said Mr. Middleton, "and so you’ll all
+think if you ever have a gal as sweet and lovin’ like as Sunshine."
+
+Here Mr. Stafford said, "Your sister’s name was Fanny, I believe."
+
+"Yes, ’twas; who told you?" asked Mr. Middleton.
+
+"No one. I knew it myself," answered Mr. Stafford, looking his brother
+earnestly in the face.
+
+Mr. Middleton seemed puzzled, and after closely scrutinizing Mr.
+Stafford’s features, he said, "Confound it, am I in a nightmare? I thought
+for a minute—but no, it can’t be neither, for you’ve got too thunderin’
+black a hide to be Bill."
+
+Before Mr. Stafford replies to this remark we will take the reader to the
+kitchen, where a group of negroes are assembled round old Aunt Katy, and
+are listening with breathless interest to what she is saying. Aunt Katy
+was so infirm that she kept her bed for the greater part of the time, but
+on this day she was sitting-up, and from her low cabin window she caught a
+view of the visitors as they alighted from the carriage. When Mr. Stafford
+appeared, she half started from her chair and said aloud, "Who upon airth
+can that be, and whar have I seen him? Somewhar, sartin."
+
+It then occurred to her that she would go to the kitchen and inquire who
+"that tall, darkish-looking gentleman was." Accordingly she hobbled out to
+make the inquiry. She was much disappointed when she heard the name. "No,"
+said she, "’tain’t nobody I ever knowed, and yet how like he is to
+somebody I’ve seen."
+
+Not long after the old negress again muttered to herself, "Go way now;
+what makes me keep a thinkin’ so of Marster William this mornin’? ’Pears
+like he keeps hauntin’ me." Then rising she went to an old cupboard, and
+took from it a cracked earthen teapot. From this teapot she drew a piece
+of brown paper, and opening it gazed fondly on a little lock of soft brown
+hair.
+
+"Bless the boy," said she, "I mind jest how he looked when I cut this har
+from his head, the very day his mother was buried. Poor Marster William,"
+continued she, "most likely he’s gone to ’tarnity ’fore this time."
+
+As she said this tears, which were none the less sincere because she who
+wept them belonged to Africa’s sable race, fell upon the once bright but
+now faded lock of hair, which the faithful creature had for more than
+forty years preserved as a memento of him whom she had long since looked
+upon as dead, although she had never ceased to pray for him, and always
+ended her accustomed prayer, "Now I lay me—" with the petition that "God
+would take keer of Marster William and bring him home again." Who shall
+say that the prayer was not answered?
+
+Going back to her seat, she took up her knitting and was soon living over
+the past, when she was young and dwelt with "the old folks at home."
+Suddenly there came from the house the sound of merry laughter. High above
+all the rest was a voice, whose clear, ringing tones made Katy start up so
+quickly that, as she afterward described it, "a sudden misery cotched her
+in the back, and pulled her down quicker." There was something in the
+sound of that laugh, which seemed to Katy like an echo of the past. "But,"
+thought she, "I’m deaf like and mebby didn’t hear straight. I’ll go to the
+kitchen agin and hark."
+
+In a few minutes she was in the kitchen and dropping down on the meal
+chest as the first seat handy, she said, "Ho, Judy, is you noticed the
+strange gentleman’s laugh?"
+
+"I hain’t noticed nothing" answered Judy, who chanced to be out of sorts,
+because, as she said, "the white folks had done et up every atom of egg;
+they didn’t even leave her the yaller of one!"
+
+"Well, suthin in his laugh kerried me back to the old plantation in
+Carlina, and I b’lieve, between you and me, Judy, that Marster William’s
+here," said Katy.
+
+"Marster William, Marster William; what on airth do you mean?" asked Judy,
+forgetting the eggs in her surprise.
+
+At the mention of "Marster William," who was looked upon as a great man,
+but a dead one, the little negroes gathered around, and one of them, our
+old friend, Bobaway, said, "Oh, Laddy, I hope ’tis Marster William, for
+Marster Josh’ll be so tickled that he won’t keer if we don’t do nothin’
+for a week; and I needn’t milk the little heifer, nuther! Oh, good, good!"
+
+"You go long, you Bob," said Aunt Judy, seizing a lock of his wool between
+her thumb and finger, "let me catch you not milking the heifer, and I’ll
+crack you."
+
+Again there was the sound of laughter, and this time Judy dropped her
+dishcloth, while Katy sprang up, saying, "’Tis, I know ’tis; any way, I’ll
+walk round thar as if for a little airin’, and can see for myself."
+
+Accordingly, old Katy appeared around the corner of the house just as Mr.
+Middleton had spoken to his brother of his color. The moment Mr.
+Stafford’s eye rested on his old nurse, he knew her. Twenty years had not
+changed her as much as it had him. Starting up he exclaimed, "Katy, dear
+old mammy Katy," while she uttered a wild, exultant cry of joy, and
+springing forward threw her thin, shriveled arms around his neck,
+exclaiming, "My darling boy, my sweet Marster William. I knowed ’twas you.
+I knowed your voice. You are alive, I’ve seen you, and now old Katy’s
+ready to die."
+
+White as ashes grew the face of Uncle Joshua. The truth had flashed upon
+him, and almost rendered him powerless. Pale and motionless he sat, until
+William, freeing himself from Aunt Katy, came forward and said, "Joshua, I
+am William, your brother; don’t you know me?"
+
+Then the floodgates of Uncle Joshua’s heart seemed unlocked, and the long,
+fervent embrace which followed between the rough old man and his
+newly-found brother made more than one of the lookers on turn away his
+face lest his companion should detect the moisture in his eyes, which
+seriously threatened to assume the form of tears.
+
+When the first joy and surprise of this unexpected meeting was over, Mr.
+Joshua Middleton said, as if apologizing for his emotion, "I’m dumbly
+afeard, Bill, that I acted mighty baby-like, but hang me if I could help
+it. Such a day as this I never expected to see, and yet I have lain awake
+o’ nights thinkin’ mebby you’d come back. But such ideas didn’t last long,
+and I’d soon give you up as a goner."
+
+"That’s jest what I never did," said Aunt Katy, who still stood near.
+
+In the excitement of the moment she had forgotten that she had long
+thought of "Marster William" as dead; she continued, "A heap of prars I
+said for him, and it’s chiefly owin’ to them prars, I reckon, that he’s
+done fished up out of the sea."
+
+"I’ve never been in the sea yet, Aunt Katy," said Mr. Middleton, desirous
+of removing from her mind the fancy that any special miracle had been
+wrought in his behalf.
+
+"Whar in fury have you been, and what’s the reason you hain’t writ these
+dozen years? Come, give us the history of your carryin’s on," said Mr.
+Joshua Middleton.
+
+"Not now," answered his brother. "Let us wait until evening, and then you
+shall hear my adventures; now let me pay my respects to your wife."
+
+While he was introducing himself to Mrs. Middleton, Katy went back to the
+kitchen, whither the news had preceded her, causing Bob in his joy to turn
+several somersaults. In the last of these he was very unfortunate, for his
+heels, in their descent, chanced to hit and overturn a churn full of
+buttermilk! When Aunt Katy entered she found Bob bemoaning the backache,
+which his mother had unsparingly given him! Aunt Judy herself, having
+cleared away the buttermilk, by sweeping it out of doors, was waiting
+eagerly to know "if Marster William done axed arter her."
+
+"Why, no, Judy," said Katy, somewhat elated because she had been first to
+recognize and welcome the stranger. "Why, no, I can’t say he did, and
+’tain’t nateral like that he should set so much store by you, as by me.
+Ain’t I got twenty years the start on you; and didn’t I nuss him, and
+arter his mother died didn’t I larn him all his manners?"
+
+Aunt Judy was on the point of crying, when who should walk in but "Marster
+William" himself. "I am told," said he, "that Judy is here, Judy, that I
+used to play with."
+
+"Lor’ bless you, Marster William," exclaimed Judy, at the same time
+covering his hand with tears and kisses, "It’s Judy, I is, I know’d you
+hadn’t done forgot me."
+
+"Oh, no, Judy," said he, "I have not forgotten one of you, but I did not
+know whether you were living or not, so I did not bring you presents, but
+I’ll get you something, in a few days. Meantime take this," said he,
+slipping a silver dollar into the hands of Aunt Katy and Aunt Judy, each
+of whom showered upon him so many blessings and "thankes" that he was glad
+to leave the kitchen and return to his companions, who were talking to
+Uncle Joshua without getting any definite answer.
+
+His brother’s sudden return had operated strangely upon him, and for a
+time he seemed to be in a kind of trance. He would draw his chair up
+closely to William, and, after gazing intently at him for a time, would
+pass his large rough hand over his hair, muttering to himself, "Yes, it is
+Bill, and no mistake, but who’d a thought it?"
+
+At last rousing himself he turned to his other guests, and said, "You
+mustn’t think hard on me, if I ain’t as peart and talkin’ like for a
+spell; Bill’s comin’ home has kinder oversot the old man, and I’m thinkin’
+of the past when we’s little boys and lived at home on pap’s old
+plantation afore any of us was dead."
+
+The young gentlemen readily excused the old man’s silence, and when the
+slanting beams of the setting sun betokened the approach of night, they
+all, with the exception of Ashton, began to speak of returning home. Mr.
+Middleton urged them to stay, saying, "What’s the use of goin’? Nancy’s
+got beds enough, I reckon, and will be right glad of a chance to show her
+new calico kiverlids, and besides we are goin’ to have some briled hen in
+the morning, so stay."
+
+But as the next day was the Sabbath, the gentlemen declined the
+invitation, and bidding the host "good-bye," they were soon on their way
+homeward, each declaring that he had seldom spent a pleasanter day. As
+they can undoubtedly find their way to Frankfort without our assistance,
+we will remain at Uncle Joshua’s together with Mr. William Middleton and
+Ashton. The latter felt as if he had suddenly found an old friend, and as
+nothing of importance required his presence at home, he decided to remain
+where he was until Monday.
+
+That evening, after everything was "put to rights" and Mr. Middleton had
+yelled out his usual amount of orders, he returned to the porch, where his
+brother and Ashton were still seated. Lighting his old cob pipe he said,
+"Come, Bill, Nancy’ll fetch out her rockin’ cheer and knittin’ work, and
+we’ll hear the story of your doin’s in that heathenish land, but be kinder
+short, for pears like I’d lived a year today, and I feel mighty like goin’
+to sleep."
+
+After a moment’s silence Mr. Middleton commenced: "I shall not attempt to
+justify myself for running away as I did, and yet I cannot say that I have
+ever seriously regretted visiting those countries, which I probably shall
+never look upon again. I think I wrote to you, Joshua, that I took passage
+on the ship Santiago, which was bound for the East Indies. Never shall I
+forget the feeling of loneliness which crept over me, on the night when I
+first entered the city of Calcutta, and felt that I was indeed alone in a
+foreign land, and that more than an ocean’s breadth rolled between me and
+my childhood’s home. But it was worse than useless to dwell upon the past.
+I had my fortune to make, and I began to look about for some employment.
+At last I chanced to fall in with an intelligent Spaniard, Signor de
+Castello. He was a wealthy merchant, and for several years had resided in
+Calcutta. As he spoke the English language fluently, I found no trouble in
+making his acquaintance.
+
+"He seemed pleased with me and offered me the situation of clerk in his
+counting room. I accepted his offer, and also became an inmate of his
+dwelling, which was adorned with every conceivable luxury. His family
+consisted of himself and his daughter, Inez."
+
+At the mention of Inez, Ashton half started from his chair, but
+immediately reseating himself, listened while Mr. Middleton proceeded: "I
+will not attempt to describe Inez, for I am too old now to even feel young
+again, by picturing to your imagination the beauty of that fair Spaniard.
+I will only say that I never saw one, whose style of beauty would begin to
+compare with hers, until I beheld my niece, Julia."
+
+"Lord knows, I hope she wan’t like Tempest," said Uncle Joshua, at the
+same time relieving his mouth of its overflowing contents.
+
+"I do not know whether she were or not," answered Mr. Middleton, "I only
+know that Inez seemed too beautiful, too gentle, for one to suspect that
+treachery lurked beneath the soft glance of her dark eyes. I know not why
+it was, but Castello, from the first seemed to entertain for me a strong
+friendship, and at last I fully believe the affection he felt for me was
+second only to what he felt for his daughter. But he could not remain with
+us, and in eighteen months after I first knew him, he took one of the
+fevers common to that sultry climate, and in the course of a few days he
+was dead. I wrote to you of his death, but I did not tell you that he had
+left a will, in which all his immense wealth was equally divided between
+myself and Inez. He did not express his desire that we should marry, but I
+understood it so, and thenceforth looked upon Inez as belonging
+exclusively to myself."
+
+"You didn’t marry her, though, I take it," said Joshua, making a thrust at
+an enormous mosquito, which had unceremoniously alighted upon his brawny
+foot.
+
+"No," answered William, "I did not marry her, but ’twas not my fault. She
+played me false. Six months after her father’s death we were to be
+married. The evening previous to our wedding arrived. I was perfectly
+happy, but Inez seemed low-spirited, and when I inquired the cause she
+answered, ’Nothing, except a little nervous excitement.’ I readily
+believed her; but when the morning came the cause of her low spirits was
+explained. The bird had flown, with a young Englishman, Sir Arthur
+Effingham, who had been a frequent guest at my house."
+
+"That was one of Tempest’s capers to a dot," said Uncle Joshua, "but go
+on, Bill, and tell us whether the disappointment killed you or not."
+
+So William proceeded: "Instead of my bride, I found a note from Inez, in
+which she asked pardon for what she had done, saying she had long loved
+Sir Arthur, but did not dare tell me so. They were going to England,
+whither she wished me to send a part of her portion, as her husband was
+not wealthy. I could understand Inez’s character perfectly, and could
+readily see that she preferred a titled but poor Englishman to a wealthy,
+but plain American, so I gave her up quietly."
+
+"And was mighty glad to get shut of her so," interrupted Joshua.
+
+"From that time," continued William, "I gave up all thoughts of marriage,
+and devoted myself to increasing my wealth, and spending it for my own
+comfort and the good of others. Twelve years ago I chanced to go on board
+the Delphine, and there I found Ashton."
+
+"Look at him, for gracious sake," said Uncle Joshua, pointing toward
+Ashton. "Why man, you are as white as one of Judy’s biscuit; what ails
+you?"
+
+"Nothing," answered Ashton, who really was much affected by Mr.
+Middleton’s narrative; but he said, "I am only thinking of the long, weary
+days I passed in the Delphine before Mr. Middleton kindly cared for me."
+
+This seemed quite natural, and Mr. Middleton continued: "Ashton was wasted
+to a mere skeleton by ship fever, and my heart yearned toward him. Perhaps
+I felt a stronger sympathy for him when I learned that he was an American.
+He, like myself, had run away. The vessel, in which he had embarked, had
+been wrecked, and he, with two others, were saved in a small boat. For
+days they floated above the broad expanse of waters until at length the
+Delphine picked them up, and brought them to India. I had Ashton removed
+to my house, but as soon as he recovered, he took French leave of me. From
+that time I lived alone. I wrote to you frequently, but got no answer. My
+letters must have been lost, but I then concluded you were dead. At last I
+began to have such an ardent desire to tread my native soil once more that
+I disposed of my property and set out for home, so here I am and have told
+you my history; what do you think of it?"
+
+There was no answer save the sound of heavy breathing; Uncle Joshua had
+probably got to sleep "all over." The cessation of his brother’s voice
+awoke him, and rubbing his eyes he said, "Yes, yes, Ashton had the ship
+fever. I hope he can’t give it now, for I’m mortal feared on’t."
+
+Ashton assured him there was no danger, and then, turning to William,
+said, "Have you ever heard from Inez?"
+
+"Yes," said Mr. Middleton. "About a year after her marriage I heard of the
+birth of a daughter, whom she called Inez Middleton. I have heard of them
+once or twice since, but not recently."
+
+After a moment’s silence Ashton, with some hesitation, said, "If I mistake
+not, I know Inez Effingham well."
+
+"You know Inez, my Inez—where—how—tell me all," said Mr. Middleton,
+grasping Ashton’s hand as if a new link suddenly added to the chain of
+friendship which already bound them together.
+
+"You probably remember," said Ashton, "that when I left you so suddenly
+there was an American vessel in port. I was anxious to return home, but
+fancied you would oppose it, so I left without a word, and went on board
+the ship. During the voyage, I found that one of the crew was from my
+native town. I eagerly inquired after my parents and my little sister
+Nellie, whom you so often heard me mention. Judge of my feelings when told
+that they were all dead. In the agony of the moment, I attempted to throw
+myself overboard, but was prevented. From that time all desire to return
+was gone, and when at last we stopped at one of the ports in England, I
+left the vessel to try my fortune in the mother country."
+
+"But Inez," said Mr. Middleton, "what of Inez?"
+
+"I will tell you," answered Ashton. "After remaining in England some years
+I became acquainted with her father, Sir Arthur Effingham, who lived forty
+miles from London. He invited me to visit his house and there I first saw
+Inez and her mother. To know Inez was to love her, but I could not hope to
+win the haughty Englishman’s daughter, and besides she was so young that I
+did not believe I had made any impression upon her. But, encouraged by
+Lady Effingham, I at length ventured to ask Inez of her father. I did not
+wish to marry her then, as she was only fourteen, but her father spurned
+me with contempt, and bade me never again enter his house. I obeyed, but
+tried many times to procure an interview with Inez. I succeeded, and told
+her I was about to leave England for America, but should never forget her.
+I would not suffer her to bind herself to me by any promise, but expressed
+my belief that at some future time she would be mine. It is three years
+since we parted. I came immediately to America, but I could not bear to
+return to my old home, and see it occupied by others, so I wandered this
+way and at last settled in Frankfort as a merchant."
+
+Here he stopped and Mr. Middleton said, "You have not told me of the
+mother. Does she still live?"
+
+Ashton answered, "She was living when I left England, but Inez has since
+written me of her death."
+
+"That will do, Ashton; that will do. I do not wish to hear any more now,"
+said Mr. William.
+
+While Mr. Middleton and Ashton were relating their adventures, Aunt Katy
+was busily engaged in superintending the arrangement of "Marster
+William’s" sleeping room. Mrs. Middleton had bidden Judy to see that
+everything was put in order, but Aunt Katy seemed to think nothing could
+be done right unless she had an oversight of it. So she was walking back
+and forth, consulting with Judy a little and ordering her a good deal.
+
+"Now, Judy," said she, "hain’t you no more idees of ilegance than to push
+the bedstead smack up agin the clarbuds; just pull it out a foot or two,
+as old Miss use to do."
+
+Judy complied with her request and she continued: "Lordy sakes—don’t Miss
+Nancy know better than to put Marster William to sleep in such coarse
+sheets," at the same time casting a rueful glance at the linens which Judy
+had put upon the bed. "You set down, Judy," said Aunt Katy, "and I’ll tend
+to the bed myself."
+
+So saying she hobbled off to her cabin and opening her "old red chist,"
+drew from it a pair of half-worn, but very fine linen sheets. These she
+shook most lustily in order to free them from the rose leaves, lavender
+sprigs and tobacco, which she had placed between their folds. With the
+former she thought to perfume them, while the latter was put there for the
+purpose of keeping out moths. The old creature had heard that tobacco was
+good to keep moths from woolens, and she knew of no reason why it would
+not answer every purpose for linen.
+
+"Thar," said she, on returning to the house, "these begins to look a
+little like Marster William. They was gin to me by old marster, jest afore
+he died. They ’longed to old Miss, and if any one on us could read, I
+reckon we should find her name on ’em somewhar writ in brawdery."
+
+When the bed and room were adjusted to her satisfaction, she went down to
+the kitchen and took a seat there. Here Aunt Judy found her about ten
+o’clock that night.
+
+"What on airth you sittin’ here for?" said she.
+
+"Oh, I’s only waitin’ till Marster William gets a little used to his room
+afore I axes him how he likes it and does he want anything."
+
+Accordingly, not long after, Aunt Katy stole upstairs and opening the door
+called out, "Ho, Marster William, does you want anything, and is you got
+enough kiver?"
+
+But "Marster William’s" senses were too soundly locked in sleep to heed
+the faithful creature, and after standing still a moment, she said to
+herself, "I’m mighty feared he’ll cotch cold."
+
+So back she went to her cabin and from the same "red chist" took a
+many-colored patchwork quilt. This she carried to the house and spread
+carefully over Mr. Middleton, saying, "He won’t be none too comfortable,
+and in the mornin’ he’ll see it, and I’ll tell him I done pieced and
+quilted it my own self."
+
+The consequence of this extra covering was that Mr. Middleton awoke in the
+night with the impression that he was being suffocated in the hot climate
+of Calcutta! He did not know that she, to whom he was indebted for his
+warm berth, was now sleeping quietly and dreaming "how tickled Marster
+William would be when he knew she had lent him her spare sheets and
+bedquilt!"
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XVI
+
+
+                    FANNY REFUSES TO GO TO NEW ORLEANS
+
+
+The next day was the Sabbath. Contrary to their usual custom on such
+mornings, Mr. Middleton and his negroes were astir at an early hour. The
+female portion of the latter were occupied in preparing a great breakfast
+in honor of "Marster William’s" arrival, while Mr. Middleton busied
+himself in removing a part of his dark, heavy beard.
+
+When William made his appearance in the sitting room, he was greeted by
+his brother with, "How are you, Bill? Hope you slept better than I did,
+for ’pears like I couldn’t get asleep nohow, till toward mornin’ and then
+I was mighty skeary about wakin’ up, for fear I should find it all
+moonshine, and no Bill here after all." After a moment’s pause, he added,
+"Whar’s t’other chap? If he don’t come down directly, the hen’ll spile,
+for Judy’s had it ready better than half an hour."
+
+Ashton soon appeared, and the party did ample justice to Aunt Judy’s
+well-cooked breakfast. That meal being over, Mr. Middleton said, "Now,
+boys, what do you say to goin’ to meetin’? The Baptists have preachin’,
+and I’ve a mind to go. How the folk’ll stare though to see Bill. Say, will
+you go?"
+
+The gentlemen signified their assent, and at the usual hour they proceeded
+to the church, which was situated about two miles from Mr. Middleton’s. We
+are sorry for it, but truth compels us to say that on this day Uncle
+Joshua was not quite as devotional as usual. He was looking over the
+congregation to see what effect his brother’s presence was producing. When
+he saw that no one exclaimed or turned pale, and that even the minister
+kept on the even tenor of his discourse, he inwardly accused them all of
+being "doughheads," and wondered he had never before discovered how little
+they knew. However, when meeting was over, the neighbors crowded around
+the old man, congratulating him on the unexpected return of his brother,
+whom they welcomed so warmly that Uncle Joshua began to think he had been
+too hasty in condemning them, for "after all, they knew a heap."
+
+That night, after supper, Mr. Middleton was again seated in the little
+porch with his guests. They had been speaking of the sermon they had
+heard, when Mr. Middleton said, "That’s the right kind of meetin’ to my
+notion. A feller can sleep a bit if he feels like it; but whar my gals go,
+in Frankford, they have the queerest doin’s—keep a gittin’ up and sittin’
+down; ’pears like you don’t moren’t git fairly sot afore you have to hist
+up again, and you can’t sleep to save you. Then they have streaked yaller
+and black prar books and keep a-readin’ all meetin’ time."
+
+"Do your daughters prefer that church?" asked William.
+
+"Why, yes," returned his brother; "or, that is, Dick, poor boy Dick,
+belonged thar; so did the young Leftenant Carrington; so does Dr. Lacey;
+and that’s reason enough why Sunshine should prefer it. Tempest goes thar,
+I reckon, because its fashionable, and she can have a nice prar-book to
+show. You ought to see the one I bought for Sunshine. It’s all velvety,
+and has gold clasps, with jest the word ’Sunshine’ writ on it. Tempest has
+got a more common one. It didn’t cost half as much."
+
+"I notice that you make quite a distinction between your daughters," said
+William. "May I ask why you do it?"
+
+Mr. Middleton stopped smoking and said, "If you please, Bill, I’d rather
+say nothin’ about that now. I make it a rule never to swar Sundays, and if
+I got to goin’ it about Tempest and the way she used poor Dick, I should
+have to swar and no mistake. Mebby you think I’d better not swar any
+time."
+
+"Yes," answered William; "I should be glad if you would not. It is a bad
+habit, and I wish you would discontinue it."
+
+"Well now, Bill," said Mr. Middleton, "Lord knows—no, I mean I know I’ve
+tried a heap of times to break off, and now I’ll try again. I’ll not cuss
+a word till I forget. Dick used to want me to stop, and when he died I
+promised myself I would; but the pigs and horses got into the corn, and
+fust I knew I was swarin’ wus than ever. I wish you had seen Dick; it
+can’t be; he’s gone forever."
+
+"Have you no daguerreotype of him?" asked William.
+
+"No, I hain’t, but his folks have; and Mr. Miller and Kate are going home
+this summer, and they’ll fetch me one. That makes me think Sunshine is so
+puny and sick like, that I’m goin’ to let her go North with them. It’ll do
+her good; and I’m going to buy her four silk gowns to go with, but for
+Lord’s—no, for land’s sake don’t tell Tempest."
+
+"I hope you are not very anxious to have Fanny go North," said William;
+"for it will seriously affect a plan which I have formed."
+
+"Well, what is it?" asked Mr. Middleton.
+
+William then told of the house he had purchased, and of his intention to
+take both his nieces back with him. "I know," said he, "that it seems
+strange to take them there in hot weather; but down by the lake it will be
+pleasant and cool, and I must have them with me."
+
+"Have you said anything to them about it?" asked Mr. Middleton.
+
+"Yes," answered his brother. "I have mentioned it to them."
+
+"What did they say?"
+
+"Fanny said nothing, but Julia seemed much pleased with the idea," said
+William.
+
+"I’ll warrant that," returned Mr. Middleton. "She’s tickled enough, and in
+her own mind she’s run up a bill agin me for at least five hundred.
+Sunshine is so modest, I s’pose, because Dr. Lacey will be there, that she
+does not want to seem very glad; but she’ll go. I’ll have them come home
+tomorrow, and will talk the matter over. I’d as soon have her go to New
+Orleans as to New York."
+
+Here the conversation was interrupted by Mrs. Middleton, who came to tell
+her husband that it was past nine. Mr. Middleton had a great horror of
+being up after that hour, so he hastily bade his brother and Ashton good
+night, saying to the former, "Now I’ve got kind of used to your being
+alive, Bill, I hope I shan’t have such pesky work goin’ to sleep."
+
+Next morning Ashton returned to Frankfort in the carriage which Mr.
+Middleton had sent for the purpose of bringing his daughters home. For
+once in her life, Julia was delighted with the idea of visiting her
+parents. She had learned from a note which her mother had written that the
+reason of their being sent for was to talk over the matter of going to New
+Orleans. Fanny felt differently. She wished, yet dreaded, to go home. She
+too knew why they were sent for; and as she was determined not to go to
+New Orleans, it would be necessary at last to tell her father the true
+reason. She was certain he would be unsparing in his wrath against Dr.
+Lacey, and she almost trembled for the consequences.
+
+When at last she was ready she descended to the parlor, and sitting down
+to her piano ran her fingers lightly over the keys. At that moment Frank
+Cameron entered. He had learned from his cousin, Kate, enough of Fanny’s
+history to make him fear that she never could be aught to him; and yet the
+knowledge that he could not, must not, hope to win her, only rendered the
+attraction stronger. He was intending to start for home the next day, and
+had now come to spend a few minutes alone with Fanny ere he bade her
+good-by. As he entered the room she ceased playing, and said, "I believe
+you leave town tomorrow, do you not?"
+
+"I do," replied Frank, "and am come to bid you good-by now; for when you
+return I shall probably be looking on the dust, smoke and chimneys of the
+Empire City." As Fanny made no answer, Frank continued, "Miss Middleton,
+we shall meet again, I trust. Kate tells me that you are to accompany them
+to New York this summer. I shall expect you and shall watch anxiously for
+your coming."
+
+Fanny replied, "I have thought of going North with Mrs. Miller, but it is
+possible I may be disappointed."
+
+"Disappointed!" repeated Frank; "you must not be disappointed, or
+disappoint me either. I would hardly be willing to leave Frankfort if I
+did not hope to see you again. And yet if we never do meet, I shall know
+that I am a better man for having once seen and known you; and I shall
+look back upon the few days spent in Kentucky as upon one of the bright
+spots in my life."
+
+We do not know what Fanny would have replied; for ere she had time to
+answer Julia appeared in the door, calling out, "Come, Fan, the carriage
+is ready. But, pray excuse me," continued she, as she saw Frank, "I had no
+idea that I was interrupting so interesting a conversation as your looks
+seem to indicate."
+
+This increased Fanny’s confusion, but she endeavored to appear at ease;
+and rising up, she offered Frank her hand, saying, "I must bid you
+farewell, Mr. Cameron."
+
+Frank took her hand, and quick as thought raised it to his lips. Fanny’s
+cheeks reddened as she hastily withdrew her hand, saying rather
+indignantly, "Mr. Cameron, I am surprised!"
+
+Frank expected as much, and he said, rather gayly, "Pardon me, Miss
+Middleton, I could not help it, and would not if I could. It is all I ever
+hope to receive from you; and years hence, when I am a lone, lorn old
+bachelor, I shall love to think of the morning when I bade good-by to and
+kissed Fanny Middleton."
+
+A moment more and the carriage drove rapidly away. Frank watched it until
+it disappeared down the street; then turning away, he thought, "I have met
+and parted with the only person on earth who has power to awaken in me any
+deeper feeling than that of respect."
+
+When Julia and Fanny reached home, they were greeted kindly by both their
+parents and uncle. The latter had resolved to watch them closely, in order
+to ascertain, if possible, the reason of his brother’s evident preference
+for Fanny. During the morning nothing was said of the projected visit to
+New Orleans; and Julia was becoming very impatient, but she knew better
+than to broach the subject herself; so she was obliged to wait.
+
+That evening the family, as usual, assembled on the little porch. Fanny
+occupied her accustomed seat and low stool by the side of her father,
+whose pipe she filled and refilled; for he said, "The tobacker tasted a
+heap better after Sunshine had handled it."
+
+Julia could wait no longer, and she began the conversation by asking her
+uncle something about New Orleans.
+
+"Thar, I knew ’twould be so," said Mr. Middleton; "Tempest is in a desput
+hurry to know whether I’m going to cash over and send her to market in New
+Orleans."
+
+"Well, father," said Julia, coaxingly, "you are going to let Fanny and me
+go with Uncle William I know."
+
+It was lucky for Julia that she chanced to mention her sister; for however
+much her father might be inclined to tease her, the word "Fanny" mollified
+him at once, and he answered, "Why, yes, I may as well let you go as to
+keep you here doing nothing, and eating up my corn bread." Then drawing
+Fanny nearer to him, he said, "I’ve talked some of letting Sunshine go to
+New York, but she’ll jump at the chance of going to New Orleans, I
+reckon."
+
+There was no answer, and as Julia was not particularly desirous of having
+her sister’s silence questioned, she rattled on about her expected visit,
+and even went so far as to caress her father, because he had given his
+consent to her going. It was decided that Mr. William Middleton should
+return, as he had intended, in two weeks’ time, so as to have everything
+in readiness for the reception of his nieces, who were to come on as soon
+as school closed, which would be about the tenth of June.
+
+During all this time Fanny said not a word; and at last it occurred to her
+father that she had neither expressed her desire nor willingness to go; so
+he said, "Come, Sunshine, why don’t you hold up your head and talk about
+it? We all know you want to go mightily, and see that little doctor."
+
+Fanny knew it was of no use delaying longer and she answered gently, but
+decidedly, "Father, I have no desire to go to New Orleans. I cannot go."
+
+"Fudge on being so very modest," replied Mr. Middleton. "It is
+nateral-like that you should want to see him, and nobody’ll think less of
+you."
+
+Fanny answered, "You know I have thought of going to New York with Mr. and
+Mrs. Miller. I am still anxious to do so; but to New Orleans I cannot,
+shall not go, unless you command me to do so."
+
+"Saint Peter!" said Mr. Middleton. "What’s the row now? What’s happened to
+make little Sunshine spirt up so? Don’t you want to see Dr. Lacey, child?"
+
+"No, father; I never desire to see him again."
+
+The old cob pipe dropped from Mr. Middleton’s mouth, and springing up, he
+confronted Fanny, saying, "What in fury is this racket? You not wish to go
+to New Orleans, or see Dr. Lacey either! I half wish you was Tempest for a
+spell, so I could storm at you; but as it is Sunshine, I can’t even feel
+mad."
+
+"Oh, father, father!" cried Fanny, weeping; "if you knew all that has
+occurred, you would not blame me."
+
+"What do you mean, darling?" asked Mr. Middleton, suddenly becoming cool.
+"What has happened?"
+
+Then looking at Julia, whose face was crimson, a new idea struck him, and
+he exclaimed more wrathfully, "How now, Tempest? What makes you turn as
+red as a hickory fire? Have you been raising a rumpus between Dr. Lacey
+and Sunshine? Out with it if you have."
+
+It was now Julia’s turn to cry and appeal to her uncle, if it were not
+unjust in her father always to suspect her of evil, if anything were
+wrong. William very wisely kept silent, but Fanny said, "Do not accuse
+Julia, for she is not guilty. She knows it all, however, and is sorry for
+it."
+
+"Knows what? Sorry for what? Why don’t you tell?" said Mr. Middleton,
+stalking back and forth through the porch, and setting down his feet as
+heavily as if he would crush everything which might fall beneath his
+tread.
+
+"I cannot tell you now," said Fanny; "but when we are alone, you shall
+know all."
+
+In a few moments William thought proper to retire, and as his example was
+soon followed by Julia, Fanny was left alone with her parents. Drawing her
+stool nearer to her father, and laying her hot, feverish forehead on his
+hand, she said, "Before I give any explanation, I wish you to make me a
+promise."
+
+"Promise of what?" asked her father and mother, simultaneously.
+
+"It is not probable," answered Fanny, "that you will ever see Dr. Lacey
+again, but if you do, I wish you never to mention to him what I am about
+to tell you."
+
+The promise was readily given by Mrs. Middleton, but her husband demurred,
+saying, "I shan’t commit myself until I know what ’tis. If Dr. Lacey has
+been cuttin’ up, why I’ll cowhide him, that’s all."
+
+"Then I shall not tell you," was Fanny’s firm reply.
+
+Her father saw she was in earnest, and replied, "What’s got your back up
+so high, Sunshine? I never knew you had so much grit. What’s the reason
+you don’t want Dr. Lacey to hear of it?"
+
+"Because," said Fanny, hesitatingly, "because I do not wish him to know
+how much I care about it; and besides, it can do no possible good. Now,
+father, promise you will not tell him or any one else."
+
+Mr. Middleton was finally persuaded, and his promise given, Fanny knew it
+would not be broken, for her father prided himself on keeping his word. So
+she gave an account of Dr. Lacey’s conduct, and ended her narrative by
+producing a letter, which she supposed came from him. Up to the moment Mr.
+Middleton had sat perfectly still; but meantime his wrath had waxed warmer
+and warmer, until at last it could no longer be restrained, but burst
+forth in such a storm of fury as made Fanny stop her ears.
+
+She, however, caught the words, "And I was fool enough to promise not to
+say a word. Well, thank the Lord, I didn’t promise not to shoot the puppy.
+Let me catch him within pistol shot of me, and I’ll pop him over as I
+would a woodchuck. And if he don’t come back, I’ll go all the way to New
+Orleans for the sake of doin’ on’t. I’ll larn him to fool with my gal;
+yes, I will!"
+
+Fanny’s fears for Dr. Lacey’s safety were immediately roused; and again
+were her arms wound round the neck of her enraged father, while she begged
+of him to be quiet, and think reasonably of the matter. Not long could one
+resist the arguments of Fanny; and in less than half an hour her father
+grew calm, and said more gently, "I shouldn’t have been so rarin’ mad, if
+it had been anybody but you, Sunshine. I s’pose I did go on high, and swar
+like a pirate. I didn’t mean to do that, for I promised Bill I’d try and
+leave off."
+
+"Leave swearing?" said Fanny. "Oh, I’m so glad. I hope you will. Now
+promise that you will, dear father, and say again that you will not
+mention Dr. Lacey’s conduct either to him or to any one else."
+
+"I have promised once," said Mr. Middleton, "and one promise is as good as
+forty. Old Josh’ll never break his word as long as he has his senses. But
+that paltry doctor owes his life to you, Sunshine. Half an hour ago I was
+as fully set to knock him over as I am now determined to let the varmint
+go to destruction in his own way."
+
+Fanny shuddered at the idea of her father becoming the murderer of Dr.
+Lacey, and Mrs. Middleton rejoined, "I am glad, husband, to hear you talk
+more sensibly. It can do no possible good for you to shoot Dr. Lacey, and
+then lose your own life, as you assuredly would; besides, I think the less
+we say of the matter, the better it will be."
+
+"I reckon you are right, Nancy," said Mr. Middleton; "but hang it all,
+what excuse shall I give Bill for not lettin’ the gals go to New Orleans?"
+
+"But, father," said Fanny, "you will let Julia go, of course. Uncle knows
+I do not intend to go, and consequently will think nothing of that; and
+there is no reason why Julia should not go to New Orleans, and I to New
+York. Now, say we may; that’s a dear father."
+
+"I s’pose I’ll have to, honey," answered Mr. Middleton; "but if I can see
+ahead an inch, you’re bitin’ your own nose off by sending Tempest to New
+Orleans without you."
+
+Afterward Fanny remembered this speech, and understood it, too; but now
+she was prevented from giving it a thought by her father, who continued,
+"Doesn’t that Cameron chap live some’us in New York?"
+
+There was no reason for it, but Fanny blushed deeply as she replied, "Yes,
+sir; Mr. Cameron lives in New York City; but I am not going to see him."
+
+"Mebby not," answered her father; "but my name ain’t Josh if he won’t be
+on the lookout for you. And ’twixt us, darling, now the doctor’s sarved
+you such a scaly trick, I shouldn’t pitch and drive much if I heard that
+you and Cameron were on good terms."
+
+"That will never, never be," answered Fanny. "I shall always live at home
+with you and mother."
+
+"You are a blessed daughter," said Mr. Middleton, "and I hope there’s
+better fortin in store for you than to stay hived up with us two old
+crones; and I can’t help thinkin’ that you’ll have Dr. Lacey yet, or
+somebody a heap better. Now go to bed, child, for your eyes are gettin’
+red like, and heavy."
+
+Fanny obeyed and retired to her room, where she found Julia sitting up and
+waiting for her. As soon as Fanny appeared she began, "Fan, you are a real
+good girl. I was pleased to hear you talk. Nobody but you could have done
+anything with the old heathen."
+
+"What are you talking about?" asked Fanny.
+
+"Why," said Julia, "I had my head out of the window, listening all the
+time, and overheard what you said. Once I trembled for fear father would
+take it into his head not to let me go any way; but you fixed it all
+right, and I thank you for it." As Fanny made no answer, Julia continued,
+"I heard, too, all about Frank Cameron. Now, Fan, I know he admires you,
+and I really hope you’ll not be silly enough to discourage him. I shall
+expect you to write that you have become Mrs. Cameron."
+
+"Will you please, Julia, say no more on that subject," said Fanny. "I do
+not suppose Frank Cameron has any particular regard for me; if he has it
+will do no good."
+
+Thus the conversation ended for that night. The next day Mr. William
+Middleton was informed that Julia would spend the summer in New Orleans,
+but that Fanny preferred going North. He was rather disappointed. His
+preference, if any he had, was for Fanny. She was so quiet, so gentle, he
+could not help loving her; but Julia puzzled him. There was a certain bold
+assurance in her manner which he disliked. Besides, he could not help
+fearing there was some good reason why her father censured her so much. "I
+will watch her closely," thought he, "and if possible, discover her faults
+and help her correct them."
+
+It would seem that Julia suspected her uncle’s intentions, for she
+intended to be very correct and amiable in her deportment, whenever he was
+present. Thought she, "I will thus retain his good opinion; and by so
+doing I shall more easily win Dr. Lacey’s regard."
+
+In the course of a few days Fanny and Julia returned to school; the one,
+elated with the prospect of going to New Orleans, and the other, quietly
+anticipating a pleasant but rather sad journey to New York. Two weeks
+after their return to Frankfort their uncle called upon them on his way
+South. He again repeated his invitation that Stanton and Ashton would
+spend a part of the summer with him. Ashton consented, but Stanton still
+pleaded his important business North, and his excuse was considered a
+sufficient one.
+
+Mrs. Carrington, who had become rather weary of Raymond’s attentions and
+was longing for a change of place and scene, now tried by every possible
+maneuver to induce Mr. Middleton to invite her also. Julia readily
+understood her; and as she feared Mrs. Carrington’s presence would
+frustrate her plans, she resolutely determined that she should not be
+invited. Consequently, when that lady talked to Mr. Middleton of New
+Orleans, and the desire she had of again visiting that city, Julia would
+adroitly change the conversation to some other subject; and once when Mr.
+Middleton had actually opened his mouth and commenced giving the desired
+invitation, Julia, as if suddenly recollecting herself, started up,
+saying, "Excuse me, uncle, but I have a painting in my room which I wish
+you to see. Pray, come with me now, for I cannot bring it down, and as it
+is getting dark, there is no time to be lost."
+
+Mr. Middleton arose and followed his niece, who congratulated herself on
+the success of her stratagem. After reaching her room, and exhibiting her
+painting, she said to her uncle, "I do hope you will not ask Mrs.
+Carrington to go to New Orleans this summer."
+
+"Why not?" said Mr. Middleton. "She seems anxious that I should do so."
+
+"I know it," answered Julia; "but I am afraid she is not a good woman. At
+least she had a bad influence over me, and I always feel wicked after
+being with her awhile."
+
+As Julia had supposed, this had the desired effect. Mr. Middleton would
+not ask one to visit him whose influence over his niece was bad.
+Consequently, all Mrs. Carrington’s hints were unnoticed or misunderstood.
+She, however, knew tolerably well to whom she was indebted for the slight;
+and when, after Mr. Middleton’s departure, Julia said to her, "I wonder
+uncle did not invite you, too; I thought he was going to do so," she
+replied, rather sharply, "I fancy I should have been under no obligations
+to you, Miss Julia, if I had received an invitation." Then turning, she
+hastily entered her room, and throwing herself upon the sofa, she tried to
+devise some scheme by which she could undermine Julia, provided Dr. Lacey
+should show her any marked attention.
+
+Mrs. Carrington was not in a very enviable mood. The night before Raymond
+had offered her his heart and hand, and of course had been rejected. He
+was in the parlor when Julia so abruptly took her uncle away. As there was
+no one present besides Mrs. Carrington, he seized upon that moment to
+declare his love. It is impossible to describe the loathing and contempt
+which she pretended to feel for him who sued so earnestly for her hand,
+even if her heart did not accompany it. Nothing daunted by her haughty
+refusal, Raymond arose, and standing proudly before the indignant lady
+said, "Ida Carrington, however much dislike you may pretend to feel for me
+I do not believe it. I know I am not wholly disagreeable to you, and were
+I possessed of thousands, you would gladly seize the golden bait. I do not
+ask you to love me, for it is not in your nature to love anything. You are
+ambitious, and even now are dreaming of one whom you will never win; for
+just as sure as yon sun shall set again, so sure you, proud lady, shall
+one day be my wife."
+
+When Mrs. Carrington had recovered a little from the surprise into which
+Raymond’s fiery speech had thrown her, he was gone and she was alone.
+"Impudent puppy!" said she; "and yet he was right in saying he was not
+disagreeable to me. But I’ll never be his wife. I’d die first!" Still, do
+what she would, a feeling haunted her that Raymond’s prediction would
+prove true. Perhaps it was this which made her so determined to supplant
+Julia in Dr. Lacey’s good opinion, should he ever presume to think
+favorably of her. How she succeeded we shall see hereafter.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XVII
+
+
+                   FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK
+
+
+Three weeks after Mr. Middleton’s departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller’s
+school closed. Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and
+congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at
+seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably. After the
+exercises were concluded, he returned with Mr. Miller to Mrs. Crane’s.
+Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five
+hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying,
+"Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows
+you’ve bought or will want to buy. I’ll leave you here the rest of the
+week to see to fixin’ up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."
+
+Fanny was surprised at her father’s unlooked-for generosity, and thanked
+him again and again. Julia was silent, but her face told how vexed and
+disappointed she was. As soon as her father was gone, her rage burst
+forth. "Stingy old thing," said she, "and yet he thinks he’s done
+something wonderful. Why, my bill at C——’s already amounts to two hundred,
+and I want as much more. What I am to do, I don’t know."
+
+She would have said more, but Fanny quieted her by saying, "Don’t talk so
+about father, Julia. It was very liberal, and really I do not know what to
+do with all mine."
+
+But we will not continue this conversation. Suffice it to say that when
+Julia retired that night, her own money was safe in her purse, and by the
+side of it lay the hundred dollars she had coaxed from Fanny. As they were
+preparing to return home on Saturday, Julia said to her sister, "Fan,
+don’t let father know that you gave me a hundred dollars, for I fear all
+your powers of persuasion would be of no avail to stay the storm he would
+consider it his bounden duty to raise."
+
+There was no need of this caution, for Fanny was not one to do a generous
+act, and then boast of it, neither did her father ask her how she had
+disposed of her money. He was satisfied to know that the "four silk gowns"
+were purchased, as, in his estimation they constituted the essential part
+of a young lady’s wardrobe.
+
+Since Fanny had disclosed the heartless desertion of Dr. Lacey, she seemed
+to be doubly dear to her father; for pity now mingled with the intense
+love he always had for his youngest and best-loved daughter. Often during
+the last three days she passed at home prior to her departure for New
+York, he would sit and gaze fondly upon her until the tears would blind
+his vision, then springing up, he would pace the floor, impetuously
+muttering, "The scamp—the vagabond—but he’ll get his pay fast enough—and
+I’d pay him, too, if I hadn’t promised not to. But ’tain’t worth a while,
+for I reckon ’twould only make her face grow whiter and thinner if I did
+anything."
+
+At length the morning came on which Julia and Fanny were to leave for the
+first time their native state. Side by side near the landing at Frankfort
+lay the two boats, Blue Wing and Diana. The one was to bear Fanny on her
+Northern tour, and the other would convey Julia as far as Louisville on
+her way South. Mr. Woodburn, who had business in New Orleans, was to take
+Julia under his protection.
+
+And now but a short time remained ere the Diana would loose her moorings
+and be under way. These few moments were moments of sorrow to Mr. and Mrs.
+Middleton, who had accompanied their daughters to Frankfort. Uncle Joshua
+particularly was much depressed, and scarce took his eyes from his
+treasure, who might be leaving him forever. In his estimation the far-off
+North was a barren, chilly region, and although he did not quite believe
+his Fanny would be frozen to death, he could not rid himself of the fear
+that something would befall her.
+
+"You’ll take good keer of her, won’t you, Miller?" said he, "and bring her
+safely back to us?"
+
+Mr. Miller gave the promise, and then observing that there was something
+else on Mr. Middleton’s mind, he said, "What is it, Mr. Middleton? What
+more do you wish to say?"
+
+Mr. Middleton struggled hard with his feelings, and his voice sank to a
+whisper as he answered, "I wanted to tell you that if—if she should die,
+bring her home—bring her back; don’t leave her there all alone."
+
+The old man could say no more, for the bell rang out its last warning. The
+parting between Fanny and her parents was a sad one, and even Julia wept
+as she kissed her sister, and thought it might be for the last time.
+
+Soon after the Diana, with its precious freight disappeared from view, Mr.
+Middleton was called upon to bid another farewell to his eldest daughter.
+"Reckon the old fellow likes one girl better than the other," said a
+bystander, who had witnessed both partings. And yet Mr. Middleton did
+well, and his look and manner was very affectionate as he bade Julia
+good-bye, and charged her "not to be giddy and act like a fool, nor try to
+come it over Dr. Lacey." "Though," thought he, "it’ll be sarvin the rascal
+right if he should have to live with Tempest all his life."
+
+It is not our intention at present to follow Julia in her passage to New
+Orleans. In another chapter we will take up the subject, and narrate her
+adventures. Now we prefer going North with the other party, which
+consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Fanny and Raymond. The latter had, in a
+fit of desperation, determined to quit Frankfort, and go no one knew
+whither. He accompanied his friends as far as Cincinnati, and there bade
+them adieu, saying that they would hear of him again in a way they little
+dreamed of.
+
+Mr. Miller was sorry to part with one who had proved so valuable an
+assistant in his school, but all his arguments had failed and he was
+obliged to give him up, saying, "I hope, Raymond, that all your laudable
+enterprises may be successful."
+
+"I shall succeed," were Raymond’s emphatic words; "and she, the haughty
+woman, who tried to smile so scornfully when I bade her farewell, will yet
+be proud to say she has had a smile from me, a poor school master."
+
+"Well, Raymond," said Mr. Miller, "you have my good wishes, and if you
+ever run for President, I’ll vote for you. So now good-by."
+
+Raymond rung his friend’s hand, and then stepped from the cars, which soon
+rolled heavily from the depot. Faster and faster sped the train on its
+pathway over streamlet and valley, meadow and woodland, until at last the
+Queen City, with its numerous spires, was left far behind. From the car
+windows Fanny watched the long blue line of hills, which marks the
+Kentucky shore, until they, too, disappeared from view.
+
+For a time now we will leave her to the tender mercies of the Ohio
+railroad, and a Lake Erie steamer, and hurrying on in advance, we will
+introduce the reader to the home where once had sported Richard Wilmot and
+his sister Kate. It stood about a half a mile from the pleasant rural
+village of C——, in the eastern part of New York. The house was large and
+handsome, and had about it an air of thrift and neatness, which showed its
+owner to be a farmer, who not only understood his business, but also
+attended to it himself. Between the house and the road was a large grassy
+lawn, on which was growing many a tall, stately maple and elm, under whose
+wide-spreading branches Kate and her brother had often played during the
+gladsome days of their childhood. A long piazza ran around two sides of
+the building. Upon this piazza the family sitting room opened.
+
+Could we have entered that sitting room the day on which our travelers
+arrived, we should have seen a fine-looking, middle-aged lady, whose form
+and features would instantly have convinced us that we looked upon the
+mother of Kate. Yes, what Kate Miller is now, her mother was once; but
+time and sorrow have made inroads upon her dazzling beauty, and here and
+there the once bright locks of auburn are now silvered over, and across
+the high white brow are drawn many deep-cut lines. Since Kate last saw her
+mother, these lines have increased, for the bursting heart has swelled
+with anguish, and the dark eye has wept bitter tears for the son who died
+far away from his childhood’s home. Even now the remembrance of the noble
+youth, who scarce two years ago, left her full of life and health, makes
+the tear drop start as she says aloud, "How can I welcome back my darling
+Kate, and know that he will never come again!"
+
+The sound of her voice aroused old Hector, the watchdog, who had been
+lying in the sun upon the piazza. Stretching his huge limbs and shaking
+his shaggy sides, he stalked into the sitting room, and going up to his
+mistress laid his head caressingly in her lap. The sight of Hector made
+Mrs. Wilmot’s tears flow afresh, for during many years he had been the
+faithful companion of Richard, whose long absence he seemed seriously to
+mourn. For days and weeks he had watched by the gate, through which he had
+seen his young master pass, and when at last the darkness of night forbade
+a longer watch, he would lay his head on the ground and give vent to his
+evident disappointment in a low, mournful howl.
+
+Mrs. Wilmot was not superstitious; but when, day after day, the same sad
+cry was repeated, it became to her an omen of coming evil; and thus the
+shock of her son’s death, though none the less painful, was not quite as
+great as it would otherwise have been. For Kate, too, old Hector had wept,
+but not so long or so mournfully; still he remembered her, and always
+evinced his joy whenever her name was spoken.
+
+On the morning of the day on which she was expected home, a boy who had
+lived in the family when she went away, called Hector to him, and
+endeavored, by showing him some garment which Kate had worn and by
+repeating her name, to make him understand that she was coming home. We
+will not say that Hector understood him, but we know that during the day
+he never for a moment left the house or yard, but lay upon the piazza,
+looking eagerly toward the road which led from the village. Whenever he
+saw a carriage coming, he would start up and gaze wistfully at it until it
+had passed, then he would again lie down and resume his watch. Mrs. Wilmot
+noticed this, and when Hector, as we have seen, walked up to her and
+looked so sympathizingly in her face, she patted his head, saying, "Poor
+Hector; you will see Kate at least today."
+
+Nor was she mistaken, for about three that afternoon, an omnibus drew up
+before the gate. Kate immediately sprang out, and was followed by Mr.
+Miller and Fanny. Their arrival was first made known to Mrs. Wilmot by the
+cry of joy which Hector sent forth at sight of Kate. With lightning speed
+he bounded over the lawn to meet the travelers. Fanny, who was accustomed
+to the savage watchdogs of Kentucky, sprang back in terror and clung to
+Mr. Miller for protection; but Kate cried out, "Do not fear; it is only
+Hector, and he wouldn’t harm you for the world." Then she ran forward to
+meet him, and embraced him as fondly as though he had really been a human
+being, and understood and appreciated it all. And he did seem to, for
+after caressing Kate, he looked about as if in quest of the missing one.
+Gradually he seemed to become convinced that Richard was not there; again
+was heard the old wailing howl; but this time it was more prolonged, more
+despairing. Faithful creature! Know you not that summer’s gentle gale and
+winter’s howling storm have swept over the grave of him whom you so
+piteously bemoan.
+
+Fanny stopped her ears to shut out the bitter cry, but if Kate heard it,
+she heeded it not, and bounded on over the graveled walk toward her
+mother, who was eagerly waiting for her. In an instant parent and child
+were weeping in each other’s arms.
+
+"My Kate, my darling Kate, are you indeed here?" said Mrs. Wilmot.
+
+Kate’s only answer was a still more passionate embrace. Then recollecting
+herself, she took her husband’s hand and presented him to her mother,
+saying, "Mother, I could not bring you Richard, but I have brought you
+another son. Will you not give him room in your heart?"
+
+Mrs. Wilmot had never seen Mr. Miller before, but she was prepared to like
+him, not only because he was her daughter’s choice, but because he had
+been the devoted friend of her son; consequently she greeted him with a
+most kind and affectionate welcome.
+
+During all this time Fanny was leaning against one of the pillars of the
+piazza, but her thoughts were far away. She was thinking of her distant
+Kentucky home, and a half feeling of homesickness crept over her, as she
+thought how joyfully she would be greeted there, should she ever return.
+Her reverie was of short duration, for Kate approached, and leading her to
+her mother, simply said, "Mother, this is Fanny."
+
+’Twas enough. The word Fanny had a power to open the fountains of that
+mother’s heart. She had heard the story of the young girl, who had watched
+so unweariedly by the bedside of Richard—she had heard, too, of the
+generous old man, whose noble heart had cared for and cherished the
+stranger, and she knew that she, who advanced toward her so timidly, was
+the same young girl, the same old man’s daughter; and could Mr. Middleton
+have witnessed her reception of his Sunshine, he would have been
+satisfied.
+
+A messenger was dispatched for Mr. Wilmot, who was superintending some
+workmen in a field not far from the house. Mr. Wilmot was a tall,
+noble-looking man, whose fine figure was slightly bowed by the frosts of
+sixty winters. As he advanced with breathless haste toward the house, Kate
+ran to meet him, and the tears which the strong man wept, told how dear to
+him was this, his beautiful daughter, and how forcibly her presence
+reminded him of his first-born, only son, who went away to die among
+strangers.
+
+When he was presented to Mr. Miller and Fanny, a scene similar to the one
+we have already described took place. As he blessed Fanny for Richard’s
+sake, she felt that though in a strange land, she was not alone or
+unloved. Her homesickness soon vanished; for how could she be lonely and
+sad, where all were so kind, and where each seemed to vie with the other
+in trying to make everything agreeable to her. It was strange how soon
+even Hector learned to love the fair Kentuckian. He would follow her
+footsteps wherever she went, and affectionately kiss her hands. But then,
+as Kate said, "Hector had more common sense than half the people in the
+world," and he seemed to know by instinct that she whom he so fondly
+caressed had once watched over his young master, who was now sleeping in
+his silent grave, unmindful that in his home he was still sincerely
+mourned even by old Hector.
+
+Not many days after Fanny’s arrival at Mr. Wilmot’s she was told that a
+gentleman wished to see her in the parlor. On entering the room how
+surprised she was at beholding Frank Cameron. He had learned by letter
+from Kate that Fanny was in C——, and he immediately started for his
+uncle’s.
+
+Since his return from Kentucky he had thoughts of little else save Fanny
+Middleton. Waking or sleeping, she was constantly in his mind, and still
+with a happy thought of her there ever came a sadder feeling, a fear that
+his love for her would be in vain. But since the morning when he bade her
+adieu, her name had never once passed his lips.
+
+When his sister Gertrude questioned him concerning the Kentucky girls, he
+had described to her in glowing terms the extreme beauty of Julia, and the
+handsome eyes of "the widder," as he called Mrs. Carrington, but of Fanny
+he had never spoken. He could not bear that even his own sister should
+mention Fanny in connection with any one else. How ever, when Kate’s
+letter arrived, he passed it over to Gertrude, whose curiosity was
+instantly roused, and she poured forth a torrent of questions as to who
+that Fanny Middleton was.
+
+"I suppose she must be old Mr. Middleton’s daughter," was Frank’s teasing
+reply.
+
+"Of course I know that," said Gertrude, "but what of her? who is she?"
+
+"Why, I’ve told you once, she is Fanny Middleton," said Frank.
+
+These and similar answers were all Gertrude could draw from him, and she
+fell into a fit of pouting; but Frank was accustomed to that, and
+consequently did not mind it. Next he announced his intention to visit his
+Uncle Wilmot. Gertrude instantly exclaimed, "Now, Frank, you are too bad.
+Just as soon as you hear Fanny Middleton is in New York, you start off to
+see her, without even telling me who she is, or what she is. In my opinion
+you are in love with her, and do not wish us to know it."
+
+This started up Mrs. Cameron’s ideas, and she said, "Frank, I am inclined
+to believe Gertrude is right; but you surely will be respectful enough to
+me to answer my questions civilly."
+
+"Certainly," said Frank. "Ask anything you please; only be quick, for it
+is almost car time."
+
+"Well then, do you intend to make this Miss Middleton your wife?"
+
+"I do, if she will have me," said Frank.
+
+The distressed lady groaned audibly, but continued, "One more question,
+Frank. Is she rich and well connected?"
+
+Frank passed his hand through the thick curls of his brown hair, and
+seemed to be trying hard to think of something. Finally he answered, "Why,
+really, mother, I never once thought to ask that question."
+
+"But," persisted Mrs. Cameron, "you can judge by her appearance, and that
+of her parents. Did you not see them?"
+
+Frank laughed loudly as the image of Uncle Joshua as he first saw him in
+the door, buttoning his suspender, presented itself to his remembrance;
+but he answered, "Yes, mother, I did see her father, and ’twas the richest
+sight I ever saw."
+
+He then proceeded to give a description of Mr. Middleton to his astonished
+sister and mother, the latter of whom exhibited such distress that Frank
+very compassionately asked, "if she had the toothache."
+
+Before she had time to answer, Frank was gone, leaving his mother to
+lament over the strange infatuation which always led Frank in pursuit of
+somebody beneath him.
+
+"I know," said she to Gertrude, "that this Fanny Middleton is from a
+horrid low family, and is as poor as a church mouse."
+
+So while Frank was hurrying toward the village of C——, his mother and
+sister were brooding over the disgrace which they feared threatened them.
+They could have spared all their painful feelings, for she of the "low
+family" was destined to be another’s.
+
+During Frank’s ride to C—— he determined, ere his return, to know the
+worst. "She can but refuse me," thought he, "and even if she does, I shall
+feel better than I do now." When he met Fanny his manner was so calm and
+collected that she never dreamed how deep was the affection she had
+kindled in his heart. She received him with real pleasure, for he seemed
+like a friend from Kentucky. He staid with her but three days, and when he
+left he bore a sadder heart than he had ever felt before. Fanny had
+refused him; not exultingly, as if a fresh laurel had been won only to be
+boasted of, but so kindly, so delicately, that Frank felt almost willing
+to act it all over again for the sake of once more hearing Fanny’s voice,
+as she told him how utterly impossible it was for her ever again to love
+as a husband should be loved.
+
+"Then," said Frank, somewhat bitterly, "you acknowledge that you have
+loved another."
+
+"Yes," answered Fanny, "but no other circumstances could have wrung the
+confession from me. I have loved and been deceived. I will not say my
+faith in man’s honor is wholly gone, for I believe you, Mr. Cameron, to be
+perfectly sincere and honorable in your professions of regard. Had we met
+earlier all might have been different, but now it is too late. If my
+friendship is worth having, it is yours. I have never had a brother, but
+will look upon and love you as one; with that, you must be satisfied."
+
+And he did try to be satisfied, but only because there was no other
+alternative. Still he felt a pleasure in being near her, in breathing the
+same atmosphere and gazing on the same scenes. Before he returned home he
+had decided upon accompanying her, together, with Mr. and Mrs. Miller, on
+their contemplated trip to Saratoga; thence they would go on to New York
+City, and visit at his father’s.
+
+"I am sorry," said he, "that it is not the season for parties, as I should
+love dearly to show off Fanny in opposition to our practised city belles,
+and now I think of it," continued he, "isn’t Mr. Stanton coming North this
+summer after a certain Miss Ashton?"
+
+"I believe he is," answered Kate.
+
+"Now then," said Frank. "I have it exactly. Judge Fulton, who is Miss
+Ashton’s guardian, has recently removed to the city. I know him well, and
+have been introduced to Miss Helen. Stanton has already invited us all to
+his wedding, and as Miss Ashton will of course repeat the invitation,
+Fanny will thus have an opportunity of seeing a little of the gay world in
+New York."
+
+"You seem to think any praise bestowed upon Fanny as so much credit for
+yourself," said Kate, mischievously.
+
+Frank made no reply, and soon bidding good-by to his friends, he was on
+his way to the city. On reaching home he found his mother and sister in a
+state of great anxiety concerning "the odious old scarecrow’s corncake
+daughter," as Gertrude styled Fanny. Her first question, after asking
+about Kate, was, "Well, Frank, tell me, did you propose to Miss
+Middleton?"
+
+"Most certainly I did. That was one object in going," was Frank’s quiet
+reply.
+
+The horrified Mrs. Cameron, throwing up both hands in a most theatrical
+manner, exclaimed, "Mon Dieu!" It was the only French phrase she knew, and
+she used it upon all occasions. This time, however, it was accompanied by
+a loud call for her vineagrette and for air, at the same time declaring it
+was of no use trying to restore her, for her heart was broken and she was
+going to faint.
+
+"Let me wash these red spots off from your cheek. You can’t faint
+gracefully with so much color," said Frank gravely, at the same time
+literally deluging his mother’s face with cologne, much against the
+blooming lady’s inclination. This little scene determined Frank not to
+tell that he was rejected. At first he had intended to disclose all, but
+now he decided otherwise. "They may as well fret about that as anything
+else," thought he, "and when they see Fanny, I shall have a glorious
+triumph." So he kept his own secret, and commenced teasing Gertrude about
+going to Saratoga with himself, their cousin Kate and Fanny.
+
+"I shall do no such thing, Master Frank," said Gertrude. "I am willing
+enough to see Kate, and invite her here too, for she is fine looking and
+appears well, even if she is a music teacher; but this Fanny
+Middleton—Ugh! I’ll never associate with her on terms of equality, or own
+her as my sister either."
+
+"I do not think you will," said Frank; but Gertrude knew not what cause he
+had for so saying.
+
+After he had quitted the apartment, Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude tried to
+think of some way to let Fanny know that she was not wanted in their
+family. "Dear me," said Gertrude, "I will not go to Saratoga, and be
+obliged to see Frank make a dolt of himself with this plebian Kentuckian.
+If she were only rich and accomplished, why, it would be different, and
+the fact of her being from Kentucky would increase her attractions. But
+now it is too bad!" And Gertrude actually cried with vexation and
+mortified pride. Poor creature! How mistaken she was with regard to Fanny
+Middleton, and so she one day learned.
+
+But as the reader is doubtless anxious to hear of Fanny’s introduction to
+Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude, we will give a description of it in the next
+chapter.
+
+
+
+
+
+                              CHAPTER XVIII
+
+
+                      FANNY WELCOMED BY MRS. CAMERON
+
+
+Contrary to his first intention, Stanton concluded to come North in July.
+He had of course learned from Nellie that her mysterious guardian had
+proved to be Judge Fulton, his sister’s husband. And more recently she had
+written to him of Judge Fulton’s removal to New York City. Mr. Miller was
+apprised of Stanton’s return by a letter, in which he was also informed
+that the wedding would take place in Grace Church on the morning of the
+22d.
+
+Not long after there came invitations for himself, wife and Fanny to
+attend the bridal party, at the residence of Judge Fulton, on the evening
+of July 25. Frank, who was also invited, had his own reason for not
+wishing his mother or sister to see Fanny until they met her at Judge
+Fulton’s. Consequently he was not sorry when both ladies graciously
+informed him that Miss Middleton would not be invited by them to visit at
+their house. "Of course," said Mrs. Cameron, "we shall invite Kate and her
+husband, and shall be glad to see them. If you choose, you can in your own
+name invite Fanny, but if she knows anything she will not come."
+
+Frank knew there was no possible danger of Fanny’s accepting an
+invitation, which came simply from himself, but he did not say so, and
+next day he started again for his Uncle Wilmot’s. To his cousin Kate he
+imparted a knowledge of his mother’s and Gertrude’s feelings and also told
+of his own plans. Kate readily fell in with them and when Frank returned
+to the city he was accompanied by Mr. Miller, Kate and Fanny, who took
+rooms at the Astor House. As soon as Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude learned
+that Kate was in the city, they called upon her. Fanny they of course did
+not see, neither did they mention her name. Kate expected as much, but
+nevertheless felt vexed, and when they urged her to spend the remainder of
+her time with them, she replied, "I have a young friend from Kentucky with
+me, and unless you invite her too, I do not feel at liberty to accept your
+polite invitation."
+
+In answer to this, Gertrude muttered something about "not wishing to
+enlarge the circle of her acquaintance," while Mrs. Cameron said nothing,
+and the two ladies soon swept haughtily out of the room.
+
+"Never mind," said Frank, to whom Kate related her adventure, "they will
+both sing another tune ere long," and he was right too.
+
+The 25th of July at last arrived. Frank had informed Gertrude that she
+must look to her father for a beau that evening, as he should be otherwise
+engaged; so she was not surprised when her brother, long before sunset,
+left the house all equipped for the party. She well knew where he was
+going and for whose society she was deserted. One hour later found her
+seated in a large armchair before the mirror in her dressing room.
+
+Gertrude was a tall, fine-looking girl, but in the expression of her
+handsome features there was something wanting. She lacked soul, and no one
+ever looked on the cold, proud face of Gertrude Cameron, without being
+convinced that she was altogether heartless and selfish.
+
+On this occasion, as she sat in the large armchair, she said to her
+waiting maid, "I say, Jane, you must do your best tonight to have me
+splendidly dressed."
+
+"Yes, ma’am, I understand," said Jane, and she proceeded to bedeck her
+young mistress with all sorts of finery. Her dress consisted of a rich,
+white satin, over which was thrown a skirt of handsomely embroidered lace.
+All the ornaments of gold and diamonds for which a place could possibly be
+found were heaped upon her, and when her toilet was completed, she seemed
+one gorgeous mass of jewelry.
+
+"There, that will do," said she, as Jane clasped the last diamond bracelet
+on her arm. "I presume this Fanny Middleton has never dreamed of so costly
+a dress as I shall appear in tonight."
+
+Meanwhile in another part of the city, another toilet was being made, but
+of a different nature. Kate and Frank both were anxious that for once
+Fanny should deviate from her usually simple style of dress, and adopt
+something more in keeping with her father’s wealth. At first Fanny
+hesitated, but was finally persuaded, and gave Kate permission to select
+for her anything she chose.
+
+As, on the evening of the party, she glanced at the image which her mirror
+reflected, she was pardonable for feeling a slight thrill of pleasure.
+Frank was in raptures, declaring nothing had ever been seen in New York so
+perfectly lovely. And truly, Fanny was beautiful as she stood there
+arrayed for the party.
+
+She was dressed in a French robe of white tarlatan, embroidered in boquets
+of lilies of the valley in silver. A single japonica rested among the
+curls of her bright hair, while her neck was encircled by a necklace of
+pearls, and costly bracelets of the same clasped her white, slender
+wrists.
+
+"Why, Fanny," said Mr. Miller, "how beautiful you look. What would your
+father say could he see you now?"
+
+At the mention of her father’s name the teardrops glistened for a moment
+in Fanny’s eye, and she felt how gladly she would have foregone all the
+expected pleasure of that night for the pleasure of again seeing her
+distant father. She, however, dashed the tears away, and replied, "I fear
+he would think his Sunshine wholly covered up and spoiled by trumpery, as
+he calls fashionable dress."
+
+Frank noticed her emotion when speaking of her father, and he thought how
+priceless must be the love of one who thus so truly honored her parents. A
+feeling of sadness was blended with his admiration of Fanny, for
+constantly in his heart was the knowledge that she never would be his. And
+here Frank showed how truly noble he was, for he could still love and
+cling to Fanny, although he knew that for him there was no hope.
+
+Let us now transport our readers to the elegant residence of Judge Fulton,
+which was situated upon Fifth Avenue. Stanton, with his fair bride, had
+returned from visiting his parents near Geneva, and now in the large
+parlors of Judge Fulton, they were receiving the congratulations of their
+friends, whose numbers each moment increased, until the rooms were filled
+to overflowing. Frank and his party had not yet arrived. He designed to be
+late, for he well knew his mother and sister would not be early, and he
+wished to give them the full benefit of Fanny’s introduction into the
+drawing room.
+
+But a part of his scheme was frustrated, for his mother, who was suffering
+with a violent headache, was obliged to remain above stairs for a time,
+and Gertrude alone witnessed her brother’s triumph. She was standing near
+Mr. and Mrs. Stanton, carelessly twirling a costly boquet, which one of
+her obsequious beaux had given her, when she overheard Nellie say to her
+husband, "I do hope she will come, for I am all impatience to see one whom
+you have praised until I am half jealous."
+
+Gertrude wondered much whom Mrs. Stanton could mean, but her wonder soon
+ceased, for there was a stir at the door. The crowd around it fell back as
+Frank Cameron walked proudly into the room, bearing upon his arm Fanny
+Middleton. Her fame had preceded her, for many of those present had
+learned that a Kentucky belle and heiress was stopping at the Astor, and
+would be present at the party. As she advanced into the room, Gertrude
+felt, rather than heard the murmur of admiration which ran round the room,
+and her quick ear caught the words, "Yes, that’s she; that’s the heiress;
+that’s Miss Middleton from Frankfort."
+
+Gladly would Gertrude have escaped her brother’s eye, which instantly
+sought her out; but she felt unable to move, and stood watching the
+animated face and graceful manners of Fanny, who, in being presented to
+Mrs. Fulton and Stanton, passed near her. Every article of Fanny’s dress
+was noted, and an estimate made as to its probable cost. "She must be
+wealthy," thought she, "or she could not dress so expensively." Suddenly
+one of Gertrude’s acquaintances touched her elbow, and said, "Come, Miss
+Gertrude, do gratify our curiosity and tell us about this Kentucky belle.
+Of course you know her, as she is attended by your brother."
+
+Deeply mortified Gertrude was obliged to confess that she had no
+acquaintance with her. "That’s strange," said the lady. "We all supposed
+she stopped at your father’s with your cousin."
+
+A new idea entered Gertrude’s mind, and instead of replying to this last
+remark, she said, "I shall know her well, though, for Frank has proposed
+to her."
+
+"Did she accept him?" asked the lady eagerly.
+
+"Of course," was Gertrude’s haughty answer. "Do you think he would offer
+himself unless sure of success?"
+
+Ten minutes more and dozens of persons were gossiping about the engagement
+between Frank Cameron and the beautiful Kentuckian. Scores of questions
+were poured in upon Gertrude relative to her future sister-in-law, but
+none of them could she answer. Vexed at her own ignorance, she ran
+upstairs to her mother, whom she told to "come down immediately and see
+what fools they had made of themselves."
+
+"Why, what is the matter, child?" said Mrs. Cameron, much alarmed at
+Gertrude’s excited looks and manners.
+
+"All the city is ready to fall down and worship this Fanny Middleton, whom
+we have treated with such neglect," said Gertrude, and then she added what
+was of more consequence than all the rest, "Why, mother, she’s the most
+elegantly dressed lady in the room!"
+
+In a moment Mrs. Cameron was descending the broad staircase. There was the
+sound of the piano and someone singing. Gertrude pressed forward until she
+caught sight of the singer, then pulling her mother’s sleeve, she
+whispered, "This way, mother; that is Miss Middleton playing."
+
+Mrs. Cameron’s first emotion, on beholding Fanny and the flattering
+attentions she everywhere received, was one of intense mortification, to
+think she had not been first to notice and chaperone her. "I will,
+however, make all possible amends now," thought she, and finding Frank she
+desired for herself and Gertrude an introduction to Miss Middleton; but
+Frank did not feel disposed to grant his mother’s request immediately, and
+he said, "Pardon me, mother, but you see Miss Middleton is very much
+engaged at present with some of her friends, so you must wait awhile."
+
+Mrs. Cameron was too proud to ask any one else to introduce her, and it
+seemed that she and Gertrude were not likely to make Fanny’s acquaintance
+at all. Toward the close of the party, however, Frank thought proper to
+introduce them. Mrs. Cameron determined to do her best, and she
+overwhelmed Fanny with so much flattery, that the poor girl longed for
+some way of escape, thinking to herself, "Is it possible that Frank
+Cameron’s mother is such a silly woman?" Once Mrs. Cameron went so far as
+to hint the probability that Miss Middleton would one day be her daughter.
+
+"What can she possibly mean?" thought Fanny; at the same time gracefully
+excusing herself she ran upstairs after her shawl and veil, as Kate had
+signified her intention of returning home. But Mrs. Cameron was not to be
+thus foiled. She started in pursuit, and reaching the bonnet room as soon
+as Fanny, insisted that she and Kate should stop with her during the
+remainder of her stay in the city. As Frank soon appeared and joined his
+entreaties with those of his mother, Fanny said she would do just as Mrs.
+Miller thought proper. Kate, who had expected a similar denouement,
+expressed her perfect willingness to visit at her uncle’s.
+
+Accordingly, the next morning they left their rooms at the Astor House and
+repaired to Mrs. Cameron’s, where they were most affectionately received
+by Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude. And now commenced a series of toadyism which
+was vastly amusing to their acquaintances, many of whom had witnessed Mrs.
+Cameron’s manner at the party and had since learned a part of the story.
+It was strange how soon Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude discovered how many fine
+qualities Fanny possessed. Even the "odious scarecrow of a father" was
+transformed into an "odd old gentleman," and in speaking of him to one of
+her acquaintances, Mrs. Cameron said "he was a very generous, wealthy, but
+eccentric old man, and was one of the first citizens in Frankfort." The
+good lady forgot that Uncle Joshua did not reside in Frankfort, but twelve
+miles from that city! Her word, however, was not questioned, for of course
+she would know all about the family of her son’s intended wife.
+
+Meanwhile the report of Frank’s engagement was circulated freely, and the
+whole matter would undoubtedly have been arranged, marriage ceremony and
+all, had not Frank put an end to the matter by utterly denying the story.
+Some young gentlemen were one morning congratulating him on his future
+prospects, and declaring their intention of going to Kentucky, if there
+were any more Fannys there, when Frank asked upon whose authority they
+were repeating a story for which there was no foundation.
+
+"Why," answered one of them, "my sister heard it from your sister
+Gertrude."
+
+"From Gertrude!" said Frank in amazement, "from Gertrude! Well, I cannot
+answer for what Gertrude says, but I assure you I am not engaged to Miss
+Middleton, and have never been."
+
+This was in the morning, and that evening when Frank entered the sitting
+room where his mother and sister were, they beset him to know why he had
+denied his engagement with Fanny.
+
+"Because," said he, rather indignantly, "there is no engagement between
+us."
+
+"Oh, Frank," said Gertrude, "you told us so."
+
+"I never told you so," answered he, rather warmly. "I told you I had
+proposed, and I did propose, and was refused."
+
+"But why didn’t you tell us?" continued Gertrude.
+
+"Because you didn’t ask me," replied Frank. "You supposed, of course, none
+could refuse me, so jumped at conclusions and have got yourself into a
+fine spot."
+
+There was no need of telling this, for Mrs. Cameron readily saw it and
+went off into a fit of hysterics, while Gertrude burst into tears.
+
+"What a strange girl you are!" said Frank. "Once you cried because you
+thought I was engaged to Fanny, and now you cry because I am not." So
+saying he gave a low mocking whistle and left his mother and sister to
+console themselves as best they could.
+
+We will not weary the reader by repeating the conversation between
+Gertrude and her mother. We will only say that Mrs. Cameron decided to go
+as soon as possible to Saratoga, "and when once there," said she, "I will
+use all my influence with Miss Middleton; nay, if necessary, I will even
+beg her to marry Frank, for I know she likes him."
+
+Gertrude was delighted with this idea. She had forgotten how determined
+she once was not to visit Saratoga with Fanny Middleton. Next morning Mrs.
+Cameron proposed to her guests that as the weather was getting warm, they
+should start directly for the Springs. The visitors of course could make
+no objections, and as Mr. and Mrs. Stanton, who were to accompany them,
+also acquiesced in the plan, two days more found our friends at Saratoga,
+together with crowds more of the fashionable from the north, south, east
+and west.
+
+On the first day of their arrival, Fanny noticed seated opposite her at
+the dinner table, a dark-eyed, sprightly looking girl, whose eyes so
+constantly met hers, that at last both blushed and the stranger girl half
+smiled. By her side sat a gentleman, whom Fanny concluded was the young
+lady’s brother. Something in their appearance interested Fanny, and she
+could not help thinking that they were from the South. That evening as she
+was walking alone upon the piazza, she was suddenly joined by the unknown
+lady, who accosted her with, "Pardon me, ma’am, but am I not speaking to
+Miss Middleton from Kentucky?"
+
+Fanny was too much surprised to answer immediately, but soon recovering
+her self-possession, she answered, "You are, but I have not the pleasure
+of knowing you."
+
+"I presume not," said the lady. "We have never met before, and yet I knew
+you instantly."
+
+"Knew me! How?" asked Fanny.
+
+"From description," replied the lady. "You have been so accurately
+described to me by our mutual friend Miss Woodburn, of New Orleans, that I
+could not mistake you."
+
+"Florence Woodburn! New Orleans!" exclaimed Fanny. "And are you from New
+Orleans, and do you know Florence, and have you seen Julia?"
+
+To all these questions the stranger answered "Yes," continuing, "and now
+let me introduce myself. I am Lida Gibson, but I might as well be John
+Smith for any idea my name will convey. However, I am from New Orleans,
+and know Florence and your Uncle William well. Just before I left the
+city, I made your sister’s acquaintance. When she learned I was coming
+this way, she said I might possibly see you, and made me the bearer of
+many messages of love."
+
+Fanny had never heard of Lida Gibson, but it was sufficient that she knew
+her uncle and Julia, so her hand was immediately offered, and the
+remainder of the evening the two young girls promenaded the piazza arm in
+arm, talking of their distant homes and absent friends.
+
+"Where did you see Julia?" asked Fanny.
+
+"Your uncle’s house was not quite ready, consequently he and Julia were
+spending a few days at the residence of Dr. Lacey," answered Lida.
+
+"Dr. Lacey!" said Fanny, in some surprise. "Julia at Dr. Lacey’s?"
+
+"Yes, why not?" said Lida, laughing merrily at Fanny’s manner. "There is
+nothing improper about that, for Dr. Lacey’s father was then absent, and
+his mother, for the time, stayed with her son. I fancied it was not at all
+unpleasant either to Dr. Lacey or Julia, that they were thus thrown
+together, and I should not wonder if the doctor should one day call you
+sister!"
+
+Lida Gibson, whom our readers will recollect as having met at Mabel
+Mortimer’s party in New Orleans, was a thoughtless, but kind-hearted girl,
+and never felt happier than when employed in canvassing matches. On the
+morning when the Cameron party arrived at the Springs, she had sent her
+brother to learn the names of the newcomers. On his return he mentioned
+Fanny Middleton as being one of the new arrivals, so ’twas not surprising
+that Lida should so readily recognize her.
+
+As days passed on Lida too heard of the supposed engagement between Fanny
+and Frank Cameron, and for once kept silent upon the subject, at least in
+Fanny’s presence. Dearly as she loved to discuss such matters, she felt
+there was something in the character of her new friend which forbade an
+approach to anything like jesting about so personal an affair as one’s own
+engagement. She, however, fully believed the report, for everything she
+saw tended to confirm it, and she was anxious to return home that she
+might carry the important news to Julia and Dr. Lacey. Poor Fanny! The
+clouds were gathering darkly about her, but she, all unconscious of the
+consequence, talked, laughed, rode and sang with Frank, never thinking
+that she was thus confirming Lida in a belief which would tend to remove
+Dr. Lacey farther and farther from her. Could Lida have heard a
+conversation which one evening took place between Mrs. Cameron and Fanny,
+different, very different would have been the report which she carried
+back.
+
+One evening as Fanny, Lida and Gertrude were walking upon the piazza, a
+servant came, saying that Mrs. Cameron desired to see Miss Middleton in
+her room. Fanny immediately obeyed the summons, and as soon as she was
+gone, Lida laughingly congratulated Gertrude upon the project of having so
+pleasant a sister. Gertrude smilingly received Miss Gibson’s
+congratulations. "For," thought she, "even if Fanny does not marry Frank,
+Miss Gibson will probably never know it, as she is to leave in a few
+days."
+
+Let us now with Fanny repair to Mrs. Cameron’s room, but not like her
+wondering why she was sent for. We well know why, and consequently are
+prepared for the look of mingled indignation and astonishment which
+appeared on Fanny’s face when she learned that Mrs. Cameron was pleading
+the cause of her son! Fanny answered, "Madam, I have always entertained
+the highest respect for your son, but I must confess it is lessened if it
+is with his knowledge you are speaking to me."
+
+Mrs. Cameron, who had at first intimated that it was Frank’s request that
+she should thus intercede for him, now saw her mistake, and veering about,
+declared what was indeed true, that Frank was wholly ignorant of the
+whole. Then followed a long, eloquent speech, in which Mrs. Cameron by
+turns tried to coax, flatter, importune, or frighten Fanny into a
+compliance with her wishes, but Fanny could only repeat her first answer.
+"I cannot, Mrs. Cameron, I cannot marry Frank. I acknowledge that I like
+him, but only as I would love a brother. Further remonstrance is useless,
+for I shall never marry him."
+
+"And why not?" asked Mrs. Cameron. "Do you love another? Are you engaged
+to another?"
+
+"I cannot answer these questions," said Fanny. "Frank knows my reason and
+has my permission to give it to you." Then rising, she added, "I suppose
+our conference is now ended, and with your leave I will retire."
+
+Mrs. Cameron nodded her head in assent, and Fanny immediately left the
+room. A moment after she quitted the apartment, Gertrude entered, all
+impatient to know her mother’s success.
+
+"Baffled, baffled," was Mrs. Cameron’s reply to her interrogatories. "I
+can do nothing with her. She is as stubborn as a mule, and we shall either
+have to conjure up for some reason why the engagement was broken off, or
+else run the risk of being well laughed at among our circle in New York."
+
+A few days after this, Lida Gibson started for the South, promising Fanny
+that she would see Julia as soon as possible after her return home. Ere
+long Mrs. Cameron too was seized with a desire to return to the city. The
+remainder of the party made no objections, and accordingly Mr. and Mrs.
+Stanton, Mrs. Cameron, Frank and Gertrude were soon in New York.
+
+Soon after their return, Mrs. Cameron said, in speaking of Fanny, "that
+’twas quite doubtful whether Frank would marry her or not. She was so
+young, and had, too, so many suitors in Kentucky that she probably would
+soon forget him, and for her part she was pleased to have it so!"
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XIX
+
+
+               JULIA ANNOUNCES HER ENGAGEMENT TO DR. LACEY
+
+
+Summer was gone and the bright, sunny days of autumn had come.
+
+Again in Kate Wilmot’s home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr.
+and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately
+called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for
+their home in Kentucky.
+
+"God bless you, Kate, my darling Kate," said Mrs. Wilmot as she fondly
+kissed her only child. Then turning to Fanny, she said, "And you, too, my
+other daughter, you have my love and earnest prayers for your happiness."
+
+Mr. Wilmot could not speak, but his feelings were not less deep, as he
+embraced his child and shook the hands of Mr. Miller and Fanny. Old
+Hector, too, shared in the general sorrow, but for some undefinable reason
+he seemed to cling more closely to Fanny. He would look up in her face and
+howl, as if he knew she was leaving him forever. "Noble Hector!" said
+Fanny, "and do you indeed love me so well?" Then kneeling down by him, she
+drew from her neck a tiny locket, in which was a daguerreotype of herself.
+To this she attached a blue ribbon, which she fastened around Hector’s
+neck, saying, "I cannot stay with you, Hector, but you shall have my
+likeness." Afterward when strangers visited the house and marvelled at
+Hector’s unusual neck gear, they were shown the fair, sweet face, which
+looked forth from the golden casing, and were told the story of the young
+girl, whose presence had been like Sunshine in Richard Wilmot’s darkened
+home.
+
+Mr. Miller was not willing that Fanny should leave New York without first
+visiting Niagara Falls. Accordingly, they stopped at the Falls, and were
+there joined by Mr. and Mrs. Stanton and Frank, the latter of whom was
+desirous of seeing Fanny as long as possible. He accompanied them to
+Buffalo, and stayed upon the boat which was to bear them away until the
+last bell rang out its warning. As he was leaving them Kate playfully
+asked if they were taking anything of his with them. "Yes, everything,
+everything," he answered.
+
+Soon the steamer was moving proudly over the blue waters of Lake Erie. On
+the upper deck our Kentucky friends were waving their handkerchiefs to
+Frank, who stood upon the wharf as long as one bright-haired girl could be
+distinguished by the light of the harvest moon, whose rays fell calmly
+upon the placid waters.
+
+In a few days Mr. Middleton again folded to his bosom his Sunshine, now
+more precious than ever, because, as he said, "He’d lain awake a heap o’
+nights, worryin’ about her. The dogs had howled, the death watches had
+ticked on the wall, and everything had carried on, t’other side up, ever
+since she’d been gone. But look, Nancy," he continued to his wife, "she’s
+fattin’ up right smart. Her journey has done her a heap of good, and I’m
+glad I let her go."
+
+The blacks now crowded round, delighted to welcome home their young
+mistress, who had a kind word and some little gift for each. Particularly
+were Aunt Katy and Aunt Judy pleased with the present of a tasty lace cap,
+whose value was greatly increased from the fact that they were bought in
+New York City. In these simple creatures’ estimation, New York and
+Frankfort were the largest places in the world. "I s’pose," said Aunt
+Katy, "that this New York is mighty nigh three times as large as
+Frankfort."
+
+"Three times as large!" repeated Fanny. "Why, yes, Katy, forty times as
+large."
+
+From that time Aunt Katy looked upon Fanny as one not long for this world.
+"’Tain’t in natur," said she, "that she should stay long. Allus was peart
+like and forrud, and now has been ridin’ in the railroad all over the
+airth, and hain’t got lost nuther, besides a-sailin’ along in the steam
+engine over the salt water."
+
+It was indeed marvelous how much Fanny had seen, and when she came to tell
+the wonder-stricken negroes of the cataract of Niagara, their amazement
+knew no bounds. Our friend Bobaway did not fail to ease himself by a round
+of somersaults, his usual manner of expressing surprise or pleasure. At
+the same time he whispered to Lucy that "He’s mistaken if Miss Fanny wan’t
+tellin’ ’em a stretcher this time," for which declaration Lucy rewarded
+him with a smart box on the ear, saying, "Is you no better manners than to
+’cuse white folks of lyin’? Miss Fanny never’d got as well as she is if
+she’s picked up a mess of lies to tell us."
+
+Fanny’s health was indeed much improved, and for a day or two after her
+return home, she bounded about the house and grounds as lightly and
+merrily as she had done in childhood. Mr. Middleton noticed the change and
+was delighted. "I b’lieve she’s forgettin’ that paltry doctor," said he,
+but he was wrong.
+
+The third day after her return she was sitting with her parents, relating
+to them an account of her journey, when Ike entered the room. He had been
+sent to the post office and now came up to Fanny, saying, "Here, I done
+got this air," at the same time handing her a letter, which she instantly
+saw was from her sister. Eagerly taking it, she said, "A letter from
+Julia. I am delighted. It is a long time since I have heard from her."
+Then quickly breaking the seal, she commenced reading it.
+
+Gradually as she read there stole over her face a strange expression. It
+was a look of despair—of hope utterly crushed, but she finished the letter
+and then mechanically passing it to her father, she said, "Read it; it
+concerns us all," and then rising she went to her room, leaving her father
+to read and swear over Julia’s letter at his leisure. That he did so no
+one will doubt when they learn its contents.
+
+The first page contained assurances of love; the second congratulated
+Fanny upon her engagement with Frank, but chided her for suffering Lida
+Gibson to be the bearer of the news. "Why did you not write to me
+yourself?" she said—"that is the way I shall do, and now to prove my
+words, you will see how confiding I am." Then followed the intelligence
+that Dr. Lacey had the night before offered his heart and hand and of
+course had been accepted. "You will not wonder at it," she wrote, "for you
+know how much I have always loved him. I was, however, greatly surprised
+when he told me he always preferred me to you, but was prevented from
+telling me so by my silly engagement with Mr. Wilmot and my supposed
+affection for him." The letter ended by saying that Dr. Lacey would
+accompany her home some time during the latter part of October, when their
+marriage would take place. There was also a "P.S.," in which Julia wrote,
+"Do, Fan, use your influence with the old man and make him fix up the
+infernal old air castle. I’d as soon be married in the horse barn as
+there."
+
+This, then, was the letter which affected Fanny so, and called all of
+Uncle Joshua’s biggest oaths into use. Mrs. Middleton tried to calm her
+husband and remind him of his promise not to swear. "I know it," said he,
+"I know I promised not to swear, and for better than two months I hain’t
+swore, but I can’t help it now. And yet I expected it. I know’d ’twould be
+so when I let Tempest go to New Orleans. But he’ll run himself into a
+hornet’s nest, and I ain’t sure but it’s just the punishment for him."
+
+"Why, then, do you rave so?" asked Mrs. Middleton.
+
+"Because," answered her husband, "when I let Tempest go, I’d no idee
+Sunshine cared so much for him. If I had, I’d have slung a halter round
+Tempest’s neck and tied her up in the hoss barn she likes so well!"
+
+The old man was evidently piqued at Julia’s thrust at the old house. "Fix
+up! A heap I’ll fix up for her to be married," continued he.
+
+"Then you’ll give your consent?" said Mrs. Middleton.
+
+"Consent! Who’s asked any consent?" replied he, "and ’tain’t likely they
+will nuther; and if I should refuse, Tempest wouldn’t mind clamberin’ out
+of the chimbly to run away, and the doctor has showed himself jest as
+mean. No; he may have her and go to the old boy for all of Josh. But
+what’s this about Cameron? I hope ’tis so, but I’m mighty feared it ain’t.
+Sunshine can’t love two at a time."
+
+While Mr. Middleton was thus expending his fury, Fanny was alone in her
+room, struggling hard to subdue the bitter feelings which were rising in
+her heart. Until now she had not been aware how much she loved Dr. Lacey.
+True, she had said it was impossible she could ever marry him; and she had
+believed she was trying to forget him; but ever in her heart she had,
+perhaps unconsciously, cherished a half formed belief that all would yet
+be well, and when she refused the noble, generous heart which Frank
+Cameron laid at her feet, it was with a vague hope that Dr. Lacey would
+yet be hers. But now every hope was gone. "There is nothing left for me,"
+said Fanny, "but woe, woe!" ’Twas fearful—the tide of sorrow which swept
+over the young girl, but amid the wild storm of passion came the echo of a
+still, small voice, whispering of one who loves with more than an earthly
+love, who never proves faithless—never fails. Fanny listened to the
+Spirit’s pleadings and resolved that henceforth she would seek to place
+her affections where "there is no variableness, neither shadow of
+turning."
+
+The whirlwind of excitement passed over, leaving no trace to mark its
+passage, save a fixed calm expression, which a more violent demonstration
+of feeling would not have done.
+
+The week following the receipt of Julia’s letter Mr. Middleton had
+business which took him to Frankfort. Fanny accompanied him and remained
+several days. The morning after her arrival she and Mr. Stanton were
+walking upon the upper balcony at Mrs. Crane’s, when they were joined by
+Ashton, who had returned from New Orleans a few days before. He had always
+been a frequent visitor there, but since his return, his visits had been
+more frequent and of longer duration. There was to him something very
+fascinating about Stanton’s fair bride, and yet he always felt uneasy when
+with her, for her manners and appearance reminded him of the past.
+
+This morning, however, the mystery was explained, but in what way he could
+not tell.
+
+Soon after he appeared on the balcony, Nellie pointed to a gentleman who
+was crossing the street and inquired his name. On being told she replied:
+"He looks very much like a Mr. Barnard I used to know years ago in ——,"
+mentioning the town where she was born.
+
+"Used to know where?" asked Ashton quickly.
+
+Nellie repeated the name and Ashton said, "Why, that’s my native town, and
+I knew Mr. Barnard well." Then as if the light of a sudden revelation fell
+upon him, he added, "And your name, too, was Nellie Ashton? I once had a
+sister Nellie, on whose rosy cheeks I dropped a tear the night I ran away
+to sea. Can it be that you are that Nellie?"
+
+A few moments more sufficed them to discover what we have long surmized,
+viz., that Henry Ashton and Nellie Stanton were brother and sister. The
+surprise and pleasure of their recognition is better imagined than
+described. We will only say that when Stanton, on his return from the
+office, stepped out upon the balcony in quest of his wife, he was greatly
+shocked at beholding her in Ashton’s arms, and his amazement was increased
+when he saw that she not only suffered his caresses, but also returned
+them in a manner highly displeasing to the young husband. Fanny, however,
+soon explained all, and Stanton gladly received Ashton as a newly found
+brother.
+
+It is unnecessary for us to repeat what Nellie and her brother had to
+relate concerning themselves since the night when Ashton so
+unceremoniously took leave of his home. With the important points in their
+history the reader is already acquainted, so for the present we leave
+them, while we take a brief glance at Mrs. Carrington. The reader will
+doubtless think that for once in her life that estimable lady has done a
+good deed, although her motive was not the best in the world. Before Julia
+went to New Orleans, Mrs. Carrington so far overcame her dislike as to ask
+her to write. Julia did not promise to do so, but probably concluded she
+would, for soon after her arrival in New Orleans she wrote to her a
+letter, in which she hinted at the probable result of her visit. She was
+then a guest of Dr. Lacey, and she spoke of his attention and politeness
+in the most extravagant terms. This so provoked Mrs. Carrington that she
+determined at once to write to Dr. Lacey, and give him an insight into
+Julia’s real character.
+
+The letter was accordingly written. We must do Mrs. Carrington the justice
+to say that though her object in writing was purely selfish, she asserted
+nothing in her letter but what she knew to be strictly true. She was
+ignorant of Julia’s conduct concerning Fanny, consequently she said
+nothing upon that head, but she spoke of her generally deceitful
+character, and mentioned several instances in which she had not hesitated
+to stoop to the basest falsehood for the accomplishment of her purpose.
+
+As she was folding the letter it occurred to her that by some accident
+Julia might possibly get hold of it. "And then," thought she, "she will
+recognize my handwriting, and curiosity will impel her to open the letter,
+after which she wouldn’t hesitate a moment to destroy it."
+
+The next moment Mrs. Carrington was rapping at the door of Mrs. Miller’s
+room. Kate opened it and was greatly surprised at beholding her visitor,
+who seldom came there. Mrs. Carrington, however, smilingly presented her
+letter to Mr. Miller, saying that she had business with Dr. Lacey, which
+rendered it necessary for her to write to him, and as she did not care to
+have the post office clerks gossip about her writing to a gentleman, she
+wished him to direct it for her. Mr. Miller complied with her request and
+the next morning the important document was on its way to New Orleans.
+
+As our readers have twice made the voyage of the Mississippi, they will
+not refuse, again, to run the risk of its floating snags, sandbars and
+boat races; so stepping on board the same steamer which bears Mrs.
+Carrington’s letter, we will once more, visit Louisiana, and stopping with
+Dr. Lacey, will see how much of Julia’s letter to her sister was true.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER XX
+
+
+                    RONDEAU DIGS UP THE MISSING LETTER
+
+
+The first three weeks of Julia’s stay in New Orleans were, as we have
+learned, spent at the house of Dr. Lacey. His mother was present, and
+although she readily acknowledged the uncommon beauty of her fair visitor,
+yet from the first she disliked her.
+
+The servants, too, as if adopting the opinion of their mistress, felt and
+expressed among themselves an aversion to the "evil-eyed lady," as they
+termed Julia. Aunt Dilsey, in particular, soon had her own reason for
+disliking her. The second day after Julia’s arrival, as she was strolling
+through the yard, she encountered Jackson, a bright little fellow, three
+years of age, and Aunt Dilsey’s only son. Jack, as he was usually called,
+was amusing himself by seeing how far he could spit! Unfortunately he spit
+too far, and hit Miss Julia’s pink muslin. In an instant her white,
+slender fingers were buried in his wool. His screams soon brought Aunt
+Dilsey to the rescue. Upon learning the dreadful crime of which Jack had
+been guilty, she snatched him from Julia’s grasp, and hurried him into the
+house without a word. From that time Dilsey was Julia’s sworn enemy, and
+Jack was taught to make up faces at her, whenever he could do so without
+being discovered.
+
+The servants, however, were too well trained to manifest any open
+disrespect, for they knew she was "marster’s guest," and as such was
+entitled to every possible attention.
+
+When first she arrived Dr. Lacey felt exceedingly uncomfortable, for her
+presence constantly reminded him of the past, and his reminiscences of
+Julia were not particularly pleasant. Gradually this feeling wore away,
+for she appeared greatly changed. There was a softness, a gentleness, in
+her manner, which seemed to Dr. Lacey like Fanny, and then her voice, too,
+was so like her sister’s that ere long she ceased to be disagreeable to
+him, and instead of avoiding her society, as at first he had done, he now
+sought it.
+
+Julia saw her advantage, and determined to follow it up. Nothing could
+exceed her extreme amiability, and apparent sweetness of disposition. Even
+Mrs. Lacey was partially deceived, and concluded she had been too hasty in
+her estimation of Miss Middleton. Still she watched her son’s movements
+narrowly, and hoped he had no intentions of making Julia his wife.
+
+She was in New Orleans three weeks before her uncle’s house was in
+readiness; but at the end of that time she, together with Dr. Lacey, Mabel
+Mortimer and Florence Woodburn were about to exchange the heat and dust of
+the city for a cooler residence near the lake. The day before they left
+was hot and sultry, and in the morning Julia sought the shade of a large
+vine-wreathed summer house, which stood in the garden, near by the tree
+under which Rondeau had buried his master’s letter.
+
+One word now about our old friend Rondeau. The buried letter had cost him
+a world of trouble. He was constantly fearful lest he should be detected.
+Particularly was he afraid that the author of the letter, failing to
+receive an answer, would write again, and thus he might be exposed. Twice
+had he dug up the epistle upon occasions when he fancied some one of his
+master’s letters bore a similar superscription. In this way he had become
+tolerably familiar with Mr. Miller’s handwriting, which was rather
+peculiar, being a large, heavy, black hand.
+
+On the morning when Julia was snugly esconced in the summer house, Rondeau
+returned from the post office in great tribulation.
+
+"What’s up now?" asked Leffie, whom Rondeau drew aside, with a dolefully
+grave face.
+
+"Nothing’s up," answered Rondeau, "but the letter has got to come up! I
+ain’t going to feel like I was a whipped dog any longer. I’ll confess all
+to Marster George, for see, here’s another like the buried one." So
+saying, he held up Mrs. Carrington’s letter, on the envelope of which was
+Mr. Miller’s writing.
+
+Leffie offered no remonstrance, and as Aunt Dilsey just then screamed for
+her, Rondeau went alone to the garden and proceeded to disinter the buried
+document. ’Twas but the work of a moment, and could Julia have been
+cooling herself in Greenland, as she ought to have been, all would have
+ended well. And now I suppose some indignant reader will say, "Why didn’t
+you put her in Greenland, then, or some worse place?" But patience,
+patience, a little longer. You would have us tell things just as they
+were, I suppose, so we must not only suffer Miss Julia to be in the summer
+house, but we must also allow her to be a spectator of Rondeau’s
+proceedings.
+
+She was greatly surprised when she saw him take from the cigar box a much
+soiled, yellowish-looking letter, and she could not help feeling that in
+some way it concerned herself. Suddenly appearing, she startled Rondeau by
+saying, "What are you doing? Whose is that? Give it to me."
+
+Rondeau was anxious to conceal from her his long-buried treasure, and he
+passed her the other. She took it and recognizing Mr. Miller’s writing,
+knew also that Rondeau had given her the wrong one, so she said in a
+commanding tone, "What does all this mean? Give me the other one
+immediately."
+
+The submissive African, ever obedient to his superiors, handed her the
+other letter, and then in a few words told his story, and announced his
+intention of confessing all to his master, at the same time extending his
+hand to take the letters. But Julia did not mean he should have them, and
+she said, coaxingly, "You have done very wrong, Rondeau, and your master
+will undoubtedly be very angry, but I will take them to him and intercede
+for you, as you are on the whole a pretty fine fellow. He’ll forgive you
+for me. I know he will, but mind, don’t you say anything to him about it
+until you’ve seen me again."
+
+So saying, she returned to the house and, going to her room, bolted the
+door. After which, breaking the seal of the oldest letter, she
+deliberately read it through, occasionally uttering a malediction against
+Mr. Miller, thanking the good luck which brought it to her hands instead
+of Dr. Lacey’s, and making remarks generally. Said she, "Mighty good
+opinion Mr. Quilting-frames has of me (alluding to Mr. Miller’s height),
+glad I know his mind. A heap of good the answer to this did him, and his
+doll wife, too. Hadn’t I better answer it myself? I’d write after this
+fashion: ’Mr. Miller—At first I thought I would treat your letter with
+silent contempt, but recently I have concluded to write and thank you to
+mind your own business. By order of George Lacey, Esq.—Julia Middleton,
+Secretary.’ Yes, that would serve the meddling old Yankee Dictionary
+right," continued she, and then, as her eye fell upon the remaining
+letter, she added, "Yes, I’ll read this one too, and see what new thing
+I’m guilty of!"
+
+As soon as she broke it open and glanced at the handwriting, she knew it
+to be from Mrs. Carrington. "What now?" said she, "what has Mrs.
+Carrington got to say about me."
+
+A rapid perusal of the letter showed her what Mrs. Carrington had to say,
+and she continued her remarks as follows: "She has described me quite
+accurately. I didn’t suppose she knew me so well. I wonder who’ll write
+next! It seems everybody is in league against me, but I’m enough for
+anybody there is in Kentucky; and," she added, in a lower tone, "I
+wouldn’t hesitate to try my strength with Satan himself;" but even then
+the dark girl trembled as she thought there was a God, whom none could
+withstand, and who, one day, would inevitably overtake her.
+
+Quickly as possible she drove such unpleasant thoughts from her mind, and
+then tried to devise the best plan for managing Mrs. Carrington. "For Mr.
+Miller’s letter," said she, "I care nothing. It was written so long ago
+that he has ceased expecting an answer, but I well know Mrs. Carrington’s
+designs, and she will continue to write until she receives some reply. I
+have once successfully counterfeited Dr. Lacey’s handwriting, and can do
+it again. I’ll send her something that will quiet her nerves better than
+assafœtida!"
+
+This settled, she went in quest of Rondeau, whom she told that, as she had
+expected, his master was very much displeased. "But," said she, "after I
+interceded awhile for you, he said he would forgive you on condition that
+you were never guilty of the like again, and never mention the subject to
+him in any way, as it makes him angry to talk about it." To both these
+conditions Rondeau readily agreed, and Julia left him, thinking she was
+safe in that quarter.
+
+Several days after, Mrs. Carrington received a letter which she supposed
+came from Dr. Lacey. In it she was coolly requested not to interfere in
+other people’s matters, and told that any efforts on her part to engraft
+herself into Dr. Lacey’s good graces by maligning Julia, would be useless,
+and only serve to confirm him in his present low opinion of her, while at
+the same time it would increase the high estimation in which he held Miss
+Middleton!
+
+After that Mrs. Carrington troubled Dr. Lacey with no more letters, but
+busied herself in anticipating the capture of a wealthy gentleman, who
+Ashton told her was, in the course of two or three months, coming on from
+Charleston, South Carolina.
+
+The scene now changes from Dr. Lacey’s to the "Indian Nest," on the lake
+shore. It was a charming spot, and looked as if intended only for the
+inhabitation of the pure and innocent. Yet even there was crafty ambition
+and base deceit. Julia was there, eagerly seeking to wind her coils
+securely around her long watched-for prey. To all eyes but her own she
+seemed not likely to succeed, for though Dr. Lacey admired her and
+possibly treated her with more attention than he did either Mabel or
+Florence, yet his heart still turned to Fanny, and for hours he would sit,
+talking to Julia of her sister, while she schooled herself to answer all
+his questions without one sign of impatience.
+
+Occasionally she would speak to Dr. Lacey of his cousin, young Stanton,
+and would tell how much pleasure Fanny seemed to take in his society. But
+this produced no effect, for Dr. Lacey had learned from Stanton himself of
+his approaching marriage with Miss Ashton. Then Julia pulled another
+string and expatiated so largely upon Frank Cameron’s sayings and doings
+that Dr. Lacey became really uneasy, for recently he had thought seriously
+of again writing to Fanny, and now he determined to do so.
+
+Without knowing it, Julia was herself the means of causing this
+determination to be carried into effect. One night she and Dr. Lacey had
+been strolling for more than an hour through the many delightful walks in
+the garden, which lay upon the lake shore. To her great satisfaction, they
+were entirely alone, for Mr. Middleton and Florence were engaged in their
+favorite game of chess, while Mabel was eagerly listening to Ashton, who
+was relating to her some of his India adventures. Mabel had good sense
+enough to know that her efforts to win Dr. Lacey would be useless, and
+rather reluctantly she had given him up. Now her eyes grew brighter and
+her heart beat faster whenever Ashton approached. But, fair Mabel, your
+hopes are all in vain.
+
+          For Inez, the Spaniard,
+            Is o’er the sea,
+          And the heart thou wouldst win
+            Is not destined for thee.
+
+As we have before said, Julia was delighted at having Dr. Lacey thus to
+herself, and she resolved to increase the favorable impression she knew
+she had already made upon him. Most admirably was her part played. Fanny
+herself could not have been more gentle and agreeable than was Julia, as,
+together with Dr. Lacey, she traversed the broad walks of the garden.
+Sweet and soothing were the words she poured into his ear, occasionally
+administering a little well-timed flattery, and wishing, as she had once
+done before to another individual in similar circumstances, that Dr. Lacey
+had been her brother. He did not, like Mr. Wilmot, follow up this wish by
+a proposition that as he was not her brother she would accept him for a
+husband, but he pressed the hand, which, with seeming unconsciousness, had
+been placed on his, and said, "God knows how ardently I once hoped to be
+your brother, Julia."
+
+"And would you then have loved me?" asked Julia, "me whom few have ever
+loved, because they did not know me; say, would you have loved me as a
+sister?"
+
+The face of her who awaited Dr. Lacey’s answer was very beautiful, while
+tears moistened the long eyelashes, which veiled the large, bright eyes,
+and the tones of her voice, now more like Fanny’s than ever, thrilled his
+every nerve. What wonder, then, that his lips for the first time touched
+the polished brow of the tempter, as he said, "It would be no hard task,
+Julia, to love you with more than a brother’s love."
+
+"One more well-aimed blow," thought Julia, "and I shall have him at my
+feet"; but she was mistaken. Between herself and Dr. Lacey there arose the
+image of one, the remembrance of whom had a power to prevent the utterance
+of words which otherwise might have been spoken.
+
+Abruptly changing the conversation, he drew her rather reluctantly toward
+the house, which they reached just in time to hear Florence exclaim, as
+she scattered the chessmen over the floor, "Why, Uncle Billy Middleton,
+what do you mean? Put yourself up to be played for, and then beat me;
+shame, shame."
+
+"What is this all about?" asked Dr. Lacey, having some inkling of the
+truth.
+
+"Why," answered Florence, "you see, Mr. Middleton has conceived a fatherly
+affection for me, and as he is rather rusty in such matters, he could
+think of no better way of proposing than to put himself up as a prize, and
+tell me if I beat him in playing chess, he would be mine, or in other
+words, make me Mrs. Billy Middleton."
+
+"And who beat?" asked Julia.
+
+"Why, Mr. Middleton was ill-mannered enough to win," said Florence, "but
+then, it was such fun to see how desperately he played, for fear I should
+get him! Now, Dr. Lacey, I suppose you have been proposing to Julia in the
+real old, orthodox way, but that is too common. You must sit down at the
+chessboard and let Julia play for you," and she pushed them both toward
+the chairs, which she and Mr. Middleton had just vacated.
+
+Julia did not refuse, but Dr. Lacey, freeing himself from Florence, said,
+"Excuse me tonight, Miss Woodburn. Perhaps at some other time I will
+comply with your request," then bowing, he left the veranda and went to
+his own room.
+
+When there he strove to recall the events of the evening, and the words he
+had involuntarily spoken to Julia. "Why is it," said he, "that I feel so
+uneasy whenever I am alone with her? Is it that I love her and am afraid I
+shall tell her so? No, that cannot be. I do not love her; and yet, next to
+Fanny, she is more agreeable to me than any one else."
+
+Memories of other days came thronging about him, and he then resolved
+again to write and beseech Fanny at least to grant him her second love,
+even if her first, best affections had been given to another.
+
+"Suppose she refuses you," seemed whispered in his ear.
+
+It must have been some evil spirit which prompted the reply, "Then I will
+marry Julia, as being next and nearest to Fanny." His resolution once
+taken, he proceeded to carry it into effect. The letter was written and
+over Dr. Lacey came a sense of relief—a feeling that he had escaped from
+something, he knew not what. But she, who was upon his track, was more
+wily, more crafty than anything he had ever imagined.
+
+This time, however, her interference was not necessary, for early next
+morning a carriage drew up in front of the Indian Nest. From it sprang
+Lida Gibson, who had recently returned from New York. She was full of
+talk, and within an hour after her arrival the story of Fanny’s engagement
+with Frank Cameron had been repeated in Dr. Lacey’s hearing at least three
+times.
+
+"It must be true," said Lida, "for every one said so, and their actions
+proclaimed it, if nothing more; besides, Mr. Cameron’s sister, Gertrude
+herself, told me it was so."
+
+"I am not surprised," said Julia and her uncle both.
+
+For Julia’s opinion Dr. Lacey possibly might not have cared, but when Mr.
+Middleton too added his testimony, the matter was settled. The letter was
+not sent.
+
+During the day Lida wondered much why Dr. Lacey stayed so closely in his
+room. "I should think he would roast in there," said she. "I do wonder
+what he is about?"
+
+"I fancy," answered Florence, "that he still loves Fanny, and now that she
+is engaged he is staying alone until he gets his rebellious heart tied
+up."
+
+When Lida afterward learned the truth, she expressed a wish that her
+tongue might have been cut out ere she had been the bearer of news which
+caused so much trouble.
+
+While Dr. Lacey was securely bolted in his room, nerving himself to bear
+this fresh disappointment and striving to drive each thought of Fanny from
+him, Julia too was alone and busily engaged. What pains she took to rub
+and soil those tiny sheets of paper, until they assumed a worn and
+crumpled look! Then dipping her finger in the silver goblet at her side,
+what perfect tear blots she made, and how she exulted over the probable
+success of her morning’s work! When it was finished she placed it in her
+portfolio, and waited for a favorable opportunity.
+
+It came not that day, however, for save at meal time Dr. Lacey made not
+his appearance. To Mr. Middleton’s inquiries concerning the reason of his
+seclusion, he replied, "that he was busy with important matters"; but his
+abstracted manner led Mr. Middleton to believe what he had long suspected,
+viz., that Dr. Lacey’s heart was wholly centered upon Fanny, and that the
+news of her coming marriage was the cause of his unhappiness.
+
+Next morning’s sun rose clear and bright, but it brought a day which Dr.
+Lacey long, long remembered, and which Julia, in the bitterness of her
+heart, cursed many and many a time. In the early part of the morning Dr.
+Lacey wandered down to a small arbor, which stood at the foot of the
+garden. He had not been there long before Julia, too, came tripping down
+the walk, with her portfolio and drawing pencil. So absorbed was she in
+her own thoughts that she of course did not see Dr. Lacey until she had
+entered the arbor; then, with a most becoming blush and start, she said,
+"Pray pardon me for disturbing you. I had no idea you were here."
+
+Dr. Lacey, of course, insisted upon her staying. She knew he would, and
+sitting down, she busied herself in looking over the contents of her
+portfolio. Suddenly she heaved a deep sigh, and Dr. Lacey looked up just
+in time to see her wipe something from her eyes, or pretend to, which must
+have been tears. At the same time she hastily thrust a paper back into her
+portfolio, which she immediately shut.
+
+"What is the matter?" asked Dr. Lacey. "For whom was that sigh and those
+tears?"
+
+"For poor Fan," answered Julia. "I have accidently found a part of an old
+journal, which she kept while Mr. Wilmot was living."
+
+"May I see it?" asked Dr. Lacey.
+
+Julia seemed at first reluctant, but finally replied, "Perhaps it will be
+as well to let you do so, for you may then judge more kindly of Fanny";
+and she placed in his hands the soiled sheets of paper which we saw in her
+room.
+
+Leaning back she watched him while he read. As we have as much right to
+read Fanny’s journal as Dr. Lacey, we will here give a few brief extracts:
+
+
+
+April—"Cease your wild beatings, my heart. Mr. Wilmot is promised to
+Julia. He will never be mine, but nought can prevent my loving him; ay,
+forever and ever."
+
+
+
+August 1st—"I do not believe I am indifferent to Mr. Wilmot, but he will
+be true to his vows—he will wed Julia; and this doctor that bothers me so,
+what of him? Why, he is wealthy, and high, and handsome—but I do not love
+him; yet if he offers himself I shall say yes, for, as Mrs. Carrington
+says, ’he is a great catch.’"
+
+
+
+Sept. 5—"Mr. Wilmot is dead, and with him died my poor, poor heart. Had he
+lived, he possibly might have turned to me, for Julia knew how much I
+loved him. Dear, generous Julia, how I wish Dr. Lacey would love her, for
+she is more worthy of him than I am."
+
+
+
+Jan. 1—"Heigh ho, I’m engaged to Dr. Lacey! Who would think it? Now I am
+happy! Oh, no. Out in the graveyard lies one who could have made me happy.
+Ought I thus to deceive Dr. Lacey? Why, yes; if he is satisfied, it is
+well enough. I am ambitious, and if I can’t marry for love, I will for
+money. And then he’s given me so beautiful a piano. Oh, I hope he’ll send
+me more presents after he gets home!"
+
+
+
+Jan. 15—"Dr. Lacey has gone and I feel relieved. But just think of
+it—Julia loves him devotedly. I wish he knew it. She has always loved him
+and tries to make me do the same. She read me a sermon today two hours
+long about my duty. Fudge on my duty! As long as I can make Joshua and Dr.
+Lacey think I’m all sunshine, it’s no matter if my love is all moonshine."
+
+
+
+This journal was interspersed here and there with tears, and was so exact
+an imitation of Fanny’s writing that Dr. Lacey was completely duped. He,
+however, wondered that Julia should show it to him. She had foreseen this,
+and as he was reading the last few lines she was looking over her
+portfolio. Suddenly springing up, she snatched the paper from his hands,
+saying, "Oh, what have I done? I’ve shown you the wrong part of the
+journal. I did not mean you to see this. What shall I do? You’ll hate
+Fanny and despise me."
+
+"Why despise you?" asked Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Because," replied Julia, "you will dislike me for the foolish thing which
+Fan wrote about me. I could not help her writing it."
+
+"And is it true?" asked Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Oh, you must not ask me that—I can’t tell—I shan’t tell—" and seizing her
+portfolio Julia started off toward the house, thinking possibly she should
+be pursued. But she was not.
+
+During the reading of the journal Dr. Lacey’s heart seemed to go through a
+benumbing process, which rendered it perfectly palsied. No emotion either
+of love or anger did he feel toward Fanny. She was nought to him.
+
+And how did the knowledge that Julia loved him affect him? Answer, any
+man, whether your wounded pride is never soothed by woman’s sympathy, and
+love, come in what garb it may. And in Dr. Lacey’s case it was a being of
+wondrous beauty, who knew well what she was about and had marked each inch
+of ground ere she trod upon it. What marvel then that Dr. Lacey turned
+toward her. You would have done so; ay, perchance sooner than he did.
+
+That evening after supper, as Dr. Lacey was walking upon the veranda,
+Florence approached him, saying, "Come, Dr. Lacey, now fulfill your
+promise of playing with Julia," at the same time leading him toward the
+place where her companions were seated. "Now," said she, placing the
+chessboard in his hands, "I am mistress of ceremonies. We will have a fair
+understanding. If Julia beats, you shall be hers; if you beat, Mabel and
+Lida shall draw cuts for you. Do you agree to it?"
+
+"Certainly," was Dr. Lacey’s reply, at the same time seating himself
+opposite Julia, who gave him a look of searching inquiry. He understood
+her and in a low tone answered, "I am in earnest. Do your best."
+
+And she did her best. With one strong effort of the will she concentrated
+all her energies upon that game, which she felt would decide her fate. Dr.
+Lacey, too, as if resolved to conquer, played most skillfully. The
+bystanders for a time looked on, and as Lida noticed the livid hue of
+Julia’s face, she said, "Pray, Julia, don’t burst a blood vessel, for
+maybe Dr. Lacey will have you, even if you do not beat."
+
+But the ear she addressed was deaf save to the quiet sound of the
+chessmen. The contest was long and severe. Nine, ten, eleven, struck the
+little clock in the hall. One by one the spectators stole away. Florence’s
+parting words were, "If Dr. Lacey beats, be sure and wake us, Julia, so
+Mabel and Lida can draw cuts."
+
+And now they were alone. Once and only once Julia glanced at the face of
+her antagonist. It was white and colorless as her own hand, which wandered
+steadily over the chessboard. The final spell was upon him, and he seemed
+striving hard to shake it off. ’Twas all in vain. The little clock struck
+the hour of midnight. The game was ended. Julia had won. Dr. Lacey was
+checkmated!
+
+With one hand he rapidly swept the board of its occupants, while the other
+he extended toward Julia, saying: "Take it. ’Tis all I can offer, for you
+well know I have no heart to give. My hand and name you have won—they are
+yours."
+
+A person less intriguing or determined than Julia would have scorned to
+receive a hand so coldly offered. But not so with her. She did not expect
+any protestations of love, for she knew he felt none. Yet she was hardly
+satisfied, and resolved upon one movement more ere she accepted what she
+felt was reluctantly given.
+
+"You are mistaken in me," said she, "if you think I will play for a
+husband, and then expect him to comply with the terms unless he chooses to
+do so."
+
+Dr. Lacey replied, "When I consented to play, I knew what I was about, and
+I knew, too, that you love me. I cannot say the same to you in return, but
+you are far from being indifferent to me. When I first knew you I disliked
+you, for I believed you to be passionate, jealous and designing; nor do I
+think my opinion of you then was wrong; but you are changed, very much
+changed. Continue to be what you are now, and we may be happy, for I may
+learn to love you, but never as fondly, as madly, as I loved your sister;
+ay, as I could love her again; but enough of this. She was false; she
+deceived me, and now I will wed you."
+
+And what said Julia to all this? Why, she sat bolt upright, listening
+attentively while Dr. Lacey expressed his former and present opinion of
+her. When he had finished, she ventured to acknowledge her love for him;
+said she had always loved him, and that as his wife she would try to make
+him happy. Perhaps she was sincere in this, for she did love Dr. Lacey as
+well as her selfish nature would suffer her to love any one, and she had
+resolved, if she ever married him, to do all in her power to atone, if
+possible, for the past.
+
+A half hour longer they conversed of the future, and arranged the plan,
+which Julia next day wrote to her sister. At last Dr. Lacey exclaimed,
+"Come, Julia, you must go now; it is getting late, for see,"—pointing to
+the little clock; but as if astonished at what it had heard, the clock had
+stopped!
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XXI
+
+
+                             STIRRING EVENTS
+
+
+Great was Mr. Middleton’s surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his
+engagement with Julia. Something in his countenance must have betrayed it,
+for Dr. Lacey said, "You seem astonished, sir. Are you displeased?"
+
+"Certainly not; I am glad," answered Mr. Middleton. "Yet I confess I was
+surprised, for I had never thought of such a thing. Once I had hoped you
+would marry Fanny, but since Frank Cameron has rendered that impossible,
+you cannot do better than take Julia. She is intelligent, accomplished and
+handsome, and although she has some faults, your influence over her will
+lead her to correct them."
+
+Unlike this was the reception which the intelligence met with from Dr.
+Lacey’s negroes.
+
+"What that ar you sayin’," asked Aunt Dilsey of Rondeau, who was
+communicating the important news to Leffie.
+
+"You’d better ask," replied Rondeau. "Who do you suppose Marster George is
+goin’ to fetch here to crack our heads for us?"
+
+"Dun know—Miss Mabel, maybe," said Aunt Dilsey.
+
+"No, sir; Miss Mabel is bad enough, but she can’t hold a candle to this
+one," answered Rondeau.
+
+"You don’t mean Miss July," shrieked rather than asked Aunt Dilsey.
+
+"I don’t mean nobody else, mother Dilsey," said Rondeau.
+
+Up flew Aunt Dilsey’s hands in amazement, and up rolled her eyes in
+dismay. "I ’clar for’t," said she, "if Marster George has done made such a
+fool of hisself, I hope she’ll pull his bar a heap worse than she did
+Jack’s."
+
+"No danger but what she will, and yours too," was Rondeau’s consoling
+reply.
+
+"Lord knows," said Aunt Dilsey, "fust time she sasses me, I’ll run away
+long of Jack and the baby. I’ll tie up my new gown and cap in a
+handkerchief this night."
+
+Leffie now proposed that her mother should defer her intended flight until
+the arrival of the dreaded Julia, while Rondeau added, "Besides, Dilsey,
+if you should run away your delicate body couldn’t get further than the
+swamp, where you’d go in up to your neck first lunge, and all marster’s
+horses couldn’t draw you out."
+
+This allusion to her size changed the current of Aunt Dilsey’s wrath,
+which now turned and spent itself on Rondeau. Her impression of Julia,
+however, never changed, although she was not called upon to run away.
+
+Mrs. Lacey, too, received the news of her son’s engagement with evident
+dissatisfaction; but she thought remonstrance would be useless, and she
+kept silent, secretly praying that Julia might prove better than her
+fears. In due course of time there came from Kentucky a letter of
+congratulation from Fanny; but she was so unaccustomed to say or write
+what she did not feel that the letter, so far as congratulations were
+concerned, was a total failure. She, however, denied her engagement with
+Frank, and this, if nothing else, was sufficient reason why Julia refused
+to show it to Dr. Lacey. Julia knew the chain by which she held him was
+brittle and might at any time be broken, and it was not strange that she
+longed for the last days of October, when with Dr. Lacey she would return
+to Kentucky.
+
+They came at last, and one bright, cloudless morning Uncle Joshua got out
+his carriage and proceeded to Frankfort, where, as he had expected, he met
+Julia and his expected son-in-law. His greeting of the former was kind and
+fatherly enough, but the moment he saw the latter, he felt, as he
+afterward said, an almost unconquerable desire to flatten his nose, gouge
+his eyes, knock out his teeth and so forth, which operations would
+doubtless have greatly astonished Dr. Lacey and given him what almost
+every man has, viz., a most formidable idea of his wife’s relations.
+
+He, however, restrained his wrath, and when, at a convenient time, Dr.
+Lacey, with a few ominous "ahems" and made-up coughs, indicated his
+intention of asking for Julia, Uncle Joshua cut him short by saying,
+"Never mind, I know what you want. You may have her and welcome. I only
+wish she would make as good a wife as you will husband. But mind now, when
+you find out what for a fury you’ve got, don’t come whinin’ round me, for
+I give you fa’r warnin’."
+
+Here Dr. Lacey thought proper to say that possibly Mr. Middleton did not
+understand his daughter.
+
+"Not understand her?" repeated Mr. Middleton. "What’s to hinder? She’s my
+own gal, and I like her well enough; but don’t I know she’s as fiery as a
+baker’s oven?"
+
+"She is greatly changed," continued Dr. Lacey. "Don’t you give her credit
+for that?"
+
+"Changed?" replied Mr. Middleton. "So’s lightnin’ changed! It’s one of her
+tricks. Depend on it, you’ll find it so." And Mr. Middleton walked off in
+search of his promising daughter.
+
+Strange as it may seem, the old man’s remarks had no other effect on Dr.
+Lacey than to cause him to pity Julia, who he fancied was misunderstood
+and misused. He believed her reformation to be sincere, and could not help
+feeling that Mr. Middleton was mistaken in his opinion of both his
+daughters.
+
+After tramping all over the house, banging doors and shouting at least a
+dozen times, "Ho, Tempest, whar for gracious sakes are you?" Mr. Middleton
+at length found his daughter in Mrs. Miller’s room consulting with Kate
+about her bridal dress. Kate, too, was wholly deceived by Julia’s
+gentleness and apparent frankness of manner, and readily complied with her
+request that she should be with her the two days preceding the marriage,
+for the purpose of assisting in the arrangement of affairs. This being
+settled, Mr. Middleton and his daughter started for home, which they
+reached about sunset.
+
+Julia leaped gayly from the carriage, and running into the house, embraced
+her mother, and received the blacks as affectionately as Fanny herself
+could have done; then missing her sister, she asked, "Where is Fan? Why
+does she not come to meet me?"
+
+Mrs. Middleton looked inquiringly at her husband, who replied, "No, I
+hain’t told her, jest because she didn’t ask me. Sunshine is sick—sick in
+bed, and has had the potecary three times."
+
+"Fanny sick," said Julia. "Where is she? In her room? I will go to her
+immediately."
+
+But in going to Fanny, it was necessary to pass the parlor, and Julia
+could not resist the temptation to look in and see "if the old man had
+fixed up any."
+
+"Oh, how neat, how pleasant!" was her first exclamation, and truly the
+cheerless old room had undergone a great renovation. It had been
+thoroughly cleaned and repainted. The walls were hung with bright,
+cheerful-looking paper. A handsome carpet covered the floor, while
+curtains of corresponding beauty shaded the windows. The furniture,
+tastefully arranged, was nearly all new, and in the waxen flowers, which
+filled the vases on the mantelpiece, Julia recognized the handiwork of her
+sister.
+
+Yes, Fanny’s love had wrought this change. At first her father had refused
+to do anything. "No, I won’t," said he. "It’s good enough, and if it don’t
+suit Lady Tempest, she can go to the hoss barn; that’s just fit for ’em."
+
+"Then, father," said Fanny, "do it for my sake. It would please me to have
+a pleasanter parlor."
+
+This was sufficient. A well-filled purse was placed in Fanny’s hands, with
+liberty to do as she pleased. Then with untiring love, aching heart and
+throbbing temples, she worked on day after day, until all was completed,
+parlor, bridal chamber and all. The hangings and drapery of the latter
+were as white and pure as was she who so patiently worked on, while each
+fresh beauty added to the room pierced her heart with a deeper anguish, as
+she thought what and whom it was for. When her mother remonstrated against
+such unceasing toil, she would smile a sweet, sad smile and say, "Don’t
+hinder me, dear mother, ’tis all I can do to show my love for Julia, and
+after I am gone they will perhaps think more kindly of me, when they know
+how I worked for them."
+
+At last all was done; the finishing stroke was given, and then came a
+reaction. Fanny took her bed, and her father, instantly, alarmed, called
+the nearest physician. Dr. Gordon readily saw that Fanny’s disease was in
+her mind, and in reply to Mrs. Middleton’s inquiries, he frankly told his
+opinion, and said that unless the cause of her melancholy could be
+removed, the consequence might be fatal.
+
+"Don’t tell my husband," said Mrs. Middleton, "his life is bound up in
+Fanny, and the day that sees her dead will, I fear, also make me a widow."
+Accordingly, Mr. Middleton was deceived into a belief that Fanny’s illness
+was the result of over-exertion, and that she would soon recover.
+
+In a day or two she seemed better, but was not able to come downstairs.
+Instead, she had no desire or intention of doing so until after the
+wedding, for she felt she could not, would not, see Dr. Lacey for the
+world. Since the receipt of her sister’s letter she had been given a
+holier love, a firmer faith, than aught on earth can bestow, and she was
+now under the influence of religion; of lasting, true religion. This then
+was the reason why she welcomed her sister so affectionately, and felt no
+emotion either of resentment or anger toward those who were thus trampling
+on the bleeding fibers of her heart.
+
+As Julia kissed the almost transparent brow of her sister, and clasped her
+thin, white fingers, tears gathered in her eyes and she thought, "This
+ruin have I wrought, and for it I must answer"; but not long did she ever
+suffer her conscience to trouble her, and the next hour she was chatting
+away to Fanny about the preparations for her wedding, which was to take
+place one week from that day. Fanny listened as one who heard not. She was
+praying for more grace, more strength to endure yet a little longer.
+
+Slowly to Julia dragged the days of that week, while to Fanny they sped on
+rapid wing. And now everything within and without the house betokened the
+coming event. Servants scampered hither and thither, thinking they were
+doing it all, while in reality they were doing nothing. Mrs. Middleton
+scolded the blacks, and Uncle Joshua scolded Mrs. Middleton, at the same
+time walking mechanically from the kitchen to the parlor, from the parlor
+to Fanny’s sick room and from Fanny’s sick room back to the kitchen,
+occasionally kicking from his path some luckless kitten, dog or black
+baby, which latter set up most lusty yells, just to vary the scene.
+
+In the midst of all this Fanny lay calmly and quietly on her low bed,
+counting each succeeding sun as it rose and set, bringing nearer and
+nearer a day she so much dreaded. True to her promise, Kate Miller came
+two days before the wedding. Fanny was asleep when she entered the room to
+see her, but on the white, wasted face Kate’s tears fell as she said,
+"Poor Fanny! I did not know she was so ill."
+
+Mr. Middleton, who was present, muttered: "Yes, cursed be the one who made
+her so!" He knew not that he cursed his own child.
+
+The next day Mr. William Middleton arrived, bringing the intelligence that
+Florence and Mabel had accompanied him, and would next evening be present
+at the wedding. Slowly the last rays of a bright October sun faded in the
+west, giving no sign of the stormy day which was to succeed. Long after
+midnight a lone watcher sat by the window in Fanny’s room, gazing at the
+stars, which looked so quietly on from their distant homes, and praying,
+not for herself, but for Dr. Lacey, that he might be happy with her he had
+chosen. At last, chilled with the night air, she crept shivering to her
+pillow, nor woke again until aroused by the fierce moaning of the autumn
+wind, which shook the casement, and by the sound of the driving rain which
+beat against the pane. Yes, the morning which dawned on Julia’s bridal day
+was wild and stormy, but before noon the clouds cleared away and the
+afternoon was dry, hot and oppressive, a precursor to the mightier and
+more wrathful storm which followed.
+
+About five o’clock there was a noise in the yard, and Kate, who was in
+Fanny’s room, arranging her young friend’s hair, looked from the window
+and said, "It is Dr. Lacey. Julia has looked for him for more than three
+hours."
+
+Quickly Fanny hurried to the window. She could not meet Dr. Lacey face to
+face, but she wished to look at him once more. She was too late, however.
+He had entered the house, and soon the sound of his voice reached her ear.
+He had not been there long ere he asked for Fanny.
+
+On being told she was sick, he seemed rather disturbed. Possibly, however,
+he felt relieved to know she would not be present when he took upon him
+vows which should have been breathed to her. Ashton, Florence and Mabel
+now arrived, and soon after came Mr. and Mrs. Stanton, accompanied by Mrs.
+Carrington, who had been invited because it would not do to slight her,
+and who came because she had a mind to!
+
+The ceremony was to take place at seven o’clock, and guests each moment
+arrived, until the parlor seemed almost full. Alone in her chamber sat
+Fanny, listening to the sounds of mirth, which grated on her ear. Night,
+dark and stormy, was gathering over the earth, but a darker night lay
+round the heart of the young girl, as she watched from her pillow a dense,
+black pile of clouds, which had appeared in the west, and now increased
+until the whole sky was overspread, as with a pall of darkness, while
+distant peals of muttered thunder announced the coming storm.
+
+And now louder roared the howling wind and brighter the glaring lightning
+flashed, while fiercer grew the conflict in Fanny’s bosom. Her faith was
+weak, and well nigh blotted with tears of human weakness. But He, whose
+power could stay the storm without, could also still the agony within, and
+o’er the troubled waters of that aching heart there fell a peaceful calm.
+
+Suddenly the door opened and a creature of wondrous, dazzling beauty
+appeared. It was Julia, in her bridal robe. She would fain have her
+sister’s blessing ere she descended to the parlor. The struggle was over
+and the blessing which Fanny gave her sister was sincere, but when Julia
+asked forgiveness for all the evil she had ever done, the reply was
+prevented by a crash of thunder so terrific that Julia trembled with
+terror, and hastily left the room.
+
+In a moment there was a light step upon the stair. Fanny knew it was Dr.
+Lacey, for he soon returned with Julia, and as they passed her door she
+heard the merry laugh of Florence, who was bridesmaid. In an instant they
+were in the parlor, throughout which a general gloom seemed to reign.
+Perhaps it was owing to the wildness of the storm, which each moment
+increased in fury. The bridal party took their places and Uncle Joshua
+shut his eyes, while the marriage ceremony commenced.
+
+                  -------------------------------------
+
+The reader may now accompany me to the border of yonder wood, where stands
+a low-roofed building, the property of Mrs. Dunn. There in a darkened room
+lay the widow’s only son, raving in the madness of delirium. The fever
+flame burned in each vein, and as he tossed from side to side he would
+shriek out, "Quick, I tell you or you are too late. She must not wed him.
+Don’t you know she’s doubly, trebly steeped in guilt? Go quick, I tell
+you, and stop it."
+
+Mrs. Dunn could only weep, for she knew not, dreamed not, what her son
+could mean. Soon he grew calm, and fell into a deep sleep. When he awoke
+Billy Jeffrey, who lived near, was sitting by him. To Mrs. Dunn’s delight,
+Joseph was sane, and calling her to him he said, "Isn’t Julia Middleton to
+be married tonight?"
+
+"She is," answered his mother.
+
+"At what hour?"
+
+"At seven."
+
+"What time is it now?"
+
+"Half-past six," replied Mrs. Dunn.
+
+"It must not be," said Joseph, and turning to Bill he added, "listen,
+William, to what I have to tell, then speed along on the lightning’s wing,
+and tear her from the altar—take her from his side, I say, and put there
+the other one, the pale, golden-haired one"; then, as he noticed the
+vacant look on Bill’s face, he added, "oh, no, you can’t tell it. You
+wouldn’t understand it. Mother, bring me a pen and some paper."
+
+The paper was brought, and as soon as possible Joseph wrote a confession
+of his own and Julia’s guilt. "Now, Bill," said he, "run for your life,
+and give this to Dr. Lacey. Do it for the sake of Fanny."
+
+Bill needed no second bidding. His obtuse intellect had gathered that in
+some way Fanny was in danger, and away he flew over bushes, briers, rocks
+and ditches. But alas! The way was long and dark, and ere he was aware of
+it, he was precipitated into one of the sink holes which are so common in
+the limestone soil of Kentucky. The fall sprained his ankle, but gathering
+himself up, he continued on, slowly and painfully.
+
+Meantime delirium had again crept over Joseph Dunn, and he forgot that he
+sent Billy, but concluded he must go himself. Watching a time when his
+mother was from the room, he rose, and throwing on his double gown, went
+forth into the storm, and was soon far on his road toward Mr. Middleton.
+
+                  -------------------------------------
+
+The man of God had scarcely finished the second paragraph of the Episcopal
+ceremony, beginning with, "I require and charge you both," etc., when a
+shriek, wild and unearthly and horrid, rent the air. It was succeeded by a
+thunder crash so deafening that the ladies paled with terror. The large
+maple tree, which stood by the front door, and which Julia had called
+hers, was shivered by lightning, but no one heeded it, for again was heard
+that fearful, maniacal shriek, and this time could be distinguished the
+sound as of some one struggling with the blacks, who were huddled together
+in the hall.
+
+"Let me go, I tell you," said the voice. "It shall not go on!"
+
+All eyes turned toward the door, as Joseph Dunn appeared, shouting, "Stop
+it! Stop it! She forged those letters. She broke her sister’s heart. Stop
+it, I say!" Every person in the room seemed terror-stricken at the wild
+spectacle he presented. His face, wasted to a mere skeleton, was ghastly
+white, while his long yellow hair hung in matted locks about his brow, and
+a look of wild frenzy was in his eye, as darting toward the paralyzed
+Julia, he seized her as with a lion’s grasp and shook her most furiously.
+
+Bill Jeffrey was close behind. He had lost his hat and the rain had soaked
+his thick hair until it clung closely to his head, giving him, too, a
+strange appearance. Mr. William Middleton now came forward to ask an
+explanation of Joseph, who, chancing to see Bill, said, "He’s got the
+letter—my confession. Read that—I am too exhausted," and he fell upon the
+floor.
+
+No one noticed him, for all gazed intently at Bill, who drew from his
+pocket a paper and presented it to Dr. Lacey. In a calm, clear voice, Dr.
+Lacey read aloud the confession, in the midst of thunder, lightning,
+groans, cries and oaths, the latter of which were the spontaneous
+production of Uncle Joshua, who sat still in his chair until the
+confession was read through; then with one bound he reached Julia, and
+raising her from the floor, said, "Speak, Satan, and tell if this is
+true!"
+
+Julia was overtaken, surrounded on all sides, and there was no way of
+escape. Mechanically, she answered, "I am guilty," while a burst of
+execration ran round the room. A stifled moan of agony came from Dr.
+Lacey’s parted lips, and he asked in a voice which plainly told his
+suffering, "Oh, why was I suffered to go thus far? Why, why did no one
+write?"
+
+"I did," answered Mrs. Miller.
+
+"And I, too," repeated Mrs. Carrington, "but you spurned my letter and
+treated me with contempt."
+
+"Never, never," scarcely articulated Dr. Lacey. "I never received them;
+but call Rondeau; he must know something of it."
+
+Rondeau, who had accompanied his master, was called. Explanation followed
+explanation, testimony crowded upon testimony, and Julia acknowledged all,
+until at length Dr. Lacey, frantic with the sense of wrong done him,
+turned to her and said, "Base woman, why have you done this? Your sin has
+found you out ere it was too late; for, thank God, you are not my wife,
+nor ever will be!"
+
+Julia now lost all command of herself. Tearing the bridal veil from her
+brow, she rent it in twain; then from her arm she snatched her diamond
+bracelet, and trampled it under her feet, while a stream of blood issued
+from her mouth and stained her white satin dress. A moment more, and she
+too was extended on the floor by the side of her ally.
+
+Where during this exciting scene was Fanny? The direful sounds had reached
+her ear, and now at the head of the stairs she listened to the Babel which
+reigned in the parlor. High above all other voices she distinguished her
+father’s, who, in his uncontrollable fury, was calling to use all the
+oaths he had ever heard of, besides manufacturing some expressly for the
+occasion! Then there was a heavy fall, accompanied by a cry from Mrs.
+Middleton of, "Lift her up—carry her out. Don’t you see she is dying?"
+
+Fanny hesitated no longer, but quickly descending the stairs, she forced
+her way through the blacks into the parlor, where she stood appalled at
+the scene before her. On the floor lay Julia, who a few moments before
+stood there resplendent in beauty. Near her sat the maniac, Joseph Dunn.
+He had recovered from his fainting fit, and was now crouching over the
+prostrate form of Julia, laughing in delirious glee, as he wiped from her
+lips the red drops of blood! In a corner of the room a group had gathered,
+near an open window, through which they were bearing an inanimate object.
+It was Florence, who had fainted, and as it seemed impossible to effect a
+passage through the hall, so filled was it with terrified servants, they
+had sought the window as the best means of egress.
+
+Suddenly over that excited assembly there came a deep silence. It was
+caused by the appearance of Fanny, who, with her loose white muslin
+wrapper, and long curls, which floated over her shoulders, seemed like
+some being from another world, come to stay that storm of passion. Mabel,
+who was occupied with her cousin, looked back as the calm hush fell upon
+them, and then and there she first saw Fanny Middleton. The scene was too
+much for Fanny, and she, too, would have fainted had not Dr. Lacey caught
+her in his arms. Clasping her slight form passionately to his bosom, he
+exclaimed, "My own—my Fanny—my wife, for such you are, and such you will
+be!"
+
+Mr. William Middleton and Mr. Miller, who were bearing Julia from the
+room, now passed them. Dr. Lacey glanced once at the corpse-like face over
+which the heavy braids of long black hair had fallen, then with a shudder
+he again strained Fanny to his heart, saying, "Thank God, thank God, I
+escaped her in time!" Then turning to the minister, who all this time had
+stood looking on in mute astonishment, he added, in an authoritative
+manner, "Go on with the ceremony, sir, and make her my wife." But a new
+thought entering his mind, he released Fanny, and said, "Pardon me, dear
+Fanny; sorrow has well nigh bereft me of my senses. In my first joy in
+finding you innocent, I forgot that you could not be mine, for you belong
+to another—to Mr. Cameron."
+
+"Cameron go to Thunder!" exclaimed Uncle Joshua, who was still standing
+near. "That’s another of Tempest’s lies. She never was engaged to him;
+never loved him, or any other mortal man, save yourself."
+
+Here, Fanny, who, it will be remembered, was all this time ignorant of the
+truth, asked if some one would not explain what she saw and heard. "I
+will," said Dr. Lacey, "it is my duty to do so," and he led her to a
+window, where he hurriedly told her all—everything which he himself knew,
+intermingling his words with so much passionate embraces that his sanity
+was much to be doubted. He had scarcely finished his story when Kate
+approached him, saying, "For humanity’s sake, Dr. Lacey, if you have any
+skill, exert it in behalf of Julia, who seems to be dying."
+
+Dr. Lacey arose, and winding his arm about Fanny, as if afraid he might
+lose sight of her, moved toward the room where Julia lay. They had borne
+her to the bridal chamber, which Fanny had arranged with so much care, and
+as Dr. Lacey appeared at the door, Uncle Joshua met him and said, "I know
+she sarved you mean, but I would not have her die. She is my own child,
+and you must save her if you can." At the same time he pointed to Julia,
+who lay in the same death-like trance, with the blood still issuing slowly
+from her livid lips. All that Dr. Lacey could do, he did, but when Dr.
+Gordon arrived, he gladly gave up his charge to him, and turned his
+attention toward Fanny, who, overcome by what she had seen and heard, had
+fainted, and been carried to her own room, where she was surrounded by
+Mrs. Carrington, Florence and Mabel. These ladies ran against each other,
+upset the camphor bottle, dropped the lamp and spilled half the cologne,
+in their zealous efforts to take care of their patient!
+
+In the midst of their confusion Dr. Lacey entered, and they immediately
+gave up to him the task of restoring her. This he soon did, for it would
+seem that his very voice had a power to recall Fanny’s suspended
+faculties. Slowly her eyes unclosed; then, as if wearied out, she again
+closed them, and for a time slept sweetly, calmly, on Dr. Lacey’s bosom.
+
+The guests now began to depart, and Bill Jeffrey, who had been sent to
+inform Mrs. Dunn of her son, returned with some of the neighbors, and
+carried Joseph away. Owing to the darkness of the night, the company from
+Frankfort remained until morning, but no eyelid closed in sleep. With
+maternal solicitude, Mrs. Middleton sat by the bedside of her daughter
+Julia, whose eyes opened once, but on seeing Dr. Lacey standing near by,
+she closed them again with a shudder, and a faint wail of anguish escaped
+her. She had ruptured a small blood vessel, but Dr. Gordon said there was
+no danger if she could be kept quiet for a few days.
+
+Uncle Joshua thus relieved from alarm concerning her, walked back and
+forth from her room to Fanny’s swearing that he "knew the devil was let
+loose that night for his special benefit, and that he had come up there to
+see how much of a row he could get up!"
+
+"He succeeded admirably, I think," said Florence, who, having recovered
+from her first fright, was now ready to extract whatever fun could be
+gathered from the surrounding circumstances.
+
+In the kitchen the blacks canvassed the matter after their fashion. Aunt
+Judy lamented because none of the tempting supper in the dining room was
+touched, while Bob did not fail to turn his usual round of somersaults,
+thus evincing his joy that so many good things were left for him to eat,
+"’Cause," said he, "in course we allus has all that comes off the table."
+
+Aunt Katy took occasion to lecture the young black girls on the awful sin
+of "conceit," as she called it, pointing them for an example to Julia,
+"who," she said, "would most likely have to live an old maid all her
+days." She couldn’t have threatened a worse punishment, for many of the
+negresses had already their own preferences in favor of certain mulatto
+boys on their master’s plantation and others adjoining.
+
+Rondeau seemed to think his sympathy was only needed by his young master,
+whom he looked upon as a much-abused man. From the first he had felt great
+contempt for the old house, its master, servants and all; and had come to
+the conclusion that "they were of no ’count anyhow." This opinion would
+doubtless have been reserved for Leffie’s ear had not affairs taken so
+unexpected a turn. Now, however, Rondeau felt at liberty to express his
+mind so freely that Ike considered it his duty to resent the insult.
+
+A regular negro fight ensued, in which Aunt Katy, who was not very active,
+was thrown down, and as she loudly protested, "every atom of breath was
+kicked out of her."
+
+The big chicken pie was also turned over into Rondeau’s new hat, greatly
+to the satisfaction of Tiger and the other dogs, who had mingled in the
+fracas! The riot was finally quelled by Mr. William Middleton and Dr.
+Lacey, Uncle Joshua declaring he "wouldn’t interfere that night if the
+niggers all fit till they killed themselves."
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XXII
+
+
+                          JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED
+
+
+The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was
+clear and bright. Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing
+defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
+Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they
+penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious,
+careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of
+that dreadful night. Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and
+spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate
+their departure. By eight o’clock the last guest was gone. Around the old
+stone house a gloomy silence settled, broken only by the heavy tramp of
+Uncle Joshua, whose cowhides came down with a vengeance, as up and down
+the yard he strode, talking to Dr. Lacey, who walked by his side.
+
+"Now," said he, "if this isn’t a little the all-firedest muss a feller
+ever got into, Josh ain’t no judge. Of course the papers have nothing to
+do but flout it all over the country. For myself I don’t care a copper,
+but ’twill be mighty mortifyin’ to you, though I think you desarve some
+mortifyin’, for how in thunder a chap of your sense ever come to be made
+such a precious fool of is more’n I can tell."
+
+"If you knew all the arts she employed, you would not wonder quite so
+much," said Dr. Lacey. And Mr. Middleton answered, "Know all her arts?
+Don’t I know ’em? Don’t I know that she rummaged heaven and arth for ways
+and means?"
+
+"I hardly think she went to the former place for assistance," said Dr.
+Lacey; and Mr. Middleton continued, "You are right, but I’ll be bound
+Satan hadn’t any tricks but what he told her of. ’Pears like she’s been
+possessed ever since she first opened her big black eyes in the very room
+where the row was last night. Oh, how happy I was," he continued, "when I
+took her in my arms a little baby, and knew she was mine and Nancy’s, and
+thought what a comfort she’d be to me; but George, I tell you what," said
+he, as he placed one hand on Dr. Lacey’s arm and passed the other through
+the grizzled locks which lay around his brow, "I tell you what, these gray
+hairs come a heap too soon, and all for her, for her. Oh, Julia, Julia,
+what trouble have you not caused me!" and in his hands Uncle Joshua buried
+his face, while through his large red fingers the tears trickled slowly,
+and fell upon the ground. For a moment he wept, and then wiping his eyes,
+said, "But wasn’t it lucky that long-legged, salmon-colored Joe got here
+as he did! Another minute and you’d have been clinched, but now the
+tempest has blowed over, and for the rest of your life you’ll have nothing
+but sunshine."
+
+The overseer now approached to ask orders concerning a piece of work in
+which the negroes were employed. Mr. Middleton accompanied him to the
+field, while Dr. Lacey returned to the house in quest of Fanny. He was
+told that she was with Julia, and with an involuntary shudder, he
+approached the chamber which contained one who had well nigh been his
+wife! His wife! The very idea filled him with loathing when associated
+with her, and still he pitied the suffering girl, who, divested of her
+bridal attire, now lay moaning in pain. With coming day had come a burning
+fever, which increased so rapidly that Dr. Gordon shook his head when
+questioned as to the result.
+
+The change of affairs had also wrought a change in Fanny, who seemed and
+really was better than she had been for many days. Gladly would she have
+stayed with Dr. Lacey, but she felt that duty called her to Julia’s
+bedside. With unwearying devotion she hung over the pillow of her sister,
+who seemed more quiet when she knew Fanny was near. Once she looked
+wistfully in her face, and appeared as if anxious to speak, but Fanny
+gently laid her hand on her lips, saying, "No, no, Julia; you must not."
+
+She did, however, and the word "forgive" met Fanny’s ear. Had Fanny been
+less of a Christian, forgiveness might have been hard, but now she
+answered sincerely, truthfully, "As I hope for pardon in heaven, so do I
+forgive you for the great wrong you have done me."
+
+At the mention of the word "heaven," Julia shuddered, and after a time
+repeated, "Heaven! You will find it, but I—never—never!"
+
+Earnestly then did Fanny speak of a Savior’s love, which receives all,
+pardons all, who come to him. Julia shook her head despairingly, and as
+the conversation seemed to annoy her, Fanny ceased talking, while a voice
+behind her said, "Teach me, too, the way of life, for I fear I have never
+walked in it."
+
+It was Dr. Lacey, who, unobserved by either of the girls, had entered and
+been a listener to what Fanny said. As Julia heard the sound of voices she
+turned toward him a look so imploring, so full of contrition and entreaty,
+that he was moved, and approaching the bedside, took the vacant seat near
+Fanny. But he did not, like her, breathe words of forgiveness, for his
+heart was full of bitterness toward her. As he sat there, gazing coldly,
+sternly at her, she again spoke, "If you can, if you will only forgive
+me."
+
+Dr. Lacey’s brow grew dark and his manner excited, as he replied, "Forgive
+you! In time I may learn to do so, but to forget will take me my lifetime,
+and yet I blame myself not less than I do you for having been so duped."
+
+A low sob was Julia’s only answer as Dr. Lacey arose to leave, announcing
+to Fanny his intention of visiting Joseph Dunn, who was said to be dying.
+As he entered the house where Joseph lay, tossing in feverish agony, the
+sick man’s eyes glared wildly upon him as he shrieked, "Why have you come
+to taunt me with my crime? Is it not enough that the room is full of
+little devils who creep over my pillow, and shout in my ear as they hold
+to view the letters I withheld? I did not do it alone. She bribed me with
+gold, and now when I am dead, who will take care of my mother? She will be
+cold when the winter winds blow, and hungry when the summer corn ripens."
+
+Dr. Lacey drew nearer to him and stooping down, whispered, "Is your mother
+very poor and you all her dependence?"
+
+"Yes, yes," answered Joseph, whose almost only virtue was the love he bore
+his mother.
+
+"Fear not, then," said Dr. Lacey, "I will care for her; for though you did
+me a great wrong, you saved me from being today the most wretched of men."
+
+That night as the October sun went down there was heard beneath that
+lonely roof the piteous cry of a widowed mother, for Joseph, her
+first-born, her only child, was dead. Next day they buried him, as is
+frequently the custom in Kentucky, beneath a large shade tree in the
+garden. Many words of sympathy were spoken to the bereaved mother, but
+none fell so soothingly on her ear as did those of Dr. Lacey, who was
+present at the funeral, and led the weeping mother to the grave.
+
+After the burial was over he whispered to her, "I will surely remember
+you, for, erring though your son may have been, I owe him a debt of
+gratitude." So saying, he walked hastily away toward Mr. Middleton’s,
+where he was met by alarmed faces, soft footsteps, and subdued whispers.
+In reply to his inquiries, he was told by Aunt Judy, that "somehow or
+’nother, Miss Julia had got wind of Mr. Dunn’s death, and it had gone to
+her head, makin’ her ravin’ mad, and the doctor said she wouldn’t get
+well."
+
+Aunt Judy was right; Julia had accidently heard of Mr. Dunn’s death, and
+it added greatly to the nervous excitement which she was already
+suffering, and when Dr. Gordon came he was surprised to find the dangerous
+symptoms of his patient increased to an alarming extent. The fever had
+settled upon her brain, and for many days she lay at the very gates of
+death.
+
+Incessantly she talked of Dr. Lacey, Fanny and Mr. Wilmot, the latter of
+whom, in her disordered imagination, was constantly pursuing her. "Go
+back—go back to your grave," she would say; "there are tears enough shed
+for you, but none will fall for me when I am dead. He will laugh and be
+glad, and the first moon that shines on my grave will light the marriage
+train to the altar." Then, as if the phantom still were near her, she
+would cry out, "Take him away, I tell you! What have I to do with coffins,
+and white faces, and broken hearts? I killed him, I know, and he loved me,
+too, as no one else ever has, but I madly loved another, and now he hates
+me, spurns me!" Then turning to Fanny she would say, "I broke your heart
+too, and still pressed on when I saw it was killing you, but you forgave
+me, and now you must plead with him, who loves the air you breathe, to
+think compassionately of me. I do not ask him to love me, for I know that
+is impossible; but he can, at least, forgive and forget the past."
+
+Sometimes she would speak of her father, saying, "He will be glad when the
+tempest is still and ceases to trouble him, for he never loved me, never
+spoke to me as he did to Fanny. I know I did not deserve his love, but I
+should have been better if he had given me a little, yes, just a little."
+
+"God knows she speaks the truth," said Uncle Joshua, wiping away the tears
+he was not ashamed to weep. "I have been mighty hard on her, but I never
+s’posed she cared."
+
+Such were the scenes which daily occurred in Julia’s sick room until at
+last, from utter exhaustion, she became still, and for many days she lay
+in a dreamy kind of sleep.
+
+"Will she live?" asked Mr. Middleton of Dr. Gordon, as he one day left the
+sick room.
+
+"With proper care, I think she may," was the answer; and then Dr. Lacey
+again urged the request he had once before made of Mr. Middleton.
+
+But Uncle Joshua answered, "No, George, wait a little longer. Nuthin’ ’ll
+come betwixt you again, I reckon, and I wouldn’t have you marry her while
+t’other one is so low."
+
+So Dr. Lacey was obliged to wait, but though he would much rather have
+remained near Fanny he deemed it expedient to change his abode and remove
+to Mrs. Crane’s. He was partly induced to do this on Rondeau’s account,
+who, being Ike’s sworn enemy, was the cause of no little annoyance to Mr.
+Middleton, who, with his negroes, was much nettled by the air of
+superiority which that young gentleman thought proper to assume.
+
+Greatly was Rondeau delighted to exchange the crazy old stone house, with
+its corn-bread and fried bacon, for Mrs. Crane’s elegant place, with its
+oyster soups and ice creams, a part of which the head cook always reserved
+for the "colored gentleman from New Orleans," who assured her, that though
+when at home he didn’t exactly eat at the same table with his master, he
+still lived on the top shelf! Not long, however, did Rondeau enjoy his new
+quarters, for about that time Mr. William Middleton returned to New
+Orleans, and Dr. Lacey sent with him his servant Rondeau, nothing loath to
+return home, for Leffie’s face of late had haunted him not a little.
+
+Dr. Lacey’s return to Mrs. Crane’s gave great satisfaction to Mrs.
+Carrington, who, though she had no hopes of winning him, still, to use her
+own words, "took great delight in reminding him of the snare into which he
+had fallen, notwithstanding his profound wisdom and boasted foresight." It
+required all the good breeding he was master of to answer politely when,
+after returning from a visit to Mr. Middleton’s, she would jeeringly ask
+him concerning "his bride’s health!"
+
+But Mrs. Carrington’s levity was brought to an end by an unforeseen
+circumstance. It was now six weeks since the evening of the denouement,
+and Julia’s health was so much improved that Dr. Lacey began to speak
+confidently of the day when Fanny would be his own. Uncle Joshua had given
+his consent, and preparations for the marriage had actually commenced,
+when Julia, in whose room Mrs. Middleton had been in the habit of
+sleeping, insisted upon being left alone. "I am well now," she said, "and
+do not need you."
+
+Mrs. Middleton was finally persuaded, but charged her daughter to be sure
+and call her if she wished for her during the night.
+
+Over Julia’s face a meaning smile flitted as she answered, "I hope to
+trouble no one much longer," but it was unnoticed by Mrs. Middleton, and
+Julia was left alone. Early next morning Luce went as usual to make a fire
+for her young mistress, after which she softly drew back the bed curtains
+to see if Julia slept. She was surprised to find no Julia there, neither
+were there signs of her having been there during the night. With a loud
+cry Luce summoned to the room both Mr. and Mrs. Middleton, the former of
+whom on seeing how matters stood, exclaimed, "So ho! Up to her tricks
+again. I thought she couldn’t hold good long."
+
+          "’The de’il when sick, a saint would be,
+          But when he got well, the de’il a saint was he.’"
+
+"Don’t, husband," said Mrs. Middleton; "perhaps she will never come back
+alive, and then you will be sorry."
+
+Uncle Joshua readily guessed his wife’s meaning, and turning to Luce,
+said, "Rout out the whole gang and set ’em to huntin’."
+
+In less than two hours scores of men on horseback were seen hunting in all
+directions, looking, as Bob expressed it, "for all the world like they was
+huntin’ a runaway."
+
+Ere long the news reached Frankfort, causing Mrs. Carrington to sneeringly
+advise Dr. Lacey "by all means to join in the hunt." He deigned her no
+reply, but mounting his horse took the road to Mr. Middleton’s, where he
+was welcomed with tears by Mrs. Middleton and Fanny, whose fears he strove
+to allay.
+
+Meanwhile the search went on, headed by Uncle Joshua, who, late in the
+afternoon, unconsciously led a part of the company to the banks of the
+river, not far from a point called Woodford Landing. Dismounting, he
+strolled along the shore for several rods, when suddenly a loud cry turned
+toward him the attention of the party. Near the water’s edge he had
+discovered a shawl, which he knew belonged to Julia, and near by lay a
+pair of slippers, on the inside of which her name was marked. Instantly
+the conviction flashed upon all—Julia was drowned!
+
+Upon a large flat rock Uncle Joshua sat down, while his long gray locks
+were tossed by the November wind which swept mournfully by, bearing on its
+wing the bitter tones with which the stricken father bewailed his loss.
+"Everything goes ag’in me," said he, "everything—she’s dead and, worse
+than all, died by her own hand." Then, as if void of reason, he arose, and
+over the craggy hillside and down the dark, rolling river echoed the loud,
+shrill cry of, "Julia, Julia, oh, my child! Come back, come back! Why was
+you left to break your old father’s heart?" And to that wail of sorrow
+only the moaning wind replied, and faster the waters of the Kentucky
+rolled on.
+
+They took the old man home, and long weary days went by, during which the
+river near the landing was dragged again and again, and still no trace of
+the missing girl was found. Then, as hope began to whisper that possibly
+she was not dead, the papers far and near contained advertisements for
+her, and by the side of that appeared another for a lunatic girl, who had
+escaped from the asylum at Lexington.
+
+Four weeks went by, and the waters of the Kentucky frowned angrily "in the
+gray December light," making Uncle Joshua shudder whenever he chanced to
+pass by, and thought perhaps his daughter lay sleeping in their cold
+embrace. A gloomy drizzly day was settling into a dark rainy night, when
+two young men, who, either for business or pleasure, had rowed across the
+river some miles from Woodford Landing, started to return home. They had
+stepped into their boat and were about pushing off when among some
+driftwood which lay not far from the shore, they thought they descried a
+female’s garment floating on the water. The spot was soon reached, and to
+their horror they discovered the body of a young girl, which, from its
+appearance, must have been in the water some time. They had heard the
+story of Julia, and readily concluded that the bloated, disfigured form
+before them must have been she. Taking her to the nearest dwelling, they
+dispatched a messenger for Mr. Middleton, who, now that his worst fears
+were confirmed, seemed paralyzed with the shock.
+
+"Oh, I cannot go!" said he, "I cannot. Is there no one to do it for me?"
+
+Dr. Lacey, who chanced to be present, said, "For your sake, sir, and for
+Fanny’s, I will go."
+
+"God bless you, George!" answered Mr. Middleton, and in a few moments Dr.
+Lacey departed.
+
+With a thrill of horror he looked upon the swollen, discolored face, round
+which the long black hair clung, matted and slimy from being so long
+saturated with water, and thought that this was once the beautiful Julia,
+though now so fearfully changed that no one could possibly have recognized
+her. Owing to the state which the body was in, Dr. Lacey thought proper to
+produce a coffin before removing her home; consequently it was nearly ten
+o’clock the following morning ere the little procession slowly entered the
+yard, from which, with wonderful forethought, Mr. Middleton had ordered to
+be removed some half dozen carts, corn cribs, etc. Fanny was pressing
+forward to look at her unfortunate sister, when Dr. Lacey, gently but
+firmly, led her away, saying, "No, Fanny, you must not see her. The sight
+would haunt you for months and years." Then, as her tears fell fast, he
+strove in various way to divert her mind from Julia’s untimely end.
+
+About noon a middle-aged man came to the house and asked permission to see
+the body. His request was granted, but he almost immediately turned away
+from the coffin, saying, by way of explanation, "I am the father of the
+maniac girl who some time since escaped from Lexington, and I thought
+perhaps this might be my daughter; but it is not, and even if it were I
+could not recognize her."
+
+On Mr. Middleton’s farm, and not far from the house, was a small yard
+which had been enclosed as a burial place for the family. On this spot
+Fanny had expended much time and labor. Roses and honeysuckles ever
+bloomed there for a season, while the dark evergreen and weeping willow
+waved their branches and beckoned the passer-by to rest beneath their
+shadow. In one corner was a tall forest maple, where Julia and Fanny often
+had played, and where Fanny once, when dangerously ill in childhood, had
+asked to be laid. As yet no mound had rendered that spot dearer for the
+sake of the lost one who slept there, but now in the scarcely frozen
+ground the ringing of the spade was heard; shovelful after shovelful of
+earth was thrown up, and into that cold, damp grave, as the sun was
+setting, they lowered the remains of Julia, who once little thought that
+she first of all would break the turf of the family graveyard.
+
+That night was fast merging into the hours of morning ere the sound of
+Uncle Joshua’s footsteps ceased, as again and again he traversed the
+length and breadth of his sleeping room, occasionally stopping before the
+window and peering out in the darkness toward the spot where he knew lay
+that newly-made grave. Memory was busily at work, and in the events which
+marked Julia’s short life, oh, how much he saw for which to blame himself.
+Remorse mingled in the old man’s cup of affliction, and while the hot
+tears rolled down his cheeks he exclaimed, "If she could only come back
+and I could do it over, I’d love her more, and maybe she’d be better. But
+I treated her mean. I gin her only harsh words and cross looks." Then as
+his wife’s tears mingled with his, he took her hand, saying, "Don’t take
+on so, Nancy, you’ve nothin’ to cry for. You’s always good to her and kind
+o’ took up for her when I got sot ag’in her."
+
+Mrs. Middleton could only answer by her tears to this touching attempt at
+sympathy, but she finally succeeded in quieting her husband, and before
+daybreak, he had forgotten in sleep the injustice done to Julia. All
+thoughts of Fanny’s marriage for the present were of course given up,
+although Mr. Middleton promised that when the autumn came round again he
+would surely give his treasure to the care of another.
+
+Two weeks after Julia’s burial, all of which time was passed at Mr.
+Middleton’s, Dr. Lacey went back to New Orleans, having first placed in
+Mr. Middleton’s care a sum of money for the benefit of Mrs. Dunn,
+promising Fanny that with the spring he would come again. He bade her
+adieu, praying that nothing might come between them again. Heavily now
+dragged the days at Mr. Middleton’s, until Uncle Joshua hit upon a plan
+which would not only give pleasure to Fanny, but would also relieve the
+tedium of his own life. It was nothing more nor less than the erection of
+a new house on a grassy lawn, which Fanny had frequently pointed out as
+being a good location. Long he revolved in his mind the for and against,
+but the remembrance of Julia’s wish to have the "old shell fixed up,"
+finally decided him. "If ’twasn’t good enough for her to be married in, it
+surely wasn’t good enough for Sunshine."
+
+At the breakfast table he first announced his intention, causing Fanny in
+her surprise and joy not only to drop her knife, but also to upset her
+coffee. "All right," said he, "I’ll do it, if it breaks me. We’ll have a
+buster," said he, "marble mantletrys, windows that come to the floor,
+Brussels carpets, and if you’re a mind to, you may have them four-legged
+split things, though, Lord knows I’ll never eat with them."
+
+In a short time the necessary arrangements were completed. A large number
+of men were hired and matters progressed so rapidly that there was every
+probability of the house being completed early in June, should the winter
+season prove favorable.
+
+Here we may as well relate a little circumstance which occurred to Fanny
+during the winter. Bill Jeffrey, who, it will be remembered, had always
+felt a predilection for her, emboldened by the kindness of her manner, now
+determined to make his wishes known. Accordingly, he sent her numerous
+little cakes of maple sugar, besides giving her many knowing winks, his
+usual method of showing his preference.
+
+As she was one day strolling in the woods she suddenly encountered Bill,
+who thought this was as favorable an opportunity as he would probably
+have. He was rather awkward and unaccustomed to love-making, but he
+resolved to do his best. Planting his foot upon a log, he with one hand
+drew from his head his old wool cap and thrust it under his arm, while
+with the other he twirled a huge brass watchkey, which hung suspended from
+his pocket. (He had the day before traded off an old jack knife, two
+puppies, and a cracked fiddle, for a brass watch which would only go by
+shaking.)
+
+Tiger, who had accompanied Fanny, eyed Bill’s movements uneasily. He was,
+however, unnoticed by the young man, who had got his mouth open, and at
+last found courage to say, "I always liked you, Fanny, ’cause you never
+laughed at me, nor called me a fool, and now if you’ll have me, you may
+carry my watch, and I’ll work for your father two seasons in the hemp
+field." This last was wonderful, for Bill was notoriously lazy.
+
+Involuntarily Fanny laughed, but Bill construed it into approval, and was
+about to sit down by her, when Tiger, with an angry growl, sprang forward
+and precipitated the wooing swain over the log into the dirt. Fanny called
+off the dog, and Bill gathered himself up, carefully brushing the dirt
+from his Sunday suit. Fearing he would repeat his offer, Fanny said, "I
+appreciate your kindness, Billy, but you see Tiger doesn’t seem to approve
+of your proposal, and as I have great confidence in his judgment, I think
+I, too, must follow his example, and though I shan’t knock you down, I
+shall have to tell you ’No.’"
+
+She might as well have knocked him down, for he instantly sat down, and
+covering his face with his hands, burst into such a fit of crying that
+Fanny, half-laughing at and half-pitying him, said, "Poor Billy, I am
+sorry for you, and though I cannot marry you, I will like you just as well
+as you fancy I always have."
+
+This failed to quiet Bill, who kept on crying until Tiger made so many
+threatening demonstrations of anger, that Bill thought it was wise to
+leave before he got another tumble.
+
+He had hardly disappeared when a loud voice called out, "Bravo, Tiger! You
+know how to fix ’em." Looking around, Fanny saw her father, who had been a
+silent spectator of the scene, and now came forward laughing heartily at
+his would-be son-in-law. "Pretty well done, Sunshine," said he. "Let’s
+see, how many offers does this make? Thar’s Joe’s one, the doctor’s two;
+Yankee Carmeron’s three; and lubberin’ Bill Jeffrey’s four, and you not
+quite eighteen. That’ll do; that’ll do!" Afterward, when Mr. Middleton
+wished to entertain his visitors with anything extra, he would rehearse to
+them, with some exaggerations, Bill Jeffrey’s proposal to Fanny.
+
+Glancing backward a few pages, we find we have omitted to repeat what
+happened among Dr. Lacey’s blacks during the days when they were anxiously
+but vainly watching for the coming of their young master and his bride.
+For a week Aunt Dilsey was unusually crusty, and all her attempts at
+cookery invariably failed, plainly showing her mind to be in a disturbed
+state.
+
+"I don’t keer," she would say, "if the cakes is all dough and the ’sarves
+all froth. They’s good enough for her, any day." Then she would call out,
+"Get along you, Jack, pokin’ your fingers into the ’lasses cup; make
+yourself scarce in this kitchen, or I’ll crack your head mighty nigh as
+hard as the new Miss will." Then she would scold Leffie, who, she said,
+"was of no more account than a burnt stick, now she was spectin’ Rondeau.
+Pity but the boat he come on wouldn’t blow up and let ’em all into
+perdition together."
+
+Leffie knew her mother didn’t mean more than half what she said, but she
+chose to keep silent, hoping each morning that the close of the day would
+bring the long absent Rondeau. Thus, between scolding and fretting,
+cooking and sweating, Aunt Dilsey passed the time until the day arrived on
+which, as she said, "they’d come if they ever did."
+
+Mrs. Lacey, whose husband had not yet received his son’s letter announcing
+the catastrophe, came out to superintend affairs and receive her new
+daughter. In the large, handsome dining room, the supper table was neatly
+spread, while Aunt Dilsey bustled about with the air of one who felt her
+time was short, but was determined to contest every inch of ground ere
+yielding it to another. She had condescended to put on her new calico gown
+(the one she proposed taking with her in a "handkerchief") and had even
+washed the grease and molasses from Jack’s and the baby’s face, telling
+the former that "he needn’t mind about making up faces at the lady that
+night."
+
+Claib had gone to the landing, and now Mrs. Lacey and the servants were
+gathered upon the upper piazza, waiting his return. Suddenly Dilsey, whose
+eyesight seemed wonderfully sharpened, exclaimed, "Thar, that’s Claib. I
+could tell my old man if I should meet him at a camp meeting!"
+
+Mrs. Lacey looked in the direction of the city and saw the carriage which
+Dilsey had pointed out. It proved to be Claib; and Leffie, who was rather
+near-sighted, strained her eyes to see if Rondeau, too, was on the box.
+
+"Thar’s nobody in that ar," said Dilsey. "Reckon the boat has run into the
+ground, or bust her riggin’; so, Leffie, you’ve put on your pink dress for
+nothin’."
+
+The elder Mr. Lacey, was, however, in the carriage, and alighting, he
+advanced toward his wife and gave her the letter he had just received from
+his son. Mrs. Lacey read it, while the blacks crowded around Claib asking
+him scores of foolish questions, such as, "Was Marster George in the boat?
+And why wasn’t he thar? And when would he be thar?"
+
+When Mrs. Lacey finished reading the letter she said to Leffie, who was
+still standing near, "Rondeau is well, and will be home in a few days."
+
+"When’s the new miss a comin’?" asked Aunt Dilsey.
+
+"Not at all," was Mrs. Lacey’s reply.
+
+"Glad on’t," said Dilsey, "for now Jack can spit as fur and as big spits
+as he wants to."
+
+Nothing more was known by the blacks until many days after, when Rondeau
+returned home, and related the whole story with many embellishments. He
+omitted to tell of the whipping which Ike had given him, but spoke with
+unqualified contempt of the old house and everything belonging to it,
+except Miss Fanny, who, he said, "Looked just like an angel, only a heap
+better."
+
+"You ought to have seen her," said he, "that night when every thing was
+t’other side up; folks a yellin’ like they was crazy, and one man was
+stark mad. Miss Julia lay on the floor, the blood pourin’ out of her eyes
+and mouth by pails full; Miss Florence, she fainted, and they had to throw
+her out the window, glass and all, because there was so many low,
+ill-mannered niggers crowded in the hall."
+
+"I s’pose you’s one of the niggers?" said Aunt Dilsey.
+
+"Why, yes," returned Rondeau; "but then I was helpin’ and was tryin’ to
+push them all back so I could get to marster, who was feelin’ so bad that
+they sent for me, because nobody else could comfort him."
+
+Here Rondeau began to fumble in his pocket, as if in search of something.
+Having found it, he continued, "Marster got hold of her hand and grabbed
+off her wedding ring so quick that it broke her finger. Then he threw it
+from him and I picked it up. Here ’tis," said he, holding up a ring.
+
+"That’s a likely story," interrupted Aunt Dilsey "If they wasn’t married,
+how came the ring on her finger?"
+
+Rondeau saw he had stretched a trifle too much, but he answered, "Well,
+anyhow, he throwed it away, and I’m goin’ to keep it till—till, you know
+when, Dilsey."
+
+"Keep it till you’re gray," said Aunt Dilsey. "Leffie ain’t goin’ to be
+married with no such flummery."
+
+Here Leffie, anxious to change the conversation, asked, "What of Miss
+Fanny?"
+
+"Why, yes," answered Rondeau, "that’s what I’m going to tell. Right in the
+middle of the fuss I heard something moving softly down the stairs, and I
+saw a thing all as white as snow. Her hair, which was about the color of
+Leffie’s neck—real handsome—was hanging in long curls down her back. I
+thought it was an angel, and kinder touched her as she passed, to see if
+she had wings. But the niggers said, ’It’s Miss Fanny,’ and next I heard
+’twas all as still in the room, and marster was huggin’ and kissin’ her
+and cryin’ over her. Then, when I tried to get nearer and see more, they
+crowded me into such a little spot that I didn’t breathe again for a
+week."
+
+"Why didn’t you get out of the crowd then?" asked Dilsey.
+
+"How could I?" answered Rondeau. "Lord, Dilsey, I’d like to have seen you
+there; but then there wouldn’t have been room for anybody else, for the
+hall wouldn’t more than hold you."
+
+Here the conversation ended, but for a long time Rondeau carried on his
+arm the marks of Aunt Dilsey’s finger and thumb.
+
+
+
+
+
+                              CHAPTER XXIII
+
+
+             FANNY’S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER’S REPENTANCE
+
+
+From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of
+winter were gone. By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet
+valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands
+of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to
+other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.
+
+Each night from the upper balcony of her father’s handsome dwelling Fanny
+watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had
+long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father. Over the wooded
+hills the breath of summer was floating, hot, arid and laden with disease.
+Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the
+havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny,
+fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a
+victim to the plague.
+
+For herself she had no fears, though slowly but surely through her veins
+the fever flame was creeping, scorching her blood, poisoning her breath
+and burning her cheek, until her father, alarmed at her altered and
+languid appearance, inquired for the cause of the change. "Nothing but a
+slight headache," was the reply.
+
+Next to the cholera, Mr. Middleton most feared the typhoid fever, several
+cases of which had recently occurred in the neighborhood, and fearing lest
+the disease might be stealing upon his darling, he proposed calling the
+physician. But this Fanny would not suffer, and persisted in saying that
+she was well, until at last she lay all day upon the sofa, and Aunt Katy,
+when her favorite herb teas failed of effecting their wonted cure, shook
+her head, saying, "I knew ’twould be so. I always telled you we couldn’t
+keep her long."
+
+Dr. Gordon was finally called and pronounced her disease to be typhoid in
+its worst form. Days went by, and so rapid was the progress of the fever
+that Mr. Middleton trembled lest of him it had been decreed: "He shall be
+childless." To Fanny the thought of death was familiar. For her it had no
+terrors, and as her outward strength decayed, her faith in the Eternal
+grew stronger and brighter, yet she could not die without an assurance
+that again in the better world she would meet the father she so much
+loved. For her mother she had no fears, for during many years she had been
+a patient, self-denying Christian.
+
+At first Mr. Middleton listened in silence to Fanny’s gentle words of
+entreaty, but when she spoke to him of her own death, and the love which
+alone could sustain him then, he clasped her tightly to his heart, as if
+his arm alone could keep her there forever, saying, "Oh, no, you must not
+tell me that; you will not die. Even now you are better." And the anxious
+father did try to deceive himself into the belief that Fanny was better,
+but when each morning’s light revealed some fresh ravage the disease had
+made—when the flush on her cheek grew deeper and the light of her eye
+wilder and more startling, an agonized fear held the old man’s heart in
+thrall. Many and many a weary night found him sleepless, as he wet his
+pillow with tears. Not such tears as he wept when Richard Wilmot died, nor
+such as fell upon the grave of his first-born, for oh, his grief then was
+naught compared with what he now felt for his Sunshine, his idol, his
+precious Fanny. "I cannot, cannot let her die," was the cry which hourly
+welled up from the depths of that fond father’s aching heart. "Take all,
+take everything I own, but leave me Sunshine; she mustn’t, mustn’t die."
+
+Earnestly did Fanny pray that her father might be enabled better to bear
+his affliction. But he turned a deaf ear alike to her and his gentle,
+enduring wife, who, bowed with sorrow, yet sought to soothe her
+grief-stricken husband. Sadly he would turn away saying, "It’s no use
+talking. I can’t be pious if they take Fanny away. I can see why t’other
+one died. ’Twas to bring me to my senses, and show me how bad I used her;
+but Fanny, my Sunshine, what has Josh done that she should leave him too?
+Oh, it’s more than I can bar."
+
+At Dr. Gordon’s request a council of physicians in Frankfort was called.
+As the one who came last was about to enter her room, Mr. Middleton
+detained him while he said, "Save her, doctor, save her, and you shall
+have all I’m worth." Impatiently he awaited the decision. It came, but
+alas, it brought no hope.
+
+Mr. William Middleton, who had recently come from New Orleans, broke the
+news to his unhappy brother. Terrible was the anguish of Uncle Joshua,
+when he became convinced that he must lose her. Nothing could induce him
+to leave her room; and as if endowed with superhuman strength, he watched
+by her constantly, only leaving her once each day to visit the quiet
+grave, the bed of his other daughter, where now the long green grass was
+waving, and the summer flowers were blooming, flowers which Fanny’s hand
+had planted and the father’s tears had watered.
+
+One night they were alone, the old man and his child.
+
+For several hours Fanny had turned uneasily upon her pillow, but she at
+last fell into a deep sleep. For a time her father sat quietly listening
+to the sound of her breathing, then arising, he softly drew aside the
+curtains and looked long and anxiously at her as she slept.
+
+Suddenly lifting his hands he exclaimed, "Oh, God, save her, or help me to
+bear it if she dies." It was the first prayer which for long, long years
+had passed his lips, but it had a power to bring back the olden feeling,
+when a happy boy, he had knelt at his mother’s side, and was not ashamed
+to pray. Falling on his knees, he tried to recall the words of prayer his
+mother had taught him, but one petition alone came from his heart in that
+dark, midnight hour. "Oh, don’t let Fanny die, don’t let her die, for who
+will comfort old Joshua when she is gone."
+
+"The Saviour; He who once wept at the grave of Lazarus will be more to you
+than I ever was, or ever can be," said Fanny.
+
+In her sleep she dreamed that her father prayed. She awoke and found it
+true. "Come nearer to me, father," said she. He did so, and then among his
+thick gray locks she laid her thin white hand and prayed.
+
+It was a beautiful sight, and methinks the angels hovered round as that
+young disciple, apparently so near the portals of heaven, sought to lead
+her weeping father to the same glad world. Her words were soothing, and
+o’er his darkened mind a ray of light seemed feebly, faintly shining.
+Before the morning dawned he had resolved that if there still was hope for
+him he would find it. Many a time during the succeeding days he prayed in
+secret, not that Fanny might be spared, but that he might be reconciled to
+God. His prayer at length was answered, and Uncle Joshua was a changed
+man. He showed it in everything, in the expression of his face and in the
+words he uttered. For his Sunshine he still wept, but with a chastened
+grief, for now he knew that if she died he would see her in heaven.
+
+Where now was Dr. Lacey? Knew he not of the threatened danger? At his
+father’s bedside, where for many days his place had been, he had received
+from Mr. William Middleton a letter announcing Fanny’s illness, which,
+however, was not then considered dangerous. On learning the contents of
+the letter, the elder Mr. Lacey said, turning to his son, "Go, George, go;
+I would not keep you from her a moment." The doctor needed no second
+bidding, and the first steamer which left New Orleans bore him upon its
+deck, anxious and impatient.
+
+Fast the days rolled on, and they who watched Fanny alternately hoped and
+feared, as she one day seemed better and the next worst. Of those days we
+will not speak. We hasten to a night three weeks from the commencement of
+her illness, when gathered in her room were anxious friends, who feared
+the next day’s sun would see her dead. Florence, Kate and Mrs. Miller were
+there, with tearful eyes and saddened faces. Frank Cameron, too, was
+there. Business, either real or fancied, had again taken him to Kentucky,
+and hearing of Fanny’s illness, he had hastened to her.
+
+She had requested to be raised up, and now, leaning against her Uncle
+William, she lay in a deep slumber. In a corner of the room sat Uncle
+Joshua, his head bowed down, his face covered by his hands, while the
+large tears fell upon the carpeting, as he sadly whispered, "It’ll be
+lonesome at night; it’ll be lonesome in the morning; it’ll be lonesome
+everywhar."
+
+Florence stood by him, and tried by gently smoothing his tangled hair to
+express the sympathy she could not speak. Suddenly there was the sound of
+fast-coming wheels, and Kate, thinking it must be Dr. Gordon, whom they
+were each moment expecting, ran out to meet him. Nearer and nearer came
+the carriage, and as Kate was peering through the darkness to see if it
+were the expected physician, Dr. Lacey sprang quickly to her side.
+
+In Frankfort he had heard that Fanny could not live, and now he eagerly
+asked, "Tell me, Mrs. Miller, is she yet alive?"
+
+Kate replied by leading him directly toward the sick chamber. As he
+entered the room Uncle Joshua burst into a fresh flood of tears, saying as
+he took the doctor’s offered hand, "Poor boy! Poor George. You’re losing a
+great deal, but not as much as I, for you can find another Fanny, but for
+me thar’s no more Sunshine, when they carry her away."
+
+Dr. Gordon now came and after feeling her pulse and listening to the sound
+of her breathing, he said, "When she wakes from this sleep, I think the
+matter will be decided. She will be better or worse."
+
+And he was right, although the old clock in the hall told the hour of
+midnight ere she roused from the deep slumber which had seemed so much
+like the long last sleep of death. Her first words were for "water,
+water," and as she put up her hand to take the offered glass, Dr. Gordon
+whispered to Dr. Lacey: "She is better, but must not see you tonight."
+
+In a twinkling Mr. Middleton’s large hand was laid on Dr. Lacey’s
+shoulder, and hurrying him into the adjoining room, he said, "Stay here
+till mornin’, and neither breathe nor stir!"
+
+Dr. Lacey complied with the request as far as it was possible, though
+never seemed a night so long, and never dawned a morning so bright as did
+the succeeding one, when through the house the joyous tidings ran that the
+crisis was past, and Fanny would live.
+
+In the course of the morning, Fanny asked Kate, who alone was attending
+her, if Dr. Lacey were not there?
+
+"What makes you think so?" asked Kate.
+
+"Because," answered Fanny, "I either heard him or dreamed that I did."
+
+"And if he is here, could you bear to see him now?"
+
+"Oh, yes, yes," was the eager answer, and the next moment Dr. Lacey was by
+her side.
+
+Intuitively Kate left the room, consequently we have no means of knowing
+what occurred during that interview, when Dr. Lacey, as it were, received
+back from the arms of death his Fanny, whose recovery from that time was
+sure though slow. Mr. Middleton, in the exuberance of his joy at having
+his Sunshine restored, seemed hardly sane, but frequently kept muttering
+to himself, "Yes, yes, I remember—I’ll do it, only give me a little time";
+at the same time his elbow moved impatiently, as if nudging off some
+unseen visitor. What it was that he remembered and would do, was not known
+for several days and then he informed his wife that when at first he
+feared that Fanny should not live, he had racked his brain to know why
+this fresh evil was brought upon him, and had concluded that it was partly
+to punish him for his ill-treatment of Julia when living, and partly
+because that now she was dead he had neglected to purchase for her any
+gravestones. "And I promised," said he, "that if she was spar’d, I’d buy
+as nice a gravestun as I would if ’twas Sunshine." Three weeks from that
+time there stood by the mound in the little graveyard a plain, handsome
+monument, on which was simply inscribed, "Julia, aged twenty."
+
+One after another those who had been with Fanny during her illness
+departed to their homes. Frank Cameron lingered several weeks in
+Frankfort. Florence, too, was there with some relatives. Now, reader, if
+you value our friendship, you will not accuse him of being fickle. He had
+loved Fanny long and faithfully, but he knew the time was coming when he
+would see her the wife of another. What wonder was it, then, if he
+suffered his eye occasionally to rest admiringly upon Florence Woodburn’s
+happy face, or that he frequently found himself trying to trace some
+resemblance between the dark hazel of Florence’s eyes and the deep blue of
+Fanny’s?
+
+With woman’s quick perception, Florence divined Frank’s thoughts, and
+although she professed herself to be "terribly afraid of his Presbyterian
+smile and deaconish ways," she took good care not to discourage him. But
+she teased him unmercifully, and played him many sorry tricks. He bore it
+all good-humoredly, and when he started for New York he had with him a
+tiny casing, from which peeped the merry face of Florence, looking as if
+just meditating some fresh mischief.
+
+And what of Florence? Why, safely stowed away at the bottom of her bureau
+drawer, under a promiscuous pile of gloves, ribbons, laces and
+handkerchiefs, was a big daguerreotype; but as Florence guarded that
+drawer most carefully, always keeping the key in her pocket, we are unable
+to say anything certain upon the subject. Up to this day we don’t know
+exactly whose face it was that led Florence to the drawer so many times a
+day, but we are safe in saying that it looked frank enough to be Frank
+himself!
+
+Here for a time we leave her, and return to Mr. Middleton’s where Fanny
+was improving each day. Dr. Lacey watched her recovery anxiously, fearing
+continually lest some new calamity should happen to take his treasure from
+him. Owing to the protracted illness of his father, it became necessary
+that he should go back to New Orleans; but as soon as possible he would
+return, and then—Fanny could have told you what then, and so, too, could
+we, but we prefer keeping you in suspense.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XXIV
+
+
+                               THE WEDDING
+
+
+The autumn months were gone; December had come and "Christmas was coming."
+The negroes far and near had counted the days which must pass before their
+expected holidays. In Uncle Joshua’s kitchen there was much talking and
+laughing, fixing and fussing, and some crying. Had you asked the cause of
+the crying, you would have been told that Miss Fanny was to be married
+Christmas Eve, and the week following she would leave them and start for
+New Orleans.
+
+Preparations commenced on a large scale; for Uncle Joshua, a little proud,
+it may be, of his handsome house, had determined on a large party. The old
+gentleman even went so far as to order for himself a new suit of
+broadcloth, saying by way of apology that, "though the jeens coat and
+bagging pants did well enough for Josh, they wouldn’t answer nohow for the
+father of Mrs. Dr. George Lacey."
+
+A week before the wedding Florence, who loved dearly to be in a bustle,
+came laden with bandboxes and carpet bags. Hourly through the house rang
+her merry laugh, as she flitted hither and thither, actually doing nothing
+in her zeal to do everything. She had consented to be bridesmaid on
+condition that she should choose her own groomsman, who she said should be
+"Uncle Billy," as she always called Mr. William Middleton, "unless
+Providence sent her some one she liked better." Whether it were owing to
+Providence or to an invitation which went from Florence to New York we are
+unable to say, but two days before the 24th Uncle Joshua surprised
+Florence and Fanny by opening the door of the room where they were
+sitting, and saying, "Ho, my boy, here they be—come on."
+
+The girls started up, and in a moment Frank stood between them, with an
+arm thrown around each. "Why, Mr. Cameron," said Florence, "what did you
+come for, and who knew you were coming?"
+
+"I came to see you, and you knew I was coming," answered Frank.
+
+"Well, then," returned Florence, "if you came to see me, do look at me,
+and not keep your eyes fixed so continually on Fanny. In a few days you
+will be breaking the commandment which says: ’Thou shalt not covet thy
+neighbor’s wife.’"
+
+"Possibly I might had I never seen you," answered Frank.
+
+At a late hour that night Florence moved with soft footsteps about her
+sleeping room, fearing lest she should awaken Fanny. Her precautions were
+useless, for Fanny was awake; looking at Florence, she said, "Oh, Flory,
+you naughty girl, what makes you blush so dreadfully?"
+
+The next half hour was spent by Florence in telling Fanny what Frank had
+just asked her in four or five words, and which she had answered in one,
+viz., if she would be his wife. "But then," said Florence, pretending to
+pout, "he was so conscientious that he had to tell me what I already knew,
+which was that he once loved you better than he should ever love another."
+
+Frank had asked Florence to share his lot through life, and she, like any
+other good, prompt Kentucky girl, had readily answered "yes," although she
+was frightened next moment for fear she had been too easily won by the
+"cold Yankee," as she called him, and she proposed taking back what she
+said just for the sake of being teased. Mr. Woodburn came next day to
+bring Florence some article of dress, which she would need. He was not
+surprised when Frank, taking him aside, modestly asked for his daughter;
+he said, "Yes," almost as readily as Florence had done, and then it was
+hard telling which seemed most happy—Frank or Dr. Lacey.
+
+The 24th of December came at last. We at the North who, during six months
+of the year, blow our benumbed fingers, can scarcely imagine how bright
+and beautiful are some of the clear warm days of a Kentucky winter. On
+this occasion, as if Nature had resolved to do her best, the day was soft
+and sunny as in early autumn, presenting a striking contrast to the wild,
+angry storm which rent the sky when once more ’neath Uncle Joshua’s roof a
+bridal party was assembled.
+
+As night approached, carriage after carriage rolled up the long, graveled
+pathway, until Ike declared, "Thar was no more room in the barns, and if
+any more came he’d have to drive them into the kitchen."
+
+Up and down the broad stairway tripped light and joyous footsteps until
+the rooms above, which Luce had put in so exact order, presented a scene
+of complete confusion. Bandboxes were turned bottom-side up and their
+contents indiscriminately scattered until it was impossible to tell what
+was yours and what wasn’t.
+
+At length through the parlor door came Dr. Lacey and Fanny, followed by
+Frank Cameron and Florence. Throughout the rooms was a solemn hush as
+Fanny was made Dr. Lacey’s wife. Firmly Dr. Lacey held her hand until the
+last word was spoken; then when he felt sure that she was his, he stooped
+down and whispered in her ear, "Thank God that you are mine at last."
+
+Three days after the wedding Mr. Middleton’s carriage again stood before
+the door. When all was ready, Uncle Joshua knelt down, and winding his arm
+around Fanny, prayed in simple, touching language that God would protect
+his Sunshine, and at last bring them all to the same home. "All of us; and
+don’t let one be missing thar." There was a peculiar pathos in the tone of
+his voice as he said the last words, and all knew to whom he referred.
+
+Long and wearisome at Mr. Middleton’s were the days succeeding Fanny’s
+departure, while in Dr. Lacey’s home all was joy and gladness.
+
+It was about dark when Dr. Lacey arrived. Happy as a bird, Fanny sprang up
+the steps. Everything about her seemed homelike and cheerful. Kind, dusky
+faces peered at her from every corner, while Aunt Dilsey, with a
+complacent smile, stood ready to receive her. Fanny was prepared to like
+everything, but there was something peculiarly pleasing to her in Aunt
+Dilsey’s broad, good-humored face. Going up to her she took both her
+hands, and said, "I know we shall be good friends. I shall like you and
+you shall love me a little, won’t you, just as the old aunties did I left
+in Kentucky?"
+
+Aunt Dilsey hadn’t expected all this, and the poor creature burst into
+tears, saying, "Lord bless the sweet miss! I’d die for her this minute, I
+would."
+
+Rondeau, Leffie and the other blacks belonging to the establishment, now
+came forward, and in the crowd little Jack’s bow was entirely
+unappreciated; but Fanny next day made amends by giving him nearly a pound
+of candy, which had the effect of making him sick a week, but he got well
+in time to be present at Leffie’s wedding, which took place just a week
+after Dr. Lacey’s return.
+
+Leffie, who chanced to be just the size of her young mistress, was thrown
+into ecstasies by the gift of a thin pink and white silk dress, which
+Fanny presented to her for a bridal gown. Aunt Dilsey, in order to show
+her thanks, went down on her knees, a thing she never attempted again, as
+it took her such an unheard-of length of time to recover a standing
+posture. Dr. Lacey had made Leffie the present of a pair of gold earrings,
+so that she was really a pretty bride, and Rondeau was the happiest negro
+in all New Orleans.
+
+As weddings seem to be the order of this chapter, we may here, as well as
+anywhere, dispose of Mrs. Carrington, whom, you will remember, Raymond
+said he would one day marry. When he left Frankfort, he had no definite
+idea as to what he should do, but after reaching Cincinnati, it occured to
+him that his mother had a wealthy old bachelor uncle living in St. Louis,
+and thither he determined to go. This uncle, Mr. Dunlap, received the
+young man cordially, for he was the first relative he had met with in
+years. There was something, too, in the manner with which Raymond
+introduced himself that won for him a place in the crusty old man’s good
+opinion.
+
+"I am Fred Raymond," said he, "your niece Helen’s son, and as poor a jack
+as there is this side of California. They say you are a stingy old
+customer, but I don’t care for that. You have got to give me some
+business, and a home, too."
+
+Raymond’s method of approaching the old gentleman was successful, and he
+at once gave him a good position, which later developed into a
+partnership.
+
+Feeling himself established and finding Mrs. Carrington in St. Louis,
+Raymond pressed his suit, and they were eventually married.
+
+The couple were disappointed in their expectations of a fortune, for
+within two years after the marriage Mr. Dunlap suddenly died. He had
+intended to make his will and make Raymond his heir, but like many other
+men he put it off until it was too late, and his property, which was found
+to be less than supposed, went back to his brothers and sisters, and from
+them to their children and grandchildren, so that Raymond got but a small
+share.
+
+He, however, retained his position as a merchant, and struggled hard to
+keep his wife in the same circumstances to which she had been accustomed.
+She appreciated his kindness, and when at the end of three years she was
+the mother of three children, she concluded it was time to lay aside all
+desire for fashionable amusements, and she became a tolerably affectionate
+wife, and a wonderfully indulgent mother.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XXV
+
+
+                               THE WANDERER
+
+
+In Uncle Joshua’s home there were sad, troubled faces and anxious hearts,
+as the husband and daughter watched by the wife and mother, whose life on
+earth was well-nigh ended. From her mother’s family Mrs. Middleton had
+inherited the seeds of consumption, which had fastened upon her.
+
+Day by day, they watched her, and when at last she left them it seemed so
+much like falling away to sleep that Mr. Middleton, who sat by her, knew
+not the exact moment which made him a lonely widower. The next afternoon
+sympathizing friends and neighbors assembled to pay the last tribute of
+respect to Mrs. Middleton, and many an eye overflowed, and more than one
+heart ached as the gray-haired old man bent sadly above the coffin, which
+contained the wife of his early love. But he mourned not as one without
+hope, for her end had been peace, and when upon her face his tears fell he
+felt assured that again beyond the dark river of death he should meet her.
+
+The night succeeding the burial Mr. Middleton’s family, overcome with
+fatigue and grief, retired early to their rooms, but Fanny could not
+sleep, and between ten and eleven she arose and throwing on her dressing
+gown nervously walked up and down her sleeping room. It was a little over
+a year after her marriage. Through the closed shutters the rays of a
+bright September moon were stealing, and attracted by the beauty of the
+night, Fanny opened the blinds and the room was filled with a flood of
+soft, pale light. From the window where she stood she could distinguish
+the little graveyard, with its cypress and willow trees, and its white
+monument gleaming through the silvery moonlight, and near that monument
+was a dark spot, the grave of her beloved mother. "If all nights were as
+lovely as this," thought she, "it would not seem half so dreary to sleep
+in the cold dark grave," and then Fanny fell into a fit of musing of the
+night that would surely come when she would first be left alone in the
+shadowy graveyard.
+
+In the midst of her reverie her attention was attracted by a slight female
+figure, which from some quarters had approached unperceived, and now upon
+the newly-made grave was bowing itself in apparent weeping. The size and
+form of the girl were so much like Luce that Fanny concluded it must be
+she, at the same time wondering how, with her superstitious ideas, she
+ventured alone near a grave in the night time. In a moment, however, she
+saw that Tiger, the watch dog, was with her, and at the same instant the
+sound of a suppressed sob fell on her ear. "Poor Luce," said she, "I did
+not think she loved my mother so well. I will go to her and mingle my
+tears with hers."
+
+In a short time Fanny was in the open air, and on her way to the
+graveyard. As she approached her mother’s grave, she said gently, "Luce,
+Luce, why are you out so late?"
+
+The person addressed partially raised her head and answered hurriedly,
+"Oh, Fanny, Fanny, do not be frightened and leave me; I am not dead, and
+never was buried in that grave, as you suppose, but I am here tonight a
+living, repentant woman," and throwing back her bonnet, the thin, white
+face of Julia Middleton was in the bright moonlight perfectly
+distinguishable to Fanny, who at first recoiled in fear and leaned for
+support against the marble pillar near which she was standing.
+
+She, however, soon recovered her self-command and glancing at the object
+on the grave, saw that she was caressing Tiger, who seemed trying various
+ways to evince his joy at finding one whom he had long missed, for he had
+ever been Julia’s favorite. Their fiery natures accorded well! Again Julia
+spoke, "Fanny, dear Fanny. In an adjoining state I heard of mother’s
+illness and hastened to see her, but I am too late. Now, do not think me a
+phantom, for see, Tiger recognizes me and welcomes me home, and will not
+you?"
+
+An instant Fanny wavered, then with a half-fearful, half-joyful cry she
+went forward, and by the grave of the mother that day lowered to the dust,
+the sisters met in a long, fervent embrace.
+
+Into the best chamber of their father’s house Fanny led the weeping,
+repentant girl, and gently removing her bonnet and shawl, bade her lie
+down on the nicely-cushioned lounge, while she went for her father. As she
+was leaving the room Julia arose and laid her small, bony hand on Fanny’s
+shoulder. It had rested there before, for in the graveyard, with their
+buried mother between them, Julia’s arms had encircled her sister’s neck;
+but the first excitement was over, and now involuntarily Fanny shrank from
+that touch, for in spite of all her courage, she could not help
+associating Julia with the grass-grown grave, and the large white
+monument.
+
+"What is it, Julia?" she said calmly. "Do you wish to see father?"
+
+"Oh, yes, yes," answered Julia, "but not him, the other one—at least not
+tonight. You understand."
+
+"I do," said Fanny, and she glided down the stairs toward her father’s
+room. He was awake, for ere her hand touched the doorknob, his sonorous
+"Who’s thar?" fell on her ear. This somewhat disconcerted her, for she had
+intended stopping near his door, to devise the best means by which to
+break the intelligence. But "Who’s thar?" was again repeated, and entering
+the room she said softly, "It’s I, father."
+
+"Why, sure enough," said he, and then as the light from her lamp fell on
+her features, he exclaimed, "why, how white you be! What’s the matter?
+Who’s upstairs? Is George sick?"
+
+"No, George is not sick," said Fanny, "but—," and then as well as she
+could she told him all she knew.
+
+Uncle Joshua’s nervous system was unstrung, and his physical health
+impaired by long nights of watching with his wife, and now when this fresh
+shock came upon him, he fell back half-fainting upon his pillow. Then
+rousing himself, he said, "Alive and come back! I don’t desarve this. But
+where is she? I will go to her."
+
+Fanny directed him where to find her, and then returned to Julia, whither
+her father soon followed. Uncle Joshua was not prepared for the change in
+his daughter. He did not even think of her as he saw her last, wasted by
+sickness, but in imagination he beheld her as she was in her days of
+health and dazzling beauty, when with diabolical cunning she had brought
+Dr. Lacey to her feet. Now, however, her face was thin, white and haggard,
+for such a life as she had lived had never conduced to the beauty and
+health of any one. Her eyes, sunken in their sockets, and swollen with
+recent weeping, looked frightfully large and wild, and to complete the
+metamorphosis, her beautiful, glossy hair was now cut short on her neck,
+and pushed far back from a brow, across which lay more than one premature
+wrinkle.
+
+The sight of her for a time unsettled the old man’s reason. Taking her in
+his arms he alternately cried and laughed over her, saying, "I knew you’d
+come. I expected it. I’ve waited for you."
+
+Julia’s altered appearance troubled him, and drawing her head down upon
+his bosom, and laying his hand on her thin, white face, he said, "Poor
+child, what has changed you so, and whar have you been; and who did I buy
+that big stun for if ’twasn’t for you?"
+
+"Not tonight, dear father," answered Julia. "Let me rest tonight and
+tomorrow I will tell you all."
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XXVI
+
+
+                           JULIA AT HOME AGAIN
+
+
+Overcome with fatigue and excitement, Julia immediately after her father
+left her on the preceding night, had fallen into a deep sleep, which was
+unbroken till long after dawn. Then she was aroused by her father calling
+up the negroes. Hastily starting up, she looked around her and, for a
+moment, strove to remember what had happened. Soon she remembered all, and
+burying her face in the pillows, she sobbed out: "Father, I thank Thee;
+the prodigal is at last at home."
+
+Hastily arising she proceeded with her toilet, which was nearly completed
+when Fanny tapped gently at the door, and immediately entered the room,
+saying, "Good morning, dear Julia. I am so glad you really are here and
+that it is not a dream. But come, breakfast is waiting and so is father,
+and so is—so is—George."
+
+"Oh, I can’t see him, I can’t," said Julia, and Fanny answered, "Oh, never
+mind him. I have told him all about it, and he is ready to receive you as
+a sister."
+
+So saying, she led the reluctant girl down the long staircase, through the
+wide hall to the door of the breakfast room, where Mr. Middleton stood
+waiting for them. His tones and manner were very affectionate as he kissed
+the wanderer, and said, "I am so glad you’re here."
+
+Julia could have wept, but she would not. There was yet another to meet,
+and choking down her tears she nerved herself for the trial. Of what
+occurred next she knew nothing until her cold white hand was clasped by
+another so warm, so life-giving in its touch that she raised her eyes and
+met the calm, quiet gaze of Dr. Lacey. Neither of them spoke until Julia,
+averting her eyes, said, "Am I forgiven?"
+
+"You are," was the answer, and then Uncle Joshua exclaimed, "thar, that’ll
+do. Now come to your breakfast, children, for I’m mighty hungry, and
+shan’t wait another minute."
+
+After breakfast Julia was greatly surprised at seeing her father take from
+the bookcase the old family Bible, on whose dark dusty covers she
+remembered having many a time written her name. All was now explained. Her
+father’s gentleness of look and manner were accounted for; and as for the
+first time in her life she knelt by his side and heard him as he prayed,
+her heart swelled with emotion, and she longed to tell him, though she
+dared not hope she was a Christian, she was still trying to lead a
+different, a better life.
+
+That afternoon in her chamber were seated Mr. Middleton and Fanny, while
+Julia recounted the story of her wanderings. "The idea of leaving my
+home," said she, "was not a sudden impulse, else had I returned sooner,
+but it was the result of long, bitter reflection. In the first days of my
+humiliation I wished that I might die, for though the thought of death and
+the dread hereafter made me tremble, it was preferable to the scorn and
+contempt I should necessarily meet if I survived. Then came a reaction,
+and when our angel mother glided so noiselessly around my sick room; when
+you, darling Fanny, nursed me with so much care, and even father’s voice
+grew low and kind as he addressed me, my better nature, if I had any, was
+touched, and I thought I would like to live for the sake of retrieving the
+past. But the evil spirit which has haunted me from infancy whispered that
+as soon as I was well all would be changed. You, Fanny, would hate me, and
+father would treat me as he always had, only worse."
+
+"Poor dear child! I didn’t or’to do so, I know," said Uncle Joshua, and
+Julia continued: "Then I thought how the world would loathe, and despise
+and point at me, until I was almost maddened, and when Dr. Gordon said I
+would live, the tempter whispered suicide; but I dared not do that. About
+that time I heard rumors of a marriage which would take place as soon as I
+was well; and Fanny will you forgive me? I tried to be sick as long as
+possible for the sake of delaying your happiness."
+
+A pressure of the hand was Fanny’s only answer, and Julia proceeded: "I
+could not see you married to him. I could not meet the world and its
+censure, so I determined to go away. I had thirty dollars in my purse, of
+which no one knew, and taking that I started, I knew not where. On
+reaching the schoolhouse something impelled me to enter it, and I found
+there a young girl about my own size. Under other circumstances I might
+have been frightened, but now utterly fearless, I addressed her, and found
+from her answers that she was crazy. A sudden idea entered my brain. I
+would change clothes with her, and thus avoid discovery. She willingly
+acceded to my proposition, and in my new attire I again started toward
+Lexington, which I reached about four in the morning. I had no definite
+idea as to where I wanted to go, but the sight of the Cincinnati stage
+drawn up before the Phoenix determined me. I had purposely kept my own
+bonnet and veil, as the maniac girl wore neither. Drawing the latter over
+my face, I kept it there while securing my place in the coach, and until
+we were many miles from the city. Passengers entered and left, and some
+looked inquisitively at me and my slightly fantastic dress.
+
+"We reached Cincinnati about ten in the morning, and with a long glad
+breath I stepped from the coach, and felt that Kentucky and my notorious
+character were behind. I stopped at the —— Hotel, and the next two days
+were spent in procuring myself a decent outfit. Each night I went to a
+different house, for the sake of avoiding suspicion, and as my bills were
+promptly paid, no questions were ever asked. At the D—— House I saw in a
+paper an advertisement for a teacher in a school in one of the interior
+towns. I had formed some such plan for the future, and instantly
+determined personally to apply for the situation. I did so, but
+credentials were required, and I had none to give. Somewhat weary of my
+adventure I returned to Cincinnati, and in passing through one of the
+streets, my eye caught the sign ’Fashionable Dressmaking and Millinery.’ I
+knew I had a taste for that, and I concluded to offer myself as an
+apprentice."
+
+Then she told how she had toiled on day after day with dim eye and aching
+head for over a year in the unwholesome atmosphere of a crowded workshop
+conducted by a slave-driving, inconsiderate woman named Miss Dillon, while
+thoughts of home and remorse for the past preyed on her heart.
+
+"But why did you not come back?" asked Fanny. "We would have received you
+most gladly."
+
+"I felt that I could not do that," said Julia. "I knew that you thought me
+dead, and I fancied that father, at least, would feel relieved."
+
+"Oh, child," groaned Uncle Joshua, "don’t say so. I was mighty mean, I
+know, but I never got to that."
+
+After a moment Julia told them that she had had to deliver a party dress
+to Florence Woodburn at Mr. Graham’s house one evening and, while waiting
+in the hall, had heard Florence read a letter from Nellie Stanton aloud to
+Alice Graham. In the letter, Nellie said that Mrs. Middleton was not
+expected to live and that Dr. Lacey and Fanny from New Orleans were with
+her.
+
+This news caused her to resign her position at Miss Dillon’s and hurry
+home. "I reached Lexington," said she, "about nine o’clock in the evening,
+and as I thought my baggage might incommode me, I purposely left it there,
+but hired a boy to bring me home. When we reached the gate at the entrance
+of the woods I told him he could return, as I preferred going the
+remainder of the way alone. He seemed surprised, but complied with my
+request. I had never heard of the new house, and as I drew near I was
+puzzled, and fancied I was wrong; but Tiger bounded forward, at first
+angrily, then joyfully, and I knew I was right. All about the house was so
+dark, so still, that a dreadful foreboding filled my heart—a fear that
+mother might be dead. I remembered the little graveyard and instantly bent
+my steps thither. I saw the costly marble and the carefully kept grave,
+and a thrill of joy ran through my veins, for they told me I was kindly
+remembered in the home I had so darkened. But another object riveted my
+attention. It was a fresh mound, and I knew full well who rested there.
+Never have I shed such tears of anguish as fell upon the sod which covers
+my sainted mother. In the intensity of my grief I was not conscious of
+Fanny’s approach until she stood near me. The rest you know; and now,
+father, will you receive to your home and affection one who has so widely
+strayed?"
+
+"Willin’ly, most willin’ly," said Uncle Joshua, as he folded her to his
+bosom, "and if I had done as I or’to, a heap of this wouldn’t have
+happened. Oh, I didn’t or’to do so, I didn’t; and I ain’t goin’ to any
+more. You shall live with me when Sunshine’s gone; and we would be so
+happy, if your poor mother could only see us and know it all."
+
+From that time nothing could exceed Uncle Joshua’s kindness to his
+daughter. He seemed indeed trying to make up for the past, and frequently
+he would whisper to himself, "No, I didn’t or’to do so. I see more and
+more that I didn’t." Still his fondness for Fanny was undiminished, and
+occasionally, after looking earnestly at both his children, he would
+exclaim, "Hang me, if I don’t b’lieve Sunshine is a heap the handsomest";
+but if these words caused Julia any emotion, ’twas never betrayed.
+
+From Julia’s story there could be no doubt that the maniac girl was laid
+in the grave which Uncle Joshua had thought belonged to his daughter. No
+tidings of her had been heard, although one gentleman thought that he once
+had met with a girl answering to her description in the stage coach
+between Lexington and Cincinnati. All search in that quarter was
+unavailing, and over her fate a dark mystery lay, until Julia suddenly
+appeared and threw light on the matter. The afflicted father (for she had
+no mother) was sent for, and when told where his child was laid, asked
+permission to have her disinterred and taken to his family burial place.
+His request was granted, the grave was opened, and then refilled and
+leveled with the earth. The monument Julia took care to have carefully
+preserved as a memento of the olden time.
+
+As will be supposed, Julia’s return furnished the neighborhood and
+surrounding country with a topic of conversation for many weeks. At first
+nearly all treated her with cool neglect, but as she kept entirely at
+home, curiosity to see one who had, as it were, come back from the dead
+triumphed over all other things; and at last all who came to see Fanny
+asked also for her sister.
+
+Among the few who at once hastened to give the penitent girl the hand of
+friendship was Kate Miller; and as she marked her gentle manner and the
+subdued glance of her still somewhat haughty eyes, she wound her arm about
+her neck and whispered, "I shall in time learn to love you dearly for the
+sake of more than one."
+
+Julia comprehended her, or thought she did, and answered, "Oh, Mrs.
+Miller, that one dreadful crime has troubled me more than all the rest. I
+killed him, your noble brother, and from the moment I deliberately
+determined to do so I became leagued with the tempter, who lured me madly
+on. But I outdid myself, and was entangled in the snare my own hands had
+laid."
+
+"It is ever so," answered Kate. "Our most secret sins will in the end find
+us out."
+
+The reader is perhaps anxious to know whether back across the Atlantic,
+Ashton brought his Spanish bride. Yes, he did. Mr. William Middleton
+accompanied him to the house of Sir Arthur Effingham, whom they found to
+be dying; his property was gone, and he feared that he must leave the
+youthful Inez to the cold charities of the world and a miserly brother.
+When Mr. Middleton made himself known, the dying man pointed to Inez, and
+said, "You once loved the mother; care for the daughter when I am gone,
+will you?"
+
+"I will," answered Mr. Middleton, "on condition that you consent to having
+a young friend of mine share the care with me." At the same time he
+presented Ashton.
+
+Sir Arthur recognized him immediately and answered, "Willingly, most
+willingly. I was a fool to spurn you once as I did."
+
+In a few hours Sir Arthur was dead, and Inez was an orphan. But her grief
+was soothed by the presence of Ashton, who, a few days before sailing for
+America, made her his wife. During the voyage Mr. Middleton informed
+Ashton that as soon as he reached home he intended making his will, by
+which he should bequeath his property to Inez. Said he, "I have spent so
+many years of my life in India that I find the climate of New Orleans more
+congenial to my feelings than a colder one would be, consequently I shall
+purchase a house in that city, and as I look upon you and Inez as my
+children, I shall insist upon your living with me if you have no
+objection."
+
+During the winter Fanny wrote frequently to her father urging him to visit
+her; but this he declined doing, and early the following May, he stood one
+evening impatiently awaiting the arrival of Ike, who had gone to Frankfort
+with the expectation of meeting Fanny and her husband. Everything had been
+put in readiness. The parlors and best chamber were opened and aired. The
+carriage and carriage horses had been brushed up, a new saddle had been
+bought for Fanny’s pony, and a new dress for each of the black women, and
+everything and everybody seemed expecting a joyful time.
+
+As the carriage approached the house Uncle Joshua looked wistfully toward
+it, trying to catch a glimpse of "Sunshine," whom he had not seen for
+nearly a year and a half. But only the face of a little negro girl was
+seen looking from the window, and Uncle Joshua exclaimed, "Now, what’s
+possessed them to fetch that yaller gal! I’ve got niggers enough to wait
+on ’em."
+
+But the "yaller gal" knew very well why she was there, and so ere long did
+Uncle Joshua. The steps were let down, and there, blithesome and gay as
+ever, Fanny sprang from the carriage and ran into the arms of her father,
+who kissed her again and again, holding her off to look at her and then
+again drawing her to him and saying, "You’re handsomer than ever."
+
+During this process the yellow girl, Rose, had brought from the carriage a
+mysterious looking bundle of flannel and white cambric, which now in Dr.
+Lacey’s arms was crowing with delight as its little nurse bobbed up and
+down, making at it all sorts of grimaces.
+
+"What the ——, no, I forgot, I didn’t mean so. But what—is—that!" said
+Uncle Joshua, releasing Fanny and advancing toward Dr. Lacey, who proudly
+placed in his arms a beautiful nine-month-old baby, saying, "We have
+brought you a second Sunshine."
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+The Project Gutenberg EBook of Tempest and Sunshine by Mary J. Holmes
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+Title: Tempest and Sunshine
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+Author: Mary J. Holmes
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+Release Date: 2005-12 [Ebook #17260]
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+***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK TEMPEST AND SUNSHINE***
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+
+
+Tempest and Sunshine
+
+By Mary J. Holmes
+New York
+J. H. Sears & Company
+1909
+
+
+
+
+
+CONTENTS
+
+
+Chapter I
+Chapter II
+Chapter III
+Chapter IV
+Chapter V
+Chapter VI
+Chapter VII
+Chapter VIII
+Chapter IX
+Chapter X
+Chapter XI
+Chapter XII
+Chapter XIII
+Chapter XIV
+Chapter XV
+Chapter XVI
+Chapter XVII
+Chapter XVIII
+Chapter XIX
+Chapter XX
+Chapter XXI
+Chapter XXII
+Chapter XXIII
+Chapter XXIV
+Chapter XXV
+Chapter XXVI
+
+
+
+
+
+
+                           TEMPEST AND SUNSHINE
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER I
+
+
+                  MR. WILMOT ARRIVES AT MR. MIDDLETON'S
+
+
+It was the afternoon of a bright October day. The old town clock had just
+tolled the hour of four, when the Lexington and Frankfort daily stage was
+heard rattling over the stony pavement in the small town of V----, Kentucky.
+In a few moments the four panting steeds were reined up before the door of
+The Eagle, the principal hotel in the place. "Mine host," a middle-aged,
+pleasant-looking man, came hustling out to inspect the newcomers, and
+calculate how many would do justice to his beefsteaks, strong coffee,
+sweet potatoes and corn cakes, which were being prepared in the kitchen by
+Aunt Esther.
+
+This good dame divided her time between squeezing the steaks, turning the
+corn cakes, kicking the dogs and administering various cuffs to sundry
+little black urchins, who were on the lookout to snatch a bit of the "hoe
+cake" whenever they could elude the argus eyes of Aunt Esther. When the
+rattling of the stage was heard, there ensued a general scrambling to
+ascertain which would be first to see who had come. At length, by a series
+of somersaults, helped on by Aunt Esther's brawny hand, the kitchen was
+cleared and Aunt Esther was "monarch of all she surveyed."
+
+The passengers this afternoon were few and far between, for there was but
+one inside and one on the box with the driver. The one inside alighted and
+ordered his baggage to be carried into the hotel. The stranger was a young
+man, apparently about twenty-five years of age. He was tall,
+well-proportioned and every way prepossessing in his appearance. At least
+the set of idlers in the barroom thought so, for the moment he entered
+they all directed their eyes and tobacco juice toward him!
+
+By the time he had uttered a dozen words, they had come to the conclusion
+that he was a stranger in the place and was from the East. One of the men,
+a Mr. Edson, was, to use his own words, "mighty skeary of Northern folks,"
+and as soon as he became convinced that the stranger was from that way, he
+got up, thinking to himself, "Some confounded Abolitionist, I'll warrant.
+The sooner I go home and get my gang together, the better 'twill be." But
+on second thought he concluded that "his gang" was safe, for the present
+at least; so he'd just sit down and hear what his neighbor, Mr. Woodburn,
+was saying to the newcomer.
+
+The Kentuckians are as famous as the Yankees for inquisitiveness, but if
+they inquire into your history, they are equally ready to give theirs to
+you, and you cannot feel as much annoyed by the kind, confiding manner
+with which a Kentuckian will draw you out, as by the cool, quizzing way
+with which a Yankee will "guess" out your affairs.
+
+On the present occasion, Mr. Woodburn had conjectured the young man's
+business, and was anxious to know who he was, and, if possible, to render
+him assistance. It took but a short time for the stranger to tell that he
+was from the East, from New York; that his name was Wilmot, and that he
+was in quest of a school; and in as short a time Mr. Woodburn had welcomed
+young Wilmot to Kentucky, but expressed his regrets that he did not come
+sooner, for all the schools were engaged. "But," added he, "you had better
+remain around here awhile and get acquainted, and then there will be no
+doubt of your eventually getting a situation. Meantime, as you are a
+stranger here, you are welcome to make my house your home."
+
+Such kindness from an entire stranger was unlooked for by Wilmot. He knew
+not what to make of it; it was so different from the cold, money-making
+men of the North. He tried to stammer out his thanks, when Mr. Edson
+interrupted him by nudging Mr. Woodburn and saying: "Don't you mind old
+Middleton. He's been tarin' round after a Yankee teacher these six weeks.
+I reckon this chap'll suit."
+
+Mr. Woodburn hesitated. He did not like to send Mr. Wilmot to such a place
+as Mr. Middleton's, for though Mr. Middleton was a very kind man, he was
+very rough and uncouth in his manner and thought his money much better
+applied when at interest than when employed to make his house and family
+more comfortable.
+
+At length Mr. Woodburn replied: "True, I did not think of Mr. Middleton,
+but I hardly like to send a stranger there. However, Mr. Wilmot, you must
+not judge all Kentuckians by him, for though he is very hospitable to
+strangers, he is extremely rough."
+
+Mr. Wilmot thanked them for their information and said he thought he would
+go to Mr. Middleton's that night.
+
+"Lord knows how you'll get there," said Mr. Edson.
+
+"Why, is it far?" asked Wilmot.
+
+"Not very far," said Mr. Edson, "little better than four miles, but a
+mighty mean road at any time and a heap worse since the rains. For a spell
+you can get on right smart, but then, again, you'll go in co-slush!"
+
+Mr. Wilmot smiled, but said he "thought he would try the road if Mr. Edson
+would give him the direction."
+
+Then followed a host of directions, of which the most prominent to Wilmot
+were, that "about two miles from the house is an old hemp factory, full of
+niggers, singing like all fury; then comes a piece of woods, in the middle
+of which is a gate on the left hand; open that gate and follow the road
+straight till you come to the mightiest, mean-looking house you ever seen,
+I reckon; one chimbley tumbled down, and t'other trying to. That is
+Middleton's."
+
+Here Mr. Woodburn said, "That as the road was so bad, and it was getting
+late, Mr. Wilmot had better stay at his house that night and the next day
+they would send him to Middleton's."
+
+Before Mr. Wilmot had time to reply, Mr. Edson called out, "Halloo! Just
+in time, Wilmot!" Then rushing to the door he screamed, "Ho! Jim Crow, you
+jackanapes, what you ridin' Prince full jump down the pike for? Say, you
+scapegrace, come up here!"
+
+Mr. Wilmot looked from the window and saw a fine looking black boy of
+about sixteen years of age riding a beautiful horse at full speed through
+the street. He readily divined that the boy was the property of Mr. Edson,
+and as he had brought from home a little abolitionism safely packed away,
+he expected to see a few cuffs dealt out to the young African. But when
+the young hopeful, at the command of his master, wheeled his horse up to
+the door, gave a flourish with his rimless old hat and a loud whistle with
+his pouting lips, Mr. Wilmot observed that his master gave the bystanders
+a knowing wink, as much as to say, "Isn't he smart?" Then turning to the
+boy he said, "How now, you Jim, what are you here for, riding Prince to
+death?"
+
+"I begs marster's pardon berry much," said the negro, "but you see how I
+done toted all the taters you told me, and missis she 'vise me to ride
+Prince a leetle, 'case he's gettin' oneasy like when Miss Carline rides
+him."
+
+"Likely story," said Mr. Edson; "but for once you are in the way when I
+want you. You know where Mr. Middleton lives?"
+
+"Yes, marster, reckon I does."
+
+"Well, this young man wants to go there. Now jump down quick and help him
+on. Do you hear?"
+
+"Yes, marster," said the negro, and in a moment he was on the ground,
+holding the stirrup for Mr. Wilmot to mount.
+
+Wilmot hesitated for two causes. The first was, he was not a good horseman
+and did not like to attempt mounting the spirited animal before so many
+pairs of eyes. He looked wistfully at the horse block, but did not dare
+propose having the horse led up to it. The second reason was he did not
+know whether to accept or decline the kindness of Mr. Edson; but that man
+reassured him by saying:
+
+"Come! What are you waiting for? Jump up. I'd a heap rather Jim would go
+with you than ride Prince to death."
+
+Here Mr. Woodburn spoke. He knew that New York people were, comparatively
+speaking, inferior riders, and he conjectured why Mr. Wilmot hesitated; so
+he said:
+
+"Here, Jim, lead the horse up to the block for the gentleman"; then
+turning to the bystanders, said, as if apologizing for Wilmot: "You know
+it is so thickly settled in New York that they do not ride as much as we
+do, and probably the young man has always been at school."
+
+This was satisfactory to the white portion of the audience, but not to the
+group of blacks, who were assembled at the corner of the house. They
+thought it a shame not to be a good rider and when they saw the awkward
+manner in which Mr. Wilmot finally mounted the horse and the ludicrous
+face of Jim Crow as he sprang up behind him, they were, as they afterward
+told Aunt Esther, "dreffully tickled and would have larfed, sartin, if
+they hadn't knowed marster would have slapped their jaws."
+
+"And sarved you right," was the rejoinder of Aunt Esther.
+
+But to return to Mr. Edson. As soon as Mr. Wilmot, Jim and Prince had
+disappeared, he felt a return of his fears concerning the "confounded
+Abolitionist." Thought he, "What a fool I was to let Prince and Jim Crow,
+too, go off with that ar' chap! Thar's Prince, worth a hundred and fifty,
+and Jim, at the least calculation, 'll fetch eight hundred. Well, anyway,
+they can't get far on that dirt road, so if Jim isn't home by nine, I'll
+go after 'em, that's so." Having settled the matter thus satisfactorily in
+his own mind, he called for his horse and started for home.
+
+Meantime Mr. Wilmot was slowly wending his way toward Mr. Middleton's. It
+took but a short time for him to ascertain that the road was fully equal
+to the description given of it by Mr. Edson. At times he could scarcely
+keep his head, and he felt conscious, too, that the black machine behind
+him was inwardly convulsed with laughter at his awkward attempts to guide
+the horse in the best part of the road. At length he ventured a remark:
+
+"Jim, is this animal ugly?"
+
+"Ugly! Lor' bless you, marster, is you blind? As handsome a creetur as
+thar is in the country!"
+
+Mr. Wilmot understood that he had used the word ugly in its wrong sense,
+so he said:
+
+"I do not mean to ask if the horse is ill-looking, but is he skittish?"
+
+"If marster means by that will he throw him off, I don't think he will as
+long as I'm on him, but sometimes he is a leetle contrary like. Reckon
+marster ain't much used to ridin'."
+
+By this time they had reached the gate spoken of by Mr. Edson. To Mr.
+Wilmot's great surprise the horse walked tip to it and tried to open it
+with his mouth! Mr. Wilmot was so much amused that he would not suffer Jim
+to get down and open the gate, as he wished to see if the horse could do
+it.
+
+"Oh, yes, marster, he'll do it easy," said the negro; and sure enough, in
+a moment the well-trained animal lifted the latch and pushed open the
+gate! But it was a rickety old thing, and before Prince had got fairly
+through it tumbled down, hitting his heels and causing him to jump
+sideways, so as to leave Mr. Wilmot riding the gate and Jim Crow in quiet
+possession of the saddle! With a great effort Jim forced down his desire
+to scream and merely showed twenty-eight very large, white teeth.
+
+Springing from the horse he offered to assist Mr. Wilmot to mount again,
+but he had no inclination to do so. He preferred walking the rest of the
+way, he said, and as he could now easily find the house, Jim could return
+home. This was not what Jim wanted. He had anticipated a nice time in
+relating his adventures to Mr. Middleton's negroes, but as Mr. Wilmot
+slipped a quarter into his hand, he felt consoled for the loss of his
+"yarn"; so mounting Prince again, he gave his old palm leaf three
+flourishes round his head, and with a loud whoop, started the horse with a
+tremendous speed down the road and was soon out of sight, leaving Mr.
+Wilmot to find his way alone through the wood. This he found no difficulty
+in doing, for he soon came in sight of a house, which he readily took for
+Mr. Middleton's.
+
+It was a large, old-fashioned stone building, with one chimney fallen
+down, as Mr. Edson had said, and its companion looked likely to follow
+suit at the first high wind. The windows of the upper story were
+two-thirds of them destitute of glass, but its place was supplied by
+shingles, which kept the cold out if they did not let the light in.
+Scattered about the yard, which was very large, were corn cribs, hay
+racks, pig troughs, carts, wagons, old plows, horses, mules, cows, hens,
+chickens, turkeys, geese, negroes, and dogs, the latter of which rushed
+ferociously at Mr. Wilmot, who was about to beat a retreat from so
+uninviting quarters, when one of the negroes called out, "Ho, marster,
+don't be feared, 'case I'll hold Tiger." So Wilmot advanced with some
+misgivings toward the negro and dog.
+
+He asked the negro if his master were at home.
+
+"No, sar, marster's done gone away, but Miss Nancy, she's at home. Jist
+walk right in thar, whar you see the pile of saddles in the entry."
+
+Accordingly, Mr. Wilmot "walked in where the pile of saddles were," and
+knocked at a side door. It was opened by a very handsome young girl, who
+politely asked the stranger to enter. He did so and found within a
+mild-looking, middle-aged lady, whose dark eyes and hair showed her at
+once to be the mother of the young lady who had opened the door for him.
+
+Mrs. Middleton, for she it was, arose, and offering her hand to the
+stranger, asked him to be seated in the large stuffed chair which stood
+before the cheerful blazing fire. In a few moments he had introduced
+himself, told his business and inquired for Mr. Middleton.
+
+"My husband is absent," said Mrs. Middleton, "but he will be at home
+tonight and we shall be glad to have you remain with us till tomorrow at
+least, and as much longer as you like, for I think Mr. Middleton will be
+glad to assist you in getting a school."
+
+Mr. Wilmot accepted the invitation and then looked round the room to see
+if the interior of the house corresponded with the exterior, It did not,
+for the room, though large, was very comfortable. The floor was covered
+with a bright-colored home-made carpet. In one corner stood a bed, the
+counterpane of which was as white as snow, and the curtains of the windows
+were of the same hue. In another corner was a small bookcase, well filled
+with books and on a stand near a window were several house plants.
+
+He concluded that the books and the plants were the property of the young
+lady, whom Mrs. Middleton introduced to him as her eldest daughter Julia.
+She was an intelligent-looking girl, and Mr. Wilmot instantly felt
+interested in her, but when he attempted to converse with her, she stole
+quietly out of the room, leaving her mother to entertain the visitor.
+
+At last supper was brought in by old Aunt Judy, who courtesied so low to
+the "young marster," that she upset the coffee pot, the contents of which
+fell upon a spaniel, which lay before the fire. The outcries of the dog
+brought Miss Julia from the kitchen, and this time she was accompanied by
+her younger sister, Fanny, who together with Julia and Aunt Judy, lamented
+over the wounded animal.
+
+"I didn't go to do it, sartin, Miss July," said Aunt Judy, "Lor' knows I
+didn't."
+
+"Who said you did, you black thing, you?" said Julia, who in her grief for
+her favorite, and her anger at Aunt Judy, forgot the stranger, and her
+bashfulness, too. "You were careless, I know you were," she continued, "or
+you never could have tipped the coffee over in this manner."
+
+"Never mind, sister," said Fanny, "never mind; of course, Aunt Judy didn't
+mean to do it, for she likes Dido as well as we do."
+
+"Lor' bless Miss Fanny's sweet face, that I do like Dido," said Aunt Judy.
+
+"Yes, that you do," repeated Julia mockingly, "just as though you could
+like anything."
+
+Here Mrs. Middleton interposed and ordered Julia and Fanny to take their
+seats at the table, while Judy cleared away all traces of the disaster.
+Julia complied with an ill-grace, muttering something about "the hateful
+negroes," while Fanny obeyed readily, and laughingly made some remark to
+Mr. Wilmot about their making so much ado over a dog, "but," said she, "we
+are silly girls, and of course do silly things. Probably we shall do
+better when we get old like you--no, like mother, I mean."
+
+Here she stopped, blushing deeply at having called Mr. Wilmot old, when in
+fact she thought him quite young, and very handsome--in short, "just the
+thing." She thought to herself, "There, I've done it now! Julia and I have
+both introduced ourselves to him in a pretty light, but it's just like
+me--however, I'll not say another word tonight!"
+
+The little incident of the coffee pot gave Mr. Wilmot something of an
+insight into the character and disposition of the two girls. And surely
+nothing could have been more unlike than their personal appearance, as
+they sat side by side at the supper table. Julia was about seventeen years
+of age and was called very handsome, for there was something peculiarly
+fascinating in the ever-varying expression of her large black eyes. She
+was a brunette, but there was on her cheek so rich and changeable a color
+that one forgot in looking at her, whether she were dark or light. Her
+disposition was something like her complexion--dark and variable. Her
+father was a native of South Carolina, and from him she inherited a quick,
+passionate temper. At times she was as gentle as a lamb, but when anything
+occurred to trouble her, all her Southern blood boiled up, and she was as
+Fanny said, "always ready to fire up at a moment's warning." Mr. Middleton
+called her "Tempest," while to Fanny he gave the pet name of "Sunshine,"
+and truly, compared with her sister, Fanny's presence in the house was
+like a ray of sunshine.
+
+She was two years younger than Julia and entirely different from her, both
+in looks and disposition. Her face was very pale and her bright golden
+hair fell in soft curls around her neck and shoulders, giving her
+something the appearance of a fairy. Her eyes were very large and very
+dark blue, and ever mirrored forth the feelings of her soul.
+
+By the servants Julia was feared and dreaded; but Fanny was a favorite
+with all. Not a man, woman or child on the plantation but was ready to do
+anything for "darling Miss Fanny." And they thought, too, every one must
+love her as well as they did, for they said "she showed by her face that
+she was an angel." This was the opinion of the blacks, and it was also the
+partially formed opinion of Mr. Wilmot before he finished his supper; and
+yet he could not help thinking there was something wondrously attractive
+in the glance of Julia's large, dark eyes.
+
+After supper he tried to engage the girls in conversation in order to
+ascertain which had the better mind. He found Fanny most ready to
+converse. She had forgotten her resolution not to talk, and before the
+evening was half spent seemed perfectly well acquainted with him. She had
+discovered that his name was Richard, that he had a sister Kate, who
+called him Dick, that he was as yet possessor of his own heart, but was in
+danger of losing it! The compliment Fanny very generously gave to her
+sister Julia, because she observed that Mr. Wilmot's eyes were often
+directed toward the corner where the dark beauty sat, silent and
+immovable.
+
+Julia had taken but little part in the conversation and Mr. Wilmot's
+efforts to "draw her out" had proved ineffectual. She felt piqued that
+Fanny should engross so much attention and resolved on revenge; so she
+determined to show Mr. Wilmot that she could talk but not upon such silly
+subjects as pleased Fanny. Accordingly, when books were mentioned, she
+seemed suddenly aroused into life. She was really very intelligent and a
+very good scholar. She had a great taste for reading, and what books she
+could not prevail on her father to buy, she would borrow, so she had a
+tolerably good knowledge of all the standard works. Mr. Wilmot was
+surprised and pleased to find her so well informed and in the spirited
+conversation which followed poor Fanny was cast entirely into the
+background.
+
+Fanny, however, attributed it to her sister's superior knowledge of Latin,
+and inwardly "thanked her stars" that she knew nothing of that language
+further than the verb Amo, to love. The practical part of that verb she
+understood, even if she did not its conjugation. She sat quietly listening
+to Mr. Wilmot and her sister, but her cogitations were far different from
+what Julia's had been.
+
+Fanny was building castles--in all of which Mr. Wilmot and Julia were the
+hero and heroine. She gazed admiringly at her sister, whose face grew
+handsomer each moment as she became more animated, and she thought, "What
+a nice-looking couple Julia and Mr. Wilmot would make! And they would be
+so happy, too--that is if sister didn't get angry, and I am sure she
+wouldn't with Mr. Wilmot. Then they would have a nicer house than this old
+shell, and perhaps they would let me live with them!"
+
+Here her reverie was interrupted by Mr. Wilmot, who asked her if she ever
+studied Latin. Fanny hesitated; she did not wish to confess that she had
+once studied it six months, but at the end of that time she was so
+heartily tired of its "long-tailed verbs," as she called them, that she
+had thrown her grammar out of the window and afterward given it to Aunt
+Judy to start the oven with!
+
+This story was told, however, by Julia, with many embellishments, for she
+delighted in making Fanny appear ridiculous. She was going on swimmingly
+when she received a drawback from her mother, who said:
+
+"Julia, what do you want to talk so for? You know that while Fanny studied
+Latin, Mr. Miller said she learned her lessons more readily than you did
+and recited them better, and he said, too, that she was quite as good a
+French scholar as you."
+
+Julia curled her lip scornfully and said, "she didn't know what her mother
+knew about Fanny's scholarship." Meantime Fanny was blushing deeply and
+thinking that she had appeared to great disadvantage in Mr. Wilmot's eyes;
+but he very kindly changed the conversation by asking who Mr. Miller was,
+and was told that he was a young man from Albany, New York, who taught in
+their neighborhood the winter before.
+
+The appearance of some nice red apples just then turned the attention of
+the little company in another channel and before they were aware of it the
+clock struck ten. Mr. Middleton had not returned and as it was doubtful
+whether he came at all that night, Julia went into the kitchen for Luce,
+to show Mr. Wilmot to his room. She was gone some time, and when she
+returned was accompanied by a bright-looking mulatto girl, who, as soon as
+she had conducted Mr. Wilmot into his room, commenced making excuses about
+"marster's old house! Things was drefful all round it, but 'twasn't Miss
+Julia's fault, for if she could have her way 'twould be fixed up, sartin.
+She was a born'd lady, anybody could see; so different from Miss Fanny,
+who cared nothing how things looked if she could go into the kitchen and
+turn hoe cakes for Aunt Judy, or tend the baby!"
+
+By this time Luce had arranged the room all it wanted arranging, and as
+Mr. Wilmot had no further need of her services, she left him to think of
+what she had said. He did not know that the bright red ribbon, which
+appeared on Luce's neck next morning, was the gift of Julia, who had
+bribed her to say what she did to him. Julia knew that she had made a
+favorable impression on Mr. Wilmot by making him think meanly of Fanny.
+
+What Luce said had its effect upon him, too. He was accustomed to the
+refinements of the North and he could not help respecting a young lady
+more who showed a taste for neatness. That night he dreamed that a bright
+pair of dark eves were looking at him from each pane of shingle in the
+window, and that a golden-haired fairy was dancing the Polka in Aunt
+Judy's hoe cake batter.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER II
+
+
+                     GETTING UP A SUBSCRIPTION SCHOOL
+
+
+Next morning before daybreak Mr. Wilmot was aroused from a sound slumber
+by what he thought was the worst noise he had ever heard. He instantly
+concluded that the house was on fire, and springing up, endeavored to find
+his clothes, but in the deep darkness of the room such a thing was
+impossible; so he waited a while and tried to find out what the noise
+could be.
+
+At last it assumed something of a definite form, and he found it was the
+voice of a man calling out in thunder-like tones, "Ho, Jebediah! Come out
+with ye! Do you hear? Are you coming?"
+
+Then followed a long catalogue of names, such as Sam, Joe, Jack, Jim, Ike,
+Jerry, Nehemiah, Ezariah, Judy, Tilda, Martha, Rachel, Luce and Phema, and
+at the end of each name was the same list of questions which had preceded
+that of Jebediah; and ever from the negro quarters came the same response,
+"Yes, marster, comin'."
+
+By this time all the hens, geese, turkeys and dogs were wide awake and
+joining their voices in the chorus, made the night, or rather the morning,
+hideous with their outcries. At last the noise subsided. Silence settled
+around the house and Wilmot tried to compose himself to sleep. When he
+again awoke the sun was shining brightly into his room. He arose and
+dressed himself, but felt in no hurry to see "his host," who had come
+home, he was sure, and had given such tremendous demonstrations of the
+strength of his lungs.
+
+Mr. Wilmot finally descended to the sitting room, where the first object
+which presented itself was a man who was certainly six and a half feet
+high, and large in proportion. His face was dark and its natural color was
+increased by a beard of at least four weeks' growth! He had on his head an
+old slouched hat, from under which a few gray locks were visible. As soon
+as Wilmot appeared, the uncouth figure advanced toward him, and seizing
+his hand, gave a grip, which, if continued long, would certainly have
+crushed every bone! He began with--
+
+"Well, so you are Mr. Wilmot from New York, hey? Of course a red-hot
+Abolitionist, but I don't care for that if you'll only keep your ideas to
+yourself and not try to preach your notions to me. I've heard of you
+before."
+
+"Heard of me, sir?" said Mr. Wilmot in surprise.
+
+"Yes, of you; and why not? Thar's many a man, not as good as you, judging
+by your looks, has had a hearing in his day; but, however, I haint heard
+of you by the papers. As I was coming home last night I got along to old
+man Edson's, and I seen him swarin' and tarin' round so says I, 'Ho, old
+man, what's the row?' 'Oh,' says he, 'that you, Middleton? Nuff's the row.
+I've done let my best horse and nigger go off with a man from the free
+States, who said he's going to your house, and here 'tis after nine and
+Jim not at home yet. Of course they've put out for the river.' 'Now,' says
+I, 'don't be a fool, Edson; if that ar chap said he's goin' to my house,
+he's goin' thar, I'll bet all my land and niggers he's honest. Likely
+Jim's stopped somewhar. You come along with me and we'll find him.' So we
+jogged along on the pike till of a sudden we met Prince coming home all
+alone! This looked dark, but I told Edson to say nothin' and keep on; so
+we came to Woodburn's fine house, and thar in the cabins we seen a bright
+light, and heard the niggers larfin like five hundred, and thought we
+could distinguish Jim Crow's voice; so we crept slyly up to the window and
+looked in and, sure enough, there was Jim, telling a great yarn about the
+way you rode and how you got flung onto the gate. It seems he didn't half
+hitch Prince, who got oneasy like, and started for home. Edson hollered to
+Jim, who came out and told how he didn't go clear here with you, cause you
+said you could find the way, and he might go back. Then old man Edson
+turned right round and said you were a likely man, and he hoped I'd do all
+I could for you. So that's the way I heard of you; and now welcome to old
+Kentuck, and welcome to my house, such as it is. It's mighty mean, though,
+as 'Tempest' says."
+
+Here he turned to Julia, who had just entered the room. Then he went on:
+"Yes, Tempest raves and tars about the house and can hardly wait till I'm
+dead before she spends my money in fool fixin's. Devil of a cent she'll
+get though if she rides as high a horse as she generally does! I'll give
+it all to 'Sunshine'; yes, I will. She's more gentle-like and comes
+coaxin' round me, and puttin' her soft arms round my old shaggy neck says,
+'Please, pa, if I'll learn to make a nice pudding or pie of Aunt Judy,
+will you buy us a new looking-glass or rocking chair?' And then 'tisn't in
+my natur to refuse. Oh, yes; Sunshine is a darling," said he, laying his
+hand caressingly on Fanny's head, who just at that moment showed her sunny
+face in the room.
+
+During breakfast Mr. Middleton inquired more particularly into Mr.
+Wilmot's plans and wishes, and told him there was no doubt that he could
+obtain a good school in that immediate neighborhood. "Your best way," said
+he, "will be to write a subscription paper. The people then see what for a
+fist you write, and half the folks in Kentuck will judge you by that. In
+the paper you must tell what you know and what you ask to tell it to
+others. I'll head the list with my two gals and give you a horse to go
+round with, and I'll bet Tempest, and Sunshine, too, that you'll get a
+full school afore night."
+
+At the last part of this speech Julia curled her lips and tried to look
+indignant, while Fanny laughingly said, "Pa, what makes you always bet
+sister and me, just as though you could sell us like horses? It's bad
+enough to bet and sell the blacks, I think."
+
+"Ho, ho! So you've got some free State notions already, have you?" said
+Mr. Middleton. "Well, honey, you're more'n half right, I reckon." So
+saying, he for the fourth time passed up his coffee cup.
+
+Breakfast being over, he took his young friend to the stable and bade him
+select for his own use any horse he chose. Mr. Wilmot declined, saying he
+was not much accustomed to horses; he preferred that Mr. Middleton should
+choose any horse he pleased.
+
+"Very well," said Mr. Middleton; "from the accounts I have heard of your
+horsemanship it may be improved; so I reckon I'll not give you a very
+skeary horse to begin with. Thar's Aleck'll just suit you. He'll not throw
+you on the gate, for he doesn't trot as fast as a black ant can walk!"
+
+Accordingly Aleck was saddled and bridled and Mr. Wilmot was soon mounted
+and, with his subscription paper in his pocket, was riding off after
+subscribers. He was very successful; and when at night he turned his face
+homeward, he had the names of fifteen scholars and the partial promise of
+five more.
+
+"Well, my boy, what luck?" said Mr. Middleton, as Wilmot entered the
+sitting room that evening.
+
+"Very good success," returned Mr. Wilmot; "I am sure of fifteen scholars
+and have a promise for five more."
+
+"Yes, pretty good," said Mr. Middleton; "fifteen sartin, and five
+unsartin. Who are the unsartin ones?--old Thornton's?"
+
+Mr. Wilmot replied that he believed it was a Mr. Thornton who had
+hesitated about signing.
+
+"He'll sign," said Mr. Middleton. "I's thar after you was, and he told me
+you might put down five for him. I pay for two on 'em. He lives on my
+premises; and if he doesn't pay up for t'other three, why, he'll jog,
+that's all."
+
+Mr. Wilmot said he hoped no one would send to school against their wishes.
+
+"Lord, no," rejoined Mr. Middleton; "old Thornton wants to send bad
+enough, only he's stingy like. Let me see your paper, boy."
+
+Mr. Wilmot handed him the paper, and he went on: "Thar's ten scholars at
+eight dollars--that makes eighty; then thar's five at eleven dollars, and
+fifty-five and eighty makes a hundred and thirty-five; then thar's five
+more at fifteen dollars; five times fifteen; five times five is
+twenty-five--seventy-five dollars;--seventy-five and a hundred and
+thirty-five;--five and five is ten, one to seven is eight, eight and three
+is eleven--two hundred and ten dollars! Why, quite a heap! Of course you've
+got clothes enough to last a spell, so you can put two hundred out at
+interest. I'll take it and give you ten per cent."
+
+Mr. Wilmot smiled at seeing his money so carefully disposed of before it
+was earned, but he merely said, "There's my board to be deducted."
+
+"Your what?" asked Mr. Middleton.
+
+"My board, sir. I have no other means of paying it. I find I can get
+boarded for a dollar and a half a week."
+
+"The deuce you can," said Mr. Middleton. "Who'll board you for that?"
+
+Mr. Wilmot gave the name of the gentleman, to which Mr. Middleton replied,
+"I want to know if he will board you so very cheap!"
+
+"Why, yes. Do you think I should pay more?"
+
+"Pay more!" replied Middleton. "Don't be a fool! Why, here's this infernal
+old shell of a house wants filling up, and thar's heaps of horses and
+niggers lounging round with nothing to do; then I've plenty of potatoes,
+bacon and corn meal--and such fare as we have you're welcome to, without a
+dollar and a half, or even a cent and a half."
+
+Mr. Wilmot remonstrated at receiving so much at Mr. Middleton's hands, but
+that good man put an end to all further argument by saying, "Do let me act
+as I like. You see, I've taken a liking to you, and because I see you
+trying to help yourself, I am willing to try and help you. They say, or
+Tempest says they say, I'm a rough old bear, and maybe I am; but I'm not
+all bad; it's a streak o' fat and a streak o' lean; and if I want to do
+you a kindness, pray let me."
+
+So it was settled that Mr. Wilmot should remain in Mr. Middleton's family
+during the winter. To Julia this arrangement gave secret satisfaction. She
+had from the first liked Mr. Wilmot, and the idea of having him near her
+all the time was perfectly delightful. She resolved to gain his good
+opinion, cost what it would. To do this, she knew she must appear to be
+amiable, and that she determined to do--before him at least. She had also
+seen enough of him to know that he set a great value upon talent, and she
+resolved to surprise him with her superior scholarship and ability to
+learn. She, however, felt some misgivings lest Fanny should rival her in
+his esteem; but she hoped by negro bribery and various little artifices to
+deter him from thinking too highly of her sister.
+
+The following Monday, Mr. Wilmot repaired to his schoolroom, where he
+found assembled all his pupils. It was comparatively easy to arrange them
+into classes and ere the close of the day the school was pretty generally
+organized. Weeks passed on and each day the "Yankee schoolmaster" gained
+in the love of his scholars, and one of them, at least, gained in the
+affections of the teacher. Julia had adhered to her resolution of
+appearing amiable and of surprising Mr. Wilmot with her wonderful powers
+of learning. This last she did to perfection. No lesson was so long but it
+was readily learned and its substance admirably told in words of her own.
+She preferred reciting alone and she so far outstripped the others in the
+length of her lessons, it seemed necessary that she should do so. Mr.
+Wilmot often wondered at her marvelous capacity for learning so much in so
+short a space of time, for she never took home her books at night, and she
+said she had plenty of time for her lessons during school hours.
+
+With Fanny it was just the reverse. She got her lessons at home and played
+all day at school! Sometimes a reprimand from Mr. Wilmot would bring the
+tears into her eyes and she would wonder why it was she could not behave
+and make Mr. Wilmot like her as well as he did Julia. Then she would
+resolve not to make any more faces at that booby, Bill Jeffrey, for the
+girls to laugh at, nor to draw any more pictures on her slate of the Dame
+Sobriety, as she called Julia, and lastly, not to pin any more chalk rags
+on the boys' coats. But she was a dear lover of fun and her resolutions
+were soon for gotten. Her lessons, however, were generally well-learned,
+and well recited; but she could not compete with Julia, neither did she
+wish to. She often wondered how her sister could learn so long lessons,
+and, secretly, she had her own suspicions on the subject, but chose to
+keep them to herself.
+
+Meantime the winter was passing rapidly and, to Mr. Wilmot, very agreeably
+away. He liked his boarding place much and one of its inmates had almost,
+without his knowledge, wound herself strongly around his heart. For a time
+he struggled against it, for his first acquaintance with Julia had not
+left a very favorable impression on his mind. But since that night she had
+been perfectly pleasant before him and had given out but one demonstration
+of her passionate temper.
+
+This was one evening at the supper table. Zuba, a mulatto girl, brought in
+some preserves and, in passing them, very carelessly spilled them upon
+Julia's new blue merino. In the anger of the moment Mr. Wilmot and his
+good opinion were forgotten. Springing up, she gave the girl a blow which
+sent her half across the room and caused her to drop the dish, which was
+broken in twenty pieces. At the same time she exclaimed in a loud, angry
+tone, "Devil take you, Zube!" The loss of the dish elicited a series of
+oaths from Mr. Middleton, who called his daughter such names as "lucifer
+match," "volcano," "powder mill," and so forth.
+
+For her father's swearing Julia cared nothing, but it was the sorrowful,
+disappointed expression of Mr. Wilmot's face which cooled her down.
+Particularly did she wish to recall what she had done when she saw that
+Fanny also had received some of the preserves on her merino; but instead
+of raging like a fury, she arose and quietly wiped it off, and then burst
+into a loud laugh, which she afterward told her mother was occasioned by
+the mournful look which Mr. Wilmot's face assumed when he saw that Julia's
+temper was not dead, but merely covered up with ashes.
+
+From this remark of Fanny's the reader will understand that she was well
+aware of the part her sister was playing. And she was perfectly satisfied
+that it should be so, for by this means she occasionally got a pleasant
+word from Julia. She, however, often wished that Mr. Wilmot could be
+constantly with her sister, for his presence in the house did not prevent
+her from expending her wrath upon both Fanny and the blacks.
+
+For some days after the affair of the preserves, Mr. Wilmot was somewhat
+cool in his manner toward Julia, who had discernment enough to attribute
+the change to the right cause. Earnestly did she desire to win back his
+esteem, and she accordingly cast about for some method by which she could
+undo what she had done. She could think of no way except to acknowledge
+her error to Mr. Wilmot and promise to do better in the future. So one
+evening when her father, mother and Fanny were absent, and she was alone
+with him, she adroitly led the conversation to the circumstance of her
+spoiled merino. She acknowledged that it was very unamiable and unladylike
+to manifest such passionate feelings, said she knew she had a quick
+temper, but she tried hard to govern it; and if Mr. Wilmot would, as her
+teacher and friend, aid her by his advice and influence, she was sure she
+would in time succeed. So nicely did she manage each part of her
+confession that Mr. Wilmot was thoroughly deceived. He believed her
+perfectly sincere, and greatly admired what he thought to be her frank,
+confiding disposition.
+
+From that time she was dearer to him than ever and Julia, again sure of
+his esteem, placed a double guard upon her temper, and in his presence was
+the very "pink" of amiability! Affairs were gliding smoothly on, when the
+family received a visit from a gentleman, whom Julia would rather not have
+seen. This was Mr. Miller, whom we have mentioned as having taught in that
+neighborhood the winter before. Mr. Wilmot found him in the sitting room
+one night, on his return from school. When the young men were introduced
+they regarded each other a moment in silence, then their hands were
+cordially extended, and the words, "Richard Wilmot," "Joseph Miller," were
+simultaneously uttered.
+
+It seems that, years before, they had been roommates and warmly attached
+friends in the Academy of Canandaigua, New York, and now, after the lapse
+of ten years, they met for the first time far off in Kentucky. A long
+conversation followed, relative to what had occurred to each since the
+bright June morning when they parted with so much regret in the old
+academic halls of Canandaigua.
+
+At length Mr. Miller said: "Richard, what has become of that sister of
+yours, of whose marvelous beauty you used to tell us boys such big
+stories?"
+
+"My sister Kate," said Mr. Wilmot, "is at present at school in New Haven."
+
+"And is she still as beautiful as you used to try to make us think she
+was?" asked Mr. Miller.
+
+"I will show you her likeness," returned Wilmot, "and you can judge for
+yourself."
+
+So saying, he drew from his pocket a richly cased daguerreotype, and
+handed it to Mr. Miller. It was a face of uncommon beauty which met Mr.
+Miller's eye, and he gazed enraptured on the surpassing loveliness of the
+picture. At last he passed it to Fanny, who was eagerly waiting for it,
+and then turning to Wilmot, he said, "Yes, Richard, she has the handsomest
+face I ever saw."
+
+"And the handsomest face I ever saw with one exception," said Mr. Wilmot,
+glancing admiringly toward Julia. Mr. Miller followed the direction of his
+eyes and as he saw the brilliant beauty of Julia, he sighed for fear his
+young friend might or had already become entangled in her dark meshes.
+
+Just then Fanny exclaimed, "Oh, how handsome; look mother--Julia, isn't she
+perfectly beautiful!" And then she added, "But, Mr. Wilmot, is she as good
+as she is beautiful?"
+
+"How absurd," said Julia hastily; "just as though one cannot be handsome
+and good too."
+
+"I didn't say they couldn't, sister," said Fanny; "but I thought--yes, I'm
+sure she looks a little selfish!"
+
+"Upon my word you're very polite," said Julia. "Mr. Wilmot will doubtless
+feel complimented by what you say of his sister."
+
+"Never mind, Fanny," said Mr. Wilmot; "never mind; you are more of a
+physiognomist than I thought you were, for Kate's great fault is being too
+selfish; but she will overcome that in time, I think."
+
+"Oh, I am sure so," quickly rejoined Fanny, regretting her words and
+anxious to do away with any unfavorable impression she might have made. So
+she went up to Mr. Wilmot and laying her hand on his shoulder, said, "I am
+sorry if I said anything bad of your sister. She is very beautiful and I
+think I should love her very much. Do you think she will ever come to
+Kentucky?"
+
+"I hardly think she will," said Mr. Wilmot; "but I think you would like
+her, and I am sure she would love you. I often write to her about my two
+Kentucky sisters."
+
+"Oh, do you," said Fanny, clapping her white, dimpled hands, "do you
+really call us both sisters? And do you tell her how much handsomer Julia
+is than I am, and how much more she knows?"
+
+"And how much more does she know?" said Mr. Miller, who was always
+interested in whatever Fanny said.
+
+"Oh, she knows a 'heap' more than I do," said Fanny, "I fear I haven't
+improved much since you left, for Mr. Wilmot is so very indulgent that he
+never scolds when my lessons are but half-learned, but consoles himself, I
+suppose, with Julia's great long yarns."
+
+"And are Julia's lessons so very long?" asked Mr. Miller.
+
+"Yes, sir," replied Fanny. "It is the wonder of all the girls how she
+manages to commit so much to memory in so short a time, for she never
+brings home her books and she spends two-thirds of her time, during school
+hours, in writing something on a sheet of foolscap. We girls have our own
+suspicions about that paper, for when her lesson is very hard we notice
+that she is unusually confined to her notes."
+
+Here Julia angrily exclaimed, "Fanny, what do you mean? Do you intend to
+insinuate that I write my lesson down and then read it?"
+
+"Fire and fury," said Mr. Middleton, who had been an attentive listener,
+"what's all this about? Tempest, do you write down your task? Good reason
+why you don't bring home your books. Speak, girl, quick--are you guilty of
+such meanness?"
+
+Julia burst into tears, and said: "No, father, I am not; and I think it
+too bad that I should be suspected of such a thing, when I am trying to do
+as well as I can."
+
+"I think so too," said Mr. Wilmot, whose sympathies were all with Julia.
+
+Mr. Miller thought otherwise, but he said nothing. Julia had never been a
+favorite with him. He understood her character perfectly well and he felt
+grieved that his friend should be so deceived in her. Perhaps Julia read
+something of what was passing in his mind; for she felt very uneasy for
+fear he might tell Mr. Wilmot something unfavorable of her. Nor was she
+mistaken in her conjectures, for after the young men had retired for the
+night, their conversation naturally enough turned upon the family and the
+two girls, both of whom Mr. Wilmot spoke of in the highest terms. Mr.
+Miller agreed with him as long as his remarks were confined to Fanny, but
+when he came to speak of Julia, and of her superior beauty, intellect and
+agreeable manners, he ventured to disagree with him.
+
+Said he, "As to Julia's beauty, there can be but one opinion, for she is
+very handsome; but the interior of the casket does not correspond with the
+exterior; she is as false as fair. Then, as to her intellect, I never
+thought it greatly superior to Fanny's. To be sure, she has a way of
+showing off all she does know, while Fanny is more retiring."
+
+Here Mr. Wilmot spoke of the faculty she possessed for learning so long
+lessons. "Even your favorite Fanny," said he, "admitted that."
+
+"True," returned Mr. Miller, "but have you forgotten the notes? Do you not
+think there may be something in that?"
+
+"Is it possible," said Mr. Wilmot, rather warmly, "is it possible you
+think the high-souled Julia capable of such meanness? You do not know her
+as well as I do, if you think she would stoop to such deception. You shall
+go to school with me tomorrow, and then you can see for yourself."
+
+"Yes, I will do so," said Mr. Miller, and then as he saw Mr. Wilmot seemed
+somewhat excited, he changed the conversation, which had been heard by
+other ears. Adjoining the room of Mr. Wilmot was a long dark closet, the
+door of which opened into the apartment of Julia and Fanny. This closet
+was used for a kind of lumber room, in which were stored promiscuously old
+barrels, trunks, hats, boots and so forth. It originally had a window, but
+the glass had long been broken and its place supplied by a large board,
+which failed to keep out the wind and rain, so that during the winter
+season the closet was a cold, cheerless place.
+
+But on the night of which we were speaking, it contained a novel piece of
+lumber. Crouched behind an old barrel sat Julia, listening eagerly to the
+conversation between her teacher and Mr. Miller. When it ceased she arose
+from her dark hiding place and muttered to herself: "So you'll see, will
+you? You old torment! I wish the Old Scratch had got you before you ever
+came here. If I dared to I'd--but no, I wouldn't do that, bad as I am.
+However, I'll cheat you for once, you hateful limb! But what shall I do?"
+
+She indeed was in a dilemma; but she had often boasted that she never yet
+was in so straitened a spot that she could not devise some means of
+extricating herself, and she relied on the Master she served to aid her in
+this difficulty. She never brought her books home and as the reader will
+ere this have surmised, she was in the daily habit of writing a sketch of
+her lesson on foolscap, and then reading it off. When school first
+commenced she had asked the privilege of sitting in her seat while
+reciting and by this means she could hold the paper under her desk and
+thus avoid Mr. Wilmot's suspicion. Her lessons for the next day were
+unusually long and hard, and as Mr. Miller would be present, she dared not
+resort to her usual artifice, particularly after what had been said about
+her "notes." She knew she never could learn all that long lesson in school
+hours, neither would she fail of having it for anything. What could she
+do? For some time she sat by the dying embers, with her dark face buried
+in her hands, revolving in her mind the best scheme by which to outwit Mr.
+Miller.
+
+At last she rose up and a malicious smile of exultation passed over her
+features. She looked at the clock and saw it was already half-past ten,
+and then stealing softly to the bedside where Fanny lay quietly sleeping,
+she bent down and assured herself that her sister really was unconscious
+of her movements. She then hastily threw on her overshoes, cloak and hood
+and stealing noiselessly down the stairs, was soon in the open air alone
+in the darkness of the night. Just as she shut the door of the house, the
+watch dog, Tiger, came bounding furiously toward her with an angry growl.
+She silenced the fierce animal by saying, "Down, Tiger--poor Tige--don't you
+know me?" After quieting the dog, she proceeded on her strange errand,
+which was to obtain her books from the schoolhouse, which was more than
+half a mile distant.
+
+The mud, which was very deep, was not more than half frozen, and at each
+step she sank into a mixture of mud, snow and ice. Still she kept
+fearlessly on, till at last she found herself in the midst of the thick
+woods. Here her courage somewhat failed her, for she called to mind all
+the stories she had ever heard of runaways, who were said to walk abroad
+at this dark hour of the night. Once she thought she saw the giant form of
+a negro standing in her path, but it proved to be a black stump, and she
+was about laughing at her fears, when her ear detected the sound of a
+light, rapid tread coming toward her. Almost paralyzed with terror, she
+stood perfectly still and listened for the sound to be repeated, but all
+was silent, and again she went on her way, and soon reached the school
+house.
+
+But here a new difficulty presented itself. The house was locked and the
+key was in Mr. Wilmot's pocket; but the old adage, "where there's a will,
+there's a way," came into her mind, so she felt around on the half frozen
+ground till she found a long rail, which she placed against a window; then
+climbing up, she raised the sash, and in a moment was in the schoolroom.
+The atmosphere of the room was still comfortable and she stopped for a
+moment at the stove to warm her benumbed fingers, then groping her way to
+her desk, she easily found her books and made her way out of the house in
+the same manner that she had entered.
+
+Just as she reached the ground a large, dark object sprang toward her and
+two glittering eyes looked up into her face. She uttered a loud shriek and
+was answered by a low whine, which she instantly recognized as belonging
+to Tiger. "Why, Tiger," she exclaimed, "how you frightened me! What did
+you follow me for?" It seems Tiger had thought there must be something
+wrong, or his mistress would not be out at this unreasonable hour, so he
+had followed on after her. She was noways displeased at this, for she
+liked not the idea of again going alone through the wood, but with Tiger
+for a companion she went fearlessly on and reached home just an hour after
+she had left it.
+
+On entering her room she struck a light and then tried to warm her chilled
+limbs over a few faint coals which still glimmered on the hearth; but
+there was no wood in the room and she dared not go for any, so she sat
+down with her cloak still around her, and for four long hours studied as
+she had never done before in all her life. At the end of that time her
+lessons were very nearly learned, and sick with cold and fatigue, she
+threw aside her books and prepared for bed.
+
+Her movements awoke Fanny, who, on seeing her sister up at that late hour
+of the night, started with surprise, and exclaimed, "What is it, Julia?
+What is the matter?" Julia immediately extinguished the light, lest her
+sister should discover the books and then said, "Nothing, Fanny, nothing;
+only I have the toothache, and I got up for the camphor, but I cannot find
+the bottle anywhere."
+
+"The camphor is downstairs," said Fanny, "but I will go for it if you wish
+me to. Does your tooth ache very much?"
+
+"Yes, rather," said Julia, and her kind-hearted sister arose and found her
+way in the dark downstairs to her mother's room.
+
+"What in thunder's come now?" called out Mr. Middleton. "'Pears like
+somebody's been tousing round the house all night."
+
+"It's only I, father," said Fanny. "Julia has the toothache, and I am
+after the camphor bottle."
+
+"Oh, it's you, Sunshine, is it? The camphire's on the mantletry. Be
+keerful and not break it, honey."
+
+While Fanny was after the camphor, Julia arose, and seizing her books,
+threw them hastily into her bureau drawer. She then sprang back into bed
+and when Fanny came in she was making a very appropriate moaning on
+account of her aching tooth!
+
+"How cold you are, sister," said Fanny; "let me warm my shawl and put it
+around you."
+
+"You can't warm it, for their is neither fire nor wood," said Julia; "and
+besides, my tooth is much better now."
+
+So Fanny lay down by her sister, and the two, purity and guilt, were soon
+fast asleep, side by side, and the angel of innocence spread his broad
+wing protectingly over the yellow locks of the one, while a serpent lay
+coiled in the dark tresses of the other.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER III
+
+
+                  RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST
+
+
+At the breakfast table next morning Julia's pale face was noticed and
+commented upon.
+
+"She had a violent toothache last night, which kept her awake," said
+Fanny.
+
+"Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can
+have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome,
+healthy teeth, and say you hain't a rotten fang in your head."
+
+Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember
+of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering
+herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth. It was more of a
+faceache, I suppose, than the genuine toothache."
+
+"Probably you have taken some cold," said Mr. Wilmot.
+
+"I think quite likely I have," retorted Julia, and so the toothache matter
+was dismissed for the time. Mr. Miller, however, thought he could see in
+it a plan of Julia's to avoid going to school that day and when he heard
+Mrs. Middleton say, "Julia, as it is so cold and chilly, perhaps you had
+better not go out," he was rather surprised to hear her reply, "Oh, no,
+mother; Mr. Miller is going with us and I would not miss of being there
+for anything."
+
+So the party proceeded together to the schoolhouse. When school commenced
+Julia took her books and going up to Mr. Wilmot, said, loudly enough for
+Mr. Miller to hear: "Mr. Wilmot, do you know that you gave me a very hard
+lesson for today?"
+
+"Yes, Julia," said he, "I know it is hard and long, and as you do not seem
+well, I will excuse you from as much of it as you choose, or from the
+whole of it, if you like."
+
+"No, no," said Julia; "Mr. Miller is here and I would like to show him
+that I have improved since last winter, when, as I fear, I was often sadly
+remiss in my studies. All I want to tell you is that if I do not recite as
+well as usual, you mustn't scold me a bit; will you?"
+
+"Oh, certainly not," said Mr. Wilmot, and then he added in a tone so low
+that no one heard but Julia, "I could not scold you, dear Julia."
+
+Thus flattered, the young lady took her seat and for a time seemed very
+intensely occupied with her lessons. At last she opened her portfolio and,
+taking from it a sheet of foolscap, cast an exulting glance toward Fanny
+and Mr. Miller, the latter of whom was watching her movements. She then
+took her gold pencil and commenced scribbling something on the paper. By
+the time her lesson was called she laid the paper on the desk, and
+prepared to do honor to herself and teacher. The moving of the paper
+attracted Mr. Wilmot's notice, and going toward her, he very gently said,
+"I presume you have no objection to letting me see what you have written
+here."
+
+She at first put out her hand as if to prevent him from taking it, but at
+last she suffered him to do so, but tried to look interestingly confused.
+Mr. Wilmot read what was written and then smiling passed it to his friend,
+who looked at it and saw that it was a piece of tolerably good blank
+verse.
+
+"Is this your composition, Julia?" said Mr. Miller.
+
+"Yes, sir," she replied.
+
+"And have your 'notes' always been of this nature?" asked Mr. Wilmot.
+
+"That, or something similar," said Julia. "I find no difficulty in
+learning my lesson by once reading, and as I am very fond of poetry, I
+like to employ the rest of my time in trying my powers at it!"
+
+Mr. Wilmot looked at Mr. Miller, as much as to say, "I hope you are
+satisfied," and then proceeded to hear Julia's lesson, which was
+well-learned and well-recited. Julia's recitation being over, Fanny's
+class was called. Fanny came hesitatingly, for she knew her lesson was but
+poorly learned. That morning she had found under her desk a love letter
+from Bill Jeffrey, and she and some of the other girls had spent so much
+time in laughing over it, and preparing an answer, that she had scarcely
+thought of her lesson. She got through with it, however, as well as she
+could, and was returning to her seat when Mr. Miller called her to him and
+said reprovingly, "Fanny, why did you not have a better lesson?"
+
+"Oh, Mr. Miller," she said, almost crying, "I did intend to, but I forgot
+all about your being here"; and then, as a new thought struck her, she
+said mischievously, "and besides I have spent all the morning writing an
+answer to Bill Jeffrey's love letter!"
+
+At this unlooked-for speech, all the scholars burst into a laugh and
+directed their eyes toward the crestfallen Bill, who seemed so painfully
+embarrassed that Fanny regretted what she had said, and as soon as school
+was out for the morning she went to him and told him she was sorry for so
+thoughtlessly exposing him to ridicule; "but," added she, "Billy, I'll
+tell you what, you mustn't write me any more love letters, for 'tis not
+right to do such things at school; neither need you bring me any more
+candy or raisins. I don't object to your giving me a nice big apple
+occasionally, but candy and raisins you had better give to the little
+children. And now to prove that I am really your friend, if you will get
+that old dogeared arithmetic of yours, I will show you how to do some of
+those hard sums which trouble you so."
+
+Billy was surprised. The butt of the school, he was accustomed to the
+jeers of his companions, but such kindness, and from Fanny, too, was
+unexpected. He, however, drew from his desk his old slate and arithmetic
+and he and Fanny were soon deep in the mysteries of compound fractions. A
+half hour passed away and at the end of that time Billy's sums were done.
+
+"Now, Billy," said Fanny, "see that you do not send me any more letters,
+and mind, too, and not wink at me so often; you will remember?" Bill gave
+the required promise and Fanny bounded away in quest of her schoolmates,
+who laughed at her for taking so much pains with such a dolt as Bill
+Jeffrey. That afternoon Fanny resolved to retrieve her character as a
+scholar; so she applied herself closely to her task, and before recitation
+hour arrived she had learned every word of her lesson. But alas for poor
+Fanny. She was always stumbling into some new difficulty, and fate, this
+afternoon, seemed resolved to play a sorry trick upon her.
+
+The schoolhouse stood at the foot of a long, steep hill, which would have
+been chosen for a capital sliding place by New York boys; but in Kentucky
+the winters are, comparatively speaking, so mild that the boys know but
+little of that rare fun, "sliding down hill." The winter of which we are
+speaking was, however, unusually severe, and the schoolboys had persevered
+until they had succeeded in making a tolerably nice sliding place, and
+they had also furnished themselves with a goodly number of rather
+rough-looking sleds, of which Bill Jeffrey owned the largest. The girls
+were all anxious to try a ride down the hill, and none more so than Fanny;
+but the boys would not lend their sleds, and the girls would not ride with
+the boys, and as the latter always hid their precious sleighs, the girls
+had as yet never succeeded in their wishes. But on this day, Bill Jeffrey,
+touched by Fanny's unlooked-for kindness, whispered to her, just as school
+was commencing, that she might take his big sled at recess.
+
+This was a treat indeed, and when recess came, Fanny, with half a dozen
+other girls, climbed to the top of the hill, and began piling on to Bill's
+old sled. It was settled that Fanny should guide the craft, and numerous
+were the cautions of the girls that she should "mind and steer straight."
+
+"Oh, yes, I'll do that," said Fanny; "but wouldn't it be funny," added
+she, "if we should make a mistake and go plump into the schoolhouse!"
+
+At last all was ready, and the vehicle got under way. At first it moved
+slowly, and the loud, merry laugh of the girls rang out on the clear, cool
+air; but each moment it increased in swiftness, and by the time it was
+half-way down the hill, was moving at an astonishingly rapid rate. Fanny
+lost her presence of mind and, with it, her ability to guide the sled, so
+that they passed the point where they should have turned and made directly
+for the schoolhouse door, which flew open, as once did the gates for the
+famous John Gilpin. There was no entryway to the building, but as the sled
+struck the door the jolt threw off all the girls except Fanny, who
+manfully kept her seat; and so made her grand entrance into the
+schoolroom, stopping not till she reached the stove, and partially
+upsetting it, to the great astonishment of the teacher, visitor, and boys,
+the latter of whom set up a loud huzza. Poor Fanny! 'Twas her first sled
+ride, and she felt sure it would be her last; but she resolved to make the
+best of it, so she looked up from under her curls and said very demurely,
+"Please, Mr. Wilmot, may I stop at this station? I do not like being so
+near the engine!" meaning the stove, whose proximity made her quarters a
+little uncomfortable.
+
+Mr. Wilmot gave her permission to take her seat, which she readily did,
+wondering why it was that she always managed to do something which made
+her appear ridiculous, just when she wanted to appear the best. Her mishap
+gave secret pleasure to Julia, who delighted to have Fanny appear as badly
+as possible, and she felt particularly pleased when she saw that Fanny's
+strange ride had scattered all the ideas from her head, for the
+afternoon's lessons were but little better recited than the morning, and
+at its close Julia gave her a look of malicious triumph, which Mr. Miller
+observing, said, as if apologising for Fanny, that he was sure that she
+had every word of her lesson before recess, but it was no wonder she was
+somewhat disconcerted at the unexpected termination of her ride. Fanny
+smiled gratefully upon him through her tears, which she could not
+restrain; but her tears were like April showers--they did not last long,
+and that night, at the supper table, when Mr. Miller related her adventure
+to her father, she joined as gayly as any one in the laugh which followed.
+
+Julia was much displeased to think that Fanny's "ridiculous conduct," as
+she called it, should be told of and laughed at as if it were something
+amusing. She was anxious, too, that Mr. Miller should draw his visit to a
+close, but as he did not seem inclined to do so, she resolved to make the
+most of it, and give him a few new ideas. She knew that Fanny had ever
+been his favorite and she very naturally supposed that the reason of his
+preference was because he thought she possessed a very lovely, amiable
+disposition. She determined to make him think otherwise, and set herself
+at work to execute a plan, which fully showed the heartless deception
+which almost always characterized her actions.
+
+Fortune seemed to favor her, for after supper her father and mother
+announced their intention of spending the evening at one of the
+neighbors', and soon after they left Mr. Wilmot, who had letters to write,
+retired to his room, together with Mr. Miller. As soon as they were gone
+Julia repaired to the negro quarters and, by dint of threats, flattery and
+promises of reward, finally prevailed upon Luce to join with her in her
+dark plot. They then went to Julia's sleeping room and carefully opened
+the closet door, so that every word of their conversation could be heard
+in the adjoining room.
+
+Julia's voice was strangely like her sister's, and by means of imitating
+her she hoped to deceive both Mr. Wilmot and Mr. Miller, who were startled
+by a loud, angry voice, exclaiming, "Come, you black imp, no more lies,
+you know you've stolen it, so just confess, and tell me where it is."
+
+The young gentlemen looked at each other in surprise, for the voice was
+like Fanny's, and yet it was so unnatural for her to be in such a passion
+that they thought it impossible. Their fears were, however, soon confirmed
+by Luce, who said, "Oh, Miss Fanny, Lor' knows I never tached it. Now,
+sartin I knows nothin' 'bout it."
+
+"Hold your jaw, or I'll slap your mouth for you, you lying thief!" said
+Julia (alias Fanny). "Of course you've got it, for no one else has been in
+here; so tell where you hid it."
+
+"Lordy massy! How can I tell, when I dun know nothin' whar 'tis," said
+Luce.
+
+"There, take, that to brighten up your ideas," said Fanny, and at the same
+time there was, the sound of a blow, which was followed by an outcry from
+Luce, who exclaimed, "Oh--oh--oh--Miss Fanny, don't go for to whip me, 'case
+I haint nothin to tell; if I had I'd tell right off. I haint seed your
+hankercher 'tall. Mebby you've done drapped it somewhar."
+
+Just then the door opened, and Julia, again speaking naturally, was heard
+to say, "Why, Fanny, what are you doing just as soon as mother is gone?
+Luce, what is the matter?"
+
+"Oh, Miss Julia," replied Luce, "Miss Fanny done lost her fine hankercher,
+and she say how I stole it, but I haint."
+
+"What makes you think Luce has got your handkerchief, Fanny?" asked Julia.
+
+"Because I left it on the table, and 'tisn't there now; and no one has
+been in the room except Luce," replied Fanny.
+
+"Very likely you have put it in your drawer and forgotten it; let me
+look," said Julia.
+
+There was a moment's silence, and then Julia was heard to exclaim, "There
+it is, just as I thought. Here it is, safe in your box. I do wish, sister,
+you would not be quite so hasty, but stop a little before you condemn
+others." So saying, the party left the room.
+
+While this scene was taking place, Fanny was quietly seated by the fire in
+the sitting room, getting her lesson for the next day. At last her eye
+chanced to fall upon a purse which Julia was knitting for her father and
+which she had promised to finish that night.
+
+"I wonder," said Fanny to herself--"I wonder where Julia is gone so long?
+She told father she would finish his purse this evening, and he will scold
+so, if it is not done, that I believe I'll knit on it till she returns."
+
+Suiting the action to the word, she caught up the purse, and when Julia
+returned to the sitting room, she found her sister busily engaged in
+knitting for her.
+
+"Why, Julia," said Fanny, "where have you been so long; I though you were
+never coming back, so I have been knitting on your purse, for I was afraid
+you would not get it done, and then father would scold, you know."
+
+As Julia looked into her sister's bright, innocent face and thought of all
+her kindness, her conscience smote her for the wrong she had done, but
+quickly hushing the faithful monitor, she thought, "Never mind; it is
+natural for me to be bad. I cannot help it."
+
+Meantime the gentlemen above were discussing the conversation which they
+had overheard.
+
+"Is it possible," said Mr. Miller, "that I have been so deceived in Fanny,
+and that, after all, she is as passionate as her sister?"
+
+"As passionate as her sister," repeated Mr. Wilmot; "I think we have good
+proof that she is much more so. I hope you are now convinced that Fanny is
+not infallible, though I will confess I am surprised and disappointed, for
+I thought she was really of a very gentle nature."
+
+Mr. Miller did not reply directly, but went on, as if speaking to himself,
+"Oh, Fanny, Fanny, how has my idol fallen! I never would have believed it,
+but for such convincing evidence."
+
+He was indeed sorely disappointed. He had always thought of Fanny as the
+embodiment of almost every female virtue, and although she was so young,
+hope had often whispered to him of a joyous future when she, whom her
+father designated as "Sunshine," should also shed a halo of sunlight
+around another fireside. But now the illusion was painfully dispelled, for
+sooner would he have taken the Egyptian asp to his bosom than chosen for a
+companion one whom he knew to possess a hasty, violent temper.
+
+Next morning he took leave of Mr. Middleton's family. When it came Fanny's
+turn to bid him good-by, she noticed the absence of his accustomed
+cordiality, and wondered much what she had done to displease him. That
+night she wept herself to sleep thinking of it, while Julia, secretly
+exulting in her sister's uneasiness, laughed at her for her foolishness,
+and said, "It was probably a mere fancy, and even if it were not; what
+matter was it? What did she care for Mr. Miller's good or bad opinion? She
+mustn't expect everybody to pet and caress her just as her father did, who
+was an old fool anyway, and petted her and her dogs alternately." This
+kind of reasoning did not convince Fanny, and for many days her face wore
+a sad, troubled expression.
+
+Thus the winter passed away. Spring came, and with it came an offer to Mr.
+Wilmot of a very lucrative situation as teacher in a school in Frankfort.
+At first he hesitated about accepting it, for there was, in the old rough
+stone house, an attraction far greater than the mere consideration of
+dollars and cents. Julia at, last settled the matter, by requesting him to
+accept the offer, and then urge her father to let her go to Frankfort to
+school also.
+
+"And why do you wish to go there, Julia?" said Mr. Wilmot, laying his hand
+on her dark, glossy hair.
+
+"Because," she answered, "it will be so lonely here when you are gone."
+
+"And why will it be lonely, dearest Julia?" continued he.
+
+"Oh," said she, looking up very innocently in his face, "you are the only
+person who understands me; by all others, whatever I do or say is
+construed into something bad. I wish you were my brother, for then I might
+have been better than I am."
+
+"Oh, I do not wish I was your brother," said Mr. Wilmot, "for then I could
+never have claimed a dearer title, which I hope now to do at some future
+time."
+
+Then followed a declaration of love, which Julia had long waited most
+anxiously for. Most eloquently did Mr. Wilmot pour out the whole tide of
+his affection for the beautiful but sinful girl, who, in a very becoming
+and appropriate manner, murmured an acknowledgment of requited love. Thus
+the two were betrothed.
+
+And truly it was a fitting time for such a betrothal. The air had been hot
+and sultry all day, and now the sky was overspread with dark clouds, while
+everything indicated an approaching storm. While Mr. Wilmot was yet
+speaking, it burst upon them with great violence. Peal after peal of
+thunder followed each other, in rapid succession, and just as Julia
+whispered a promise to be Mr. Wilmot's forever, a blinding sheet of
+lightning lit up for a moment her dark features, and was instantly
+succeeded by a crash, which shook the whole house from its foundation, and
+drew from Julia a cry of terror, which brought Fanny to see what was the
+matter, and made Mr. Middleton swear, "Thar was noise enough from the
+tempest outdoors, without the 'Tempest' in the house raising such a devil
+of a fuss!"
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER IV
+
+
+                     DR. LACEY APPEARS UPON THE SCENE
+
+
+When Mr. Middleton was spoken to on the subject of sending Julia to
+Frankfort, he at first refused outright. "No," said he, "indeed she shan't
+go! What does she want of any more flummerdiddle notions? What she does
+know is a damage to her."
+
+"But do you not wish to give your daughters every possible advantage?"
+said Mr. Wilmot.
+
+"Who's said anything about my daughters?" said Mr. Middleton. "It's nobody
+but Tempest, and she's always kickin' up some boobery. Now if 'twas
+Sunshine, why, I might--but no, neither of 'em shall go. It's all stuff,
+the whole on't."
+
+So saying, he turned on his heel and walked off, while Julia burst into
+tears and repaired to her own room, whither she was soon followed by her
+mother, who tried to console her. Said she, "Why, Julia, you don't take
+the right course with your father. Why do you not propose having your
+sister accompany you? For, if you go, she will, and you know she can
+always coax father to do as she pleases."
+
+This was rather humiliating to Julia, but she concluded it was her only
+alternative, so she dried her eyes, and seeking out her sister, very soon
+talked her into a strong desire to try the mysteries of a school in
+Frankfort, and also drew from her a promise to try her powers of argument
+upon her father. Accordingly, that evening Fanny made an attack upon him,
+and as her mother had predicted, she was perfectly successful. It was
+settled that she and Julia should both go, and the next morning early Mr.
+Middleton set off for Frankfort to find "as smart a boarding place for his
+gals as anybody had." There was as yet no boarding house connected with
+the school, and he was obliged to find a place for them in some one of the
+numerous boarding houses with which Frankfort abounds. He at last decided
+upon a very genteel establishment, kept by a Mrs. Crane, who at first
+hesitated about receiving into her family persons who possessed so rough
+and shabby-looking a father.
+
+But Mr. Middleton brought her to a decision by saying, "what the deuce you
+waiting for? Is it because I've got on cowhide stogies and a home-made
+coat? Thunder and lightning! Don't you know I'm old Middleton, worth at
+least two hundred thousand?"
+
+This announcement changed the current of Mrs. Crane's ideas. The daughters
+were not rough, if the father was, so she decided to take them, and for
+the very moderate sum of seven dollars per week, promised to give them all
+the privileges of her house. The first day of June was fixed on for them
+to leave home and at sunrise Mr. Middleton's carriage stood at the door,
+waiting for the young ladies to make their appearance. Julia had long been
+ready and was waiting impatiently for Fanny, who was bidding the servants
+an affectionate good-bye. Each one had received from her some little token
+of love, and now they all stood in one corner of the yard, to look at
+their darling as long as possible.
+
+"Lor' bless her," said one; "Kentuck hain't many like her, nor never will
+have."
+
+"No, nor Frankfort nuther," said a second. While a third added, "No, and I
+reckon heaven hadn't nuther!"
+
+To which a fourth responded, "Amen."
+
+Here old Aunt Katy, who had nursed Mr. Middieton and his children after
+him, hobbled up to Fanny, and laying her hard, shriveled black hand on her
+young mistress' bright locks, said, "The Lord who makes the wind blow easy
+like on the sheared lamb, take keer of my sweet child and bring her back
+agin to poor old Aunt Katy, who'll be all dark and lonesome, when
+Sunshine's done gone."
+
+This was regarded as a wonderful speech by the negroes, and as none of
+them could hope to equal it, they contented themselves by lustily blowing
+their trombones and wiping the same on their shirt sleeves, or the corner
+of their aprons. At last the good-byes were all said, Julia merely noticed
+the blacks with a slight nod, and then sprang nimbly into the carriage,
+which disappeared from view just as the negroes struck up in a loud, clear
+and not unmusical tone:
+
+          "Oh, it's lonesome now on the old plantation,
+          It's lonesome now on the old plantation,
+          It's lonesome now on the old plantation,
+          Case Sunshine's gone away."
+
+"Stop your yelp, can't you?" said Mr. Middleton, but his voice indicated
+that he would not be very much displeased even if they did not obey, so
+they tuned their pipes still louder, and this time the six dogs joined in
+the chorus, with a long and mournful howl.
+
+"Thar, that'll do," said Mr. Middleton, "now to your work, quick; and mind
+the one that works best this week shall go Saturday and carry Miss Crane
+some strawberries!"
+
+The negroes needed no other incentive to work than the prospect before
+them of going to see Fanny. Never had Mr. Middleton had so much
+accomplished in one week. When Friday night came, it was hard telling
+which was the favored one. At last it was settled that Ike should go to
+Frankfort, and the rest should have a sort of holiday. Ike was a sprightly
+negro boy of seventeen, and almost idolized his young mistress Fanny. Long
+before "sun up" (a favorite expression in Kentucky for sunrise), he had
+filled his basket with strawberries, and just as the first rays of
+sunlight streaked the eastern hills, he started on his mission, laden with
+numerous messages of love for "sweet Miss Fanny," and a big cranberry pie
+from Aunt Judy, who was "sartin the baby wanted some of old Judy's
+jimcracks by this time."
+
+Meantime Julia and Fanny had become tolerably well established both in
+school and at Mrs. Crane's. Julia was perfectly delighted with her new
+quarters, for she said "everything was in style, just as it should be,"
+and she readily adopted all the "city notions." But poor Fanny was
+continually committing some blunder. She would forget to use her napkin,
+or persist in using her knife instead of her four-tined silver fork. These
+little things annoyed Julia excessively, and numerous were the lectures
+given in secret to Fanny, who would laugh merrily at her sister's distress
+and say she really wished her father would dine some day at Mrs. Crane's
+table.
+
+"Heaven forbid that he should!" said Julia. "I should be mortified to
+death."
+
+"They would not mind his oddities," said Fanny, "for I overheard Mrs.
+Crane telling the exquisitely fashionable Mrs. Carrington that our father
+was 'a quizzical old savage, but rich as a nabob, and we should
+undoubtedly inherit a hundred thousand dollars apiece.' And then Mrs.
+Carrington said, 'Oh, is it possible? One can afford to patronize them.'
+And then she added something else which I think I'll not tell you."
+
+"Oh, do," said Julia. "It too bad to raise my curiosity and not gratify
+it."
+
+"Well, then," said Fanny, "Mrs. Carrington said, 'There is a rumor that
+the eldest Miss Middleton is engaged to Mr. Wilmot. I wonder at it, for
+with her extreme beauty and great fortune, she could command a more
+eligible match than a poor pedagogue.'"
+
+The next morning at breakfast Mrs. Crane informed her boarders that she
+expected a new arrival the next day, Friday. She said, "It is a new
+gentleman from New Orleans. His name is Dr. Lacey. His parents were
+natives of Boston, Massachusetts, but he was born in New Orleans, and will
+inherit from his father a large fortune; but as he wished for a
+profession, he chose that of medicine. He is a graduate of Yale College
+and usually spends his summers North, so this season he stops in
+Frankfort, and honors my house with his presence. He is very handsome and
+agreeable, and these young ladies might put a lock and key on their
+hearts."
+
+The last part of this speech was directed to Julia, who blushed deeply,
+and secretly wondered if Dr. Lacey were as handsome as Mr. Wilmot. She
+frequently found herself thinking about him during the day, but Fanny
+never gave him a thought until evening, when, as she and her sister were
+together in their room, the latter suddenly exclaimed, "I wonder if Dr.
+Lacey will be here at breakfast tomorrow morning."
+
+"And if he is," said Fanny, "I suppose you want me to be very careful to
+use my fork, and break my egg correctly."
+
+"I think it would be well for you always to try and show as much good
+breeding as possible," said Julia.
+
+"Well," returned Fanny, "I reckon this Dr. Lacing or Dr. Lacework--what's
+his name?--will ever be anything to us, for I am sure he'd never think of
+me, and you are engaged to a man who is much better than any of your New
+Orleans pill bags."
+
+Little did Fanny dream how closely the "New Orleans pill bags" were to be
+connected with the rest of her life. Julia said nothing but probably
+thought more.
+
+When the young ladies entered the breakfast room next morning they noticed
+seated opposite them a tall, dark, handsome young man, whom Mrs.
+Carrington introduced to them as Dr. Lacey. There was something remarkably
+pleasing in his manner, and before breakfast was over he had completely
+won Fanny's good opinion by kindly breaking her egg for her, and when she
+had the misfortune to drop the fork, he drew the attention of the company
+from her by relating an anecdote on himself, which was that he was once
+invited to a dinner party at the Hon. Henry Clay's, and as he was trying
+to be very graceful and polite, he unfortunately upset his plate, the
+contents of which, together with his knife and fork, were deposited in his
+lap. This story raised such a laugh that all forgot Fanny, who gave Dr.
+Lacey such a look of gratitude that after breakfast he asked Mrs. Crane
+who the pale, blue-eyed girl was, and received about the same information
+that Mrs. Carrington had received concerning her.
+
+That day Mr. Wilmot's eyes were not as handsome nor his teeth as white as
+usual in the estimation of Julia, who often found herself wondering why he
+did not wear whiskers. That evening he called at Mrs. Crane's and for the
+first time in her life Julia was not much pleased to see him. He, however,
+rose ten per cent in her estimation when she saw the familiar and cordial
+manner with which Dr. Lacey treated him. They talked as though they were
+old and dear friends.
+
+After Mr. Wilmot had left, Dr. Lacey said, "Why, that Wilmot is a
+remarkably intelligent man and very agreeable."
+
+Then turning to Mrs. Carrington, he added, "Let me see--is he a teacher?"
+
+"Yes," said Mrs. Carrington, "and these young ladies are his pupils, and
+report says he looks after the heart of one of them as well as the head."
+
+"Well," continued he, "whichever one is favored with his preference should
+feel honored, for he is a capital fellow." Just then his eye fell upon an
+elegant piano which stood in the room and he asked Mrs. Carrington to
+favor him with some music.
+
+"Perhaps Miss Middleton will oblige you," said Mrs. Carrington, looking at
+Julia.
+
+"Thank you," said Julia, "I am just taking lessons," so Mrs. Carrington
+sat down to the instrument, and as Julia saw how skillfully her white,
+jewelled fingers touched the keys, she resolved to spare no pains to
+become as fine a player as Mrs. Carrington, particularly as she saw that
+Dr. Lacey was very fond of music and kept calling for piece after piece
+till the evening was somewhat advanced.
+
+"You ought to play, golden locks," said he to Fanny, at the same time
+taking one of her long yellow curls in his hand.
+
+"I am taking lessons," said Fanny, "but I make awkward work, for my
+fingers are all thumbs, as you might know by my dropping that four-tined
+pitchfork this morning!"
+
+Dr. Lacey laughed heartily at this and called her an "original little
+piece," at the same time saying, "You remind me of my sister Anna."
+
+"Where does she live?" asked Fanny.
+
+Dr. Lacey sighed as he answered, "For three years she has lived in heaven;
+three long years to us, who loved her so dearly."
+
+Fanny observed that he seemed agitated while speaking of his sister, so
+she dared not ask him more about her, although she wished very much to do
+so. Perhaps he read her wishes in her face, for he went on to tell her
+more of his sister, who, he said, drooped day by day, and they took her to
+Cuba, but she daily grew worse, and often spoke of dying and heaven, and
+then one bright summer morning she passed away from them, and they buried
+her under a group of dark orange trees. That night Fanny dreamed of sweet
+Anna Lacey, sleeping so quietly in her lone grave, far off 'neath the
+orange trees of Cuba. Julia had dreams, too, but of a different nature. In
+her fancy she beheld Dr. Lacey at her feet, with his handsome person,
+princely fortune, and magnificent home near New Orleans, while off in the
+dim distance loomed up a dark coffin, in which was the cold, pale form of
+one whom she knew too well. Was her dream an omen of the coming future? We
+shall see.
+
+Next morning just as the town clock rang out the hour of eight, a
+strange-looking vehicle, to which was attached a remarkably poor-looking
+horse, was seen picking its way slowly through the upper part of Main
+street, Frankfort. The driver of this establishment was a negro boy, whom
+we readily recognize as our friend Ike. He was taking it leisurely through
+the town, stopping before every large "smart" looking house to
+reconnoiter, and see if it resembled the one his master had described.
+
+At last he was accosted by a young African, who called out, "Ho, thar, old
+boy! What you keepin' yer eyes peeled and yer' mouth open for? Is you
+catchin' flies?"
+
+"No, sar," replied Ike. "I's tryin' to find Miss Crane's boardin' house."
+
+"Oh, yes; wall, it's up t'other way. You jist turn that old rackerbone of
+your'n straight round and turn down that ar street, whar you see that
+steeple, and, the fust house on the corner is Miss Crane's. But say, is
+you and that ar quadruped jist out of the ark?"
+
+"I dun know nothin' 'bout yer ark," said Ike, whose Scripture knowledge
+was rather limited, "but I 'longs to Marster Josh, and I'm goin' to see
+Miss Fanny--and now I think of it, won't you ride?"
+
+"Lord, no," said the negro; "I'm in a great hurry; goin' arter the doctor
+for ole miss, who's sartin she's goin' for to die this time."
+
+"You don't seem in much of a hurry," said Ike.
+
+"No," returned the other; "old miss has died a heap o' times, by spells,
+so I reckon she'll hang on this time till I git back, jist so she can jaw
+me for being gone so long."
+
+So they parted, the stranger negro to go for the doctor and Ike to go to
+Mrs. Crane's, with his berries, and Aunt Judy's cranberry pie. He had
+often wondered during his ride whether Fanny would not give him a piece of
+the pie. As often as this thought entered his brain, he would turn down
+the white napkin, and take a peep at the tempting pastry; then he would
+touch it with his fingers and finally take it up and smell of it just a
+little!
+
+While he was making his way into Mrs. Crane's kitchen, Julia and Fanny
+were in their room, the windows of which were open and looked out upon a
+balcony, which extended entirely around the house. There was no school
+that day, and Fanny was just wishing she could hear from home when a
+servant entered the room and said there was a boy in the kitchen, who
+wished to see Miss Fanny.
+
+"A boy want to see me," said Fanny; "who can it be?"
+
+"Reckon he's from yer home 'case he says how he belongs to Marster
+Middleton," said the negro girl.
+
+"Oh, joy!" exclaimed Fanny, "somebody from home; how glad I am. Come,
+Julia, won't you go down, too?"
+
+"No, indeed," said Julia, scornfully, "I am not so anxious to see a greasy
+nigger. I hope you will not take it into your head to ask him up here."
+
+But Fanny did not answer, for she was already half-way down the stairs.
+Going to the kitchen she found Ike and seemed as delighted to see him as
+though his skin had been snowy white. Ike delivered all his messages and
+then presented Aunt Judy's pie.
+
+"Dear Aunt Judy," said Fanny, "how kind she is." Then seizing a knife she
+cut a liberal piece for Ike, who received it with many thanks.
+
+"Now, Ike," said she, "you must remain here until I go out and get a
+ribbon for Aunt Judy's cap, and some tobacco for old Aunt Katy." So saying
+she ran upstairs to her room.
+
+When she entered it, Julia exclaimed, "In the name of the people, what
+have you got now?"
+
+"Oh, a pie, which Aunt Judy sent me," said Fanny.
+
+"How ridiculous," answered Julia; "I don't think Mrs. Crane would thank
+Aunt Judy for sending pies to her house."
+
+"Mrs. Crane need know nothing about it, and would not care if she did,"
+said Fanny, and then she added, "Ike is downstairs, and he says father is
+coming after us in two or three weeks."
+
+"Good heavens," said Julia; "what is he coming for? Why does he not send a
+servant?"
+
+"And why cannot father come?" asked Fanny.
+
+"Because," answered Julia, "who wants that old codger here? A pretty
+figure he'd cut, I think. I should be ashamed of him; and so would you, if
+you knew anything."
+
+"I know he is odd," said Fanny; "but he is my father, and as such I would
+not be ashamed of him."
+
+"Well, I am ashamed to own that he is my father, anyway," answered Julia;
+"but where are you going now?" she continued, as she saw her sister
+putting on her bonnet.
+
+"I am going to buy some ribbon for Aunt Judy, some tobacco for Aunt Katy,
+and some candy for the children," answered Fanny.
+
+"Well, I do believe you haven't common sense," said Julia, "but where is
+your money to buy all these things?"
+
+"Oh," said Fanny, "I've concluded not to go and hear Fanny Kemble tonight.
+I'd rather spend the money for the servants; it will do them so much
+good."
+
+"You certainly are a fool," said Julia. Fanny had been told that often, so
+she did not reply, but hastened downstairs and was soon in the street. As
+she turned the corner she could see the windows of her room, and the whole
+length of the balcony on that side of the building. Looking in that
+direction she saw Dr. Lacey sitting out on the balcony and so near her
+window that he must have heard all the conversation between herself and
+her sister! She thought, "Well, he of course thinks me a silly little
+dunce; but I do like our blacks, and if I ever own any of them, I'll first
+teach them to read and then send them all to Liberia." Full of this new
+plan, she forgot Dr. Lacey and ere she was aware of it had reached the
+store. She procured the articles she wished for, and returning to Mrs.
+Crane's, gave them to Ike, who was soon on his way home.
+
+At supper that evening the conversation turned upon Fanny Kemble and the
+expected entertainment. "I suppose you are all going," said Mrs. Crane to
+her boarders. They all answered in the affirmative except Fanny, who was
+about to reply, when Dr. Lacey interrupted her by saying, "Miss Fanny,
+will you allow me to accompany you to hear Mrs. Butler this evening?"
+
+Fanny was amazed. Was it possible that the elegant Dr. Lacey had honored
+her with an invitation to accompany him to the literary treat! She was too
+much surprised to answer him, until he said, "Do not refuse me, Miss
+Fanny, for I am resolved to have you go!" She then gracefully accepted his
+polite invitation, and at the same time glancing toward Julia and Mrs.
+Carrington, she saw that the former frowned darkly, while the latter
+looked displeased. This dampened her happiness somewhat, and as soon as
+supper was over she hurried to her room.
+
+Mrs. Carrington was a gay, fashionable woman, and was just as willing to
+receive attention from unmarried gentlemen now as she had been in her
+girlish days. Her husband was an officer in the United States army and was
+absent a great part of the time, but she had never cared much for him, so
+she managed to pass the time of his absence very happily in flirting with
+every handsome wealthy young gentleman who came in her way. When Dr. Lacey
+appeared, she immediately appropriated him to herself. 'Tis true, she
+somewhat feared Julia might become a rival, but of the modest, unassuming
+little Fanny, she had never once thought, and was greatly surprised when
+Dr. Lacey offered to escort her to the reading. She had resolved on having
+his company herself, and when she saw the frown on Julia's face, she
+flattered herself that she could yet prevent Fanny's going.
+
+Accordingly, after supper, she asked Julia to go with her for a moment to
+her room. Julia had become perfectly charmed with the fascinating manners
+of Mrs. Carrington, so she cheerfully assented, and the two proceeded
+together to her richly furnished apartments. When there, Mrs. Carrington
+said, "Miss Middleton, do you not think your sister too young to accept
+the attentions of any gentleman, at least one who is so much of a stranger
+to the family?"
+
+Julia well knew that the fact of Dr. Lacey's being a stranger was of no
+consequence in Mrs. Carrington's estimation, but she quickly answered,
+"Yes, I do; but what can be done now?"
+
+"Oh," said Mrs. Carrington, "your sister is very gentle and if we go to
+her and state the case as it is, I am confident she will yield."
+
+So they went to Fanny's room, where they found her sitting by the window,
+thinking how much pleasure she would enjoy that night.
+
+Julia commenced operations by saying, "Fanny, what made you promise Dr.
+Lacey that you would go with him tonight?"
+
+"Why," said Fanny, "was there anything wrong in it?"
+
+Here Mrs. Carrington's soft voice chimed in, "Nothing very wrong, dear
+Fanny, but it is hardly proper for a young school girl to appear in
+public, attended by a gentleman who is not her brother or cousin."
+
+Poor Fanny! Her heart sank, for she was afraid she would have to give up
+going after all; but a thought struck her, and she said, "Well, then, it
+is not proper for Julia to go with Mr. Wilmot, and she has promised to do
+so."
+
+"That is very different," said Mrs. Carrington; "Julia is engaged to Mr.
+Wilmot, and unless you are engaged to Dr. Lacey," continued she,
+sarcastically, "it will not be proper at all for you to go with him."
+
+"But I promised I would," said Fanny.
+
+"That you can easily remedy," answered Mrs. Carrington. "Just write him a
+note and I will send it to him."
+
+Thus beset, poor Fanny sat down and wrote, as Mrs. Carrington dictated,
+the following note:
+
+
+
+"DR. LACEY:
+
+"SIR--Upon further reflection I think it proper to decline your polite
+invitation for tonight.
+
+                        "Yours very respectfully,
+
+                                                        "FANNY MIDDLETON."
+
+
+
+"That will do," said Mrs. Carrington; and ringing the bell, she dispatched
+a servant to carry the note to Dr. Lacey.
+
+"You are a good girl to submit so readily," said Mrs. Carrington, laying
+her white hand on Fanny's head. But Fanny's eyes were full of tears, and
+she did not answer; and Mrs. Carrington, sure of Dr. Lacey's attendance
+that evening, left the room exulting in the result of her plan. In a short
+time she deserted to the parlor, where she found Mr. Wilmot with Julia,
+but no Dr. Lacey, neither did he make his appearance at all, and after
+waiting impatiently for a time, she was at last obliged to accept the arm
+of the poor pedagogue, which was rather unwillingly offered, for Mr.
+Wilmot greatly preferred having Julia all to himself. She had become as
+dear to him as his own life and, in his opinion, her character was like
+her face--perfect. Deluded man! 'Twas well that he died before he had come
+to a knowledge of her sinfulness.
+
+But to return to Fanny. After she was left alone by her sister, she threw
+herself upon the sofa, and burst into tears; but at length, wiping them
+away, she arose and went down to the parlor, determined to have a nice
+time practicing her music lesson. It was rather hard and with untiring
+patience she played it over and over, until she was suddenly startled by a
+voice behind her, saying, "Really, Miss Fanny, you are persevering."
+Looking up she saw Dr. Lacey, who had entered unperceived.
+
+"Why, Dr. Lacey," said she, "how you frightened me! Why are you not at the
+reading?"
+
+"Because," answered he, "when my lady breaks her engagement, I think I,
+too, can remain at home. But why did you change your mind, Miss Fanny? I
+thought you were anxious to go."
+
+Fanny blushed painfully, and the tears came to her eyes, but she replied,
+"I was anxious to go, but they thought I had better not."
+
+"And who is they?" asked the doctor; "and why did they think you had
+better not go?"
+
+Fanny answered, "Mrs. Carrington and Julia said I was too young to go out
+with--"
+
+"With such a bad man as I am," said Dr. Lacey, laughing.
+
+"Oh, no," said Fanny; "they do not think you bad; they said with any
+gentleman."
+
+"Too young, are you?" said Dr. Lacey. "How old are you, Fanny?"
+
+"I was sixteen last May," she replied.
+
+"Sixteen; just as old as Anna was when she died, and just as old as my
+mother was when she was married; so it seems you are not too young to die,
+or to be married either, if you are too young to go out with me," said Dr.
+Lacey.
+
+Fanny did not reply; and he continued, "Whom would you have gone with if
+you had not spent your money this morning for those old aunts?"
+
+Fanny started; and giving him a searching look, was about to reply, when
+he anticipated her by saying, "Yes, Fanny, I overheard your conversation
+this morning, and I cannot sufficiently admire your generous self-denial.
+I have heard Fanny Kemble two or three times, so I did not care to hear
+her again; but I decided to go for the pleasure of having you hear her;
+but as you did not choose to go, I have remained here with you, and wish
+to have you tell me something about your parents and your home, and also
+wish you to ask me to go there some time."
+
+Fanny answered, hesitatingly, "I am afraid you would not like to go there,
+Dr. Lacey."
+
+"Why not?" said he. "Do you not like your home?"
+
+"Oh, yes, very much," she replied; "but father is a little odd, and you
+might feel inclined to laugh at him; but he is very kind, and if you could
+forget his roughness, you would like him."
+
+"I know I shall like him, just because he is your father," said Dr. Lacey.
+
+He then turned the conversation upon other subjects, and Fanny found him
+so agreeable that she never thought of the hour until Mr. Wilmot, Mrs.
+Carrington and Julia suddenly entered the parlor.
+
+"Upon my word," said Mrs. Carrington, "you have both stolen a march upon
+us."
+
+"I hope you have been agreeably entertained, Dr. Lacey," said Julia, in an
+ironical tone.
+
+"I assure you I have," said he, warmly "I do not remember having passed so
+pleasant an evening for a long, long time."
+
+"I dare say not; Fanny is usually very interesting," was, Julia's
+contemptuous reply, and as Mr. Wilmot just then took his leave, she very
+haughtily left the room and went upstairs, muttering to herself, "Foiled
+for the first time in my life."
+
+From this time nothing of particular importance occurred for two or three
+weeks, except that Dr. Lacey seemed each day to grow fonder of Fanny,
+which greatly annoyed Mrs. Carrington and Julia, both of whom spared no
+pains to make Fanny appear in as bad a light as possible. But Dr. Lacey
+understood their maneuvers, and whenever they were present seemed to take
+delight in being very attentive to Fanny. He ardently desired to see the
+father of the two girls, and ere long his wish was gratified. But of this
+we will speak in another chapter.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER V
+
+
+                             THE FATAL LETTER
+
+
+Julia and Fanny had been gone from home about four weeks when Mr.
+Middleton suddenly determined "to go and see his gals" and bring them
+home. Accordingly he "fixed up right smart," as he thought, which meant
+that he took off his beard and put on "a bran new pair of jeens." He
+preferred driving his own carriage, so he set off alone for Frankfort.
+
+It was Friday morning, and as his daughters were in school, he stalked
+into Mrs. Crane's parlor to wait for them. Spying the piano, he sat down
+to it, and commenced producing a series of unearthly sounds, not
+altogether unlike the fashionable music of the present day. Mrs.
+Carrington chanced to be crossing the hall and, hearing the noise from the
+parlor, looked in. As her eye fell upon the strange-looking, giant form of
+Mr. Middleton, she uttered a very delicate scream, and as she just then
+saw Dr. Lacey entering the house, she staggered back a few paces, and
+tried to faint very gracefully. But the doctor caught her in his arms just
+in time to restore her to consciousness!
+
+Mr. Middleton now came toward them, exclaiming, "Lightning guns! What's to
+pay now? Skeered at me, are you, madam or miss, whichever you be? I won't
+hurt a har of your soft skull!"
+
+"Ugh-u-u!" said Mrs. Carrington, shrinking from him in disgust, as he
+advanced toward her, and laid his large hand on her head, "just to see,"
+as he said, "if she were made of anything besides jewelry, curls and
+paint."
+
+At this allusion to her brilliant color, Mrs. Carrington relieved Dr.
+Lacey from the delightful duty of supporting her, and disappeared up the
+stairs, saying in no very gentle tones, "What an old brute!"
+
+"Fire away thar," called our Mr. Middleton. "I am an old brute, I
+suppose."
+
+"But your right name is Mr. Middleton, I conclude," said Dr. Lacey.
+
+Mr. Middleton started and answered, "How d'ye know that? Just as you'd
+know his satanic majesty, if he should appear to you?"
+
+"Something upon that principle," said Dr. Lacey, laughing, "but," he
+continued, "I am glad to see you, Mr. Middleton. I suppose you have come
+to visit your daughters."
+
+"Yes, and to take them home and let their mother and the rest of the
+blacks see them," answered Mr. Middleton; then after a pause he added,
+"They'll be right glad to see me, I reckon, or at least Sunshine will."
+
+"Who is Sunshine?" asked Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Well, now," said Mr. Middleton, "here you've lived with 'em four weeks
+and don't know that I call one Tempest and t'other Sunshine, and if you've
+any wit, you'll know which is Sunshine."
+
+Just then a voice was heard to exclaim, "There, I told you father was
+here. I hear him now talking about Sunshine," and Fanny rushed in, and
+throwing her arms around her father's neck, kissed again and again his
+rough cheek, while he suddenly felt the need of his red and yellow cotton
+handkerchief, and muttered something about the "roads" being so infernal
+dusty that they made a fellow's eyes smart!
+
+Then turning to Julia, who still stood in the door, he said, "Come,
+Tempest, none of your pranks! Come here and shake your old pap's paw. You
+needn't be afeared of this young spark, for he knows I'm your pap, and he
+hain't laughed at me neither." So Julia advanced and shook her father's
+hand with a tolerably good grace.
+
+"I'm come for you to go home and see the folks," said Mr. Middleton; "so
+you pick up your duds--and mind not to take a cussed bandbox--and after
+dinner we'll start for home."
+
+"It wants an hour of dinner time," said Julia, "and as we are not hungry,
+we can start in a few moments, if you like."
+
+"Fury-ation," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder if we can. Well, start on then
+afoot, if you're in such a hurry. I shan't budge an inch till I've had my
+dinner; besides, I want to see Mr. Wilmot."
+
+Julia saw that she must submit to the mortification of seeing her father
+at Mrs. Crane's dinner table, and with a beating heart she heard the bell
+summon them to the dining room. Mrs. Carrington did not appear--her nerves
+had received too great a shock--and for that Julia was thankful. Dr. Lacey
+sat by her father and paid him every possible attention.
+
+"Will you take soup, Mr. Middleton?" asked Mrs. Crane.
+
+"What kind of soup? Beef soup, or mud turkle?"
+
+"It is vermicelli," said Mrs. Crane, hardly able to keep her face
+straight.
+
+"Vermifuge--vermifuge," repeated Mr. Middleton. "That's almighty queer
+stuff to make soup on. No. I'm 'bleeged to you; I ain't in need of that ar
+medicine."
+
+Julia reddened, while Fanny burst into a laugh and said, "Father isn't
+much used to French soups, I think."
+
+"Use your napkin, father," softly whispered Julia.
+
+"What shall I use that for?" said he. "My trousers are all tobacco spit
+now, and grease won't hurt 'em any now. Halloo! Here waiter, bring me a
+decent fork, for Lord knows I can't eat with this here shovel and if I
+take my fingers Tempest'll raise a row de dow."
+
+The servant looked at his mistress, who said, "Samuel, bring Mr. Middleton
+a steel fork."
+
+When the dessert was brought in Mr. Middleton again exclaimed, as he took
+his plate of pudding, "Now what can this be?"
+
+"It is tapioca pudding," said Mrs. Crane.
+
+"Tap-an-oakky," returned Mr. Middleton. "Well, if you don't have the
+queerest things to eat! You ought to come to my house. We don't have any
+your chicken fixin's nor little three-cornered hankerchers laid out at
+each plate."
+
+At last, to Julia's great relief, dinner was over, and she got her father
+started for home. Suddenly Mr. Middleton exclaimed, "That ar doctor is a
+mighty fine chap. Why don't you set your cap for him, Sunshine?"
+
+"It would be of no use, father," answered Fanny.
+
+"Wall, if I'm not mistaken, he's laid his snare for a bird, and I don't
+care how soon you fall into it, darling," said Mr. Middleton.
+
+"How ridiculous!" exclaimed Julia.
+
+"Ho now, jealous, are you, Tempest?" said her father. "What in thunder do
+you think he'll want of you, who are engaged to Mr. Wilmot?"
+
+This was a truth which had troubled Julia, and she greatly regretted her
+engagement, for she well knew Dr. Lacey never would think of her as long
+as he thought she belonged to another. She had watched with a jealous eye
+the growing intimacy between him and Fanny, and resolved to leave no means
+untried to prevent a union between them, and to secure the doctor for
+herself. To do this she knew she must break her engagement with Mr.
+Wilmot, and also give Dr. Lacey a bad opinion of her sister. She felt sure
+of success, for when did she undertake anything and fail? Sinful girl! She
+was freed from her engagement in a way she little dreamed of.
+
+Four weeks from the time of her first visit home, word came that Mr.
+Wilmot was sick and would not be able to teach that day. He had been
+unwell for several days, and next morning it was announced that he had the
+typhoid fever. Fanny's first impulse was to go and see him, but Julia
+prevented her by saying that he would send for her when he wanted her.
+
+That evening Dr. Lacey told Julia that Mr. Wilmot had expressed a wish to
+see her. She went rather unwillingly, and something in her manner must
+have betrayed it, for he seemed troubled, and regarded her with an anxious
+look. She however manifested no affection, and but very little interest
+for him, and inwardly resolved that when she came again her sister should
+accompany her. That night he grew worse, and as there was of course no
+school, Julia hired some one to take herself and sister home. Earnestly
+did Fanny entreat her to remain and watch over Mr. Wilmot.
+
+"I shall do no such thing," said Julia. "It would not be proper, and I
+should be talked about."
+
+"Well, then," said Fanny, "I shall stay till mother sends for me. I do not
+care if I am talked about."
+
+This rather pleased Julia, who said, "Well, you can stay if you like. I
+dare say you care more for him than I do, and you can tell him so, if you
+please."
+
+"Oh, Julia," said Fanny, "what has changed you so toward Mr. Wilmot?"
+
+"Nothing in particular," replied Julia. "I never liked him very much."
+
+So Julia started for home, while Fanny took her station by the bedside of
+her beloved teacher. When Julia reached home, she found that her father
+had left the day before for Missouri. He owned land there, and as he had
+gone to make some improvements on it, he would probably be absent two
+months. Julia carelessly told her mother of Mr. Wilmot's illness, and that
+Fanny had stayed to watch him. When Mrs. Middleton heard this, her
+maternal fears were roused lest her daughter should take the fever, and in
+a few days she went herself to Frankfort to bring Fanny home.
+
+She found Mr. Wilmot very ill, but not as yet dangerously so, and after
+staying a day, she announced her intention of taking Fanny home.
+
+"Why not leave her?" said Dr. Lacey. "She seems peculiarly adapted to a
+sick room, and will do him more good than a dozen physicians."
+
+"Yes, let her stay," said Mr. Wilmot, and drawing Mrs. Middleton closely
+to him, he whispered, "Tell Julia to come to me, will you?"
+
+Mrs. Middleton promised that she would, but persisted in taking Fanny.
+When Mr. Wilmot's message was given to Julia, she said, "No, indeed, I'll
+not go. I could do him no good."
+
+Ike was sent to Frankfort every day to inquire after Mr. Wilmot, and see
+if anything was wanted, and each night Fanny waited anxiously for his
+return. As soon as she saw him enter the wood, she would run to him, and
+inquire for Mr. Wilmot. Julia, however, manifested no anxiety whatever.
+She would not have acknowledged that she hoped he would die, and yet each
+time that she heard he was better her spirits sank, for fear he would yet
+live. At last Ike brought to Fanny the joyful intelligence that the crisis
+was passed, and Mr. Wilmot was out of danger.
+
+That night, in the solitude of her chamber, Julia communed with herself as
+follows: "And so he'll live after all. Well, I may as well let him know at
+once that I will not marry him." So saying, she opened her portfolio, and
+wrote the following note:
+
+
+
+"Mr. Wilmot:
+
+"Sir--When I became engaged to you I was very young and am still so;
+consequently, you will hardly be surprised when you learn that I have
+changed my mind and wish to have our engagement dissolved.
+
+                        "Yours truly, as a friend,
+
+                                                        "JULIA MIDDLETON."
+
+
+
+Ike did not go to Frankfort again for two or three days, but when he did,
+he was the bearer of this heartless note. Mr. Wilmot was indeed better and
+when he heard Ike was in the house he expressed a desire to see him, as he
+wished to send some word to Julia. When Ike was ushered into the sick
+room, he immediately handed his young mistress' letter to Mr. Wilmot, who
+eagerly took it, for he recognized the handwriting of his idol. Hastily
+breaking the seal, he read twice the cruel lines before he was convinced
+that he read aright; then the paleness on his cheek grew paler, and was
+succeeded by a deep flush.
+
+When Ike asked what he should tell the folks at home, Mr. Wilmot's voice
+was husky as he answered, "Nothing, Ike, tell them nothing." Ike was
+alarmed at the change which had come over his young master, and called for
+assistance.
+
+From that time Mr. Wilmot hourly grew worse. Mrs. Middleton was sent for,
+and a telegram was forwarded to his friends in New York, bidding them come
+soon if they would see him alive. Mr. Miller, who was teaching in a
+distant part of the country, dismissed his school to attend his dying
+friend. It was heartrending to hear Mr. Wilmot in his delirium, call for
+Julia to come to him--to let him look on her face once more before he died.
+Then he would fancy himself at home and would describe Julia to his sister
+in all the passionate fervor of a devoted lover; then he would think it
+was Julia who was sick, and would beg of those around him to save her, and
+not let his loved one die. At last Mrs. Middleton could bear his pleadings
+no longer. She resolved to go home and persuade her hard-hearted daughter,
+if possible, to go to the dying man.
+
+Just before she was ready to leave, consciousness returned to him for a
+few moments, and calling her to his bedside, he asked her where she was
+going. On being told he replied, "Mrs. Middleton, I am dying. When you
+return I shall not be in this world; but I know that my Redeemer liveth,
+and I am not afraid to die, for I feel assured of rest beyond the grave;
+but there is one thing I would have. Ere I go hence I would see Julia once
+more. I have loved her perhaps too well, and for this I must die. Tell, oh
+tell her, how I missed her when the fever scorched my brow, and bid her
+hasten to me ere it be too late! But if she will not come, give her my
+blessing, and tell her my last prayer was for her, and that in Heaven she
+will be mine."
+
+With many tears Mrs. Middleton promised him that every word of his message
+should be delivered to Julia, and that she should come to him. On reaching
+home her swollen eyelids attracted Fanny's attention, and excited her
+fear. Springing up, she exclaimed, "Mother, mother, how is Mr. Wilmot? Is
+he dead?"
+
+"No," answered her mother, "he is not dead, but is dying."
+
+Then she repeated to Julia his request, and added, "You had better go
+immediately, if you wish to see him alive, for he cannot live until
+morning. Fanny will call Ike to go with you."
+
+Fanny arose to do her mother's bidding, but Julia stopped her by saying,
+"You needn't trouble yourself to call him, Fanny."
+
+"Why not?" said Fanny, looking wonderingly in Julia's face.
+
+"Because I am not going," said Julia coolly.
+
+"Not going!" exclaimed Fanny.
+
+"Not going!" echoed Mrs. Middleton. "Why do you say so? You are going, you
+must go!"
+
+"There is no must about it," answered Julia; "I do not choose to go, and I
+shall not go!"
+
+"Are you in earnest, Julia?" asked Mrs. Middleton.
+
+"As much in earnest as I ever was in my life," replied Julia.
+
+"Well, then," returned the mother in a decided tone, "you shall go; I
+command you to go, and I must be obeyed!"
+
+"I'd like to see your commands enforced, Madam," said Julia, her beautiful
+face dark with rage. "Yes, I'd like to see anybody make me go if I did not
+wish to. Mr. Wilmot is nothing to me, and I would hardly go to save his
+life."
+
+"Oh, Julia, Julia!" said Mrs. Middleton bitterly, "has it come to this? I
+can see it all now!"
+
+"What all can you see so distinctly?" asked Julia scornfully.
+
+"I can understand what part you have had in causing Mr. Wilmot's death,"
+answered Mrs. Middleton.
+
+Julia turned ashy pale, and her mother continued--"Often in his ravings he
+spoke of a letter, a cruel letter he called it, and I heard it hinted that
+it was the receipt of that letter which brought on a relapse. Now you will
+tell me whether you wrote that letter, and if so, what were its contents?"
+
+"I wonder how I'm expected to know what letter you mean," said Julia.
+"However, I did write to him and ask to be released from my engagement,
+and I had my reasons for so doing."
+
+Mrs. Middleton sighed and said, "It is as I feared; on you, Julia, rests
+in a measure the cause of his death."
+
+"Better call me a murderer at once. But I'll not stay for more abuse,"
+said Julia, as she left the room.
+
+When she was gone Mrs. Middleton buried her face in her hands, and sent
+forth sob after sob from her crushed heart--crushed by the sinfulness and
+mocking disobedience of her first born. While she was still weeping, Fanny
+stole softly from the apartment and went in quest of her sister. She found
+her, as she had expected, in her room, and going up to her threw her arms
+around her neck, and plead long and earnestly that she would go to Mr.
+Wilmot. But Julia's answer was ever the same, "No, I will not."
+
+"And why will you not?" asked Fanny.
+
+"Because," replied Julia, "Mr. Wilmot is nothing to me, and there is no
+reason why I should go to him, more than to any other lovesick youth who
+takes a fancy to send for me. You would not feel obliged to run if Bill
+Jeffrey should have the measles and send for you."
+
+"Oh, stop, stop," said Fanny, "you shall not liken Bill Jeffrey to Mr.
+Wilmot, who is so good, so noble. You loved him once, and for the sake of
+that love go to him now; it can do you no harm."
+
+"It would seriously affect my plans for the future; and once for all, I
+tell you I will not go," replied Julia.
+
+"Then I will," said Fanny, "and show him that I, at least, have not
+forgotten him."
+
+This idea pleased Julia, and she answered, "I wish you would, for your
+presence will do as much good as mine."
+
+Fanny hastily ran down stairs and, going to her mother, said, "Mother,
+Julia will not go, but I will. I should like to very much. Will you let
+me?"
+
+Mrs. Middleton was too much engrossed in her painful thoughts to give much
+heed to what Fanny said. She only knew that she wished her to consent to
+something, and she mechanically answered, "Yes, yes, go." It was then
+after sunset, and as the sky had all day been cloudy, darkness was fast
+gathering over the earth, but Fanny heeded it not. She bade Ike make
+haste, and in a few moments her favorite pony was saddled. Ike's horse was
+then got in readiness, and they were soon galloping off in the direction
+of Frankfort. 'Twas a long ride of twelve miles and the darkness increased
+every moment, while a steady, drizzling rain commenced falling. Still
+Fanny kept perseveringly on, occasionally speaking an encouraging word to
+Ike, who pulled his old cap closely over his ears and muttered, "Lord
+bless young miss. Seems like 'twas her was done promised to young marster,
+a puttin' out this desput night to see him."
+
+But Fanny kept her thoughts to herself, and while she is making her way to
+Frankfort, we will precede her and see what is taking place in the sick
+room. The large drops of sweat which stood upon Mr. Wilmot's high, white
+forehead, showed that the hour of dissolution was at hand. His mind was
+wandering, but still the burden of his soul was, "Julia, Julia, oh, will
+she not come?" Mr. Miller stood by him and endeavored as far as possible
+to quiet him, and once, during a lucid interval, he asked, "If Julia does
+not come, what shall I tell her when I see her?"
+
+Mr. Wilmot's eyes opened wide and for a moment he looked wistfully at his
+friend, and then said mournfully, "I cannot see you, Joseph, my vision has
+departed forever, and if Julia comes, I cannot now look on her loved
+features, but if I die ere she arrives, ask her if she wrote that letter."
+
+Just then there was a noise without, and the sound of horses' feet was
+heard coming up the graveled walk. Some one in the room whispered, "It
+must be Miss Middleton." The sound caught the dying man's ear and he
+wildly exclaimed, "Has she come? Oh! Has she come?" Fanny was now heard
+speaking in the hall. We have said that her voice was strangely like her
+sister's, so it was no wonder that Mr. Wilmot, in his feverish delirium,
+mistook it. Clasping his hands together, he exclaimed, "Thank God she has
+come! She has come!"
+
+The excitement was too much for him and for a few moments he was
+unconscious. When at last animation was restored, Fanny was hanging over
+his pillow, and Fanny's tears were upon his cheek; but he thought it was
+Julia, and drawing her to him, he imprinted a burning kiss upon her fair
+brow, saying, "God bless you for coming, precious Julia, I knew you would
+come; and now tell me, do you not love me as well as you always have?"
+
+Fanny was bewildered, and looked imploringly at Mr. Miller, who said,
+"Richard, do you think it is Julia who is standing by you now?" The sick
+man gave a startled look and almost shrieked out, "Julia? Yes, is it not
+Julia? Speak quick and tell me, isn't Julia here?" Mr. Miller's eyes
+filled with tears as he answered sadly, "No, Richard, Julia is not here;
+it is Fanny who has come." A deathly paleness passed over Mr. Wilmot's
+face and a paroxysm of delirium ensued more violent than any which had
+preceded it. At last it partially passed off and he became comparatively
+calm, but still persisted in thinking it was Julia whose hand he held in
+his and whose breath was upon his cheek. "Heaven bless you for coming,
+beloved one," he would say, "I knew you would come, and still the dreadful
+thought has haunted me, that you might be false, for that was a cruel
+letter; but you did not write it, did you?"
+
+Fanny answered through her tears, "No, Mr. Wilmot, I did not write it. It
+is Fanny who is speaking to you." But Mr. Wilmot understood only the first
+part of what she said, and continued, "I knew you did not, I am satisfied
+now to die; and yet 'tis hard to die when I am so young and so far from
+home, but it is sweet to know that I have your love to the last. When I am
+dead, you will tell them at home how I loved and prayed for them. My
+mother will weep bitterly for her son, who died so far away, but she does
+not love me as well as you do, does she, dearest?"
+
+Just then Dr. Lacey entered the room. He seemed surprised to see Fanny
+there, and to hear the words of endearment addressed to her by Mr. Wilmot,
+but Mr. Miller softly told him of the mistake. This seemed to satisfy him,
+but he anxiously noted every change of Fanny's countenance. At last Mr.
+Wilmot said, "If you did not write that letter, who did? Was it, could it
+have been your sister?"
+
+"Oh, no! No!" said Fanny, "I did not write it."
+
+"I know you did not, dearest," said he; "you would not do such a thing,
+but who did? I cannot think it was Fanny, who was always so gentle, so
+guileless."
+
+Poor Fanny! She felt that her beloved teacher was dying with a suspicion
+of her innocence, and she wept most bitterly. At last a change passed over
+Mr. Wilmot's face, a change which showed that the last trying moment had
+come. It frequently occurs with dying persons that at the last their
+faculties are for a moment fully restored. So it was with Mr. Wilmot. A
+bright smile broke over his face and looking up at Mr. Miller, he said, "I
+thank my Heavenly Father I can see again. Now, where is Julia? I would
+look on her face once more."
+
+"I told you," said Mr. Miller, "that you were mistaken; it is not Julia."
+
+"Not Julia!" said Mr. Wilmot, again becoming delirious. "Not Julia! It
+cannot be true." Then drawing Fanny toward him he looked earnestly in her
+face. Slowly the bitter truth broke over his mind, and he said, "Yes, I
+was mistaken! But I bless you for coming; but Julia, my too dearly loved
+Julia--she is not here. Oh, if I can never see her in this world, shall I
+see her in heaven?"
+
+They were the last words he ever uttered. Falling back on his pillow, he
+drew Fanny's face to his, and with his last breath kissed her quivering
+lips, and all was over. Sadly Mr. Miller closed the eyes of his departed
+friend, and smoothing the covering about him, left him to the care of the
+servants. A few hours later, Fanny entered the room with Dr. Lacey, again
+to look on the face of Mr. Wilmot. The sun was just rising, and its first
+red rays fell upon the marble features of the dead. There was on his face
+an expression so calm and heavenly that Fanny held her breath while
+looking at him, lest she should disturb his peaceful repose. At length she
+kissed his cold forehead, and silently left the room which contained the
+pale sleeper.
+
+In the course of a few hours she returned home, bearing the sad tidings,
+which was received by her mother with a burst of tears; but Julia
+preserved the same indifference which had been manifested throughout all
+Mr. Wilmot's illness. Hard-hearted as she was, there came a time in after
+years when that proud head was bowed with grief, and those dark eyes were
+bedimmed by tears of penitence, which could not atone for the past; for
+they were of no avail to bring back the dead from their silent resting
+place.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER VI
+
+
+           SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS
+
+
+Mr. Wilmot's death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday
+was appointed for his burial. It was the 1st of September, and a bright,
+beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he
+who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange
+land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had
+thus early passed away. He had during his lifetime been a member of the
+Episcopal church, and his funeral services were to take place at Ascension
+Church.
+
+The house was filled to overflowing. Mr. Middleton, Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey
+and Fanny occupied the front seat, as principal mourners for the deceased.
+Many searching eyes were bent on the fair young girl, whose white forehead
+gleamed from under the folds of her veil, and whose eyelids, wet with
+tears, drooped heavily upon her pale cheek. Madam Rumor had been busy with
+her thousand tongues, and the scene at the deathbed had been told and
+retold in twenty different forms, until at last it had become settled that
+on Fanny's part there was some secret attachment, or she never would have
+evinced so much interest in Mr. Wilmot. She, however, was ignorant of all
+this, and sat there wholly unconscious of the interest she was exciting.
+
+Julia was not there. She had again defied her mother's commands, and
+resisted all Fanny's entreaties, that she would go to the funeral.
+
+"You ought to see Mr. Wilmot," said Fanny. "He looks so calm, so peaceful
+and," she added in a low voice, "so forgiving."
+
+"So forgiving!" quickly repeated Julia. "I wonder what he has to forgive.
+If I had continued to love him, 'twould not have saved his life."
+
+Fanny sighed and turned away from the hard-hearted girl, who was left
+alone with her thoughts during all the long hours of that day. But to do
+her justice, we must say, that after her mother and sister were gone, a
+feeling of sadness stole over her; her stony heart somewhat softened, and
+in the solitude of her chamber she wept for a long time; but whether for
+Mr. Wilmot's death, her own conduct toward him, or the circumstances which
+surrounded her, none can tell.
+
+Let us now return to Frankfort, and go back for a few moments in our
+story. Just as the funeral procession had left the house and was
+proceeding toward the church, the steamboat Diana, which plies between
+Cincinnati and Frankfort, appeared round a bend in the river. She was
+loaded with passengers, who were all on the lookout as they neared the
+landing place. Just at that moment the tolling bell rang out on the air.
+Its tones fell sadly on the ear of a tall, beautiful girl, who was
+impatiently pacing the deck, and looking anxiously in the direction of the
+city. The knell was repeated, and she murmured, "Oh, what if that should
+be for Richard!" The thought overpowered her, and sitting down on a seat
+near her she burst into tears.
+
+"Can I do anything for you?" said the captain, who at that moment passed
+her.
+
+"Nothing, except to land me in Frankfort as soon as possible," said the
+young lady, whom the reader will readily suppose was Kate Wilmot.
+
+"Are you in a great hurry?" asked the captain.
+
+"Yes, sir," returned Kate. "My brother is dangerously sick and I am
+anxious to get to him."
+
+"Where does your brother live?" asked the captain.
+
+"He boards with Mrs. Williams, on Elm street," answered Kate.
+
+"Then," said the captain, "if you will show me your baggage, I will see
+that it is sent there, for you probably will not wish to waste time in
+looking after it when we land."
+
+Kate thanked him for his kindness; and when they reached the shore the
+kind-hearted man called one of his boatmen and ordered him to show Miss
+Wilmot the way to Mrs. Williams' residence. As Kate approached the house
+she noticed the air of desertion about it, and her heart sank for fear her
+brother might be dead. Running hastily up the steps, she rang the bell,
+which was answered by a female domestic, who was too old and too infirm to
+attend the funeral. Kate accosted her by saying, "Does Mr. Wilmot live
+here?"
+
+The old lady replied by lifting up her hand and exclaiming, while the
+tears coursed their way down her cheeks, "Lord bless me if it isn't young
+marster's sister."
+
+"Yes, yes," said Kate impatiently, "I am his sister. But tell me, is he
+dead? Am I too late?"
+
+The woman replied, "Not too late to see him, if you're right spry. They've
+carried him to the church."
+
+"Where? What church is it?" asked Kate wildly.
+
+"Right yender; that ar brick house with the tall steeple."
+
+Kate waited for no more, but darted off in the direction of the church.
+Meanwhile the services were ended, and the friends of the deceased were
+taking their last leave of him. Mrs. Middleton and Mr. Miller stood on one
+side of the coffin, while Dr. Lacey and Fanny were on the other. Fanny
+gazed long and earnestly upon the face of her teacher, as if she would
+stamp his likeness with daguerrean accuracy upon her heart.
+
+She was turning sadly away, when a noise at the door caused all eyes to be
+directed that way. A pale, lovely face was seen looking anxiously in, and
+then a slight female figure advanced through the crowd, which gave way for
+her to pass. She passed up the aisle till she reached the coffin, then
+bursting into a flood of tears, she wrung her hands, exclaiming, "My
+brother, oh my brother--are you indeed dead?" She then imprinted kiss after
+kiss upon the cold lips of him who never before disregarded her caresses;
+and as the full force of her loss came over her, she uttered a piercing
+cry of anguish, and fell fainting into the arms of Mr. Miller, who
+recognized in her beautiful features the original of the picture which Mr.
+Wilmot had shown him a few months before.
+
+He bore her out into the open air, where he was instantly surrounded by
+half a dozen ladies, each insisting that the fair stranger should be taken
+to her house. First among these was Mrs. Crane, who saw by a glance at
+Kate that her presence would not be derogatory to any house, so she
+determined to have her taken to her own dwelling, and urged her claim so
+hard that Mr. Miller at last consented, thinking that Mrs. Williams must
+be wearied with the recent illness of Mr. Wilmot.
+
+Accordingly, when Kate was again restored to consciousness, she found
+herself in an elegantly furnished room, with a gaily dressed, handsome
+lady sitting by her. This was Mrs. Carrington, whose delicate nerves would
+not suffer her to attend a funeral. On seeing Kate move, she spoke to her
+and asked her if she felt better.
+
+"Yes, much better," said Kate; "but where am I? What has happened?" And
+then as the recollection of what had occurred came over her, she burst
+into tears and said, "My brother--they have buried him, I suppose, and I
+cannot see him again."
+
+Mrs. Carrington answered, "I think they have not gone to the cemetery yet.
+I will dispatch a servant and ask them to delay the burial a few moments,
+if you desire it."
+
+Kate thanked her; but at that moment a messenger came from Mr. Miller. He
+had anticipated Kate's wishes, and sent word that a carriage was waiting
+to convey her to the church, where she would have another opportunity of
+seeing her brother. Mrs. Carrington felt constrained to offer to accompany
+her, and the two proceeded to the church and thence to the cemetery.
+
+Although Mrs. Carrington had not visited Mr. Wilmot during his illness,
+she was by no means ignorant of Fanny's attentions. She had taken great
+pains to comment upon them in Dr. Lacey's presence, saying, "that she had
+often suspected Fanny of possessing a more than ordinary affection for Mr.
+Wilmot, and she had sometimes thought her affection returned. For her
+part, she did not blame Julia for absenting herself from him, for she had
+probably discovered his preference for her sister." Her object in doing
+this was to make Dr. Lacey think less favorably of Fanny, for with her
+practised eye she had discovered that for no other female did he feel such
+an interest as for "Little Fanny Middleton," as she always termed her.
+
+At the grave she noticed Fanny's pale face and swollen eyes, and found
+occasion to say to her, loud enough for Dr. Lacey to hear, "I am
+astonished, Fanny, to see you show to the world how much you loved your
+sister's betrothed."
+
+This remark had no effect upon Fanny, except causing her to look at Mrs.
+Carrington in surprise and to wonder what she meant. With Dr. Lacey it was
+different. Imperceptibly, "Little Fanny Middleton" had won a place in his
+heart which no other one had ever possessed. At first he admired her for
+her frank, confiding nature, and afterward he learned to love her for the
+many lovely traits of her character. He had thought it perfectly natural
+that she should feel a great interest in Mr. Wilmot, who was for so long a
+time a member of her father's family; but the wrong construction which was
+put upon her motives annoyed him, and even made him fearful that her heart
+might be more interested in Mr. Wilmot than he was willing to believe. As
+he stood by the open grave into which the cold earth was heavily falling,
+there rested upon his brow a deeper shade of sadness than was occasioned
+by the mere death of his friend. Mrs. Carrington observed it, and resolved
+to follow up the train of thought which she saw was awakened in his mind.
+
+After the burial Kate returned to Mrs. Crane's, where she was treated with
+every possible attention which politeness or sympathy could dictate. A few
+days after the funeral she one evening casually asked, if that fair,
+delicate-looking girl at her brother's grave were not Miss Middleton?
+
+"Yes," replied Mrs. Carrington. "Did you not think from her manner that
+she was a sincere mourner?"
+
+Kate was about to reply, when Dr. Lacey prevented her by saying, "Pardon
+me, Mrs. Carrington; but I think you have given Miss Wilmot a wrong
+impression. She doubtless thinks it was Miss Julia Middleton."
+
+"Yes," said Kate, "I thought it was Miss Julia."
+
+Dr. Lacey replied that it was Fanny--Julia's younger sister; and then he
+told how faithfully she had watched over Mr. Wilmot during his illness. Of
+Julia he said nothing, and although Kate wished very much to know
+something concerning her, she determined not to question Dr. Lacey, but to
+wait and ask Mr. Miller, who, for some reason, seemed nearer to her than
+any other one of the strangers by whom she was surrounded. He had been
+solicited to take charge of the school, which was now destitute of a
+teacher, and as the situation pleased him, he readily accepted the offer
+and accepted Mrs. Crane's as his boarding place. Perhaps one inducement
+which led him to do this was the presence of the beautiful Kate, in whom
+he daily became more interested.
+
+Years before, when but a boy in the boarding school at Canandaigua, he had
+often fancied that the time would come when he should both see and know
+the sister whom Richard Wilmot used to describe in such glowing terms.
+Since then another image had filled his heart and he had dreamed of
+another face--not so fair, perhaps, but quite as innocent. But now the
+dream was sadly over, and he had never thought of the gentle Fanny for a
+wife since that night when, as he supposed, he saw the dark side of her
+character. He, however, could not conquer his old partiality, and always
+spoke of her in the highest terms. Consequently, from his description of
+her, Kate received a very favorable impression.
+
+He said little of Julia; but told Kate that he would take her to Mr.
+Middleton's the first fine day. He wished to go there in order to induce
+Mrs. Middleton to send her daughters back to school. The next Saturday was
+fixed upon for the visit, and at an early hour Mr. Miller and Kate were on
+their way to Mr. Middleton's.
+
+Kate Wilmot was not only handsome, but was also very intelligent and
+agreeable, and by the time their ride was half-completed, Mr. Miller was
+more than half in love and was building air castles just as he had done
+months before when Fanny was mistress of them all.
+
+About noon they reached Mr. Middleton's, where they were received very
+kindly by Mrs. Middleton, very joyfully by Fanny, and very coldly by
+Julia, whose face always wore a darker frown whenever Mr. Miller was
+present; but he apparently did not notice it, and went on conversing upon
+different subjects. At last he asked when Mr. Middleton was expected home.
+
+"I am expecting him every day," said Mrs. Middleton, "and," she added in a
+lower tone, "I almost dread to have him come, for I do not know that he
+has ever heard a word of Richard's illness and death."
+
+"Why, have you never written to him?" asked Mr. Miller.
+
+"Yes," replied she; "but it is so uncertain as to what place he is in, or
+how long he will remain there, that it is doubtful whether he ever
+received the letter. We heard from him a few days ago. He was then in
+Indiana, and as he said nothing about Mr. Wilmot, I presume he has not
+heard of his death."
+
+Just as she had finished speaking, the dogs set up a great barking, and
+the negroes uttered the joyful cry of "Marster's come! Marster's come!"
+The family ran to the door to meet him; but Fanny could not wait for him
+to enter the house, neither could she stop to unfasten the gate, but
+clearing it with one bound, she was soon in the arms of her father, who
+uttered his usual, "Ha, ha," and said, "Well done, darling; you'll do for
+a cirkis rider. Are you glad to see your old pap?"
+
+The blacks then gathered round, and he shook hands with all, saying, "How
+d'ye, boys? How d'ye? Have you worked right smart since I've been gone? If
+you have, you may have a play spell the rest of the arternoon."
+
+So saying, he entered the house, where after greeting his wife, Julia and
+Mr. Miller, he was introduced to "Miss Wilmot." He took her hand and
+looking at her for a moment, said, "Wilmot, Wilmot! Are you Dick's
+sister?"
+
+Kate's eyes filled with tears as she exclaimed, "Yes, sir, Richard was my
+brother."
+
+"Richard was your brother! Great Moses! What does this mean? And you in
+black and crying!" Then looking at his wife, who was also in tears, he
+added impatiently, "What in thun--" but instantly recollecting himself, he
+said more gently, "Can't anybody tell me what has happened?" And the old
+man's cheek paled, and his voice trembled, as the dread of what might have
+happened stole over him.
+
+Fanny at last went up to him and said softly, "Father, Mr. Wilmot is
+dead!"
+
+Mr. Middleton sank into the nearest chair, and covering his rough face
+with his hands, wept as freely as a little child. He had loved Mr. Wilmot
+with almost a father's love, and during his absence had not been unmindful
+of him. Safely stowed away in his carpet bag were several costly books,
+which he had purchased as a present for Richard. He had also hoped that as
+Julia's husband he would have a good influence over her, and improve her
+fractious disposition; and many were the plans which he had formed as to
+what he would do when Richard was really his son. But now he was gone
+forever. The blow was so sudden, so unexpected, that for several minutes
+he was stunned by its force and wept on in silence.
+
+At last, lifting up his head, he turned to Kate and said, "You must not
+think me a silly old fool, child, for Lord knows old Josh Middleton hain't
+shed such tears since he was a little shaver and cried when they buried up
+his dead mother."
+
+Kate could not reply, but from that time she felt for Mr. Middleton a
+respect and esteem which nothing could ever change.
+
+After Mr. Middleton had become calm, he proceeded to enumerate to Mr.
+Miller the many good qualities of Mr. Wilmot. Said he, "He was a capital
+feller; allus just so. Lively as a cricket; none of your stuck-up,
+fiddle-faddle notions. And then he was such a good boarder--not a bit
+particular what he eat; why, he was the greatest kind of a man--eat corn
+bread, turnip greens, or anything!"
+
+At this speech Kate smiled in spite of her tears, and Mr. Middleton went
+on: "But he warn't as handsome as his sister, and I'll be skinned if I
+ever seen anybody that was. Tempest can't hold a candle to her, for all
+she feels so crank. Why, Kit, or Kate, what's yer name? You're as handsome
+as a pictur!"
+
+Mr. Miller probably thought so too, if the admiring look which he gave her
+was any criterion. Mr. Middleton observed it, and forgetting for a moment
+the death of his friend, he slapped Mr. Miller on his shoulder, saying, "I
+tell you what, my boy; it's a mighty mean wind that blows nobody any good
+fortin. Miss Kate warn't sent to Kentuck for nothin', and unless you're a
+bigger logger-head than I think you be, you'll try to find out what she
+come for, and how long she's goin' to stay."
+
+Mr. Miller smiled and said, "I hope we shall be able to keep Miss Wilmot
+all winter, for the people of Frankfort are wanting a music teacher, and
+have solicited her to remain in that capacity."
+
+"By Jove," said Mr. Middleton, "that's just the thing! And you have taken
+Dick's place in school--poor, boy, to die so soon!" The tears were again
+moistening his immense beard, but this time he hastily brushed them away,
+and went on, "Yes, that's a capital idee, and you want me to patternize
+you by sending my two gals--hey? Well, I reckon I can't do better, if they
+want to go. Ho! Tempest--Sunshine--what d'ye say? D'ye want to go back to
+Frankfort and board at Miss Crane's, 'long of Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey, Katy
+did, and that other infernal Katy didn't, what fainted spang away at the
+sight of old Josh! But though she was so dreadfully skeered, the pooty
+color didn't leave her cheeks an atom. Lightnin' spikes! Let me catch my
+gals paintin' and I'll--"
+
+But he was prevented from telling what he'd do by Fanny, who clapped her
+hands and said, "Oh, father, you are a dear good man; may we really go?"
+
+"I thought Fanny would be pleased with the idea," said Mr. Miller, "and
+even if she had objected, I was going to send the doctor out, and I know
+he would bring her to terms."
+
+Fanny blushed and her father said, "Do you think so? Well, I'm glad on't.
+I'd as soon she'd have him as anybody, and she's worthy of him too, for if
+she can love such a hideous old clown as I am, she'll stick to such a nice
+man as Dr. Lacey through thick and thin. But what do you say to goin',
+Tempest?"
+
+Julia had at first thought that nothing could induce her to become a pupil
+of Mr. Miller, but his allusion to Dr. Lacey decided her otherwise. It was
+necessary that she should go, for she did not dare trust her sister alone
+with the doctor; so she swallowed her dislike to Mr. Miller, and said she
+should be delighted to return to school.
+
+It was settled that they should go during the next week.
+
+This arrangement gave great pleasure to Dr. Lacey, who found it very
+lonely in Frankfort without Fanny, and had several times spoken of
+returning to New Orleans. But when he learned that Fanny was coming back,
+he suddenly changed his mind and concluded that Frankfort would be a
+charming winter residence. This was laughingly told to Fanny by Kate, who
+had learned to love her very much. Julia she disliked, for she had at last
+drawn from Mr. Miller the whole history of her proceedings, and she could
+but look upon the false-hearted girl as accessory to her brother's death.
+
+Julia knew that by the fair Northern beauty she was secretly despised, but
+she did not care, for she had conceived a great friendship for Mrs.
+Carrington, whom she often amused with her remarks about New York people.
+Once she said, "I do wish New York would die, or stop taking emetics, and
+sending the contents of her bilious stomach to Kentucky in the shape of
+teachers!"
+
+Mrs. Carrington smiled and said, "I think you prefer Louisiana emetics, do
+you not?"
+
+Julia blushed as she answered, "Yes, but what can I do. There's Mr. Miller
+ready to back up whatever Fanny does, and put down whatever I do. I'd
+thank him to mind his own business, and stay at his own home!"
+
+Mrs. Carrington did not reply, for she, too, was greatly annoyed by the
+presence of Mr. Miller and Kate. The latter she looked upon as a rival,
+for she was said by every one to have the most beautiful face in
+Frankfort. This greatly displeased Mrs. Carrington, who, before Kate's
+arrival, had been considered the belle of the town, so far as beauty was
+concerned. She also felt great contempt for Kate's occupation as a
+teacher, and said, "She didn't see why folks should make such an ado over
+a poor music teacher."
+
+Once, in speaking on the subject to Dr. Lacey, she said, "I am glad I was
+not born in New York, for then I should have been obliged to pick up
+chips, split wood, dig potatoes, wash dishes and teach school!"
+
+Dr. Lacey's reply to this remark was, "I think, Mrs. Carrington, you will
+admit that the young ladies who come here from the North almost always
+possess superior education. Now if they spent much time in splitting wood
+and digging potatoes, I am sure they could not acquire so much knowledge."
+
+Mrs. Carrington answered, "Of course you feel interested in New Yorkers,
+for Fanny has taken a great fancy to them, and whatever she likes you must
+like, of course."
+
+"Yes, I know Fanny likes our New York friends very much," said Dr. Lacey.
+"And I think you will allow that she shows good taste in the choice of her
+associates."
+
+"Oh, yes, admirable," returned Mrs. Carrington, "almost as good taste as
+some of my acquaintance show in preferring her."
+
+"What do you mean?" asked Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Why, I mean," said Mrs. Carrington, "that I am puzzled to know what
+attraction such a simple-minded girl as Fanny can have for a person of
+your intelligence."
+
+Dr. Lacey bit his lip, but forcing down his anger said, "She possesses the
+same attraction which every guileless, innocent person has."
+
+"Guileless and innocent," repeated Mrs. Carrington; "rather call her
+artful and designing. Depend upon it, doctor, you have only seen the
+bright side of her disposition. You should see her in her room, and know
+how much trouble her sister has with her!"
+
+She might have said more, but Dr. Lacey stopped her by saying rather
+warmly, "Mrs. Carrington, you shall not talk so about Fanny. I know you do
+not like her, and consequently, whatever you can say of her will have no
+effect upon me."
+
+So saying, he quitted the apartment, leaving Mrs. Carrington to her own
+reflections. They were not very pleasant, for Dr. Lacey's manner had said
+as plainly as words could say that she had better mind her own business,
+and she began to think so herself, for she muttered, "After all, what is
+it to me if he does like Fanny? I am bound fast, but oh, if I were free,
+I'd compass heaven and earth to secure him." Her wish to be free was soon
+realized.
+
+That afternoon, when the Sea Gull came up from Louisville, it brought home
+her husband, wearied, worn out and sick. He took his bed, and never left
+his room again until strong men carried him out and laid him down to sleep
+in the silent graveyard. The close of his life was calm and peaceful, for
+he had early chosen the better part, and he looked upon the grave as but a
+stepping stone from earth to heaven.
+
+His life was a dreary pilgrimage, for though he possessed for his young,
+giddy wife, a strong, ardent affection, he had long known that it was not
+returned, and he felt that she would be happier if he were dead. She,
+however, paid him as much attention during his illness as the gay life she
+led would allow; but she was often away, and night after night was he left
+alone with his Bible and his God, while she was in the midst of some
+fashionable amusement. Her neglect was, however, partly made up to him by
+the kind care of Fanny, who gave him all the time she could possibly spare
+from her school duties. Mrs. Carrington found it very convenient to call
+upon her, whenever she wished to be absent, and hour after hour the fair
+young girl sat by the sick man's bedside, employed either with her needle,
+her books or drawing. Mr. Carrington was a fine scholar and gave her much
+assistance in her studies.
+
+When he grew too weak to read, she would read to him from the Bible,
+stopping occasionally, while he explained some obscure passage, or
+endeavored to impress on her mind some solemn truth. Thus were the seeds
+of righteousness sown, which afterward sprang up and bore fruit unto
+everlasting life.
+
+At last the chilling dews came upon his head, his eye grew dim with the
+mists of death, and then he laid his cold, white hand on Fanny's head and
+prayed most earnestly that heaven's choicest blessings, both here and
+hereafter, might descend upon one who had so kindly smoothed his dark
+pathway down to the valley of death. A few words of affectionate farewell
+to his wife and he was gone. His crushed, aching heart had ceased to beat
+and in a few days the green sod was growing above his early grave.
+
+Fanny begged so earnestly to have him buried by the side of Mr. Wilmot
+that Mrs. Carrington finally consented, and the two, who had never seen
+each other on earth, now lay peacefully side by side. When the springtime
+came, the same fair hands planted flowers over the graves of her brothers,
+as she loved to call the two men, each of whom had blessed her with his
+dying breath. Thither would she often go with Dr. Lacey, who was each day
+learning to love her more and more.
+
+Mrs. Carrington contented herself with having a few hysterical fits,
+shedding a few tears, dressing herself in an expensive suit of mourning,
+and erecting to the memory of her husband a magnificent monument. When Mr.
+Middleton saw the latter, he said, "Why the plague can't Dick have as good
+a gravestun as that young lieutenant? He desarves it jest as much"; so out
+came his purse, and when Mrs. Carrington went next to visit the costly
+marble at her husband's grave, she was chagrined to see by its side a
+still more splendid one. But there was no help for it, so she had to
+endure it in silence, consoling herself with thinking how becomingly she
+would dress and how many conquests she would make, when the term of her
+mourning should have expired!
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER VII
+
+
+                 JULIA'S PLOT TO BREAK FANNY'S ENGAGEMENT
+
+
+Our readers will not be sorry, if after a chapter of sadness and death, we
+turn to a more joyous one, and tell them of the bridal of Kate Wilmot and
+Mr. Miller. Kate wished to defer it a few months, on account of the recent
+death of her brother, but her lover urged his claim so strongly that she
+at last yielded, and their marriage took place on Christmas eve. Mr. W----,
+one of the wealthiest men in Frankfort, very kindly offered to give Kate a
+splendid wedding party, but she politely declined his generous offer, as
+she did not feel like entering into such a scene of gayety as would
+necessarily attend a large party.
+
+A few of her most intimate friends assembled in Mrs. Crane's parlor, and
+thence proceeded to the church, which was crowded with anxious spectators,
+many of whom almost envied Mr. Miller his beautiful bride, while others
+envied her the fine-looking man who stood there as the bridegroom, and all
+were unanimous in pronouncing it an excellent match. Kate's happiness on
+this occasion was not unmingled with sadness, for her thoughts went back
+to the time when, with a heart bursting with anguish, she had first
+entered that church and passed up its broad aisle until she reached the
+side of her darling brother, who lay shrouded in his coffin.
+
+Now the scene was changed; she was there as the happy bride of one to whom
+she had given the undivided affection of her heart, and as the solemn
+words were uttered which made her his forever, she felt that her brother's
+spirit hovered near, to bless her union with one who had ever been his
+true friend. So she requested that Fanny should be her bridesmaid, and the
+young girl now stood at the altar, with her bright face beaming with
+happiness, for Dr. Lacey, who was by her side, had, the night before, told
+her all his love, and had won from her a promise that at some future time
+she would be his. He told her that he would speak to her father the next
+evening.
+
+Accordingly, after the wedding party had returned to Mrs. Crane's, he
+invited Mr. Middleton to go with him for a few minutes to his room. Fanny
+was sure of her father's consent, but she could not help feeling nervous
+when she saw him leave the parlor, accompanied by Dr. Lacey. A few moments
+after, she observed that Julia also was missing, and she trembled lest she
+might have suspected something and gone to listen.
+
+Nor was she mistaken in her fears; for Mrs. Carrington and Julia both had
+an inkling of what was going on, and when the latter heard Dr. Lacey say
+something to her father in a low tone, and then saw them leave the room
+together, she arose and stealthily followed them upstairs. Going out on
+the balcony, she stole softly up to Dr. Lacey's window, and there,
+unobserved, listened to a conversation which confirmed her worst fears. In
+a firm, decided tone, Dr. Lacey told Mr. Middleton of his love for his
+daughter, and said she had promised to be his if her father would consent.
+
+Mr. Middleton replied, "And so it's my darter you want. Of course it's
+Sunshine?"
+
+"Certainly, sir," answered Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Well, I'm glad on't. I've seen it all along; but I didn't know but mebby
+Tempest had come it over you with her pretty face--but devil of a life
+you'd lead with her."
+
+Dr. Lacey did not reply, but Julia did; and though the tones of her voice
+were too low to be heard, they were none the less emphatic, as she said,
+"And devil of a life I'll make you lead if you do not have me." And at the
+same time she ground her glittering teeth and shook her clenched fist at
+the two men, who were unconscious of the rage they were exciting.
+
+Mr. Middleton continued, "Yes, I'll give you Sunshine, I reckon, and a
+hundred thousand dollars beside."
+
+"It's Fanny I want, not her money," said Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Oh, yes, I know," answered Mr. Middleton; "but I reckon you won't object
+to a few thousand, unless you are as rich as a Jew."
+
+Dr. Lacey replied: "I am not as rich as a Jew, but I am the only child of
+my father, who is said to be worth half a million."
+
+"Half a million!" repeated Mr. Middleton in astonishment. "Golly-ludy,
+man, what made you ever think of a poor girl like Sunshine?"
+
+"Because I love her," answered Dr. Lacey, "and I would marry her just as
+soon if she were not worth one dime."
+
+"Maybe you would and maybe you wouldn't," muttered Julia; "and perhaps
+you'll have her, and perhaps you won't. You've got me to deal with, and
+I'd like to see the person who can cross my path with impunity." So
+saying, she glided from her hiding place and went down stairs to the
+parlor, leaving her father and Dr. Lacey to finish their conversation.
+
+Dr. Lacey proposed that Fanny should continue at school two years longer,
+and at the end of that time he would claim her as his wife.
+
+"Why, yes," said Mr. Middleton; "I s'pose I understand; you want her to be
+more accomplished like, afore you take her down to New Orleans. Well, it's
+perfectly nateral, and old Josh'll spar no pains nor money."
+
+And so the conference ended. When Dr. Lacey re-entered the parlor Fanny
+read success in his face. In a short time he managed to get near her, and
+bending down, whispered to her, "My own dear Fanny, forever." At these
+words a beautiful flush suffused Fanny's usually pale cheek. It was
+noticed by Julia, who was watching the doctor and her sister with a
+feeling of almost fiendish hatred. When she saw the bright look of joy
+which passed over Fanny's face as the doctor whispered to her, she pressed
+her small white hands together until her long transparent nails left their
+impress in her flesh!
+
+Just then Mr. Miller, with his wife upon his arm, approached the spot
+where the doctor was standing, and said, "Why, doctor, what has happened?
+You look almost as happy as I feel. And little Fanny, too, is really
+looking quite rosy. I should not be surprised if my wedding should be a
+prelude to another."
+
+Julia could hear no more, but sick with anger, she turned away, heartily
+wishing Mr. Miller was in California digging gold with the water six feet
+deep all around him! When the company began to disperse Dr. Lacey
+whispered to Fanny that he wished her to remain a few moments, as he had
+something to say to her. Accordingly, after the parlor was deserted, he
+drew her to the sofa and placing his arm around her, told her of the plan
+which he had marked out for her improvement during the next two years. To
+all that he required Fanny promised a cheerful compliance, and he
+proceeded to tell her how he would in the meantime beautify his Southern
+home, and fill it up with every luxury which could please a refined,
+delicate female. By the time he had finished Fanny was weeping from excess
+of happiness.
+
+"It seems so strange," said she, "that you should prefer me to any one
+else, me, who am so plain looking, so--"
+
+"So pure-minded and innocent," interrupted Dr. Lacey, "and so lovely, too,
+for to me you are very handsome. Not as beautiful, perhaps, as Mrs.
+Miller, for there are few who are, and yet I like your looks quite as
+well."
+
+Fanny did not reply; after a moment's silence he said, "Fanny, I shall be
+obliged to go to New Orleans soon."
+
+"Go to New Orleans," said Fanny. "Oh, no, don't."
+
+"But I must," answered he. "Business of importance calls me there."
+
+"How soon must you go?"
+
+"In two weeks," he replied.
+
+"And how long will you be gone?"
+
+"Probably three months," he answered. "But I shall write to you often;
+twice a week, perhaps, and you will find enough to do to answer my letters
+and attend to your studies, besides practicing your music lessons. By the
+way, Fanny, I wish you to pay particular attention to music, for you know
+I am very fond of it."
+
+Fanny promised that she would, and they separated for the night. While
+Fanny was going to her room, she determined she would tell Julia all her
+future prospects; but she found her sister either asleep or pretending to
+be (the latter was the fact); so she said nothing, but lay down without
+disturbing her. She could not sleep, however, and toward morning Julia
+called out, in no very gentle tones, "Do lie still, Fan, or else get up
+and go down in the parlor and have another tete-a-tete with Dr. Lacey."
+
+Fanny saw that her sister was awake, and she resolved to improve the
+opportunity, even if Julia were not in a very gentle mood. So she said,
+"Sister, I want to tell you something; wake up, won't you?"
+
+"Wake up!" answered Julia. "I should like to know who's been asleep, or
+who can sleep where you are? What is the great secret you wish to tell
+me?"
+
+With many blushes and some stammering Fanny got through with her story.
+After she had finished Julia was silent a few moments and then said,
+"Well, what of it? What if Dr. Lacey has promised to marry you? Is that
+any reason why you should keep me awake all night?"
+
+Fanny did not answer, and as her mind was relieved from the weighty matter
+of telling her sister, she soon fell asleep, and when she awoke the sun
+was high in the heavens, and Mrs. Miller was bending over her, wishing her
+a "Merry Christmas!" That day there was sent to Mrs. Crane's a large box,
+which Dr. Lacey was very particular to have handled carefully. When it was
+opened it was found to contain an elegant rosewood piano, and a note in
+which was written, "A Christmas Gift for Fanny." The delighted girl did
+not ask who was the giver, for she well knew; and resolved to apply
+herself closely to music, so as to do justice to the beautiful present.
+
+The two weeks of Dr. Lacey's stay passed rapidly away, and at their close
+he bade Fanny an affectionate good-by, promising to write regularly twice
+a week, and to return, if possible, at the end of three months. After he
+was gone, it seemed to Fanny that one-half of her life had left her, and
+she felt very unhappy. There was something in her sister's manner which
+she could not define, and as Julia seemed anxious to avoid her, she spent
+much of her time with Mrs. Miller, who each day grew fonder of her little
+"Kentucky sister," as she often called her in imitation of her brother.
+
+Meanwhile Julia spent all her leisure hours with Mrs. Carrington, to whom
+she confided her feelings and wishes. Mrs. Carrington was not displeased
+to find that Julia was determined to break the engagement between Dr.
+Lacey and Fanny, and secretly hoped she would succeed. Not that she wished
+to aid Julia in securing the doctor, for such was not her intention.
+Neither did she look upon such an event as possible, for she felt sure
+that Dr. Lacey never would fancy Julia, even if there were no Fannys in
+the world; and supposing he did, she could easily remedy it by exposing
+Julia's wickedness.
+
+In due course of time a letter arrived for Fanny from Dr. Lacey. It was a
+well-filled sheet and so full of affection and kind suggestions for her
+improvement, that Fanny felt an increased pleasure in thinking that she
+was the object of Dr. Lacey's love. Julia watched her with an evil eye, as
+she read the letter, and when she saw the look of joy which lit up every
+feature, she thought, "Yes, read on and enjoy it--do--for you'll not get
+many more such!"
+
+That day after school she started out for the purpose of laying the
+foundation for the fulfillment of a part of her plans. There was in the
+post-office a clerk whose name was Joseph Dunn. He was an awkward,
+rawboned young man, about six feet two inches high. Until within a few
+months he had lived near Mr. Middleton. He had a yellow face, yellow hair
+and yellow teeth, the latter of which projected over his under lip. He
+also drove a very yellow horse and rode in a yellow buggy. In his own
+estimation he was perfectly irresistible, and imagined he had only to say
+the word and all the girls in the country would eagerly accept the offer
+of being mistress of his fancy colored horse and person. For Fanny he had
+conceived a violent passion and wondered much that she should repel all
+his serious advances. At last he wrote her a letter saying that on a
+certain afternoon he would visit her and make a formal offer of his hand.
+He bade her weigh the matter seriously, so that she would have no one to
+blame but herself, if she should ever regret answering in the affirmative.
+
+Fanny was very much annoyed by this letter and when on the afternoon
+specified she saw old "sorrel" coming up to the gate, she said, "Father,
+there is Joe coming here to offer me the honor of becoming Mrs. Dunn. He
+troubles me exceedingly with his attentions, and I wish you would manage
+to make him keep away."
+
+Thus enlightened, Mr. Middleton was ready for any emergency, and he
+answered Joe's confident knock in person. The young man greeted him with a
+very polite, "Good afternoon," to which Mr. Middleton returned with a
+significant "umph!"
+
+"Is your daughter Fanny at home?" asked Mr. Dunn.
+
+"Yes, she's at home," said Mr. Middleton. "What d'ye want of her?"
+
+"I should like to have a few moments' private conference with her, if
+you've no objection, sir," replied Mr. Dunn.
+
+"A few moments private fiddlestick," answered Mr. Middleton. "What the
+devil--whose little boy are you? Ain't you Miss Dunn's little boy? You'd
+better scratch gravel for home, and if I catch you here again dickerin'
+after Fanny, I'll pull every corn-colored hair out of your head!"
+
+This rebuff somewhat cooled the ardor of Joseph's attachment, and as he
+felt sure that Fanny had told her father of his coming, he from that time
+disliked her as much as he had before admired her. Not long after the sad
+finale of his affaire de coeur, he left his home in the country, and going
+to Frankfort became a clerk in the post office. Julia well knew the old
+grudge which he had toward Fanny, and as he did not possess the best
+principles in the world, she had strong hopes of procuring his services
+for the accomplishment of her purpose. Accordingly, at about half past
+five she bent her steps in the direction of the post office, hoping to see
+him in the street, for she knew that he usually went to his supper at that
+hour. She had not gone far beyond the post office when he overtook her.
+She greeted him with her blandest smile, and as she seemed inclined to be
+very sociable, he slackened his pace for the sake of walking with her.
+They had not proceeded far when she said, "Mr. Dunn, if you are not in a
+particular hurry, I should like to have you walk on with me, as I have
+something to communicate to you."
+
+Joseph was delighted, and yet he knew not what to think. The haughty Julia
+had formerly treated him with disdain; but within a week or two her
+conduct toward him had changed, and she seemed to seek his society, and
+now she had even asked him to walk with her. What could it mean? He was
+not long kept in ignorance, for in a few words Julia explained her wishes.
+"You know, Mr. Dunn," said she, "that I have money and I am willing to pay
+you almost any amount, and then it is such a rare opportunity for being
+revenged upon Fanny, who did abuse you shamefully, and even now makes all
+manner of fun of you. It will not be much trouble for you," she continued,
+"for you can watch our box, and whenever a letter arrives from Dr. Lacey,
+you can lay it aside until you have an opportunity of giving it to me, and
+you can do the same with Fanny's letters!"
+
+Joseph did not hesitate long, for the love of money was strong in him, and
+he also had a desire for revenging his fancied insult. Julia's manner
+toward him was not without its effect, for he felt greatly flattered that
+she should choose him for a confidant; so at last he promised to accede to
+her proposal on condition that he was well paid.
+
+"It will be well enough," said Julia, "to let her have three or four
+letters, as it would not be natural for him to forget her immediately, you
+know."
+
+"Oh, yes, ma'am," said Mr. Dunn, "I understand how to do it. Never fear
+but I'll fix it right."
+
+"Well, then, here is a part of your pay in advance," said Julia, as she
+slipped a ten-dollar note into his hand. At first he seemed inclined not
+to take it but finally did so, saying, "I suppose I ought to be paid, for
+it's mighty ticklish business."
+
+After having arranged affairs to her satisfaction, Julia bade Mr. Dunn a
+very friendly good night, and returned home where she found Fanny employed
+in writing an answer to Dr. Lacey's letter. Here, for the present, we will
+leave them, until Julia's plot has time to ripen.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER VIII
+
+
+               MR. MIDDLETON HAS MORE CALLERS FROM NEW YORK
+
+
+The reader will now accompany us to Geneva, one of the most beautiful
+villages in Western New York. On arriving at the depot we are beset by a
+host of runners, who call out lustily, "Temperance House!" "Franklin
+House!" "Geneva Hotel!" "Carriage to any part of the village for a
+shilling!" But we prefer walking, and passing up Water Street, and Seneca
+street, we soon come to Main street, which we follow until we come to a
+large, elegant mansion, the property of Judge Fulton, who is that evening
+entertaining a fashionable party. No matter if we are not invited, we can
+enter unperceived and note down what is taking place.
+
+Our attention is first directed toward the judge and his accomplished
+lady, who are doing the honors of the evening. As we scan their looks
+closely, we are struck with their features, and we feel sure that to them
+wealth was not given in vain, and that the beggar never left their door
+unfed or uncared for.
+
+Mrs. Fulton's countenance looks very familiar to us, and we wonder much
+where we have seen her before, or if we never have seen her, who it is
+that she so strongly reminds us of. Before we can solve the mystery, we
+observe across the room a face which makes us start up and exclaim, "Is it
+possible! Can that be Dr. Lacey?" A second look at the gentleman in
+question convinces us that he is two inches shorter than Dr. Lacey, and
+also that he wears glasses; still be bears a striking resemblance to the
+doctor, and we inquire who he is. We are told that his name is Robert
+Stanton. He is a graduate of Yale and a brother of Mrs. Fulton, He is
+intending in a few days to start for Kentucky, in company with Frederic
+Raymond, who was a classmate of his.
+
+As we watch young Stanton's movements, we observe a certain restlessness
+in his eye, as it wanders over the crowded room, seemingly in quest of
+some one who is not there. At last there is a new arrival, and Miss
+Warner, a very prim lady and a teacher in the seminary, is announced,
+together with three of her pupils. As the young girls enter the parlor,
+Mr. Stanton seems suddenly animated with new life, and we feel sure that
+one of those young ladies has a great attraction for him. Nor are we
+mistaken, for he soon crosses the room, and going up to one of them, a
+rosy-cheeked, blue-eyed girl, he says in a low tone, "I am glad you have
+come, Nellie. I had almost given you up, and concluded you were doing
+penance for some misdemeanor, and so could not come out." Then taking her
+upon his arm, he kept her near him all the evening.
+
+There was a strange history connected with Helen Ashton, or Nellie, as she
+was more familiarly called, but of this we will speak hereafter. She was
+formerly a member of the young ladies' school in New Haven, where she had
+become acquainted with Robert Stanton, who was in college. An intimacy
+sprang up between them which at last ripened into an agreement. Stanton's
+home was near Geneva, and when he left college he suddenly discovered that
+the Geneva Seminary was superior to any other, and with but little trouble
+he persuaded Nellie to go there to school.
+
+She had now been an inmate of the seminary in that place little more than
+a year, during which time Robert had pursued the study of law in Judge
+Fulton's office. He had always possessed a great desire to visit Kentucky,
+and had finally concluded to do so, determining if he liked it to make it
+his permanent residence. He was to return the next autumn for Nellie, who
+was to remain in school until that time.
+
+As they stood together that evening conversing about Kentucky, Nellie
+said, "I have an old schoolmate in Frankfort. It is Kate Wilmot. Do you
+remember having seen her in New Haven?"
+
+"Is she very beautiful?" asked Robert.
+
+"Oh, yes, exceedingly so. She turned half the students' heads," answered
+Nellie.
+
+"Yes, I remember her perfectly well," said Frederic Raymond, who was
+standing near, "and so does Bob, but he wants to pretend he does not. By
+the way, Miss Ashton," continued he, "are you not afraid that Kate's
+marvelous beauty will endanger your claim upon Robert's heart, when he
+shall be near her constantly, and can only think of your blue eyes as
+'over the hills and far away?'"
+
+Helen blushed, but did not answer, and Stanton said, "Never fear for me,
+Fred, but rather keep your own heart safely locked away, for fear some of
+those dark-eyed Kentucky girls will, ere you are aware, rifle you of it."
+
+"I shall do no such thing," returned Frederic. "I am going there for the
+express purpose of losing my heart, and the first Kentucky girl which
+pleases me shall be my wife, any way."
+
+"Whether she likes you or not?" asked Nellie.
+
+"Yes, whether she likes me or not," answered Frederic, "I shall marry her
+first, and make her like me afterward."
+
+So saying he sauntered off to another part of the room, little thinking
+that what he had spoken in jest would afterward prove true. At a late hour
+the company began to disperse, Miss Warner keeping a watchful eye upon her
+pupils, lest some lawless collegiate should relieve her from the trouble
+of seeing them safely home. This perpendicular maiden had lived forty
+years on this mundane sphere without ever having had an offer, and she had
+come to think of gentlemen as a race of intruding bipeds which the world
+would be much better without. However, if there were any of the species
+which she could tolerate, it was Judge Fulton and Robert Stanton. The
+former she liked, because everybody liked him, and said he was a "nice
+man, and what everybody said must be true." Her partiality for the latter
+arose from the fact that he had several times complimented her fine figure
+and dignified manners; so when he that night asked the privilege of
+walking home with Nellie, she raised no very strong opposition, but
+yielded the point by merely saying something about "child's play." She,
+however, kept near enough to them to hear every word of their
+conversation; but they consoled themselves by thinking that the wide-open
+ears could not penetrate the recesses of their well-filled letters which
+they saw in the future.
+
+In a few days Stanton and Raymond started for Kentucky. The evening before
+they left was spent by Stanton in Nellie's company. Mrs. Fulton had
+invited her to pass the night with her, as the Judge was absent from home.
+About ten o'clock Mrs. Fulton very considerately grew sleepy, and retired
+to her own room. But long after the town clock rang out the hour of
+midnight, a light might have been seen gleaming from the windows of Judge
+Fulton's sitting room, in which sat Robert and Nellie, repeating for the
+hundredth time vows of eternal constancy.
+
+The next morning when the last rumbling sound of the eastern train died
+away in the streets of Geneva, Nellie Ashton sat weeping in her little
+room at the seminary. She felt that now she was again alone in the wide,
+wide world. Eight years before she had in the short space of three weeks
+followed both father and mother to their last resting place, and upon
+their newly-made graves she had prayed the orphan's prayer, that God would
+protect one who was without father, mother, brother or sister in the
+world.
+
+The little property of her father was sold for the payment of his debts,
+and Nellie, who was then but twelve years old, was obliged to labor both
+early and late for her daily bread. Her father had lived near the city of
+New York, and not long after his death she procured a situation in a
+wealthy family of that city. She was called "the girl to do chores," which
+meant that she was kept running from garret to cellar, from parlor to
+kitchen, first here and then there, from earliest dawn to latest evening.
+It was almost always eleven o'clock before she could steal away to her low
+bed in the dark garret, and often, in the loneliness of the night, would
+the desolate child pray that the God with whom her parents dwelt would
+look in pity upon the helpless orphan.
+
+Ere long her prayer was answered, for there came to the house where she
+lived a gentleman and lady, who saw the "little kitchen girl." Something
+there was in her sad but intelligent face which attracted their notice,
+and they inquired her history of Mrs. Stanley, the lady with whom she
+lived.
+
+"She is," said Mrs. Stanley, "a good enough girl, if she would only let
+books alone; but she seems to have a passion for study, quite unsuitable
+for one in her station. When she is cleaning the knives she will have a
+book before her; and instead of singing the baby to sleep, she will get
+down and read to her, or repeat something which she has learned."
+
+"And has she no relatives?" asked the gentleman.
+
+"None living that I know of," said Mrs. Stanley; and then she added,
+"Nellie says she had a brother who was several years older than herself,
+and that three years ago he was one morning missing, and they found on his
+table a letter, saying that he had gone to sea on a whaling voyage, and
+would be gone three years. Her father afterward heard that the vessel in
+which his son sailed was supposed to be lost with all its crew. This is
+her story; but you can never tell how much to believe of the stories which
+such girls tell."
+
+"Did you ever detect her in a falsehood?" asked the gentleman.
+
+"Why, no, I never did; but of course she will equivocate, for all such
+paupers will."
+
+"With whom did she live before she came here?" continued the gentleman.
+
+"With a Mr. Barnard," answered Mrs. Stanley; and she continued laughingly,
+"You had better inquire about her of him, as you seem so much interested
+in her. He lives out a few miles in the country."
+
+The result of the conversation was that the Mr. Barnard mentioned above
+received the next day a call from a stranger, who made particular inquiry
+about little Helen Ashton. He seemed satisfied with the result, and as he
+had before learned that Mr. Barnard was a very good, honest man, he handed
+him five hundred dollars, telling him to take Nellie home--as she called
+Mr. Barnard's house--and to send her for two years to the district school.
+At the end of that time he would furnish funds for her to be educated in
+New Haven.
+
+There was great excitement in Mrs. Stanley's family when it was known that
+Nellie was to go away and be sent to school in New Haven. "I wonder," said
+Mrs. Stanley, "who pays the expenses? It can't be Judge ---- (naming the
+gentleman who had seemed so much interested in Nellie), for I am sure he
+would not be stupid enough to take a street beggar, as it were, and
+educate her." A second thought convinced her that it must be the said
+gentleman, and she suddenly felt an inclination to do something herself
+for the hitherto neglected kitchen girl.
+
+Accordingly, Nellie was summoned to the parlor and the state of her
+wardrobe inquired into. It was found to be lamentably deficient in even
+the necessary articles of clothing. Mrs. Stanley then turned her rag bag
+inside out and rummaged through several boxes in the garret which had not
+seen the light for several years. The result of her search was three or
+four cast-off garments, which the cook said "were so bad the rag man would
+hardly buy them." Mrs. Stanley, however, thought they were quite a gift,
+and gave Nellie many injunctions as to when she should wear them. Nellie
+thought it doubtful whether she should wear them all; but she said
+nothing, and in a few days she left Mrs. Stanley's house for a more
+pleasant home at Mr. Barnard's.
+
+It was a great mystery to Nellie who it could be that had befriended her;
+but if Mr. Barnard knew, he kept the knowledge to himself, and Nellie was
+obliged to remain in ignorance. She was, however, satisfied that the
+gentleman, whoever he was, was both able and willing to carry out his
+plan, for money for the payment of her school bills was regularly remitted
+to Mr. Barnard. At the time when she wished to leave New Haven, she had
+written to Mr. Barnard on the subject, and in due time had received from
+him a letter saying that the gentleman who was educating her was not only
+willing but anxious to have her sent to Geneva.
+
+Soon after her arrival there she chanced to meet Judge Fulton and his
+wife. Something in their looks seemed familiar, and also awoke a painful
+reminiscence of the dark kitchen and the lone garret far off in the great
+city. She could not remember ever having seen them, and so dismissed the
+subject from her mind, merely wondering if they knew that she who was to
+be their brother's wife once lighted fires and cleaned potatoes as a
+common servant girl.
+
+The reader will perhaps have imagined that the gentleman who befriended
+Nellie was none other than Judge Fulton. He was incited to this act of
+kindness by the same benevolent feeling which prompted all his deeds of
+charity. He had no daughters, and his intention was, first to see what
+improvement she would make of her advantages, and if he were satisfied, he
+would take her home as his adopted daughter. He was somewhat surprised
+when, two years before the time of which we are speaking, he received
+through Mr. Barnard a letter from Nellie addressed to, "My unknown
+benefactor," and desiring his consent to an engagement between herself and
+Robert Stanton. The same mail brought a letter from Robert, saying that he
+had just made an offer of his hand to a Miss Helen Ashton, who was only
+waiting for her guardian to sanction her choice. Judge Fulton's consent
+was given, and he wrote to Nellie that before she was married he would
+make himself known to her, and give her a wedding at his own house.
+
+A few days before Robert left for Kentucky Judge Fulton received another
+letter from Nellie, saying that it was Mr. Stanton's wish to be married
+the ensuing autumn. To this the judge gave his approval and determined as
+soon as Robert was gone to enlighten Nellie as to who her guardian was.
+This, then, was the history of Nellie Ashton, whom we will leave for a
+time, and as our readers are probably anxious to return to the bland
+climate of Kentucky, we will follow young Stanton and Raymond on their
+journey. Having arrived at Buffalo, they took passage in the steamboat
+Saratoga, which landed them safely in Sandusky after a trip of about
+twenty-four hours. At Sandusky they took the cars for Cincinnati.
+
+As they neared the Queen City, they noticed at one of the stations a tall,
+intelligent, but rather reckless-looking young man, who entered the cars
+and took a seat directly opposite them. There was something peculiarly
+attractive to Raymond in the confident, self-possessed manner of the
+stranger, and ere long he had, to use a Yankee expression, "scraped
+acquaintance" with him, and learned that his name was Henry Ashton, and
+that he too was on his way to Frankfort, where he resided. As the young
+man told his name, Raymond turned to Stanton and said, "I should think
+that you'd feel acquainted with this gentleman, you are so partial to his
+name."
+
+Stanton did not answer, and Raymond proceeded to question Mr. Ashton about
+Frankfort and its inhabitants. "By the way," said he, "are there any
+pretty girls there? Substantial ones, I mean, who have a purse long enough
+to pay a fellow for the trouble of marrying them?"
+
+Mr. Ashton smiled and answered, "Yes, we have a good many, and rich ones
+too; but the belle of the city when I left was a Mrs. Carrington--"
+
+"The plague it was!" interrupted Raymond, "and can't we get rid of her
+husband somehow? Won't he die of yellow fever, cholera or something? Or is
+he a gouty old wretch, who will live forever?"
+
+"You prevented me from telling you," said Mr. Ashton, "that Mr. Carrington
+has died since I left there. But you will hardly win this fair, haughty
+lady, unless you can plank about a million. But there are other faces
+quite as pretty, I think. There is a Julia Middleton, who is attending
+school. She is a great beauty, but, if report speaks truly, she would keep
+you busily employed in curbing her high temper."
+
+"No matter about the temper--has she got the dimes?" said Raymond.
+
+"About one hundred thousand dollars, I think," answered Ashton; "but one
+would need to be paid that much for having such a fury as she is, and such
+a queer old rat as her father."
+
+He then proceeded to enumerate some of Mr. Middleton's oddities, at all of
+which his auditors laughed heartily, and expressed their determination to
+make the old man's acquaintance as soon as possible. When the young men
+reached Cincinnati, they concluded to take the stage route to Lexington
+and Versailles, and to pay Mr. Middleton a visit before they proceeded to
+Frankfort. Accordingly on Thursday afternoon, just as the sun was setting,
+they entered Mr. Middleton's yard, where they were received by the dogs,
+with just such a demonstration of anger as had greeted Mr. Wilmot more
+than a year before.
+
+The master of the house was this time at home, and soon appearing at the
+door, he called out to the negroes who were in the yard, "Ho, thar, boys!
+Stuff your woolly heads down them tarnal dogs' throats and make them stop
+their yellin'! Glad to see you--walk in. Moses and Aaron! If this ain't
+Ashton from Frankfort. How d'ye do? How d'ye do?"
+
+Mr. Ashton shook hands with him, and then introduced his companions,
+saying they were from New York. The word New York seemed to thrill Mr.
+Middleton's nerves like an electric shock. He seized both hands of the
+young men and exclaimed, "From New York, hey? Then thrice welcome to my
+old cabin and hominy; old Josh's door is allus wide open to folks from New
+York." Then leading the way to the sitting room, he continued, "Yes, my
+own noble boy was from New York, but he died (this is my old woman Nancy,
+gentlemen). I don't see why in the old Harry he couldn't of lived. But he
+died and they kivered him up while I was gone, and I never seen him no
+more. Ho! Here, Tilda, fetch some hot water and make a little sling for
+these chaps. It'll do 'em good, as it's mighty cold and raw like out o'
+door."
+
+The sling was made, and Ashton and Raymond drank readily and freely; but
+when it was offered to Stanton, he modestly but firmly refused. "What upon
+airth!" said Mr. Middleton, "not drink when a friend asks you? Why, boy,
+just take a swaller."
+
+Here Raymond, who was ready to adopt Mr. Middleton's language and manners,
+exclaimed, "I'll tell you what, old boy, Bob's left a sweetheart in New
+York, and I fancy she lectured him on intemperance, for you know the women
+are dead set against it."
+
+Mr. Middleton looked first at Raymond, then at Stanton and said, "Well, he
+knows good sense by not touchin' on't, I reckon. Got a sweetheart, hey?
+That's better than to come here and marry some of our spitfires. Poor boy!
+Dick was engaged to one of 'em, and I've hearn that she raised a tantareen
+and broke his heart. But I'll fix her! I'll dock off fifty thousand to pay
+for that caper."
+
+Here Mr. Ashton asked if Mr. Middleton's daughters were still at
+Frankfort. "Yes," returned Mr. Middleton, "both thar, study in' all the
+flat things you can think on, and thummin' away on the pianner. You'll see
+'em thar; but mind me one and all, mind I say, don't fall in love with
+Sunshine, for she's engaged, and I've gin my consent, and whoever meddles
+in that match'll find Josh after 'em!" By way of adding emphasis to his
+words he brought his fist back against a work-stand, on which stood his
+wife's work basket. The stand was upset, and all the articles of the
+basket rolled on the floor. "Great Peter!" said Mr. Middleton, "ho, Tilda,
+come pick up these 'ere things!"
+
+Tilda came at the call of her master. While she was replacing the articles
+in her mistress' basket, Raymond, who wished to show that he was ready to
+adopt all the peculiarities of the State, said, "That's a valuable looking
+negro girl. I suppose your property mostly consists in such as she. I
+don't wonder that you object to give them up just to please the North.
+Have you many such?"
+
+"Yes, quite a heap on 'em. Why? Want to steal 'em, hey?"
+
+Raymond reddened. His attempts at anti-abolition had not succeeded as well
+as he anticipated; but he soon rallied and said, "Certainly not; I
+shouldn't know what to do with your slaves if I had them; besides I have
+no inclination to interfere with your Southern institutions. I am too much
+of a pro-slavery man myself."
+
+"Likely enough," said Mr. Middleton, rather gruffly, for he did not much
+like the appearance of Raymond, "likely enough. But, young man, let old
+Josh give you a little advice. I've seen more than double your years, I
+reckon, and I never seen a man come from the free states that wasn't a
+little teched with abolitionism. It's nateral like and onnateral to change
+their mind so mighty soon. So I advise you to keep your opinions to
+yourself for a spell, any way. A heap on 'em come here, and are surprised
+not to find a whippin' post stuck up in a corner of every yard. I don't
+say you are one of 'em; but we don't think no better of a body when they
+jine in with us so soon."
+
+This speech somewhat disconcerted young Raymond, who was anxious to get
+into Mr. Middleton's good graces; but his discomfiture was soon removed by
+his saying, "Boy, don't take what I've said in high dudgeon. Folks allus
+see the roughest side of me first; I'm a friend to you, and allus will be
+as long as you do well." Then chancing to think his guests were hungry, he
+called out, "Saints and angels! Why don't you bring in supper, you lazy
+bones thar in the kitchen? Do you hear?"
+
+"Yes, marster," said three or four negroes at once, "supper'll be ready
+d'rectly."
+
+In a few moments the nicely-cooked spare-rib was smoking on the table,
+together with hot coffee, boiled turnips and egg bread, which Southern
+cooks know so well how to make. Besides this there was the golden-colored
+butter, white flaky honeycomb, and the Sunday pitcher overflowing with
+rich creamy milk. "Come, boys, set by and have some fodder!" said Mr.
+Middleton.
+
+The young gentlemen took their seats at the table and Mr. Middleton
+continued, "Now lay into 't and help yourselves. I ain't used to perlite
+strains, and if I should try you'd all larf at me--mebby you want to now.
+Tempest say's I'm enough to make a dog larf."
+
+"Who is Tempest? One of your servants?" asked Stanton.
+
+"Christopher Columbus! One of my servants!" answered Mr. Middleton. "How
+Tempest would rar to hear that. Why, she's my oldest gal."
+
+"I beg your pardon," said Stanton.
+
+"Not a bit on't," answered Mr. Middleton. "I don't wonder you thought so,
+such an oudun name! Her real name is Julia, but I call her Tempest, 'case
+that's jist like her. She's a regular thunderstorm of lightning, hail and
+iron slugs. You'll see her in Frankfort. Goin' into the law thar, are
+you?"
+
+Stanton answered that he thought he should.
+
+"Well," said Mr. Middleton, "I'll give you all my suits, just because you
+wouldn't drink and tell a lie to that little gal at home. I despise liars.
+Let me catch a body telling me a lie, I tell you--"
+
+Here he lifted up his huge foot which was encased in a cowhide boot,
+something smaller than a canal-boat. He gave the table a kick which set
+all the spoons, knives and forks to dancing, spilt the milk and upset the
+gravy pot.
+
+"Why, Mr. Middleton!" interposed his wife.
+
+"I am sorry, honey," said he, "but I'll be hanged if that ar sling ain't
+gettin' the better of the old man."
+
+After supper was over and the effects of the sling had left Mr.
+Middleton's head, he inquired further into the intentions of his guests.
+On learning that Mr. Raymond would teach, if he could get the chance, Mr.
+Middleton said, "I reckon you can teach in Mr. Miller's school. I'll write
+to him about you, and I reckon he can make room for you."
+
+It was well for Raymond that Mr. Middleton did not observe his smile of
+contempt at the idea of being recommended by such an "old cur," as he
+secretly styled him.
+
+At a late hour Mr. Middleton conducted the young men to their room, saying
+as they entered it, "This was Dick's room, poor dear boy! For his sake I
+wish 'twas better, for it was sometimes cold like in the winter; but he's
+warm enough now, I reckon, poor fellow!" So saying, he left the room; but
+Stanton noticed upon the old tin candlestick which his host had put upon
+the table something which looked very much like tears, so large that he
+was sure no one but Mr. Middleton could have wept them.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER IX
+
+
+                      THE RESEMBLANCE OF THE COUSINS
+
+
+Among Mr. Middleton's negroes there was a boy twelve years of age whose
+name was Bob. On the morning following the incidents narrated in the last
+chapter, Bob was sent up to make a fire for "the young marsters." He had
+just coaxed the coal and kindlings into a blaze, when Raymond awoke, and
+spying the negro, called out, "Hello, there! Tom, Dick, Harry, what may be
+your name?"
+
+"My name is Bob, sar."
+
+"Oh, Bob is it? Bob what? Have you no other name?"
+
+"No, sar, 'cept it's Marster Josh. I 'longs to him."
+
+"Belong to Master Josh, do you? His name isn't Josh, it is Joshua."
+
+"Yes, marster."
+
+"Well, then, Bob, if his name is Joshua, what must yours be?" said
+Raymond.
+
+"Dun know, unless it's Bobaway," answered the negro, with a broad grin.
+
+"Bobaway! That's rich," said Raymond, laughing heartily at the rapid
+advancement of his pupil.
+
+After a moment's pause, he again called out, "I say, Bobaway, did it snow
+last night?"
+
+"No, sar, it didn't snow; it done frosted," said Bob.
+
+"Done frosted, hey?" said Raymond. "You're a smart boy, Bob. What'll you
+sell yourself for?"
+
+"Dun know; hain't nothing to sell 'cept my t'other hat and a bushel of
+hickory-nuts," answered Bob; "but I reckon how marster ax about five
+hundred, 'case I's right spry when I hain't got the rheumatiz."
+
+"Got the rheumatiz, have you, Bob? Where?"
+
+"In my belly, sar," answered Bob. Here the young men burst into a loud
+laugh, and Raymond said, "Five hundred is cheap, Bob; I'll give more than
+that."
+
+Bob opened his large white eyes to their utmost extent, and looking keenly
+at Raymond slowly quitted the room. On reaching the kitchen he told Aunt
+Judy, who was his mother, "that ef marster ever acted like he was goin'
+for to sell him to that ar chap, what poked fun at him, he'd run away,
+sartin."
+
+"And be cotched and git shet up," said Aunt Judy.
+
+"I'd a heap rather be shet up 'tarnally than to 'long to anybody 'sides
+Marster Josh," said Bob.
+
+During breakfast Mr. Middleton suddenly exclaimed, while looking at
+Stanton, "I've been tryin' ever since you've been here to think who you
+look like, and I've jest thought. It's Dr. Lacey."
+
+"Who, sir?" said Stanton in some surprise.
+
+"Dr. Lacey. D'ye know him?" asked Mr. Middleton.
+
+"Dr. Lacey of New Orleans?" asked Stanton.
+
+"The same," returned Mr. Middleton. "You look as much like him as two
+peas, only you wear goggles. Connection of your'n I reckon?"
+
+"Yes, sir," answered Stanton, "he is my cousin. I have been told that we
+resemble each other."
+
+"By Jupiter!" said Mr. Middleton, "that's just the checker. No wonder I
+like you so well. And Dr. Lacey goin' to marry Sunshine, too. Your
+sweetheart ought to look like Fanny. Got her picter, hey?"
+
+Stanton handed him Nellie's daguerreotype, and he pretended to discover a
+close resemblance between her and Fanny; but neither Mrs. Middleton, nor
+Mr. Ashton could trace any, for which Mr. Middleton called them both
+blockheads.
+
+"I think," said Mrs. Middleton, "that she looks more like Mr. Ashton than
+she does like Fanny."
+
+"It is similarity of name which makes her resemble him," said Raymond.
+
+"Why, is her name Ashton?" asked Middleton.
+
+"Yes, sir," said Stanton.
+
+"Mebbe she's your sister, Ashton. But Lord knows she don't look no more
+like you than she does like old Josh."
+
+"She cannot be my sister," said Ashton, "for I had but one, and she is
+dead."
+
+After breakfast Mr. Middleton ordered out his carriage and bade Ike drive
+the gentlemen to Frankfort.
+
+"I'd go myself," said he, "but I've got a fetched headache. Give my love
+to my gals and tell them I'm comin' to see 'em shortly. You'd better go to
+the Whizzakor House, till you find out whether or not Miss Crane 'll board
+you."
+
+The young men thanked him for his hospitality, and bade him good morning.
+As they were leaving the yard they passed Bob, who was still limping with
+the "rheumatiz." Raymond bade Ike stop, while he threw "Bobaway" some
+pennies. Bob picked them up and looked at them with a rueful face.
+
+"What's the matter, Bobaway?" asked Raymond. "Don't they suit?"
+
+"No, sir," said Bob. "I like fopences; I don't want nothin' of these old
+iron rocks."
+
+Each of the men threw Bob a sixpence, for which they were rewarded with a
+sight of his ivories and a loud "thank-ee-sar." After a ride of two hours
+they reached the Weisiger House in Frankfort. Soon after arriving there,
+Mr. Ashton introduced Stanton into one of the best law offices in the
+town, and then repaired to his former lodgings.
+
+In the course of the afternoon Raymond sought out Mr. Miller, and with a
+somewhat quizzical face handed him Mr. Middleton's letter of introduction.
+After reading it, Mr. Miller offered his hand to Raymond, and said, "I am
+glad, Mr. Raymond, that you happened here just at this time, for my school
+is large, and I am in want of a classical teacher. You are a graduate of
+Yale, it seems?"
+
+"Yes, sir," returned Raymond; "and by the way, Mr. Middleton told me that
+you had won a New Haven girl--Miss Kate Wilmot. I knew her very well."
+
+"Ah, is it possible?" said Mr. Miller, his face beaming. "Come with me to
+Mrs. Crane's," said he. "Kate will be glad to see an old friend."
+
+"Thank you," answered Raymond; "but I have a companion with me, a Mr.
+Stanton, who also knew Miss Wilmot. He is going into a law office here. We
+both of us intend calling at Mrs. Crane's this evening, and if possible we
+shall procure board there."
+
+So they parted, and Raymond returned to the Weisiger House, while Mr.
+Miller hastened home to make some inquiries concerning his new assistant,
+and to inform Mrs. Crane of her prospect for more boarders.
+
+That evening Stanton and Raymond called. They found assembled in Mrs.
+Crane's parlor, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Carrington and Julia. Kate
+instantly recognized the young gentlemen as old acquaintances, and
+presented them to her friends. When Stanton entered the room all observed
+the strong resemblance between him and Dr. Lacey. At last Mr. Miller spoke
+of it, and Stanton replied, "Yes, I've been told so before. Dr. Lacey is
+my cousin."
+
+"Indeed!" said Mr. Miller. Then turning to his wife, he added, "Where is
+Fanny? She ought to be here. It might do her as much good as seeing the
+doctor himself."
+
+"I should like to see Miss Fanny," said Stanton, "as I am told she is to
+be my cousin."
+
+A malicious smile curled Julia's lip, as she thought, "I think it is very
+doubtful whether she is ever your cousin"; but Mrs. Miller arose and said,
+"I think she is in her room. I will call her."
+
+Going to Fanny's room she knocked gently at the door; there was no
+response, and she knocked again more loudly. But still there was no
+answer; and Mrs. Miller thought she could distinguish a low, stifled sob.
+Pushing open the door, she saw the usually gay-hearted Fanny seated on the
+floor, her head resting on a chair, over which her hair fell like a golden
+gleam of sunlight. A second glance convinced Kate that Fanny was weeping.
+
+"Why, Fanny," said she, "what is the matter? What are you crying for?"
+
+Fanny did not reply, but as Mrs. Miller drew her up from the floor and
+placed her on the sofa, she laid her head in Kate's lap and wept still
+more passionately. At length Mrs. Miller succeeded in soothing her, and
+then insisted on knowing what was the cause of her distress.
+
+"Oh," said Fanny, "do not ask me, for I can only tell you that nobody
+loves me long at a time--nobody but my dear old father, mother, and the
+blacks."
+
+"You should not say so, Fanny dear," said Kate. "You know we all love you
+very much, and you say that within a few weeks Julia has been uniformly
+kind and affectionate to you."
+
+"Yes, I know she is, but--"
+
+"But what?" said Mrs. Miller. "Anything the trouble with Dr. Lacey?"
+
+"Yes, that's it! That's it!" said Fanny in a low voice.
+
+"Why, what's the matter? Is he sick?" asked Kate.
+
+"Oh, no. If he were I would go to him. But, Mrs. Miller, for four long
+weeks he has not written me one word. Now if he were sick or dead,
+somebody would write to me; but it isn't that--I am afraid he's false.
+Julia thinks he is, and she is sorry for me, there is some comfort in
+that."
+
+"Not written in four weeks? Perhaps he has written and his letters have
+been miscarried," said Kate.
+
+"Oh, no, that cannot be," answered Fanny. "His first four letters came in
+the course of two weeks, but since then I have not had a word."
+
+"Have you written to him since his letters ceased?" asked Kate.
+
+"Yes, once, and I am sorry I did," answered Fanny; "but I asked Julia if I
+had better, and she said it would do no harm."
+
+"Perhaps," said Mrs. Miller, "he is intending to return soon and wishes to
+surprise you, or it may be he is testing the strength of your attachment.
+But I would not suffer myself to be so much distressed until I was sure he
+was false. Come, dry your eyes and go with me to the parlor. There are
+some young gentlemen here from New York. One of them is Dr. Lacey's
+cousin. He wishes to see you."
+
+"Oh, no, no!" said Fanny, quickly. "I cannot go down. You must excuse me
+to him."
+
+So Mrs. Miller returned to the parlor, and said Fanny was not feeling very
+well and wished to be excused.
+
+Stanton and Raymond passed a very pleasant evening, and ere its close they
+had arranged with Mrs. Crane for rooms and board. On their way to the
+hotel, Raymond suddenly exclaimed, "I say, Bob, I'm head over heels in
+love!"
+
+"In love with whom?" was Stanton's quiet reply.
+
+"In love with whom?" repeated Raymond. "Why, Bob, is it possible your head
+is so full of Nellie Ashton that you do not know that we have been in
+company this evening with a perfect Hebe, an angel, a divine creature?"
+
+"Please stop," said Stanton, "and not deal in so many superlatives. Which
+of the fair ladies made such havoc with your heart? Was it Mrs. Crane?"
+
+"Mrs. Crane! Witch of Endor just as soon," answered Raymond. "Why, man
+alive, 'twas the beautiful Mrs. Carrington. I tell you what, Bob, my
+destiny is upon me and she is its star. I see in her my future wife."
+
+"Why, Fred," said Mr. Stanton, "are you crazy? Mrs. Carrington is at least
+nearly thirty-five, and you are not yet twenty-five."
+
+"I don't care for that," replied Raymond. "She may be thirty, and she may
+be a hundred, but she looks sixteen. Such glorious eyes I never saw. And
+she almost annihilated me with one of her captivating smiles. Her name,
+too, is my favorite."
+
+"Her name? Pray, how did you learn her name?" asked Stanton.
+
+"Why," answered Raymond, "you know we were talking together a part of the
+evening. Our conversation turned upon names, and I remarked that Ida was
+my favorite. Bob, you ought to have seen her smile as she told me Ida was
+her own name. Perhaps I said something foolish, for I replied that Ida was
+a beautiful name and only fitted for such as she; but she smiled still
+more sweetly and said I knew how to flatter."
+
+"Well," answered Stanton. "I hardly think you will win her, if what our
+friend Ashton said is true. You have no million to offer her."
+
+"Oh, fly on your million!" said Raymond. "She's got to have me any way. If
+I can't get her by fair means, I'll resort to stratagem."
+
+Thus the young man raved for nearly half an hour about Mrs. Carrington,
+whose handsome features, glossy curls, bright eyes, brilliant complexion
+and agreeable manners had nearly turned his head. Mrs. Carrington, too,
+had received an impression. There was something in Raymond's dashing
+manner, which she called "air," and she felt greatly pleased with his
+flattering compliments. She thought he would be a very pleasant companion
+to flirt with for an hour or two; but could she have known what his real
+intentions concerning her were she would have spurned him with contempt--as
+she afterward did.
+
+The next day at dinner Stanton and Raymond took their seats at Mrs.
+Crane's table. To Raymond's great delight Mrs. Carrington sat opposite
+him. Stanton occupied Dr. Lacey's seat, which brought Fanny directly in
+front of him. Fanny had been prepared in a measure for the striking
+resemblance between Stanton and Dr. Lacey; but when she was introduced to
+him, his looks brought Dr. Lacey so forcibly before her that she instantly
+grew pale and half wished to leave the room. But a look from Mrs. Miller
+reassured her, and she took her accustomed place at the table.
+
+Ere dinner was over she had forgotten for the time her lover's neglect,
+and was in the midst of an animated conversation with Stanton, who was
+much pleased with his cousin's choice. Stanton's looks and manners were so
+much like Dr. Lacey's that Fanny felt herself irresistibly drawn toward
+him and her face assumed a brighter aspect than it had worn for many days.
+Julia watched her closely and felt that nothing could please her better
+than a flirtation between Stanton and her sister.
+
+But such was not a part of Fanny's intentions. She liked Stanton because
+he was agreeable, intelligent and Dr. Lacey's cousin; but she would sooner
+have parted with her right hand than have done anything inconsistent with
+her engagement with Dr. Lacey. On the other hand, Stanton's heart was too
+strongly fortified with Nellie's charms to admit of an entrance to the
+gentle Fanny. But he admired her very much, and seemed to think that she
+had some claim upon him in the absence of his cousin.
+
+Thus, as days went on, his polite attentions toward Fanny increased, and
+Julia resolved to make this fact work for the accomplishment of her
+designs.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER X
+
+
+                 TEMPEST FORGES A LETTER AND ITS RESULTS
+
+
+Let us now go back for a few weeks and watch Julia's plot as it
+progresses. We have learned from Fanny that four letters arrived from Dr.
+Lacey; but the fifth she was destined never to receive. She was expecting
+it on Tuesday and was about going to the post office, when Julia said,
+"Fanny, I feel just like walking this morning; suppose you let me run
+round to the post office and get your expected letter."
+
+"Very well," answered Fanny; "but don't be gone long."
+
+"I won't," said Julia, gaily. "You sit down by the window and when I come
+round the corner on my return home. I will hold up your letter, and you
+will know you have one at least a minute before I reach home."
+
+So saying she departed, and Fanny sat down by the window to await her
+return. For several days past there had been a change in Julia's
+deportment. She was very amiable and kind to the household in general and
+to Fanny in particular. This was a part of her plan, so that in the
+catastrophe that was about to follow, she might not be suspected of foul
+play.
+
+At first Fanny was surprised at her affectionate advances, but it was so
+pleasant to have a sister who would love her that she did not ask the
+reason of so sudden a change, and when Julia very humbly asked forgiveness
+for all her former unkindness, the innocent-hearted Fanny burst into
+tears, and declared she had nothing to forgive, if her sister would only
+continue to love her always. Julia placed a Judas-like kiss on Fanny's
+pure brow, and gave a promise that she would try to be good; but she
+thought to herself, "this seeming change will make a favorable impression
+on Dr. Lacey when he hears of it."
+
+She knew that Fanny was expecting a letter on the Tuesday morning of which
+we have spoken, and fearing that by some means Mr. Dunn might fail of
+securing it, she determined to go herself for the mail. When she reached
+the post office the sinister smile with which Mr. Dunn greeted her assured
+her that he had something for her, and she readily conjectured that it was
+Fanny's expected letter.
+
+"Good morning, Mr. Dunn!" said she. "Anything for me this morning?"
+
+"Yes, ma'am," answered Dunn, with a very low bow; and casting a furtive
+glance around to make sure that no one saw him, he drew from his pocket a
+letter, on which Julia instantly recognized Dr. Lacey's handwriting. She
+took it and placed it in the pocket of her dress.
+
+On her way home, conscience clamored loudly in behalf of Fanny's rights.
+It said, "Beware what you do! Give Fanny her letter. It is a crime to
+withhold it." But again the monitress was stilled, and the crafty girl
+kept on her way, firm in her sinful purpose, until she reached the corner
+which brought her in sight of the window where Fanny was impatiently
+watching for her. The sight of that bright, joyous face, as it looked from
+the window, anxious for the expected sight of her letter, made Julia for a
+moment waver. She thought how gentle and loving Fanny had always been to
+her and involuntarily her hand sought the letter which lay like a crushing
+weight in her pocket. It was half drawn from its hiding place when the
+spirit of evil which seemed ever to follow Julia's footsteps whispered,
+"Let it alone. You have gone too far to retreat. You have Dr. Lacey to
+win, and it can be done in no other way."
+
+Julia listened to the tempter, her hand was withdrawn, and Fanny looked in
+vain for her letter. A faint sickness stole over her for a moment but she
+thought, "Perhaps Julia means to tease me. I will appear very unconcerned
+and not ask for it." So when Julia entered the room, she found that her
+sister's attention was suddenly, distracted by something in the street;
+but Fanny was not accustomed to dissemble and the rosy flush on her cheek
+showed how anxious she was.
+
+At last Julia said, "Why do you not ask for your letter, Fanny?"
+
+Oh, how eager was the expression of the sweet, pale face which was
+instantly turned toward the speaker. Springing up she exclaimed, "Oh,
+Julia, you have got me one, haven't you? Please give it to me."
+
+"I will tomorrow when it arrives," said Julia. "It has probably been
+delayed."
+
+Fanny's countenance fell and she said, "Then you haven't got me a letter?
+Oh, I'm so sorry!"
+
+"Never mind, sister," said Julia. "It will come tomorrow, and will seem
+all the better for waiting."
+
+Tomorrow came, but with it came no letter, and days wore on, until at last
+it was Saturday night. Alone in her room poor Fanny was weeping bitterly.
+Was Dr. Lacey sick or dead? This was the question which she continually
+asked herself. A suspicion of his unfaithfulness had not yet entered her
+mind. While she was yet weeping an arm was thrown affectionately round
+her, and a voice whispered in the sweetest possible tones, "Dear sister,
+do not weep so. If he were dead, some one would inform you. And now I
+think of it, why do you not write to him? There would be no harm in doing
+so. Come, sit down, and write him a few lines before dark, and I will take
+them to the office."
+
+So Fanny sat down to her writing desk, and the few lines proved to be a
+long letter ere she had finished. It was a most touchingly sad letter, and
+ought to have drawn tears from Julia, instead of forcing the malicious
+smile which played around her mouth while reading her sister's effusion.
+It is needless to say that, although Julia went to the post office, this
+letter never did but was placed in a little box by the side of two others,
+which had arrived from Dr. Lacey that week.
+
+After Julia returned from her walk that evening she said, "Fanny, if I
+were you I would not tell any one that I did not hear from Dr. Lacey, for
+you know it's just possible that he may not be sick, and in that case your
+best way would be to seem quite as forgetful of him."
+
+"Forgetful!" said Fanny. "Why, Julia, what do you mean? You cannot--Oh, no,
+I know you do not think Dr. Lacey untrue to me?" And Fanny's large blue
+eyes were fixed on her sister with as much earnestness as though her
+answer could decide her fate forever.
+
+"I do not like to think so, any more than you do," said Julia. "But Dr.
+Lacey is now in the gay city of New Orleans, surrounded by beauty and
+fashion, and were I his betrothed, I should not think it strange if he did
+not remain true to me."
+
+Fanny answered slowly, as if speaking were painful to her, "Oh, no, no! He
+cannot be false--anything but that."
+
+It was a new idea to her, and that night a weight of sadness, heavier than
+she had ever known before, filled her heart. She thought, "I will wait and
+see if he answers my letter before I believe him unfaithful."
+
+The next day was the Sabbath. About church time Julia announced her
+intentions of remaining at home on the plea of a violent headache. Fanny
+immediately offered to stay with her, but Julia declined, saying that
+sooner than both should be absent from church she would go herself.
+
+Accordingly Julia was left alone. She watched her sister until she
+disappeared down the street. Then she arose, and locking the door, drew
+from her pocket a small key, and unlocking a rosewood box, took from it
+one of Dr. Lacey's letters. Going to her writing desk, she sat down and
+commenced imitating his handwriting. She was very skillful in the art of
+imitation, and was delighted to find herself rapidly succeeding in her
+attempts at counterfeiting. So busily engaged was she that she did not
+heed the lapse of time, until her sister's footsteps were heard ascending
+the stairs. She sprang hastily up, and thrusting her writing materials
+into the box locked it, and had just time to throw herself upon the sofa
+when Fanny knocked at the door. Julia allowed her to knock twice, and then
+getting up she unfastened the door, at the same time yawning and rubbing
+her eyes as if just awakened from a sound slumber.
+
+"Why, sister, I woke you up, didn't I?" said Fanny. "I am sorry."
+
+"No matter," answered Julia, with another yawn, "I feel better. My nap has
+done my head good."
+
+In the afternoon Fanny again went to church, and Julia resumed the
+occupation of the morning. She succeeded so well that before church was
+out she felt sure that after a few more attempts she could imitate Dr.
+Lacey's writing so exactly as to thoroughly deceive Fanny. "But not yet,"
+said she to herself; "I do not wish to test my skill yet. It is hardly
+time."
+
+Thus the days glided away. Nearly two weeks passed, and there came no
+answer to Fanny's letter. She did not know that regularly, twice a week,
+letters had arrived from New Orleans, and had been handed to Julia by Mr.
+Dunn. In the last of these letters, Dr. Lacey complained because Fanny had
+neglected writing so long. We will give the following extract:
+
+"MY PRECIOUS SUNSHINE:
+
+"--Can it be that you are sick? I do not wish to think so; and yet what
+else can prevent your writing? I have not a thought that you are forgetful
+of me, for you are too pure, too innocent to play me false. And yet I am
+sometimes haunted by a vague fear that all is not right, for a dark shadow
+seems resting over me. One line from you, dearest Fanny, will fill my
+heart with sunshine again--"
+
+Thus wrote the doctor, and Julia commented on it as follows: "Yes, you are
+haunted, and I am glad of it. The pill is working well; I'll see whether
+'Sunshine,' as you and my old fool father call her, will steal away
+everybody's love for me. I suppose I'm the dark shadow, for father calls
+me a spirit of darkness, and yet, perhaps, if he had been more gentle with
+me, I might have been better; but now it's too late." And the letter was
+placed in the rosewood box by the side of its companions.
+
+Slowly but surely the painful conviction fixed itself upon Fanny's mind
+that Dr. Lacey was false. It was dreadful to think so, but there seemed no
+other alternative, and Fanny's heart grew sadder, and her step less joyous
+and elastic, while her merry laugh was now seldom heard ringing out in its
+clear, silvery tones, making the servants stop their work to listen and
+exclaim, "How lonesome t'would be without Miss Fanny; she's the life of
+the house, Lor' bless her."
+
+The change was noticed and spoken of by the inmates of Mrs. Crane's
+dwelling. Mr. Miller attributed it to a too close application to books,
+and recommended her to relax somewhat in her studies. Fanny had too much
+of woman's pride to allow anyone except Julia to know the real cause of
+her sadness, and was glad to have her languor ascribed to over-exertion.
+On the night when Kate had found her weeping she had involuntarily told
+her secret, but she went to Mrs. Miller the next morning and won from her
+a promise not to mention what she had revealed, even to her husband.
+
+Mr. Stanton's presence seemed to divert Fanny's mind, and the two weeks
+following his arrival passed away more pleasantly than she had thought two
+weeks could pass, uncheered by a line from Dr. Lacey. At the end of that
+time it pleased Julia that Fanny should have a pretended letter from New
+Orleans. Several days were spent in preparing it, but at last it was
+completed, folded, sealed and directed. Mr. Dunn pronounced the deception
+perfect. He stamped it with the Frankfort postmark so slightly that one
+would as soon have called it "New Orleans" as anything else.
+
+Fanny was seated in the parlor in company with Stanton when Julia suddenly
+entered the room and said, "Oh, here you are, sister. I've looked
+everywhere for you. Here is a letter."
+
+One glance at the superscription assured her that it was from Dr. Lacey. A
+bright, beautiful flush suffused Fanny's face, which became irradiated
+with sudden joy. Asking Mr. Stanton to excuse her, she went to her rooms,
+so as to be alone when she perused the precious document. After she was
+gone, Julia spoke of Dr. Lacey and asked Stanton if he had ever heard from
+him. Stanton replied, "While Dr. Lacey was in college he spent a part of
+his vacations at my father's; but I almost always chanced to be absent at
+school, and consequently we are not much acquainted. He did write to me a
+few times while I was in college, but our correspondence gradually ceased
+and I have not heard from him in a long time. I hope he will return to
+Frankfort, for I should like to renew our acquaintance."
+
+This answer gave Julia great relief; she had feared Stanton might write to
+Dr. Lacey, and that by some means her scheme might be ruined. But all was
+safe, and in a few moments she arose to go to her room and witness the
+result of the letter. Let us go before her and see the result for
+ourselves.
+
+On reaching her apartment, Fanny sat down on the sofa, while a tremulous
+nervousness shook her frame. She dreaded to open the letter, for a strange
+forboding of evil came over her. At last the seal was broken and Fanny's
+heart stood still, and a dizziness crept over her as she read. For the
+reader's benefit we will look over her shoulder and read with her the
+following:
+
+
+
+"MY ONCE DEAR AND STILL MUCH ADMIRED FANNY: I hardly know how to write
+what I wish to tell you. If I knew exactly your opinion concerning me, I
+might feel differently. As it is I ardently hope that your extreme youth
+prevented my foolish, but then sincere, attentions from making any very
+lasting impression on you. But why not come to the point at once. Fanny,
+you must try and forget that you ever knew one so wholly unworthy of you
+as I am. It gives me great pain to write it, but I am about to engage
+myself to another.
+
+"Do not condemn me unheard. There is a young lady in this city, who is
+beautiful, wealthy and accomplished. Between her father's family and mine
+there has long existed an intimacy which our fathers seem anxious to
+strengthen by a union between myself and the young lady I have mentioned.
+For a time I resisted manfully. For, ever between me and the tempting bait
+came the image of a pale, bright-haired girl, whose blue eyes looked
+mournfully into mine and whispered, 'Do not leave me.' But at last I
+yielded, and now, Fanny, will you forgive me? It cost me more anguish to
+give you up than I hope you will ever feel. Be happy, Fanny, and some time
+when I am traveling through Kentucky, let me find you the cheerful,
+contented wife of some one more suitable for you than I am. With kind
+wishes for your happiness, I remain,
+
+                            "Your true friend,
+
+                                                           "GEORGE LACEY."
+
+"P.S.--It is just possible that the young lady and myself may not become
+engaged, but if we do not, after what has passed, it will be best for you
+and me to try to forget each other. Give my compliments to your sister
+Julia. By the way, do you know that I always admired her very much? What a
+sensation she would make in the fashionable world of New Orleans. But
+pshaw! What nonsense I'm writing."
+
+
+
+Alas for Fanny! She did not need to read the letter twice, for every
+syllable had burned into her soul, and she could have repeated each word
+of the cruel message. This, then, was the end of her bright dream of
+bliss! She did not weep, for she could not. The fountain of her tears
+seemed dried up. A heavy weight had suddenly fallen on all her faculties.
+The objects in the room chased each other in rapid circles, while Dr.
+Lacey stood in the distance mocking her anguish. A faint feeling gathered
+round her heart. She uttered a low cry and fell heavily forward.
+
+When Julia entered the room she found her sister extended on the floor,
+cold and white as a piece of marble, while the blood was gushing from her
+nostrils and moistening the curls of her long hair. Julia's first feeling
+was one of intense horror, or fear her sister might be dead, but a touch
+assured her that Fanny had only fainted. So she lifted her up, and bearing
+her to the window applied the usual restoratives. As Julia looked on the
+death-like face of her young sister she murmured, "Had I thought she loved
+him so well, never would I have done so wickedly."
+
+But she made no promise to repair the mischief, and stifled all the better
+impulses of her nature by saying, "It is too late now: it is too late."
+
+At last Fanny opened her eyes. Her first thought was for her letter, which
+was still tightly clenched in her hand. Passing it to Julia she said,
+faintly, "Read it, sister."
+
+Julia took it, and pretending to read it, burst into a violent passion,
+abusing Dr. Lacey for his meanness, and ending by telling Fanny that she
+ought to consider herself fortunate in escaping from such a man. Fanny
+seemed disturbed to hear evil spoken of Dr. Lacey, so Julia changed her
+manner, and said, "I do not wonder you feel badly, Fanny. You and I can
+sympathize together now."
+
+Fanny looked at her sister in some surprise, but at last answered, "Oh no,
+you cannot know how I feel. Mr. Wilmot loved you to the last. Dr. Lacey is
+not dead, but--"
+
+Here Julia interrupted her by saying, "I do not mean to refer to Mr.
+Wilmot. I was flattered by his attentions, but I never knew what it was to
+love until I saw Dr. Lacey."
+
+"Dr. Lacey!--You love Dr. Lacey!" said Fanny, and again she fell back cold
+and motionless. A second time Julia restored her to consciousness, but for
+an hour she did not speak or scarcely move. At the end of that time,
+calling her sister to her, in a low, subdued tone, she said, "Tell me all,
+Julia. I can bear it. I am calm now."
+
+The traitress kissed her cheek, and taking one of the little hands in
+hers, told her how truly she had loved Dr. Lacey, and how she had
+struggled against it when she saw that he loved another. "I have," said
+she, "lain awake many a night, and while you slept sweetly, dreaming,
+perhaps, of your lover, I have wept bitter tears because I must go alone
+through the cold world, unloved and uncared for. And forgive me, Fanny,
+but sometimes I have felt angered at you, because you seemed to steal
+everybody's love from me. Our old father never speaks to me with the same
+affection which marks his manner when addressing you."
+
+"I know it, I know it," said Fanny. "I wish he would not do so, but Dr.
+Lacey--Dr. Lacey--I never thought you wanted him to love you; if I had--"
+
+"What would you have done?" asked Julia, with noticeable eagerness.
+
+The voice was mournfully low which replied, "I would have given him up for
+you. I could not have married one whom my sister loved." And then she
+suddenly added, "It seems doubtful whether he marries that young lady. If
+anything should happen to prevent it, he may yet make you his wife."
+
+"And you, what would you do?" asked Julia.
+
+"Oh, it is impossible for me to marry him now," said Fanny. "But if you
+were happy with him, I would try to be happy, too."
+
+"God bless you, sweet sister," said Julia; "but it will never be."
+
+Fanny did not reply, and after a moment's silence Julia said, "Sister, if
+I were you I would keep all this a secret, and even if I were unhappy, I
+would try to assume a forced cheerfulness, for fear people would suspect
+the truth, and call me lovesick."
+
+Fanny did not reply to this either. She was trying to still the painful
+throbs of her aching heart. Through all the long, weary hours of that
+night she was awake. Sometimes she would watch the myriad host of stars,
+as they kept on their unwearied course through the clear, blue sky, and
+would wonder if there was room beyond them for one so unhappy as she was,
+and would muse on the past days of happiness now forever gone, and
+although a choking sensation was in her throat, not a tear moistened her
+cheek. "I shall never weep again," thought she, "and why should I? The
+world will not know what I suffer. I will be as gay and merry as ever."
+And a fearful laugh rang through the room as she said, "Yes, how gayly
+I'll dance at the wedding. I'll hold my heart so fast that none shall ever
+know in how many pieces it is broken."
+
+Thus she talked on. Delirium was stealing over her, and when morning
+broke, the rapid moving of her bright eye, and the crimson spot which
+burned on either cheek, showed that brain fever was doing its work.
+
+A physician was immediately called and by the means of powerful remedies
+the progress of the disease was checked, so that Fanny was seriously ill
+for only a week. She was delirious a great part of the time, but Julia was
+delighted to find out that not one word of Dr. Lacey ever passed her lips.
+At the commencement of her illness her father and mother were sent for.
+The old man came quickly, for Fanny was his idol, and if she should die,
+he would be bereaved indeed. With untiring love he watched by her bedside
+until the crisis was passed. He would fan her fevered brow, moisten her
+parched lips, chafe her hot, burning hands, smooth her tumbled pillow, and
+when at last he succeeded in soothing her into a troubled slumber, he
+would sit by her and gaze on her wan face with an earnestness which seemed
+to say that she was his all of earth, his more than all of heaven. Julia
+too was all attention. Nothing tired her, and with unwearied patience she
+came and went at her father's bidding, doing a thousand little offices
+pertaining to a sick chamber. For once her father's manner softened toward
+her and the tones of his voice were gentle and his words kind while
+speaking to his first born. Could he have known what part she had in
+causing the illness of his "darling Sunshine," all Frankfort would have
+shaken with the heavy artillery of oaths and execrations, which would have
+been disgorged from his huge lungs, like the eruption of some long pent-up
+volcano! But he did not suspect the truth, and in speaking of Fanny's
+illness, he said, "It is studyin' so close that ailed her. As soon as ever
+she can bar to be moved, we will carry her home, and Aunt Katy'll nuss her
+up quicker."
+
+Accordingly, as soon as the physician pronounced it safe to move her, she
+was taken home, and by her mother's assiduous care, and Aunt Katy's
+skilful nursing, her physical health was soon much improved. But no
+medicine could reach the plague spot which preyed upon her heart and cast
+a dark shadow over every feeling of pleasure. As soon as her health was
+fully restored, she asked permission to return to school. At first Mr.
+Middleton refused, but not long did he ever withstand any request which
+"Sunshine" made. So at last he consented, on condition that she would give
+up the study of Latin, and promise not to apply herself too closely to
+anything. To this Fanny readily agreed, and in a few days she was in
+Frankfort, occupying her accustomed seat at Mrs. Crane's and bending over
+her task in the old schoolroom, which seemed suddenly illuminated by her
+presence.
+
+The schoolgirls welcomed back their young companion with many
+demonstrations of joy, for they said, "the schoolroom seemed dark and
+lonely when she was absent." Dear little Fanny! There was love enough left
+for her in the hearts of all who knew her, but it did not satisfy. There
+was still an aching void, which one love alone could fill, and that love
+she thought was lost to her forever. She was mistaken.
+
+During her illness she thought much of what Julia had said relative to
+concealing her disappointment with an assumed gayety, and she resolved to
+do so, partly from wounded pride, and partly from love of her dear old
+father, who seemed distressed whenever anything troubled his "Sunshine."
+When she returned to Frankfort none but the most acute observer would have
+suspected that the sparkling eye and dancing footstep were the disguise of
+a desolate, aching heart and that the merry laugh and witty repartee were
+but the echoes of a knell of sadness, whose deepest tones were stifled ere
+they reached the ear of the listener. In the darkness of night however,
+all was changed. The Sunshine was obscured, and Julia alone knew what
+anguish Fanny endured. Still the cruel girl never wavered in her purpose.
+"The worst is over," said she. "She will not die now, even if she saw him
+wedded to me." So she suffered her sister's cheek to grow paler, and her
+delicate form thinner, at the supposed desertion of her lover. Little did
+Fanny think that he, whose false-heartedness she deplored, dreamed each
+night of his distant dear one, and that each day his warm heart beat more
+quickly, because no tidings came from her.
+
+A few days after Fanny's return there came cards of invitation for a large
+party at the residence of a Mr. C----. The evening was propitious, and at
+the usual hour Mrs. C----'s parlors were filled with the beauty and fashion
+of the city. Among all the belles who that evening graced the brilliantly
+lighted drawing rooms, none was so much admired as Julia Middleton, who
+appeared dressed in a rich crimson velvet robe, tastefully trimmed with
+ermine. Magnificent bracelets, which had cost her father almost as many
+oaths as dollars, glittered on her white, rounded arms. Her snowy neck,
+which was also uncovered, was without ornament. Her glossy hair, dark as
+night, was arranged in the most becoming manner.
+
+At the time Mr. Middleton had given Julia her bracelets, he had presented
+Fanny with a bandeau of pearls. But Julia found it an easy task to
+persuade her sister that pearls were not becoming to her style of beauty;
+so on the evening of the party they gleamed amid the heavy braids of
+Julia's hair. Wherever she went she was followed by a train of admirers,
+who had little thought that that soft smile and beautiful face concealed a
+heart as hard as the flinty rock.
+
+Contrary to all the rules of propriety, the heartless Mrs. Carrington was
+there, dealing out her fascinating smiles and bland words. She had thrown
+aside her mourning for the occasion and was arrayed in a dress of black
+velvet. An elegant lace bertha covered her white, beautiful neck, while
+one of her fair arms was clasped by a diamond bracelet. To this bracelet
+was attached a small locket which contained the daguerreotype of him, upon
+whose quiet grave the suns of scarce five months had risen and set. Amid
+that brilliant scene she had no thought for the dead, but others wondered
+much that he should be so soon forgotten. She was attended by Raymond, who
+scarcely left her side during the whole evening, although she made several
+ineffectual attempts to shake him off, for she did not care to be too much
+noticed by a "poor Yankee schoolmaster."
+
+Henry Ashton was also there, but his attention was wholly engrossed in the
+bright eyes and sunny face of Florence Woodburn, who had recently returned
+from Philadelphia, where she had been attending for the last two years.
+Florence was the only daughter of the Mr. Woodburn, who was mentioned in
+the first chapter of this narrative. Her father lived several miles from
+the city, but she had friends in town and spent much of her time there.
+She was very handsome and very agreeable, and as she would probably be
+quite an heiress, her appearance in the fashionable world created a great
+sensation.
+
+During the evening, as she was standing by Ashton and commenting on
+Julia's wondrous beauty, she said, "Where is the younger Miss Middleton?
+Is she as handsome as her sister?"
+
+Ashton replied, "She is not called half as beautiful, but she is much more
+amiable; but see there she comes," continued he, as Fanny entered the room
+leaning on Stanton's arm.
+
+She was so pale that her skin seemed almost transparent, but the
+excitement of the evening brought a bright glow to her cheek which greatly
+enhanced her loveliness. She was simply attired in a plain white muslin,
+low at the neck, which was veiled by the soft curls of her silken hair.
+Her arms were encircled by a plain band of gold, and a white, half-opened
+rosebud was fastened to the bosom of her dress.
+
+As she entered the room many admiring eyes were turned toward her, and
+Miss Woodburn exclaimed, "Oh, how lovely she is. Her sister seems more
+like the flashing diamond, while Fanny's beauty is like the soft lustre of
+the pearl. But tell me," she continued, "is she not engaged to a Dr. Lacey
+of New Orleans?"
+
+"Yes, or, that is, it was so rumored," answered Ashton, "but he has gone
+home, and since then I have heard nothing of it. Young Stanton seems very
+attentive. I should not wonder if something grows out of it."
+
+"Always making matches, Mr. Ashton," said Mrs. Carrington, who for a
+moment rid herself of Raymond and now came near Ashton and Florence. She
+had heard them speak of Dr. Lacey and Fanny, and as she knew Florence was
+soon going to New Orleans, she wished to give her a little Frankfort
+gossip to take with her.
+
+"Oh, Mrs. Carrington," said Mr. Ashton, bowing politely, "allow me to
+introduce Miss Woodburn. We were just talking of the probability of Miss
+Fanny's being engaged to Dr. Lacey. Perhaps you can enlighten us."
+
+"Oh," said Mrs. Carrington, "I assure you I know but little about the
+matter. It is rather uncertain whom Miss Fanny likes or dislikes. It is
+currently reported that she was in love with a Mr. Wilmot, who died, and
+who was known to be engaged to her sister. Since then Dr. Lacey has
+flirted with her, whether seriously or not I cannot tell; I should rather
+think not, however, for Mr. Stanton now seems to be the favored one."
+
+"Oh," said Mr. Ashton, "I never supposed Fanny was so much of a coquette."
+
+"Neither do I think she is," said Florence, whose heart warmed toward
+Fanny as soon as she saw her.
+
+"Perhaps she is not," said Mrs. Carrington. "Fanny is very young yet, but
+when fully matured will perhaps make a noble woman, but she has not the
+solidity of her sister, who tries hard to keep her from assuming the
+appearance of a flirt." Then turning to Florence, she said, "I believe you
+are soon going to New Orleans?"
+
+"Yes, madam," answered Florence.
+
+"You will probably meet Dr. Lacey there," continued Mrs. Carrington.
+"Perhaps you had better say nothing to him about Fanny's flirtation with
+Stanton, for he would hardly believe it."
+
+Florence merely nodded, thinking to herself that she should do as she
+chose about it. From the first she had been attracted toward Fanny. There
+was something in her face, and in the expression of her eye, which
+interested Florence. It seemed to her that Fanny would gladly have left
+the scene of gayety, and going out by herself, would have poured out all
+her soul in tears. She earnestly desired an introduction, and at last it
+was obtained. There must have been some secret magnet which attracted
+these young girls toward each other, for in a few moments they were arm in
+arm, talking familiarly upon different topics as though they had been
+acquainted a lifetime.
+
+Florence was a warm-hearted, affectionate girl, and after a time she said,
+"Miss Middleton, I am going to New Orleans soon. I believe you have an
+acquaintance there. If I see him what shall I tell him?"
+
+Fanny's voice trembled slightly as she answered, "Tell whom?"
+
+"Oh, Miss Middleton," said Florence, laughing gayly, "how that blush
+becomes you! Tell whom? Why, whom should it be but Dr. Lacey, who
+everybody, except Mrs. Carrington, says is engaged to you."
+
+The fire shot in to Fanny's eyes, but one look at the open face at her
+side assured her, and she answered, "I am not answerable for what the
+world pleases to say of me."
+
+"I am to consider the report true, then," persisted Florence.
+
+A momentary struggle took place in Fanny's mind. Love and resentment
+strove for the mastery. The latter conquered, and the voice was calm and
+decided which replied, "I assure you, Miss Woodburn, that Dr. Lacey bears
+no relation to me except that of a common acquaintance."
+
+"Indeed," said Florence. "I am sorry, for I was anticipating much pleasure
+in describing Dr. Lacey's intended lady to the New Orleans girls."
+
+Fanny did not answer, and as Stanton just then approached, and asked her
+to go to the music room, she took his arm readily, glad to escape so
+painful a conversation.
+
+"She is a strange girl," thought Florence, "and yet I know I should love
+her. I wonder what makes her so sad. Can it be that she really loved that
+Mr. Wilmot? At any rate, I am sorry for her and hope she will marry Mr.
+Stanton, who seems much pleased with her."
+
+This was the impression left on Florence's mind, which was productive of
+much mischief. At a late hour the company dispersed. Fanny returned home,
+weary and sick at heart. Her conversation with Florence had awakened
+painful reminiscences of the past, and the gray daylight was beginning to
+streak the eastern horizon ere her heavy lids closed in slumber. In a few
+days Florence Woodburn departed for New Orleans, where her mother's
+brother resided. We will take passage with her and pay a visit to Dr.
+Lacey in his Southern home.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER XI
+
+
+                     A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY
+
+
+The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest
+streets of New Orleans. It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly
+been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor
+pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the
+luxurious habits common to a Southern clime. When it passed into the hands
+of Dr. Lacey's father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up
+with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into
+a more modern style.
+
+When Dr. Lacey reached the age of twenty-one, his father made him the
+owner of the house, he himself removing to another part of the city. At
+the time of which we are speaking, nothing could exceed the beauty of the
+house and grounds.
+
+The yard which surrounded the building was large, and laid out with all
+the taste of a perfect connoisseur. In its center was a fountain, whose
+limpid waters fell into a large marble basin, while the spray which
+constantly arose from the falling stream seemed to render the heat of that
+sultry climate less oppressive. Scattered throughout the yard were the
+numerous trees and flowering shrubs which grow in profusion at the "sunny
+South." Here the beautiful magnolia shook its white blossoms in the
+evening breeze, and there the dark green foliage of the orange trees
+formed an effectual screen from the mid-day sun.
+
+The building was surrounded on all sides by a double piazza, the slender
+pillars of which were entwined by the flowering honeysuckle and luxuriant
+passion-flower, which gave the house the appearance of a closely wreathed
+arbor. Within the piazza was filled with rare tropical plants. The
+beautiful oleander, magnificent rose and sweet-scented geranium, here
+united their fragrance, while the scarlet verbenum and brilliant
+heliotrope added beauty to the scene.
+
+The interior of the building corresponded with the exterior. The rooms,
+large and airy, were carpeted with velvet, and adorned with costly marble
+and rosewood furniture. The windows, which were constructed in the French
+style, that is, reaching to the floor, were curtained with
+richly-embroidered lace. Let us ascend the winding staircase, and enter
+the dressing room of the owner of all this splendor.
+
+Half reclining on a crimson lounge sits Dr. Lacey, dressed in a
+fashionable brocade morning gown. On first glancing at him we think there
+is no change in his countenance since we last saw him on Mrs. Crane's
+steps in Frankfort, but as we note the expression of his face we can
+perceive a shade of anxiety resting there. At last he rises and rather
+impatiently pulls the bell rope.
+
+His summons is immediately answered by an exquisite dandy, who is neither
+African, European, French, nor Spanish, but an odd mixture of the four. He
+is dressed in the extreme of fashion, and on entering the room bows most
+gracefully, at the same time casting an admiring glance at himself in the
+large mirror, and passing his hand carelessly through his perfumed locks.
+With the utmost deference, he awaits the commands of his master.
+
+"Well, Rondeau," said Dr. Lacey, "haven't you finished breakfast yet?"
+
+"Yes, marster," answered Rondeau, with a very low bow. "I've got through a
+moment since. What can I do for you. Will you ride this morning?"
+
+"No," answered Dr. Lacey, "I do not wish to ride, but I want you to go to
+the post office and back immediately; remember now, and not stop to
+gossip."
+
+"Certainly not," said the negro. "When marster's in a hurry, Rondeau is
+never foolin' away time."
+
+"And don't stop more than an hour in the kitchen to talk to Leffie. Do you
+understand?" continued the doctor.
+
+"Oh, yes, I won't," said Rondeau, extending his mouth into a broad grin at
+his master's allusion to Leffie, a bright-looking, handsome, mulatto girl,
+whom next to himself, Rondeau thought was the prettiest creature in the
+world.
+
+At last he bowed himself out of the room, and proceeded to execute his
+master's commands. On passing the kitchen, he "just looked in a little,"
+and the sight of Leffie's bright eyes and rosy lips made him forgetful of
+his promise. Going up to her, he announced his intention of kissing her. A
+violent squabble ensued, in which the large china dish which Leffie held
+in her hand was broken, two pickle jars thrown down, chairs upset, the
+baby scalded, and the dog Tasso's tail nearly crushed! At last Aunt
+Dilsey, the head cook and mother of Leffie, interposed, and seizing the
+soup ladle as the first thing near her, she laid about her right and left,
+dealing no very gentle blows at the well-oiled hair of Rondeau, who was
+glad to beat a retreat from the kitchen, amid the loud laughter of the
+blacks who had witnessed the scene.
+
+Leaving the house he was soon on his way to the post office, and having
+procured his master's mail he started for home. At length, slackening his
+pace, he took from his pocket the letters and carefully scrutinized the
+inscription of each. He was in the habit of going to the post office, and
+after his master's return from Kentucky, he had noticed two or three
+letters written in what he called "a mighty fineified hand," and he had
+whispered to Leffie as a great secret that "'twere his private opinion
+marster was going to marry some Kentucky girl." Recently he had noticed
+the absence of those letters, and also the absence of his master's
+accustomed cheerfulness. Rondeau was pretty keen, and putting the two
+circumstances together, he again had a whispered conference with Leffie,
+whom he told that "most probably the Kentucky girl had flunked, for
+marster hadn't had a letter in ever so long, and every time he didn't get
+one he looked as blue as a whetstone!"
+
+"Glad on't," said Leffie. "Hope he won't have any your foreigners. Allus
+did wish he'd have Miss Mortimer. Next to old marster and young marster
+Lacey, her father's the toppinest man in New Orleans. And it's a pity for
+young marster to stoop."
+
+After examining all the letters closely, Rondeau came to the conclusion
+that the right one wasn't there, and he thought, "Well, Leffie'll be glad,
+and marster'll be sorry, and hang me if I ain't sorry too, for marster's a
+plaguey fine chap, and desarves anybody there is in Kentucky."
+
+Meanwhile Dr. Lacey was anxiously awaiting Rondeau's return, and when he
+caught sight of him, coming at an unusually rapid pace toward the house,
+he thought, "Surely Rondeau would never hurry so if he had not good news
+for me," but the next thought was, "How should he know what it is I am so
+anxious to get?" Still he waited rather impatiently for Rondeau to make
+his appearance. In a moment he entered the room, and commenced pulling the
+letters from his pocket, saying, "I've got a heap this time, marster."
+
+He then laid them one by one on the marble dressing table, counting them
+as he did so; "Thar's one, thar's two, thar's three, thar's four."
+
+"Stop counting them, can't you, and give me all you have directly," said
+Dr. Lacey, as his eye ran hurriedly over the superscription of each, and
+found not the one he sought.
+
+"That's jist what I've done, marster," said Rondeau, bowing. "The one you
+want wasn't thar."
+
+Dr. Lacey glanced hastily at his servant, and felt assured that the
+quick-witted negro was in possession of his secret. "You may go," said he,
+"and mind, never let me hear of your commenting about my letters."
+
+"No, marster, never; 'strue's I live," said Rondeau, who left the room and
+went in quest of Leffie. But he did not dare to repeat the scene of the
+morning, for Aunt Dilsey was present, bending over a large tub of boiling
+suds, and he felt sure that any misdemeanor on his part would call forth a
+more affectionate shower bath than he cared about receiving. So he
+concluded to bring about his purpose by complimenting Aunt Dilsey on her
+fine figure (she weighed just two hundred!).
+
+"Aunt Dilsey," said he, "'pears to me you have an uncommon good form, for
+one as plump and healthy-like as you are."
+
+Aunt Dilsey was quite sensitive whenever her size was alluded to, and she
+replied rather sharply: "You git along, you bar's ile skullcap. 'Twon't be
+healthy for you to poke fun at me."
+
+"'Pon my word," said the mischievous Rondeau, "I ain't poking fun at you.
+I do really think so. I thought of it last Sunday, when you had on that
+new gown, that becomes you so well."
+
+"Which one?" said Aunt Dilsey, a little mollified, "the blue and yaller
+one?"
+
+"The same," answered Rondeau. "It fits you good. Your arm looks real small
+in it."
+
+Leffie was nearly convulsed with laughter, for she had tried the
+experiment, and found that the distance round her mother's arm was just
+the distance round her own slender waist.
+
+"Do tell!" said Aunt Dilsey, stopping from her work and wiping the drops
+of perspiration from her shining forehead. "Do tell! It feels drefful
+sleek on me, but my old man Claib says it's too tight."
+
+"Not an atom too tight," answered Rondeau, at the same time getting nearer
+and nearer to Leffie, and laying his hand on her shoulder.
+
+Before she was aware of his intention, he stole the kiss he was seeking
+for. Leffie rewarded him by spitting in his face, while Aunt Dilsey called
+out, "Ain't you 'shamed to act so, Leffie? Don't make a fool of yourself!"
+
+Assured by this speech, Rondeau turned, and kissing Aunt Dilsey herself,
+was off just in time to escape a basin of hot suds which that
+highly-scandalized lady hurled after him.
+
+"I'll tell marster this minute," said she, "and see if he hain't got
+nothin' to set the lazy lout a-doin'." So saying, the old lady waddled
+into the house, and going upstairs, knocked at Dr. Lacey's door.
+
+"Come in," said the doctor, and Aunt Dilsey entered. In a very sad tone,
+she commenced telling how "that 'tarnal Rondeau was raising Cain in the
+kitchen. He's kissed Leffie, and me too!"
+
+"Kissed you, has he?" said Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Yes, sar, he done that ar very thing, spang on the mouth," said Dilsey.
+
+"Well, Dilsey," said the doctor with a roguish twinkle of the eye, "don't
+you think he ought to be paid?"
+
+Aunt Dilsey began to cry, and said, "I never thought that marster would
+laugh at old Aunt Dilsey."
+
+"Neither will I," said the doctor. Then tossing her a picayune, he said,
+"take that, Aunt Dilsey. I reckon it will pay for the kiss. I'll see that
+Rondeau does not repeat his offense, on you at least."
+
+Aunt Dilsey went back to the kitchen, thinking that "Marster George was
+the funniest and best marster on earth."
+
+While Rondeau was carrying on his flirtation in the kitchen, Dr. Lacey was
+differently employed. Hope deferred had well nigh made his heart sick.
+"What can be the reason," thought he, "that Fanny does not write? I have
+written repeatedly for the last two months and have had no answer." Then
+as a new idea struck him, he added, "Yes, I'll write to Mr. Miller, and
+ask him what has happened." Suiting the action to the word, he drew up his
+writing desk, and in a short time a letter was written and directed to Mr.
+Miller.
+
+He arose to summon Rondeau to take it to the office; but ere he had
+touched the bell rope, pride whispered, "Don't send that letter; don't let
+Mr. Miller into your private affairs. If Fanny were sick, some one would
+write to you."
+
+So the bell was not rung, and during the next half-hour Dr. Lacey amused
+himself by mechanically tearing it into small fragments. Ah, Dr. Lacey,
+'twas a sorry moment when you listened to the whispering of that pride!
+Had that letter been sent, it would have saved you many sleepless nights
+of sorrow. But it was not to be.
+
+That night there was to be a large party at the house of Mr. Mortimer,
+whom Leffie had mentioned as second to the Laceys in wealth. Mr. Mortimer
+was the uncle at whose house Florence Woodburn was visiting, and the party
+was given in honor of her arrival, and partly to celebrate Mabel
+Mortimer's birthday. Mabel was an intelligent, accomplished girl, and
+besides being something of a beauty, was the heiress expectant of several
+hundred thousand. This constituted her quite a belle, and for three or
+four years past she and Dr. Lacey had been given to each other by the
+clever gossips of New Orleans. Mr. Lacey senior was also rather anxious
+that his son should marry Mabel; so Julia was not far out of the way when
+she wrote to Fanny that Dr. Lacey's parents wished to secure a match
+between him and a New Orleans belle. Had Dr. Lacey never seen Fanny, he
+possibly might have wedded Mabel. But his was a heart which could love but
+once, and although the object of his love should prove untrue, his
+affections could not easily be transferred to another; so that it was all
+in vain that Mabel Mortimer, on the evening of the party, stood before her
+mirror arranging and rearranging the long curls of her dark hair and the
+folds of her rich white satin, wondering all the while if Dr. Lacey would
+approve her style of dress.
+
+Turning to Florence, she said, "Cousin, did you see Dr. Lacey while he was
+in Frankfort?"
+
+"No; I did not," answered Florence; "but I do hope he will be here
+tonight, for I am all impatient to see this lion who has turned all your
+heads."
+
+A slight shade of displeasure passed over Mabel's fine features, but
+quickly casting it off she said, "Why are you so anxious, Florence? Have
+you any designs on him? If you have, they will do you no good, for I have
+a prior claim, and you must not interfere."
+
+"Dear me, how charmingly you look!" said Florence. "But, fair coz, do not
+be too sanguine. Suppose I should tell you that far off in old Kentuck, as
+the negroes say, there is a golden-haired little girl, who has--"
+
+"Stop, stop," said Mabel. "You shall not tell me. I will not hear it."
+
+At that instant the doorbell rang, and in a moment several young girls
+entered the dressing room, and in the chattering and laughing and fixing
+which followed, Mabel forgot what her cousin had been saying. After a time
+the young ladies descended to the spacious drawing rooms, which were
+rapidly filling with the elite of the city.
+
+Mabel's eye took in at a glance all the gentlemen, and she felt chagrined
+to find Dr. Lacey absent. "What if he should not come?" thought she. "The
+party would be a dreadfully dull affair to me." Some time after, she
+missed Florence and two or three other girls, and thinking they were in
+the parlor above, she went in search of them. She found them on the
+balcony not far from the gentlemen's dressing room, the windows of which
+were open. As she approached them, they called out, "Oh, here you are,
+Mabel! Florence is just going to tell us about Dr. Lacey's sweetheart."
+
+"Dr. Lacey's sweetheart!" repeated Mabel. "Who is Dr. Lacey's sweetheart,
+pray?"
+
+"Do not blush so, Mabel; we do not mean you," said Lida Gibson, a
+bright-eyed, witty girl, with a sprinkling of malice in her nature.
+
+"Of course you do not mean me," said Mabel, laughingly. "But come, cousin;
+what of her?" And the young girls drew nearer to each other, and waited
+anxiously for Florence's story.
+
+Little did they suspect that another individual, with flushed brow,
+compressed lip and beating heart was listening to hear tidings of her whom
+Florence had designated as his sweetheart. Dr. Lacey had entered the
+gentlemen's dressing room unobserved. He heard the sound of merry voices
+on the balcony, and was about to step out and surprise the girls when he
+caught the sound of his own name coupled with that of Fanny Middleton. His
+curiosity was aroused and he became a listener to the following
+conversation:
+
+"Come, Florence," said Lida, "do not keep us in suspense any longer. Tell
+us whether she is black or white, fat or lean, rich or poor."
+
+"But first," said Mabel, "tell us how you know she is anything to Dr.
+Lacey."
+
+"That is what I don't know," said Florence. "I am only speaking of what
+has been."
+
+"Well, then," said Mabel, more gayly, "go on,"
+
+"This Fanny Middleton," said Florence, "looks just as you would imagine a
+bright angel to look."
+
+How Dr. Lacey blessed her for these words.
+
+"But," continued Florence, "there is a singularly sad expression on her
+marble face."
+
+"I never observed it," thought Dr. Lacey.
+
+"What makes her sad?" asked Lida.
+
+"That is a mystery to me," answered Florence. "Report says that she loved
+a Mr. Wilmot, who was engaged to her sister."
+
+"Engaged to her sister!" repeated Mabel. "How strange! But won't it make
+trouble?"
+
+"It cannot," said Florence. "Mr. Wilmot is dead, and it is whispered that
+Fanny's heart was buried with him. I should not be surprised if it were
+so, for Fanny has the saddest face I ever saw. It made me want to cry when
+I looked at her. I should have pitied her more, however, had she not been
+so well cared for by a Mr. Stanton, of New York."
+
+Large drops of perspiration stood thickly on Dr. Lacey's forehead, and his
+hands, convulsively clasped, were pressed against his heart; still he did
+not lose a syllable as Florence continued, "I did not blame her for liking
+Stanton, for he would break half your hearts and turn the rest of you
+crazy."
+
+"But the sister," asked all the young ladies, "how was she affected to
+think Fanny loved her betrothed?"
+
+"Oh, that sister!" said Florence. "You ought to see her! She is beautiful
+beyond anything I can describe. She eclipsed everything and everybody."
+
+"And she is as agreeable as handsome?" asked Mabel, whose fears were
+aroused that Julia might be the rival, instead of Fanny.
+
+Florence replied, "I was told that she was formerly very passionate, so
+much so that her father nicknamed her Tempest. Within a few months she has
+entirely changed, and is now very amiable; but I like Fanny's looks the
+best."
+
+"But Dr. Lacey--what had he to do with Fanny?" asked Lida.
+
+"It was said they were engaged; but I do not think they are. In fact, I
+know they are not, from what Fanny said herself; for she assured me that
+Dr. Lacey was nothing to her more than a common acquaintance; and the sad
+but sweet smile which broke over her face whenever she raised, her soft
+blue eyes to Stanton's animated countenance confirmed what she said."
+
+"So, Mabel, you can have the doctor after all," said Lida. "You know you
+used to say that it was all settled, for your parents and his had arranged
+it."
+
+Dr. Lacey waited for no more. He knew of a back stairway down which he
+could escape into the open air unobserved. In a moment he stood alone in
+Mr. Mortimer's garden, but the evening breeze, although it cooled his
+brow, failed to calm his excited feelings. Suddenly it occurred to him
+that his absence from Mr. Mortimer's would excite attention in those who
+saw him enter, so he made a desperate effort to be calm, and retracing his
+steps, was soon in the drawing room with Mabel Mortimer on his arm, much
+to that young lady's satisfaction.
+
+As they passed near a group of girls, in the center of which stood
+Florence Woodburn, Mabel suddenly said, "Oh, Dr. Lacey, let me introduce
+you to cousin Florence. She has just come from Frankfort and knows some of
+your acquaintances there."
+
+So saying, she drew him toward Florence, who had all the evening been
+waiting for an introduction to him. Dr. Lacey rather wished to avoid
+making Florence's acquaintance, fearing that she might say something to
+him of Fanny. But there was no escape, and he greeted Florence with a
+smile and a bow, which, to use her own words, "nearly drove every idea
+from her head."
+
+Once during the evening he found himself standing with Florence, alone,
+near an open window. Florence improved her opportunity, and raising her
+bewitching hazel eyes to the doctor's face, said, "Why do you not ask me
+about your Kentucky friends, Dr. Lacey?"
+
+Had Florence observed her companion closely, she would have noticed the
+pallor which for an instant overspread his face. It passed away, and he
+replied with an assumed gayety, "How should I know that we have any
+acquaintances in common in Frankfort?"
+
+Before Florence had time to reply, Mabel joined them. She was unwilling to
+risk a tete-a-tete between the doctor and her fascinating cousin, and as
+soon as she found them standing alone she went up to them. Her example was
+followed by several other young ladies, among whom was Lida Gibson, who
+began by saying, "Doctor, do you know that Miss Florence has told us all
+about your love affairs, and also described the Golden Fairy? Now, why
+didn't you fall in love with her sister? Florence says she is far more
+beautiful."
+
+Dr. Lacey answered calmly, "What reason has Miss Woodburn to think I am in
+love with either."
+
+"No reason," said Mabel, quickly; "neither does she think you are in love
+with her either."
+
+"Dear me," said Lida. "Of course you do not wish me to think so, and we
+all know why; but never mind frowning so dreadfully, Mabel; I won't tell!"
+and the mischievous girl glided away, laughing to think that she had
+succeeded so well in teasing Mabel Mortimer.
+
+After a moment, Dr. Lacey turned to Florence and said "It seems you saw
+Julia Middleton. Do you not think her very handsome?"
+
+"Yes, very," answered Florence; "but I liked Fanny's looks the best."
+
+A pang shot through Dr. Lacey's heart at the mention of Fanny's name, but
+he continued to inquire concerning his friends in Kentucky. Before the
+party closed, Florence, Mabel and Lida had each managed to repeat to him
+all the conversation which he had overheard in the first part of the
+evening, never once thinking how desolate was the heart which beat beneath
+the calm manner and gay laugh of him who listened to their thoughtless
+raillery.
+
+At length the party drew to a close. Dr. Lacey was among the first that
+left. He longed to be alone with his troubled thoughts. Mechanically
+bidding Mabel "Good night," he ran down the marble steps, and stepping
+into his carriage, ordered Claib, the coachman, to drive home as soon as
+possible. There was no particular necessity for this command, for Claib
+had been fretting for the last hour about "White folks settin' up all
+night and keepin' niggers awake. Darned if he didn't run the horses home
+like Satan, and sleep over next day, too."
+
+With such a driver the horses sped swiftly over the smooth road and in a
+very few minutes Dr. Lacey was at home, alone in his room. Then the full
+tide of his sorrow burst forth. He did not weep. He would scorn to do
+that. But could one have seen him as he hurriedly paced the apartment, he
+would have said, his was a sorrow which could not vent itself in tears.
+Occasionally he would whisper to himself, "My Fanny false!--she whom I
+believed so truthful, so loving, so innocent! And she loves another--one,
+too, whom it were almost a sin to love. Fool, that I did not see it
+before, for what but love could have drawn such devotion to him on his
+deathbed? And yet she assured me that I was the first, the only one, she
+had ever loved; and I believed it, and gave her the entire affection of my
+heart."
+
+Then came a reaction. Resentment toward Fanny for thus deceiving him
+mingling with his grief. But he had loved her too deeply, too truly, to
+cherish an unkind feeling toward her long. Throwing himself upon the sofa,
+and burying his face in his hands, he went back in fancy through all the
+many happy hours he had spent in her society. While doing this sleep
+descended upon him and in his dreams he saw again his darling Fanny, not
+false and faithless as he had feared, but arrayed in a spotless bridal
+robe. She stood by his side as his own wedded wife. Was that dream ever
+realized? We shall see.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XII
+
+
+                    THE LETTER THAT WAS NOT DELIVERED
+
+
+The next morning, Rondeau waited for a long time for his master's usual
+orders that he should go to the post office, but no such commands came,
+and as Dr. Lacey had not been heard moving in his room yet, Rondeau
+concluded to go at all events.
+
+"I know,", said he, "that'll be the first thing he'll tell me to do, and I
+may as well go on my own hook, as to wait and be sent."
+
+Accordingly he again started for the post office, thinking to himself, "I
+hope that marster'll get a letter this time, for he don't seem no more
+like the wide-awake chap he did when he first come from Kentuck, than
+nothin'. I don't want him to have Miss Mabel nohow; for their niggers say
+she's awful spunky."
+
+By the time this soliloquy was ended, he had reached the office. The clerk
+handed him two letters, both of which Rondeau eyed sharply. On looking at
+the second, the cavity between the ears widened to an enormous extent, and
+he gave vent to his joy by uttering aloud, "Crackee, this is just the
+thing!"
+
+"What's the matter, Rondeau? Can you read writing?" asked the clerk in
+some surprise.
+
+"No, sir, not but a little," said Rondeau; "but I know this hand write, I
+reckon."
+
+In a twinkling, he was in the street. "This is a fine morning," thought
+he. "I've got the right letter this time, so I won't hurry home, for
+marster ain't goin' to find any fault if I don't git thar till noon."
+
+So the next hour was spent in gossiping with all the blacks which could be
+found lounging round the streets. Suddenly one of the negroes called out,
+"Ho, Rondeau! Thar's yer old marster Lace comin'. You'd better cut stick
+for home, or he'll be in yer har."
+
+Rondeau instantly started for home, where he was greeted by Aunt Dilsey
+with a torrent of abuse, that good lady rating him soundly for being gone
+too long. "Warn't he 'shamed to be foolin' away his time? 'Twan't his time
+nuther, 'twas marster's time. Was that ar fulfillin' of Scripter, which
+says, 'we must be all eye sarvants,' which means ye must all keep clus
+where yer marsters can see you?"
+
+How long Aunt Dilsey might have gone expounding Scripture is not known,
+for Rondeau interrupted her by saying, "Don't scold so, old lady. Marster
+ain't a-goin' to care for I've got him something this time better than
+victuals or drink."
+
+"What is it?" said Leffie, coming forward. "Have you got him a letter from
+Kentuck?"
+
+"I hain't got nothin' else, Miss Leffie Lacey, if you please," said
+Rondeau, snapping his fingers in her face, and giving Aunt Dilsey's elbow
+a slight jostle, just enough to spill the oil, with which she was filling
+a lamp.
+
+"Rondeau, I 'clar' for't," said Aunt Dilsey, setting down her oil can. "If
+marster don't crack your head, my old man Claib shall, if he ever gits up
+agin. Thar he is in his bunk, snorin' like he was a steamboat; and
+marster's asleep upstairs, I reckon. Well, 'tain't no way to live. Things
+would go to rack and ruin if I didn't sweat and work to keep 'em right end
+up, sartin."
+
+Aunt Dilsey was really a very valuable servant, and had some reason for
+thinking herself the main spoke in the wheel which kept her master's
+household together. She had lived in the family ever since Dr. Lacey's
+early recollection, and as she had nursed him when an infant, he naturally
+felt a great affection for her, and intrusted her with the exclusive
+management of the culinary department, little negroes and all. His
+confidence in her was not misplaced, for from morning till night she was
+faithful to her trust, and woe to any luckless woolly head who was found
+wasting "marster's" sweetmeats and pickles.
+
+On the first hand Aunt Dilsey was very sensitive, for being naturally
+active and stirring herself, "She," to use her own words, "couldn't bar to
+see folks lazin' round like thar was nothin' to do, but to git up and
+stuff themselves till they's fit to bust." She also felt annoyed whenever
+her young master indulged himself in a morning nap. "Ought to be up," she
+said, "and airin' hisself."
+
+On the morning following the party, her patience was severely taxed in two
+ways. First, Claib, her husband, had adhered to his resolution of sleeping
+over, and long after the clock struck eleven he was sleeping profoundly.
+He had resisted all Aunt Dilsey's efforts to rouse him. Her scoldings,
+sprinklings with hot and cold water, punching with the carving fork, had
+all proved ineffectual, and as a last resort, she put the baby on his bed,
+thinking "that would surely fetch him up standin', for 'twasn't in natur
+to sleep with the baby wollopin' and mowin' over him." Her master, too,
+troubled her. Why he couldn't get up she couldn't see. "His breakfast was
+as cold as a grave stun, and she didn't keer if 'twas. She had enough to
+do 'tendin' to other affairs, without keepin' the niggers and dogs from
+porkin' thar noses in it."
+
+At a late hour Dr. Lacey awoke from his uneasy slumber. The return of
+morning brought comparative calmness to his troubled spirit. Hope
+whispered that what he had heard might be a mistake. At least he would
+wait for further confirmation. He did not know how near that confirmation
+was. Rondeau had been waiting for his masters summons until his patience
+was exhausted. So, relying on the letter to counteract any apparent
+disrespect, he stalked upstairs and knocked at Dr. Lacey's door, just as
+that gentleman was about ringing for him.
+
+As soon as he entered the room, he called out, "Here, master, I've got 'em
+this time!" at the same time extending a letter, the superscription of
+which made Dr. Lacey turn pale, for he recognized, as he supposed, Fanny's
+delicate handwriting.
+
+"You may leave me alone, Rondeau," said he, "and I will ring for you when
+I want you." So Rondeau departed with the remaining letter in his pocket.
+He had forgotten to deliver it, but it was not missed.
+
+Oh, Rondeau, Rondeau! It was very unfortunate that you forgot that letter,
+and suffered it to remain in your pocket unheeded for so many days. Its
+contents would have scattered the dark, desolating tempest which was fast
+gathering over your young master's pathway.
+
+As soon as Dr. Lacey was alone, he sat down, anxious, yet fearing to know
+the contents of his letter. At last he resolutely broke the seal, thinking
+to himself, "It cannot contain anything worse than I already know." One
+glance at the beginning and end of the letter confirmed his fears, and for
+a few moments he was unable to read a line; then summoning all his
+remaining courage, he calmly read the letter through, not omitting a
+single word, but comprehending the meaning of each sentence. It was as
+follows:
+
+
+
+                                              "Frankfort, March 25th, 18--.
+
+"DR. LACEY:
+
+"SIR--Have you, during some weeks past, ever wondered why I did not write
+to you? And in enumerating to yourself the many reasons which could
+prevent my writing, has it ever occurred to you that possibly I might be
+false? Can you forgive me, Dr. Lacey, when I tell you that the love I once
+fancied I bore for you has wholly subsided, and I now feel for you a
+friendship, which I trust will be more lasting than my transient girlish
+love?
+
+"Do you ask how I came to change so suddenly? I can only answer by another
+confession still more painful and humiliating to me. When I bade you
+adieu, I thought I loved you as well as I ever could again. I say again,
+for--but how shall I tell you? How confess that my first affection was not
+given to you? Yes, ere I had ever seen you, I loved another, and one, too,
+whom some would say it were sinful to love.
+
+"But why harrow my feelings by awakening the past? Suffice it to say that
+he whom I loved is dead. We both saw him die, and I received upon my lips
+his last breath. Truly if he were Julia's in life, he was mine in death.
+Did you never suspect how truly I loved Mr. Wilmot? You were blinded by
+your misplaced affection for me, if you did not. Julia, my noble-hearted
+sister Julia, knew it all. I confessed my love to her, and on my knees
+begged her not to go to him, but to let me take her place at his bedside.
+She complied with my request, and then bravely bore in silence the
+reproaches of the world for her seeming coldness.
+
+"Dear Julia! She seems strangely changed recently, and you would hardly
+know her, she is so gentle, so obliging, so amiable. You ought to have
+heard her plead your cause with me. She besought me almost with tears not
+to prove unfaithful to you, and when I convinced her that 'twas impossible
+for me to love another as I had Mr. Wilmot, she insisted on my writing,
+and not keeping you in suspense any longer.
+
+"Dr. Lacey, if you could transfer your affection from me--, but no, why
+should I speak of such a thing! You will probably despise all my family.
+Yet do not, I beseech you, cast them off for your poor Fanny's sin. They
+respect you highly, and Julia would be angry if she knew that I am about
+to tell you how she admires a certain Southern friend, who probably, by
+this time, thinks with contempt of little
+
+                                                        "FANNY MIDDLETON."
+
+
+
+There was no perceptible change in Dr. Lacey's manner after reading the
+heartless forgery, but the iron had entered his soul, and for a time he
+seemed benumbed with its force. Then came a moment of reflection. His love
+had been trampled upon, and thrown back as a thing of naught by her who
+had fallen from the high pedestal on which he had enthroned the idol of
+his heart's deepest affection.
+
+"I could have pitied, and admired her, too," thought he, "had she candidly
+confessed her love for Mr. Wilmot; but to be so basely deceived by one
+whom I thought incapable of deception is too much."
+
+Seizing the letter, he again read it through, and this time he felt his
+wounded pride somewhat soothed by thinking that the beautiful Julia
+admired and sympathized with him. "But pshaw!" he exclaimed, "most likely
+Julia is as hollow-hearted as her sister, and yet many dark spots on her
+character seem wiped away by Fanny's confession." Throwing the letter
+aside he rang the bell, and ordered his breakfast to be sent up to him.
+
+That afternoon he called on Mabel Mortimer and her cousin. He found the
+young ladies in the drawing room, and with them a dark, fine-looking,
+middle-aged gentleman, whom Mabel introduced as Mr. Middleton. Something
+in the looks as well as name of the stranger made Dr. Lacey involuntarily
+start with surprise, and he secretly wondered whether; this gentleman was
+in any way connected with the Middletons of Kentucky. He was not kept long
+in doubt, for Florence, who was very talkative, soon said, "We were just
+speaking of you, Dr. Lacey, and Mr. Middleton seems inclined to claim you
+as an acquaintance, on the ground of your having been intimate with his
+brother's family in Kentucky."
+
+"Indeed!" said Dr. Lacey; then turning to Mr. Middleton, he said, "Is it
+possible that you are a brother of Mr. Joshua Middleton?"
+
+"Yes, sir," returned the stranger, eyeing Dr. Lacey closely; "Joshua is my
+brother, but for more than twenty years I have not seen him, or scarcely
+heard from him."
+
+"Ah," answered Dr. Lacey, in some astonishment, and then, as he fancied
+there was something in Mr. Middleton's former life which he wished to
+conceal, he changed the subject by asking Mr. Middleton if he had been
+long in the city.
+
+"Only two weeks," he replied, and he proceeded to speak of himself,
+saying, "For many years past I have been in the Indies. About the time my
+brother Joshua married, my father died. When his will was opened, I
+thought it a very unjust one, for it gave, to my brother a much larger
+share than was given to me. In a fit of anger, I declared I would never
+touch a penny of my portion, and leaving college, where I was already in
+my senior year, I went to New York, and getting on board a vessel bound
+for the East Indies, I tried by amassing wealth in a distant land, to
+forget that I ever had a home this side of the Atlantic. During the first
+years of my absence my brother wrote to me frequently, and most of his
+letters I answered, for I really bore him no malice on account of the
+will. I had not heard from him for a long time, until I reached this
+city."
+
+"Are you going to visit Kentucky?" asked Dr. Lacey.
+
+"It is my present intention to do so," answered Mr. Middleton; "but first
+I wish to purchase a summer residence near the Lake, and after fitting it
+up tastefully, I shall invite my nieces to visit me. You are acquainted
+with them, I believe."
+
+Dr. Lacey answered in the affirmative, and Mr. Middleton continued, "I am
+told by Miss Woodburn that they are very beautiful, especially one of
+them, and quite accomplished. Is it so?"
+
+Dr. Lacey replied very calmly, "The world, I believe, unites in calling
+Miss Julia beautiful."
+
+"But what of the other one?" asked Mr. Middleton. "I am prepossessed in
+her favor, for she bears the name of the only sister I ever had."
+
+Dr. Lacey sighed, for he remembered the time when he was drawn toward
+Fanny, because he fancied she resembled the only sister he ever had. Mr.
+Middleton observed it, and immediately said, "Does it make you sigh just
+to mention Fanny? What is the matter? Has she jilted you? If she has, she
+does not partake of the nature of the Middletons, for they could never
+stoop to deceit."
+
+Here Florence came to Dr. Lacey's relief by saying, "Why, Dr. Lacey, Mr.
+Middleton wants you to repeat what I have already told him, that Julia is
+exceedingly beautiful and that Fanny is as lovely as a Houri, and has the
+saddest, sweetest face I ever saw, and the softest, mildest blue eye."
+
+Dr. Lacey laughingly said, "Thank you, Miss Florence; Mr. Middleton will
+please take what you have said as my opinion concerning his fair nieces."
+
+Mr. Middleton bowed and then said, "How does my brother appear? He used to
+be very rough and abrupt in his manner."
+
+Dr. Lacey laughed. He could not help it. His risible faculties were always
+excited when he thought of Joshua Middleton, and he answered, that
+although he highly esteemed Mr. Middleton, he feared his manners were not
+much improved.
+
+"I dare say not," said the brother. "When he was at home, he was always
+saying things which our mother called 'impolite,' our father 'outlandish,'
+and the blacks 'right down heathenish.' However, with all his roughness, I
+believe there never was a more truly honorable man, or a more sincere
+friend."
+
+After a few moments of general conversation, Mr. Middleton said, turning
+to Dr. Lacey, "I feel some anxiety about this summer residence which I
+intend purchasing. I am told that you have fine taste both in selecting a
+good locality and in laying out grounds. If you have leisure, suppose you
+accompany me on my exploring excursion, and I will reward you by an
+invitation to spend as much time with me as you like after my nieces
+arrive."
+
+Dr. Lacey thanked Mr. Middleton for the compliment paid to his taste, and
+he politely expressed his willingness to assist his friend in the
+selection of a country seat. "By the way," continued he, "you are stopping
+at the St. Charles, I believe. Suppose you exchange your rooms at the
+hotel for a home with me, and become my guest until you leave the city for
+Kentucky?"
+
+Mr. Middleton accepted Dr. Lacey's invitation willingly, and the three
+weeks which he spent at his residence passed rapidly and pleasantly away.
+During that time Dr. Lacey met with a gentleman who owned a very handsome
+villa near the lake shore. This he wished to dispose of, and Mr. Middleton
+and Dr. Lacey went down to inspect it. They found it every way desirable,
+and Mr. Middleton finally purchased it at an enormous price, and called it
+the "Indian Nest." "Here," said he, speaking to Dr. Lacey, "here I shall
+at last find that happiness which I have sought for in vain during forty
+years. I shall have both my nieces with me, besides Miss Mortimer and Miss
+Woodburn. I suppose I shall have to invite some other young gentleman
+besides yourself, for the girls will hardly fancy the old Indian for a
+beau."
+
+Dr. Lacey did not reply. He was thinking how much pleasure such an
+arrangement would have given him a few months ago; but now all was
+changed, and the thought of again meeting Fanny afforded him more pain
+than pleasure.
+
+Mr. Middleton noticed his silence, and as he was slightly tinctured with
+the abruptness which characterized his brother, he said, "Why, young man,
+what is the matter? Have you been disappointed, or what makes you manifest
+so much indifference to spending the summer, or a part of it, with four
+agreeable girls?"
+
+Dr. Lacey saw the necessity of rousing himself from his melancholy mood,
+and assuming a gayety he did not feel, he said, "I feel very much
+flattered, Mr. Middleton, with the honor you confer upon me, but I have
+for some time past been subject to low spirits; so you must not mind it if
+I am not always gay. Come, let us go into the garden and see what
+improvements are needed there."
+
+So saying, they turned together into the large terraced garden. While they
+were engaged in walking over the handsome grounds which surrounded "The
+Indian Nest," Rondeau, who had accompanied his master, was differently
+occupied. Strolling down to the lake shore, he amused himself for a time
+by watching the waves as they dashed against the pebbly beach, and by
+fancying that each of them reflected the image of Leffie's bright, round
+face. Then buttoning up his coat he would strut back and forth, admiring
+his shadow, and thinking how much more the coat became him than it did his
+young master. It had been given to him by Dr. Lacey, with the order "not
+to wear it out in two days"; so Rondeau had not worn it before since the
+morning when he gave his master one letter and forgot the other. He had
+brought it with him to the lake, and was trying the effect of his elegant
+appearance.
+
+Chancing to thrust his hand in his pocket, he felt the long-forgotten
+letter and drew it forth, then looking at it with wide open eyes and
+mouth, gave vent to his surprise as follows: "Who'd a b'leved it! Here's
+this letter been in my pocket two weeks. I deserve to be cracked over the
+head, and anybody but marster would do it. I'll run and give it to him
+now--but no, I won't," said he, suddenly slackening his pace, "I've heard
+him say he could always trust me, and if I own up this time, he'll lose
+his--what's the word? Conference?--Yes, conference in me. I don't believe
+this letter's of any account, for its a great big letter, just like a
+man's handwrite. Any way, I'll wait till I get home and consult Leffie."
+
+The letter was accordingly put in his pocket, and in a few moments he
+rejoined his master and Mr. Middleton. The next day they returned home.
+Rondeau's first act was to draw Leffie aside, and after winning from her
+various strong promises of secrecy, he imparted to her the astounding fact
+that, "He had found one of marster's letters in his trousers--no, his coat
+pocket. It had been there two weeks, and he didn't know what in cain to do
+with it. If he gave it to marster now, 'twould make him lose faith in him,
+and so forth."
+
+Leffie heard him through, and then fully agreed with him that 'twas best
+not to tell marster at this late hour. "But," said she, "I'd put it out of
+the way, so 'twouldn't be poppin' out in sight some time."
+
+"Shall I burn it?" asked Rondeau.
+
+"Oh, no," said Leffie; "keep it so marster can have it, if he ever hears
+of it. There's your cigar box, take it and bury the letter in it."
+
+"Whew-ew," said Rondeau, with a prolonged whistle, "it takes you women to
+calculate anything cute!"
+
+The cigar box was brought out, and in a few moments the poor letter was
+lying quietly under a foot and a half of earth.
+
+"There," said Leffie, as Rondeau laid over the spot a piece of fresh green
+turf, "nobody'll ever have any idee whose grave this is."
+
+Rondeau rolled up his eyes, and assuming a most doleful expression, said,
+"Couldn't you manage to bust a tear or two, just to make it seem like a
+real buryin'?"
+
+Leffie answered him by a sound box on his ear, at the same time
+threatening to expose his wickedness at the next class meeting. Aunt
+Dilsey's voice was now heard calling out, "Leffie, Leffie, is you stun
+deaf and blind now that fetched Rondeau's done gone home? Come here this
+minute!"
+
+Rondeau and Leffie returned to the house, leaving buried a letter, the
+reading of which would have changed the tenor of their master's feelings.
+
+For a knowledge of its contents as well of its author, we must go back for
+a time to Frankfort whence it came, promising that Mr. Middleton will
+follow us in a few days.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XIII
+
+
+                    LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED
+
+
+In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary
+that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the
+24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn
+met Fanny Middleton. Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms
+of Mrs. Crane's boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller. Her
+dazzling beauty seems enhanced by the striking contrast between the
+clearness of her complexion and the sable of her robe.
+
+On a low stool, at her feet, sits Fanny. Her head is resting on Mrs.
+Miller's lap, and she seems to be sleeping. She has been excused from
+school this afternoon, on account of a sick, nervous headache, to which
+she has recently been frequently subject. Finding the solitude of her own
+chamber rather irksome, she had sought Mrs. Miller's room, where she was
+ever a welcome visitor. To Kate she had imparted a knowledge of the letter
+which she supposed Dr. Lacey had written.
+
+Mrs. Miller's sympathy for her young friend was as deep and sincere as was
+her resentment against the supposed author of this letter. As yet, she had
+kept Fanny's secret inviolate, and not even her husband had ever suspected
+the cause of Fanny's failing strength. But, this afternoon, as she looked
+on the fair girl's sad, white face, which seemed to grow whiter and
+thinner each day, she felt her heart swell with indignation toward one who
+had wrought this fearful change. "Surely," thought she, "if Dr. Lacey
+could know the almost fatal consequence of his faithlessness he would
+relent; and he must, he shall know it. I will tell Mr. Miller and he I
+know will write immediately." Then came the thought that she had promised
+not to betray Fanny's confidence; but she did not despair of gaining her
+consent, that Mr. Miller should also know the secret.
+
+For a time Fanny slept on sweetly and quietly; then she moved uneasily in
+her slumber, and finally awoke.
+
+"How is your head now?" asked Mrs. Miller, at the same time smoothing the
+disordered ringlets which lay in such profusion over her lap.
+
+"Oh, much better," said Fanny. "I had a nice sleep, and so pleasant
+dreams, too."
+
+"Did you dream of him?" asked Mrs. Miller, in a low tone.
+
+Quick as thought the crimson tide stained Fanny's cheek and forehead, but
+she answered, somewhat bitterly, "Oh, no, no! I never dream of him now,
+and I am trying hard to forget him. I do not think I love him half as well
+now as I once thought I did."
+
+Poor little Fanny! How deceived she was! After a time Mrs. Miller said,
+"Fanny, Mr. Miller seems very anxious about your altered and languid
+appearance. May I not tell him the truth? He will sympathize with you as
+truly as I do; for he feels for you almost the affection of a brother."
+
+At first Fanny objected. "I know," said she, "that Mr. Miller would only
+think me a weak, silly girl." Mrs. Miller, however, finally gained
+permission to tell everything to her husband. "I know, though," persisted
+Fanny, "that he will laugh at me. You say he likes me; I know he did once;
+but since the time when he visited my father's, more than a year ago, he
+has not treated me with the same confidence he did before. I never knew
+the reason, unless it was that foolish, romping mistake which I made one
+afternoon by riding into the schoolhouse!"
+
+With many tears and some laughing--for the remembrance of the exploit
+always excited her mirth--Fanny told a part of what we already know
+concerning Mr. Miller's visit at her father's the winter previous. She
+related the adventure of the sled ride, and said that the morning after
+she noticed a change in Mr. Miller's manner toward her. The unsuspecting
+girl little thought what was the true reason of that change.
+
+While she was yet speaking, Mr. Miller entered the room. On seeing Fanny
+there, and weeping, he said: "What, Sunshine in tears? That is hardly the
+remedy I would prescribe for headache. But come, Fanny, tell me what is
+the matter."
+
+"Oh, I cannot, I cannot!" said Fanny, and again she buried her face in
+Kate's lap.
+
+Mr. Miller looked inquiringly at his wife, who had not yet ceased laughing
+at Fanny's ludicrous description of her sled ride; but overcoming her
+merriment, she at length found voice to say, "Fanny is crying because she
+thinks you do not like her as well as you used to."
+
+Kate had never dreamed that her husband had once felt more than a
+brother's love for the weeping girl before her, and she did not know what
+pain her words inflicted on his noble heart. Neither did she think there
+was the least ground for Fanny's supposition, and she desired her husband
+to say so.
+
+"I cannot say so and tell the truth," said Mr. Miller, "but I can assure
+you that Bill Jeffrey's sled had nothing to do with it."
+
+"What was it then?" asked Kate and Fanny, both in the same breath.
+
+Mr. Miller drew Fanny toward him with the freedom of an elder brother,
+and, in a low, earnest tone, said: "Did nothing else occur during my
+visit, which could have changed my opinion of you?"
+
+Fanny lifted her large blue eyes to Mr. Miller's face with so truthful,
+wondering a gaze that he was puzzled. "Can it be," thought he, "that I did
+not hear aright, that I was deceived? I will, at least, ask her how she
+spent that evening," so he said: "Fanny, do you remember where you were,
+or how you were occupied during the last evening of my stay at your
+father's?"
+
+At first Fanny seemed trying to recall the events of that night; then she
+said: "Oh, yes, I remember now perfectly well. You and Mr. Wilmot had
+letters to write, and went to your room early, while father and mother
+went to one of the neighbors, leaving Julia and me alone in the sitting
+room."
+
+"Did you both remain in the sitting room during the evening?" continued
+Mr. Miller.
+
+"Yes," said Fanny, "or, that is, I stayed there all the time; but Julia
+was gone a long time, and when she returned she would not tell me where
+she had been."
+
+"But were not you and Luce in your room at all that evening?" continued
+Mr. Miller.
+
+"Luce!" said Fanny; "I do not remember having seen her once that night;
+neither was I in my room until bedtime."
+
+There was so much frankness and apparent truth in Fanny's face and manner
+that Mr. Miller never for a moment doubted her. His first feeling was one
+of intense happiness at finding that Fanny was, indeed, all he had once
+fancied her to be. Back through the channels of his heart rolled, for an
+instant, the full tide of his once secretly nurtured affection for her. It
+was for an instant, however; for one look at the beautiful Kate convinced
+him that the love he once bore the gentle, timid girl at his side was
+nought, when compared with the deep, ardent affection which he now felt
+for his own cherished wife. "Fanny," said he, "I have wronged you in
+thought, but never in word or deed, to my knowledge. I was, however,
+grossly deceived, although I can see no object for the deception."
+
+"What can you mean?" asked Kate, rather anxiously. "Do explain yourself,
+and not deal in mysteries any longer. What dreadful thing did you imagine
+Fanny had done--set the stables on fire, or abused the blacks--which?"
+
+Mr. Miller did not immediately answer; and Fanny said: "Come, Mr. Miller,
+it is not fair to suspect me of evil and not tell what it is. You should
+be more frank."
+
+"I will tell you," said Mr. Miller; and, in as few words as possible he
+repeated to Fanny the conversation which he had overheard, between Luce
+and herself, as he supposed.
+
+When he finished speaking, both Kate and Fanny were silent for a moment;
+then Kate said: "It was Julia, I know it was. Did you ever notice how much
+alike their voices are? And, besides, I once heard Julia lay a wager with
+Mr. Raymond that she could imitate her sister's voice so exactly that one,
+not seeing her, would be thoroughly deceived."
+
+"Oh, Mrs. Miller," said Fanny, "it cannot be! Why should Julia wish to do
+so wicked a thing? And yet I now remember that when I was sick, Luce came
+to me one night and asked me to forgive her for everything bad she had
+ever done to me. I assured her I knew of nothing to forgive; and then she
+cried, and said I did not know all she did about her wickedness. She must
+have referred to that night. I can forgive her; for she is a poor ignorant
+girl, and much afraid of Julia. But how could my own sister do me so great
+a wrong, and what could have been her object?"
+
+Here Fanny burst into tears, while Kate gave vent to her indignation by
+expressing her opinion pretty freely of Miss Julia.
+
+"I can see," said she, "what Julia's object was. I fancy she was always
+fearful lest my brother should like Fanny the best; and she probably took
+this method to make you both think meanly of Fanny."
+
+"Your idea is, probably, the correct one," said Mr. Miller, who would have
+added more, but Kate interrupted him by saying, "Yes, I think I understand
+it all now. Julia is, probably, at the foundation of Dr. Lacey's neglect.
+Most likely she's been writing him some base falsehood."
+
+"Dr. Lacey's neglect!" repeated Mr. Miller. "What do you mean?"
+
+Kate commenced an explanation, but Fanny started up, saying: "Please, Mrs.
+Miller, wait until I am gone."
+
+She then quitted the apartment, and sought her own room, of which Julia
+had been sole occupant for more than an hour. On her return from school
+this hopeful young lady was pleased to find her sister absent. Seating
+herself near the window, with paper and pencil, she began the composition
+of that letter, which, as we have said, widened the breach between Dr.
+Lacey and Fanny. This unhallowed work cost her a world of pains. Many
+times were the lines crossed out and rewritten, before they quite suited
+her. The letter was but half completed, when Fanny was heard coming slowly
+through the upper hall. Springing up, Julia darted through the window out
+upon the balcony, and by the time Fanny reached the room she was seated at
+the furthest end of the veranda, busily engaged with her forgery.
+
+When she at last returned to the room, and tried to converse with her
+sister, she observed that Fanny shrank from her approach and that she had
+been weeping. In a very ironical tone Julia said, "What now is the matter?
+I declare, Fan, I believe you are a perfect little simpleton. I wouldn't
+be such a cry baby, anyway; and make so much fuss about one
+good-for-nothing doctor."
+
+Fanny replied very calmly, and without once taking her eyes from her
+sister's face, "If you think I have been crying about Dr. Lacey, you are
+mistaken."
+
+"Pray what did you cry for?" said Julia, laughingly. "Did somebody look
+sideways at you, or omit to call you by some pet baby name?"
+
+"I cried," said Fanny, "because I feared you had been acting very wickedly
+toward me."
+
+In an instant Julia's assurance left her. The bright color forsook her
+cheek, which became perfectly white. Fanny noticed the change, and it
+confirmed her fears. She did not know that the circumstances to which she
+alluded had long since faded from Julia's memory, and that her present
+agitation arose from the fear that she might have been detected in her
+work of deception, and that, after all, she might be foiled and entangled
+in her own meshes. A glance of intense anger flashed from her large black
+eye, as she muttered between her closed teeth: "Has the wretch dared to
+betray me?"
+
+Fanny supposed she referred to Luce; and her first feeling was to save the
+helpless servant girl from Julia's displeasure; so she said, "Do not
+condemn Luce; she did not tell me. I received my information from our
+teacher, Mr. Miller."
+
+"Luce! Mr. Miller! What do you mean?" asked Julia, her eyes lessening to
+their usual size, and the color again coming to her cheeks and lips. This
+sudden change in her sister's appearance puzzled Fanny; but she proceeded
+to relate what she had just heard from Mr. Miller. Julia was so much
+relieved to find her fears unfounded, and her darling secret safe, that
+she burst into a loud laugh, which she continued for some time. During
+this fit of laughter, she was determining whether it were best to confess
+the whole and seem sorry for it, or to strenuously deny it. Finally, she
+decided on the former, but resolved not to give the right reason for her
+conduct; so she said, with an air of great penitence: "Yes, Fanny, I am
+guilty, and I am glad you know it, too. I have been on the point of
+acknowledging it to you many times, but shame kept me silent."
+
+"How could you do it, and what did you do it for?" asked Fanny.
+
+Julia replied, "Truth compels me to say that I feared your influence over
+Mr. Wilmot. I knew how much he admired amiability in females, and I wished
+to make him think you were no more amiable than other people."
+
+"And yet you say you never cared for his love," continued Fanny.
+
+Miss Julia was getting cornered; but her evil genius did not forsake her,
+and she answered, "True, I did not care much for him; but I felt flattered
+with his attentions and I ardently desired to have one person prefer me to
+you. I know it was wicked in me to do what I did, but you will forgive me,
+will you not? And I will promise never again to act so deceitfully toward
+you."
+
+Always sincere in what she said herself, Fanny could not think her sister
+otherwise; so her hand was extended in token of forgiveness. Julia took
+it, and raising it to her lips, kept it there for an instant, in order to
+conceal the treacherous smile of exultation which played round her mouth.
+"I shall yet triumph," thought she, and, in the exuberance of her joy, she
+kissed again the soft hand which she held in her grasp. Could Fanny have
+looked into the heart of her sister, and beheld all its dark designs, she
+would have fled from her presence as from a poisonous serpent. But, though
+she was deceived, there was one, the All-seeing One, whose eye was ever
+upon the sinful girl; and though for a while she seemed to prosper, the
+same mighty Power so ordered it, that after a time, she who had sown the
+tempest reaped the whirlwind; and the clouds which hung so heavy and dark
+around the pathway of her innocent victim, afterward burst with terrific
+violence upon her own head.
+
+We will now return to Mrs. Miller, whom we left relating to her husband
+the supposed neglect of Dr. Lacey. She finished her narrative by saying,
+"I cannot help thinking that by some means, Julia is at the foundation of
+all this mischief. You and Dr. Lacey were good friends; suppose you write
+to him, and then we shall at least know the truth of the matter."
+
+"Yes, I will," said Mr. Miller; "tomorrow."
+
+"But why not write tonight?" asked Kate, who was in a hurry.
+
+"Because," answered Mr. Miller, "I shall be engaged tonight and tomorrow
+will do as well."
+
+Kate could not help feeling that, possibly, "tomorrow" might not do as
+well; but she said no more on the subject, and waited patiently for the
+morrow, when, true to his promise, her husband commenced the important
+letter. We have said that Mr. Miller had never liked Julia. In this
+letter, however, he spoke as favorably of her as he could; but he told how
+basely she had once deceived himself and Mr. Wilmot, with regard to Fanny,
+and also hinted his own and his wife's suspicion, that, in some way or
+other, Julia was connected with Dr. Lacey's long silence, as well as with
+the heartless letter which Fanny had received from New Orleans.
+
+"Yes, this will do," said Kate, as she read what her husband had written.
+"But," she added, "I cannot help feeling sorry that it was not sent
+yesterday."
+
+"Oh, Kate," said Mr. Miller, gayly, "your anxiety for Fanny has made you
+nervous, and now you are almost superstitious. One day can make no
+possible difference in the result of this letter."
+
+Afterward, when it was too late, he learned how much difference the delay
+of one day caused. By its means, that letter which would have set all
+right, was sent in the same package with Julia's amiable production, and,
+as we have seen, was not received by its owner, but was safely stowed away
+in a cigar box under ground.
+
+Soon after Mr. Miller deposited his letter in the post office, a young
+girl, closely veiled, entered the same building, and looked anxiously
+round until her eye fell upon her accomplice, Mr. Dunn. That worthy young
+man instantly came forward, grinning and bowing, and almost upsetting
+another clerk, who was also hastening to wait upon the beautiful Miss
+Middleton.
+
+"Good morning, Miss Julia!" said Mr. Dunn; "glad to see you. Fine
+morning."
+
+Julia did not deign to reply, for Mr. Dunn's familiarity was exceedingly
+disgusting to her. She, however, handed him her letter, which he looked at
+in some surprise, and said in a low tone, "Is this letter from Fanny, or
+you?"
+
+"From me; send it," answered Julia, at the same time managing to slip an
+eagle into the hands of the honest clerk.
+
+Leaving the office, the young lady proceeded homeward, thinking to
+herself, "There, that will settle him, I hope. I am getting on
+swimmingly."
+
+When Mr. Miller entered his room, on his return from the office, Kate
+said, "In the course of two weeks, you or Fanny or both, will hear from
+Dr. Lacey."
+
+"Do not be too sanguine, Katy," answered Mr. Miller: "you may be
+disappointed."
+
+"Well," continued Kate, "if he pays no attention to your letter, I shall
+be satisfied that he really is undeserving of Fanny's esteem. I'll not
+tell her that you have written, for fear of the consequence."
+
+So days came and went, week followed week, in rapid succession, until five
+weeks were numbered with the past since Mr. Miller's letter had been
+dispatched. Kate had waited and watched until even her sanguine nature had
+ceased to hope; for there had come no tidings from the far off Crescent
+City, and both she and her husband had unwillingly come to the conclusion
+that Dr. Lacey was really false. Kate manifested her disappointment by an
+increased tenderness of manner toward Fanny, whom she sincerely loved, and
+by a more gracious deportment toward Julia, whom she began to fear she had
+wronged by suspecting her of being accessory to Dr. Lacey's conduct.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XIV
+
+
+                FANNY AND JULIA'S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA
+
+
+It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny's seventeenth
+birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party,
+of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen. The fete took place in a
+handsome grove on a hillside which overlooked the city of Frankfort. All
+of Mr. Miller's pupils were present, together with most of their parents
+and many of their friends. Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny
+should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering
+were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked
+bewitchingly beautiful.
+
+Her dress was a white muslin, festooned with wild flowers, some of which
+were fastened here and there by a pearl or brilliant. The gayety of the
+little party was at its height, and when Fanny, gracefully kneeling,
+received upon her head the crown, and was proclaimed "Queen of the May," a
+strange voice called out in loud, musical tones, "Viva la Reine." The
+whole company instantly caught up the words, and "Long live the Queen" was
+echoed and re-echoed on all sides.
+
+When the tumult had somewhat subsided the eyes of those present were
+turned toward the spot whence the words "Viva la Reine" had proceeded.
+Leaning against one of the tall shade trees were two gentlemen, who had
+joined them unobserved. The elder of the strangers was a middle-aged man,
+in whose piercing black eyes and dark complexion we recognize the Mr.
+Middleton whom we left with Dr. Lacey in New Orleans. His companion was
+many years younger, and there was something in his appearance which
+instantly interested and attracted the notice of strangers. There was a
+nobleness in the intellectual cast of his high, white forehead, round
+which his rich brown hair lay in thick masses, as if unwilling to part
+with the curl which must have been natural to it in childhood.
+
+No sooner did Kate's eyes fall on the young man than she darted forward
+with a cry of recognition and exclaimed, "Why, Frank Cameron, how came you
+here?"
+
+But before he answers Kate's question, we will introduce him to our
+readers. Frank Cameron was a cousin of Kate Wilmot. His father, who was a
+lawyer by profession, had amassed a large fortune, on the interest of
+which he was now living in elegant style in the city of New York. Frank,
+who was the eldest child, had chosen the profession of his father,
+contrary to the wishes of his proud lady mother, who looked upon all
+professions as too plebeian to suit her ideas of gentility. This
+aristocratic lady had forgotten the time when, with blue cotton umbrella
+and thick India rubbers, she had plodded through the mud and water of the
+streets in Albany, giving music lessons for her own and widowed mother's
+maintenance. One of her pupils was Kate Wilmot's mother, Lucy Cameron.
+While giving lessons to her she first met Lucy's brother, Arthur Cameron,
+who afterward became her husband. He was attracted by her extreme beauty
+and his admiration was increased on learning her praiseworthy efforts to
+maintain herself and mother. They were married, and with increasing years
+came increasing wealth, until at length Mr. Cameron was a millionaire and
+retired from business.
+
+As riches increased, so did Mrs. Cameron's proud spirit, until she came to
+look upon herself as somewhat above the common order of her fellow-beings.
+She endeavored to instil her ideas of exclusiveness into the minds of her
+children. With her daughter Gertrude, she succeeded admirably, and by the
+time that young lady had reached her eighteenth year, she fancied herself
+a kind of queen to whom all must pay homage. But Frank the poor mother
+found perfectly incorrigible. He was too much like his father to think
+himself better than his neighbor on account of his wealth. Poor Mrs.
+Cameron had long given him up, only asking as a favor that he would not
+disgrace his family by marrying the washerwoman's daughter. Frank promised
+he would not, unless perchance he should fall in love with her, "And
+then," said he, with a wicked twinkle of his handsome hazel eyes, "then,
+my dear Mrs. Cameron, I cannot be answerable for consequences."
+
+He had always greatly admired his cousin Kate, and often horrified his
+mother by declaring that if Kate were not his cousin, he would surely
+marry her. "Thank the Lord, then, that she is so near a relative! For now
+you will not stoop to marry a music teacher," said Mrs. Cameron.
+
+The old roguish expression danced in Frank's eye, as he said, "Most noble
+mother Adelaide, will you tell me whether it wrenched father's back much
+when he stooped to a music teacher?"
+
+The highly indignant lady was silent, for Frank had a way of reminding her
+of the past, which she did not quite relish; so she let him alone,
+secretly praying that he would not make a fool of himself in his choice of
+a wife. He bade her be easy on that point, for 'twasn't likely he would
+ever marry, for he probably would never find a wife who would suit him.
+
+Such was Frank Cameron. Business for his father had taken him to
+Louisville, and he determined to visit his cousin Kate ere he returned
+home. He took passage in the Blue Wing, on board of which was Mr.
+Middleton, who soon made his acquaintance. As they were bound for the same
+place, they kept together, and on reaching Frankfort, went immediately to
+Mrs. Crane's, where they were entertained by Mrs. Carrington, who wondered
+much who the distinguished looking strangers could be. Concluding that the
+older one must of course be married, she turned her attention to Frank,
+who was much amused at her airs and coquettish manners. He had inquired
+for Mrs. Miller, and at length Mrs. Carrington asked if she were an
+acquaintance of his.
+
+"Yes, ma'am," answered Frank with great gravity, "she is my wife's
+cousin."
+
+In an instant Mrs. Carrington's coquetry vanished, and rising upon her
+dignity, she soon gave the gentlemen directions where to find the May
+party. As they were proceeding thither, Mr. Middleton said, "Why, Cameron,
+I understood you to say on the boat that you were not married."
+
+"Neither am I," answered Frank. "I merely wished to get a dissolving view
+of that lady's maneuvers. Besides, I was actually afraid of being
+annihilated by her eyes and smiles. I'll manage to let her know that you
+are marketable, and then she'll turn her artillery toward you."
+
+"But was it quite right," said Mr. Middleton, "to give her a wrong
+impression?"
+
+"No, I suppose not," answered Frank. "But if I ever marry, Kate will be my
+wife's cousin."
+
+By this time they had reached the entrance of the grove and caught sight
+of the fair queen. "The fates protect me!" said Frank, suddenly stopping
+and planting himself against a tree. "It would be suicide to advance
+another step. And she is your niece, you say. Pray intercede for me, or in
+less than a month I shall be making faces through the iron grating of some
+madhouse."
+
+Mr. Middleton did not reply. His eyes were riveted on Fanny, whose face
+and figure recalled to his remembrance his only sister, who was the
+playmate of his childish years. Many long years had rolled away since that
+bright summer morning, when with a sad heart he bade adieu to that sister,
+who, a young happy bride, was leaving her native land for a home on a
+foreign shore. Weeks passed, and there came intelligence that the
+ill-fated vessel in which she embarked was a total wreck. Among the lost
+were his sister and her husband, who now slept quietly beneath the billowy
+surf of the Atlantic.
+
+Fanny so strongly resembled her Aunt that it was not strange Mr. Middleton
+for an instant fancied he again looked on the features of his long-lost
+sister. But the illusion soon vanished, and when Kate bounded forward and
+saluted her cousin, his eye was wandering over the group of young girls in
+quest of his other niece. He, however, looked in vain. Julia was not
+there. When urged to attend the party, she had tossed her head in scorn
+saying that she unfortunately had no taste for child's play. She preferred
+remaining at home, where she could spend her time more profitably. Oh,
+Julia, Julia! It is a pity you did not assign your true reason for
+absenting yourself from the party. Of this reason we will speak hereafter.
+We are not quite through with the May party.
+
+We left Kate interrogating her cousin as to how he chanced to be there,
+and the remainder of the company looked in wonder upon the strangers, who
+seemed so suddenly to have dropped in their midst. After Frank had
+answered his cousin's question, he introduced his companion and said, "He
+has two nieces here, I believe. He has recognized one of them in your
+charming queen. Will you please point out the other and introduce him?"
+
+"I am sorry to say Julia is not present," answered Kate. "But come with
+me, Mr. Middleton," continued she, "and I will present you to Fanny." Then
+turning to Frank, she added, "I remember you to be a woman-hater, master
+Frank, so you can remain where you are."
+
+"I'd laugh to see myself doing it," answered Frank, as he followed his gay
+cousin to the spot where Fanny was standing. All eyes were upon them,
+while Kate introduced the tall, distinguished-looking gentleman to Fanny
+as her uncle.
+
+"My uncle!" said Fanny, in some surprise. "My uncle!"
+
+A slight shade of disappointment was visible on Mr. Middleton's face, as
+he took the offered hand of his niece, but he said, "Yes, your uncle. Did
+you never hear your father speak of his brother Bill?"
+
+"Oh, yes, yes," said Fanny joyfully. "I do know you now. You are my Uncle
+William from the Indies. Father will be delighted to see you, for he has
+long feared you were dead." At the same time the affectionate girl again
+took her uncle's hand and raised it to her lips.
+
+The tears started to Mr. Middleton's eyes, but hastily dashing them away,
+he said, "I suppose the fair Queen Fanny knows that bad bills always
+return?"
+
+Fanny replied by again kissing the sunburned hand of her uncle. "King
+Ferdinand!" thought Frank, "I'd endure the rack for the sake of being in
+the old fellow's boots." Frank had been standing near Fanny, fixing upon
+her a gaze so intensely earnest that when she at last raised her eyes to
+his she blushed deeply, for there was no mistaking the look of deep
+admiration with which he regarded her.
+
+Kate immediately introduced him. Fanny received him very politely, but
+said playfully, "I was in hopes, Mr. Cameron, that you would prove to be
+my cousin."
+
+Mr. Middleton immediately answered, "No, dear Fanny, he is not your
+cousin, but he seems very desirous of becoming my nephew."
+
+Fanny did not apply this to herself, but answered very demurely, "I don't
+know what he'll do, uncle. You'll have to talk the matter over with sister
+Julia, who unfortunately is not here."
+
+"You are a modest little puss," said Mr. Middleton. "But do you give up
+everything so quietly to Julia?"
+
+Fanny answered somewhat sadly, "I've nothing to give."
+
+Here Mr. Miller joined them, and said it was time to make preparations for
+returning' home. Accordingly in a short time the company were dispersing.
+When our party reached Mrs. Crane's, Fanny went directly to Julia, whom
+she found most becomingly dressed, and apparently anxiously awaiting her
+return.
+
+That excellent young lady had heard from Mrs. Carrington of the strangers'
+visit, and she was impatient to know who they were and had dispatched a
+negro girl to reconnoiter and report. The girl soon came back, her eyes
+projecting like coffee saucers, and the little braided tags of her hair
+seemingly standing upright.
+
+"Oh, Miss Julia!" said she, "that ar' tall, black man--no, I ax yer pardon,
+miss--that ar' tall, yaller man, done shook hands 'long of Miss Fanny, who
+kissed him, and called him Uncle William. She said how he done been with
+the Injuns."
+
+"Her Uncle William!" repeated Julia, in amazement. "And who is the other
+man? His son?"
+
+"Yes, reckon so," said the negro. "They done call him Mr. Camel, or
+Camlet, or suthin. I tell you he's han'some; and I reckon he's tuk with
+Miss Fanny. Jiminy hoecake! Ain't she pooty? She looked a heap han'somer
+than you--no, I don't mean so--I axes pardon agin." And the negro bobbed out
+of the door just in time to dodge a ball of soap which Julia hurled at her
+head.
+
+"It's no use fretting so," said Mrs. Carrington, who was present. "The
+young man is married, for he spoke of his wife."
+
+Julia did not answer, and Mrs. Carrington soon after left the room. When
+she was gone, Julia muttered to herself, "Uncle William, from the Indies;
+rich as Croesus, of course. What a fool I was not to go to the party. Most
+likely Fanny has won his good graces by this time. However, I'll dress
+myself and surprise him with my beauty, if nothing else."
+
+Accordingly, the next hour was spent in decorating her person, and when
+Fanny came for her she was ready to make an assault upon the good opinion
+of her rich uncle. Not a thing was out of place, from the shining braids
+of her dark hair to the tiny slipper on her delicate foot.
+
+Fanny's first exclamation on entering the room was, "How beautiful you
+look, Julia! It is exceedingly fortunate that you are dressed so
+becomingly; for, will you believe it, Uncle William is down stairs!"
+
+"Is it possible?" said Julia, affecting much surprise.
+
+"Yes," answered Fanny. "You know father thinks him dead. But come, he is
+anxious to see you."
+
+Julia arose to go with her sister, and said, "Isn't there a young man with
+him?"
+
+"How did you know that?" asked Fanny, in some astonishment.
+
+"I saw them from the window," was Julia's ready reply.
+
+Fanny did not think of doubting her sister, and she answered, "It is a Mr.
+Cameron. He is cousin to Mrs. Miller."
+
+By this time they had reached the parlor, which was open. Here Julia
+thought proper to be seized with a fit of modest indifference, and
+hesitated a moment before entering the room. Her uncle, however,
+immediately came forward, and relieved her from all embarrassment by
+saying, "And this, I suppose, is Julia. My brother is a happy man to be
+father of such charming girls."
+
+Julia received him graciously, but rather haughtily offered him her cold
+white hand. "I will not kiss him," thought she; "Fanny did that. It's too
+childish. I'll he more dignified." Could she have known the contrast which
+her uncle was drawing between her own and Fanny's reception of him she
+would not have felt much flattered; but before her uncle had time to say
+anything further, Fanny introduced her to Frank, whose keen eye had read
+her character at a glance, and read it aright, too. His ideas and words
+were after the following fashion:
+
+"Pshaw! What a bundle of pride and stuck-up-ishness! She's handsome,
+though, but it isn't to be named the same day with Fanny,"--"How do you do,
+Miss Middleton?"--"What an affected little courtesy!"--"Hope to see you
+well, ma'am."--"I'd laugh to see her trip and fall flat."
+
+Such were Frank's thoughts while undergoing the ceremony of an
+introduction to Julia, who never for a moment doubted she was making an
+impression upon the handsome young stranger, his supposed wife to the
+contrary notwithstanding. The introduction being over, Julia seated
+herself on the sofa, while Fanny took a seat on a low ottoman near her
+uncle, but partially behind him. She had chosen this place, because she
+fancied it would screen her somewhat from Frank's eyes, which she felt,
+rather than saw, were fixed upon her constantly.
+
+During the conversation which followed, Julia, as if by mere accident,
+mentioned New Orleans. She was anxious to know whether her uncle saw or
+heard of Dr. Lacey. Her curiosity was soon gratified, for, at the mention
+of New Orleans, as if suddenly recollecting himself, said, turning to
+Fanny, "I saw two of your acquaintances in New Orleans, and one of them
+gave me a most glowing description of you."
+
+"I wonder if it were a gentleman," thought Frank.
+
+Julia's thoughts were similar, and she bit her lip, while Fanny's cheek
+glowed with unwonted brilliancy as she quietly asked, "Pray, who was it
+uncle?"
+
+"It was Miss Woodburn who praised you so highly," answered Mr. Middleton.
+
+Julia immediately asked, "And who was the other acquaintance?"
+
+"Dr. Lacey," answered her uncle. "I spent three weeks at his house."
+
+Without knowing it, Fanny drew nearer to her uncle and laid her hand on
+his. He seemed dearer to her from the fact that he had spent so much time
+with one whose image was ever before her, and whom she vainly fancied she
+was trying to forget.
+
+Frank noticed Fanny's manner, and interpreted it according to his fears.
+"There's mischief here," thought he. "I hope this doctor lives in a good
+locality for yellow fever."
+
+"Is Dr. Lacey about to be married?" asked Julia.
+
+"Married," repeated Mr. Middleton; "I should say matrimony was very far
+from his thoughts at present. I fancied he had met with some
+disappointment and I sometimes feared lest the fair, deceitful one were
+one of my nieces. Can any one set me right on the subject?"
+
+Mr. Middleton had no idea how painfully his words affected her who sat by
+his side, and looked up so imploringly in his face, as if begging him to
+stop. There was an embarrassing silence, which Julia presently broke, by
+saying, "While Dr. Lacey was here, he and Fanny got up a flirtation; but
+nothing serious will result from it, I reckon."
+
+"It's Fanny's own fault, then, I imagine," said Mr. Middleton, laying his
+hand on the head which had drooped lower and lower, until at last it
+rested heavily on his knee.
+
+Fanny made no reply; but when she lifted up her head there was something
+so sad in the expression of her face that Mr. Middleton immediately
+surmised that there was, or had been, something between Dr. Lacey and
+Fanny more serious than a mere flirtation; so he very kindly changed the
+conversation, which now turned upon indifferent subjects, until the supper
+bell rang out its summons, when they all repaired to the dining room.
+
+At the supper table Mr. Middleton and Frank were introduced to Mrs.
+Carrington, Mr. Stanton and Raymond. Mrs. Carrington acknowledged her
+introduction to Mr. Cameron merely by a haughty, disdainful bow. She had
+learned from Kate that he was not married; and feeling indignant at the
+deception he attempted to practice upon her, she resolved to treat him
+with contempt. Accordingly, although seated opposite him, she deigned him
+neither look nor word, but divided her time between laughing and
+coquetting with Raymond, and trying the power of her charms upon Mr.
+Middleton, who, she had been told, was a bachelor, and possessed of
+unbounded wealth. With the old Indian, however, she made but little
+headway; and Frank was right when he thought, "You'll get tired of that
+play, madam; the game is too old to be caught with chaff." With Raymond
+she succeeded better. He was delighted with her unusually flattering
+notice; and ere supper was over he had, in Frank's estimation, made a
+perfect fool of himself.
+
+Frank's attention was, however, soon diverted toward Mr. Middleton, who
+said, speaking to Stanton, "Were it not for your name and glasses, I would
+address you as Dr. Lacey. Are you related to him?"
+
+Stanton replied, "Yes, sir; he is my cousin. I think I must resemble him,
+as I have been told so frequently."
+
+Mr. Middleton then spoke of Dr. Lacey in the highest terms of
+commendation, and concluded his remarks by saying, "I have recently
+purchased a residence, near Lake Pontchartrain, and am beating up recruits
+to spend the summer there with me. I am sure of Dr. Lacey, Miss Woodburn,
+and her cousin, Miss Mortimer. My nieces I shall take back with me, any
+way, and shall be happy to prevail on you, Mr. Stanton, to accompany me
+also."
+
+Stanton thanked him for his kind invitation, but at the same time declined
+it, saying that business would call him to New York in the autumn. The
+deep blush which accompanied these words caused Raymond to burst into a
+laugh. Mr. Middleton looked inquiringly at him and he said, "Pardon me for
+laughing; I was thinking of the important business which calls Bob to New
+York."
+
+"Nothing bad, I hope," said Mr. Middleton.
+
+"Nothing worse than going for a wife," answered Raymond. "He is not suited
+with Kentucky girls, but must needs plod back to New York."
+
+"If appearances do not deceive, you, at least, seem likely to be suited by
+a Kentuckian," replied Mr. Middleton, at the same time turning his black
+eyes on Mrs. Carrington with something of a quizzical expression.
+
+Raymond colored. He did not know how the speech would be received by the
+fair lady. She soon satisfied him, however; for tossing her head proudly,
+she said, "As far as my experience goes, New Yorkers are more easily
+suited than Kentuckians; at least, I find them to be exceedingly
+disagreeable."
+
+"I am afraid some of them are so easily suited that they catch a Tartar
+sometimes," said Frank, whose feelings were roused at hearing this rude
+speech.
+
+Mrs. Carrington gave him a look which she meant should say, "I wonder who
+you think you are. I'd thank you to mind your own business."
+
+But Frank thought he was minding his business; for he was looking at
+Fanny, who had not taken her eyes from her plate since her uncle had
+proposed taking herself and Julia to New Orleans. Her first feeling was
+one of joy. She would go, for she would then see Dr. Lacey; but the next
+thought was, "No, I will not. He has spurned me, and why should I put
+myself in his way?"
+
+Julia's feelings were different. She could scarcely conceal her delight.
+Her artful mind took in the future at a glance. She felt sure that Fanny
+would not go; but she would, and could thus make Dr. Lacey believe that
+she, of all others, was just suited for him. Here we may as well give
+Julia's real reason for absenting herself from the May party. She had
+begun to fear that all her fine scheming might come to naught; for in all
+probability Dr. Lacey would not return to Kentucky in a long time. What
+could she do? She would write him a letter in her own name. In it she
+would modestly express her opinion of Fanny's conduct; sympathize with him
+in his disappointment, and end by inviting him to Frankfort, saying she
+hoped he would not absent himself from his friends on Fanny's account; for
+there were many who would welcome him back to Kentucky with pleasure. It
+was for the sake of manufacturing this letter that Julia had remained at
+home. But now there was no need of sending it, for she was going to New
+Orleans herself. She would win him. He would yet be hers.
+
+On returning to the parlor after supper she seated herself close to her
+uncle, upon whom she lavished so many caresses that he wondered much what
+had come over her, and began to think that he was mistaken in supposing
+her to be cold-hearted and indifferent to him. As he looked at her
+beautiful, animated face, and the sparkling brilliancy of her eyes, he
+felt a moment's vanity in thinking how proud he would be to introduce her
+as his niece among the fashionables of New Orleans.
+
+During the evening Mr. Ashton called. He had heard of the arrival of a Mr.
+Middleton from the Indies, and he had his own particular reason for
+wishing to see him. Soon after entering the room, he addressed Mr.
+Middleton, saying, "Were you in Calcutta twelve years ago?"
+
+"Yes, sir; I was there twenty years ago," answered Mr. Middleton.
+
+"Do you remember transacting business with the captain of the English
+vessel 'Delphine'?"
+
+Mr. Middleton thought a moment and then answered, "Yes, I remember that
+vessel and its captain well."
+
+"And do you remember a poor cabin boy, who was sick and worn out with the
+ship fever?" continued Mr. Ashton.
+
+"Oh, yes, yes; I remember him well," said Mr. Middleton. "I had him
+removed to my own house, and nursed him until he was nearly well; and
+then, he one night ran away from me. I have never heard from him since;
+but there was an American vessel anchored near the shore, and I always
+supposed he went on board and sailed for home. I would give much to know
+what became of him."
+
+"He stands before you," said Mr. Ashton, rising and grasping Mr.
+Middleton's hand. "He is here to thank you for your kindness, and is both
+able and willing to repay you for the care you took of him who was alone
+and friendless in a distant land."
+
+"Can it be," said Mr. Middleton, with much emotion, "that you really are
+Henry Ashton? I should never have recognized you."
+
+"I presume not," answered Ashton. "Twelve years have transformed the pale,
+emaciated youth into the tall, full-grown man. But I should have known you
+anywhere."
+
+Here Raymond called out, "Why Ashton, have you been to the Indies? Why did
+you never tell us?"
+
+"Because," replied Ashton, "there was so much of homesickness and
+suffering attending that voyage to India that I never like to speak of
+it." Then turning to Mr. Middleton, he said, "I have met your brother
+often, but never suspected him to be a relative of yours. Have you seen
+him yet?"
+
+"I have not," answered Mr. Middleton. "I intend visiting him tomorrow, and
+shall be glad, to take as many of you with me as are willing to go. I wish
+to be introduced to him as a Mr. Stafford from New Orleans."
+
+After some further conversation it was arranged that Mr. Miller, Ashton,
+Stanton, Raymond and Cameron should all accompany Mr. Middleton on his
+projected visit to his brother. Soon after Mr. Ashton departed for his
+boarding place, and the remainder of the company separated for the night.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER XV
+
+
+                         MR. MIDDLETON'S BROTHER
+
+
+Julia's first exclamation, on waking the next morning, was, "I am glad I
+am not expected to go home with uncle today, and see father make a
+precious fool of himself, as he surely will."
+
+"How can you say so, Julia?" answered Fanny. "I wish I was going, for I
+think I could smooth father down a little if he got to using too strong
+language."
+
+"Nonsense, Fan," said Julia. "Why don't you confess that you wish to go
+because that handsome Cameron is going? Didn't I see how much he looked at
+you, and how you blushed, too? But no matter. I would get him, if I were
+you!"
+
+Julia was getting very generous, now that she thought herself sure of Dr.
+Lacey. Further remark from her, however, was prevented by the ringing of
+the breakfast bell.
+
+"What shall I tell your parents?" said Mr. Middleton to his nieces, as he
+stood in the hall, waiting for the driver to open the carriage door and
+let down the steps.
+
+Julia made no reply, but Fanny said, "Give them my love, and tell them I
+am getting better every day, and shall want to come home soon," and then
+she added, in a lower tone, "You will not laugh at father much, will you,
+or make fun of him either, if he acts oddly?"
+
+"God bless you, sweet girl," said Mr. Middleton, stooping to kiss the
+innocent face which looked up into his with so much earnestness. "For your
+sake, if for no other, your father shall not be laughed at."
+
+As the carriage drove off, Julia turned to Fanny and said, "Won't they
+have fun, though, with the old man? I can fancy it all. Father's beard
+will probably be long enough to do up in papers, and it will be a miracle
+if he does not have on those horrid old bagging pants of his."
+
+Fanny was only too fearful it would all be as Julia predicted, but she
+made no answer, and soon returned to her room.
+
+We will now follow the carriage, which, with its load of gentlemen, was
+proceeding rapidly toward the house of our friend Uncle Joshua. Mr.
+William Middleton, or Mr. Stafford, as we will call him for a time, seemed
+to grow excited as he approached nearer to a brother whose face he had not
+looked upon for more than twenty long years.
+
+"I say, boys," said he, speaking to his companions, "you must help me, and
+when I begin to ask Joshua concerning his parents and brothers, you, too,
+must talk, or he will suspect I have some design in questioning him."
+
+The gentlemen all promised to do their best, except Frank, who could
+promise nothing, because he knew nothing concerning the man they were
+going to visit. His curiosity, however, was aroused, and forgetting the
+presence of Mr. William Middleton, "Do they keep the old fellow caged? And
+must we pay anything for seeing him?"
+
+These questions were greeted by a burst of laughter, and Raymond said,
+"No--admittance is free, but you'll be more amused to see him and hear him
+talk than you would in visiting Barnum's Museum!"
+
+By this time the carriage had entered the woods, and they came in sight of
+the house. Mr. Stafford leaned from the window, and said, "Is it possible
+that my brother, with all his wealth, lives in such a heathen place as
+this?"
+
+"When you see him," said Raymond, "you'll think the nest just suited the
+bird."
+
+They were now in the yard, which was so filled with farming utensils that
+the driver found it difficult to effect a passage up to the door. The
+gentlemen were about concluding to alight where they were, when Mr.
+Middleton was heard calling out, "Ho, thar, driver, don't run agin that ar
+ox-cart; turn a leetle to the right, can't ye? Now be keerful and not run
+afoul of the plaguey lye leech. I b'lieve the niggers would move the hut,
+Josh and all, into the yard, if they could only make a raise!"
+
+Mr. Stafford and Frank looked eagerly out at the speaker, who fully
+realized Frank's idea of him. His beard was as long and black as a rapid
+growth of three weeks could make it. As Julia had feared, he was dressed
+in his favorite bagging pants, which hung loosely, even around his huge
+proportions, and looked as if fitted to some of his outbuildings. He was
+very warm and he wore neither coat nor vest, while his feet, whose
+dimensions we have mentioned before, were minus either shoes or stockings.
+He appeared in the doorway buttoning one of his suspenders. The truth was
+he had spied the carriage in the distance, and as his linen was none the
+cleanest he hastened to change, and was now putting the finishing touch to
+his toilet. When he caught sight of the occupants of the carriage he
+thought to himself, "Thar's a heap on 'em. Nancy'll have to rout the whole
+gang of niggers, field hands and all, to huntin' hin's nests after eggs
+enough for dinner."
+
+By this time the gentlemen had alighted, and Mr. Middleton went forward to
+receive them. "How d'ye do, how d'ye do?" said he; "I'm mighty glad you've
+come. I wish you'd brought the whole city."
+
+"We came pretty near it, I think," said Mr. Miller, at the same time
+presenting Mr. Stafford and Mr. Cameron.
+
+Mr. Middleton continued talking, as if replying to Mr. Miller's first
+remark. "No consequence, no consequence, Mr. Stafford, Mr. Cameron, how
+are you? The more the merrier. I s'pose they've told you all about Josh,
+so I needn't make b'lieve any--but come in--the house looks better inside
+than it does out." "Ho, Luce," continued he, "where the old boy is your
+mistress? Tell her thar's heaps of folks here, and mind tell Aunt Judy to
+get us up a whalin' dinner."
+
+Here he stopped to take breath for a moment, and then proceeded. "You must
+excuse my rig, gentlemen, or rather, you must excuse what ain't rigged;
+mebby if I'd known all you city buggers was comin', I'd a kivered my bar
+feet."
+
+"You go barefoot for comfort?" said Mr. Miller.
+
+"Why, yes, mainly for that, I suppose," answered Mr. Middleton, "for I've
+got such fetchin' big corns on my feet that I ain't goin' to be cramped
+with none of your toggery. My feet happen to be clean, for I washed them
+in the watering trough this mornin'. How d'ye leave my gals?"
+
+"They are well," answered Mr. Miller, "or rather Julia is, and Fanny is
+improving every day."
+
+"I've often wondered," said Mr. Middleton, "what 'twas ailded Sunshine
+when she was sick. She didn't seem to have no disease in particular, and I
+reckon nothin's on her mind, for all's straight between her and Dr. Lacey,
+as far as I know."
+
+"Dr. Lacey!" repeated Frank, without knowing what he said.
+
+"Yes, Dr. Lacey; know him?" asked Mr. Middleton.
+
+"No, sir," answered Frank, and Ashton rejoined, "I imagine he wishes Fanny
+had never known him."
+
+Mr. Middleton turned, and for a moment regarded Frank intently. Frank
+stood the inspection manfully, and Mr. Middleton said, "You are from New
+York, hey? I like New Yorkers, and if Sunshine wasn't promised to Dr.
+Lacey and never had seen him, and I liked you, I'd as soon you'd have her
+as anybody."
+
+Mr. Stafford now said that he was acquainted with Dr. Lacey, and proceeded
+to speak of the pleasant time he had spent with him. This occupied the
+time until dinner was ready.
+
+"Come, haul up," said Mr. Middleton, "haul up; we didn't expect so many to
+dinner, but the old table'll stretch and you must set clus; but don't none
+of you step on my corns, for thunder's sake!"
+
+Frank thought if his host kept on talking he should not be able to eat for
+laughing, but the old man was but just getting into the merits of the
+case!
+
+When his guests were seated, he said to Mr. Stafford, "Your white neck
+cloth looks like you might belong to the clergy. If you do, you can say a
+short prayer over the eggs and bacon, but Lord's sake be spry, for I'm
+blarsted hungry!"
+
+But for the remembrance of his promise to Fanny, Mr. Stafford would have
+screamed. It is needless to say that he declined his host's invitation,
+and the company began their dinner.
+
+Suddenly Mr. Stafford asked if Mr. Middleton had any brothers.
+
+"Yes--no, or, that is, I had one once," answered Mr. Middleton, "but he's
+deader than a door nail afore this, I reckon."
+
+"And what makes you think he is dead?" asked Stafford.
+
+"Why, you see," returned Mr. Middleton, "when our old pap died, something
+in the will stuck crossways in Bill's swaller, and he left college and put
+to sea, and I hain't heard from him in fifteen years."
+
+"Did he look like you?" said Raymond.
+
+"He was four years younger than I," answered Mr. Middleton, "but no more
+like me than Sunshine's pet kitten is like our old watch dog, Tige. He was
+soft like in his ways and took to book larnin mightily, and I'm--but
+everybody knows what old Josh is. Hold on thar! Save the pieces!" said he
+to Frank, who, unable longer to restrain his mirth, had deluged his plate
+with coffee.
+
+"Pray excuse me," said Frank, mortified beyond measure at his mishap.
+
+His discomfiture was, however, somewhat relieved by his companions, all of
+whom burst into a fit of laughter, in which Mr. Stafford heartily joined,
+forgetful of his promise to Fanny. By this time dinner was over and the
+company repaired to the porch, where Ashton and Raymond betook themselves
+to their cigars, while Mr. Middleton puffed away at his old cob pipe.
+
+Mr. Stafford at length resumed the dinner table conversation by saying,
+"If I were you, Mr. Middleton, I would not give up my brother yet; 'Hope
+on, hope ever,' is my motto."
+
+"Hope on," repeated Mr. Middleton. "I have hoped on till I am tired on't,
+and by spells I have dreams in which it seems like my brother was alive
+and had come back, and then my old gourd shell of a heart gives a
+thunderin' thump, and fetches me up wide awake. I hate dreams mightily,
+for it takes me an all-fired while to get to sleep all over, and when I do
+I hate to be waked up by a dream."
+
+"I hope you'll live to see your brother, though," said Frank.
+
+"No, I shan't," answered Mr. Middleton, again filling his cob pipe.
+"Everything that I loved has always died."
+
+"Have you lost many friends?" asked Mr. Stafford.
+
+"Considerable many," said Mr. Middleton, "considering how few I ever had.
+First, thar was mother died, when Bill and I was little boys; I remember
+how we cried when we stood by her grave, and I was so feared Bill would
+bust his jacket open that I whispered to him not to take on so, for I'd be
+his mother now. And then that night, which was the longest and darkest I
+ever knew, we took turn rocking and singing to our little baby sister,
+just as we had seen mother do."
+
+Here he stopped a moment, and Raymond, who was rather impatient, said,
+"Don't stop; go on."
+
+The old man wiped his eyes, and said, "Heavens and arth, don't hurry a
+feller so; can't you let him wait till the big bumps get out of his
+throat, or would you have me bellerin' here like a calf?"
+
+"Take your time, Mr. Middleton," said Mr. Stafford, who was as much
+affected as his brother at the remembrance of that sad night, when he
+first felt what it was to be motherless.
+
+After an instant, Mr. Middleton continued, "Directly that sister got big
+enough, she was married and started to go to England, but the vessel went
+to smash and the crew went to the bottom. Poor gal, she always hated salt,
+but she's used to it by this time, I reckon. Then there was pap died next,
+but he was old and gray-headed, and sick-hearted like, and he wanted to
+go, but it made it jest as bad for me. Then thar was Bill."
+
+Here Mr. Stafford moved his chair so as to hide his face from the speaker,
+who continued, "I did think I might have one left, but 'twasn't to be. He
+went, too, and Josh was left alone."
+
+Mr. Middleton cleared his throat a little, refilled his cob pipe, and
+proceeded. "The Lord gin me two gals, and then he sent me as noble a boy
+as ever was, I don't care where t'other comes from. He wasn't mine, but I
+loved him all the same. You, Mr. Miller, knew him, but you don't know--no,
+nor begin to know, how old Josh loved him, and what a tremendous wrench it
+gin my old heart when I come home and found he was dead. But, Lord, hain't
+he got a fine gravestun, though! You go to the cimetery at Frankford, and
+you'll see it right along side of Leftenant Carrington's, whose widow's a
+flirtin' with everybody in creation anyway, and Frankford sartin."
+
+"I've now told you of all that's dead," continued he, striking the ashes
+out of his pipe and wiping it on his bagging trousers, "but I hain't told
+you yit what troubles me more than all. Thar's something haunts old Josh,
+and makes his heart stand still with mortal fear. Thar's Sunshine, dearer
+to her old pap than his own life. You've all seen her, and I reckon she's
+made some of your hearts ache; but something's come over her. She seems
+delicate like, and is fadin' away."
+
+Here two big tears, that couldn't be mistaken, rolled down Mr. Middleton's
+cheeks, as he added emphatically, "and by Jehu, if Sunshine goes, old
+Josh'll bust up and go, too!"
+
+The winding up of Uncle Joshua's story was so odd and unexpected that all
+the gentlemen, Mr. Stafford included, laughed loudly.
+
+"'Tain't no laughin' matter, boys," said Mr. Middleton, "and so you'll all
+think if you ever have a gal as sweet and lovin' like as Sunshine."
+
+Here Mr. Stafford said, "Your sister's name was Fanny, I believe."
+
+"Yes, 'twas; who told you?" asked Mr. Middleton.
+
+"No one. I knew it myself," answered Mr. Stafford, looking his brother
+earnestly in the face.
+
+Mr. Middleton seemed puzzled, and after closely scrutinizing Mr.
+Stafford's features, he said, "Confound it, am I in a nightmare? I thought
+for a minute--but no, it can't be neither, for you've got too thunderin'
+black a hide to be Bill."
+
+Before Mr. Stafford replies to this remark we will take the reader to the
+kitchen, where a group of negroes are assembled round old Aunt Katy, and
+are listening with breathless interest to what she is saying. Aunt Katy
+was so infirm that she kept her bed for the greater part of the time, but
+on this day she was sitting-up, and from her low cabin window she caught a
+view of the visitors as they alighted from the carriage. When Mr. Stafford
+appeared, she half started from her chair and said aloud, "Who upon airth
+can that be, and whar have I seen him? Somewhar, sartin."
+
+It then occurred to her that she would go to the kitchen and inquire who
+"that tall, darkish-looking gentleman was." Accordingly she hobbled out to
+make the inquiry. She was much disappointed when she heard the name. "No,"
+said she, "'tain't nobody I ever knowed, and yet how like he is to
+somebody I've seen."
+
+Not long after the old negress again muttered to herself, "Go way now;
+what makes me keep a thinkin' so of Marster William this mornin'? 'Pears
+like he keeps hauntin' me." Then rising she went to an old cupboard, and
+took from it a cracked earthen teapot. From this teapot she drew a piece
+of brown paper, and opening it gazed fondly on a little lock of soft brown
+hair.
+
+"Bless the boy," said she, "I mind jest how he looked when I cut this har
+from his head, the very day his mother was buried. Poor Marster William,"
+continued she, "most likely he's gone to 'tarnity 'fore this time."
+
+As she said this tears, which were none the less sincere because she who
+wept them belonged to Africa's sable race, fell upon the once bright but
+now faded lock of hair, which the faithful creature had for more than
+forty years preserved as a memento of him whom she had long since looked
+upon as dead, although she had never ceased to pray for him, and always
+ended her accustomed prayer, "Now I lay me--" with the petition that "God
+would take keer of Marster William and bring him home again." Who shall
+say that the prayer was not answered?
+
+Going back to her seat, she took up her knitting and was soon living over
+the past, when she was young and dwelt with "the old folks at home."
+Suddenly there came from the house the sound of merry laughter. High above
+all the rest was a voice, whose clear, ringing tones made Katy start up so
+quickly that, as she afterward described it, "a sudden misery cotched her
+in the back, and pulled her down quicker." There was something in the
+sound of that laugh, which seemed to Katy like an echo of the past. "But,"
+thought she, "I'm deaf like and mebby didn't hear straight. I'll go to the
+kitchen agin and hark."
+
+In a few minutes she was in the kitchen and dropping down on the meal
+chest as the first seat handy, she said, "Ho, Judy, is you noticed the
+strange gentleman's laugh?"
+
+"I hain't noticed nothing" answered Judy, who chanced to be out of sorts,
+because, as she said, "the white folks had done et up every atom of egg;
+they didn't even leave her the yaller of one!"
+
+"Well, suthin in his laugh kerried me back to the old plantation in
+Carlina, and I b'lieve, between you and me, Judy, that Marster William's
+here," said Katy.
+
+"Marster William, Marster William; what on airth do you mean?" asked Judy,
+forgetting the eggs in her surprise.
+
+At the mention of "Marster William," who was looked upon as a great man,
+but a dead one, the little negroes gathered around, and one of them, our
+old friend, Bobaway, said, "Oh, Laddy, I hope 'tis Marster William, for
+Marster Josh'll be so tickled that he won't keer if we don't do nothin'
+for a week; and I needn't milk the little heifer, nuther! Oh, good, good!"
+
+"You go long, you Bob," said Aunt Judy, seizing a lock of his wool between
+her thumb and finger, "let me catch you not milking the heifer, and I'll
+crack you."
+
+Again there was the sound of laughter, and this time Judy dropped her
+dishcloth, while Katy sprang up, saying, "'Tis, I know 'tis; any way, I'll
+walk round thar as if for a little airin', and can see for myself."
+
+Accordingly, old Katy appeared around the corner of the house just as Mr.
+Middleton had spoken to his brother of his color. The moment Mr.
+Stafford's eye rested on his old nurse, he knew her. Twenty years had not
+changed her as much as it had him. Starting up he exclaimed, "Katy, dear
+old mammy Katy," while she uttered a wild, exultant cry of joy, and
+springing forward threw her thin, shriveled arms around his neck,
+exclaiming, "My darling boy, my sweet Marster William. I knowed 'twas you.
+I knowed your voice. You are alive, I've seen you, and now old Katy's
+ready to die."
+
+White as ashes grew the face of Uncle Joshua. The truth had flashed upon
+him, and almost rendered him powerless. Pale and motionless he sat, until
+William, freeing himself from Aunt Katy, came forward and said, "Joshua, I
+am William, your brother; don't you know me?"
+
+Then the floodgates of Uncle Joshua's heart seemed unlocked, and the long,
+fervent embrace which followed between the rough old man and his
+newly-found brother made more than one of the lookers on turn away his
+face lest his companion should detect the moisture in his eyes, which
+seriously threatened to assume the form of tears.
+
+When the first joy and surprise of this unexpected meeting was over, Mr.
+Joshua Middleton said, as if apologizing for his emotion, "I'm dumbly
+afeard, Bill, that I acted mighty baby-like, but hang me if I could help
+it. Such a day as this I never expected to see, and yet I have lain awake
+o' nights thinkin' mebby you'd come back. But such ideas didn't last long,
+and I'd soon give you up as a goner."
+
+"That's jest what I never did," said Aunt Katy, who still stood near.
+
+In the excitement of the moment she had forgotten that she had long
+thought of "Marster William" as dead; she continued, "A heap of prars I
+said for him, and it's chiefly owin' to them prars, I reckon, that he's
+done fished up out of the sea."
+
+"I've never been in the sea yet, Aunt Katy," said Mr. Middleton, desirous
+of removing from her mind the fancy that any special miracle had been
+wrought in his behalf.
+
+"Whar in fury have you been, and what's the reason you hain't writ these
+dozen years? Come, give us the history of your carryin's on," said Mr.
+Joshua Middleton.
+
+"Not now," answered his brother. "Let us wait until evening, and then you
+shall hear my adventures; now let me pay my respects to your wife."
+
+While he was introducing himself to Mrs. Middleton, Katy went back to the
+kitchen, whither the news had preceded her, causing Bob in his joy to turn
+several somersaults. In the last of these he was very unfortunate, for his
+heels, in their descent, chanced to hit and overturn a churn full of
+buttermilk! When Aunt Katy entered she found Bob bemoaning the backache,
+which his mother had unsparingly given him! Aunt Judy herself, having
+cleared away the buttermilk, by sweeping it out of doors, was waiting
+eagerly to know "if Marster William done axed arter her."
+
+"Why, no, Judy," said Katy, somewhat elated because she had been first to
+recognize and welcome the stranger. "Why, no, I can't say he did, and
+'tain't nateral like that he should set so much store by you, as by me.
+Ain't I got twenty years the start on you; and didn't I nuss him, and
+arter his mother died didn't I larn him all his manners?"
+
+Aunt Judy was on the point of crying, when who should walk in but "Marster
+William" himself. "I am told," said he, "that Judy is here, Judy, that I
+used to play with."
+
+"Lor' bless you, Marster William," exclaimed Judy, at the same time
+covering his hand with tears and kisses, "It's Judy, I is, I know'd you
+hadn't done forgot me."
+
+"Oh, no, Judy," said he, "I have not forgotten one of you, but I did not
+know whether you were living or not, so I did not bring you presents, but
+I'll get you something, in a few days. Meantime take this," said he,
+slipping a silver dollar into the hands of Aunt Katy and Aunt Judy, each
+of whom showered upon him so many blessings and "thankes" that he was glad
+to leave the kitchen and return to his companions, who were talking to
+Uncle Joshua without getting any definite answer.
+
+His brother's sudden return had operated strangely upon him, and for a
+time he seemed to be in a kind of trance. He would draw his chair up
+closely to William, and, after gazing intently at him for a time, would
+pass his large rough hand over his hair, muttering to himself, "Yes, it is
+Bill, and no mistake, but who'd a thought it?"
+
+At last rousing himself he turned to his other guests, and said, "You
+mustn't think hard on me, if I ain't as peart and talkin' like for a
+spell; Bill's comin' home has kinder oversot the old man, and I'm thinkin'
+of the past when we's little boys and lived at home on pap's old
+plantation afore any of us was dead."
+
+The young gentlemen readily excused the old man's silence, and when the
+slanting beams of the setting sun betokened the approach of night, they
+all, with the exception of Ashton, began to speak of returning home. Mr.
+Middleton urged them to stay, saying, "What's the use of goin'? Nancy's
+got beds enough, I reckon, and will be right glad of a chance to show her
+new calico kiverlids, and besides we are goin' to have some briled hen in
+the morning, so stay."
+
+But as the next day was the Sabbath, the gentlemen declined the
+invitation, and bidding the host "good-bye," they were soon on their way
+homeward, each declaring that he had seldom spent a pleasanter day. As
+they can undoubtedly find their way to Frankfort without our assistance,
+we will remain at Uncle Joshua's together with Mr. William Middleton and
+Ashton. The latter felt as if he had suddenly found an old friend, and as
+nothing of importance required his presence at home, he decided to remain
+where he was until Monday.
+
+That evening, after everything was "put to rights" and Mr. Middleton had
+yelled out his usual amount of orders, he returned to the porch, where his
+brother and Ashton were still seated. Lighting his old cob pipe he said,
+"Come, Bill, Nancy'll fetch out her rockin' cheer and knittin' work, and
+we'll hear the story of your doin's in that heathenish land, but be kinder
+short, for pears like I'd lived a year today, and I feel mighty like goin'
+to sleep."
+
+After a moment's silence Mr. Middleton commenced: "I shall not attempt to
+justify myself for running away as I did, and yet I cannot say that I have
+ever seriously regretted visiting those countries, which I probably shall
+never look upon again. I think I wrote to you, Joshua, that I took passage
+on the ship Santiago, which was bound for the East Indies. Never shall I
+forget the feeling of loneliness which crept over me, on the night when I
+first entered the city of Calcutta, and felt that I was indeed alone in a
+foreign land, and that more than an ocean's breadth rolled between me and
+my childhood's home. But it was worse than useless to dwell upon the past.
+I had my fortune to make, and I began to look about for some employment.
+At last I chanced to fall in with an intelligent Spaniard, Signor de
+Castello. He was a wealthy merchant, and for several years had resided in
+Calcutta. As he spoke the English language fluently, I found no trouble in
+making his acquaintance.
+
+"He seemed pleased with me and offered me the situation of clerk in his
+counting room. I accepted his offer, and also became an inmate of his
+dwelling, which was adorned with every conceivable luxury. His family
+consisted of himself and his daughter, Inez."
+
+At the mention of Inez, Ashton half started from his chair, but
+immediately reseating himself, listened while Mr. Middleton proceeded: "I
+will not attempt to describe Inez, for I am too old now to even feel young
+again, by picturing to your imagination the beauty of that fair Spaniard.
+I will only say that I never saw one, whose style of beauty would begin to
+compare with hers, until I beheld my niece, Julia."
+
+"Lord knows, I hope she wan't like Tempest," said Uncle Joshua, at the
+same time relieving his mouth of its overflowing contents.
+
+"I do not know whether she were or not," answered Mr. Middleton, "I only
+know that Inez seemed too beautiful, too gentle, for one to suspect that
+treachery lurked beneath the soft glance of her dark eyes. I know not why
+it was, but Castello, from the first seemed to entertain for me a strong
+friendship, and at last I fully believe the affection he felt for me was
+second only to what he felt for his daughter. But he could not remain with
+us, and in eighteen months after I first knew him, he took one of the
+fevers common to that sultry climate, and in the course of a few days he
+was dead. I wrote to you of his death, but I did not tell you that he had
+left a will, in which all his immense wealth was equally divided between
+myself and Inez. He did not express his desire that we should marry, but I
+understood it so, and thenceforth looked upon Inez as belonging
+exclusively to myself."
+
+"You didn't marry her, though, I take it," said Joshua, making a thrust at
+an enormous mosquito, which had unceremoniously alighted upon his brawny
+foot.
+
+"No," answered William, "I did not marry her, but 'twas not my fault. She
+played me false. Six months after her father's death we were to be
+married. The evening previous to our wedding arrived. I was perfectly
+happy, but Inez seemed low-spirited, and when I inquired the cause she
+answered, 'Nothing, except a little nervous excitement.' I readily
+believed her; but when the morning came the cause of her low spirits was
+explained. The bird had flown, with a young Englishman, Sir Arthur
+Effingham, who had been a frequent guest at my house."
+
+"That was one of Tempest's capers to a dot," said Uncle Joshua, "but go
+on, Bill, and tell us whether the disappointment killed you or not."
+
+So William proceeded: "Instead of my bride, I found a note from Inez, in
+which she asked pardon for what she had done, saying she had long loved
+Sir Arthur, but did not dare tell me so. They were going to England,
+whither she wished me to send a part of her portion, as her husband was
+not wealthy. I could understand Inez's character perfectly, and could
+readily see that she preferred a titled but poor Englishman to a wealthy,
+but plain American, so I gave her up quietly."
+
+"And was mighty glad to get shut of her so," interrupted Joshua.
+
+"From that time," continued William, "I gave up all thoughts of marriage,
+and devoted myself to increasing my wealth, and spending it for my own
+comfort and the good of others. Twelve years ago I chanced to go on board
+the Delphine, and there I found Ashton."
+
+"Look at him, for gracious sake," said Uncle Joshua, pointing toward
+Ashton. "Why man, you are as white as one of Judy's biscuit; what ails
+you?"
+
+"Nothing," answered Ashton, who really was much affected by Mr.
+Middleton's narrative; but he said, "I am only thinking of the long, weary
+days I passed in the Delphine before Mr. Middleton kindly cared for me."
+
+This seemed quite natural, and Mr. Middleton continued: "Ashton was wasted
+to a mere skeleton by ship fever, and my heart yearned toward him. Perhaps
+I felt a stronger sympathy for him when I learned that he was an American.
+He, like myself, had run away. The vessel, in which he had embarked, had
+been wrecked, and he, with two others, were saved in a small boat. For
+days they floated above the broad expanse of waters until at length the
+Delphine picked them up, and brought them to India. I had Ashton removed
+to my house, but as soon as he recovered, he took French leave of me. From
+that time I lived alone. I wrote to you frequently, but got no answer. My
+letters must have been lost, but I then concluded you were dead. At last I
+began to have such an ardent desire to tread my native soil once more that
+I disposed of my property and set out for home, so here I am and have told
+you my history; what do you think of it?"
+
+There was no answer save the sound of heavy breathing; Uncle Joshua had
+probably got to sleep "all over." The cessation of his brother's voice
+awoke him, and rubbing his eyes he said, "Yes, yes, Ashton had the ship
+fever. I hope he can't give it now, for I'm mortal feared on't."
+
+Ashton assured him there was no danger, and then, turning to William,
+said, "Have you ever heard from Inez?"
+
+"Yes," said Mr. Middleton. "About a year after her marriage I heard of the
+birth of a daughter, whom she called Inez Middleton. I have heard of them
+once or twice since, but not recently."
+
+After a moment's silence Ashton, with some hesitation, said, "If I mistake
+not, I know Inez Effingham well."
+
+"You know Inez, my Inez--where--how--tell me all," said Mr. Middleton,
+grasping Ashton's hand as if a new link suddenly added to the chain of
+friendship which already bound them together.
+
+"You probably remember," said Ashton, "that when I left you so suddenly
+there was an American vessel in port. I was anxious to return home, but
+fancied you would oppose it, so I left without a word, and went on board
+the ship. During the voyage, I found that one of the crew was from my
+native town. I eagerly inquired after my parents and my little sister
+Nellie, whom you so often heard me mention. Judge of my feelings when told
+that they were all dead. In the agony of the moment, I attempted to throw
+myself overboard, but was prevented. From that time all desire to return
+was gone, and when at last we stopped at one of the ports in England, I
+left the vessel to try my fortune in the mother country."
+
+"But Inez," said Mr. Middleton, "what of Inez?"
+
+"I will tell you," answered Ashton. "After remaining in England some years
+I became acquainted with her father, Sir Arthur Effingham, who lived forty
+miles from London. He invited me to visit his house and there I first saw
+Inez and her mother. To know Inez was to love her, but I could not hope to
+win the haughty Englishman's daughter, and besides she was so young that I
+did not believe I had made any impression upon her. But, encouraged by
+Lady Effingham, I at length ventured to ask Inez of her father. I did not
+wish to marry her then, as she was only fourteen, but her father spurned
+me with contempt, and bade me never again enter his house. I obeyed, but
+tried many times to procure an interview with Inez. I succeeded, and told
+her I was about to leave England for America, but should never forget her.
+I would not suffer her to bind herself to me by any promise, but expressed
+my belief that at some future time she would be mine. It is three years
+since we parted. I came immediately to America, but I could not bear to
+return to my old home, and see it occupied by others, so I wandered this
+way and at last settled in Frankfort as a merchant."
+
+Here he stopped and Mr. Middleton said, "You have not told me of the
+mother. Does she still live?"
+
+Ashton answered, "She was living when I left England, but Inez has since
+written me of her death."
+
+"That will do, Ashton; that will do. I do not wish to hear any more now,"
+said Mr. William.
+
+While Mr. Middleton and Ashton were relating their adventures, Aunt Katy
+was busily engaged in superintending the arrangement of "Marster
+William's" sleeping room. Mrs. Middleton had bidden Judy to see that
+everything was put in order, but Aunt Katy seemed to think nothing could
+be done right unless she had an oversight of it. So she was walking back
+and forth, consulting with Judy a little and ordering her a good deal.
+
+"Now, Judy," said she, "hain't you no more idees of ilegance than to push
+the bedstead smack up agin the clarbuds; just pull it out a foot or two,
+as old Miss use to do."
+
+Judy complied with her request and she continued: "Lordy sakes--don't Miss
+Nancy know better than to put Marster William to sleep in such coarse
+sheets," at the same time casting a rueful glance at the linens which Judy
+had put upon the bed. "You set down, Judy," said Aunt Katy, "and I'll tend
+to the bed myself."
+
+So saying she hobbled off to her cabin and opening her "old red chist,"
+drew from it a pair of half-worn, but very fine linen sheets. These she
+shook most lustily in order to free them from the rose leaves, lavender
+sprigs and tobacco, which she had placed between their folds. With the
+former she thought to perfume them, while the latter was put there for the
+purpose of keeping out moths. The old creature had heard that tobacco was
+good to keep moths from woolens, and she knew of no reason why it would
+not answer every purpose for linen.
+
+"Thar," said she, on returning to the house, "these begins to look a
+little like Marster William. They was gin to me by old marster, jest afore
+he died. They 'longed to old Miss, and if any one on us could read, I
+reckon we should find her name on 'em somewhar writ in brawdery."
+
+When the bed and room were adjusted to her satisfaction, she went down to
+the kitchen and took a seat there. Here Aunt Judy found her about ten
+o'clock that night.
+
+"What on airth you sittin' here for?" said she.
+
+"Oh, I's only waitin' till Marster William gets a little used to his room
+afore I axes him how he likes it and does he want anything."
+
+Accordingly, not long after, Aunt Katy stole upstairs and opening the door
+called out, "Ho, Marster William, does you want anything, and is you got
+enough kiver?"
+
+But "Marster William's" senses were too soundly locked in sleep to heed
+the faithful creature, and after standing still a moment, she said to
+herself, "I'm mighty feared he'll cotch cold."
+
+So back she went to her cabin and from the same "red chist" took a
+many-colored patchwork quilt. This she carried to the house and spread
+carefully over Mr. Middleton, saying, "He won't be none too comfortable,
+and in the mornin' he'll see it, and I'll tell him I done pieced and
+quilted it my own self."
+
+The consequence of this extra covering was that Mr. Middleton awoke in the
+night with the impression that he was being suffocated in the hot climate
+of Calcutta! He did not know that she, to whom he was indebted for his
+warm berth, was now sleeping quietly and dreaming "how tickled Marster
+William would be when he knew she had lent him her spare sheets and
+bedquilt!"
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XVI
+
+
+                    FANNY REFUSES TO GO TO NEW ORLEANS
+
+
+The next day was the Sabbath. Contrary to their usual custom on such
+mornings, Mr. Middleton and his negroes were astir at an early hour. The
+female portion of the latter were occupied in preparing a great breakfast
+in honor of "Marster William's" arrival, while Mr. Middleton busied
+himself in removing a part of his dark, heavy beard.
+
+When William made his appearance in the sitting room, he was greeted by
+his brother with, "How are you, Bill? Hope you slept better than I did,
+for 'pears like I couldn't get asleep nohow, till toward mornin' and then
+I was mighty skeary about wakin' up, for fear I should find it all
+moonshine, and no Bill here after all." After a moment's pause, he added,
+"Whar's t'other chap? If he don't come down directly, the hen'll spile,
+for Judy's had it ready better than half an hour."
+
+Ashton soon appeared, and the party did ample justice to Aunt Judy's
+well-cooked breakfast. That meal being over, Mr. Middleton said, "Now,
+boys, what do you say to goin' to meetin'? The Baptists have preachin',
+and I've a mind to go. How the folk'll stare though to see Bill. Say, will
+you go?"
+
+The gentlemen signified their assent, and at the usual hour they proceeded
+to the church, which was situated about two miles from Mr. Middleton's. We
+are sorry for it, but truth compels us to say that on this day Uncle
+Joshua was not quite as devotional as usual. He was looking over the
+congregation to see what effect his brother's presence was producing. When
+he saw that no one exclaimed or turned pale, and that even the minister
+kept on the even tenor of his discourse, he inwardly accused them all of
+being "doughheads," and wondered he had never before discovered how little
+they knew. However, when meeting was over, the neighbors crowded around
+the old man, congratulating him on the unexpected return of his brother,
+whom they welcomed so warmly that Uncle Joshua began to think he had been
+too hasty in condemning them, for "after all, they knew a heap."
+
+That night, after supper, Mr. Middleton was again seated in the little
+porch with his guests. They had been speaking of the sermon they had
+heard, when Mr. Middleton said, "That's the right kind of meetin' to my
+notion. A feller can sleep a bit if he feels like it; but whar my gals go,
+in Frankford, they have the queerest doin's--keep a gittin' up and sittin'
+down; 'pears like you don't moren't git fairly sot afore you have to hist
+up again, and you can't sleep to save you. Then they have streaked yaller
+and black prar books and keep a-readin' all meetin' time."
+
+"Do your daughters prefer that church?" asked William.
+
+"Why, yes," returned his brother; "or, that is, Dick, poor boy Dick,
+belonged thar; so did the young Leftenant Carrington; so does Dr. Lacey;
+and that's reason enough why Sunshine should prefer it. Tempest goes thar,
+I reckon, because its fashionable, and she can have a nice prar-book to
+show. You ought to see the one I bought for Sunshine. It's all velvety,
+and has gold clasps, with jest the word 'Sunshine' writ on it. Tempest has
+got a more common one. It didn't cost half as much."
+
+"I notice that you make quite a distinction between your daughters," said
+William. "May I ask why you do it?"
+
+Mr. Middleton stopped smoking and said, "If you please, Bill, I'd rather
+say nothin' about that now. I make it a rule never to swar Sundays, and if
+I got to goin' it about Tempest and the way she used poor Dick, I should
+have to swar and no mistake. Mebby you think I'd better not swar any
+time."
+
+"Yes," answered William; "I should be glad if you would not. It is a bad
+habit, and I wish you would discontinue it."
+
+"Well now, Bill," said Mr. Middleton, "Lord knows--no, I mean I know I've
+tried a heap of times to break off, and now I'll try again. I'll not cuss
+a word till I forget. Dick used to want me to stop, and when he died I
+promised myself I would; but the pigs and horses got into the corn, and
+fust I knew I was swarin' wus than ever. I wish you had seen Dick; it
+can't be; he's gone forever."
+
+"Have you no daguerreotype of him?" asked William.
+
+"No, I hain't, but his folks have; and Mr. Miller and Kate are going home
+this summer, and they'll fetch me one. That makes me think Sunshine is so
+puny and sick like, that I'm goin' to let her go North with them. It'll do
+her good; and I'm going to buy her four silk gowns to go with, but for
+Lord's--no, for land's sake don't tell Tempest."
+
+"I hope you are not very anxious to have Fanny go North," said William;
+"for it will seriously affect a plan which I have formed."
+
+"Well, what is it?" asked Mr. Middleton.
+
+William then told of the house he had purchased, and of his intention to
+take both his nieces back with him. "I know," said he, "that it seems
+strange to take them there in hot weather; but down by the lake it will be
+pleasant and cool, and I must have them with me."
+
+"Have you said anything to them about it?" asked Mr. Middleton.
+
+"Yes," answered his brother. "I have mentioned it to them."
+
+"What did they say?"
+
+"Fanny said nothing, but Julia seemed much pleased with the idea," said
+William.
+
+"I'll warrant that," returned Mr. Middleton. "She's tickled enough, and in
+her own mind she's run up a bill agin me for at least five hundred.
+Sunshine is so modest, I s'pose, because Dr. Lacey will be there, that she
+does not want to seem very glad; but she'll go. I'll have them come home
+tomorrow, and will talk the matter over. I'd as soon have her go to New
+Orleans as to New York."
+
+Here the conversation was interrupted by Mrs. Middleton, who came to tell
+her husband that it was past nine. Mr. Middleton had a great horror of
+being up after that hour, so he hastily bade his brother and Ashton good
+night, saying to the former, "Now I've got kind of used to your being
+alive, Bill, I hope I shan't have such pesky work goin' to sleep."
+
+Next morning Ashton returned to Frankfort in the carriage which Mr.
+Middleton had sent for the purpose of bringing his daughters home. For
+once in her life, Julia was delighted with the idea of visiting her
+parents. She had learned from a note which her mother had written that the
+reason of their being sent for was to talk over the matter of going to New
+Orleans. Fanny felt differently. She wished, yet dreaded, to go home. She
+too knew why they were sent for; and as she was determined not to go to
+New Orleans, it would be necessary at last to tell her father the true
+reason. She was certain he would be unsparing in his wrath against Dr.
+Lacey, and she almost trembled for the consequences.
+
+When at last she was ready she descended to the parlor, and sitting down
+to her piano ran her fingers lightly over the keys. At that moment Frank
+Cameron entered. He had learned from his cousin, Kate, enough of Fanny's
+history to make him fear that she never could be aught to him; and yet the
+knowledge that he could not, must not, hope to win her, only rendered the
+attraction stronger. He was intending to start for home the next day, and
+had now come to spend a few minutes alone with Fanny ere he bade her
+good-by. As he entered the room she ceased playing, and said, "I believe
+you leave town tomorrow, do you not?"
+
+"I do," replied Frank, "and am come to bid you good-by now; for when you
+return I shall probably be looking on the dust, smoke and chimneys of the
+Empire City." As Fanny made no answer, Frank continued, "Miss Middleton,
+we shall meet again, I trust. Kate tells me that you are to accompany them
+to New York this summer. I shall expect you and shall watch anxiously for
+your coming."
+
+Fanny replied, "I have thought of going North with Mrs. Miller, but it is
+possible I may be disappointed."
+
+"Disappointed!" repeated Frank; "you must not be disappointed, or
+disappoint me either. I would hardly be willing to leave Frankfort if I
+did not hope to see you again. And yet if we never do meet, I shall know
+that I am a better man for having once seen and known you; and I shall
+look back upon the few days spent in Kentucky as upon one of the bright
+spots in my life."
+
+We do not know what Fanny would have replied; for ere she had time to
+answer Julia appeared in the door, calling out, "Come, Fan, the carriage
+is ready. But, pray excuse me," continued she, as she saw Frank, "I had no
+idea that I was interrupting so interesting a conversation as your looks
+seem to indicate."
+
+This increased Fanny's confusion, but she endeavored to appear at ease;
+and rising up, she offered Frank her hand, saying, "I must bid you
+farewell, Mr. Cameron."
+
+Frank took her hand, and quick as thought raised it to his lips. Fanny's
+cheeks reddened as she hastily withdrew her hand, saying rather
+indignantly, "Mr. Cameron, I am surprised!"
+
+Frank expected as much, and he said, rather gayly, "Pardon me, Miss
+Middleton, I could not help it, and would not if I could. It is all I ever
+hope to receive from you; and years hence, when I am a lone, lorn old
+bachelor, I shall love to think of the morning when I bade good-by to and
+kissed Fanny Middleton."
+
+A moment more and the carriage drove rapidly away. Frank watched it until
+it disappeared down the street; then turning away, he thought, "I have met
+and parted with the only person on earth who has power to awaken in me any
+deeper feeling than that of respect."
+
+When Julia and Fanny reached home, they were greeted kindly by both their
+parents and uncle. The latter had resolved to watch them closely, in order
+to ascertain, if possible, the reason of his brother's evident preference
+for Fanny. During the morning nothing was said of the projected visit to
+New Orleans; and Julia was becoming very impatient, but she knew better
+than to broach the subject herself; so she was obliged to wait.
+
+That evening the family, as usual, assembled on the little porch. Fanny
+occupied her accustomed seat and low stool by the side of her father,
+whose pipe she filled and refilled; for he said, "The tobacker tasted a
+heap better after Sunshine had handled it."
+
+Julia could wait no longer, and she began the conversation by asking her
+uncle something about New Orleans.
+
+"Thar, I knew 'twould be so," said Mr. Middleton; "Tempest is in a desput
+hurry to know whether I'm going to cash over and send her to market in New
+Orleans."
+
+"Well, father," said Julia, coaxingly, "you are going to let Fanny and me
+go with Uncle William I know."
+
+It was lucky for Julia that she chanced to mention her sister; for however
+much her father might be inclined to tease her, the word "Fanny" mollified
+him at once, and he answered, "Why, yes, I may as well let you go as to
+keep you here doing nothing, and eating up my corn bread." Then drawing
+Fanny nearer to him, he said, "I've talked some of letting Sunshine go to
+New York, but she'll jump at the chance of going to New Orleans, I
+reckon."
+
+There was no answer, and as Julia was not particularly desirous of having
+her sister's silence questioned, she rattled on about her expected visit,
+and even went so far as to caress her father, because he had given his
+consent to her going. It was decided that Mr. William Middleton should
+return, as he had intended, in two weeks' time, so as to have everything
+in readiness for the reception of his nieces, who were to come on as soon
+as school closed, which would be about the tenth of June.
+
+During all this time Fanny said not a word; and at last it occurred to her
+father that she had neither expressed her desire nor willingness to go; so
+he said, "Come, Sunshine, why don't you hold up your head and talk about
+it? We all know you want to go mightily, and see that little doctor."
+
+Fanny knew it was of no use delaying longer and she answered gently, but
+decidedly, "Father, I have no desire to go to New Orleans. I cannot go."
+
+"Fudge on being so very modest," replied Mr. Middleton. "It is
+nateral-like that you should want to see him, and nobody'll think less of
+you."
+
+Fanny answered, "You know I have thought of going to New York with Mr. and
+Mrs. Miller. I am still anxious to do so; but to New Orleans I cannot,
+shall not go, unless you command me to do so."
+
+"Saint Peter!" said Mr. Middleton. "What's the row now? What's happened to
+make little Sunshine spirt up so? Don't you want to see Dr. Lacey, child?"
+
+"No, father; I never desire to see him again."
+
+The old cob pipe dropped from Mr. Middleton's mouth, and springing up, he
+confronted Fanny, saying, "What in fury is this racket? You not wish to go
+to New Orleans, or see Dr. Lacey either! I half wish you was Tempest for a
+spell, so I could storm at you; but as it is Sunshine, I can't even feel
+mad."
+
+"Oh, father, father!" cried Fanny, weeping; "if you knew all that has
+occurred, you would not blame me."
+
+"What do you mean, darling?" asked Mr. Middleton, suddenly becoming cool.
+"What has happened?"
+
+Then looking at Julia, whose face was crimson, a new idea struck him, and
+he exclaimed more wrathfully, "How now, Tempest? What makes you turn as
+red as a hickory fire? Have you been raising a rumpus between Dr. Lacey
+and Sunshine? Out with it if you have."
+
+It was now Julia's turn to cry and appeal to her uncle, if it were not
+unjust in her father always to suspect her of evil, if anything were
+wrong. William very wisely kept silent, but Fanny said, "Do not accuse
+Julia, for she is not guilty. She knows it all, however, and is sorry for
+it."
+
+"Knows what? Sorry for what? Why don't you tell?" said Mr. Middleton,
+stalking back and forth through the porch, and setting down his feet as
+heavily as if he would crush everything which might fall beneath his
+tread.
+
+"I cannot tell you now," said Fanny; "but when we are alone, you shall
+know all."
+
+In a few moments William thought proper to retire, and as his example was
+soon followed by Julia, Fanny was left alone with her parents. Drawing her
+stool nearer to her father, and laying her hot, feverish forehead on his
+hand, she said, "Before I give any explanation, I wish you to make me a
+promise."
+
+"Promise of what?" asked her father and mother, simultaneously.
+
+"It is not probable," answered Fanny, "that you will ever see Dr. Lacey
+again, but if you do, I wish you never to mention to him what I am about
+to tell you."
+
+The promise was readily given by Mrs. Middleton, but her husband demurred,
+saying, "I shan't commit myself until I know what 'tis. If Dr. Lacey has
+been cuttin' up, why I'll cowhide him, that's all."
+
+"Then I shall not tell you," was Fanny's firm reply.
+
+Her father saw she was in earnest, and replied, "What's got your back up
+so high, Sunshine? I never knew you had so much grit. What's the reason
+you don't want Dr. Lacey to hear of it?"
+
+"Because," said Fanny, hesitatingly, "because I do not wish him to know
+how much I care about it; and besides, it can do no possible good. Now,
+father, promise you will not tell him or any one else."
+
+Mr. Middleton was finally persuaded, and his promise given, Fanny knew it
+would not be broken, for her father prided himself on keeping his word. So
+she gave an account of Dr. Lacey's conduct, and ended her narrative by
+producing a letter, which she supposed came from him. Up to the moment Mr.
+Middleton had sat perfectly still; but meantime his wrath had waxed warmer
+and warmer, until at last it could no longer be restrained, but burst
+forth in such a storm of fury as made Fanny stop her ears.
+
+She, however, caught the words, "And I was fool enough to promise not to
+say a word. Well, thank the Lord, I didn't promise not to shoot the puppy.
+Let me catch him within pistol shot of me, and I'll pop him over as I
+would a woodchuck. And if he don't come back, I'll go all the way to New
+Orleans for the sake of doin' on't. I'll larn him to fool with my gal;
+yes, I will!"
+
+Fanny's fears for Dr. Lacey's safety were immediately roused; and again
+were her arms wound round the neck of her enraged father, while she begged
+of him to be quiet, and think reasonably of the matter. Not long could one
+resist the arguments of Fanny; and in less than half an hour her father
+grew calm, and said more gently, "I shouldn't have been so rarin' mad, if
+it had been anybody but you, Sunshine. I s'pose I did go on high, and swar
+like a pirate. I didn't mean to do that, for I promised Bill I'd try and
+leave off."
+
+"Leave swearing?" said Fanny. "Oh, I'm so glad. I hope you will. Now
+promise that you will, dear father, and say again that you will not
+mention Dr. Lacey's conduct either to him or to any one else."
+
+"I have promised once," said Mr. Middleton, "and one promise is as good as
+forty. Old Josh'll never break his word as long as he has his senses. But
+that paltry doctor owes his life to you, Sunshine. Half an hour ago I was
+as fully set to knock him over as I am now determined to let the varmint
+go to destruction in his own way."
+
+Fanny shuddered at the idea of her father becoming the murderer of Dr.
+Lacey, and Mrs. Middleton rejoined, "I am glad, husband, to hear you talk
+more sensibly. It can do no possible good for you to shoot Dr. Lacey, and
+then lose your own life, as you assuredly would; besides, I think the less
+we say of the matter, the better it will be."
+
+"I reckon you are right, Nancy," said Mr. Middleton; "but hang it all,
+what excuse shall I give Bill for not lettin' the gals go to New Orleans?"
+
+"But, father," said Fanny, "you will let Julia go, of course. Uncle knows
+I do not intend to go, and consequently will think nothing of that; and
+there is no reason why Julia should not go to New Orleans, and I to New
+York. Now, say we may; that's a dear father."
+
+"I s'pose I'll have to, honey," answered Mr. Middleton; "but if I can see
+ahead an inch, you're bitin' your own nose off by sending Tempest to New
+Orleans without you."
+
+Afterward Fanny remembered this speech, and understood it, too; but now
+she was prevented from giving it a thought by her father, who continued,
+"Doesn't that Cameron chap live some'us in New York?"
+
+There was no reason for it, but Fanny blushed deeply as she replied, "Yes,
+sir; Mr. Cameron lives in New York City; but I am not going to see him."
+
+"Mebby not," answered her father; "but my name ain't Josh if he won't be
+on the lookout for you. And 'twixt us, darling, now the doctor's sarved
+you such a scaly trick, I shouldn't pitch and drive much if I heard that
+you and Cameron were on good terms."
+
+"That will never, never be," answered Fanny. "I shall always live at home
+with you and mother."
+
+"You are a blessed daughter," said Mr. Middleton, "and I hope there's
+better fortin in store for you than to stay hived up with us two old
+crones; and I can't help thinkin' that you'll have Dr. Lacey yet, or
+somebody a heap better. Now go to bed, child, for your eyes are gettin'
+red like, and heavy."
+
+Fanny obeyed and retired to her room, where she found Julia sitting up and
+waiting for her. As soon as Fanny appeared she began, "Fan, you are a real
+good girl. I was pleased to hear you talk. Nobody but you could have done
+anything with the old heathen."
+
+"What are you talking about?" asked Fanny.
+
+"Why," said Julia, "I had my head out of the window, listening all the
+time, and overheard what you said. Once I trembled for fear father would
+take it into his head not to let me go any way; but you fixed it all
+right, and I thank you for it." As Fanny made no answer, Julia continued,
+"I heard, too, all about Frank Cameron. Now, Fan, I know he admires you,
+and I really hope you'll not be silly enough to discourage him. I shall
+expect you to write that you have become Mrs. Cameron."
+
+"Will you please, Julia, say no more on that subject," said Fanny. "I do
+not suppose Frank Cameron has any particular regard for me; if he has it
+will do no good."
+
+Thus the conversation ended for that night. The next day Mr. William
+Middleton was informed that Julia would spend the summer in New Orleans,
+but that Fanny preferred going North. He was rather disappointed. His
+preference, if any he had, was for Fanny. She was so quiet, so gentle, he
+could not help loving her; but Julia puzzled him. There was a certain bold
+assurance in her manner which he disliked. Besides, he could not help
+fearing there was some good reason why her father censured her so much. "I
+will watch her closely," thought he, "and if possible, discover her faults
+and help her correct them."
+
+It would seem that Julia suspected her uncle's intentions, for she
+intended to be very correct and amiable in her deportment, whenever he was
+present. Thought she, "I will thus retain his good opinion; and by so
+doing I shall more easily win Dr. Lacey's regard."
+
+In the course of a few days Fanny and Julia returned to school; the one,
+elated with the prospect of going to New Orleans, and the other, quietly
+anticipating a pleasant but rather sad journey to New York. Two weeks
+after their return to Frankfort their uncle called upon them on his way
+South. He again repeated his invitation that Stanton and Ashton would
+spend a part of the summer with him. Ashton consented, but Stanton still
+pleaded his important business North, and his excuse was considered a
+sufficient one.
+
+Mrs. Carrington, who had become rather weary of Raymond's attentions and
+was longing for a change of place and scene, now tried by every possible
+maneuver to induce Mr. Middleton to invite her also. Julia readily
+understood her; and as she feared Mrs. Carrington's presence would
+frustrate her plans, she resolutely determined that she should not be
+invited. Consequently, when that lady talked to Mr. Middleton of New
+Orleans, and the desire she had of again visiting that city, Julia would
+adroitly change the conversation to some other subject; and once when Mr.
+Middleton had actually opened his mouth and commenced giving the desired
+invitation, Julia, as if suddenly recollecting herself, started up,
+saying, "Excuse me, uncle, but I have a painting in my room which I wish
+you to see. Pray, come with me now, for I cannot bring it down, and as it
+is getting dark, there is no time to be lost."
+
+Mr. Middleton arose and followed his niece, who congratulated herself on
+the success of her stratagem. After reaching her room, and exhibiting her
+painting, she said to her uncle, "I do hope you will not ask Mrs.
+Carrington to go to New Orleans this summer."
+
+"Why not?" said Mr. Middleton. "She seems anxious that I should do so."
+
+"I know it," answered Julia; "but I am afraid she is not a good woman. At
+least she had a bad influence over me, and I always feel wicked after
+being with her awhile."
+
+As Julia had supposed, this had the desired effect. Mr. Middleton would
+not ask one to visit him whose influence over his niece was bad.
+Consequently, all Mrs. Carrington's hints were unnoticed or misunderstood.
+She, however, knew tolerably well to whom she was indebted for the slight;
+and when, after Mr. Middleton's departure, Julia said to her, "I wonder
+uncle did not invite you, too; I thought he was going to do so," she
+replied, rather sharply, "I fancy I should have been under no obligations
+to you, Miss Julia, if I had received an invitation." Then turning, she
+hastily entered her room, and throwing herself upon the sofa, she tried to
+devise some scheme by which she could undermine Julia, provided Dr. Lacey
+should show her any marked attention.
+
+Mrs. Carrington was not in a very enviable mood. The night before Raymond
+had offered her his heart and hand, and of course had been rejected. He
+was in the parlor when Julia so abruptly took her uncle away. As there was
+no one present besides Mrs. Carrington, he seized upon that moment to
+declare his love. It is impossible to describe the loathing and contempt
+which she pretended to feel for him who sued so earnestly for her hand,
+even if her heart did not accompany it. Nothing daunted by her haughty
+refusal, Raymond arose, and standing proudly before the indignant lady
+said, "Ida Carrington, however much dislike you may pretend to feel for me
+I do not believe it. I know I am not wholly disagreeable to you, and were
+I possessed of thousands, you would gladly seize the golden bait. I do not
+ask you to love me, for it is not in your nature to love anything. You are
+ambitious, and even now are dreaming of one whom you will never win; for
+just as sure as yon sun shall set again, so sure you, proud lady, shall
+one day be my wife."
+
+When Mrs. Carrington had recovered a little from the surprise into which
+Raymond's fiery speech had thrown her, he was gone and she was alone.
+"Impudent puppy!" said she; "and yet he was right in saying he was not
+disagreeable to me. But I'll never be his wife. I'd die first!" Still, do
+what she would, a feeling haunted her that Raymond's prediction would
+prove true. Perhaps it was this which made her so determined to supplant
+Julia in Dr. Lacey's good opinion, should he ever presume to think
+favorably of her. How she succeeded we shall see hereafter.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XVII
+
+
+                   FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK
+
+
+Three weeks after Mr. Middleton's departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller's
+school closed. Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and
+congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at
+seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably. After the
+exercises were concluded, he returned with Mr. Miller to Mrs. Crane's.
+Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five
+hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying,
+"Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows
+you've bought or will want to buy. I'll leave you here the rest of the
+week to see to fixin' up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."
+
+Fanny was surprised at her father's unlooked-for generosity, and thanked
+him again and again. Julia was silent, but her face told how vexed and
+disappointed she was. As soon as her father was gone, her rage burst
+forth. "Stingy old thing," said she, "and yet he thinks he's done
+something wonderful. Why, my bill at C----'s already amounts to two hundred,
+and I want as much more. What I am to do, I don't know."
+
+She would have said more, but Fanny quieted her by saying, "Don't talk so
+about father, Julia. It was very liberal, and really I do not know what to
+do with all mine."
+
+But we will not continue this conversation. Suffice it to say that when
+Julia retired that night, her own money was safe in her purse, and by the
+side of it lay the hundred dollars she had coaxed from Fanny. As they were
+preparing to return home on Saturday, Julia said to her sister, "Fan,
+don't let father know that you gave me a hundred dollars, for I fear all
+your powers of persuasion would be of no avail to stay the storm he would
+consider it his bounden duty to raise."
+
+There was no need of this caution, for Fanny was not one to do a generous
+act, and then boast of it, neither did her father ask her how she had
+disposed of her money. He was satisfied to know that the "four silk gowns"
+were purchased, as, in his estimation they constituted the essential part
+of a young lady's wardrobe.
+
+Since Fanny had disclosed the heartless desertion of Dr. Lacey, she seemed
+to be doubly dear to her father; for pity now mingled with the intense
+love he always had for his youngest and best-loved daughter. Often during
+the last three days she passed at home prior to her departure for New
+York, he would sit and gaze fondly upon her until the tears would blind
+his vision, then springing up, he would pace the floor, impetuously
+muttering, "The scamp--the vagabond--but he'll get his pay fast enough--and
+I'd pay him, too, if I hadn't promised not to. But 'tain't worth a while,
+for I reckon 'twould only make her face grow whiter and thinner if I did
+anything."
+
+At length the morning came on which Julia and Fanny were to leave for the
+first time their native state. Side by side near the landing at Frankfort
+lay the two boats, Blue Wing and Diana. The one was to bear Fanny on her
+Northern tour, and the other would convey Julia as far as Louisville on
+her way South. Mr. Woodburn, who had business in New Orleans, was to take
+Julia under his protection.
+
+And now but a short time remained ere the Diana would loose her moorings
+and be under way. These few moments were moments of sorrow to Mr. and Mrs.
+Middleton, who had accompanied their daughters to Frankfort. Uncle Joshua
+particularly was much depressed, and scarce took his eyes from his
+treasure, who might be leaving him forever. In his estimation the far-off
+North was a barren, chilly region, and although he did not quite believe
+his Fanny would be frozen to death, he could not rid himself of the fear
+that something would befall her.
+
+"You'll take good keer of her, won't you, Miller?" said he, "and bring her
+safely back to us?"
+
+Mr. Miller gave the promise, and then observing that there was something
+else on Mr. Middleton's mind, he said, "What is it, Mr. Middleton? What
+more do you wish to say?"
+
+Mr. Middleton struggled hard with his feelings, and his voice sank to a
+whisper as he answered, "I wanted to tell you that if--if she should die,
+bring her home--bring her back; don't leave her there all alone."
+
+The old man could say no more, for the bell rang out its last warning. The
+parting between Fanny and her parents was a sad one, and even Julia wept
+as she kissed her sister, and thought it might be for the last time.
+
+Soon after the Diana, with its precious freight disappeared from view, Mr.
+Middleton was called upon to bid another farewell to his eldest daughter.
+"Reckon the old fellow likes one girl better than the other," said a
+bystander, who had witnessed both partings. And yet Mr. Middleton did
+well, and his look and manner was very affectionate as he bade Julia
+good-bye, and charged her "not to be giddy and act like a fool, nor try to
+come it over Dr. Lacey." "Though," thought he, "it'll be sarvin the rascal
+right if he should have to live with Tempest all his life."
+
+It is not our intention at present to follow Julia in her passage to New
+Orleans. In another chapter we will take up the subject, and narrate her
+adventures. Now we prefer going North with the other party, which
+consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Fanny and Raymond. The latter had, in a
+fit of desperation, determined to quit Frankfort, and go no one knew
+whither. He accompanied his friends as far as Cincinnati, and there bade
+them adieu, saying that they would hear of him again in a way they little
+dreamed of.
+
+Mr. Miller was sorry to part with one who had proved so valuable an
+assistant in his school, but all his arguments had failed and he was
+obliged to give him up, saying, "I hope, Raymond, that all your laudable
+enterprises may be successful."
+
+"I shall succeed," were Raymond's emphatic words; "and she, the haughty
+woman, who tried to smile so scornfully when I bade her farewell, will yet
+be proud to say she has had a smile from me, a poor school master."
+
+"Well, Raymond," said Mr. Miller, "you have my good wishes, and if you
+ever run for President, I'll vote for you. So now good-by."
+
+Raymond rung his friend's hand, and then stepped from the cars, which soon
+rolled heavily from the depot. Faster and faster sped the train on its
+pathway over streamlet and valley, meadow and woodland, until at last the
+Queen City, with its numerous spires, was left far behind. From the car
+windows Fanny watched the long blue line of hills, which marks the
+Kentucky shore, until they, too, disappeared from view.
+
+For a time now we will leave her to the tender mercies of the Ohio
+railroad, and a Lake Erie steamer, and hurrying on in advance, we will
+introduce the reader to the home where once had sported Richard Wilmot and
+his sister Kate. It stood about a half a mile from the pleasant rural
+village of C----, in the eastern part of New York. The house was large and
+handsome, and had about it an air of thrift and neatness, which showed its
+owner to be a farmer, who not only understood his business, but also
+attended to it himself. Between the house and the road was a large grassy
+lawn, on which was growing many a tall, stately maple and elm, under whose
+wide-spreading branches Kate and her brother had often played during the
+gladsome days of their childhood. A long piazza ran around two sides of
+the building. Upon this piazza the family sitting room opened.
+
+Could we have entered that sitting room the day on which our travelers
+arrived, we should have seen a fine-looking, middle-aged lady, whose form
+and features would instantly have convinced us that we looked upon the
+mother of Kate. Yes, what Kate Miller is now, her mother was once; but
+time and sorrow have made inroads upon her dazzling beauty, and here and
+there the once bright locks of auburn are now silvered over, and across
+the high white brow are drawn many deep-cut lines. Since Kate last saw her
+mother, these lines have increased, for the bursting heart has swelled
+with anguish, and the dark eye has wept bitter tears for the son who died
+far away from his childhood's home. Even now the remembrance of the noble
+youth, who scarce two years ago, left her full of life and health, makes
+the tear drop start as she says aloud, "How can I welcome back my darling
+Kate, and know that he will never come again!"
+
+The sound of her voice aroused old Hector, the watchdog, who had been
+lying in the sun upon the piazza. Stretching his huge limbs and shaking
+his shaggy sides, he stalked into the sitting room, and going up to his
+mistress laid his head caressingly in her lap. The sight of Hector made
+Mrs. Wilmot's tears flow afresh, for during many years he had been the
+faithful companion of Richard, whose long absence he seemed seriously to
+mourn. For days and weeks he had watched by the gate, through which he had
+seen his young master pass, and when at last the darkness of night forbade
+a longer watch, he would lay his head on the ground and give vent to his
+evident disappointment in a low, mournful howl.
+
+Mrs. Wilmot was not superstitious; but when, day after day, the same sad
+cry was repeated, it became to her an omen of coming evil; and thus the
+shock of her son's death, though none the less painful, was not quite as
+great as it would otherwise have been. For Kate, too, old Hector had wept,
+but not so long or so mournfully; still he remembered her, and always
+evinced his joy whenever her name was spoken.
+
+On the morning of the day on which she was expected home, a boy who had
+lived in the family when she went away, called Hector to him, and
+endeavored, by showing him some garment which Kate had worn and by
+repeating her name, to make him understand that she was coming home. We
+will not say that Hector understood him, but we know that during the day
+he never for a moment left the house or yard, but lay upon the piazza,
+looking eagerly toward the road which led from the village. Whenever he
+saw a carriage coming, he would start up and gaze wistfully at it until it
+had passed, then he would again lie down and resume his watch. Mrs. Wilmot
+noticed this, and when Hector, as we have seen, walked up to her and
+looked so sympathizingly in her face, she patted his head, saying, "Poor
+Hector; you will see Kate at least today."
+
+Nor was she mistaken, for about three that afternoon, an omnibus drew up
+before the gate. Kate immediately sprang out, and was followed by Mr.
+Miller and Fanny. Their arrival was first made known to Mrs. Wilmot by the
+cry of joy which Hector sent forth at sight of Kate. With lightning speed
+he bounded over the lawn to meet the travelers. Fanny, who was accustomed
+to the savage watchdogs of Kentucky, sprang back in terror and clung to
+Mr. Miller for protection; but Kate cried out, "Do not fear; it is only
+Hector, and he wouldn't harm you for the world." Then she ran forward to
+meet him, and embraced him as fondly as though he had really been a human
+being, and understood and appreciated it all. And he did seem to, for
+after caressing Kate, he looked about as if in quest of the missing one.
+Gradually he seemed to become convinced that Richard was not there; again
+was heard the old wailing howl; but this time it was more prolonged, more
+despairing. Faithful creature! Know you not that summer's gentle gale and
+winter's howling storm have swept over the grave of him whom you so
+piteously bemoan.
+
+Fanny stopped her ears to shut out the bitter cry, but if Kate heard it,
+she heeded it not, and bounded on over the graveled walk toward her
+mother, who was eagerly waiting for her. In an instant parent and child
+were weeping in each other's arms.
+
+"My Kate, my darling Kate, are you indeed here?" said Mrs. Wilmot.
+
+Kate's only answer was a still more passionate embrace. Then recollecting
+herself, she took her husband's hand and presented him to her mother,
+saying, "Mother, I could not bring you Richard, but I have brought you
+another son. Will you not give him room in your heart?"
+
+Mrs. Wilmot had never seen Mr. Miller before, but she was prepared to like
+him, not only because he was her daughter's choice, but because he had
+been the devoted friend of her son; consequently she greeted him with a
+most kind and affectionate welcome.
+
+During all this time Fanny was leaning against one of the pillars of the
+piazza, but her thoughts were far away. She was thinking of her distant
+Kentucky home, and a half feeling of homesickness crept over her, as she
+thought how joyfully she would be greeted there, should she ever return.
+Her reverie was of short duration, for Kate approached, and leading her to
+her mother, simply said, "Mother, this is Fanny."
+
+'Twas enough. The word Fanny had a power to open the fountains of that
+mother's heart. She had heard the story of the young girl, who had watched
+so unweariedly by the bedside of Richard--she had heard, too, of the
+generous old man, whose noble heart had cared for and cherished the
+stranger, and she knew that she, who advanced toward her so timidly, was
+the same young girl, the same old man's daughter; and could Mr. Middleton
+have witnessed her reception of his Sunshine, he would have been
+satisfied.
+
+A messenger was dispatched for Mr. Wilmot, who was superintending some
+workmen in a field not far from the house. Mr. Wilmot was a tall,
+noble-looking man, whose fine figure was slightly bowed by the frosts of
+sixty winters. As he advanced with breathless haste toward the house, Kate
+ran to meet him, and the tears which the strong man wept, told how dear to
+him was this, his beautiful daughter, and how forcibly her presence
+reminded him of his first-born, only son, who went away to die among
+strangers.
+
+When he was presented to Mr. Miller and Fanny, a scene similar to the one
+we have already described took place. As he blessed Fanny for Richard's
+sake, she felt that though in a strange land, she was not alone or
+unloved. Her homesickness soon vanished; for how could she be lonely and
+sad, where all were so kind, and where each seemed to vie with the other
+in trying to make everything agreeable to her. It was strange how soon
+even Hector learned to love the fair Kentuckian. He would follow her
+footsteps wherever she went, and affectionately kiss her hands. But then,
+as Kate said, "Hector had more common sense than half the people in the
+world," and he seemed to know by instinct that she whom he so fondly
+caressed had once watched over his young master, who was now sleeping in
+his silent grave, unmindful that in his home he was still sincerely
+mourned even by old Hector.
+
+Not many days after Fanny's arrival at Mr. Wilmot's she was told that a
+gentleman wished to see her in the parlor. On entering the room how
+surprised she was at beholding Frank Cameron. He had learned by letter
+from Kate that Fanny was in C----, and he immediately started for his
+uncle's.
+
+Since his return from Kentucky he had thoughts of little else save Fanny
+Middleton. Waking or sleeping, she was constantly in his mind, and still
+with a happy thought of her there ever came a sadder feeling, a fear that
+his love for her would be in vain. But since the morning when he bade her
+adieu, her name had never once passed his lips.
+
+When his sister Gertrude questioned him concerning the Kentucky girls, he
+had described to her in glowing terms the extreme beauty of Julia, and the
+handsome eyes of "the widder," as he called Mrs. Carrington, but of Fanny
+he had never spoken. He could not bear that even his own sister should
+mention Fanny in connection with any one else. How ever, when Kate's
+letter arrived, he passed it over to Gertrude, whose curiosity was
+instantly roused, and she poured forth a torrent of questions as to who
+that Fanny Middleton was.
+
+"I suppose she must be old Mr. Middleton's daughter," was Frank's teasing
+reply.
+
+"Of course I know that," said Gertrude, "but what of her? who is she?"
+
+"Why, I've told you once, she is Fanny Middleton," said Frank.
+
+These and similar answers were all Gertrude could draw from him, and she
+fell into a fit of pouting; but Frank was accustomed to that, and
+consequently did not mind it. Next he announced his intention to visit his
+Uncle Wilmot. Gertrude instantly exclaimed, "Now, Frank, you are too bad.
+Just as soon as you hear Fanny Middleton is in New York, you start off to
+see her, without even telling me who she is, or what she is. In my opinion
+you are in love with her, and do not wish us to know it."
+
+This started up Mrs. Cameron's ideas, and she said, "Frank, I am inclined
+to believe Gertrude is right; but you surely will be respectful enough to
+me to answer my questions civilly."
+
+"Certainly," said Frank. "Ask anything you please; only be quick, for it
+is almost car time."
+
+"Well then, do you intend to make this Miss Middleton your wife?"
+
+"I do, if she will have me," said Frank.
+
+The distressed lady groaned audibly, but continued, "One more question,
+Frank. Is she rich and well connected?"
+
+Frank passed his hand through the thick curls of his brown hair, and
+seemed to be trying hard to think of something. Finally he answered, "Why,
+really, mother, I never once thought to ask that question."
+
+"But," persisted Mrs. Cameron, "you can judge by her appearance, and that
+of her parents. Did you not see them?"
+
+Frank laughed loudly as the image of Uncle Joshua as he first saw him in
+the door, buttoning his suspender, presented itself to his remembrance;
+but he answered, "Yes, mother, I did see her father, and 'twas the richest
+sight I ever saw."
+
+He then proceeded to give a description of Mr. Middleton to his astonished
+sister and mother, the latter of whom exhibited such distress that Frank
+very compassionately asked, "if she had the toothache."
+
+Before she had time to answer, Frank was gone, leaving his mother to
+lament over the strange infatuation which always led Frank in pursuit of
+somebody beneath him.
+
+"I know," said she to Gertrude, "that this Fanny Middleton is from a
+horrid low family, and is as poor as a church mouse."
+
+So while Frank was hurrying toward the village of C----, his mother and
+sister were brooding over the disgrace which they feared threatened them.
+They could have spared all their painful feelings, for she of the "low
+family" was destined to be another's.
+
+During Frank's ride to C---- he determined, ere his return, to know the
+worst. "She can but refuse me," thought he, "and even if she does, I shall
+feel better than I do now." When he met Fanny his manner was so calm and
+collected that she never dreamed how deep was the affection she had
+kindled in his heart. She received him with real pleasure, for he seemed
+like a friend from Kentucky. He staid with her but three days, and when he
+left he bore a sadder heart than he had ever felt before. Fanny had
+refused him; not exultingly, as if a fresh laurel had been won only to be
+boasted of, but so kindly, so delicately, that Frank felt almost willing
+to act it all over again for the sake of once more hearing Fanny's voice,
+as she told him how utterly impossible it was for her ever again to love
+as a husband should be loved.
+
+"Then," said Frank, somewhat bitterly, "you acknowledge that you have
+loved another."
+
+"Yes," answered Fanny, "but no other circumstances could have wrung the
+confession from me. I have loved and been deceived. I will not say my
+faith in man's honor is wholly gone, for I believe you, Mr. Cameron, to be
+perfectly sincere and honorable in your professions of regard. Had we met
+earlier all might have been different, but now it is too late. If my
+friendship is worth having, it is yours. I have never had a brother, but
+will look upon and love you as one; with that, you must be satisfied."
+
+And he did try to be satisfied, but only because there was no other
+alternative. Still he felt a pleasure in being near her, in breathing the
+same atmosphere and gazing on the same scenes. Before he returned home he
+had decided upon accompanying her, together, with Mr. and Mrs. Miller, on
+their contemplated trip to Saratoga; thence they would go on to New York
+City, and visit at his father's.
+
+"I am sorry," said he, "that it is not the season for parties, as I should
+love dearly to show off Fanny in opposition to our practised city belles,
+and now I think of it," continued he, "isn't Mr. Stanton coming North this
+summer after a certain Miss Ashton?"
+
+"I believe he is," answered Kate.
+
+"Now then," said Frank. "I have it exactly. Judge Fulton, who is Miss
+Ashton's guardian, has recently removed to the city. I know him well, and
+have been introduced to Miss Helen. Stanton has already invited us all to
+his wedding, and as Miss Ashton will of course repeat the invitation,
+Fanny will thus have an opportunity of seeing a little of the gay world in
+New York."
+
+"You seem to think any praise bestowed upon Fanny as so much credit for
+yourself," said Kate, mischievously.
+
+Frank made no reply, and soon bidding good-by to his friends, he was on
+his way to the city. On reaching home he found his mother and sister in a
+state of great anxiety concerning "the odious old scarecrow's corncake
+daughter," as Gertrude styled Fanny. Her first question, after asking
+about Kate, was, "Well, Frank, tell me, did you propose to Miss
+Middleton?"
+
+"Most certainly I did. That was one object in going," was Frank's quiet
+reply.
+
+The horrified Mrs. Cameron, throwing up both hands in a most theatrical
+manner, exclaimed, "Mon Dieu!" It was the only French phrase she knew, and
+she used it upon all occasions. This time, however, it was accompanied by
+a loud call for her vineagrette and for air, at the same time declaring it
+was of no use trying to restore her, for her heart was broken and she was
+going to faint.
+
+"Let me wash these red spots off from your cheek. You can't faint
+gracefully with so much color," said Frank gravely, at the same time
+literally deluging his mother's face with cologne, much against the
+blooming lady's inclination. This little scene determined Frank not to
+tell that he was rejected. At first he had intended to disclose all, but
+now he decided otherwise. "They may as well fret about that as anything
+else," thought he, "and when they see Fanny, I shall have a glorious
+triumph." So he kept his own secret, and commenced teasing Gertrude about
+going to Saratoga with himself, their cousin Kate and Fanny.
+
+"I shall do no such thing, Master Frank," said Gertrude. "I am willing
+enough to see Kate, and invite her here too, for she is fine looking and
+appears well, even if she is a music teacher; but this Fanny
+Middleton--Ugh! I'll never associate with her on terms of equality, or own
+her as my sister either."
+
+"I do not think you will," said Frank; but Gertrude knew not what cause he
+had for so saying.
+
+After he had quitted the apartment, Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude tried to
+think of some way to let Fanny know that she was not wanted in their
+family. "Dear me," said Gertrude, "I will not go to Saratoga, and be
+obliged to see Frank make a dolt of himself with this plebian Kentuckian.
+If she were only rich and accomplished, why, it would be different, and
+the fact of her being from Kentucky would increase her attractions. But
+now it is too bad!" And Gertrude actually cried with vexation and
+mortified pride. Poor creature! How mistaken she was with regard to Fanny
+Middleton, and so she one day learned.
+
+But as the reader is doubtless anxious to hear of Fanny's introduction to
+Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude, we will give a description of it in the next
+chapter.
+
+
+
+
+
+                              CHAPTER XVIII
+
+
+                      FANNY WELCOMED BY MRS. CAMERON
+
+
+Contrary to his first intention, Stanton concluded to come North in July.
+He had of course learned from Nellie that her mysterious guardian had
+proved to be Judge Fulton, his sister's husband. And more recently she had
+written to him of Judge Fulton's removal to New York City. Mr. Miller was
+apprised of Stanton's return by a letter, in which he was also informed
+that the wedding would take place in Grace Church on the morning of the
+22d.
+
+Not long after there came invitations for himself, wife and Fanny to
+attend the bridal party, at the residence of Judge Fulton, on the evening
+of July 25. Frank, who was also invited, had his own reason for not
+wishing his mother or sister to see Fanny until they met her at Judge
+Fulton's. Consequently he was not sorry when both ladies graciously
+informed him that Miss Middleton would not be invited by them to visit at
+their house. "Of course," said Mrs. Cameron, "we shall invite Kate and her
+husband, and shall be glad to see them. If you choose, you can in your own
+name invite Fanny, but if she knows anything she will not come."
+
+Frank knew there was no possible danger of Fanny's accepting an
+invitation, which came simply from himself, but he did not say so, and
+next day he started again for his Uncle Wilmot's. To his cousin Kate he
+imparted a knowledge of his mother's and Gertrude's feelings and also told
+of his own plans. Kate readily fell in with them and when Frank returned
+to the city he was accompanied by Mr. Miller, Kate and Fanny, who took
+rooms at the Astor House. As soon as Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude learned
+that Kate was in the city, they called upon her. Fanny they of course did
+not see, neither did they mention her name. Kate expected as much, but
+nevertheless felt vexed, and when they urged her to spend the remainder of
+her time with them, she replied, "I have a young friend from Kentucky with
+me, and unless you invite her too, I do not feel at liberty to accept your
+polite invitation."
+
+In answer to this, Gertrude muttered something about "not wishing to
+enlarge the circle of her acquaintance," while Mrs. Cameron said nothing,
+and the two ladies soon swept haughtily out of the room.
+
+"Never mind," said Frank, to whom Kate related her adventure, "they will
+both sing another tune ere long," and he was right too.
+
+The 25th of July at last arrived. Frank had informed Gertrude that she
+must look to her father for a beau that evening, as he should be otherwise
+engaged; so she was not surprised when her brother, long before sunset,
+left the house all equipped for the party. She well knew where he was
+going and for whose society she was deserted. One hour later found her
+seated in a large armchair before the mirror in her dressing room.
+
+Gertrude was a tall, fine-looking girl, but in the expression of her
+handsome features there was something wanting. She lacked soul, and no one
+ever looked on the cold, proud face of Gertrude Cameron, without being
+convinced that she was altogether heartless and selfish.
+
+On this occasion, as she sat in the large armchair, she said to her
+waiting maid, "I say, Jane, you must do your best tonight to have me
+splendidly dressed."
+
+"Yes, ma'am, I understand," said Jane, and she proceeded to bedeck her
+young mistress with all sorts of finery. Her dress consisted of a rich,
+white satin, over which was thrown a skirt of handsomely embroidered lace.
+All the ornaments of gold and diamonds for which a place could possibly be
+found were heaped upon her, and when her toilet was completed, she seemed
+one gorgeous mass of jewelry.
+
+"There, that will do," said she, as Jane clasped the last diamond bracelet
+on her arm. "I presume this Fanny Middleton has never dreamed of so costly
+a dress as I shall appear in tonight."
+
+Meanwhile in another part of the city, another toilet was being made, but
+of a different nature. Kate and Frank both were anxious that for once
+Fanny should deviate from her usually simple style of dress, and adopt
+something more in keeping with her father's wealth. At first Fanny
+hesitated, but was finally persuaded, and gave Kate permission to select
+for her anything she chose.
+
+As, on the evening of the party, she glanced at the image which her mirror
+reflected, she was pardonable for feeling a slight thrill of pleasure.
+Frank was in raptures, declaring nothing had ever been seen in New York so
+perfectly lovely. And truly, Fanny was beautiful as she stood there
+arrayed for the party.
+
+She was dressed in a French robe of white tarlatan, embroidered in boquets
+of lilies of the valley in silver. A single japonica rested among the
+curls of her bright hair, while her neck was encircled by a necklace of
+pearls, and costly bracelets of the same clasped her white, slender
+wrists.
+
+"Why, Fanny," said Mr. Miller, "how beautiful you look. What would your
+father say could he see you now?"
+
+At the mention of her father's name the teardrops glistened for a moment
+in Fanny's eye, and she felt how gladly she would have foregone all the
+expected pleasure of that night for the pleasure of again seeing her
+distant father. She, however, dashed the tears away, and replied, "I fear
+he would think his Sunshine wholly covered up and spoiled by trumpery, as
+he calls fashionable dress."
+
+Frank noticed her emotion when speaking of her father, and he thought how
+priceless must be the love of one who thus so truly honored her parents. A
+feeling of sadness was blended with his admiration of Fanny, for
+constantly in his heart was the knowledge that she never would be his. And
+here Frank showed how truly noble he was, for he could still love and
+cling to Fanny, although he knew that for him there was no hope.
+
+Let us now transport our readers to the elegant residence of Judge Fulton,
+which was situated upon Fifth Avenue. Stanton, with his fair bride, had
+returned from visiting his parents near Geneva, and now in the large
+parlors of Judge Fulton, they were receiving the congratulations of their
+friends, whose numbers each moment increased, until the rooms were filled
+to overflowing. Frank and his party had not yet arrived. He designed to be
+late, for he well knew his mother and sister would not be early, and he
+wished to give them the full benefit of Fanny's introduction into the
+drawing room.
+
+But a part of his scheme was frustrated, for his mother, who was suffering
+with a violent headache, was obliged to remain above stairs for a time,
+and Gertrude alone witnessed her brother's triumph. She was standing near
+Mr. and Mrs. Stanton, carelessly twirling a costly boquet, which one of
+her obsequious beaux had given her, when she overheard Nellie say to her
+husband, "I do hope she will come, for I am all impatience to see one whom
+you have praised until I am half jealous."
+
+Gertrude wondered much whom Mrs. Stanton could mean, but her wonder soon
+ceased, for there was a stir at the door. The crowd around it fell back as
+Frank Cameron walked proudly into the room, bearing upon his arm Fanny
+Middleton. Her fame had preceded her, for many of those present had
+learned that a Kentucky belle and heiress was stopping at the Astor, and
+would be present at the party. As she advanced into the room, Gertrude
+felt, rather than heard the murmur of admiration which ran round the room,
+and her quick ear caught the words, "Yes, that's she; that's the heiress;
+that's Miss Middleton from Frankfort."
+
+Gladly would Gertrude have escaped her brother's eye, which instantly
+sought her out; but she felt unable to move, and stood watching the
+animated face and graceful manners of Fanny, who, in being presented to
+Mrs. Fulton and Stanton, passed near her. Every article of Fanny's dress
+was noted, and an estimate made as to its probable cost. "She must be
+wealthy," thought she, "or she could not dress so expensively." Suddenly
+one of Gertrude's acquaintances touched her elbow, and said, "Come, Miss
+Gertrude, do gratify our curiosity and tell us about this Kentucky belle.
+Of course you know her, as she is attended by your brother."
+
+Deeply mortified Gertrude was obliged to confess that she had no
+acquaintance with her. "That's strange," said the lady. "We all supposed
+she stopped at your father's with your cousin."
+
+A new idea entered Gertrude's mind, and instead of replying to this last
+remark, she said, "I shall know her well, though, for Frank has proposed
+to her."
+
+"Did she accept him?" asked the lady eagerly.
+
+"Of course," was Gertrude's haughty answer. "Do you think he would offer
+himself unless sure of success?"
+
+Ten minutes more and dozens of persons were gossiping about the engagement
+between Frank Cameron and the beautiful Kentuckian. Scores of questions
+were poured in upon Gertrude relative to her future sister-in-law, but
+none of them could she answer. Vexed at her own ignorance, she ran
+upstairs to her mother, whom she told to "come down immediately and see
+what fools they had made of themselves."
+
+"Why, what is the matter, child?" said Mrs. Cameron, much alarmed at
+Gertrude's excited looks and manners.
+
+"All the city is ready to fall down and worship this Fanny Middleton, whom
+we have treated with such neglect," said Gertrude, and then she added what
+was of more consequence than all the rest, "Why, mother, she's the most
+elegantly dressed lady in the room!"
+
+In a moment Mrs. Cameron was descending the broad staircase. There was the
+sound of the piano and someone singing. Gertrude pressed forward until she
+caught sight of the singer, then pulling her mother's sleeve, she
+whispered, "This way, mother; that is Miss Middleton playing."
+
+Mrs. Cameron's first emotion, on beholding Fanny and the flattering
+attentions she everywhere received, was one of intense mortification, to
+think she had not been first to notice and chaperone her. "I will,
+however, make all possible amends now," thought she, and finding Frank she
+desired for herself and Gertrude an introduction to Miss Middleton; but
+Frank did not feel disposed to grant his mother's request immediately, and
+he said, "Pardon me, mother, but you see Miss Middleton is very much
+engaged at present with some of her friends, so you must wait awhile."
+
+Mrs. Cameron was too proud to ask any one else to introduce her, and it
+seemed that she and Gertrude were not likely to make Fanny's acquaintance
+at all. Toward the close of the party, however, Frank thought proper to
+introduce them. Mrs. Cameron determined to do her best, and she
+overwhelmed Fanny with so much flattery, that the poor girl longed for
+some way of escape, thinking to herself, "Is it possible that Frank
+Cameron's mother is such a silly woman?" Once Mrs. Cameron went so far as
+to hint the probability that Miss Middleton would one day be her daughter.
+
+"What can she possibly mean?" thought Fanny; at the same time gracefully
+excusing herself she ran upstairs after her shawl and veil, as Kate had
+signified her intention of returning home. But Mrs. Cameron was not to be
+thus foiled. She started in pursuit, and reaching the bonnet room as soon
+as Fanny, insisted that she and Kate should stop with her during the
+remainder of her stay in the city. As Frank soon appeared and joined his
+entreaties with those of his mother, Fanny said she would do just as Mrs.
+Miller thought proper. Kate, who had expected a similar denouement,
+expressed her perfect willingness to visit at her uncle's.
+
+Accordingly, the next morning they left their rooms at the Astor House and
+repaired to Mrs. Cameron's, where they were most affectionately received
+by Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude. And now commenced a series of toadyism which
+was vastly amusing to their acquaintances, many of whom had witnessed Mrs.
+Cameron's manner at the party and had since learned a part of the story.
+It was strange how soon Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude discovered how many fine
+qualities Fanny possessed. Even the "odious scarecrow of a father" was
+transformed into an "odd old gentleman," and in speaking of him to one of
+her acquaintances, Mrs. Cameron said "he was a very generous, wealthy, but
+eccentric old man, and was one of the first citizens in Frankfort." The
+good lady forgot that Uncle Joshua did not reside in Frankfort, but twelve
+miles from that city! Her word, however, was not questioned, for of course
+she would know all about the family of her son's intended wife.
+
+Meanwhile the report of Frank's engagement was circulated freely, and the
+whole matter would undoubtedly have been arranged, marriage ceremony and
+all, had not Frank put an end to the matter by utterly denying the story.
+Some young gentlemen were one morning congratulating him on his future
+prospects, and declaring their intention of going to Kentucky, if there
+were any more Fannys there, when Frank asked upon whose authority they
+were repeating a story for which there was no foundation.
+
+"Why," answered one of them, "my sister heard it from your sister
+Gertrude."
+
+"From Gertrude!" said Frank in amazement, "from Gertrude! Well, I cannot
+answer for what Gertrude says, but I assure you I am not engaged to Miss
+Middleton, and have never been."
+
+This was in the morning, and that evening when Frank entered the sitting
+room where his mother and sister were, they beset him to know why he had
+denied his engagement with Fanny.
+
+"Because," said he, rather indignantly, "there is no engagement between
+us."
+
+"Oh, Frank," said Gertrude, "you told us so."
+
+"I never told you so," answered he, rather warmly. "I told you I had
+proposed, and I did propose, and was refused."
+
+"But why didn't you tell us?" continued Gertrude.
+
+"Because you didn't ask me," replied Frank. "You supposed, of course, none
+could refuse me, so jumped at conclusions and have got yourself into a
+fine spot."
+
+There was no need of telling this, for Mrs. Cameron readily saw it and
+went off into a fit of hysterics, while Gertrude burst into tears.
+
+"What a strange girl you are!" said Frank. "Once you cried because you
+thought I was engaged to Fanny, and now you cry because I am not." So
+saying he gave a low mocking whistle and left his mother and sister to
+console themselves as best they could.
+
+We will not weary the reader by repeating the conversation between
+Gertrude and her mother. We will only say that Mrs. Cameron decided to go
+as soon as possible to Saratoga, "and when once there," said she, "I will
+use all my influence with Miss Middleton; nay, if necessary, I will even
+beg her to marry Frank, for I know she likes him."
+
+Gertrude was delighted with this idea. She had forgotten how determined
+she once was not to visit Saratoga with Fanny Middleton. Next morning Mrs.
+Cameron proposed to her guests that as the weather was getting warm, they
+should start directly for the Springs. The visitors of course could make
+no objections, and as Mr. and Mrs. Stanton, who were to accompany them,
+also acquiesced in the plan, two days more found our friends at Saratoga,
+together with crowds more of the fashionable from the north, south, east
+and west.
+
+On the first day of their arrival, Fanny noticed seated opposite her at
+the dinner table, a dark-eyed, sprightly looking girl, whose eyes so
+constantly met hers, that at last both blushed and the stranger girl half
+smiled. By her side sat a gentleman, whom Fanny concluded was the young
+lady's brother. Something in their appearance interested Fanny, and she
+could not help thinking that they were from the South. That evening as she
+was walking alone upon the piazza, she was suddenly joined by the unknown
+lady, who accosted her with, "Pardon me, ma'am, but am I not speaking to
+Miss Middleton from Kentucky?"
+
+Fanny was too much surprised to answer immediately, but soon recovering
+her self-possession, she answered, "You are, but I have not the pleasure
+of knowing you."
+
+"I presume not," said the lady. "We have never met before, and yet I knew
+you instantly."
+
+"Knew me! How?" asked Fanny.
+
+"From description," replied the lady. "You have been so accurately
+described to me by our mutual friend Miss Woodburn, of New Orleans, that I
+could not mistake you."
+
+"Florence Woodburn! New Orleans!" exclaimed Fanny. "And are you from New
+Orleans, and do you know Florence, and have you seen Julia?"
+
+To all these questions the stranger answered "Yes," continuing, "and now
+let me introduce myself. I am Lida Gibson, but I might as well be John
+Smith for any idea my name will convey. However, I am from New Orleans,
+and know Florence and your Uncle William well. Just before I left the
+city, I made your sister's acquaintance. When she learned I was coming
+this way, she said I might possibly see you, and made me the bearer of
+many messages of love."
+
+Fanny had never heard of Lida Gibson, but it was sufficient that she knew
+her uncle and Julia, so her hand was immediately offered, and the
+remainder of the evening the two young girls promenaded the piazza arm in
+arm, talking of their distant homes and absent friends.
+
+"Where did you see Julia?" asked Fanny.
+
+"Your uncle's house was not quite ready, consequently he and Julia were
+spending a few days at the residence of Dr. Lacey," answered Lida.
+
+"Dr. Lacey!" said Fanny, in some surprise. "Julia at Dr. Lacey's?"
+
+"Yes, why not?" said Lida, laughing merrily at Fanny's manner. "There is
+nothing improper about that, for Dr. Lacey's father was then absent, and
+his mother, for the time, stayed with her son. I fancied it was not at all
+unpleasant either to Dr. Lacey or Julia, that they were thus thrown
+together, and I should not wonder if the doctor should one day call you
+sister!"
+
+Lida Gibson, whom our readers will recollect as having met at Mabel
+Mortimer's party in New Orleans, was a thoughtless, but kind-hearted girl,
+and never felt happier than when employed in canvassing matches. On the
+morning when the Cameron party arrived at the Springs, she had sent her
+brother to learn the names of the newcomers. On his return he mentioned
+Fanny Middleton as being one of the new arrivals, so 'twas not surprising
+that Lida should so readily recognize her.
+
+As days passed on Lida too heard of the supposed engagement between Fanny
+and Frank Cameron, and for once kept silent upon the subject, at least in
+Fanny's presence. Dearly as she loved to discuss such matters, she felt
+there was something in the character of her new friend which forbade an
+approach to anything like jesting about so personal an affair as one's own
+engagement. She, however, fully believed the report, for everything she
+saw tended to confirm it, and she was anxious to return home that she
+might carry the important news to Julia and Dr. Lacey. Poor Fanny! The
+clouds were gathering darkly about her, but she, all unconscious of the
+consequence, talked, laughed, rode and sang with Frank, never thinking
+that she was thus confirming Lida in a belief which would tend to remove
+Dr. Lacey farther and farther from her. Could Lida have heard a
+conversation which one evening took place between Mrs. Cameron and Fanny,
+different, very different would have been the report which she carried
+back.
+
+One evening as Fanny, Lida and Gertrude were walking upon the piazza, a
+servant came, saying that Mrs. Cameron desired to see Miss Middleton in
+her room. Fanny immediately obeyed the summons, and as soon as she was
+gone, Lida laughingly congratulated Gertrude upon the project of having so
+pleasant a sister. Gertrude smilingly received Miss Gibson's
+congratulations. "For," thought she, "even if Fanny does not marry Frank,
+Miss Gibson will probably never know it, as she is to leave in a few
+days."
+
+Let us now with Fanny repair to Mrs. Cameron's room, but not like her
+wondering why she was sent for. We well know why, and consequently are
+prepared for the look of mingled indignation and astonishment which
+appeared on Fanny's face when she learned that Mrs. Cameron was pleading
+the cause of her son! Fanny answered, "Madam, I have always entertained
+the highest respect for your son, but I must confess it is lessened if it
+is with his knowledge you are speaking to me."
+
+Mrs. Cameron, who had at first intimated that it was Frank's request that
+she should thus intercede for him, now saw her mistake, and veering about,
+declared what was indeed true, that Frank was wholly ignorant of the
+whole. Then followed a long, eloquent speech, in which Mrs. Cameron by
+turns tried to coax, flatter, importune, or frighten Fanny into a
+compliance with her wishes, but Fanny could only repeat her first answer.
+"I cannot, Mrs. Cameron, I cannot marry Frank. I acknowledge that I like
+him, but only as I would love a brother. Further remonstrance is useless,
+for I shall never marry him."
+
+"And why not?" asked Mrs. Cameron. "Do you love another? Are you engaged
+to another?"
+
+"I cannot answer these questions," said Fanny. "Frank knows my reason and
+has my permission to give it to you." Then rising, she added, "I suppose
+our conference is now ended, and with your leave I will retire."
+
+Mrs. Cameron nodded her head in assent, and Fanny immediately left the
+room. A moment after she quitted the apartment, Gertrude entered, all
+impatient to know her mother's success.
+
+"Baffled, baffled," was Mrs. Cameron's reply to her interrogatories. "I
+can do nothing with her. She is as stubborn as a mule, and we shall either
+have to conjure up for some reason why the engagement was broken off, or
+else run the risk of being well laughed at among our circle in New York."
+
+A few days after this, Lida Gibson started for the South, promising Fanny
+that she would see Julia as soon as possible after her return home. Ere
+long Mrs. Cameron too was seized with a desire to return to the city. The
+remainder of the party made no objections, and accordingly Mr. and Mrs.
+Stanton, Mrs. Cameron, Frank and Gertrude were soon in New York.
+
+Soon after their return, Mrs. Cameron said, in speaking of Fanny, "that
+'twas quite doubtful whether Frank would marry her or not. She was so
+young, and had, too, so many suitors in Kentucky that she probably would
+soon forget him, and for her part she was pleased to have it so!"
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XIX
+
+
+               JULIA ANNOUNCES HER ENGAGEMENT TO DR. LACEY
+
+
+Summer was gone and the bright, sunny days of autumn had come.
+
+Again in Kate Wilmot's home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr.
+and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately
+called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for
+their home in Kentucky.
+
+"God bless you, Kate, my darling Kate," said Mrs. Wilmot as she fondly
+kissed her only child. Then turning to Fanny, she said, "And you, too, my
+other daughter, you have my love and earnest prayers for your happiness."
+
+Mr. Wilmot could not speak, but his feelings were not less deep, as he
+embraced his child and shook the hands of Mr. Miller and Fanny. Old
+Hector, too, shared in the general sorrow, but for some undefinable reason
+he seemed to cling more closely to Fanny. He would look up in her face and
+howl, as if he knew she was leaving him forever. "Noble Hector!" said
+Fanny, "and do you indeed love me so well?" Then kneeling down by him, she
+drew from her neck a tiny locket, in which was a daguerreotype of herself.
+To this she attached a blue ribbon, which she fastened around Hector's
+neck, saying, "I cannot stay with you, Hector, but you shall have my
+likeness." Afterward when strangers visited the house and marvelled at
+Hector's unusual neck gear, they were shown the fair, sweet face, which
+looked forth from the golden casing, and were told the story of the young
+girl, whose presence had been like Sunshine in Richard Wilmot's darkened
+home.
+
+Mr. Miller was not willing that Fanny should leave New York without first
+visiting Niagara Falls. Accordingly, they stopped at the Falls, and were
+there joined by Mr. and Mrs. Stanton and Frank, the latter of whom was
+desirous of seeing Fanny as long as possible. He accompanied them to
+Buffalo, and stayed upon the boat which was to bear them away until the
+last bell rang out its warning. As he was leaving them Kate playfully
+asked if they were taking anything of his with them. "Yes, everything,
+everything," he answered.
+
+Soon the steamer was moving proudly over the blue waters of Lake Erie. On
+the upper deck our Kentucky friends were waving their handkerchiefs to
+Frank, who stood upon the wharf as long as one bright-haired girl could be
+distinguished by the light of the harvest moon, whose rays fell calmly
+upon the placid waters.
+
+In a few days Mr. Middleton again folded to his bosom his Sunshine, now
+more precious than ever, because, as he said, "He'd lain awake a heap o'
+nights, worryin' about her. The dogs had howled, the death watches had
+ticked on the wall, and everything had carried on, t'other side up, ever
+since she'd been gone. But look, Nancy," he continued to his wife, "she's
+fattin' up right smart. Her journey has done her a heap of good, and I'm
+glad I let her go."
+
+The blacks now crowded round, delighted to welcome home their young
+mistress, who had a kind word and some little gift for each. Particularly
+were Aunt Katy and Aunt Judy pleased with the present of a tasty lace cap,
+whose value was greatly increased from the fact that they were bought in
+New York City. In these simple creatures' estimation, New York and
+Frankfort were the largest places in the world. "I s'pose," said Aunt
+Katy, "that this New York is mighty nigh three times as large as
+Frankfort."
+
+"Three times as large!" repeated Fanny. "Why, yes, Katy, forty times as
+large."
+
+From that time Aunt Katy looked upon Fanny as one not long for this world.
+"'Tain't in natur," said she, "that she should stay long. Allus was peart
+like and forrud, and now has been ridin' in the railroad all over the
+airth, and hain't got lost nuther, besides a-sailin' along in the steam
+engine over the salt water."
+
+It was indeed marvelous how much Fanny had seen, and when she came to tell
+the wonder-stricken negroes of the cataract of Niagara, their amazement
+knew no bounds. Our friend Bobaway did not fail to ease himself by a round
+of somersaults, his usual manner of expressing surprise or pleasure. At
+the same time he whispered to Lucy that "He's mistaken if Miss Fanny wan't
+tellin' 'em a stretcher this time," for which declaration Lucy rewarded
+him with a smart box on the ear, saying, "Is you no better manners than to
+'cuse white folks of lyin'? Miss Fanny never'd got as well as she is if
+she's picked up a mess of lies to tell us."
+
+Fanny's health was indeed much improved, and for a day or two after her
+return home, she bounded about the house and grounds as lightly and
+merrily as she had done in childhood. Mr. Middleton noticed the change and
+was delighted. "I b'lieve she's forgettin' that paltry doctor," said he,
+but he was wrong.
+
+The third day after her return she was sitting with her parents, relating
+to them an account of her journey, when Ike entered the room. He had been
+sent to the post office and now came up to Fanny, saying, "Here, I done
+got this air," at the same time handing her a letter, which she instantly
+saw was from her sister. Eagerly taking it, she said, "A letter from
+Julia. I am delighted. It is a long time since I have heard from her."
+Then quickly breaking the seal, she commenced reading it.
+
+Gradually as she read there stole over her face a strange expression. It
+was a look of despair--of hope utterly crushed, but she finished the letter
+and then mechanically passing it to her father, she said, "Read it; it
+concerns us all," and then rising she went to her room, leaving her father
+to read and swear over Julia's letter at his leisure. That he did so no
+one will doubt when they learn its contents.
+
+The first page contained assurances of love; the second congratulated
+Fanny upon her engagement with Frank, but chided her for suffering Lida
+Gibson to be the bearer of the news. "Why did you not write to me
+yourself?" she said--"that is the way I shall do, and now to prove my
+words, you will see how confiding I am." Then followed the intelligence
+that Dr. Lacey had the night before offered his heart and hand and of
+course had been accepted. "You will not wonder at it," she wrote, "for you
+know how much I have always loved him. I was, however, greatly surprised
+when he told me he always preferred me to you, but was prevented from
+telling me so by my silly engagement with Mr. Wilmot and my supposed
+affection for him." The letter ended by saying that Dr. Lacey would
+accompany her home some time during the latter part of October, when their
+marriage would take place. There was also a "P.S.," in which Julia wrote,
+"Do, Fan, use your influence with the old man and make him fix up the
+infernal old air castle. I'd as soon be married in the horse barn as
+there."
+
+This, then, was the letter which affected Fanny so, and called all of
+Uncle Joshua's biggest oaths into use. Mrs. Middleton tried to calm her
+husband and remind him of his promise not to swear. "I know it," said he,
+"I know I promised not to swear, and for better than two months I hain't
+swore, but I can't help it now. And yet I expected it. I know'd 'twould be
+so when I let Tempest go to New Orleans. But he'll run himself into a
+hornet's nest, and I ain't sure but it's just the punishment for him."
+
+"Why, then, do you rave so?" asked Mrs. Middleton.
+
+"Because," answered her husband, "when I let Tempest go, I'd no idee
+Sunshine cared so much for him. If I had, I'd have slung a halter round
+Tempest's neck and tied her up in the hoss barn she likes so well!"
+
+The old man was evidently piqued at Julia's thrust at the old house. "Fix
+up! A heap I'll fix up for her to be married," continued he.
+
+"Then you'll give your consent?" said Mrs. Middleton.
+
+"Consent! Who's asked any consent?" replied he, "and 'tain't likely they
+will nuther; and if I should refuse, Tempest wouldn't mind clamberin' out
+of the chimbly to run away, and the doctor has showed himself jest as
+mean. No; he may have her and go to the old boy for all of Josh. But
+what's this about Cameron? I hope 'tis so, but I'm mighty feared it ain't.
+Sunshine can't love two at a time."
+
+While Mr. Middleton was thus expending his fury, Fanny was alone in her
+room, struggling hard to subdue the bitter feelings which were rising in
+her heart. Until now she had not been aware how much she loved Dr. Lacey.
+True, she had said it was impossible she could ever marry him; and she had
+believed she was trying to forget him; but ever in her heart she had,
+perhaps unconsciously, cherished a half formed belief that all would yet
+be well, and when she refused the noble, generous heart which Frank
+Cameron laid at her feet, it was with a vague hope that Dr. Lacey would
+yet be hers. But now every hope was gone. "There is nothing left for me,"
+said Fanny, "but woe, woe!" 'Twas fearful--the tide of sorrow which swept
+over the young girl, but amid the wild storm of passion came the echo of a
+still, small voice, whispering of one who loves with more than an earthly
+love, who never proves faithless--never fails. Fanny listened to the
+Spirit's pleadings and resolved that henceforth she would seek to place
+her affections where "there is no variableness, neither shadow of
+turning."
+
+The whirlwind of excitement passed over, leaving no trace to mark its
+passage, save a fixed calm expression, which a more violent demonstration
+of feeling would not have done.
+
+The week following the receipt of Julia's letter Mr. Middleton had
+business which took him to Frankfort. Fanny accompanied him and remained
+several days. The morning after her arrival she and Mr. Stanton were
+walking upon the upper balcony at Mrs. Crane's, when they were joined by
+Ashton, who had returned from New Orleans a few days before. He had always
+been a frequent visitor there, but since his return, his visits had been
+more frequent and of longer duration. There was to him something very
+fascinating about Stanton's fair bride, and yet he always felt uneasy when
+with her, for her manners and appearance reminded him of the past.
+
+This morning, however, the mystery was explained, but in what way he could
+not tell.
+
+Soon after he appeared on the balcony, Nellie pointed to a gentleman who
+was crossing the street and inquired his name. On being told she replied:
+"He looks very much like a Mr. Barnard I used to know years ago in ----,"
+mentioning the town where she was born.
+
+"Used to know where?" asked Ashton quickly.
+
+Nellie repeated the name and Ashton said, "Why, that's my native town, and
+I knew Mr. Barnard well." Then as if the light of a sudden revelation fell
+upon him, he added, "And your name, too, was Nellie Ashton? I once had a
+sister Nellie, on whose rosy cheeks I dropped a tear the night I ran away
+to sea. Can it be that you are that Nellie?"
+
+A few moments more sufficed them to discover what we have long surmized,
+viz., that Henry Ashton and Nellie Stanton were brother and sister. The
+surprise and pleasure of their recognition is better imagined than
+described. We will only say that when Stanton, on his return from the
+office, stepped out upon the balcony in quest of his wife, he was greatly
+shocked at beholding her in Ashton's arms, and his amazement was increased
+when he saw that she not only suffered his caresses, but also returned
+them in a manner highly displeasing to the young husband. Fanny, however,
+soon explained all, and Stanton gladly received Ashton as a newly found
+brother.
+
+It is unnecessary for us to repeat what Nellie and her brother had to
+relate concerning themselves since the night when Ashton so
+unceremoniously took leave of his home. With the important points in their
+history the reader is already acquainted, so for the present we leave
+them, while we take a brief glance at Mrs. Carrington. The reader will
+doubtless think that for once in her life that estimable lady has done a
+good deed, although her motive was not the best in the world. Before Julia
+went to New Orleans, Mrs. Carrington so far overcame her dislike as to ask
+her to write. Julia did not promise to do so, but probably concluded she
+would, for soon after her arrival in New Orleans she wrote to her a
+letter, in which she hinted at the probable result of her visit. She was
+then a guest of Dr. Lacey, and she spoke of his attention and politeness
+in the most extravagant terms. This so provoked Mrs. Carrington that she
+determined at once to write to Dr. Lacey, and give him an insight into
+Julia's real character.
+
+The letter was accordingly written. We must do Mrs. Carrington the justice
+to say that though her object in writing was purely selfish, she asserted
+nothing in her letter but what she knew to be strictly true. She was
+ignorant of Julia's conduct concerning Fanny, consequently she said
+nothing upon that head, but she spoke of her generally deceitful
+character, and mentioned several instances in which she had not hesitated
+to stoop to the basest falsehood for the accomplishment of her purpose.
+
+As she was folding the letter it occurred to her that by some accident
+Julia might possibly get hold of it. "And then," thought she, "she will
+recognize my handwriting, and curiosity will impel her to open the letter,
+after which she wouldn't hesitate a moment to destroy it."
+
+The next moment Mrs. Carrington was rapping at the door of Mrs. Miller's
+room. Kate opened it and was greatly surprised at beholding her visitor,
+who seldom came there. Mrs. Carrington, however, smilingly presented her
+letter to Mr. Miller, saying that she had business with Dr. Lacey, which
+rendered it necessary for her to write to him, and as she did not care to
+have the post office clerks gossip about her writing to a gentleman, she
+wished him to direct it for her. Mr. Miller complied with her request and
+the next morning the important document was on its way to New Orleans.
+
+As our readers have twice made the voyage of the Mississippi, they will
+not refuse, again, to run the risk of its floating snags, sandbars and
+boat races; so stepping on board the same steamer which bears Mrs.
+Carrington's letter, we will once more, visit Louisiana, and stopping with
+Dr. Lacey, will see how much of Julia's letter to her sister was true.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER XX
+
+
+                    RONDEAU DIGS UP THE MISSING LETTER
+
+
+The first three weeks of Julia's stay in New Orleans were, as we have
+learned, spent at the house of Dr. Lacey. His mother was present, and
+although she readily acknowledged the uncommon beauty of her fair visitor,
+yet from the first she disliked her.
+
+The servants, too, as if adopting the opinion of their mistress, felt and
+expressed among themselves an aversion to the "evil-eyed lady," as they
+termed Julia. Aunt Dilsey, in particular, soon had her own reason for
+disliking her. The second day after Julia's arrival, as she was strolling
+through the yard, she encountered Jackson, a bright little fellow, three
+years of age, and Aunt Dilsey's only son. Jack, as he was usually called,
+was amusing himself by seeing how far he could spit! Unfortunately he spit
+too far, and hit Miss Julia's pink muslin. In an instant her white,
+slender fingers were buried in his wool. His screams soon brought Aunt
+Dilsey to the rescue. Upon learning the dreadful crime of which Jack had
+been guilty, she snatched him from Julia's grasp, and hurried him into the
+house without a word. From that time Dilsey was Julia's sworn enemy, and
+Jack was taught to make up faces at her, whenever he could do so without
+being discovered.
+
+The servants, however, were too well trained to manifest any open
+disrespect, for they knew she was "marster's guest," and as such was
+entitled to every possible attention.
+
+When first she arrived Dr. Lacey felt exceedingly uncomfortable, for her
+presence constantly reminded him of the past, and his reminiscences of
+Julia were not particularly pleasant. Gradually this feeling wore away,
+for she appeared greatly changed. There was a softness, a gentleness, in
+her manner, which seemed to Dr. Lacey like Fanny, and then her voice, too,
+was so like her sister's that ere long she ceased to be disagreeable to
+him, and instead of avoiding her society, as at first he had done, he now
+sought it.
+
+Julia saw her advantage, and determined to follow it up. Nothing could
+exceed her extreme amiability, and apparent sweetness of disposition. Even
+Mrs. Lacey was partially deceived, and concluded she had been too hasty in
+her estimation of Miss Middleton. Still she watched her son's movements
+narrowly, and hoped he had no intentions of making Julia his wife.
+
+She was in New Orleans three weeks before her uncle's house was in
+readiness; but at the end of that time she, together with Dr. Lacey, Mabel
+Mortimer and Florence Woodburn were about to exchange the heat and dust of
+the city for a cooler residence near the lake. The day before they left
+was hot and sultry, and in the morning Julia sought the shade of a large
+vine-wreathed summer house, which stood in the garden, near by the tree
+under which Rondeau had buried his master's letter.
+
+One word now about our old friend Rondeau. The buried letter had cost him
+a world of trouble. He was constantly fearful lest he should be detected.
+Particularly was he afraid that the author of the letter, failing to
+receive an answer, would write again, and thus he might be exposed. Twice
+had he dug up the epistle upon occasions when he fancied some one of his
+master's letters bore a similar superscription. In this way he had become
+tolerably familiar with Mr. Miller's handwriting, which was rather
+peculiar, being a large, heavy, black hand.
+
+On the morning when Julia was snugly esconced in the summer house, Rondeau
+returned from the post office in great tribulation.
+
+"What's up now?" asked Leffie, whom Rondeau drew aside, with a dolefully
+grave face.
+
+"Nothing's up," answered Rondeau, "but the letter has got to come up! I
+ain't going to feel like I was a whipped dog any longer. I'll confess all
+to Marster George, for see, here's another like the buried one." So
+saying, he held up Mrs. Carrington's letter, on the envelope of which was
+Mr. Miller's writing.
+
+Leffie offered no remonstrance, and as Aunt Dilsey just then screamed for
+her, Rondeau went alone to the garden and proceeded to disinter the buried
+document. 'Twas but the work of a moment, and could Julia have been
+cooling herself in Greenland, as she ought to have been, all would have
+ended well. And now I suppose some indignant reader will say, "Why didn't
+you put her in Greenland, then, or some worse place?" But patience,
+patience, a little longer. You would have us tell things just as they
+were, I suppose, so we must not only suffer Miss Julia to be in the summer
+house, but we must also allow her to be a spectator of Rondeau's
+proceedings.
+
+She was greatly surprised when she saw him take from the cigar box a much
+soiled, yellowish-looking letter, and she could not help feeling that in
+some way it concerned herself. Suddenly appearing, she startled Rondeau by
+saying, "What are you doing? Whose is that? Give it to me."
+
+Rondeau was anxious to conceal from her his long-buried treasure, and he
+passed her the other. She took it and recognizing Mr. Miller's writing,
+knew also that Rondeau had given her the wrong one, so she said in a
+commanding tone, "What does all this mean? Give me the other one
+immediately."
+
+The submissive African, ever obedient to his superiors, handed her the
+other letter, and then in a few words told his story, and announced his
+intention of confessing all to his master, at the same time extending his
+hand to take the letters. But Julia did not mean he should have them, and
+she said, coaxingly, "You have done very wrong, Rondeau, and your master
+will undoubtedly be very angry, but I will take them to him and intercede
+for you, as you are on the whole a pretty fine fellow. He'll forgive you
+for me. I know he will, but mind, don't you say anything to him about it
+until you've seen me again."
+
+So saying, she returned to the house and, going to her room, bolted the
+door. After which, breaking the seal of the oldest letter, she
+deliberately read it through, occasionally uttering a malediction against
+Mr. Miller, thanking the good luck which brought it to her hands instead
+of Dr. Lacey's, and making remarks generally. Said she, "Mighty good
+opinion Mr. Quilting-frames has of me (alluding to Mr. Miller's height),
+glad I know his mind. A heap of good the answer to this did him, and his
+doll wife, too. Hadn't I better answer it myself? I'd write after this
+fashion: 'Mr. Miller--At first I thought I would treat your letter with
+silent contempt, but recently I have concluded to write and thank you to
+mind your own business. By order of George Lacey, Esq.--Julia Middleton,
+Secretary.' Yes, that would serve the meddling old Yankee Dictionary
+right," continued she, and then, as her eye fell upon the remaining
+letter, she added, "Yes, I'll read this one too, and see what new thing
+I'm guilty of!"
+
+As soon as she broke it open and glanced at the handwriting, she knew it
+to be from Mrs. Carrington. "What now?" said she, "what has Mrs.
+Carrington got to say about me."
+
+A rapid perusal of the letter showed her what Mrs. Carrington had to say,
+and she continued her remarks as follows: "She has described me quite
+accurately. I didn't suppose she knew me so well. I wonder who'll write
+next! It seems everybody is in league against me, but I'm enough for
+anybody there is in Kentucky; and," she added, in a lower tone, "I
+wouldn't hesitate to try my strength with Satan himself;" but even then
+the dark girl trembled as she thought there was a God, whom none could
+withstand, and who, one day, would inevitably overtake her.
+
+Quickly as possible she drove such unpleasant thoughts from her mind, and
+then tried to devise the best plan for managing Mrs. Carrington. "For Mr.
+Miller's letter," said she, "I care nothing. It was written so long ago
+that he has ceased expecting an answer, but I well know Mrs. Carrington's
+designs, and she will continue to write until she receives some reply. I
+have once successfully counterfeited Dr. Lacey's handwriting, and can do
+it again. I'll send her something that will quiet her nerves better than
+assafoetida!"
+
+This settled, she went in quest of Rondeau, whom she told that, as she had
+expected, his master was very much displeased. "But," said she, "after I
+interceded awhile for you, he said he would forgive you on condition that
+you were never guilty of the like again, and never mention the subject to
+him in any way, as it makes him angry to talk about it." To both these
+conditions Rondeau readily agreed, and Julia left him, thinking she was
+safe in that quarter.
+
+Several days after, Mrs. Carrington received a letter which she supposed
+came from Dr. Lacey. In it she was coolly requested not to interfere in
+other people's matters, and told that any efforts on her part to engraft
+herself into Dr. Lacey's good graces by maligning Julia, would be useless,
+and only serve to confirm him in his present low opinion of her, while at
+the same time it would increase the high estimation in which he held Miss
+Middleton!
+
+After that Mrs. Carrington troubled Dr. Lacey with no more letters, but
+busied herself in anticipating the capture of a wealthy gentleman, who
+Ashton told her was, in the course of two or three months, coming on from
+Charleston, South Carolina.
+
+The scene now changes from Dr. Lacey's to the "Indian Nest," on the lake
+shore. It was a charming spot, and looked as if intended only for the
+inhabitation of the pure and innocent. Yet even there was crafty ambition
+and base deceit. Julia was there, eagerly seeking to wind her coils
+securely around her long watched-for prey. To all eyes but her own she
+seemed not likely to succeed, for though Dr. Lacey admired her and
+possibly treated her with more attention than he did either Mabel or
+Florence, yet his heart still turned to Fanny, and for hours he would sit,
+talking to Julia of her sister, while she schooled herself to answer all
+his questions without one sign of impatience.
+
+Occasionally she would speak to Dr. Lacey of his cousin, young Stanton,
+and would tell how much pleasure Fanny seemed to take in his society. But
+this produced no effect, for Dr. Lacey had learned from Stanton himself of
+his approaching marriage with Miss Ashton. Then Julia pulled another
+string and expatiated so largely upon Frank Cameron's sayings and doings
+that Dr. Lacey became really uneasy, for recently he had thought seriously
+of again writing to Fanny, and now he determined to do so.
+
+Without knowing it, Julia was herself the means of causing this
+determination to be carried into effect. One night she and Dr. Lacey had
+been strolling for more than an hour through the many delightful walks in
+the garden, which lay upon the lake shore. To her great satisfaction, they
+were entirely alone, for Mr. Middleton and Florence were engaged in their
+favorite game of chess, while Mabel was eagerly listening to Ashton, who
+was relating to her some of his India adventures. Mabel had good sense
+enough to know that her efforts to win Dr. Lacey would be useless, and
+rather reluctantly she had given him up. Now her eyes grew brighter and
+her heart beat faster whenever Ashton approached. But, fair Mabel, your
+hopes are all in vain.
+
+          For Inez, the Spaniard,
+            Is o'er the sea,
+          And the heart thou wouldst win
+            Is not destined for thee.
+
+As we have before said, Julia was delighted at having Dr. Lacey thus to
+herself, and she resolved to increase the favorable impression she knew
+she had already made upon him. Most admirably was her part played. Fanny
+herself could not have been more gentle and agreeable than was Julia, as,
+together with Dr. Lacey, she traversed the broad walks of the garden.
+Sweet and soothing were the words she poured into his ear, occasionally
+administering a little well-timed flattery, and wishing, as she had once
+done before to another individual in similar circumstances, that Dr. Lacey
+had been her brother. He did not, like Mr. Wilmot, follow up this wish by
+a proposition that as he was not her brother she would accept him for a
+husband, but he pressed the hand, which, with seeming unconsciousness, had
+been placed on his, and said, "God knows how ardently I once hoped to be
+your brother, Julia."
+
+"And would you then have loved me?" asked Julia, "me whom few have ever
+loved, because they did not know me; say, would you have loved me as a
+sister?"
+
+The face of her who awaited Dr. Lacey's answer was very beautiful, while
+tears moistened the long eyelashes, which veiled the large, bright eyes,
+and the tones of her voice, now more like Fanny's than ever, thrilled his
+every nerve. What wonder, then, that his lips for the first time touched
+the polished brow of the tempter, as he said, "It would be no hard task,
+Julia, to love you with more than a brother's love."
+
+"One more well-aimed blow," thought Julia, "and I shall have him at my
+feet"; but she was mistaken. Between herself and Dr. Lacey there arose the
+image of one, the remembrance of whom had a power to prevent the utterance
+of words which otherwise might have been spoken.
+
+Abruptly changing the conversation, he drew her rather reluctantly toward
+the house, which they reached just in time to hear Florence exclaim, as
+she scattered the chessmen over the floor, "Why, Uncle Billy Middleton,
+what do you mean? Put yourself up to be played for, and then beat me;
+shame, shame."
+
+"What is this all about?" asked Dr. Lacey, having some inkling of the
+truth.
+
+"Why," answered Florence, "you see, Mr. Middleton has conceived a fatherly
+affection for me, and as he is rather rusty in such matters, he could
+think of no better way of proposing than to put himself up as a prize, and
+tell me if I beat him in playing chess, he would be mine, or in other
+words, make me Mrs. Billy Middleton."
+
+"And who beat?" asked Julia.
+
+"Why, Mr. Middleton was ill-mannered enough to win," said Florence, "but
+then, it was such fun to see how desperately he played, for fear I should
+get him! Now, Dr. Lacey, I suppose you have been proposing to Julia in the
+real old, orthodox way, but that is too common. You must sit down at the
+chessboard and let Julia play for you," and she pushed them both toward
+the chairs, which she and Mr. Middleton had just vacated.
+
+Julia did not refuse, but Dr. Lacey, freeing himself from Florence, said,
+"Excuse me tonight, Miss Woodburn. Perhaps at some other time I will
+comply with your request," then bowing, he left the veranda and went to
+his own room.
+
+When there he strove to recall the events of the evening, and the words he
+had involuntarily spoken to Julia. "Why is it," said he, "that I feel so
+uneasy whenever I am alone with her? Is it that I love her and am afraid I
+shall tell her so? No, that cannot be. I do not love her; and yet, next to
+Fanny, she is more agreeable to me than any one else."
+
+Memories of other days came thronging about him, and he then resolved
+again to write and beseech Fanny at least to grant him her second love,
+even if her first, best affections had been given to another.
+
+"Suppose she refuses you," seemed whispered in his ear.
+
+It must have been some evil spirit which prompted the reply, "Then I will
+marry Julia, as being next and nearest to Fanny." His resolution once
+taken, he proceeded to carry it into effect. The letter was written and
+over Dr. Lacey came a sense of relief--a feeling that he had escaped from
+something, he knew not what. But she, who was upon his track, was more
+wily, more crafty than anything he had ever imagined.
+
+This time, however, her interference was not necessary, for early next
+morning a carriage drew up in front of the Indian Nest. From it sprang
+Lida Gibson, who had recently returned from New York. She was full of
+talk, and within an hour after her arrival the story of Fanny's engagement
+with Frank Cameron had been repeated in Dr. Lacey's hearing at least three
+times.
+
+"It must be true," said Lida, "for every one said so, and their actions
+proclaimed it, if nothing more; besides, Mr. Cameron's sister, Gertrude
+herself, told me it was so."
+
+"I am not surprised," said Julia and her uncle both.
+
+For Julia's opinion Dr. Lacey possibly might not have cared, but when Mr.
+Middleton too added his testimony, the matter was settled. The letter was
+not sent.
+
+During the day Lida wondered much why Dr. Lacey stayed so closely in his
+room. "I should think he would roast in there," said she. "I do wonder
+what he is about?"
+
+"I fancy," answered Florence, "that he still loves Fanny, and now that she
+is engaged he is staying alone until he gets his rebellious heart tied
+up."
+
+When Lida afterward learned the truth, she expressed a wish that her
+tongue might have been cut out ere she had been the bearer of news which
+caused so much trouble.
+
+While Dr. Lacey was securely bolted in his room, nerving himself to bear
+this fresh disappointment and striving to drive each thought of Fanny from
+him, Julia too was alone and busily engaged. What pains she took to rub
+and soil those tiny sheets of paper, until they assumed a worn and
+crumpled look! Then dipping her finger in the silver goblet at her side,
+what perfect tear blots she made, and how she exulted over the probable
+success of her morning's work! When it was finished she placed it in her
+portfolio, and waited for a favorable opportunity.
+
+It came not that day, however, for save at meal time Dr. Lacey made not
+his appearance. To Mr. Middleton's inquiries concerning the reason of his
+seclusion, he replied, "that he was busy with important matters"; but his
+abstracted manner led Mr. Middleton to believe what he had long suspected,
+viz., that Dr. Lacey's heart was wholly centered upon Fanny, and that the
+news of her coming marriage was the cause of his unhappiness.
+
+Next morning's sun rose clear and bright, but it brought a day which Dr.
+Lacey long, long remembered, and which Julia, in the bitterness of her
+heart, cursed many and many a time. In the early part of the morning Dr.
+Lacey wandered down to a small arbor, which stood at the foot of the
+garden. He had not been there long before Julia, too, came tripping down
+the walk, with her portfolio and drawing pencil. So absorbed was she in
+her own thoughts that she of course did not see Dr. Lacey until she had
+entered the arbor; then, with a most becoming blush and start, she said,
+"Pray pardon me for disturbing you. I had no idea you were here."
+
+Dr. Lacey, of course, insisted upon her staying. She knew he would, and
+sitting down, she busied herself in looking over the contents of her
+portfolio. Suddenly she heaved a deep sigh, and Dr. Lacey looked up just
+in time to see her wipe something from her eyes, or pretend to, which must
+have been tears. At the same time she hastily thrust a paper back into her
+portfolio, which she immediately shut.
+
+"What is the matter?" asked Dr. Lacey. "For whom was that sigh and those
+tears?"
+
+"For poor Fan," answered Julia. "I have accidently found a part of an old
+journal, which she kept while Mr. Wilmot was living."
+
+"May I see it?" asked Dr. Lacey.
+
+Julia seemed at first reluctant, but finally replied, "Perhaps it will be
+as well to let you do so, for you may then judge more kindly of Fanny";
+and she placed in his hands the soiled sheets of paper which we saw in her
+room.
+
+Leaning back she watched him while he read. As we have as much right to
+read Fanny's journal as Dr. Lacey, we will here give a few brief extracts:
+
+
+
+April--"Cease your wild beatings, my heart. Mr. Wilmot is promised to
+Julia. He will never be mine, but nought can prevent my loving him; ay,
+forever and ever."
+
+
+
+August 1st--"I do not believe I am indifferent to Mr. Wilmot, but he will
+be true to his vows--he will wed Julia; and this doctor that bothers me so,
+what of him? Why, he is wealthy, and high, and handsome--but I do not love
+him; yet if he offers himself I shall say yes, for, as Mrs. Carrington
+says, 'he is a great catch.'"
+
+
+
+Sept. 5--"Mr. Wilmot is dead, and with him died my poor, poor heart. Had he
+lived, he possibly might have turned to me, for Julia knew how much I
+loved him. Dear, generous Julia, how I wish Dr. Lacey would love her, for
+she is more worthy of him than I am."
+
+
+
+Jan. 1--"Heigh ho, I'm engaged to Dr. Lacey! Who would think it? Now I am
+happy! Oh, no. Out in the graveyard lies one who could have made me happy.
+Ought I thus to deceive Dr. Lacey? Why, yes; if he is satisfied, it is
+well enough. I am ambitious, and if I can't marry for love, I will for
+money. And then he's given me so beautiful a piano. Oh, I hope he'll send
+me more presents after he gets home!"
+
+
+
+Jan. 15--"Dr. Lacey has gone and I feel relieved. But just think of
+it--Julia loves him devotedly. I wish he knew it. She has always loved him
+and tries to make me do the same. She read me a sermon today two hours
+long about my duty. Fudge on my duty! As long as I can make Joshua and Dr.
+Lacey think I'm all sunshine, it's no matter if my love is all moonshine."
+
+
+
+This journal was interspersed here and there with tears, and was so exact
+an imitation of Fanny's writing that Dr. Lacey was completely duped. He,
+however, wondered that Julia should show it to him. She had foreseen this,
+and as he was reading the last few lines she was looking over her
+portfolio. Suddenly springing up, she snatched the paper from his hands,
+saying, "Oh, what have I done? I've shown you the wrong part of the
+journal. I did not mean you to see this. What shall I do? You'll hate
+Fanny and despise me."
+
+"Why despise you?" asked Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Because," replied Julia, "you will dislike me for the foolish thing which
+Fan wrote about me. I could not help her writing it."
+
+"And is it true?" asked Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Oh, you must not ask me that--I can't tell--I shan't tell--" and seizing her
+portfolio Julia started off toward the house, thinking possibly she should
+be pursued. But she was not.
+
+During the reading of the journal Dr. Lacey's heart seemed to go through a
+benumbing process, which rendered it perfectly palsied. No emotion either
+of love or anger did he feel toward Fanny. She was nought to him.
+
+And how did the knowledge that Julia loved him affect him? Answer, any
+man, whether your wounded pride is never soothed by woman's sympathy, and
+love, come in what garb it may. And in Dr. Lacey's case it was a being of
+wondrous beauty, who knew well what she was about and had marked each inch
+of ground ere she trod upon it. What marvel then that Dr. Lacey turned
+toward her. You would have done so; ay, perchance sooner than he did.
+
+That evening after supper, as Dr. Lacey was walking upon the veranda,
+Florence approached him, saying, "Come, Dr. Lacey, now fulfill your
+promise of playing with Julia," at the same time leading him toward the
+place where her companions were seated. "Now," said she, placing the
+chessboard in his hands, "I am mistress of ceremonies. We will have a fair
+understanding. If Julia beats, you shall be hers; if you beat, Mabel and
+Lida shall draw cuts for you. Do you agree to it?"
+
+"Certainly," was Dr. Lacey's reply, at the same time seating himself
+opposite Julia, who gave him a look of searching inquiry. He understood
+her and in a low tone answered, "I am in earnest. Do your best."
+
+And she did her best. With one strong effort of the will she concentrated
+all her energies upon that game, which she felt would decide her fate. Dr.
+Lacey, too, as if resolved to conquer, played most skillfully. The
+bystanders for a time looked on, and as Lida noticed the livid hue of
+Julia's face, she said, "Pray, Julia, don't burst a blood vessel, for
+maybe Dr. Lacey will have you, even if you do not beat."
+
+But the ear she addressed was deaf save to the quiet sound of the
+chessmen. The contest was long and severe. Nine, ten, eleven, struck the
+little clock in the hall. One by one the spectators stole away. Florence's
+parting words were, "If Dr. Lacey beats, be sure and wake us, Julia, so
+Mabel and Lida can draw cuts."
+
+And now they were alone. Once and only once Julia glanced at the face of
+her antagonist. It was white and colorless as her own hand, which wandered
+steadily over the chessboard. The final spell was upon him, and he seemed
+striving hard to shake it off. 'Twas all in vain. The little clock struck
+the hour of midnight. The game was ended. Julia had won. Dr. Lacey was
+checkmated!
+
+With one hand he rapidly swept the board of its occupants, while the other
+he extended toward Julia, saying: "Take it. 'Tis all I can offer, for you
+well know I have no heart to give. My hand and name you have won--they are
+yours."
+
+A person less intriguing or determined than Julia would have scorned to
+receive a hand so coldly offered. But not so with her. She did not expect
+any protestations of love, for she knew he felt none. Yet she was hardly
+satisfied, and resolved upon one movement more ere she accepted what she
+felt was reluctantly given.
+
+"You are mistaken in me," said she, "if you think I will play for a
+husband, and then expect him to comply with the terms unless he chooses to
+do so."
+
+Dr. Lacey replied, "When I consented to play, I knew what I was about, and
+I knew, too, that you love me. I cannot say the same to you in return, but
+you are far from being indifferent to me. When I first knew you I disliked
+you, for I believed you to be passionate, jealous and designing; nor do I
+think my opinion of you then was wrong; but you are changed, very much
+changed. Continue to be what you are now, and we may be happy, for I may
+learn to love you, but never as fondly, as madly, as I loved your sister;
+ay, as I could love her again; but enough of this. She was false; she
+deceived me, and now I will wed you."
+
+And what said Julia to all this? Why, she sat bolt upright, listening
+attentively while Dr. Lacey expressed his former and present opinion of
+her. When he had finished, she ventured to acknowledge her love for him;
+said she had always loved him, and that as his wife she would try to make
+him happy. Perhaps she was sincere in this, for she did love Dr. Lacey as
+well as her selfish nature would suffer her to love any one, and she had
+resolved, if she ever married him, to do all in her power to atone, if
+possible, for the past.
+
+A half hour longer they conversed of the future, and arranged the plan,
+which Julia next day wrote to her sister. At last Dr. Lacey exclaimed,
+"Come, Julia, you must go now; it is getting late, for see,"--pointing to
+the little clock; but as if astonished at what it had heard, the clock had
+stopped!
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XXI
+
+
+                             STIRRING EVENTS
+
+
+Great was Mr. Middleton's surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his
+engagement with Julia. Something in his countenance must have betrayed it,
+for Dr. Lacey said, "You seem astonished, sir. Are you displeased?"
+
+"Certainly not; I am glad," answered Mr. Middleton. "Yet I confess I was
+surprised, for I had never thought of such a thing. Once I had hoped you
+would marry Fanny, but since Frank Cameron has rendered that impossible,
+you cannot do better than take Julia. She is intelligent, accomplished and
+handsome, and although she has some faults, your influence over her will
+lead her to correct them."
+
+Unlike this was the reception which the intelligence met with from Dr.
+Lacey's negroes.
+
+"What that ar you sayin'," asked Aunt Dilsey of Rondeau, who was
+communicating the important news to Leffie.
+
+"You'd better ask," replied Rondeau. "Who do you suppose Marster George is
+goin' to fetch here to crack our heads for us?"
+
+"Dun know--Miss Mabel, maybe," said Aunt Dilsey.
+
+"No, sir; Miss Mabel is bad enough, but she can't hold a candle to this
+one," answered Rondeau.
+
+"You don't mean Miss July," shrieked rather than asked Aunt Dilsey.
+
+"I don't mean nobody else, mother Dilsey," said Rondeau.
+
+Up flew Aunt Dilsey's hands in amazement, and up rolled her eyes in
+dismay. "I 'clar for't," said she, "if Marster George has done made such a
+fool of hisself, I hope she'll pull his bar a heap worse than she did
+Jack's."
+
+"No danger but what she will, and yours too," was Rondeau's consoling
+reply.
+
+"Lord knows," said Aunt Dilsey, "fust time she sasses me, I'll run away
+long of Jack and the baby. I'll tie up my new gown and cap in a
+handkerchief this night."
+
+Leffie now proposed that her mother should defer her intended flight until
+the arrival of the dreaded Julia, while Rondeau added, "Besides, Dilsey,
+if you should run away your delicate body couldn't get further than the
+swamp, where you'd go in up to your neck first lunge, and all marster's
+horses couldn't draw you out."
+
+This allusion to her size changed the current of Aunt Dilsey's wrath,
+which now turned and spent itself on Rondeau. Her impression of Julia,
+however, never changed, although she was not called upon to run away.
+
+Mrs. Lacey, too, received the news of her son's engagement with evident
+dissatisfaction; but she thought remonstrance would be useless, and she
+kept silent, secretly praying that Julia might prove better than her
+fears. In due course of time there came from Kentucky a letter of
+congratulation from Fanny; but she was so unaccustomed to say or write
+what she did not feel that the letter, so far as congratulations were
+concerned, was a total failure. She, however, denied her engagement with
+Frank, and this, if nothing else, was sufficient reason why Julia refused
+to show it to Dr. Lacey. Julia knew the chain by which she held him was
+brittle and might at any time be broken, and it was not strange that she
+longed for the last days of October, when with Dr. Lacey she would return
+to Kentucky.
+
+They came at last, and one bright, cloudless morning Uncle Joshua got out
+his carriage and proceeded to Frankfort, where, as he had expected, he met
+Julia and his expected son-in-law. His greeting of the former was kind and
+fatherly enough, but the moment he saw the latter, he felt, as he
+afterward said, an almost unconquerable desire to flatten his nose, gouge
+his eyes, knock out his teeth and so forth, which operations would
+doubtless have greatly astonished Dr. Lacey and given him what almost
+every man has, viz., a most formidable idea of his wife's relations.
+
+He, however, restrained his wrath, and when, at a convenient time, Dr.
+Lacey, with a few ominous "ahems" and made-up coughs, indicated his
+intention of asking for Julia, Uncle Joshua cut him short by saying,
+"Never mind, I know what you want. You may have her and welcome. I only
+wish she would make as good a wife as you will husband. But mind now, when
+you find out what for a fury you've got, don't come whinin' round me, for
+I give you fa'r warnin'."
+
+Here Dr. Lacey thought proper to say that possibly Mr. Middleton did not
+understand his daughter.
+
+"Not understand her?" repeated Mr. Middleton. "What's to hinder? She's my
+own gal, and I like her well enough; but don't I know she's as fiery as a
+baker's oven?"
+
+"She is greatly changed," continued Dr. Lacey. "Don't you give her credit
+for that?"
+
+"Changed?" replied Mr. Middleton. "So's lightnin' changed! It's one of her
+tricks. Depend on it, you'll find it so." And Mr. Middleton walked off in
+search of his promising daughter.
+
+Strange as it may seem, the old man's remarks had no other effect on Dr.
+Lacey than to cause him to pity Julia, who he fancied was misunderstood
+and misused. He believed her reformation to be sincere, and could not help
+feeling that Mr. Middleton was mistaken in his opinion of both his
+daughters.
+
+After tramping all over the house, banging doors and shouting at least a
+dozen times, "Ho, Tempest, whar for gracious sakes are you?" Mr. Middleton
+at length found his daughter in Mrs. Miller's room consulting with Kate
+about her bridal dress. Kate, too, was wholly deceived by Julia's
+gentleness and apparent frankness of manner, and readily complied with her
+request that she should be with her the two days preceding the marriage,
+for the purpose of assisting in the arrangement of affairs. This being
+settled, Mr. Middleton and his daughter started for home, which they
+reached about sunset.
+
+Julia leaped gayly from the carriage, and running into the house, embraced
+her mother, and received the blacks as affectionately as Fanny herself
+could have done; then missing her sister, she asked, "Where is Fan? Why
+does she not come to meet me?"
+
+Mrs. Middleton looked inquiringly at her husband, who replied, "No, I
+hain't told her, jest because she didn't ask me. Sunshine is sick--sick in
+bed, and has had the potecary three times."
+
+"Fanny sick," said Julia. "Where is she? In her room? I will go to her
+immediately."
+
+But in going to Fanny, it was necessary to pass the parlor, and Julia
+could not resist the temptation to look in and see "if the old man had
+fixed up any."
+
+"Oh, how neat, how pleasant!" was her first exclamation, and truly the
+cheerless old room had undergone a great renovation. It had been
+thoroughly cleaned and repainted. The walls were hung with bright,
+cheerful-looking paper. A handsome carpet covered the floor, while
+curtains of corresponding beauty shaded the windows. The furniture,
+tastefully arranged, was nearly all new, and in the waxen flowers, which
+filled the vases on the mantelpiece, Julia recognized the handiwork of her
+sister.
+
+Yes, Fanny's love had wrought this change. At first her father had refused
+to do anything. "No, I won't," said he. "It's good enough, and if it don't
+suit Lady Tempest, she can go to the hoss barn; that's just fit for 'em."
+
+"Then, father," said Fanny, "do it for my sake. It would please me to have
+a pleasanter parlor."
+
+This was sufficient. A well-filled purse was placed in Fanny's hands, with
+liberty to do as she pleased. Then with untiring love, aching heart and
+throbbing temples, she worked on day after day, until all was completed,
+parlor, bridal chamber and all. The hangings and drapery of the latter
+were as white and pure as was she who so patiently worked on, while each
+fresh beauty added to the room pierced her heart with a deeper anguish, as
+she thought what and whom it was for. When her mother remonstrated against
+such unceasing toil, she would smile a sweet, sad smile and say, "Don't
+hinder me, dear mother, 'tis all I can do to show my love for Julia, and
+after I am gone they will perhaps think more kindly of me, when they know
+how I worked for them."
+
+At last all was done; the finishing stroke was given, and then came a
+reaction. Fanny took her bed, and her father, instantly, alarmed, called
+the nearest physician. Dr. Gordon readily saw that Fanny's disease was in
+her mind, and in reply to Mrs. Middleton's inquiries, he frankly told his
+opinion, and said that unless the cause of her melancholy could be
+removed, the consequence might be fatal.
+
+"Don't tell my husband," said Mrs. Middleton, "his life is bound up in
+Fanny, and the day that sees her dead will, I fear, also make me a widow."
+Accordingly, Mr. Middleton was deceived into a belief that Fanny's illness
+was the result of over-exertion, and that she would soon recover.
+
+In a day or two she seemed better, but was not able to come downstairs.
+Instead, she had no desire or intention of doing so until after the
+wedding, for she felt she could not, would not, see Dr. Lacey for the
+world. Since the receipt of her sister's letter she had been given a
+holier love, a firmer faith, than aught on earth can bestow, and she was
+now under the influence of religion; of lasting, true religion. This then
+was the reason why she welcomed her sister so affectionately, and felt no
+emotion either of resentment or anger toward those who were thus trampling
+on the bleeding fibers of her heart.
+
+As Julia kissed the almost transparent brow of her sister, and clasped her
+thin, white fingers, tears gathered in her eyes and she thought, "This
+ruin have I wrought, and for it I must answer"; but not long did she ever
+suffer her conscience to trouble her, and the next hour she was chatting
+away to Fanny about the preparations for her wedding, which was to take
+place one week from that day. Fanny listened as one who heard not. She was
+praying for more grace, more strength to endure yet a little longer.
+
+Slowly to Julia dragged the days of that week, while to Fanny they sped on
+rapid wing. And now everything within and without the house betokened the
+coming event. Servants scampered hither and thither, thinking they were
+doing it all, while in reality they were doing nothing. Mrs. Middleton
+scolded the blacks, and Uncle Joshua scolded Mrs. Middleton, at the same
+time walking mechanically from the kitchen to the parlor, from the parlor
+to Fanny's sick room and from Fanny's sick room back to the kitchen,
+occasionally kicking from his path some luckless kitten, dog or black
+baby, which latter set up most lusty yells, just to vary the scene.
+
+In the midst of all this Fanny lay calmly and quietly on her low bed,
+counting each succeeding sun as it rose and set, bringing nearer and
+nearer a day she so much dreaded. True to her promise, Kate Miller came
+two days before the wedding. Fanny was asleep when she entered the room to
+see her, but on the white, wasted face Kate's tears fell as she said,
+"Poor Fanny! I did not know she was so ill."
+
+Mr. Middleton, who was present, muttered: "Yes, cursed be the one who made
+her so!" He knew not that he cursed his own child.
+
+The next day Mr. William Middleton arrived, bringing the intelligence that
+Florence and Mabel had accompanied him, and would next evening be present
+at the wedding. Slowly the last rays of a bright October sun faded in the
+west, giving no sign of the stormy day which was to succeed. Long after
+midnight a lone watcher sat by the window in Fanny's room, gazing at the
+stars, which looked so quietly on from their distant homes, and praying,
+not for herself, but for Dr. Lacey, that he might be happy with her he had
+chosen. At last, chilled with the night air, she crept shivering to her
+pillow, nor woke again until aroused by the fierce moaning of the autumn
+wind, which shook the casement, and by the sound of the driving rain which
+beat against the pane. Yes, the morning which dawned on Julia's bridal day
+was wild and stormy, but before noon the clouds cleared away and the
+afternoon was dry, hot and oppressive, a precursor to the mightier and
+more wrathful storm which followed.
+
+About five o'clock there was a noise in the yard, and Kate, who was in
+Fanny's room, arranging her young friend's hair, looked from the window
+and said, "It is Dr. Lacey. Julia has looked for him for more than three
+hours."
+
+Quickly Fanny hurried to the window. She could not meet Dr. Lacey face to
+face, but she wished to look at him once more. She was too late, however.
+He had entered the house, and soon the sound of his voice reached her ear.
+He had not been there long ere he asked for Fanny.
+
+On being told she was sick, he seemed rather disturbed. Possibly, however,
+he felt relieved to know she would not be present when he took upon him
+vows which should have been breathed to her. Ashton, Florence and Mabel
+now arrived, and soon after came Mr. and Mrs. Stanton, accompanied by Mrs.
+Carrington, who had been invited because it would not do to slight her,
+and who came because she had a mind to!
+
+The ceremony was to take place at seven o'clock, and guests each moment
+arrived, until the parlor seemed almost full. Alone in her chamber sat
+Fanny, listening to the sounds of mirth, which grated on her ear. Night,
+dark and stormy, was gathering over the earth, but a darker night lay
+round the heart of the young girl, as she watched from her pillow a dense,
+black pile of clouds, which had appeared in the west, and now increased
+until the whole sky was overspread, as with a pall of darkness, while
+distant peals of muttered thunder announced the coming storm.
+
+And now louder roared the howling wind and brighter the glaring lightning
+flashed, while fiercer grew the conflict in Fanny's bosom. Her faith was
+weak, and well nigh blotted with tears of human weakness. But He, whose
+power could stay the storm without, could also still the agony within, and
+o'er the troubled waters of that aching heart there fell a peaceful calm.
+
+Suddenly the door opened and a creature of wondrous, dazzling beauty
+appeared. It was Julia, in her bridal robe. She would fain have her
+sister's blessing ere she descended to the parlor. The struggle was over
+and the blessing which Fanny gave her sister was sincere, but when Julia
+asked forgiveness for all the evil she had ever done, the reply was
+prevented by a crash of thunder so terrific that Julia trembled with
+terror, and hastily left the room.
+
+In a moment there was a light step upon the stair. Fanny knew it was Dr.
+Lacey, for he soon returned with Julia, and as they passed her door she
+heard the merry laugh of Florence, who was bridesmaid. In an instant they
+were in the parlor, throughout which a general gloom seemed to reign.
+Perhaps it was owing to the wildness of the storm, which each moment
+increased in fury. The bridal party took their places and Uncle Joshua
+shut his eyes, while the marriage ceremony commenced.
+
+                  -------------------------------------
+
+The reader may now accompany me to the border of yonder wood, where stands
+a low-roofed building, the property of Mrs. Dunn. There in a darkened room
+lay the widow's only son, raving in the madness of delirium. The fever
+flame burned in each vein, and as he tossed from side to side he would
+shriek out, "Quick, I tell you or you are too late. She must not wed him.
+Don't you know she's doubly, trebly steeped in guilt? Go quick, I tell
+you, and stop it."
+
+Mrs. Dunn could only weep, for she knew not, dreamed not, what her son
+could mean. Soon he grew calm, and fell into a deep sleep. When he awoke
+Billy Jeffrey, who lived near, was sitting by him. To Mrs. Dunn's delight,
+Joseph was sane, and calling her to him he said, "Isn't Julia Middleton to
+be married tonight?"
+
+"She is," answered his mother.
+
+"At what hour?"
+
+"At seven."
+
+"What time is it now?"
+
+"Half-past six," replied Mrs. Dunn.
+
+"It must not be," said Joseph, and turning to Bill he added, "listen,
+William, to what I have to tell, then speed along on the lightning's wing,
+and tear her from the altar--take her from his side, I say, and put there
+the other one, the pale, golden-haired one"; then, as he noticed the
+vacant look on Bill's face, he added, "oh, no, you can't tell it. You
+wouldn't understand it. Mother, bring me a pen and some paper."
+
+The paper was brought, and as soon as possible Joseph wrote a confession
+of his own and Julia's guilt. "Now, Bill," said he, "run for your life,
+and give this to Dr. Lacey. Do it for the sake of Fanny."
+
+Bill needed no second bidding. His obtuse intellect had gathered that in
+some way Fanny was in danger, and away he flew over bushes, briers, rocks
+and ditches. But alas! The way was long and dark, and ere he was aware of
+it, he was precipitated into one of the sink holes which are so common in
+the limestone soil of Kentucky. The fall sprained his ankle, but gathering
+himself up, he continued on, slowly and painfully.
+
+Meantime delirium had again crept over Joseph Dunn, and he forgot that he
+sent Billy, but concluded he must go himself. Watching a time when his
+mother was from the room, he rose, and throwing on his double gown, went
+forth into the storm, and was soon far on his road toward Mr. Middleton.
+
+                  -------------------------------------
+
+The man of God had scarcely finished the second paragraph of the Episcopal
+ceremony, beginning with, "I require and charge you both," etc., when a
+shriek, wild and unearthly and horrid, rent the air. It was succeeded by a
+thunder crash so deafening that the ladies paled with terror. The large
+maple tree, which stood by the front door, and which Julia had called
+hers, was shivered by lightning, but no one heeded it, for again was heard
+that fearful, maniacal shriek, and this time could be distinguished the
+sound as of some one struggling with the blacks, who were huddled together
+in the hall.
+
+"Let me go, I tell you," said the voice. "It shall not go on!"
+
+All eyes turned toward the door, as Joseph Dunn appeared, shouting, "Stop
+it! Stop it! She forged those letters. She broke her sister's heart. Stop
+it, I say!" Every person in the room seemed terror-stricken at the wild
+spectacle he presented. His face, wasted to a mere skeleton, was ghastly
+white, while his long yellow hair hung in matted locks about his brow, and
+a look of wild frenzy was in his eye, as darting toward the paralyzed
+Julia, he seized her as with a lion's grasp and shook her most furiously.
+
+Bill Jeffrey was close behind. He had lost his hat and the rain had soaked
+his thick hair until it clung closely to his head, giving him, too, a
+strange appearance. Mr. William Middleton now came forward to ask an
+explanation of Joseph, who, chancing to see Bill, said, "He's got the
+letter--my confession. Read that--I am too exhausted," and he fell upon the
+floor.
+
+No one noticed him, for all gazed intently at Bill, who drew from his
+pocket a paper and presented it to Dr. Lacey. In a calm, clear voice, Dr.
+Lacey read aloud the confession, in the midst of thunder, lightning,
+groans, cries and oaths, the latter of which were the spontaneous
+production of Uncle Joshua, who sat still in his chair until the
+confession was read through; then with one bound he reached Julia, and
+raising her from the floor, said, "Speak, Satan, and tell if this is
+true!"
+
+Julia was overtaken, surrounded on all sides, and there was no way of
+escape. Mechanically, she answered, "I am guilty," while a burst of
+execration ran round the room. A stifled moan of agony came from Dr.
+Lacey's parted lips, and he asked in a voice which plainly told his
+suffering, "Oh, why was I suffered to go thus far? Why, why did no one
+write?"
+
+"I did," answered Mrs. Miller.
+
+"And I, too," repeated Mrs. Carrington, "but you spurned my letter and
+treated me with contempt."
+
+"Never, never," scarcely articulated Dr. Lacey. "I never received them;
+but call Rondeau; he must know something of it."
+
+Rondeau, who had accompanied his master, was called. Explanation followed
+explanation, testimony crowded upon testimony, and Julia acknowledged all,
+until at length Dr. Lacey, frantic with the sense of wrong done him,
+turned to her and said, "Base woman, why have you done this? Your sin has
+found you out ere it was too late; for, thank God, you are not my wife,
+nor ever will be!"
+
+Julia now lost all command of herself. Tearing the bridal veil from her
+brow, she rent it in twain; then from her arm she snatched her diamond
+bracelet, and trampled it under her feet, while a stream of blood issued
+from her mouth and stained her white satin dress. A moment more, and she
+too was extended on the floor by the side of her ally.
+
+Where during this exciting scene was Fanny? The direful sounds had reached
+her ear, and now at the head of the stairs she listened to the Babel which
+reigned in the parlor. High above all other voices she distinguished her
+father's, who, in his uncontrollable fury, was calling to use all the
+oaths he had ever heard of, besides manufacturing some expressly for the
+occasion! Then there was a heavy fall, accompanied by a cry from Mrs.
+Middleton of, "Lift her up--carry her out. Don't you see she is dying?"
+
+Fanny hesitated no longer, but quickly descending the stairs, she forced
+her way through the blacks into the parlor, where she stood appalled at
+the scene before her. On the floor lay Julia, who a few moments before
+stood there resplendent in beauty. Near her sat the maniac, Joseph Dunn.
+He had recovered from his fainting fit, and was now crouching over the
+prostrate form of Julia, laughing in delirious glee, as he wiped from her
+lips the red drops of blood! In a corner of the room a group had gathered,
+near an open window, through which they were bearing an inanimate object.
+It was Florence, who had fainted, and as it seemed impossible to effect a
+passage through the hall, so filled was it with terrified servants, they
+had sought the window as the best means of egress.
+
+Suddenly over that excited assembly there came a deep silence. It was
+caused by the appearance of Fanny, who, with her loose white muslin
+wrapper, and long curls, which floated over her shoulders, seemed like
+some being from another world, come to stay that storm of passion. Mabel,
+who was occupied with her cousin, looked back as the calm hush fell upon
+them, and then and there she first saw Fanny Middleton. The scene was too
+much for Fanny, and she, too, would have fainted had not Dr. Lacey caught
+her in his arms. Clasping her slight form passionately to his bosom, he
+exclaimed, "My own--my Fanny--my wife, for such you are, and such you will
+be!"
+
+Mr. William Middleton and Mr. Miller, who were bearing Julia from the
+room, now passed them. Dr. Lacey glanced once at the corpse-like face over
+which the heavy braids of long black hair had fallen, then with a shudder
+he again strained Fanny to his heart, saying, "Thank God, thank God, I
+escaped her in time!" Then turning to the minister, who all this time had
+stood looking on in mute astonishment, he added, in an authoritative
+manner, "Go on with the ceremony, sir, and make her my wife." But a new
+thought entering his mind, he released Fanny, and said, "Pardon me, dear
+Fanny; sorrow has well nigh bereft me of my senses. In my first joy in
+finding you innocent, I forgot that you could not be mine, for you belong
+to another--to Mr. Cameron."
+
+"Cameron go to Thunder!" exclaimed Uncle Joshua, who was still standing
+near. "That's another of Tempest's lies. She never was engaged to him;
+never loved him, or any other mortal man, save yourself."
+
+Here, Fanny, who, it will be remembered, was all this time ignorant of the
+truth, asked if some one would not explain what she saw and heard. "I
+will," said Dr. Lacey, "it is my duty to do so," and he led her to a
+window, where he hurriedly told her all--everything which he himself knew,
+intermingling his words with so much passionate embraces that his sanity
+was much to be doubted. He had scarcely finished his story when Kate
+approached him, saying, "For humanity's sake, Dr. Lacey, if you have any
+skill, exert it in behalf of Julia, who seems to be dying."
+
+Dr. Lacey arose, and winding his arm about Fanny, as if afraid he might
+lose sight of her, moved toward the room where Julia lay. They had borne
+her to the bridal chamber, which Fanny had arranged with so much care, and
+as Dr. Lacey appeared at the door, Uncle Joshua met him and said, "I know
+she sarved you mean, but I would not have her die. She is my own child,
+and you must save her if you can." At the same time he pointed to Julia,
+who lay in the same death-like trance, with the blood still issuing slowly
+from her livid lips. All that Dr. Lacey could do, he did, but when Dr.
+Gordon arrived, he gladly gave up his charge to him, and turned his
+attention toward Fanny, who, overcome by what she had seen and heard, had
+fainted, and been carried to her own room, where she was surrounded by
+Mrs. Carrington, Florence and Mabel. These ladies ran against each other,
+upset the camphor bottle, dropped the lamp and spilled half the cologne,
+in their zealous efforts to take care of their patient!
+
+In the midst of their confusion Dr. Lacey entered, and they immediately
+gave up to him the task of restoring her. This he soon did, for it would
+seem that his very voice had a power to recall Fanny's suspended
+faculties. Slowly her eyes unclosed; then, as if wearied out, she again
+closed them, and for a time slept sweetly, calmly, on Dr. Lacey's bosom.
+
+The guests now began to depart, and Bill Jeffrey, who had been sent to
+inform Mrs. Dunn of her son, returned with some of the neighbors, and
+carried Joseph away. Owing to the darkness of the night, the company from
+Frankfort remained until morning, but no eyelid closed in sleep. With
+maternal solicitude, Mrs. Middleton sat by the bedside of her daughter
+Julia, whose eyes opened once, but on seeing Dr. Lacey standing near by,
+she closed them again with a shudder, and a faint wail of anguish escaped
+her. She had ruptured a small blood vessel, but Dr. Gordon said there was
+no danger if she could be kept quiet for a few days.
+
+Uncle Joshua thus relieved from alarm concerning her, walked back and
+forth from her room to Fanny's swearing that he "knew the devil was let
+loose that night for his special benefit, and that he had come up there to
+see how much of a row he could get up!"
+
+"He succeeded admirably, I think," said Florence, who, having recovered
+from her first fright, was now ready to extract whatever fun could be
+gathered from the surrounding circumstances.
+
+In the kitchen the blacks canvassed the matter after their fashion. Aunt
+Judy lamented because none of the tempting supper in the dining room was
+touched, while Bob did not fail to turn his usual round of somersaults,
+thus evincing his joy that so many good things were left for him to eat,
+"'Cause," said he, "in course we allus has all that comes off the table."
+
+Aunt Katy took occasion to lecture the young black girls on the awful sin
+of "conceit," as she called it, pointing them for an example to Julia,
+"who," she said, "would most likely have to live an old maid all her
+days." She couldn't have threatened a worse punishment, for many of the
+negresses had already their own preferences in favor of certain mulatto
+boys on their master's plantation and others adjoining.
+
+Rondeau seemed to think his sympathy was only needed by his young master,
+whom he looked upon as a much-abused man. From the first he had felt great
+contempt for the old house, its master, servants and all; and had come to
+the conclusion that "they were of no 'count anyhow." This opinion would
+doubtless have been reserved for Leffie's ear had not affairs taken so
+unexpected a turn. Now, however, Rondeau felt at liberty to express his
+mind so freely that Ike considered it his duty to resent the insult.
+
+A regular negro fight ensued, in which Aunt Katy, who was not very active,
+was thrown down, and as she loudly protested, "every atom of breath was
+kicked out of her."
+
+The big chicken pie was also turned over into Rondeau's new hat, greatly
+to the satisfaction of Tiger and the other dogs, who had mingled in the
+fracas! The riot was finally quelled by Mr. William Middleton and Dr.
+Lacey, Uncle Joshua declaring he "wouldn't interfere that night if the
+niggers all fit till they killed themselves."
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XXII
+
+
+                          JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED
+
+
+The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was
+clear and bright. Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing
+defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
+Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun's red rays, but when they
+penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious,
+careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of
+that dreadful night. Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and
+spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate
+their departure. By eight o'clock the last guest was gone. Around the old
+stone house a gloomy silence settled, broken only by the heavy tramp of
+Uncle Joshua, whose cowhides came down with a vengeance, as up and down
+the yard he strode, talking to Dr. Lacey, who walked by his side.
+
+"Now," said he, "if this isn't a little the all-firedest muss a feller
+ever got into, Josh ain't no judge. Of course the papers have nothing to
+do but flout it all over the country. For myself I don't care a copper,
+but 'twill be mighty mortifyin' to you, though I think you desarve some
+mortifyin', for how in thunder a chap of your sense ever come to be made
+such a precious fool of is more'n I can tell."
+
+"If you knew all the arts she employed, you would not wonder quite so
+much," said Dr. Lacey. And Mr. Middleton answered, "Know all her arts?
+Don't I know 'em? Don't I know that she rummaged heaven and arth for ways
+and means?"
+
+"I hardly think she went to the former place for assistance," said Dr.
+Lacey; and Mr. Middleton continued, "You are right, but I'll be bound
+Satan hadn't any tricks but what he told her of. 'Pears like she's been
+possessed ever since she first opened her big black eyes in the very room
+where the row was last night. Oh, how happy I was," he continued, "when I
+took her in my arms a little baby, and knew she was mine and Nancy's, and
+thought what a comfort she'd be to me; but George, I tell you what," said
+he, as he placed one hand on Dr. Lacey's arm and passed the other through
+the grizzled locks which lay around his brow, "I tell you what, these gray
+hairs come a heap too soon, and all for her, for her. Oh, Julia, Julia,
+what trouble have you not caused me!" and in his hands Uncle Joshua buried
+his face, while through his large red fingers the tears trickled slowly,
+and fell upon the ground. For a moment he wept, and then wiping his eyes,
+said, "But wasn't it lucky that long-legged, salmon-colored Joe got here
+as he did! Another minute and you'd have been clinched, but now the
+tempest has blowed over, and for the rest of your life you'll have nothing
+but sunshine."
+
+The overseer now approached to ask orders concerning a piece of work in
+which the negroes were employed. Mr. Middleton accompanied him to the
+field, while Dr. Lacey returned to the house in quest of Fanny. He was
+told that she was with Julia, and with an involuntary shudder, he
+approached the chamber which contained one who had well nigh been his
+wife! His wife! The very idea filled him with loathing when associated
+with her, and still he pitied the suffering girl, who, divested of her
+bridal attire, now lay moaning in pain. With coming day had come a burning
+fever, which increased so rapidly that Dr. Gordon shook his head when
+questioned as to the result.
+
+The change of affairs had also wrought a change in Fanny, who seemed and
+really was better than she had been for many days. Gladly would she have
+stayed with Dr. Lacey, but she felt that duty called her to Julia's
+bedside. With unwearying devotion she hung over the pillow of her sister,
+who seemed more quiet when she knew Fanny was near. Once she looked
+wistfully in her face, and appeared as if anxious to speak, but Fanny
+gently laid her hand on her lips, saying, "No, no, Julia; you must not."
+
+She did, however, and the word "forgive" met Fanny's ear. Had Fanny been
+less of a Christian, forgiveness might have been hard, but now she
+answered sincerely, truthfully, "As I hope for pardon in heaven, so do I
+forgive you for the great wrong you have done me."
+
+At the mention of the word "heaven," Julia shuddered, and after a time
+repeated, "Heaven! You will find it, but I--never--never!"
+
+Earnestly then did Fanny speak of a Savior's love, which receives all,
+pardons all, who come to him. Julia shook her head despairingly, and as
+the conversation seemed to annoy her, Fanny ceased talking, while a voice
+behind her said, "Teach me, too, the way of life, for I fear I have never
+walked in it."
+
+It was Dr. Lacey, who, unobserved by either of the girls, had entered and
+been a listener to what Fanny said. As Julia heard the sound of voices she
+turned toward him a look so imploring, so full of contrition and entreaty,
+that he was moved, and approaching the bedside, took the vacant seat near
+Fanny. But he did not, like her, breathe words of forgiveness, for his
+heart was full of bitterness toward her. As he sat there, gazing coldly,
+sternly at her, she again spoke, "If you can, if you will only forgive
+me."
+
+Dr. Lacey's brow grew dark and his manner excited, as he replied, "Forgive
+you! In time I may learn to do so, but to forget will take me my lifetime,
+and yet I blame myself not less than I do you for having been so duped."
+
+A low sob was Julia's only answer as Dr. Lacey arose to leave, announcing
+to Fanny his intention of visiting Joseph Dunn, who was said to be dying.
+As he entered the house where Joseph lay, tossing in feverish agony, the
+sick man's eyes glared wildly upon him as he shrieked, "Why have you come
+to taunt me with my crime? Is it not enough that the room is full of
+little devils who creep over my pillow, and shout in my ear as they hold
+to view the letters I withheld? I did not do it alone. She bribed me with
+gold, and now when I am dead, who will take care of my mother? She will be
+cold when the winter winds blow, and hungry when the summer corn ripens."
+
+Dr. Lacey drew nearer to him and stooping down, whispered, "Is your mother
+very poor and you all her dependence?"
+
+"Yes, yes," answered Joseph, whose almost only virtue was the love he bore
+his mother.
+
+"Fear not, then," said Dr. Lacey, "I will care for her; for though you did
+me a great wrong, you saved me from being today the most wretched of men."
+
+That night as the October sun went down there was heard beneath that
+lonely roof the piteous cry of a widowed mother, for Joseph, her
+first-born, her only child, was dead. Next day they buried him, as is
+frequently the custom in Kentucky, beneath a large shade tree in the
+garden. Many words of sympathy were spoken to the bereaved mother, but
+none fell so soothingly on her ear as did those of Dr. Lacey, who was
+present at the funeral, and led the weeping mother to the grave.
+
+After the burial was over he whispered to her, "I will surely remember
+you, for, erring though your son may have been, I owe him a debt of
+gratitude." So saying, he walked hastily away toward Mr. Middleton's,
+where he was met by alarmed faces, soft footsteps, and subdued whispers.
+In reply to his inquiries, he was told by Aunt Judy, that "somehow or
+'nother, Miss Julia had got wind of Mr. Dunn's death, and it had gone to
+her head, makin' her ravin' mad, and the doctor said she wouldn't get
+well."
+
+Aunt Judy was right; Julia had accidently heard of Mr. Dunn's death, and
+it added greatly to the nervous excitement which she was already
+suffering, and when Dr. Gordon came he was surprised to find the dangerous
+symptoms of his patient increased to an alarming extent. The fever had
+settled upon her brain, and for many days she lay at the very gates of
+death.
+
+Incessantly she talked of Dr. Lacey, Fanny and Mr. Wilmot, the latter of
+whom, in her disordered imagination, was constantly pursuing her. "Go
+back--go back to your grave," she would say; "there are tears enough shed
+for you, but none will fall for me when I am dead. He will laugh and be
+glad, and the first moon that shines on my grave will light the marriage
+train to the altar." Then, as if the phantom still were near her, she
+would cry out, "Take him away, I tell you! What have I to do with coffins,
+and white faces, and broken hearts? I killed him, I know, and he loved me,
+too, as no one else ever has, but I madly loved another, and now he hates
+me, spurns me!" Then turning to Fanny she would say, "I broke your heart
+too, and still pressed on when I saw it was killing you, but you forgave
+me, and now you must plead with him, who loves the air you breathe, to
+think compassionately of me. I do not ask him to love me, for I know that
+is impossible; but he can, at least, forgive and forget the past."
+
+Sometimes she would speak of her father, saying, "He will be glad when the
+tempest is still and ceases to trouble him, for he never loved me, never
+spoke to me as he did to Fanny. I know I did not deserve his love, but I
+should have been better if he had given me a little, yes, just a little."
+
+"God knows she speaks the truth," said Uncle Joshua, wiping away the tears
+he was not ashamed to weep. "I have been mighty hard on her, but I never
+s'posed she cared."
+
+Such were the scenes which daily occurred in Julia's sick room until at
+last, from utter exhaustion, she became still, and for many days she lay
+in a dreamy kind of sleep.
+
+"Will she live?" asked Mr. Middleton of Dr. Gordon, as he one day left the
+sick room.
+
+"With proper care, I think she may," was the answer; and then Dr. Lacey
+again urged the request he had once before made of Mr. Middleton.
+
+But Uncle Joshua answered, "No, George, wait a little longer. Nuthin' 'll
+come betwixt you again, I reckon, and I wouldn't have you marry her while
+t'other one is so low."
+
+So Dr. Lacey was obliged to wait, but though he would much rather have
+remained near Fanny he deemed it expedient to change his abode and remove
+to Mrs. Crane's. He was partly induced to do this on Rondeau's account,
+who, being Ike's sworn enemy, was the cause of no little annoyance to Mr.
+Middleton, who, with his negroes, was much nettled by the air of
+superiority which that young gentleman thought proper to assume.
+
+Greatly was Rondeau delighted to exchange the crazy old stone house, with
+its corn-bread and fried bacon, for Mrs. Crane's elegant place, with its
+oyster soups and ice creams, a part of which the head cook always reserved
+for the "colored gentleman from New Orleans," who assured her, that though
+when at home he didn't exactly eat at the same table with his master, he
+still lived on the top shelf! Not long, however, did Rondeau enjoy his new
+quarters, for about that time Mr. William Middleton returned to New
+Orleans, and Dr. Lacey sent with him his servant Rondeau, nothing loath to
+return home, for Leffie's face of late had haunted him not a little.
+
+Dr. Lacey's return to Mrs. Crane's gave great satisfaction to Mrs.
+Carrington, who, though she had no hopes of winning him, still, to use her
+own words, "took great delight in reminding him of the snare into which he
+had fallen, notwithstanding his profound wisdom and boasted foresight." It
+required all the good breeding he was master of to answer politely when,
+after returning from a visit to Mr. Middleton's, she would jeeringly ask
+him concerning "his bride's health!"
+
+But Mrs. Carrington's levity was brought to an end by an unforeseen
+circumstance. It was now six weeks since the evening of the denouement,
+and Julia's health was so much improved that Dr. Lacey began to speak
+confidently of the day when Fanny would be his own. Uncle Joshua had given
+his consent, and preparations for the marriage had actually commenced,
+when Julia, in whose room Mrs. Middleton had been in the habit of
+sleeping, insisted upon being left alone. "I am well now," she said, "and
+do not need you."
+
+Mrs. Middleton was finally persuaded, but charged her daughter to be sure
+and call her if she wished for her during the night.
+
+Over Julia's face a meaning smile flitted as she answered, "I hope to
+trouble no one much longer," but it was unnoticed by Mrs. Middleton, and
+Julia was left alone. Early next morning Luce went as usual to make a fire
+for her young mistress, after which she softly drew back the bed curtains
+to see if Julia slept. She was surprised to find no Julia there, neither
+were there signs of her having been there during the night. With a loud
+cry Luce summoned to the room both Mr. and Mrs. Middleton, the former of
+whom on seeing how matters stood, exclaimed, "So ho! Up to her tricks
+again. I thought she couldn't hold good long."
+
+          "'The de'il when sick, a saint would be,
+          But when he got well, the de'il a saint was he.'"
+
+"Don't, husband," said Mrs. Middleton; "perhaps she will never come back
+alive, and then you will be sorry."
+
+Uncle Joshua readily guessed his wife's meaning, and turning to Luce,
+said, "Rout out the whole gang and set 'em to huntin'."
+
+In less than two hours scores of men on horseback were seen hunting in all
+directions, looking, as Bob expressed it, "for all the world like they was
+huntin' a runaway."
+
+Ere long the news reached Frankfort, causing Mrs. Carrington to sneeringly
+advise Dr. Lacey "by all means to join in the hunt." He deigned her no
+reply, but mounting his horse took the road to Mr. Middleton's, where he
+was welcomed with tears by Mrs. Middleton and Fanny, whose fears he strove
+to allay.
+
+Meanwhile the search went on, headed by Uncle Joshua, who, late in the
+afternoon, unconsciously led a part of the company to the banks of the
+river, not far from a point called Woodford Landing. Dismounting, he
+strolled along the shore for several rods, when suddenly a loud cry turned
+toward him the attention of the party. Near the water's edge he had
+discovered a shawl, which he knew belonged to Julia, and near by lay a
+pair of slippers, on the inside of which her name was marked. Instantly
+the conviction flashed upon all--Julia was drowned!
+
+Upon a large flat rock Uncle Joshua sat down, while his long gray locks
+were tossed by the November wind which swept mournfully by, bearing on its
+wing the bitter tones with which the stricken father bewailed his loss.
+"Everything goes ag'in me," said he, "everything--she's dead and, worse
+than all, died by her own hand." Then, as if void of reason, he arose, and
+over the craggy hillside and down the dark, rolling river echoed the loud,
+shrill cry of, "Julia, Julia, oh, my child! Come back, come back! Why was
+you left to break your old father's heart?" And to that wail of sorrow
+only the moaning wind replied, and faster the waters of the Kentucky
+rolled on.
+
+They took the old man home, and long weary days went by, during which the
+river near the landing was dragged again and again, and still no trace of
+the missing girl was found. Then, as hope began to whisper that possibly
+she was not dead, the papers far and near contained advertisements for
+her, and by the side of that appeared another for a lunatic girl, who had
+escaped from the asylum at Lexington.
+
+Four weeks went by, and the waters of the Kentucky frowned angrily "in the
+gray December light," making Uncle Joshua shudder whenever he chanced to
+pass by, and thought perhaps his daughter lay sleeping in their cold
+embrace. A gloomy drizzly day was settling into a dark rainy night, when
+two young men, who, either for business or pleasure, had rowed across the
+river some miles from Woodford Landing, started to return home. They had
+stepped into their boat and were about pushing off when among some
+driftwood which lay not far from the shore, they thought they descried a
+female's garment floating on the water. The spot was soon reached, and to
+their horror they discovered the body of a young girl, which, from its
+appearance, must have been in the water some time. They had heard the
+story of Julia, and readily concluded that the bloated, disfigured form
+before them must have been she. Taking her to the nearest dwelling, they
+dispatched a messenger for Mr. Middleton, who, now that his worst fears
+were confirmed, seemed paralyzed with the shock.
+
+"Oh, I cannot go!" said he, "I cannot. Is there no one to do it for me?"
+
+Dr. Lacey, who chanced to be present, said, "For your sake, sir, and for
+Fanny's, I will go."
+
+"God bless you, George!" answered Mr. Middleton, and in a few moments Dr.
+Lacey departed.
+
+With a thrill of horror he looked upon the swollen, discolored face, round
+which the long black hair clung, matted and slimy from being so long
+saturated with water, and thought that this was once the beautiful Julia,
+though now so fearfully changed that no one could possibly have recognized
+her. Owing to the state which the body was in, Dr. Lacey thought proper to
+produce a coffin before removing her home; consequently it was nearly ten
+o'clock the following morning ere the little procession slowly entered the
+yard, from which, with wonderful forethought, Mr. Middleton had ordered to
+be removed some half dozen carts, corn cribs, etc. Fanny was pressing
+forward to look at her unfortunate sister, when Dr. Lacey, gently but
+firmly, led her away, saying, "No, Fanny, you must not see her. The sight
+would haunt you for months and years." Then, as her tears fell fast, he
+strove in various way to divert her mind from Julia's untimely end.
+
+About noon a middle-aged man came to the house and asked permission to see
+the body. His request was granted, but he almost immediately turned away
+from the coffin, saying, by way of explanation, "I am the father of the
+maniac girl who some time since escaped from Lexington, and I thought
+perhaps this might be my daughter; but it is not, and even if it were I
+could not recognize her."
+
+On Mr. Middleton's farm, and not far from the house, was a small yard
+which had been enclosed as a burial place for the family. On this spot
+Fanny had expended much time and labor. Roses and honeysuckles ever
+bloomed there for a season, while the dark evergreen and weeping willow
+waved their branches and beckoned the passer-by to rest beneath their
+shadow. In one corner was a tall forest maple, where Julia and Fanny often
+had played, and where Fanny once, when dangerously ill in childhood, had
+asked to be laid. As yet no mound had rendered that spot dearer for the
+sake of the lost one who slept there, but now in the scarcely frozen
+ground the ringing of the spade was heard; shovelful after shovelful of
+earth was thrown up, and into that cold, damp grave, as the sun was
+setting, they lowered the remains of Julia, who once little thought that
+she first of all would break the turf of the family graveyard.
+
+That night was fast merging into the hours of morning ere the sound of
+Uncle Joshua's footsteps ceased, as again and again he traversed the
+length and breadth of his sleeping room, occasionally stopping before the
+window and peering out in the darkness toward the spot where he knew lay
+that newly-made grave. Memory was busily at work, and in the events which
+marked Julia's short life, oh, how much he saw for which to blame himself.
+Remorse mingled in the old man's cup of affliction, and while the hot
+tears rolled down his cheeks he exclaimed, "If she could only come back
+and I could do it over, I'd love her more, and maybe she'd be better. But
+I treated her mean. I gin her only harsh words and cross looks." Then as
+his wife's tears mingled with his, he took her hand, saying, "Don't take
+on so, Nancy, you've nothin' to cry for. You's always good to her and kind
+o' took up for her when I got sot ag'in her."
+
+Mrs. Middleton could only answer by her tears to this touching attempt at
+sympathy, but she finally succeeded in quieting her husband, and before
+daybreak, he had forgotten in sleep the injustice done to Julia. All
+thoughts of Fanny's marriage for the present were of course given up,
+although Mr. Middleton promised that when the autumn came round again he
+would surely give his treasure to the care of another.
+
+Two weeks after Julia's burial, all of which time was passed at Mr.
+Middleton's, Dr. Lacey went back to New Orleans, having first placed in
+Mr. Middleton's care a sum of money for the benefit of Mrs. Dunn,
+promising Fanny that with the spring he would come again. He bade her
+adieu, praying that nothing might come between them again. Heavily now
+dragged the days at Mr. Middleton's, until Uncle Joshua hit upon a plan
+which would not only give pleasure to Fanny, but would also relieve the
+tedium of his own life. It was nothing more nor less than the erection of
+a new house on a grassy lawn, which Fanny had frequently pointed out as
+being a good location. Long he revolved in his mind the for and against,
+but the remembrance of Julia's wish to have the "old shell fixed up,"
+finally decided him. "If 'twasn't good enough for her to be married in, it
+surely wasn't good enough for Sunshine."
+
+At the breakfast table he first announced his intention, causing Fanny in
+her surprise and joy not only to drop her knife, but also to upset her
+coffee. "All right," said he, "I'll do it, if it breaks me. We'll have a
+buster," said he, "marble mantletrys, windows that come to the floor,
+Brussels carpets, and if you're a mind to, you may have them four-legged
+split things, though, Lord knows I'll never eat with them."
+
+In a short time the necessary arrangements were completed. A large number
+of men were hired and matters progressed so rapidly that there was every
+probability of the house being completed early in June, should the winter
+season prove favorable.
+
+Here we may as well relate a little circumstance which occurred to Fanny
+during the winter. Bill Jeffrey, who, it will be remembered, had always
+felt a predilection for her, emboldened by the kindness of her manner, now
+determined to make his wishes known. Accordingly, he sent her numerous
+little cakes of maple sugar, besides giving her many knowing winks, his
+usual method of showing his preference.
+
+As she was one day strolling in the woods she suddenly encountered Bill,
+who thought this was as favorable an opportunity as he would probably
+have. He was rather awkward and unaccustomed to love-making, but he
+resolved to do his best. Planting his foot upon a log, he with one hand
+drew from his head his old wool cap and thrust it under his arm, while
+with the other he twirled a huge brass watchkey, which hung suspended from
+his pocket. (He had the day before traded off an old jack knife, two
+puppies, and a cracked fiddle, for a brass watch which would only go by
+shaking.)
+
+Tiger, who had accompanied Fanny, eyed Bill's movements uneasily. He was,
+however, unnoticed by the young man, who had got his mouth open, and at
+last found courage to say, "I always liked you, Fanny, 'cause you never
+laughed at me, nor called me a fool, and now if you'll have me, you may
+carry my watch, and I'll work for your father two seasons in the hemp
+field." This last was wonderful, for Bill was notoriously lazy.
+
+Involuntarily Fanny laughed, but Bill construed it into approval, and was
+about to sit down by her, when Tiger, with an angry growl, sprang forward
+and precipitated the wooing swain over the log into the dirt. Fanny called
+off the dog, and Bill gathered himself up, carefully brushing the dirt
+from his Sunday suit. Fearing he would repeat his offer, Fanny said, "I
+appreciate your kindness, Billy, but you see Tiger doesn't seem to approve
+of your proposal, and as I have great confidence in his judgment, I think
+I, too, must follow his example, and though I shan't knock you down, I
+shall have to tell you 'No.'"
+
+She might as well have knocked him down, for he instantly sat down, and
+covering his face with his hands, burst into such a fit of crying that
+Fanny, half-laughing at and half-pitying him, said, "Poor Billy, I am
+sorry for you, and though I cannot marry you, I will like you just as well
+as you fancy I always have."
+
+This failed to quiet Bill, who kept on crying until Tiger made so many
+threatening demonstrations of anger, that Bill thought it was wise to
+leave before he got another tumble.
+
+He had hardly disappeared when a loud voice called out, "Bravo, Tiger! You
+know how to fix 'em." Looking around, Fanny saw her father, who had been a
+silent spectator of the scene, and now came forward laughing heartily at
+his would-be son-in-law. "Pretty well done, Sunshine," said he. "Let's
+see, how many offers does this make? Thar's Joe's one, the doctor's two;
+Yankee Carmeron's three; and lubberin' Bill Jeffrey's four, and you not
+quite eighteen. That'll do; that'll do!" Afterward, when Mr. Middleton
+wished to entertain his visitors with anything extra, he would rehearse to
+them, with some exaggerations, Bill Jeffrey's proposal to Fanny.
+
+Glancing backward a few pages, we find we have omitted to repeat what
+happened among Dr. Lacey's blacks during the days when they were anxiously
+but vainly watching for the coming of their young master and his bride.
+For a week Aunt Dilsey was unusually crusty, and all her attempts at
+cookery invariably failed, plainly showing her mind to be in a disturbed
+state.
+
+"I don't keer," she would say, "if the cakes is all dough and the 'sarves
+all froth. They's good enough for her, any day." Then she would call out,
+"Get along you, Jack, pokin' your fingers into the 'lasses cup; make
+yourself scarce in this kitchen, or I'll crack your head mighty nigh as
+hard as the new Miss will." Then she would scold Leffie, who, she said,
+"was of no more account than a burnt stick, now she was spectin' Rondeau.
+Pity but the boat he come on wouldn't blow up and let 'em all into
+perdition together."
+
+Leffie knew her mother didn't mean more than half what she said, but she
+chose to keep silent, hoping each morning that the close of the day would
+bring the long absent Rondeau. Thus, between scolding and fretting,
+cooking and sweating, Aunt Dilsey passed the time until the day arrived on
+which, as she said, "they'd come if they ever did."
+
+Mrs. Lacey, whose husband had not yet received his son's letter announcing
+the catastrophe, came out to superintend affairs and receive her new
+daughter. In the large, handsome dining room, the supper table was neatly
+spread, while Aunt Dilsey bustled about with the air of one who felt her
+time was short, but was determined to contest every inch of ground ere
+yielding it to another. She had condescended to put on her new calico gown
+(the one she proposed taking with her in a "handkerchief") and had even
+washed the grease and molasses from Jack's and the baby's face, telling
+the former that "he needn't mind about making up faces at the lady that
+night."
+
+Claib had gone to the landing, and now Mrs. Lacey and the servants were
+gathered upon the upper piazza, waiting his return. Suddenly Dilsey, whose
+eyesight seemed wonderfully sharpened, exclaimed, "Thar, that's Claib. I
+could tell my old man if I should meet him at a camp meeting!"
+
+Mrs. Lacey looked in the direction of the city and saw the carriage which
+Dilsey had pointed out. It proved to be Claib; and Leffie, who was rather
+near-sighted, strained her eyes to see if Rondeau, too, was on the box.
+
+"Thar's nobody in that ar," said Dilsey. "Reckon the boat has run into the
+ground, or bust her riggin'; so, Leffie, you've put on your pink dress for
+nothin'."
+
+The elder Mr. Lacey, was, however, in the carriage, and alighting, he
+advanced toward his wife and gave her the letter he had just received from
+his son. Mrs. Lacey read it, while the blacks crowded around Claib asking
+him scores of foolish questions, such as, "Was Marster George in the boat?
+And why wasn't he thar? And when would he be thar?"
+
+When Mrs. Lacey finished reading the letter she said to Leffie, who was
+still standing near, "Rondeau is well, and will be home in a few days."
+
+"When's the new miss a comin'?" asked Aunt Dilsey.
+
+"Not at all," was Mrs. Lacey's reply.
+
+"Glad on't," said Dilsey, "for now Jack can spit as fur and as big spits
+as he wants to."
+
+Nothing more was known by the blacks until many days after, when Rondeau
+returned home, and related the whole story with many embellishments. He
+omitted to tell of the whipping which Ike had given him, but spoke with
+unqualified contempt of the old house and everything belonging to it,
+except Miss Fanny, who, he said, "Looked just like an angel, only a heap
+better."
+
+"You ought to have seen her," said he, "that night when every thing was
+t'other side up; folks a yellin' like they was crazy, and one man was
+stark mad. Miss Julia lay on the floor, the blood pourin' out of her eyes
+and mouth by pails full; Miss Florence, she fainted, and they had to throw
+her out the window, glass and all, because there was so many low,
+ill-mannered niggers crowded in the hall."
+
+"I s'pose you's one of the niggers?" said Aunt Dilsey.
+
+"Why, yes," returned Rondeau; "but then I was helpin' and was tryin' to
+push them all back so I could get to marster, who was feelin' so bad that
+they sent for me, because nobody else could comfort him."
+
+Here Rondeau began to fumble in his pocket, as if in search of something.
+Having found it, he continued, "Marster got hold of her hand and grabbed
+off her wedding ring so quick that it broke her finger. Then he threw it
+from him and I picked it up. Here 'tis," said he, holding up a ring.
+
+"That's a likely story," interrupted Aunt Dilsey "If they wasn't married,
+how came the ring on her finger?"
+
+Rondeau saw he had stretched a trifle too much, but he answered, "Well,
+anyhow, he throwed it away, and I'm goin' to keep it till--till, you know
+when, Dilsey."
+
+"Keep it till you're gray," said Aunt Dilsey. "Leffie ain't goin' to be
+married with no such flummery."
+
+Here Leffie, anxious to change the conversation, asked, "What of Miss
+Fanny?"
+
+"Why, yes," answered Rondeau, "that's what I'm going to tell. Right in the
+middle of the fuss I heard something moving softly down the stairs, and I
+saw a thing all as white as snow. Her hair, which was about the color of
+Leffie's neck--real handsome--was hanging in long curls down her back. I
+thought it was an angel, and kinder touched her as she passed, to see if
+she had wings. But the niggers said, 'It's Miss Fanny,' and next I heard
+'twas all as still in the room, and marster was huggin' and kissin' her
+and cryin' over her. Then, when I tried to get nearer and see more, they
+crowded me into such a little spot that I didn't breathe again for a
+week."
+
+"Why didn't you get out of the crowd then?" asked Dilsey.
+
+"How could I?" answered Rondeau. "Lord, Dilsey, I'd like to have seen you
+there; but then there wouldn't have been room for anybody else, for the
+hall wouldn't more than hold you."
+
+Here the conversation ended, but for a long time Rondeau carried on his
+arm the marks of Aunt Dilsey's finger and thumb.
+
+
+
+
+
+                              CHAPTER XXIII
+
+
+             FANNY'S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER'S REPENTANCE
+
+
+From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of
+winter were gone. By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet
+valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands
+of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to
+other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.
+
+Each night from the upper balcony of her father's handsome dwelling Fanny
+watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had
+long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father. Over the wooded
+hills the breath of summer was floating, hot, arid and laden with disease.
+Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the
+havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny,
+fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a
+victim to the plague.
+
+For herself she had no fears, though slowly but surely through her veins
+the fever flame was creeping, scorching her blood, poisoning her breath
+and burning her cheek, until her father, alarmed at her altered and
+languid appearance, inquired for the cause of the change. "Nothing but a
+slight headache," was the reply.
+
+Next to the cholera, Mr. Middleton most feared the typhoid fever, several
+cases of which had recently occurred in the neighborhood, and fearing lest
+the disease might be stealing upon his darling, he proposed calling the
+physician. But this Fanny would not suffer, and persisted in saying that
+she was well, until at last she lay all day upon the sofa, and Aunt Katy,
+when her favorite herb teas failed of effecting their wonted cure, shook
+her head, saying, "I knew 'twould be so. I always telled you we couldn't
+keep her long."
+
+Dr. Gordon was finally called and pronounced her disease to be typhoid in
+its worst form. Days went by, and so rapid was the progress of the fever
+that Mr. Middleton trembled lest of him it had been decreed: "He shall be
+childless." To Fanny the thought of death was familiar. For her it had no
+terrors, and as her outward strength decayed, her faith in the Eternal
+grew stronger and brighter, yet she could not die without an assurance
+that again in the better world she would meet the father she so much
+loved. For her mother she had no fears, for during many years she had been
+a patient, self-denying Christian.
+
+At first Mr. Middleton listened in silence to Fanny's gentle words of
+entreaty, but when she spoke to him of her own death, and the love which
+alone could sustain him then, he clasped her tightly to his heart, as if
+his arm alone could keep her there forever, saying, "Oh, no, you must not
+tell me that; you will not die. Even now you are better." And the anxious
+father did try to deceive himself into the belief that Fanny was better,
+but when each morning's light revealed some fresh ravage the disease had
+made--when the flush on her cheek grew deeper and the light of her eye
+wilder and more startling, an agonized fear held the old man's heart in
+thrall. Many and many a weary night found him sleepless, as he wet his
+pillow with tears. Not such tears as he wept when Richard Wilmot died, nor
+such as fell upon the grave of his first-born, for oh, his grief then was
+naught compared with what he now felt for his Sunshine, his idol, his
+precious Fanny. "I cannot, cannot let her die," was the cry which hourly
+welled up from the depths of that fond father's aching heart. "Take all,
+take everything I own, but leave me Sunshine; she mustn't, mustn't die."
+
+Earnestly did Fanny pray that her father might be enabled better to bear
+his affliction. But he turned a deaf ear alike to her and his gentle,
+enduring wife, who, bowed with sorrow, yet sought to soothe her
+grief-stricken husband. Sadly he would turn away saying, "It's no use
+talking. I can't be pious if they take Fanny away. I can see why t'other
+one died. 'Twas to bring me to my senses, and show me how bad I used her;
+but Fanny, my Sunshine, what has Josh done that she should leave him too?
+Oh, it's more than I can bar."
+
+At Dr. Gordon's request a council of physicians in Frankfort was called.
+As the one who came last was about to enter her room, Mr. Middleton
+detained him while he said, "Save her, doctor, save her, and you shall
+have all I'm worth." Impatiently he awaited the decision. It came, but
+alas, it brought no hope.
+
+Mr. William Middleton, who had recently come from New Orleans, broke the
+news to his unhappy brother. Terrible was the anguish of Uncle Joshua,
+when he became convinced that he must lose her. Nothing could induce him
+to leave her room; and as if endowed with superhuman strength, he watched
+by her constantly, only leaving her once each day to visit the quiet
+grave, the bed of his other daughter, where now the long green grass was
+waving, and the summer flowers were blooming, flowers which Fanny's hand
+had planted and the father's tears had watered.
+
+One night they were alone, the old man and his child.
+
+For several hours Fanny had turned uneasily upon her pillow, but she at
+last fell into a deep sleep. For a time her father sat quietly listening
+to the sound of her breathing, then arising, he softly drew aside the
+curtains and looked long and anxiously at her as she slept.
+
+Suddenly lifting his hands he exclaimed, "Oh, God, save her, or help me to
+bear it if she dies." It was the first prayer which for long, long years
+had passed his lips, but it had a power to bring back the olden feeling,
+when a happy boy, he had knelt at his mother's side, and was not ashamed
+to pray. Falling on his knees, he tried to recall the words of prayer his
+mother had taught him, but one petition alone came from his heart in that
+dark, midnight hour. "Oh, don't let Fanny die, don't let her die, for who
+will comfort old Joshua when she is gone."
+
+"The Saviour; He who once wept at the grave of Lazarus will be more to you
+than I ever was, or ever can be," said Fanny.
+
+In her sleep she dreamed that her father prayed. She awoke and found it
+true. "Come nearer to me, father," said she. He did so, and then among his
+thick gray locks she laid her thin white hand and prayed.
+
+It was a beautiful sight, and methinks the angels hovered round as that
+young disciple, apparently so near the portals of heaven, sought to lead
+her weeping father to the same glad world. Her words were soothing, and
+o'er his darkened mind a ray of light seemed feebly, faintly shining.
+Before the morning dawned he had resolved that if there still was hope for
+him he would find it. Many a time during the succeeding days he prayed in
+secret, not that Fanny might be spared, but that he might be reconciled to
+God. His prayer at length was answered, and Uncle Joshua was a changed
+man. He showed it in everything, in the expression of his face and in the
+words he uttered. For his Sunshine he still wept, but with a chastened
+grief, for now he knew that if she died he would see her in heaven.
+
+Where now was Dr. Lacey? Knew he not of the threatened danger? At his
+father's bedside, where for many days his place had been, he had received
+from Mr. William Middleton a letter announcing Fanny's illness, which,
+however, was not then considered dangerous. On learning the contents of
+the letter, the elder Mr. Lacey said, turning to his son, "Go, George, go;
+I would not keep you from her a moment." The doctor needed no second
+bidding, and the first steamer which left New Orleans bore him upon its
+deck, anxious and impatient.
+
+Fast the days rolled on, and they who watched Fanny alternately hoped and
+feared, as she one day seemed better and the next worst. Of those days we
+will not speak. We hasten to a night three weeks from the commencement of
+her illness, when gathered in her room were anxious friends, who feared
+the next day's sun would see her dead. Florence, Kate and Mrs. Miller were
+there, with tearful eyes and saddened faces. Frank Cameron, too, was
+there. Business, either real or fancied, had again taken him to Kentucky,
+and hearing of Fanny's illness, he had hastened to her.
+
+She had requested to be raised up, and now, leaning against her Uncle
+William, she lay in a deep slumber. In a corner of the room sat Uncle
+Joshua, his head bowed down, his face covered by his hands, while the
+large tears fell upon the carpeting, as he sadly whispered, "It'll be
+lonesome at night; it'll be lonesome in the morning; it'll be lonesome
+everywhar."
+
+Florence stood by him, and tried by gently smoothing his tangled hair to
+express the sympathy she could not speak. Suddenly there was the sound of
+fast-coming wheels, and Kate, thinking it must be Dr. Gordon, whom they
+were each moment expecting, ran out to meet him. Nearer and nearer came
+the carriage, and as Kate was peering through the darkness to see if it
+were the expected physician, Dr. Lacey sprang quickly to her side.
+
+In Frankfort he had heard that Fanny could not live, and now he eagerly
+asked, "Tell me, Mrs. Miller, is she yet alive?"
+
+Kate replied by leading him directly toward the sick chamber. As he
+entered the room Uncle Joshua burst into a fresh flood of tears, saying as
+he took the doctor's offered hand, "Poor boy! Poor George. You're losing a
+great deal, but not as much as I, for you can find another Fanny, but for
+me thar's no more Sunshine, when they carry her away."
+
+Dr. Gordon now came and after feeling her pulse and listening to the sound
+of her breathing, he said, "When she wakes from this sleep, I think the
+matter will be decided. She will be better or worse."
+
+And he was right, although the old clock in the hall told the hour of
+midnight ere she roused from the deep slumber which had seemed so much
+like the long last sleep of death. Her first words were for "water,
+water," and as she put up her hand to take the offered glass, Dr. Gordon
+whispered to Dr. Lacey: "She is better, but must not see you tonight."
+
+In a twinkling Mr. Middleton's large hand was laid on Dr. Lacey's
+shoulder, and hurrying him into the adjoining room, he said, "Stay here
+till mornin', and neither breathe nor stir!"
+
+Dr. Lacey complied with the request as far as it was possible, though
+never seemed a night so long, and never dawned a morning so bright as did
+the succeeding one, when through the house the joyous tidings ran that the
+crisis was past, and Fanny would live.
+
+In the course of the morning, Fanny asked Kate, who alone was attending
+her, if Dr. Lacey were not there?
+
+"What makes you think so?" asked Kate.
+
+"Because," answered Fanny, "I either heard him or dreamed that I did."
+
+"And if he is here, could you bear to see him now?"
+
+"Oh, yes, yes," was the eager answer, and the next moment Dr. Lacey was by
+her side.
+
+Intuitively Kate left the room, consequently we have no means of knowing
+what occurred during that interview, when Dr. Lacey, as it were, received
+back from the arms of death his Fanny, whose recovery from that time was
+sure though slow. Mr. Middleton, in the exuberance of his joy at having
+his Sunshine restored, seemed hardly sane, but frequently kept muttering
+to himself, "Yes, yes, I remember--I'll do it, only give me a little time";
+at the same time his elbow moved impatiently, as if nudging off some
+unseen visitor. What it was that he remembered and would do, was not known
+for several days and then he informed his wife that when at first he
+feared that Fanny should not live, he had racked his brain to know why
+this fresh evil was brought upon him, and had concluded that it was partly
+to punish him for his ill-treatment of Julia when living, and partly
+because that now she was dead he had neglected to purchase for her any
+gravestones. "And I promised," said he, "that if she was spar'd, I'd buy
+as nice a gravestun as I would if 'twas Sunshine." Three weeks from that
+time there stood by the mound in the little graveyard a plain, handsome
+monument, on which was simply inscribed, "Julia, aged twenty."
+
+One after another those who had been with Fanny during her illness
+departed to their homes. Frank Cameron lingered several weeks in
+Frankfort. Florence, too, was there with some relatives. Now, reader, if
+you value our friendship, you will not accuse him of being fickle. He had
+loved Fanny long and faithfully, but he knew the time was coming when he
+would see her the wife of another. What wonder was it, then, if he
+suffered his eye occasionally to rest admiringly upon Florence Woodburn's
+happy face, or that he frequently found himself trying to trace some
+resemblance between the dark hazel of Florence's eyes and the deep blue of
+Fanny's?
+
+With woman's quick perception, Florence divined Frank's thoughts, and
+although she professed herself to be "terribly afraid of his Presbyterian
+smile and deaconish ways," she took good care not to discourage him. But
+she teased him unmercifully, and played him many sorry tricks. He bore it
+all good-humoredly, and when he started for New York he had with him a
+tiny casing, from which peeped the merry face of Florence, looking as if
+just meditating some fresh mischief.
+
+And what of Florence? Why, safely stowed away at the bottom of her bureau
+drawer, under a promiscuous pile of gloves, ribbons, laces and
+handkerchiefs, was a big daguerreotype; but as Florence guarded that
+drawer most carefully, always keeping the key in her pocket, we are unable
+to say anything certain upon the subject. Up to this day we don't know
+exactly whose face it was that led Florence to the drawer so many times a
+day, but we are safe in saying that it looked frank enough to be Frank
+himself!
+
+Here for a time we leave her, and return to Mr. Middleton's where Fanny
+was improving each day. Dr. Lacey watched her recovery anxiously, fearing
+continually lest some new calamity should happen to take his treasure from
+him. Owing to the protracted illness of his father, it became necessary
+that he should go back to New Orleans; but as soon as possible he would
+return, and then--Fanny could have told you what then, and so, too, could
+we, but we prefer keeping you in suspense.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XXIV
+
+
+                               THE WEDDING
+
+
+The autumn months were gone; December had come and "Christmas was coming."
+The negroes far and near had counted the days which must pass before their
+expected holidays. In Uncle Joshua's kitchen there was much talking and
+laughing, fixing and fussing, and some crying. Had you asked the cause of
+the crying, you would have been told that Miss Fanny was to be married
+Christmas Eve, and the week following she would leave them and start for
+New Orleans.
+
+Preparations commenced on a large scale; for Uncle Joshua, a little proud,
+it may be, of his handsome house, had determined on a large party. The old
+gentleman even went so far as to order for himself a new suit of
+broadcloth, saying by way of apology that, "though the jeens coat and
+bagging pants did well enough for Josh, they wouldn't answer nohow for the
+father of Mrs. Dr. George Lacey."
+
+A week before the wedding Florence, who loved dearly to be in a bustle,
+came laden with bandboxes and carpet bags. Hourly through the house rang
+her merry laugh, as she flitted hither and thither, actually doing nothing
+in her zeal to do everything. She had consented to be bridesmaid on
+condition that she should choose her own groomsman, who she said should be
+"Uncle Billy," as she always called Mr. William Middleton, "unless
+Providence sent her some one she liked better." Whether it were owing to
+Providence or to an invitation which went from Florence to New York we are
+unable to say, but two days before the 24th Uncle Joshua surprised
+Florence and Fanny by opening the door of the room where they were
+sitting, and saying, "Ho, my boy, here they be--come on."
+
+The girls started up, and in a moment Frank stood between them, with an
+arm thrown around each. "Why, Mr. Cameron," said Florence, "what did you
+come for, and who knew you were coming?"
+
+"I came to see you, and you knew I was coming," answered Frank.
+
+"Well, then," returned Florence, "if you came to see me, do look at me,
+and not keep your eyes fixed so continually on Fanny. In a few days you
+will be breaking the commandment which says: 'Thou shalt not covet thy
+neighbor's wife.'"
+
+"Possibly I might had I never seen you," answered Frank.
+
+At a late hour that night Florence moved with soft footsteps about her
+sleeping room, fearing lest she should awaken Fanny. Her precautions were
+useless, for Fanny was awake; looking at Florence, she said, "Oh, Flory,
+you naughty girl, what makes you blush so dreadfully?"
+
+The next half hour was spent by Florence in telling Fanny what Frank had
+just asked her in four or five words, and which she had answered in one,
+viz., if she would be his wife. "But then," said Florence, pretending to
+pout, "he was so conscientious that he had to tell me what I already knew,
+which was that he once loved you better than he should ever love another."
+
+Frank had asked Florence to share his lot through life, and she, like any
+other good, prompt Kentucky girl, had readily answered "yes," although she
+was frightened next moment for fear she had been too easily won by the
+"cold Yankee," as she called him, and she proposed taking back what she
+said just for the sake of being teased. Mr. Woodburn came next day to
+bring Florence some article of dress, which she would need. He was not
+surprised when Frank, taking him aside, modestly asked for his daughter;
+he said, "Yes," almost as readily as Florence had done, and then it was
+hard telling which seemed most happy--Frank or Dr. Lacey.
+
+The 24th of December came at last. We at the North who, during six months
+of the year, blow our benumbed fingers, can scarcely imagine how bright
+and beautiful are some of the clear warm days of a Kentucky winter. On
+this occasion, as if Nature had resolved to do her best, the day was soft
+and sunny as in early autumn, presenting a striking contrast to the wild,
+angry storm which rent the sky when once more 'neath Uncle Joshua's roof a
+bridal party was assembled.
+
+As night approached, carriage after carriage rolled up the long, graveled
+pathway, until Ike declared, "Thar was no more room in the barns, and if
+any more came he'd have to drive them into the kitchen."
+
+Up and down the broad stairway tripped light and joyous footsteps until
+the rooms above, which Luce had put in so exact order, presented a scene
+of complete confusion. Bandboxes were turned bottom-side up and their
+contents indiscriminately scattered until it was impossible to tell what
+was yours and what wasn't.
+
+At length through the parlor door came Dr. Lacey and Fanny, followed by
+Frank Cameron and Florence. Throughout the rooms was a solemn hush as
+Fanny was made Dr. Lacey's wife. Firmly Dr. Lacey held her hand until the
+last word was spoken; then when he felt sure that she was his, he stooped
+down and whispered in her ear, "Thank God that you are mine at last."
+
+Three days after the wedding Mr. Middleton's carriage again stood before
+the door. When all was ready, Uncle Joshua knelt down, and winding his arm
+around Fanny, prayed in simple, touching language that God would protect
+his Sunshine, and at last bring them all to the same home. "All of us; and
+don't let one be missing thar." There was a peculiar pathos in the tone of
+his voice as he said the last words, and all knew to whom he referred.
+
+Long and wearisome at Mr. Middleton's were the days succeeding Fanny's
+departure, while in Dr. Lacey's home all was joy and gladness.
+
+It was about dark when Dr. Lacey arrived. Happy as a bird, Fanny sprang up
+the steps. Everything about her seemed homelike and cheerful. Kind, dusky
+faces peered at her from every corner, while Aunt Dilsey, with a
+complacent smile, stood ready to receive her. Fanny was prepared to like
+everything, but there was something peculiarly pleasing to her in Aunt
+Dilsey's broad, good-humored face. Going up to her she took both her
+hands, and said, "I know we shall be good friends. I shall like you and
+you shall love me a little, won't you, just as the old aunties did I left
+in Kentucky?"
+
+Aunt Dilsey hadn't expected all this, and the poor creature burst into
+tears, saying, "Lord bless the sweet miss! I'd die for her this minute, I
+would."
+
+Rondeau, Leffie and the other blacks belonging to the establishment, now
+came forward, and in the crowd little Jack's bow was entirely
+unappreciated; but Fanny next day made amends by giving him nearly a pound
+of candy, which had the effect of making him sick a week, but he got well
+in time to be present at Leffie's wedding, which took place just a week
+after Dr. Lacey's return.
+
+Leffie, who chanced to be just the size of her young mistress, was thrown
+into ecstasies by the gift of a thin pink and white silk dress, which
+Fanny presented to her for a bridal gown. Aunt Dilsey, in order to show
+her thanks, went down on her knees, a thing she never attempted again, as
+it took her such an unheard-of length of time to recover a standing
+posture. Dr. Lacey had made Leffie the present of a pair of gold earrings,
+so that she was really a pretty bride, and Rondeau was the happiest negro
+in all New Orleans.
+
+As weddings seem to be the order of this chapter, we may here, as well as
+anywhere, dispose of Mrs. Carrington, whom, you will remember, Raymond
+said he would one day marry. When he left Frankfort, he had no definite
+idea as to what he should do, but after reaching Cincinnati, it occured to
+him that his mother had a wealthy old bachelor uncle living in St. Louis,
+and thither he determined to go. This uncle, Mr. Dunlap, received the
+young man cordially, for he was the first relative he had met with in
+years. There was something, too, in the manner with which Raymond
+introduced himself that won for him a place in the crusty old man's good
+opinion.
+
+"I am Fred Raymond," said he, "your niece Helen's son, and as poor a jack
+as there is this side of California. They say you are a stingy old
+customer, but I don't care for that. You have got to give me some
+business, and a home, too."
+
+Raymond's method of approaching the old gentleman was successful, and he
+at once gave him a good position, which later developed into a
+partnership.
+
+Feeling himself established and finding Mrs. Carrington in St. Louis,
+Raymond pressed his suit, and they were eventually married.
+
+The couple were disappointed in their expectations of a fortune, for
+within two years after the marriage Mr. Dunlap suddenly died. He had
+intended to make his will and make Raymond his heir, but like many other
+men he put it off until it was too late, and his property, which was found
+to be less than supposed, went back to his brothers and sisters, and from
+them to their children and grandchildren, so that Raymond got but a small
+share.
+
+He, however, retained his position as a merchant, and struggled hard to
+keep his wife in the same circumstances to which she had been accustomed.
+She appreciated his kindness, and when at the end of three years she was
+the mother of three children, she concluded it was time to lay aside all
+desire for fashionable amusements, and she became a tolerably affectionate
+wife, and a wonderfully indulgent mother.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XXV
+
+
+                               THE WANDERER
+
+
+In Uncle Joshua's home there were sad, troubled faces and anxious hearts,
+as the husband and daughter watched by the wife and mother, whose life on
+earth was well-nigh ended. From her mother's family Mrs. Middleton had
+inherited the seeds of consumption, which had fastened upon her.
+
+Day by day, they watched her, and when at last she left them it seemed so
+much like falling away to sleep that Mr. Middleton, who sat by her, knew
+not the exact moment which made him a lonely widower. The next afternoon
+sympathizing friends and neighbors assembled to pay the last tribute of
+respect to Mrs. Middleton, and many an eye overflowed, and more than one
+heart ached as the gray-haired old man bent sadly above the coffin, which
+contained the wife of his early love. But he mourned not as one without
+hope, for her end had been peace, and when upon her face his tears fell he
+felt assured that again beyond the dark river of death he should meet her.
+
+The night succeeding the burial Mr. Middleton's family, overcome with
+fatigue and grief, retired early to their rooms, but Fanny could not
+sleep, and between ten and eleven she arose and throwing on her dressing
+gown nervously walked up and down her sleeping room. It was a little over
+a year after her marriage. Through the closed shutters the rays of a
+bright September moon were stealing, and attracted by the beauty of the
+night, Fanny opened the blinds and the room was filled with a flood of
+soft, pale light. From the window where she stood she could distinguish
+the little graveyard, with its cypress and willow trees, and its white
+monument gleaming through the silvery moonlight, and near that monument
+was a dark spot, the grave of her beloved mother. "If all nights were as
+lovely as this," thought she, "it would not seem half so dreary to sleep
+in the cold dark grave," and then Fanny fell into a fit of musing of the
+night that would surely come when she would first be left alone in the
+shadowy graveyard.
+
+In the midst of her reverie her attention was attracted by a slight female
+figure, which from some quarters had approached unperceived, and now upon
+the newly-made grave was bowing itself in apparent weeping. The size and
+form of the girl were so much like Luce that Fanny concluded it must be
+she, at the same time wondering how, with her superstitious ideas, she
+ventured alone near a grave in the night time. In a moment, however, she
+saw that Tiger, the watch dog, was with her, and at the same instant the
+sound of a suppressed sob fell on her ear. "Poor Luce," said she, "I did
+not think she loved my mother so well. I will go to her and mingle my
+tears with hers."
+
+In a short time Fanny was in the open air, and on her way to the
+graveyard. As she approached her mother's grave, she said gently, "Luce,
+Luce, why are you out so late?"
+
+The person addressed partially raised her head and answered hurriedly,
+"Oh, Fanny, Fanny, do not be frightened and leave me; I am not dead, and
+never was buried in that grave, as you suppose, but I am here tonight a
+living, repentant woman," and throwing back her bonnet, the thin, white
+face of Julia Middleton was in the bright moonlight perfectly
+distinguishable to Fanny, who at first recoiled in fear and leaned for
+support against the marble pillar near which she was standing.
+
+She, however, soon recovered her self-command and glancing at the object
+on the grave, saw that she was caressing Tiger, who seemed trying various
+ways to evince his joy at finding one whom he had long missed, for he had
+ever been Julia's favorite. Their fiery natures accorded well! Again Julia
+spoke, "Fanny, dear Fanny. In an adjoining state I heard of mother's
+illness and hastened to see her, but I am too late. Now, do not think me a
+phantom, for see, Tiger recognizes me and welcomes me home, and will not
+you?"
+
+An instant Fanny wavered, then with a half-fearful, half-joyful cry she
+went forward, and by the grave of the mother that day lowered to the dust,
+the sisters met in a long, fervent embrace.
+
+Into the best chamber of their father's house Fanny led the weeping,
+repentant girl, and gently removing her bonnet and shawl, bade her lie
+down on the nicely-cushioned lounge, while she went for her father. As she
+was leaving the room Julia arose and laid her small, bony hand on Fanny's
+shoulder. It had rested there before, for in the graveyard, with their
+buried mother between them, Julia's arms had encircled her sister's neck;
+but the first excitement was over, and now involuntarily Fanny shrank from
+that touch, for in spite of all her courage, she could not help
+associating Julia with the grass-grown grave, and the large white
+monument.
+
+"What is it, Julia?" she said calmly. "Do you wish to see father?"
+
+"Oh, yes, yes," answered Julia, "but not him, the other one--at least not
+tonight. You understand."
+
+"I do," said Fanny, and she glided down the stairs toward her father's
+room. He was awake, for ere her hand touched the doorknob, his sonorous
+"Who's thar?" fell on her ear. This somewhat disconcerted her, for she had
+intended stopping near his door, to devise the best means by which to
+break the intelligence. But "Who's thar?" was again repeated, and entering
+the room she said softly, "It's I, father."
+
+"Why, sure enough," said he, and then as the light from her lamp fell on
+her features, he exclaimed, "why, how white you be! What's the matter?
+Who's upstairs? Is George sick?"
+
+"No, George is not sick," said Fanny, "but--," and then as well as she
+could she told him all she knew.
+
+Uncle Joshua's nervous system was unstrung, and his physical health
+impaired by long nights of watching with his wife, and now when this fresh
+shock came upon him, he fell back half-fainting upon his pillow. Then
+rousing himself, he said, "Alive and come back! I don't desarve this. But
+where is she? I will go to her."
+
+Fanny directed him where to find her, and then returned to Julia, whither
+her father soon followed. Uncle Joshua was not prepared for the change in
+his daughter. He did not even think of her as he saw her last, wasted by
+sickness, but in imagination he beheld her as she was in her days of
+health and dazzling beauty, when with diabolical cunning she had brought
+Dr. Lacey to her feet. Now, however, her face was thin, white and haggard,
+for such a life as she had lived had never conduced to the beauty and
+health of any one. Her eyes, sunken in their sockets, and swollen with
+recent weeping, looked frightfully large and wild, and to complete the
+metamorphosis, her beautiful, glossy hair was now cut short on her neck,
+and pushed far back from a brow, across which lay more than one premature
+wrinkle.
+
+The sight of her for a time unsettled the old man's reason. Taking her in
+his arms he alternately cried and laughed over her, saying, "I knew you'd
+come. I expected it. I've waited for you."
+
+Julia's altered appearance troubled him, and drawing her head down upon
+his bosom, and laying his hand on her thin, white face, he said, "Poor
+child, what has changed you so, and whar have you been; and who did I buy
+that big stun for if 'twasn't for you?"
+
+"Not tonight, dear father," answered Julia. "Let me rest tonight and
+tomorrow I will tell you all."
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XXVI
+
+
+                           JULIA AT HOME AGAIN
+
+
+Overcome with fatigue and excitement, Julia immediately after her father
+left her on the preceding night, had fallen into a deep sleep, which was
+unbroken till long after dawn. Then she was aroused by her father calling
+up the negroes. Hastily starting up, she looked around her and, for a
+moment, strove to remember what had happened. Soon she remembered all, and
+burying her face in the pillows, she sobbed out: "Father, I thank Thee;
+the prodigal is at last at home."
+
+Hastily arising she proceeded with her toilet, which was nearly completed
+when Fanny tapped gently at the door, and immediately entered the room,
+saying, "Good morning, dear Julia. I am so glad you really are here and
+that it is not a dream. But come, breakfast is waiting and so is father,
+and so is--so is--George."
+
+"Oh, I can't see him, I can't," said Julia, and Fanny answered, "Oh, never
+mind him. I have told him all about it, and he is ready to receive you as
+a sister."
+
+So saying, she led the reluctant girl down the long staircase, through the
+wide hall to the door of the breakfast room, where Mr. Middleton stood
+waiting for them. His tones and manner were very affectionate as he kissed
+the wanderer, and said, "I am so glad you're here."
+
+Julia could have wept, but she would not. There was yet another to meet,
+and choking down her tears she nerved herself for the trial. Of what
+occurred next she knew nothing until her cold white hand was clasped by
+another so warm, so life-giving in its touch that she raised her eyes and
+met the calm, quiet gaze of Dr. Lacey. Neither of them spoke until Julia,
+averting her eyes, said, "Am I forgiven?"
+
+"You are," was the answer, and then Uncle Joshua exclaimed, "thar, that'll
+do. Now come to your breakfast, children, for I'm mighty hungry, and
+shan't wait another minute."
+
+After breakfast Julia was greatly surprised at seeing her father take from
+the bookcase the old family Bible, on whose dark dusty covers she
+remembered having many a time written her name. All was now explained. Her
+father's gentleness of look and manner were accounted for; and as for the
+first time in her life she knelt by his side and heard him as he prayed,
+her heart swelled with emotion, and she longed to tell him, though she
+dared not hope she was a Christian, she was still trying to lead a
+different, a better life.
+
+That afternoon in her chamber were seated Mr. Middleton and Fanny, while
+Julia recounted the story of her wanderings. "The idea of leaving my
+home," said she, "was not a sudden impulse, else had I returned sooner,
+but it was the result of long, bitter reflection. In the first days of my
+humiliation I wished that I might die, for though the thought of death and
+the dread hereafter made me tremble, it was preferable to the scorn and
+contempt I should necessarily meet if I survived. Then came a reaction,
+and when our angel mother glided so noiselessly around my sick room; when
+you, darling Fanny, nursed me with so much care, and even father's voice
+grew low and kind as he addressed me, my better nature, if I had any, was
+touched, and I thought I would like to live for the sake of retrieving the
+past. But the evil spirit which has haunted me from infancy whispered that
+as soon as I was well all would be changed. You, Fanny, would hate me, and
+father would treat me as he always had, only worse."
+
+"Poor dear child! I didn't or'to do so, I know," said Uncle Joshua, and
+Julia continued: "Then I thought how the world would loathe, and despise
+and point at me, until I was almost maddened, and when Dr. Gordon said I
+would live, the tempter whispered suicide; but I dared not do that. About
+that time I heard rumors of a marriage which would take place as soon as I
+was well; and Fanny will you forgive me? I tried to be sick as long as
+possible for the sake of delaying your happiness."
+
+A pressure of the hand was Fanny's only answer, and Julia proceeded: "I
+could not see you married to him. I could not meet the world and its
+censure, so I determined to go away. I had thirty dollars in my purse, of
+which no one knew, and taking that I started, I knew not where. On
+reaching the schoolhouse something impelled me to enter it, and I found
+there a young girl about my own size. Under other circumstances I might
+have been frightened, but now utterly fearless, I addressed her, and found
+from her answers that she was crazy. A sudden idea entered my brain. I
+would change clothes with her, and thus avoid discovery. She willingly
+acceded to my proposition, and in my new attire I again started toward
+Lexington, which I reached about four in the morning. I had no definite
+idea as to where I wanted to go, but the sight of the Cincinnati stage
+drawn up before the Phoenix determined me. I had purposely kept my own
+bonnet and veil, as the maniac girl wore neither. Drawing the latter over
+my face, I kept it there while securing my place in the coach, and until
+we were many miles from the city. Passengers entered and left, and some
+looked inquisitively at me and my slightly fantastic dress.
+
+"We reached Cincinnati about ten in the morning, and with a long glad
+breath I stepped from the coach, and felt that Kentucky and my notorious
+character were behind. I stopped at the ---- Hotel, and the next two days
+were spent in procuring myself a decent outfit. Each night I went to a
+different house, for the sake of avoiding suspicion, and as my bills were
+promptly paid, no questions were ever asked. At the D---- House I saw in a
+paper an advertisement for a teacher in a school in one of the interior
+towns. I had formed some such plan for the future, and instantly
+determined personally to apply for the situation. I did so, but
+credentials were required, and I had none to give. Somewhat weary of my
+adventure I returned to Cincinnati, and in passing through one of the
+streets, my eye caught the sign 'Fashionable Dressmaking and Millinery.' I
+knew I had a taste for that, and I concluded to offer myself as an
+apprentice."
+
+Then she told how she had toiled on day after day with dim eye and aching
+head for over a year in the unwholesome atmosphere of a crowded workshop
+conducted by a slave-driving, inconsiderate woman named Miss Dillon, while
+thoughts of home and remorse for the past preyed on her heart.
+
+"But why did you not come back?" asked Fanny. "We would have received you
+most gladly."
+
+"I felt that I could not do that," said Julia. "I knew that you thought me
+dead, and I fancied that father, at least, would feel relieved."
+
+"Oh, child," groaned Uncle Joshua, "don't say so. I was mighty mean, I
+know, but I never got to that."
+
+After a moment Julia told them that she had had to deliver a party dress
+to Florence Woodburn at Mr. Graham's house one evening and, while waiting
+in the hall, had heard Florence read a letter from Nellie Stanton aloud to
+Alice Graham. In the letter, Nellie said that Mrs. Middleton was not
+expected to live and that Dr. Lacey and Fanny from New Orleans were with
+her.
+
+This news caused her to resign her position at Miss Dillon's and hurry
+home. "I reached Lexington," said she, "about nine o'clock in the evening,
+and as I thought my baggage might incommode me, I purposely left it there,
+but hired a boy to bring me home. When we reached the gate at the entrance
+of the woods I told him he could return, as I preferred going the
+remainder of the way alone. He seemed surprised, but complied with my
+request. I had never heard of the new house, and as I drew near I was
+puzzled, and fancied I was wrong; but Tiger bounded forward, at first
+angrily, then joyfully, and I knew I was right. All about the house was so
+dark, so still, that a dreadful foreboding filled my heart--a fear that
+mother might be dead. I remembered the little graveyard and instantly bent
+my steps thither. I saw the costly marble and the carefully kept grave,
+and a thrill of joy ran through my veins, for they told me I was kindly
+remembered in the home I had so darkened. But another object riveted my
+attention. It was a fresh mound, and I knew full well who rested there.
+Never have I shed such tears of anguish as fell upon the sod which covers
+my sainted mother. In the intensity of my grief I was not conscious of
+Fanny's approach until she stood near me. The rest you know; and now,
+father, will you receive to your home and affection one who has so widely
+strayed?"
+
+"Willin'ly, most willin'ly," said Uncle Joshua, as he folded her to his
+bosom, "and if I had done as I or'to, a heap of this wouldn't have
+happened. Oh, I didn't or'to do so, I didn't; and I ain't goin' to any
+more. You shall live with me when Sunshine's gone; and we would be so
+happy, if your poor mother could only see us and know it all."
+
+From that time nothing could exceed Uncle Joshua's kindness to his
+daughter. He seemed indeed trying to make up for the past, and frequently
+he would whisper to himself, "No, I didn't or'to do so. I see more and
+more that I didn't." Still his fondness for Fanny was undiminished, and
+occasionally, after looking earnestly at both his children, he would
+exclaim, "Hang me, if I don't b'lieve Sunshine is a heap the handsomest";
+but if these words caused Julia any emotion, 'twas never betrayed.
+
+From Julia's story there could be no doubt that the maniac girl was laid
+in the grave which Uncle Joshua had thought belonged to his daughter. No
+tidings of her had been heard, although one gentleman thought that he once
+had met with a girl answering to her description in the stage coach
+between Lexington and Cincinnati. All search in that quarter was
+unavailing, and over her fate a dark mystery lay, until Julia suddenly
+appeared and threw light on the matter. The afflicted father (for she had
+no mother) was sent for, and when told where his child was laid, asked
+permission to have her disinterred and taken to his family burial place.
+His request was granted, the grave was opened, and then refilled and
+leveled with the earth. The monument Julia took care to have carefully
+preserved as a memento of the olden time.
+
+As will be supposed, Julia's return furnished the neighborhood and
+surrounding country with a topic of conversation for many weeks. At first
+nearly all treated her with cool neglect, but as she kept entirely at
+home, curiosity to see one who had, as it were, come back from the dead
+triumphed over all other things; and at last all who came to see Fanny
+asked also for her sister.
+
+Among the few who at once hastened to give the penitent girl the hand of
+friendship was Kate Miller; and as she marked her gentle manner and the
+subdued glance of her still somewhat haughty eyes, she wound her arm about
+her neck and whispered, "I shall in time learn to love you dearly for the
+sake of more than one."
+
+Julia comprehended her, or thought she did, and answered, "Oh, Mrs.
+Miller, that one dreadful crime has troubled me more than all the rest. I
+killed him, your noble brother, and from the moment I deliberately
+determined to do so I became leagued with the tempter, who lured me madly
+on. But I outdid myself, and was entangled in the snare my own hands had
+laid."
+
+"It is ever so," answered Kate. "Our most secret sins will in the end find
+us out."
+
+The reader is perhaps anxious to know whether back across the Atlantic,
+Ashton brought his Spanish bride. Yes, he did. Mr. William Middleton
+accompanied him to the house of Sir Arthur Effingham, whom they found to
+be dying; his property was gone, and he feared that he must leave the
+youthful Inez to the cold charities of the world and a miserly brother.
+When Mr. Middleton made himself known, the dying man pointed to Inez, and
+said, "You once loved the mother; care for the daughter when I am gone,
+will you?"
+
+"I will," answered Mr. Middleton, "on condition that you consent to having
+a young friend of mine share the care with me." At the same time he
+presented Ashton.
+
+Sir Arthur recognized him immediately and answered, "Willingly, most
+willingly. I was a fool to spurn you once as I did."
+
+In a few hours Sir Arthur was dead, and Inez was an orphan. But her grief
+was soothed by the presence of Ashton, who, a few days before sailing for
+America, made her his wife. During the voyage Mr. Middleton informed
+Ashton that as soon as he reached home he intended making his will, by
+which he should bequeath his property to Inez. Said he, "I have spent so
+many years of my life in India that I find the climate of New Orleans more
+congenial to my feelings than a colder one would be, consequently I shall
+purchase a house in that city, and as I look upon you and Inez as my
+children, I shall insist upon your living with me if you have no
+objection."
+
+During the winter Fanny wrote frequently to her father urging him to visit
+her; but this he declined doing, and early the following May, he stood one
+evening impatiently awaiting the arrival of Ike, who had gone to Frankfort
+with the expectation of meeting Fanny and her husband. Everything had been
+put in readiness. The parlors and best chamber were opened and aired. The
+carriage and carriage horses had been brushed up, a new saddle had been
+bought for Fanny's pony, and a new dress for each of the black women, and
+everything and everybody seemed expecting a joyful time.
+
+As the carriage approached the house Uncle Joshua looked wistfully toward
+it, trying to catch a glimpse of "Sunshine," whom he had not seen for
+nearly a year and a half. But only the face of a little negro girl was
+seen looking from the window, and Uncle Joshua exclaimed, "Now, what's
+possessed them to fetch that yaller gal! I've got niggers enough to wait
+on 'em."
+
+But the "yaller gal" knew very well why she was there, and so ere long did
+Uncle Joshua. The steps were let down, and there, blithesome and gay as
+ever, Fanny sprang from the carriage and ran into the arms of her father,
+who kissed her again and again, holding her off to look at her and then
+again drawing her to him and saying, "You're handsomer than ever."
+
+During this process the yellow girl, Rose, had brought from the carriage a
+mysterious looking bundle of flannel and white cambric, which now in Dr.
+Lacey's arms was crowing with delight as its little nurse bobbed up and
+down, making at it all sorts of grimaces.
+
+"What the ----, no, I forgot, I didn't mean so. But what--is--that!" said
+Uncle Joshua, releasing Fanny and advancing toward Dr. Lacey, who proudly
+placed in his arms a beautiful nine-month-old baby, saying, "We have
+brought you a second Sunshine."
+
+
+
+
+
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+Language: English
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+***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK TEMPEST AND SUNSHINE***
+</pre></div>
+    </div>
+
+    <hr class="doublepage" /><div class="tei tei-titlePage">
+        <span class="tei tei-docTitle">
+            <span class="tei tei-titlePart"><span style="font-size: 120%">Tempest and Sunshine</span></span><br />
+        </span>
+        <div class="tei tei-byline">
+            <br />By <span class="tei tei-docAuthor">Mary J. Holmes</span><br />
+        </div>
+        <span class="tei tei-docImprint">
+            New York<br />
+            J. H. Sears &amp; Company<br />
+            1909
+        </span>
+    </div>
+
+
+    <hr class="doublepage" /><div class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+      <a name="pdf1" id="pdf1"></a>
+      <h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Contents</span></h1>
+      <ul class="tei tei-index tei-index-toc"><li><a href="#toc2">Chapter I</a></li><li><a href="#toc4">Chapter II</a></li><li><a href="#toc6">Chapter III</a></li><li><a href="#toc8">Chapter IV</a></li><li><a href="#toc10">Chapter V</a></li><li><a href="#toc12">Chapter VI</a></li><li><a href="#toc14">Chapter VII</a></li><li><a href="#toc16">Chapter VIII</a></li><li><a href="#toc18">Chapter IX</a></li><li><a href="#toc20">Chapter X</a></li><li><a href="#toc22">Chapter XI</a></li><li><a href="#toc24">Chapter XII</a></li><li><a href="#toc26">Chapter XIII</a></li><li><a href="#toc28">Chapter XIV</a></li><li><a href="#toc30">Chapter XV</a></li><li><a href="#toc32">Chapter XVI</a></li><li><a href="#toc34">Chapter XVII</a></li><li><a href="#toc36">Chapter XVIII</a></li><li><a href="#toc38">Chapter XIX</a></li><li><a href="#toc40">Chapter XX</a></li><li><a href="#toc42">Chapter XXI</a></li><li><a href="#toc44">Chapter XXII</a></li><li><a href="#toc46">Chapter XXIII</a></li><li><a href="#toc48">Chapter XXIV</a></li><li><a href="#toc50">Chapter XXV</a></li><li><a href="#toc52">Chapter XXVI</a></li></ul>
+    </div>
+</div>
+
+<div class="tei tei-body" style="margin-bottom: 6.00em; margin-top: 6.00em">
+
+<hr class="page" /><div class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page001">[pg 001]</span><a name="Pg001" id="Pg001" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Tempest and Sunshine</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"></p>
+</div>
+
+<div class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc2" id="toc2"></a><a name="pdf3" id="pdf3"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter I</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">mr. wilmot arrives at mr. middleton's</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It was the afternoon of a bright October day. The old town
+clock had just tolled the hour of four, when the Lexington
+and Frankfort daily stage was heard rattling over the stony
+pavement in the small town of V&mdash;&mdash;, Kentucky. In a few
+moments the four panting steeds were reined up before the
+door of The Eagle, the principal hotel in the place. "Mine
+host," a middle-aged, pleasant-looking man, came hustling out
+to inspect the newcomers, and calculate how many would do
+justice to his beefsteaks, strong coffee, sweet potatoes and
+corn cakes, which were being prepared in the kitchen by Aunt
+Esther.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This good dame divided her time between squeezing the
+steaks, turning the corn cakes, kicking the dogs and administering
+various cuffs to sundry little black urchins, who were
+on the lookout to snatch a bit of the "hoe cake" whenever
+they could elude the argus eyes of Aunt Esther. When the
+rattling of the stage was heard, there ensued a general
+scrambling to ascertain which would be first to see who had
+come. At length, by a series of somersaults, helped on by
+Aunt Esther's brawny hand, the kitchen was cleared and
+Aunt Esther was "monarch of all she surveyed."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The passengers this afternoon were few and far between,
+for there was but one inside and one on the box with the
+driver. The one inside alighted and ordered his baggage to
+be carried into the hotel. The stranger was a young man,
+apparently about twenty-five years of age. He was tall, well-proportioned
+and every way prepossessing in his appearance.
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page002">[pg 002]</span><a name="Pg002" id="Pg002" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>At least the set of idlers in the
+barroom thought so, for the
+moment he entered they all directed their eyes and tobacco
+juice toward him!</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">By the time he had uttered a dozen words, they had come to
+the conclusion that he was a stranger in the place and was
+from the East. One of the men, a Mr. Edson, was, to use his
+own words, "mighty skeary of Northern folks," and as soon
+as he became convinced that the stranger was from that way,
+he got up, thinking to himself, "Some confounded Abolitionist,
+I'll warrant. The sooner I go home and get my gang together,
+the better 'twill be." But on second thought he concluded
+that "his gang" was safe, for the present at least;
+so he'd just sit down and hear what his neighbor, Mr. Woodburn,
+was saying to the newcomer.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The Kentuckians are as famous as the Yankees for inquisitiveness,
+but if they inquire into your history, they are equally
+ready to give theirs to you, and you cannot feel as much annoyed
+by the kind, confiding manner with which a Kentuckian
+will draw you out, as by the cool, quizzing way with which
+a Yankee will "guess" out your affairs.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">On the present occasion, Mr. Woodburn had conjectured
+the young man's business, and was anxious to know who he
+was, and, if possible, to render him assistance. It took but a
+short time for the stranger to tell that he was from the East,
+from New York; that his name was Wilmot, and that he was
+in quest of a school; and in as short a time Mr. Woodburn
+had welcomed young Wilmot to Kentucky, but expressed his
+regrets that he did not come sooner, for all the schools were
+engaged. "But," added he, "you had better remain around
+here awhile and get acquainted, and then there will be no
+doubt of your eventually getting a situation. Meantime, as
+you are a stranger here, you are welcome to make my house
+your home."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Such kindness from an entire stranger was unlooked for by
+Wilmot. He knew not what to make of it; it was so different
+from the cold, money-making men of the North. He tried
+to stammer out his thanks, when Mr. Edson interrupted him
+by nudging Mr. Woodburn and saying: "Don't you mind old
+Middleton. He's been tarin' round after a Yankee teacher
+these six weeks. I reckon this chap'll suit."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Woodburn hesitated. He did not like to send Mr. Wilmot
+to such a place as Mr. Middleton's, for though Mr.
+Middleton was a very kind man, he was very rough and uncouth
+in his manner and thought his money much better applied
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page003">[pg 003]</span><a name="Pg003" id="Pg003" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>when at interest than when
+employed to make his house and family more comfortable.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At length Mr. Woodburn replied: "True, I did not think
+of Mr. Middleton, but I hardly like to send a stranger there.
+However, Mr. Wilmot, you must not judge all Kentuckians
+by him, for though he is very hospitable to strangers, he is
+extremely rough."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Wilmot thanked them for their information and said he
+thought he would go to Mr. Middleton's that night.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Lord knows how you'll get there," said Mr. Edson.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, is it far?" asked Wilmot.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Not very far," said Mr. Edson, "little better than four
+miles, but a mighty mean road at any time and a heap worse
+since the rains. For a spell you can get on right smart, but
+then, again, you'll go in co-slush!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Wilmot smiled, but said he "thought he would try the
+road if Mr. Edson would give him the direction."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Then followed a host of directions, of which the most
+prominent to Wilmot were, that "about two miles from the
+house is an old hemp factory, full of niggers, singing like all
+fury; then comes a piece of woods, in the middle of which is
+a gate on the left hand; open that gate and follow the road
+straight till you come to the mightiest, mean-looking house
+you ever seen, I reckon; one chimbley tumbled down, and
+t'other trying to. That is Middleton's."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here Mr. Woodburn said, "That as the road was so bad,
+and it was getting late, Mr. Wilmot had better stay at his
+house that night and the next day they would send him to
+Middleton's."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Before Mr. Wilmot had time to reply, Mr. Edson called out,
+"Halloo! Just in time, Wilmot!" Then rushing to the door
+he screamed, "Ho! Jim Crow, you jackanapes, what you
+ridin' Prince full jump down the pike for? Say, you scapegrace,
+come up here!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Wilmot looked from the window and saw a fine looking
+black boy of about sixteen years of age riding a beautiful
+horse at full speed through the street. He readily divined that
+the boy was the property of Mr. Edson, and as he had brought
+from home a little abolitionism safely packed away, he expected
+to see a few cuffs dealt out to the young African. But
+when the young hopeful, at the command of his master,
+wheeled his horse up to the door, gave a flourish with his
+rimless old hat and a loud whistle with his pouting lips, Mr.
+Wilmot observed that his master gave the bystanders a knowing
+wink, as much as to say, "Isn't he smart?" Then turning
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page004">[pg 004]</span><a name="Pg004" id="Pg004" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+to the boy he said, "How now, you Jim, what are you here
+for, riding Prince to death?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I begs marster's pardon berry much," said the negro, "but
+you see how I done toted all the taters you told me, and missis
+she 'vise me to ride Prince a leetle, 'case he's gettin' oneasy
+like when Miss Carline rides him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Likely story," said Mr. Edson; "but for once you are in
+the way when I want you. You know where Mr. Middleton
+lives?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, marster, reckon I does."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well, this young man wants to go there. Now jump down
+quick and help him on. Do you hear?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, marster," said the negro, and in a moment he was on
+the ground, holding the stirrup for Mr. Wilmot to mount.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Wilmot hesitated for two causes. The first was, he was not
+a good horseman and did not like to attempt mounting the
+spirited animal before so many pairs of eyes. He looked wistfully
+at the horse block, but did not dare propose having the
+horse led up to it. The second reason was he did not know
+whether to accept or decline the kindness of Mr. Edson; but
+that man reassured him by saying:</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Come! What are you waiting for? Jump up. I'd a heap
+rather Jim would go with you than ride Prince to death."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here Mr. Woodburn spoke. He knew that New York
+people were, comparatively speaking, inferior riders, and he
+conjectured why Mr. Wilmot hesitated; so he said:</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Here, Jim, lead the horse up to the block for the gentleman";
+then turning to the bystanders, said, as if apologizing
+for Wilmot: "You know it is so thickly settled in New York
+that they do not ride as much as we do, and probably the
+young man has always been at school."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This was satisfactory to the white portion of the audience,
+but not to the group of blacks, who were assembled at the
+corner of the house. They thought it a shame not to be a
+good rider and when they saw the awkward manner in which
+Mr. Wilmot finally mounted the horse and the ludicrous
+face of Jim Crow as he sprang up behind him, they were, as
+they afterward told Aunt Esther, "dreffully tickled and would
+have larfed, sartin, if they hadn't knowed marster would have
+slapped their jaws."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And sarved you right," was the rejoinder of Aunt Esther.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But to return to Mr. Edson. As soon as Mr. Wilmot, Jim
+and Prince had disappeared, he felt a return of his fears concerning
+the "confounded Abolitionist." Thought he, "What a
+fool I was to let Prince and Jim Crow, too, go off with that
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page005">[pg 005]</span><a name="Pg005" id="Pg005" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+ar' chap! Thar's Prince, worth a hundred and fifty, and
+Jim, at the least calculation, 'll fetch eight hundred. Well,
+anyway, they can't get far on that dirt road, so if Jim isn't
+home by nine, I'll go after 'em, that's so." Having settled
+the matter thus satisfactorily in his own mind, he called for
+his horse and started for home.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Meantime Mr. Wilmot was slowly wending his way toward
+Mr. Middleton's. It took but a short time for him to ascertain
+that the road was fully equal to the description given of it by
+Mr. Edson. At times he could scarcely keep his head, and
+he felt conscious, too, that the black machine behind him was
+inwardly convulsed with laughter at his awkward attempts to
+guide the horse in the best part of the road. At length he
+ventured a remark:</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Jim, is this animal ugly?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Ugly! Lor' bless you, marster, is you blind? As handsome
+a creetur as thar is in the country!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Wilmot understood that he had used the word ugly in
+its wrong sense, so he said:</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I do not mean to ask if the horse is ill-looking, but is he
+skittish?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"If marster means by that will he throw him off, I don't
+think he will as long as I'm on him, but sometimes he is a
+leetle contrary like. Reckon marster ain't much used to
+ridin'."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">By this time they had reached the gate spoken of by Mr.
+Edson. To Mr. Wilmot's great surprise the horse walked tip
+to it and tried to open it with his mouth! Mr. Wilmot was so
+much amused that he would not suffer Jim to get down and
+open the gate, as he wished to see if the horse could do it.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, yes, marster, he'll do it easy," said the negro; and sure
+enough, in a moment the well-trained animal lifted the latch
+and pushed open the gate! But it was a rickety old thing,
+and before Prince had got fairly through it tumbled down,
+hitting his heels and causing him to jump sideways, so as to
+leave Mr. Wilmot riding the gate and Jim Crow in quiet possession
+of the saddle! With a great effort Jim forced down
+his desire to scream and merely showed twenty-eight very
+large, white teeth.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Springing from the horse he offered to assist Mr. Wilmot
+to mount again, but he had no inclination to do so. He preferred
+walking the rest of the way, he said, and as he could
+now easily find the house, Jim could return home. This was not
+what Jim wanted. He had anticipated a nice time in relating
+his adventures to Mr. Middleton's negroes, but as Mr. Wilmot
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page006">[pg 006]</span><a name="Pg006" id="Pg006" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+slipped a quarter into his hand, he felt consoled for the
+loss of his "yarn"; so mounting Prince again, he gave his
+old palm leaf three flourishes round his head, and with a loud
+whoop, started the horse with a tremendous speed down the
+road and was soon out of sight, leaving Mr. Wilmot to find his
+way alone through the wood. This he found no difficulty in
+doing, for he soon came in sight of a house, which he readily
+took for Mr. Middleton's.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It was a large, old-fashioned stone building, with one chimney
+fallen down, as Mr. Edson had said, and its companion
+looked likely to follow suit at the first high wind. The windows
+of the upper story were two-thirds of them destitute of
+glass, but its place was supplied by shingles, which kept the
+cold out if they did not let the light in. Scattered about the
+yard, which was very large, were corn cribs, hay racks, pig
+troughs, carts, wagons, old plows, horses, mules, cows, hens,
+chickens, turkeys, geese, negroes, and dogs, the latter of
+which rushed ferociously at Mr. Wilmot, who was about to
+beat a retreat from so uninviting quarters, when one of the
+negroes called out, "Ho, marster, don't be feared, 'case I'll
+hold Tiger." So Wilmot advanced with some misgivings toward
+the negro and dog.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">He asked the negro if his master were at home.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No, sar, marster's done gone away, but Miss Nancy, she's
+at home. Jist walk right in thar, whar you see the pile of
+saddles in the entry."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Accordingly, Mr. Wilmot "walked in where the pile of
+saddles were," and knocked at a side door. It was opened by
+a very handsome young girl, who politely asked the stranger
+to enter. He did so and found within a mild-looking, middle-aged
+lady, whose dark eyes and hair showed her at once to be
+the mother of the young lady who had opened the door for
+him.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Middleton, for she it was, arose, and offering her hand
+to the stranger, asked him to be seated in the large stuffed
+chair which stood before the cheerful blazing fire. In a few
+moments he had introduced himself, told his business and inquired
+for Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"My husband is absent," said Mrs. Middleton, "but he will
+be at home tonight and we shall be glad to have you remain
+with us till tomorrow at least, and as much longer as you like,
+for I think Mr. Middleton will be glad to assist you in getting
+a school."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Wilmot accepted the invitation and then looked round
+the room to see if the interior of the house corresponded with
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page007">[pg 007]</span><a name="Pg007" id="Pg007" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+the exterior, It did not, for the room, though large, was very
+comfortable. The floor was covered with a bright-colored
+home-made carpet. In one corner stood a bed, the counterpane
+of which was as white as snow, and the curtains of the
+windows were of the same hue. In another corner was a
+small bookcase, well filled with books and on a stand near a
+window were several house plants.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">He concluded that the books and the plants were the property
+of the young lady, whom Mrs. Middleton introduced to
+him as her eldest daughter Julia. She was an intelligent-looking
+girl, and Mr. Wilmot instantly felt interested in her, but
+when he attempted to converse with her, she stole quietly out
+of the room, leaving her mother to entertain the visitor.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At last supper was brought in by old Aunt Judy, who
+courtesied so low to the "young marster," that she upset the
+coffee pot, the contents of which fell upon a spaniel, which lay
+before the fire. The outcries of the dog brought Miss Julia
+from the kitchen, and this time she was accompanied by her
+younger sister, Fanny, who together with Julia and Aunt
+Judy, lamented over the wounded animal.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I didn't go to do it, sartin, Miss July," said Aunt Judy,
+"Lor' knows I didn't."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Who said you did, you black thing, you?" said Julia, who
+in her grief for her favorite, and her anger at Aunt Judy, forgot
+the stranger, and her bashfulness, too. "You were careless,
+I know you were," she continued, "or you never could
+have tipped the coffee over in this manner."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Never mind, sister," said Fanny, "never mind; of course,
+Aunt Judy didn't mean to do it, for she likes Dido as well as
+we do."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Lor' bless Miss Fanny's sweet face, that I do like Dido,"
+said Aunt Judy.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, that you do," repeated Julia mockingly, "just as
+though you could like anything."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here Mrs. Middleton interposed and ordered Julia and
+Fanny to take their seats at the table, while Judy cleared away
+all traces of the disaster. Julia complied with an ill-grace,
+muttering something about "the hateful negroes," while
+Fanny obeyed readily, and laughingly made some remark to
+Mr. Wilmot about their making so much ado over a dog,
+"but," said she, "we are silly girls, and of course do silly
+things. Probably we shall do better when we get old like you—no,
+like mother, I mean."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here she stopped, blushing deeply at having called Mr. Wilmot
+old, when in fact she thought him quite young, and very
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page008">[pg 008]</span><a name="Pg008" id="Pg008" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+handsome—in short, "just the thing." She thought to herself,
+"There, I've done it now! Julia and I have both introduced
+ourselves to him in a pretty light, but it's just like me—however,
+I'll not say another word tonight!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The little incident of the coffee pot gave Mr. Wilmot something
+of an insight into the character and disposition of the
+two girls. And surely nothing could have been more unlike
+than their personal appearance, as they sat side by side at the
+supper table. Julia was about seventeen years of age and
+was called very handsome, for there was something peculiarly
+fascinating in the ever-varying expression of her large black
+eyes. She was a brunette, but there was on her cheek so
+rich and changeable a color that one forgot in looking at her,
+whether she were dark or light. Her disposition was something
+like her complexion—dark and variable. Her father
+was a native of South Carolina, and from him she inherited a
+quick, passionate temper. At times she was as gentle as a lamb,
+but when anything occurred to trouble her, all her Southern
+blood boiled up, and she was as Fanny said, "always ready to
+fire up at a moment's warning." Mr. Middleton called her
+"Tempest," while to Fanny he gave the pet name of "Sunshine,"
+and truly, compared with her sister, Fanny's presence
+in the house was like a ray of sunshine.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">She was two years younger than Julia and entirely different
+from her, both in looks and disposition. Her face was
+very pale and her bright golden hair fell in soft curls around
+her neck and shoulders, giving her something the appearance
+of a fairy. Her eyes were very large and very dark blue, and
+ever mirrored forth the feelings of her soul.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">By the servants Julia was feared and dreaded; but Fanny was
+a favorite with all. Not a man, woman or child on the
+plantation but was ready to do anything for "darling Miss
+Fanny." And they thought, too, every one must love her as
+well as they did, for they said "she showed by her face
+that she was an angel." This was the opinion of the blacks,
+and it was also the partially formed opinion of Mr. Wilmot
+before he finished his supper; and yet he could not help
+thinking there was something wondrously attractive in the
+glance of Julia's large, dark eyes.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After supper he tried to engage the girls in conversation in
+order to ascertain which had the better mind. He found
+Fanny most ready to converse. She had forgotten her resolution
+not to talk, and before the evening was half spent seemed
+perfectly well acquainted with him. She had discovered that
+his name was Richard, that he had a sister Kate, who called
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page009">[pg 009]</span><a name="Pg009" id="Pg009" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+him Dick, that he was as yet possessor of his own heart, but
+was in danger of losing it! The compliment Fanny very generously
+gave to her sister Julia, because she observed that Mr.
+Wilmot's eyes were often directed toward the corner where
+the dark beauty sat, silent and immovable.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia had taken but little part in the conversation and Mr.
+Wilmot's efforts to "draw her out" had proved ineffectual.
+She felt piqued that Fanny should engross so much attention
+and resolved on revenge; so she determined to show Mr. Wilmot
+that she could talk but not upon such silly subjects as
+pleased Fanny. Accordingly, when books were mentioned, she
+seemed suddenly aroused into life. She was really very intelligent
+and a very good scholar. She had a great taste for
+reading, and what books she could not prevail on her father
+to buy, she would borrow, so she had a tolerably good knowledge
+of all the standard works. Mr. Wilmot was surprised
+and pleased to find her so well informed and in the spirited
+conversation which followed poor Fanny was cast entirely
+into the background.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny, however, attributed it to her sister's superior knowledge
+of Latin, and inwardly "thanked her stars" that she knew
+nothing of that language further than the verb Amo, to love.
+The practical part of that verb she understood, even if she
+did not its conjugation. She sat quietly listening to Mr. Wilmot
+and her sister, but her cogitations were far different from
+what Julia's had been.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny was building castles—in all of which Mr. Wilmot
+and Julia were the hero and heroine. She gazed admiringly
+at her sister, whose face grew handsomer each moment as
+she became more animated, and she thought, "What a nice-looking
+couple Julia and Mr. Wilmot would make! And they
+would be so happy, too—that is if sister didn't get angry,
+and I am sure she wouldn't with Mr. Wilmot. Then they
+would have a nicer house than this old shell, and perhaps they
+would let me live with them!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here her reverie was interrupted by Mr. Wilmot, who asked
+her if she ever studied Latin. Fanny hesitated; she did not
+wish to confess that she had once studied it six months, but
+at the end of that time she was so heartily tired of its "long-tailed
+verbs," as she called them, that she had thrown her
+grammar out of the window and afterward given it to Aunt
+Judy to start the oven with!</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This story was told, however, by Julia, with many embellishments,
+for she delighted in making Fanny appear ridiculous.
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page010">[pg 010]</span><a name="Pg010" id="Pg010" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+She was going on swimmingly when she received a
+drawback from her mother, who said:</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Julia, what do you want to talk so for? You know that
+while Fanny studied Latin, Mr. Miller said she learned her
+lessons more readily than you did and recited them better, and
+he said, too, that she was quite as good a French scholar as
+you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia curled her lip scornfully and said, "she didn't know
+what her mother knew about Fanny's scholarship." Meantime
+Fanny was blushing deeply and thinking that she had appeared
+to great disadvantage in Mr. Wilmot's eyes; but he
+very kindly changed the conversation by asking who Mr.
+Miller was, and was told that he was a young man from Albany,
+New York, who taught in their neighborhood the winter
+before.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The appearance of some nice red apples just then turned the
+attention of the little company in another channel and before
+they were aware of it the clock struck ten. Mr. Middleton
+had not returned and as it was doubtful whether he came at
+all that night, Julia went into the kitchen for Luce, to show
+Mr. Wilmot to his room. She was gone some time, and when
+she returned was accompanied by a bright-looking mulatto
+girl, who, as soon as she had conducted Mr. Wilmot into his
+room, commenced making excuses about "marster's old house!
+Things was drefful all round it, but 'twasn't Miss Julia's fault,
+for if she could have her way 'twould be fixed up, sartin. She
+was a born'd lady, anybody could see; so different from Miss
+Fanny, who cared nothing how things looked if she could go
+into the kitchen and turn hoe cakes for Aunt Judy, or tend the
+baby!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">By this time Luce had arranged the room all it wanted arranging,
+and as Mr. Wilmot had no further need of her services,
+she left him to think of what she had said. He did not know
+that the bright red ribbon, which appeared on Luce's neck
+next morning, was the gift of Julia, who had bribed her to
+say what she did to him. Julia knew that she had made a
+favorable impression on Mr. Wilmot by making him think
+meanly of Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">What Luce said had its effect upon him, too. He was accustomed
+to the refinements of the North and he could not
+help respecting a young lady more who showed a taste for
+neatness. That night he dreamed that a bright pair of dark
+eves were looking at him from each pane of shingle in the
+window, and that a golden-haired fairy was dancing the Polka
+in Aunt Judy's hoe cake batter.</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter2" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc4" id="toc4"></a><a name="pdf5" id="pdf5"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter II</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">getting up a subscription school</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page011">[pg 011]</span><a name="Pg011" id="Pg011" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Next morning before daybreak Mr. Wilmot was aroused
+from a sound slumber by what he thought was the worst
+noise he had ever heard. He instantly concluded that the
+house was on fire, and springing up, endeavored to find his
+clothes, but in the deep darkness of the room such a thing
+was impossible; so he waited a while and tried to find out
+what the noise could be.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At last it assumed something of a definite form, and he
+found it was the voice of a man calling out in thunder-like
+tones, "Ho, Jebediah! Come out with ye! Do you hear?
+Are you coming?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Then followed a long catalogue of names, such as Sam, Joe,
+Jack, Jim, Ike, Jerry, Nehemiah, Ezariah, Judy, Tilda, Martha,
+Rachel, Luce and Phema, and at the end of each name was the
+same list of questions which had preceded that of Jebediah;
+and ever from the negro quarters came the same response,
+"Yes, marster, comin'."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">By this time all the hens, geese, turkeys and dogs were
+wide awake and joining their voices in the chorus, made the
+night, or rather the morning, hideous with their outcries. At
+last the noise subsided. Silence settled around the house and
+Wilmot tried to compose himself to sleep. When he again
+awoke the sun was shining brightly into his room. He arose
+and dressed himself, but felt in no hurry to see "his host,"
+who had come home, he was sure, and had given such tremendous
+demonstrations of the strength of his lungs.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Wilmot finally descended to the sitting room, where the
+first object which presented itself was a man who was certainly
+six and a half feet high, and large in proportion. His
+face was dark and its natural color was increased by a beard
+of at least four weeks' growth! He had on his head an old
+slouched hat, from under which a few gray locks were visible.
+As soon as Wilmot appeared, the uncouth figure advanced toward
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page012">[pg 012]</span><a name="Pg012" id="Pg012" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+him, and seizing his hand, gave a grip, which, if continued
+long, would certainly have crushed every bone! He
+began with—</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well, so you are Mr. Wilmot from New York, hey? Of
+course a red-hot Abolitionist, but I don't care for that if you'll
+only keep your ideas to yourself and not try to preach your
+notions to me. I've heard of you before."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Heard of me, sir?" said Mr. Wilmot in surprise.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, of you; and why not? Thar's many a man, not as
+good as you, judging by your looks, has had a hearing in his
+day; but, however, I haint heard of you by the papers. As I
+was coming home last night I got along to old man Edson's,
+and I seen him swarin' and tarin' round so says I, 'Ho, old
+man, what's the row?' 'Oh,' says he, 'that you, Middleton?
+Nuff's the row. I've done let my best horse and nigger go off
+with a man from the free States, who said he's going to your
+house, and here 'tis after nine and Jim not at home yet. Of
+course they've put out for the river.' 'Now,' says I, 'don't be a
+fool, Edson; if that ar chap said he's goin' to my house, he's
+goin' thar, I'll bet all my land and niggers he's honest. Likely
+Jim's stopped somewhar. You come along with me and we'll
+find him.' So we jogged along on the pike till of a sudden
+we met Prince coming home all alone! This looked dark, but
+I told Edson to say nothin' and keep on; so we came to
+Woodburn's fine house, and thar in the cabins we seen a
+bright light, and heard the niggers larfin like five hundred, and
+thought we could distinguish Jim Crow's voice; so we crept
+slyly up to the window and looked in and, sure enough, there
+was Jim, telling a great yarn about the way you rode and
+how you got flung onto the gate. It seems he didn't half
+hitch Prince, who got oneasy like, and started for home.
+Edson hollered to Jim, who came out and told how he didn't
+go clear here with you, cause you said you could find the
+way, and he might go back. Then old man Edson turned right
+round and said you were a likely man, and he hoped I'd do all
+I could for you. So that's the way I heard of you; and now
+welcome to old Kentuck, and welcome to my house, such as it
+is. It's mighty mean, though, as 'Tempest' says."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here he turned to Julia, who had just entered the room.
+Then he went on: "Yes, Tempest raves and tars about the
+house and can hardly wait till I'm dead before she spends my
+money in fool fixin's. Devil of a cent she'll get though if
+she rides as high a horse as she generally does! I'll give it
+all to 'Sunshine'; yes, I will. She's more gentle-like and
+comes coaxin' round me, and puttin' her soft arms round my
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page013">[pg 013]</span><a name="Pg013" id="Pg013" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+old shaggy neck says, 'Please, pa, if I'll learn to make a nice
+pudding or pie of Aunt Judy, will you buy us a new looking-glass
+or rocking chair?' And then 'tisn't in my natur to refuse.
+Oh, yes; Sunshine is a darling," said he, laying his
+hand caressingly on Fanny's head, who just at that moment
+showed her sunny face in the room.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">During breakfast Mr. Middleton inquired more particularly
+into Mr. Wilmot's plans and wishes, and told him there
+was no doubt that he could obtain a good school in that immediate
+neighborhood. "Your best way," said he, "will be to
+write a subscription paper. The people then see what for a
+fist you write, and half the folks in Kentuck will judge you
+by that. In the paper you must tell what you know and what
+you ask to tell it to others. I'll head the list with my two gals
+and give you a horse to go round with, and I'll bet Tempest,
+and Sunshine, too, that you'll get a full school afore night."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At the last part of this speech Julia curled her lips and tried
+to look indignant, while Fanny laughingly said, "Pa, what
+makes you always bet sister and me, just as though you could
+sell us like horses? It's bad enough to bet and sell the blacks,
+I think."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Ho, ho! So you've got some free State notions already,
+have you?" said Mr. Middleton. "Well, honey, you're more'n
+half right, I reckon." So saying, he for the fourth time
+passed up his coffee cup.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Breakfast being over, he took his young friend to the stable
+and bade him select for his own use any horse he chose. Mr.
+Wilmot declined, saying he was not much accustomed to
+horses; he preferred that Mr. Middleton should choose any
+horse he pleased.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Very well," said Mr. Middleton; "from the accounts I
+have heard of your horsemanship it may be improved; so I
+reckon I'll not give you a very skeary horse to begin with.
+Thar's Aleck'll just suit you. He'll not throw you on the gate,
+for he doesn't trot as fast as a black ant can walk!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Accordingly Aleck was saddled and bridled and Mr. Wilmot
+was soon mounted and, with his subscription paper in his
+pocket, was riding off after subscribers. He was very successful;
+and when at night he turned his face homeward, he
+had the names of fifteen scholars and the partial promise of
+five more.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well, my boy, what luck?" said Mr. Middleton, as Wilmot
+entered the sitting room that evening.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Very good success," returned Mr. Wilmot; "I am sure of
+fifteen scholars and have a promise for five more."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page014">[pg 014]</span><a name="Pg014" id="Pg014" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Yes, pretty good," said Mr. Middleton; "fifteen sartin, and
+five unsartin. Who are the unsartin ones?—old Thornton's?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Wilmot replied that he believed it was a Mr. Thornton
+who had hesitated about signing.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"He'll sign," said Mr. Middleton. "I's thar after you was,
+and he told me you might put down five for him. I pay for
+two on 'em. He lives on my premises; and if he doesn't pay
+up for t'other three, why, he'll jog, that's all."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Wilmot said he hoped no one would send to school
+against their wishes.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Lord, no," rejoined Mr. Middleton; "old Thornton wants
+to send bad enough, only he's stingy like. Let me see your
+paper, boy."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Wilmot handed him the paper, and he went on: "Thar's
+ten scholars at eight dollars—that makes eighty; then thar's five
+at eleven dollars, and fifty-five and eighty makes a hundred
+and thirty-five; then thar's five more at fifteen dollars; five
+times fifteen; five times five is twenty-five—seventy-five dollars;—seventy-five
+and a hundred and thirty-five;—five and
+five is ten, one to seven is eight, eight and three is eleven—two
+hundred and ten dollars! Why, quite a heap! Of
+course you've got clothes enough to last a spell, so you can
+put two hundred out at interest. I'll take it and give you
+ten per cent."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Wilmot smiled at seeing his money so carefully disposed
+of before it was earned, but he merely said, "There's
+my board to be deducted."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Your what?" asked Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"My board, sir. I have no other means of paying it. I find
+I can get boarded for a dollar and a half a week."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"The deuce you can," said Mr. Middleton. "Who'll board
+you for that?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Wilmot gave the name of the gentleman, to which
+Mr. Middleton replied, "I want to know if he will board you
+so very cheap!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, yes. Do you think I should pay more?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Pay more!" replied Middleton. "Don't be a fool! Why,
+here's this infernal old shell of a house wants filling up, and
+thar's heaps of horses and niggers lounging round with
+nothing to do; then I've plenty of potatoes, bacon and corn
+meal—and such fare as we have you're welcome to, without a
+dollar and a half, or even a cent and a half."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Wilmot remonstrated at receiving so much at Mr. Middleton's
+hands, but that good man put an end to all further
+argument by saying, "Do let me act as I like. You see, I've
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page015">[pg 015]</span><a name="Pg015" id="Pg015" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+taken a liking to you, and because I see you trying to help
+yourself, I am willing to try and help you. They say, or
+Tempest says they say, I'm a rough old bear, and maybe I
+am; but I'm not all bad; it's a streak o' fat and a streak o'
+lean; and if I want to do you a kindness, pray let me."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So it was settled that Mr. Wilmot should remain in Mr.
+Middleton's family during the winter. To Julia this arrangement
+gave secret satisfaction. She had from the first liked Mr.
+Wilmot, and the idea of having him near her all the time was
+perfectly delightful. She resolved to gain his good opinion,
+cost what it would. To do this, she knew she must appear to
+be amiable, and that she determined to do—before him at
+least. She had also seen enough of him to know that he set
+a great value upon talent, and she resolved to surprise him
+with her superior scholarship and ability to learn. She, however,
+felt some misgivings lest Fanny should rival her in his
+esteem; but she hoped by negro bribery and various little
+artifices to deter him from thinking too highly of her sister.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The following Monday, Mr. Wilmot repaired to his schoolroom,
+where he found assembled all his pupils. It was comparatively
+easy to arrange them into classes and ere the close
+of the day the school was pretty generally organized. Weeks
+passed on and each day the "Yankee schoolmaster" gained in
+the love of his scholars, and one of them, at least, gained in
+the affections of the teacher. Julia had adhered to her resolution
+of appearing amiable and of surprising Mr. Wilmot with
+her wonderful powers of learning. This last she did to perfection.
+No lesson was so long but it was readily learned and
+its substance admirably told in words of her own. She preferred
+reciting alone and she so far outstripped the others in
+the length of her lessons, it seemed necessary that she should
+do so. Mr. Wilmot often wondered at her marvelous capacity
+for learning so much in so short a space of time, for she
+never took home her books at night, and she said she had
+plenty of time for her lessons during school hours.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">With Fanny it was just the reverse. She got her lessons at
+home and played all day at school! Sometimes a reprimand
+from Mr. Wilmot would bring the tears into her eyes and
+she would wonder why it was she could not behave and make
+Mr. Wilmot like her as well as he did Julia. Then she would
+resolve not to make any more faces at that booby, Bill Jeffrey,
+for the girls to laugh at, nor to draw any more pictures on
+her slate of the Dame Sobriety, as she called Julia, and lastly,
+not to pin any more chalk rags on the boys' coats. But she
+was a dear lover of fun and her resolutions were soon for
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page016">[pg 016]</span><a name="Pg016" id="Pg016" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+gotten.
+Her lessons, however, were generally well-learned,
+and well recited; but she could not compete with Julia, neither
+did she wish to. She often wondered how her sister could
+learn so long lessons, and, secretly, she had her own suspicions
+on the subject, but chose to keep them to herself.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Meantime the winter was passing rapidly and, to Mr. Wilmot,
+very agreeably away. He liked his boarding place much
+and one of its inmates had almost, without his knowledge,
+wound herself strongly around his heart. For a time he
+struggled against it, for his first acquaintance with Julia had
+not left a very favorable impression on his mind. But since
+that night she had been perfectly pleasant before him and had
+given out but one demonstration of her passionate temper.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This was one evening at the supper table. Zuba, a mulatto
+girl, brought in some preserves and, in passing them, very
+carelessly spilled them upon Julia's new blue merino. In
+the anger of the moment Mr. Wilmot and his good opinion
+were forgotten. Springing up, she gave the girl a blow which
+sent her half across the room and caused her to drop the dish,
+which was broken in twenty pieces. At the same time she exclaimed
+in a loud, angry tone, "Devil take you, Zube!" The
+loss of the dish elicited a series of oaths from Mr. Middleton,
+who called his daughter such names as "lucifer match,"
+"volcano," "powder mill," and so forth.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">For her father's swearing Julia cared nothing, but it was
+the sorrowful, disappointed expression of Mr. Wilmot's face
+which cooled her down. Particularly did she wish to recall
+what she had done when she saw that Fanny also had received
+some of the preserves on her merino; but instead of raging
+like a fury, she arose and quietly wiped it off, and then burst
+into a loud laugh, which she afterward told her mother was
+occasioned by the mournful look which Mr. Wilmot's face assumed
+when he saw that Julia's temper was not dead, but
+merely covered up with ashes.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">From this remark of Fanny's the reader will understand
+that she was well aware of the part her sister was playing.
+And she was perfectly satisfied that it should be so, for by
+this means she occasionally got a pleasant word from Julia.
+She, however, often wished that Mr. Wilmot could be constantly
+with her sister, for his presence in the house did not
+prevent her from expending her wrath upon both Fanny and
+the blacks.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">For some days after the affair of the preserves, Mr. Wilmot
+was somewhat cool in his manner toward Julia, who had
+discernment enough to attribute the change to the right cause.
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page017">[pg 017]</span><a name="Pg017" id="Pg017" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+Earnestly did she desire to win back his esteem, and she accordingly
+cast about for some method by which she could undo
+what she had done. She could think of no way except to acknowledge
+her error to Mr. Wilmot and promise to do better
+in the future. So one evening when her father, mother and
+Fanny were absent, and she was alone with him, she adroitly
+led the conversation to the circumstance of her spoiled merino.
+She acknowledged that it was very unamiable and unladylike
+to manifest such passionate feelings, said she knew she had
+a quick temper, but she tried hard to govern it; and if Mr.
+Wilmot would, as her teacher and friend, aid her by his advice
+and influence, she was sure she would in time succeed.
+So nicely did she manage each part of her confession that
+Mr. Wilmot was thoroughly deceived. He believed her perfectly
+sincere, and greatly admired what he thought to be her
+frank, confiding disposition.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">From that time she was dearer to him than ever and Julia,
+again sure of his esteem, placed a double guard upon her
+temper, and in his presence was the very "pink" of amiability!
+Affairs were gliding smoothly on, when the family received a
+visit from a gentleman, whom Julia would rather not have
+seen. This was Mr. Miller, whom we have mentioned as
+having taught in that neighborhood the winter before. Mr.
+Wilmot found him in the sitting room one night, on his return
+from school. When the young men were introduced they
+regarded each other a moment in silence, then their hands
+were cordially extended, and the words, "Richard Wilmot,"
+"Joseph Miller," were simultaneously uttered.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It seems that, years before, they had been roommates and
+warmly attached friends in the Academy of Canandaigua,
+New York, and now, after the lapse of ten years, they met
+for the first time far off in Kentucky. A long conversation
+followed, relative to what had occurred to each since the
+bright June morning when they parted with so much regret
+in the old academic halls of Canandaigua.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At length Mr. Miller said: "Richard, what has become of
+that sister of yours, of whose marvelous beauty you used to
+tell us boys such big stories?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"My sister Kate," said Mr. Wilmot, "is at present at
+school in New Haven."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And is she still as beautiful as you used to try to make us
+think she was?" asked Mr. Miller.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I will show you her likeness," returned Wilmot, "and you
+can judge for yourself."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So saying, he drew from his pocket a richly cased daguerreotype,
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page018">[pg 018]</span><a name="Pg018" id="Pg018" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+and handed it to Mr. Miller. It was a face of uncommon
+beauty which met Mr. Miller's eye, and he gazed
+enraptured on the surpassing loveliness of the picture. At
+last he passed it to Fanny, who was eagerly waiting for it,
+and then turning to Wilmot, he said, "Yes, Richard, she has
+the handsomest face I ever saw."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And the handsomest face I ever saw with one exception,"
+said Mr. Wilmot, glancing admiringly toward Julia. Mr.
+Miller followed the direction of his eyes and as he saw the
+brilliant beauty of Julia, he sighed for fear his young friend
+might or had already become entangled in her dark meshes.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Just then Fanny exclaimed, "Oh, how handsome; look
+mother—Julia, isn't she perfectly beautiful!" And then she
+added, "But, Mr. Wilmot, is she as good as she is beautiful?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"How absurd," said Julia hastily; "just as though one cannot
+be handsome and good too."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I didn't say they couldn't, sister," said Fanny; "but I
+thought—yes, I'm sure she looks a little selfish!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Upon my word you're very polite," said Julia. "Mr. Wilmot
+will doubtless feel complimented by what you say of his
+sister."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Never mind, Fanny," said Mr. Wilmot; "never mind; you
+are more of a physiognomist than I thought you were, for
+Kate's great fault is being too selfish; but she will overcome
+that in time, I think."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, I am sure so," quickly rejoined Fanny, regretting her
+words and anxious to do away with any unfavorable impression
+she might have made. So she went up to Mr. Wilmot and
+laying her hand on his shoulder, said, "I am sorry if I said
+anything bad of your sister. She is very beautiful and I
+think I should love her very much. Do you think she will
+ever come to Kentucky?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I hardly think she will," said Mr. Wilmot; "but I think
+you would like her, and I am sure she would love you. I
+often write to her about my two Kentucky sisters."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, do you," said Fanny, clapping her white, dimpled
+hands, "do you really call us both sisters? And do you tell
+her how much handsomer Julia is than I am, and how much
+more she knows?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And how much more does she know?" said Mr. Miller,
+who was always interested in whatever Fanny said.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, she knows a 'heap' more than I do," said Fanny, "I
+fear I haven't improved much since you left, for Mr. Wilmot
+is so very indulgent that he never scolds when my lessons are
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page019">[pg 019]</span><a name="Pg019" id="Pg019" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+but half-learned, but consoles himself, I suppose, with Julia's
+great long yarns."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And are Julia's lessons so very long?" asked Mr. Miller.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, sir," replied Fanny. "It is the wonder of all the girls
+how she manages to commit so much to memory in so short
+a time, for she never brings home her books and she spends
+two-thirds of her time, during school hours, in writing something
+on a sheet of foolscap. We girls have our own suspicions
+about that paper, for when her lesson is very hard
+we notice that she is unusually confined to her notes."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here Julia angrily exclaimed, "Fanny, what do you mean?
+Do you intend to insinuate that I write my lesson down and
+then read it?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Fire and fury," said Mr. Middleton, who had been an attentive
+listener, "what's all this about? Tempest, do you
+write down your task? Good reason why you don't bring home
+your books. Speak, girl, quick—are you guilty of such meanness?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia burst into tears, and said: "No, father, I am not; and
+I think it too bad that I should be suspected of such a thing,
+when I am trying to do as well as I can."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I think so too," said Mr. Wilmot, whose sympathies were
+all with Julia.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Miller thought otherwise, but he said nothing. Julia
+had never been a favorite with him. He understood her character
+perfectly well and he felt grieved that his friend should
+be so deceived in her. Perhaps Julia read something of what
+was passing in his mind; for she felt very uneasy for fear he
+might tell Mr. Wilmot something unfavorable of her. Nor
+was she mistaken in her conjectures, for after the young men
+had retired for the night, their conversation naturally enough
+turned upon the family and the two girls, both of whom Mr.
+Wilmot spoke of in the highest terms. Mr. Miller agreed
+with him as long as his remarks were confined to Fanny, but
+when he came to speak of Julia, and of her superior beauty,
+intellect and agreeable manners, he ventured to disagree with
+him.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Said he, "As to Julia's beauty, there can be but one opinion,
+for she is very handsome; but the interior of the casket does
+not correspond with the exterior; she is as false as fair. Then,
+as to her intellect, I never thought it greatly superior to
+Fanny's. To be sure, she has a way of showing off all she
+does know, while Fanny is more retiring."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here Mr. Wilmot spoke of the faculty she possessed for
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page020">[pg 020]</span><a name="Pg020" id="Pg020" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+learning so long lessons. "Even your favorite Fanny," said
+he, "admitted that."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"True," returned Mr. Miller, "but have you forgotten the
+notes? Do you not think there may be something in that?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Is it possible," said Mr. Wilmot, rather warmly, "is it possible
+you think the high-souled Julia capable of such meanness?
+You do not know her as well as I do, if you think she
+would stoop to such deception. You shall go to school with
+me tomorrow, and then you can see for yourself."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, I will do so," said Mr. Miller, and then as he saw Mr.
+Wilmot seemed somewhat excited, he changed the conversation,
+which had been heard by other ears. Adjoining the
+room of Mr. Wilmot was a long dark closet, the door of
+which opened into the apartment of Julia and Fanny. This
+closet was used for a kind of lumber room, in which were
+stored promiscuously old barrels, trunks, hats, boots and so
+forth. It originally had a window, but the glass had long
+been broken and its place supplied by a large board, which
+failed to keep out the wind and rain, so that during the winter
+season the closet was a cold, cheerless place.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But on the night of which we were speaking, it contained
+a novel piece of lumber. Crouched behind an old barrel sat
+Julia, listening eagerly to the conversation between her teacher
+and Mr. Miller. When it ceased she arose from her dark hiding
+place and muttered to herself: "So you'll see, will you?
+You old torment! I wish the Old Scratch had got you before
+you ever came here. If I dared to I'd—but no, I
+wouldn't do that, bad as I am. However, I'll cheat you
+for once, you hateful limb! But what shall I do?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">She indeed was in a dilemma; but she had often boasted
+that she never yet was in so straitened a spot that she could
+not devise some means of extricating herself, and she relied
+on the Master she served to aid her in this difficulty. She
+never brought her books home and as the reader will ere this
+have surmised, she was in the daily habit of writing a
+sketch of her lesson on foolscap, and then reading it off. When
+school first commenced she had asked the privilege of sitting
+in her seat while reciting and by this means she could hold
+the paper under her desk and thus avoid Mr. Wilmot's suspicion.
+Her lessons for the next day were unusually long and
+hard, and as Mr. Miller would be present, she dared not resort
+to her usual artifice, particularly after what had been
+said about her "notes." She knew she never could learn all
+that long lesson in school hours, neither would she fail of
+having it for anything. What could she do? For some time
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page021">[pg 021]</span><a name="Pg021" id="Pg021" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+she sat by the dying embers, with her dark face buried in her
+hands, revolving in her mind the best scheme by which to
+outwit Mr. Miller.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At last she rose up and a malicious smile of exultation passed
+over her features. She looked at the clock and saw it was
+already half-past ten, and then stealing softly to the bedside
+where Fanny lay quietly sleeping, she bent down and assured
+herself that her sister really was unconscious of her
+movements. She then hastily threw on her overshoes, cloak
+and hood and stealing noiselessly down the stairs, was soon in
+the open air alone in the darkness of the night. Just as she
+shut the door of the house, the watch dog, Tiger, came bounding
+furiously toward her with an angry growl. She silenced
+the fierce animal by saying, "Down, Tiger—poor Tige—don't
+you know me?" After quieting the dog, she proceeded
+on her strange errand, which was to obtain her books
+from the schoolhouse, which was more than half a mile distant.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The mud, which was very deep, was not more than half
+frozen, and at each step she sank into a mixture of mud,
+snow and ice. Still she kept fearlessly on, till at last she
+found herself in the midst of the thick woods. Here her
+courage somewhat failed her, for she called to mind all the
+stories she had ever heard of runaways, who were said to
+walk abroad at this dark hour of the night. Once she thought
+she saw the giant form of a negro standing in her path, but it
+proved to be a black stump, and she was about laughing at
+her fears, when her ear detected the sound of a light, rapid
+tread coming toward her. Almost paralyzed with terror, she
+stood perfectly still and listened for the sound to be repeated,
+but all was silent, and again she went on her way,
+and soon reached the school house.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But here a new difficulty presented itself. The house was
+locked and the key was in Mr. Wilmot's pocket; but the old
+adage, "where there's a will, there's a way," came into her
+mind, so she felt around on the half frozen ground till she
+found a long rail, which she placed against a window; then
+climbing up, she raised the sash, and in a moment was in the
+schoolroom. The atmosphere of the room was still comfortable
+and she stopped for a moment at the stove to warm her
+benumbed fingers, then groping her way to her desk, she easily
+found her books and made her way out of the house in the
+same manner that she had entered.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Just as she reached the ground a large, dark object sprang
+toward her and two glittering eyes looked up into her face.
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page022">[pg 022]</span><a name="Pg022" id="Pg022" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+She uttered a loud shriek and was answered by a low whine,
+which she instantly recognized as belonging to Tiger. "Why,
+Tiger," she exclaimed, "how you frightened me! What did
+you follow me for?" It seems Tiger had thought there must
+be something wrong, or his mistress would not be out at this
+unreasonable hour, so he had followed on after her. She was
+noways displeased at this, for she liked not the idea of again
+going alone through the wood, but with Tiger for a companion
+she went fearlessly on and reached home just an hour after
+she had left it.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">On entering her room she struck a light and then tried to
+warm her chilled limbs over a few faint coals which still
+glimmered on the hearth; but there was no wood in the room
+and she dared not go for any, so she sat down with her cloak
+still around her, and for four long hours studied as she had
+never done before in all her life. At the end of that time her
+lessons were very nearly learned, and sick with cold and
+fatigue, she threw aside her books and prepared for bed.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Her movements awoke Fanny, who, on seeing her sister up
+at that late hour of the night, started with surprise, and exclaimed,
+"What is it, Julia? What is the matter?" Julia immediately
+extinguished the light, lest her sister should discover
+the books and then said, "Nothing, Fanny, nothing; only I
+have the toothache, and I got up for the camphor, but I cannot
+find the bottle anywhere."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"The camphor is downstairs," said Fanny, "but I will go
+for it if you wish me to. Does your tooth ache very much?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, rather," said Julia, and her kind-hearted sister arose
+and found her way in the dark downstairs to her mother's
+room.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What in thunder's come now?" called out Mr. Middleton.
+"'Pears like somebody's been tousing round the house all
+night."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It's only I, father," said Fanny. "Julia has the toothache,
+and I am after the camphor bottle."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, it's you, Sunshine, is it? The camphire's on the
+mantletry. Be keerful and not break it, honey."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">While Fanny was after the camphor, Julia arose, and seizing
+her books, threw them hastily into her bureau drawer.
+She then sprang back into bed and when Fanny came in she
+was making a very appropriate moaning on account of her
+aching tooth!</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"How cold you are, sister," said Fanny; "let me warm my
+shawl and put it around you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page023">[pg 023]</span><a name="Pg023" id="Pg023" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"You can't warm it, for their is neither fire nor wood," said
+Julia; "and besides, my tooth is much better now."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So Fanny lay down by her sister, and the two, purity and
+guilt, were soon fast asleep, side by side, and the angel of innocence
+spread his broad wing protectingly over the yellow
+locks of the one, while a serpent lay coiled in the dark tresses
+of the other.</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter3" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc6" id="toc6"></a><a name="pdf7" id="pdf7"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter III</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">resulting in a betrothal and a tempest</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page024">[pg 024]</span><a name="Pg024" id="Pg024" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>At the breakfast table next morning Julia's pale face was
+noticed and commented upon.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"She had a violent toothache last night, which kept her
+awake," said Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest,
+how you can have the toothache, for you are always
+bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you
+hain't a rotten fang in your head."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither
+did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life;
+but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed
+tooth. It was more of a faceache, I suppose, than the
+genuine toothache."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Probably you have taken some cold," said Mr. Wilmot.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I think quite likely I have," retorted Julia, and so the
+toothache matter was dismissed for the time. Mr. Miller,
+however, thought he could see in it a plan of Julia's to avoid
+going to school that day and when he heard Mrs. Middleton
+say, "Julia, as it is so cold and chilly, perhaps you had
+better not go out," he was rather surprised to hear her reply,
+"Oh, no, mother; Mr. Miller is going with us and I would
+not miss of being there for anything."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So the party proceeded together to the schoolhouse. When
+school commenced Julia took her books and going up to Mr.
+Wilmot, said, loudly enough for Mr. Miller to hear: "Mr.
+Wilmot, do you know that you gave me a very hard lesson for
+today?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, Julia," said he, "I know it is hard and long, and as
+you do not seem well, I will excuse you from as much of it as
+you choose, or from the whole of it, if you like."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No, no," said Julia; "Mr. Miller is here and I would like
+to show him that I have improved since last winter, when, as
+I fear, I was often sadly remiss in my studies. All I want to
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page025">[pg 025]</span><a name="Pg025" id="Pg025" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+tell you is that if I do not recite as well as usual, you mustn't
+scold me a bit; will you?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, certainly not," said Mr. Wilmot, and then he added in
+a tone so low that no one heard but Julia, "I could not scold
+you, dear Julia."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Thus flattered, the young lady took her seat and for a time
+seemed very intensely occupied with her lessons. At last she
+opened her portfolio and, taking from it a sheet of foolscap,
+cast an exulting glance toward Fanny and Mr. Miller, the
+latter of whom was watching her movements. She then took
+her gold pencil and commenced scribbling something on the
+paper. By the time her lesson was called she laid the paper
+on the desk, and prepared to do honor to herself and teacher.
+The moving of the paper attracted Mr. Wilmot's notice, and
+going toward her, he very gently said, "I presume you have
+no objection to letting me see what you have written here."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">She at first put out her hand as if to prevent him from
+taking it, but at last she suffered him to do so, but tried to look
+interestingly confused. Mr. Wilmot read what was written
+and then smiling passed it to his friend, who looked at it and
+saw that it was a piece of tolerably good blank verse.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Is this your composition, Julia?" said Mr. Miller.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, sir," she replied.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And have your 'notes' always been of this nature?" asked
+Mr. Wilmot.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"That, or something similar," said Julia. "I find no difficulty
+in learning my lesson by once reading, and as I am very
+fond of poetry, I like to employ the rest of my time in trying
+my powers at it!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Wilmot looked at Mr. Miller, as much as to say, "I
+hope you are satisfied," and then proceeded to hear Julia's
+lesson, which was well-learned and well-recited. Julia's recitation
+being over, Fanny's class was called. Fanny came
+hesitatingly, for she knew her lesson was but poorly learned.
+That morning she had found under her desk a love letter
+from Bill Jeffrey, and she and some of the other girls had
+spent so much time in laughing over it, and preparing an answer,
+that she had scarcely thought of her lesson. She got
+through with it, however, as well as she could, and was returning
+to her seat when Mr. Miller called her to him and
+said reprovingly, "Fanny, why did you not have a better
+lesson?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, Mr. Miller," she said, almost crying, "I did intend to,
+but I forgot all about your being here"; and then, as a new
+thought struck her, she said mischievously, "and besides I
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page026">[pg 026]</span><a name="Pg026" id="Pg026" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+have spent all the morning writing an answer to Bill Jeffrey's
+love letter!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At this unlooked-for speech, all the scholars burst into a
+laugh and directed their eyes toward the crestfallen Bill, who
+seemed so painfully embarrassed that Fanny regretted what
+she had said, and as soon as school was out for the morning
+she went to him and told him she was sorry for so thoughtlessly
+exposing him to ridicule; "but," added she, "Billy, I'll
+tell you what, you mustn't write me any more love letters, for
+'tis not right to do such things at school; neither need you
+bring me any more candy or raisins. I don't object to your
+giving me a nice big apple occasionally, but candy and raisins
+you had better give to the little children. And now to prove
+that I am really your friend, if you will get that old dogeared
+arithmetic of yours, I will show you how to do some
+of those hard sums which trouble you so."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Billy was surprised. The butt of the school, he was accustomed
+to the jeers of his companions, but such kindness,
+and from Fanny, too, was unexpected. He, however, drew
+from his desk his old slate and arithmetic and he and Fanny
+were soon deep in the mysteries of compound fractions. A
+half hour passed away and at the end of that time Billy's
+sums were done.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Now, Billy," said Fanny, "see that you do not send me
+any more letters, and mind, too, and not wink at me so often;
+you will remember?" Bill gave the required promise and
+Fanny bounded away in quest of her schoolmates, who laughed
+at her for taking so much pains with such a dolt as Bill Jeffrey.
+That afternoon Fanny resolved to retrieve her character
+as a scholar; so she applied herself closely to her task,
+and before recitation hour arrived she had learned every word
+of her lesson. But alas for poor Fanny. She was always
+stumbling into some new difficulty, and fate, this afternoon,
+seemed resolved to play a sorry trick upon her.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The schoolhouse stood at the foot of a long, steep hill,
+which would have been chosen for a capital sliding place by
+New York boys; but in Kentucky the winters are, comparatively
+speaking, so mild that the boys know but little of that
+rare fun, "sliding down hill." The winter of which we are
+speaking was, however, unusually severe, and the schoolboys
+had persevered until they had succeeded in making a tolerably
+nice sliding place, and they had also furnished themselves
+with a goodly number of rather rough-looking sleds, of
+which Bill Jeffrey owned the largest. The girls were all
+anxious to try a ride down the hill, and none more so than
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page027">[pg 027]</span><a name="Pg027" id="Pg027" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+Fanny; but the boys would not lend their sleds, and the girls
+would not ride with the boys, and as the latter always hid their
+precious sleighs, the girls had as yet never succeeded in their
+wishes. But on this day, Bill Jeffrey, touched by Fanny's unlooked-for
+kindness, whispered to her, just as school was commencing,
+that she might take his big sled at recess.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This was a treat indeed, and when recess came, Fanny, with
+half a dozen other girls, climbed to the top of the hill, and
+began piling on to Bill's old sled. It was settled that Fanny
+should guide the craft, and numerous were the cautions of
+the girls that she should "mind and steer straight."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, yes, I'll do that," said Fanny; "but wouldn't it be
+funny," added she, "if we should make a mistake and go
+plump into the schoolhouse!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At last all was ready, and the vehicle got under way. At
+first it moved slowly, and the loud, merry laugh of the girls
+rang out on the clear, cool air; but each moment it increased
+in swiftness, and by the time it was half-way down the hill,
+was moving at an astonishingly rapid rate. Fanny lost her
+presence of mind and, with it, her ability to guide the sled, so
+that they passed the point where they should have turned and
+made directly for the schoolhouse door, which flew open, as
+once did the gates for the famous John Gilpin. There was no
+entryway to the building, but as the sled struck the door the
+jolt threw off all the girls except Fanny, who manfully kept
+her seat; and so made her grand entrance into the schoolroom,
+stopping not till she reached the stove, and partially upsetting
+it, to the great astonishment of the teacher, visitor, and boys,
+the latter of whom set up a loud huzza. Poor Fanny! 'Twas
+her first sled ride, and she felt sure it would be her last; but
+she resolved to make the best of it, so she looked up from
+under her curls and said very demurely, "Please, Mr. Wilmot,
+may I stop at this station? I do not like being so near the
+engine!" meaning the stove, whose proximity made her quarters
+a little uncomfortable.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Wilmot gave her permission to take her seat, which
+she readily did, wondering why it was that she always managed
+to do something which made her appear ridiculous, just
+when she wanted to appear the best. Her mishap gave secret
+pleasure to Julia, who delighted to have Fanny appear as
+badly as possible, and she felt particularly pleased when she
+saw that Fanny's strange ride had scattered all the ideas from
+her head, for the afternoon's lessons were but little better recited
+than the morning, and at its close Julia gave her a look
+of malicious triumph, which Mr. Miller observing, said, as if
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page028">[pg 028]</span><a name="Pg028" id="Pg028" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+apologising for Fanny, that he was sure that she had every
+word of her lesson before recess, but it was no wonder she
+was somewhat disconcerted at the unexpected termination of
+her ride. Fanny smiled gratefully upon him through her
+tears, which she could not restrain; but her tears were like
+April showers—they did not last long, and that night, at
+the supper table, when Mr. Miller related her adventure to
+her father, she joined as gayly as any one in the laugh which
+followed.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia was much displeased to think that Fanny's "ridiculous
+conduct," as she called it, should be told of and laughed at as if
+it were something amusing. She was anxious, too, that Mr.
+Miller should draw his visit to a close, but as he did not
+seem inclined to do so, she resolved to make the most of it,
+and give him a few new ideas. She knew that Fanny had
+ever been his favorite and she very naturally supposed that the
+reason of his preference was because he thought she possessed
+a very lovely, amiable disposition. She determined to make
+him think otherwise, and set herself at work to execute a plan,
+which fully showed the heartless deception which almost always
+characterized her actions.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fortune seemed to favor her, for after supper her father
+and mother announced their intention of spending the evening
+at one of the neighbors', and soon after they left Mr. Wilmot,
+who had letters to write, retired to his room, together
+with Mr. Miller. As soon as they were gone Julia repaired
+to the negro quarters and, by dint of threats, flattery and
+promises of reward, finally prevailed upon Luce to join with
+her in her dark plot. They then went to Julia's sleeping room
+and carefully opened the closet door, so that every word of
+their conversation could be heard in the adjoining room.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia's voice was strangely like her sister's, and by means
+of imitating her she hoped to deceive both Mr. Wilmot and
+Mr. Miller, who were startled by a loud, angry voice, exclaiming,
+"Come, you black imp, no more lies, you know
+you've stolen it, so just confess, and tell me where it is."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The young gentlemen looked at each other in surprise, for
+the voice was like Fanny's, and yet it was so unnatural for her
+to be in such a passion that they thought it impossible. Their
+fears were, however, soon confirmed by Luce, who said, "Oh,
+Miss Fanny, Lor' knows I never tached it. Now, sartin I
+knows nothin' 'bout it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Hold your jaw, or I'll slap your mouth for you, you lying
+thief!" said Julia (alias Fanny). "Of course you've got it,
+for no one else has been in here; so tell where you hid it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page029">[pg 029]</span><a name="Pg029" id="Pg029" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Lordy massy! How can I tell, when I dun know nothin'
+whar 'tis," said Luce.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"There, take, that to brighten up your ideas," said Fanny,
+and at the same time there was, the sound of a blow, which
+was followed by an outcry from Luce, who exclaimed, "Oh—oh—oh—Miss
+Fanny, don't go for to whip me, 'case I haint
+nothin to tell; if I had I'd tell right off. I haint seed your
+hankercher 'tall. Mebby you've done drapped it somewhar."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Just then the door opened, and Julia, again speaking naturally,
+was heard to say, "Why, Fanny, what are you doing
+just as soon as mother is gone? Luce, what is the matter?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, Miss Julia," replied Luce, "Miss Fanny done lost her
+fine hankercher, and she say how I stole it, but I haint."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What makes you think Luce has got your handkerchief,
+Fanny?" asked Julia.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Because I left it on the table, and 'tisn't there now; and
+no one has been in the room except Luce," replied Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Very likely you have put it in your drawer and forgotten
+it; let me look," said Julia.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">There was a moment's silence, and then Julia was heard to
+exclaim, "There it is, just as I thought. Here it is, safe in
+your box. I do wish, sister, you would not be quite so hasty,
+but stop a little before you condemn others." So saying, the
+party left the room.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">While this scene was taking place, Fanny was quietly seated
+by the fire in the sitting room, getting her lesson for the next
+day. At last her eye chanced to fall upon a purse which
+Julia was knitting for her father and which she had promised
+to finish that night.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I wonder," said Fanny to herself—"I wonder where Julia
+is gone so long? She told father she would finish his purse
+this evening, and he will scold so, if it is not done, that I believe
+I'll knit on it till she returns."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Suiting the action to the word, she caught up the purse,
+and when Julia returned to the sitting room, she found her
+sister busily engaged in knitting for her.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, Julia," said Fanny, "where have you been so long;
+I though you were never coming back, so I have been knitting
+on your purse, for I was afraid you would not get it done,
+and then father would scold, you know."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As Julia looked into her sister's bright, innocent face and
+thought of all her kindness, her conscience smote her for the
+wrong she had done, but quickly hushing the faithful monitor,
+she thought, "Never mind; it is natural for me to be bad. I
+cannot help it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page030">[pg 030]</span><a name="Pg030" id="Pg030" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Meantime the gentlemen above were discussing the conversation
+which they had overheard.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Is it possible," said Mr. Miller, "that I have been so deceived
+in Fanny, and that, after all, she is as passionate as her
+sister?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"As passionate as her sister," repeated Mr. Wilmot; "I
+think we have good proof that she is much more so. I hope
+you are now convinced that Fanny is not infallible, though I
+will confess I am surprised and disappointed, for I thought
+she was really of a very gentle nature."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Miller did not reply directly, but went on, as if speaking
+to himself, "Oh, Fanny, Fanny, how has my idol fallen!
+I never would have believed it, but for such convincing evidence."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">He was indeed sorely disappointed. He had always thought
+of Fanny as the embodiment of almost every female virtue,
+and although she was so young, hope had often whispered to
+him of a joyous future when she, whom her father designated
+as "Sunshine," should also shed a halo of sunlight around another
+fireside. But now the illusion was painfully dispelled,
+for sooner would he have taken the Egyptian asp to his bosom
+than chosen for a companion one whom he knew to possess a
+hasty, violent temper.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Next morning he took leave of Mr. Middleton's family.
+When it came Fanny's turn to bid him good-by, she noticed
+the absence of his accustomed cordiality, and wondered much
+what she had done to displease him. That night she wept herself
+to sleep thinking of it, while Julia, secretly exulting in
+her sister's uneasiness, laughed at her for her foolishness, and
+said, "It was probably a mere fancy, and even if it were not;
+what matter was it? What did she care for Mr. Miller's
+good or bad opinion? She mustn't expect everybody to pet
+and caress her just as her father did, who was an old fool
+anyway, and petted her and her dogs alternately." This kind
+of reasoning did not convince Fanny, and for many days her
+face wore a sad, troubled expression.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Thus the winter passed away. Spring came, and with it
+came an offer to Mr. Wilmot of a very lucrative situation as
+teacher in a school in Frankfort. At first he hesitated about
+accepting it, for there was, in the old rough stone house, an
+attraction far greater than the mere consideration of dollars
+and cents. Julia at, last settled the matter, by requesting him
+to accept the offer, and then urge her father to let her go to
+Frankfort to school also.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page031">[pg 031]</span><a name="Pg031" id="Pg031" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"And why do you wish to go there, Julia?" said Mr. Wilmot,
+laying his hand on her dark, glossy hair.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Because," she answered, "it will be so lonely here when
+you are gone."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And why will it be lonely, dearest Julia?" continued he.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh," said she, looking up very innocently in his face, "you
+are the only person who understands me; by all others, whatever
+I do or say is construed into something bad. I wish
+you were my brother, for then I might have been better than I
+am."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, I do not wish I was your brother," said Mr. Wilmot,
+"for then I could never have claimed a dearer title, which I
+hope now to do at some future time."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Then followed a declaration of love, which Julia had long
+waited most anxiously for. Most eloquently did Mr. Wilmot
+pour out the whole tide of his affection for the beautiful but
+sinful girl, who, in a very becoming and appropriate manner,
+murmured an acknowledgment of requited love. Thus
+the two were betrothed.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">And truly it was a fitting time for such a betrothal. The air
+had been hot and sultry all day, and now the sky was overspread
+with dark clouds, while everything indicated an approaching
+storm. While Mr. Wilmot was yet speaking, it
+burst upon them with great violence. Peal after peal of thunder
+followed each other, in rapid succession, and just as Julia
+whispered a promise to be Mr. Wilmot's forever, a blinding
+sheet of lightning lit up for a moment her dark features, and
+was instantly succeeded by a crash, which shook the whole
+house from its foundation, and drew from Julia a cry of terror,
+which brought Fanny to see what was the matter, and
+made Mr. Middleton swear, "Thar was noise enough from the
+tempest outdoors, without the 'Tempest' in the house raising
+such a devil of a fuss!"</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter4" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc8" id="toc8"></a><a name="pdf9" id="pdf9"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter IV</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">dr. lacey appears upon the scene</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page032">[pg 032]</span><a name="Pg032" id="Pg032" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>When Mr. Middleton was spoken to on the subject of sending
+Julia to Frankfort, he at first refused outright. "No,"
+said he, "indeed she shan't go! What does she want of any
+more flummerdiddle notions? What she does know is a damage
+to her."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But do you not wish to give your daughters every possible
+advantage?" said Mr. Wilmot.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Who's said anything about my daughters?" said Mr.
+Middleton. "It's nobody but Tempest, and she's always kickin'
+up some boobery. Now if 'twas Sunshine, why, I might—but
+no, neither of 'em shall go. It's all stuff, the whole on't."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So saying, he turned on his heel and walked off, while Julia
+burst into tears and repaired to her own room, whither she
+was soon followed by her mother, who tried to console her.
+Said she, "Why, Julia, you don't take the right course with
+your father. Why do you not propose having your sister accompany
+you? For, if you go, she will, and you know she
+can always coax father to do as she pleases."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This was rather humiliating to Julia, but she concluded it
+was her only alternative, so she dried her eyes, and seeking
+out her sister, very soon talked her into a strong desire to try
+the mysteries of a school in Frankfort, and also drew from
+her a promise to try her powers of argument upon her father.
+Accordingly, that evening Fanny made an attack upon him, and
+as her mother had predicted, she was perfectly successful. It
+was settled that she and Julia should both go, and the
+next morning early Mr. Middleton set off for Frankfort to
+find "as smart a boarding place for his gals as anybody had."
+There was as yet no boarding house connected with the school,
+and he was obliged to find a place for them in some one of the
+numerous boarding houses with which Frankfort abounds. He
+at last decided upon a very genteel establishment, kept by a
+Mrs. Crane, who at first hesitated about receiving into her
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page033">[pg 033]</span><a name="Pg033" id="Pg033" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+family persons who possessed so rough and shabby-looking a
+father.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But Mr. Middleton brought her to a decision by saying,
+"what the deuce you waiting for? Is it because I've got on
+cowhide stogies and a home-made coat? Thunder and lightning!
+Don't you know I'm old Middleton, worth at least two
+hundred thousand?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This announcement changed the current of Mrs. Crane's
+ideas. The daughters were not rough, if the father was, so
+she decided to take them, and for the very moderate sum of
+seven dollars per week, promised to give them all the privileges
+of her house. The first day of June was fixed on for
+them to leave home and at sunrise Mr. Middleton's carriage
+stood at the door, waiting for the young ladies to make their
+appearance. Julia had long been ready and was waiting impatiently
+for Fanny, who was bidding the servants an affectionate
+good-bye. Each one had received from her some little
+token of love, and now they all stood in one corner of the
+yard, to look at their darling as long as possible.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Lor' bless her," said one; "Kentuck hain't many like her,
+nor never will have."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No, nor Frankfort nuther," said a second. While a third
+added, "No, and I reckon heaven hadn't nuther!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">To which a fourth responded, "Amen."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here old Aunt Katy, who had nursed Mr. Middieton and
+his children after him, hobbled up to Fanny, and laying her
+hard, shriveled black hand on her young mistress' bright locks,
+said, "The Lord who makes the wind blow easy like on the
+sheared lamb, take keer of my sweet child and bring her
+back agin to poor old Aunt Katy, who'll be all dark and lonesome,
+when Sunshine's done gone."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This was regarded as a wonderful speech by the negroes,
+and as none of them could hope to equal it, they contented
+themselves by lustily blowing their trombones and wiping the
+same on their shirt sleeves, or the corner of their aprons. At
+last the good-byes were all said, Julia merely noticed the
+blacks with a slight nod, and then sprang nimbly into the carriage,
+which disappeared from view just as the negroes struck
+up in a loud, clear and not unmusical tone:</p>
+
+<div class="tei tei-lg" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em; margin-top: 1.00em">
+<div class="tei tei-l" style="text-align: left; margin-left: 10.00em">"Oh, it's lonesome now on the old plantation,</div>
+<div class="tei tei-l" style="text-align: left; margin-left: 10.00em">It's lonesome now on the old plantation,</div>
+<div class="tei tei-l" style="text-align: left; margin-left: 10.00em">It's lonesome now on the old plantation,</div>
+<div class="tei tei-l" style="text-align: left; margin-left: 10.00em">Case Sunshine's gone away."</div>
+</div>
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page034">[pg 034]</span><a name="Pg034" id="Pg034" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Stop your yelp, can't you?" said Mr. Middleton, but his
+voice indicated that he would not be very much displeased even
+if they did not obey, so they tuned their pipes still louder, and
+this time the six dogs joined in the chorus, with a long and
+mournful howl.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Thar, that'll do," said Mr. Middleton, "now to your work,
+quick; and mind the one that works best this week shall
+go Saturday and carry Miss Crane some strawberries!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The negroes needed no other incentive to work than the
+prospect before them of going to see Fanny. Never had Mr.
+Middleton had so much accomplished in one week. When
+Friday night came, it was hard telling which was the favored
+one. At last it was settled that Ike should go to Frankfort,
+and the rest should have a sort of holiday. Ike was a
+sprightly negro boy of seventeen, and almost idolized his
+young mistress Fanny. Long before "sun up" (a favorite expression
+in Kentucky for sunrise), he had filled his basket
+with strawberries, and just as the first rays of sunlight
+streaked the eastern hills, he started on his mission, laden
+with numerous messages of love for "sweet Miss Fanny,"
+and a big cranberry pie from Aunt Judy, who was "sartin
+the baby wanted some of old Judy's jimcracks by this time."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Meantime Julia and Fanny had become tolerably well established
+both in school and at Mrs. Crane's. Julia was perfectly
+delighted with her new quarters, for she said "everything
+was in style, just as it should be," and she readily
+adopted all the "city notions." But poor Fanny was continually
+committing some blunder. She would forget to use
+her napkin, or persist in using her knife instead of her four-tined
+silver fork. These little things annoyed Julia excessively,
+and numerous were the lectures given in secret to
+Fanny, who would laugh merrily at her sister's distress and
+say she really wished her father would dine some day at Mrs.
+Crane's table.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Heaven forbid that he should!" said Julia. "I should be
+mortified to death."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"They would not mind his oddities," said Fanny, "for I
+overheard Mrs. Crane telling the exquisitely fashionable Mrs.
+Carrington that our father was 'a quizzical old savage, but
+rich as a nabob, and we should undoubtedly inherit a hundred
+thousand dollars apiece.' And then Mrs. Carrington said, 'Oh,
+is it possible? One can afford to patronize them.' And then
+she added something else which I think I'll not tell you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, do," said Julia. "It too bad to raise my curiosity and
+not gratify it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page035">[pg 035]</span><a name="Pg035" id="Pg035" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Well, then," said Fanny, "Mrs. Carrington said, 'There is
+a rumor that the eldest Miss Middleton is engaged to Mr. Wilmot.
+I wonder at it, for with her extreme beauty and great
+fortune, she could command a more eligible match than a poor
+pedagogue.'"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The next morning at breakfast Mrs. Crane informed her
+boarders that she expected a new arrival the next day, Friday.
+She said, "It is a new gentleman from New Orleans. His
+name is Dr. Lacey. His parents were natives of Boston,
+Massachusetts, but he was born in New Orleans, and will inherit
+from his father a large fortune; but as he wished for a
+profession, he chose that of medicine. He is a graduate of
+Yale College and usually spends his summers North, so this
+season he stops in Frankfort, and honors my house with his
+presence. He is very handsome and agreeable, and these young
+ladies might put a lock and key on their hearts."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The last part of this speech was directed to Julia, who blushed
+deeply, and secretly wondered if Dr. Lacey were as handsome
+as Mr. Wilmot. She frequently found herself thinking
+about him during the day, but Fanny never gave him a
+thought until evening, when, as she and her sister were together
+in their room, the latter suddenly exclaimed, "I wonder
+if Dr. Lacey will be here at breakfast tomorrow morning."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And if he is," said Fanny, "I suppose you want me to be
+very careful to use my fork, and break my egg correctly."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I think it would be well for you always to try and show
+as much good breeding as possible," said Julia.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well," returned Fanny, "I reckon this Dr. Lacing or Dr.
+Lacework—what's his name?—will ever be anything to us, for
+I am sure he'd never think of me, and you are engaged to a
+man who is much better than any of your New Orleans pill
+bags."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Little did Fanny dream how closely the "New Orleans pill
+bags" were to be connected with the rest of her life. Julia
+said nothing but probably thought more.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When the young ladies entered the breakfast room next
+morning they noticed seated opposite them a tall, dark, handsome
+young man, whom Mrs. Carrington introduced to them
+as Dr. Lacey. There was something remarkably pleasing in
+his manner, and before breakfast was over he had completely
+won Fanny's good opinion by kindly breaking her egg for her,
+and when she had the misfortune to drop the fork, he drew
+the attention of the company from her by relating an anecdote
+on himself, which was that he was once invited to a
+dinner party at the Hon. Henry Clay's, and as he was trying
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page036">[pg 036]</span><a name="Pg036" id="Pg036" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+to be very graceful and polite, he unfortunately upset his plate,
+the contents of which, together with his knife and fork, were
+deposited in his lap. This story raised such a laugh that all
+forgot Fanny, who gave Dr. Lacey such a look of gratitude
+that after breakfast he asked Mrs. Crane who the pale, blue-eyed
+girl was, and received about the same information that
+Mrs. Carrington had received concerning her.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">That day Mr. Wilmot's eyes were not as handsome nor his
+teeth as white as usual in the estimation of Julia, who often
+found herself wondering why he did not wear whiskers. That
+evening he called at Mrs. Crane's and for the first time in her
+life Julia was not much pleased to see him. He, however,
+rose ten per cent in her estimation when she saw the familiar
+and cordial manner with which Dr. Lacey treated him. They
+talked as though they were old and dear friends.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After Mr. Wilmot had left, Dr. Lacey said, "Why, that
+Wilmot is a remarkably intelligent man and very agreeable."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Then turning to Mrs. Carrington, he added, "Let me see—is
+he a teacher?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes," said Mrs. Carrington, "and these young ladies are
+his pupils, and report says he looks after the heart of one of
+them as well as the head."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well," continued he, "whichever one is favored with his
+preference should feel honored, for he is a capital fellow."
+Just then his eye fell upon an elegant piano which stood in the
+room and he asked Mrs. Carrington to favor him with some
+music.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Perhaps Miss Middleton will oblige you," said Mrs. Carrington,
+looking at Julia.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Thank you," said Julia, "I am just taking lessons," so Mrs.
+Carrington sat down to the instrument, and as Julia saw how
+skillfully her white, jewelled fingers touched the keys, she
+resolved to spare no pains to become as fine a player as Mrs.
+Carrington, particularly as she saw that Dr. Lacey was very
+fond of music and kept calling for piece after piece till the
+evening was somewhat advanced.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You ought to play, golden locks," said he to Fanny, at the
+same time taking one of her long yellow curls in his hand.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I am taking lessons," said Fanny, "but I make awkward
+work, for my fingers are all thumbs, as you might know by
+my dropping that four-tined pitchfork this morning!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey laughed heartily at this and called her an "original
+little piece," at the same time saying, "You remind me of
+my sister Anna."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Where does she live?" asked Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page037">[pg 037]</span><a name="Pg037" id="Pg037" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Dr. Lacey sighed as he answered, "For three years she has
+lived in heaven; three long years to us, who loved her so
+dearly."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny observed that he seemed agitated while speaking of
+his sister, so she dared not ask him more about her, although
+she wished very much to do so. Perhaps he read her wishes
+in her face, for he went on to tell her more of his sister,
+who, he said, drooped day by day, and they took her to Cuba,
+but she daily grew worse, and often spoke of dying and
+heaven, and then one bright summer morning she passed
+away from them, and they buried her under a group of dark
+orange trees. That night Fanny dreamed of sweet Anna
+Lacey, sleeping so quietly in her lone grave, far off 'neath
+the orange trees of Cuba. Julia had dreams, too, but of a different
+nature. In her fancy she beheld Dr. Lacey at her feet,
+with his handsome person, princely fortune, and magnificent
+home near New Orleans, while off in the dim distance loomed
+up a dark coffin, in which was the cold, pale form of one
+whom she knew too well. Was her dream an omen of the
+coming future? We shall see.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Next morning just as the town clock rang out the hour of
+eight, a strange-looking vehicle, to which was attached a remarkably
+poor-looking horse, was seen picking its way slowly
+through the upper part of Main street, Frankfort. The driver
+of this establishment was a negro boy, whom we readily recognize
+as our friend Ike. He was taking it leisurely through
+the town, stopping before every large "smart" looking house
+to reconnoiter, and see if it resembled the one his master had
+described.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At last he was accosted by a young African, who called out,
+"Ho, thar, old boy! What you keepin' yer eyes peeled and
+yer' mouth open for? Is you catchin' flies?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No, sar," replied Ike. "I's tryin' to find Miss Crane's
+boardin' house."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, yes; wall, it's up t'other way. You jist turn that old
+rackerbone of your'n straight round and turn down that ar
+street, whar you see that steeple, and, the fust house on the
+corner is Miss Crane's. But say, is you and that ar quadruped
+jist out of the ark?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I dun know nothin' 'bout yer ark," said Ike, whose Scripture
+knowledge was rather limited, "but I 'longs to Marster
+Josh, and I'm goin' to see Miss Fanny—and now I think of
+it, won't you ride?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Lord, no," said the negro; "I'm in a great hurry; goin'
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page038">[pg 038]</span><a name="Pg038" id="Pg038" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+arter the doctor for ole miss, who's sartin she's goin' for to
+die this time."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You don't seem in much of a hurry," said Ike.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No," returned the other; "old miss has died a heap o'
+times, by spells, so I reckon she'll hang on this time till I git
+back, jist so she can jaw me for being gone so long."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So they parted, the stranger negro to go for the doctor and
+Ike to go to Mrs. Crane's, with his berries, and Aunt Judy's
+cranberry pie. He had often wondered during his ride
+whether Fanny would not give him a piece of the pie. As
+often as this thought entered his brain, he would turn down
+the white napkin, and take a peep at the tempting pastry;
+then he would touch it with his fingers and finally take it up
+and smell of it just a little!</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">While he was making his way into Mrs. Crane's kitchen,
+Julia and Fanny were in their room, the windows of which
+were open and looked out upon a balcony, which extended entirely
+around the house. There was no school that day, and
+Fanny was just wishing she could hear from home when a
+servant entered the room and said there was a boy in the
+kitchen, who wished to see Miss Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"A boy want to see me," said Fanny; "who can it be?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Reckon he's from yer home 'case he says how he belongs
+to Marster Middleton," said the negro girl.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, joy!" exclaimed Fanny, "somebody from home; how
+glad I am. Come, Julia, won't you go down, too?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No, indeed," said Julia, scornfully, "I am not so anxious
+to see a greasy nigger. I hope you will not take it into your
+head to ask him up here."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But Fanny did not answer, for she was already half-way
+down the stairs. Going to the kitchen she found Ike and seemed
+as delighted to see him as though his skin had been snowy
+white. Ike delivered all his messages and then presented Aunt
+Judy's pie.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Dear Aunt Judy," said Fanny, "how kind she is." Then
+seizing a knife she cut a liberal piece for Ike, who received
+it with many thanks.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Now, Ike," said she, "you must remain here until I go out
+and get a ribbon for Aunt Judy's cap, and some tobacco for
+old Aunt Katy." So saying she ran upstairs to her room.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When she entered it, Julia exclaimed, "In the name of the
+people, what have you got now?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, a pie, which Aunt Judy sent me," said Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"How ridiculous," answered Julia; "I don't think Mrs.
+Crane would thank Aunt Judy for sending pies to her house."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page039">[pg 039]</span><a name="Pg039" id="Pg039" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Mrs. Crane need know nothing about it, and would not
+care if she did," said Fanny, and then she added, "Ike is downstairs,
+and he says father is coming after us in two or three
+weeks."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Good heavens," said Julia; "what is he coming for? Why
+does he not send a servant?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And why cannot father come?" asked Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Because," answered Julia, "who wants that old codger
+here? A pretty figure he'd cut, I think. I should be ashamed
+of him; and so would you, if you knew anything."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I know he is odd," said Fanny; "but he is my father, and
+as such I would not be ashamed of him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well, I am ashamed to own that he is my father, anyway,"
+answered Julia; "but where are you going now?" she continued,
+as she saw her sister putting on her bonnet.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I am going to buy some ribbon for Aunt Judy, some tobacco
+for Aunt Katy, and some candy for the children," answered
+Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well, I do believe you haven't common sense," said Julia,
+"but where is your money to buy all these things?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh," said Fanny, "I've concluded not to go and hear
+Fanny Kemble tonight. I'd rather spend the money for the
+servants; it will do them so much good."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You certainly are a fool," said Julia. Fanny had been
+told that often, so she did not reply, but hastened downstairs
+and was soon in the street. As she turned the corner she
+could see the windows of her room, and the whole length of
+the balcony on that side of the building. Looking in that
+direction she saw Dr. Lacey sitting out on the balcony and so
+near her window that he must have heard all the conversation
+between herself and her sister! She thought, "Well, he of
+course thinks me a silly little dunce; but I do like our blacks,
+and if I ever own any of them, I'll first teach them to read
+and then send them all to Liberia." Full of this new plan,
+she forgot Dr. Lacey and ere she was aware of it had reached
+the store. She procured the articles she wished for, and returning
+to Mrs. Crane's, gave them to Ike, who was soon on
+his way home.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At supper that evening the conversation turned upon
+Fanny Kemble and the expected entertainment. "I suppose
+you are all going," said Mrs. Crane to her boarders. They
+all answered in the affirmative except Fanny, who was about
+to reply, when Dr. Lacey interrupted her by saying, "Miss
+Fanny, will you allow me to accompany you to hear Mrs. Butler
+this evening?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page040">[pg 040]</span><a name="Pg040" id="Pg040" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Fanny was amazed. Was it possible that the elegant Dr.
+Lacey had honored her with an invitation to accompany him
+to the literary treat! She was too much surprised to answer
+him, until he said, "Do not refuse me, Miss Fanny, for I am
+resolved to have you go!" She then gracefully accepted his
+polite invitation, and at the same time glancing toward Julia
+and Mrs. Carrington, she saw that the former frowned darkly,
+while the latter looked displeased. This dampened her happiness
+somewhat, and as soon as supper was over she hurried to
+her room.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Carrington was a gay, fashionable woman, and was
+just as willing to receive attention from unmarried gentlemen
+now as she had been in her girlish days. Her husband was an
+officer in the United States army and was absent a great part
+of the time, but she had never cared much for him, so she
+managed to pass the time of his absence very happily in flirting
+with every handsome wealthy young gentleman who came
+in her way. When Dr. Lacey appeared, she immediately appropriated
+him to herself. 'Tis true, she somewhat feared
+Julia might become a rival, but of the modest, unassuming
+little Fanny, she had never once thought, and was greatly surprised
+when Dr. Lacey offered to escort her to the reading.
+She had resolved on having his company herself, and when
+she saw the frown on Julia's face, she flattered herself that
+she could yet prevent Fanny's going.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Accordingly, after supper, she asked Julia to go with her
+for a moment to her room. Julia had become perfectly
+charmed with the fascinating manners of Mrs. Carrington, so
+she cheerfully assented, and the two proceeded together to her
+richly furnished apartments. When there, Mrs. Carrington
+said, "Miss Middleton, do you not think your sister too young
+to accept the attentions of any gentleman, at least one
+who is so much of a stranger to the family?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia well knew that the fact of Dr. Lacey's being a
+stranger was of no consequence in Mrs. Carrington's estimation,
+but she quickly answered, "Yes, I do; but what can be
+done now?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh," said Mrs. Carrington, "your sister is very gentle and
+if we go to her and state the case as it is, I am confident she
+will yield."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So they went to Fanny's room, where they found her sitting
+by the window, thinking how much pleasure she would enjoy
+that night.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia commenced operations by saying, "Fanny, what made
+you promise Dr. Lacey that you would go with him tonight?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page041">[pg 041]</span><a name="Pg041" id="Pg041" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Why," said Fanny, "was there anything wrong in it?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here Mrs. Carrington's soft voice chimed in, "Nothing
+very wrong, dear Fanny, but it is hardly proper for a young
+school girl to appear in public, attended by a gentleman who is
+not her brother or cousin."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Poor Fanny! Her heart sank, for she was afraid she would
+have to give up going after all; but a thought struck her,
+and she said, "Well, then, it is not proper for Julia to go
+with Mr. Wilmot, and she has promised to do so."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"That is very different," said Mrs. Carrington; "Julia is
+engaged to Mr. Wilmot, and unless you are engaged to Dr.
+Lacey," continued she, sarcastically, "it will not be proper at
+all for you to go with him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But I promised I would," said Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"That you can easily remedy," answered Mrs. Carrington.
+"Just write him a note and I will send it to him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Thus beset, poor Fanny sat down and wrote, as Mrs. Carrington
+dictated, the following note:</p>
+<br />
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">
+"<span class="tei tei-hi"><span style="font-variant: small-caps">Dr. Lacey:</span></span></p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">
+"<span class="tei tei-hi"><span style="font-variant: small-caps">Sir</span></span>—Upon further reflection I think it proper to decline
+your polite invitation for tonight.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 1.00em">
+"Yours very respectfully,</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="text-align: right; margin-bottom: 1.00em">
+"<span class="tei tei-hi" style="text-align: right"><span style="font-variant: small-caps">Fanny Middleton.</span></span>"</p>
+<br />
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"That will do," said Mrs. Carrington; and ringing the bell,
+she dispatched a servant to carry the note to Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You are a good girl to submit so readily," said Mrs. Carrington,
+laying her white hand on Fanny's head. But Fanny's
+eyes were full of tears, and she did not answer; and Mrs.
+Carrington, sure of Dr. Lacey's attendance that evening, left
+the room exulting in the result of her plan. In a short time
+she deserted to the parlor, where she found Mr. Wilmot with
+Julia, but no Dr. Lacey, neither did he make his appearance
+at all, and after waiting impatiently for a time, she was at
+last obliged to accept the arm of the poor pedagogue, which
+was rather unwillingly offered, for Mr. Wilmot greatly preferred
+having Julia all to himself. She had become as dear
+to him as his own life and, in his opinion, her character was
+like her face—perfect. Deluded man! 'Twas well that he
+died before he had come to a knowledge of her sinfulness.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But to return to Fanny. After she was left alone by her
+sister, she threw herself upon the sofa, and burst into tears;
+but at length, wiping them away, she arose and went down to
+the parlor, determined to have a nice time practicing her
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page042">[pg 042]</span><a name="Pg042" id="Pg042" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+music lesson. It was rather hard and with untiring patience
+she played it over and over, until she was suddenly startled by
+a voice behind her, saying, "Really, Miss Fanny, you are persevering."
+Looking up she saw Dr. Lacey, who had entered
+unperceived.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, Dr. Lacey," said she, "how you frightened me!
+Why are you not at the reading?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Because," answered he, "when my lady breaks her engagement,
+I think I, too, can remain at home. But why did you
+change your mind, Miss Fanny? I thought you were anxious
+to go."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny blushed painfully, and the tears came to her eyes,
+but she replied, "I was anxious to go, but they thought I had
+better not."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And who is they?" asked the doctor; "and why did they
+think you had better not go?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny answered, "Mrs. Carrington and Julia said I was
+too young to go out with—"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"With such a bad man as I am," said Dr. Lacey, laughing.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, no," said Fanny; "they do not think you bad; they
+said with any gentleman."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Too young, are you?" said Dr. Lacey. "How old are you,
+Fanny?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I was sixteen last May," she replied.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Sixteen; just as old as Anna was when she died, and just
+as old as my mother was when she was married; so it seems
+you are not too young to die, or to be married either, if you
+are too young to go out with me," said Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny did not reply; and he continued, "Whom would you
+have gone with if you had not spent your money this morning
+for those old aunts?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny started; and giving him a searching look, was about
+to reply, when he anticipated her by saying, "Yes, Fanny, I
+overheard your conversation this morning, and I cannot sufficiently
+admire your generous self-denial. I have heard Fanny
+Kemble two or three times, so I did not care to hear her
+again; but I decided to go for the pleasure of having you hear
+her; but as you did not choose to go, I have remained here
+with you, and wish to have you tell me something about your
+parents and your home, and also wish you to ask me to go
+there some time."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny answered, hesitatingly, "I am afraid you would not
+like to go there, Dr. Lacey."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why not?" said he. "Do you not like your home?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, yes, very much," she replied; "but father is a little
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page043">[pg 043]</span><a name="Pg043" id="Pg043" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+odd, and you might feel inclined to laugh at him; but he is
+very kind, and if you could forget his roughness, you would
+like him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I know I shall like him, just because he is your father,"
+said Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">He then turned the conversation upon other subjects, and
+Fanny found him so agreeable that she never thought of the
+hour until Mr. Wilmot, Mrs. Carrington and Julia suddenly
+entered the parlor.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Upon my word," said Mrs. Carrington, "you have both
+stolen a march upon us."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I hope you have been agreeably entertained, Dr. Lacey,"
+said Julia, in an ironical tone.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I assure you I have," said he, warmly "I do not remember
+having passed so pleasant an evening for a long, long
+time."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I dare say not; Fanny is usually very interesting," was,
+Julia's contemptuous reply, and as Mr. Wilmot just then took
+his leave, she very haughtily left the room and went upstairs,
+muttering to herself, "Foiled for the first time in my
+life."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">From this time nothing of particular importance occurred
+for two or three weeks, except that Dr. Lacey seemed each
+day to grow fonder of Fanny, which greatly annoyed Mrs.
+Carrington and Julia, both of whom spared no pains to make
+Fanny appear in as bad a light as possible. But Dr. Lacey
+understood their maneuvers, and whenever they were present
+seemed to take delight in being very attentive to Fanny. He
+ardently desired to see the father of the two girls, and ere
+long his wish was gratified. But of this we will speak in another
+chapter.</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter5" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc10" id="toc10"></a><a name="pdf11" id="pdf11"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter V</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">the fatal letter</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page044">[pg 044]</span><a name="Pg044" id="Pg044" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Julia and Fanny had been gone from home about four
+weeks when Mr. Middleton suddenly determined "to go and
+see his gals" and bring them home. Accordingly he "fixed up
+right smart," as he thought, which meant that he took off his
+beard and put on "a bran new pair of jeens." He preferred
+driving his own carriage, so he set off alone for Frankfort.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It was Friday morning, and as his daughters were in school,
+he stalked into Mrs. Crane's parlor to wait for them. Spying
+the piano, he sat down to it, and commenced producing a
+series of unearthly sounds, not altogether unlike the fashionable
+music of the present day. Mrs. Carrington chanced to
+be crossing the hall and, hearing the noise from the parlor,
+looked in. As her eye fell upon the strange-looking, giant form
+of Mr. Middleton, she uttered a very delicate scream, and as
+she just then saw Dr. Lacey entering the house, she staggered
+back a few paces, and tried to faint very gracefully. But the
+doctor caught her in his arms just in time to restore her to
+consciousness!</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton now came toward them, exclaiming, "Lightning
+guns! What's to pay now? Skeered at me, are you,
+madam or miss, whichever you be? I won't hurt a har of
+your soft skull!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Ugh-u-u!" said Mrs. Carrington, shrinking from him in
+disgust, as he advanced toward her, and laid his large hand
+on her head, "just to see," as he said, "if she were made of
+anything besides jewelry, curls and paint."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At this allusion to her brilliant color, Mrs. Carrington relieved
+Dr. Lacey from the delightful duty of supporting her,
+and disappeared up the stairs, saying in no very gentle tones,
+"What an old brute!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Fire away thar," called our Mr. Middleton. "I am an old
+brute, I suppose."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But your right name is Mr. Middleton, I conclude," said
+Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page045">[pg 045]</span><a name="Pg045" id="Pg045" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Mr. Middleton started and answered, "How d'ye know that?
+Just as you'd know his satanic majesty, if he should appear to
+you?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Something upon that principle," said Dr. Lacey, laughing,
+"but," he continued, "I am glad to see you, Mr. Middleton. I
+suppose you have come to visit your daughters."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, and to take them home and let their mother and the
+rest of the blacks see them," answered Mr. Middleton; then
+after a pause he added, "They'll be right glad to see me, I
+reckon, or at least Sunshine will."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Who is Sunshine?" asked Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well, now," said Mr. Middleton, "here you've lived with
+'em four weeks and don't know that I call one Tempest and
+t'other Sunshine, and if you've any wit, you'll know which is
+Sunshine."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Just then a voice was heard to exclaim, "There, I told you
+father was here. I hear him now talking about Sunshine,"
+and Fanny rushed in, and throwing her arms around her
+father's neck, kissed again and again his rough cheek, while
+he suddenly felt the need of his red and yellow cotton handkerchief,
+and muttered something about the "roads" being so
+infernal dusty that they made a fellow's eyes smart!</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Then turning to Julia, who still stood in the door, he said,
+"Come, Tempest, none of your pranks! Come here and shake
+your old pap's paw. You needn't be afeared of this young
+spark, for he knows I'm your pap, and he hain't laughed at
+me neither." So Julia advanced and shook her father's hand
+with a tolerably good grace.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I'm come for you to go home and see the folks," said Mr.
+Middleton; "so you pick up your duds—and mind not to take
+a cussed bandbox—and after dinner we'll start for home."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It wants an hour of dinner time," said Julia, "and as we
+are not hungry, we can start in a few moments, if you like."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Fury-ation," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder if we can.
+Well, start on then afoot, if you're in such a hurry. I shan't
+budge an inch till I've had my dinner; besides, I want to see
+Mr. Wilmot."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia saw that she must submit to the mortification of seeing
+her father at Mrs. Crane's dinner table, and with a beating
+heart she heard the bell summon them to the dining room.
+Mrs. Carrington did not appear—her nerves had received too
+great a shock—and for that Julia was thankful. Dr. Lacey
+sat by her father and paid him every possible attention.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Will you take soup, Mr. Middleton?" asked Mrs. Crane.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What kind of soup? Beef soup, or mud turkle?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page046">[pg 046]</span><a name="Pg046" id="Pg046" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"It is vermicelli," said Mrs. Crane, hardly able to keep her
+face straight.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Vermifuge—vermifuge," repeated Mr. Middleton. "That's
+almighty queer stuff to make soup on. No. I'm 'bleeged to
+you; I ain't in need of that ar medicine."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia reddened, while Fanny burst into a laugh and said,
+"Father isn't much used to French soups, I think."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Use your napkin, father," softly whispered Julia.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What shall I use that for?" said he. "My trousers are all
+tobacco spit now, and grease won't hurt 'em any now. Halloo!
+Here waiter, bring me a decent fork, for Lord knows I can't
+eat with this here shovel and if I take my fingers Tempest'll
+raise a row de dow."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The servant looked at his mistress, who said, "Samuel, bring
+Mr. Middleton a steel fork."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When the dessert was brought in Mr. Middleton again exclaimed,
+as he took his plate of pudding, "Now what can this
+be?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It is tapioca pudding," said Mrs. Crane.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Tap-an-oakky," returned Mr. Middleton. "Well, if you
+don't have the queerest things to eat! You ought to come to
+my house. We don't have any your chicken fixin's nor little
+three-cornered hankerchers laid out at each plate."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At last, to Julia's great relief, dinner was over, and she got
+her father started for home. Suddenly Mr. Middleton exclaimed,
+"That ar doctor is a mighty fine chap. Why don't
+you set your cap for him, Sunshine?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It would be of no use, father," answered Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Wall, if I'm not mistaken, he's laid his snare for a bird,
+and I don't care how soon you fall into it, darling," said Mr.
+Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"How ridiculous!" exclaimed Julia.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Ho now, jealous, are you, Tempest?" said her father.
+"What in thunder do you think he'll want of you, who are engaged
+to Mr. Wilmot?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This was a truth which had troubled Julia, and she greatly
+regretted her engagement, for she well knew Dr. Lacey never
+would think of her as long as he thought she belonged to another.
+She had watched with a jealous eye the growing intimacy
+between him and Fanny, and resolved to leave no
+means untried to prevent a union between them, and to secure
+the doctor for herself. To do this she knew she must
+break her engagement with Mr. Wilmot, and also give Dr.
+Lacey a bad opinion of her sister. She felt sure of success,
+for when did she undertake anything and fail? Sinful girl!
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page047">[pg 047]</span><a name="Pg047" id="Pg047" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+She was freed from her engagement in a way she little
+dreamed of.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Four weeks from the time of her first visit home, word came
+that Mr. Wilmot was sick and would not be able to teach that
+day. He had been unwell for several days, and next morning
+it was announced that he had the typhoid fever. Fanny's first
+impulse was to go and see him, but Julia prevented her by saying
+that he would send for her when he wanted her.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">That evening Dr. Lacey told Julia that Mr. Wilmot had
+expressed a wish to see her. She went rather unwillingly,
+and something in her manner must have betrayed it, for he
+seemed troubled, and regarded her with an anxious look. She
+however manifested no affection, and but very little interest
+for him, and inwardly resolved that when she came again her
+sister should accompany her. That night he grew worse, and
+as there was of course no school, Julia hired some one to take
+herself and sister home. Earnestly did Fanny entreat her to
+remain and watch over Mr. Wilmot.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I shall do no such thing," said Julia. "It would not be
+proper, and I should be talked about."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well, then," said Fanny, "I shall stay till mother sends for
+me. I do not care if I am talked about."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This rather pleased Julia, who said, "Well, you can stay if
+you like. I dare say you care more for him than I do, and
+you can tell him so, if you please."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, Julia," said Fanny, "what has changed you so toward
+Mr. Wilmot?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Nothing in particular," replied Julia. "I never liked him
+very much."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So Julia started for home, while Fanny took her station by
+the bedside of her beloved teacher. When Julia reached home,
+she found that her father had left the day before for Missouri.
+He owned land there, and as he had gone to make some improvements
+on it, he would probably be absent two months.
+Julia carelessly told her mother of Mr. Wilmot's illness, and
+that Fanny had stayed to watch him. When Mrs. Middleton
+heard this, her maternal fears were roused lest her daughter
+should take the fever, and in a few days she went herself to
+Frankfort to bring Fanny home.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">She found Mr. Wilmot very ill, but not as yet dangerously
+so, and after staying a day, she announced her intention of
+taking Fanny home.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why not leave her?" said Dr. Lacey. "She seems peculiarly
+adapted to a sick room, and will do him more good than
+a dozen physicians."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page048">[pg 048]</span><a name="Pg048" id="Pg048" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Yes, let her stay," said Mr. Wilmot, and drawing Mrs.
+Middleton closely to him, he whispered, "Tell Julia to come to
+me, will you?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Middleton promised that she would, but persisted in
+taking Fanny. When Mr. Wilmot's message was given to
+Julia, she said, "No, indeed, I'll not go. I could do him no
+good."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Ike was sent to Frankfort every day to inquire after Mr.
+Wilmot, and see if anything was wanted, and each night
+Fanny waited anxiously for his return. As soon as she saw
+him enter the wood, she would run to him, and inquire for
+Mr. Wilmot. Julia, however, manifested no anxiety whatever.
+She would not have acknowledged that she hoped he would
+die, and yet each time that she heard he was better her spirits
+sank, for fear he would yet live. At last Ike brought to
+Fanny the joyful intelligence that the crisis was passed, and
+Mr. Wilmot was out of danger.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">That night, in the solitude of her chamber, Julia communed
+with herself as follows: "And so he'll live after all.
+Well, I may as well let him know at once that I will not
+marry him." So saying, she opened her portfolio, and wrote
+the following note:</p>
+<br />
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">
+"Mr. Wilmot:</p>
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Sir—When I became engaged to you I was very young
+and am still so; consequently, you will hardly be surprised
+when you learn that I have changed my mind and wish to have
+our engagement dissolved.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 1.00em">
+"Yours truly, as a friend,</p>
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="text-align: right; margin-bottom: 1.00em">
+"<span class="tei tei-hi" style="text-align: right"><span style="font-variant: small-caps">Julia Middleton</span></span>."</p>
+<br />
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Ike did not go to Frankfort again for two or three days,
+but when he did, he was the bearer of this heartless note. Mr.
+Wilmot was indeed better and when he heard Ike was in the
+house he expressed a desire to see him, as he wished to send
+some word to Julia. When Ike was ushered into the sick
+room, he immediately handed his young mistress' letter to Mr.
+Wilmot, who eagerly took it, for he recognized the handwriting
+of his idol. Hastily breaking the seal, he read twice
+the cruel lines before he was convinced that he read aright;
+then the paleness on his cheek grew paler, and was succeeded
+by a deep flush.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When Ike asked what he should tell the folks at home, Mr.
+Wilmot's voice was husky as he answered, "Nothing, Ike, tell
+them nothing." Ike was alarmed at the change which had
+come over his young master, and called for assistance.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">From that time Mr. Wilmot hourly grew worse. Mrs.
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page049">[pg 049]</span><a name="Pg049" id="Pg049" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+Middleton was sent for, and a telegram was forwarded to his
+friends in New York, bidding them come soon if they would
+see him alive. Mr. Miller, who was teaching in a distant part
+of the country, dismissed his school to attend his dying friend.
+It was heartrending to hear Mr. Wilmot in his delirium, call
+for Julia to come to him—to let him look on her face once
+more before he died. Then he would fancy himself at home
+and would describe Julia to his sister in all the passionate
+fervor of a devoted lover; then he would think it was Julia
+who was sick, and would beg of those around him to save
+her, and not let his loved one die. At last Mrs. Middleton
+could bear his pleadings no longer. She resolved to go home
+and persuade her hard-hearted daughter, if possible, to go to
+the dying man.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Just before she was ready to leave, consciousness returned
+to him for a few moments, and calling her to his bedside, he
+asked her where she was going. On being told he replied,
+"Mrs. Middleton, I am dying. When you return I shall not
+be in this world; but I know that my Redeemer liveth, and I
+am not afraid to die, for I feel assured of rest beyond the
+grave; but there is one thing I would have. Ere I go hence
+I would see Julia once more. I have loved her perhaps too
+well, and for this I must die. Tell, oh tell her, how I missed
+her when the fever scorched my brow, and bid her hasten to
+me ere it be too late! But if she will not come, give her my
+blessing, and tell her my last prayer was for her, and that in
+Heaven she will be mine."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">With many tears Mrs. Middleton promised him that every
+word of his message should be delivered to Julia, and that
+she should come to him. On reaching home her swollen eyelids
+attracted Fanny's attention, and excited her fear. Springing
+up, she exclaimed, "Mother, mother, how is Mr. Wilmot?
+Is he dead?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No," answered her mother, "he is not dead, but is dying."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Then she repeated to Julia his request, and added, "You had
+better go immediately, if you wish to see him alive, for he cannot
+live until morning. Fanny will call Ike to go with you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny arose to do her mother's bidding, but Julia stopped
+her by saying, "You needn't trouble yourself to call him,
+Fanny."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why not?" said Fanny, looking wonderingly in Julia's
+face.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Because I am not going," said Julia coolly.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Not going!" exclaimed Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page050">[pg 050]</span><a name="Pg050" id="Pg050" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Not going!" echoed Mrs. Middleton. "Why do you say
+so? You are going, you must go!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"There is no must about it," answered Julia; "I do not
+choose to go, and I shall not go!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Are you in earnest, Julia?" asked Mrs. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"As much in earnest as I ever was in my life," replied Julia.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well, then," returned the mother in a decided tone, "you
+shall go; I command you to go, and I must be obeyed!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I'd like to see your commands enforced, Madam," said
+Julia, her beautiful face dark with rage. "Yes, I'd like to
+see anybody make me go if I did not wish to. Mr. Wilmot
+is nothing to me, and I would hardly go to save his life."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, Julia, Julia!" said Mrs. Middleton bitterly, "has it
+come to this? I can see it all now!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What all can you see so distinctly?" asked Julia scornfully.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I can understand what part you have had in causing Mr.
+Wilmot's death," answered Mrs. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia turned ashy pale, and her mother continued—"Often
+in his ravings he spoke of a letter, a cruel letter he called it,
+and I heard it hinted that it was the receipt of that letter
+which brought on a relapse. Now you will tell me whether
+you wrote that letter, and if so, what were its contents?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I wonder how I'm expected to know what letter you mean,"
+said Julia. "However, I did write to him and ask to be released
+from my engagement, and I had my reasons for so
+doing."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Middleton sighed and said, "It is as I feared; on
+you, Julia, rests in a measure the cause of his death."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Better call me a murderer at once. But I'll not stay for
+more abuse," said Julia, as she left the room.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When she was gone Mrs. Middleton buried her face in her
+hands, and sent forth sob after sob from her crushed heart—crushed
+by the sinfulness and mocking disobedience of her
+first born. While she was still weeping, Fanny stole softly
+from the apartment and went in quest of her sister.
+She found her, as she had expected, in her room, and going
+up to her threw her arms around her neck, and plead long and
+earnestly that she would go to Mr. Wilmot. But Julia's answer
+was ever the same, "No, I will not."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And why will you not?" asked Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Because," replied Julia, "Mr. Wilmot is nothing to me,
+and there is no reason why I should go to him, more than to
+any other lovesick youth who takes a fancy to send for me.
+You would not feel obliged to run if Bill Jeffrey should have
+the measles and send for you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page051">[pg 051]</span><a name="Pg051" id="Pg051" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Oh, stop, stop," said Fanny, "you shall not liken Bill
+Jeffrey to Mr. Wilmot, who is so good, so noble. You loved
+him once, and for the sake of that love go to him now; it can
+do you no harm."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It would seriously affect my plans for the future; and once
+for all, I tell you I will not go," replied Julia.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Then I will," said Fanny, "and show him that I, at least,
+have not forgotten him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This idea pleased Julia, and she answered, "I wish you
+would, for your presence will do as much good as mine."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny hastily ran down stairs and, going to her mother,
+said, "Mother, Julia will not go, but I will. I should like to
+very much. Will you let me?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Middleton was too much engrossed in her painful
+thoughts to give much heed to what Fanny said. She only
+knew that she wished her to consent to something, and she
+mechanically answered, "Yes, yes, go." It was then after
+sunset, and as the sky had all day been cloudy, darkness was
+fast gathering over the earth, but Fanny heeded it not. She
+bade Ike make haste, and in a few moments her favorite pony
+was saddled. Ike's horse was then got in readiness, and they
+were soon galloping off in the direction of Frankfort. 'Twas
+a long ride of twelve miles and the darkness increased every
+moment, while a steady, drizzling rain commenced falling.
+Still Fanny kept perseveringly on, occasionally speaking an
+encouraging word to Ike, who pulled his old cap closely over
+his ears and muttered, "Lord bless young miss. Seems like
+'twas her was done promised to young marster, a puttin' out
+this desput night to see him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But Fanny kept her thoughts to herself, and while she is
+making her way to Frankfort, we will precede her and see
+what is taking place in the sick room. The large drops of
+sweat which stood upon Mr. Wilmot's high, white forehead,
+showed that the hour of dissolution was at hand. His mind
+was wandering, but still the burden of his soul was, "Julia,
+Julia, oh, will she not come?" Mr. Miller stood by him and
+endeavored as far as possible to quiet him, and once, during a
+lucid interval, he asked, "If Julia does not come, what shall I
+tell her when I see her?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Wilmot's eyes opened wide and for a moment he looked
+wistfully at his friend, and then said mournfully, "I cannot see
+you, Joseph, my vision has departed forever, and if Julia
+comes, I cannot now look on her loved features, but if I die
+ere she arrives, ask her if she wrote that letter."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page052">[pg 052]</span><a name="Pg052" id="Pg052" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Just then there was a noise without, and the sound of
+horses' feet was heard coming up the graveled walk. Some
+one in the room whispered, "It must be Miss Middleton." The
+sound caught the dying man's ear and he wildly exclaimed,
+"Has she come? Oh! Has she come?" Fanny was now
+heard speaking in the hall. We have said that her voice was
+strangely like her sister's, so it was no wonder that Mr. Wilmot,
+in his feverish delirium, mistook it. Clasping his hands
+together, he exclaimed, "Thank God she has come! She has
+come!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The excitement was too much for him and for a few
+moments he was unconscious. When at last animation was
+restored, Fanny was hanging over his pillow, and Fanny's
+tears were upon his cheek; but he thought it was Julia, and
+drawing her to him, he imprinted a burning kiss upon her fair
+brow, saying, "God bless you for coming, precious Julia, I
+knew you would come; and now tell me, do you not love me
+as well as you always have?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny was bewildered, and looked imploringly at Mr.
+Miller, who said, "Richard, do you think it is Julia who is
+standing by you now?" The sick man gave a startled look and
+almost shrieked out, "Julia? Yes, is it not Julia? Speak
+quick and tell me, isn't Julia here?" Mr. Miller's eyes filled
+with tears as he answered sadly, "No, Richard, Julia is not
+here; it is Fanny who has come." A deathly paleness passed
+over Mr. Wilmot's face and a paroxysm of delirium ensued
+more violent than any which had preceded it. At last it
+partially passed off and he became comparatively calm, but
+still persisted in thinking it was Julia whose hand he held in
+his and whose breath was upon his cheek. "Heaven bless
+you for coming, beloved one," he would say, "I knew you
+would come, and still the dreadful thought has haunted me,
+that you might be false, for that was a cruel letter; but you
+did not write it, did you?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny answered through her tears, "No, Mr. Wilmot, I did
+not write it. It is Fanny who is speaking to you." But Mr.
+Wilmot understood only the first part of what she said, and
+continued, "I knew you did not, I am satisfied now to die;
+and yet 'tis hard to die when I am so young and so far from
+home, but it is sweet to know that I have your love to the last.
+When I am dead, you will tell them at home how I loved and
+prayed for them. My mother will weep bitterly for her son,
+who died so far away, but she does not love me as well as you
+do, does she, dearest?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Just then Dr. Lacey entered the room. He seemed surprised
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page053">[pg 053]</span><a name="Pg053" id="Pg053" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+to see Fanny there, and to hear the words of endearment
+addressed to her by Mr. Wilmot, but Mr. Miller softly
+told him of the mistake. This seemed to satisfy him, but he
+anxiously noted every change of Fanny's countenance. At
+last Mr. Wilmot said, "If you did not write that letter, who
+did? Was it, could it have been your sister?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, no! No!" said Fanny, "I did not write it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I know you did not, dearest," said he; "you would not do
+such a thing, but who did? I cannot think it was Fanny, who
+was always so gentle, so guileless."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Poor Fanny! She felt that her beloved teacher was dying
+with a suspicion of her innocence, and she wept most bitterly.
+At last a change passed over Mr. Wilmot's face, a
+change which showed that the last trying moment had come.
+It frequently occurs with dying persons that at the last their
+faculties are for a moment fully restored. So it was with Mr.
+Wilmot. A bright smile broke over his face and looking up
+at Mr. Miller, he said, "I thank my Heavenly Father I can
+see again. Now, where is Julia? I would look on her face
+once more."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I told you," said Mr. Miller, "that you were mistaken; it is
+not Julia."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Not Julia!" said Mr. Wilmot, again becoming delirious.
+"Not Julia! It cannot be true." Then drawing Fanny toward
+him he looked earnestly in her face. Slowly the bitter
+truth broke over his mind, and he said, "Yes, I was mistaken!
+But I bless you for coming; but Julia, my too dearly loved
+Julia—she is not here. Oh, if I can never see her in this
+world, shall I see her in heaven?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">They were the last words he ever uttered. Falling back on
+his pillow, he drew Fanny's face to his, and with his last
+breath kissed her quivering lips, and all was over. Sadly Mr.
+Miller closed the eyes of his departed friend, and smoothing
+the covering about him, left him to the care of the servants.
+A few hours later, Fanny entered the room with Dr. Lacey,
+again to look on the face of Mr. Wilmot. The sun was just
+rising, and its first red rays fell upon the marble features of
+the dead. There was on his face an expression so calm and
+heavenly that Fanny held her breath while looking at him,
+lest she should disturb his peaceful repose. At length she
+kissed his cold forehead, and silently left the room which contained
+the pale sleeper.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In the course of a few hours she returned home, bearing the
+sad tidings, which was received by her mother with a burst
+of tears; but Julia preserved the same indifference which had
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page054">[pg 054]</span><a name="Pg054" id="Pg054" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+been manifested throughout all Mr. Wilmot's illness. Hard-hearted
+as she was, there came a time in after years when
+that proud head was bowed with grief, and those dark eyes
+were bedimmed by tears of penitence, which could not atone
+for the past; for they were of no avail to bring back the
+dead from their silent resting place.</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter6" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc12" id="toc12"></a><a name="pdf13" id="pdf13"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter VI</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">sunshine has two graves upon which to plant flowers</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page055">[pg 055]</span><a name="Pg055" id="Pg055" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Mr. Wilmot's death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the
+following Thursday was appointed for his burial. It was
+the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight
+fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his
+low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange
+land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for
+one who had thus early passed away. He had during his lifetime
+been a member of the Episcopal church, and his funeral
+services were to take place at Ascension Church.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The house was filled to overflowing. Mr. Middleton, Mr.
+Miller, Dr. Lacey and Fanny occupied the front seat, as principal
+mourners for the deceased. Many searching eyes were
+bent on the fair young girl, whose white forehead gleamed
+from under the folds of her veil, and whose eyelids, wet with
+tears, drooped heavily upon her pale cheek. Madam Rumor
+had been busy with her thousand tongues, and the scene at
+the deathbed had been told and retold in twenty different
+forms, until at last it had become settled that on Fanny's part
+there was some secret attachment, or she never would have
+evinced so much interest in Mr. Wilmot. She, however, was
+ignorant of all this, and sat there wholly unconscious of the
+interest she was exciting.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia was not there. She had again defied her mother's
+commands, and resisted all Fanny's entreaties, that she would
+go to the funeral.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You ought to see Mr. Wilmot," said Fanny. "He looks so
+calm, so peaceful and," she added in a low voice, "so forgiving."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"So forgiving!" quickly repeated Julia. "I wonder what
+he has to forgive. If I had continued to love him, 'twould
+not have saved his life."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny sighed and turned away from the hard-hearted girl,
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page056">[pg 056]</span><a name="Pg056" id="Pg056" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+who was left alone with her thoughts during all the long
+hours of that day. But to do her justice, we must say, that
+after her mother and sister were gone, a feeling of sadness
+stole over her; her stony heart somewhat softened, and in
+the solitude of her chamber she wept for a long time; but
+whether for Mr. Wilmot's death, her own conduct toward him,
+or the circumstances which surrounded her, none can tell.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Let us now return to Frankfort, and go back for a few
+moments in our story. Just as the funeral procession had left
+the house and was proceeding toward the church, the steamboat
+Diana, which plies between Cincinnati and Frankfort, appeared
+round a bend in the river. She was loaded with passengers,
+who were all on the lookout as they neared the landing
+place. Just at that moment the tolling bell rang out on
+the air. Its tones fell sadly on the ear of a tall, beautiful girl,
+who was impatiently pacing the deck, and looking anxiously
+in the direction of the city. The knell was repeated, and she
+murmured, "Oh, what if that should be for Richard!" The
+thought overpowered her, and sitting down on a seat near
+her she burst into tears.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Can I do anything for you?" said the captain, who at that
+moment passed her.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Nothing, except to land me in Frankfort as soon as possible,"
+said the young lady, whom the reader will readily
+suppose was Kate Wilmot.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Are you in a great hurry?" asked the captain.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, sir," returned Kate. "My brother is dangerously sick
+and I am anxious to get to him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Where does your brother live?" asked the captain.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"He boards with Mrs. Williams, on Elm street," answered
+Kate.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Then," said the captain, "if you will show me your baggage,
+I will see that it is sent there, for you probably will not
+wish to waste time in looking after it when we land."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Kate thanked him for his kindness; and when they reached
+the shore the kind-hearted man called one of his boatmen and
+ordered him to show Miss Wilmot the way to Mrs. Williams'
+residence. As Kate approached the house she noticed the air
+of desertion about it, and her heart sank for fear her brother
+might be dead. Running hastily up the steps, she rang the
+bell, which was answered by a female domestic, who was too
+old and too infirm to attend the funeral. Kate accosted her by
+saying, "Does Mr. Wilmot live here?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The old lady replied by lifting up her hand and exclaiming,
+while the tears coursed their way down her cheeks, "Lord
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page057">[pg 057]</span><a name="Pg057" id="Pg057" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+bless me if it isn't young marster's sister."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, yes," said Kate impatiently, "I am his sister. But tell
+me, is he dead? Am I too late?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The woman replied, "Not too late to see him, if you're right
+spry. They've carried him to the church."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Where? What church is it?" asked Kate wildly.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Right yender; that ar brick house with the tall steeple."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Kate waited for no more, but darted off in the direction of
+the church. Meanwhile the services were ended, and the
+friends of the deceased were taking their last leave of him.
+Mrs. Middleton and Mr. Miller stood on one side of the coffin,
+while Dr. Lacey and Fanny were on the other. Fanny gazed
+long and earnestly upon the face of her teacher, as if she
+would stamp his likeness with daguerrean accuracy upon her
+heart.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">She was turning sadly away, when a noise at the door
+caused all eyes to be directed that way. A pale, lovely face
+was seen looking anxiously in, and then a slight female figure
+advanced through the crowd, which gave way for her to pass.
+She passed up the aisle till she reached the coffin, then bursting
+into a flood of tears, she wrung her hands, exclaiming,
+"My brother, oh my brother—are you indeed dead?" She then
+imprinted kiss after kiss upon the cold lips of him who never
+before disregarded her caresses; and as the full force of her
+loss came over her, she uttered a piercing cry of anguish, and
+fell fainting into the arms of Mr. Miller, who recognized in her
+beautiful features the original of the picture which Mr. Wilmot
+had shown him a few months before.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">He bore her out into the open air, where he was instantly
+surrounded by half a dozen ladies, each insisting that the fair
+stranger should be taken to her house. First among these was
+Mrs. Crane, who saw by a glance at Kate that her presence
+would not be derogatory to any house, so she determined to
+have her taken to her own dwelling, and urged her claim so
+hard that Mr. Miller at last consented, thinking that Mrs.
+Williams must be wearied with the recent illness of Mr. Wilmot.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Accordingly, when Kate was again restored to consciousness,
+she found herself in an elegantly furnished room, with
+a gaily dressed, handsome lady sitting by her. This was Mrs.
+Carrington, whose delicate nerves would not suffer her to attend
+a funeral. On seeing Kate move, she spoke to her and
+asked her if she felt better.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, much better," said Kate; "but where am I? What
+has happened?" And then as the recollection of what had
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page058">[pg 058]</span><a name="Pg058" id="Pg058" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+occurred came over her, she burst into tears and said, "My
+brother—they have buried him, I suppose, and I cannot see
+him again."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Carrington answered, "I think they have not gone to
+the cemetery yet. I will dispatch a servant and ask them to
+delay the burial a few moments, if you desire it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Kate thanked her; but at that moment a messenger came
+from Mr. Miller. He had anticipated Kate's wishes, and sent
+word that a carriage was waiting to convey her to the church,
+where she would have another opportunity of seeing her
+brother. Mrs. Carrington felt constrained to offer to accompany
+her, and the two proceeded to the church and thence to
+the cemetery.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Although Mrs. Carrington had not visited Mr. Wilmot
+during his illness, she was by no means ignorant of Fanny's
+attentions. She had taken great pains to comment upon them
+in Dr. Lacey's presence, saying, "that she had often suspected
+Fanny of possessing a more than ordinary affection for Mr.
+Wilmot, and she had sometimes thought her affection returned.
+For her part, she did not blame Julia for absenting herself
+from him, for she had probably discovered his preference for
+her sister." Her object in doing this was to make Dr. Lacey
+think less favorably of Fanny, for with her practised eye
+she had discovered that for no other female did he feel such
+an interest as for "Little Fanny Middleton," as she always
+termed her.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At the grave she noticed Fanny's pale face and swollen
+eyes, and found occasion to say to her, loud enough for Dr.
+Lacey to hear, "I am astonished, Fanny, to see you show to
+the world how much you loved your sister's betrothed."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This remark had no effect upon Fanny, except causing her
+to look at Mrs. Carrington in surprise and to wonder what she
+meant. With Dr. Lacey it was different. Imperceptibly,
+"Little Fanny Middleton" had won a place in his heart which
+no other one had ever possessed. At first he admired her for
+her frank, confiding nature, and afterward he learned to love
+her for the many lovely traits of her character. He had
+thought it perfectly natural that she should feel a great interest
+in Mr. Wilmot, who was for so long a time a member of
+her father's family; but the wrong construction which was put
+upon her motives annoyed him, and even made him fearful
+that her heart might be more interested in Mr. Wilmot than
+he was willing to believe. As he stood by the open grave into
+which the cold earth was heavily falling, there rested upon his
+brow a deeper shade of sadness than was occasioned by the
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page059">[pg 059]</span><a name="Pg059" id="Pg059" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+mere death of his friend. Mrs. Carrington observed it, and
+resolved to follow up the train of thought which she saw was
+awakened in his mind.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After the burial Kate returned to Mrs. Crane's, where she
+was treated with every possible attention which politeness or
+sympathy could dictate. A few days after the funeral she one
+evening casually asked, if that fair, delicate-looking girl
+at her brother's grave were not Miss Middleton?</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes," replied Mrs. Carrington. "Did you not think from
+her manner that she was a sincere mourner?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Kate was about to reply, when Dr. Lacey prevented her by
+saying, "Pardon me, Mrs. Carrington; but I think you have
+given Miss Wilmot a wrong impression. She doubtless thinks
+it was Miss Julia Middleton."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes," said Kate, "I thought it was Miss Julia."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey replied that it was Fanny—Julia's younger sister;
+and then he told how faithfully she had watched over Mr.
+Wilmot during his illness. Of Julia he said nothing, and although
+Kate wished very much to know something concerning
+her, she determined not to question Dr. Lacey, but to wait and
+ask Mr. Miller, who, for some reason, seemed nearer to her
+than any other one of the strangers by whom she was surrounded.
+He had been solicited to take charge of the school,
+which was now destitute of a teacher, and as the situation
+pleased him, he readily accepted the offer and accepted Mrs.
+Crane's as his boarding place. Perhaps one inducement which
+led him to do this was the presence of the beautiful Kate, in
+whom he daily became more interested.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Years before, when but a boy in the boarding school at
+Canandaigua, he had often fancied that the time would come
+when he should both see and know the sister whom Richard
+Wilmot used to describe in such glowing terms. Since then
+another image had filled his heart and he had dreamed of another
+face—not so fair, perhaps, but quite as innocent. But
+now the dream was sadly over, and he had never thought of
+the gentle Fanny for a wife since that night when, as he supposed,
+he saw the dark side of her character. He, however,
+could not conquer his old partiality, and always spoke of her
+in the highest terms. Consequently, from his description of
+her, Kate received a very favorable impression.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">He said little of Julia; but told Kate that he would take her
+to Mr. Middleton's the first fine day. He wished to go there
+in order to induce Mrs. Middleton to send her daughters back
+to school. The next Saturday was fixed upon for the visit,
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page060">[pg 060]</span><a name="Pg060" id="Pg060" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+and at an early hour Mr. Miller and Kate were on their way
+to Mr. Middleton's.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Kate Wilmot was not only handsome, but was also very intelligent
+and agreeable, and by the time their ride was half-completed,
+Mr. Miller was more than half in love and was
+building air castles just as he had done months before when
+Fanny was mistress of them all.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">About noon they reached Mr. Middleton's, where they were
+received very kindly by Mrs. Middleton, very joyfully by
+Fanny, and very coldly by Julia, whose face always wore a
+darker frown whenever Mr. Miller was present; but he apparently
+did not notice it, and went on conversing upon
+different subjects. At last he asked when Mr. Middleton
+was expected home.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I am expecting him every day," said Mrs. Middleton,
+"and," she added in a lower tone, "I almost dread to have him
+come, for I do not know that he has ever heard a word of
+Richard's illness and death."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, have you never written to him?" asked Mr. Miller.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes," replied she; "but it is so uncertain as to what place
+he is in, or how long he will remain there, that it is doubtful
+whether he ever received the letter. We heard from him a
+few days ago. He was then in Indiana, and as he said nothing
+about Mr. Wilmot, I presume he has not heard of his
+death."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Just as she had finished speaking, the dogs set up a great
+barking, and the negroes uttered the joyful cry of "Marster's
+come! Marster's come!" The family ran to the door to meet
+him; but Fanny could not wait for him to enter the house,
+neither could she stop to unfasten the gate, but clearing it
+with one bound, she was soon in the arms of her father, who
+uttered his usual, "Ha, ha," and said, "Well done, darling;
+you'll do for a cirkis rider. Are you glad to see your old
+pap?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The blacks then gathered round, and he shook hands with
+all, saying, "How d'ye, boys? How d'ye? Have you worked
+right smart since I've been gone? If you have, you may
+have a play spell the rest of the arternoon."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So saying, he entered the house, where after greeting his
+wife, Julia and Mr. Miller, he was introduced to "Miss Wilmot."
+He took her hand and looking at her for a moment,
+said, "Wilmot, Wilmot! Are you Dick's sister?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Kate's eyes filled with tears as she exclaimed, "Yes, sir,
+Richard was my brother."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Richard was your brother! Great Moses! What does
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page061">[pg 061]</span><a name="Pg061" id="Pg061" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+this mean? And you in black and crying!" Then looking at
+his wife, who was also in tears, he added impatiently, "What
+in thun—" but instantly recollecting himself, he said more
+gently, "Can't anybody tell me what has happened?" And the
+old man's cheek paled, and his voice trembled, as the dread
+of what might have happened stole over him.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny at last went up to him and said softly, "Father, Mr.
+Wilmot is dead!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton sank into the nearest chair, and covering his
+rough face with his hands, wept as freely as a little child. He
+had loved Mr. Wilmot with almost a father's love, and during
+his absence had not been unmindful of him. Safely stowed
+away in his carpet bag were several costly books, which he
+had purchased as a present for Richard. He had also hoped
+that as Julia's husband he would have a good influence over
+her, and improve her fractious disposition; and many were
+the plans which he had formed as to what he would do when
+Richard was really his son. But now he was gone forever.
+The blow was so sudden, so unexpected, that for several
+minutes he was stunned by its force and wept on in silence.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At last, lifting up his head, he turned to Kate and said,
+"You must not think me a silly old fool, child, for Lord
+knows old Josh Middleton hain't shed such tears since he was
+a little shaver and cried when they buried up his dead mother."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Kate could not reply, but from that time she felt for Mr.
+Middleton a respect and esteem which nothing could ever
+change.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After Mr. Middleton had become calm, he proceeded to
+enumerate to Mr. Miller the many good qualities of Mr. Wilmot.
+Said he, "He was a capital feller; allus just so. Lively
+as a cricket; none of your stuck-up, fiddle-faddle notions.
+And then he was such a good boarder—not a bit particular
+what he eat; why, he was the greatest kind of a man—eat
+corn bread, turnip greens, or anything!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At this speech Kate smiled in spite of her tears, and Mr.
+Middleton went on: "But he warn't as handsome as his
+sister, and I'll be skinned if I ever seen anybody that was.
+Tempest can't hold a candle to her, for all she feels so crank.
+Why, Kit, or Kate, what's yer name? You're as handsome
+as a pictur!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Miller probably thought so too, if the admiring look
+which he gave her was any criterion. Mr. Middleton observed
+it, and forgetting for a moment the death of his friend,
+he slapped Mr. Miller on his shoulder, saying, "I tell you
+what, my boy; it's a mighty mean wind that blows nobody
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page062">[pg 062]</span><a name="Pg062" id="Pg062" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+any good fortin. Miss Kate warn't sent to Kentuck for
+nothin', and unless you're a bigger logger-head than I think
+you be, you'll try to find out what she come for, and how
+long she's goin' to stay."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Miller smiled and said, "I hope we shall be able to keep
+Miss Wilmot all winter, for the people of Frankfort are
+wanting a music teacher, and have solicited her to remain in
+that capacity."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"By Jove," said Mr. Middleton, "that's just the thing! And
+you have taken Dick's place in school—poor, boy, to die so
+soon!" The tears were again moistening his immense beard,
+but this time he hastily brushed them away, and went on,
+"Yes, that's a capital idee, and you want me to patternize
+you by sending my two gals—hey? Well, I reckon I can't
+do better, if they want to go. Ho! Tempest—Sunshine—what
+d'ye say? D'ye want to go back to Frankfort and
+board at Miss Crane's, 'long of Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey, Katy
+did, and that other infernal Katy didn't, what fainted spang
+away at the sight of old Josh! But though she was so
+dreadfully skeered, the pooty color didn't leave her cheeks an
+atom. Lightnin' spikes! Let me catch my gals paintin' and
+I'll—"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But he was prevented from telling what he'd do by Fanny,
+who clapped her hands and said, "Oh, father, you are a dear
+good man; may we really go?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I thought Fanny would be pleased with the idea," said Mr.
+Miller, "and even if she had objected, I was going to send
+the doctor out, and I know he would bring her to terms."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny blushed and her father said, "Do you think so?
+Well, I'm glad on't. I'd as soon she'd have him as anybody,
+and she's worthy of him too, for if she can love such a
+hideous old clown as I am, she'll stick to such a nice man as
+Dr. Lacey through thick and thin. But what do you say to
+goin', Tempest?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia had at first thought that nothing could induce her to
+become a pupil of Mr. Miller, but his allusion to Dr. Lacey
+decided her otherwise. It was necessary that she should go,
+for she did not dare trust her sister alone with the doctor;
+so she swallowed her dislike to Mr. Miller, and said she
+should be delighted to return to school.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It was settled that they should go during the next week.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This arrangement gave great pleasure to Dr. Lacey, who
+found it very lonely in Frankfort without Fanny, and had several
+times spoken of returning to New Orleans. But when
+he learned that Fanny was coming back, he suddenly changed
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page063">[pg 063]</span><a name="Pg063" id="Pg063" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+his mind and concluded that Frankfort would be a charming
+winter residence. This was laughingly told to Fanny by
+Kate, who had learned to love her very much. Julia she disliked,
+for she had at last drawn from Mr. Miller the whole
+history of her proceedings, and she could but look upon the
+false-hearted girl as accessory to her brother's death.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia knew that by the fair Northern beauty she was
+secretly despised, but she did not care, for she had conceived
+a great friendship for Mrs. Carrington, whom she often
+amused with her remarks about New York people. Once she
+said, "I do wish New York would die, or stop taking emetics,
+and sending the contents of her bilious stomach to Kentucky
+in the shape of teachers!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Carrington smiled and said, "I think you prefer
+Louisiana emetics, do you not?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia blushed as she answered, "Yes, but what can I do.
+There's Mr. Miller ready to back up whatever Fanny does,
+and put down whatever I do. I'd thank him to mind his own
+business, and stay at his own home!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Carrington did not reply, for she, too, was greatly annoyed
+by the presence of Mr. Miller and Kate. The latter
+she looked upon as a rival, for she was said by every one to
+have the most beautiful face in Frankfort. This greatly displeased
+Mrs. Carrington, who, before Kate's arrival, had been
+considered the belle of the town, so far as beauty was concerned.
+She also felt great contempt for Kate's occupation
+as a teacher, and said, "She didn't see why folks should make
+such an ado over a poor music teacher."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Once, in speaking on the subject to Dr. Lacey, she said,
+"I am glad I was not born in New York, for then I should
+have been obliged to pick up chips, split wood, dig potatoes,
+wash dishes and teach school!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey's reply to this remark was, "I think, Mrs. Carrington,
+you will admit that the young ladies who come here
+from the North almost always possess superior education.
+Now if they spent much time in splitting wood and digging
+potatoes, I am sure they could not acquire so much knowledge."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Carrington answered, "Of course you feel interested
+in New Yorkers, for Fanny has taken a great fancy to them,
+and whatever she likes you must like, of course."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, I know Fanny likes our New York friends very
+much," said Dr. Lacey. "And I think you will allow that
+she shows good taste in the choice of her associates."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, yes, admirable," returned Mrs. Carrington, "almost as
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page064">[pg 064]</span><a name="Pg064" id="Pg064" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+good taste as some of my acquaintance show in preferring
+her."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What do you mean?" asked Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, I mean," said Mrs. Carrington, "that I am puzzled
+to know what attraction such a simple-minded girl as Fanny
+can have for a person of your intelligence."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey bit his lip, but forcing down his anger said,
+"She possesses the same attraction which every guileless, innocent
+person has."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Guileless and innocent," repeated Mrs. Carrington; "rather
+call her artful and designing. Depend upon it, doctor, you
+have only seen the bright side of her disposition. You
+should see her in her room, and know how much trouble her
+sister has with her!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">She might have said more, but Dr. Lacey stopped her by
+saying rather warmly, "Mrs. Carrington, you shall not talk so
+about Fanny. I know you do not like her, and consequently,
+whatever you can say of her will have no effect upon me."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So saying, he quitted the apartment, leaving Mrs. Carrington
+to her own reflections. They were not very pleasant, for
+Dr. Lacey's manner had said as plainly as words could say
+that she had better mind her own business, and she began to
+think so herself, for she muttered, "After all, what is it to me
+if he does like Fanny? I am bound fast, but oh, if I were
+free, I'd compass heaven and earth to secure him." Her
+wish to be free was soon realized.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">That afternoon, when the Sea Gull came up from Louisville,
+it brought home her husband, wearied, worn out and
+sick. He took his bed, and never left his room again until
+strong men carried him out and laid him down to sleep in
+the silent graveyard. The close of his life was calm and
+peaceful, for he had early chosen the better part, and he
+looked upon the grave as but a stepping stone from earth to
+heaven.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">His life was a dreary pilgrimage, for though he possessed
+for his young, giddy wife, a strong, ardent affection, he had
+long known that it was not returned, and he felt that she
+would be happier if he were dead. She, however, paid him
+as much attention during his illness as the gay life she led
+would allow; but she was often away, and night after night
+was he left alone with his Bible and his God, while she was
+in the midst of some fashionable amusement. Her neglect
+was, however, partly made up to him by the kind care of
+Fanny, who gave him all the time she could possibly spare
+from her school duties. Mrs. Carrington found it very convenient
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page065">[pg 065]</span><a name="Pg065" id="Pg065" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+to call upon her, whenever she wished to be absent,
+and hour after hour the fair young girl sat by the sick man's
+bedside, employed either with her needle, her books or drawing.
+Mr. Carrington was a fine scholar and gave her much
+assistance in her studies.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When he grew too weak to read, she would read to him
+from the Bible, stopping occasionally, while he explained some
+obscure passage, or endeavored to impress on her mind some
+solemn truth. Thus were the seeds of righteousness sown,
+which afterward sprang up and bore fruit unto everlasting
+life.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At last the chilling dews came upon his head, his eye grew
+dim with the mists of death, and then he laid his cold, white
+hand on Fanny's head and prayed most earnestly that heaven's
+choicest blessings, both here and hereafter, might descend
+upon one who had so kindly smoothed his dark pathway down
+to the valley of death. A few words of affectionate farewell
+to his wife and he was gone. His crushed, aching heart had
+ceased to beat and in a few days the green sod was growing
+above his early grave.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny begged so earnestly to have him buried by the side
+of Mr. Wilmot that Mrs. Carrington finally consented, and
+the two, who had never seen each other on earth, now lay
+peacefully side by side. When the springtime came, the same
+fair hands planted flowers over the graves of her brothers,
+as she loved to call the two men, each of whom had blessed
+her with his dying breath. Thither would she often go with
+Dr. Lacey, who was each day learning to love her more and
+more.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Carrington contented herself with having a few hysterical
+fits, shedding a few tears, dressing herself in an expensive
+suit of mourning, and erecting to the memory of her
+husband a magnificent monument. When Mr. Middleton saw
+the latter, he said, "Why the plague can't Dick have as good a
+gravestun as that young lieutenant? He desarves it jest as
+much"; so out came his purse, and when Mrs. Carrington
+went next to visit the costly marble at her husband's grave,
+she was chagrined to see by its side a still more splendid one.
+But there was no help for it, so she had to endure it in silence,
+consoling herself with thinking how becomingly she would
+dress and how many conquests she would make, when the term
+of her mourning should have expired!</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter7" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc14" id="toc14"></a><a name="pdf15" id="pdf15"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter VII</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">julia's plot to break fanny's engagement</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page066">[pg 066]</span><a name="Pg066" id="Pg066" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Our readers will not be sorry, if after a chapter of sadness
+and death, we turn to a more joyous one, and tell them of the
+bridal of Kate Wilmot and Mr. Miller. Kate wished to defer
+it a few months, on account of the recent death of her brother,
+but her lover urged his claim so strongly that she at last
+yielded, and their marriage took place on Christmas eve.
+Mr. W&mdash;&mdash;, one of the wealthiest men in Frankfort, very
+kindly offered to give Kate a splendid wedding party, but she
+politely declined his generous offer, as she did not feel like
+entering into such a scene of gayety as would necessarily attend
+a large party.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A few of her most intimate friends assembled in Mrs.
+Crane's parlor, and thence proceeded to the church, which
+was crowded with anxious spectators, many of whom almost
+envied Mr. Miller his beautiful bride, while others envied her
+the fine-looking man who stood there as the bridegroom, and
+all were unanimous in pronouncing it an excellent match.
+Kate's happiness on this occasion was not unmingled with
+sadness, for her thoughts went back to the time when, with a
+heart bursting with anguish, she had first entered that church
+and passed up its broad aisle until she reached the side of her
+darling brother, who lay shrouded in his coffin.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Now the scene was changed; she was there as the happy
+bride of one to whom she had given the undivided affection
+of her heart, and as the solemn words were uttered which
+made her his forever, she felt that her brother's spirit hovered
+near, to bless her union with one who had ever been his true
+friend. So she requested that Fanny should be her bridesmaid,
+and the young girl now stood at the altar, with her
+bright face beaming with happiness, for Dr. Lacey, who was
+by her side, had, the night before, told her all his love, and
+had won from her a promise that at some future time she
+would be his. He told her that he would speak to her father
+the next evening.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page067">[pg 067]</span><a name="Pg067" id="Pg067" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Accordingly, after the wedding party had returned to Mrs.
+Crane's, he invited Mr. Middleton to go with him for a few
+minutes to his room. Fanny was sure of her father's consent,
+but she could not help feeling nervous when she saw
+him leave the parlor, accompanied by Dr. Lacey. A few
+moments after, she observed that Julia also was missing, and
+she trembled lest she might have suspected something and
+gone to listen.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Nor was she mistaken in her fears; for Mrs. Carrington
+and Julia both had an inkling of what was going on, and
+when the latter heard Dr. Lacey say something to her father
+in a low tone, and then saw them leave the room together, she
+arose and stealthily followed them upstairs. Going out on
+the balcony, she stole softly up to Dr. Lacey's window, and
+there, unobserved, listened to a conversation which confirmed
+her worst fears. In a firm, decided tone, Dr. Lacey told Mr.
+Middleton of his love for his daughter, and said she had promised
+to be his if her father would consent.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton replied, "And so it's my darter you want.
+Of course it's Sunshine?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Certainly, sir," answered Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well, I'm glad on't. I've seen it all along; but I didn't
+know but mebby Tempest had come it over you with her
+pretty face—but devil of a life you'd lead with her."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey did not reply, but Julia did; and though the
+tones of her voice were too low to be heard, they were none
+the less emphatic, as she said, "And devil of a life I'll make
+you lead if you do not have me." And at the same time she
+ground her glittering teeth and shook her clenched fist at the
+two men, who were unconscious of the rage they were exciting.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton continued, "Yes, I'll give you Sunshine, I
+reckon, and a hundred thousand dollars beside."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It's Fanny I want, not her money," said Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, yes, I know," answered Mr. Middleton; "but I reckon
+you won't object to a few thousand, unless you are as rich as
+a Jew."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey replied: "I am not as rich as a Jew, but I am the
+only child of my father, who is said to be worth half a
+million."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Half a million!" repeated Mr. Middleton in astonishment.
+"Golly-ludy, man, what made you ever think of a poor girl
+like Sunshine?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Because I love her," answered Dr. Lacey, "and I would
+marry her just as soon if she were not worth one dime."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page068">[pg 068]</span><a name="Pg068" id="Pg068" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Maybe you would and maybe you wouldn't," muttered
+Julia; "and perhaps you'll have her, and perhaps you won't.
+You've got me to deal with, and I'd like to see the person who
+can cross my path with impunity." So saying, she glided from
+her hiding place and went down stairs to the parlor, leaving
+her father and Dr. Lacey to finish their conversation.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey proposed that Fanny should continue at school
+two years longer, and at the end of that time he would claim
+her as his wife.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, yes," said Mr. Middleton; "I s'pose I understand;
+you want her to be more accomplished like, afore you take
+her down to New Orleans. Well, it's perfectly nateral, and
+old Josh'll spar no pains nor money."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">And so the conference ended. When Dr. Lacey re-entered
+the parlor Fanny read success in his face. In a short time he
+managed to get near her, and bending down, whispered to her,
+"My own dear Fanny, forever." At these words a beautiful
+flush suffused Fanny's usually pale cheek. It was noticed by
+Julia, who was watching the doctor and her sister with a feeling
+of almost fiendish hatred. When she saw the bright look
+of joy which passed over Fanny's face as the doctor whispered
+to her, she pressed her small white hands together until
+her long transparent nails left their impress in her flesh!</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Just then Mr. Miller, with his wife upon his arm, approached
+the spot where the doctor was standing, and said,
+"Why, doctor, what has happened? You look almost as happy
+as I feel. And little Fanny, too, is really looking quite rosy.
+I should not be surprised if my wedding should be a prelude
+to another."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia could hear no more, but sick with anger, she turned
+away, heartily wishing Mr. Miller was in California digging
+gold with the water six feet deep all around him! When the
+company began to disperse Dr. Lacey whispered to Fanny that
+he wished her to remain a few moments, as he had something
+to say to her. Accordingly, after the parlor was deserted, he
+drew her to the sofa and placing his arm around her, told her
+of the plan which he had marked out for her improvement
+during the next two years. To all that he required Fanny
+promised a cheerful compliance, and he proceeded to tell her
+how he would in the meantime beautify his Southern home,
+and fill it up with every luxury which could please a refined,
+delicate female. By the time he had finished Fanny was weeping
+from excess of happiness.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It seems so strange," said she, "that you should prefer me
+to any one else, me, who am so plain looking, so—"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page069">[pg 069]</span><a name="Pg069" id="Pg069" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"So pure-minded and innocent," interrupted Dr. Lacey,
+"and so lovely, too, for to me you are very handsome. Not
+as beautiful, perhaps, as Mrs. Miller, for there are few who
+are, and yet I like your looks quite as well."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny did not reply; after a moment's silence he said,
+"Fanny, I shall be obliged to go to New Orleans soon."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Go to New Orleans," said Fanny. "Oh, no, don't."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But I must," answered he. "Business of importance calls
+me there."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"How soon must you go?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"In two weeks," he replied.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And how long will you be gone?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Probably three months," he answered. "But I shall write
+to you often; twice a week, perhaps, and you will find enough
+to do to answer my letters and attend to your studies, besides
+practicing your music lessons. By the way, Fanny, I wish
+you to pay particular attention to music, for you know I am
+very fond of it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny promised that she would, and they separated for the
+night. While Fanny was going to her room, she determined
+she would tell Julia all her future prospects; but she found her
+sister either asleep or pretending to be (the latter was the
+fact); so she said nothing, but lay down without disturbing
+her. She could not sleep, however, and toward morning Julia
+called out, in no very gentle tones, "Do lie still, Fan, or else
+get up and go down in the parlor and have another tete-a-tete
+with Dr. Lacey."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny saw that her sister was awake, and she resolved to
+improve the opportunity, even if Julia were not in a very
+gentle mood. So she said, "Sister, I want to tell you something;
+wake up, won't you?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Wake up!" answered Julia. "I should like to know who's
+been asleep, or who can sleep where you are? What is the
+great secret you wish to tell me?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">With many blushes and some stammering Fanny got
+through with her story. After she had finished Julia was
+silent a few moments and then said, "Well, what of it? What
+if Dr. Lacey has promised to marry you? Is that any reason
+why you should keep me awake all night?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny did not answer, and as her mind was relieved from
+the weighty matter of telling her sister, she soon fell asleep,
+and when she awoke the sun was high in the heavens, and
+Mrs. Miller was bending over her, wishing her a "Merry
+Christmas!" That day there was sent to Mrs. Crane's a
+large box, which Dr. Lacey was very particular to have
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page070">[pg 070]</span><a name="Pg070" id="Pg070" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+handled carefully. When it was opened it was found to contain
+an elegant rosewood piano, and a note in which was
+written, "A Christmas Gift for Fanny." The delighted girl
+did not ask who was the giver, for she well knew; and resolved
+to apply herself closely to music, so as to do justice to
+the beautiful present.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The two weeks of Dr. Lacey's stay passed rapidly away,
+and at their close he bade Fanny an affectionate good-by, promising
+to write regularly twice a week, and to return, if possible,
+at the end of three months. After he was gone, it
+seemed to Fanny that one-half of her life had left her, and she
+felt very unhappy. There was something in her sister's manner
+which she could not define, and as Julia seemed anxious
+to avoid her, she spent much of her time with Mrs. Miller,
+who each day grew fonder of her little "Kentucky sister," as
+she often called her in imitation of her brother.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Meanwhile Julia spent all her leisure hours with Mrs. Carrington,
+to whom she confided her feelings and wishes. Mrs.
+Carrington was not displeased to find that Julia was determined
+to break the engagement between Dr. Lacey and Fanny,
+and secretly hoped she would succeed. Not that she wished to
+aid Julia in securing the doctor, for such was not her intention.
+Neither did she look upon such an event as possible, for
+she felt sure that Dr. Lacey never would fancy Julia, even if
+there were no Fannys in the world; and supposing he did, she
+could easily remedy it by exposing Julia's wickedness.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In due course of time a letter arrived for Fanny from Dr.
+Lacey. It was a well-filled sheet and so full of affection and
+kind suggestions for her improvement, that Fanny felt an increased
+pleasure in thinking that she was the object of Dr.
+Lacey's love. Julia watched her with an evil eye, as she read
+the letter, and when she saw the look of joy which lit up
+every feature, she thought, "Yes, read on and enjoy it—do—for
+you'll not get many more such!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">That day after school she started out for the purpose of
+laying the foundation for the fulfillment of a part of her plans.
+There was in the post-office a clerk whose name was Joseph
+Dunn. He was an awkward, rawboned young man, about six
+feet two inches high. Until within a few months he had lived
+near Mr. Middleton. He had a yellow face, yellow hair and
+yellow teeth, the latter of which projected over his under lip.
+He also drove a very yellow horse and rode in a yellow
+buggy. In his own estimation he was perfectly irresistible,
+and imagined he had only to say the word and all the girls in
+the country would eagerly accept the offer of being mistress
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page071">[pg 071]</span><a name="Pg071" id="Pg071" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+of his fancy colored horse and person. For Fanny he had
+conceived a violent passion and wondered much that she
+should repel all his serious advances. At last he wrote her a
+letter saying that on a certain afternoon he would visit her
+and make a formal offer of his hand. He bade her weigh
+the matter seriously, so that she would have no one to blame
+but herself, if she should ever regret answering in the affirmative.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny was very much annoyed by this letter and when on
+the afternoon specified she saw old "sorrel" coming up to the
+gate, she said, "Father, there is Joe coming here to offer me
+the honor of becoming Mrs. Dunn. He troubles me exceedingly
+with his attentions, and I wish you would manage to
+make him keep away."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Thus enlightened, Mr. Middleton was ready for any emergency,
+and he answered Joe's confident knock in person. The
+young man greeted him with a very polite, "Good afternoon,"
+to which Mr. Middleton returned with a significant "umph!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Is your daughter Fanny at home?" asked Mr. Dunn.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, she's at home," said Mr. Middleton. "What d'ye
+want of her?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I should like to have a few moments' private conference
+with her, if you've no objection, sir," replied Mr. Dunn.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"A few moments private fiddlestick," answered Mr. Middleton.
+"What the devil—whose little boy are you? Ain't you
+Miss Dunn's little boy? You'd better scratch gravel for home,
+and if I catch you here again dickerin' after Fanny, I'll pull
+every corn-colored hair out of your head!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This rebuff somewhat cooled the ardor of Joseph's attachment,
+and as he felt sure that Fanny had told her father of
+his coming, he from that time disliked her as much as he had
+before admired her. Not long after the sad finale of his
+affaire de coeur, he left his home in the country, and going
+to Frankfort became a clerk in the post office. Julia well
+knew the old grudge which he had toward Fanny, and as he
+did not possess the best principles in the world, she had strong
+hopes of procuring his services for the accomplishment of her
+purpose. Accordingly, at about half past five she bent her
+steps in the direction of the post office, hoping to see him in
+the street, for she knew that he usually went to his supper at
+that hour. She had not gone far beyond the post office when
+he overtook her. She greeted him with her blandest smile,
+and as she seemed inclined to be very sociable, he slackened
+his pace for the sake of walking with her. They had not proceeded
+far when she said, "Mr. Dunn, if you are not in a
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page072">[pg 072]</span><a name="Pg072" id="Pg072" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+particular hurry, I should like to have you walk on with me,
+as I have something to communicate to you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Joseph was delighted, and yet he knew not what to think.
+The haughty Julia had formerly treated him with disdain; but
+within a week or two her conduct toward him had changed,
+and she seemed to seek his society, and now she had even
+asked him to walk with her. What could it mean? He was
+not long kept in ignorance, for in a few words Julia explained
+her wishes. "You know, Mr. Dunn," said she, "that I
+have money and I am willing to pay you almost any amount,
+and then it is such a rare opportunity for being revenged upon
+Fanny, who did abuse you shamefully, and even now makes all
+manner of fun of you. It will not be much trouble for you,"
+she continued, "for you can watch our box, and whenever a
+letter arrives from Dr. Lacey, you can lay it aside until you
+have an opportunity of giving it to me, and you can do the
+same with Fanny's letters!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Joseph did not hesitate long, for the love of money was
+strong in him, and he also had a desire for revenging his
+fancied insult. Julia's manner toward him was not without
+its effect, for he felt greatly flattered that she should choose
+him for a confidant; so at last he promised to accede to her
+proposal on condition that he was well paid.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It will be well enough," said Julia, "to let her have three
+or four letters, as it would not be natural for him to forget
+her immediately, you know."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, yes, ma'am," said Mr. Dunn, "I understand how to do
+it. Never fear but I'll fix it right."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well, then, here is a part of your pay in advance," said
+Julia, as she slipped a ten-dollar note into his hand. At first
+he seemed inclined not to take it but finally did so, saying, "I
+suppose I ought to be paid, for it's mighty ticklish business."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After having arranged affairs to her satisfaction, Julia bade
+Mr. Dunn a very friendly good night, and returned home
+where she found Fanny employed in writing an answer to Dr.
+Lacey's letter. Here, for the present, we will leave them, until
+Julia's plot has time to ripen.</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter8" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc16" id="toc16"></a><a name="pdf17" id="pdf17"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter VIII</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">mr. middleton has more callers from new york</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page073">[pg 073]</span><a name="Pg073" id="Pg073" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>The reader will now accompany us to Geneva, one of the
+most beautiful villages in Western New York. On arriving at
+the depot we are beset by a host of runners, who call out
+lustily, "Temperance House!" "Franklin House!" "Geneva
+Hotel!" "Carriage to any part of the village for a shilling!"
+But we prefer walking, and passing up Water Street, and
+Seneca street, we soon come to Main street, which we follow
+until we come to a large, elegant mansion, the property of
+Judge Fulton, who is that evening entertaining a fashionable
+party. No matter if we are not invited, we can enter unperceived
+and note down what is taking place.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Our attention is first directed toward the judge and his accomplished
+lady, who are doing the honors of the evening. As
+we scan their looks closely, we are struck with their features,
+and we feel sure that to them wealth was not given in vain,
+and that the beggar never left their door unfed or uncared for.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Fulton's countenance looks very familiar to us, and we
+wonder much where we have seen her before, or if we never
+have seen her, who it is that she so strongly reminds us of.
+Before we can solve the mystery, we observe across the room
+a face which makes us start up and exclaim, "Is it possible!
+Can that be Dr. Lacey?" A second look at the gentleman in
+question convinces us that he is two inches shorter than Dr.
+Lacey, and also that he wears glasses; still be bears a striking
+resemblance to the doctor, and we inquire who he is. We are
+told that his name is Robert Stanton. He is a graduate of
+Yale and a brother of Mrs. Fulton, He is intending in a few
+days to start for Kentucky, in company with Frederic Raymond,
+who was a classmate of his.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As we watch young Stanton's movements, we observe a certain
+restlessness in his eye, as it wanders over the crowded
+room, seemingly in quest of some one who is not there. At
+last there is a new arrival, and Miss Warner, a very prim
+lady and a teacher in the seminary, is announced, together
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page074">[pg 074]</span><a name="Pg074" id="Pg074" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+with three of her pupils. As the young girls enter the parlor,
+Mr. Stanton seems suddenly animated with new life, and we
+feel sure that one of those young ladies has a great attraction
+for him. Nor are we mistaken, for he soon crosses the room,
+and going up to one of them, a rosy-cheeked, blue-eyed girl,
+he says in a low tone, "I am glad you have come, Nellie. I
+had almost given you up, and concluded you were doing penance
+for some misdemeanor, and so could not come out." Then
+taking her upon his arm, he kept her near him all the evening.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">There was a strange history connected with Helen Ashton,
+or Nellie, as she was more familiarly called, but of this we
+will speak hereafter. She was formerly a member of the
+young ladies' school in New Haven, where she had become
+acquainted with Robert Stanton, who was in college. An intimacy
+sprang up between them which at last ripened into an
+agreement. Stanton's home was near Geneva, and when he
+left college he suddenly discovered that the Geneva Seminary
+was superior to any other, and with but little trouble he persuaded
+Nellie to go there to school.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">She had now been an inmate of the seminary in that place
+little more than a year, during which time Robert had pursued
+the study of law in Judge Fulton's office. He had always possessed
+a great desire to visit Kentucky, and had finally concluded
+to do so, determining if he liked it to make it his permanent
+residence. He was to return the next autumn for
+Nellie, who was to remain in school until that time.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As they stood together that evening conversing about Kentucky,
+Nellie said, "I have an old schoolmate in Frankfort. It
+is Kate Wilmot. Do you remember having seen her in New
+Haven?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Is she very beautiful?" asked Robert.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, yes, exceedingly so. She turned half the students'
+heads," answered Nellie.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, I remember her perfectly well," said Frederic Raymond,
+who was standing near, "and so does Bob, but he wants
+to pretend he does not. By the way, Miss Ashton," continued
+he, "are you not afraid that Kate's marvelous beauty will endanger
+your claim upon Robert's heart, when he shall be near
+her constantly, and can only think of your blue eyes as 'over
+the hills and far away?'"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Helen blushed, but did not answer, and Stanton said, "Never
+fear for me, Fred, but rather keep your own heart safely
+locked away, for fear some of those dark-eyed Kentucky girls
+will, ere you are aware, rifle you of it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I shall do no such thing," returned Frederic. "I am going
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page075">[pg 075]</span><a name="Pg075" id="Pg075" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+there for the express purpose of losing my heart, and
+the first Kentucky girl which pleases me shall be my wife,
+any way."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Whether she likes you or not?" asked Nellie.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, whether she likes me or not," answered Frederic, "I
+shall marry her first, and make her like me afterward."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So saying he sauntered off to another part of the room, little
+thinking that what he had spoken in jest would afterward
+prove true. At a late hour the company began to disperse,
+Miss Warner keeping a watchful eye upon her pupils, lest
+some lawless collegiate should relieve her from the trouble of
+seeing them safely home. This perpendicular maiden had
+lived forty years on this mundane sphere without ever having
+had an offer, and she had come to think of gentlemen as a race
+of intruding bipeds which the world would be much better
+without. However, if there were any of the species which
+she could tolerate, it was Judge Fulton and Robert Stanton.
+The former she liked, because everybody liked him, and said
+he was a "nice man, and what everybody said must be true."
+Her partiality for the latter arose from the fact that he had
+several times complimented her fine figure and dignified manners;
+so when he that night asked the privilege of walking
+home with Nellie, she raised no very strong opposition, but
+yielded the point by merely saying something about "child's
+play." She, however, kept near enough to them to hear every
+word of their conversation; but they consoled themselves by
+thinking that the wide-open ears could not penetrate the recesses
+of their well-filled letters which they saw in the future.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In a few days Stanton and Raymond started for Kentucky.
+The evening before they left was spent by Stanton in Nellie's
+company. Mrs. Fulton had invited her to pass the night with
+her, as the Judge was absent from home. About ten o'clock
+Mrs. Fulton very considerately grew sleepy, and retired to her
+own room. But long after the town clock rang out the hour
+of midnight, a light might have been seen gleaming from the
+windows of Judge Fulton's sitting room, in which sat Robert
+and Nellie, repeating for the hundredth time vows of eternal
+constancy.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The next morning when the last rumbling sound of the
+eastern train died away in the streets of Geneva, Nellie Ashton
+sat weeping in her little room at the seminary. She felt
+that now she was again alone in the wide, wide world. Eight
+years before she had in the short space of three weeks followed
+both father and mother to their last resting place, and
+upon their newly-made graves she had prayed the orphan's
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page076">[pg 076]</span><a name="Pg076" id="Pg076" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+prayer, that God would protect one who was without father,
+mother, brother or sister in the world.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The little property of her father was sold for the payment
+of his debts, and Nellie, who was then but twelve years old,
+was obliged to labor both early and late for her daily bread.
+Her father had lived near the city of New York, and not long
+after his death she procured a situation in a wealthy family
+of that city. She was called "the girl to do chores," which
+meant that she was kept running from garret to cellar, from
+parlor to kitchen, first here and then there, from earliest
+dawn to latest evening. It was almost always eleven o'clock
+before she could steal away to her low bed in the dark garret,
+and often, in the loneliness of the night, would the desolate
+child pray that the God with whom her parents dwelt would
+look in pity upon the helpless orphan.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Ere long her prayer was answered, for there came to the
+house where she lived a gentleman and lady, who saw the
+"little kitchen girl." Something there was in her sad but intelligent
+face which attracted their notice, and they inquired
+her history of Mrs. Stanley, the lady with whom she lived.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"She is," said Mrs. Stanley, "a good enough girl, if she
+would only let books alone; but she seems to have a passion
+for study, quite unsuitable for one in her station. When she
+is cleaning the knives she will have a book before her; and
+instead of singing the baby to sleep, she will get down and
+read to her, or repeat something which she has learned."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And has she no relatives?" asked the gentleman.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"None living that I know of," said Mrs. Stanley; and then
+she added, "Nellie says she had a brother who was several
+years older than herself, and that three years ago he was one
+morning missing, and they found on his table a letter, saying
+that he had gone to sea on a whaling voyage, and would be
+gone three years. Her father afterward heard that the vessel
+in which his son sailed was supposed to be lost with all its
+crew. This is her story; but you can never tell how much to
+believe of the stories which such girls tell."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Did you ever detect her in a falsehood?" asked the gentleman.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, no, I never did; but of course she will equivocate,
+for all such paupers will."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"With whom did she live before she came here?" continued
+the gentleman.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"With a Mr. Barnard," answered Mrs. Stanley; and she
+continued laughingly, "You had better inquire about her of
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page077">[pg 077]</span><a name="Pg077" id="Pg077" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+him, as you seem so much interested in her. He lives out a
+few miles in the country."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The result of the conversation was that the Mr. Barnard
+mentioned above received the next day a call from a stranger,
+who made particular inquiry about little Helen Ashton. He
+seemed satisfied with the result, and as he had before learned
+that Mr. Barnard was a very good, honest man, he handed him
+five hundred dollars, telling him to take Nellie home—as she
+called Mr. Barnard's house—and to send her for two years to
+the district school. At the end of that time he would furnish
+funds for her to be educated in New Haven.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">There was great excitement in Mrs. Stanley's family when
+it was known that Nellie was to go away and be sent to
+school in New Haven. "I wonder," said Mrs. Stanley, "who
+pays the expenses? It can't be Judge &mdash;&mdash; (naming the gentleman
+who had seemed so much interested in Nellie), for I am
+sure he would not be stupid enough to take a street beggar, as
+it were, and educate her." A second thought convinced her
+that it must be the said gentleman, and she suddenly felt an
+inclination to do something herself for the hitherto neglected
+kitchen girl.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Accordingly, Nellie was summoned to the parlor and the
+state of her wardrobe inquired into. It was found to be lamentably
+deficient in even the necessary articles of clothing.
+Mrs. Stanley then turned her rag bag inside out and rummaged
+through several boxes in the garret which had not seen
+the light for several years. The result of her search was three
+or four cast-off garments, which the cook said "were so bad
+the rag man would hardly buy them." Mrs. Stanley, however,
+thought they were quite a gift, and gave Nellie many injunctions
+as to when she should wear them. Nellie thought it
+doubtful whether she should wear them all; but she said
+nothing, and in a few days she left Mrs. Stanley's house for
+a more pleasant home at Mr. Barnard's.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It was a great mystery to Nellie who it could be that had
+befriended her; but if Mr. Barnard knew, he kept the knowledge
+to himself, and Nellie was obliged to remain in ignorance.
+She was, however, satisfied that the gentleman, whoever
+he was, was both able and willing to carry out his plan,
+for money for the payment of her school bills was regularly
+remitted to Mr. Barnard. At the time when she wished to
+leave New Haven, she had written to Mr. Barnard on the subject,
+and in due time had received from him a letter saying
+that the gentleman who was educating her was not only willing
+but anxious to have her sent to Geneva.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page078">[pg 078]</span><a name="Pg078" id="Pg078" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Soon after her arrival there she chanced to meet Judge Fulton
+and his wife. Something in their looks seemed familiar,
+and also awoke a painful reminiscence of the dark kitchen and
+the lone garret far off in the great city. She could not remember
+ever having seen them, and so dismissed the subject
+from her mind, merely wondering if they knew that she who
+was to be their brother's wife once lighted fires and cleaned
+potatoes as a common servant girl.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The reader will perhaps have imagined that the gentleman
+who befriended Nellie was none other than Judge Fulton. He
+was incited to this act of kindness by the same benevolent feeling
+which prompted all his deeds of charity. He had no
+daughters, and his intention was, first to see what improvement
+she would make of her advantages, and if he were satisfied,
+he would take her home as his adopted daughter. He was
+somewhat surprised when, two years before the time of which
+we are speaking, he received through Mr. Barnard a letter
+from Nellie addressed to, "My unknown benefactor," and desiring
+his consent to an engagement between herself and
+Robert Stanton. The same mail brought a letter from Robert,
+saying that he had just made an offer of his hand to a Miss
+Helen Ashton, who was only waiting for her guardian to
+sanction her choice. Judge Fulton's consent was given, and
+he wrote to Nellie that before she was married he would make
+himself known to her, and give her a wedding at his own
+house.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A few days before Robert left for Kentucky Judge Fulton
+received another letter from Nellie, saying that it was Mr.
+Stanton's wish to be married the ensuing autumn. To this the
+judge gave his approval and determined as soon as Robert
+was gone to enlighten Nellie as to who her guardian was.
+This, then, was the history of Nellie Ashton, whom we will
+leave for a time, and as our readers are probably anxious to
+return to the bland climate of Kentucky, we will follow young
+Stanton and Raymond on their journey. Having arrived at
+Buffalo, they took passage in the steamboat Saratoga, which
+landed them safely in Sandusky after a trip of about twenty-four
+hours. At Sandusky they took the cars for Cincinnati.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As they neared the Queen City, they noticed at one of the
+stations a tall, intelligent, but rather reckless-looking young
+man, who entered the cars and took a seat directly opposite
+them. There was something peculiarly attractive to Raymond
+in the confident, self-possessed manner of the stranger, and
+ere long he had, to use a Yankee expression, "scraped acquaintance"
+with him, and learned that his name was Henry
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page079">[pg 079]</span><a name="Pg079" id="Pg079" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+Ashton, and that he too was on his way to Frankfort, where
+he resided. As the young man told his name, Raymond turned
+to Stanton and said, "I should think that you'd feel acquainted
+with this gentleman, you are so partial to his name."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Stanton did not answer, and Raymond proceeded to question
+Mr. Ashton about Frankfort and its inhabitants. "By the
+way," said he, "are there any pretty girls there? Substantial
+ones, I mean, who have a purse long enough to pay a fellow
+for the trouble of marrying them?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Ashton smiled and answered, "Yes, we have a good
+many, and rich ones too; but the belle of the city when I left
+was a Mrs. Carrington—"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"The plague it was!" interrupted Raymond, "and can't we
+get rid of her husband somehow? Won't he die of yellow
+fever, cholera or something? Or is he a gouty old wretch,
+who will live forever?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You prevented me from telling you," said Mr. Ashton,
+"that Mr. Carrington has died since I left there. But you
+will hardly win this fair, haughty lady, unless you can plank
+about a million. But there are other faces quite as pretty, I
+think. There is a Julia Middleton, who is attending school.
+She is a great beauty, but, if report speaks truly, she would
+keep you busily employed in curbing her high temper."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No matter about the temper—has she got the dimes?" said
+Raymond.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"About one hundred thousand dollars, I think," answered
+Ashton; "but one would need to be paid that much for having
+such a fury as she is, and such a queer old rat as her father."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">He then proceeded to enumerate some of Mr. Middleton's
+oddities, at all of which his auditors laughed heartily, and expressed
+their determination to make the old man's acquaintance
+as soon as possible. When the young men reached Cincinnati,
+they concluded to take the stage route to Lexington
+and Versailles, and to pay Mr. Middleton a visit before they
+proceeded to Frankfort. Accordingly on Thursday afternoon,
+just as the sun was setting, they entered Mr. Middleton's yard,
+where they were received by the dogs, with just such a demonstration
+of anger as had greeted Mr. Wilmot more than
+a year before.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The master of the house was this time at home, and soon
+appearing at the door, he called out to the negroes who were
+in the yard, "Ho, thar, boys! Stuff your woolly heads down
+them tarnal dogs' throats and make them stop their yellin'!
+Glad to see you—walk in. Moses and Aaron! If this ain't
+Ashton from Frankfort. How d'ye do? How d'ye do?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page080">[pg 080]</span><a name="Pg080" id="Pg080" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Mr. Ashton shook hands with him, and then introduced his
+companions, saying they were from New York. The word
+New York seemed to thrill Mr. Middleton's nerves like an
+electric shock. He seized both hands of the young men and
+exclaimed, "From New York, hey? Then thrice welcome to
+my old cabin and hominy; old Josh's door is allus wide open
+to folks from New York." Then leading the way to the sitting
+room, he continued, "Yes, my own noble boy was from
+New York, but he died (this is my old woman Nancy, gentlemen).
+I don't see why in the old Harry he couldn't of lived.
+But he died and they kivered him up while I was gone, and I
+never seen him no more. Ho! Here, Tilda, fetch some hot
+water and make a little sling for these chaps. It'll do 'em
+good, as it's mighty cold and raw like out o' door."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The sling was made, and Ashton and Raymond drank
+readily and freely; but when it was offered to Stanton, he
+modestly but firmly refused. "What upon airth!" said Mr.
+Middleton, "not drink when a friend asks you? Why, boy,
+just take a swaller."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here Raymond, who was ready to adopt Mr. Middleton's
+language and manners, exclaimed, "I'll tell you what, old boy,
+Bob's left a sweetheart in New York, and I fancy she lectured
+him on intemperance, for you know the women are dead set
+against it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton looked first at Raymond, then at Stanton
+and said, "Well, he knows good sense by not touchin' on't, I
+reckon. Got a sweetheart, hey? That's better than to come
+here and marry some of our spitfires. Poor boy! Dick was
+engaged to one of 'em, and I've hearn that she raised a tantareen
+and broke his heart. But I'll fix her! I'll dock off
+fifty thousand to pay for that caper."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here Mr. Ashton asked if Mr. Middleton's daughters were
+still at Frankfort. "Yes," returned Mr. Middleton, "both
+thar, study in' all the flat things you can think on, and thummin'
+away on the pianner. You'll see 'em thar; but mind me
+one and all, mind I say, don't fall in love with Sunshine, for
+she's engaged, and I've gin my consent, and whoever meddles
+in that match'll find Josh after 'em!" By way of adding emphasis
+to his words he brought his fist back against a work-stand,
+on which stood his wife's work basket. The stand was
+upset, and all the articles of the basket rolled on the floor.
+"Great Peter!" said Mr. Middleton, "ho, Tilda, come pick up
+these 'ere things!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Tilda came at the call of her master. While she was replacing
+the articles in her mistress' basket, Raymond, who
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page081">[pg 081]</span><a name="Pg081" id="Pg081" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+wished to show that he was ready to adopt all the peculiarities
+of the State, said, "That's a valuable looking negro girl. I
+suppose your property mostly consists in such as she. I don't
+wonder that you object to give them up just to please the
+North. Have you many such?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, quite a heap on 'em. Why? Want to steal 'em, hey?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Raymond reddened. His attempts at anti-abolition had not
+succeeded as well as he anticipated; but he soon rallied and
+said, "Certainly not; I shouldn't know what to do with your
+slaves if I had them; besides I have no inclination to interfere
+with your Southern institutions. I am too much of a
+pro-slavery man myself."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Likely enough," said Mr. Middleton, rather gruffly, for he
+did not much like the appearance of Raymond, "likely enough.
+But, young man, let old Josh give you a little advice. I've
+seen more than double your years, I reckon, and I never seen
+a man come from the free states that wasn't a little teched
+with abolitionism. It's nateral like and onnateral to change their
+mind so mighty soon. So I advise you to keep your
+opinions to yourself for a spell, any way. A heap on 'em
+come here, and are surprised not to find a whippin' post stuck
+up in a corner of every yard. I don't say you are one of 'em;
+but we don't think no better of a body when they jine in with
+us so soon."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This speech somewhat disconcerted young Raymond, who
+was anxious to get into Mr. Middleton's good graces; but his
+discomfiture was soon removed by his saying, "Boy, don't
+take what I've said in high dudgeon. Folks allus see the
+roughest side of me first; I'm a friend to you, and allus will
+be as long as you do well." Then chancing to think his
+guests were hungry, he called out, "Saints and angels! Why
+don't you bring in supper, you lazy bones thar in the kitchen?
+Do you hear?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, marster," said three or four negroes at once, "supper'll
+be ready d'rectly."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In a few moments the nicely-cooked spare-rib was smoking
+on the table, together with hot coffee, boiled turnips and egg
+bread, which Southern cooks know so well how to make. Besides
+this there was the golden-colored butter, white flaky
+honeycomb, and the Sunday pitcher overflowing with rich
+creamy milk. "Come, boys, set by and have some fodder!"
+said Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The young gentlemen took their seats at the table and Mr.
+Middleton continued, "Now lay into 't and help yourselves. I
+ain't used to perlite strains, and if I should try you'd all larf
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page082">[pg 082]</span><a name="Pg082" id="Pg082" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+at me—mebby you want to now. Tempest say's I'm enough
+to make a dog larf."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Who is Tempest? One of your servants?" asked Stanton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Christopher Columbus! One of my servants!" answered
+Mr. Middleton. "How Tempest would rar to hear that. Why,
+she's my oldest gal."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I beg your pardon," said Stanton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Not a bit on't," answered Mr. Middleton. "I don't wonder
+you thought so, such an oudun name! Her real name is
+Julia, but I call her Tempest, 'case that's jist like her. She's
+a regular thunderstorm of lightning, hail and iron slugs.
+You'll see her in Frankfort. Goin' into the law thar, are
+you?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Stanton answered that he thought he should.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well," said Mr. Middleton, "I'll give you all my suits,
+just because you wouldn't drink and tell a lie to that little gal
+at home. I despise liars. Let me catch a body telling me a
+lie, I tell you—"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here he lifted up his huge foot which was encased in a
+cowhide boot, something smaller than a canal-boat. He
+gave the table a kick which set all the spoons, knives and
+forks to dancing, spilt the milk and upset the gravy pot.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, Mr. Middleton!" interposed his wife.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I am sorry, honey," said he, "but I'll be hanged if that ar
+sling ain't gettin' the better of the old man."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After supper was over and the effects of the sling had
+left Mr. Middleton's head, he inquired further into the intentions
+of his guests. On learning that Mr. Raymond
+would teach, if he could get the chance, Mr. Middleton said,
+"I reckon you can teach in Mr. Miller's school. I'll write
+to him about you, and I reckon he can make room for you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It was well for Raymond that Mr. Middleton did not observe
+his smile of contempt at the idea of being recommended
+by such an "old cur," as he secretly styled him.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At a late hour Mr. Middleton conducted the young men to
+their room, saying as they entered it, "This was Dick's room,
+poor dear boy! For his sake I wish 'twas better, for it was
+sometimes cold like in the winter; but he's warm enough
+now, I reckon, poor fellow!" So saying, he left the room;
+but Stanton noticed upon the old tin candlestick which his
+host had put upon the table something which looked very
+much like tears, so large that he was sure no one but Mr.
+Middleton could have wept them.</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter9" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc18" id="toc18"></a><a name="pdf19" id="pdf19"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter IX</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">the resemblance of the cousins</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page083">[pg 083]</span><a name="Pg083" id="Pg083" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Among Mr. Middleton's negroes there was a boy twelve
+years of age whose name was Bob. On the morning following
+the incidents narrated in the last chapter, Bob was sent
+up to make a fire for "the young marsters." He had just
+coaxed the coal and kindlings into a blaze, when Raymond
+awoke, and spying the negro, called out, "Hello, there! Tom,
+Dick, Harry, what may be your name?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"My name is Bob, sar."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, Bob is it? Bob what? Have you no other name?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No, sar, 'cept it's Marster Josh. I 'longs to him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Belong to Master Josh, do you? His name isn't Josh, it
+is Joshua."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, marster."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well, then, Bob, if his name is Joshua, what must yours
+be?" said Raymond.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Dun know, unless it's Bobaway," answered the negro,
+with a broad grin.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Bobaway! That's rich," said Raymond, laughing heartily
+at the rapid advancement of his pupil.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After a moment's pause, he again called out, "I say, Bobaway,
+did it snow last night?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No, sar, it didn't snow; it done frosted," said Bob.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Done frosted, hey?" said Raymond. "You're a smart
+boy, Bob. What'll you sell yourself for?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Dun know; hain't nothing to sell 'cept my t'other hat and
+a bushel of hickory-nuts," answered Bob; "but I reckon how
+marster ax about five hundred, 'case I's right spry when I
+hain't got the rheumatiz."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Got the rheumatiz, have you, Bob? Where?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"In my belly, sar," answered Bob. Here the young men
+burst into a loud laugh, and Raymond said, "Five hundred is
+cheap, Bob; I'll give more than that."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Bob opened his large white eyes to their utmost extent,
+and looking keenly at Raymond slowly quitted the room.
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page084">[pg 084]</span><a name="Pg084" id="Pg084" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+On reaching the kitchen he told Aunt Judy, who was his
+mother, "that ef marster ever acted like he was goin' for to
+sell him to that ar chap, what poked fun at him, he'd run
+away, sartin."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And be cotched and git shet up," said Aunt Judy.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I'd a heap rather be shet up 'tarnally than to 'long to anybody
+'sides Marster Josh," said Bob.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">During breakfast Mr. Middleton suddenly exclaimed,
+while looking at Stanton, "I've been tryin' ever since you've
+been here to think who you look like, and I've jest thought.
+It's Dr. Lacey."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Who, sir?" said Stanton in some surprise.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Dr. Lacey. D'ye know him?" asked Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Dr. Lacey of New Orleans?" asked Stanton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"The same," returned Mr. Middleton. "You look as much
+like him as two peas, only you wear goggles. Connection of
+your'n I reckon?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, sir," answered Stanton, "he is my cousin. I have
+been told that we resemble each other."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"By Jupiter!" said Mr. Middleton, "that's just the checker.
+No wonder I like you so well. And Dr. Lacey goin' to
+marry Sunshine, too. Your sweetheart ought to look like
+Fanny. Got her picter, hey?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Stanton handed him Nellie's daguerreotype, and he pretended
+to discover a close resemblance between her and
+Fanny; but neither Mrs. Middleton, nor Mr. Ashton could
+trace any, for which Mr. Middleton called them both blockheads.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I think," said Mrs. Middleton, "that she looks more like
+Mr. Ashton than she does like Fanny."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It is similarity of name which makes her resemble him,"
+said Raymond.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, is her name Ashton?" asked Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, sir," said Stanton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Mebbe she's your sister, Ashton. But Lord knows she
+don't look no more like you than she does like old Josh."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"She cannot be my sister," said Ashton, "for I had but
+one, and she is dead."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After breakfast Mr. Middleton ordered out his carriage
+and bade Ike drive the gentlemen to Frankfort.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I'd go myself," said he, "but I've got a fetched headache.
+Give my love to my gals and tell them I'm comin' to see 'em
+shortly. You'd better go to the Whizzakor House, till you
+find out whether or not Miss Crane 'll board you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The young men thanked him for his hospitality, and bade
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page085">[pg 085]</span><a name="Pg085" id="Pg085" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+him good morning. As they were leaving the yard they
+passed Bob, who was still limping with the "rheumatiz." Raymond
+bade Ike stop, while he threw "Bobaway" some
+pennies. Bob picked them up and looked at them with a
+rueful face.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What's the matter, Bobaway?" asked Raymond. "Don't
+they suit?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No, sir," said Bob. "I like fopences; I don't want nothin'
+of these old iron rocks."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Each of the men threw Bob a sixpence, for which they
+were rewarded with a sight of his ivories and a loud
+"thank-ee-sar." After a ride of two hours they reached the
+Weisiger House in Frankfort. Soon after arriving there,
+Mr. Ashton introduced Stanton into one of the best law
+offices in the town, and then repaired to his former lodgings.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In the course of the afternoon Raymond sought out Mr.
+Miller, and with a somewhat quizzical face handed him Mr.
+Middleton's letter of introduction. After reading it, Mr.
+Miller offered his hand to Raymond, and said, "I am glad,
+Mr. Raymond, that you happened here just at this time, for
+my school is large, and I am in want of a classical teacher.
+You are a graduate of Yale, it seems?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, sir," returned Raymond; "and by the way, Mr.
+Middleton told me that you had won a New Haven girl—Miss
+Kate Wilmot. I knew her very well."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Ah, is it possible?" said Mr. Miller, his face beaming.
+"Come with me to Mrs. Crane's," said he. "Kate will be
+glad to see an old friend."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Thank you," answered Raymond; "but I have a companion
+with me, a Mr. Stanton, who also knew Miss Wilmot.
+He is going into a law office here. We both of us intend
+calling at Mrs. Crane's this evening, and if possible we shall
+procure board there."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So they parted, and Raymond returned to the Weisiger
+House, while Mr. Miller hastened home to make some inquiries
+concerning his new assistant, and to inform Mrs.
+Crane of her prospect for more boarders.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">That evening Stanton and Raymond called. They found
+assembled in Mrs. Crane's parlor, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mrs.
+Carrington and Julia. Kate instantly recognized the young
+gentlemen as old acquaintances, and presented them to her
+friends. When Stanton entered the room all observed the
+strong resemblance between him and Dr. Lacey. At last Mr.
+Miller spoke of it, and Stanton replied, "Yes, I've been told
+so before. Dr. Lacey is my cousin."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page086">[pg 086]</span><a name="Pg086" id="Pg086" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Indeed!" said Mr. Miller. Then turning to his wife, he
+added, "Where is Fanny? She ought to be here. It might
+do her as much good as seeing the doctor himself."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I should like to see Miss Fanny," said Stanton, "as I am
+told she is to be my cousin."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A malicious smile curled Julia's lip, as she thought, "I
+think it is very doubtful whether she is ever your cousin";
+but Mrs. Miller arose and said, "I think she is in her room.
+I will call her."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Going to Fanny's room she knocked gently at the door;
+there was no response, and she knocked again more loudly.
+But still there was no answer; and Mrs. Miller thought she
+could distinguish a low, stifled sob. Pushing open the door,
+she saw the usually gay-hearted Fanny seated on the floor,
+her head resting on a chair, over which her hair fell like a
+golden gleam of sunlight. A second glance convinced Kate
+that Fanny was weeping.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, Fanny," said she, "what is the matter? What are
+you crying for?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny did not reply, but as Mrs. Miller drew her up from
+the floor and placed her on the sofa, she laid her head in
+Kate's lap and wept still more passionately. At length Mrs.
+Miller succeeded in soothing her, and then insisted on knowing
+what was the cause of her distress.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh," said Fanny, "do not ask me, for I can only tell you
+that nobody loves me long at a time—nobody but my dear old
+father, mother, and the blacks."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You should not say so, Fanny dear," said Kate. "You
+know we all love you very much, and you say that within a
+few weeks Julia has been uniformly kind and affectionate to
+you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, I know she is, but—"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But what?" said Mrs. Miller. "Anything the trouble
+with Dr. Lacey?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, that's it! That's it!" said Fanny in a low voice.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, what's the matter? Is he sick?" asked Kate.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, no. If he were I would go to him. But, Mrs. Miller,
+for four long weeks he has not written me one word. Now
+if he were sick or dead, somebody would write to me; but it
+isn't that—I am afraid he's false. Julia thinks he is, and
+she is sorry for me, there is some comfort in that."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Not written in four weeks? Perhaps he has written and
+his letters have been miscarried," said Kate.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, no, that cannot be," answered Fanny. "His first
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page087">[pg 087]</span><a name="Pg087" id="Pg087" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+four letters came in the course of two weeks, but since then
+I have not had a word."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Have you written to him since his letters ceased?" asked
+Kate.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, once, and I am sorry I did," answered Fanny; "but
+I asked Julia if I had better, and she said it would do no
+harm."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Perhaps," said Mrs. Miller, "he is intending to return
+soon and wishes to surprise you, or it may be he is testing
+the strength of your attachment. But I would not suffer myself
+to be so much distressed until I was sure he was false.
+Come, dry your eyes and go with me to the parlor. There
+are some young gentlemen here from New York. One of
+them is Dr. Lacey's cousin. He wishes to see you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, no, no!" said Fanny, quickly. "I cannot go down.
+You must excuse me to him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So Mrs. Miller returned to the parlor, and said Fanny was
+not feeling very well and wished to be excused.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Stanton and Raymond passed a very pleasant evening, and
+ere its close they had arranged with Mrs. Crane for rooms
+and board. On their way to the hotel, Raymond suddenly
+exclaimed, "I say, Bob, I'm head over heels in love!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"In love with whom?" was Stanton's quiet reply.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"In love with whom?" repeated Raymond. "Why, Bob, is
+it possible your head is so full of Nellie Ashton that you do
+not know that we have been in company this evening with
+a perfect Hebe, an angel, a divine creature?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Please stop," said Stanton, "and not deal in so many
+superlatives. Which of the fair ladies made such havoc with
+your heart? Was it Mrs. Crane?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Mrs. Crane! Witch of Endor just as soon," answered
+Raymond. "Why, man alive, 'twas the beautiful Mrs. Carrington.
+I tell you what, Bob, my destiny is upon me and
+she is its star. I see in her my future wife."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, Fred," said Mr. Stanton, "are you crazy? Mrs.
+Carrington is at least nearly thirty-five, and you are not yet
+twenty-five."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I don't care for that," replied Raymond. "She may be
+thirty, and she may be a hundred, but she looks sixteen. Such
+glorious eyes I never saw. And she almost annihilated me
+with one of her captivating smiles. Her name, too, is my
+favorite."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Her name? Pray, how did you learn her name?" asked
+Stanton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why," answered Raymond, "you know we were talking
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page088">[pg 088]</span><a name="Pg088" id="Pg088" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+together a part of the evening. Our conversation turned
+upon names, and I remarked that Ida was my favorite. Bob,
+you ought to have seen her smile as she told me Ida was her
+own name. Perhaps I said something foolish, for I replied
+that Ida was a beautiful name and only fitted for such as she;
+but she smiled still more sweetly and said I knew how to
+flatter."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well," answered Stanton. "I hardly think you will win
+her, if what our friend Ashton said is true. You have no
+million to offer her."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, fly on your million!" said Raymond. "She's got to
+have me any way. If I can't get her by fair means, I'll resort
+to stratagem."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Thus the young man raved for nearly half an hour about
+Mrs. Carrington, whose handsome features, glossy curls,
+bright eyes, brilliant complexion and agreeable manners had
+nearly turned his head. Mrs. Carrington, too, had received
+an impression. There was something in Raymond's dashing
+manner, which she called "air," and she felt greatly pleased
+with his flattering compliments. She thought he would be
+a very pleasant companion to flirt with for an hour or two;
+but could she have known what his real intentions concerning
+her were she would have spurned him with contempt—as
+she afterward did.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The next day at dinner Stanton and Raymond took their
+seats at Mrs. Crane's table. To Raymond's great delight
+Mrs. Carrington sat opposite him. Stanton occupied Dr.
+Lacey's seat, which brought Fanny directly in front of him.
+Fanny had been prepared in a measure for the striking resemblance
+between Stanton and Dr. Lacey; but when she
+was introduced to him, his looks brought Dr. Lacey so
+forcibly before her that she instantly grew pale and half
+wished to leave the room. But a look from Mrs. Miller reassured
+her, and she took her accustomed place at the table.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Ere dinner was over she had forgotten for the time her
+lover's neglect, and was in the midst of an animated conversation
+with Stanton, who was much pleased with his cousin's
+choice. Stanton's looks and manners were so much like Dr.
+Lacey's that Fanny felt herself irresistibly drawn toward
+him and her face assumed a brighter aspect than it had worn
+for many days. Julia watched her closely and felt that
+nothing could please her better than a flirtation between
+Stanton and her sister.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But such was not a part of Fanny's intentions. She liked
+Stanton because he was agreeable, intelligent and Dr.
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page089">[pg 089]</span><a name="Pg089" id="Pg089" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+Lacey's cousin; but she would sooner have parted with her
+right hand than have done anything inconsistent with her
+engagement with Dr. Lacey. On the other hand, Stanton's
+heart was too strongly fortified with Nellie's charms to admit
+of an entrance to the gentle Fanny. But he admired her
+very much, and seemed to think that she had some claim
+upon him in the absence of his cousin.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Thus, as days went on, his polite attentions toward Fanny
+increased, and Julia resolved to make this fact work for
+the accomplishment of her designs.</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter10" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc20" id="toc20"></a><a name="pdf21" id="pdf21"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter X</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">tempest forges a letter and its results</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page090">[pg 090]</span><a name="Pg090" id="Pg090" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Let us now go back for a few weeks and watch Julia's
+plot as it progresses. We have learned from Fanny that
+four letters arrived from Dr. Lacey; but the fifth she was
+destined never to receive. She was expecting it on Tuesday
+and was about going to the post office, when Julia said,
+"Fanny, I feel just like walking this morning; suppose you
+let me run round to the post office and get your expected
+letter."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Very well," answered Fanny; "but don't be gone long."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I won't," said Julia, gaily. "You sit down by the window
+and when I come round the corner on my return home. I
+will hold up your letter, and you will know you have one at
+least a minute before I reach home."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So saying she departed, and Fanny sat down by the window
+to await her return. For several days past there had
+been a change in Julia's deportment. She was very amiable
+and kind to the household in general and to Fanny in particular.
+This was a part of her plan, so that in the catastrophe
+that was about to follow, she might not be suspected
+of foul play.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At first Fanny was surprised at her affectionate advances,
+but it was so pleasant to have a sister who would love her
+that she did not ask the reason of so sudden a change, and
+when Julia very humbly asked forgiveness for all her former
+unkindness, the innocent-hearted Fanny burst into tears,
+and declared she had nothing to forgive, if her sister would
+only continue to love her always. Julia placed a Judas-like
+kiss on Fanny's pure brow, and gave a promise that she
+would try to be good; but she thought to herself, "this seeming
+change will make a favorable impression on Dr. Lacey
+when he hears of it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">She knew that Fanny was expecting a letter on the Tuesday
+morning of which we have spoken, and fearing that by
+some means Mr. Dunn might fail of securing it, she determined<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page091">[pg 091]</span><a name="Pg091" id="Pg091" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+to go herself for the mail. When she reached the
+post office the sinister smile with which Mr. Dunn greeted
+her assured her that he had something for her, and she
+readily conjectured that it was Fanny's expected letter.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Good morning, Mr. Dunn!" said she. "Anything for me
+this morning?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, ma'am," answered Dunn, with a very low bow; and
+casting a furtive glance around to make sure that no one
+saw him, he drew from his pocket a letter, on which Julia instantly
+recognized Dr. Lacey's handwriting. She took it
+and placed it in the pocket of her dress.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">On her way home, conscience clamored loudly in behalf
+of Fanny's rights. It said, "Beware what you do! Give
+Fanny her letter. It is a crime to withhold it." But again
+the monitress was stilled, and the crafty girl kept on her
+way, firm in her sinful purpose, until she reached the corner
+which brought her in sight of the window where Fanny was
+impatiently watching for her. The sight of that bright, joyous
+face, as it looked from the window, anxious for the expected
+sight of her letter, made Julia for a moment waver.
+She thought how gentle and loving Fanny had always been
+to her and involuntarily her hand sought the letter which
+lay like a crushing weight in her pocket. It was half
+drawn from its hiding place when the spirit of evil which
+seemed ever to follow Julia's footsteps whispered, "Let it
+alone. You have gone too far to retreat. You have Dr.
+Lacey to win, and it can be done in no other way."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia listened to the tempter, her hand was withdrawn, and
+Fanny looked in vain for her letter. A faint sickness stole
+over her for a moment but she thought, "Perhaps Julia
+means to tease me. I will appear very unconcerned and not
+ask for it." So when Julia entered the room, she found
+that her sister's attention was suddenly, distracted by something
+in the street; but Fanny was not accustomed to dissemble
+and the rosy flush on her cheek showed how anxious
+she was.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At last Julia said, "Why do you not ask for your letter,
+Fanny?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Oh, how eager was the expression of the sweet, pale face
+which was instantly turned toward the speaker. Springing
+up she exclaimed, "Oh, Julia, you have got me one, haven't
+you? Please give it to me."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I will tomorrow when it arrives," said Julia. "It has
+probably been delayed."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page092">[pg 092]</span><a name="Pg092" id="Pg092" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Fanny's countenance fell and she said, "Then you haven't
+got me a letter? Oh, I'm so sorry!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Never mind, sister," said Julia. "It will come tomorrow,
+and will seem all the better for waiting."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Tomorrow came, but with it came no letter, and days wore
+on, until at last it was Saturday night. Alone in her room
+poor Fanny was weeping bitterly. Was Dr. Lacey sick or
+dead? This was the question which she continually asked
+herself. A suspicion of his unfaithfulness had not yet
+entered her mind. While she was yet weeping an arm was
+thrown affectionately round her, and a voice whispered in
+the sweetest possible tones, "Dear sister, do not weep so. If
+he were dead, some one would inform you. And now I think
+of it, why do you not write to him? There would be no
+harm in doing so. Come, sit down, and write him a few
+lines before dark, and I will take them to the office."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So Fanny sat down to her writing desk, and the few lines
+proved to be a long letter ere she had finished. It was a
+most touchingly sad letter, and ought to have drawn tears
+from Julia, instead of forcing the malicious smile which
+played around her mouth while reading her sister's effusion.
+It is needless to say that, although Julia went to the post
+office, this letter never did but was placed in a little box by
+the side of two others, which had arrived from Dr. Lacey
+that week.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After Julia returned from her walk that evening she said,
+"Fanny, if I were you I would not tell any one that I did
+not hear from Dr. Lacey, for you know it's just possible that
+he may not be sick, and in that case your best way would be
+to seem quite as forgetful of him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Forgetful!" said Fanny. "Why, Julia, what do you
+mean? You cannot—Oh, no, I know you do not think Dr.
+Lacey untrue to me?" And Fanny's large blue eyes were
+fixed on her sister with as much earnestness as though her
+answer could decide her fate forever.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I do not like to think so, any more than you do," said
+Julia. "But Dr. Lacey is now in the gay city of New Orleans,
+surrounded by beauty and fashion, and were I his
+betrothed, I should not think it strange if he did not remain
+true to me."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny answered slowly, as if speaking were painful to
+her, "Oh, no, no! He cannot be false—anything but that."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It was a new idea to her, and that night a weight of sadness,
+heavier than she had ever known before, filled her
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page093">[pg 093]</span><a name="Pg093" id="Pg093" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+heart. She thought, "I will wait and see if he answers my
+letter before I believe him unfaithful."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The next day was the Sabbath. About church time Julia
+announced her intentions of remaining at home on the plea
+of a violent headache. Fanny immediately offered to stay
+with her, but Julia declined, saying that sooner than both
+should be absent from church she would go herself.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Accordingly Julia was left alone. She watched her sister
+until she disappeared down the street. Then she arose,
+and locking the door, drew from her pocket a small key,
+and unlocking a rosewood box, took from it one of Dr.
+Lacey's letters. Going to her writing desk, she sat down
+and commenced imitating his handwriting. She was very
+skillful in the art of imitation, and was delighted to find
+herself rapidly succeeding in her attempts at counterfeiting.
+So busily engaged was she that she did not heed
+the lapse of time, until her sister's footsteps were heard
+ascending the stairs. She sprang hastily up, and thrusting
+her writing materials into the box locked it, and had just
+time to throw herself upon the sofa when Fanny knocked
+at the door. Julia allowed her to knock twice, and then
+getting up she unfastened the door, at the same time
+yawning and rubbing her eyes as if just awakened from
+a sound slumber.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, sister, I woke you up, didn't I?" said Fanny.
+"I am sorry."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No matter," answered Julia, with another yawn, "I feel
+better. My nap has done my head good."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In the afternoon Fanny again went to church, and Julia
+resumed the occupation of the morning. She succeeded so
+well that before church was out she felt sure that after a
+few more attempts she could imitate Dr. Lacey's writing so
+exactly as to thoroughly deceive Fanny. "But not yet," said
+she to herself; "I do not wish to test my skill yet. It is
+hardly time."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Thus the days glided away. Nearly two weeks passed, and
+there came no answer to Fanny's letter. She did not know
+that regularly, twice a week, letters had arrived from New
+Orleans, and had been handed to Julia by Mr. Dunn. In the
+last of these letters, Dr. Lacey complained because Fanny
+had neglected writing so long. We will give the following
+extract:</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">
+"<span class="tei tei-hi"><span style="font-variant: small-caps">My Precious Sunshine:</span></span></p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"—Can it be that you are sick? I do not wish to think
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page094">[pg 094]</span><a name="Pg094" id="Pg094" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+so; and yet what else can prevent your writing? I have
+not a thought that you are forgetful of me, for you are too
+pure, too innocent to play me false. And yet I am sometimes
+haunted by a vague fear that all is not right, for a
+dark shadow seems resting over me. One line from you,
+dearest Fanny, will fill my heart with sunshine again—"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Thus wrote the doctor, and Julia commented on it as follows:
+"Yes, you are haunted, and I am glad of it. The pill
+is working well; I'll see whether 'Sunshine,' as you and my
+old fool father call her, will steal away everybody's love
+for me. I suppose I'm the dark shadow, for father calls me
+a spirit of darkness, and yet, perhaps, if he had been more
+gentle with me, I might have been better; but now it's too
+late." And the letter was placed in the rosewood box by
+the side of its companions.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Slowly but surely the painful conviction fixed itself upon
+Fanny's mind that Dr. Lacey was false. It was dreadful to
+think so, but there seemed no other alternative, and Fanny's
+heart grew sadder, and her step less joyous and elastic, while
+her merry laugh was now seldom heard ringing out in its
+clear, silvery tones, making the servants stop their work to
+listen and exclaim, "How lonesome t'would be without Miss
+Fanny; she's the life of the house, Lor' bless her."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The change was noticed and spoken of by the inmates of
+Mrs. Crane's dwelling. Mr. Miller attributed it to a too
+close application to books, and recommended her to relax
+somewhat in her studies. Fanny had too much of woman's
+pride to allow anyone except Julia to know the real cause of
+her sadness, and was glad to have her languor ascribed to
+over-exertion. On the night when Kate had found her weeping
+she had involuntarily told her secret, but she went to
+Mrs. Miller the next morning and won from her a promise
+not to mention what she had revealed, even to her husband.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Stanton's presence seemed to divert Fanny's mind,
+and the two weeks following his arrival passed away more
+pleasantly than she had thought two weeks could pass, uncheered
+by a line from Dr. Lacey. At the end of that time
+it pleased Julia that Fanny should have a pretended letter
+from New Orleans. Several days were spent in preparing it,
+but at last it was completed, folded, sealed and directed.
+Mr. Dunn pronounced the deception perfect. He stamped
+it with the Frankfort postmark so slightly that one would as
+soon have called it "New Orleans" as anything else.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny was seated in the parlor in company with Stanton
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page095">[pg 095]</span><a name="Pg095" id="Pg095" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+when Julia suddenly entered the room and said, "Oh, here
+you are, sister. I've looked everywhere for you. Here is a
+letter."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">One glance at the superscription assured her that it was
+from Dr. Lacey. A bright, beautiful flush suffused Fanny's
+face, which became irradiated with sudden joy. Asking Mr.
+Stanton to excuse her, she went to her rooms, so as to be
+alone when she perused the precious document. After she
+was gone, Julia spoke of Dr. Lacey and asked Stanton if
+he had ever heard from him. Stanton replied, "While Dr.
+Lacey was in college he spent a part of his vacations at my
+father's; but I almost always chanced to be absent at school,
+and consequently we are not much acquainted. He did write
+to me a few times while I was in college, but our correspondence
+gradually ceased and I have not heard from him
+in a long time. I hope he will return to Frankfort, for I
+should like to renew our acquaintance."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This answer gave Julia great relief; she had feared Stanton
+might write to Dr. Lacey, and that by some means her
+scheme might be ruined. But all was safe, and in a few
+moments she arose to go to her room and witness the result
+of the letter. Let us go before her and see the result for
+ourselves.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">On reaching her apartment, Fanny sat down on the sofa,
+while a tremulous nervousness shook her frame. She
+dreaded to open the letter, for a strange forboding of evil
+came over her. At last the seal was broken and Fanny's
+heart stood still, and a dizziness crept over her as she read.
+For the reader's benefit we will look over her shoulder and
+read with her the following:</p>
+<br />
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">
+"<span class="tei tei-hi"><span style="font-variant: small-caps">My once
+dear and still much admired Fanny</span></span>:
+I hardly know how to write what I wish to tell you. If I knew
+exactly your opinion concerning me, I might feel differently.
+As it is I ardently hope that your extreme youth prevented
+my foolish, but then sincere, attentions from making any
+very lasting impression on you. But why not come to the
+point at once. Fanny, you must try and forget that you ever
+knew one so wholly unworthy of you as I am. It gives me
+great pain to write it, but I am about to engage myself to
+another.</p>
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Do not condemn me unheard. There is a young lady in
+this city, who is beautiful, wealthy and accomplished. Between
+her father's family and mine there has long existed an
+intimacy which our fathers seem anxious to strengthen by
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page096">[pg 096]</span><a name="Pg096" id="Pg096" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+a union between myself and the young lady I have mentioned.
+For a time I resisted manfully. For, ever between
+me and the tempting bait came the image of a pale, bright-haired
+girl, whose blue eyes looked mournfully into mine and
+whispered, 'Do not leave me.' But at last I yielded, and now,
+Fanny, will you forgive me? It cost me more anguish to
+give you up than I hope you will ever feel. Be happy,
+Fanny, and some time when I am traveling through Kentucky,
+let me find you the cheerful, contented wife of some
+one more suitable for you than I am. With kind wishes for
+your happiness, I remain,</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 1.00em">
+"Your true friend,</p>
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="text-align: right; margin-bottom: 1.00em">
+"<span class="tei tei-hi" style="text-align: right"><span style="font-variant: small-caps">George Lacey.</span></span>"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"P.S.—It is just possible that the young lady and myself
+may not become engaged, but if we do not, after what has
+passed, it will be best for you and me to try to forget each
+other. Give my compliments to your sister Julia. By the
+way, do you know that I always admired her very much?
+What a sensation she would make in the fashionable world
+of New Orleans. But pshaw! What nonsense I'm writing."</p>
+<div class="tei tei-tb"> </div>
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Alas for Fanny! She did not need to read the letter twice,
+for every syllable had burned into her soul, and she could
+have repeated each word of the cruel message. This, then,
+was the end of her bright dream of bliss! She did not weep,
+for she could not. The fountain of her tears seemed dried
+up. A heavy weight had suddenly fallen on all her faculties.
+The objects in the room chased each other in rapid
+circles, while Dr. Lacey stood in the distance mocking her
+anguish. A faint feeling gathered round her heart. She
+uttered a low cry and fell heavily forward.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When Julia entered the room she found her sister extended
+on the floor, cold and white as a piece of marble,
+while the blood was gushing from her nostrils and moistening
+the curls of her long hair. Julia's first feeling was one
+of intense horror, or fear her sister might be dead, but a
+touch assured her that Fanny had only fainted. So she lifted
+her up, and bearing her to the window applied the usual restoratives.
+As Julia looked on the death-like face of her
+young sister she murmured, "Had I thought she loved him
+so well, never would I have done so wickedly."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But she made no promise to repair the mischief, and stifled
+all the better impulses of her nature by saying, "It is too
+late now: it is too late."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page097">[pg 097]</span><a name="Pg097" id="Pg097" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>At last Fanny opened her eyes. Her first thought was for
+her letter, which was still tightly clenched in her hand. Passing
+it to Julia she said, faintly, "Read it, sister."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia took it, and pretending to read it, burst into a violent
+passion, abusing Dr. Lacey for his meanness, and ending by
+telling Fanny that she ought to consider herself fortunate in
+escaping from such a man. Fanny seemed disturbed to hear
+evil spoken of Dr. Lacey, so Julia changed her manner, and
+said, "I do not wonder you feel badly, Fanny. You and I
+can sympathize together now."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny looked at her sister in some surprise, but at last
+answered, "Oh no, you cannot know how I feel. Mr. Wilmot
+loved you to the last. Dr. Lacey is not dead, but—"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here Julia interrupted her by saying, "I do not mean to
+refer to Mr. Wilmot. I was flattered by his attentions, but
+I never knew what it was to love until I saw Dr. Lacey."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Dr. Lacey!—You love Dr. Lacey!" said Fanny, and
+again she fell back cold and motionless. A second time Julia
+restored her to consciousness, but for an hour she did not
+speak or scarcely move. At the end of that time, calling her
+sister to her, in a low, subdued tone, she said, "Tell me all,
+Julia. I can bear it. I am calm now."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The traitress kissed her cheek, and taking one of the
+little hands in hers, told her how truly she had loved Dr.
+Lacey, and how she had struggled against it when she saw
+that he loved another. "I have," said she, "lain awake many
+a night, and while you slept sweetly, dreaming, perhaps, of
+your lover, I have wept bitter tears because I must go
+alone through the cold world, unloved and uncared for. And
+forgive me, Fanny, but sometimes I have felt angered at
+you, because you seemed to steal everybody's love from me.
+Our old father never speaks to me with the same affection
+which marks his manner when addressing you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I know it, I know it," said Fanny. "I wish he would not
+do so, but Dr. Lacey—Dr. Lacey—I never thought you
+wanted him to love you; if I had—"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What would you have done?" asked Julia, with noticeable
+eagerness.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The voice was mournfully low which replied, "I would
+have given him up for you. I could not have married one
+whom my sister loved." And then she suddenly added, "It
+seems doubtful whether he marries that young lady. If
+anything should happen to prevent it, he may yet make you
+his wife."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And you, what would you do?" asked Julia.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page098">[pg 098]</span><a name="Pg098" id="Pg098" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Oh, it is impossible for me to marry him now," said
+Fanny. "But if you were happy with him, I would try to be
+happy, too."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"God bless you, sweet sister," said Julia; "but it will never
+be."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny did not reply, and after a moment's silence Julia
+said, "Sister, if I were you I would keep all this a secret,
+and even if I were unhappy, I would try to assume a forced
+cheerfulness, for fear people would suspect the truth, and
+call me lovesick."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny did not reply to this either. She was trying to still
+the painful throbs of her aching heart. Through all the
+long, weary hours of that night she was awake. Sometimes
+she would watch the myriad host of stars, as they kept on
+their unwearied course through the clear, blue sky, and
+would wonder if there was room beyond them for one so
+unhappy as she was, and would muse on the past days of
+happiness now forever gone, and although a choking sensation
+was in her throat, not a tear moistened her cheek. "I
+shall never weep again," thought she, "and why should I?
+The world will not know what I suffer. I will be as gay and
+merry as ever." And a fearful laugh rang through the room
+as she said, "Yes, how gayly I'll dance at the wedding. I'll
+hold my heart so fast that none shall ever know in how many
+pieces it is broken."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Thus she talked on. Delirium was stealing over her, and
+when morning broke, the rapid moving of her bright eye,
+and the crimson spot which burned on either cheek, showed
+that brain fever was doing its work.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A physician was immediately called and by the means of
+powerful remedies the progress of the disease was checked,
+so that Fanny was seriously ill for only a week. She was
+delirious a great part of the time, but Julia was delighted to
+find out that not one word of Dr. Lacey ever passed her lips.
+At the commencement of her illness her father and mother
+were sent for. The old man came quickly, for Fanny was
+his idol, and if she should die, he would be bereaved indeed.
+With untiring love he watched by her bedside until the crisis
+was passed. He would fan her fevered brow, moisten her
+parched lips, chafe her hot, burning hands, smooth her
+tumbled pillow, and when at last he succeeded in soothing her
+into a troubled slumber, he would sit by her and gaze on her
+wan face with an earnestness which seemed to say that she
+was his all of earth, his more than all of heaven. Julia too
+was all attention. Nothing tired her, and with unwearied
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page099">[pg 099]</span><a name="Pg099" id="Pg099" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+patience she came and went at her father's bidding, doing a
+thousand little offices pertaining to a sick chamber. For once
+her father's manner softened toward her and the tones
+of his voice were gentle and his words kind while speaking
+to his first born. Could he have known what part she had
+in causing the illness of his "darling Sunshine," all Frankfort
+would have shaken with the heavy artillery of oaths and
+execrations, which would have been disgorged from his
+huge lungs, like the eruption of some long pent-up volcano!
+But he did not suspect the truth, and in speaking of Fanny's
+illness, he said, "It is studyin' so close that ailed her. As
+soon as ever she can bar to be moved, we will carry her
+home, and Aunt Katy'll nuss her up quicker."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Accordingly, as soon as the physician pronounced it safe
+to move her, she was taken home, and by her mother's assiduous
+care, and Aunt Katy's skilful nursing, her physical health
+was soon much improved. But no medicine could reach the
+plague spot which preyed upon her heart and cast a dark
+shadow over every feeling of pleasure. As soon as her health
+was fully restored, she asked permission to return to school.
+At first Mr. Middleton refused, but not long did he ever withstand
+any request which "Sunshine" made. So at last he
+consented, on condition that she would give up the study of
+Latin, and promise not to apply herself too closely to anything.
+To this Fanny readily agreed, and in a few days she
+was in Frankfort, occupying her accustomed seat at Mrs.
+Crane's and bending over her task in the old schoolroom,
+which seemed suddenly illuminated by her presence.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The schoolgirls welcomed back their young companion with
+many demonstrations of joy, for they said, "the schoolroom
+seemed dark and lonely when she was absent." Dear little
+Fanny! There was love enough left for her in the hearts of
+all who knew her, but it did not satisfy. There was still an
+aching void, which one love alone could fill, and that love she
+thought was lost to her forever. She was mistaken.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">During her illness she thought much of what Julia had said
+relative to concealing her disappointment with an assumed
+gayety, and she resolved to do so, partly from wounded pride,
+and partly from love of her dear old father, who seemed distressed
+whenever anything troubled his "Sunshine." When
+she returned to Frankfort none but the most acute observer
+would have suspected that the sparkling eye and dancing footstep
+were the disguise of a desolate, aching heart and that the
+merry laugh and witty repartee were but the echoes of a knell
+of sadness, whose deepest tones were stifled ere they reached
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page100">[pg 100]</span><a name="Pg100" id="Pg100" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+the ear of the listener. In the darkness of night however, all
+was changed. The Sunshine was obscured, and Julia alone
+knew what anguish Fanny endured. Still the cruel girl never
+wavered in her purpose. "The worst is over," said she. "She
+will not die now, even if she saw him wedded to me." So she
+suffered her sister's cheek to grow paler, and her delicate form
+thinner, at the supposed desertion of her lover. Little did
+Fanny think that he, whose false-heartedness she deplored,
+dreamed each night of his distant dear one, and that each day
+his warm heart beat more quickly, because no tidings came
+from her.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A few days after Fanny's return there came cards of invitation
+for a large party at the residence of a Mr. C&mdash;&mdash;. The
+evening was propitious, and at the usual hour Mrs. C&mdash;&mdash;'s
+parlors were filled with the beauty and fashion of the city.
+Among all the belles who that evening graced the brilliantly
+lighted drawing rooms, none was so much admired as Julia
+Middleton, who appeared dressed in a rich crimson velvet
+robe, tastefully trimmed with ermine. Magnificent bracelets,
+which had cost her father almost as many oaths as dollars,
+glittered on her white, rounded arms. Her snowy neck, which
+was also uncovered, was without ornament. Her glossy hair,
+dark as night, was arranged in the most becoming manner.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At the time Mr. Middleton had given Julia her bracelets, he
+had presented Fanny with a bandeau of pearls. But Julia
+found it an easy task to persuade her sister that pearls were
+not becoming to her style of beauty; so on the evening of the
+party they gleamed amid the heavy braids of Julia's hair.
+Wherever she went she was followed by a train of admirers,
+who had little thought that that soft smile and beautiful face
+concealed a heart as hard as the flinty rock.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Contrary to all the rules of propriety, the heartless Mrs.
+Carrington was there, dealing out her fascinating smiles and
+bland words. She had thrown aside her mourning for the
+occasion and was arrayed in a dress of black velvet. An elegant
+lace bertha covered her white, beautiful neck, while one
+of her fair arms was clasped by a diamond bracelet. To this
+bracelet was attached a small locket which contained the
+daguerreotype of him, upon whose quiet grave the suns of
+scarce five months had risen and set. Amid that brilliant
+scene she had no thought for the dead, but others wondered
+much that he should be so soon forgotten. She was attended
+by Raymond, who scarcely left her side during the whole
+evening, although she made several ineffectual attempts to
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page101">[pg 101]</span><a name="Pg101" id="Pg101" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+shake him off, for she did not care to be too much noticed by
+a "poor Yankee schoolmaster."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Henry Ashton was also there, but his attention was wholly
+engrossed in the bright eyes and sunny face of Florence
+Woodburn, who had recently returned from Philadelphia,
+where she had been attending for the last two years. Florence
+was the only daughter of the Mr. Woodburn, who was
+mentioned in the first chapter of this narrative. Her father
+lived several miles from the city, but she had friends in town
+and spent much of her time there. She was very handsome
+and very agreeable, and as she would probably be quite an
+heiress, her appearance in the fashionable world created a
+great sensation.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">During the evening, as she was standing by Ashton and
+commenting on Julia's wondrous beauty, she said, "Where is
+the younger Miss Middleton? Is she as handsome as her
+sister?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Ashton replied, "She is not called half as beautiful, but she is
+much more amiable; but see there she comes," continued he, as
+Fanny entered the room leaning on Stanton's arm.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">She was so pale that her skin seemed almost transparent,
+but the excitement of the evening brought a bright glow to her
+cheek which greatly enhanced her loveliness. She was simply
+attired in a plain white muslin, low at the neck, which was
+veiled by the soft curls of her silken hair. Her arms were encircled
+by a plain band of gold, and a white, half-opened rosebud
+was fastened to the bosom of her dress.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As she entered the room many admiring eyes were turned
+toward her, and Miss Woodburn exclaimed, "Oh, how lovely
+she is. Her sister seems more like the flashing diamond, while
+Fanny's beauty is like the soft lustre of the pearl. But tell
+me," she continued, "is she not engaged to a Dr. Lacey of
+New Orleans?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, or, that is, it was so rumored," answered Ashton, "but
+he has gone home, and since then I have heard nothing of it.
+Young Stanton seems very attentive. I should not wonder if
+something grows out of it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Always making matches, Mr. Ashton," said Mrs. Carrington,
+who for a moment rid herself of Raymond and now came
+near Ashton and Florence. She had heard them speak of Dr.
+Lacey and Fanny, and as she knew Florence was soon going
+to New Orleans, she wished to give her a little Frankfort
+gossip to take with her.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, Mrs. Carrington," said Mr. Ashton, bowing politely,
+"allow me to introduce Miss Woodburn. We were just talking
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page102">[pg 102]</span><a name="Pg102" id="Pg102" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+of the probability of Miss Fanny's being engaged to Dr.
+Lacey. Perhaps you can enlighten us."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh," said Mrs. Carrington, "I assure you I know but little
+about the matter. It is rather uncertain whom Miss Fanny
+likes or dislikes. It is currently reported that she was in love
+with a Mr. Wilmot, who died, and who was known to be engaged
+to her sister. Since then Dr. Lacey has flirted with
+her, whether seriously or not I cannot tell; I should rather
+think not, however, for Mr. Stanton now seems to be the
+favored one."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh," said Mr. Ashton, "I never supposed Fanny was so
+much of a coquette."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Neither do I think she is," said Florence, whose heart
+warmed toward Fanny as soon as she saw her.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Perhaps she is not," said Mrs. Carrington. "Fanny is very
+young yet, but when fully matured will perhaps make a noble
+woman, but she has not the solidity of her sister, who tries
+hard to keep her from assuming the appearance of a flirt."
+Then turning to Florence, she said, "I believe you are soon
+going to New Orleans?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, madam," answered Florence.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You will probably meet Dr. Lacey there," continued Mrs.
+Carrington. "Perhaps you had better say nothing to him
+about Fanny's flirtation with Stanton, for he would hardly believe
+it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Florence merely nodded, thinking to herself that she should
+do as she chose about it. From the first she had been attracted
+toward Fanny. There was something in her face, and in the
+expression of her eye, which interested Florence. It seemed
+to her that Fanny would gladly have left the scene of gayety,
+and going out by herself, would have poured out all her soul in
+tears. She earnestly desired an introduction, and at last it
+was obtained. There must have been some secret magnet
+which attracted these young girls toward each other, for in a
+few moments they were arm in arm, talking familiarly upon
+different topics as though they had been acquainted a lifetime.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Florence was a warm-hearted, affectionate girl, and after a
+time she said, "Miss Middleton, I am going to New Orleans
+soon. I believe you have an acquaintance there. If I see him
+what shall I tell him?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny's voice trembled slightly as she answered, "Tell
+whom?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, Miss Middleton," said Florence, laughing gayly, "how
+that blush becomes you! Tell whom? Why, whom should it
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page103">[pg 103]</span><a name="Pg103" id="Pg103" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+be but Dr. Lacey, who everybody, except Mrs. Carrington,
+says is engaged to you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The fire shot in to Fanny's eyes, but one look at the open
+face at her side assured her, and she answered, "I am not answerable
+for what the world pleases to say of me."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I am to consider the report true, then," persisted Florence.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A momentary struggle took place in Fanny's mind. Love
+and resentment strove for the mastery. The latter conquered,
+and the voice was calm and decided which replied, "I assure
+you, Miss Woodburn, that Dr. Lacey bears no relation to me
+except that of a common acquaintance."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Indeed," said Florence. "I am sorry, for I was anticipating
+much pleasure in describing Dr. Lacey's intended lady
+to the New Orleans girls."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny did not answer, and as Stanton just then approached,
+and asked her to go to the music room, she took his arm
+readily, glad to escape so painful a conversation.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"She is a strange girl," thought Florence, "and yet I know I
+should love her. I wonder what makes her so sad. Can it
+be that she really loved that Mr. Wilmot? At any rate, I
+am sorry for her and hope she will marry Mr. Stanton, who
+seems much pleased with her."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This was the impression left on Florence's mind, which
+was productive of much mischief. At a late hour the company
+dispersed. Fanny returned home, weary and sick at
+heart. Her conversation with Florence had awakened painful
+reminiscences of the past, and the gray daylight was
+beginning to streak the eastern horizon ere her heavy lids
+closed in slumber. In a few days Florence Woodburn departed
+for New Orleans, where her mother's brother resided.
+We will take passage with her and pay a visit to Dr. Lacey in
+his Southern home.</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter11" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc22" id="toc22"></a><a name="pdf23" id="pdf23"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter XI</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">a glance at new orleans society</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page104">[pg 104]</span><a name="Pg104" id="Pg104" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one
+of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans. It was a large,
+airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy
+French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains
+to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the
+luxurious habits common to a Southern clime. When it passed
+into the hands of Dr. Lacey's father, he gratified his Northern
+taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding
+its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When Dr. Lacey reached the age of twenty-one, his father
+made him the owner of the house, he himself removing to another
+part of the city. At the time of which we are speaking,
+nothing could exceed the beauty of the house and grounds.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The yard which surrounded the building was large, and
+laid out with all the taste of a perfect connoisseur. In its center
+was a fountain, whose limpid waters fell into a large
+marble basin, while the spray which constantly arose from the
+falling stream seemed to render the heat of that sultry climate
+less oppressive. Scattered throughout the yard were the
+numerous trees and flowering shrubs which grow in profusion
+at the "sunny South." Here the beautiful magnolia shook its
+white blossoms in the evening breeze, and there the dark green
+foliage of the orange trees formed an effectual screen from
+the mid-day sun.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The building was surrounded on all sides by a double piazza,
+the slender pillars of which were entwined by the flowering
+honeysuckle and luxuriant passion-flower, which gave the
+house the appearance of a closely wreathed arbor. Within the
+piazza was filled with rare tropical plants. The beautiful
+oleander, magnificent rose and sweet-scented geranium, here
+united their fragrance, while the scarlet verbenum and brilliant
+heliotrope added beauty to the scene.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The interior of the building corresponded with the exterior.
+The rooms, large and airy, were carpeted with velvet, and
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page105">[pg 105]</span><a name="Pg105" id="Pg105" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+adorned with costly marble and rosewood furniture. The
+windows, which were constructed in the French style, that is,
+reaching to the floor, were curtained with richly-embroidered
+lace. Let us ascend the winding staircase, and enter the dressing
+room of the owner of all this splendor.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Half reclining on a crimson lounge sits Dr. Lacey, dressed in
+a fashionable brocade morning gown. On first glancing at
+him we think there is no change in his countenance since we
+last saw him on Mrs. Crane's steps in Frankfort, but as we
+note the expression of his face we can perceive a shade of
+anxiety resting there. At last he rises and rather impatiently
+pulls the bell rope.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">His summons is immediately answered by an exquisite
+dandy, who is neither African, European, French, nor Spanish,
+but an odd mixture of the four. He is dressed in the extreme
+of fashion, and on entering the room bows most gracefully,
+at the same time casting an admiring glance at himself
+in the large mirror, and passing his hand carelessly
+through his perfumed locks. With the utmost deference, he
+awaits the commands of his master.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well, Rondeau," said Dr. Lacey, "haven't you finished
+breakfast yet?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, marster," answered Rondeau, with a very low bow.
+"I've got through a moment since. What can I do for you.
+Will you ride this morning?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No," answered Dr. Lacey, "I do not wish to ride, but I
+want you to go to the post office and back immediately; remember
+now, and not stop to gossip."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Certainly not," said the negro. "When marster's in a
+hurry, Rondeau is never foolin' away time."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And don't stop more than an hour in the kitchen to talk to
+Leffie. Do you understand?" continued the doctor.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, yes, I won't," said Rondeau, extending his mouth into
+a broad grin at his master's allusion to Leffie, a bright-looking,
+handsome, mulatto girl, whom next to himself, Rondeau
+thought was the prettiest creature in the world.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At last he bowed himself out of the room, and proceeded to
+execute his master's commands. On passing the kitchen, he
+"just looked in a little," and the sight of Leffie's bright
+eyes and rosy lips made him forgetful of his promise. Going
+up to her, he announced his intention of kissing her. A violent
+squabble ensued, in which the large china dish which
+Leffie held in her hand was broken, two pickle jars thrown
+down, chairs upset, the baby scalded, and the dog Tasso's
+tail nearly crushed! At last Aunt Dilsey, the head cook and
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page106">[pg 106]</span><a name="Pg106" id="Pg106" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+mother of Leffie, interposed, and seizing the soup ladle as the
+first thing near her, she laid about her right and left, dealing
+no very gentle blows at the well-oiled hair of Rondeau, who
+was glad to beat a retreat from the kitchen, amid the loud
+laughter of the blacks who had witnessed the scene.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Leaving the house he was soon on his way to the post office,
+and having procured his master's mail he started for home. At
+length, slackening his pace, he took from his pocket the letters
+and carefully scrutinized the inscription of each. He was
+in the habit of going to the post office, and after his master's
+return from Kentucky, he had noticed two or three letters
+written in what he called "a mighty fineified hand," and he
+had whispered to Leffie as a great secret that "'twere his private
+opinion marster was going to marry some Kentucky girl."
+Recently he had noticed the absence of those letters, and also
+the absence of his master's accustomed cheerfulness. Rondeau
+was pretty keen, and putting the two circumstances together,
+he again had a whispered conference with Leffie,
+whom he told that "most probably the Kentucky girl had
+flunked, for marster hadn't had a letter in ever so long, and
+every time he didn't get one he looked as blue as a whetstone!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Glad on't," said Leffie. "Hope he won't have any your
+foreigners. Allus did wish he'd have Miss Mortimer. Next
+to old marster and young marster Lacey, her father's the toppinest
+man in New Orleans. And it's a pity for young marster
+to stoop."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After examining all the letters closely, Rondeau came to the
+conclusion that the right one wasn't there, and he thought,
+"Well, Leffie'll be glad, and marster'll be sorry, and hang me
+if I ain't sorry too, for marster's a plaguey fine chap, and desarves
+anybody there is in Kentucky."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Meanwhile Dr. Lacey was anxiously awaiting Rondeau's
+return, and when he caught sight of him, coming at an unusually
+rapid pace toward the house, he thought, "Surely
+Rondeau would never hurry so if he had not good news for
+me," but the next thought was, "How should he know what it
+is I am so anxious to get?" Still he waited rather impatiently
+for Rondeau to make his appearance. In a moment he entered
+the room, and commenced pulling the letters from his pocket,
+saying, "I've got a heap this time, marster."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">He then laid them one by one on the marble dressing table,
+counting them as he did so; "Thar's one, thar's two, thar's
+three, thar's four."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Stop counting them, can't you, and give me all you have
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page107">[pg 107]</span><a name="Pg107" id="Pg107" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+directly," said Dr. Lacey, as his eye ran hurriedly over the
+superscription of each, and found not the one he sought.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"That's jist what I've done, marster," said Rondeau, bowing.
+"The one you want wasn't thar."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey glanced hastily at his servant, and felt assured
+that the quick-witted negro was in possession of his secret.
+"You may go," said he, "and mind, never let me hear of your
+commenting about my letters."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No, marster, never; 'strue's I live," said Rondeau, who left
+the room and went in quest of Leffie. But he did not dare
+to repeat the scene of the morning, for Aunt Dilsey was
+present, bending over a large tub of boiling suds, and he felt
+sure that any misdemeanor on his part would call forth a
+more affectionate shower bath than he cared about receiving.
+So he concluded to bring about his purpose by complimenting
+Aunt Dilsey on her fine figure (she weighed just two hundred!).</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Aunt Dilsey," said he, "'pears to me you have an uncommon
+good form, for one as plump and healthy-like as you
+are."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Aunt Dilsey was quite sensitive whenever her size was
+alluded to, and she replied rather sharply: "You git along,
+you bar's ile skullcap. 'Twon't be healthy for you to poke fun
+at me."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"'Pon my word," said the mischievous Rondeau, "I ain't
+poking fun at you. I do really think so. I thought of it last
+Sunday, when you had on that new gown, that becomes you
+so well."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Which one?" said Aunt Dilsey, a little mollified, "the blue
+and yaller one?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"The same," answered Rondeau. "It fits you good. Your
+arm looks real small in it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Leffie was nearly convulsed with laughter, for she had tried
+the experiment, and found that the distance round her mother's
+arm was just the distance round her own slender waist.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Do tell!" said Aunt Dilsey, stopping from her work and
+wiping the drops of perspiration from her shining forehead.
+"Do tell! It feels drefful sleek on me, but my old man Claib
+says it's too tight."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Not an atom too tight," answered Rondeau, at the same
+time getting nearer and nearer to Leffie, and laying his hand
+on her shoulder.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Before she was aware of his intention, he stole the kiss he
+was seeking for. Leffie rewarded him by spitting in his face,
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page108">[pg 108]</span><a name="Pg108" id="Pg108" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+while Aunt Dilsey called out, "Ain't you 'shamed to act so,
+Leffie? Don't make a fool of yourself!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Assured by this speech, Rondeau turned, and kissing Aunt
+Dilsey herself, was off just in time to escape a basin of hot
+suds which that highly-scandalized lady hurled after him.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I'll tell marster this minute," said she, "and see if he hain't
+got nothin' to set the lazy lout a-doin'." So saying, the old
+lady waddled into the house, and going upstairs, knocked at
+Dr. Lacey's door.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Come in," said the doctor, and Aunt Dilsey entered. In a
+very sad tone, she commenced telling how "that 'tarnal Rondeau
+was raising Cain in the kitchen. He's kissed Leffie, and
+me too!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Kissed you, has he?" said Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, sar, he done that ar very thing, spang on the mouth,"
+said Dilsey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well, Dilsey," said the doctor with a roguish twinkle of
+the eye, "don't you think he ought to be paid?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Aunt Dilsey began to cry, and said, "I never thought that
+marster would laugh at old Aunt Dilsey."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Neither will I," said the doctor. Then tossing her a
+picayune, he said, "take that, Aunt Dilsey. I reckon it will
+pay for the kiss. I'll see that Rondeau does not repeat his
+offense, on you at least."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Aunt Dilsey went back to the kitchen, thinking that "Marster
+George was the funniest and best marster on earth."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">While Rondeau was carrying on his flirtation in the kitchen,
+Dr. Lacey was differently employed. Hope deferred had well
+nigh made his heart sick. "What can be the reason," thought
+he, "that Fanny does not write? I have written repeatedly
+for the last two months and have had no answer." Then as a
+new idea struck him, he added, "Yes, I'll write to Mr. Miller,
+and ask him what has happened." Suiting the action to the
+word, he drew up his writing desk, and in a short time a letter
+was written and directed to Mr. Miller.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">He arose to summon Rondeau to take it to the office; but
+ere he had touched the bell rope, pride whispered, "Don't send
+that letter; don't let Mr. Miller into your private affairs. If
+Fanny were sick, some one would write to you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So the bell was not rung, and during the next half-hour
+Dr. Lacey amused himself by mechanically tearing it into
+small fragments. Ah, Dr. Lacey, 'twas a sorry moment when
+you listened to the whispering of that pride! Had that letter
+been sent, it would have saved you many sleepless nights of
+sorrow. But it was not to be.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page109">[pg 109]</span><a name="Pg109" id="Pg109" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>That night there was to be a large party at the house of Mr.
+Mortimer, whom Leffie had mentioned as second to the Laceys
+in wealth. Mr. Mortimer was the uncle at whose house Florence
+Woodburn was visiting, and the party was given in
+honor of her arrival, and partly to celebrate Mabel Mortimer's
+birthday. Mabel was an intelligent, accomplished girl,
+and besides being something of a beauty, was the heiress expectant
+of several hundred thousand. This constituted her
+quite a belle, and for three or four years past she and Dr.
+Lacey had been given to each other by the clever gossips of
+New Orleans. Mr. Lacey senior was also rather anxious
+that his son should marry Mabel; so Julia was not far out of
+the way when she wrote to Fanny that Dr. Lacey's parents
+wished to secure a match between him and a New Orleans
+belle. Had Dr. Lacey never seen Fanny, he possibly might
+have wedded Mabel. But his was a heart which could love
+but once, and although the object of his love should prove
+untrue, his affections could not easily be transferred to another;
+so that it was all in vain that Mabel Mortimer, on the
+evening of the party, stood before her mirror arranging and
+rearranging the long curls of her dark hair and the folds of
+her rich white satin, wondering all the while if Dr. Lacey
+would approve her style of dress.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Turning to Florence, she said, "Cousin, did you see Dr.
+Lacey while he was in Frankfort?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No; I did not," answered Florence; "but I do hope he will
+be here tonight, for I am all impatient to see this lion who has
+turned all your heads."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A slight shade of displeasure passed over Mabel's fine features,
+but quickly casting it off she said, "Why are you so
+anxious, Florence? Have you any designs on him? If you
+have, they will do you no good, for I have a prior claim, and
+you must not interfere."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Dear me, how charmingly you look!" said Florence. "But,
+fair coz, do not be too sanguine. Suppose I should tell you
+that far off in old Kentuck, as the negroes say, there is a
+golden-haired little girl, who has—"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Stop, stop," said Mabel. "You shall not tell me. I will
+not hear it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At that instant the doorbell rang, and in a moment several
+young girls entered the dressing room, and in the chattering
+and laughing and fixing which followed, Mabel forgot what
+her cousin had been saying. After a time the young ladies
+descended to the spacious drawing rooms, which were rapidly
+filling with the elite of the city.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page110">[pg 110]</span><a name="Pg110" id="Pg110" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Mabel's eye took in at a glance all the gentlemen, and she
+felt chagrined to find Dr. Lacey absent. "What if he should
+not come?" thought she. "The party would be a dreadfully
+dull affair to me." Some time after, she missed Florence and
+two or three other girls, and thinking they were in the parlor
+above, she went in search of them. She found them on the
+balcony not far from the gentlemen's dressing room, the windows
+of which were open. As she approached them, they
+called out, "Oh, here you are, Mabel! Florence is just going
+to tell us about Dr. Lacey's sweetheart."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Dr. Lacey's sweetheart!" repeated Mabel. "Who is Dr.
+Lacey's sweetheart, pray?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Do not blush so, Mabel; we do not mean you," said Lida
+Gibson, a bright-eyed, witty girl, with a sprinkling of malice
+in her nature.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Of course you do not mean me," said Mabel, laughingly.
+"But come, cousin; what of her?" And the young girls drew
+nearer to each other, and waited anxiously for Florence's
+story.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Little did they suspect that another individual, with flushed
+brow, compressed lip and beating heart was listening to hear
+tidings of her whom Florence had designated as his sweetheart.
+Dr. Lacey had entered the gentlemen's dressing room
+unobserved. He heard the sound of merry voices on the balcony,
+and was about to step out and surprise the girls when he
+caught the sound of his own name coupled with that of Fanny
+Middleton. His curiosity was aroused and he became a listener
+to the following conversation:</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Come, Florence," said Lida, "do not keep us in suspense
+any longer. Tell us whether she is black or white, fat or
+lean, rich or poor."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But first," said Mabel, "tell us how you know she is anything
+to Dr. Lacey."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"That is what I don't know," said Florence. "I am only
+speaking of what has been."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well, then," said Mabel, more gayly, "go on,"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"This Fanny Middleton," said Florence, "looks just as you
+would imagine a bright angel to look."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">How Dr. Lacey blessed her for these words.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But," continued Florence, "there is a singularly sad expression
+on her marble face."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I never observed it," thought Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What makes her sad?" asked Lida.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"That is a mystery to me," answered Florence. "Report
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page111">[pg 111]</span><a name="Pg111" id="Pg111" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+says that she loved a Mr. Wilmot, who was engaged to her
+sister."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Engaged to her sister!" repeated Mabel. "How strange!
+But won't it make trouble?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It cannot," said Florence. "Mr. Wilmot is dead, and it is
+whispered that Fanny's heart was buried with him. I should
+not be surprised if it were so, for Fanny has the saddest face
+I ever saw. It made me want to cry when I looked at her. I
+should have pitied her more, however, had she not been so well
+cared for by a Mr. Stanton, of New York."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Large drops of perspiration stood thickly on Dr. Lacey's
+forehead, and his hands, convulsively clasped, were pressed
+against his heart; still he did not lose a syllable as Florence
+continued, "I did not blame her for liking Stanton, for he
+would break half your hearts and turn the rest of you crazy."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But the sister," asked all the young ladies, "how was she
+affected to think Fanny loved her betrothed?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, that sister!" said Florence. "You ought to see her!
+She is beautiful beyond anything I can describe. She eclipsed
+everything and everybody."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And she is as agreeable as handsome?" asked Mabel,
+whose fears were aroused that Julia might be the rival, instead
+of Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Florence replied, "I was told that she was formerly very
+passionate, so much so that her father nicknamed her Tempest.
+Within a few months she has entirely changed, and is
+now very amiable; but I like Fanny's looks the best."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But Dr. Lacey—what had he to do with Fanny?" asked
+Lida.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It was said they were engaged; but I do not think they
+are. In fact, I know they are not, from what Fanny said herself;
+for she assured me that Dr. Lacey was nothing to her
+more than a common acquaintance; and the sad but sweet
+smile which broke over her face whenever she raised, her soft
+blue eyes to Stanton's animated countenance confirmed what
+she said."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"So, Mabel, you can have the doctor after all," said Lida.
+"You know you used to say that it was all settled, for your
+parents and his had arranged it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey waited for no more. He knew of a back stairway
+down which he could escape into the open air unobserved.
+In a moment he stood alone in Mr. Mortimer's garden, but the
+evening breeze, although it cooled his brow, failed to calm his
+excited feelings. Suddenly it occurred to him that his absence
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page112">[pg 112]</span><a name="Pg112" id="Pg112" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+from Mr. Mortimer's would excite attention in those who saw
+him enter, so he made a desperate effort to be calm, and retracing
+his steps, was soon in the drawing room with Mabel
+Mortimer on his arm, much to that young lady's satisfaction.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As they passed near a group of girls, in the center of which
+stood Florence Woodburn, Mabel suddenly said, "Oh, Dr.
+Lacey, let me introduce you to cousin Florence. She has just
+come from Frankfort and knows some of your acquaintances
+there."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So saying, she drew him toward Florence, who had all the
+evening been waiting for an introduction to him. Dr. Lacey
+rather wished to avoid making Florence's acquaintance, fearing
+that she might say something to him of Fanny. But there
+was no escape, and he greeted Florence with a smile and a
+bow, which, to use her own words, "nearly drove every idea
+from her head."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Once during the evening he found himself standing with
+Florence, alone, near an open window. Florence improved
+her opportunity, and raising her bewitching hazel eyes to the
+doctor's face, said, "Why do you not ask me about your Kentucky
+friends, Dr. Lacey?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Had Florence observed her companion closely, she would
+have noticed the pallor which for an instant overspread his
+face. It passed away, and he replied with an assumed gayety,
+"How should I know that we have any acquaintances in common
+in Frankfort?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Before Florence had time to reply, Mabel joined them. She
+was unwilling to risk a tete-a-tete between the doctor and
+her fascinating cousin, and as soon as she found them standing
+alone she went up to them. Her example was followed by
+several other young ladies, among whom was Lida Gibson,
+who began by saying, "Doctor, do you know that Miss Florence
+has told us all about your love affairs, and also described
+the Golden Fairy? Now, why didn't you fall in love with
+her sister? Florence says she is far more beautiful."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey answered calmly, "What reason has Miss Woodburn
+to think I am in love with either."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No reason," said Mabel, quickly; "neither does she think
+you are in love with her either."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Dear me," said Lida. "Of course you do not wish me to
+think so, and we all know why; but never mind frowning so
+dreadfully, Mabel; I won't tell!" and the mischievous girl
+glided away, laughing to think that she had succeeded so well
+in teasing Mabel Mortimer.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After a moment, Dr. Lacey turned to Florence and said "It
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page113">[pg 113]</span><a name="Pg113" id="Pg113" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+seems you saw Julia Middleton. Do you not think her very
+handsome?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, very," answered Florence; "but I liked Fanny's looks
+the best."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A pang shot through Dr. Lacey's heart at the mention of
+Fanny's name, but he continued to inquire concerning his
+friends in Kentucky. Before the party closed, Florence,
+Mabel and Lida had each managed to repeat to him all the
+conversation which he had overheard in the first part of the
+evening, never once thinking how desolate was the heart
+which beat beneath the calm manner and gay laugh of him
+who listened to their thoughtless raillery.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At length the party drew to a close. Dr. Lacey was among
+the first that left. He longed to be alone with his troubled
+thoughts. Mechanically bidding Mabel "Good night," he ran
+down the marble steps, and stepping into his carriage, ordered
+Claib, the coachman, to drive home as soon as possible.
+There was no particular necessity for this command, for Claib
+had been fretting for the last hour about "White folks settin'
+up all night and keepin' niggers awake. Darned if he didn't
+run the horses home like Satan, and sleep over next day, too."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">With such a driver the horses sped swiftly over the smooth
+road and in a very few minutes Dr. Lacey was at home, alone
+in his room. Then the full tide of his sorrow burst forth. He
+did not weep. He would scorn to do that. But could one
+have seen him as he hurriedly paced the apartment, he would
+have said, his was a sorrow which could not vent itself in
+tears. Occasionally he would whisper to himself, "My Fanny
+false!—she whom I believed so truthful, so loving, so innocent!
+And she loves another—one, too, whom it were almost
+a sin to love. Fool, that I did not see it before, for what but
+love could have drawn such devotion to him on his deathbed?
+And yet she assured me that I was the first, the only one, she
+had ever loved; and I believed it, and gave her the entire affection
+of my heart."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Then came a reaction. Resentment toward Fanny for thus
+deceiving him mingling with his grief. But he had loved
+her too deeply, too truly, to cherish an unkind feeling toward
+her long. Throwing himself upon the sofa, and burying his
+face in his hands, he went back in fancy through all the many
+happy hours he had spent in her society. While doing this
+sleep descended upon him and in his dreams he saw again his
+darling Fanny, not false and faithless as he had feared, but
+arrayed in a spotless bridal robe. She stood by his side as his
+own wedded wife. Was that dream ever realized? We shall see.</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter12" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc24" id="toc24"></a><a name="pdf25" id="pdf25"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter XII</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">the letter that was not delivered</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page114">[pg 114]</span><a name="Pg114" id="Pg114" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>The next morning, Rondeau waited for a long time for his
+master's usual orders that he should go to the post office, but
+no such commands came, and as Dr. Lacey had not been
+heard moving in his room yet, Rondeau concluded to go at all
+events.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I know,", said he, "that'll be the first thing he'll tell me to
+do, and I may as well go on my own hook, as to wait and be
+sent."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Accordingly he again started for the post office, thinking to
+himself, "I hope that marster'll get a letter this time, for he
+don't seem no more like the wide-awake chap he did when he
+first come from Kentuck, than nothin'. I don't want him to
+have Miss Mabel nohow; for their niggers say she's awful
+spunky."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">By the time this soliloquy was ended, he had reached the
+office. The clerk handed him two letters, both of which Rondeau
+eyed sharply. On looking at the second, the cavity between
+the ears widened to an enormous extent, and he gave
+vent to his joy by uttering aloud, "Crackee, this is just the
+thing!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What's the matter, Rondeau? Can you read writing?"
+asked the clerk in some surprise.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No, sir, not but a little," said Rondeau; "but I know this
+hand write, I reckon."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In a twinkling, he was in the street. "This is a fine morning,"
+thought he. "I've got the right letter this time, so I
+won't hurry home, for marster ain't goin' to find any fault if
+I don't git thar till noon."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So the next hour was spent in gossiping with all the
+blacks which could be found lounging round the streets. Suddenly
+one of the negroes called out, "Ho, Rondeau! Thar's
+yer old marster Lace comin'. You'd better cut stick for home,
+or he'll be in yer har."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Rondeau instantly started for home, where he was greeted
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page115">[pg 115]</span><a name="Pg115" id="Pg115" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+by Aunt Dilsey with a torrent of abuse, that good lady rating
+him soundly for being gone too long. "Warn't he 'shamed to
+be foolin' away his time? 'Twan't his time nuther, 'twas
+marster's time. Was that ar fulfillin' of Scripter, which says,
+'we must be all eye sarvants,' which means ye must all keep
+clus where yer marsters can see you?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">How long Aunt Dilsey might have gone expounding Scripture
+is not known, for Rondeau interrupted her by saying,
+"Don't scold so, old lady. Marster ain't a-goin' to care for
+I've got him something this time better than victuals or
+drink."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What is it?" said Leffie, coming forward. "Have you got
+him a letter from Kentuck?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I hain't got nothin' else, Miss Leffie Lacey, if you please,"
+said Rondeau, snapping his fingers in her face, and giving
+Aunt Dilsey's elbow a slight jostle, just enough to spill the
+oil, with which she was filling a lamp.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Rondeau, I 'clar' for't," said Aunt Dilsey, setting down her
+oil can. "If marster don't crack your head, my old man Claib
+shall, if he ever gits up agin. Thar he is in his bunk, snorin'
+like he was a steamboat; and marster's asleep upstairs, I
+reckon. Well, 'tain't no way to live. Things would go to rack
+and ruin if I didn't sweat and work to keep 'em right end up,
+sartin."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Aunt Dilsey was really a very valuable servant, and had
+some reason for thinking herself the main spoke in the wheel
+which kept her master's household together. She had lived
+in the family ever since Dr. Lacey's early recollection, and as
+she had nursed him when an infant, he naturally felt a great
+affection for her, and intrusted her with the exclusive management
+of the culinary department, little negroes and all. His
+confidence in her was not misplaced, for from morning till
+night she was faithful to her trust, and woe to any luckless
+woolly head who was found wasting "marster's" sweetmeats
+and pickles.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">On the first hand Aunt Dilsey was very sensitive, for being
+naturally active and stirring herself, "She," to use her own
+words, "couldn't bar to see folks lazin' round like thar was
+nothin' to do, but to git up and stuff themselves till they's fit
+to bust." She also felt annoyed whenever her young master
+indulged himself in a morning nap. "Ought to be up," she
+said, "and airin' hisself."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">On the morning following the party, her patience was
+severely taxed in two ways. First, Claib, her husband, had
+adhered to his resolution of sleeping over, and long after the
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page116">[pg 116]</span><a name="Pg116" id="Pg116" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+clock struck eleven he was sleeping profoundly. He had resisted
+all Aunt Dilsey's efforts to rouse him. Her scoldings,
+sprinklings with hot and cold water, punching with the carving
+fork, had all proved ineffectual, and as a last resort, she
+put the baby on his bed, thinking "that would surely fetch him
+up standin', for 'twasn't in natur to sleep with the baby wollopin'
+and mowin' over him." Her master, too, troubled her.
+Why he couldn't get up she couldn't see. "His breakfast was
+as cold as a grave stun, and she didn't keer if 'twas. She had
+enough to do 'tendin' to other affairs, without keepin' the
+niggers and dogs from porkin' thar noses in it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At a late hour Dr. Lacey awoke from his uneasy slumber.
+The return of morning brought comparative calmness to his
+troubled spirit. Hope whispered that what he had heard
+might be a mistake. At least he would wait for further confirmation.
+He did not know how near that confirmation was.
+Rondeau had been waiting for his masters summons until his
+patience was exhausted. So, relying on the letter to counteract
+any apparent disrespect, he stalked upstairs and knocked
+at Dr. Lacey's door, just as that gentleman was about ringing
+for him.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As soon as he entered the room, he called out, "Here, master,
+I've got 'em this time!" at the same time extending a letter,
+the superscription of which made Dr. Lacey turn pale, for
+he recognized, as he supposed, Fanny's delicate handwriting.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You may leave me alone, Rondeau," said he, "and I will
+ring for you when I want you." So Rondeau departed with
+the remaining letter in his pocket. He had forgotten to deliver
+it, but it was not missed.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Oh, Rondeau, Rondeau! It was very unfortunate that you
+forgot that letter, and suffered it to remain in your pocket unheeded
+for so many days. Its contents would have scattered
+the dark, desolating tempest which was fast gathering over
+your young master's pathway.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As soon as Dr. Lacey was alone, he sat down, anxious, yet
+fearing to know the contents of his letter. At last he resolutely
+broke the seal, thinking to himself, "It cannot contain
+anything worse than I already know." One glance at the beginning
+and end of the letter confirmed his fears, and for a
+few moments he was unable to read a line; then summoning
+all his remaining courage, he calmly read the letter through,
+not omitting a single word, but comprehending the meaning of
+each sentence. It was as follows:</p>
+<br />
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="text-align: right; margin-bottom: 1.00em">
+"Frankfort, March 25th, 18—.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">
+"<span class="tei tei-hi"><span style="font-variant: small-caps">Dr. Lacey</span></span>:</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page117">[pg 117]</span><a name="Pg117" id="Pg117" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"<span class="tei tei-hi"><span style="font-variant: small-caps">Sir</span></span>—Have you, during some weeks past, ever wondered
+why I did not write to you? And in enumerating to yourself
+the many reasons which could prevent my writing, has it ever
+occurred to you that possibly I might be false? Can you forgive
+me, Dr. Lacey, when I tell you that the love I once
+fancied I bore for you has wholly subsided, and I now feel
+for you a friendship, which I trust will be more lasting than
+my transient girlish love?</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Do you ask how I came to change so suddenly? I can only
+answer by another confession still more painful and humiliating
+to me. When I bade you adieu, I thought I loved you as
+well as I ever could again. I say again, for—but how shall
+I tell you? How confess that my first affection was not
+given to you? Yes, ere I had ever seen you, I loved another,
+and one, too, whom some would say it were sinful to love.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But why harrow my feelings by awakening the past? Suffice
+it to say that he whom I loved is dead. We both saw him
+die, and I received upon my lips his last breath. Truly if he
+were Julia's in life, he was mine in death. Did you never
+suspect how truly I loved Mr. Wilmot? You were blinded by
+your misplaced affection for me, if you did not. Julia, my
+noble-hearted sister Julia, knew it all. I confessed my love
+to her, and on my knees begged her not to go to him, but to
+let me take her place at his bedside. She complied with my
+request, and then bravely bore in silence the reproaches of
+the world for her seeming coldness.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Dear Julia! She seems strangely changed recently, and
+you would hardly know her, she is so gentle, so obliging, so
+amiable. You ought to have heard her plead your cause with
+me. She besought me almost with tears not to prove unfaithful
+to you, and when I convinced her that 'twas impossible
+for me to love another as I had Mr. Wilmot, she insisted on
+my writing, and not keeping you in suspense any longer.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Dr. Lacey, if you could transfer your affection from me—,
+but no, why should I speak of such a thing! You will probably
+despise all my family. Yet do not, I beseech you, cast
+them off for your poor Fanny's sin. They respect you highly,
+and Julia would be angry if she knew that I am about to tell
+you how she admires a certain Southern friend, who probably,
+by this time, thinks with contempt of little</p>
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="text-align: right; margin-bottom: 1.00em">
+"<span class="tei tei-hi" style="text-align: right"><span style="font-variant: small-caps">Fanny Middleton.</span></span>"</p>
+<br />
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">There was no perceptible change in Dr. Lacey's manner
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page118">[pg 118]</span><a name="Pg118" id="Pg118" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+after reading the heartless forgery, but the iron had entered
+his soul, and for a time he seemed benumbed with its force.
+Then came a moment of reflection. His love had been
+trampled upon, and thrown back as a thing of naught by her
+who had fallen from the high pedestal on which he had enthroned
+the idol of his heart's deepest affection.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I could have pitied, and admired her, too," thought he,
+"had she candidly confessed her love for Mr. Wilmot; but to
+be so basely deceived by one whom I thought incapable of deception
+is too much."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Seizing the letter, he again read it through, and this time
+he felt his wounded pride somewhat soothed by thinking that
+the beautiful Julia admired and sympathized with him. "But
+pshaw!" he exclaimed, "most likely Julia is as hollow-hearted
+as her sister, and yet many dark spots on her character seem
+wiped away by Fanny's confession." Throwing the letter
+aside he rang the bell, and ordered his breakfast to be sent up
+to him.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">That afternoon he called on Mabel Mortimer and her
+cousin. He found the young ladies in the drawing room, and
+with them a dark, fine-looking, middle-aged gentleman, whom
+Mabel introduced as Mr. Middleton. Something in the looks
+as well as name of the stranger made Dr. Lacey involuntarily
+start with surprise, and he secretly wondered whether;
+this gentleman was in any way connected with the Middletons
+of Kentucky. He was not kept long in doubt, for Florence,
+who was very talkative, soon said, "We were just speaking of
+you, Dr. Lacey, and Mr. Middleton seems inclined to claim
+you as an acquaintance, on the ground of your having been
+intimate with his brother's family in Kentucky."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Indeed!" said Dr. Lacey; then turning to Mr. Middleton,
+he said, "Is it possible that you are a brother of Mr. Joshua
+Middleton?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, sir," returned the stranger, eyeing Dr. Lacey closely;
+"Joshua is my brother, but for more than twenty years I have
+not seen him, or scarcely heard from him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Ah," answered Dr. Lacey, in some astonishment, and then,
+as he fancied there was something in Mr. Middleton's former
+life which he wished to conceal, he changed the subject by
+asking Mr. Middleton if he had been long in the city.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Only two weeks," he replied, and he proceeded to speak
+of himself, saying, "For many years past I have been in the
+Indies. About the time my brother Joshua married, my father
+died. When his will was opened, I thought it a very unjust
+one, for it gave, to my brother a much larger share than was
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page119">[pg 119]</span><a name="Pg119" id="Pg119" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+given to me. In a fit of anger, I declared I would never touch
+a penny of my portion, and leaving college, where I was already
+in my senior year, I went to New York, and getting on
+board a vessel bound for the East Indies, I tried by amassing
+wealth in a distant land, to forget that I ever had a home this
+side of the Atlantic. During the first years of my absence my
+brother wrote to me frequently, and most of his letters I answered,
+for I really bore him no malice on account of the will.
+I had not heard from him for a long time, until I reached this
+city."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Are you going to visit Kentucky?" asked Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It is my present intention to do so," answered Mr. Middleton;
+"but first I wish to purchase a summer residence near the
+Lake, and after fitting it up tastefully, I shall invite my nieces
+to visit me. You are acquainted with them, I believe."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey answered in the affirmative, and Mr. Middleton
+continued, "I am told by Miss Woodburn that they are very
+beautiful, especially one of them, and quite accomplished. Is
+it so?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey replied very calmly, "The world, I believe, unites
+in calling Miss Julia beautiful."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But what of the other one?" asked Mr. Middleton. "I am
+prepossessed in her favor, for she bears the name of the only
+sister I ever had."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey sighed, for he remembered the time when he was
+drawn toward Fanny, because he fancied she resembled the
+only sister he ever had. Mr. Middleton observed it, and immediately
+said, "Does it make you sigh just to mention
+Fanny? What is the matter? Has she jilted you? If she
+has, she does not partake of the nature of the Middletons, for
+they could never stoop to deceit."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here Florence came to Dr. Lacey's relief by saying, "Why,
+Dr. Lacey, Mr. Middleton wants you to repeat what I have already
+told him, that Julia is exceedingly beautiful and that
+Fanny is as lovely as a Houri, and has the saddest, sweetest
+face I ever saw, and the softest, mildest blue eye."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey laughingly said, "Thank you, Miss Florence; Mr.
+Middleton will please take what you have said as my opinion
+concerning his fair nieces."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton bowed and then said, "How does my brother
+appear? He used to be very rough and abrupt in his manner."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey laughed. He could not help it. His risible faculties
+were always excited when he thought of Joshua Middleton,
+and he answered, that although he highly esteemed Mr.
+Middleton, he feared his manners were not much improved.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page120">[pg 120]</span><a name="Pg120" id="Pg120" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"I dare say not," said the brother. "When he was at home,
+he was always saying things which our mother called 'impolite,'
+our father 'outlandish,' and the blacks 'right down
+heathenish.' However, with all his roughness, I believe there
+never was a more truly honorable man, or a more sincere
+friend."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After a few moments of general conversation, Mr. Middleton
+said, turning to Dr. Lacey, "I feel some anxiety about
+this summer residence which I intend purchasing. I am told
+that you have fine taste both in selecting a good locality and
+in laying out grounds. If you have leisure, suppose you accompany
+me on my exploring excursion, and I will reward
+you by an invitation to spend as much time with me as you
+like after my nieces arrive."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey thanked Mr. Middleton for the compliment paid
+to his taste, and he politely expressed his willingness to assist
+his friend in the selection of a country seat. "By the way,"
+continued he, "you are stopping at the St. Charles, I believe.
+Suppose you exchange your rooms at the hotel for a home
+with me, and become my guest until you leave the city for
+Kentucky?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton accepted Dr. Lacey's invitation willingly,
+and the three weeks which he spent at his residence passed
+rapidly and pleasantly away. During that time Dr. Lacey
+met with a gentleman who owned a very handsome villa near
+the lake shore. This he wished to dispose of, and Mr. Middleton
+and Dr. Lacey went down to inspect it. They found it
+every way desirable, and Mr. Middleton finally purchased it
+at an enormous price, and called it the "Indian Nest." "Here,"
+said he, speaking to Dr. Lacey, "here I shall at last find that
+happiness which I have sought for in vain during forty years.
+I shall have both my nieces with me, besides Miss Mortimer
+and Miss Woodburn. I suppose I shall have to invite some
+other young gentleman besides yourself, for the girls will
+hardly fancy the old Indian for a beau."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey did not reply. He was thinking how much
+pleasure such an arrangement would have given him a few
+months ago; but now all was changed, and the thought of
+again meeting Fanny afforded him more pain than pleasure.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton noticed his silence, and as he was slightly
+tinctured with the abruptness which characterized his brother,
+he said, "Why, young man, what is the matter? Have you
+been disappointed, or what makes you manifest so much indifference
+to spending the summer, or a part of it, with four
+agreeable girls?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page121">[pg 121]</span><a name="Pg121" id="Pg121" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Dr. Lacey saw the necessity of rousing himself from his
+melancholy mood, and assuming a gayety he did not feel, he
+said, "I feel very much flattered, Mr. Middleton, with the
+honor you confer upon me, but I have for some time past been
+subject to low spirits; so you must not mind it if I am not
+always gay. Come, let us go into the garden and see what improvements
+are needed there."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So saying, they turned together into the large terraced garden.
+While they were engaged in walking over the handsome
+grounds which surrounded "The Indian Nest," Rondeau, who
+had accompanied his master, was differently occupied. Strolling
+down to the lake shore, he amused himself for a time by
+watching the waves as they dashed against the pebbly beach,
+and by fancying that each of them reflected the image of
+Leffie's bright, round face. Then buttoning up his coat he
+would strut back and forth, admiring his shadow, and thinking
+how much more the coat became him than it did his young
+master. It had been given to him by Dr. Lacey, with the order
+"not to wear it out in two days"; so Rondeau had not worn it
+before since the morning when he gave his master one letter
+and forgot the other. He had brought it with him to the lake,
+and was trying the effect of his elegant appearance.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Chancing to thrust his hand in his pocket, he felt the long-forgotten
+letter and drew it forth, then looking at it with wide
+open eyes and mouth, gave vent to his surprise as follows:
+"Who'd a b'leved it! Here's this letter been in my pocket
+two weeks. I deserve to be cracked over the head, and anybody
+but marster would do it. I'll run and give it to him now—but
+no, I won't," said he, suddenly slackening his pace,
+"I've heard him say he could always trust me, and if I own
+up this time, he'll lose his—what's the word? Conference?—Yes,
+conference in me. I don't believe this letter's of any account,
+for its a great big letter, just like a man's handwrite.
+Any way, I'll wait till I get home and consult Leffie."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The letter was accordingly put in his pocket, and in a few
+moments he rejoined his master and Mr. Middleton. The
+next day they returned home. Rondeau's first act was to draw
+Leffie aside, and after winning from her various strong promises
+of secrecy, he imparted to her the astounding fact that,
+"He had found one of marster's letters in his trousers—no,
+his coat pocket. It had been there two weeks, and he didn't
+know what in cain to do with it. If he gave it to marster
+now, 'twould make him lose faith in him, and so forth."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Leffie heard him through, and then fully agreed with him
+that 'twas best not to tell marster at this late hour. "But,"
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page122">[pg 122]</span><a name="Pg122" id="Pg122" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+said she, "I'd put it out of the way, so 'twouldn't be poppin'
+out in sight some time."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Shall I burn it?" asked Rondeau.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, no," said Leffie; "keep it so marster can have it, if he
+ever hears of it. There's your cigar box, take it and bury the
+letter in it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Whew-ew," said Rondeau, with a prolonged whistle, "it
+takes you women to calculate anything cute!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The cigar box was brought out, and in a few moments the
+poor letter was lying quietly under a foot and a half of earth.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"There," said Leffie, as Rondeau laid over the spot a piece
+of fresh green turf, "nobody'll ever have any idee whose grave
+this is."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Rondeau rolled up his eyes, and assuming a most doleful expression,
+said, "Couldn't you manage to bust a tear or two,
+just to make it seem like a real buryin'?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Leffie answered him by a sound box on his ear, at the same
+time threatening to expose his wickedness at the next class
+meeting. Aunt Dilsey's voice was now heard calling out,
+"Leffie, Leffie, is you stun deaf and blind now that fetched
+Rondeau's done gone home? Come here this minute!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Rondeau and Leffie returned to the house, leaving buried a
+letter, the reading of which would have changed the tenor of
+their master's feelings.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">For a knowledge of its contents as well of its author, we
+must go back for a time to Frankfort whence it came, promising
+that Mr. Middleton will follow us in a few days.</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter13" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc26" id="toc26"></a><a name="pdf27" id="pdf27"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter XIII</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">letters written but never received</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page123">[pg 123]</span><a name="Pg123" id="Pg123" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it
+is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the
+scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after
+the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
+Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms of
+Mrs. Crane's boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller.
+Her dazzling beauty seems enhanced by the striking contrast
+between the clearness of her complexion and the sable of her
+robe.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">On a low stool, at her feet, sits Fanny. Her head is resting
+on Mrs. Miller's lap, and she seems to be sleeping. She has
+been excused from school this afternoon, on account of a sick,
+nervous headache, to which she has recently been frequently
+subject. Finding the solitude of her own chamber rather irksome,
+she had sought Mrs. Miller's room, where she was ever
+a welcome visitor. To Kate she had imparted a knowledge of
+the letter which she supposed Dr. Lacey had written.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Miller's sympathy for her young friend was as deep
+and sincere as was her resentment against the supposed author
+of this letter. As yet, she had kept Fanny's secret inviolate,
+and not even her husband had ever suspected the cause of
+Fanny's failing strength. But, this afternoon, as she looked
+on the fair girl's sad, white face, which seemed to grow
+whiter and thinner each day, she felt her heart swell with indignation
+toward one who had wrought this fearful change.
+"Surely," thought she, "if Dr. Lacey could know the almost
+fatal consequence of his faithlessness he would relent; and he
+must, he shall know it. I will tell Mr. Miller and he I know
+will write immediately." Then came the thought that she had
+promised not to betray Fanny's confidence; but she did not
+despair of gaining her consent, that Mr. Miller should also
+know the secret.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">For a time Fanny slept on sweetly and quietly; then she
+moved uneasily in her slumber, and finally awoke.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page124">[pg 124]</span><a name="Pg124" id="Pg124" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"How is your head now?" asked Mrs. Miller, at the same
+time smoothing the disordered ringlets which lay in such profusion
+over her lap.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, much better," said Fanny. "I had a nice sleep, and
+so pleasant dreams, too."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Did you dream of him?" asked Mrs. Miller, in a low tone.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Quick as thought the crimson tide stained Fanny's cheek
+and forehead, but she answered, somewhat bitterly, "Oh, no,
+no! I never dream of him now, and I am trying hard to forget
+him. I do not think I love him half as well now as I once
+thought I did."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Poor little Fanny! How deceived she was! After a time
+Mrs. Miller said, "Fanny, Mr. Miller seems very anxious about
+your altered and languid appearance. May I not tell him the
+truth? He will sympathize with you as truly as I do; for he
+feels for you almost the affection of a brother."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At first Fanny objected. "I know," said she, "that Mr.
+Miller would only think me a weak, silly girl." Mrs. Miller,
+however, finally gained permission to tell everything to her
+husband. "I know, though," persisted Fanny, "that he will
+laugh at me. You say he likes me; I know he did once; but
+since the time when he visited my father's, more than a year
+ago, he has not treated me with the same confidence he did before.
+I never knew the reason, unless it was that foolish,
+romping mistake which I made one afternoon by riding into
+the schoolhouse!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">With many tears and some laughing—for the remembrance
+of the exploit always excited her mirth—Fanny told a part
+of what we already know concerning Mr. Miller's visit at her
+father's the winter previous. She related the adventure of
+the sled ride, and said that the morning after she noticed a
+change in Mr. Miller's manner toward her. The unsuspecting
+girl little thought what was the true reason of that change.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">While she was yet speaking, Mr. Miller entered the room.
+On seeing Fanny there, and weeping, he said: "What, Sunshine
+in tears? That is hardly the remedy I would prescribe
+for headache. But come, Fanny, tell me what is the matter."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, I cannot, I cannot!" said Fanny, and again she buried
+her face in Kate's lap.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Miller looked inquiringly at his wife, who had not yet
+ceased laughing at Fanny's ludicrous description of her sled
+ride; but overcoming her merriment, she at length found voice
+to say, "Fanny is crying because she thinks you do not like her
+as well as you used to."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Kate had never dreamed that her husband had once felt
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page125">[pg 125]</span><a name="Pg125" id="Pg125" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+more than a brother's love for the weeping girl before her, and
+she did not know what pain her words inflicted on his noble
+heart. Neither did she think there was the least ground for
+Fanny's supposition, and she desired her husband to say so.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I cannot say so and tell the truth," said Mr. Miller, "but I
+can assure you that Bill Jeffrey's sled had nothing to do with
+it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What was it then?" asked Kate and Fanny, both in the
+same breath.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Miller drew Fanny toward him with the freedom of an
+elder brother, and, in a low, earnest tone, said: "Did nothing
+else occur during my visit, which could have changed my
+opinion of you?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny lifted her large blue eyes to Mr. Miller's face with
+so truthful, wondering a gaze that he was puzzled. "Can it
+be," thought he, "that I did not hear aright, that I was deceived?
+I will, at least, ask her how she spent that evening,"
+so he said: "Fanny, do you remember where you were, or how
+you were occupied during the last evening of my stay at your
+father's?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At first Fanny seemed trying to recall the events of that
+night; then she said: "Oh, yes, I remember now perfectly
+well. You and Mr. Wilmot had letters to write, and went to
+your room early, while father and mother went to one of the
+neighbors, leaving Julia and me alone in the sitting room."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Did you both remain in the sitting room during the evening?"
+continued Mr. Miller.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes," said Fanny, "or, that is, I stayed there all the time;
+but Julia was gone a long time, and when she returned she
+would not tell me where she had been."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But were not you and Luce in your room at all that evening?"
+continued Mr. Miller.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Luce!" said Fanny; "I do not remember having seen her
+once that night; neither was I in my room until bedtime."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">There was so much frankness and apparent truth in Fanny's
+face and manner that Mr. Miller never for a moment doubted
+her. His first feeling was one of intense happiness at finding
+that Fanny was, indeed, all he had once fancied her to be.
+Back through the channels of his heart rolled, for an instant,
+the full tide of his once secretly nurtured affection for her. It
+was for an instant, however; for one look at the beautiful
+Kate convinced him that the love he once bore the gentle,
+timid girl at his side was nought, when compared with the
+deep, ardent affection which he now felt for his own cherished
+wife. "Fanny," said he, "I have wronged you in
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page126">[pg 126]</span><a name="Pg126" id="Pg126" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+thought, but never in word or deed, to my knowledge. I was,
+however, grossly deceived, although I can see no object for
+the deception."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What can you mean?" asked Kate, rather anxiously. "Do
+explain yourself, and not deal in mysteries any longer. What
+dreadful thing did you imagine Fanny had done—set the
+stables on fire, or abused the blacks—which?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Miller did not immediately answer; and Fanny said:
+"Come, Mr. Miller, it is not fair to suspect me of evil and
+not tell what it is. You should be more frank."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I will tell you," said Mr. Miller; and, in as few words as
+possible he repeated to Fanny the conversation which he had
+overheard, between Luce and herself, as he supposed.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When he finished speaking, both Kate and Fanny were
+silent for a moment; then Kate said: "It was Julia, I know it
+was. Did you ever notice how much alike their voices are?
+And, besides, I once heard Julia lay a wager with Mr. Raymond
+that she could imitate her sister's voice so exactly that
+one, not seeing her, would be thoroughly deceived."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, Mrs. Miller," said Fanny, "it cannot be! Why should
+Julia wish to do so wicked a thing? And yet I now remember
+that when I was sick, Luce came to me one night and asked
+me to forgive her for everything bad she had ever done to
+me. I assured her I knew of nothing to forgive; and then she
+cried, and said I did not know all she did about her wickedness.
+She must have referred to that night. I can forgive
+her; for she is a poor ignorant girl, and much afraid of Julia.
+But how could my own sister do me so great a wrong, and
+what could have been her object?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here Fanny burst into tears, while Kate gave vent to her
+indignation by expressing her opinion pretty freely of Miss
+Julia.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I can see," said she, "what Julia's object was. I fancy she
+was always fearful lest my brother should like Fanny the best;
+and she probably took this method to make you both think
+meanly of Fanny."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Your idea is, probably, the correct one," said Mr. Miller,
+who would have added more, but Kate interrupted him by
+saying, "Yes, I think I understand it all now. Julia is, probably,
+at the foundation of Dr. Lacey's neglect. Most likely
+she's been writing him some base falsehood."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Dr. Lacey's neglect!" repeated Mr. Miller. "What do
+you mean?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Kate commenced an explanation, but Fanny started up, saying:
+"Please, Mrs. Miller, wait until I am gone."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page127">[pg 127]</span><a name="Pg127" id="Pg127" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>She then quitted the apartment, and sought her own room,
+of which Julia had been sole occupant for more than an hour.
+On her return from school this hopeful young lady was
+pleased to find her sister absent. Seating herself near the
+window, with paper and pencil, she began the composition of
+that letter, which, as we have said, widened the breach between
+Dr. Lacey and Fanny. This unhallowed work cost her a
+world of pains. Many times were the lines crossed out and
+rewritten, before they quite suited her. The letter was but
+half completed, when Fanny was heard coming slowly through
+the upper hall. Springing up, Julia darted through the window
+out upon the balcony, and by the time Fanny reached the
+room she was seated at the furthest end of the veranda, busily
+engaged with her forgery.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When she at last returned to the room, and tried to converse
+with her sister, she observed that Fanny shrank from
+her approach and that she had been weeping. In a very
+ironical tone Julia said, "What now is the matter? I declare,
+Fan, I believe you are a perfect little simpleton. I wouldn't
+be such a cry baby, anyway; and make so much fuss about
+one good-for-nothing doctor."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny replied very calmly, and without once taking her
+eyes from her sister's face, "If you think I have been crying
+about Dr. Lacey, you are mistaken."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Pray what did you cry for?" said Julia, laughingly. "Did
+somebody look sideways at you, or omit to call you by some
+pet baby name?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I cried," said Fanny, "because I feared you had been acting
+very wickedly toward me."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In an instant Julia's assurance left her. The bright color
+forsook her cheek, which became perfectly white. Fanny
+noticed the change, and it confirmed her fears. She did not
+know that the circumstances to which she alluded had long
+since faded from Julia's memory, and that her present agitation
+arose from the fear that she might have been detected in
+her work of deception, and that, after all, she might be
+foiled and entangled in her own meshes. A glance of intense
+anger flashed from her large black eye, as she muttered between
+her closed teeth: "Has the wretch dared to betray me?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny supposed she referred to Luce; and her first feeling
+was to save the helpless servant girl from Julia's displeasure;
+so she said, "Do not condemn Luce; she did not tell me. I
+received my information from our teacher, Mr. Miller."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Luce! Mr. Miller! What do you mean?" asked Julia, her
+eyes lessening to their usual size, and the color again coming
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page128">[pg 128]</span><a name="Pg128" id="Pg128" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+to her cheeks and lips. This sudden change in her sister's
+appearance puzzled Fanny; but she proceeded to relate what
+she had just heard from Mr. Miller. Julia was so much relieved
+to find her fears unfounded, and her darling secret safe,
+that she burst into a loud laugh, which she continued for some
+time. During this fit of laughter, she was determining
+whether it were best to confess the whole and seem sorry for
+it, or to strenuously deny it. Finally, she decided on the
+former, but resolved not to give the right reason for her conduct;
+so she said, with an air of great penitence: "Yes,
+Fanny, I am guilty, and I am glad you know it, too. I have
+been on the point of acknowledging it to you many times, but
+shame kept me silent."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"How could you do it, and what did you do it for?" asked
+Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia replied, "Truth compels me to say that I feared your
+influence over Mr. Wilmot. I knew how much he admired
+amiability in females, and I wished to make him think you
+were no more amiable than other people."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And yet you say you never cared for his love," continued
+Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Miss Julia was getting cornered; but her evil genius did not
+forsake her, and she answered, "True, I did not care much for
+him; but I felt flattered with his attentions and I ardently desired
+to have one person prefer me to you. I know it was
+wicked in me to do what I did, but you will forgive me, will
+you not? And I will promise never again to act so deceitfully
+toward you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Always sincere in what she said herself, Fanny could not
+think her sister otherwise; so her hand was extended in token
+of forgiveness. Julia took it, and raising it to her lips, kept it
+there for an instant, in order to conceal the treacherous smile
+of exultation which played round her mouth. "I shall yet
+triumph," thought she, and, in the exuberance of her joy, she
+kissed again the soft hand which she held in her grasp. Could
+Fanny have looked into the heart of her sister, and beheld all
+its dark designs, she would have fled from her presence as
+from a poisonous serpent. But, though she was deceived,
+there was one, the All-seeing One, whose eye was ever upon
+the sinful girl; and though for a while she seemed to prosper,
+the same mighty Power so ordered it, that after a time, she
+who had sown the tempest reaped the whirlwind; and the
+clouds which hung so heavy and dark around the pathway of
+her innocent victim, afterward burst with terrific violence
+upon her own head.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page129">[pg 129]</span><a name="Pg129" id="Pg129" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>We will now return to Mrs. Miller, whom we left relating
+to her husband the supposed neglect of Dr. Lacey. She
+finished her narrative by saying, "I cannot help thinking that
+by some means, Julia is at the foundation of all this mischief.
+You and Dr. Lacey were good friends; suppose you
+write to him, and then we shall at least know the truth of the
+matter."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, I will," said Mr. Miller; "tomorrow."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But why not write tonight?" asked Kate, who was in a
+hurry.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Because," answered Mr. Miller, "I shall be engaged tonight
+and tomorrow will do as well."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Kate could not help feeling that, possibly, "tomorrow" might
+not do as well; but she said no more on the subject, and waited
+patiently for the morrow, when, true to his promise, her husband
+commenced the important letter. We have said that Mr.
+Miller had never liked Julia. In this letter, however, he spoke
+as favorably of her as he could; but he told how basely she
+had once deceived himself and Mr. Wilmot, with regard to
+Fanny, and also hinted his own and his wife's suspicion, that,
+in some way or other, Julia was connected with Dr. Lacey's
+long silence, as well as with the heartless letter which Fanny
+had received from New Orleans.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, this will do," said Kate, as she read what her husband
+had written. "But," she added, "I cannot help feeling sorry
+that it was not sent yesterday."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, Kate," said Mr. Miller, gayly, "your anxiety for
+Fanny has made you nervous, and now you are almost superstitious.
+One day can make no possible difference in the result
+of this letter."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Afterward, when it was too late, he learned how much difference
+the delay of one day caused. By its means, that letter
+which would have set all right, was sent in the same package
+with Julia's amiable production, and, as we have seen, was
+not received by its owner, but was safely stowed away in a
+cigar box under ground.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Soon after Mr. Miller deposited his letter in the post office,
+a young girl, closely veiled, entered the same building, and
+looked anxiously round until her eye fell upon her accomplice,
+Mr. Dunn. That worthy young man instantly came forward,
+grinning and bowing, and almost upsetting another clerk, who
+was also hastening to wait upon the beautiful Miss Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Good morning, Miss Julia!" said Mr. Dunn; "glad to see
+you. Fine morning."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia did not deign to reply, for Mr. Dunn's familiarity was
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page130">[pg 130]</span><a name="Pg130" id="Pg130" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+exceedingly disgusting to her. She, however, handed him
+her letter, which he looked at in some surprise, and said in a
+low tone, "Is this letter from Fanny, or you?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"From me; send it," answered Julia, at the same time managing
+to slip an eagle into the hands of the honest clerk.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Leaving the office, the young lady proceeded homeward,
+thinking to herself, "There, that will settle him, I hope. I am
+getting on swimmingly."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When Mr. Miller entered his room, on his return from the
+office, Kate said, "In the course of two weeks, you or Fanny
+or both, will hear from Dr. Lacey."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Do not be too sanguine, Katy," answered Mr. Miller:
+"you may be disappointed."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well," continued Kate, "if he pays no attention to your letter,
+I shall be satisfied that he really is undeserving of Fanny's
+esteem. I'll not tell her that you have written, for fear of
+the consequence."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So days came and went, week followed week, in rapid succession,
+until five weeks were numbered with the past since
+Mr. Miller's letter had been dispatched. Kate had waited and
+watched until even her sanguine nature had ceased to hope;
+for there had come no tidings from the far off Crescent City,
+and both she and her husband had unwillingly come to the
+conclusion that Dr. Lacey was really false. Kate manifested
+her disappointment by an increased tenderness of manner toward
+Fanny, whom she sincerely loved, and by a more gracious
+deportment toward Julia, whom she began to fear she
+had wronged by suspecting her of being accessory to Dr.
+Lacey's conduct.</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter14" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc28" id="toc28"></a><a name="pdf29" id="pdf29"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter XIV</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">fanny and julia's uncle arrives from india</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page131">[pg 131]</span><a name="Pg131" id="Pg131" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny's
+seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to
+celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously
+chosen queen. The fete took place in a handsome grove on
+a hillside which overlooked the city of Frankfort. All of Mr.
+Miller's pupils were present, together with most of their
+parents and many of their friends. Mrs. Miller had taken
+great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the
+occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid
+to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Her dress was a white muslin, festooned with wild flowers,
+some of which were fastened here and there by a pearl or
+brilliant. The gayety of the little party was at its height, and
+when Fanny, gracefully kneeling, received upon her head the
+crown, and was proclaimed "Queen of the May," a strange
+voice called out in loud, musical tones, "Viva la Reine." The
+whole company instantly caught up the words, and "Long live
+the Queen" was echoed and re-echoed on all sides.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When the tumult had somewhat subsided the eyes of those
+present were turned toward the spot whence the words "Viva
+la Reine" had proceeded. Leaning against one of the tall
+shade trees were two gentlemen, who had joined them unobserved.
+The elder of the strangers was a middle-aged man,
+in whose piercing black eyes and dark complexion we recognize
+the Mr. Middleton whom we left with Dr. Lacey in New
+Orleans. His companion was many years younger, and there
+was something in his appearance which instantly interested
+and attracted the notice of strangers. There was a nobleness
+in the intellectual cast of his high, white forehead, round
+which his rich brown hair lay in thick masses, as if unwilling
+to part with the curl which must have been natural to it in
+childhood.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">No sooner did Kate's eyes fall on the young man than she
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page132">[pg 132]</span><a name="Pg132" id="Pg132" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+darted forward with a cry of recognition and exclaimed,
+"Why, Frank Cameron, how came you here?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But before he answers Kate's question, we will introduce
+him to our readers. Frank Cameron was a cousin of Kate
+Wilmot. His father, who was a lawyer by profession, had
+amassed a large fortune, on the interest of which he was now
+living in elegant style in the city of New York. Frank, who
+was the eldest child, had chosen the profession of his father,
+contrary to the wishes of his proud lady mother, who looked
+upon all professions as too plebeian to suit her ideas of gentility.
+This aristocratic lady had forgotten the time when,
+with blue cotton umbrella and thick India rubbers, she had
+plodded through the mud and water of the streets in Albany,
+giving music lessons for her own and widowed mother's maintenance.
+One of her pupils was Kate Wilmot's mother, Lucy
+Cameron. While giving lessons to her she first met Lucy's
+brother, Arthur Cameron, who afterward became her husband.
+He was attracted by her extreme beauty and his admiration
+was increased on learning her praiseworthy efforts
+to maintain herself and mother. They were married, and with
+increasing years came increasing wealth, until at length Mr.
+Cameron was a millionaire and retired from business.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As riches increased, so did Mrs. Cameron's proud spirit,
+until she came to look upon herself as somewhat above the
+common order of her fellow-beings. She endeavored to instil
+her ideas of exclusiveness into the minds of her children.
+With her daughter Gertrude, she succeeded admirably, and by
+the time that young lady had reached her eighteenth year, she
+fancied herself a kind of queen to whom all must pay homage.
+But Frank the poor mother found perfectly incorrigible. He
+was too much like his father to think himself better than his
+neighbor on account of his wealth. Poor Mrs. Cameron had
+long given him up, only asking as a favor that he would not
+disgrace his family by marrying the washerwoman's daughter.
+Frank promised he would not, unless perchance he should
+fall in love with her, "And then," said he, with a wicked
+twinkle of his handsome hazel eyes, "then, my dear Mrs.
+Cameron, I cannot be answerable for consequences."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">He had always greatly admired his cousin Kate, and often
+horrified his mother by declaring that if Kate were not his
+cousin, he would surely marry her. "Thank the Lord, then,
+that she is so near a relative! For now you will not stoop to
+marry a music teacher," said Mrs. Cameron.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The old roguish expression danced in Frank's eye, as he
+said, "Most noble mother Adelaide, will you tell me whether
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page133">[pg 133]</span><a name="Pg133" id="Pg133" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+it wrenched father's back much when he stooped to a music
+teacher?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The highly indignant lady was silent, for Frank had a way
+of reminding her of the past, which she did not quite relish;
+so she let him alone, secretly praying that he would not make
+a fool of himself in his choice of a wife. He bade her be
+easy on that point, for 'twasn't likely he would ever marry,
+for he probably would never find a wife who would suit him.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Such was Frank Cameron. Business for his father had
+taken him to Louisville, and he determined to visit his cousin
+Kate ere he returned home. He took passage in the Blue
+Wing, on board of which was Mr. Middleton, who soon made
+his acquaintance. As they were bound for the same place,
+they kept together, and on reaching Frankfort, went immediately
+to Mrs. Crane's, where they were entertained by Mrs.
+Carrington, who wondered much who the distinguished looking
+strangers could be. Concluding that the older one must
+of course be married, she turned her attention to Frank, who
+was much amused at her airs and coquettish manners. He
+had inquired for Mrs. Miller, and at length Mrs. Carrington
+asked if she were an acquaintance of his.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, ma'am," answered Frank with great gravity, "she is
+my wife's cousin."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In an instant Mrs. Carrington's coquetry vanished, and
+rising upon her dignity, she soon gave the gentlemen directions
+where to find the May party. As they were proceeding
+thither, Mr. Middleton said, "Why, Cameron, I understood
+you to say on the boat that you were not married."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Neither am I," answered Frank. "I merely wished to get
+a dissolving view of that lady's maneuvers. Besides, I was
+actually afraid of being annihilated by her eyes and smiles.
+I'll manage to let her know that you are marketable, and then
+she'll turn her artillery toward you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But was it quite right," said Mr. Middleton, "to give her a
+wrong impression?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No, I suppose not," answered Frank. "But if I ever
+marry, Kate will be my wife's cousin."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">By this time they had reached the entrance of the grove and
+caught sight of the fair queen. "The fates protect me!" said
+Frank, suddenly stopping and planting himself against a
+tree. "It would be suicide to advance another step. And she
+is your niece, you say. Pray intercede for me, or in less than
+a month I shall be making faces through the iron grating of
+some madhouse."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton did not reply. His eyes were riveted on
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page134">[pg 134]</span><a name="Pg134" id="Pg134" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+Fanny, whose face and figure recalled to his remembrance his
+only sister, who was the playmate of his childish years. Many
+long years had rolled away since that bright summer morning,
+when with a sad heart he bade adieu to that sister, who,
+a young happy bride, was leaving her native land for a home
+on a foreign shore. Weeks passed, and there came intelligence
+that the ill-fated vessel in which she embarked was a
+total wreck. Among the lost were his sister and her husband,
+who now slept quietly beneath the billowy surf of the Atlantic.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny so strongly resembled her Aunt that it was not
+strange Mr. Middleton for an instant fancied he again looked
+on the features of his long-lost sister. But the illusion soon
+vanished, and when Kate bounded forward and saluted her
+cousin, his eye was wandering over the group of young girls
+in quest of his other niece. He, however, looked in vain.
+Julia was not there. When urged to attend the party, she had
+tossed her head in scorn saying that she unfortunately had no
+taste for child's play. She preferred remaining at home,
+where she could spend her time more profitably. Oh, Julia,
+Julia! It is a pity you did not assign your true reason for
+absenting yourself from the party. Of this reason we will
+speak hereafter. We are not quite through with the May
+party.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">We left Kate interrogating her cousin as to how he chanced
+to be there, and the remainder of the company looked in wonder
+upon the strangers, who seemed so suddenly to have
+dropped in their midst. After Frank had answered his
+cousin's question, he introduced his companion and said, "He
+has two nieces here, I believe. He has recognized one of them
+in your charming queen. Will you please point out the other
+and introduce him?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I am sorry to say Julia is not present," answered Kate.
+"But come with me, Mr. Middleton," continued she, "and I
+will present you to Fanny." Then turning to Frank, she
+added, "I remember you to be a woman-hater, master Frank,
+so you can remain where you are."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I'd laugh to see myself doing it," answered Frank, as he
+followed his gay cousin to the spot where Fanny was standing.
+All eyes were upon them, while Kate introduced the tall, distinguished-looking
+gentleman to Fanny as her uncle.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"My uncle!" said Fanny, in some surprise. "My uncle!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A slight shade of disappointment was visible on Mr.
+Middleton's face, as he took the offered hand of his niece, but
+he said, "Yes, your uncle. Did you never hear your father
+speak of his brother Bill?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page135">[pg 135]</span><a name="Pg135" id="Pg135" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Oh, yes, yes," said Fanny joyfully. "I do know you now.
+You are my Uncle William from the Indies. Father will be
+delighted to see you, for he has long feared you were dead."
+At the same time the affectionate girl again took her uncle's
+hand and raised it to her lips.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The tears started to Mr. Middleton's eyes, but hastily dashing
+them away, he said, "I suppose the fair Queen Fanny
+knows that bad bills always return?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny replied by again kissing the sunburned hand of her
+uncle. "King Ferdinand!" thought Frank, "I'd endure the
+rack for the sake of being in the old fellow's boots." Frank
+had been standing near Fanny, fixing upon her a gaze so intensely
+earnest that when she at last raised her eyes to his she
+blushed deeply, for there was no mistaking the look of deep
+admiration with which he regarded her.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Kate immediately introduced him. Fanny received him
+very politely, but said playfully, "I was in hopes, Mr. Cameron,
+that you would prove to be my cousin."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton immediately answered, "No, dear Fanny, he
+is not your cousin, but he seems very desirous of becoming
+my nephew."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny did not apply this to herself, but answered very demurely,
+"I don't know what he'll do, uncle. You'll have to
+talk the matter over with sister Julia, who unfortunately is not
+here."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You are a modest little puss," said Mr. Middleton. "But
+do you give up everything so quietly to Julia?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny answered somewhat sadly, "I've nothing to give."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here Mr. Miller joined them, and said it was time to make
+preparations for returning' home. Accordingly in a short time
+the company were dispersing. When our party reached Mrs.
+Crane's, Fanny went directly to Julia, whom she found most
+becomingly dressed, and apparently anxiously awaiting her
+return.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">That excellent young lady had heard from Mrs. Carrington
+of the strangers' visit, and she was impatient to know
+who they were and had dispatched a negro girl to reconnoiter
+and report. The girl soon came back, her eyes projecting like
+coffee saucers, and the little braided tags of her hair seemingly
+standing upright.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, Miss Julia!" said she, "that ar' tall, black man—no, I
+ax yer pardon, miss—that ar' tall, yaller man, done shook
+hands 'long of Miss Fanny, who kissed him, and called him
+Uncle William. She said how he done been with the Injuns."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page136">[pg 136]</span><a name="Pg136" id="Pg136" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Her Uncle William!" repeated Julia, in amazement. "And
+who is the other man? His son?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, reckon so," said the negro. "They done call him Mr.
+Camel, or Camlet, or suthin. I tell you he's han'some; and I
+reckon he's tuk with Miss Fanny. Jiminy hoecake! Ain't
+she pooty? She looked a heap han'somer than you—no, I
+don't mean so—I axes pardon agin." And the negro bobbed
+out of the door just in time to dodge a ball of soap which
+Julia hurled at her head.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It's no use fretting so," said Mrs. Carrington, who was
+present. "The young man is married, for he spoke of his
+wife."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia did not answer, and Mrs. Carrington soon after left
+the room. When she was gone, Julia muttered to herself,
+"Uncle William, from the Indies; rich as Crœsus, of course.
+What a fool I was not to go to the party. Most likely Fanny
+has won his good graces by this time. However, I'll dress
+myself and surprise him with my beauty, if nothing else."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Accordingly, the next hour was spent in decorating her person,
+and when Fanny came for her she was ready to make
+an assault upon the good opinion of her rich uncle. Not a
+thing was out of place, from the shining braids of her dark
+hair to the tiny slipper on her delicate foot.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny's first exclamation on entering the room was, "How
+beautiful you look, Julia! It is exceedingly fortunate that you
+are dressed so becomingly; for, will you believe it, Uncle William
+is down stairs!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Is it possible?" said Julia, affecting much surprise.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes," answered Fanny. "You know father thinks him
+dead. But come, he is anxious to see you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia arose to go with her sister, and said, "Isn't there a
+young man with him?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"How did you know that?" asked Fanny, in some astonishment.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I saw them from the window," was Julia's ready reply.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny did not think of doubting her sister, and she answered,
+"It is a Mr. Cameron. He is cousin to Mrs. Miller."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">By this time they had reached the parlor, which was open.
+Here Julia thought proper to be seized with a fit of modest
+indifference, and hesitated a moment before entering the room.
+Her uncle, however, immediately came forward, and relieved
+her from all embarrassment by saying, "And this, I suppose, is
+Julia. My brother is a happy man to be father of such charming
+girls."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia received him graciously, but rather haughtily offered
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page137">[pg 137]</span><a name="Pg137" id="Pg137" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+him her cold white hand. "I will not kiss him," thought she;
+"Fanny did that. It's too childish. I'll he more dignified."
+Could she have known the contrast which her uncle was drawing
+between her own and Fanny's reception of him she would
+not have felt much flattered; but before her uncle had time to
+say anything further, Fanny introduced her to Frank, whose
+keen eye had read her character at a glance, and read it aright,
+too. His ideas and words were after the following fashion:</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Pshaw! What a bundle of pride and stuck-up-ishness!
+She's handsome, though, but it isn't to be named the same day
+with Fanny,"—"How do you do, Miss Middleton?"—"What an
+affected little courtesy!"—"Hope to see you well, ma'am."—"I'd
+laugh to see her trip and fall flat."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Such were Frank's thoughts while undergoing the ceremony
+of an introduction to Julia, who never for a moment doubted
+she was making an impression upon the handsome young
+stranger, his supposed wife to the contrary notwithstanding.
+The introduction being over, Julia seated herself on the sofa,
+while Fanny took a seat on a low ottoman near her uncle, but
+partially behind him. She had chosen this place, because she
+fancied it would screen her somewhat from Frank's eyes,
+which she felt, rather than saw, were fixed upon her constantly.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">During the conversation which followed, Julia, as if by
+mere accident, mentioned New Orleans. She was anxious to
+know whether her uncle saw or heard of Dr. Lacey. Her
+curiosity was soon gratified, for, at the mention of New Orleans,
+as if suddenly recollecting himself, said, turning to
+Fanny, "I saw two of your acquaintances in New Orleans,
+and one of them gave me a most glowing description of you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I wonder if it were a gentleman," thought Frank.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia's thoughts were similar, and she bit her lip, while
+Fanny's cheek glowed with unwonted brilliancy as she quietly
+asked, "Pray, who was it uncle?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It was Miss Woodburn who praised you so highly," answered
+Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia immediately asked, "And who was the other acquaintance?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Dr. Lacey," answered her uncle. "I spent three weeks at
+his house."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Without knowing it, Fanny drew nearer to her uncle and
+laid her hand on his. He seemed dearer to her from the fact
+that he had spent so much time with one whose image was
+ever before her, and whom she vainly fancied she was trying
+to forget.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page138">[pg 138]</span><a name="Pg138" id="Pg138" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Frank noticed Fanny's manner, and interpreted it according
+to his fears. "There's mischief here," thought he. "I hope
+this doctor lives in a good locality for yellow fever."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Is Dr. Lacey about to be married?" asked Julia.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Married," repeated Mr. Middleton; "I should say matrimony
+was very far from his thoughts at present. I fancied
+he had met with some disappointment and I sometimes feared
+lest the fair, deceitful one were one of my nieces. Can any
+one set me right on the subject?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton had no idea how painfully his words affected
+her who sat by his side, and looked up so imploringly in his
+face, as if begging him to stop. There was an embarrassing
+silence, which Julia presently broke, by saying, "While Dr.
+Lacey was here, he and Fanny got up a flirtation; but nothing
+serious will result from it, I reckon."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It's Fanny's own fault, then, I imagine," said Mr. Middleton,
+laying his hand on the head which had drooped lower
+and lower, until at last it rested heavily on his knee.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny made no reply; but when she lifted up her head there
+was something so sad in the expression of her face that Mr.
+Middleton immediately surmised that there was, or had been,
+something between Dr. Lacey and Fanny more serious than a
+mere flirtation; so he very kindly changed the conversation,
+which now turned upon indifferent subjects, until the supper
+bell rang out its summons, when they all repaired to the dining
+room.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At the supper table Mr. Middleton and Frank were introduced
+to Mrs. Carrington, Mr. Stanton and Raymond. Mrs.
+Carrington acknowledged her introduction to Mr. Cameron
+merely by a haughty, disdainful bow. She had learned from
+Kate that he was not married; and feeling indignant at the
+deception he attempted to practice upon her, she resolved to
+treat him with contempt. Accordingly, although seated opposite
+him, she deigned him neither look nor word, but divided
+her time between laughing and coquetting with Raymond, and
+trying the power of her charms upon Mr. Middleton, who,
+she had been told, was a bachelor, and possessed of unbounded
+wealth. With the old Indian, however, she made but little
+headway; and Frank was right when he thought, "You'll get
+tired of that play, madam; the game is too old to be caught
+with chaff." With Raymond she succeeded better. He was
+delighted with her unusually flattering notice; and ere supper
+was over he had, in Frank's estimation, made a perfect fool of
+himself.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Frank's attention was, however, soon diverted toward Mr.
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page139">[pg 139]</span><a name="Pg139" id="Pg139" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+Middleton, who said, speaking to Stanton, "Were it not for
+your name and glasses, I would address you as Dr. Lacey.
+Are you related to him?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Stanton replied, "Yes, sir; he is my cousin. I think I must
+resemble him, as I have been told so frequently."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton then spoke of Dr. Lacey in the highest terms
+of commendation, and concluded his remarks by saying, "I
+have recently purchased a residence, near Lake Pontchartrain,
+and am beating up recruits to spend the summer there with
+me. I am sure of Dr. Lacey, Miss Woodburn, and her cousin,
+Miss Mortimer. My nieces I shall take back with me, any
+way, and shall be happy to prevail on you, Mr. Stanton, to accompany
+me also."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Stanton thanked him for his kind invitation, but at the
+same time declined it, saying that business would call him to
+New York in the autumn. The deep blush which accompanied
+these words caused Raymond to burst into a laugh. Mr.
+Middleton looked inquiringly at him and he said, "Pardon me
+for laughing; I was thinking of the important business which
+calls Bob to New York."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Nothing bad, I hope," said Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Nothing worse than going for a wife," answered Raymond.
+"He is not suited with Kentucky girls, but must needs
+plod back to New York."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"If appearances do not deceive, you, at least, seem likely to
+be suited by a Kentuckian," replied Mr. Middleton, at the same
+time turning his black eyes on Mrs. Carrington with something
+of a quizzical expression.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Raymond colored. He did not know how the speech would
+be received by the fair lady. She soon satisfied him, however;
+for tossing her head proudly, she said, "As far as my experience
+goes, New Yorkers are more easily suited than Kentuckians;
+at least, I find them to be exceedingly disagreeable."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I am afraid some of them are so easily suited that they
+catch a Tartar sometimes," said Frank, whose feelings were
+roused at hearing this rude speech.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Carrington gave him a look which she meant should
+say, "I wonder who you think you are. I'd thank you to mind
+your own business."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But Frank thought he was minding his business; for he was
+looking at Fanny, who had not taken her eyes from her plate
+since her uncle had proposed taking herself and Julia to New
+Orleans. Her first feeling was one of joy. She would go,
+for she would then see Dr. Lacey; but the next thought was,
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page140">[pg 140]</span><a name="Pg140" id="Pg140" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+"No, I will not. He has spurned me, and why should I put
+myself in his way?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia's feelings were different. She could scarcely conceal
+her delight. Her artful mind took in the future at a glance.
+She felt sure that Fanny would not go; but she would, and
+could thus make Dr. Lacey believe that she, of all others, was
+just suited for him. Here we may as well give Julia's real
+reason for absenting herself from the May party. She had
+begun to fear that all her fine scheming might come to
+naught; for in all probability Dr. Lacey would not return to
+Kentucky in a long time. What could she do? She would
+write him a letter in her own name. In it she would modestly
+express her opinion of Fanny's conduct; sympathize with
+him in his disappointment, and end by inviting him to Frankfort,
+saying she hoped he would not absent himself from his
+friends on Fanny's account; for there were many who would
+welcome him back to Kentucky with pleasure. It was for the
+sake of manufacturing this letter that Julia had remained at
+home. But now there was no need of sending it, for she was
+going to New Orleans herself. She would win him. He
+would yet be hers.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">On returning to the parlor after supper she seated herself
+close to her uncle, upon whom she lavished so many caresses
+that he wondered much what had come over her, and began
+to think that he was mistaken in supposing her to be cold-hearted
+and indifferent to him. As he looked at her beautiful,
+animated face, and the sparkling brilliancy of her eyes, he felt
+a moment's vanity in thinking how proud he would be to introduce
+her as his niece among the fashionables of New Orleans.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">During the evening Mr. Ashton called. He had heard of
+the arrival of a Mr. Middleton from the Indies, and he had
+his own particular reason for wishing to see him. Soon after
+entering the room, he addressed Mr. Middleton, saying, "Were
+you in Calcutta twelve years ago?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, sir; I was there twenty years ago," answered Mr.
+Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Do you remember transacting business with the captain of
+the English vessel 'Delphine'?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton thought a moment and then answered, "Yes,
+I remember that vessel and its captain well."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And do you remember a poor cabin boy, who was sick
+and worn out with the ship fever?" continued Mr. Ashton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, yes, yes; I remember him well," said Mr. Middleton.
+"I had him removed to my own house, and nursed him until
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page141">[pg 141]</span><a name="Pg141" id="Pg141" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+he was nearly well; and then, he one night ran away from me.
+I have never heard from him since; but there was an American
+vessel anchored near the shore, and I always supposed he
+went on board and sailed for home. I would give much to
+know what became of him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"He stands before you," said Mr. Ashton, rising and grasping
+Mr. Middleton's hand. "He is here to thank you for your
+kindness, and is both able and willing to repay you for the
+care you took of him who was alone and friendless in a distant
+land."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Can it be," said Mr. Middleton, with much emotion, "that
+you really are Henry Ashton? I should never have recognized
+you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I presume not," answered Ashton. "Twelve years have
+transformed the pale, emaciated youth into the tall, full-grown
+man. But I should have known you anywhere."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here Raymond called out, "Why Ashton, have you been to
+the Indies? Why did you never tell us?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Because," replied Ashton, "there was so much of homesickness
+and suffering attending that voyage to India that I
+never like to speak of it." Then turning to Mr. Middleton,
+he said, "I have met your brother often, but never suspected
+him to be a relative of yours. Have you seen him yet?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I have not," answered Mr. Middleton. "I intend visiting
+him tomorrow, and shall be glad, to take as many of you with
+me as are willing to go. I wish to be introduced to him as a
+Mr. Stafford from New Orleans."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After some further conversation it was arranged that Mr.
+Miller, Ashton, Stanton, Raymond and Cameron should all accompany
+Mr. Middleton on his projected visit to his brother.
+Soon after Mr. Ashton departed for his boarding place, and
+the remainder of the company separated for the night.</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter15" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc30" id="toc30"></a><a name="pdf31" id="pdf31"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter XV</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">mr. middleton's brother</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page142">[pg 142]</span><a name="Pg142" id="Pg142" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Julia's first exclamation, on waking the next morning, was,
+"I am glad I am not expected to go home with uncle today,
+and see father make a precious fool of himself, as he surely
+will."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"How can you say so, Julia?" answered Fanny. "I wish I
+was going, for I think I could smooth father down a little if
+he got to using too strong language."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Nonsense, Fan," said Julia. "Why don't you confess that you
+wish to go because that handsome Cameron is going? Didn't
+I see how much he looked at you, and how you blushed, too?
+But no matter. I would get him, if I were you!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia was getting very generous, now that she thought herself
+sure of Dr. Lacey. Further remark from her, however,
+was prevented by the ringing of the breakfast bell.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What shall I tell your parents?" said Mr. Middleton to his
+nieces, as he stood in the hall, waiting for the driver to open
+the carriage door and let down the steps.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia made no reply, but Fanny said, "Give them my love,
+and tell them I am getting better every day, and shall want to
+come home soon," and then she added, in a lower tone, "You
+will not laugh at father much, will you, or make fun of him
+either, if he acts oddly?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"God bless you, sweet girl," said Mr. Middleton, stooping to
+kiss the innocent face which looked up into his with so much
+earnestness. "For your sake, if for no other, your father
+shall not be laughed at."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As the carriage drove off, Julia turned to Fanny and said,
+"Won't they have fun, though, with the old man? I can
+fancy it all. Father's beard will probably be long enough to
+do up in papers, and it will be a miracle if he does not have on
+those horrid old bagging pants of his."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny was only too fearful it would all be as Julia predicted,
+but she made no answer, and soon returned to her room.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">We will now follow the carriage, which, with its load of
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page143">[pg 143]</span><a name="Pg143" id="Pg143" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+gentlemen, was proceeding rapidly toward the house of our
+friend Uncle Joshua. Mr. William Middleton, or Mr. Stafford,
+as we will call him for a time, seemed to grow excited
+as he approached nearer to a brother whose face he had
+not looked upon for more than twenty long years.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I say, boys," said he, speaking to his companions, "you
+must help me, and when I begin to ask Joshua concerning his
+parents and brothers, you, too, must talk, or he will suspect I
+have some design in questioning him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The gentlemen all promised to do their best, except Frank,
+who could promise nothing, because he knew nothing concerning
+the man they were going to visit. His curiosity, however,
+was aroused, and forgetting the presence of Mr. William
+Middleton, "Do they keep the old fellow caged? And must we
+pay anything for seeing him?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">These questions were greeted by a burst of laughter, and
+Raymond said, "No—admittance is free, but you'll be more
+amused to see him and hear him talk than you would in
+visiting Barnum's Museum!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">By this time the carriage had entered the woods, and they
+came in sight of the house. Mr. Stafford leaned from the
+window, and said, "Is it possible that my brother, with all
+his wealth, lives in such a heathen place as this?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"When you see him," said Raymond, "you'll think the nest
+just suited the bird."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">They were now in the yard, which was so filled with farming
+utensils that the driver found it difficult to effect a passage
+up to the door. The gentlemen were about concluding to
+alight where they were, when Mr. Middleton was heard calling
+out, "Ho, thar, driver, don't run agin that ar ox-cart;
+turn a leetle to the right, can't ye? Now be keerful and not
+run afoul of the plaguey lye leech. I b'lieve the niggers would
+move the hut, Josh and all, into the yard, if they could only
+make a raise!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Stafford and Frank looked eagerly out at the speaker,
+who fully realized Frank's idea of him. His beard was as
+long and black as a rapid growth of three weeks could make
+it. As Julia had feared, he was dressed in his favorite bagging
+pants, which hung loosely, even around his huge proportions,
+and looked as if fitted to some of his outbuildings. He was
+very warm and he wore neither coat nor vest, while his feet,
+whose dimensions we have mentioned before, were minus
+either shoes or stockings. He appeared in the doorway buttoning
+one of his suspenders. The truth was he had spied the
+carriage in the distance, and as his linen was none the cleanest
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page144">[pg 144]</span><a name="Pg144" id="Pg144" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+he hastened to change, and was now putting the finishing
+touch to his toilet. When he caught sight of the occupants
+of the carriage he thought to himself, "Thar's a heap on 'em.
+Nancy'll have to rout the whole gang of niggers, field hands
+and all, to huntin' hin's nests after eggs enough for dinner."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">By this time the gentlemen had alighted, and Mr. Middleton
+went forward to receive them. "How d'ye do, how d'ye do?"
+said he; "I'm mighty glad you've come. I wish you'd brought
+the whole city."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"We came pretty near it, I think," said Mr. Miller, at the
+same time presenting Mr. Stafford and Mr. Cameron.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton continued talking, as if replying to Mr.
+Miller's first remark. "No consequence, no consequence, Mr.
+Stafford, Mr. Cameron, how are you? The more the merrier.
+I s'pose they've told you all about Josh, so I needn't make
+b'lieve any—but come in—the house looks better inside than
+it does out." "Ho, Luce," continued he, "where the old boy is
+your mistress? Tell her thar's heaps of folks here, and mind
+tell Aunt Judy to get us up a whalin' dinner."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here he stopped to take breath for a moment, and then proceeded.
+"You must excuse my rig, gentlemen, or rather, you
+must excuse what ain't rigged; mebby if I'd known all you
+city buggers was comin', I'd a kivered my bar feet."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You go barefoot for comfort?" said Mr. Miller.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, yes, mainly for that, I suppose," answered Mr.
+Middleton, "for I've got such fetchin' big corns on my feet
+that I ain't goin' to be cramped with none of your toggery.
+My feet happen to be clean, for I washed them in the watering
+trough this mornin'. How d'ye leave my gals?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"They are well," answered Mr. Miller, "or rather Julia is,
+and Fanny is improving every day."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I've often wondered," said Mr. Middleton, "what 'twas
+ailded Sunshine when she was sick. She didn't seem to have
+no disease in particular, and I reckon nothin's on her mind,
+for all's straight between her and Dr. Lacey, as far as I
+know."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Dr. Lacey!" repeated Frank, without knowing what he
+said.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, Dr. Lacey; know him?" asked Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No, sir," answered Frank, and Ashton rejoined, "I imagine
+he wishes Fanny had never known him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton turned, and for a moment regarded Frank
+intently. Frank stood the inspection manfully, and Mr.
+Middleton said, "You are from New York, hey? I like New
+Yorkers, and if Sunshine wasn't promised to Dr. Lacey and
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page145">[pg 145]</span><a name="Pg145" id="Pg145" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+never had seen him, and I liked you, I'd as soon you'd have
+her as anybody."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Stafford now said that he was acquainted with Dr.
+Lacey, and proceeded to speak of the pleasant time he had
+spent with him. This occupied the time until dinner was
+ready.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Come, haul up," said Mr. Middleton, "haul up; we didn't
+expect so many to dinner, but the old table'll stretch and you
+must set clus; but don't none of you step on my corns, for
+thunder's sake!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Frank thought if his host kept on talking he should not be
+able to eat for laughing, but the old man was but just getting
+into the merits of the case!</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When his guests were seated, he said to Mr. Stafford, "Your
+white neck cloth looks like you might belong to the clergy.
+If you do, you can say a short prayer over the eggs and bacon,
+but Lord's sake be spry, for I'm blarsted hungry!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But for the remembrance of his promise to Fanny, Mr.
+Stafford would have screamed. It is needless to say that he
+declined his host's invitation, and the company began their
+dinner.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Suddenly Mr. Stafford asked if Mr. Middleton had any
+brothers.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes—no, or, that is, I had one once," answered Mr.
+Middleton, "but he's deader than a door nail afore this, I
+reckon."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And what makes you think he is dead?" asked Stafford.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, you see," returned Mr. Middleton, "when our old
+pap died, something in the will stuck crossways in Bill's
+swaller, and he left college and put to sea, and I hain't heard
+from him in fifteen years."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Did he look like you?" said Raymond.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"He was four years younger than I," answered Mr. Middleton,
+"but no more like me than Sunshine's pet kitten is like our
+old watch dog, Tige. He was soft like in his ways and took
+to book larnin mightily, and I'm—but everybody knows what
+old Josh is. Hold on thar! Save the pieces!" said he to
+Frank, who, unable longer to restrain his mirth, had deluged
+his plate with coffee.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Pray excuse me," said Frank, mortified beyond measure at
+his mishap.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">His discomfiture was, however, somewhat relieved by his
+companions, all of whom burst into a fit of laughter, in which
+Mr. Stafford heartily joined, forgetful of his promise to
+Fanny. By this time dinner was over and the company repaired
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page146">[pg 146]</span><a name="Pg146" id="Pg146" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+to the porch, where Ashton and Raymond betook themselves
+to their cigars, while Mr. Middleton puffed away at his
+old cob pipe.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Stafford at length resumed the dinner table conversation
+by saying, "If I were you, Mr. Middleton, I would not
+give up my brother yet; 'Hope on, hope ever,' is my motto."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Hope on," repeated Mr. Middleton. "I have hoped on till
+I am tired on't, and by spells I have dreams in which it seems
+like my brother was alive and had come back, and then my
+old gourd shell of a heart gives a thunderin' thump, and
+fetches me up wide awake. I hate dreams mightily, for it
+takes me an all-fired while to get to sleep all over, and when
+I do I hate to be waked up by a dream."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I hope you'll live to see your brother, though," said Frank.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No, I shan't," answered Mr. Middleton, again filling his
+cob pipe. "Everything that I loved has always died."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Have you lost many friends?" asked Mr. Stafford.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Considerable many," said Mr. Middleton, "considering how
+few I ever had. First, thar was mother died, when Bill and
+I was little boys; I remember how we cried when we stood by
+her grave, and I was so feared Bill would bust his jacket open
+that I whispered to him not to take on so, for I'd be his
+mother now. And then that night, which was the longest and
+darkest I ever knew, we took turn rocking and singing to our
+little baby sister, just as we had seen mother do."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here he stopped a moment, and Raymond, who was rather
+impatient, said, "Don't stop; go on."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The old man wiped his eyes, and said, "Heavens and arth,
+don't hurry a feller so; can't you let him wait till the big
+bumps get out of his throat, or would you have me bellerin'
+here like a calf?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Take your time, Mr. Middleton," said Mr. Stafford, who
+was as much affected as his brother at the remembrance of
+that sad night, when he first felt what it was to be motherless.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After an instant, Mr. Middleton continued, "Directly that
+sister got big enough, she was married and started to go to
+England, but the vessel went to smash and the crew went to
+the bottom. Poor gal, she always hated salt, but she's used to
+it by this time, I reckon. Then there was pap died next, but
+he was old and gray-headed, and sick-hearted like, and he
+wanted to go, but it made it jest as bad for me. Then thar
+was Bill."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here Mr. Stafford moved his chair so as to hide his face
+from the speaker, who continued, "I did think I might have
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page147">[pg 147]</span><a name="Pg147" id="Pg147" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+one left, but 'twasn't to be. He went, too, and Josh was left
+alone."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton cleared his throat a little, refilled his cob
+pipe, and proceeded. "The Lord gin me two gals, and then
+he sent me as noble a boy as ever was, I don't care where
+t'other comes from. He wasn't mine, but I loved him all the
+same. You, Mr. Miller, knew him, but you don't know—no,
+nor begin to know, how old Josh loved him, and what a tremendous
+wrench it gin my old heart when I come home and
+found he was dead. But, Lord, hain't he got a fine gravestun,
+though! You go to the cimetery at Frankford, and
+you'll see it right along side of Leftenant Carrington's, whose
+widow's a flirtin' with everybody in creation anyway, and
+Frankford sartin."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I've now told you of all that's dead," continued he, striking
+the ashes out of his pipe and wiping it on his bagging trousers,
+"but I hain't told you yit what troubles me more than all.
+Thar's something haunts old Josh, and makes his heart stand
+still with mortal fear. Thar's Sunshine, dearer to her old pap
+than his own life. You've all seen her, and I reckon she's
+made some of your hearts ache; but something's come over
+her. She seems delicate like, and is fadin' away."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here two big tears, that couldn't be mistaken, rolled down
+Mr. Middleton's cheeks, as he added emphatically, "and by
+Jehu, if Sunshine goes, old Josh'll bust up and go, too!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The winding up of Uncle Joshua's story was so odd and unexpected
+that all the gentlemen, Mr. Stafford included, laughed
+loudly.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"'Tain't no laughin' matter, boys," said Mr. Middleton,
+"and so you'll all think if you ever have a gal as sweet and
+lovin' like as Sunshine."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here Mr. Stafford said, "Your sister's name was Fanny,
+I believe."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, 'twas; who told you?" asked Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No one. I knew it myself," answered Mr. Stafford, looking
+his brother earnestly in the face.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton seemed puzzled, and after closely scrutinizing
+Mr. Stafford's features, he said, "Confound it, am I in a
+nightmare? I thought for a minute—but no, it can't be
+neither, for you've got too thunderin' black a hide to be Bill."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Before Mr. Stafford replies to this remark we will take the
+reader to the kitchen, where a group of negroes are assembled
+round old Aunt Katy, and are listening with breathless interest
+to what she is saying. Aunt Katy was so infirm that
+she kept her bed for the greater part of the time, but on this
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page148">[pg 148]</span><a name="Pg148" id="Pg148" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+day she was sitting-up, and from her low cabin window she
+caught a view of the visitors as they alighted from the carriage.
+When Mr. Stafford appeared, she half started from
+her chair and said aloud, "Who upon airth can that be, and
+whar have I seen him? Somewhar, sartin."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It then occurred to her that she would go to the kitchen and
+inquire who "that tall, darkish-looking gentleman was." Accordingly
+she hobbled out to make the inquiry. She was
+much disappointed when she heard the name. "No," said she,
+"'tain't nobody I ever knowed, and yet how like he is to
+somebody I've seen."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Not long after the old negress again muttered to herself,
+"Go way now; what makes me keep a thinkin' so of Marster
+William this mornin'? 'Pears like he keeps hauntin' me."
+Then rising she went to an old cupboard, and took from it a
+cracked earthen teapot. From this teapot she drew a piece
+of brown paper, and opening it gazed fondly on a little lock
+of soft brown hair.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Bless the boy," said she, "I mind jest how he looked when
+I cut this har from his head, the very day his mother was
+buried. Poor Marster William," continued she, "most likely
+he's gone to 'tarnity 'fore this time."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As she said this tears, which were none the less sincere because
+she who wept them belonged to Africa's sable race, fell
+upon the once bright but now faded lock of hair, which
+the faithful creature had for more than forty years preserved
+as a memento of him whom she had long since looked upon as
+dead, although she had never ceased to pray for him, and always
+ended her accustomed prayer, "Now I lay me—"
+with the petition that "God would take keer of Marster William
+and bring him home again." Who shall say that the
+prayer was not answered?</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Going back to her seat, she took up her knitting and was
+soon living over the past, when she was young and dwelt
+with "the old folks at home." Suddenly there came from the
+house the sound of merry laughter. High above all the rest
+was a voice, whose clear, ringing tones made Katy start up
+so quickly that, as she afterward described it, "a sudden
+misery cotched her in the back, and pulled her down quicker."
+There was something in the sound of that laugh, which seemed
+to Katy like an echo of the past. "But," thought she, "I'm
+deaf like and mebby didn't hear straight. I'll go to the kitchen
+agin and hark."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In a few minutes she was in the kitchen and dropping down
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page149">[pg 149]</span><a name="Pg149" id="Pg149" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+on the meal chest as the first seat handy, she said, "Ho, Judy,
+is you noticed the strange gentleman's laugh?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I hain't noticed nothing" answered Judy, who chanced to
+be out of sorts, because, as she said, "the white folks had done
+et up every atom of egg; they didn't even leave her the yaller
+of one!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well, suthin in his laugh kerried me back to the old plantation
+in Carlina, and I b'lieve, between you and me, Judy, that
+Marster William's here," said Katy.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Marster William, Marster William; what on airth do you
+mean?" asked Judy, forgetting the eggs in her surprise.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At the mention of "Marster William," who was looked upon
+as a great man, but a dead one, the little negroes gathered
+around, and one of them, our old friend, Bobaway, said, "Oh,
+Laddy, I hope 'tis Marster William, for Marster Josh'll be so
+tickled that he won't keer if we don't do nothin' for a week;
+and I needn't milk the little heifer, nuther! Oh, good, good!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You go long, you Bob," said Aunt Judy, seizing a lock of
+his wool between her thumb and finger, "let me catch you not
+milking the heifer, and I'll crack you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Again there was the sound of laughter, and this time Judy
+dropped her dishcloth, while Katy sprang up, saying, "'Tis, I
+know 'tis; any way, I'll walk round thar as if for a little airin',
+and can see for myself."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Accordingly, old Katy appeared around the corner of the
+house just as Mr. Middleton had spoken to his brother of his
+color. The moment Mr. Stafford's eye rested on his old
+nurse, he knew her. Twenty years had not changed her as
+much as it had him. Starting up he exclaimed, "Katy, dear
+old mammy Katy," while she uttered a wild, exultant cry of
+joy, and springing forward threw her thin, shriveled arms
+around his neck, exclaiming, "My darling boy, my sweet
+Marster William. I knowed 'twas you. I knowed your voice.
+You are alive, I've seen you, and now old Katy's ready to
+die."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">White as ashes grew the face of Uncle Joshua. The truth
+had flashed upon him, and almost rendered him powerless.
+Pale and motionless he sat, until William, freeing himself
+from Aunt Katy, came forward and said, "Joshua, I am William,
+your brother; don't you know me?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Then the floodgates of Uncle Joshua's heart seemed unlocked,
+and the long, fervent embrace which followed between
+the rough old man and his newly-found brother made more
+than one of the lookers on turn away his face lest his companion
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page150">[pg 150]</span><a name="Pg150" id="Pg150" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+should detect the moisture in his eyes, which seriously
+threatened to assume the form of tears.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When the first joy and surprise of this unexpected meeting
+was over, Mr. Joshua Middleton said, as if apologizing for
+his emotion, "I'm dumbly afeard, Bill, that I acted mighty
+baby-like, but hang me if I could help it. Such a day as this
+I never expected to see, and yet I have lain awake o' nights
+thinkin' mebby you'd come back. But such ideas didn't last
+long, and I'd soon give you up as a goner."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"That's jest what I never did," said Aunt Katy, who still
+stood near.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In the excitement of the moment she had forgotten that she
+had long thought of "Marster William" as dead; she continued,
+"A heap of prars I said for him, and it's chiefly owin'
+to them prars, I reckon, that he's done fished up out of the
+sea."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I've never been in the sea yet, Aunt Katy," said Mr.
+Middleton, desirous of removing from her mind the fancy that
+any special miracle had been wrought in his behalf.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Whar in fury have you been, and what's the reason you
+hain't writ these dozen years? Come, give us the history of
+your carryin's on," said Mr. Joshua Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Not now," answered his brother. "Let us wait until evening,
+and then you shall hear my adventures; now let me pay
+my respects to your wife."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">While he was introducing himself to Mrs. Middleton, Katy
+went back to the kitchen, whither the news had preceded her,
+causing Bob in his joy to turn several somersaults. In the
+last of these he was very unfortunate, for his heels, in their
+descent, chanced to hit and overturn a churn full of buttermilk!
+When Aunt Katy entered she found Bob bemoaning
+the backache, which his mother had unsparingly given him!
+Aunt Judy herself, having cleared away the buttermilk, by
+sweeping it out of doors, was waiting eagerly to know "if
+Marster William done axed arter her."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, no, Judy," said Katy, somewhat elated because she
+had been first to recognize and welcome the stranger. "Why,
+no, I can't say he did, and 'tain't nateral like that he should set
+so much store by you, as by me. Ain't I got twenty years
+the start on you; and didn't I nuss him, and arter his mother
+died didn't I larn him all his manners?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Aunt Judy was on the point of crying, when who should
+walk in but "Marster William" himself. "I am told," said he,
+"that Judy is here, Judy, that I used to play with."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Lor' bless you, Marster William," exclaimed Judy, at the
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page151">[pg 151]</span><a name="Pg151" id="Pg151" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+same time covering his hand with tears and kisses, "It's Judy,
+I is, I know'd you hadn't done forgot me."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, no, Judy," said he, "I have not forgotten one of you,
+but I did not know whether you were living or not, so I did
+not bring you presents, but I'll get you something, in a few
+days. Meantime take this," said he, slipping a silver dollar
+into the hands of Aunt Katy and Aunt Judy, each of whom
+showered upon him so many blessings and "thankes" that he
+was glad to leave the kitchen and return to his companions,
+who were talking to Uncle Joshua without getting any definite
+answer.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">His brother's sudden return had operated strangely upon
+him, and for a time he seemed to be in a kind of trance. He
+would draw his chair up closely to William, and, after gazing
+intently at him for a time, would pass his large rough hand
+over his hair, muttering to himself, "Yes, it is Bill, and no
+mistake, but who'd a thought it?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At last rousing himself he turned to his other guests, and
+said, "You mustn't think hard on me, if I ain't as peart and
+talkin' like for a spell; Bill's comin' home has kinder oversot
+the old man, and I'm thinkin' of the past when we's little
+boys and lived at home on pap's old plantation afore any of
+us was dead."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The young gentlemen readily excused the old man's silence,
+and when the slanting beams of the setting sun betokened the
+approach of night, they all, with the exception of Ashton,
+began to speak of returning home. Mr. Middleton urged
+them to stay, saying, "What's the use of goin'? Nancy's got
+beds enough, I reckon, and will be right glad of a chance to
+show her new calico kiverlids, and besides we are goin' to
+have some briled hen in the morning, so stay."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But as the next day was the Sabbath, the gentlemen declined
+the invitation, and bidding the host "good-bye," they were
+soon on their way homeward, each declaring that he had
+seldom spent a pleasanter day. As they can undoubtedly find
+their way to Frankfort without our assistance, we will remain
+at Uncle Joshua's together with Mr. William Middleton
+and Ashton. The latter felt as if he had suddenly found
+an old friend, and as nothing of importance required his presence
+at home, he decided to remain where he was until Monday.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">That evening, after everything was "put to rights" and Mr.
+Middleton had yelled out his usual amount of orders, he returned
+to the porch, where his brother and Ashton were
+still seated. Lighting his old cob pipe he said, "Come, Bill,
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page152">[pg 152]</span><a name="Pg152" id="Pg152" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+Nancy'll fetch out her rockin' cheer and knittin' work, and
+we'll hear the story of your doin's in that heathenish land,
+but be kinder short, for pears like I'd lived a year today,
+and I feel mighty like goin' to sleep."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After a moment's silence Mr. Middleton commenced: "I
+shall not attempt to justify myself for running away as I did,
+and yet I cannot say that I have ever seriously regretted visiting
+those countries, which I probably shall never look upon
+again. I think I wrote to you, Joshua, that I took passage
+on the ship Santiago, which was bound for the East Indies.
+Never shall I forget the feeling of loneliness which crept
+over me, on the night when I first entered the city of Calcutta,
+and felt that I was indeed alone in a foreign land, and
+that more than an ocean's breadth rolled between me and
+my childhood's home. But it was worse than useless to dwell
+upon the past. I had my fortune to make, and I began to look
+about for some employment. At last I chanced to fall in with
+an intelligent Spaniard, Signor de Castello. He was a
+wealthy merchant, and for several years had resided in Calcutta.
+As he spoke the English language fluently, I found no
+trouble in making his acquaintance.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"He seemed pleased with me and offered me the situation
+of clerk in his counting room. I accepted his offer, and also
+became an inmate of his dwelling, which was adorned with
+every conceivable luxury. His family consisted of himself
+and his daughter, Inez."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At the mention of Inez, Ashton half started from his chair,
+but immediately reseating himself, listened while Mr. Middleton
+proceeded: "I will not attempt to describe Inez, for I am
+too old now to even feel young again, by picturing to your
+imagination the beauty of that fair Spaniard. I will only
+say that I never saw one, whose style of beauty would begin
+to compare with hers, until I beheld my niece, Julia."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Lord knows, I hope she wan't like Tempest," said Uncle
+Joshua, at the same time relieving his mouth of its overflowing
+contents.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I do not know whether she were or not," answered Mr.
+Middleton, "I only know that Inez seemed too beautiful, too
+gentle, for one to suspect that treachery lurked beneath the
+soft glance of her dark eyes. I know not why it was, but
+Castello, from the first seemed to entertain for me a strong
+friendship, and at last I fully believe the affection he felt for
+me was second only to what he felt for his daughter. But he
+could not remain with us, and in eighteen months after I first
+knew him, he took one of the fevers common to that sultry
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page153">[pg 153]</span><a name="Pg153" id="Pg153" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+climate, and in the course of a few days he was dead. I
+wrote to you of his death, but I did not tell you that he had
+left a will, in which all his immense wealth was equally
+divided between myself and Inez. He did not express his
+desire that we should marry, but I understood it so, and
+thenceforth looked upon Inez as belonging exclusively to myself."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You didn't marry her, though, I take it," said Joshua,
+making a thrust at an enormous mosquito, which had unceremoniously
+alighted upon his brawny foot.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No," answered William, "I did not marry her, but 'twas
+not my fault. She played me false. Six months after her
+father's death we were to be married. The evening previous
+to our wedding arrived. I was perfectly happy, but Inez
+seemed low-spirited, and when I inquired the cause she answered,
+'Nothing, except a little nervous excitement.' I
+readily believed her; but when the morning came the cause
+of her low spirits was explained. The bird had flown, with
+a young Englishman, Sir Arthur Effingham, who had been a
+frequent guest at my house."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"That was one of Tempest's capers to a dot," said Uncle
+Joshua, "but go on, Bill, and tell us whether the disappointment
+killed you or not."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So William proceeded: "Instead of my bride, I found a
+note from Inez, in which she asked pardon for what she had
+done, saying she had long loved Sir Arthur, but did not dare
+tell me so. They were going to England, whither she wished
+me to send a part of her portion, as her husband was not
+wealthy. I could understand Inez's character perfectly, and
+could readily see that she preferred a titled but poor Englishman
+to a wealthy, but plain American, so I gave her up
+quietly."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And was mighty glad to get shut of her so," interrupted
+Joshua.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"From that time," continued William, "I gave up all
+thoughts of marriage, and devoted myself to increasing my
+wealth, and spending it for my own comfort and the good of
+others. Twelve years ago I chanced to go on board the Delphine,
+and there I found Ashton."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Look at him, for gracious sake," said Uncle Joshua, pointing
+toward Ashton. "Why man, you are as white as one of
+Judy's biscuit; what ails you?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Nothing," answered Ashton, who really was much affected
+by Mr. Middleton's narrative; but he said, "I am only thinking
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page154">[pg 154]</span><a name="Pg154" id="Pg154" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+of the long, weary days I passed in the Delphine before
+Mr. Middleton kindly cared for me."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This seemed quite natural, and Mr. Middleton continued:
+"Ashton was wasted to a mere skeleton by ship fever, and
+my heart yearned toward him. Perhaps I felt a stronger
+sympathy for him when I learned that he was an American.
+He, like myself, had run away. The vessel, in which he had
+embarked, had been wrecked, and he, with two others, were
+saved in a small boat. For days they floated above the broad
+expanse of waters until at length the Delphine picked them
+up, and brought them to India. I had Ashton removed to my
+house, but as soon as he recovered, he took French leave of
+me. From that time I lived alone. I wrote to you frequently,
+but got no answer. My letters must have been lost, but I
+then concluded you were dead. At last I began to have such
+an ardent desire to tread my native soil once more that I disposed
+of my property and set out for home, so here I am
+and have told you my history; what do you think of it?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">There was no answer save the sound of heavy breathing;
+Uncle Joshua had probably got to sleep "all over." The
+cessation of his brother's voice awoke him, and rubbing his
+eyes he said, "Yes, yes, Ashton had the ship fever. I hope
+he can't give it now, for I'm mortal feared on't."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Ashton assured him there was no danger, and then, turning
+to William, said, "Have you ever heard from Inez?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes," said Mr. Middleton. "About a year after her marriage
+I heard of the birth of a daughter, whom she called Inez
+Middleton. I have heard of them once or twice since, but
+not recently."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After a moment's silence Ashton, with some hesitation, said,
+"If I mistake not, I know Inez Effingham well."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You know Inez, my Inez—where—how—tell me all," said
+Mr. Middleton, grasping Ashton's hand as if a new link
+suddenly added to the chain of friendship which already
+bound them together.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You probably remember," said Ashton, "that when I left
+you so suddenly there was an American vessel in port. I
+was anxious to return home, but fancied you would oppose it,
+so I left without a word, and went on board the ship. During
+the voyage, I found that one of the crew was from my native
+town. I eagerly inquired after my parents and my little sister
+Nellie, whom you so often heard me mention. Judge of my
+feelings when told that they were all dead. In the agony of
+the moment, I attempted to throw myself overboard, but was
+prevented. From that time all desire to return was gone,
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page155">[pg 155]</span><a name="Pg155" id="Pg155" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+and when at last we stopped at one of the ports in England, I
+left the vessel to try my fortune in the mother country."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But Inez," said Mr. Middleton, "what of Inez?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I will tell you," answered Ashton. "After remaining in
+England some years I became acquainted with her father, Sir
+Arthur Effingham, who lived forty miles from London. He
+invited me to visit his house and there I first saw Inez and
+her mother. To know Inez was to love her, but I could not
+hope to win the haughty Englishman's daughter, and besides
+she was so young that I did not believe I had made any impression
+upon her. But, encouraged by Lady Effingham, I
+at length ventured to ask Inez of her father. I did not wish
+to marry her then, as she was only fourteen, but her father
+spurned me with contempt, and bade me never again enter his
+house. I obeyed, but tried many times to procure an interview
+with Inez. I succeeded, and told her I was about to
+leave England for America, but should never forget her. I
+would not suffer her to bind herself to me by any promise, but
+expressed my belief that at some future time she would be
+mine. It is three years since we parted. I came immediately
+to America, but I could not bear to return to my old home,
+and see it occupied by others, so I wandered this way and at
+last settled in Frankfort as a merchant."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here he stopped and Mr. Middleton said, "You have not
+told me of the mother. Does she still live?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Ashton answered, "She was living when I left England, but
+Inez has since written me of her death."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"That will do, Ashton; that will do. I do not wish to hear
+any more now," said Mr. William.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">While Mr. Middleton and Ashton were relating their adventures,
+Aunt Katy was busily engaged in superintending
+the arrangement of "Marster William's" sleeping room. Mrs.
+Middleton had bidden Judy to see that everything was put in
+order, but Aunt Katy seemed to think nothing could be done
+right unless she had an oversight of it. So she was walking
+back and forth, consulting with Judy a little and ordering her
+a good deal.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Now, Judy," said she, "hain't you no more idees of
+ilegance than to push the bedstead smack up agin the clarbuds;
+just pull it out a foot or two, as old Miss use to do."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Judy complied with her request and she continued: "Lordy
+sakes—don't Miss Nancy know better than to put Marster
+William to sleep in such coarse sheets," at the same time
+casting a rueful glance at the linens which Judy had put upon
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page156">[pg 156]</span><a name="Pg156" id="Pg156" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+the bed. "You set down, Judy," said Aunt Katy, "and I'll
+tend to the bed myself."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So saying she hobbled off to her cabin and opening her "old
+red chist," drew from it a pair of half-worn, but very fine
+linen sheets. These she shook most lustily in order to free
+them from the rose leaves, lavender sprigs and tobacco, which
+she had placed between their folds. With the former she
+thought to perfume them, while the latter was put there for
+the purpose of keeping out moths. The old creature had
+heard that tobacco was good to keep moths from woolens,
+and she knew of no reason why it would not answer every
+purpose for linen.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Thar," said she, on returning to the house, "these begins
+to look a little like Marster William. They was gin to me by
+old marster, jest afore he died. They 'longed to old Miss, and
+if any one on us could read, I reckon we should find her
+name on 'em somewhar writ in brawdery."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When the bed and room were adjusted to her satisfaction,
+she went down to the kitchen and took a seat there. Here
+Aunt Judy found her about ten o'clock that night.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What on airth you sittin' here for?" said she.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, I's only waitin' till Marster William gets a little used
+to his room afore I axes him how he likes it and does he want
+anything."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Accordingly, not long after, Aunt Katy stole upstairs and
+opening the door called out, "Ho, Marster William, does you
+want anything, and is you got enough kiver?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But "Marster William's" senses were too soundly locked in
+sleep to heed the faithful creature, and after standing still a
+moment, she said to herself, "I'm mighty feared he'll cotch
+cold."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So back she went to her cabin and from the same "red chist"
+took a many-colored patchwork quilt. This she carried to the
+house and spread carefully over Mr. Middleton, saying, "He
+won't be none too comfortable, and in the mornin' he'll see it,
+and I'll tell him I done pieced and quilted it my own self."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The consequence of this extra covering was that Mr.
+Middleton awoke in the night with the impression that he was
+being suffocated in the hot climate of Calcutta! He did not
+know that she, to whom he was indebted for his warm berth,
+was now sleeping quietly and dreaming "how tickled Marster
+William would be when he knew she had lent him her spare
+sheets and bedquilt!"</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter16" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc32" id="toc32"></a><a name="pdf33" id="pdf33"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter XVI</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">fanny refuses to go to new orleans</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page157">[pg 157]</span><a name="Pg157" id="Pg157" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>The next day was the Sabbath. Contrary to their usual
+custom on such mornings, Mr. Middleton and his negroes were
+astir at an early hour. The female portion of the latter were
+occupied in preparing a great breakfast in honor of "Marster
+William's" arrival, while Mr. Middleton busied himself in removing
+a part of his dark, heavy beard.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When William made his appearance in the sitting room, he
+was greeted by his brother with, "How are you, Bill? Hope
+you slept better than I did, for 'pears like I couldn't get asleep
+nohow, till toward mornin' and then I was mighty skeary
+about wakin' up, for fear I should find it all moonshine, and
+no Bill here after all." After a moment's pause, he added,
+"Whar's t'other chap? If he don't come down directly, the
+hen'll spile, for Judy's had it ready better than half an hour."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Ashton soon appeared, and the party did ample justice to
+Aunt Judy's well-cooked breakfast. That meal being over,
+Mr. Middleton said, "Now, boys, what do you say to goin' to
+meetin'? The Baptists have preachin', and I've a mind to go.
+How the folk'll stare though to see Bill. Say, will you go?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The gentlemen signified their assent, and at the usual hour
+they proceeded to the church, which was situated about two
+miles from Mr. Middleton's. We are sorry for it, but truth
+compels us to say that on this day Uncle Joshua was not
+quite as devotional as usual. He was looking over the congregation
+to see what effect his brother's presence was producing.
+When he saw that no one exclaimed or turned pale,
+and that even the minister kept on the even tenor of his discourse,
+he inwardly accused them all of being "doughheads,"
+and wondered he had never before discovered how little they
+knew. However, when meeting was over, the neighbors
+crowded around the old man, congratulating him on the unexpected
+return of his brother, whom they welcomed so
+warmly that Uncle Joshua began to think he had been too
+hasty in condemning them, for "after all, they knew a heap."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page158">[pg 158]</span><a name="Pg158" id="Pg158" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>That night, after supper, Mr. Middleton was again seated
+in the little porch with his guests. They had been speaking of
+the sermon they had heard, when Mr. Middleton said, "That's
+the right kind of meetin' to my notion. A feller can sleep a
+bit if he feels like it; but whar my gals go, in Frankford,
+they have the queerest doin's—keep a gittin' up and sittin'
+down; 'pears like you don't moren't git fairly sot afore you
+have to hist up again, and you can't sleep to save you. Then
+they have streaked yaller and black prar books and keep
+a-readin' all meetin' time."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Do your daughters prefer that church?" asked William.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, yes," returned his brother; "or, that is, Dick, poor
+boy Dick, belonged thar; so did the young Leftenant Carrington;
+so does Dr. Lacey; and that's reason enough why
+Sunshine should prefer it. Tempest goes thar, I reckon, because
+its fashionable, and she can have a nice prar-book to
+show. You ought to see the one I bought for Sunshine. It's
+all velvety, and has gold clasps, with jest the word 'Sunshine'
+writ on it. Tempest has got a more common one. It didn't
+cost half as much."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I notice that you make quite a distinction between your
+daughters," said William. "May I ask why you do it?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton stopped smoking and said, "If you please,
+Bill, I'd rather say nothin' about that now. I make it a rule
+never to swar Sundays, and if I got to goin' it about Tempest
+and the way she used poor Dick, I should have to swar and no
+mistake. Mebby you think I'd better not swar any time."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes," answered William; "I should be glad if you would
+not. It is a bad habit, and I wish you would discontinue it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well now, Bill," said Mr. Middleton, "Lord knows—no, I
+mean I know I've tried a heap of times to break off, and now
+I'll try again. I'll not cuss a word till I forget. Dick used to
+want me to stop, and when he died I promised myself I would;
+but the pigs and horses got into the corn, and fust I knew I
+was swarin' wus than ever. I wish you had seen Dick; it
+can't be; he's gone forever."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Have you no daguerreotype of him?" asked William.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No, I hain't, but his folks have; and Mr. Miller and Kate
+are going home this summer, and they'll fetch me one. That
+makes me think Sunshine is so puny and sick like, that I'm
+goin' to let her go North with them. It'll do her good; and
+I'm going to buy her four silk gowns to go with, but for
+Lord's—no, for land's sake don't tell Tempest."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I hope you are not very anxious to have Fanny go North,"
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page159">[pg 159]</span><a name="Pg159" id="Pg159" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+said William; "for it will seriously affect a plan which I have
+formed."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well, what is it?" asked Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">William then told of the house he had purchased, and of his
+intention to take both his nieces back with him. "I know," said
+he, "that it seems strange to take them there in hot weather;
+but down by the lake it will be pleasant and cool, and I must
+have them with me."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Have you said anything to them about it?" asked Mr.
+Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes," answered his brother. "I have mentioned it to
+them."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What did they say?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Fanny said nothing, but Julia seemed much pleased with
+the idea," said William.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I'll warrant that," returned Mr. Middleton. "She's tickled
+enough, and in her own mind she's run up a bill agin me for
+at least five hundred. Sunshine is so modest, I s'pose, because
+Dr. Lacey will be there, that she does not want to seem very
+glad; but she'll go. I'll have them come home tomorrow, and
+will talk the matter over. I'd as soon have her go to New Orleans
+as to New York."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here the conversation was interrupted by Mrs. Middleton,
+who came to tell her husband that it was past nine. Mr.
+Middleton had a great horror of being up after that hour, so
+he hastily bade his brother and Ashton good night, saying to
+the former, "Now I've got kind of used to your being alive,
+Bill, I hope I shan't have such pesky work goin' to sleep."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Next morning Ashton returned to Frankfort in the carriage
+which Mr. Middleton had sent for the purpose of bringing his
+daughters home. For once in her life, Julia was delighted with
+the idea of visiting her parents. She had learned from a note
+which her mother had written that the reason of their being
+sent for was to talk over the matter of going to New Orleans.
+Fanny felt differently. She wished, yet dreaded, to go home.
+She too knew why they were sent for; and as she was determined
+not to go to New Orleans, it would be necessary at last
+to tell her father the true reason. She was certain he would
+be unsparing in his wrath against Dr. Lacey, and she almost
+trembled for the consequences.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When at last she was ready she descended to the parlor, and
+sitting down to her piano ran her fingers lightly over the
+keys. At that moment Frank Cameron entered. He had
+learned from his cousin, Kate, enough of Fanny's history to
+make him fear that she never could be aught to him; and yet
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page160">[pg 160]</span><a name="Pg160" id="Pg160" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+the knowledge that he could not, must not, hope to win her,
+only rendered the attraction stronger. He was intending to
+start for home the next day, and had now come to spend a
+few minutes alone with Fanny ere he bade her good-by. As
+he entered the room she ceased playing, and said, "I believe
+you leave town tomorrow, do you not?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I do," replied Frank, "and am come to bid you good-by
+now; for when you return I shall probably be looking on the
+dust, smoke and chimneys of the Empire City." As Fanny
+made no answer, Frank continued, "Miss Middleton, we shall
+meet again, I trust. Kate tells me that you are to accompany
+them to New York this summer. I shall expect you and shall
+watch anxiously for your coming."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny replied, "I have thought of going North with Mrs.
+Miller, but it is possible I may be disappointed."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Disappointed!" repeated Frank; "you must not be disappointed,
+or disappoint me either. I would hardly be willing
+to leave Frankfort if I did not hope to see you again. And
+yet if we never do meet, I shall know that I am a better man
+for having once seen and known you; and I shall look back
+upon the few days spent in Kentucky as upon one of the
+bright spots in my life."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">We do not know what Fanny would have replied; for ere
+she had time to answer Julia appeared in the door, calling out,
+"Come, Fan, the carriage is ready. But, pray excuse me,"
+continued she, as she saw Frank, "I had no idea that I was
+interrupting so interesting a conversation as your looks seem
+to indicate."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This increased Fanny's confusion, but she endeavored to
+appear at ease; and rising up, she offered Frank her hand,
+saying, "I must bid you farewell, Mr. Cameron."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Frank took her hand, and quick as thought raised it to his
+lips. Fanny's cheeks reddened as she hastily withdrew her
+hand, saying rather indignantly, "Mr. Cameron, I am surprised!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Frank expected as much, and he said, rather gayly, "Pardon
+me, Miss Middleton, I could not help it, and would not if I
+could. It is all I ever hope to receive from you; and years
+hence, when I am a lone, lorn old bachelor, I shall love to
+think of the morning when I bade good-by to and kissed
+Fanny Middleton."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A moment more and the carriage drove rapidly away.
+Frank watched it until it disappeared down the street; then
+turning away, he thought, "I have met and parted with the
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page161">[pg 161]</span><a name="Pg161" id="Pg161" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+only person on earth who has power to awaken in me any
+deeper feeling than that of respect."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When Julia and Fanny reached home, they were greeted
+kindly by both their parents and uncle. The latter had resolved
+to watch them closely, in order to ascertain, if possible,
+the reason of his brother's evident preference for Fanny.
+During the morning nothing was said of the projected visit to
+New Orleans; and Julia was becoming very impatient, but
+she knew better than to broach the subject herself; so she was
+obliged to wait.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">That evening the family, as usual, assembled on the little
+porch. Fanny occupied her accustomed seat and low stool by
+the side of her father, whose pipe she filled and refilled; for
+he said, "The tobacker tasted a heap better after Sunshine had
+handled it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia could wait no longer, and she began the conversation
+by asking her uncle something about New Orleans.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Thar, I knew 'twould be so," said Mr. Middleton; "Tempest
+is in a desput hurry to know whether I'm going to
+cash over and send her to market in New Orleans."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well, father," said Julia, coaxingly, "you are going to let
+Fanny and me go with Uncle William I know."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It was lucky for Julia that she chanced to mention her
+sister; for however much her father might be inclined to tease
+her, the word "Fanny" mollified him at once, and he answered,
+"Why, yes, I may as well let you go as to keep you here doing
+nothing, and eating up my corn bread." Then drawing Fanny
+nearer to him, he said, "I've talked some of letting Sunshine
+go to New York, but she'll jump at the chance of going to
+New Orleans, I reckon."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">There was no answer, and as Julia was not particularly desirous
+of having her sister's silence questioned, she rattled on
+about her expected visit, and even went so far as to caress her
+father, because he had given his consent to her going. It was
+decided that Mr. William Middleton should return, as he had
+intended, in two weeks' time, so as to have everything in
+readiness for the reception of his nieces, who were to come
+on as soon as school closed, which would be about the tenth
+of June.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">During all this time Fanny said not a word; and at last it
+occurred to her father that she had neither expressed her desire
+nor willingness to go; so he said, "Come, Sunshine, why
+don't you hold up your head and talk about it? We all know
+you want to go mightily, and see that little doctor."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny knew it was of no use delaying longer and she answered
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page162">[pg 162]</span><a name="Pg162" id="Pg162" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+gently, but decidedly, "Father, I have no desire to go
+to New Orleans. I cannot go."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Fudge on being so very modest," replied Mr. Middleton.
+"It is nateral-like that you should want to see him, and nobody'll
+think less of you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny answered, "You know I have thought of going to
+New York with Mr. and Mrs. Miller. I am still anxious to
+do so; but to New Orleans I cannot, shall not go, unless you
+command me to do so."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Saint Peter!" said Mr. Middleton. "What's the row now?
+What's happened to make little Sunshine spirt up so? Don't
+you want to see Dr. Lacey, child?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No, father; I never desire to see him again."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The old cob pipe dropped from Mr. Middleton's mouth, and
+springing up, he confronted Fanny, saying, "What in fury is
+this racket? You not wish to go to New Orleans, or see Dr.
+Lacey either! I half wish you was Tempest for a spell, so I
+could storm at you; but as it is Sunshine, I can't even feel
+mad."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, father, father!" cried Fanny, weeping; "if you knew
+all that has occurred, you would not blame me."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What do you mean, darling?" asked Mr. Middleton, suddenly
+becoming cool. "What has happened?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Then looking at Julia, whose face was crimson, a new idea
+struck him, and he exclaimed more wrathfully, "How now,
+Tempest? What makes you turn as red as a hickory fire?
+Have you been raising a rumpus between Dr. Lacey and Sunshine?
+Out with it if you have."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It was now Julia's turn to cry and appeal to her uncle, if
+it were not unjust in her father always to suspect her of evil,
+if anything were wrong. William very wisely kept silent, but
+Fanny said, "Do not accuse Julia, for she is not guilty. She
+knows it all, however, and is sorry for it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Knows what? Sorry for what? Why don't you tell?"
+said Mr. Middleton, stalking back and forth through the
+porch, and setting down his feet as heavily as if he would
+crush everything which might fall beneath his tread.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I cannot tell you now," said Fanny; "but when we are
+alone, you shall know all."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In a few moments William thought proper to retire, and as
+his example was soon followed by Julia, Fanny was left alone
+with her parents. Drawing her stool nearer to her father, and
+laying her hot, feverish forehead on his hand, she said, "Before
+I give any explanation, I wish you to make me a promise."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page163">[pg 163]</span><a name="Pg163" id="Pg163" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Promise of what?" asked her father and mother, simultaneously.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It is not probable," answered Fanny, "that you will ever
+see Dr. Lacey again, but if you do, I wish you never to mention
+to him what I am about to tell you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The promise was readily given by Mrs. Middleton, but her
+husband demurred, saying, "I shan't commit myself until I
+know what 'tis. If Dr. Lacey has been cuttin' up, why I'll
+cowhide him, that's all."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Then I shall not tell you," was Fanny's firm reply.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Her father saw she was in earnest, and replied, "What's got
+your back up so high, Sunshine? I never knew you had so
+much grit. What's the reason you don't want Dr. Lacey to
+hear of it?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Because," said Fanny, hesitatingly, "because I do not wish
+him to know how much I care about it; and besides, it can do
+no possible good. Now, father, promise you will not tell him
+or any one else."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton was finally persuaded, and his promise given,
+Fanny knew it would not be broken, for her father prided
+himself on keeping his word. So she gave an account of Dr.
+Lacey's conduct, and ended her narrative by producing a
+letter, which she supposed came from him. Up to the moment
+Mr. Middleton had sat perfectly still; but meantime his wrath
+had waxed warmer and warmer, until at last it could no longer
+be restrained, but burst forth in such a storm of fury as made
+Fanny stop her ears.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">She, however, caught the words, "And I was fool enough
+to promise not to say a word. Well, thank the Lord, I didn't
+promise not to shoot the puppy. Let me catch him within
+pistol shot of me, and I'll pop him over as I would a woodchuck.
+And if he don't come back, I'll go all the way to New
+Orleans for the sake of doin' on't. I'll larn him to fool with
+my gal; yes, I will!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny's fears for Dr. Lacey's safety were immediately
+roused; and again were her arms wound round the neck of
+her enraged father, while she begged of him to be quiet, and
+think reasonably of the matter. Not long could one resist the
+arguments of Fanny; and in less than half an hour her father
+grew calm, and said more gently, "I shouldn't have been so
+rarin' mad, if it had been anybody but you, Sunshine. I
+s'pose I did go on high, and swar like a pirate. I didn't mean
+to do that, for I promised Bill I'd try and leave off."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Leave swearing?" said Fanny. "Oh, I'm so glad. I hope
+you will. Now promise that you will, dear father, and say
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page164">[pg 164]</span><a name="Pg164" id="Pg164" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+again that you will not mention Dr. Lacey's conduct either to
+him or to any one else."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I have promised once," said Mr. Middleton, "and one
+promise is as good as forty. Old Josh'll never break his word
+as long as he has his senses. But that paltry doctor owes his
+life to you, Sunshine. Half an hour ago I was as fully set to
+knock him over as I am now determined to let the varmint go
+to destruction in his own way."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny shuddered at the idea of her father becoming the
+murderer of Dr. Lacey, and Mrs. Middleton rejoined, "I am
+glad, husband, to hear you talk more sensibly. It can do no
+possible good for you to shoot Dr. Lacey, and then lose your
+own life, as you assuredly would; besides, I think the less
+we say of the matter, the better it will be."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I reckon you are right, Nancy," said Mr. Middleton; "but
+hang it all, what excuse shall I give Bill for not lettin' the gals
+go to New Orleans?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But, father," said Fanny, "you will let Julia go, of course.
+Uncle knows I do not intend to go, and consequently will
+think nothing of that; and there is no reason why Julia should
+not go to New Orleans, and I to New York. Now, say we
+may; that's a dear father."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I s'pose I'll have to, honey," answered Mr. Middleton; "but
+if I can see ahead an inch, you're bitin' your own nose off by
+sending Tempest to New Orleans without you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Afterward Fanny remembered this speech, and understood
+it, too; but now she was prevented from giving it a thought by
+her father, who continued, "Doesn't that Cameron chap live
+some'us in New York?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">There was no reason for it, but Fanny blushed deeply as she
+replied, "Yes, sir; Mr. Cameron lives in New York City; but
+I am not going to see him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Mebby not," answered her father; "but my name ain't
+Josh if he won't be on the lookout for you. And 'twixt us,
+darling, now the doctor's sarved you such a scaly trick, I
+shouldn't pitch and drive much if I heard that you and
+Cameron were on good terms."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"That will never, never be," answered Fanny. "I shall
+always live at home with you and mother."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You are a blessed daughter," said Mr. Middleton, "and I
+hope there's better fortin in store for you than to stay hived
+up with us two old crones; and I can't help thinkin' that you'll
+have Dr. Lacey yet, or somebody a heap better. Now go to
+bed, child, for your eyes are gettin' red like, and heavy."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny obeyed and retired to her room, where she found
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page165">[pg 165]</span><a name="Pg165" id="Pg165" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+Julia sitting up and waiting for her. As soon as Fanny appeared
+she began, "Fan, you are a real good girl. I was
+pleased to hear you talk. Nobody but you could have done
+anything with the old heathen."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What are you talking about?" asked Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why," said Julia, "I had my head out of the window,
+listening all the time, and overheard what you said. Once I
+trembled for fear father would take it into his head not to let
+me go any way; but you fixed it all right, and I thank you
+for it." As Fanny made no answer, Julia continued, "I heard,
+too, all about Frank Cameron. Now, Fan, I know he admires
+you, and I really hope you'll not be silly enough to discourage
+him. I shall expect you to write that you have become Mrs.
+Cameron."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Will you please, Julia, say no more on that subject," said
+Fanny. "I do not suppose Frank Cameron has any particular
+regard for me; if he has it will do no good."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Thus the conversation ended for that night. The next day
+Mr. William Middleton was informed that Julia would spend
+the summer in New Orleans, but that Fanny preferred going
+North. He was rather disappointed. His preference, if any
+he had, was for Fanny. She was so quiet, so gentle, he could
+not help loving her; but Julia puzzled him. There was a certain
+bold assurance in her manner which he disliked. Besides,
+he could not help fearing there was some good reason why
+her father censured her so much. "I will watch her closely,"
+thought he, "and if possible, discover her faults and help her
+correct them."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It would seem that Julia suspected her uncle's intentions, for
+she intended to be very correct and amiable in her deportment,
+whenever he was present. Thought she, "I will thus retain
+his good opinion; and by so doing I shall more easily win
+Dr. Lacey's regard."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In the course of a few days Fanny and Julia returned to
+school; the one, elated with the prospect of going to New Orleans,
+and the other, quietly anticipating a pleasant but rather
+sad journey to New York. Two weeks after their return to
+Frankfort their uncle called upon them on his way South. He
+again repeated his invitation that Stanton and Ashton would
+spend a part of the summer with him. Ashton consented, but
+Stanton still pleaded his important business North, and his excuse
+was considered a sufficient one.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Carrington, who had become rather weary of Raymond's
+attentions and was longing for a change of place and
+scene, now tried by every possible maneuver to induce Mr.
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page166">[pg 166]</span><a name="Pg166" id="Pg166" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+Middleton to invite her also. Julia readily understood her;
+and as she feared Mrs. Carrington's presence would frustrate
+her plans, she resolutely determined that she should not
+be invited. Consequently, when that lady talked to Mr.
+Middleton of New Orleans, and the desire she had of again
+visiting that city, Julia would adroitly change the conversation
+to some other subject; and once when Mr. Middleton had
+actually opened his mouth and commenced giving the desired
+invitation, Julia, as if suddenly recollecting herself, started up,
+saying, "Excuse me, uncle, but I have a painting in my room
+which I wish you to see. Pray, come with me now, for I
+cannot bring it down, and as it is getting dark, there is no
+time to be lost."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton arose and followed his niece, who congratulated
+herself on the success of her stratagem. After reaching
+her room, and exhibiting her painting, she said to her
+uncle, "I do hope you will not ask Mrs. Carrington to go to
+New Orleans this summer."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why not?" said Mr. Middleton. "She seems anxious that
+I should do so."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I know it," answered Julia; "but I am afraid she is not a
+good woman. At least she had a bad influence over me, and
+I always feel wicked after being with her awhile."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As Julia had supposed, this had the desired effect. Mr.
+Middleton would not ask one to visit him whose influence
+over his niece was bad. Consequently, all Mrs. Carrington's
+hints were unnoticed or misunderstood. She, however, knew
+tolerably well to whom she was indebted for the slight; and
+when, after Mr. Middleton's departure, Julia said to her, "I
+wonder uncle did not invite you, too; I thought he was going
+to do so," she replied, rather sharply, "I fancy I should
+have been under no obligations to you, Miss Julia, if I had
+received an invitation." Then turning, she hastily entered her
+room, and throwing herself upon the sofa, she tried to devise
+some scheme by which she could undermine Julia, provided
+Dr. Lacey should show her any marked attention.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Carrington was not in a very enviable mood. The
+night before Raymond had offered her his heart and hand,
+and of course had been rejected. He was in the parlor when
+Julia so abruptly took her uncle away. As there was no one
+present besides Mrs. Carrington, he seized upon that moment
+to declare his love. It is impossible to describe the loathing
+and contempt which she pretended to feel for him who sued
+so earnestly for her hand, even if her heart did not accompany
+it. Nothing daunted by her haughty refusal, Raymond arose,
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page167">[pg 167]</span><a name="Pg167" id="Pg167" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+and standing proudly before the indignant lady said, "Ida
+Carrington, however much dislike you may pretend to feel for
+me I do not believe it. I know I am not wholly disagreeable
+to you, and were I possessed of thousands, you would gladly
+seize the golden bait. I do not ask you to love me, for it is
+not in your nature to love anything. You are ambitious, and
+even now are dreaming of one whom you will never win; for
+just as sure as yon sun shall set again, so sure you, proud
+lady, shall one day be my wife."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When Mrs. Carrington had recovered a little from the surprise
+into which Raymond's fiery speech had thrown her, he
+was gone and she was alone. "Impudent puppy!" said she;
+"and yet he was right in saying he was not disagreeable to me.
+But I'll never be his wife. I'd die first!" Still, do what she
+would, a feeling haunted her that Raymond's prediction would
+prove true. Perhaps it was this which made her so determined
+to supplant Julia in Dr. Lacey's good opinion, should
+he ever presume to think favorably of her. How she succeeded
+we shall see hereafter.</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter17" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc34" id="toc34"></a><a name="pdf35" id="pdf35"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter XVII</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">fanny middleton arrives in new york</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page168">[pg 168]</span><a name="Pg168" id="Pg168" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Three weeks after Mr. Middleton's departure for New Orleans,
+Mr. Miller's school closed. Uncle Joshua was present
+at the examination, and congratulated himself much because
+he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and
+Fanny acquit themselves so creditably. After the exercises
+were concluded, he returned with Mr. Miller to Mrs. Crane's.
+Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin
+pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally
+between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will
+be enough to pay for all the furbelows you've bought or will
+want to buy. I'll leave you here the rest of the week to see to
+fixin' up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny was surprised at her father's unlooked-for generosity,
+and thanked him again and again. Julia was silent,
+but her face told how vexed and disappointed she was. As
+soon as her father was gone, her rage burst forth. "Stingy
+old thing," said she, "and yet he thinks he's done something
+wonderful. Why, my bill at C&mdash;&mdash;'s already amounts to two
+hundred, and I want as much more. What I am to do, I don't
+know."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">She would have said more, but Fanny quieted her by saying,
+"Don't talk so about father, Julia. It was very liberal, and
+really I do not know what to do with all mine."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But we will not continue this conversation. Suffice it to say
+that when Julia retired that night, her own money was safe
+in her purse, and by the side of it lay the hundred dollars
+she had coaxed from Fanny. As they were preparing to return
+home on Saturday, Julia said to her sister, "Fan, don't
+let father know that you gave me a hundred dollars, for I fear
+all your powers of persuasion would be of no avail to stay the
+storm he would consider it his bounden duty to raise."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">There was no need of this caution, for Fanny was not one
+to do a generous act, and then boast of it, neither did her
+father ask her how she had disposed of her money. He was
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page169">[pg 169]</span><a name="Pg169" id="Pg169" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+satisfied to know that the "four silk gowns" were purchased,
+as, in his estimation they constituted the essential part of a
+young lady's wardrobe.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Since Fanny had disclosed the heartless desertion of Dr.
+Lacey, she seemed to be doubly dear to her father; for pity
+now mingled with the intense love he always had for his
+youngest and best-loved daughter. Often during the last
+three days she passed at home prior to her departure for New
+York, he would sit and gaze fondly upon her until the tears
+would blind his vision, then springing up, he would pace the
+floor, impetuously muttering, "The scamp—the vagabond—but
+he'll get his pay fast enough—and I'd pay him, too, if I
+hadn't promised not to. But 'tain't worth a while, for I reckon
+'twould only make her face grow whiter and thinner if I did
+anything."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At length the morning came on which Julia and Fanny were
+to leave for the first time their native state. Side by side near
+the landing at Frankfort lay the two boats, Blue Wing and
+Diana. The one was to bear Fanny on her Northern tour,
+and the other would convey Julia as far as Louisville on her
+way South. Mr. Woodburn, who had business in New Orleans,
+was to take Julia under his protection.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">And now but a short time remained ere the Diana would
+loose her moorings and be under way. These few moments
+were moments of sorrow to Mr. and Mrs. Middleton, who had
+accompanied their daughters to Frankfort. Uncle Joshua
+particularly was much depressed, and scarce took his eyes
+from his treasure, who might be leaving him forever. In his
+estimation the far-off North was a barren, chilly region, and
+although he did not quite believe his Fanny would be frozen to
+death, he could not rid himself of the fear that something
+would befall her.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You'll take good keer of her, won't you, Miller?" said he,
+"and bring her safely back to us?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Miller gave the promise, and then observing that there
+was something else on Mr. Middleton's mind, he said, "What
+is it, Mr. Middleton? What more do you wish to say?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton struggled hard with his feelings, and his
+voice sank to a whisper as he answered, "I wanted to tell you
+that if—if she should die, bring her home—bring her back;
+don't leave her there all alone."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The old man could say no more, for the bell rang out its last
+warning. The parting between Fanny and her parents was a
+sad one, and even Julia wept as she kissed her sister, and
+thought it might be for the last time.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page170">[pg 170]</span><a name="Pg170" id="Pg170" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Soon after the Diana, with its precious freight disappeared
+from view, Mr. Middleton was called upon to bid another
+farewell to his eldest daughter. "Reckon the old fellow likes
+one girl better than the other," said a bystander, who had witnessed
+both partings. And yet Mr. Middleton did well, and
+his look and manner was very affectionate as he bade Julia
+good-bye, and charged her "not to be giddy and act like a
+fool, nor try to come it over Dr. Lacey." "Though," thought
+he, "it'll be sarvin the rascal right if he should have to live
+with Tempest all his life."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It is not our intention at present to follow Julia in her
+passage to New Orleans. In another chapter we will take up
+the subject, and narrate her adventures. Now we prefer going
+North with the other party, which consisted of Mr. and
+Mrs. Miller, Fanny and Raymond. The latter had, in a fit
+of desperation, determined to quit Frankfort, and go no one
+knew whither. He accompanied his friends as far as Cincinnati,
+and there bade them adieu, saying that they would hear
+of him again in a way they little dreamed of.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Miller was sorry to part with one who had proved so
+valuable an assistant in his school, but all his arguments had
+failed and he was obliged to give him up, saying, "I hope,
+Raymond, that all your laudable enterprises may be successful."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I shall succeed," were Raymond's emphatic words; "and
+she, the haughty woman, who tried to smile so scornfully when
+I bade her farewell, will yet be proud to say she has had a
+smile from me, a poor school master."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well, Raymond," said Mr. Miller, "you have my good
+wishes, and if you ever run for President, I'll vote for you.
+So now good-by."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Raymond rung his friend's hand, and then stepped from the
+cars, which soon rolled heavily from the depot. Faster and
+faster sped the train on its pathway over streamlet and valley,
+meadow and woodland, until at last the Queen City, with its
+numerous spires, was left far behind. From the car windows
+Fanny watched the long blue line of hills, which marks the
+Kentucky shore, until they, too, disappeared from view.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">For a time now we will leave her to the tender mercies of
+the Ohio railroad, and a Lake Erie steamer, and hurrying on
+in advance, we will introduce the reader to the home where
+once had sported Richard Wilmot and his sister Kate. It
+stood about a half a mile from the pleasant rural village of
+C&mdash;&mdash;, in the eastern part of New York. The house was
+large and handsome, and had about it an air of thrift and
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page171">[pg 171]</span><a name="Pg171" id="Pg171" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+neatness, which showed its owner to be a farmer, who not
+only understood his business, but also attended to it himself.
+Between the house and the road was a large grassy lawn, on
+which was growing many a tall, stately maple and elm, under
+whose wide-spreading branches Kate and her brother had
+often played during the gladsome days of their childhood. A
+long piazza ran around two sides of the building. Upon this
+piazza the family sitting room opened.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Could we have entered that sitting room the day on which
+our travelers arrived, we should have seen a fine-looking,
+middle-aged lady, whose form and features would instantly
+have convinced us that we looked upon the mother of Kate.
+Yes, what Kate Miller is now, her mother was once; but time
+and sorrow have made inroads upon her dazzling beauty, and
+here and there the once bright locks of auburn are now silvered
+over, and across the high white brow are drawn many
+deep-cut lines. Since Kate last saw her mother, these lines
+have increased, for the bursting heart has swelled with
+anguish, and the dark eye has wept bitter tears for the son
+who died far away from his childhood's home. Even now the
+remembrance of the noble youth, who scarce two years ago,
+left her full of life and health, makes the tear drop start as
+she says aloud, "How can I welcome back my darling Kate,
+and know that he will never come again!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The sound of her voice aroused old Hector, the watchdog,
+who had been lying in the sun upon the piazza. Stretching his
+huge limbs and shaking his shaggy sides, he stalked into the
+sitting room, and going up to his mistress laid his head caressingly
+in her lap. The sight of Hector made Mrs. Wilmot's
+tears flow afresh, for during many years he had been the
+faithful companion of Richard, whose long absence he seemed
+seriously to mourn. For days and weeks he had watched
+by the gate, through which he had seen his young master pass,
+and when at last the darkness of night forbade a longer watch,
+he would lay his head on the ground and give vent to his evident
+disappointment in a low, mournful howl.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Wilmot was not superstitious; but when, day after day,
+the same sad cry was repeated, it became to her an omen of
+coming evil; and thus the shock of her son's death, though
+none the less painful, was not quite as great as it would otherwise
+have been. For Kate, too, old Hector had wept, but not
+so long or so mournfully; still he remembered her, and always
+evinced his joy whenever her name was spoken.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">On the morning of the day on which she was expected
+home, a boy who had lived in the family when she went away,
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page172">[pg 172]</span><a name="Pg172" id="Pg172" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+called Hector to him, and endeavored, by showing him some
+garment which Kate had worn and by repeating her name, to
+make him understand that she was coming home. We will
+not say that Hector understood him, but we know that during
+the day he never for a moment left the house or yard, but
+lay upon the piazza, looking eagerly toward the road which
+led from the village. Whenever he saw a carriage coming, he
+would start up and gaze wistfully at it until it had passed,
+then he would again lie down and resume his watch. Mrs.
+Wilmot noticed this, and when Hector, as we have seen,
+walked up to her and looked so sympathizingly in her face,
+she patted his head, saying, "Poor Hector; you will see Kate
+at least today."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Nor was she mistaken, for about three that afternoon, an
+omnibus drew up before the gate. Kate immediately sprang
+out, and was followed by Mr. Miller and Fanny. Their arrival
+was first made known to Mrs. Wilmot by the cry of joy
+which Hector sent forth at sight of Kate. With lightning
+speed he bounded over the lawn to meet the travelers. Fanny,
+who was accustomed to the savage watchdogs of Kentucky,
+sprang back in terror and clung to Mr. Miller for protection;
+but Kate cried out, "Do not fear; it is only Hector, and he
+wouldn't harm you for the world." Then she ran forward to
+meet him, and embraced him as fondly as though he had really
+been a human being, and understood and appreciated it all.
+And he did seem to, for after caressing Kate, he looked about
+as if in quest of the missing one. Gradually he seemed to become
+convinced that Richard was not there; again was heard
+the old wailing howl; but this time it was more prolonged,
+more despairing. Faithful creature! Know you not that
+summer's gentle gale and winter's howling storm have swept
+over the grave of him whom you so piteously bemoan.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny stopped her ears to shut out the bitter cry, but if
+Kate heard it, she heeded it not, and bounded on over the
+graveled walk toward her mother, who was eagerly waiting for
+her. In an instant parent and child were weeping in
+each other's arms.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"My Kate, my darling Kate, are you indeed here?" said
+Mrs. Wilmot.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Kate's only answer was a still more passionate embrace.
+Then recollecting herself, she took her husband's hand and
+presented him to her mother, saying, "Mother, I could not
+bring you Richard, but I have brought you another son. Will
+you not give him room in your heart?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Wilmot had never seen Mr. Miller before, but she was
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page173">[pg 173]</span><a name="Pg173" id="Pg173" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+prepared to like him, not only because he was her daughter's
+choice, but because he had been the devoted friend of her son;
+consequently she greeted him with a most kind and affectionate
+welcome.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">During all this time Fanny was leaning against one of the
+pillars of the piazza, but her thoughts were far away. She
+was thinking of her distant Kentucky home, and a half feeling
+of homesickness crept over her, as she thought how joyfully
+she would be greeted there, should she ever return. Her
+reverie was of short duration, for Kate approached, and leading
+her to her mother, simply said, "Mother, this is Fanny."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">'Twas enough. The word Fanny had a power to open the
+fountains of that mother's heart. She had heard the story of
+the young girl, who had watched so unweariedly by the bedside
+of Richard—she had heard, too, of the generous old man,
+whose noble heart had cared for and cherished the stranger,
+and she knew that she, who advanced toward her so timidly,
+was the same young girl, the same old man's daughter; and
+could Mr. Middleton have witnessed her reception of his Sunshine,
+he would have been satisfied.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A messenger was dispatched for Mr. Wilmot, who was
+superintending some workmen in a field not far from the
+house. Mr. Wilmot was a tall, noble-looking man, whose fine
+figure was slightly bowed by the frosts of sixty winters. As
+he advanced with breathless haste toward the house, Kate ran
+to meet him, and the tears which the strong man wept, told
+how dear to him was this, his beautiful daughter, and how
+forcibly her presence reminded him of his first-born, only son,
+who went away to die among strangers.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When he was presented to Mr. Miller and Fanny, a scene
+similar to the one we have already described took place. As
+he blessed Fanny for Richard's sake, she felt that though in
+a strange land, she was not alone or unloved. Her homesickness
+soon vanished; for how could she be lonely and sad,
+where all were so kind, and where each seemed to vie with
+the other in trying to make everything agreeable to her. It
+was strange how soon even Hector learned to love the fair
+Kentuckian. He would follow her footsteps wherever she
+went, and affectionately kiss her hands. But then, as Kate
+said, "Hector had more common sense than half the people in
+the world," and he seemed to know by instinct that she whom
+he so fondly caressed had once watched over his young master,
+who was now sleeping in his silent grave, unmindful that
+in his home he was still sincerely mourned even by old Hector.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Not many days after Fanny's arrival at Mr. Wilmot's she
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page174">[pg 174]</span><a name="Pg174" id="Pg174" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+was told that a gentleman wished to see her in the parlor. On
+entering the room how surprised she was at beholding Frank
+Cameron. He had learned by letter from Kate that Fanny
+was in C&mdash;&mdash;, and he immediately started for his uncle's.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Since his return from Kentucky he had thoughts of little else
+save Fanny Middleton. Waking or sleeping, she was constantly
+in his mind, and still with a happy thought of her there
+ever came a sadder feeling, a fear that his love for her would
+be in vain. But since the morning when he bade her adieu,
+her name had never once passed his lips.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When his sister Gertrude questioned him concerning the
+Kentucky girls, he had described to her in glowing terms the
+extreme beauty of Julia, and the handsome eyes of "the
+widder," as he called Mrs. Carrington, but of Fanny he had
+never spoken. He could not bear that even his own sister
+should mention Fanny in connection with any one else. How
+ever, when Kate's letter arrived, he passed it over to Gertrude,
+whose curiosity was instantly roused, and she poured
+forth a torrent of questions as to who that Fanny Middleton
+was.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I suppose she must be old Mr. Middleton's daughter," was
+Frank's teasing reply.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Of course I know that," said Gertrude, "but what of her?
+who is she?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, I've told you once, she is Fanny Middleton," said
+Frank.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">These and similar answers were all Gertrude could draw
+from him, and she fell into a fit of pouting; but Frank was
+accustomed to that, and consequently did not mind it. Next he
+announced his intention to visit his Uncle Wilmot. Gertrude
+instantly exclaimed, "Now, Frank, you are too bad. Just as
+soon as you hear Fanny Middleton is in New York, you start
+off to see her, without even telling me who she is, or what
+she is. In my opinion you are in love with her, and do not
+wish us to know it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This started up Mrs. Cameron's ideas, and she said, "Frank,
+I am inclined to believe Gertrude is right; but you surely
+will be respectful enough to me to answer my questions
+civilly."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Certainly," said Frank. "Ask anything you please; only
+be quick, for it is almost car time."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Well then, do you intend to make this Miss Middleton your
+wife?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I do, if she will have me," said Frank.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page175">[pg 175]</span><a name="Pg175" id="Pg175" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>The distressed lady groaned audibly, but continued, "One
+more question, Frank. Is she rich and well connected?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Frank passed his hand through the thick curls of his brown
+hair, and seemed to be trying hard to think of something.
+Finally he answered, "Why, really, mother, I never once
+thought to ask that question."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But," persisted Mrs. Cameron, "you can judge by her appearance,
+and that of her parents. Did you not see them?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Frank laughed loudly as the image of Uncle Joshua as he
+first saw him in the door, buttoning his suspender, presented
+itself to his remembrance; but he answered, "Yes, mother, I
+did see her father, and 'twas the richest sight I ever saw."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">He then proceeded to give a description of Mr. Middleton
+to his astonished sister and mother, the latter of whom exhibited
+such distress that Frank very compassionately asked,
+"if she had the toothache."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Before she had time to answer, Frank was gone, leaving his
+mother to lament over the strange infatuation which always
+led Frank in pursuit of somebody beneath him.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I know," said she to Gertrude, "that this Fanny Middleton
+is from a horrid low family, and is as poor as a church
+mouse."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So while Frank was hurrying toward the village of C&mdash;&mdash;,
+his mother and sister were brooding over the disgrace which
+they feared threatened them. They could have spared all
+their painful feelings, for she of the "low family" was destined
+to be another's.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">During Frank's ride to C&mdash;&mdash; he determined, ere his return,
+to know the worst. "She can but refuse me," thought he,
+"and even if she does, I shall feel better than I do now."
+When he met Fanny his manner was so calm and collected
+that she never dreamed how deep was the affection she had
+kindled in his heart. She received him with real pleasure, for
+he seemed like a friend from Kentucky. He staid with her
+but three days, and when he left he bore a sadder heart than
+he had ever felt before. Fanny had refused him; not exultingly,
+as if a fresh laurel had been won only to be boasted of,
+but so kindly, so delicately, that Frank felt almost willing to
+act it all over again for the sake of once more hearing
+Fanny's voice, as she told him how utterly impossible it was
+for her ever again to love as a husband should be loved.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Then," said Frank, somewhat bitterly, "you acknowledge
+that you have loved another."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes," answered Fanny, "but no other circumstances could
+have wrung the confession from me. I have loved and been
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page176">[pg 176]</span><a name="Pg176" id="Pg176" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+deceived. I will not say my faith in man's honor is wholly
+gone, for I believe you, Mr. Cameron, to be perfectly sincere
+and honorable in your professions of regard. Had we met
+earlier all might have been different, but now it is too late.
+If my friendship is worth having, it is yours. I have never
+had a brother, but will look upon and love you as one; with
+that, you must be satisfied."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">And he did try to be satisfied, but only because there was
+no other alternative. Still he felt a pleasure in being near
+her, in breathing the same atmosphere and gazing on the same
+scenes. Before he returned home he had decided upon accompanying
+her, together, with Mr. and Mrs. Miller, on their
+contemplated trip to Saratoga; thence they would go on to
+New York City, and visit at his father's.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I am sorry," said he, "that it is not the season for parties,
+as I should love dearly to show off Fanny in opposition to our
+practised city belles, and now I think of it," continued he,
+"isn't Mr. Stanton coming North this summer after a certain
+Miss Ashton?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I believe he is," answered Kate.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Now then," said Frank. "I have it exactly. Judge Fulton,
+who is Miss Ashton's guardian, has recently removed to the
+city. I know him well, and have been introduced to Miss
+Helen. Stanton has already invited us all to his wedding, and
+as Miss Ashton will of course repeat the invitation, Fanny
+will thus have an opportunity of seeing a little of the gay
+world in New York."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You seem to think any praise bestowed upon Fanny as
+so much credit for yourself," said Kate, mischievously.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Frank made no reply, and soon bidding good-by to his
+friends, he was on his way to the city. On reaching home
+he found his mother and sister in a state of great anxiety concerning
+"the odious old scarecrow's corncake daughter," as
+Gertrude styled Fanny. Her first question, after asking about
+Kate, was, "Well, Frank, tell me, did you propose to Miss
+Middleton?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Most certainly I did. That was one object in going," was
+Frank's quiet reply.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The horrified Mrs. Cameron, throwing up both hands in
+a most theatrical manner, exclaimed, "Mon Dieu!" It was the
+only French phrase she knew, and she used it upon all occasions.
+This time, however, it was accompanied by a loud call
+for her vineagrette and for air, at the same time declaring
+it was of no use trying to restore her, for her heart was broken
+and she was going to faint.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page177">[pg 177]</span><a name="Pg177" id="Pg177" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Let me wash these red spots off from your cheek. You
+can't faint gracefully with so much color," said Frank gravely,
+at the same time literally deluging his mother's face with
+cologne, much against the blooming lady's inclination. This
+little scene determined Frank not to tell that he was rejected.
+At first he had intended to disclose all, but now he decided
+otherwise. "They may as well fret about that as anything
+else," thought he, "and when they see Fanny, I shall have
+a glorious triumph." So he kept his own secret, and commenced
+teasing Gertrude about going to Saratoga with himself,
+their cousin Kate and Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I shall do no such thing, Master Frank," said Gertrude. "I
+am willing enough to see Kate, and invite her here too, for she
+is fine looking and appears well, even if she is a music
+teacher; but this Fanny Middleton—Ugh! I'll never associate
+with her on terms of equality, or own her as my sister
+either."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I do not think you will," said Frank; but Gertrude knew
+not what cause he had for so saying.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After he had quitted the apartment, Mrs. Cameron and
+Gertrude tried to think of some way to let Fanny know that
+she was not wanted in their family. "Dear me," said Gertrude,
+"I will not go to Saratoga, and be obliged to see Frank
+make a dolt of himself with this plebian Kentuckian. If she
+were only rich and accomplished, why, it would be different,
+and the fact of her being from Kentucky would increase her
+attractions. But now it is too bad!" And Gertrude actually
+cried with vexation and mortified pride. Poor creature!
+How mistaken she was with regard to Fanny Middleton, and
+so she one day learned.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But as the reader is doubtless anxious to hear of Fanny's
+introduction to Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude, we will give a
+description of it in the next chapter.</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter18" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc36" id="toc36"></a><a name="pdf37" id="pdf37"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter XVIII</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">fanny welcomed by mrs. cameron</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page178">[pg 178]</span><a name="Pg178" id="Pg178" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Contrary to his first intention, Stanton concluded to come
+North in July. He had of course learned from Nellie that her
+mysterious guardian had proved to be Judge Fulton, his
+sister's husband. And more recently she had written to him
+of Judge Fulton's removal to New York City. Mr. Miller
+was apprised of Stanton's return by a letter, in which he was
+also informed that the wedding would take place in Grace
+Church on the morning of the 22d.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Not long after there came invitations for himself, wife and
+Fanny to attend the bridal party, at the residence of Judge
+Fulton, on the evening of July 25. Frank, who was also invited,
+had his own reason for not wishing his mother or sister
+to see Fanny until they met her at Judge Fulton's. Consequently
+he was not sorry when both ladies graciously informed
+him that Miss Middleton would not be invited by them
+to visit at their house. "Of course," said Mrs. Cameron, "we
+shall invite Kate and her husband, and shall be glad to see
+them. If you choose, you can in your own name invite Fanny,
+but if she knows anything she will not come."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Frank knew there was no possible danger of Fanny's accepting
+an invitation, which came simply from himself, but
+he did not say so, and next day he started again for his
+Uncle Wilmot's. To his cousin Kate he imparted a knowledge
+of his mother's and Gertrude's feelings and also told of his
+own plans. Kate readily fell in with them and when Frank
+returned to the city he was accompanied by Mr. Miller, Kate
+and Fanny, who took rooms at the Astor House. As soon as
+Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude learned that Kate was in the city,
+they called upon her. Fanny they of course did not see,
+neither did they mention her name. Kate expected as much,
+but nevertheless felt vexed, and when they urged her to spend
+the remainder of her time with them, she replied, "I have a
+young friend from Kentucky with me, and unless you invite
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page179">[pg 179]</span><a name="Pg179" id="Pg179" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+her too, I do not feel at liberty to accept your polite invitation."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In answer to this, Gertrude muttered something about "not
+wishing to enlarge the circle of her acquaintance," while Mrs.
+Cameron said nothing, and the two ladies soon swept haughtily
+out of the room.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Never mind," said Frank, to whom Kate related her adventure,
+"they will both sing another tune ere long," and he
+was right too.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The 25th of July at last arrived. Frank had informed Gertrude
+that she must look to her father for a beau that evening,
+as he should be otherwise engaged; so she was not surprised
+when her brother, long before sunset, left the house all
+equipped for the party. She well knew where he was going
+and for whose society she was deserted. One hour later found
+her seated in a large armchair before the mirror in her dressing
+room.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Gertrude was a tall, fine-looking girl, but in the expression
+of her handsome features there was something wanting. She
+lacked soul, and no one ever looked on the cold, proud face
+of Gertrude Cameron, without being convinced that she was
+altogether heartless and selfish.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">On this occasion, as she sat in the large armchair, she said
+to her waiting maid, "I say, Jane, you must do your best tonight
+to have me splendidly dressed."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, ma'am, I understand," said Jane, and she proceeded
+to bedeck her young mistress with all sorts of finery. Her
+dress consisted of a rich, white satin, over which was thrown
+a skirt of handsomely embroidered lace. All the ornaments
+of gold and diamonds for which a place could possibly be
+found were heaped upon her, and when her toilet was completed,
+she seemed one gorgeous mass of jewelry.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"There, that will do," said she, as Jane clasped the last
+diamond bracelet on her arm. "I presume this Fanny Middleton
+has never dreamed of so costly a dress as I shall appear
+in tonight."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Meanwhile in another part of the city, another toilet was
+being made, but of a different nature. Kate and Frank both
+were anxious that for once Fanny should deviate from her
+usually simple style of dress, and adopt something more in
+keeping with her father's wealth. At first Fanny hesitated,
+but was finally persuaded, and gave Kate permission to select
+for her anything she chose.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As, on the evening of the party, she glanced at the image
+which her mirror reflected, she was pardonable for feeling a
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page180">[pg 180]</span><a name="Pg180" id="Pg180" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+slight thrill of pleasure. Frank was in raptures, declaring
+nothing had ever been seen in New York so perfectly lovely.
+And truly, Fanny was beautiful as she stood there arrayed
+for the party.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">She was dressed in a French robe of white tarlatan, embroidered
+in boquets of lilies of the valley in silver. A single
+japonica rested among the curls of her bright hair, while her
+neck was encircled by a necklace of pearls, and costly bracelets
+of the same clasped her white, slender wrists.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, Fanny," said Mr. Miller, "how beautiful you look.
+What would your father say could he see you now?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At the mention of her father's name the teardrops glistened
+for a moment in Fanny's eye, and she felt how gladly she
+would have foregone all the expected pleasure of that night for
+the pleasure of again seeing her distant father. She, however,
+dashed the tears away, and replied, "I fear he would think his
+Sunshine wholly covered up and spoiled by trumpery, as
+he calls fashionable dress."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Frank noticed her emotion when speaking of her father,
+and he thought how priceless must be the love of one who
+thus so truly honored her parents. A feeling of sadness was
+blended with his admiration of Fanny, for constantly in his
+heart was the knowledge that she never would be his. And
+here Frank showed how truly noble he was, for he could still
+love and cling to Fanny, although he knew that for him there
+was no hope.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Let us now transport our readers to the elegant residence
+of Judge Fulton, which was situated upon Fifth Avenue.
+Stanton, with his fair bride, had returned from visiting his
+parents near Geneva, and now in the large parlors of Judge
+Fulton, they were receiving the congratulations of their
+friends, whose numbers each moment increased, until the
+rooms were filled to overflowing. Frank and his party had not
+yet arrived. He designed to be late, for he well knew his
+mother and sister would not be early, and he wished to give
+them the full benefit of Fanny's introduction into the drawing
+room.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But a part of his scheme was frustrated, for his mother,
+who was suffering with a violent headache, was obliged to remain
+above stairs for a time, and Gertrude alone witnessed
+her brother's triumph. She was standing near Mr. and Mrs.
+Stanton, carelessly twirling a costly boquet, which one of
+her obsequious beaux had given her, when she overheard
+Nellie say to her husband, "I do hope she will come, for I am
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page181">[pg 181]</span><a name="Pg181" id="Pg181" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+all impatience to see one whom you have praised until I am
+half jealous."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Gertrude wondered much whom Mrs. Stanton could mean,
+but her wonder soon ceased, for there was a stir at the door.
+The crowd around it fell back as Frank Cameron walked
+proudly into the room, bearing upon his arm Fanny Middleton.
+Her fame had preceded her, for many of those present
+had learned that a Kentucky belle and heiress was stopping
+at the Astor, and would be present at the party. As she advanced
+into the room, Gertrude felt, rather than heard the
+murmur of admiration which ran round the room, and her
+quick ear caught the words, "Yes, that's she; that's the
+heiress; that's Miss Middleton from Frankfort."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Gladly would Gertrude have escaped her brother's eye,
+which instantly sought her out; but she felt unable to move,
+and stood watching the animated face and graceful manners
+of Fanny, who, in being presented to Mrs. Fulton and Stanton,
+passed near her. Every article of Fanny's dress was
+noted, and an estimate made as to its probable cost. "She
+must be wealthy," thought she, "or she could not dress so expensively."
+Suddenly one of Gertrude's acquaintances touched
+her elbow, and said, "Come, Miss Gertrude, do gratify our
+curiosity and tell us about this Kentucky belle. Of course you
+know her, as she is attended by your brother."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Deeply mortified Gertrude was obliged to confess that she
+had no acquaintance with her. "That's strange," said the lady.
+"We all supposed she stopped at your father's with your
+cousin."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A new idea entered Gertrude's mind, and instead of replying
+to this last remark, she said, "I shall know her well,
+though, for Frank has proposed to her."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Did she accept him?" asked the lady eagerly.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Of course," was Gertrude's haughty answer. "Do you
+think he would offer himself unless sure of success?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Ten minutes more and dozens of persons were gossiping
+about the engagement between Frank Cameron and the beautiful
+Kentuckian. Scores of questions were poured in upon
+Gertrude relative to her future sister-in-law, but none of
+them could she answer. Vexed at her own ignorance, she ran
+upstairs to her mother, whom she told to "come down immediately
+and see what fools they had made of themselves."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, what is the matter, child?" said Mrs. Cameron, much
+alarmed at Gertrude's excited looks and manners.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"All the city is ready to fall down and worship this Fanny
+Middleton, whom we have treated with such neglect," said
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page182">[pg 182]</span><a name="Pg182" id="Pg182" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+Gertrude, and then she added what was of more consequence
+than all the rest, "Why, mother, she's the most elegantly
+dressed lady in the room!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In a moment Mrs. Cameron was descending the broad staircase.
+There was the sound of the piano and someone singing.
+Gertrude pressed forward until she caught sight of the singer,
+then pulling her mother's sleeve, she whispered, "This way,
+mother; that is Miss Middleton playing."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Cameron's first emotion, on beholding Fanny and the
+flattering attentions she everywhere received, was one of intense
+mortification, to think she had not been first to notice
+and chaperone her. "I will, however, make all possible
+amends now," thought she, and finding Frank she desired for
+herself and Gertrude an introduction to Miss Middleton; but
+Frank did not feel disposed to grant his mother's request immediately,
+and he said, "Pardon me, mother, but you see Miss
+Middleton is very much engaged at present with some of her
+friends, so you must wait awhile."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Cameron was too proud to ask any one else to introduce
+her, and it seemed that she and Gertrude were not likely
+to make Fanny's acquaintance at all. Toward the close of
+the party, however, Frank thought proper to introduce them.
+Mrs. Cameron determined to do her best, and she overwhelmed
+Fanny with so much flattery, that the poor girl
+longed for some way of escape, thinking to herself, "Is it possible
+that Frank Cameron's mother is such a silly woman?"
+Once Mrs. Cameron went so far as to hint the probability that
+Miss Middleton would one day be her daughter.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What can she possibly mean?" thought Fanny; at the
+same time gracefully excusing herself she ran upstairs after
+her shawl and veil, as Kate had signified her intention of returning
+home. But Mrs. Cameron was not to be thus foiled.
+She started in pursuit, and reaching the bonnet room as soon
+as Fanny, insisted that she and Kate should stop with her during
+the remainder of her stay in the city. As Frank soon
+appeared and joined his entreaties with those of his mother,
+Fanny said she would do just as Mrs. Miller thought proper.
+Kate, who had expected a similar denouement, expressed her
+perfect willingness to visit at her uncle's.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Accordingly, the next morning they left their rooms at the
+Astor House and repaired to Mrs. Cameron's, where they were
+most affectionately received by Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude.
+And now commenced a series of toadyism which was vastly
+amusing to their acquaintances, many of whom had witnessed
+Mrs. Cameron's manner at the party and had since
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page183">[pg 183]</span><a name="Pg183" id="Pg183" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+learned a part of the story. It was strange how soon Mrs.
+Cameron and Gertrude discovered how many fine qualities
+Fanny possessed. Even the "odious scarecrow of a father"
+was transformed into an "odd old gentleman," and in speaking
+of him to one of her acquaintances, Mrs. Cameron said
+"he was a very generous, wealthy, but eccentric old man, and
+was one of the first citizens in Frankfort." The good lady
+forgot that Uncle Joshua did not reside in Frankfort, but
+twelve miles from that city! Her word, however, was not
+questioned, for of course she would know all about the family
+of her son's intended wife.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Meanwhile the report of Frank's engagement was circulated
+freely, and the whole matter would undoubtedly have been arranged,
+marriage ceremony and all, had not Frank put an end
+to the matter by utterly denying the story. Some young
+gentlemen were one morning congratulating him on his future
+prospects, and declaring their intention of going to Kentucky,
+if there were any more Fannys there, when Frank asked upon
+whose authority they were repeating a story for which there
+was no foundation.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why," answered one of them, "my sister heard it from
+your sister Gertrude."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"From Gertrude!" said Frank in amazement, "from Gertrude!
+Well, I cannot answer for what Gertrude says, but
+I assure you I am not engaged to Miss Middleton, and have
+never been."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This was in the morning, and that evening when Frank
+entered the sitting room where his mother and sister were,
+they beset him to know why he had denied his engagement
+with Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Because," said he, rather indignantly, "there is no engagement
+between us."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, Frank," said Gertrude, "you told us so."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I never told you so," answered he, rather warmly. "I
+told you I had proposed, and I did propose, and was refused."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But why didn't you tell us?" continued Gertrude.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Because you didn't ask me," replied Frank. "You supposed,
+of course, none could refuse me, so jumped at conclusions
+and have got yourself into a fine spot."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">There was no need of telling this, for Mrs. Cameron
+readily saw it and went off into a fit of hysterics, while Gertrude
+burst into tears.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What a strange girl you are!" said Frank. "Once you cried
+because you thought I was engaged to Fanny, and now you
+cry because I am not." So saying he gave a low mocking
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page184">[pg 184]</span><a name="Pg184" id="Pg184" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+whistle and left his mother and sister to console themselves
+as best they could.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">We will not weary the reader by repeating the conversation
+between Gertrude and her mother. We will only say that Mrs.
+Cameron decided to go as soon as possible to Saratoga, "and
+when once there," said she, "I will use all my influence with
+Miss Middleton; nay, if necessary, I will even beg her to
+marry Frank, for I know she likes him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Gertrude was delighted with this idea. She had forgotten
+how determined she once was not to visit Saratoga with Fanny
+Middleton. Next morning Mrs. Cameron proposed to her
+guests that as the weather was getting warm, they should
+start directly for the Springs. The visitors of course could
+make no objections, and as Mr. and Mrs. Stanton, who were
+to accompany them, also acquiesced in the plan, two days more
+found our friends at Saratoga, together with crowds more of
+the fashionable from the north, south, east and west.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">On the first day of their arrival, Fanny noticed seated opposite
+her at the dinner table, a dark-eyed, sprightly looking
+girl, whose eyes so constantly met hers, that at last both
+blushed and the stranger girl half smiled. By her side sat a
+gentleman, whom Fanny concluded was the young lady's
+brother. Something in their appearance interested Fanny, and
+she could not help thinking that they were from the South.
+That evening as she was walking alone upon the piazza, she
+was suddenly joined by the unknown lady, who accosted her
+with, "Pardon me, ma'am, but am I not speaking to Miss
+Middleton from Kentucky?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny was too much surprised to answer immediately, but
+soon recovering her self-possession, she answered, "You are,
+but I have not the pleasure of knowing you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I presume not," said the lady. "We have never met before,
+and yet I knew you instantly."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Knew me! How?" asked Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"From description," replied the lady. "You have been so
+accurately described to me by our mutual friend Miss Woodburn,
+of New Orleans, that I could not mistake you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Florence Woodburn! New Orleans!" exclaimed Fanny.
+"And are you from New Orleans, and do you know Florence,
+and have you seen Julia?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">To all these questions the stranger answered "Yes," continuing,
+"and now let me introduce myself. I am Lida Gibson,
+but I might as well be John Smith for any idea my name will
+convey. However, I am from New Orleans, and know Florence
+and your Uncle William well. Just before I left the city,
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page185">[pg 185]</span><a name="Pg185" id="Pg185" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+I made your sister's acquaintance. When she learned I was
+coming this way, she said I might possibly see you, and made
+me the bearer of many messages of love."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny had never heard of Lida Gibson, but it was sufficient
+that she knew her uncle and Julia, so her hand was immediately
+offered, and the remainder of the evening the two young
+girls promenaded the piazza arm in arm, talking of their distant
+homes and absent friends.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Where did you see Julia?" asked Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Your uncle's house was not quite ready, consequently he
+and Julia were spending a few days at the residence of Dr.
+Lacey," answered Lida.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Dr. Lacey!" said Fanny, in some surprise. "Julia at Dr.
+Lacey's?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, why not?" said Lida, laughing merrily at Fanny's
+manner. "There is nothing improper about that, for Dr.
+Lacey's father was then absent, and his mother, for the time,
+stayed with her son. I fancied it was not at all unpleasant
+either to Dr. Lacey or Julia, that they were thus thrown together,
+and I should not wonder if the doctor should one day
+call you sister!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Lida Gibson, whom our readers will recollect as having
+met at Mabel Mortimer's party in New Orleans, was a
+thoughtless, but kind-hearted girl, and never felt happier than
+when employed in canvassing matches. On the morning when
+the Cameron party arrived at the Springs, she had sent her
+brother to learn the names of the newcomers. On his return
+he mentioned Fanny Middleton as being one of the new
+arrivals, so 'twas not surprising that Lida should so readily
+recognize her.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As days passed on Lida too heard of the supposed engagement
+between Fanny and Frank Cameron, and for once kept
+silent upon the subject, at least in Fanny's presence. Dearly
+as she loved to discuss such matters, she felt there was something
+in the character of her new friend which forbade an approach
+to anything like jesting about so personal an affair as
+one's own engagement. She, however, fully believed the report,
+for everything she saw tended to confirm it, and she was
+anxious to return home that she might carry the important
+news to Julia and Dr. Lacey. Poor Fanny! The clouds were
+gathering darkly about her, but she, all unconscious of the
+consequence, talked, laughed, rode and sang with Frank, never
+thinking that she was thus confirming Lida in a belief which
+would tend to remove Dr. Lacey farther and farther from her.
+Could Lida have heard a conversation which one evening took
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page186">[pg 186]</span><a name="Pg186" id="Pg186" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+place between Mrs. Cameron and Fanny, different, very different
+would have been the report which she carried back.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">One evening as Fanny, Lida and Gertrude were walking
+upon the piazza, a servant came, saying that Mrs. Cameron
+desired to see Miss Middleton in her room. Fanny immediately
+obeyed the summons, and as soon as she was gone, Lida
+laughingly congratulated Gertrude upon the project of having
+so pleasant a sister. Gertrude smilingly received Miss Gibson's
+congratulations. "For," thought she, "even if Fanny does not
+marry Frank, Miss Gibson will probably never know it, as
+she is to leave in a few days."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Let us now with Fanny repair to Mrs. Cameron's room, but
+not like her wondering why she was sent for. We well
+know why, and consequently are prepared for the look of
+mingled indignation and astonishment which appeared on
+Fanny's face when she learned that Mrs. Cameron was pleading
+the cause of her son! Fanny answered, "Madam, I have
+always entertained the highest respect for your son, but I
+must confess it is lessened if it is with his knowledge you
+are speaking to me."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Cameron, who had at first intimated that it was
+Frank's request that she should thus intercede for him, now
+saw her mistake, and veering about, declared what was indeed
+true, that Frank was wholly ignorant of the whole. Then
+followed a long, eloquent speech, in which Mrs. Cameron by
+turns tried to coax, flatter, importune, or frighten Fanny into
+a compliance with her wishes, but Fanny could only repeat
+her first answer. "I cannot, Mrs. Cameron, I cannot marry
+Frank. I acknowledge that I like him, but only as I would
+love a brother. Further remonstrance is useless, for I shall
+never marry him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And why not?" asked Mrs. Cameron. "Do you love another?
+Are you engaged to another?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I cannot answer these questions," said Fanny. "Frank
+knows my reason and has my permission to give it to you."
+Then rising, she added, "I suppose our conference is now
+ended, and with your leave I will retire."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Cameron nodded her head in assent, and Fanny immediately
+left the room. A moment after she quitted the
+apartment, Gertrude entered, all impatient to know her
+mother's success.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Baffled, baffled," was Mrs. Cameron's reply to her interrogatories.
+"I can do nothing with her. She is as stubborn
+as a mule, and we shall either have to conjure up for some
+reason why the engagement was broken off, or else run the
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page187">[pg 187]</span><a name="Pg187" id="Pg187" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+risk of being well laughed at among our circle in New York."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A few days after this, Lida Gibson started for the South,
+promising Fanny that she would see Julia as soon as possible
+after her return home. Ere long Mrs. Cameron too was
+seized with a desire to return to the city. The remainder of
+the party made no objections, and accordingly Mr. and Mrs.
+Stanton, Mrs. Cameron, Frank and Gertrude were soon in
+New York.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Soon after their return, Mrs. Cameron said, in speaking of
+Fanny, "that 'twas quite doubtful whether Frank would marry
+her or not. She was so young, and had, too, so many suitors
+in Kentucky that she probably would soon forget him, and for
+her part she was pleased to have it so!"</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter19" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc38" id="toc38"></a><a name="pdf39" id="pdf39"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter XIX</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">julia announces her engagement to dr. lacey</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Summer was gone and the bright, sunny days of autumn
+had come.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Again in Kate Wilmot's home were tears wept and blessings
+breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children,"
+as they affectionately called all three of the individuals
+who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"God bless you, Kate, my darling Kate," said Mrs. Wilmot
+as she fondly kissed her only child. Then turning to Fanny,
+she said, "And you, too, my other daughter, you have my
+love and earnest prayers for your happiness."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Wilmot could not speak, but his feelings were not less
+deep, as he embraced his child and shook the hands of Mr.
+Miller and Fanny. Old Hector, too, shared in the general
+sorrow, but for some undefinable reason he seemed to cling
+more closely to Fanny. He would look up in her face and
+howl, as if he knew she was leaving him forever. "Noble
+Hector!" said Fanny, "and do you indeed love me so well?"
+Then kneeling down by him, she drew from her neck a tiny
+locket, in which was a daguerreotype of herself. To this she
+attached a blue ribbon, which she fastened around Hector's
+neck, saying, "I cannot stay with you, Hector, but you shall
+have my likeness." Afterward when strangers visited the
+house and marvelled at Hector's unusual neck gear, they were
+shown the fair, sweet face, which looked forth from the
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page188">[pg 188]</span><a name="Pg188" id="Pg188" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+golden casing, and were told the story of the young girl, whose
+presence had been like Sunshine in Richard Wilmot's darkened
+home.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Miller was not willing that Fanny should leave New
+York without first visiting Niagara Falls. Accordingly, they
+stopped at the Falls, and were there joined by Mr. and Mrs.
+Stanton and Frank, the latter of whom was desirous of seeing
+Fanny as long as possible. He accompanied them to Buffalo,
+and stayed upon the boat which was to bear them away until
+the last bell rang out its warning. As he was leaving them
+Kate playfully asked if they were taking anything of his
+with them. "Yes, everything, everything," he answered.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Soon the steamer was moving proudly over the blue waters
+of Lake Erie. On the upper deck our Kentucky friends were
+waving their handkerchiefs to Frank, who stood upon the
+wharf as long as one bright-haired girl could be distinguished
+by the light of the harvest moon, whose rays fell calmly upon
+the placid waters.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In a few days Mr. Middleton again folded to his bosom his
+Sunshine, now more precious than ever, because, as he said,
+"He'd lain awake a heap o' nights, worryin' about her. The
+dogs had howled, the death watches had ticked on the wall,
+and everything had carried on, t'other side up, ever since she'd
+been gone. But look, Nancy," he continued to his wife, "she's
+fattin' up right smart. Her journey has done her a heap of
+good, and I'm glad I let her go."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The blacks now crowded round, delighted to welcome home
+their young mistress, who had a kind word and some little
+gift for each. Particularly were Aunt Katy and Aunt Judy
+pleased with the present of a tasty lace cap, whose value was
+greatly increased from the fact that they were bought in New
+York City. In these simple creatures' estimation, New York
+and Frankfort were the largest places in the world. "I s'pose,"
+said Aunt Katy, "that this New York is mighty nigh three
+times as large as Frankfort."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Three times as large!" repeated Fanny. "Why, yes, Katy,
+forty times as large."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">From that time Aunt Katy looked upon Fanny as one not
+long for this world. "'Tain't in natur," said she, "that she
+should stay long. Allus was peart like and forrud, and now
+has been ridin' in the railroad all over the airth, and hain't
+got lost nuther, besides a-sailin' along in the steam engine
+over the salt water."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It was indeed marvelous how much Fanny had seen, and
+when she came to tell the wonder-stricken negroes of the
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page189">[pg 189]</span><a name="Pg189" id="Pg189" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+cataract of Niagara, their amazement knew no bounds. Our
+friend Bobaway did not fail to ease himself by a round of
+somersaults, his usual manner of expressing surprise or
+pleasure. At the same time he whispered to Lucy that "He's
+mistaken if Miss Fanny wan't tellin' 'em a stretcher this time,"
+for which declaration Lucy rewarded him with a smart box
+on the ear, saying, "Is you no better manners than to 'cuse
+white folks of lyin'? Miss Fanny never'd got as well as she
+is if she's picked up a mess of lies to tell us."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny's health was indeed much improved, and for a day
+or two after her return home, she bounded about the house
+and grounds as lightly and merrily as she had done in childhood.
+Mr. Middleton noticed the change and was delighted.
+"I b'lieve she's forgettin' that paltry doctor," said he, but he
+was wrong.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The third day after her return she was sitting with her
+parents, relating to them an account of her journey, when Ike
+entered the room. He had been sent to the post office and now
+came up to Fanny, saying, "Here, I done got this air," at the
+same time handing her a letter, which she instantly saw was
+from her sister. Eagerly taking it, she said, "A letter from
+Julia. I am delighted. It is a long time since I have heard
+from her." Then quickly breaking the seal, she commenced
+reading it.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Gradually as she read there stole over her face a strange
+expression. It was a look of despair—of hope utterly crushed,
+but she finished the letter and then mechanically passing it to
+her father, she said, "Read it; it concerns us all," and then
+rising she went to her room, leaving her father to read and
+swear over Julia's letter at his leisure. That he did so no
+one will doubt when they learn its contents.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The first page contained assurances of love; the second congratulated
+Fanny upon her engagement with Frank, but
+chided her for suffering Lida Gibson to be the bearer of the
+news. "Why did you not write to me yourself?" she said—"that
+is the way I shall do, and now to prove my words, you
+will see how confiding I am." Then followed the intelligence
+that Dr. Lacey had the night before offered his heart and
+hand and of course had been accepted. "You will not wonder
+at it," she wrote, "for you know how much I have always loved
+him. I was, however, greatly surprised when he told me he
+always preferred me to you, but was prevented from telling
+me so by my silly engagement with Mr. Wilmot and my supposed
+affection for him." The letter ended by saying that
+Dr. Lacey would accompany her home some time during the
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page190">[pg 190]</span><a name="Pg190" id="Pg190" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+latter part of October, when their marriage would take place.
+There was also a "P.S.," in which Julia wrote, "Do, Fan, use
+your influence with the old man and make him fix up the infernal
+old air castle. I'd as soon be married in the horse
+barn as there."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This, then, was the letter which affected Fanny so, and
+called all of Uncle Joshua's biggest oaths into use. Mrs.
+Middleton tried to calm her husband and remind him of his
+promise not to swear. "I know it," said he, "I know I promised
+not to swear, and for better than two months I hain't
+swore, but I can't help it now. And yet I expected it. I
+know'd 'twould be so when I let Tempest go to New Orleans.
+But he'll run himself into a hornet's nest, and I ain't sure but
+it's just the punishment for him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, then, do you rave so?" asked Mrs. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Because," answered her husband, "when I let Tempest go,
+I'd no idee Sunshine cared so much for him. If I had, I'd
+have slung a halter round Tempest's neck and tied her up
+in the hoss barn she likes so well!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The old man was evidently piqued at Julia's thrust at the
+old house. "Fix up! A heap I'll fix up for her to be
+married," continued he.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Then you'll give your consent?" said Mrs. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Consent! Who's asked any consent?" replied he, "and
+'tain't likely they will nuther; and if I should refuse, Tempest
+wouldn't mind clamberin' out of the chimbly to run away, and
+the doctor has showed himself jest as mean. No; he may have
+her and go to the old boy for all of Josh. But what's this
+about Cameron? I hope 'tis so, but I'm mighty feared it
+ain't. Sunshine can't love two at a time."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">While Mr. Middleton was thus expending his fury, Fanny
+was alone in her room, struggling hard to subdue the bitter
+feelings which were rising in her heart. Until now she had
+not been aware how much she loved Dr. Lacey. True, she
+had said it was impossible she could ever marry him; and
+she had believed she was trying to forget him; but ever in her
+heart she had, perhaps unconsciously, cherished a half formed
+belief that all would yet be well, and when she refused the
+noble, generous heart which Frank Cameron laid at her feet,
+it was with a vague hope that Dr. Lacey would yet be hers.
+But now every hope was gone. "There is nothing left for
+me," said Fanny, "but woe, woe!" 'Twas fearful—the tide of
+sorrow which swept over the young girl, but amid the wild
+storm of passion came the echo of a still, small voice, whispering
+of one who loves with more than an earthly love, who
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page191">[pg 191]</span><a name="Pg191" id="Pg191" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+never proves faithless—never fails. Fanny listened to the
+Spirit's pleadings and resolved that henceforth she would
+seek to place her affections where "there is no variableness,
+neither shadow of turning."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The whirlwind of excitement passed over, leaving no trace
+to mark its passage, save a fixed calm expression, which a
+more violent demonstration of feeling would not have done.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The week following the receipt of Julia's letter Mr. Middleton
+had business which took him to Frankfort. Fanny accompanied
+him and remained several days. The morning after
+her arrival she and Mr. Stanton were walking upon the upper
+balcony at Mrs. Crane's, when they were joined by Ashton,
+who had returned from New Orleans a few days before. He
+had always been a frequent visitor there, but since his
+return, his visits had been more frequent and of longer
+duration. There was to him something very fascinating about
+Stanton's fair bride, and yet he always felt uneasy when
+with her, for her manners and appearance reminded him of
+the past.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This morning, however, the mystery was explained, but in
+what way he could not tell.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Soon after he appeared on the balcony, Nellie pointed to
+a gentleman who was crossing the street and inquired his
+name. On being told she replied: "He looks very much like
+a Mr. Barnard I used to know years ago in &mdash;&mdash;," mentioning
+the town where she was born.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Used to know where?" asked Ashton quickly.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Nellie repeated the name and Ashton said, "Why, that's my
+native town, and I knew Mr. Barnard well." Then as if the
+light of a sudden revelation fell upon him, he added, "And
+your name, too, was Nellie Ashton? I once had a sister
+Nellie, on whose rosy cheeks I dropped a tear the night I ran
+away to sea. Can it be that you are that Nellie?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A few moments more sufficed them to discover what we
+have long surmized, viz., that Henry Ashton and Nellie Stanton
+were brother and sister. The surprise and pleasure of
+their recognition is better imagined than described. We will
+only say that when Stanton, on his return from the office,
+stepped out upon the balcony in quest of his wife, he was
+greatly shocked at beholding her in Ashton's arms, and his
+amazement was increased when he saw that she not only
+suffered his caresses, but also returned them in a manner
+highly displeasing to the young husband. Fanny, however,
+soon explained all, and Stanton gladly received Ashton as a
+newly found brother.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page192">[pg 192]</span><a name="Pg192" id="Pg192" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>It is unnecessary for us to repeat what Nellie and her
+brother had to relate concerning themselves since the night
+when Ashton so unceremoniously took leave of his home.
+With the important points in their history the reader is already
+acquainted, so for the present we leave them, while
+we take a brief glance at Mrs. Carrington. The reader will
+doubtless think that for once in her life that estimable lady
+has done a good deed, although her motive was not the best
+in the world. Before Julia went to New Orleans, Mrs. Carrington
+so far overcame her dislike as to ask her to write.
+Julia did not promise to do so, but probably concluded she
+would, for soon after her arrival in New Orleans she
+wrote to her a letter, in which she hinted at the probable result
+of her visit. She was then a guest of Dr. Lacey, and she
+spoke of his attention and politeness in the most extravagant
+terms. This so provoked Mrs. Carrington that she determined
+at once to write to Dr. Lacey, and give him an insight
+into Julia's real character.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The letter was accordingly written. We must do Mrs. Carrington
+the justice to say that though her object in writing
+was purely selfish, she asserted nothing in her letter but what
+she knew to be strictly true. She was ignorant of Julia's conduct
+concerning Fanny, consequently she said nothing upon
+that head, but she spoke of her generally deceitful character,
+and mentioned several instances in which she had not hesitated
+to stoop to the basest falsehood for the accomplishment
+of her purpose.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As she was folding the letter it occurred to her that by some
+accident Julia might possibly get hold of it. "And then,"
+thought she, "she will recognize my handwriting, and curiosity
+will impel her to open the letter, after which she wouldn't
+hesitate a moment to destroy it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The next moment Mrs. Carrington was rapping at the door
+of Mrs. Miller's room. Kate opened it and was greatly surprised
+at beholding her visitor, who seldom came there. Mrs.
+Carrington, however, smilingly presented her letter to Mr.
+Miller, saying that she had business with Dr. Lacey, which
+rendered it necessary for her to write to him, and as she did
+not care to have the post office clerks gossip about her writing
+to a gentleman, she wished him to direct it for her. Mr.
+Miller complied with her request and the next morning the important
+document was on its way to New Orleans.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As our readers have twice made the voyage of the Mississippi,
+they will not refuse, again, to run the risk of its floating
+snags, sandbars and boat races; so stepping on board the
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page193">[pg 193]</span><a name="Pg193" id="Pg193" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+same steamer which bears Mrs. Carrington's letter, we will
+once more, visit Louisiana, and stopping with Dr. Lacey, will
+see how much of Julia's letter to her sister was true.</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter20" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc40" id="toc40"></a><a name="pdf41" id="pdf41"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter XX</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">rondeau digs up the missing letter</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The first three weeks of Julia's stay in New Orleans were,
+as we have learned, spent at the house of Dr. Lacey. His
+mother was present, and although she readily acknowledged
+the uncommon beauty of her fair visitor, yet from the first she
+disliked her.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The servants, too, as if adopting the opinion of their mistress,
+felt and expressed among themselves an aversion to the
+"evil-eyed lady," as they termed Julia. Aunt Dilsey, in particular,
+soon had her own reason for disliking her. The
+second day after Julia's arrival, as she was strolling through
+the yard, she encountered Jackson, a bright little fellow, three
+years of age, and Aunt Dilsey's only son. Jack, as he was
+usually called, was amusing himself by seeing how far he
+could spit! Unfortunately he spit too far, and hit Miss Julia's
+pink muslin. In an instant her white, slender fingers were
+buried in his wool. His screams soon brought Aunt Dilsey
+to the rescue. Upon learning the dreadful crime of which
+Jack had been guilty, she snatched him from Julia's grasp,
+and hurried him into the house without a word. From that
+time Dilsey was Julia's sworn enemy, and Jack was taught
+to make up faces at her, whenever he could do so without being
+discovered.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The servants, however, were too well trained to manifest
+any open disrespect, for they knew she was "marster's guest,"
+and as such was entitled to every possible attention.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When first she arrived Dr. Lacey felt exceedingly uncomfortable,
+for her presence constantly reminded him of the past,
+and his reminiscences of Julia were not particularly pleasant.
+Gradually this feeling wore away, for she appeared greatly
+changed. There was a softness, a gentleness, in her manner,
+which seemed to Dr. Lacey like Fanny, and then her voice,
+too, was so like her sister's that ere long she ceased to be disagreeable
+to him, and instead of avoiding her society, as at
+first he had done, he now sought it.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page194">[pg 194]</span><a name="Pg194" id="Pg194" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Julia saw her advantage, and determined to follow it up.
+Nothing could exceed her extreme amiability, and apparent
+sweetness of disposition. Even Mrs. Lacey was partially
+deceived, and concluded she had been too hasty in her estimation
+of Miss Middleton. Still she watched her son's movements
+narrowly, and hoped he had no intentions of making
+Julia his wife.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">She was in New Orleans three weeks before her uncle's
+house was in readiness; but at the end of that time she, together
+with Dr. Lacey, Mabel Mortimer and Florence Woodburn
+were about to exchange the heat and dust of the city for
+a cooler residence near the lake. The day before they left
+was hot and sultry, and in the morning Julia sought the shade
+of a large vine-wreathed summer house, which stood in the
+garden, near by the tree under which Rondeau had buried his
+master's letter.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">One word now about our old friend Rondeau. The buried
+letter had cost him a world of trouble. He was constantly fearful
+lest he should be detected. Particularly was he afraid
+that the author of the letter, failing to receive an answer,
+would write again, and thus he might be exposed. Twice had
+he dug up the epistle upon occasions when he fancied some one
+of his master's letters bore a similar superscription. In this
+way he had become tolerably familiar with Mr. Miller's handwriting,
+which was rather peculiar, being a large, heavy,
+black hand.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">On the morning when Julia was snugly esconced in the summer
+house, Rondeau returned from the post office in great
+tribulation.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What's up now?" asked Leffie, whom Rondeau drew aside,
+with a dolefully grave face.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Nothing's up," answered Rondeau, "but the letter has got
+to come up! I ain't going to feel like I was a whipped dog
+any longer. I'll confess all to Marster George, for see, here's
+another like the buried one." So saying, he held up Mrs.
+Carrington's letter, on the envelope of which was Mr. Miller's
+writing.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Leffie offered no remonstrance, and as Aunt Dilsey just then
+screamed for her, Rondeau went alone to the garden and proceeded
+to disinter the buried document. 'Twas but the work
+of a moment, and could Julia have been cooling herself in
+Greenland, as she ought to have been, all would have ended
+well. And now I suppose some indignant reader will say,
+"Why didn't you put her in Greenland, then, or some worse
+place?" But patience, patience, a little longer. You would
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page195">[pg 195]</span><a name="Pg195" id="Pg195" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+have us tell things just as they were, I suppose, so we must
+not only suffer Miss Julia to be in the summer house, but we
+must also allow her to be a spectator of Rondeau's proceedings.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">She was greatly surprised when she saw him take from the
+cigar box a much soiled, yellowish-looking letter, and she
+could not help feeling that in some way it concerned herself.
+Suddenly appearing, she startled Rondeau by saying, "What
+are you doing? Whose is that? Give it to me."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Rondeau was anxious to conceal from her his long-buried
+treasure, and he passed her the other. She took it and recognizing
+Mr. Miller's writing, knew also that Rondeau had
+given her the wrong one, so she said in a commanding tone,
+"What does all this mean? Give me the other one immediately."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The submissive African, ever obedient to his superiors,
+handed her the other letter, and then in a few words told his
+story, and announced his intention of confessing all to his
+master, at the same time extending his hand to take the
+letters. But Julia did not mean he should have them, and she
+said, coaxingly, "You have done very wrong, Rondeau, and
+your master will undoubtedly be very angry, but I will take
+them to him and intercede for you, as you are on the whole
+a pretty fine fellow. He'll forgive you for me. I know he
+will, but mind, don't you say anything to him about it until
+you've seen me again."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So saying, she returned to the house and, going to her room,
+bolted the door. After which, breaking the seal of the oldest
+letter, she deliberately read it through, occasionally uttering a
+malediction against Mr. Miller, thanking the good luck which
+brought it to her hands instead of Dr. Lacey's, and making
+remarks generally. Said she, "Mighty good opinion Mr.
+Quilting-frames has of me (alluding to Mr. Miller's height),
+glad I know his mind. A heap of good the answer to this did
+him, and his doll wife, too. Hadn't I better answer it myself?
+I'd write after this fashion: 'Mr. Miller—At first I thought
+I would treat your letter with silent contempt, but recently I
+have concluded to write and thank you to mind your own
+business. By order of George Lacey, Esq.—Julia Middleton,
+Secretary.' Yes, that would serve the meddling old Yankee
+Dictionary right," continued she, and then, as her eye fell
+upon the remaining letter, she added, "Yes, I'll read this one
+too, and see what new thing I'm guilty of!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As soon as she broke it open and glanced at the handwriting,
+she knew it to be from Mrs. Carrington. "What now?" said
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page196">[pg 196]</span><a name="Pg196" id="Pg196" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+she, "what has Mrs. Carrington got to say about me."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A rapid perusal of the letter showed her what Mrs. Carrington
+had to say, and she continued her remarks as follows:
+"She has described me quite accurately. I didn't suppose
+she knew me so well. I wonder who'll write next! It seems
+everybody is in league against me, but I'm enough for anybody
+there is in Kentucky; and," she added, in a lower tone,
+"I wouldn't hesitate to try my strength with Satan himself;"
+but even then the dark girl trembled as she thought there was
+a God, whom none could withstand, and who, one day, would
+inevitably overtake her.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Quickly as possible she drove such unpleasant thoughts from
+her mind, and then tried to devise the best plan for managing
+Mrs. Carrington. "For Mr. Miller's letter," said she, "I care
+nothing. It was written so long ago that he has ceased expecting
+an answer, but I well know Mrs. Carrington's designs,
+and she will continue to write until she receives some reply.
+I have once successfully counterfeited Dr. Lacey's handwriting,
+and can do it again. I'll send her something that
+will quiet her nerves better than assafœtida!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This settled, she went in quest of Rondeau, whom she told
+that, as she had expected, his master was very much displeased.
+"But," said she, "after I interceded awhile for you,
+he said he would forgive you on condition that you were never
+guilty of the like again, and never mention the subject to him
+in any way, as it makes him angry to talk about it." To both
+these conditions Rondeau readily agreed, and Julia left him,
+thinking she was safe in that quarter.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Several days after, Mrs. Carrington received a letter which
+she supposed came from Dr. Lacey. In it she was coolly requested
+not to interfere in other people's matters, and told
+that any efforts on her part to engraft herself into Dr. Lacey's
+good graces by maligning Julia, would be useless, and only
+serve to confirm him in his present low opinion of her, while
+at the same time it would increase the high estimation in
+which he held Miss Middleton!</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After that Mrs. Carrington troubled Dr. Lacey with no
+more letters, but busied herself in anticipating the capture of
+a wealthy gentleman, who Ashton told her was, in the course
+of two or three months, coming on from Charleston, South
+Carolina.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The scene now changes from Dr. Lacey's to the "Indian
+Nest," on the lake shore. It was a charming spot, and looked
+as if intended only for the inhabitation of the pure and innocent.
+Yet even there was crafty ambition and base deceit.
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page197">[pg 197]</span><a name="Pg197" id="Pg197" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+Julia was there, eagerly seeking to wind her coils securely
+around her long watched-for prey. To all eyes but her own
+she seemed not likely to succeed, for though Dr. Lacey admired
+her and possibly treated her with more attention than
+he did either Mabel or Florence, yet his heart still turned to
+Fanny, and for hours he would sit, talking to Julia of her
+sister, while she schooled herself to answer all his questions
+without one sign of impatience.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Occasionally she would speak to Dr. Lacey of his cousin,
+young Stanton, and would tell how much pleasure Fanny
+seemed to take in his society. But this produced no effect, for
+Dr. Lacey had learned from Stanton himself of his approaching
+marriage with Miss Ashton. Then Julia pulled another
+string and expatiated so largely upon Frank Cameron's sayings
+and doings that Dr. Lacey became really uneasy, for recently
+he had thought seriously of again writing to Fanny, and now
+he determined to do so.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Without knowing it, Julia was herself the means of causing
+this determination to be carried into effect. One night she
+and Dr. Lacey had been strolling for more than an hour
+through the many delightful walks in the garden, which lay
+upon the lake shore. To her great satisfaction, they were entirely
+alone, for Mr. Middleton and Florence were engaged
+in their favorite game of chess, while Mabel was eagerly
+listening to Ashton, who was relating to her some of his
+India adventures. Mabel had good sense enough to know that
+her efforts to win Dr. Lacey would be useless, and rather reluctantly
+she had given him up. Now her eyes grew brighter
+and her heart beat faster whenever Ashton approached. But,
+fair Mabel, your hopes are all in vain.</p>
+
+<div class="tei tei-lg" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em; margin-top: 1.00em">
+<div class="tei tei-l" style="text-align: left; margin-left: 10.00em">For Inez, the Spaniard,</div>
+<div class="tei tei-l" style="text-align: left; margin-left: 12.00em">Is o'er the sea,</div>
+<div class="tei tei-l" style="text-align: left; margin-left: 10.00em">And the heart thou wouldst win</div>
+<div class="tei tei-l" style="text-align: left; margin-left: 12.00em">Is not destined for thee.</div>
+</div>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As we have before said, Julia was delighted at having Dr.
+Lacey thus to herself, and she resolved to increase the favorable
+impression she knew she had already made upon him.
+Most admirably was her part played. Fanny herself could
+not have been more gentle and agreeable than was Julia, as,
+together with Dr. Lacey, she traversed the broad walks of
+the garden. Sweet and soothing were the words she poured
+into his ear, occasionally administering a little well-timed
+flattery, and wishing, as she had once done before to another
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page198">[pg 198]</span><a name="Pg198" id="Pg198" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+individual in similar circumstances, that Dr. Lacey had been
+her brother. He did not, like Mr. Wilmot, follow up this
+wish by a proposition that as he was not her brother she
+would accept him for a husband, but he pressed the hand,
+which, with seeming unconsciousness, had been placed on his,
+and said, "God knows how ardently I once hoped to be your
+brother, Julia."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And would you then have loved me?" asked Julia, "me
+whom few have ever loved, because they did not know me;
+say, would you have loved me as a sister?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The face of her who awaited Dr. Lacey's answer was very
+beautiful, while tears moistened the long eyelashes, which
+veiled the large, bright eyes, and the tones of her voice, now
+more like Fanny's than ever, thrilled his every nerve. What
+wonder, then, that his lips for the first time touched the
+polished brow of the tempter, as he said, "It would be no hard
+task, Julia, to love you with more than a brother's love."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"One more well-aimed blow," thought Julia, "and I shall
+have him at my feet"; but she was mistaken. Between herself
+and Dr. Lacey there arose the image of one, the remembrance
+of whom had a power to prevent the utterance of
+words which otherwise might have been spoken.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Abruptly changing the conversation, he drew her rather reluctantly
+toward the house, which they reached just in time
+to hear Florence exclaim, as she scattered the chessmen over
+the floor, "Why, Uncle Billy Middleton, what do you mean?
+Put yourself up to be played for, and then beat me; shame,
+shame."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What is this all about?" asked Dr. Lacey, having some
+inkling of the truth.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why," answered Florence, "you see, Mr. Middleton has
+conceived a fatherly affection for me, and as he is rather rusty
+in such matters, he could think of no better way of proposing
+than to put himself up as a prize, and tell me if I beat him in
+playing chess, he would be mine, or in other words, make me
+Mrs. Billy Middleton."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And who beat?" asked Julia.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, Mr. Middleton was ill-mannered enough to win,"
+said Florence, "but then, it was such fun to see how desperately
+he played, for fear I should get him! Now, Dr.
+Lacey, I suppose you have been proposing to Julia in the real
+old, orthodox way, but that is too common. You must sit
+down at the chessboard and let Julia play for you," and she
+pushed them both toward the chairs, which she and Mr.
+Middleton had just vacated.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page199">[pg 199]</span><a name="Pg199" id="Pg199" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Julia did not refuse, but Dr. Lacey, freeing himself from
+Florence, said, "Excuse me tonight, Miss Woodburn. Perhaps
+at some other time I will comply with your request," then bowing,
+he left the veranda and went to his own room.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When there he strove to recall the events of the evening,
+and the words he had involuntarily spoken to Julia. "Why is
+it," said he, "that I feel so uneasy whenever I am alone with
+her? Is it that I love her and am afraid I shall tell her so?
+No, that cannot be. I do not love her; and yet, next to Fanny,
+she is more agreeable to me than any one else."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Memories of other days came thronging about him, and he
+then resolved again to write and beseech Fanny at least to
+grant him her second love, even if her first, best affections had
+been given to another.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Suppose she refuses you," seemed whispered in his ear.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It must have been some evil spirit which prompted the reply,
+"Then I will marry Julia, as being next and nearest to Fanny."
+His resolution once taken, he proceeded to carry it into effect.
+The letter was written and over Dr. Lacey came a sense of
+relief—a feeling that he had escaped from something, he
+knew not what. But she, who was upon his track, was more
+wily, more crafty than anything he had ever imagined.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This time, however, her interference was not necessary, for
+early next morning a carriage drew up in front of the Indian
+Nest. From it sprang Lida Gibson, who had recently returned
+from New York. She was full of talk, and within an hour
+after her arrival the story of Fanny's engagement with Frank
+Cameron had been repeated in Dr. Lacey's hearing at least
+three times.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It must be true," said Lida, "for every one said so, and
+their actions proclaimed it, if nothing more; besides, Mr.
+Cameron's sister, Gertrude herself, told me it was so."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I am not surprised," said Julia and her uncle both.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">For Julia's opinion Dr. Lacey possibly might not have cared,
+but when Mr. Middleton too added his testimony, the matter
+was settled. The letter was not sent.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">During the day Lida wondered much why Dr. Lacey stayed
+so closely in his room. "I should think he would roast in
+there," said she. "I do wonder what he is about?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I fancy," answered Florence, "that he still loves Fanny,
+and now that she is engaged he is staying alone until he gets
+his rebellious heart tied up."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When Lida afterward learned the truth, she expressed a
+wish that her tongue might have been cut out ere she had
+been the bearer of news which caused so much trouble.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page200">[pg 200]</span><a name="Pg200" id="Pg200" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>While Dr. Lacey was securely bolted in his room, nerving
+himself to bear this fresh disappointment and striving to drive
+each thought of Fanny from him, Julia too was alone and
+busily engaged. What pains she took to rub and soil those
+tiny sheets of paper, until they assumed a worn and crumpled
+look! Then dipping her finger in the silver goblet at her side,
+what perfect tear blots she made, and how she exulted over the
+probable success of her morning's work! When it was
+finished she placed it in her portfolio, and waited for a favorable
+opportunity.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It came not that day, however, for save at meal time Dr.
+Lacey made not his appearance. To Mr. Middleton's inquiries
+concerning the reason of his seclusion, he replied,
+"that he was busy with important matters"; but his abstracted
+manner led Mr. Middleton to believe what he had long suspected,
+viz., that Dr. Lacey's heart was wholly centered upon
+Fanny, and that the news of her coming marriage was the
+cause of his unhappiness.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Next morning's sun rose clear and bright, but it brought a
+day which Dr. Lacey long, long remembered, and which Julia,
+in the bitterness of her heart, cursed many and many a time.
+In the early part of the morning Dr. Lacey wandered down to
+a small arbor, which stood at the foot of the garden. He had
+not been there long before Julia, too, came tripping down the
+walk, with her portfolio and drawing pencil. So absorbed
+was she in her own thoughts that she of course did not see
+Dr. Lacey until she had entered the arbor; then, with a
+most becoming blush and start, she said, "Pray pardon me for
+disturbing you. I had no idea you were here."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey, of course, insisted upon her staying. She knew
+he would, and sitting down, she busied herself in looking over
+the contents of her portfolio. Suddenly she heaved a deep
+sigh, and Dr. Lacey looked up just in time to see her wipe
+something from her eyes, or pretend to, which must have been
+tears. At the same time she hastily thrust a paper back into
+her portfolio, which she immediately shut.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What is the matter?" asked Dr. Lacey. "For whom was
+that sigh and those tears?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"For poor Fan," answered Julia. "I have accidently found
+a part of an old journal, which she kept while Mr. Wilmot was
+living."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"May I see it?" asked Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia seemed at first reluctant, but finally replied, "Perhaps
+it will be as well to let you do so, for you may then judge
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page201">[pg 201]</span><a name="Pg201" id="Pg201" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+more kindly of Fanny"; and she placed in his hands the
+soiled sheets of paper which we saw in her room.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Leaning back she watched him while he read. As we have
+as much right to read Fanny's journal as Dr. Lacey, we will
+here give a few brief extracts:</p>
+<div class="tei tei-tb"> </div>
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">April—"Cease your wild beatings, my heart. Mr. Wilmot
+is promised to Julia. He will never be mine, but nought can
+prevent my loving him; ay, forever and ever."</p>
+<div class="tei tei-tb"> </div>
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">August 1st—"I do not believe I am indifferent to Mr. Wilmot,
+but he will be true to his vows—he will wed Julia; and
+this doctor that bothers me so, what of him? Why, he is
+wealthy, and high, and handsome—but I do not love him; yet
+if he offers himself I shall say yes, for, as Mrs. Carrington
+says, 'he is a great catch.'"</p>
+<div class="tei tei-tb"> </div>
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Sept. 5—"Mr. Wilmot is dead, and with him died my poor,
+poor heart. Had he lived, he possibly might have turned to
+me, for Julia knew how much I loved him. Dear, generous
+Julia, how I wish Dr. Lacey would love her, for she is more
+worthy of him than I am."</p>
+<div class="tei tei-tb"> </div>
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Jan. 1—"Heigh ho, I'm engaged to Dr. Lacey! Who would
+think it? Now I am happy! Oh, no. Out in the graveyard
+lies one who could have made me happy. Ought I thus to deceive
+Dr. Lacey? Why, yes; if he is satisfied, it is well
+enough. I am ambitious, and if I can't marry for love, I will
+for money. And then he's given me so beautiful a piano. Oh,
+I hope he'll send me more presents after he gets home!"</p>
+<div class="tei tei-tb"> </div>
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Jan. 15—"Dr. Lacey has gone and I feel relieved. But just
+think of it—Julia loves him devotedly. I wish he knew it.
+She has always loved him and tries to make me do the same.
+She read me a sermon today two hours long about my duty.
+Fudge on my duty! As long as I can make Joshua and Dr.
+Lacey think I'm all sunshine, it's no matter if my love is all
+moonshine."</p>
+<div class="tei tei-tb"> </div>
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This journal was interspersed here and there with tears,
+and was so exact an imitation of Fanny's writing that Dr.
+Lacey was completely duped. He, however, wondered that
+Julia should show it to him. She had foreseen this, and as he
+was reading the last few lines she was looking over her portfolio.
+Suddenly springing up, she snatched the paper from
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page202">[pg 202]</span><a name="Pg202" id="Pg202" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+his hands, saying, "Oh, what have I done? I've shown you
+the wrong part of the journal. I did not mean you to see
+this. What shall I do? You'll hate Fanny and despise me."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why despise you?" asked Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Because," replied Julia, "you will dislike me for the foolish
+thing which Fan wrote about me. I could not help her writing
+it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And is it true?" asked Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, you must not ask me that—I can't tell—I shan't tell—"
+and seizing her portfolio Julia started off toward the house,
+thinking possibly she should be pursued. But she was not.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">During the reading of the journal Dr. Lacey's heart seemed
+to go through a benumbing process, which rendered it perfectly
+palsied. No emotion either of love or anger did he
+feel toward Fanny. She was nought to him.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">And how did the knowledge that Julia loved him affect him?
+Answer, any man, whether your wounded pride is never
+soothed by woman's sympathy, and love, come in what garb
+it may. And in Dr. Lacey's case it was a being of wondrous
+beauty, who knew well what she was about and had marked
+each inch of ground ere she trod upon it. What marvel then
+that Dr. Lacey turned toward her. You would have done so;
+ay, perchance sooner than he did.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">That evening after supper, as Dr. Lacey was walking upon
+the veranda, Florence approached him, saying, "Come, Dr.
+Lacey, now fulfill your promise of playing with Julia," at the
+same time leading him toward the place where her companions
+were seated. "Now," said she, placing the chessboard
+in his hands, "I am mistress of ceremonies. We will have a
+fair understanding. If Julia beats, you shall be hers; if you
+beat, Mabel and Lida shall draw cuts for you. Do you
+agree to it?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Certainly," was Dr. Lacey's reply, at the same time seating
+himself opposite Julia, who gave him a look of searching
+inquiry. He understood her and in a low tone answered, "I
+am in earnest. Do your best."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">And she did her best. With one strong effort of the will
+she concentrated all her energies upon that game, which she
+felt would decide her fate. Dr. Lacey, too, as if resolved
+to conquer, played most skillfully. The bystanders for a time
+looked on, and as Lida noticed the livid hue of Julia's face,
+she said, "Pray, Julia, don't burst a blood vessel, for maybe
+Dr. Lacey will have you, even if you do not beat."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But the ear she addressed was deaf save to the quiet sound
+of the chessmen. The contest was long and severe. Nine,
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page203">[pg 203]</span><a name="Pg203" id="Pg203" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+ten, eleven, struck the little clock in the hall. One by one the
+spectators stole away. Florence's parting words were, "If
+Dr. Lacey beats, be sure and wake us, Julia, so Mabel and
+Lida can draw cuts."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">And now they were alone. Once and only once Julia
+glanced at the face of her antagonist. It was white and colorless
+as her own hand, which wandered steadily over the chessboard.
+The final spell was upon him, and he seemed striving
+hard to shake it off. 'Twas all in vain. The little clock
+struck the hour of midnight. The game was ended. Julia had
+won. Dr. Lacey was checkmated!</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">With one hand he rapidly swept the board of its occupants,
+while the other he extended toward Julia, saying: "Take it.
+'Tis all I can offer, for you well know I have no heart to give.
+My hand and name you have won—they are yours."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A person less intriguing or determined than Julia would
+have scorned to receive a hand so coldly offered. But not so
+with her. She did not expect any protestations of love, for
+she knew he felt none. Yet she was hardly satisfied, and resolved
+upon one movement more ere she accepted what she
+felt was reluctantly given.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You are mistaken in me," said she, "if you think I will
+play for a husband, and then expect him to comply with the
+terms unless he chooses to do so."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey replied, "When I consented to play, I knew what
+I was about, and I knew, too, that you love me. I cannot say
+the same to you in return, but you are far from being indifferent
+to me. When I first knew you I disliked you, for I
+believed you to be passionate, jealous and designing; nor do
+I think my opinion of you then was wrong; but you are
+changed, very much changed. Continue to be what you are
+now, and we may be happy, for I may learn to love you, but
+never as fondly, as madly, as I loved your sister; ay, as I
+could love her again; but enough of this. She was false;
+she deceived me, and now I will wed you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">And what said Julia to all this? Why, she sat bolt upright,
+listening attentively while Dr. Lacey expressed his former
+and present opinion of her. When he had finished, she
+ventured to acknowledge her love for him; said she had always
+loved him, and that as his wife she would try to make
+him happy. Perhaps she was sincere in this, for she did love
+Dr. Lacey as well as her selfish nature would suffer her to
+love any one, and she had resolved, if she ever married him,
+to do all in her power to atone, if possible, for the past.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A half hour longer they conversed of the future, and arranged
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page204">[pg 204]</span><a name="Pg204" id="Pg204" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+the plan, which Julia next day wrote to her sister. At
+last Dr. Lacey exclaimed, "Come, Julia, you must go now;
+it is getting late, for see,"—pointing to the little clock; but as
+if astonished at what it had heard, the clock had stopped!</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter21" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc42" id="toc42"></a><a name="pdf43" id="pdf43"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter XXI</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">stirring events</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Great was Mr. Middleton's surprise when informed by Dr.
+Lacey of his engagement with Julia. Something in his countenance
+must have betrayed it, for Dr. Lacey said, "You seem
+astonished, sir. Are you displeased?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Certainly not; I am glad," answered Mr. Middleton. "Yet
+I confess I was surprised, for I had never thought of such
+a thing. Once I had hoped you would marry Fanny, but since
+Frank Cameron has rendered that impossible, you cannot do
+better than take Julia. She is intelligent, accomplished and
+handsome, and although she has some faults, your influence
+over her will lead her to correct them."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Unlike this was the reception which the intelligence met
+with from Dr. Lacey's negroes.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What that ar you sayin'," asked Aunt Dilsey of Rondeau,
+who was communicating the important news to Leffie.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You'd better ask," replied Rondeau. "Who do you suppose
+Marster George is goin' to fetch here to crack our heads
+for us?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Dun know—Miss Mabel, maybe," said Aunt Dilsey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No, sir; Miss Mabel is bad enough, but she can't hold a
+candle to this one," answered Rondeau.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You don't mean Miss July," shrieked rather than asked
+Aunt Dilsey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I don't mean nobody else, mother Dilsey," said Rondeau.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Up flew Aunt Dilsey's hands in amazement, and up rolled
+her eyes in dismay. "I 'clar for't," said she, "if Marster
+George has done made such a fool of hisself, I hope she'll
+pull his bar a heap worse than she did Jack's."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No danger but what she will, and yours too," was Rondeau's
+consoling reply.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Lord knows," said Aunt Dilsey, "fust time she sasses me,
+I'll run away long of Jack and the baby. I'll tie up my new
+gown and cap in a handkerchief this night."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page205">[pg 205]</span><a name="Pg205" id="Pg205" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Leffie now proposed that her mother should defer her intended
+flight until the arrival of the dreaded Julia, while Rondeau
+added, "Besides, Dilsey, if you should run away your
+delicate body couldn't get further than the swamp, where you'd
+go in up to your neck first lunge, and all marster's horses
+couldn't draw you out."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This allusion to her size changed the current of Aunt Dilsey's
+wrath, which now turned and spent itself on Rondeau.
+Her impression of Julia, however, never changed, although
+she was not called upon to run away.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Lacey, too, received the news of her son's engagement
+with evident dissatisfaction; but she thought remonstrance
+would be useless, and she kept silent, secretly praying
+that Julia might prove better than her fears. In due course
+of time there came from Kentucky a letter of congratulation
+from Fanny; but she was so unaccustomed to say or write
+what she did not feel that the letter, so far as congratulations
+were concerned, was a total failure. She, however,
+denied her engagement with Frank, and this, if nothing else,
+was sufficient reason why Julia refused to show it to Dr.
+Lacey. Julia knew the chain by which she held him was
+brittle and might at any time be broken, and it was not strange
+that she longed for the last days of October, when with
+Dr. Lacey she would return to Kentucky.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">They came at last, and one bright, cloudless morning Uncle
+Joshua got out his carriage and proceeded to Frankfort,
+where, as he had expected, he met Julia and his expected son-in-law.
+His greeting of the former was kind and fatherly
+enough, but the moment he saw the latter, he felt, as he afterward
+said, an almost unconquerable desire to flatten his nose,
+gouge his eyes, knock out his teeth and so forth, which operations
+would doubtless have greatly astonished Dr. Lacey and
+given him what almost every man has, viz., a most formidable
+idea of his wife's relations.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">He, however, restrained his wrath, and when, at a convenient
+time, Dr. Lacey, with a few ominous "ahems" and
+made-up coughs, indicated his intention of asking for Julia,
+Uncle Joshua cut him short by saying, "Never mind, I know
+what you want. You may have her and welcome. I only
+wish she would make as good a wife as you will husband.
+But mind now, when you find out what for a fury you've got,
+don't come whinin' round me, for I give you fa'r warnin'."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here Dr. Lacey thought proper to say that possibly Mr.
+Middleton did not understand his daughter.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Not understand her?" repeated Mr. Middleton. "What's to
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page206">[pg 206]</span><a name="Pg206" id="Pg206" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+hinder? She's my own gal, and I like her well enough; but
+don't I know she's as fiery as a baker's oven?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"She is greatly changed," continued Dr. Lacey. "Don't you
+give her credit for that?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Changed?" replied Mr. Middleton. "So's lightnin'
+changed! It's one of her tricks. Depend on it, you'll find it
+so." And Mr. Middleton walked off in search of his promising
+daughter.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Strange as it may seem, the old man's remarks had no other
+effect on Dr. Lacey than to cause him to pity Julia, who he
+fancied was misunderstood and misused. He believed her
+reformation to be sincere, and could not help feeling that Mr.
+Middleton was mistaken in his opinion of both his daughters.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After tramping all over the house, banging doors and shouting
+at least a dozen times, "Ho, Tempest, whar for gracious
+sakes are you?" Mr. Middleton at length found his daughter
+in Mrs. Miller's room consulting with Kate about her bridal
+dress. Kate, too, was wholly deceived by Julia's gentleness
+and apparent frankness of manner, and readily complied with
+her request that she should be with her the two days preceding
+the marriage, for the purpose of assisting in the arrangement
+of affairs. This being settled, Mr. Middleton and his daughter
+started for home, which they reached about sunset.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia leaped gayly from the carriage, and running into the
+house, embraced her mother, and received the blacks as affectionately
+as Fanny herself could have done; then missing her
+sister, she asked, "Where is Fan? Why does she not come
+to meet me?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Middleton looked inquiringly at her husband, who replied,
+"No, I hain't told her, jest because she didn't ask me.
+Sunshine is sick—sick in bed, and has had the potecary three
+times."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Fanny sick," said Julia. "Where is she? In her room?
+I will go to her immediately."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But in going to Fanny, it was necessary to pass the parlor,
+and Julia could not resist the temptation to look in and see "if
+the old man had fixed up any."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, how neat, how pleasant!" was her first exclamation,
+and truly the cheerless old room had undergone a great renovation.
+It had been thoroughly cleaned and repainted. The
+walls were hung with bright, cheerful-looking paper. A handsome
+carpet covered the floor, while curtains of corresponding
+beauty shaded the windows. The furniture, tastefully arranged,
+was nearly all new, and in the waxen flowers, which
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page207">[pg 207]</span><a name="Pg207" id="Pg207" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+filled the vases on the mantelpiece, Julia recognized the handiwork
+of her sister.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Yes, Fanny's love had wrought this change. At first her
+father had refused to do anything. "No, I won't," said he.
+"It's good enough, and if it don't suit Lady Tempest, she can go
+to the hoss barn; that's just fit for 'em."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Then, father," said Fanny, "do it for my sake. It would
+please me to have a pleasanter parlor."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This was sufficient. A well-filled purse was placed in
+Fanny's hands, with liberty to do as she pleased. Then with
+untiring love, aching heart and throbbing temples, she worked
+on day after day, until all was completed, parlor, bridal chamber
+and all. The hangings and drapery of the latter were as
+white and pure as was she who so patiently worked on, while
+each fresh beauty added to the room pierced her heart with a
+deeper anguish, as she thought what and whom it was for.
+When her mother remonstrated against such unceasing toil,
+she would smile a sweet, sad smile and say, "Don't hinder me,
+dear mother, 'tis all I can do to show my love for Julia, and
+after I am gone they will perhaps think more kindly of me,
+when they know how I worked for them."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At last all was done; the finishing stroke was given, and
+then came a reaction. Fanny took her bed, and her father, instantly,
+alarmed, called the nearest physician. Dr. Gordon
+readily saw that Fanny's disease was in her mind, and in
+reply to Mrs. Middleton's inquiries, he frankly told his
+opinion, and said that unless the cause of her melancholy could
+be removed, the consequence might be fatal.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Don't tell my husband," said Mrs. Middleton, "his life is
+bound up in Fanny, and the day that sees her dead will, I fear,
+also make me a widow." Accordingly, Mr. Middleton was
+deceived into a belief that Fanny's illness was the result of
+over-exertion, and that she would soon recover.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In a day or two she seemed better, but was not able to come
+downstairs. Instead, she had no desire or intention of doing
+so until after the wedding, for she felt she could not, would
+not, see Dr. Lacey for the world. Since the receipt of her
+sister's letter she had been given a holier love, a firmer faith,
+than aught on earth can bestow, and she was now under the
+influence of religion; of lasting, true religion. This then was
+the reason why she welcomed her sister so affectionately, and
+felt no emotion either of resentment or anger toward those
+who were thus trampling on the bleeding fibers of her heart.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As Julia kissed the almost transparent brow of her sister,
+and clasped her thin, white fingers, tears gathered in her eyes
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page208">[pg 208]</span><a name="Pg208" id="Pg208" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+and she thought, "This ruin have I wrought, and for it I
+must answer"; but not long did she ever suffer her conscience
+to trouble her, and the next hour she was chatting away to
+Fanny about the preparations for her wedding, which was to
+take place one week from that day. Fanny listened as one
+who heard not. She was praying for more grace, more
+strength to endure yet a little longer.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Slowly to Julia dragged the days of that week, while to
+Fanny they sped on rapid wing. And now everything within
+and without the house betokened the coming event. Servants
+scampered hither and thither, thinking they were doing it all,
+while in reality they were doing nothing. Mrs. Middleton
+scolded the blacks, and Uncle Joshua scolded Mrs. Middleton,
+at the same time walking mechanically from the kitchen to the
+parlor, from the parlor to Fanny's sick room and from
+Fanny's sick room back to the kitchen, occasionally kicking
+from his path some luckless kitten, dog or black baby, which
+latter set up most lusty yells, just to vary the scene.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In the midst of all this Fanny lay calmly and quietly on her
+low bed, counting each succeeding sun as it rose and set,
+bringing nearer and nearer a day she so much dreaded. True
+to her promise, Kate Miller came two days before the wedding.
+Fanny was asleep when she entered the room to see
+her, but on the white, wasted face Kate's tears fell as she said,
+"Poor Fanny! I did not know she was so ill."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. Middleton, who was present, muttered: "Yes, cursed be
+the one who made her so!" He knew not that he cursed his
+own child.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The next day Mr. William Middleton arrived, bringing the
+intelligence that Florence and Mabel had accompanied him,
+and would next evening be present at the wedding. Slowly the
+last rays of a bright October sun faded in the west, giving
+no sign of the stormy day which was to succeed. Long after
+midnight a lone watcher sat by the window in Fanny's room,
+gazing at the stars, which looked so quietly on from their distant
+homes, and praying, not for herself, but for Dr. Lacey,
+that he might be happy with her he had chosen. At last,
+chilled with the night air, she crept shivering to her pillow,
+nor woke again until aroused by the fierce moaning of the
+autumn wind, which shook the casement, and by the sound of
+the driving rain which beat against the pane. Yes, the morning
+which dawned on Julia's bridal day was wild and stormy,
+but before noon the clouds cleared away and the afternoon was
+dry, hot and oppressive, a precursor to the mightier and more
+wrathful storm which followed.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page209">[pg 209]</span><a name="Pg209" id="Pg209" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>About five o'clock there was a noise in the yard, and Kate,
+who was in Fanny's room, arranging her young friend's hair,
+looked from the window and said, "It is Dr. Lacey. Julia has
+looked for him for more than three hours."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Quickly Fanny hurried to the window. She could not meet
+Dr. Lacey face to face, but she wished to look at him once
+more. She was too late, however. He had entered the house,
+and soon the sound of his voice reached her ear. He had not
+been there long ere he asked for Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">On being told she was sick, he seemed rather disturbed.
+Possibly, however, he felt relieved to know she would not be
+present when he took upon him vows which should have been
+breathed to her. Ashton, Florence and Mabel now arrived,
+and soon after came Mr. and Mrs. Stanton, accompanied by
+Mrs. Carrington, who had been invited because it would not
+do to slight her, and who came because she had a mind to!</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The ceremony was to take place at seven o'clock, and guests
+each moment arrived, until the parlor seemed almost full.
+Alone in her chamber sat Fanny, listening to the sounds of
+mirth, which grated on her ear. Night, dark and stormy, was
+gathering over the earth, but a darker night lay round the
+heart of the young girl, as she watched from her pillow a
+dense, black pile of clouds, which had appeared in the west,
+and now increased until the whole sky was overspread, as
+with a pall of darkness, while distant peals of muttered thunder
+announced the coming storm.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">And now louder roared the howling wind and brighter the
+glaring lightning flashed, while fiercer grew the conflict in
+Fanny's bosom. Her faith was weak, and well nigh blotted
+with tears of human weakness. But He, whose power could
+stay the storm without, could also still the agony within, and
+o'er the troubled waters of that aching heart there fell a peaceful
+calm.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Suddenly the door opened and a creature of wondrous,
+dazzling beauty appeared. It was Julia, in her bridal robe.
+She would fain have her sister's blessing ere she descended to
+the parlor. The struggle was over and the blessing which
+Fanny gave her sister was sincere, but when Julia asked forgiveness
+for all the evil she had ever done, the reply was
+prevented by a crash of thunder so terrific that Julia trembled
+with terror, and hastily left the room.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In a moment there was a light step upon the stair. Fanny
+knew it was Dr. Lacey, for he soon returned with Julia, and
+as they passed her door she heard the merry laugh of Florence,
+who was bridesmaid. In an instant they were in the parlor,
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page210">[pg 210]</span><a name="Pg210" id="Pg210" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+throughout which a general gloom seemed to reign. Perhaps
+it was owing to the wildness of the storm, which each moment
+increased in fury. The bridal party took their places and
+Uncle Joshua shut his eyes, while the marriage ceremony commenced.</p>
+<div class="tei tei-tb"><hr style="width: 50%" /></div>
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The reader may now accompany me to the border of yonder
+wood, where stands a low-roofed building, the property of
+Mrs. Dunn. There in a darkened room lay the widow's only
+son, raving in the madness of delirium. The fever flame
+burned in each vein, and as he tossed from side to side he
+would shriek out, "Quick, I tell you or you are too late. She
+must not wed him. Don't you know she's doubly, trebly
+steeped in guilt? Go quick, I tell you, and stop it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Dunn could only weep, for she knew not, dreamed not,
+what her son could mean. Soon he grew calm, and fell into a
+deep sleep. When he awoke Billy Jeffrey, who lived near,
+was sitting by him. To Mrs. Dunn's delight, Joseph was sane,
+and calling her to him he said, "Isn't Julia Middleton to be
+married tonight?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"She is," answered his mother.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"At what hour?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"At seven."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What time is it now?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Half-past six," replied Mrs. Dunn.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It must not be," said Joseph, and turning to Bill he added,
+"listen, William, to what I have to tell, then speed along on
+the lightning's wing, and tear her from the altar—take her
+from his side, I say, and put there the other one, the pale,
+golden-haired one"; then, as he noticed the vacant look on
+Bill's face, he added, "oh, no, you can't tell it. You wouldn't
+understand it. Mother, bring me a pen and some paper."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The paper was brought, and as soon as possible Joseph
+wrote a confession of his own and Julia's guilt. "Now, Bill,"
+said he, "run for your life, and give this to Dr. Lacey. Do
+it for the sake of Fanny."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Bill needed no second bidding. His obtuse intellect had
+gathered that in some way Fanny was in danger, and away he
+flew over bushes, briers, rocks and ditches. But alas! The
+way was long and dark, and ere he was aware of it, he was
+precipitated into one of the sink holes which are so common
+in the limestone soil of Kentucky. The fall sprained his ankle,
+but gathering himself up, he continued on, slowly and painfully.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Meantime delirium had again crept over Joseph Dunn, and
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page211">[pg 211]</span><a name="Pg211" id="Pg211" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+he forgot that he sent Billy, but concluded he must go himself.
+Watching a time when his mother was from the room, he
+rose, and throwing on his double gown, went forth into the
+storm, and was soon far on his road toward Mr. Middleton.</p>
+<div class="tei tei-tb"><hr style="width: 50%" /></div>
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The man of God had scarcely finished the second paragraph
+of the Episcopal ceremony, beginning with, "I require and
+charge you both," etc., when a shriek, wild and unearthly and
+horrid, rent the air. It was succeeded by a thunder crash so
+deafening that the ladies paled with terror. The large maple
+tree, which stood by the front door, and which Julia had
+called hers, was shivered by lightning, but no one heeded it,
+for again was heard that fearful, maniacal shriek, and this
+time could be distinguished the sound as of some one
+struggling with the blacks, who were huddled together in the
+hall.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Let me go, I tell you," said the voice. "It shall not go on!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">All eyes turned toward the door, as Joseph Dunn appeared,
+shouting, "Stop it! Stop it! She forged those letters. She
+broke her sister's heart. Stop it, I say!" Every person in the
+room seemed terror-stricken at the wild spectacle he presented.
+His face, wasted to a mere skeleton, was ghastly
+white, while his long yellow hair hung in matted locks about
+his brow, and a look of wild frenzy was in his eye, as darting
+toward the paralyzed Julia, he seized her as with a lion's grasp
+and shook her most furiously.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Bill Jeffrey was close behind. He had lost his hat and the
+rain had soaked his thick hair until it clung closely to his head,
+giving him, too, a strange appearance. Mr. William Middleton
+now came forward to ask an explanation of Joseph, who,
+chancing to see Bill, said, "He's got the letter—my confession.
+Read that—I am too exhausted," and he fell upon the floor.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">No one noticed him, for all gazed intently at Bill, who drew
+from his pocket a paper and presented it to Dr. Lacey. In a
+calm, clear voice, Dr. Lacey read aloud the confession, in the
+midst of thunder, lightning, groans, cries and oaths, the latter
+of which were the spontaneous production of Uncle Joshua,
+who sat still in his chair until the confession was read
+through; then with one bound he reached Julia, and raising
+her from the floor, said, "Speak, Satan, and tell if this is
+true!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia was overtaken, surrounded on all sides, and there was
+no way of escape. Mechanically, she answered, "I am guilty,"
+while a burst of execration ran round the room. A stifled
+moan of agony came from Dr. Lacey's parted lips, and he
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page212">[pg 212]</span><a name="Pg212" id="Pg212" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+asked in a voice which plainly told his suffering, "Oh, why
+was I suffered to go thus far? Why, why did no one write?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I did," answered Mrs. Miller.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And I, too," repeated Mrs. Carrington, "but you spurned
+my letter and treated me with contempt."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Never, never," scarcely articulated Dr. Lacey. "I never
+received them; but call Rondeau; he must know something of
+it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Rondeau, who had accompanied his master, was called. Explanation
+followed explanation, testimony crowded upon testimony,
+and Julia acknowledged all, until at length Dr. Lacey,
+frantic with the sense of wrong done him, turned to her and
+said, "Base woman, why have you done this? Your sin has
+found you out ere it was too late; for, thank God, you are
+not my wife, nor ever will be!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia now lost all command of herself. Tearing the bridal
+veil from her brow, she rent it in twain; then from her arm
+she snatched her diamond bracelet, and trampled it under her
+feet, while a stream of blood issued from her mouth and
+stained her white satin dress. A moment more, and she too
+was extended on the floor by the side of her ally.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Where during this exciting scene was Fanny? The direful
+sounds had reached her ear, and now at the head of the stairs
+she listened to the Babel which reigned in the parlor. High
+above all other voices she distinguished her father's, who, in
+his uncontrollable fury, was calling to use all the oaths he had
+ever heard of, besides manufacturing some expressly for the
+occasion! Then there was a heavy fall, accompanied by a
+cry from Mrs. Middleton of, "Lift her up—carry her out.
+Don't you see she is dying?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny hesitated no longer, but quickly descending the stairs,
+she forced her way through the blacks into the parlor, where
+she stood appalled at the scene before her. On the floor lay
+Julia, who a few moments before stood there resplendent in
+beauty. Near her sat the maniac, Joseph Dunn. He had recovered
+from his fainting fit, and was now crouching over
+the prostrate form of Julia, laughing in delirious glee, as he
+wiped from her lips the red drops of blood! In a corner of
+the room a group had gathered, near an open window, through
+which they were bearing an inanimate object. It was Florence,
+who had fainted, and as it seemed impossible to effect a
+passage through the hall, so filled was it with terrified servants,
+they had sought the window as the best means of egress.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Suddenly over that excited assembly there came a deep
+silence. It was caused by the appearance of Fanny, who, with
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page213">[pg 213]</span><a name="Pg213" id="Pg213" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+her loose white muslin wrapper, and long curls, which floated
+over her shoulders, seemed like some being from another
+world, come to stay that storm of passion. Mabel, who was
+occupied with her cousin, looked back as the calm hush fell
+upon them, and then and there she first saw Fanny Middleton.
+The scene was too much for Fanny, and she, too, would have
+fainted had not Dr. Lacey caught her in his arms. Clasping
+her slight form passionately to his bosom, he exclaimed, "My
+own—my Fanny—my wife, for such you are, and such you
+will be!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. William Middleton and Mr. Miller, who were bearing
+Julia from the room, now passed them. Dr. Lacey glanced
+once at the corpse-like face over which the heavy braids of
+long black hair had fallen, then with a shudder he again
+strained Fanny to his heart, saying, "Thank God, thank God,
+I escaped her in time!" Then turning to the minister, who
+all this time had stood looking on in mute astonishment, he
+added, in an authoritative manner, "Go on with the ceremony,
+sir, and make her my wife." But a new thought entering his
+mind, he released Fanny, and said, "Pardon me, dear Fanny;
+sorrow has well nigh bereft me of my senses. In my first
+joy in finding you innocent, I forgot that you could not be
+mine, for you belong to another—to Mr. Cameron."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Cameron go to Thunder!" exclaimed Uncle Joshua, who
+was still standing near. "That's another of Tempest's lies.
+She never was engaged to him; never loved him, or any other
+mortal man, save yourself."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here, Fanny, who, it will be remembered, was all this time
+ignorant of the truth, asked if some one would not explain
+what she saw and heard. "I will," said Dr. Lacey, "it is my
+duty to do so," and he led her to a window, where he hurriedly
+told her all—everything which he himself knew, intermingling
+his words with so much passionate embraces that his sanity
+was much to be doubted. He had scarcely finished his story
+when Kate approached him, saying, "For humanity's sake, Dr.
+Lacey, if you have any skill, exert it in behalf of Julia, who
+seems to be dying."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey arose, and winding his arm about Fanny, as if
+afraid he might lose sight of her, moved toward the room
+where Julia lay. They had borne her to the bridal chamber,
+which Fanny had arranged with so much care, and as Dr.
+Lacey appeared at the door, Uncle Joshua met him and said,
+"I know she sarved you mean, but I would not have her die.
+She is my own child, and you must save her if you can." At
+the same time he pointed to Julia, who lay in the same death-like
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page214">[pg 214]</span><a name="Pg214" id="Pg214" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+trance, with the blood still issuing slowly from her livid
+lips. All that Dr. Lacey could do, he did, but when Dr. Gordon
+arrived, he gladly gave up his charge to him, and turned
+his attention toward Fanny, who, overcome by what she had
+seen and heard, had fainted, and been carried to her own
+room, where she was surrounded by Mrs. Carrington, Florence
+and Mabel. These ladies ran against each other, upset
+the camphor bottle, dropped the lamp and spilled half the
+cologne, in their zealous efforts to take care of their patient!</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In the midst of their confusion Dr. Lacey entered, and they
+immediately gave up to him the task of restoring her. This
+he soon did, for it would seem that his very voice had a power
+to recall Fanny's suspended faculties. Slowly her eyes unclosed;
+then, as if wearied out, she again closed them, and for
+a time slept sweetly, calmly, on Dr. Lacey's bosom.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The guests now began to depart, and Bill Jeffrey, who had
+been sent to inform Mrs. Dunn of her son, returned with
+some of the neighbors, and carried Joseph away. Owing to
+the darkness of the night, the company from Frankfort remained
+until morning, but no eyelid closed in sleep. With
+maternal solicitude, Mrs. Middleton sat by the bedside of her
+daughter Julia, whose eyes opened once, but on seeing Dr.
+Lacey standing near by, she closed them again with a shudder,
+and a faint wail of anguish escaped her. She had ruptured a
+small blood vessel, but Dr. Gordon said there was no danger
+if she could be kept quiet for a few days.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Uncle Joshua thus relieved from alarm concerning her,
+walked back and forth from her room to Fanny's swearing
+that he "knew the devil was let loose that night for his special
+benefit, and that he had come up there to see how much of a
+row he could get up!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"He succeeded admirably, I think," said Florence, who,
+having recovered from her first fright, was now ready to extract
+whatever fun could be gathered from the surrounding
+circumstances.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In the kitchen the blacks canvassed the matter after their
+fashion. Aunt Judy lamented because none of the tempting
+supper in the dining room was touched, while Bob did not
+fail to turn his usual round of somersaults, thus evincing his
+joy that so many good things were left for him to eat,
+"'Cause," said he, "in course we allus has all that comes off
+the table."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Aunt Katy took occasion to lecture the young black girls on
+the awful sin of "conceit," as she called it, pointing them for
+an example to Julia, "who," she said, "would most likely have
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page215">[pg 215]</span><a name="Pg215" id="Pg215" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+to live an old maid all her days." She couldn't have threatened
+a worse punishment, for many of the negresses had already
+their own preferences in favor of certain mulatto boys
+on their master's plantation and others adjoining.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Rondeau seemed to think his sympathy was only needed by
+his young master, whom he looked upon as a much-abused
+man. From the first he had felt great contempt for the old
+house, its master, servants and all; and had come to the conclusion
+that "they were of no 'count anyhow." This opinion
+would doubtless have been reserved for Leffie's ear had not
+affairs taken so unexpected a turn. Now, however, Rondeau
+felt at liberty to express his mind so freely that Ike considered
+it his duty to resent the insult.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A regular negro fight ensued, in which Aunt Katy, who was
+not very active, was thrown down, and as she loudly protested,
+"every atom of breath was kicked out of her."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The big chicken pie was also turned over into Rondeau's
+new hat, greatly to the satisfaction of Tiger and the other
+dogs, who had mingled in the fracas! The riot was finally
+quelled by Mr. William Middleton and Dr. Lacey, Uncle
+Joshua declaring he "wouldn't interfere that night if the niggers
+all fit till they killed themselves."</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter22" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc44" id="toc44"></a><a name="pdf45" id="pdf45"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter XXII</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">julia is found drowned</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the
+last chapter was clear and bright. Nature, beautiful as ever,
+looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so
+lately had swept over the earth. Beautifully over hill and
+valley fell the sun's red rays, but when they penetrated the
+dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn
+faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark
+hours of that dreadful night. Even the merry-hearted Florence
+seemed sad and spiritless as she hurried from room to
+room, urging Ashton to accelerate their departure. By eight
+o'clock the last guest was gone. Around the old stone house a
+gloomy silence settled, broken only by the heavy tramp of
+Uncle Joshua, whose cowhides came down with a vengeance,
+as up and down the yard he strode, talking to Dr. Lacey, who
+walked by his side.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page216">[pg 216]</span><a name="Pg216" id="Pg216" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Now," said he, "if this isn't a little the all-firedest muss a
+feller ever got into, Josh ain't no judge. Of course the papers
+have nothing to do but flout it all over the country. For myself
+I don't care a copper, but 'twill be mighty mortifyin' to
+you, though I think you desarve some mortifyin', for how in
+thunder a chap of your sense ever come to be made such a
+precious fool of is more'n I can tell."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"If you knew all the arts she employed, you would not wonder
+quite so much," said Dr. Lacey. And Mr. Middleton
+answered, "Know all her arts? Don't I know 'em? Don't I
+know that she rummaged heaven and arth for ways and
+means?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I hardly think she went to the former place for assistance,"
+said Dr. Lacey; and Mr. Middleton continued, "You are right,
+but I'll be bound Satan hadn't any tricks but what he told her
+of. 'Pears like she's been possessed ever since she first opened
+her big black eyes in the very room where the row was last
+night. Oh, how happy I was," he continued, "when I took her
+in my arms a little baby, and knew she was mine and Nancy's,
+and thought what a comfort she'd be to me; but George, I tell
+you what," said he, as he placed one hand on Dr. Lacey's
+arm and passed the other through the grizzled locks which lay
+around his brow, "I tell you what, these gray hairs come a
+heap too soon, and all for her, for her. Oh, Julia, Julia, what
+trouble have you not caused me!" and in his hands Uncle
+Joshua buried his face, while through his large red fingers
+the tears trickled slowly, and fell upon the ground. For a
+moment he wept, and then wiping his eyes, said, "But wasn't it
+lucky that long-legged, salmon-colored Joe got here as he did!
+Another minute and you'd have been clinched, but now the
+tempest has blowed over, and for the rest of your life you'll
+have nothing but sunshine."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The overseer now approached to ask orders concerning a
+piece of work in which the negroes were employed. Mr.
+Middleton accompanied him to the field, while Dr. Lacey returned
+to the house in quest of Fanny. He was told that she
+was with Julia, and with an involuntary shudder, he approached
+the chamber which contained one who had well nigh
+been his wife! His wife! The very idea filled him with
+loathing when associated with her, and still he pitied the suffering
+girl, who, divested of her bridal attire, now lay moaning
+in pain. With coming day had come a burning fever,
+which increased so rapidly that Dr. Gordon shook his head
+when questioned as to the result.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The change of affairs had also wrought a change in Fanny,
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page217">[pg 217]</span><a name="Pg217" id="Pg217" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+who seemed and really was better than she had been for many
+days. Gladly would she have stayed with Dr. Lacey, but she
+felt that duty called her to Julia's bedside. With unwearying
+devotion she hung over the pillow of her sister, who seemed
+more quiet when she knew Fanny was near. Once she looked
+wistfully in her face, and appeared as if anxious to speak,
+but Fanny gently laid her hand on her lips, saying, "No, no,
+Julia; you must not."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">She did, however, and the word "forgive" met Fanny's ear.
+Had Fanny been less of a Christian, forgiveness might have
+been hard, but now she answered sincerely, truthfully, "As I
+hope for pardon in heaven, so do I forgive you for the great
+wrong you have done me."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At the mention of the word "heaven," Julia shuddered, and
+after a time repeated, "Heaven! You will find it, but I—never—never!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Earnestly then did Fanny speak of a Savior's love, which
+receives all, pardons all, who come to him. Julia shook her
+head despairingly, and as the conversation seemed to annoy
+her, Fanny ceased talking, while a voice behind her said,
+"Teach me, too, the way of life, for I fear I have never
+walked in it."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It was Dr. Lacey, who, unobserved by either of the girls,
+had entered and been a listener to what Fanny said. As Julia
+heard the sound of voices she turned toward him a look so imploring,
+so full of contrition and entreaty, that he was moved,
+and approaching the bedside, took the vacant seat near Fanny.
+But he did not, like her, breathe words of forgiveness, for his
+heart was full of bitterness toward her. As he sat there,
+gazing coldly, sternly at her, she again spoke, "If you can, if
+you will only forgive me."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey's brow grew dark and his manner excited, as he
+replied, "Forgive you! In time I may learn to do so, but to
+forget will take me my lifetime, and yet I blame myself not
+less than I do you for having been so duped."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A low sob was Julia's only answer as Dr. Lacey arose to
+leave, announcing to Fanny his intention of visiting Joseph
+Dunn, who was said to be dying. As he entered the house
+where Joseph lay, tossing in feverish agony, the sick man's
+eyes glared wildly upon him as he shrieked, "Why have you
+come to taunt me with my crime? Is it not enough that the
+room is full of little devils who creep over my pillow, and
+shout in my ear as they hold to view the letters I withheld? I
+did not do it alone. She bribed me with gold, and now when
+I am dead, who will take care of my mother? She will be
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page218">[pg 218]</span><a name="Pg218" id="Pg218" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+cold when the winter winds blow, and hungry when the summer
+corn ripens."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey drew nearer to him and stooping down, whispered,
+"Is your mother very poor and you all her dependence?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Yes, yes," answered Joseph, whose almost only virtue was
+the love he bore his mother.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Fear not, then," said Dr. Lacey, "I will care for her; for
+though you did me a great wrong, you saved me from being
+today the most wretched of men."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">That night as the October sun went down there was heard
+beneath that lonely roof the piteous cry of a widowed mother,
+for Joseph, her first-born, her only child, was dead. Next day
+they buried him, as is frequently the custom in Kentucky, beneath
+a large shade tree in the garden. Many words of sympathy
+were spoken to the bereaved mother, but none fell so
+soothingly on her ear as did those of Dr. Lacey, who was
+present at the funeral, and led the weeping mother to the
+grave.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After the burial was over he whispered to her, "I will surely
+remember you, for, erring though your son may have been, I
+owe him a debt of gratitude." So saying, he walked hastily
+away toward Mr. Middleton's, where he was met by alarmed
+faces, soft footsteps, and subdued whispers. In reply to his
+inquiries, he was told by Aunt Judy, that "somehow or 'nother,
+Miss Julia had got wind of Mr. Dunn's death, and it had
+gone to her head, makin' her ravin' mad, and the doctor said
+she wouldn't get well."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Aunt Judy was right; Julia had accidently heard of Mr.
+Dunn's death, and it added greatly to the nervous excitement
+which she was already suffering, and when Dr. Gordon came
+he was surprised to find the dangerous symptoms of his patient
+increased to an alarming extent. The fever had settled upon
+her brain, and for many days she lay at the very gates of
+death.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Incessantly she talked of Dr. Lacey, Fanny and Mr. Wilmot,
+the latter of whom, in her disordered imagination, was
+constantly pursuing her. "Go back—go back to your grave,"
+she would say; "there are tears enough shed for you, but none
+will fall for me when I am dead. He will laugh and be
+glad, and the first moon that shines on my grave will light the
+marriage train to the altar." Then, as if the phantom still
+were near her, she would cry out, "Take him away, I tell you!
+What have I to do with coffins, and white faces, and broken
+hearts? I killed him, I know, and he loved me, too, as no one
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page219">[pg 219]</span><a name="Pg219" id="Pg219" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+else ever has, but I madly loved another, and now he hates me,
+spurns me!" Then turning to Fanny she would say, "I broke
+your heart too, and still pressed on when I saw it was killing
+you, but you forgave me, and now you must plead with
+him, who loves the air you breathe, to think compassionately
+of me. I do not ask him to love me, for I know that is impossible;
+but he can, at least, forgive and forget the past."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Sometimes she would speak of her father, saying, "He will
+be glad when the tempest is still and ceases to trouble him, for
+he never loved me, never spoke to me as he did to Fanny.
+I know I did not deserve his love, but I should have been
+better if he had given me a little, yes, just a little."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"God knows she speaks the truth," said Uncle Joshua,
+wiping away the tears he was not ashamed to weep. "I have
+been mighty hard on her, but I never s'posed she cared."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Such were the scenes which daily occurred in Julia's sick
+room until at last, from utter exhaustion, she became still,
+and for many days she lay in a dreamy kind of sleep.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Will she live?" asked Mr. Middleton of Dr. Gordon, as
+he one day left the sick room.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"With proper care, I think she may," was the answer; and
+then Dr. Lacey again urged the request he had once before
+made of Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But Uncle Joshua answered, "No, George, wait a little
+longer. Nuthin' 'll come betwixt you again, I reckon, and I
+wouldn't have you marry her while t'other one is so low."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So Dr. Lacey was obliged to wait, but though he would
+much rather have remained near Fanny he deemed it expedient
+to change his abode and remove to Mrs. Crane's. He was
+partly induced to do this on Rondeau's account, who, being
+Ike's sworn enemy, was the cause of no little annoyance to Mr.
+Middleton, who, with his negroes, was much nettled by the
+air of superiority which that young gentleman thought proper
+to assume.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Greatly was Rondeau delighted to exchange the crazy old
+stone house, with its corn-bread and fried bacon, for Mrs.
+Crane's elegant place, with its oyster soups and ice creams, a
+part of which the head cook always reserved for the
+"colored gentleman from New Orleans," who assured her,
+that though when at home he didn't exactly eat at the same
+table with his master, he still lived on the top shelf! Not
+long, however, did Rondeau enjoy his new quarters, for about
+that time Mr. William Middleton returned to New Orleans,
+and Dr. Lacey sent with him his servant Rondeau, nothing
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page220">[pg 220]</span><a name="Pg220" id="Pg220" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+loath to return home, for Leffie's face of late had haunted him
+not a little.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey's return to Mrs. Crane's gave great satisfaction
+to Mrs. Carrington, who, though she had no hopes of winning
+him, still, to use her own words, "took great delight in
+reminding him of the snare into which he had fallen, notwithstanding
+his profound wisdom and boasted foresight."
+It required all the good breeding he was master of to answer
+politely when, after returning from a visit to Mr. Middleton's,
+she would jeeringly ask him concerning "his bride's health!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But Mrs. Carrington's levity was brought to an end by an
+unforeseen circumstance. It was now six weeks since the
+evening of the denouement, and Julia's health was so much
+improved that Dr. Lacey began to speak confidently of the
+day when Fanny would be his own. Uncle Joshua had given
+his consent, and preparations for the marriage had actually
+commenced, when Julia, in whose room Mrs. Middleton had
+been in the habit of sleeping, insisted upon being left alone.
+"I am well now," she said, "and do not need you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Middleton was finally persuaded, but charged her
+daughter to be sure and call her if she wished for her during
+the night.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Over Julia's face a meaning smile flitted as she answered, "I
+hope to trouble no one much longer," but it was unnoticed by
+Mrs. Middleton, and Julia was left alone. Early next morning
+Luce went as usual to make a fire for her young mistress,
+after which she softly drew back the bed curtains to see if
+Julia slept. She was surprised to find no Julia there, neither
+were there signs of her having been there during the night.
+With a loud cry Luce summoned to the room both Mr. and
+Mrs. Middleton, the former of whom on seeing how matters
+stood, exclaimed, "So ho! Up to her tricks again. I thought
+she couldn't hold good long."</p>
+
+<div class="tei tei-lg" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em; margin-top: 1.00em">
+<div class="tei tei-l" style="text-align: left; margin-left: 10.00em">"'The de'il when sick, a saint would be,</div>
+<div class="tei tei-l" style="text-align: left; margin-left: 10.00em">But when he got well, the de'il a saint was he.'"</div>
+</div>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Don't, husband," said Mrs. Middleton; "perhaps she will
+never come back alive, and then you will be sorry."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Uncle Joshua readily guessed his wife's meaning, and turning
+to Luce, said, "Rout out the whole gang and set 'em to
+huntin'."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In less than two hours scores of men on horseback were
+seen hunting in all directions, looking, as Bob expressed it,
+"for all the world like they was huntin' a runaway."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page221">[pg 221]</span><a name="Pg221" id="Pg221" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>Ere long the news reached Frankfort, causing Mrs. Carrington
+to sneeringly advise Dr. Lacey "by all means to join
+in the hunt." He deigned her no reply, but mounting his
+horse took the road to Mr. Middleton's, where he was welcomed
+with tears by Mrs. Middleton and Fanny, whose fears
+he strove to allay.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Meanwhile the search went on, headed by Uncle Joshua,
+who, late in the afternoon, unconsciously led a part of the
+company to the banks of the river, not far from a point called
+Woodford Landing. Dismounting, he strolled along the shore
+for several rods, when suddenly a loud cry turned toward him
+the attention of the party. Near the water's edge he had discovered
+a shawl, which he knew belonged to Julia, and near
+by lay a pair of slippers, on the inside of which her name was
+marked. Instantly the conviction flashed upon all—Julia was
+drowned!</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Upon a large flat rock Uncle Joshua sat down, while his
+long gray locks were tossed by the November wind which
+swept mournfully by, bearing on its wing the bitter tones
+with which the stricken father bewailed his loss. "Everything
+goes ag'in me," said he, "everything—she's dead and, worse
+than all, died by her own hand." Then, as if void of reason,
+he arose, and over the craggy hillside and down the dark, rolling
+river echoed the loud, shrill cry of, "Julia, Julia, oh, my
+child! Come back, come back! Why was you left to break
+your old father's heart?" And to that wail of sorrow only the
+moaning wind replied, and faster the waters of the Kentucky
+rolled on.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">They took the old man home, and long weary days went by,
+during which the river near the landing was dragged again
+and again, and still no trace of the missing girl was found.
+Then, as hope began to whisper that possibly she was not
+dead, the papers far and near contained advertisements for
+her, and by the side of that appeared another for a lunatic girl,
+who had escaped from the asylum at Lexington.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Four weeks went by, and the waters of the Kentucky
+frowned angrily "in the gray December light," making Uncle
+Joshua shudder whenever he chanced to pass by, and thought
+perhaps his daughter lay sleeping in their cold embrace. A
+gloomy drizzly day was settling into a dark rainy night, when
+two young men, who, either for business or pleasure, had
+rowed across the river some miles from Woodford Landing,
+started to return home. They had stepped into their boat and
+were about pushing off when among some driftwood which
+lay not far from the shore, they thought they descried a
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page222">[pg 222]</span><a name="Pg222" id="Pg222" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+female's garment floating on the water. The spot was soon
+reached, and to their horror they discovered the body of a
+young girl, which, from its appearance, must have been in the
+water some time. They had heard the story of Julia, and
+readily concluded that the bloated, disfigured form before them
+must have been she. Taking her to the nearest dwelling, they
+dispatched a messenger for Mr. Middleton, who, now that his
+worst fears were confirmed, seemed paralyzed with the shock.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, I cannot go!" said he, "I cannot. Is there no one to
+do it for me?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey, who chanced to be present, said, "For your sake,
+sir, and for Fanny's, I will go."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"God bless you, George!" answered Mr. Middleton, and in
+a few moments Dr. Lacey departed.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">With a thrill of horror he looked upon the swollen, discolored
+face, round which the long black hair clung, matted
+and slimy from being so long saturated with water, and
+thought that this was once the beautiful Julia, though now
+so fearfully changed that no one could possibly have recognized
+her. Owing to the state which the body was in, Dr.
+Lacey thought proper to produce a coffin before removing her
+home; consequently it was nearly ten o'clock the following
+morning ere the little procession slowly entered the yard, from
+which, with wonderful forethought, Mr. Middleton had ordered
+to be removed some half dozen carts, corn cribs, etc.
+Fanny was pressing forward to look at her unfortunate sister,
+when Dr. Lacey, gently but firmly, led her away, saying, "No,
+Fanny, you must not see her. The sight would haunt you for
+months and years." Then, as her tears fell fast, he strove in
+various way to divert her mind from Julia's untimely end.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">About noon a middle-aged man came to the house and asked
+permission to see the body. His request was granted, but he
+almost immediately turned away from the coffin, saying, by
+way of explanation, "I am the father of the maniac girl who
+some time since escaped from Lexington, and I thought perhaps
+this might be my daughter; but it is not, and even if it
+were I could not recognize her."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">On Mr. Middleton's farm, and not far from the house, was
+a small yard which had been enclosed as a burial place for
+the family. On this spot Fanny had expended much time and
+labor. Roses and honeysuckles ever bloomed there for a
+season, while the dark evergreen and weeping willow waved
+their branches and beckoned the passer-by to rest beneath
+their shadow. In one corner was a tall forest maple, where
+Julia and Fanny often had played, and where Fanny once,
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page223">[pg 223]</span><a name="Pg223" id="Pg223" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+when dangerously ill in childhood, had asked to be laid. As
+yet no mound had rendered that spot dearer for the sake of
+the lost one who slept there, but now in the scarcely frozen
+ground the ringing of the spade was heard; shovelful after
+shovelful of earth was thrown up, and into that cold, damp
+grave, as the sun was setting, they lowered the remains of
+Julia, who once little thought that she first of all would break
+the turf of the family graveyard.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">That night was fast merging into the hours of morning ere
+the sound of Uncle Joshua's footsteps ceased, as again and
+again he traversed the length and breadth of his sleeping
+room, occasionally stopping before the window and peering
+out in the darkness toward the spot where he knew lay that
+newly-made grave. Memory was busily at work, and in the
+events which marked Julia's short life, oh, how much he saw
+for which to blame himself. Remorse mingled in the old
+man's cup of affliction, and while the hot tears rolled down his
+cheeks he exclaimed, "If she could only come back and I
+could do it over, I'd love her more, and maybe she'd be better.
+But I treated her mean. I gin her only harsh words and cross
+looks." Then as his wife's tears mingled with his, he took
+her hand, saying, "Don't take on so, Nancy, you've nothin' to
+cry for. You's always good to her and kind o' took up for
+her when I got sot ag'in her."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Middleton could only answer by her tears to this
+touching attempt at sympathy, but she finally succeeded in
+quieting her husband, and before daybreak, he had forgotten
+in sleep the injustice done to Julia. All thoughts of Fanny's
+marriage for the present were of course given up, although
+Mr. Middleton promised that when the autumn came round
+again he would surely give his treasure to the care of another.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Two weeks after Julia's burial, all of which time was passed
+at Mr. Middleton's, Dr. Lacey went back to New Orleans,
+having first placed in Mr. Middleton's care a sum of money
+for the benefit of Mrs. Dunn, promising Fanny that with the
+spring he would come again. He bade her adieu, praying
+that nothing might come between them again. Heavily now
+dragged the days at Mr. Middleton's, until Uncle Joshua hit
+upon a plan which would not only give pleasure to Fanny, but
+would also relieve the tedium of his own life. It was nothing
+more nor less than the erection of a new house on a grassy
+lawn, which Fanny had frequently pointed out as being a
+good location. Long he revolved in his mind the for and
+against, but the remembrance of Julia's wish to have the "old
+shell fixed up," finally decided him. "If 'twasn't good enough
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page224">[pg 224]</span><a name="Pg224" id="Pg224" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+for her to be married in, it surely wasn't good enough for
+Sunshine."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At the breakfast table he first announced his intention,
+causing Fanny in her surprise and joy not only to drop her
+knife, but also to upset her coffee. "All right," said he, "I'll
+do it, if it breaks me. We'll have a buster," said he, "marble
+mantletrys, windows that come to the floor, Brussels carpets,
+and if you're a mind to, you may have them four-legged split
+things, though, Lord knows I'll never eat with them."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In a short time the necessary arrangements were completed.
+A large number of men were hired and matters progressed so
+rapidly that there was every probability of the house being
+completed early in June, should the winter season prove favorable.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here we may as well relate a little circumstance which occurred
+to Fanny during the winter. Bill Jeffrey, who, it will
+be remembered, had always felt a predilection for her, emboldened
+by the kindness of her manner, now determined to
+make his wishes known. Accordingly, he sent her numerous
+little cakes of maple sugar, besides giving her many knowing
+winks, his usual method of showing his preference.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As she was one day strolling in the woods she suddenly encountered
+Bill, who thought this was as favorable an opportunity
+as he would probably have. He was rather awkward
+and unaccustomed to love-making, but he resolved to do his
+best. Planting his foot upon a log, he with one hand drew
+from his head his old wool cap and thrust it under his arm,
+while with the other he twirled a huge brass watchkey, which
+hung suspended from his pocket. (He had the day before
+traded off an old jack knife, two puppies, and a cracked fiddle,
+for a brass watch which would only go by shaking.)</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Tiger, who had accompanied Fanny, eyed Bill's movements
+uneasily. He was, however, unnoticed by the young man, who
+had got his mouth open, and at last found courage to say, "I
+always liked you, Fanny, 'cause you never laughed at me, nor
+called me a fool, and now if you'll have me, you may carry
+my watch, and I'll work for your father two seasons in the
+hemp field." This last was wonderful, for Bill was notoriously
+lazy.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Involuntarily Fanny laughed, but Bill construed it into approval,
+and was about to sit down by her, when Tiger, with an
+angry growl, sprang forward and precipitated the wooing
+swain over the log into the dirt. Fanny called off the dog,
+and Bill gathered himself up, carefully brushing the dirt from
+his Sunday suit. Fearing he would repeat his offer, Fanny
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page225">[pg 225]</span><a name="Pg225" id="Pg225" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+said, "I appreciate your kindness, Billy, but you see Tiger
+doesn't seem to approve of your proposal, and as I have great
+confidence in his judgment, I think I, too, must follow his
+example, and though I shan't knock you down, I shall have to
+tell you 'No.'"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">She might as well have knocked him down, for he instantly
+sat down, and covering his face with his hands, burst into such
+a fit of crying that Fanny, half-laughing at and half-pitying
+him, said, "Poor Billy, I am sorry for you, and though I cannot
+marry you, I will like you just as well as you fancy I
+always have."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This failed to quiet Bill, who kept on crying until Tiger
+made so many threatening demonstrations of anger, that Bill
+thought it was wise to leave before he got another tumble.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">He had hardly disappeared when a loud voice called out,
+"Bravo, Tiger! You know how to fix 'em." Looking around,
+Fanny saw her father, who had been a silent spectator of the
+scene, and now came forward laughing heartily at his would-be
+son-in-law. "Pretty well done, Sunshine," said he. "Let's
+see, how many offers does this make? Thar's Joe's one, the
+doctor's two; Yankee Carmeron's three; and lubberin' Bill
+Jeffrey's four, and you not quite eighteen. That'll do; that'll
+do!" Afterward, when Mr. Middleton wished to entertain
+his visitors with anything extra, he would rehearse to them,
+with some exaggerations, Bill Jeffrey's proposal to Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Glancing backward a few pages, we find we have omitted to
+repeat what happened among Dr. Lacey's blacks during the
+days when they were anxiously but vainly watching for the
+coming of their young master and his bride. For a week Aunt
+Dilsey was unusually crusty, and all her attempts at cookery
+invariably failed, plainly showing her mind to be in a disturbed
+state.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I don't keer," she would say, "if the cakes is all dough and
+the 'sarves all froth. They's good enough for her, any day."
+Then she would call out, "Get along you, Jack, pokin' your
+fingers into the 'lasses cup; make yourself scarce in this
+kitchen, or I'll crack your head mighty nigh as hard as the
+new Miss will." Then she would scold Leffie, who, she said,
+"was of no more account than a burnt stick, now she was
+spectin' Rondeau. Pity but the boat he come on wouldn't
+blow up and let 'em all into perdition together."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Leffie knew her mother didn't mean more than half what
+she said, but she chose to keep silent, hoping each morning that
+the close of the day would bring the long absent Rondeau.
+Thus, between scolding and fretting, cooking and sweating,
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page226">[pg 226]</span><a name="Pg226" id="Pg226" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+Aunt Dilsey passed the time until the day arrived on which,
+as she said, "they'd come if they ever did."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Lacey, whose husband had not yet received his son's
+letter announcing the catastrophe, came out to superintend affairs
+and receive her new daughter. In the large, handsome
+dining room, the supper table was neatly spread, while Aunt
+Dilsey bustled about with the air of one who felt her time was
+short, but was determined to contest every inch of ground ere
+yielding it to another. She had condescended to put on her
+new calico gown (the one she proposed taking with her in a
+"handkerchief") and had even washed the grease and molasses
+from Jack's and the baby's face, telling the former that "he
+needn't mind about making up faces at the lady that night."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Claib had gone to the landing, and now Mrs. Lacey and the
+servants were gathered upon the upper piazza, waiting his return.
+Suddenly Dilsey, whose eyesight seemed wonderfully
+sharpened, exclaimed, "Thar, that's Claib. I could tell my old
+man if I should meet him at a camp meeting!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mrs. Lacey looked in the direction of the city and saw the
+carriage which Dilsey had pointed out. It proved to be Claib;
+and Leffie, who was rather near-sighted, strained her eyes to
+see if Rondeau, too, was on the box.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Thar's nobody in that ar," said Dilsey. "Reckon the boat
+has run into the ground, or bust her riggin'; so, Leffie, you've
+put on your pink dress for nothin'."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The elder Mr. Lacey, was, however, in the carriage, and
+alighting, he advanced toward his wife and gave her the
+letter he had just received from his son. Mrs. Lacey read it,
+while the blacks crowded around Claib asking him scores of
+foolish questions, such as, "Was Marster George in the boat?
+And why wasn't he thar? And when would he be thar?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">When Mrs. Lacey finished reading the letter she said to
+Leffie, who was still standing near, "Rondeau is well, and will
+be home in a few days."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"When's the new miss a comin'?" asked Aunt Dilsey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Not at all," was Mrs. Lacey's reply.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Glad on't," said Dilsey, "for now Jack can spit as fur and
+as big spits as he wants to."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Nothing more was known by the blacks until many days
+after, when Rondeau returned home, and related the whole
+story with many embellishments. He omitted to tell of the
+whipping which Ike had given him, but spoke with unqualified
+contempt of the old house and everything belonging to it, except
+Miss Fanny, who, he said, "Looked just like an angel,
+only a heap better."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page227">[pg 227]</span><a name="Pg227" id="Pg227" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"You ought to have seen her," said he, "that night when
+every thing was t'other side up; folks a yellin' like they was
+crazy, and one man was stark mad. Miss Julia lay on the
+floor, the blood pourin' out of her eyes and mouth by pails
+full; Miss Florence, she fainted, and they had to throw her
+out the window, glass and all, because there was so many low,
+ill-mannered niggers crowded in the hall."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I s'pose you's one of the niggers?" said Aunt Dilsey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, yes," returned Rondeau; "but then I was helpin' and
+was tryin' to push them all back so I could get to marster,
+who was feelin' so bad that they sent for me, because nobody
+else could comfort him."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here Rondeau began to fumble in his pocket, as if in search
+of something. Having found it, he continued, "Marster got
+hold of her hand and grabbed off her wedding ring so quick
+that it broke her finger. Then he threw it from him and I
+picked it up. Here 'tis," said he, holding up a ring.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"That's a likely story," interrupted Aunt Dilsey "If they
+wasn't married, how came the ring on her finger?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Rondeau saw he had stretched a trifle too much, but he answered,
+"Well, anyhow, he throwed it away, and I'm goin' to
+keep it till—till, you know when, Dilsey."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Keep it till you're gray," said Aunt Dilsey. "Leffie ain't
+goin' to be married with no such flummery."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here Leffie, anxious to change the conversation, asked,
+"What of Miss Fanny?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, yes," answered Rondeau, "that's what I'm going to
+tell. Right in the middle of the fuss I heard something moving
+softly down the stairs, and I saw a thing all as white as
+snow. Her hair, which was about the color of Leffie's neck—real
+handsome—was hanging in long curls down her back.
+I thought it was an angel, and kinder touched her as she
+passed, to see if she had wings. But the niggers said, 'It's
+Miss Fanny,' and next I heard 'twas all as still in the room,
+and marster was huggin' and kissin' her and cryin' over her.
+Then, when I tried to get nearer and see more, they crowded
+me into such a little spot that I didn't breathe again for a
+week."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why didn't you get out of the crowd then?" asked Dilsey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"How could I?" answered Rondeau. "Lord, Dilsey, I'd like
+to have seen you there; but then there wouldn't have been
+room for anybody else, for the hall wouldn't more than hold
+you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here the conversation ended, but for a long time Rondeau
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page228">[pg 228]</span><a name="Pg228" id="Pg228" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+carried on his arm the marks of Aunt Dilsey's finger and
+thumb.</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter23" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc46" id="toc46"></a><a name="pdf47" id="pdf47"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter XXIII</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">fanny's illness leads to her father's repentance</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky
+the frosts of winter were gone. By the dancing brook
+and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring
+sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild
+blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other
+flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Each night from the upper balcony of her father's handsome
+dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr.
+Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the
+dangerous illness of his father. Over the wooded hills the breath
+of summer was floating, hot, arid and laden with disease.
+Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated
+rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of
+Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind
+lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">For herself she had no fears, though slowly but surely
+through her veins the fever flame was creeping, scorching her
+blood, poisoning her breath and burning her cheek, until her
+father, alarmed at her altered and languid appearance, inquired
+for the cause of the change. "Nothing but a slight
+headache," was the reply.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Next to the cholera, Mr. Middleton most feared the typhoid
+fever, several cases of which had recently occurred in the
+neighborhood, and fearing lest the disease might be stealing
+upon his darling, he proposed calling the physician. But this
+Fanny would not suffer, and persisted in saying that she was
+well, until at last she lay all day upon the sofa, and Aunt Katy,
+when her favorite herb teas failed of effecting their wonted
+cure, shook her head, saying, "I knew 'twould be so. I always
+telled you we couldn't keep her long."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Gordon was finally called and pronounced her disease
+to be typhoid in its worst form. Days went by, and so rapid
+was the progress of the fever that Mr. Middleton trembled
+lest of him it had been decreed: "He shall be childless." To
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page229">[pg 229]</span><a name="Pg229" id="Pg229" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+Fanny the thought of death was familiar. For her it had no
+terrors, and as her outward strength decayed, her faith in the
+Eternal grew stronger and brighter, yet she could not die
+without an assurance that again in the better world she would
+meet the father she so much loved. For her mother she had
+no fears, for during many years she had been a patient, self-denying
+Christian.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At first Mr. Middleton listened in silence to Fanny's gentle
+words of entreaty, but when she spoke to him of her own
+death, and the love which alone could sustain him then, he
+clasped her tightly to his heart, as if his arm alone could keep
+her there forever, saying, "Oh, no, you must not tell me that;
+you will not die. Even now you are better." And the anxious
+father did try to deceive himself into the belief that Fanny
+was better, but when each morning's light revealed some fresh
+ravage the disease had made—when the flush on her cheek
+grew deeper and the light of her eye wilder and more startling,
+an agonized fear held the old man's heart in thrall. Many and
+many a weary night found him sleepless, as he wet his pillow
+with tears. Not such tears as he wept when Richard Wilmot
+died, nor such as fell upon the grave of his first-born, for oh,
+his grief then was naught compared with what he now felt
+for his Sunshine, his idol, his precious Fanny. "I cannot,
+cannot let her die," was the cry which hourly welled up from
+the depths of that fond father's aching heart. "Take all, take
+everything I own, but leave me Sunshine; she mustn't, mustn't
+die."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Earnestly did Fanny pray that her father might be enabled
+better to bear his affliction. But he turned a deaf ear alike to
+her and his gentle, enduring wife, who, bowed with sorrow,
+yet sought to soothe her grief-stricken husband. Sadly he
+would turn away saying, "It's no use talking. I can't be pious
+if they take Fanny away. I can see why t'other one died.
+'Twas to bring me to my senses, and show me how bad I used
+her; but Fanny, my Sunshine, what has Josh done that she
+should leave him too? Oh, it's more than I can bar."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At Dr. Gordon's request a council of physicians in Frankfort
+was called. As the one who came last was about to enter
+her room, Mr. Middleton detained him while he said, "Save
+her, doctor, save her, and you shall have all I'm worth." Impatiently
+he awaited the decision. It came, but alas, it brought
+no hope.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Mr. William Middleton, who had recently come from New
+Orleans, broke the news to his unhappy brother. Terrible was
+the anguish of Uncle Joshua, when he became convinced that
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page230">[pg 230]</span><a name="Pg230" id="Pg230" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+he must lose her. Nothing could induce him to leave her
+room; and as if endowed with superhuman strength, he
+watched by her constantly, only leaving her once each day to
+visit the quiet grave, the bed of his other daughter, where
+now the long green grass was waving, and the summer flowers
+were blooming, flowers which Fanny's hand had planted and
+the father's tears had watered.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">One night they were alone, the old man and his child.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">For several hours Fanny had turned uneasily upon her
+pillow, but she at last fell into a deep sleep. For a time her
+father sat quietly listening to the sound of her breathing, then
+arising, he softly drew aside the curtains and looked long and
+anxiously at her as she slept.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Suddenly lifting his hands he exclaimed, "Oh, God, save
+her, or help me to bear it if she dies." It was the first prayer
+which for long, long years had passed his lips, but it had a
+power to bring back the olden feeling, when a happy boy, he
+had knelt at his mother's side, and was not ashamed to pray.
+Falling on his knees, he tried to recall the words of prayer his
+mother had taught him, but one petition alone came from his
+heart in that dark, midnight hour. "Oh, don't let Fanny die,
+don't let her die, for who will comfort old Joshua when she
+is gone."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"The Saviour; He who once wept at the grave of Lazarus
+will be more to you than I ever was, or ever can be," said
+Fanny.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In her sleep she dreamed that her father prayed. She awoke
+and found it true. "Come nearer to me, father," said she. He
+did so, and then among his thick gray locks she laid her thin
+white hand and prayed.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It was a beautiful sight, and methinks the angels hovered
+round as that young disciple, apparently so near the portals of
+heaven, sought to lead her weeping father to the same glad
+world. Her words were soothing, and o'er his darkened mind
+a ray of light seemed feebly, faintly shining. Before the
+morning dawned he had resolved that if there still was hope
+for him he would find it. Many a time during the succeeding
+days he prayed in secret, not that Fanny might be spared, but
+that he might be reconciled to God. His prayer at length was
+answered, and Uncle Joshua was a changed man. He showed
+it in everything, in the expression of his face and in the words
+he uttered. For his Sunshine he still wept, but with a chastened
+grief, for now he knew that if she died he would see
+her in heaven.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Where now was Dr. Lacey? Knew he not of the threatened
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page231">[pg 231]</span><a name="Pg231" id="Pg231" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+danger? At his father's bedside, where for many days his
+place had been, he had received from Mr. William Middleton
+a letter announcing Fanny's illness, which, however, was not
+then considered dangerous. On learning the contents of the
+letter, the elder Mr. Lacey said, turning to his son, "Go,
+George, go; I would not keep you from her a moment." The
+doctor needed no second bidding, and the first steamer which
+left New Orleans bore him upon its deck, anxious and impatient.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fast the days rolled on, and they who watched Fanny alternately
+hoped and feared, as she one day seemed better and the
+next worst. Of those days we will not speak. We hasten to
+a night three weeks from the commencement of her illness,
+when gathered in her room were anxious friends, who feared
+the next day's sun would see her dead. Florence, Kate and
+Mrs. Miller were there, with tearful eyes and saddened faces.
+Frank Cameron, too, was there. Business, either real or
+fancied, had again taken him to Kentucky, and hearing of
+Fanny's illness, he had hastened to her.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">She had requested to be raised up, and now, leaning against
+her Uncle William, she lay in a deep slumber. In a corner
+of the room sat Uncle Joshua, his head bowed down, his face
+covered by his hands, while the large tears fell upon the carpeting,
+as he sadly whispered, "It'll be lonesome at night; it'll
+be lonesome in the morning; it'll be lonesome everywhar."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Florence stood by him, and tried by gently smoothing his
+tangled hair to express the sympathy she could not speak.
+Suddenly there was the sound of fast-coming wheels, and
+Kate, thinking it must be Dr. Gordon, whom they were each
+moment expecting, ran out to meet him. Nearer and nearer
+came the carriage, and as Kate was peering through the darkness
+to see if it were the expected physician, Dr. Lacey sprang
+quickly to her side.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In Frankfort he had heard that Fanny could not live, and
+now he eagerly asked, "Tell me, Mrs. Miller, is she yet alive?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Kate replied by leading him directly toward the sick chamber.
+As he entered the room Uncle Joshua burst into a fresh
+flood of tears, saying as he took the doctor's offered hand,
+"Poor boy! Poor George. You're losing a great deal, but not
+as much as I, for you can find another Fanny, but for me
+thar's no more Sunshine, when they carry her away."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Gordon now came and after feeling her pulse and listening
+to the sound of her breathing, he said, "When she wakes
+from this sleep, I think the matter will be decided. She will
+be better or worse."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page232">[pg 232]</span><a name="Pg232" id="Pg232" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>And he was right, although the old clock in the hall told the
+hour of midnight ere she roused from the deep slumber which
+had seemed so much like the long last sleep of death. Her
+first words were for "water, water," and as she put up her
+hand to take the offered glass, Dr. Gordon whispered to Dr.
+Lacey: "She is better, but must not see you tonight."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In a twinkling Mr. Middleton's large hand was laid on Dr.
+Lacey's shoulder, and hurrying him into the adjoining room,
+he said, "Stay here till mornin', and neither breathe nor stir!"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Dr. Lacey complied with the request as far as it was possible,
+though never seemed a night so long, and never dawned
+a morning so bright as did the succeeding one, when through
+the house the joyous tidings ran that the crisis was past, and
+Fanny would live.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In the course of the morning, Fanny asked Kate, who alone
+was attending her, if Dr. Lacey were not there?</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What makes you think so?" asked Kate.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Because," answered Fanny, "I either heard him or dreamed
+that I did."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"And if he is here, could you bear to see him now?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, yes, yes," was the eager answer, and the next moment
+Dr. Lacey was by her side.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Intuitively Kate left the room, consequently we have no
+means of knowing what occurred during that interview, when
+Dr. Lacey, as it were, received back from the arms of death
+his Fanny, whose recovery from that time was sure though
+slow. Mr. Middleton, in the exuberance of his joy at having
+his Sunshine restored, seemed hardly sane, but frequently kept
+muttering to himself, "Yes, yes, I remember—I'll do it, only give
+me a little time"; at the same time his elbow moved impatiently,
+as if nudging off some unseen visitor. What it was that he remembered
+and would do, was not known for several days
+and then he informed his wife that when at first he feared
+that Fanny should not live, he had racked his brain to know
+why this fresh evil was brought upon him, and had concluded
+that it was partly to punish him for his ill-treatment of Julia
+when living, and partly because that now she was dead he had
+neglected to purchase for her any gravestones. "And I promised,"
+said he, "that if she was spar'd, I'd buy as nice a gravestun
+as I would if 'twas Sunshine." Three weeks from that
+time there stood by the mound in the little graveyard a plain,
+handsome monument, on which was simply inscribed, "Julia,
+aged twenty."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">One after another those who had been with Fanny during
+her illness departed to their homes. Frank Cameron lingered
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page233">[pg 233]</span><a name="Pg233" id="Pg233" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+several weeks in Frankfort. Florence, too, was there with
+some relatives. Now, reader, if you value our friendship, you
+will not accuse him of being fickle. He had loved Fanny long
+and faithfully, but he knew the time was coming when he
+would see her the wife of another. What wonder was it, then,
+if he suffered his eye occasionally to rest admiringly upon
+Florence Woodburn's happy face, or that he frequently found
+himself trying to trace some resemblance between the dark
+hazel of Florence's eyes and the deep blue of Fanny's?</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">With woman's quick perception, Florence divined Frank's
+thoughts, and although she professed herself to be "terribly
+afraid of his Presbyterian smile and deaconish ways," she
+took good care not to discourage him. But she teased him unmercifully,
+and played him many sorry tricks. He bore it all
+good-humoredly, and when he started for New York he had
+with him a tiny casing, from which peeped the merry face of
+Florence, looking as if just meditating some fresh mischief.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">And what of Florence? Why, safely stowed away at the
+bottom of her bureau drawer, under a promiscuous pile of
+gloves, ribbons, laces and handkerchiefs, was a big daguerreotype;
+but as Florence guarded that drawer most carefully,
+always keeping the key in her pocket, we are unable to say
+anything certain upon the subject. Up to this day we don't
+know exactly whose face it was that led Florence to the
+drawer so many times a day, but we are safe in saying that it
+looked frank enough to be Frank himself!</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Here for a time we leave her, and return to Mr. Middleton's
+where Fanny was improving each day. Dr. Lacey
+watched her recovery anxiously, fearing continually lest some
+new calamity should happen to take his treasure from him.
+Owing to the protracted illness of his father, it became necessary
+that he should go back to New Orleans; but as soon as
+possible he would return, and then—Fanny could have told
+you what then, and so, too, could we, but we prefer keeping
+you in suspense.</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter24" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc48" id="toc48"></a><a name="pdf49" id="pdf49"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter XXIV</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">the wedding</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page234">[pg 234]</span><a name="Pg234" id="Pg234" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>The autumn months were gone; December had come and
+"Christmas was coming." The negroes far and near had
+counted the days which must pass before their expected holidays.
+In Uncle Joshua's kitchen there was much talking and
+laughing, fixing and fussing, and some crying. Had you
+asked the cause of the crying, you would have been told that
+Miss Fanny was to be married Christmas Eve, and the week
+following she would leave them and start for New Orleans.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Preparations commenced on a large scale; for Uncle Joshua,
+a little proud, it may be, of his handsome house, had determined
+on a large party. The old gentleman even went so far
+as to order for himself a new suit of broadcloth, saying by
+way of apology that, "though the jeens coat and bagging
+pants did well enough for Josh, they wouldn't answer nohow
+for the father of Mrs. Dr. George Lacey."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A week before the wedding Florence, who loved dearly to
+be in a bustle, came laden with bandboxes and carpet bags.
+Hourly through the house rang her merry laugh, as she flitted
+hither and thither, actually doing nothing in her zeal to do
+everything. She had consented to be bridesmaid on condition
+that she should choose her own groomsman, who she said
+should be "Uncle Billy," as she always called Mr. William
+Middleton, "unless Providence sent her some one she liked
+better." Whether it were owing to Providence or to an invitation
+which went from Florence to New York we are unable
+to say, but two days before the 24th Uncle Joshua surprised
+Florence and Fanny by opening the door of the room
+where they were sitting, and saying, "Ho, my boy, here they
+be—come on."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The girls started up, and in a moment Frank stood between
+them, with an arm thrown around each. "Why, Mr. Cameron,"
+said Florence, "what did you come for, and who knew
+you were coming?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I came to see you, and you knew I was coming," answered
+Frank.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page235">[pg 235]</span><a name="Pg235" id="Pg235" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Well, then," returned Florence, "if you came to see me, do
+look at me, and not keep your eyes fixed so continually on
+Fanny. In a few days you will be breaking the commandment
+which says: 'Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's
+wife.'"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Possibly I might had I never seen you," answered Frank.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At a late hour that night Florence moved with soft footsteps
+about her sleeping room, fearing lest she should awaken
+Fanny. Her precautions were useless, for Fanny was awake;
+looking at Florence, she said, "Oh, Flory, you naughty girl,
+what makes you blush so dreadfully?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The next half hour was spent by Florence in telling Fanny
+what Frank had just asked her in four or five words, and
+which she had answered in one, viz., if she would be his wife.
+"But then," said Florence, pretending to pout, "he was so conscientious
+that he had to tell me what I already knew, which
+was that he once loved you better than he should ever love
+another."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Frank had asked Florence to share his lot through life, and
+she, like any other good, prompt Kentucky girl, had readily
+answered "yes," although she was frightened next moment for
+fear she had been too easily won by the "cold Yankee," as she
+called him, and she proposed taking back what she said just
+for the sake of being teased. Mr. Woodburn came next day
+to bring Florence some article of dress, which she would need.
+He was not surprised when Frank, taking him aside, modestly
+asked for his daughter; he said, "Yes," almost as readily as
+Florence had done, and then it was hard telling which seemed
+most happy—Frank or Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The 24th of December came at last. We at the North who,
+during six months of the year, blow our benumbed fingers, can
+scarcely imagine how bright and beautiful are some of the
+clear warm days of a Kentucky winter. On this occasion, as
+if Nature had resolved to do her best, the day was soft and
+sunny as in early autumn, presenting a striking contrast to the
+wild, angry storm which rent the sky when once more 'neath
+Uncle Joshua's roof a bridal party was assembled.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As night approached, carriage after carriage rolled up the
+long, graveled pathway, until Ike declared, "Thar was no more
+room in the barns, and if any more came he'd have to drive
+them into the kitchen."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Up and down the broad stairway tripped light and joyous
+footsteps until the rooms above, which Luce had put in so
+exact order, presented a scene of complete confusion. Bandboxes
+were turned bottom-side up and their contents indiscriminately
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page236">[pg 236]</span><a name="Pg236" id="Pg236" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+scattered until it was impossible to tell what was
+yours and what wasn't.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">At length through the parlor door came Dr. Lacey and
+Fanny, followed by Frank Cameron and Florence. Throughout
+the rooms was a solemn hush as Fanny was made Dr.
+Lacey's wife. Firmly Dr. Lacey held her hand until the last
+word was spoken; then when he felt sure that she was his, he
+stooped down and whispered in her ear, "Thank God that you
+are mine at last."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Three days after the wedding Mr. Middleton's carriage
+again stood before the door. When all was ready, Uncle
+Joshua knelt down, and winding his arm around Fanny,
+prayed in simple, touching language that God would protect
+his Sunshine, and at last bring them all to the same home.
+"All of us; and don't let one be missing thar." There was a
+peculiar pathos in the tone of his voice as he said the last
+words, and all knew to whom he referred.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Long and wearisome at Mr. Middleton's were the days succeeding
+Fanny's departure, while in Dr. Lacey's home all was
+joy and gladness.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">It was about dark when Dr. Lacey arrived. Happy as a
+bird, Fanny sprang up the steps. Everything about her seemed
+homelike and cheerful. Kind, dusky faces peered at her from
+every corner, while Aunt Dilsey, with a complacent smile,
+stood ready to receive her. Fanny was prepared to like everything,
+but there was something peculiarly pleasing to her in
+Aunt Dilsey's broad, good-humored face. Going up to her
+she took both her hands, and said, "I know we shall be good
+friends. I shall like you and you shall love me a little, won't
+you, just as the old aunties did I left in Kentucky?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Aunt Dilsey hadn't expected all this, and the poor creature
+burst into tears, saying, "Lord bless the sweet miss! I'd die
+for her this minute, I would."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Rondeau, Leffie and the other blacks belonging to the establishment,
+now came forward, and in the crowd little Jack's
+bow was entirely unappreciated; but Fanny next day made
+amends by giving him nearly a pound of candy, which had
+the effect of making him sick a week, but he got well in time
+to be present at Leffie's wedding, which took place just a week
+after Dr. Lacey's return.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Leffie, who chanced to be just the size of her young mistress,
+was thrown into ecstasies by the gift of a thin pink and white
+silk dress, which Fanny presented to her for a bridal gown.
+Aunt Dilsey, in order to show her thanks, went down on her
+knees, a thing she never attempted again, as it took her such
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page237">[pg 237]</span><a name="Pg237" id="Pg237" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+an unheard-of length of time to recover a standing posture.
+Dr. Lacey had made Leffie the present of a pair of gold earrings,
+so that she was really a pretty bride, and Rondeau was
+the happiest negro in all New Orleans.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As weddings seem to be the order of this chapter, we may
+here, as well as anywhere, dispose of Mrs. Carrington, whom,
+you will remember, Raymond said he would one day marry.
+When he left Frankfort, he had no definite idea as to what he
+should do, but after reaching Cincinnati, it occured to him that
+his mother had a wealthy old bachelor uncle living in St.
+Louis, and thither he determined to go. This uncle, Mr. Dunlap,
+received the young man cordially, for he was the first
+relative he had met with in years. There was something, too,
+in the manner with which Raymond introduced himself that
+won for him a place in the crusty old man's good opinion.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I am Fred Raymond," said he, "your niece Helen's son,
+and as poor a jack as there is this side of California. They
+say you are a stingy old customer, but I don't care for that.
+You have got to give me some business, and a home, too."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Raymond's method of approaching the old gentleman was
+successful, and he at once gave him a good position, which
+later developed into a partnership.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Feeling himself established and finding Mrs. Carrington in
+St. Louis, Raymond pressed his suit, and they were eventually
+married.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The couple were disappointed in their expectations of a fortune,
+for within two years after the marriage Mr. Dunlap
+suddenly died. He had intended to make his will and make
+Raymond his heir, but like many other men he put it off until
+it was too late, and his property, which was found to be less
+than supposed, went back to his brothers and sisters, and from
+them to their children and grandchildren, so that Raymond
+got but a small share.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">He, however, retained his position as a merchant, and
+struggled hard to keep his wife in the same circumstances to
+which she had been accustomed. She appreciated his kindness,
+and when at the end of three years she was the mother
+of three children, she concluded it was time to lay aside all
+desire for fashionable amusements, and she became a tolerably
+affectionate wife, and a wonderfully indulgent mother.</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter25" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc50" id="toc50"></a><a name="pdf51" id="pdf51"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter XXV</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">the wanderer</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page238">[pg 238]</span><a name="Pg238" id="Pg238" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>In Uncle Joshua's home there were sad, troubled faces and
+anxious hearts, as the husband and daughter watched by the
+wife and mother, whose life on earth was well-nigh ended.
+From her mother's family Mrs. Middleton had inherited the
+seeds of consumption, which had fastened upon her.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Day by day, they watched her, and when at last she left
+them it seemed so much like falling away to sleep that Mr.
+Middleton, who sat by her, knew not the exact moment which
+made him a lonely widower. The next afternoon sympathizing
+friends and neighbors assembled to pay the last tribute
+of respect to Mrs. Middleton, and many an eye overflowed,
+and more than one heart ached as the gray-haired old man
+bent sadly above the coffin, which contained the wife of his
+early love. But he mourned not as one without hope, for
+her end had been peace, and when upon her face his tears fell
+he felt assured that again beyond the dark river of death he
+should meet her.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The night succeeding the burial Mr. Middleton's family,
+overcome with fatigue and grief, retired early to their rooms,
+but Fanny could not sleep, and between ten and eleven she
+arose and throwing on her dressing gown nervously walked
+up and down her sleeping room. It was a little over a year
+after her marriage. Through the closed shutters the rays of
+a bright September moon were stealing, and attracted by the
+beauty of the night, Fanny opened the blinds and the room
+was filled with a flood of soft, pale light. From the window
+where she stood she could distinguish the little graveyard, with
+its cypress and willow trees, and its white monument gleaming
+through the silvery moonlight, and near that monument was
+a dark spot, the grave of her beloved mother. "If all nights
+were as lovely as this," thought she, "it would not seem half
+so dreary to sleep in the cold dark grave," and then Fanny
+fell into a fit of musing of the night that would surely come
+when she would first be left alone in the shadowy graveyard.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In the midst of her reverie her attention was attracted by
+a slight female figure, which from some quarters had approached
+unperceived, and now upon the newly-made grave
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page239">[pg 239]</span><a name="Pg239" id="Pg239" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+was bowing itself in apparent weeping. The size and form
+of the girl were so much like Luce that Fanny concluded it
+must be she, at the same time wondering how, with her superstitious
+ideas, she ventured alone near a grave in the night
+time. In a moment, however, she saw that Tiger, the watch
+dog, was with her, and at the same instant the sound of a
+suppressed sob fell on her ear. "Poor Luce," said she, "I did
+not think she loved my mother so well. I will go to her and
+mingle my tears with hers."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In a short time Fanny was in the open air, and on her way
+to the graveyard. As she approached her mother's grave,
+she said gently, "Luce, Luce, why are you out so late?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The person addressed partially raised her head and answered
+hurriedly, "Oh, Fanny, Fanny, do not be frightened
+and leave me; I am not dead, and never was buried in that
+grave, as you suppose, but I am here tonight a living, repentant
+woman," and throwing back her bonnet, the thin,
+white face of Julia Middleton was in the bright moonlight
+perfectly distinguishable to Fanny, who at first recoiled in
+fear and leaned for support against the marble pillar near
+which she was standing.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">She, however, soon recovered her self-command and
+glancing at the object on the grave, saw that she was caressing
+Tiger, who seemed trying various ways to evince his joy
+at finding one whom he had long missed, for he had ever been
+Julia's favorite. Their fiery natures accorded well! Again
+Julia spoke, "Fanny, dear Fanny. In an adjoining state I
+heard of mother's illness and hastened to see her, but I am
+too late. Now, do not think me a phantom, for see, Tiger
+recognizes me and welcomes me home, and will not you?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">An instant Fanny wavered, then with a half-fearful, half-joyful
+cry she went forward, and by the grave of the mother
+that day lowered to the dust, the sisters met in a long, fervent
+embrace.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Into the best chamber of their father's house Fanny led the
+weeping, repentant girl, and gently removing her bonnet and
+shawl, bade her lie down on the nicely-cushioned lounge,
+while she went for her father. As she was leaving the room
+Julia arose and laid her small, bony hand on Fanny's shoulder.
+It had rested there before, for in the graveyard, with their
+buried mother between them, Julia's arms had encircled her
+sister's neck; but the first excitement was over, and now involuntarily
+Fanny shrank from that touch, for in spite of
+all her courage, she could not help associating Julia with the
+grass-grown grave, and the large white monument.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page240">[pg 240]</span><a name="Pg240" id="Pg240" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"What is it, Julia?" she said calmly. "Do you wish to see
+father?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, yes, yes," answered Julia, "but not him, the other one—at
+least not tonight. You understand."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I do," said Fanny, and she glided down the stairs toward
+her father's room. He was awake, for ere her hand touched
+the doorknob, his sonorous "Who's thar?" fell on her ear.
+This somewhat disconcerted her, for she had intended stopping
+near his door, to devise the best means by which to break
+the intelligence. But "Who's thar?" was again repeated, and
+entering the room she said softly, "It's I, father."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Why, sure enough," said he, and then as the light from her
+lamp fell on her features, he exclaimed, "why, how white you
+be! What's the matter? Who's upstairs? Is George sick?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"No, George is not sick," said Fanny, "but—," and then as
+well as she could she told him all she knew.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Uncle Joshua's nervous system was unstrung, and his physical
+health impaired by long nights of watching with his wife,
+and now when this fresh shock came upon him, he fell back
+half-fainting upon his pillow. Then rousing himself, he
+said, "Alive and come back! I don't desarve this. But
+where is she? I will go to her."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Fanny directed him where to find her, and then returned to
+Julia, whither her father soon followed. Uncle Joshua was
+not prepared for the change in his daughter. He did not even
+think of her as he saw her last, wasted by sickness, but in
+imagination he beheld her as she was in her days of health
+and dazzling beauty, when with diabolical cunning she had
+brought Dr. Lacey to her feet. Now, however, her face was
+thin, white and haggard, for such a life as she had lived had
+never conduced to the beauty and health of any one. Her
+eyes, sunken in their sockets, and swollen with recent weeping,
+looked frightfully large and wild, and to complete the metamorphosis,
+her beautiful, glossy hair was now cut short on
+her neck, and pushed far back from a brow, across which
+lay more than one premature wrinkle.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The sight of her for a time unsettled the old man's reason.
+Taking her in his arms he alternately cried and laughed over
+her, saying, "I knew you'd come. I expected it. I've waited
+for you."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia's altered appearance troubled him, and drawing her
+head down upon his bosom, and laying his hand on her thin,
+white face, he said, "Poor child, what has changed you so,
+and whar have you been; and who did I buy that big stun for
+if 'twasn't for you?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em"><span class="tei tei-pb" id="page241">[pg 241]</span><a name="Pg241" id="Pg241" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>"Not tonight, dear father," answered Julia. "Let me rest
+tonight and tomorrow I will tell you all."</p>
+</div>
+
+<hr class="page" /><div id="chapter26" class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
+<a name="toc52" id="toc52"></a><a name="pdf53" id="pdf53"></a>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.46em; margin-top: 3.46em"><span style="font-size: 173%">Chapter XXVI</span></h1>
+<h1 class="tei tei-head" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.88em; margin-top: 2.88em"><span style="font-size: 144%; font-variant: small-caps">julia at home again</span></h1>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Overcome with fatigue and excitement, Julia immediately
+after her father left her on the preceding night, had fallen
+into a deep sleep, which was unbroken till long after dawn.
+Then she was aroused by her father calling up the negroes.
+Hastily starting up, she looked around her and, for a moment,
+strove to remember what had happened. Soon she remembered
+all, and burying her face in the pillows, she sobbed out:
+"Father, I thank Thee; the prodigal is at last at home."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Hastily arising she proceeded with her toilet, which was
+nearly completed when Fanny tapped gently at the door, and
+immediately entered the room, saying, "Good morning, dear
+Julia. I am so glad you really are here and that it is not a
+dream. But come, breakfast is waiting and so is father, and
+so is—so is—George."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, I can't see him, I can't," said Julia, and Fanny answered,
+"Oh, never mind him. I have told him all about it,
+and he is ready to receive you as a sister."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">So saying, she led the reluctant girl down the long staircase,
+through the wide hall to the door of the breakfast room, where
+Mr. Middleton stood waiting for them. His tones and manner
+were very affectionate as he kissed the wanderer, and said,
+"I am so glad you're here."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia could have wept, but she would not. There was yet
+another to meet, and choking down her tears she nerved herself
+for the trial. Of what occurred next she knew nothing
+until her cold white hand was clasped by another so warm,
+so life-giving in its touch that she raised her eyes and met the
+calm, quiet gaze of Dr. Lacey. Neither of them spoke until
+Julia, averting her eyes, said, "Am I forgiven?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"You are," was the answer, and then Uncle Joshua exclaimed,
+"thar, that'll do. Now come to your breakfast, children,
+for I'm mighty hungry, and shan't wait another minute."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After breakfast Julia was greatly surprised at seeing her
+father take from the bookcase the old family Bible, on whose
+dark dusty covers she remembered having many a time written
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page242">[pg 242]</span><a name="Pg242" id="Pg242" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+her name. All was now explained. Her father's gentleness of
+look and manner were accounted for; and as for the first time
+in her life she knelt by his side and heard him as he prayed,
+her heart swelled with emotion, and she longed to tell him,
+though she dared not hope she was a Christian, she was still
+trying to lead a different, a better life.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">That afternoon in her chamber were seated Mr. Middleton
+and Fanny, while Julia recounted the story of her wanderings.
+"The idea of leaving my home," said she, "was not a sudden
+impulse, else had I returned sooner, but it was the result of
+long, bitter reflection. In the first days of my humiliation I
+wished that I might die, for though the thought of death and
+the dread hereafter made me tremble, it was preferable to the
+scorn and contempt I should necessarily meet if I survived.
+Then came a reaction, and when our angel mother glided so
+noiselessly around my sick room; when you, darling Fanny,
+nursed me with so much care, and even father's voice grew
+low and kind as he addressed me, my better nature, if I had
+any, was touched, and I thought I would like to live for
+the sake of retrieving the past. But the evil spirit which
+has haunted me from infancy whispered that as soon as I was
+well all would be changed. You, Fanny, would hate me, and
+father would treat me as he always had, only worse."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Poor dear child! I didn't or'to do so, I know," said Uncle
+Joshua, and Julia continued: "Then I thought how the world
+would loathe, and despise and point at me, until I was almost
+maddened, and when Dr. Gordon said I would live, the
+tempter whispered suicide; but I dared not do that. About
+that time I heard rumors of a marriage which would take
+place as soon as I was well; and Fanny will you forgive me?
+I tried to be sick as long as possible for the sake of delaying
+your happiness."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">A pressure of the hand was Fanny's only answer, and Julia
+proceeded: "I could not see you married to him. I could not
+meet the world and its censure, so I determined to go away.
+I had thirty dollars in my purse, of which no one knew, and
+taking that I started, I knew not where. On reaching the
+schoolhouse something impelled me to enter it, and I found
+there a young girl about my own size. Under other circumstances
+I might have been frightened, but now utterly fearless,
+I addressed her, and found from her answers that she was
+crazy. A sudden idea entered my brain. I would change
+clothes with her, and thus avoid discovery. She willingly acceded
+to my proposition, and in my new attire I again started
+toward Lexington, which I reached about four in the morning.
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page243">[pg 243]</span><a name="Pg243" id="Pg243" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+I had no definite idea as to where I wanted to go, but the sight
+of the Cincinnati stage drawn up before the Phoenix determined
+me. I had purposely kept my own bonnet and veil, as
+the maniac girl wore neither. Drawing the latter over my
+face, I kept it there while securing my place in the coach,
+and until we were many miles from the city. Passengers entered
+and left, and some looked inquisitively at me and my
+slightly fantastic dress.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"We reached Cincinnati about ten in the morning, and with
+a long glad breath I stepped from the coach, and felt that Kentucky
+and my notorious character were behind. I stopped at
+the &mdash;&mdash; Hotel, and the next two days were spent in procuring
+myself a decent outfit. Each night I went to a different
+house, for the sake of avoiding suspicion, and as my bills
+were promptly paid, no questions were ever asked. At the
+D&mdash;&mdash; House I saw in a paper an advertisement for a teacher
+in a school in one of the interior towns. I had formed some
+such plan for the future, and instantly determined personally
+to apply for the situation. I did so, but credentials were required,
+and I had none to give. Somewhat weary of my
+adventure I returned to Cincinnati, and in passing through one
+of the streets, my eye caught the sign 'Fashionable Dressmaking
+and Millinery.' I knew I had a taste for that, and I
+concluded to offer myself as an apprentice."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Then she told how she had toiled on day after day with
+dim eye and aching head for over a year in the unwholesome
+atmosphere of a crowded workshop conducted by a slave-driving,
+inconsiderate woman named Miss Dillon, while thoughts
+of home and remorse for the past preyed on her heart.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"But why did you not come back?" asked Fanny. "We
+would have received you most gladly."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I felt that I could not do that," said Julia. "I knew that
+you thought me dead, and I fancied that father, at least, would
+feel relieved."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Oh, child," groaned Uncle Joshua, "don't say so. I was
+mighty mean, I know, but I never got to that."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">After a moment Julia told them that she had had to deliver
+a party dress to Florence Woodburn at Mr. Graham's house
+one evening and, while waiting in the hall, had heard Florence
+read a letter from Nellie Stanton aloud to Alice Graham. In
+the letter, Nellie said that Mrs. Middleton was not expected
+to live and that Dr. Lacey and Fanny from New Orleans
+were with her.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">This news caused her to resign her position at Miss Dillon's
+and hurry home. "I reached Lexington," said she, "about nine
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page244">[pg 244]</span><a name="Pg244" id="Pg244" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+o'clock in the evening, and as I thought my baggage might incommode
+me, I purposely left it there, but hired a boy to
+bring me home. When we reached the gate at the entrance
+of the woods I told him he could return, as I preferred going
+the remainder of the way alone. He seemed surprised, but
+complied with my request. I had never heard of the new
+house, and as I drew near I was puzzled, and fancied I was
+wrong; but Tiger bounded forward, at first angrily, then joyfully,
+and I knew I was right. All about the house was so
+dark, so still, that a dreadful foreboding filled my heart—a
+fear that mother might be dead. I remembered the little
+graveyard and instantly bent my steps thither. I saw the
+costly marble and the carefully kept grave, and a thrill of
+joy ran through my veins, for they told me I was kindly remembered
+in the home I had so darkened. But another object
+riveted my attention. It was a fresh mound, and I knew
+full well who rested there. Never have I shed such tears of
+anguish as fell upon the sod which covers my sainted mother.
+In the intensity of my grief I was not conscious of Fanny's
+approach until she stood near me. The rest you know; and
+now, father, will you receive to your home and affection one
+who has so widely strayed?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"Willin'ly, most willin'ly," said Uncle Joshua, as he folded
+her to his bosom, "and if I had done as I or'to, a heap of this
+wouldn't have happened. Oh, I didn't or'to do so, I didn't;
+and I ain't goin' to any more. You shall live with me when
+Sunshine's gone; and we would be so happy, if your poor
+mother could only see us and know it all."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">From that time nothing could exceed Uncle Joshua's kindness
+to his daughter. He seemed indeed trying to make up for
+the past, and frequently he would whisper to himself, "No, I
+didn't or'to do so. I see more and more that I didn't."
+Still his fondness for Fanny was undiminished, and occasionally,
+after looking earnestly at both his children, he would exclaim,
+"Hang me, if I don't b'lieve Sunshine is a heap the
+handsomest"; but if these words caused Julia any emotion,
+'twas never betrayed.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">From Julia's story there could be no doubt that the maniac
+girl was laid in the grave which Uncle Joshua had thought belonged
+to his daughter. No tidings of her had been heard,
+although one gentleman thought that he once had met with a
+girl answering to her description in the stage coach between
+Lexington and Cincinnati. All search in that quarter was unavailing,
+and over her fate a dark mystery lay, until Julia
+suddenly appeared and threw light on the matter. The afflicted
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page245">[pg 245]</span><a name="Pg245" id="Pg245" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+father (for she had no mother) was sent for, and when
+told where his child was laid, asked permission to have her
+disinterred and taken to his family burial place. His request
+was granted, the grave was opened, and then refilled and
+leveled with the earth. The monument Julia took care to have
+carefully preserved as a memento of the olden time.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As will be supposed, Julia's return furnished the neighborhood
+and surrounding country with a topic of conversation for
+many weeks. At first nearly all treated her with cool neglect,
+but as she kept entirely at home, curiosity to see one who had,
+as it were, come back from the dead triumphed over all other
+things; and at last all who came to see Fanny asked also for
+her sister.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Among the few who at once hastened to give the penitent
+girl the hand of friendship was Kate Miller; and as she
+marked her gentle manner and the subdued glance of her still
+somewhat haughty eyes, she wound her arm about her neck
+and whispered, "I shall in time learn to love you dearly for
+the sake of more than one."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Julia comprehended her, or thought she did, and answered,
+"Oh, Mrs. Miller, that one dreadful crime has troubled me
+more than all the rest. I killed him, your noble brother, and
+from the moment I deliberately determined to do so I became
+leagued with the tempter, who lured me madly on. But I
+outdid myself, and was entangled in the snare my own hands
+had laid."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"It is ever so," answered Kate. "Our most secret sins will
+in the end find us out."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">The reader is perhaps anxious to know whether back across
+the Atlantic, Ashton brought his Spanish bride. Yes, he did.
+Mr. William Middleton accompanied him to the house of Sir
+Arthur Effingham, whom they found to be dying; his property
+was gone, and he feared that he must leave the youthful Inez
+to the cold charities of the world and a miserly brother.
+When Mr. Middleton made himself known, the dying man
+pointed to Inez, and said, "You once loved the mother; care
+for the daughter when I am gone, will you?"</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"I will," answered Mr. Middleton, "on condition that you
+consent to having a young friend of mine share the care with
+me." At the same time he presented Ashton.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">Sir Arthur recognized him immediately and answered,
+"Willingly, most willingly. I was a fool to spurn you once as
+I did."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">In a few hours Sir Arthur was dead, and Inez was an orphan.
+But her grief was soothed by the presence of Ashton,
+<span class="tei tei-pb" id="page246">[pg 246]</span><a name="Pg246" id="Pg246" class="tei tei-anchor"></a>
+who, a few days before sailing for America, made her his
+wife. During the voyage Mr. Middleton informed Ashton
+that as soon as he reached home he intended making his will,
+by which he should bequeath his property to Inez. Said he,
+"I have spent so many years of my life in India that I find
+the climate of New Orleans more congenial to my feelings
+than a colder one would be, consequently I shall purchase a
+house in that city, and as I look upon you and Inez as my
+children, I shall insist upon your living with me if you have
+no objection."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">During the winter Fanny wrote frequently to her father
+urging him to visit her; but this he declined doing, and early
+the following May, he stood one evening impatiently awaiting
+the arrival of Ike, who had gone to Frankfort with the expectation
+of meeting Fanny and her husband. Everything
+had been put in readiness. The parlors and best chamber were
+opened and aired. The carriage and carriage horses had been
+brushed up, a new saddle had been bought for Fanny's pony,
+and a new dress for each of the black women, and everything
+and everybody seemed expecting a joyful time.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">As the carriage approached the house Uncle Joshua looked
+wistfully toward it, trying to catch a glimpse of "Sunshine,"
+whom he had not seen for nearly a year and a half. But only
+the face of a little negro girl was seen looking from the window,
+and Uncle Joshua exclaimed, "Now, what's possessed
+them to fetch that yaller gal! I've got niggers enough to
+wait on 'em."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">But the "yaller gal" knew very well why she was there, and
+so ere long did Uncle Joshua. The steps were let down, and
+there, blithesome and gay as ever, Fanny sprang from the
+carriage and ran into the arms of her father, who kissed her
+again and again, holding her off to look at her and then again
+drawing her to him and saying, "You're handsomer than
+ever."</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">During this process the yellow girl, Rose, had brought from
+the carriage a mysterious looking bundle of flannel and white
+cambric, which now in Dr. Lacey's arms was crowing with
+delight as its little nurse bobbed up and down, making at it
+all sorts of grimaces.</p>
+
+<p class="tei tei-p" style="margin-bottom: 1.00em">"What the &mdash;&mdash;, no, I forgot, I didn't mean so. But what—is—that!"
+said Uncle Joshua, releasing Fanny and advancing
+toward Dr. Lacey, who proudly placed in his arms a beautiful
+nine-month-old baby, saying, "We have brought you a
+second Sunshine."</p>
+</div>
+
+</div>
+<div class="tei tei-back" style="margin-bottom: 2.00em; margin-top: 6.00em">
+<div class="tei tei-div" style="margin-bottom: 5.00em; margin-top: 5.00em">
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+            <titlePart type="main" rend="font-size: large">Tempest and Sunshine</titlePart><lb />
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+            <lb />By <docAuthor>Mary J. Holmes</docAuthor><lb />
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+            New York<lb />
+            J. H. Sears &amp; Company<lb />
+            1909
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+<pb n="001" /><anchor id="Pg001" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Tempest and Sunshine</head>
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+<p></p>
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+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter I</head>
+<head rend="font-variant: small-caps" type="sub">mr. wilmot arrives at mr. middleton's</head>
+
+<p>It was the afternoon of a bright October day. The old town
+clock had just tolled the hour of four, when the Lexington
+and Frankfort daily stage was heard rattling over the stony
+pavement in the small town of V&qdash;, Kentucky. In a few
+moments the four panting steeds were reined up before the
+door of The Eagle, the principal hotel in the place. "Mine
+host," a middle-aged, pleasant-looking man, came hustling out
+to inspect the newcomers, and calculate how many would do
+justice to his beefsteaks, strong coffee, sweet potatoes and
+corn cakes, which were being prepared in the kitchen by Aunt
+Esther.</p>
+
+<p>This good dame divided her time between squeezing the
+steaks, turning the corn cakes, kicking the dogs and administering
+various cuffs to sundry little black urchins, who were
+on the lookout to snatch a bit of the "hoe cake" whenever
+they could elude the argus eyes of Aunt Esther. When the
+rattling of the stage was heard, there ensued a general
+scrambling to ascertain which would be first to see who had
+come. At length, by a series of somersaults, helped on by
+Aunt Esther's brawny hand, the kitchen was cleared and
+Aunt Esther was "monarch of all she surveyed."</p>
+
+<p>The passengers this afternoon were few and far between,
+for there was but one inside and one on the box with the
+driver. The one inside alighted and ordered his baggage to
+be carried into the hotel. The stranger was a young man,
+apparently about twenty-five years of age. He was tall, well-proportioned
+and every way prepossessing in his appearance.
+<pb n="002" /><anchor id="Pg002" />At least the set of idlers in the
+barroom thought so, for the
+moment he entered they all directed their eyes and tobacco
+juice toward him!</p>
+
+<p>By the time he had uttered a dozen words, they had come to
+the conclusion that he was a stranger in the place and was
+from the East. One of the men, a Mr. Edson, was, to use his
+own words, "mighty skeary of Northern folks," and as soon
+as he became convinced that the stranger was from that way,
+he got up, thinking to himself, "Some confounded Abolitionist,
+I'll warrant. The sooner I go home and get my gang together,
+the better 'twill be." But on second thought he concluded
+that "his gang" was safe, for the present at least;
+so he'd just sit down and hear what his neighbor, Mr. Woodburn,
+was saying to the newcomer.</p>
+
+<p>The Kentuckians are as famous as the Yankees for inquisitiveness,
+but if they inquire into your history, they are equally
+ready to give theirs to you, and you cannot feel as much annoyed
+by the kind, confiding manner with which a Kentuckian
+will draw you out, as by the cool, quizzing way with which
+a Yankee will "guess" out your affairs.</p>
+
+<p>On the present occasion, Mr. Woodburn had conjectured
+the young man's business, and was anxious to know who he
+was, and, if possible, to render him assistance. It took but a
+short time for the stranger to tell that he was from the East,
+from New York; that his name was Wilmot, and that he was
+in quest of a school; and in as short a time Mr. Woodburn
+had welcomed young Wilmot to Kentucky, but expressed his
+regrets that he did not come sooner, for all the schools were
+engaged. "But," added he, "you had better remain around
+here awhile and get acquainted, and then there will be no
+doubt of your eventually getting a situation. Meantime, as
+you are a stranger here, you are welcome to make my house
+your home."</p>
+
+<p>Such kindness from an entire stranger was unlooked for by
+Wilmot. He knew not what to make of it; it was so different
+from the cold, money-making men of the North. He tried
+to stammer out his thanks, when Mr. Edson interrupted him
+by nudging Mr. Woodburn and saying: "Don't you mind old
+Middleton. He's been tarin' round after a Yankee teacher
+these six weeks. I reckon this chap'll suit."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Woodburn hesitated. He did not like to send Mr. Wilmot
+to such a place as Mr. Middleton's, for though Mr.
+Middleton was a very kind man, he was very rough and uncouth
+in his manner and thought his money much better applied
+<pb n="003" /><anchor id="Pg003" />when at interest than when
+employed to make his house and family more comfortable.</p>
+
+<p>At length Mr. Woodburn replied: "True, I did not think
+of Mr. Middleton, but I hardly like to send a stranger there.
+However, Mr. Wilmot, you must not judge all Kentuckians
+by him, for though he is very hospitable to strangers, he is
+extremely rough."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Wilmot thanked them for their information and said he
+thought he would go to Mr. Middleton's that night.</p>
+
+<p>"Lord knows how you'll get there," said Mr. Edson.</p>
+
+<p>"Why, is it far?" asked Wilmot.</p>
+
+<p>"Not very far," said Mr. Edson, "little better than four
+miles, but a mighty mean road at any time and a heap worse
+since the rains. For a spell you can get on right smart, but
+then, again, you'll go in co-slush!"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Wilmot smiled, but said he "thought he would try the
+road if Mr. Edson would give him the direction."</p>
+
+<p>Then followed a host of directions, of which the most
+prominent to Wilmot were, that "about two miles from the
+house is an old hemp factory, full of niggers, singing like all
+fury; then comes a piece of woods, in the middle of which is
+a gate on the left hand; open that gate and follow the road
+straight till you come to the mightiest, mean-looking house
+you ever seen, I reckon; one chimbley tumbled down, and
+t'other trying to. That is Middleton's."</p>
+
+<p>Here Mr. Woodburn said, "That as the road was so bad,
+and it was getting late, Mr. Wilmot had better stay at his
+house that night and the next day they would send him to
+Middleton's."</p>
+
+<p>Before Mr. Wilmot had time to reply, Mr. Edson called out,
+"Halloo! Just in time, Wilmot!" Then rushing to the door
+he screamed, "Ho! Jim Crow, you jackanapes, what you
+ridin' Prince full jump down the pike for? Say, you scapegrace,
+come up here!"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Wilmot looked from the window and saw a fine looking
+black boy of about sixteen years of age riding a beautiful
+horse at full speed through the street. He readily divined that
+the boy was the property of Mr. Edson, and as he had brought
+from home a little abolitionism safely packed away, he expected
+to see a few cuffs dealt out to the young African. But
+when the young hopeful, at the command of his master,
+wheeled his horse up to the door, gave a flourish with his
+rimless old hat and a loud whistle with his pouting lips, Mr.
+Wilmot observed that his master gave the bystanders a knowing
+wink, as much as to say, "Isn't he smart?" Then turning
+<pb n="004" /><anchor id="Pg004" />
+to the boy he said, "How now, you Jim, what are you here
+for, riding Prince to death?"</p>
+
+<p>"I begs marster's pardon berry much," said the negro, "but
+you see how I done toted all the taters you told me, and missis
+she 'vise me to ride Prince a leetle, 'case he's gettin' oneasy
+like when Miss Carline rides him."</p>
+
+<p>"Likely story," said Mr. Edson; "but for once you are in
+the way when I want you. You know where Mr. Middleton
+lives?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, marster, reckon I does."</p>
+
+<p>"Well, this young man wants to go there. Now jump down
+quick and help him on. Do you hear?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, marster," said the negro, and in a moment he was on
+the ground, holding the stirrup for Mr. Wilmot to mount.</p>
+
+<p>Wilmot hesitated for two causes. The first was, he was not
+a good horseman and did not like to attempt mounting the
+spirited animal before so many pairs of eyes. He looked wistfully
+at the horse block, but did not dare propose having the
+horse led up to it. The second reason was he did not know
+whether to accept or decline the kindness of Mr. Edson; but
+that man reassured him by saying:</p>
+
+<p>"Come! What are you waiting for? Jump up. I'd a heap
+rather Jim would go with you than ride Prince to death."</p>
+
+<p>Here Mr. Woodburn spoke. He knew that New York
+people were, comparatively speaking, inferior riders, and he
+conjectured why Mr. Wilmot hesitated; so he said:</p>
+
+<p>"Here, Jim, lead the horse up to the block for the gentleman";
+then turning to the bystanders, said, as if apologizing
+for Wilmot: "You know it is so thickly settled in New York
+that they do not ride as much as we do, and probably the
+young man has always been at school."</p>
+
+<p>This was satisfactory to the white portion of the audience,
+but not to the group of blacks, who were assembled at the
+corner of the house. They thought it a shame not to be a
+good rider and when they saw the awkward manner in which
+Mr. Wilmot finally mounted the horse and the ludicrous
+face of Jim Crow as he sprang up behind him, they were, as
+they afterward told Aunt Esther, "dreffully tickled and would
+have larfed, sartin, if they hadn't knowed marster would have
+slapped their jaws."</p>
+
+<p>"And sarved you right," was the rejoinder of Aunt Esther.</p>
+
+<p>But to return to Mr. Edson. As soon as Mr. Wilmot, Jim
+and Prince had disappeared, he felt a return of his fears concerning
+the "confounded Abolitionist." Thought he, "What a
+fool I was to let Prince and Jim Crow, too, go off with that
+<pb n="005" /><anchor id="Pg005" />
+ar' chap! Thar's Prince, worth a hundred and fifty, and
+Jim, at the least calculation, 'll fetch eight hundred. Well,
+anyway, they can't get far on that dirt road, so if Jim isn't
+home by nine, I'll go after 'em, that's so." Having settled
+the matter thus satisfactorily in his own mind, he called for
+his horse and started for home.</p>
+
+<p>Meantime Mr. Wilmot was slowly wending his way toward
+Mr. Middleton's. It took but a short time for him to ascertain
+that the road was fully equal to the description given of it by
+Mr. Edson. At times he could scarcely keep his head, and
+he felt conscious, too, that the black machine behind him was
+inwardly convulsed with laughter at his awkward attempts to
+guide the horse in the best part of the road. At length he
+ventured a remark:</p>
+
+<p>"Jim, is this animal ugly?"</p>
+
+<p>"Ugly! Lor' bless you, marster, is you blind? As handsome
+a creetur as thar is in the country!"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Wilmot understood that he had used the word ugly in
+its wrong sense, so he said:</p>
+
+<p>"I do not mean to ask if the horse is ill-looking, but is he
+skittish?"</p>
+
+<p>"If marster means by that will he throw him off, I don't
+think he will as long as I'm on him, but sometimes he is a
+leetle contrary like. Reckon marster ain't much used to
+ridin'."</p>
+
+<p>By this time they had reached the gate spoken of by Mr.
+Edson. To Mr. Wilmot's great surprise the horse walked tip
+to it and tried to open it with his mouth! Mr. Wilmot was so
+much amused that he would not suffer Jim to get down and
+open the gate, as he wished to see if the horse could do it.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, yes, marster, he'll do it easy," said the negro; and sure
+enough, in a moment the well-trained animal lifted the latch
+and pushed open the gate! But it was a rickety old thing,
+and before Prince had got fairly through it tumbled down,
+hitting his heels and causing him to jump sideways, so as to
+leave Mr. Wilmot riding the gate and Jim Crow in quiet possession
+of the saddle! With a great effort Jim forced down
+his desire to scream and merely showed twenty-eight very
+large, white teeth.</p>
+
+<p>Springing from the horse he offered to assist Mr. Wilmot
+to mount again, but he had no inclination to do so. He preferred
+walking the rest of the way, he said, and as he could
+now easily find the house, Jim could return home. This was not
+what Jim wanted. He had anticipated a nice time in relating
+his adventures to Mr. Middleton's negroes, but as Mr. Wilmot
+<pb n="006" /><anchor id="Pg006" />
+slipped a quarter into his hand, he felt consoled for the
+loss of his "yarn"; so mounting Prince again, he gave his
+old palm leaf three flourishes round his head, and with a loud
+whoop, started the horse with a tremendous speed down the
+road and was soon out of sight, leaving Mr. Wilmot to find his
+way alone through the wood. This he found no difficulty in
+doing, for he soon came in sight of a house, which he readily
+took for Mr. Middleton's.</p>
+
+<p>It was a large, old-fashioned stone building, with one chimney
+fallen down, as Mr. Edson had said, and its companion
+looked likely to follow suit at the first high wind. The windows
+of the upper story were two-thirds of them destitute of
+glass, but its place was supplied by shingles, which kept the
+cold out if they did not let the light in. Scattered about the
+yard, which was very large, were corn cribs, hay racks, pig
+troughs, carts, wagons, old plows, horses, mules, cows, hens,
+chickens, turkeys, geese, negroes, and dogs, the latter of
+which rushed ferociously at Mr. Wilmot, who was about to
+beat a retreat from so uninviting quarters, when one of the
+negroes called out, "Ho, marster, don't be feared, 'case I'll
+hold Tiger." So Wilmot advanced with some misgivings toward
+the negro and dog.</p>
+
+<p>He asked the negro if his master were at home.</p>
+
+<p>"No, sar, marster's done gone away, but Miss Nancy, she's
+at home. Jist walk right in thar, whar you see the pile of
+saddles in the entry."</p>
+
+<p>Accordingly, Mr. Wilmot "walked in where the pile of
+saddles were," and knocked at a side door. It was opened by
+a very handsome young girl, who politely asked the stranger
+to enter. He did so and found within a mild-looking, middle-aged
+lady, whose dark eyes and hair showed her at once to be
+the mother of the young lady who had opened the door for
+him.</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Middleton, for she it was, arose, and offering her hand
+to the stranger, asked him to be seated in the large stuffed
+chair which stood before the cheerful blazing fire. In a few
+moments he had introduced himself, told his business and inquired
+for Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>"My husband is absent," said Mrs. Middleton, "but he will
+be at home tonight and we shall be glad to have you remain
+with us till tomorrow at least, and as much longer as you like,
+for I think Mr. Middleton will be glad to assist you in getting
+a school."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Wilmot accepted the invitation and then looked round
+the room to see if the interior of the house corresponded with
+<pb n="007" /><anchor id="Pg007" />
+the exterior, It did not, for the room, though large, was very
+comfortable. The floor was covered with a bright-colored
+home-made carpet. In one corner stood a bed, the counterpane
+of which was as white as snow, and the curtains of the
+windows were of the same hue. In another corner was a
+small bookcase, well filled with books and on a stand near a
+window were several house plants.</p>
+
+<p>He concluded that the books and the plants were the property
+of the young lady, whom Mrs. Middleton introduced to
+him as her eldest daughter Julia. She was an intelligent-looking
+girl, and Mr. Wilmot instantly felt interested in her, but
+when he attempted to converse with her, she stole quietly out
+of the room, leaving her mother to entertain the visitor.</p>
+
+<p>At last supper was brought in by old Aunt Judy, who
+courtesied so low to the "young marster," that she upset the
+coffee pot, the contents of which fell upon a spaniel, which lay
+before the fire. The outcries of the dog brought Miss Julia
+from the kitchen, and this time she was accompanied by her
+younger sister, Fanny, who together with Julia and Aunt
+Judy, lamented over the wounded animal.</p>
+
+<p>"I didn't go to do it, sartin, Miss July," said Aunt Judy,
+"Lor' knows I didn't."</p>
+
+<p>"Who said you did, you black thing, you?" said Julia, who
+in her grief for her favorite, and her anger at Aunt Judy, forgot
+the stranger, and her bashfulness, too. "You were careless,
+I know you were," she continued, "or you never could
+have tipped the coffee over in this manner."</p>
+
+<p>"Never mind, sister," said Fanny, "never mind; of course,
+Aunt Judy didn't mean to do it, for she likes Dido as well as
+we do."</p>
+
+<p>"Lor' bless Miss Fanny's sweet face, that I do like Dido,"
+said Aunt Judy.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, that you do," repeated Julia mockingly, "just as
+though you could like anything."</p>
+
+<p>Here Mrs. Middleton interposed and ordered Julia and
+Fanny to take their seats at the table, while Judy cleared away
+all traces of the disaster. Julia complied with an ill-grace,
+muttering something about "the hateful negroes," while
+Fanny obeyed readily, and laughingly made some remark to
+Mr. Wilmot about their making so much ado over a dog,
+"but," said she, "we are silly girls, and of course do silly
+things. Probably we shall do better when we get old like you&mdash;no,
+like mother, I mean."</p>
+
+<p>Here she stopped, blushing deeply at having called Mr. Wilmot
+old, when in fact she thought him quite young, and very
+<pb n="008" /><anchor id="Pg008" />
+handsome&mdash;in short, "just the thing." She thought to herself,
+"There, I've done it now! Julia and I have both introduced
+ourselves to him in a pretty light, but it's just like me&mdash;however,
+I'll not say another word tonight!"</p>
+
+<p>The little incident of the coffee pot gave Mr. Wilmot something
+of an insight into the character and disposition of the
+two girls. And surely nothing could have been more unlike
+than their personal appearance, as they sat side by side at the
+supper table. Julia was about seventeen years of age and
+was called very handsome, for there was something peculiarly
+fascinating in the ever-varying expression of her large black
+eyes. She was a brunette, but there was on her cheek so
+rich and changeable a color that one forgot in looking at her,
+whether she were dark or light. Her disposition was something
+like her complexion&mdash;dark and variable. Her father
+was a native of South Carolina, and from him she inherited a
+quick, passionate temper. At times she was as gentle as a lamb,
+but when anything occurred to trouble her, all her Southern
+blood boiled up, and she was as Fanny said, "always ready to
+fire up at a moment's warning." Mr. Middleton called her
+"Tempest," while to Fanny he gave the pet name of "Sunshine,"
+and truly, compared with her sister, Fanny's presence
+in the house was like a ray of sunshine.</p>
+
+<p>She was two years younger than Julia and entirely different
+from her, both in looks and disposition. Her face was
+very pale and her bright golden hair fell in soft curls around
+her neck and shoulders, giving her something the appearance
+of a fairy. Her eyes were very large and very dark blue, and
+ever mirrored forth the feelings of her soul.</p>
+
+<p>By the servants Julia was feared and dreaded; but Fanny was
+a favorite with all. Not a man, woman or child on the
+plantation but was ready to do anything for "darling Miss
+Fanny." And they thought, too, every one must love her as
+well as they did, for they said "she showed by her face
+that she was an angel." This was the opinion of the blacks,
+and it was also the partially formed opinion of Mr. Wilmot
+before he finished his supper; and yet he could not help
+thinking there was something wondrously attractive in the
+glance of Julia's large, dark eyes.</p>
+
+<p>After supper he tried to engage the girls in conversation in
+order to ascertain which had the better mind. He found
+Fanny most ready to converse. She had forgotten her resolution
+not to talk, and before the evening was half spent seemed
+perfectly well acquainted with him. She had discovered that
+his name was Richard, that he had a sister Kate, who called
+<pb n="009" /><anchor id="Pg009" />
+him Dick, that he was as yet possessor of his own heart, but
+was in danger of losing it! The compliment Fanny very generously
+gave to her sister Julia, because she observed that Mr.
+Wilmot's eyes were often directed toward the corner where
+the dark beauty sat, silent and immovable.</p>
+
+<p>Julia had taken but little part in the conversation and Mr.
+Wilmot's efforts to "draw her out" had proved ineffectual.
+She felt piqued that Fanny should engross so much attention
+and resolved on revenge; so she determined to show Mr. Wilmot
+that she could talk but not upon such silly subjects as
+pleased Fanny. Accordingly, when books were mentioned, she
+seemed suddenly aroused into life. She was really very intelligent
+and a very good scholar. She had a great taste for
+reading, and what books she could not prevail on her father
+to buy, she would borrow, so she had a tolerably good knowledge
+of all the standard works. Mr. Wilmot was surprised
+and pleased to find her so well informed and in the spirited
+conversation which followed poor Fanny was cast entirely
+into the background.</p>
+
+<p>Fanny, however, attributed it to her sister's superior knowledge
+of Latin, and inwardly "thanked her stars" that she knew
+nothing of that language further than the verb Amo, to love.
+The practical part of that verb she understood, even if she
+did not its conjugation. She sat quietly listening to Mr. Wilmot
+and her sister, but her cogitations were far different from
+what Julia's had been.</p>
+
+<p>Fanny was building castles&mdash;in all of which Mr. Wilmot
+and Julia were the hero and heroine. She gazed admiringly
+at her sister, whose face grew handsomer each moment as
+she became more animated, and she thought, "What a nice-looking
+couple Julia and Mr. Wilmot would make! And they
+would be so happy, too&mdash;that is if sister didn't get angry,
+and I am sure she wouldn't with Mr. Wilmot. Then they
+would have a nicer house than this old shell, and perhaps they
+would let me live with them!"</p>
+
+<p>Here her reverie was interrupted by Mr. Wilmot, who asked
+her if she ever studied Latin. Fanny hesitated; she did not
+wish to confess that she had once studied it six months, but
+at the end of that time she was so heartily tired of its "long-tailed
+verbs," as she called them, that she had thrown her
+grammar out of the window and afterward given it to Aunt
+Judy to start the oven with!</p>
+
+<p>This story was told, however, by Julia, with many embellishments,
+for she delighted in making Fanny appear ridiculous.
+<pb n="010" /><anchor id="Pg010" />
+She was going on swimmingly when she received a
+drawback from her mother, who said:</p>
+
+<p>"Julia, what do you want to talk so for? You know that
+while Fanny studied Latin, Mr. Miller said she learned her
+lessons more readily than you did and recited them better, and
+he said, too, that she was quite as good a French scholar as
+you."</p>
+
+<p>Julia curled her lip scornfully and said, "she didn't know
+what her mother knew about Fanny's scholarship." Meantime
+Fanny was blushing deeply and thinking that she had appeared
+to great disadvantage in Mr. Wilmot's eyes; but he
+very kindly changed the conversation by asking who Mr.
+Miller was, and was told that he was a young man from Albany,
+New York, who taught in their neighborhood the winter
+before.</p>
+
+<p>The appearance of some nice red apples just then turned the
+attention of the little company in another channel and before
+they were aware of it the clock struck ten. Mr. Middleton
+had not returned and as it was doubtful whether he came at
+all that night, Julia went into the kitchen for Luce, to show
+Mr. Wilmot to his room. She was gone some time, and when
+she returned was accompanied by a bright-looking mulatto
+girl, who, as soon as she had conducted Mr. Wilmot into his
+room, commenced making excuses about "marster's old house!
+Things was drefful all round it, but 'twasn't Miss Julia's fault,
+for if she could have her way 'twould be fixed up, sartin. She
+was a born'd lady, anybody could see; so different from Miss
+Fanny, who cared nothing how things looked if she could go
+into the kitchen and turn hoe cakes for Aunt Judy, or tend the
+baby!"</p>
+
+<p>By this time Luce had arranged the room all it wanted arranging,
+and as Mr. Wilmot had no further need of her services,
+she left him to think of what she had said. He did not know
+that the bright red ribbon, which appeared on Luce's neck
+next morning, was the gift of Julia, who had bribed her to
+say what she did to him. Julia knew that she had made a
+favorable impression on Mr. Wilmot by making him think
+meanly of Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>What Luce said had its effect upon him, too. He was accustomed
+to the refinements of the North and he could not
+help respecting a young lady more who showed a taste for
+neatness. That night he dreamed that a bright pair of dark
+eves were looking at him from each pane of shingle in the
+window, and that a golden-haired fairy was dancing the Polka
+in Aunt Judy's hoe cake batter.</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter2">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter II</head>
+<head rend="font-variant: small-caps" type="sub">getting up a subscription school</head>
+
+<p><pb n="011" /><anchor id="Pg011" />Next morning before daybreak Mr. Wilmot was aroused
+from a sound slumber by what he thought was the worst
+noise he had ever heard. He instantly concluded that the
+house was on fire, and springing up, endeavored to find his
+clothes, but in the deep darkness of the room such a thing
+was impossible; so he waited a while and tried to find out
+what the noise could be.</p>
+
+<p>At last it assumed something of a definite form, and he
+found it was the voice of a man calling out in thunder-like
+tones, "Ho, Jebediah! Come out with ye! Do you hear?
+Are you coming?"</p>
+
+<p>Then followed a long catalogue of names, such as Sam, Joe,
+Jack, Jim, Ike, Jerry, Nehemiah, Ezariah, Judy, Tilda, Martha,
+Rachel, Luce and Phema, and at the end of each name was the
+same list of questions which had preceded that of Jebediah;
+and ever from the negro quarters came the same response,
+"Yes, marster, comin'."</p>
+
+<p>By this time all the hens, geese, turkeys and dogs were
+wide awake and joining their voices in the chorus, made the
+night, or rather the morning, hideous with their outcries. At
+last the noise subsided. Silence settled around the house and
+Wilmot tried to compose himself to sleep. When he again
+awoke the sun was shining brightly into his room. He arose
+and dressed himself, but felt in no hurry to see "his host,"
+who had come home, he was sure, and had given such tremendous
+demonstrations of the strength of his lungs.</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Wilmot finally descended to the sitting room, where the
+first object which presented itself was a man who was certainly
+six and a half feet high, and large in proportion. His
+face was dark and its natural color was increased by a beard
+of at least four weeks' growth! He had on his head an old
+slouched hat, from under which a few gray locks were visible.
+As soon as Wilmot appeared, the uncouth figure advanced toward
+<pb n="012" /><anchor id="Pg012" />
+him, and seizing his hand, gave a grip, which, if continued
+long, would certainly have crushed every bone! He
+began with&mdash;</p>
+
+<p>"Well, so you are Mr. Wilmot from New York, hey? Of
+course a red-hot Abolitionist, but I don't care for that if you'll
+only keep your ideas to yourself and not try to preach your
+notions to me. I've heard of you before."</p>
+
+<p>"Heard of me, sir?" said Mr. Wilmot in surprise.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, of you; and why not? Thar's many a man, not as
+good as you, judging by your looks, has had a hearing in his
+day; but, however, I haint heard of you by the papers. As I
+was coming home last night I got along to old man Edson's,
+and I seen him swarin' and tarin' round so says I, 'Ho, old
+man, what's the row?' 'Oh,' says he, 'that you, Middleton?
+Nuff's the row. I've done let my best horse and nigger go off
+with a man from the free States, who said he's going to your
+house, and here 'tis after nine and Jim not at home yet. Of
+course they've put out for the river.' 'Now,' says I, 'don't be a
+fool, Edson; if that ar chap said he's goin' to my house, he's
+goin' thar, I'll bet all my land and niggers he's honest. Likely
+Jim's stopped somewhar. You come along with me and we'll
+find him.' So we jogged along on the pike till of a sudden
+we met Prince coming home all alone! This looked dark, but
+I told Edson to say nothin' and keep on; so we came to
+Woodburn's fine house, and thar in the cabins we seen a
+bright light, and heard the niggers larfin like five hundred, and
+thought we could distinguish Jim Crow's voice; so we crept
+slyly up to the window and looked in and, sure enough, there
+was Jim, telling a great yarn about the way you rode and
+how you got flung onto the gate. It seems he didn't half
+hitch Prince, who got oneasy like, and started for home.
+Edson hollered to Jim, who came out and told how he didn't
+go clear here with you, cause you said you could find the
+way, and he might go back. Then old man Edson turned right
+round and said you were a likely man, and he hoped I'd do all
+I could for you. So that's the way I heard of you; and now
+welcome to old Kentuck, and welcome to my house, such as it
+is. It's mighty mean, though, as 'Tempest' says."</p>
+
+<p>Here he turned to Julia, who had just entered the room.
+Then he went on: "Yes, Tempest raves and tars about the
+house and can hardly wait till I'm dead before she spends my
+money in fool fixin's. Devil of a cent she'll get though if
+she rides as high a horse as she generally does! I'll give it
+all to 'Sunshine'; yes, I will. She's more gentle-like and
+comes coaxin' round me, and puttin' her soft arms round my
+<pb n="013" /><anchor id="Pg013" />
+old shaggy neck says, 'Please, pa, if I'll learn to make a nice
+pudding or pie of Aunt Judy, will you buy us a new looking-glass
+or rocking chair?' And then 'tisn't in my natur to refuse.
+Oh, yes; Sunshine is a darling," said he, laying his
+hand caressingly on Fanny's head, who just at that moment
+showed her sunny face in the room.</p>
+
+<p>During breakfast Mr. Middleton inquired more particularly
+into Mr. Wilmot's plans and wishes, and told him there
+was no doubt that he could obtain a good school in that immediate
+neighborhood. "Your best way," said he, "will be to
+write a subscription paper. The people then see what for a
+fist you write, and half the folks in Kentuck will judge you
+by that. In the paper you must tell what you know and what
+you ask to tell it to others. I'll head the list with my two gals
+and give you a horse to go round with, and I'll bet Tempest,
+and Sunshine, too, that you'll get a full school afore night."</p>
+
+<p>At the last part of this speech Julia curled her lips and tried
+to look indignant, while Fanny laughingly said, "Pa, what
+makes you always bet sister and me, just as though you could
+sell us like horses? It's bad enough to bet and sell the blacks,
+I think."</p>
+
+<p>"Ho, ho! So you've got some free State notions already,
+have you?" said Mr. Middleton. "Well, honey, you're more'n
+half right, I reckon." So saying, he for the fourth time
+passed up his coffee cup.</p>
+
+<p>Breakfast being over, he took his young friend to the stable
+and bade him select for his own use any horse he chose. Mr.
+Wilmot declined, saying he was not much accustomed to
+horses; he preferred that Mr. Middleton should choose any
+horse he pleased.</p>
+
+<p>"Very well," said Mr. Middleton; "from the accounts I
+have heard of your horsemanship it may be improved; so I
+reckon I'll not give you a very skeary horse to begin with.
+Thar's Aleck'll just suit you. He'll not throw you on the gate,
+for he doesn't trot as fast as a black ant can walk!"</p>
+
+<p>Accordingly Aleck was saddled and bridled and Mr. Wilmot
+was soon mounted and, with his subscription paper in his
+pocket, was riding off after subscribers. He was very successful;
+and when at night he turned his face homeward, he
+had the names of fifteen scholars and the partial promise of
+five more.</p>
+
+<p>"Well, my boy, what luck?" said Mr. Middleton, as Wilmot
+entered the sitting room that evening.</p>
+
+<p>"Very good success," returned Mr. Wilmot; "I am sure of
+fifteen scholars and have a promise for five more."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="014" /><anchor id="Pg014" />"Yes, pretty good," said Mr. Middleton; "fifteen sartin, and
+five unsartin. Who are the unsartin ones?&mdash;old Thornton's?"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Wilmot replied that he believed it was a Mr. Thornton
+who had hesitated about signing.</p>
+
+<p>"He'll sign," said Mr. Middleton. "I's thar after you was,
+and he told me you might put down five for him. I pay for
+two on 'em. He lives on my premises; and if he doesn't pay
+up for t'other three, why, he'll jog, that's all."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Wilmot said he hoped no one would send to school
+against their wishes.</p>
+
+<p>"Lord, no," rejoined Mr. Middleton; "old Thornton wants
+to send bad enough, only he's stingy like. Let me see your
+paper, boy."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Wilmot handed him the paper, and he went on: "Thar's
+ten scholars at eight dollars&mdash;that makes eighty; then thar's five
+at eleven dollars, and fifty-five and eighty makes a hundred
+and thirty-five; then thar's five more at fifteen dollars; five
+times fifteen; five times five is twenty-five&mdash;seventy-five dollars;&mdash;seventy-five
+and a hundred and thirty-five;&mdash;five and
+five is ten, one to seven is eight, eight and three is eleven&mdash;two
+hundred and ten dollars! Why, quite a heap! Of
+course you've got clothes enough to last a spell, so you can
+put two hundred out at interest. I'll take it and give you
+ten per cent."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Wilmot smiled at seeing his money so carefully disposed
+of before it was earned, but he merely said, "There's
+my board to be deducted."</p>
+
+<p>"Your what?" asked Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>"My board, sir. I have no other means of paying it. I find
+I can get boarded for a dollar and a half a week."</p>
+
+<p>"The deuce you can," said Mr. Middleton. "Who'll board
+you for that?"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Wilmot gave the name of the gentleman, to which
+Mr. Middleton replied, "I want to know if he will board you
+so very cheap!"</p>
+
+<p>"Why, yes. Do you think I should pay more?"</p>
+
+<p>"Pay more!" replied Middleton. "Don't be a fool! Why,
+here's this infernal old shell of a house wants filling up, and
+thar's heaps of horses and niggers lounging round with
+nothing to do; then I've plenty of potatoes, bacon and corn
+meal&mdash;and such fare as we have you're welcome to, without a
+dollar and a half, or even a cent and a half."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Wilmot remonstrated at receiving so much at Mr. Middleton's
+hands, but that good man put an end to all further
+argument by saying, "Do let me act as I like. You see, I've
+<pb n="015" /><anchor id="Pg015" />
+taken a liking to you, and because I see you trying to help
+yourself, I am willing to try and help you. They say, or
+Tempest says they say, I'm a rough old bear, and maybe I
+am; but I'm not all bad; it's a streak o' fat and a streak o'
+lean; and if I want to do you a kindness, pray let me."</p>
+
+<p>So it was settled that Mr. Wilmot should remain in Mr.
+Middleton's family during the winter. To Julia this arrangement
+gave secret satisfaction. She had from the first liked Mr.
+Wilmot, and the idea of having him near her all the time was
+perfectly delightful. She resolved to gain his good opinion,
+cost what it would. To do this, she knew she must appear to
+be amiable, and that she determined to do&mdash;before him at
+least. She had also seen enough of him to know that he set
+a great value upon talent, and she resolved to surprise him
+with her superior scholarship and ability to learn. She, however,
+felt some misgivings lest Fanny should rival her in his
+esteem; but she hoped by negro bribery and various little
+artifices to deter him from thinking too highly of her sister.</p>
+
+<p>The following Monday, Mr. Wilmot repaired to his schoolroom,
+where he found assembled all his pupils. It was comparatively
+easy to arrange them into classes and ere the close
+of the day the school was pretty generally organized. Weeks
+passed on and each day the "Yankee schoolmaster" gained in
+the love of his scholars, and one of them, at least, gained in
+the affections of the teacher. Julia had adhered to her resolution
+of appearing amiable and of surprising Mr. Wilmot with
+her wonderful powers of learning. This last she did to perfection.
+No lesson was so long but it was readily learned and
+its substance admirably told in words of her own. She preferred
+reciting alone and she so far outstripped the others in
+the length of her lessons, it seemed necessary that she should
+do so. Mr. Wilmot often wondered at her marvelous capacity
+for learning so much in so short a space of time, for she
+never took home her books at night, and she said she had
+plenty of time for her lessons during school hours.</p>
+
+<p>With Fanny it was just the reverse. She got her lessons at
+home and played all day at school! Sometimes a reprimand
+from Mr. Wilmot would bring the tears into her eyes and
+she would wonder why it was she could not behave and make
+Mr. Wilmot like her as well as he did Julia. Then she would
+resolve not to make any more faces at that booby, Bill Jeffrey,
+for the girls to laugh at, nor to draw any more pictures on
+her slate of the Dame Sobriety, as she called Julia, and lastly,
+not to pin any more chalk rags on the boys' coats. But she
+was a dear lover of fun and her resolutions were soon for
+<pb n="016" /><anchor id="Pg016" />
+gotten.
+Her lessons, however, were generally well-learned,
+and well recited; but she could not compete with Julia, neither
+did she wish to. She often wondered how her sister could
+learn so long lessons, and, secretly, she had her own suspicions
+on the subject, but chose to keep them to herself.</p>
+
+<p>Meantime the winter was passing rapidly and, to Mr. Wilmot,
+very agreeably away. He liked his boarding place much
+and one of its inmates had almost, without his knowledge,
+wound herself strongly around his heart. For a time he
+struggled against it, for his first acquaintance with Julia had
+not left a very favorable impression on his mind. But since
+that night she had been perfectly pleasant before him and had
+given out but one demonstration of her passionate temper.</p>
+
+<p>This was one evening at the supper table. Zuba, a mulatto
+girl, brought in some preserves and, in passing them, very
+carelessly spilled them upon Julia's new blue merino. In
+the anger of the moment Mr. Wilmot and his good opinion
+were forgotten. Springing up, she gave the girl a blow which
+sent her half across the room and caused her to drop the dish,
+which was broken in twenty pieces. At the same time she exclaimed
+in a loud, angry tone, "Devil take you, Zube!" The
+loss of the dish elicited a series of oaths from Mr. Middleton,
+who called his daughter such names as "lucifer match,"
+"volcano," "powder mill," and so forth.</p>
+
+<p>For her father's swearing Julia cared nothing, but it was
+the sorrowful, disappointed expression of Mr. Wilmot's face
+which cooled her down. Particularly did she wish to recall
+what she had done when she saw that Fanny also had received
+some of the preserves on her merino; but instead of raging
+like a fury, she arose and quietly wiped it off, and then burst
+into a loud laugh, which she afterward told her mother was
+occasioned by the mournful look which Mr. Wilmot's face assumed
+when he saw that Julia's temper was not dead, but
+merely covered up with ashes.</p>
+
+<p>From this remark of Fanny's the reader will understand
+that she was well aware of the part her sister was playing.
+And she was perfectly satisfied that it should be so, for by
+this means she occasionally got a pleasant word from Julia.
+She, however, often wished that Mr. Wilmot could be constantly
+with her sister, for his presence in the house did not
+prevent her from expending her wrath upon both Fanny and
+the blacks.</p>
+
+<p>For some days after the affair of the preserves, Mr. Wilmot
+was somewhat cool in his manner toward Julia, who had
+discernment enough to attribute the change to the right cause.
+<pb n="017" /><anchor id="Pg017" />
+Earnestly did she desire to win back his esteem, and she accordingly
+cast about for some method by which she could undo
+what she had done. She could think of no way except to acknowledge
+her error to Mr. Wilmot and promise to do better
+in the future. So one evening when her father, mother and
+Fanny were absent, and she was alone with him, she adroitly
+led the conversation to the circumstance of her spoiled merino.
+She acknowledged that it was very unamiable and unladylike
+to manifest such passionate feelings, said she knew she had
+a quick temper, but she tried hard to govern it; and if Mr.
+Wilmot would, as her teacher and friend, aid her by his advice
+and influence, she was sure she would in time succeed.
+So nicely did she manage each part of her confession that
+Mr. Wilmot was thoroughly deceived. He believed her perfectly
+sincere, and greatly admired what he thought to be her
+frank, confiding disposition.</p>
+
+<p>From that time she was dearer to him than ever and Julia,
+again sure of his esteem, placed a double guard upon her
+temper, and in his presence was the very "pink" of amiability!
+Affairs were gliding smoothly on, when the family received a
+visit from a gentleman, whom Julia would rather not have
+seen. This was Mr. Miller, whom we have mentioned as
+having taught in that neighborhood the winter before. Mr.
+Wilmot found him in the sitting room one night, on his return
+from school. When the young men were introduced they
+regarded each other a moment in silence, then their hands
+were cordially extended, and the words, "Richard Wilmot,"
+"Joseph Miller," were simultaneously uttered.</p>
+
+<p>It seems that, years before, they had been roommates and
+warmly attached friends in the Academy of Canandaigua,
+New York, and now, after the lapse of ten years, they met
+for the first time far off in Kentucky. A long conversation
+followed, relative to what had occurred to each since the
+bright June morning when they parted with so much regret
+in the old academic halls of Canandaigua.</p>
+
+<p>At length Mr. Miller said: "Richard, what has become of
+that sister of yours, of whose marvelous beauty you used to
+tell us boys such big stories?"</p>
+
+<p>"My sister Kate," said Mr. Wilmot, "is at present at
+school in New Haven."</p>
+
+<p>"And is she still as beautiful as you used to try to make us
+think she was?" asked Mr. Miller.</p>
+
+<p>"I will show you her likeness," returned Wilmot, "and you
+can judge for yourself."</p>
+
+<p>So saying, he drew from his pocket a richly cased daguerreotype,
+<pb n="018" /><anchor id="Pg018" />
+and handed it to Mr. Miller. It was a face of uncommon
+beauty which met Mr. Miller's eye, and he gazed
+enraptured on the surpassing loveliness of the picture. At
+last he passed it to Fanny, who was eagerly waiting for it,
+and then turning to Wilmot, he said, "Yes, Richard, she has
+the handsomest face I ever saw."</p>
+
+<p>"And the handsomest face I ever saw with one exception,"
+said Mr. Wilmot, glancing admiringly toward Julia. Mr.
+Miller followed the direction of his eyes and as he saw the
+brilliant beauty of Julia, he sighed for fear his young friend
+might or had already become entangled in her dark meshes.</p>
+
+<p>Just then Fanny exclaimed, "Oh, how handsome; look
+mother&mdash;Julia, isn't she perfectly beautiful!" And then she
+added, "But, Mr. Wilmot, is she as good as she is beautiful?"</p>
+
+<p>"How absurd," said Julia hastily; "just as though one cannot
+be handsome and good too."</p>
+
+<p>"I didn't say they couldn't, sister," said Fanny; "but I
+thought&mdash;yes, I'm sure she looks a little selfish!"</p>
+
+<p>"Upon my word you're very polite," said Julia. "Mr. Wilmot
+will doubtless feel complimented by what you say of his
+sister."</p>
+
+<p>"Never mind, Fanny," said Mr. Wilmot; "never mind; you
+are more of a physiognomist than I thought you were, for
+Kate's great fault is being too selfish; but she will overcome
+that in time, I think."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, I am sure so," quickly rejoined Fanny, regretting her
+words and anxious to do away with any unfavorable impression
+she might have made. So she went up to Mr. Wilmot and
+laying her hand on his shoulder, said, "I am sorry if I said
+anything bad of your sister. She is very beautiful and I
+think I should love her very much. Do you think she will
+ever come to Kentucky?"</p>
+
+<p>"I hardly think she will," said Mr. Wilmot; "but I think
+you would like her, and I am sure she would love you. I
+often write to her about my two Kentucky sisters."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, do you," said Fanny, clapping her white, dimpled
+hands, "do you really call us both sisters? And do you tell
+her how much handsomer Julia is than I am, and how much
+more she knows?"</p>
+
+<p>"And how much more does she know?" said Mr. Miller,
+who was always interested in whatever Fanny said.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, she knows a 'heap' more than I do," said Fanny, "I
+fear I haven't improved much since you left, for Mr. Wilmot
+is so very indulgent that he never scolds when my lessons are
+<pb n="019" /><anchor id="Pg019" />
+but half-learned, but consoles himself, I suppose, with Julia's
+great long yarns."</p>
+
+<p>"And are Julia's lessons so very long?" asked Mr. Miller.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, sir," replied Fanny. "It is the wonder of all the girls
+how she manages to commit so much to memory in so short
+a time, for she never brings home her books and she spends
+two-thirds of her time, during school hours, in writing something
+on a sheet of foolscap. We girls have our own suspicions
+about that paper, for when her lesson is very hard
+we notice that she is unusually confined to her notes."</p>
+
+<p>Here Julia angrily exclaimed, "Fanny, what do you mean?
+Do you intend to insinuate that I write my lesson down and
+then read it?"</p>
+
+<p>"Fire and fury," said Mr. Middleton, who had been an attentive
+listener, "what's all this about? Tempest, do you
+write down your task? Good reason why you don't bring home
+your books. Speak, girl, quick&mdash;are you guilty of such meanness?"</p>
+
+<p>Julia burst into tears, and said: "No, father, I am not; and
+I think it too bad that I should be suspected of such a thing,
+when I am trying to do as well as I can."</p>
+
+<p>"I think so too," said Mr. Wilmot, whose sympathies were
+all with Julia.</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Miller thought otherwise, but he said nothing. Julia
+had never been a favorite with him. He understood her character
+perfectly well and he felt grieved that his friend should
+be so deceived in her. Perhaps Julia read something of what
+was passing in his mind; for she felt very uneasy for fear he
+might tell Mr. Wilmot something unfavorable of her. Nor
+was she mistaken in her conjectures, for after the young men
+had retired for the night, their conversation naturally enough
+turned upon the family and the two girls, both of whom Mr.
+Wilmot spoke of in the highest terms. Mr. Miller agreed
+with him as long as his remarks were confined to Fanny, but
+when he came to speak of Julia, and of her superior beauty,
+intellect and agreeable manners, he ventured to disagree with
+him.</p>
+
+<p>Said he, "As to Julia's beauty, there can be but one opinion,
+for she is very handsome; but the interior of the casket does
+not correspond with the exterior; she is as false as fair. Then,
+as to her intellect, I never thought it greatly superior to
+Fanny's. To be sure, she has a way of showing off all she
+does know, while Fanny is more retiring."</p>
+
+<p>Here Mr. Wilmot spoke of the faculty she possessed for
+<pb n="020" /><anchor id="Pg020" />
+learning so long lessons. "Even your favorite Fanny," said
+he, "admitted that."</p>
+
+<p>"True," returned Mr. Miller, "but have you forgotten the
+notes? Do you not think there may be something in that?"</p>
+
+<p>"Is it possible," said Mr. Wilmot, rather warmly, "is it possible
+you think the high-souled Julia capable of such meanness?
+You do not know her as well as I do, if you think she
+would stoop to such deception. You shall go to school with
+me tomorrow, and then you can see for yourself."</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, I will do so," said Mr. Miller, and then as he saw Mr.
+Wilmot seemed somewhat excited, he changed the conversation,
+which had been heard by other ears. Adjoining the
+room of Mr. Wilmot was a long dark closet, the door of
+which opened into the apartment of Julia and Fanny. This
+closet was used for a kind of lumber room, in which were
+stored promiscuously old barrels, trunks, hats, boots and so
+forth. It originally had a window, but the glass had long
+been broken and its place supplied by a large board, which
+failed to keep out the wind and rain, so that during the winter
+season the closet was a cold, cheerless place.</p>
+
+<p>But on the night of which we were speaking, it contained
+a novel piece of lumber. Crouched behind an old barrel sat
+Julia, listening eagerly to the conversation between her teacher
+and Mr. Miller. When it ceased she arose from her dark hiding
+place and muttered to herself: "So you'll see, will you?
+You old torment! I wish the Old Scratch had got you before
+you ever came here. If I dared to I'd&mdash;but no, I
+wouldn't do that, bad as I am. However, I'll cheat you
+for once, you hateful limb! But what shall I do?"</p>
+
+<p>She indeed was in a dilemma; but she had often boasted
+that she never yet was in so straitened a spot that she could
+not devise some means of extricating herself, and she relied
+on the Master she served to aid her in this difficulty. She
+never brought her books home and as the reader will ere this
+have surmised, she was in the daily habit of writing a
+sketch of her lesson on foolscap, and then reading it off. When
+school first commenced she had asked the privilege of sitting
+in her seat while reciting and by this means she could hold
+the paper under her desk and thus avoid Mr. Wilmot's suspicion.
+Her lessons for the next day were unusually long and
+hard, and as Mr. Miller would be present, she dared not resort
+to her usual artifice, particularly after what had been
+said about her "notes." She knew she never could learn all
+that long lesson in school hours, neither would she fail of
+having it for anything. What could she do? For some time
+<pb n="021" /><anchor id="Pg021" />
+she sat by the dying embers, with her dark face buried in her
+hands, revolving in her mind the best scheme by which to
+outwit Mr. Miller.</p>
+
+<p>At last she rose up and a malicious smile of exultation passed
+over her features. She looked at the clock and saw it was
+already half-past ten, and then stealing softly to the bedside
+where Fanny lay quietly sleeping, she bent down and assured
+herself that her sister really was unconscious of her
+movements. She then hastily threw on her overshoes, cloak
+and hood and stealing noiselessly down the stairs, was soon in
+the open air alone in the darkness of the night. Just as she
+shut the door of the house, the watch dog, Tiger, came bounding
+furiously toward her with an angry growl. She silenced
+the fierce animal by saying, "Down, Tiger&mdash;poor Tige&mdash;don't
+you know me?" After quieting the dog, she proceeded
+on her strange errand, which was to obtain her books
+from the schoolhouse, which was more than half a mile distant.</p>
+
+<p>The mud, which was very deep, was not more than half
+frozen, and at each step she sank into a mixture of mud,
+snow and ice. Still she kept fearlessly on, till at last she
+found herself in the midst of the thick woods. Here her
+courage somewhat failed her, for she called to mind all the
+stories she had ever heard of runaways, who were said to
+walk abroad at this dark hour of the night. Once she thought
+she saw the giant form of a negro standing in her path, but it
+proved to be a black stump, and she was about laughing at
+her fears, when her ear detected the sound of a light, rapid
+tread coming toward her. Almost paralyzed with terror, she
+stood perfectly still and listened for the sound to be repeated,
+but all was silent, and again she went on her way,
+and soon reached the school house.</p>
+
+<p>But here a new difficulty presented itself. The house was
+locked and the key was in Mr. Wilmot's pocket; but the old
+adage, "where there's a will, there's a way," came into her
+mind, so she felt around on the half frozen ground till she
+found a long rail, which she placed against a window; then
+climbing up, she raised the sash, and in a moment was in the
+schoolroom. The atmosphere of the room was still comfortable
+and she stopped for a moment at the stove to warm her
+benumbed fingers, then groping her way to her desk, she easily
+found her books and made her way out of the house in the
+same manner that she had entered.</p>
+
+<p>Just as she reached the ground a large, dark object sprang
+toward her and two glittering eyes looked up into her face.
+<pb n="022" /><anchor id="Pg022" />
+She uttered a loud shriek and was answered by a low whine,
+which she instantly recognized as belonging to Tiger. "Why,
+Tiger," she exclaimed, "how you frightened me! What did
+you follow me for?" It seems Tiger had thought there must
+be something wrong, or his mistress would not be out at this
+unreasonable hour, so he had followed on after her. She was
+noways displeased at this, for she liked not the idea of again
+going alone through the wood, but with Tiger for a companion
+she went fearlessly on and reached home just an hour after
+she had left it.</p>
+
+<p>On entering her room she struck a light and then tried to
+warm her chilled limbs over a few faint coals which still
+glimmered on the hearth; but there was no wood in the room
+and she dared not go for any, so she sat down with her cloak
+still around her, and for four long hours studied as she had
+never done before in all her life. At the end of that time her
+lessons were very nearly learned, and sick with cold and
+fatigue, she threw aside her books and prepared for bed.</p>
+
+<p>Her movements awoke Fanny, who, on seeing her sister up
+at that late hour of the night, started with surprise, and exclaimed,
+"What is it, Julia? What is the matter?" Julia immediately
+extinguished the light, lest her sister should discover
+the books and then said, "Nothing, Fanny, nothing; only I
+have the toothache, and I got up for the camphor, but I cannot
+find the bottle anywhere."</p>
+
+<p>"The camphor is downstairs," said Fanny, "but I will go
+for it if you wish me to. Does your tooth ache very much?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, rather," said Julia, and her kind-hearted sister arose
+and found her way in the dark downstairs to her mother's
+room.</p>
+
+<p>"What in thunder's come now?" called out Mr. Middleton.
+"'Pears like somebody's been tousing round the house all
+night."</p>
+
+<p>"It's only I, father," said Fanny. "Julia has the toothache,
+and I am after the camphor bottle."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, it's you, Sunshine, is it? The camphire's on the
+mantletry. Be keerful and not break it, honey."</p>
+
+<p>While Fanny was after the camphor, Julia arose, and seizing
+her books, threw them hastily into her bureau drawer.
+She then sprang back into bed and when Fanny came in she
+was making a very appropriate moaning on account of her
+aching tooth!</p>
+
+<p>"How cold you are, sister," said Fanny; "let me warm my
+shawl and put it around you."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="023" /><anchor id="Pg023" />"You can't warm it, for their is neither fire nor wood," said
+Julia; "and besides, my tooth is much better now."</p>
+
+<p>So Fanny lay down by her sister, and the two, purity and
+guilt, were soon fast asleep, side by side, and the angel of innocence
+spread his broad wing protectingly over the yellow
+locks of the one, while a serpent lay coiled in the dark tresses
+of the other.</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter3">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter III</head>
+<head rend="font-variant: small-caps" type="sub">resulting in a betrothal and a tempest</head>
+
+<p><pb n="024" /><anchor id="Pg024" />At the breakfast table next morning Julia's pale face was
+noticed and commented upon.</p>
+
+<p>"She had a violent toothache last night, which kept her
+awake," said Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>"Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest,
+how you can have the toothache, for you are always
+bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you
+hain't a rotten fang in your head."</p>
+
+<p>Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither
+did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life;
+but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed
+tooth. It was more of a faceache, I suppose, than the
+genuine toothache."</p>
+
+<p>"Probably you have taken some cold," said Mr. Wilmot.</p>
+
+<p>"I think quite likely I have," retorted Julia, and so the
+toothache matter was dismissed for the time. Mr. Miller,
+however, thought he could see in it a plan of Julia's to avoid
+going to school that day and when he heard Mrs. Middleton
+say, "Julia, as it is so cold and chilly, perhaps you had
+better not go out," he was rather surprised to hear her reply,
+"Oh, no, mother; Mr. Miller is going with us and I would
+not miss of being there for anything."</p>
+
+<p>So the party proceeded together to the schoolhouse. When
+school commenced Julia took her books and going up to Mr.
+Wilmot, said, loudly enough for Mr. Miller to hear: "Mr.
+Wilmot, do you know that you gave me a very hard lesson for
+today?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, Julia," said he, "I know it is hard and long, and as
+you do not seem well, I will excuse you from as much of it as
+you choose, or from the whole of it, if you like."</p>
+
+<p>"No, no," said Julia; "Mr. Miller is here and I would like
+to show him that I have improved since last winter, when, as
+I fear, I was often sadly remiss in my studies. All I want to
+<pb n="025" /><anchor id="Pg025" />
+tell you is that if I do not recite as well as usual, you mustn't
+scold me a bit; will you?"</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, certainly not," said Mr. Wilmot, and then he added in
+a tone so low that no one heard but Julia, "I could not scold
+you, dear Julia."</p>
+
+<p>Thus flattered, the young lady took her seat and for a time
+seemed very intensely occupied with her lessons. At last she
+opened her portfolio and, taking from it a sheet of foolscap,
+cast an exulting glance toward Fanny and Mr. Miller, the
+latter of whom was watching her movements. She then took
+her gold pencil and commenced scribbling something on the
+paper. By the time her lesson was called she laid the paper
+on the desk, and prepared to do honor to herself and teacher.
+The moving of the paper attracted Mr. Wilmot's notice, and
+going toward her, he very gently said, "I presume you have
+no objection to letting me see what you have written here."</p>
+
+<p>She at first put out her hand as if to prevent him from
+taking it, but at last she suffered him to do so, but tried to look
+interestingly confused. Mr. Wilmot read what was written
+and then smiling passed it to his friend, who looked at it and
+saw that it was a piece of tolerably good blank verse.</p>
+
+<p>"Is this your composition, Julia?" said Mr. Miller.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, sir," she replied.</p>
+
+<p>"And have your 'notes' always been of this nature?" asked
+Mr. Wilmot.</p>
+
+<p>"That, or something similar," said Julia. "I find no difficulty
+in learning my lesson by once reading, and as I am very
+fond of poetry, I like to employ the rest of my time in trying
+my powers at it!"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Wilmot looked at Mr. Miller, as much as to say, "I
+hope you are satisfied," and then proceeded to hear Julia's
+lesson, which was well-learned and well-recited. Julia's recitation
+being over, Fanny's class was called. Fanny came
+hesitatingly, for she knew her lesson was but poorly learned.
+That morning she had found under her desk a love letter
+from Bill Jeffrey, and she and some of the other girls had
+spent so much time in laughing over it, and preparing an answer,
+that she had scarcely thought of her lesson. She got
+through with it, however, as well as she could, and was returning
+to her seat when Mr. Miller called her to him and
+said reprovingly, "Fanny, why did you not have a better
+lesson?"</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, Mr. Miller," she said, almost crying, "I did intend to,
+but I forgot all about your being here"; and then, as a new
+thought struck her, she said mischievously, "and besides I
+<pb n="026" /><anchor id="Pg026" />
+have spent all the morning writing an answer to Bill Jeffrey's
+love letter!"</p>
+
+<p>At this unlooked-for speech, all the scholars burst into a
+laugh and directed their eyes toward the crestfallen Bill, who
+seemed so painfully embarrassed that Fanny regretted what
+she had said, and as soon as school was out for the morning
+she went to him and told him she was sorry for so thoughtlessly
+exposing him to ridicule; "but," added she, "Billy, I'll
+tell you what, you mustn't write me any more love letters, for
+'tis not right to do such things at school; neither need you
+bring me any more candy or raisins. I don't object to your
+giving me a nice big apple occasionally, but candy and raisins
+you had better give to the little children. And now to prove
+that I am really your friend, if you will get that old dogeared
+arithmetic of yours, I will show you how to do some
+of those hard sums which trouble you so."</p>
+
+<p>Billy was surprised. The butt of the school, he was accustomed
+to the jeers of his companions, but such kindness,
+and from Fanny, too, was unexpected. He, however, drew
+from his desk his old slate and arithmetic and he and Fanny
+were soon deep in the mysteries of compound fractions. A
+half hour passed away and at the end of that time Billy's
+sums were done.</p>
+
+<p>"Now, Billy," said Fanny, "see that you do not send me
+any more letters, and mind, too, and not wink at me so often;
+you will remember?" Bill gave the required promise and
+Fanny bounded away in quest of her schoolmates, who laughed
+at her for taking so much pains with such a dolt as Bill Jeffrey.
+That afternoon Fanny resolved to retrieve her character
+as a scholar; so she applied herself closely to her task,
+and before recitation hour arrived she had learned every word
+of her lesson. But alas for poor Fanny. She was always
+stumbling into some new difficulty, and fate, this afternoon,
+seemed resolved to play a sorry trick upon her.</p>
+
+<p>The schoolhouse stood at the foot of a long, steep hill,
+which would have been chosen for a capital sliding place by
+New York boys; but in Kentucky the winters are, comparatively
+speaking, so mild that the boys know but little of that
+rare fun, "sliding down hill." The winter of which we are
+speaking was, however, unusually severe, and the schoolboys
+had persevered until they had succeeded in making a tolerably
+nice sliding place, and they had also furnished themselves
+with a goodly number of rather rough-looking sleds, of
+which Bill Jeffrey owned the largest. The girls were all
+anxious to try a ride down the hill, and none more so than
+<pb n="027" /><anchor id="Pg027" />
+Fanny; but the boys would not lend their sleds, and the girls
+would not ride with the boys, and as the latter always hid their
+precious sleighs, the girls had as yet never succeeded in their
+wishes. But on this day, Bill Jeffrey, touched by Fanny's unlooked-for
+kindness, whispered to her, just as school was commencing,
+that she might take his big sled at recess.</p>
+
+<p>This was a treat indeed, and when recess came, Fanny, with
+half a dozen other girls, climbed to the top of the hill, and
+began piling on to Bill's old sled. It was settled that Fanny
+should guide the craft, and numerous were the cautions of
+the girls that she should "mind and steer straight."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, yes, I'll do that," said Fanny; "but wouldn't it be
+funny," added she, "if we should make a mistake and go
+plump into the schoolhouse!"</p>
+
+<p>At last all was ready, and the vehicle got under way. At
+first it moved slowly, and the loud, merry laugh of the girls
+rang out on the clear, cool air; but each moment it increased
+in swiftness, and by the time it was half-way down the hill,
+was moving at an astonishingly rapid rate. Fanny lost her
+presence of mind and, with it, her ability to guide the sled, so
+that they passed the point where they should have turned and
+made directly for the schoolhouse door, which flew open, as
+once did the gates for the famous John Gilpin. There was no
+entryway to the building, but as the sled struck the door the
+jolt threw off all the girls except Fanny, who manfully kept
+her seat; and so made her grand entrance into the schoolroom,
+stopping not till she reached the stove, and partially upsetting
+it, to the great astonishment of the teacher, visitor, and boys,
+the latter of whom set up a loud huzza. Poor Fanny! 'Twas
+her first sled ride, and she felt sure it would be her last; but
+she resolved to make the best of it, so she looked up from
+under her curls and said very demurely, "Please, Mr. Wilmot,
+may I stop at this station? I do not like being so near the
+engine!" meaning the stove, whose proximity made her quarters
+a little uncomfortable.</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Wilmot gave her permission to take her seat, which
+she readily did, wondering why it was that she always managed
+to do something which made her appear ridiculous, just
+when she wanted to appear the best. Her mishap gave secret
+pleasure to Julia, who delighted to have Fanny appear as
+badly as possible, and she felt particularly pleased when she
+saw that Fanny's strange ride had scattered all the ideas from
+her head, for the afternoon's lessons were but little better recited
+than the morning, and at its close Julia gave her a look
+of malicious triumph, which Mr. Miller observing, said, as if
+<pb n="028" /><anchor id="Pg028" />
+apologising for Fanny, that he was sure that she had every
+word of her lesson before recess, but it was no wonder she
+was somewhat disconcerted at the unexpected termination of
+her ride. Fanny smiled gratefully upon him through her
+tears, which she could not restrain; but her tears were like
+April showers&mdash;they did not last long, and that night, at
+the supper table, when Mr. Miller related her adventure to
+her father, she joined as gayly as any one in the laugh which
+followed.</p>
+
+<p>Julia was much displeased to think that Fanny's "ridiculous
+conduct," as she called it, should be told of and laughed at as if
+it were something amusing. She was anxious, too, that Mr.
+Miller should draw his visit to a close, but as he did not
+seem inclined to do so, she resolved to make the most of it,
+and give him a few new ideas. She knew that Fanny had
+ever been his favorite and she very naturally supposed that the
+reason of his preference was because he thought she possessed
+a very lovely, amiable disposition. She determined to make
+him think otherwise, and set herself at work to execute a plan,
+which fully showed the heartless deception which almost always
+characterized her actions.</p>
+
+<p>Fortune seemed to favor her, for after supper her father
+and mother announced their intention of spending the evening
+at one of the neighbors', and soon after they left Mr. Wilmot,
+who had letters to write, retired to his room, together
+with Mr. Miller. As soon as they were gone Julia repaired
+to the negro quarters and, by dint of threats, flattery and
+promises of reward, finally prevailed upon Luce to join with
+her in her dark plot. They then went to Julia's sleeping room
+and carefully opened the closet door, so that every word of
+their conversation could be heard in the adjoining room.</p>
+
+<p>Julia's voice was strangely like her sister's, and by means
+of imitating her she hoped to deceive both Mr. Wilmot and
+Mr. Miller, who were startled by a loud, angry voice, exclaiming,
+"Come, you black imp, no more lies, you know
+you've stolen it, so just confess, and tell me where it is."</p>
+
+<p>The young gentlemen looked at each other in surprise, for
+the voice was like Fanny's, and yet it was so unnatural for her
+to be in such a passion that they thought it impossible. Their
+fears were, however, soon confirmed by Luce, who said, "Oh,
+Miss Fanny, Lor' knows I never tached it. Now, sartin I
+knows nothin' 'bout it."</p>
+
+<p>"Hold your jaw, or I'll slap your mouth for you, you lying
+thief!" said Julia (alias Fanny). "Of course you've got it,
+for no one else has been in here; so tell where you hid it."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="029" /><anchor id="Pg029" />"Lordy massy! How can I tell, when I dun know nothin'
+whar 'tis," said Luce.</p>
+
+<p>"There, take, that to brighten up your ideas," said Fanny,
+and at the same time there was, the sound of a blow, which
+was followed by an outcry from Luce, who exclaimed, "Oh&mdash;oh&mdash;oh&mdash;Miss
+Fanny, don't go for to whip me, 'case I haint
+nothin to tell; if I had I'd tell right off. I haint seed your
+hankercher 'tall. Mebby you've done drapped it somewhar."</p>
+
+<p>Just then the door opened, and Julia, again speaking naturally,
+was heard to say, "Why, Fanny, what are you doing
+just as soon as mother is gone? Luce, what is the matter?"</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, Miss Julia," replied Luce, "Miss Fanny done lost her
+fine hankercher, and she say how I stole it, but I haint."</p>
+
+<p>"What makes you think Luce has got your handkerchief,
+Fanny?" asked Julia.</p>
+
+<p>"Because I left it on the table, and 'tisn't there now; and
+no one has been in the room except Luce," replied Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>"Very likely you have put it in your drawer and forgotten
+it; let me look," said Julia.</p>
+
+<p>There was a moment's silence, and then Julia was heard to
+exclaim, "There it is, just as I thought. Here it is, safe in
+your box. I do wish, sister, you would not be quite so hasty,
+but stop a little before you condemn others." So saying, the
+party left the room.</p>
+
+<p>While this scene was taking place, Fanny was quietly seated
+by the fire in the sitting room, getting her lesson for the next
+day. At last her eye chanced to fall upon a purse which
+Julia was knitting for her father and which she had promised
+to finish that night.</p>
+
+<p>"I wonder," said Fanny to herself&mdash;"I wonder where Julia
+is gone so long? She told father she would finish his purse
+this evening, and he will scold so, if it is not done, that I believe
+I'll knit on it till she returns."</p>
+
+<p>Suiting the action to the word, she caught up the purse,
+and when Julia returned to the sitting room, she found her
+sister busily engaged in knitting for her.</p>
+
+<p>"Why, Julia," said Fanny, "where have you been so long;
+I though you were never coming back, so I have been knitting
+on your purse, for I was afraid you would not get it done,
+and then father would scold, you know."</p>
+
+<p>As Julia looked into her sister's bright, innocent face and
+thought of all her kindness, her conscience smote her for the
+wrong she had done, but quickly hushing the faithful monitor,
+she thought, "Never mind; it is natural for me to be bad. I
+cannot help it."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="030" /><anchor id="Pg030" />Meantime the gentlemen above were discussing the conversation
+which they had overheard.</p>
+
+<p>"Is it possible," said Mr. Miller, "that I have been so deceived
+in Fanny, and that, after all, she is as passionate as her
+sister?"</p>
+
+<p>"As passionate as her sister," repeated Mr. Wilmot; "I
+think we have good proof that she is much more so. I hope
+you are now convinced that Fanny is not infallible, though I
+will confess I am surprised and disappointed, for I thought
+she was really of a very gentle nature."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Miller did not reply directly, but went on, as if speaking
+to himself, "Oh, Fanny, Fanny, how has my idol fallen!
+I never would have believed it, but for such convincing evidence."</p>
+
+<p>He was indeed sorely disappointed. He had always thought
+of Fanny as the embodiment of almost every female virtue,
+and although she was so young, hope had often whispered to
+him of a joyous future when she, whom her father designated
+as "Sunshine," should also shed a halo of sunlight around another
+fireside. But now the illusion was painfully dispelled,
+for sooner would he have taken the Egyptian asp to his bosom
+than chosen for a companion one whom he knew to possess a
+hasty, violent temper.</p>
+
+<p>Next morning he took leave of Mr. Middleton's family.
+When it came Fanny's turn to bid him good-by, she noticed
+the absence of his accustomed cordiality, and wondered much
+what she had done to displease him. That night she wept herself
+to sleep thinking of it, while Julia, secretly exulting in
+her sister's uneasiness, laughed at her for her foolishness, and
+said, "It was probably a mere fancy, and even if it were not;
+what matter was it? What did she care for Mr. Miller's
+good or bad opinion? She mustn't expect everybody to pet
+and caress her just as her father did, who was an old fool
+anyway, and petted her and her dogs alternately." This kind
+of reasoning did not convince Fanny, and for many days her
+face wore a sad, troubled expression.</p>
+
+<p>Thus the winter passed away. Spring came, and with it
+came an offer to Mr. Wilmot of a very lucrative situation as
+teacher in a school in Frankfort. At first he hesitated about
+accepting it, for there was, in the old rough stone house, an
+attraction far greater than the mere consideration of dollars
+and cents. Julia at, last settled the matter, by requesting him
+to accept the offer, and then urge her father to let her go to
+Frankfort to school also.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="031" /><anchor id="Pg031" />"And why do you wish to go there, Julia?" said Mr. Wilmot,
+laying his hand on her dark, glossy hair.</p>
+
+<p>"Because," she answered, "it will be so lonely here when
+you are gone."</p>
+
+<p>"And why will it be lonely, dearest Julia?" continued he.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh," said she, looking up very innocently in his face, "you
+are the only person who understands me; by all others, whatever
+I do or say is construed into something bad. I wish
+you were my brother, for then I might have been better than I
+am."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, I do not wish I was your brother," said Mr. Wilmot,
+"for then I could never have claimed a dearer title, which I
+hope now to do at some future time."</p>
+
+<p>Then followed a declaration of love, which Julia had long
+waited most anxiously for. Most eloquently did Mr. Wilmot
+pour out the whole tide of his affection for the beautiful but
+sinful girl, who, in a very becoming and appropriate manner,
+murmured an acknowledgment of requited love. Thus
+the two were betrothed.</p>
+
+<p>And truly it was a fitting time for such a betrothal. The air
+had been hot and sultry all day, and now the sky was overspread
+with dark clouds, while everything indicated an approaching
+storm. While Mr. Wilmot was yet speaking, it
+burst upon them with great violence. Peal after peal of thunder
+followed each other, in rapid succession, and just as Julia
+whispered a promise to be Mr. Wilmot's forever, a blinding
+sheet of lightning lit up for a moment her dark features, and
+was instantly succeeded by a crash, which shook the whole
+house from its foundation, and drew from Julia a cry of terror,
+which brought Fanny to see what was the matter, and
+made Mr. Middleton swear, "Thar was noise enough from the
+tempest outdoors, without the 'Tempest' in the house raising
+such a devil of a fuss!"</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter4">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter IV</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">dr. lacey appears upon the scene</head>
+
+<p><pb n="032" /><anchor id="Pg032" />When Mr. Middleton was spoken to on the subject of sending
+Julia to Frankfort, he at first refused outright. "No,"
+said he, "indeed she shan't go! What does she want of any
+more flummerdiddle notions? What she does know is a damage
+to her."</p>
+
+<p>"But do you not wish to give your daughters every possible
+advantage?" said Mr. Wilmot.</p>
+
+<p>"Who's said anything about my daughters?" said Mr.
+Middleton. "It's nobody but Tempest, and she's always kickin'
+up some boobery. Now if 'twas Sunshine, why, I might&mdash;but
+no, neither of 'em shall go. It's all stuff, the whole on't."</p>
+
+<p>So saying, he turned on his heel and walked off, while Julia
+burst into tears and repaired to her own room, whither she
+was soon followed by her mother, who tried to console her.
+Said she, "Why, Julia, you don't take the right course with
+your father. Why do you not propose having your sister accompany
+you? For, if you go, she will, and you know she
+can always coax father to do as she pleases."</p>
+
+<p>This was rather humiliating to Julia, but she concluded it
+was her only alternative, so she dried her eyes, and seeking
+out her sister, very soon talked her into a strong desire to try
+the mysteries of a school in Frankfort, and also drew from
+her a promise to try her powers of argument upon her father.
+Accordingly, that evening Fanny made an attack upon him, and
+as her mother had predicted, she was perfectly successful. It
+was settled that she and Julia should both go, and the
+next morning early Mr. Middleton set off for Frankfort to
+find "as smart a boarding place for his gals as anybody had."
+There was as yet no boarding house connected with the school,
+and he was obliged to find a place for them in some one of the
+numerous boarding houses with which Frankfort abounds. He
+at last decided upon a very genteel establishment, kept by a
+Mrs. Crane, who at first hesitated about receiving into her
+<pb n="033" /><anchor id="Pg033" />
+family persons who possessed so rough and shabby-looking a
+father.</p>
+
+<p>But Mr. Middleton brought her to a decision by saying,
+"what the deuce you waiting for? Is it because I've got on
+cowhide stogies and a home-made coat? Thunder and lightning!
+Don't you know I'm old Middleton, worth at least two
+hundred thousand?"</p>
+
+<p>This announcement changed the current of Mrs. Crane's
+ideas. The daughters were not rough, if the father was, so
+she decided to take them, and for the very moderate sum of
+seven dollars per week, promised to give them all the privileges
+of her house. The first day of June was fixed on for
+them to leave home and at sunrise Mr. Middleton's carriage
+stood at the door, waiting for the young ladies to make their
+appearance. Julia had long been ready and was waiting impatiently
+for Fanny, who was bidding the servants an affectionate
+good-bye. Each one had received from her some little
+token of love, and now they all stood in one corner of the
+yard, to look at their darling as long as possible.</p>
+
+<p>"Lor' bless her," said one; "Kentuck hain't many like her,
+nor never will have."</p>
+
+<p>"No, nor Frankfort nuther," said a second. While a third
+added, "No, and I reckon heaven hadn't nuther!"</p>
+
+<p>To which a fourth responded, "Amen."</p>
+
+<p>Here old Aunt Katy, who had nursed Mr. Middieton and
+his children after him, hobbled up to Fanny, and laying her
+hard, shriveled black hand on her young mistress' bright locks,
+said, "The Lord who makes the wind blow easy like on the
+sheared lamb, take keer of my sweet child and bring her
+back agin to poor old Aunt Katy, who'll be all dark and lonesome,
+when Sunshine's done gone."</p>
+
+<p>This was regarded as a wonderful speech by the negroes,
+and as none of them could hope to equal it, they contented
+themselves by lustily blowing their trombones and wiping the
+same on their shirt sleeves, or the corner of their aprons. At
+last the good-byes were all said, Julia merely noticed the
+blacks with a slight nod, and then sprang nimbly into the carriage,
+which disappeared from view just as the negroes struck
+up in a loud, clear and not unmusical tone:</p>
+
+<lg type="limerick">
+<l rend="margin-left: 10">"Oh, it's lonesome now on the old plantation,</l>
+<l rend="margin-left: 10">It's lonesome now on the old plantation,</l>
+<l rend="margin-left: 10">It's lonesome now on the old plantation,</l>
+<l rend="margin-left: 10">Case Sunshine's gone away."</l>
+</lg>
+<p><pb n="034" /><anchor id="Pg034" />"Stop your yelp, can't you?" said Mr. Middleton, but his
+voice indicated that he would not be very much displeased even
+if they did not obey, so they tuned their pipes still louder, and
+this time the six dogs joined in the chorus, with a long and
+mournful howl.</p>
+
+<p>"Thar, that'll do," said Mr. Middleton, "now to your work,
+quick; and mind the one that works best this week shall
+go Saturday and carry Miss Crane some strawberries!"</p>
+
+<p>The negroes needed no other incentive to work than the
+prospect before them of going to see Fanny. Never had Mr.
+Middleton had so much accomplished in one week. When
+Friday night came, it was hard telling which was the favored
+one. At last it was settled that Ike should go to Frankfort,
+and the rest should have a sort of holiday. Ike was a
+sprightly negro boy of seventeen, and almost idolized his
+young mistress Fanny. Long before "sun up" (a favorite expression
+in Kentucky for sunrise), he had filled his basket
+with strawberries, and just as the first rays of sunlight
+streaked the eastern hills, he started on his mission, laden
+with numerous messages of love for "sweet Miss Fanny,"
+and a big cranberry pie from Aunt Judy, who was "sartin
+the baby wanted some of old Judy's jimcracks by this time."</p>
+
+<p>Meantime Julia and Fanny had become tolerably well established
+both in school and at Mrs. Crane's. Julia was perfectly
+delighted with her new quarters, for she said "everything
+was in style, just as it should be," and she readily
+adopted all the "city notions." But poor Fanny was continually
+committing some blunder. She would forget to use
+her napkin, or persist in using her knife instead of her four-tined
+silver fork. These little things annoyed Julia excessively,
+and numerous were the lectures given in secret to
+Fanny, who would laugh merrily at her sister's distress and
+say she really wished her father would dine some day at Mrs.
+Crane's table.</p>
+
+<p>"Heaven forbid that he should!" said Julia. "I should be
+mortified to death."</p>
+
+<p>"They would not mind his oddities," said Fanny, "for I
+overheard Mrs. Crane telling the exquisitely fashionable Mrs.
+Carrington that our father was 'a quizzical old savage, but
+rich as a nabob, and we should undoubtedly inherit a hundred
+thousand dollars apiece.' And then Mrs. Carrington said, 'Oh,
+is it possible? One can afford to patronize them.' And then
+she added something else which I think I'll not tell you."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, do," said Julia. "It too bad to raise my curiosity and
+not gratify it."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="035" /><anchor id="Pg035" />"Well, then," said Fanny, "Mrs. Carrington said, 'There is
+a rumor that the eldest Miss Middleton is engaged to Mr. Wilmot.
+I wonder at it, for with her extreme beauty and great
+fortune, she could command a more eligible match than a poor
+pedagogue.'"</p>
+
+<p>The next morning at breakfast Mrs. Crane informed her
+boarders that she expected a new arrival the next day, Friday.
+She said, "It is a new gentleman from New Orleans. His
+name is Dr. Lacey. His parents were natives of Boston,
+Massachusetts, but he was born in New Orleans, and will inherit
+from his father a large fortune; but as he wished for a
+profession, he chose that of medicine. He is a graduate of
+Yale College and usually spends his summers North, so this
+season he stops in Frankfort, and honors my house with his
+presence. He is very handsome and agreeable, and these young
+ladies might put a lock and key on their hearts."</p>
+
+<p>The last part of this speech was directed to Julia, who blushed
+deeply, and secretly wondered if Dr. Lacey were as handsome
+as Mr. Wilmot. She frequently found herself thinking
+about him during the day, but Fanny never gave him a
+thought until evening, when, as she and her sister were together
+in their room, the latter suddenly exclaimed, "I wonder
+if Dr. Lacey will be here at breakfast tomorrow morning."</p>
+
+<p>"And if he is," said Fanny, "I suppose you want me to be
+very careful to use my fork, and break my egg correctly."</p>
+
+<p>"I think it would be well for you always to try and show
+as much good breeding as possible," said Julia.</p>
+
+<p>"Well," returned Fanny, "I reckon this Dr. Lacing or Dr.
+Lacework&mdash;what's his name?&mdash;will ever be anything to us, for
+I am sure he'd never think of me, and you are engaged to a
+man who is much better than any of your New Orleans pill
+bags."</p>
+
+<p>Little did Fanny dream how closely the "New Orleans pill
+bags" were to be connected with the rest of her life. Julia
+said nothing but probably thought more.</p>
+
+<p>When the young ladies entered the breakfast room next
+morning they noticed seated opposite them a tall, dark, handsome
+young man, whom Mrs. Carrington introduced to them
+as Dr. Lacey. There was something remarkably pleasing in
+his manner, and before breakfast was over he had completely
+won Fanny's good opinion by kindly breaking her egg for her,
+and when she had the misfortune to drop the fork, he drew
+the attention of the company from her by relating an anecdote
+on himself, which was that he was once invited to a
+dinner party at the Hon. Henry Clay's, and as he was trying
+<pb n="036" /><anchor id="Pg036" />
+to be very graceful and polite, he unfortunately upset his plate,
+the contents of which, together with his knife and fork, were
+deposited in his lap. This story raised such a laugh that all
+forgot Fanny, who gave Dr. Lacey such a look of gratitude
+that after breakfast he asked Mrs. Crane who the pale, blue-eyed
+girl was, and received about the same information that
+Mrs. Carrington had received concerning her.</p>
+
+<p>That day Mr. Wilmot's eyes were not as handsome nor his
+teeth as white as usual in the estimation of Julia, who often
+found herself wondering why he did not wear whiskers. That
+evening he called at Mrs. Crane's and for the first time in her
+life Julia was not much pleased to see him. He, however,
+rose ten per cent in her estimation when she saw the familiar
+and cordial manner with which Dr. Lacey treated him. They
+talked as though they were old and dear friends.</p>
+
+<p>After Mr. Wilmot had left, Dr. Lacey said, "Why, that
+Wilmot is a remarkably intelligent man and very agreeable."</p>
+
+<p>Then turning to Mrs. Carrington, he added, "Let me see&mdash;is
+he a teacher?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes," said Mrs. Carrington, "and these young ladies are
+his pupils, and report says he looks after the heart of one of
+them as well as the head."</p>
+
+<p>"Well," continued he, "whichever one is favored with his
+preference should feel honored, for he is a capital fellow."
+Just then his eye fell upon an elegant piano which stood in the
+room and he asked Mrs. Carrington to favor him with some
+music.</p>
+
+<p>"Perhaps Miss Middleton will oblige you," said Mrs. Carrington,
+looking at Julia.</p>
+
+<p>"Thank you," said Julia, "I am just taking lessons," so Mrs.
+Carrington sat down to the instrument, and as Julia saw how
+skillfully her white, jewelled fingers touched the keys, she
+resolved to spare no pains to become as fine a player as Mrs.
+Carrington, particularly as she saw that Dr. Lacey was very
+fond of music and kept calling for piece after piece till the
+evening was somewhat advanced.</p>
+
+<p>"You ought to play, golden locks," said he to Fanny, at the
+same time taking one of her long yellow curls in his hand.</p>
+
+<p>"I am taking lessons," said Fanny, "but I make awkward
+work, for my fingers are all thumbs, as you might know by
+my dropping that four-tined pitchfork this morning!"</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey laughed heartily at this and called her an "original
+little piece," at the same time saying, "You remind me of
+my sister Anna."</p>
+
+<p>"Where does she live?" asked Fanny.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="037" /><anchor id="Pg037" />Dr. Lacey sighed as he answered, "For three years she has
+lived in heaven; three long years to us, who loved her so
+dearly."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny observed that he seemed agitated while speaking of
+his sister, so she dared not ask him more about her, although
+she wished very much to do so. Perhaps he read her wishes
+in her face, for he went on to tell her more of his sister,
+who, he said, drooped day by day, and they took her to Cuba,
+but she daily grew worse, and often spoke of dying and
+heaven, and then one bright summer morning she passed
+away from them, and they buried her under a group of dark
+orange trees. That night Fanny dreamed of sweet Anna
+Lacey, sleeping so quietly in her lone grave, far off 'neath
+the orange trees of Cuba. Julia had dreams, too, but of a different
+nature. In her fancy she beheld Dr. Lacey at her feet,
+with his handsome person, princely fortune, and magnificent
+home near New Orleans, while off in the dim distance loomed
+up a dark coffin, in which was the cold, pale form of one
+whom she knew too well. Was her dream an omen of the
+coming future? We shall see.</p>
+
+<p>Next morning just as the town clock rang out the hour of
+eight, a strange-looking vehicle, to which was attached a remarkably
+poor-looking horse, was seen picking its way slowly
+through the upper part of Main street, Frankfort. The driver
+of this establishment was a negro boy, whom we readily recognize
+as our friend Ike. He was taking it leisurely through
+the town, stopping before every large "smart" looking house
+to reconnoiter, and see if it resembled the one his master had
+described.</p>
+
+<p>At last he was accosted by a young African, who called out,
+"Ho, thar, old boy! What you keepin' yer eyes peeled and
+yer' mouth open for? Is you catchin' flies?"</p>
+
+<p>"No, sar," replied Ike. "I's tryin' to find Miss Crane's
+boardin' house."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, yes; wall, it's up t'other way. You jist turn that old
+rackerbone of your'n straight round and turn down that ar
+street, whar you see that steeple, and, the fust house on the
+corner is Miss Crane's. But say, is you and that ar quadruped
+jist out of the ark?"</p>
+
+<p>"I dun know nothin' 'bout yer ark," said Ike, whose Scripture
+knowledge was rather limited, "but I 'longs to Marster
+Josh, and I'm goin' to see Miss Fanny&mdash;and now I think of
+it, won't you ride?"</p>
+
+<p>"Lord, no," said the negro; "I'm in a great hurry; goin'
+<pb n="038" /><anchor id="Pg038" />
+arter the doctor for ole miss, who's sartin she's goin' for to
+die this time."</p>
+
+<p>"You don't seem in much of a hurry," said Ike.</p>
+
+<p>"No," returned the other; "old miss has died a heap o'
+times, by spells, so I reckon she'll hang on this time till I git
+back, jist so she can jaw me for being gone so long."</p>
+
+<p>So they parted, the stranger negro to go for the doctor and
+Ike to go to Mrs. Crane's, with his berries, and Aunt Judy's
+cranberry pie. He had often wondered during his ride
+whether Fanny would not give him a piece of the pie. As
+often as this thought entered his brain, he would turn down
+the white napkin, and take a peep at the tempting pastry;
+then he would touch it with his fingers and finally take it up
+and smell of it just a little!</p>
+
+<p>While he was making his way into Mrs. Crane's kitchen,
+Julia and Fanny were in their room, the windows of which
+were open and looked out upon a balcony, which extended entirely
+around the house. There was no school that day, and
+Fanny was just wishing she could hear from home when a
+servant entered the room and said there was a boy in the
+kitchen, who wished to see Miss Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>"A boy want to see me," said Fanny; "who can it be?"</p>
+
+<p>"Reckon he's from yer home 'case he says how he belongs
+to Marster Middleton," said the negro girl.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, joy!" exclaimed Fanny, "somebody from home; how
+glad I am. Come, Julia, won't you go down, too?"</p>
+
+<p>"No, indeed," said Julia, scornfully, "I am not so anxious
+to see a greasy nigger. I hope you will not take it into your
+head to ask him up here."</p>
+
+<p>But Fanny did not answer, for she was already half-way
+down the stairs. Going to the kitchen she found Ike and seemed
+as delighted to see him as though his skin had been snowy
+white. Ike delivered all his messages and then presented Aunt
+Judy's pie.</p>
+
+<p>"Dear Aunt Judy," said Fanny, "how kind she is." Then
+seizing a knife she cut a liberal piece for Ike, who received
+it with many thanks.</p>
+
+<p>"Now, Ike," said she, "you must remain here until I go out
+and get a ribbon for Aunt Judy's cap, and some tobacco for
+old Aunt Katy." So saying she ran upstairs to her room.</p>
+
+<p>When she entered it, Julia exclaimed, "In the name of the
+people, what have you got now?"</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, a pie, which Aunt Judy sent me," said Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>"How ridiculous," answered Julia; "I don't think Mrs.
+Crane would thank Aunt Judy for sending pies to her house."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="039" /><anchor id="Pg039" />"Mrs. Crane need know nothing about it, and would not
+care if she did," said Fanny, and then she added, "Ike is downstairs,
+and he says father is coming after us in two or three
+weeks."</p>
+
+<p>"Good heavens," said Julia; "what is he coming for? Why
+does he not send a servant?"</p>
+
+<p>"And why cannot father come?" asked Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>"Because," answered Julia, "who wants that old codger
+here? A pretty figure he'd cut, I think. I should be ashamed
+of him; and so would you, if you knew anything."</p>
+
+<p>"I know he is odd," said Fanny; "but he is my father, and
+as such I would not be ashamed of him."</p>
+
+<p>"Well, I am ashamed to own that he is my father, anyway,"
+answered Julia; "but where are you going now?" she continued,
+as she saw her sister putting on her bonnet.</p>
+
+<p>"I am going to buy some ribbon for Aunt Judy, some tobacco
+for Aunt Katy, and some candy for the children," answered
+Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>"Well, I do believe you haven't common sense," said Julia,
+"but where is your money to buy all these things?"</p>
+
+<p>"Oh," said Fanny, "I've concluded not to go and hear
+Fanny Kemble tonight. I'd rather spend the money for the
+servants; it will do them so much good."</p>
+
+<p>"You certainly are a fool," said Julia. Fanny had been
+told that often, so she did not reply, but hastened downstairs
+and was soon in the street. As she turned the corner she
+could see the windows of her room, and the whole length of
+the balcony on that side of the building. Looking in that
+direction she saw Dr. Lacey sitting out on the balcony and so
+near her window that he must have heard all the conversation
+between herself and her sister! She thought, "Well, he of
+course thinks me a silly little dunce; but I do like our blacks,
+and if I ever own any of them, I'll first teach them to read
+and then send them all to Liberia." Full of this new plan,
+she forgot Dr. Lacey and ere she was aware of it had reached
+the store. She procured the articles she wished for, and returning
+to Mrs. Crane's, gave them to Ike, who was soon on
+his way home.</p>
+
+<p>At supper that evening the conversation turned upon
+Fanny Kemble and the expected entertainment. "I suppose
+you are all going," said Mrs. Crane to her boarders. They
+all answered in the affirmative except Fanny, who was about
+to reply, when Dr. Lacey interrupted her by saying, "Miss
+Fanny, will you allow me to accompany you to hear Mrs. Butler
+this evening?"</p>
+
+<p><pb n="040" /><anchor id="Pg040" />Fanny was amazed. Was it possible that the elegant Dr.
+Lacey had honored her with an invitation to accompany him
+to the literary treat! She was too much surprised to answer
+him, until he said, "Do not refuse me, Miss Fanny, for I am
+resolved to have you go!" She then gracefully accepted his
+polite invitation, and at the same time glancing toward Julia
+and Mrs. Carrington, she saw that the former frowned darkly,
+while the latter looked displeased. This dampened her happiness
+somewhat, and as soon as supper was over she hurried to
+her room.</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Carrington was a gay, fashionable woman, and was
+just as willing to receive attention from unmarried gentlemen
+now as she had been in her girlish days. Her husband was an
+officer in the United States army and was absent a great part
+of the time, but she had never cared much for him, so she
+managed to pass the time of his absence very happily in flirting
+with every handsome wealthy young gentleman who came
+in her way. When Dr. Lacey appeared, she immediately appropriated
+him to herself. 'Tis true, she somewhat feared
+Julia might become a rival, but of the modest, unassuming
+little Fanny, she had never once thought, and was greatly surprised
+when Dr. Lacey offered to escort her to the reading.
+She had resolved on having his company herself, and when
+she saw the frown on Julia's face, she flattered herself that
+she could yet prevent Fanny's going.</p>
+
+<p>Accordingly, after supper, she asked Julia to go with her
+for a moment to her room. Julia had become perfectly
+charmed with the fascinating manners of Mrs. Carrington, so
+she cheerfully assented, and the two proceeded together to her
+richly furnished apartments. When there, Mrs. Carrington
+said, "Miss Middleton, do you not think your sister too young
+to accept the attentions of any gentleman, at least one
+who is so much of a stranger to the family?"</p>
+
+<p>Julia well knew that the fact of Dr. Lacey's being a
+stranger was of no consequence in Mrs. Carrington's estimation,
+but she quickly answered, "Yes, I do; but what can be
+done now?"</p>
+
+<p>"Oh," said Mrs. Carrington, "your sister is very gentle and
+if we go to her and state the case as it is, I am confident she
+will yield."</p>
+
+<p>So they went to Fanny's room, where they found her sitting
+by the window, thinking how much pleasure she would enjoy
+that night.</p>
+
+<p>Julia commenced operations by saying, "Fanny, what made
+you promise Dr. Lacey that you would go with him tonight?"</p>
+
+<p><pb n="041" /><anchor id="Pg041" />"Why," said Fanny, "was there anything wrong in it?"</p>
+
+<p>Here Mrs. Carrington's soft voice chimed in, "Nothing
+very wrong, dear Fanny, but it is hardly proper for a young
+school girl to appear in public, attended by a gentleman who is
+not her brother or cousin."</p>
+
+<p>Poor Fanny! Her heart sank, for she was afraid she would
+have to give up going after all; but a thought struck her,
+and she said, "Well, then, it is not proper for Julia to go
+with Mr. Wilmot, and she has promised to do so."</p>
+
+<p>"That is very different," said Mrs. Carrington; "Julia is
+engaged to Mr. Wilmot, and unless you are engaged to Dr.
+Lacey," continued she, sarcastically, "it will not be proper at
+all for you to go with him."</p>
+
+<p>"But I promised I would," said Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>"That you can easily remedy," answered Mrs. Carrington.
+"Just write him a note and I will send it to him."</p>
+
+<p>Thus beset, poor Fanny sat down and wrote, as Mrs. Carrington
+dictated, the following note:</p>
+<lb />
+<p rend="text-indent: 0">
+"<hi rend="font-variant: small-caps">Dr. Lacey:</hi></p>
+
+<p rend="text-indent: 0">
+"<hi rend="font-variant: small-caps">Sir</hi>&mdash;Upon further reflection I think it proper to decline
+your polite invitation for tonight.</p>
+
+<p rend="text-align: center">
+"Yours very respectfully,</p>
+
+<p rend="text-align: right">
+"<hi rend="font-variant: small-caps">Fanny Middleton.</hi>"</p>
+<lb />
+<p>"That will do," said Mrs. Carrington; and ringing the bell,
+she dispatched a servant to carry the note to Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p>"You are a good girl to submit so readily," said Mrs. Carrington,
+laying her white hand on Fanny's head. But Fanny's
+eyes were full of tears, and she did not answer; and Mrs.
+Carrington, sure of Dr. Lacey's attendance that evening, left
+the room exulting in the result of her plan. In a short time
+she deserted to the parlor, where she found Mr. Wilmot with
+Julia, but no Dr. Lacey, neither did he make his appearance
+at all, and after waiting impatiently for a time, she was at
+last obliged to accept the arm of the poor pedagogue, which
+was rather unwillingly offered, for Mr. Wilmot greatly preferred
+having Julia all to himself. She had become as dear
+to him as his own life and, in his opinion, her character was
+like her face&mdash;perfect. Deluded man! 'Twas well that he
+died before he had come to a knowledge of her sinfulness.</p>
+
+<p>But to return to Fanny. After she was left alone by her
+sister, she threw herself upon the sofa, and burst into tears;
+but at length, wiping them away, she arose and went down to
+the parlor, determined to have a nice time practicing her
+<pb n="042" /><anchor id="Pg042" />
+music lesson. It was rather hard and with untiring patience
+she played it over and over, until she was suddenly startled by
+a voice behind her, saying, "Really, Miss Fanny, you are persevering."
+Looking up she saw Dr. Lacey, who had entered
+unperceived.</p>
+
+<p>"Why, Dr. Lacey," said she, "how you frightened me!
+Why are you not at the reading?"</p>
+
+<p>"Because," answered he, "when my lady breaks her engagement,
+I think I, too, can remain at home. But why did you
+change your mind, Miss Fanny? I thought you were anxious
+to go."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny blushed painfully, and the tears came to her eyes,
+but she replied, "I was anxious to go, but they thought I had
+better not."</p>
+
+<p>"And who is they?" asked the doctor; "and why did they
+think you had better not go?"</p>
+
+<p>Fanny answered, "Mrs. Carrington and Julia said I was
+too young to go out with&mdash;"</p>
+
+<p>"With such a bad man as I am," said Dr. Lacey, laughing.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, no," said Fanny; "they do not think you bad; they
+said with any gentleman."</p>
+
+<p>"Too young, are you?" said Dr. Lacey. "How old are you,
+Fanny?"</p>
+
+<p>"I was sixteen last May," she replied.</p>
+
+<p>"Sixteen; just as old as Anna was when she died, and just
+as old as my mother was when she was married; so it seems
+you are not too young to die, or to be married either, if you
+are too young to go out with me," said Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p>Fanny did not reply; and he continued, "Whom would you
+have gone with if you had not spent your money this morning
+for those old aunts?"</p>
+
+<p>Fanny started; and giving him a searching look, was about
+to reply, when he anticipated her by saying, "Yes, Fanny, I
+overheard your conversation this morning, and I cannot sufficiently
+admire your generous self-denial. I have heard Fanny
+Kemble two or three times, so I did not care to hear her
+again; but I decided to go for the pleasure of having you hear
+her; but as you did not choose to go, I have remained here
+with you, and wish to have you tell me something about your
+parents and your home, and also wish you to ask me to go
+there some time."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny answered, hesitatingly, "I am afraid you would not
+like to go there, Dr. Lacey."</p>
+
+<p>"Why not?" said he. "Do you not like your home?"</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, yes, very much," she replied; "but father is a little
+<pb n="043" /><anchor id="Pg043" />
+odd, and you might feel inclined to laugh at him; but he is
+very kind, and if you could forget his roughness, you would
+like him."</p>
+
+<p>"I know I shall like him, just because he is your father,"
+said Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p>He then turned the conversation upon other subjects, and
+Fanny found him so agreeable that she never thought of the
+hour until Mr. Wilmot, Mrs. Carrington and Julia suddenly
+entered the parlor.</p>
+
+<p>"Upon my word," said Mrs. Carrington, "you have both
+stolen a march upon us."</p>
+
+<p>"I hope you have been agreeably entertained, Dr. Lacey,"
+said Julia, in an ironical tone.</p>
+
+<p>"I assure you I have," said he, warmly "I do not remember
+having passed so pleasant an evening for a long, long
+time."</p>
+
+<p>"I dare say not; Fanny is usually very interesting," was,
+Julia's contemptuous reply, and as Mr. Wilmot just then took
+his leave, she very haughtily left the room and went upstairs,
+muttering to herself, "Foiled for the first time in my
+life."</p>
+
+<p>From this time nothing of particular importance occurred
+for two or three weeks, except that Dr. Lacey seemed each
+day to grow fonder of Fanny, which greatly annoyed Mrs.
+Carrington and Julia, both of whom spared no pains to make
+Fanny appear in as bad a light as possible. But Dr. Lacey
+understood their maneuvers, and whenever they were present
+seemed to take delight in being very attentive to Fanny. He
+ardently desired to see the father of the two girls, and ere
+long his wish was gratified. But of this we will speak in another
+chapter.</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter5">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter V</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">the fatal letter</head>
+
+<p><pb n="044" /><anchor id="Pg044" />Julia and Fanny had been gone from home about four
+weeks when Mr. Middleton suddenly determined "to go and
+see his gals" and bring them home. Accordingly he "fixed up
+right smart," as he thought, which meant that he took off his
+beard and put on "a bran new pair of jeens." He preferred
+driving his own carriage, so he set off alone for Frankfort.</p>
+
+<p>It was Friday morning, and as his daughters were in school,
+he stalked into Mrs. Crane's parlor to wait for them. Spying
+the piano, he sat down to it, and commenced producing a
+series of unearthly sounds, not altogether unlike the fashionable
+music of the present day. Mrs. Carrington chanced to
+be crossing the hall and, hearing the noise from the parlor,
+looked in. As her eye fell upon the strange-looking, giant form
+of Mr. Middleton, she uttered a very delicate scream, and as
+she just then saw Dr. Lacey entering the house, she staggered
+back a few paces, and tried to faint very gracefully. But the
+doctor caught her in his arms just in time to restore her to
+consciousness!</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton now came toward them, exclaiming, "Lightning
+guns! What's to pay now? Skeered at me, are you,
+madam or miss, whichever you be? I won't hurt a har of
+your soft skull!"</p>
+
+<p>"Ugh-u-u!" said Mrs. Carrington, shrinking from him in
+disgust, as he advanced toward her, and laid his large hand
+on her head, "just to see," as he said, "if she were made of
+anything besides jewelry, curls and paint."</p>
+
+<p>At this allusion to her brilliant color, Mrs. Carrington relieved
+Dr. Lacey from the delightful duty of supporting her,
+and disappeared up the stairs, saying in no very gentle tones,
+"What an old brute!"</p>
+
+<p>"Fire away thar," called our Mr. Middleton. "I am an old
+brute, I suppose."</p>
+
+<p>"But your right name is Mr. Middleton, I conclude," said
+Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="045" /><anchor id="Pg045" />Mr. Middleton started and answered, "How d'ye know that?
+Just as you'd know his satanic majesty, if he should appear to
+you?"</p>
+
+<p>"Something upon that principle," said Dr. Lacey, laughing,
+"but," he continued, "I am glad to see you, Mr. Middleton. I
+suppose you have come to visit your daughters."</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, and to take them home and let their mother and the
+rest of the blacks see them," answered Mr. Middleton; then
+after a pause he added, "They'll be right glad to see me, I
+reckon, or at least Sunshine will."</p>
+
+<p>"Who is Sunshine?" asked Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p>"Well, now," said Mr. Middleton, "here you've lived with
+'em four weeks and don't know that I call one Tempest and
+t'other Sunshine, and if you've any wit, you'll know which is
+Sunshine."</p>
+
+<p>Just then a voice was heard to exclaim, "There, I told you
+father was here. I hear him now talking about Sunshine,"
+and Fanny rushed in, and throwing her arms around her
+father's neck, kissed again and again his rough cheek, while
+he suddenly felt the need of his red and yellow cotton handkerchief,
+and muttered something about the "roads" being so
+infernal dusty that they made a fellow's eyes smart!</p>
+
+<p>Then turning to Julia, who still stood in the door, he said,
+"Come, Tempest, none of your pranks! Come here and shake
+your old pap's paw. You needn't be afeared of this young
+spark, for he knows I'm your pap, and he hain't laughed at
+me neither." So Julia advanced and shook her father's hand
+with a tolerably good grace.</p>
+
+<p>"I'm come for you to go home and see the folks," said Mr.
+Middleton; "so you pick up your duds&mdash;and mind not to take
+a cussed bandbox&mdash;and after dinner we'll start for home."</p>
+
+<p>"It wants an hour of dinner time," said Julia, "and as we
+are not hungry, we can start in a few moments, if you like."</p>
+
+<p>"Fury-ation," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder if we can.
+Well, start on then afoot, if you're in such a hurry. I shan't
+budge an inch till I've had my dinner; besides, I want to see
+Mr. Wilmot."</p>
+
+<p>Julia saw that she must submit to the mortification of seeing
+her father at Mrs. Crane's dinner table, and with a beating
+heart she heard the bell summon them to the dining room.
+Mrs. Carrington did not appear&mdash;her nerves had received too
+great a shock&mdash;and for that Julia was thankful. Dr. Lacey
+sat by her father and paid him every possible attention.</p>
+
+<p>"Will you take soup, Mr. Middleton?" asked Mrs. Crane.</p>
+
+<p>"What kind of soup? Beef soup, or mud turkle?"</p>
+
+<p><pb n="046" /><anchor id="Pg046" />"It is vermicelli," said Mrs. Crane, hardly able to keep her
+face straight.</p>
+
+<p>"Vermifuge&mdash;vermifuge," repeated Mr. Middleton. "That's
+almighty queer stuff to make soup on. No. I'm 'bleeged to
+you; I ain't in need of that ar medicine."</p>
+
+<p>Julia reddened, while Fanny burst into a laugh and said,
+"Father isn't much used to French soups, I think."</p>
+
+<p>"Use your napkin, father," softly whispered Julia.</p>
+
+<p>"What shall I use that for?" said he. "My trousers are all
+tobacco spit now, and grease won't hurt 'em any now. Halloo!
+Here waiter, bring me a decent fork, for Lord knows I can't
+eat with this here shovel and if I take my fingers Tempest'll
+raise a row de dow."</p>
+
+<p>The servant looked at his mistress, who said, "Samuel, bring
+Mr. Middleton a steel fork."</p>
+
+<p>When the dessert was brought in Mr. Middleton again exclaimed,
+as he took his plate of pudding, "Now what can this
+be?"</p>
+
+<p>"It is tapioca pudding," said Mrs. Crane.</p>
+
+<p>"Tap-an-oakky," returned Mr. Middleton. "Well, if you
+don't have the queerest things to eat! You ought to come to
+my house. We don't have any your chicken fixin's nor little
+three-cornered hankerchers laid out at each plate."</p>
+
+<p>At last, to Julia's great relief, dinner was over, and she got
+her father started for home. Suddenly Mr. Middleton exclaimed,
+"That ar doctor is a mighty fine chap. Why don't
+you set your cap for him, Sunshine?"</p>
+
+<p>"It would be of no use, father," answered Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>"Wall, if I'm not mistaken, he's laid his snare for a bird,
+and I don't care how soon you fall into it, darling," said Mr.
+Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>"How ridiculous!" exclaimed Julia.</p>
+
+<p>"Ho now, jealous, are you, Tempest?" said her father.
+"What in thunder do you think he'll want of you, who are engaged
+to Mr. Wilmot?"</p>
+
+<p>This was a truth which had troubled Julia, and she greatly
+regretted her engagement, for she well knew Dr. Lacey never
+would think of her as long as he thought she belonged to another.
+She had watched with a jealous eye the growing intimacy
+between him and Fanny, and resolved to leave no
+means untried to prevent a union between them, and to secure
+the doctor for herself. To do this she knew she must
+break her engagement with Mr. Wilmot, and also give Dr.
+Lacey a bad opinion of her sister. She felt sure of success,
+for when did she undertake anything and fail? Sinful girl!
+<pb n="047" /><anchor id="Pg047" />
+She was freed from her engagement in a way she little
+dreamed of.</p>
+
+<p>Four weeks from the time of her first visit home, word came
+that Mr. Wilmot was sick and would not be able to teach that
+day. He had been unwell for several days, and next morning
+it was announced that he had the typhoid fever. Fanny's first
+impulse was to go and see him, but Julia prevented her by saying
+that he would send for her when he wanted her.</p>
+
+<p>That evening Dr. Lacey told Julia that Mr. Wilmot had
+expressed a wish to see her. She went rather unwillingly,
+and something in her manner must have betrayed it, for he
+seemed troubled, and regarded her with an anxious look. She
+however manifested no affection, and but very little interest
+for him, and inwardly resolved that when she came again her
+sister should accompany her. That night he grew worse, and
+as there was of course no school, Julia hired some one to take
+herself and sister home. Earnestly did Fanny entreat her to
+remain and watch over Mr. Wilmot.</p>
+
+<p>"I shall do no such thing," said Julia. "It would not be
+proper, and I should be talked about."</p>
+
+<p>"Well, then," said Fanny, "I shall stay till mother sends for
+me. I do not care if I am talked about."</p>
+
+<p>This rather pleased Julia, who said, "Well, you can stay if
+you like. I dare say you care more for him than I do, and
+you can tell him so, if you please."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, Julia," said Fanny, "what has changed you so toward
+Mr. Wilmot?"</p>
+
+<p>"Nothing in particular," replied Julia. "I never liked him
+very much."</p>
+
+<p>So Julia started for home, while Fanny took her station by
+the bedside of her beloved teacher. When Julia reached home,
+she found that her father had left the day before for Missouri.
+He owned land there, and as he had gone to make some improvements
+on it, he would probably be absent two months.
+Julia carelessly told her mother of Mr. Wilmot's illness, and
+that Fanny had stayed to watch him. When Mrs. Middleton
+heard this, her maternal fears were roused lest her daughter
+should take the fever, and in a few days she went herself to
+Frankfort to bring Fanny home.</p>
+
+<p>She found Mr. Wilmot very ill, but not as yet dangerously
+so, and after staying a day, she announced her intention of
+taking Fanny home.</p>
+
+<p>"Why not leave her?" said Dr. Lacey. "She seems peculiarly
+adapted to a sick room, and will do him more good than
+a dozen physicians."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="048" /><anchor id="Pg048" />"Yes, let her stay," said Mr. Wilmot, and drawing Mrs.
+Middleton closely to him, he whispered, "Tell Julia to come to
+me, will you?"</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Middleton promised that she would, but persisted in
+taking Fanny. When Mr. Wilmot's message was given to
+Julia, she said, "No, indeed, I'll not go. I could do him no
+good."</p>
+
+<p>Ike was sent to Frankfort every day to inquire after Mr.
+Wilmot, and see if anything was wanted, and each night
+Fanny waited anxiously for his return. As soon as she saw
+him enter the wood, she would run to him, and inquire for
+Mr. Wilmot. Julia, however, manifested no anxiety whatever.
+She would not have acknowledged that she hoped he would
+die, and yet each time that she heard he was better her spirits
+sank, for fear he would yet live. At last Ike brought to
+Fanny the joyful intelligence that the crisis was passed, and
+Mr. Wilmot was out of danger.</p>
+
+<p>That night, in the solitude of her chamber, Julia communed
+with herself as follows: "And so he'll live after all.
+Well, I may as well let him know at once that I will not
+marry him." So saying, she opened her portfolio, and wrote
+the following note:</p>
+<lb />
+<p rend="text-indent: 0">
+"Mr. Wilmot:</p>
+<p>"Sir&mdash;When I became engaged to you I was very young
+and am still so; consequently, you will hardly be surprised
+when you learn that I have changed my mind and wish to have
+our engagement dissolved.</p>
+
+<p rend="text-align: center">
+"Yours truly, as a friend,</p>
+<p rend="text-align: right">
+"<hi rend="font-variant: small-caps">Julia Middleton</hi>."</p>
+<lb />
+
+<p>Ike did not go to Frankfort again for two or three days,
+but when he did, he was the bearer of this heartless note. Mr.
+Wilmot was indeed better and when he heard Ike was in the
+house he expressed a desire to see him, as he wished to send
+some word to Julia. When Ike was ushered into the sick
+room, he immediately handed his young mistress' letter to Mr.
+Wilmot, who eagerly took it, for he recognized the handwriting
+of his idol. Hastily breaking the seal, he read twice
+the cruel lines before he was convinced that he read aright;
+then the paleness on his cheek grew paler, and was succeeded
+by a deep flush.</p>
+
+<p>When Ike asked what he should tell the folks at home, Mr.
+Wilmot's voice was husky as he answered, "Nothing, Ike, tell
+them nothing." Ike was alarmed at the change which had
+come over his young master, and called for assistance.</p>
+
+<p>From that time Mr. Wilmot hourly grew worse. Mrs.
+<pb n="049" /><anchor id="Pg049" />
+Middleton was sent for, and a telegram was forwarded to his
+friends in New York, bidding them come soon if they would
+see him alive. Mr. Miller, who was teaching in a distant part
+of the country, dismissed his school to attend his dying friend.
+It was heartrending to hear Mr. Wilmot in his delirium, call
+for Julia to come to him&mdash;to let him look on her face once
+more before he died. Then he would fancy himself at home
+and would describe Julia to his sister in all the passionate
+fervor of a devoted lover; then he would think it was Julia
+who was sick, and would beg of those around him to save
+her, and not let his loved one die. At last Mrs. Middleton
+could bear his pleadings no longer. She resolved to go home
+and persuade her hard-hearted daughter, if possible, to go to
+the dying man.</p>
+
+<p>Just before she was ready to leave, consciousness returned
+to him for a few moments, and calling her to his bedside, he
+asked her where she was going. On being told he replied,
+"Mrs. Middleton, I am dying. When you return I shall not
+be in this world; but I know that my Redeemer liveth, and I
+am not afraid to die, for I feel assured of rest beyond the
+grave; but there is one thing I would have. Ere I go hence
+I would see Julia once more. I have loved her perhaps too
+well, and for this I must die. Tell, oh tell her, how I missed
+her when the fever scorched my brow, and bid her hasten to
+me ere it be too late! But if she will not come, give her my
+blessing, and tell her my last prayer was for her, and that in
+Heaven she will be mine."</p>
+
+<p>With many tears Mrs. Middleton promised him that every
+word of his message should be delivered to Julia, and that
+she should come to him. On reaching home her swollen eyelids
+attracted Fanny's attention, and excited her fear. Springing
+up, she exclaimed, "Mother, mother, how is Mr. Wilmot?
+Is he dead?"</p>
+
+<p>"No," answered her mother, "he is not dead, but is dying."</p>
+
+<p>Then she repeated to Julia his request, and added, "You had
+better go immediately, if you wish to see him alive, for he cannot
+live until morning. Fanny will call Ike to go with you."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny arose to do her mother's bidding, but Julia stopped
+her by saying, "You needn't trouble yourself to call him,
+Fanny."</p>
+
+<p>"Why not?" said Fanny, looking wonderingly in Julia's
+face.</p>
+
+<p>"Because I am not going," said Julia coolly.</p>
+
+<p>"Not going!" exclaimed Fanny.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="050" /><anchor id="Pg050" />"Not going!" echoed Mrs. Middleton. "Why do you say
+so? You are going, you must go!"</p>
+
+<p>"There is no must about it," answered Julia; "I do not
+choose to go, and I shall not go!"</p>
+
+<p>"Are you in earnest, Julia?" asked Mrs. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>"As much in earnest as I ever was in my life," replied Julia.</p>
+
+<p>"Well, then," returned the mother in a decided tone, "you
+shall go; I command you to go, and I must be obeyed!"</p>
+
+<p>"I'd like to see your commands enforced, Madam," said
+Julia, her beautiful face dark with rage. "Yes, I'd like to
+see anybody make me go if I did not wish to. Mr. Wilmot
+is nothing to me, and I would hardly go to save his life."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, Julia, Julia!" said Mrs. Middleton bitterly, "has it
+come to this? I can see it all now!"</p>
+
+<p>"What all can you see so distinctly?" asked Julia scornfully.</p>
+
+<p>"I can understand what part you have had in causing Mr.
+Wilmot's death," answered Mrs. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>Julia turned ashy pale, and her mother continued&mdash;"Often
+in his ravings he spoke of a letter, a cruel letter he called it,
+and I heard it hinted that it was the receipt of that letter
+which brought on a relapse. Now you will tell me whether
+you wrote that letter, and if so, what were its contents?"</p>
+
+<p>"I wonder how I'm expected to know what letter you mean,"
+said Julia. "However, I did write to him and ask to be released
+from my engagement, and I had my reasons for so
+doing."</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Middleton sighed and said, "It is as I feared; on
+you, Julia, rests in a measure the cause of his death."</p>
+
+<p>"Better call me a murderer at once. But I'll not stay for
+more abuse," said Julia, as she left the room.</p>
+
+<p>When she was gone Mrs. Middleton buried her face in her
+hands, and sent forth sob after sob from her crushed heart&mdash;crushed
+by the sinfulness and mocking disobedience of her
+first born. While she was still weeping, Fanny stole softly
+from the apartment and went in quest of her sister.
+She found her, as she had expected, in her room, and going
+up to her threw her arms around her neck, and plead long and
+earnestly that she would go to Mr. Wilmot. But Julia's answer
+was ever the same, "No, I will not."</p>
+
+<p>"And why will you not?" asked Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>"Because," replied Julia, "Mr. Wilmot is nothing to me,
+and there is no reason why I should go to him, more than to
+any other lovesick youth who takes a fancy to send for me.
+You would not feel obliged to run if Bill Jeffrey should have
+the measles and send for you."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="051" /><anchor id="Pg051" />"Oh, stop, stop," said Fanny, "you shall not liken Bill
+Jeffrey to Mr. Wilmot, who is so good, so noble. You loved
+him once, and for the sake of that love go to him now; it can
+do you no harm."</p>
+
+<p>"It would seriously affect my plans for the future; and once
+for all, I tell you I will not go," replied Julia.</p>
+
+<p>"Then I will," said Fanny, "and show him that I, at least,
+have not forgotten him."</p>
+
+<p>This idea pleased Julia, and she answered, "I wish you
+would, for your presence will do as much good as mine."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny hastily ran down stairs and, going to her mother,
+said, "Mother, Julia will not go, but I will. I should like to
+very much. Will you let me?"</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Middleton was too much engrossed in her painful
+thoughts to give much heed to what Fanny said. She only
+knew that she wished her to consent to something, and she
+mechanically answered, "Yes, yes, go." It was then after
+sunset, and as the sky had all day been cloudy, darkness was
+fast gathering over the earth, but Fanny heeded it not. She
+bade Ike make haste, and in a few moments her favorite pony
+was saddled. Ike's horse was then got in readiness, and they
+were soon galloping off in the direction of Frankfort. 'Twas
+a long ride of twelve miles and the darkness increased every
+moment, while a steady, drizzling rain commenced falling.
+Still Fanny kept perseveringly on, occasionally speaking an
+encouraging word to Ike, who pulled his old cap closely over
+his ears and muttered, "Lord bless young miss. Seems like
+'twas her was done promised to young marster, a puttin' out
+this desput night to see him."</p>
+
+<p>But Fanny kept her thoughts to herself, and while she is
+making her way to Frankfort, we will precede her and see
+what is taking place in the sick room. The large drops of
+sweat which stood upon Mr. Wilmot's high, white forehead,
+showed that the hour of dissolution was at hand. His mind
+was wandering, but still the burden of his soul was, "Julia,
+Julia, oh, will she not come?" Mr. Miller stood by him and
+endeavored as far as possible to quiet him, and once, during a
+lucid interval, he asked, "If Julia does not come, what shall I
+tell her when I see her?"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Wilmot's eyes opened wide and for a moment he looked
+wistfully at his friend, and then said mournfully, "I cannot see
+you, Joseph, my vision has departed forever, and if Julia
+comes, I cannot now look on her loved features, but if I die
+ere she arrives, ask her if she wrote that letter."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="052" /><anchor id="Pg052" />Just then there was a noise without, and the sound of
+horses' feet was heard coming up the graveled walk. Some
+one in the room whispered, "It must be Miss Middleton." The
+sound caught the dying man's ear and he wildly exclaimed,
+"Has she come? Oh! Has she come?" Fanny was now
+heard speaking in the hall. We have said that her voice was
+strangely like her sister's, so it was no wonder that Mr. Wilmot,
+in his feverish delirium, mistook it. Clasping his hands
+together, he exclaimed, "Thank God she has come! She has
+come!"</p>
+
+<p>The excitement was too much for him and for a few
+moments he was unconscious. When at last animation was
+restored, Fanny was hanging over his pillow, and Fanny's
+tears were upon his cheek; but he thought it was Julia, and
+drawing her to him, he imprinted a burning kiss upon her fair
+brow, saying, "God bless you for coming, precious Julia, I
+knew you would come; and now tell me, do you not love me
+as well as you always have?"</p>
+
+<p>Fanny was bewildered, and looked imploringly at Mr.
+Miller, who said, "Richard, do you think it is Julia who is
+standing by you now?" The sick man gave a startled look and
+almost shrieked out, "Julia? Yes, is it not Julia? Speak
+quick and tell me, isn't Julia here?" Mr. Miller's eyes filled
+with tears as he answered sadly, "No, Richard, Julia is not
+here; it is Fanny who has come." A deathly paleness passed
+over Mr. Wilmot's face and a paroxysm of delirium ensued
+more violent than any which had preceded it. At last it
+partially passed off and he became comparatively calm, but
+still persisted in thinking it was Julia whose hand he held in
+his and whose breath was upon his cheek. "Heaven bless
+you for coming, beloved one," he would say, "I knew you
+would come, and still the dreadful thought has haunted me,
+that you might be false, for that was a cruel letter; but you
+did not write it, did you?"</p>
+
+<p>Fanny answered through her tears, "No, Mr. Wilmot, I did
+not write it. It is Fanny who is speaking to you." But Mr.
+Wilmot understood only the first part of what she said, and
+continued, "I knew you did not, I am satisfied now to die;
+and yet 'tis hard to die when I am so young and so far from
+home, but it is sweet to know that I have your love to the last.
+When I am dead, you will tell them at home how I loved and
+prayed for them. My mother will weep bitterly for her son,
+who died so far away, but she does not love me as well as you
+do, does she, dearest?"</p>
+
+<p>Just then Dr. Lacey entered the room. He seemed surprised
+<pb n="053" /><anchor id="Pg053" />
+to see Fanny there, and to hear the words of endearment
+addressed to her by Mr. Wilmot, but Mr. Miller softly
+told him of the mistake. This seemed to satisfy him, but he
+anxiously noted every change of Fanny's countenance. At
+last Mr. Wilmot said, "If you did not write that letter, who
+did? Was it, could it have been your sister?"</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, no! No!" said Fanny, "I did not write it."</p>
+
+<p>"I know you did not, dearest," said he; "you would not do
+such a thing, but who did? I cannot think it was Fanny, who
+was always so gentle, so guileless."</p>
+
+<p>Poor Fanny! She felt that her beloved teacher was dying
+with a suspicion of her innocence, and she wept most bitterly.
+At last a change passed over Mr. Wilmot's face, a
+change which showed that the last trying moment had come.
+It frequently occurs with dying persons that at the last their
+faculties are for a moment fully restored. So it was with Mr.
+Wilmot. A bright smile broke over his face and looking up
+at Mr. Miller, he said, "I thank my Heavenly Father I can
+see again. Now, where is Julia? I would look on her face
+once more."</p>
+
+<p>"I told you," said Mr. Miller, "that you were mistaken; it is
+not Julia."</p>
+
+<p>"Not Julia!" said Mr. Wilmot, again becoming delirious.
+"Not Julia! It cannot be true." Then drawing Fanny toward
+him he looked earnestly in her face. Slowly the bitter
+truth broke over his mind, and he said, "Yes, I was mistaken!
+But I bless you for coming; but Julia, my too dearly loved
+Julia&mdash;she is not here. Oh, if I can never see her in this
+world, shall I see her in heaven?"</p>
+
+<p>They were the last words he ever uttered. Falling back on
+his pillow, he drew Fanny's face to his, and with his last
+breath kissed her quivering lips, and all was over. Sadly Mr.
+Miller closed the eyes of his departed friend, and smoothing
+the covering about him, left him to the care of the servants.
+A few hours later, Fanny entered the room with Dr. Lacey,
+again to look on the face of Mr. Wilmot. The sun was just
+rising, and its first red rays fell upon the marble features of
+the dead. There was on his face an expression so calm and
+heavenly that Fanny held her breath while looking at him,
+lest she should disturb his peaceful repose. At length she
+kissed his cold forehead, and silently left the room which contained
+the pale sleeper.</p>
+
+<p>In the course of a few hours she returned home, bearing the
+sad tidings, which was received by her mother with a burst
+of tears; but Julia preserved the same indifference which had
+<pb n="054" /><anchor id="Pg054" />
+been manifested throughout all Mr. Wilmot's illness. Hard-hearted
+as she was, there came a time in after years when
+that proud head was bowed with grief, and those dark eyes
+were bedimmed by tears of penitence, which could not atone
+for the past; for they were of no avail to bring back the
+dead from their silent resting place.</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter6">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter VI</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">sunshine has two graves upon which to plant flowers</head>
+
+<p><pb n="055" /><anchor id="Pg055" />Mr. Wilmot's death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the
+following Thursday was appointed for his burial. It was
+the 1st of September, and a bright, beautiful day; but its sunlight
+fell on many aching hearts, for though he who lay in his
+low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange
+land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for
+one who had thus early passed away. He had during his lifetime
+been a member of the Episcopal church, and his funeral
+services were to take place at Ascension Church.</p>
+
+<p>The house was filled to overflowing. Mr. Middleton, Mr.
+Miller, Dr. Lacey and Fanny occupied the front seat, as principal
+mourners for the deceased. Many searching eyes were
+bent on the fair young girl, whose white forehead gleamed
+from under the folds of her veil, and whose eyelids, wet with
+tears, drooped heavily upon her pale cheek. Madam Rumor
+had been busy with her thousand tongues, and the scene at
+the deathbed had been told and retold in twenty different
+forms, until at last it had become settled that on Fanny's part
+there was some secret attachment, or she never would have
+evinced so much interest in Mr. Wilmot. She, however, was
+ignorant of all this, and sat there wholly unconscious of the
+interest she was exciting.</p>
+
+<p>Julia was not there. She had again defied her mother's
+commands, and resisted all Fanny's entreaties, that she would
+go to the funeral.</p>
+
+<p>"You ought to see Mr. Wilmot," said Fanny. "He looks so
+calm, so peaceful and," she added in a low voice, "so forgiving."</p>
+
+<p>"So forgiving!" quickly repeated Julia. "I wonder what
+he has to forgive. If I had continued to love him, 'twould
+not have saved his life."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny sighed and turned away from the hard-hearted girl,
+<pb n="056" /><anchor id="Pg056" />
+who was left alone with her thoughts during all the long
+hours of that day. But to do her justice, we must say, that
+after her mother and sister were gone, a feeling of sadness
+stole over her; her stony heart somewhat softened, and in
+the solitude of her chamber she wept for a long time; but
+whether for Mr. Wilmot's death, her own conduct toward him,
+or the circumstances which surrounded her, none can tell.</p>
+
+<p>Let us now return to Frankfort, and go back for a few
+moments in our story. Just as the funeral procession had left
+the house and was proceeding toward the church, the steamboat
+Diana, which plies between Cincinnati and Frankfort, appeared
+round a bend in the river. She was loaded with passengers,
+who were all on the lookout as they neared the landing
+place. Just at that moment the tolling bell rang out on
+the air. Its tones fell sadly on the ear of a tall, beautiful girl,
+who was impatiently pacing the deck, and looking anxiously
+in the direction of the city. The knell was repeated, and she
+murmured, "Oh, what if that should be for Richard!" The
+thought overpowered her, and sitting down on a seat near
+her she burst into tears.</p>
+
+<p>"Can I do anything for you?" said the captain, who at that
+moment passed her.</p>
+
+<p>"Nothing, except to land me in Frankfort as soon as possible,"
+said the young lady, whom the reader will readily
+suppose was Kate Wilmot.</p>
+
+<p>"Are you in a great hurry?" asked the captain.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, sir," returned Kate. "My brother is dangerously sick
+and I am anxious to get to him."</p>
+
+<p>"Where does your brother live?" asked the captain.</p>
+
+<p>"He boards with Mrs. Williams, on Elm street," answered
+Kate.</p>
+
+<p>"Then," said the captain, "if you will show me your baggage,
+I will see that it is sent there, for you probably will not
+wish to waste time in looking after it when we land."</p>
+
+<p>Kate thanked him for his kindness; and when they reached
+the shore the kind-hearted man called one of his boatmen and
+ordered him to show Miss Wilmot the way to Mrs. Williams'
+residence. As Kate approached the house she noticed the air
+of desertion about it, and her heart sank for fear her brother
+might be dead. Running hastily up the steps, she rang the
+bell, which was answered by a female domestic, who was too
+old and too infirm to attend the funeral. Kate accosted her by
+saying, "Does Mr. Wilmot live here?"</p>
+
+<p>The old lady replied by lifting up her hand and exclaiming,
+while the tears coursed their way down her cheeks, "Lord
+<pb n="057" /><anchor id="Pg057" />
+bless me if it isn't young marster's sister."</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, yes," said Kate impatiently, "I am his sister. But tell
+me, is he dead? Am I too late?"</p>
+
+<p>The woman replied, "Not too late to see him, if you're right
+spry. They've carried him to the church."</p>
+
+<p>"Where? What church is it?" asked Kate wildly.</p>
+
+<p>"Right yender; that ar brick house with the tall steeple."</p>
+
+<p>Kate waited for no more, but darted off in the direction of
+the church. Meanwhile the services were ended, and the
+friends of the deceased were taking their last leave of him.
+Mrs. Middleton and Mr. Miller stood on one side of the coffin,
+while Dr. Lacey and Fanny were on the other. Fanny gazed
+long and earnestly upon the face of her teacher, as if she
+would stamp his likeness with daguerrean accuracy upon her
+heart.</p>
+
+<p>She was turning sadly away, when a noise at the door
+caused all eyes to be directed that way. A pale, lovely face
+was seen looking anxiously in, and then a slight female figure
+advanced through the crowd, which gave way for her to pass.
+She passed up the aisle till she reached the coffin, then bursting
+into a flood of tears, she wrung her hands, exclaiming,
+"My brother, oh my brother&mdash;are you indeed dead?" She then
+imprinted kiss after kiss upon the cold lips of him who never
+before disregarded her caresses; and as the full force of her
+loss came over her, she uttered a piercing cry of anguish, and
+fell fainting into the arms of Mr. Miller, who recognized in her
+beautiful features the original of the picture which Mr. Wilmot
+had shown him a few months before.</p>
+
+<p>He bore her out into the open air, where he was instantly
+surrounded by half a dozen ladies, each insisting that the fair
+stranger should be taken to her house. First among these was
+Mrs. Crane, who saw by a glance at Kate that her presence
+would not be derogatory to any house, so she determined to
+have her taken to her own dwelling, and urged her claim so
+hard that Mr. Miller at last consented, thinking that Mrs.
+Williams must be wearied with the recent illness of Mr. Wilmot.</p>
+
+<p>Accordingly, when Kate was again restored to consciousness,
+she found herself in an elegantly furnished room, with
+a gaily dressed, handsome lady sitting by her. This was Mrs.
+Carrington, whose delicate nerves would not suffer her to attend
+a funeral. On seeing Kate move, she spoke to her and
+asked her if she felt better.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, much better," said Kate; "but where am I? What
+has happened?" And then as the recollection of what had
+<pb n="058" /><anchor id="Pg058" />
+occurred came over her, she burst into tears and said, "My
+brother&mdash;they have buried him, I suppose, and I cannot see
+him again."</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Carrington answered, "I think they have not gone to
+the cemetery yet. I will dispatch a servant and ask them to
+delay the burial a few moments, if you desire it."</p>
+
+<p>Kate thanked her; but at that moment a messenger came
+from Mr. Miller. He had anticipated Kate's wishes, and sent
+word that a carriage was waiting to convey her to the church,
+where she would have another opportunity of seeing her
+brother. Mrs. Carrington felt constrained to offer to accompany
+her, and the two proceeded to the church and thence to
+the cemetery.</p>
+
+<p>Although Mrs. Carrington had not visited Mr. Wilmot
+during his illness, she was by no means ignorant of Fanny's
+attentions. She had taken great pains to comment upon them
+in Dr. Lacey's presence, saying, "that she had often suspected
+Fanny of possessing a more than ordinary affection for Mr.
+Wilmot, and she had sometimes thought her affection returned.
+For her part, she did not blame Julia for absenting herself
+from him, for she had probably discovered his preference for
+her sister." Her object in doing this was to make Dr. Lacey
+think less favorably of Fanny, for with her practised eye
+she had discovered that for no other female did he feel such
+an interest as for "Little Fanny Middleton," as she always
+termed her.</p>
+
+<p>At the grave she noticed Fanny's pale face and swollen
+eyes, and found occasion to say to her, loud enough for Dr.
+Lacey to hear, "I am astonished, Fanny, to see you show to
+the world how much you loved your sister's betrothed."</p>
+
+<p>This remark had no effect upon Fanny, except causing her
+to look at Mrs. Carrington in surprise and to wonder what she
+meant. With Dr. Lacey it was different. Imperceptibly,
+"Little Fanny Middleton" had won a place in his heart which
+no other one had ever possessed. At first he admired her for
+her frank, confiding nature, and afterward he learned to love
+her for the many lovely traits of her character. He had
+thought it perfectly natural that she should feel a great interest
+in Mr. Wilmot, who was for so long a time a member of
+her father's family; but the wrong construction which was put
+upon her motives annoyed him, and even made him fearful
+that her heart might be more interested in Mr. Wilmot than
+he was willing to believe. As he stood by the open grave into
+which the cold earth was heavily falling, there rested upon his
+brow a deeper shade of sadness than was occasioned by the
+<pb n="059" /><anchor id="Pg059" />
+mere death of his friend. Mrs. Carrington observed it, and
+resolved to follow up the train of thought which she saw was
+awakened in his mind.</p>
+
+<p>After the burial Kate returned to Mrs. Crane's, where she
+was treated with every possible attention which politeness or
+sympathy could dictate. A few days after the funeral she one
+evening casually asked, if that fair, delicate-looking girl
+at her brother's grave were not Miss Middleton?</p>
+
+<p>"Yes," replied Mrs. Carrington. "Did you not think from
+her manner that she was a sincere mourner?"</p>
+
+<p>Kate was about to reply, when Dr. Lacey prevented her by
+saying, "Pardon me, Mrs. Carrington; but I think you have
+given Miss Wilmot a wrong impression. She doubtless thinks
+it was Miss Julia Middleton."</p>
+
+<p>"Yes," said Kate, "I thought it was Miss Julia."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey replied that it was Fanny&mdash;Julia's younger sister;
+and then he told how faithfully she had watched over Mr.
+Wilmot during his illness. Of Julia he said nothing, and although
+Kate wished very much to know something concerning
+her, she determined not to question Dr. Lacey, but to wait and
+ask Mr. Miller, who, for some reason, seemed nearer to her
+than any other one of the strangers by whom she was surrounded.
+He had been solicited to take charge of the school,
+which was now destitute of a teacher, and as the situation
+pleased him, he readily accepted the offer and accepted Mrs.
+Crane's as his boarding place. Perhaps one inducement which
+led him to do this was the presence of the beautiful Kate, in
+whom he daily became more interested.</p>
+
+<p>Years before, when but a boy in the boarding school at
+Canandaigua, he had often fancied that the time would come
+when he should both see and know the sister whom Richard
+Wilmot used to describe in such glowing terms. Since then
+another image had filled his heart and he had dreamed of another
+face&mdash;not so fair, perhaps, but quite as innocent. But
+now the dream was sadly over, and he had never thought of
+the gentle Fanny for a wife since that night when, as he supposed,
+he saw the dark side of her character. He, however,
+could not conquer his old partiality, and always spoke of her
+in the highest terms. Consequently, from his description of
+her, Kate received a very favorable impression.</p>
+
+<p>He said little of Julia; but told Kate that he would take her
+to Mr. Middleton's the first fine day. He wished to go there
+in order to induce Mrs. Middleton to send her daughters back
+to school. The next Saturday was fixed upon for the visit,
+<pb n="060" /><anchor id="Pg060" />
+and at an early hour Mr. Miller and Kate were on their way
+to Mr. Middleton's.</p>
+
+<p>Kate Wilmot was not only handsome, but was also very intelligent
+and agreeable, and by the time their ride was half-completed,
+Mr. Miller was more than half in love and was
+building air castles just as he had done months before when
+Fanny was mistress of them all.</p>
+
+<p>About noon they reached Mr. Middleton's, where they were
+received very kindly by Mrs. Middleton, very joyfully by
+Fanny, and very coldly by Julia, whose face always wore a
+darker frown whenever Mr. Miller was present; but he apparently
+did not notice it, and went on conversing upon
+different subjects. At last he asked when Mr. Middleton
+was expected home.</p>
+
+<p>"I am expecting him every day," said Mrs. Middleton,
+"and," she added in a lower tone, "I almost dread to have him
+come, for I do not know that he has ever heard a word of
+Richard's illness and death."</p>
+
+<p>"Why, have you never written to him?" asked Mr. Miller.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes," replied she; "but it is so uncertain as to what place
+he is in, or how long he will remain there, that it is doubtful
+whether he ever received the letter. We heard from him a
+few days ago. He was then in Indiana, and as he said nothing
+about Mr. Wilmot, I presume he has not heard of his
+death."</p>
+
+<p>Just as she had finished speaking, the dogs set up a great
+barking, and the negroes uttered the joyful cry of "Marster's
+come! Marster's come!" The family ran to the door to meet
+him; but Fanny could not wait for him to enter the house,
+neither could she stop to unfasten the gate, but clearing it
+with one bound, she was soon in the arms of her father, who
+uttered his usual, "Ha, ha," and said, "Well done, darling;
+you'll do for a cirkis rider. Are you glad to see your old
+pap?"</p>
+
+<p>The blacks then gathered round, and he shook hands with
+all, saying, "How d'ye, boys? How d'ye? Have you worked
+right smart since I've been gone? If you have, you may
+have a play spell the rest of the arternoon."</p>
+
+<p>So saying, he entered the house, where after greeting his
+wife, Julia and Mr. Miller, he was introduced to "Miss Wilmot."
+He took her hand and looking at her for a moment,
+said, "Wilmot, Wilmot! Are you Dick's sister?"</p>
+
+<p>Kate's eyes filled with tears as she exclaimed, "Yes, sir,
+Richard was my brother."</p>
+
+<p>"Richard was your brother! Great Moses! What does
+<pb n="061" /><anchor id="Pg061" />
+this mean? And you in black and crying!" Then looking at
+his wife, who was also in tears, he added impatiently, "What
+in thun&mdash;" but instantly recollecting himself, he said more
+gently, "Can't anybody tell me what has happened?" And the
+old man's cheek paled, and his voice trembled, as the dread
+of what might have happened stole over him.</p>
+
+<p>Fanny at last went up to him and said softly, "Father, Mr.
+Wilmot is dead!"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton sank into the nearest chair, and covering his
+rough face with his hands, wept as freely as a little child. He
+had loved Mr. Wilmot with almost a father's love, and during
+his absence had not been unmindful of him. Safely stowed
+away in his carpet bag were several costly books, which he
+had purchased as a present for Richard. He had also hoped
+that as Julia's husband he would have a good influence over
+her, and improve her fractious disposition; and many were
+the plans which he had formed as to what he would do when
+Richard was really his son. But now he was gone forever.
+The blow was so sudden, so unexpected, that for several
+minutes he was stunned by its force and wept on in silence.</p>
+
+<p>At last, lifting up his head, he turned to Kate and said,
+"You must not think me a silly old fool, child, for Lord
+knows old Josh Middleton hain't shed such tears since he was
+a little shaver and cried when they buried up his dead mother."</p>
+
+<p>Kate could not reply, but from that time she felt for Mr.
+Middleton a respect and esteem which nothing could ever
+change.</p>
+
+<p>After Mr. Middleton had become calm, he proceeded to
+enumerate to Mr. Miller the many good qualities of Mr. Wilmot.
+Said he, "He was a capital feller; allus just so. Lively
+as a cricket; none of your stuck-up, fiddle-faddle notions.
+And then he was such a good boarder&mdash;not a bit particular
+what he eat; why, he was the greatest kind of a man&mdash;eat
+corn bread, turnip greens, or anything!"</p>
+
+<p>At this speech Kate smiled in spite of her tears, and Mr.
+Middleton went on: "But he warn't as handsome as his
+sister, and I'll be skinned if I ever seen anybody that was.
+Tempest can't hold a candle to her, for all she feels so crank.
+Why, Kit, or Kate, what's yer name? You're as handsome
+as a pictur!"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Miller probably thought so too, if the admiring look
+which he gave her was any criterion. Mr. Middleton observed
+it, and forgetting for a moment the death of his friend,
+he slapped Mr. Miller on his shoulder, saying, "I tell you
+what, my boy; it's a mighty mean wind that blows nobody
+<pb n="062" /><anchor id="Pg062" />
+any good fortin. Miss Kate warn't sent to Kentuck for
+nothin', and unless you're a bigger logger-head than I think
+you be, you'll try to find out what she come for, and how
+long she's goin' to stay."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Miller smiled and said, "I hope we shall be able to keep
+Miss Wilmot all winter, for the people of Frankfort are
+wanting a music teacher, and have solicited her to remain in
+that capacity."</p>
+
+<p>"By Jove," said Mr. Middleton, "that's just the thing! And
+you have taken Dick's place in school&mdash;poor, boy, to die so
+soon!" The tears were again moistening his immense beard,
+but this time he hastily brushed them away, and went on,
+"Yes, that's a capital idee, and you want me to patternize
+you by sending my two gals&mdash;hey? Well, I reckon I can't
+do better, if they want to go. Ho! Tempest&mdash;Sunshine&mdash;what
+d'ye say? D'ye want to go back to Frankfort and
+board at Miss Crane's, 'long of Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey, Katy
+did, and that other infernal Katy didn't, what fainted spang
+away at the sight of old Josh! But though she was so
+dreadfully skeered, the pooty color didn't leave her cheeks an
+atom. Lightnin' spikes! Let me catch my gals paintin' and
+I'll&mdash;"</p>
+
+<p>But he was prevented from telling what he'd do by Fanny,
+who clapped her hands and said, "Oh, father, you are a dear
+good man; may we really go?"</p>
+
+<p>"I thought Fanny would be pleased with the idea," said Mr.
+Miller, "and even if she had objected, I was going to send
+the doctor out, and I know he would bring her to terms."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny blushed and her father said, "Do you think so?
+Well, I'm glad on't. I'd as soon she'd have him as anybody,
+and she's worthy of him too, for if she can love such a
+hideous old clown as I am, she'll stick to such a nice man as
+Dr. Lacey through thick and thin. But what do you say to
+goin', Tempest?"</p>
+
+<p>Julia had at first thought that nothing could induce her to
+become a pupil of Mr. Miller, but his allusion to Dr. Lacey
+decided her otherwise. It was necessary that she should go,
+for she did not dare trust her sister alone with the doctor;
+so she swallowed her dislike to Mr. Miller, and said she
+should be delighted to return to school.</p>
+
+<p>It was settled that they should go during the next week.</p>
+
+<p>This arrangement gave great pleasure to Dr. Lacey, who
+found it very lonely in Frankfort without Fanny, and had several
+times spoken of returning to New Orleans. But when
+he learned that Fanny was coming back, he suddenly changed
+<pb n="063" /><anchor id="Pg063" />
+his mind and concluded that Frankfort would be a charming
+winter residence. This was laughingly told to Fanny by
+Kate, who had learned to love her very much. Julia she disliked,
+for she had at last drawn from Mr. Miller the whole
+history of her proceedings, and she could but look upon the
+false-hearted girl as accessory to her brother's death.</p>
+
+<p>Julia knew that by the fair Northern beauty she was
+secretly despised, but she did not care, for she had conceived
+a great friendship for Mrs. Carrington, whom she often
+amused with her remarks about New York people. Once she
+said, "I do wish New York would die, or stop taking emetics,
+and sending the contents of her bilious stomach to Kentucky
+in the shape of teachers!"</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Carrington smiled and said, "I think you prefer
+Louisiana emetics, do you not?"</p>
+
+<p>Julia blushed as she answered, "Yes, but what can I do.
+There's Mr. Miller ready to back up whatever Fanny does,
+and put down whatever I do. I'd thank him to mind his own
+business, and stay at his own home!"</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Carrington did not reply, for she, too, was greatly annoyed
+by the presence of Mr. Miller and Kate. The latter
+she looked upon as a rival, for she was said by every one to
+have the most beautiful face in Frankfort. This greatly displeased
+Mrs. Carrington, who, before Kate's arrival, had been
+considered the belle of the town, so far as beauty was concerned.
+She also felt great contempt for Kate's occupation
+as a teacher, and said, "She didn't see why folks should make
+such an ado over a poor music teacher."</p>
+
+<p>Once, in speaking on the subject to Dr. Lacey, she said,
+"I am glad I was not born in New York, for then I should
+have been obliged to pick up chips, split wood, dig potatoes,
+wash dishes and teach school!"</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey's reply to this remark was, "I think, Mrs. Carrington,
+you will admit that the young ladies who come here
+from the North almost always possess superior education.
+Now if they spent much time in splitting wood and digging
+potatoes, I am sure they could not acquire so much knowledge."</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Carrington answered, "Of course you feel interested
+in New Yorkers, for Fanny has taken a great fancy to them,
+and whatever she likes you must like, of course."</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, I know Fanny likes our New York friends very
+much," said Dr. Lacey. "And I think you will allow that
+she shows good taste in the choice of her associates."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, yes, admirable," returned Mrs. Carrington, "almost as
+<pb n="064" /><anchor id="Pg064" />
+good taste as some of my acquaintance show in preferring
+her."</p>
+
+<p>"What do you mean?" asked Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p>"Why, I mean," said Mrs. Carrington, "that I am puzzled
+to know what attraction such a simple-minded girl as Fanny
+can have for a person of your intelligence."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey bit his lip, but forcing down his anger said,
+"She possesses the same attraction which every guileless, innocent
+person has."</p>
+
+<p>"Guileless and innocent," repeated Mrs. Carrington; "rather
+call her artful and designing. Depend upon it, doctor, you
+have only seen the bright side of her disposition. You
+should see her in her room, and know how much trouble her
+sister has with her!"</p>
+
+<p>She might have said more, but Dr. Lacey stopped her by
+saying rather warmly, "Mrs. Carrington, you shall not talk so
+about Fanny. I know you do not like her, and consequently,
+whatever you can say of her will have no effect upon me."</p>
+
+<p>So saying, he quitted the apartment, leaving Mrs. Carrington
+to her own reflections. They were not very pleasant, for
+Dr. Lacey's manner had said as plainly as words could say
+that she had better mind her own business, and she began to
+think so herself, for she muttered, "After all, what is it to me
+if he does like Fanny? I am bound fast, but oh, if I were
+free, I'd compass heaven and earth to secure him." Her
+wish to be free was soon realized.</p>
+
+<p>That afternoon, when the Sea Gull came up from Louisville,
+it brought home her husband, wearied, worn out and
+sick. He took his bed, and never left his room again until
+strong men carried him out and laid him down to sleep in
+the silent graveyard. The close of his life was calm and
+peaceful, for he had early chosen the better part, and he
+looked upon the grave as but a stepping stone from earth to
+heaven.</p>
+
+<p>His life was a dreary pilgrimage, for though he possessed
+for his young, giddy wife, a strong, ardent affection, he had
+long known that it was not returned, and he felt that she
+would be happier if he were dead. She, however, paid him
+as much attention during his illness as the gay life she led
+would allow; but she was often away, and night after night
+was he left alone with his Bible and his God, while she was
+in the midst of some fashionable amusement. Her neglect
+was, however, partly made up to him by the kind care of
+Fanny, who gave him all the time she could possibly spare
+from her school duties. Mrs. Carrington found it very convenient
+<pb n="065" /><anchor id="Pg065" />
+to call upon her, whenever she wished to be absent,
+and hour after hour the fair young girl sat by the sick man's
+bedside, employed either with her needle, her books or drawing.
+Mr. Carrington was a fine scholar and gave her much
+assistance in her studies.</p>
+
+<p>When he grew too weak to read, she would read to him
+from the Bible, stopping occasionally, while he explained some
+obscure passage, or endeavored to impress on her mind some
+solemn truth. Thus were the seeds of righteousness sown,
+which afterward sprang up and bore fruit unto everlasting
+life.</p>
+
+<p>At last the chilling dews came upon his head, his eye grew
+dim with the mists of death, and then he laid his cold, white
+hand on Fanny's head and prayed most earnestly that heaven's
+choicest blessings, both here and hereafter, might descend
+upon one who had so kindly smoothed his dark pathway down
+to the valley of death. A few words of affectionate farewell
+to his wife and he was gone. His crushed, aching heart had
+ceased to beat and in a few days the green sod was growing
+above his early grave.</p>
+
+<p>Fanny begged so earnestly to have him buried by the side
+of Mr. Wilmot that Mrs. Carrington finally consented, and
+the two, who had never seen each other on earth, now lay
+peacefully side by side. When the springtime came, the same
+fair hands planted flowers over the graves of her brothers,
+as she loved to call the two men, each of whom had blessed
+her with his dying breath. Thither would she often go with
+Dr. Lacey, who was each day learning to love her more and
+more.</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Carrington contented herself with having a few hysterical
+fits, shedding a few tears, dressing herself in an expensive
+suit of mourning, and erecting to the memory of her
+husband a magnificent monument. When Mr. Middleton saw
+the latter, he said, "Why the plague can't Dick have as good a
+gravestun as that young lieutenant? He desarves it jest as
+much"; so out came his purse, and when Mrs. Carrington
+went next to visit the costly marble at her husband's grave,
+she was chagrined to see by its side a still more splendid one.
+But there was no help for it, so she had to endure it in silence,
+consoling herself with thinking how becomingly she would
+dress and how many conquests she would make, when the term
+of her mourning should have expired!</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter7">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter VII</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">julia's plot to break fanny's engagement</head>
+
+<p><pb n="066" /><anchor id="Pg066" />Our readers will not be sorry, if after a chapter of sadness
+and death, we turn to a more joyous one, and tell them of the
+bridal of Kate Wilmot and Mr. Miller. Kate wished to defer
+it a few months, on account of the recent death of her brother,
+but her lover urged his claim so strongly that she at last
+yielded, and their marriage took place on Christmas eve.
+Mr. W&qdash;, one of the wealthiest men in Frankfort, very
+kindly offered to give Kate a splendid wedding party, but she
+politely declined his generous offer, as she did not feel like
+entering into such a scene of gayety as would necessarily attend
+a large party.</p>
+
+<p>A few of her most intimate friends assembled in Mrs.
+Crane's parlor, and thence proceeded to the church, which
+was crowded with anxious spectators, many of whom almost
+envied Mr. Miller his beautiful bride, while others envied her
+the fine-looking man who stood there as the bridegroom, and
+all were unanimous in pronouncing it an excellent match.
+Kate's happiness on this occasion was not unmingled with
+sadness, for her thoughts went back to the time when, with a
+heart bursting with anguish, she had first entered that church
+and passed up its broad aisle until she reached the side of her
+darling brother, who lay shrouded in his coffin.</p>
+
+<p>Now the scene was changed; she was there as the happy
+bride of one to whom she had given the undivided affection
+of her heart, and as the solemn words were uttered which
+made her his forever, she felt that her brother's spirit hovered
+near, to bless her union with one who had ever been his true
+friend. So she requested that Fanny should be her bridesmaid,
+and the young girl now stood at the altar, with her
+bright face beaming with happiness, for Dr. Lacey, who was
+by her side, had, the night before, told her all his love, and
+had won from her a promise that at some future time she
+would be his. He told her that he would speak to her father
+the next evening.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="067" /><anchor id="Pg067" />Accordingly, after the wedding party had returned to Mrs.
+Crane's, he invited Mr. Middleton to go with him for a few
+minutes to his room. Fanny was sure of her father's consent,
+but she could not help feeling nervous when she saw
+him leave the parlor, accompanied by Dr. Lacey. A few
+moments after, she observed that Julia also was missing, and
+she trembled lest she might have suspected something and
+gone to listen.</p>
+
+<p>Nor was she mistaken in her fears; for Mrs. Carrington
+and Julia both had an inkling of what was going on, and
+when the latter heard Dr. Lacey say something to her father
+in a low tone, and then saw them leave the room together, she
+arose and stealthily followed them upstairs. Going out on
+the balcony, she stole softly up to Dr. Lacey's window, and
+there, unobserved, listened to a conversation which confirmed
+her worst fears. In a firm, decided tone, Dr. Lacey told Mr.
+Middleton of his love for his daughter, and said she had promised
+to be his if her father would consent.</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton replied, "And so it's my darter you want.
+Of course it's Sunshine?"</p>
+
+<p>"Certainly, sir," answered Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p>"Well, I'm glad on't. I've seen it all along; but I didn't
+know but mebby Tempest had come it over you with her
+pretty face&mdash;but devil of a life you'd lead with her."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey did not reply, but Julia did; and though the
+tones of her voice were too low to be heard, they were none
+the less emphatic, as she said, "And devil of a life I'll make
+you lead if you do not have me." And at the same time she
+ground her glittering teeth and shook her clenched fist at the
+two men, who were unconscious of the rage they were exciting.</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton continued, "Yes, I'll give you Sunshine, I
+reckon, and a hundred thousand dollars beside."</p>
+
+<p>"It's Fanny I want, not her money," said Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, yes, I know," answered Mr. Middleton; "but I reckon
+you won't object to a few thousand, unless you are as rich as
+a Jew."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey replied: "I am not as rich as a Jew, but I am the
+only child of my father, who is said to be worth half a
+million."</p>
+
+<p>"Half a million!" repeated Mr. Middleton in astonishment.
+"Golly-ludy, man, what made you ever think of a poor girl
+like Sunshine?"</p>
+
+<p>"Because I love her," answered Dr. Lacey, "and I would
+marry her just as soon if she were not worth one dime."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="068" /><anchor id="Pg068" />"Maybe you would and maybe you wouldn't," muttered
+Julia; "and perhaps you'll have her, and perhaps you won't.
+You've got me to deal with, and I'd like to see the person who
+can cross my path with impunity." So saying, she glided from
+her hiding place and went down stairs to the parlor, leaving
+her father and Dr. Lacey to finish their conversation.</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey proposed that Fanny should continue at school
+two years longer, and at the end of that time he would claim
+her as his wife.</p>
+
+<p>"Why, yes," said Mr. Middleton; "I s'pose I understand;
+you want her to be more accomplished like, afore you take
+her down to New Orleans. Well, it's perfectly nateral, and
+old Josh'll spar no pains nor money."</p>
+
+<p>And so the conference ended. When Dr. Lacey re-entered
+the parlor Fanny read success in his face. In a short time he
+managed to get near her, and bending down, whispered to her,
+"My own dear Fanny, forever." At these words a beautiful
+flush suffused Fanny's usually pale cheek. It was noticed by
+Julia, who was watching the doctor and her sister with a feeling
+of almost fiendish hatred. When she saw the bright look
+of joy which passed over Fanny's face as the doctor whispered
+to her, she pressed her small white hands together until
+her long transparent nails left their impress in her flesh!</p>
+
+<p>Just then Mr. Miller, with his wife upon his arm, approached
+the spot where the doctor was standing, and said,
+"Why, doctor, what has happened? You look almost as happy
+as I feel. And little Fanny, too, is really looking quite rosy.
+I should not be surprised if my wedding should be a prelude
+to another."</p>
+
+<p>Julia could hear no more, but sick with anger, she turned
+away, heartily wishing Mr. Miller was in California digging
+gold with the water six feet deep all around him! When the
+company began to disperse Dr. Lacey whispered to Fanny that
+he wished her to remain a few moments, as he had something
+to say to her. Accordingly, after the parlor was deserted, he
+drew her to the sofa and placing his arm around her, told her
+of the plan which he had marked out for her improvement
+during the next two years. To all that he required Fanny
+promised a cheerful compliance, and he proceeded to tell her
+how he would in the meantime beautify his Southern home,
+and fill it up with every luxury which could please a refined,
+delicate female. By the time he had finished Fanny was weeping
+from excess of happiness.</p>
+
+<p>"It seems so strange," said she, "that you should prefer me
+to any one else, me, who am so plain looking, so&mdash;"</p>
+
+<p><pb n="069" /><anchor id="Pg069" />"So pure-minded and innocent," interrupted Dr. Lacey,
+"and so lovely, too, for to me you are very handsome. Not
+as beautiful, perhaps, as Mrs. Miller, for there are few who
+are, and yet I like your looks quite as well."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny did not reply; after a moment's silence he said,
+"Fanny, I shall be obliged to go to New Orleans soon."</p>
+
+<p>"Go to New Orleans," said Fanny. "Oh, no, don't."</p>
+
+<p>"But I must," answered he. "Business of importance calls
+me there."</p>
+
+<p>"How soon must you go?"</p>
+
+<p>"In two weeks," he replied.</p>
+
+<p>"And how long will you be gone?"</p>
+
+<p>"Probably three months," he answered. "But I shall write
+to you often; twice a week, perhaps, and you will find enough
+to do to answer my letters and attend to your studies, besides
+practicing your music lessons. By the way, Fanny, I wish
+you to pay particular attention to music, for you know I am
+very fond of it."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny promised that she would, and they separated for the
+night. While Fanny was going to her room, she determined
+she would tell Julia all her future prospects; but she found her
+sister either asleep or pretending to be (the latter was the
+fact); so she said nothing, but lay down without disturbing
+her. She could not sleep, however, and toward morning Julia
+called out, in no very gentle tones, "Do lie still, Fan, or else
+get up and go down in the parlor and have another tete-a-tete
+with Dr. Lacey."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny saw that her sister was awake, and she resolved to
+improve the opportunity, even if Julia were not in a very
+gentle mood. So she said, "Sister, I want to tell you something;
+wake up, won't you?"</p>
+
+<p>"Wake up!" answered Julia. "I should like to know who's
+been asleep, or who can sleep where you are? What is the
+great secret you wish to tell me?"</p>
+
+<p>With many blushes and some stammering Fanny got
+through with her story. After she had finished Julia was
+silent a few moments and then said, "Well, what of it? What
+if Dr. Lacey has promised to marry you? Is that any reason
+why you should keep me awake all night?"</p>
+
+<p>Fanny did not answer, and as her mind was relieved from
+the weighty matter of telling her sister, she soon fell asleep,
+and when she awoke the sun was high in the heavens, and
+Mrs. Miller was bending over her, wishing her a "Merry
+Christmas!" That day there was sent to Mrs. Crane's a
+large box, which Dr. Lacey was very particular to have
+<pb n="070" /><anchor id="Pg070" />
+handled carefully. When it was opened it was found to contain
+an elegant rosewood piano, and a note in which was
+written, "A Christmas Gift for Fanny." The delighted girl
+did not ask who was the giver, for she well knew; and resolved
+to apply herself closely to music, so as to do justice to
+the beautiful present.</p>
+
+<p>The two weeks of Dr. Lacey's stay passed rapidly away,
+and at their close he bade Fanny an affectionate good-by, promising
+to write regularly twice a week, and to return, if possible,
+at the end of three months. After he was gone, it
+seemed to Fanny that one-half of her life had left her, and she
+felt very unhappy. There was something in her sister's manner
+which she could not define, and as Julia seemed anxious
+to avoid her, she spent much of her time with Mrs. Miller,
+who each day grew fonder of her little "Kentucky sister," as
+she often called her in imitation of her brother.</p>
+
+<p>Meanwhile Julia spent all her leisure hours with Mrs. Carrington,
+to whom she confided her feelings and wishes. Mrs.
+Carrington was not displeased to find that Julia was determined
+to break the engagement between Dr. Lacey and Fanny,
+and secretly hoped she would succeed. Not that she wished to
+aid Julia in securing the doctor, for such was not her intention.
+Neither did she look upon such an event as possible, for
+she felt sure that Dr. Lacey never would fancy Julia, even if
+there were no Fannys in the world; and supposing he did, she
+could easily remedy it by exposing Julia's wickedness.</p>
+
+<p>In due course of time a letter arrived for Fanny from Dr.
+Lacey. It was a well-filled sheet and so full of affection and
+kind suggestions for her improvement, that Fanny felt an increased
+pleasure in thinking that she was the object of Dr.
+Lacey's love. Julia watched her with an evil eye, as she read
+the letter, and when she saw the look of joy which lit up
+every feature, she thought, "Yes, read on and enjoy it&mdash;do&mdash;for
+you'll not get many more such!"</p>
+
+<p>That day after school she started out for the purpose of
+laying the foundation for the fulfillment of a part of her plans.
+There was in the post-office a clerk whose name was Joseph
+Dunn. He was an awkward, rawboned young man, about six
+feet two inches high. Until within a few months he had lived
+near Mr. Middleton. He had a yellow face, yellow hair and
+yellow teeth, the latter of which projected over his under lip.
+He also drove a very yellow horse and rode in a yellow
+buggy. In his own estimation he was perfectly irresistible,
+and imagined he had only to say the word and all the girls in
+the country would eagerly accept the offer of being mistress
+<pb n="071" /><anchor id="Pg071" />
+of his fancy colored horse and person. For Fanny he had
+conceived a violent passion and wondered much that she
+should repel all his serious advances. At last he wrote her a
+letter saying that on a certain afternoon he would visit her
+and make a formal offer of his hand. He bade her weigh
+the matter seriously, so that she would have no one to blame
+but herself, if she should ever regret answering in the affirmative.</p>
+
+<p>Fanny was very much annoyed by this letter and when on
+the afternoon specified she saw old "sorrel" coming up to the
+gate, she said, "Father, there is Joe coming here to offer me
+the honor of becoming Mrs. Dunn. He troubles me exceedingly
+with his attentions, and I wish you would manage to
+make him keep away."</p>
+
+<p>Thus enlightened, Mr. Middleton was ready for any emergency,
+and he answered Joe's confident knock in person. The
+young man greeted him with a very polite, "Good afternoon,"
+to which Mr. Middleton returned with a significant "umph!"</p>
+
+<p>"Is your daughter Fanny at home?" asked Mr. Dunn.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, she's at home," said Mr. Middleton. "What d'ye
+want of her?"</p>
+
+<p>"I should like to have a few moments' private conference
+with her, if you've no objection, sir," replied Mr. Dunn.</p>
+
+<p>"A few moments private fiddlestick," answered Mr. Middleton.
+"What the devil&mdash;whose little boy are you? Ain't you
+Miss Dunn's little boy? You'd better scratch gravel for home,
+and if I catch you here again dickerin' after Fanny, I'll pull
+every corn-colored hair out of your head!"</p>
+
+<p>This rebuff somewhat cooled the ardor of Joseph's attachment,
+and as he felt sure that Fanny had told her father of
+his coming, he from that time disliked her as much as he had
+before admired her. Not long after the sad finale of his
+affaire de coeur, he left his home in the country, and going
+to Frankfort became a clerk in the post office. Julia well
+knew the old grudge which he had toward Fanny, and as he
+did not possess the best principles in the world, she had strong
+hopes of procuring his services for the accomplishment of her
+purpose. Accordingly, at about half past five she bent her
+steps in the direction of the post office, hoping to see him in
+the street, for she knew that he usually went to his supper at
+that hour. She had not gone far beyond the post office when
+he overtook her. She greeted him with her blandest smile,
+and as she seemed inclined to be very sociable, he slackened
+his pace for the sake of walking with her. They had not proceeded
+far when she said, "Mr. Dunn, if you are not in a
+<pb n="072" /><anchor id="Pg072" />
+particular hurry, I should like to have you walk on with me,
+as I have something to communicate to you."</p>
+
+<p>Joseph was delighted, and yet he knew not what to think.
+The haughty Julia had formerly treated him with disdain; but
+within a week or two her conduct toward him had changed,
+and she seemed to seek his society, and now she had even
+asked him to walk with her. What could it mean? He was
+not long kept in ignorance, for in a few words Julia explained
+her wishes. "You know, Mr. Dunn," said she, "that I
+have money and I am willing to pay you almost any amount,
+and then it is such a rare opportunity for being revenged upon
+Fanny, who did abuse you shamefully, and even now makes all
+manner of fun of you. It will not be much trouble for you,"
+she continued, "for you can watch our box, and whenever a
+letter arrives from Dr. Lacey, you can lay it aside until you
+have an opportunity of giving it to me, and you can do the
+same with Fanny's letters!"</p>
+
+<p>Joseph did not hesitate long, for the love of money was
+strong in him, and he also had a desire for revenging his
+fancied insult. Julia's manner toward him was not without
+its effect, for he felt greatly flattered that she should choose
+him for a confidant; so at last he promised to accede to her
+proposal on condition that he was well paid.</p>
+
+<p>"It will be well enough," said Julia, "to let her have three
+or four letters, as it would not be natural for him to forget
+her immediately, you know."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, yes, ma'am," said Mr. Dunn, "I understand how to do
+it. Never fear but I'll fix it right."</p>
+
+<p>"Well, then, here is a part of your pay in advance," said
+Julia, as she slipped a ten-dollar note into his hand. At first
+he seemed inclined not to take it but finally did so, saying, "I
+suppose I ought to be paid, for it's mighty ticklish business."</p>
+
+<p>After having arranged affairs to her satisfaction, Julia bade
+Mr. Dunn a very friendly good night, and returned home
+where she found Fanny employed in writing an answer to Dr.
+Lacey's letter. Here, for the present, we will leave them, until
+Julia's plot has time to ripen.</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter8">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter VIII</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">mr. middleton has more callers from new york</head>
+
+<p><pb n="073" /><anchor id="Pg073" />The reader will now accompany us to Geneva, one of the
+most beautiful villages in Western New York. On arriving at
+the depot we are beset by a host of runners, who call out
+lustily, "Temperance House!" "Franklin House!" "Geneva
+Hotel!" "Carriage to any part of the village for a shilling!"
+But we prefer walking, and passing up Water Street, and
+Seneca street, we soon come to Main street, which we follow
+until we come to a large, elegant mansion, the property of
+Judge Fulton, who is that evening entertaining a fashionable
+party. No matter if we are not invited, we can enter unperceived
+and note down what is taking place.</p>
+
+<p>Our attention is first directed toward the judge and his accomplished
+lady, who are doing the honors of the evening. As
+we scan their looks closely, we are struck with their features,
+and we feel sure that to them wealth was not given in vain,
+and that the beggar never left their door unfed or uncared for.</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Fulton's countenance looks very familiar to us, and we
+wonder much where we have seen her before, or if we never
+have seen her, who it is that she so strongly reminds us of.
+Before we can solve the mystery, we observe across the room
+a face which makes us start up and exclaim, "Is it possible!
+Can that be Dr. Lacey?" A second look at the gentleman in
+question convinces us that he is two inches shorter than Dr.
+Lacey, and also that he wears glasses; still be bears a striking
+resemblance to the doctor, and we inquire who he is. We are
+told that his name is Robert Stanton. He is a graduate of
+Yale and a brother of Mrs. Fulton, He is intending in a few
+days to start for Kentucky, in company with Frederic Raymond,
+who was a classmate of his.</p>
+
+<p>As we watch young Stanton's movements, we observe a certain
+restlessness in his eye, as it wanders over the crowded
+room, seemingly in quest of some one who is not there. At
+last there is a new arrival, and Miss Warner, a very prim
+lady and a teacher in the seminary, is announced, together
+<pb n="074" /><anchor id="Pg074" />
+with three of her pupils. As the young girls enter the parlor,
+Mr. Stanton seems suddenly animated with new life, and we
+feel sure that one of those young ladies has a great attraction
+for him. Nor are we mistaken, for he soon crosses the room,
+and going up to one of them, a rosy-cheeked, blue-eyed girl,
+he says in a low tone, "I am glad you have come, Nellie. I
+had almost given you up, and concluded you were doing penance
+for some misdemeanor, and so could not come out." Then
+taking her upon his arm, he kept her near him all the evening.</p>
+
+<p>There was a strange history connected with Helen Ashton,
+or Nellie, as she was more familiarly called, but of this we
+will speak hereafter. She was formerly a member of the
+young ladies' school in New Haven, where she had become
+acquainted with Robert Stanton, who was in college. An intimacy
+sprang up between them which at last ripened into an
+agreement. Stanton's home was near Geneva, and when he
+left college he suddenly discovered that the Geneva Seminary
+was superior to any other, and with but little trouble he persuaded
+Nellie to go there to school.</p>
+
+<p>She had now been an inmate of the seminary in that place
+little more than a year, during which time Robert had pursued
+the study of law in Judge Fulton's office. He had always possessed
+a great desire to visit Kentucky, and had finally concluded
+to do so, determining if he liked it to make it his permanent
+residence. He was to return the next autumn for
+Nellie, who was to remain in school until that time.</p>
+
+<p>As they stood together that evening conversing about Kentucky,
+Nellie said, "I have an old schoolmate in Frankfort. It
+is Kate Wilmot. Do you remember having seen her in New
+Haven?"</p>
+
+<p>"Is she very beautiful?" asked Robert.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, yes, exceedingly so. She turned half the students'
+heads," answered Nellie.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, I remember her perfectly well," said Frederic Raymond,
+who was standing near, "and so does Bob, but he wants
+to pretend he does not. By the way, Miss Ashton," continued
+he, "are you not afraid that Kate's marvelous beauty will endanger
+your claim upon Robert's heart, when he shall be near
+her constantly, and can only think of your blue eyes as 'over
+the hills and far away?'"</p>
+
+<p>Helen blushed, but did not answer, and Stanton said, "Never
+fear for me, Fred, but rather keep your own heart safely
+locked away, for fear some of those dark-eyed Kentucky girls
+will, ere you are aware, rifle you of it."</p>
+
+<p>"I shall do no such thing," returned Frederic. "I am going
+<pb n="075" /><anchor id="Pg075" />
+there for the express purpose of losing my heart, and
+the first Kentucky girl which pleases me shall be my wife,
+any way."</p>
+
+<p>"Whether she likes you or not?" asked Nellie.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, whether she likes me or not," answered Frederic, "I
+shall marry her first, and make her like me afterward."</p>
+
+<p>So saying he sauntered off to another part of the room, little
+thinking that what he had spoken in jest would afterward
+prove true. At a late hour the company began to disperse,
+Miss Warner keeping a watchful eye upon her pupils, lest
+some lawless collegiate should relieve her from the trouble of
+seeing them safely home. This perpendicular maiden had
+lived forty years on this mundane sphere without ever having
+had an offer, and she had come to think of gentlemen as a race
+of intruding bipeds which the world would be much better
+without. However, if there were any of the species which
+she could tolerate, it was Judge Fulton and Robert Stanton.
+The former she liked, because everybody liked him, and said
+he was a "nice man, and what everybody said must be true."
+Her partiality for the latter arose from the fact that he had
+several times complimented her fine figure and dignified manners;
+so when he that night asked the privilege of walking
+home with Nellie, she raised no very strong opposition, but
+yielded the point by merely saying something about "child's
+play." She, however, kept near enough to them to hear every
+word of their conversation; but they consoled themselves by
+thinking that the wide-open ears could not penetrate the recesses
+of their well-filled letters which they saw in the future.</p>
+
+<p>In a few days Stanton and Raymond started for Kentucky.
+The evening before they left was spent by Stanton in Nellie's
+company. Mrs. Fulton had invited her to pass the night with
+her, as the Judge was absent from home. About ten o'clock
+Mrs. Fulton very considerately grew sleepy, and retired to her
+own room. But long after the town clock rang out the hour
+of midnight, a light might have been seen gleaming from the
+windows of Judge Fulton's sitting room, in which sat Robert
+and Nellie, repeating for the hundredth time vows of eternal
+constancy.</p>
+
+<p>The next morning when the last rumbling sound of the
+eastern train died away in the streets of Geneva, Nellie Ashton
+sat weeping in her little room at the seminary. She felt
+that now she was again alone in the wide, wide world. Eight
+years before she had in the short space of three weeks followed
+both father and mother to their last resting place, and
+upon their newly-made graves she had prayed the orphan's
+<pb n="076" /><anchor id="Pg076" />
+prayer, that God would protect one who was without father,
+mother, brother or sister in the world.</p>
+
+<p>The little property of her father was sold for the payment
+of his debts, and Nellie, who was then but twelve years old,
+was obliged to labor both early and late for her daily bread.
+Her father had lived near the city of New York, and not long
+after his death she procured a situation in a wealthy family
+of that city. She was called "the girl to do chores," which
+meant that she was kept running from garret to cellar, from
+parlor to kitchen, first here and then there, from earliest
+dawn to latest evening. It was almost always eleven o'clock
+before she could steal away to her low bed in the dark garret,
+and often, in the loneliness of the night, would the desolate
+child pray that the God with whom her parents dwelt would
+look in pity upon the helpless orphan.</p>
+
+<p>Ere long her prayer was answered, for there came to the
+house where she lived a gentleman and lady, who saw the
+"little kitchen girl." Something there was in her sad but intelligent
+face which attracted their notice, and they inquired
+her history of Mrs. Stanley, the lady with whom she lived.</p>
+
+<p>"She is," said Mrs. Stanley, "a good enough girl, if she
+would only let books alone; but she seems to have a passion
+for study, quite unsuitable for one in her station. When she
+is cleaning the knives she will have a book before her; and
+instead of singing the baby to sleep, she will get down and
+read to her, or repeat something which she has learned."</p>
+
+<p>"And has she no relatives?" asked the gentleman.</p>
+
+<p>"None living that I know of," said Mrs. Stanley; and then
+she added, "Nellie says she had a brother who was several
+years older than herself, and that three years ago he was one
+morning missing, and they found on his table a letter, saying
+that he had gone to sea on a whaling voyage, and would be
+gone three years. Her father afterward heard that the vessel
+in which his son sailed was supposed to be lost with all its
+crew. This is her story; but you can never tell how much to
+believe of the stories which such girls tell."</p>
+
+<p>"Did you ever detect her in a falsehood?" asked the gentleman.</p>
+
+<p>"Why, no, I never did; but of course she will equivocate,
+for all such paupers will."</p>
+
+<p>"With whom did she live before she came here?" continued
+the gentleman.</p>
+
+<p>"With a Mr. Barnard," answered Mrs. Stanley; and she
+continued laughingly, "You had better inquire about her of
+<pb n="077" /><anchor id="Pg077" />
+him, as you seem so much interested in her. He lives out a
+few miles in the country."</p>
+
+<p>The result of the conversation was that the Mr. Barnard
+mentioned above received the next day a call from a stranger,
+who made particular inquiry about little Helen Ashton. He
+seemed satisfied with the result, and as he had before learned
+that Mr. Barnard was a very good, honest man, he handed him
+five hundred dollars, telling him to take Nellie home&mdash;as she
+called Mr. Barnard's house&mdash;and to send her for two years to
+the district school. At the end of that time he would furnish
+funds for her to be educated in New Haven.</p>
+
+<p>There was great excitement in Mrs. Stanley's family when
+it was known that Nellie was to go away and be sent to
+school in New Haven. "I wonder," said Mrs. Stanley, "who
+pays the expenses? It can't be Judge &qdash; (naming the gentleman
+who had seemed so much interested in Nellie), for I am
+sure he would not be stupid enough to take a street beggar, as
+it were, and educate her." A second thought convinced her
+that it must be the said gentleman, and she suddenly felt an
+inclination to do something herself for the hitherto neglected
+kitchen girl.</p>
+
+<p>Accordingly, Nellie was summoned to the parlor and the
+state of her wardrobe inquired into. It was found to be lamentably
+deficient in even the necessary articles of clothing.
+Mrs. Stanley then turned her rag bag inside out and rummaged
+through several boxes in the garret which had not seen
+the light for several years. The result of her search was three
+or four cast-off garments, which the cook said "were so bad
+the rag man would hardly buy them." Mrs. Stanley, however,
+thought they were quite a gift, and gave Nellie many injunctions
+as to when she should wear them. Nellie thought it
+doubtful whether she should wear them all; but she said
+nothing, and in a few days she left Mrs. Stanley's house for
+a more pleasant home at Mr. Barnard's.</p>
+
+<p>It was a great mystery to Nellie who it could be that had
+befriended her; but if Mr. Barnard knew, he kept the knowledge
+to himself, and Nellie was obliged to remain in ignorance.
+She was, however, satisfied that the gentleman, whoever
+he was, was both able and willing to carry out his plan,
+for money for the payment of her school bills was regularly
+remitted to Mr. Barnard. At the time when she wished to
+leave New Haven, she had written to Mr. Barnard on the subject,
+and in due time had received from him a letter saying
+that the gentleman who was educating her was not only willing
+but anxious to have her sent to Geneva.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="078" /><anchor id="Pg078" />Soon after her arrival there she chanced to meet Judge Fulton
+and his wife. Something in their looks seemed familiar,
+and also awoke a painful reminiscence of the dark kitchen and
+the lone garret far off in the great city. She could not remember
+ever having seen them, and so dismissed the subject
+from her mind, merely wondering if they knew that she who
+was to be their brother's wife once lighted fires and cleaned
+potatoes as a common servant girl.</p>
+
+<p>The reader will perhaps have imagined that the gentleman
+who befriended Nellie was none other than Judge Fulton. He
+was incited to this act of kindness by the same benevolent feeling
+which prompted all his deeds of charity. He had no
+daughters, and his intention was, first to see what improvement
+she would make of her advantages, and if he were satisfied,
+he would take her home as his adopted daughter. He was
+somewhat surprised when, two years before the time of which
+we are speaking, he received through Mr. Barnard a letter
+from Nellie addressed to, "My unknown benefactor," and desiring
+his consent to an engagement between herself and
+Robert Stanton. The same mail brought a letter from Robert,
+saying that he had just made an offer of his hand to a Miss
+Helen Ashton, who was only waiting for her guardian to
+sanction her choice. Judge Fulton's consent was given, and
+he wrote to Nellie that before she was married he would make
+himself known to her, and give her a wedding at his own
+house.</p>
+
+<p>A few days before Robert left for Kentucky Judge Fulton
+received another letter from Nellie, saying that it was Mr.
+Stanton's wish to be married the ensuing autumn. To this the
+judge gave his approval and determined as soon as Robert
+was gone to enlighten Nellie as to who her guardian was.
+This, then, was the history of Nellie Ashton, whom we will
+leave for a time, and as our readers are probably anxious to
+return to the bland climate of Kentucky, we will follow young
+Stanton and Raymond on their journey. Having arrived at
+Buffalo, they took passage in the steamboat Saratoga, which
+landed them safely in Sandusky after a trip of about twenty-four
+hours. At Sandusky they took the cars for Cincinnati.</p>
+
+<p>As they neared the Queen City, they noticed at one of the
+stations a tall, intelligent, but rather reckless-looking young
+man, who entered the cars and took a seat directly opposite
+them. There was something peculiarly attractive to Raymond
+in the confident, self-possessed manner of the stranger, and
+ere long he had, to use a Yankee expression, "scraped acquaintance"
+with him, and learned that his name was Henry
+<pb n="079" /><anchor id="Pg079" />
+Ashton, and that he too was on his way to Frankfort, where
+he resided. As the young man told his name, Raymond turned
+to Stanton and said, "I should think that you'd feel acquainted
+with this gentleman, you are so partial to his name."</p>
+
+<p>Stanton did not answer, and Raymond proceeded to question
+Mr. Ashton about Frankfort and its inhabitants. "By the
+way," said he, "are there any pretty girls there? Substantial
+ones, I mean, who have a purse long enough to pay a fellow
+for the trouble of marrying them?"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Ashton smiled and answered, "Yes, we have a good
+many, and rich ones too; but the belle of the city when I left
+was a Mrs. Carrington&mdash;"</p>
+
+<p>"The plague it was!" interrupted Raymond, "and can't we
+get rid of her husband somehow? Won't he die of yellow
+fever, cholera or something? Or is he a gouty old wretch,
+who will live forever?"</p>
+
+<p>"You prevented me from telling you," said Mr. Ashton,
+"that Mr. Carrington has died since I left there. But you
+will hardly win this fair, haughty lady, unless you can plank
+about a million. But there are other faces quite as pretty, I
+think. There is a Julia Middleton, who is attending school.
+She is a great beauty, but, if report speaks truly, she would
+keep you busily employed in curbing her high temper."</p>
+
+<p>"No matter about the temper&mdash;has she got the dimes?" said
+Raymond.</p>
+
+<p>"About one hundred thousand dollars, I think," answered
+Ashton; "but one would need to be paid that much for having
+such a fury as she is, and such a queer old rat as her father."</p>
+
+<p>He then proceeded to enumerate some of Mr. Middleton's
+oddities, at all of which his auditors laughed heartily, and expressed
+their determination to make the old man's acquaintance
+as soon as possible. When the young men reached Cincinnati,
+they concluded to take the stage route to Lexington
+and Versailles, and to pay Mr. Middleton a visit before they
+proceeded to Frankfort. Accordingly on Thursday afternoon,
+just as the sun was setting, they entered Mr. Middleton's yard,
+where they were received by the dogs, with just such a demonstration
+of anger as had greeted Mr. Wilmot more than
+a year before.</p>
+
+<p>The master of the house was this time at home, and soon
+appearing at the door, he called out to the negroes who were
+in the yard, "Ho, thar, boys! Stuff your woolly heads down
+them tarnal dogs' throats and make them stop their yellin'!
+Glad to see you&mdash;walk in. Moses and Aaron! If this ain't
+Ashton from Frankfort. How d'ye do? How d'ye do?"</p>
+
+<p><pb n="080" /><anchor id="Pg080" />Mr. Ashton shook hands with him, and then introduced his
+companions, saying they were from New York. The word
+New York seemed to thrill Mr. Middleton's nerves like an
+electric shock. He seized both hands of the young men and
+exclaimed, "From New York, hey? Then thrice welcome to
+my old cabin and hominy; old Josh's door is allus wide open
+to folks from New York." Then leading the way to the sitting
+room, he continued, "Yes, my own noble boy was from
+New York, but he died (this is my old woman Nancy, gentlemen).
+I don't see why in the old Harry he couldn't of lived.
+But he died and they kivered him up while I was gone, and I
+never seen him no more. Ho! Here, Tilda, fetch some hot
+water and make a little sling for these chaps. It'll do 'em
+good, as it's mighty cold and raw like out o' door."</p>
+
+<p>The sling was made, and Ashton and Raymond drank
+readily and freely; but when it was offered to Stanton, he
+modestly but firmly refused. "What upon airth!" said Mr.
+Middleton, "not drink when a friend asks you? Why, boy,
+just take a swaller."</p>
+
+<p>Here Raymond, who was ready to adopt Mr. Middleton's
+language and manners, exclaimed, "I'll tell you what, old boy,
+Bob's left a sweetheart in New York, and I fancy she lectured
+him on intemperance, for you know the women are dead set
+against it."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton looked first at Raymond, then at Stanton
+and said, "Well, he knows good sense by not touchin' on't, I
+reckon. Got a sweetheart, hey? That's better than to come
+here and marry some of our spitfires. Poor boy! Dick was
+engaged to one of 'em, and I've hearn that she raised a tantareen
+and broke his heart. But I'll fix her! I'll dock off
+fifty thousand to pay for that caper."</p>
+
+<p>Here Mr. Ashton asked if Mr. Middleton's daughters were
+still at Frankfort. "Yes," returned Mr. Middleton, "both
+thar, study in' all the flat things you can think on, and thummin'
+away on the pianner. You'll see 'em thar; but mind me
+one and all, mind I say, don't fall in love with Sunshine, for
+she's engaged, and I've gin my consent, and whoever meddles
+in that match'll find Josh after 'em!" By way of adding emphasis
+to his words he brought his fist back against a work-stand,
+on which stood his wife's work basket. The stand was
+upset, and all the articles of the basket rolled on the floor.
+"Great Peter!" said Mr. Middleton, "ho, Tilda, come pick up
+these 'ere things!"</p>
+
+<p>Tilda came at the call of her master. While she was replacing
+the articles in her mistress' basket, Raymond, who
+<pb n="081" /><anchor id="Pg081" />
+wished to show that he was ready to adopt all the peculiarities
+of the State, said, "That's a valuable looking negro girl. I
+suppose your property mostly consists in such as she. I don't
+wonder that you object to give them up just to please the
+North. Have you many such?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, quite a heap on 'em. Why? Want to steal 'em, hey?"</p>
+
+<p>Raymond reddened. His attempts at anti-abolition had not
+succeeded as well as he anticipated; but he soon rallied and
+said, "Certainly not; I shouldn't know what to do with your
+slaves if I had them; besides I have no inclination to interfere
+with your Southern institutions. I am too much of a
+pro-slavery man myself."</p>
+
+<p>"Likely enough," said Mr. Middleton, rather gruffly, for he
+did not much like the appearance of Raymond, "likely enough.
+But, young man, let old Josh give you a little advice. I've
+seen more than double your years, I reckon, and I never seen
+a man come from the free states that wasn't a little teched
+with abolitionism. It's nateral like and onnateral to change their
+mind so mighty soon. So I advise you to keep your
+opinions to yourself for a spell, any way. A heap on 'em
+come here, and are surprised not to find a whippin' post stuck
+up in a corner of every yard. I don't say you are one of 'em;
+but we don't think no better of a body when they jine in with
+us so soon."</p>
+
+<p>This speech somewhat disconcerted young Raymond, who
+was anxious to get into Mr. Middleton's good graces; but his
+discomfiture was soon removed by his saying, "Boy, don't
+take what I've said in high dudgeon. Folks allus see the
+roughest side of me first; I'm a friend to you, and allus will
+be as long as you do well." Then chancing to think his
+guests were hungry, he called out, "Saints and angels! Why
+don't you bring in supper, you lazy bones thar in the kitchen?
+Do you hear?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, marster," said three or four negroes at once, "supper'll
+be ready d'rectly."</p>
+
+<p>In a few moments the nicely-cooked spare-rib was smoking
+on the table, together with hot coffee, boiled turnips and egg
+bread, which Southern cooks know so well how to make. Besides
+this there was the golden-colored butter, white flaky
+honeycomb, and the Sunday pitcher overflowing with rich
+creamy milk. "Come, boys, set by and have some fodder!"
+said Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>The young gentlemen took their seats at the table and Mr.
+Middleton continued, "Now lay into 't and help yourselves. I
+ain't used to perlite strains, and if I should try you'd all larf
+<pb n="082" /><anchor id="Pg082" />
+at me&mdash;mebby you want to now. Tempest say's I'm enough
+to make a dog larf."</p>
+
+<p>"Who is Tempest? One of your servants?" asked Stanton.</p>
+
+<p>"Christopher Columbus! One of my servants!" answered
+Mr. Middleton. "How Tempest would rar to hear that. Why,
+she's my oldest gal."</p>
+
+<p>"I beg your pardon," said Stanton.</p>
+
+<p>"Not a bit on't," answered Mr. Middleton. "I don't wonder
+you thought so, such an oudun name! Her real name is
+Julia, but I call her Tempest, 'case that's jist like her. She's
+a regular thunderstorm of lightning, hail and iron slugs.
+You'll see her in Frankfort. Goin' into the law thar, are
+you?"</p>
+
+<p>Stanton answered that he thought he should.</p>
+
+<p>"Well," said Mr. Middleton, "I'll give you all my suits,
+just because you wouldn't drink and tell a lie to that little gal
+at home. I despise liars. Let me catch a body telling me a
+lie, I tell you&mdash;"</p>
+
+<p>Here he lifted up his huge foot which was encased in a
+cowhide boot, something smaller than a canal-boat. He
+gave the table a kick which set all the spoons, knives and
+forks to dancing, spilt the milk and upset the gravy pot.</p>
+
+<p>"Why, Mr. Middleton!" interposed his wife.</p>
+
+<p>"I am sorry, honey," said he, "but I'll be hanged if that ar
+sling ain't gettin' the better of the old man."</p>
+
+<p>After supper was over and the effects of the sling had
+left Mr. Middleton's head, he inquired further into the intentions
+of his guests. On learning that Mr. Raymond
+would teach, if he could get the chance, Mr. Middleton said,
+"I reckon you can teach in Mr. Miller's school. I'll write
+to him about you, and I reckon he can make room for you."</p>
+
+<p>It was well for Raymond that Mr. Middleton did not observe
+his smile of contempt at the idea of being recommended
+by such an "old cur," as he secretly styled him.</p>
+
+<p>At a late hour Mr. Middleton conducted the young men to
+their room, saying as they entered it, "This was Dick's room,
+poor dear boy! For his sake I wish 'twas better, for it was
+sometimes cold like in the winter; but he's warm enough
+now, I reckon, poor fellow!" So saying, he left the room;
+but Stanton noticed upon the old tin candlestick which his
+host had put upon the table something which looked very
+much like tears, so large that he was sure no one but Mr.
+Middleton could have wept them.</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter9">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter IX</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">the resemblance of the cousins</head>
+
+<p><pb n="083" /><anchor id="Pg083" />Among Mr. Middleton's negroes there was a boy twelve
+years of age whose name was Bob. On the morning following
+the incidents narrated in the last chapter, Bob was sent
+up to make a fire for "the young marsters." He had just
+coaxed the coal and kindlings into a blaze, when Raymond
+awoke, and spying the negro, called out, "Hello, there! Tom,
+Dick, Harry, what may be your name?"</p>
+
+<p>"My name is Bob, sar."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, Bob is it? Bob what? Have you no other name?"</p>
+
+<p>"No, sar, 'cept it's Marster Josh. I 'longs to him."</p>
+
+<p>"Belong to Master Josh, do you? His name isn't Josh, it
+is Joshua."</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, marster."</p>
+
+<p>"Well, then, Bob, if his name is Joshua, what must yours
+be?" said Raymond.</p>
+
+<p>"Dun know, unless it's Bobaway," answered the negro,
+with a broad grin.</p>
+
+<p>"Bobaway! That's rich," said Raymond, laughing heartily
+at the rapid advancement of his pupil.</p>
+
+<p>After a moment's pause, he again called out, "I say, Bobaway,
+did it snow last night?"</p>
+
+<p>"No, sar, it didn't snow; it done frosted," said Bob.</p>
+
+<p>"Done frosted, hey?" said Raymond. "You're a smart
+boy, Bob. What'll you sell yourself for?"</p>
+
+<p>"Dun know; hain't nothing to sell 'cept my t'other hat and
+a bushel of hickory-nuts," answered Bob; "but I reckon how
+marster ax about five hundred, 'case I's right spry when I
+hain't got the rheumatiz."</p>
+
+<p>"Got the rheumatiz, have you, Bob? Where?"</p>
+
+<p>"In my belly, sar," answered Bob. Here the young men
+burst into a loud laugh, and Raymond said, "Five hundred is
+cheap, Bob; I'll give more than that."</p>
+
+<p>Bob opened his large white eyes to their utmost extent,
+and looking keenly at Raymond slowly quitted the room.
+<pb n="084" /><anchor id="Pg084" />
+On reaching the kitchen he told Aunt Judy, who was his
+mother, "that ef marster ever acted like he was goin' for to
+sell him to that ar chap, what poked fun at him, he'd run
+away, sartin."</p>
+
+<p>"And be cotched and git shet up," said Aunt Judy.</p>
+
+<p>"I'd a heap rather be shet up 'tarnally than to 'long to anybody
+'sides Marster Josh," said Bob.</p>
+
+<p>During breakfast Mr. Middleton suddenly exclaimed,
+while looking at Stanton, "I've been tryin' ever since you've
+been here to think who you look like, and I've jest thought.
+It's Dr. Lacey."</p>
+
+<p>"Who, sir?" said Stanton in some surprise.</p>
+
+<p>"Dr. Lacey. D'ye know him?" asked Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>"Dr. Lacey of New Orleans?" asked Stanton.</p>
+
+<p>"The same," returned Mr. Middleton. "You look as much
+like him as two peas, only you wear goggles. Connection of
+your'n I reckon?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, sir," answered Stanton, "he is my cousin. I have
+been told that we resemble each other."</p>
+
+<p>"By Jupiter!" said Mr. Middleton, "that's just the checker.
+No wonder I like you so well. And Dr. Lacey goin' to
+marry Sunshine, too. Your sweetheart ought to look like
+Fanny. Got her picter, hey?"</p>
+
+<p>Stanton handed him Nellie's daguerreotype, and he pretended
+to discover a close resemblance between her and
+Fanny; but neither Mrs. Middleton, nor Mr. Ashton could
+trace any, for which Mr. Middleton called them both blockheads.</p>
+
+<p>"I think," said Mrs. Middleton, "that she looks more like
+Mr. Ashton than she does like Fanny."</p>
+
+<p>"It is similarity of name which makes her resemble him,"
+said Raymond.</p>
+
+<p>"Why, is her name Ashton?" asked Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, sir," said Stanton.</p>
+
+<p>"Mebbe she's your sister, Ashton. But Lord knows she
+don't look no more like you than she does like old Josh."</p>
+
+<p>"She cannot be my sister," said Ashton, "for I had but
+one, and she is dead."</p>
+
+<p>After breakfast Mr. Middleton ordered out his carriage
+and bade Ike drive the gentlemen to Frankfort.</p>
+
+<p>"I'd go myself," said he, "but I've got a fetched headache.
+Give my love to my gals and tell them I'm comin' to see 'em
+shortly. You'd better go to the Whizzakor House, till you
+find out whether or not Miss Crane 'll board you."</p>
+
+<p>The young men thanked him for his hospitality, and bade
+<pb n="085" /><anchor id="Pg085" />
+him good morning. As they were leaving the yard they
+passed Bob, who was still limping with the "rheumatiz." Raymond
+bade Ike stop, while he threw "Bobaway" some
+pennies. Bob picked them up and looked at them with a
+rueful face.</p>
+
+<p>"What's the matter, Bobaway?" asked Raymond. "Don't
+they suit?"</p>
+
+<p>"No, sir," said Bob. "I like fopences; I don't want nothin'
+of these old iron rocks."</p>
+
+<p>Each of the men threw Bob a sixpence, for which they
+were rewarded with a sight of his ivories and a loud
+"thank-ee-sar." After a ride of two hours they reached the
+Weisiger House in Frankfort. Soon after arriving there,
+Mr. Ashton introduced Stanton into one of the best law
+offices in the town, and then repaired to his former lodgings.</p>
+
+<p>In the course of the afternoon Raymond sought out Mr.
+Miller, and with a somewhat quizzical face handed him Mr.
+Middleton's letter of introduction. After reading it, Mr.
+Miller offered his hand to Raymond, and said, "I am glad,
+Mr. Raymond, that you happened here just at this time, for
+my school is large, and I am in want of a classical teacher.
+You are a graduate of Yale, it seems?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, sir," returned Raymond; "and by the way, Mr.
+Middleton told me that you had won a New Haven girl&mdash;Miss
+Kate Wilmot. I knew her very well."</p>
+
+<p>"Ah, is it possible?" said Mr. Miller, his face beaming.
+"Come with me to Mrs. Crane's," said he. "Kate will be
+glad to see an old friend."</p>
+
+<p>"Thank you," answered Raymond; "but I have a companion
+with me, a Mr. Stanton, who also knew Miss Wilmot.
+He is going into a law office here. We both of us intend
+calling at Mrs. Crane's this evening, and if possible we shall
+procure board there."</p>
+
+<p>So they parted, and Raymond returned to the Weisiger
+House, while Mr. Miller hastened home to make some inquiries
+concerning his new assistant, and to inform Mrs.
+Crane of her prospect for more boarders.</p>
+
+<p>That evening Stanton and Raymond called. They found
+assembled in Mrs. Crane's parlor, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mrs.
+Carrington and Julia. Kate instantly recognized the young
+gentlemen as old acquaintances, and presented them to her
+friends. When Stanton entered the room all observed the
+strong resemblance between him and Dr. Lacey. At last Mr.
+Miller spoke of it, and Stanton replied, "Yes, I've been told
+so before. Dr. Lacey is my cousin."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="086" /><anchor id="Pg086" />"Indeed!" said Mr. Miller. Then turning to his wife, he
+added, "Where is Fanny? She ought to be here. It might
+do her as much good as seeing the doctor himself."</p>
+
+<p>"I should like to see Miss Fanny," said Stanton, "as I am
+told she is to be my cousin."</p>
+
+<p>A malicious smile curled Julia's lip, as she thought, "I
+think it is very doubtful whether she is ever your cousin";
+but Mrs. Miller arose and said, "I think she is in her room.
+I will call her."</p>
+
+<p>Going to Fanny's room she knocked gently at the door;
+there was no response, and she knocked again more loudly.
+But still there was no answer; and Mrs. Miller thought she
+could distinguish a low, stifled sob. Pushing open the door,
+she saw the usually gay-hearted Fanny seated on the floor,
+her head resting on a chair, over which her hair fell like a
+golden gleam of sunlight. A second glance convinced Kate
+that Fanny was weeping.</p>
+
+<p>"Why, Fanny," said she, "what is the matter? What are
+you crying for?"</p>
+
+<p>Fanny did not reply, but as Mrs. Miller drew her up from
+the floor and placed her on the sofa, she laid her head in
+Kate's lap and wept still more passionately. At length Mrs.
+Miller succeeded in soothing her, and then insisted on knowing
+what was the cause of her distress.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh," said Fanny, "do not ask me, for I can only tell you
+that nobody loves me long at a time&mdash;nobody but my dear old
+father, mother, and the blacks."</p>
+
+<p>"You should not say so, Fanny dear," said Kate. "You
+know we all love you very much, and you say that within a
+few weeks Julia has been uniformly kind and affectionate to
+you."</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, I know she is, but&mdash;"</p>
+
+<p>"But what?" said Mrs. Miller. "Anything the trouble
+with Dr. Lacey?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, that's it! That's it!" said Fanny in a low voice.</p>
+
+<p>"Why, what's the matter? Is he sick?" asked Kate.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, no. If he were I would go to him. But, Mrs. Miller,
+for four long weeks he has not written me one word. Now
+if he were sick or dead, somebody would write to me; but it
+isn't that&mdash;I am afraid he's false. Julia thinks he is, and
+she is sorry for me, there is some comfort in that."</p>
+
+<p>"Not written in four weeks? Perhaps he has written and
+his letters have been miscarried," said Kate.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, no, that cannot be," answered Fanny. "His first
+<pb n="087" /><anchor id="Pg087" />
+four letters came in the course of two weeks, but since then
+I have not had a word."</p>
+
+<p>"Have you written to him since his letters ceased?" asked
+Kate.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, once, and I am sorry I did," answered Fanny; "but
+I asked Julia if I had better, and she said it would do no
+harm."</p>
+
+<p>"Perhaps," said Mrs. Miller, "he is intending to return
+soon and wishes to surprise you, or it may be he is testing
+the strength of your attachment. But I would not suffer myself
+to be so much distressed until I was sure he was false.
+Come, dry your eyes and go with me to the parlor. There
+are some young gentlemen here from New York. One of
+them is Dr. Lacey's cousin. He wishes to see you."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, no, no!" said Fanny, quickly. "I cannot go down.
+You must excuse me to him."</p>
+
+<p>So Mrs. Miller returned to the parlor, and said Fanny was
+not feeling very well and wished to be excused.</p>
+
+<p>Stanton and Raymond passed a very pleasant evening, and
+ere its close they had arranged with Mrs. Crane for rooms
+and board. On their way to the hotel, Raymond suddenly
+exclaimed, "I say, Bob, I'm head over heels in love!"</p>
+
+<p>"In love with whom?" was Stanton's quiet reply.</p>
+
+<p>"In love with whom?" repeated Raymond. "Why, Bob, is
+it possible your head is so full of Nellie Ashton that you do
+not know that we have been in company this evening with
+a perfect Hebe, an angel, a divine creature?"</p>
+
+<p>"Please stop," said Stanton, "and not deal in so many
+superlatives. Which of the fair ladies made such havoc with
+your heart? Was it Mrs. Crane?"</p>
+
+<p>"Mrs. Crane! Witch of Endor just as soon," answered
+Raymond. "Why, man alive, 'twas the beautiful Mrs. Carrington.
+I tell you what, Bob, my destiny is upon me and
+she is its star. I see in her my future wife."</p>
+
+<p>"Why, Fred," said Mr. Stanton, "are you crazy? Mrs.
+Carrington is at least nearly thirty-five, and you are not yet
+twenty-five."</p>
+
+<p>"I don't care for that," replied Raymond. "She may be
+thirty, and she may be a hundred, but she looks sixteen. Such
+glorious eyes I never saw. And she almost annihilated me
+with one of her captivating smiles. Her name, too, is my
+favorite."</p>
+
+<p>"Her name? Pray, how did you learn her name?" asked
+Stanton.</p>
+
+<p>"Why," answered Raymond, "you know we were talking
+<pb n="088" /><anchor id="Pg088" />
+together a part of the evening. Our conversation turned
+upon names, and I remarked that Ida was my favorite. Bob,
+you ought to have seen her smile as she told me Ida was her
+own name. Perhaps I said something foolish, for I replied
+that Ida was a beautiful name and only fitted for such as she;
+but she smiled still more sweetly and said I knew how to
+flatter."</p>
+
+<p>"Well," answered Stanton. "I hardly think you will win
+her, if what our friend Ashton said is true. You have no
+million to offer her."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, fly on your million!" said Raymond. "She's got to
+have me any way. If I can't get her by fair means, I'll resort
+to stratagem."</p>
+
+<p>Thus the young man raved for nearly half an hour about
+Mrs. Carrington, whose handsome features, glossy curls,
+bright eyes, brilliant complexion and agreeable manners had
+nearly turned his head. Mrs. Carrington, too, had received
+an impression. There was something in Raymond's dashing
+manner, which she called "air," and she felt greatly pleased
+with his flattering compliments. She thought he would be
+a very pleasant companion to flirt with for an hour or two;
+but could she have known what his real intentions concerning
+her were she would have spurned him with contempt&mdash;as
+she afterward did.</p>
+
+<p>The next day at dinner Stanton and Raymond took their
+seats at Mrs. Crane's table. To Raymond's great delight
+Mrs. Carrington sat opposite him. Stanton occupied Dr.
+Lacey's seat, which brought Fanny directly in front of him.
+Fanny had been prepared in a measure for the striking resemblance
+between Stanton and Dr. Lacey; but when she
+was introduced to him, his looks brought Dr. Lacey so
+forcibly before her that she instantly grew pale and half
+wished to leave the room. But a look from Mrs. Miller reassured
+her, and she took her accustomed place at the table.</p>
+
+<p>Ere dinner was over she had forgotten for the time her
+lover's neglect, and was in the midst of an animated conversation
+with Stanton, who was much pleased with his cousin's
+choice. Stanton's looks and manners were so much like Dr.
+Lacey's that Fanny felt herself irresistibly drawn toward
+him and her face assumed a brighter aspect than it had worn
+for many days. Julia watched her closely and felt that
+nothing could please her better than a flirtation between
+Stanton and her sister.</p>
+
+<p>But such was not a part of Fanny's intentions. She liked
+Stanton because he was agreeable, intelligent and Dr.
+<pb n="089" /><anchor id="Pg089" />
+Lacey's cousin; but she would sooner have parted with her
+right hand than have done anything inconsistent with her
+engagement with Dr. Lacey. On the other hand, Stanton's
+heart was too strongly fortified with Nellie's charms to admit
+of an entrance to the gentle Fanny. But he admired her
+very much, and seemed to think that she had some claim
+upon him in the absence of his cousin.</p>
+
+<p>Thus, as days went on, his polite attentions toward Fanny
+increased, and Julia resolved to make this fact work for
+the accomplishment of her designs.</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter10">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter X</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">tempest forges a letter and its results</head>
+
+<p><pb n="090" /><anchor id="Pg090" />Let us now go back for a few weeks and watch Julia's
+plot as it progresses. We have learned from Fanny that
+four letters arrived from Dr. Lacey; but the fifth she was
+destined never to receive. She was expecting it on Tuesday
+and was about going to the post office, when Julia said,
+"Fanny, I feel just like walking this morning; suppose you
+let me run round to the post office and get your expected
+letter."</p>
+
+<p>"Very well," answered Fanny; "but don't be gone long."</p>
+
+<p>"I won't," said Julia, gaily. "You sit down by the window
+and when I come round the corner on my return home. I
+will hold up your letter, and you will know you have one at
+least a minute before I reach home."</p>
+
+<p>So saying she departed, and Fanny sat down by the window
+to await her return. For several days past there had
+been a change in Julia's deportment. She was very amiable
+and kind to the household in general and to Fanny in particular.
+This was a part of her plan, so that in the catastrophe
+that was about to follow, she might not be suspected
+of foul play.</p>
+
+<p>At first Fanny was surprised at her affectionate advances,
+but it was so pleasant to have a sister who would love her
+that she did not ask the reason of so sudden a change, and
+when Julia very humbly asked forgiveness for all her former
+unkindness, the innocent-hearted Fanny burst into tears,
+and declared she had nothing to forgive, if her sister would
+only continue to love her always. Julia placed a Judas-like
+kiss on Fanny's pure brow, and gave a promise that she
+would try to be good; but she thought to herself, "this seeming
+change will make a favorable impression on Dr. Lacey
+when he hears of it."</p>
+
+<p>She knew that Fanny was expecting a letter on the Tuesday
+morning of which we have spoken, and fearing that by
+some means Mr. Dunn might fail of securing it, she determined<pb n="091" /><anchor id="Pg091" />
+to go herself for the mail. When she reached the
+post office the sinister smile with which Mr. Dunn greeted
+her assured her that he had something for her, and she
+readily conjectured that it was Fanny's expected letter.</p>
+
+<p>"Good morning, Mr. Dunn!" said she. "Anything for me
+this morning?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, ma'am," answered Dunn, with a very low bow; and
+casting a furtive glance around to make sure that no one
+saw him, he drew from his pocket a letter, on which Julia instantly
+recognized Dr. Lacey's handwriting. She took it
+and placed it in the pocket of her dress.</p>
+
+<p>On her way home, conscience clamored loudly in behalf
+of Fanny's rights. It said, "Beware what you do! Give
+Fanny her letter. It is a crime to withhold it." But again
+the monitress was stilled, and the crafty girl kept on her
+way, firm in her sinful purpose, until she reached the corner
+which brought her in sight of the window where Fanny was
+impatiently watching for her. The sight of that bright, joyous
+face, as it looked from the window, anxious for the expected
+sight of her letter, made Julia for a moment waver.
+She thought how gentle and loving Fanny had always been
+to her and involuntarily her hand sought the letter which
+lay like a crushing weight in her pocket. It was half
+drawn from its hiding place when the spirit of evil which
+seemed ever to follow Julia's footsteps whispered, "Let it
+alone. You have gone too far to retreat. You have Dr.
+Lacey to win, and it can be done in no other way."</p>
+
+<p>Julia listened to the tempter, her hand was withdrawn, and
+Fanny looked in vain for her letter. A faint sickness stole
+over her for a moment but she thought, "Perhaps Julia
+means to tease me. I will appear very unconcerned and not
+ask for it." So when Julia entered the room, she found
+that her sister's attention was suddenly, distracted by something
+in the street; but Fanny was not accustomed to dissemble
+and the rosy flush on her cheek showed how anxious
+she was.</p>
+
+<p>At last Julia said, "Why do you not ask for your letter,
+Fanny?"</p>
+
+<p>Oh, how eager was the expression of the sweet, pale face
+which was instantly turned toward the speaker. Springing
+up she exclaimed, "Oh, Julia, you have got me one, haven't
+you? Please give it to me."</p>
+
+<p>"I will tomorrow when it arrives," said Julia. "It has
+probably been delayed."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="092" /><anchor id="Pg092" />Fanny's countenance fell and she said, "Then you haven't
+got me a letter? Oh, I'm so sorry!"</p>
+
+<p>"Never mind, sister," said Julia. "It will come tomorrow,
+and will seem all the better for waiting."</p>
+
+<p>Tomorrow came, but with it came no letter, and days wore
+on, until at last it was Saturday night. Alone in her room
+poor Fanny was weeping bitterly. Was Dr. Lacey sick or
+dead? This was the question which she continually asked
+herself. A suspicion of his unfaithfulness had not yet
+entered her mind. While she was yet weeping an arm was
+thrown affectionately round her, and a voice whispered in
+the sweetest possible tones, "Dear sister, do not weep so. If
+he were dead, some one would inform you. And now I think
+of it, why do you not write to him? There would be no
+harm in doing so. Come, sit down, and write him a few
+lines before dark, and I will take them to the office."</p>
+
+<p>So Fanny sat down to her writing desk, and the few lines
+proved to be a long letter ere she had finished. It was a
+most touchingly sad letter, and ought to have drawn tears
+from Julia, instead of forcing the malicious smile which
+played around her mouth while reading her sister's effusion.
+It is needless to say that, although Julia went to the post
+office, this letter never did but was placed in a little box by
+the side of two others, which had arrived from Dr. Lacey
+that week.</p>
+
+<p>After Julia returned from her walk that evening she said,
+"Fanny, if I were you I would not tell any one that I did
+not hear from Dr. Lacey, for you know it's just possible that
+he may not be sick, and in that case your best way would be
+to seem quite as forgetful of him."</p>
+
+<p>"Forgetful!" said Fanny. "Why, Julia, what do you
+mean? You cannot&mdash;Oh, no, I know you do not think Dr.
+Lacey untrue to me?" And Fanny's large blue eyes were
+fixed on her sister with as much earnestness as though her
+answer could decide her fate forever.</p>
+
+<p>"I do not like to think so, any more than you do," said
+Julia. "But Dr. Lacey is now in the gay city of New Orleans,
+surrounded by beauty and fashion, and were I his
+betrothed, I should not think it strange if he did not remain
+true to me."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny answered slowly, as if speaking were painful to
+her, "Oh, no, no! He cannot be false&mdash;anything but that."</p>
+
+<p>It was a new idea to her, and that night a weight of sadness,
+heavier than she had ever known before, filled her
+<pb n="093" /><anchor id="Pg093" />
+heart. She thought, "I will wait and see if he answers my
+letter before I believe him unfaithful."</p>
+
+<p>The next day was the Sabbath. About church time Julia
+announced her intentions of remaining at home on the plea
+of a violent headache. Fanny immediately offered to stay
+with her, but Julia declined, saying that sooner than both
+should be absent from church she would go herself.</p>
+
+<p>Accordingly Julia was left alone. She watched her sister
+until she disappeared down the street. Then she arose,
+and locking the door, drew from her pocket a small key,
+and unlocking a rosewood box, took from it one of Dr.
+Lacey's letters. Going to her writing desk, she sat down
+and commenced imitating his handwriting. She was very
+skillful in the art of imitation, and was delighted to find
+herself rapidly succeeding in her attempts at counterfeiting.
+So busily engaged was she that she did not heed
+the lapse of time, until her sister's footsteps were heard
+ascending the stairs. She sprang hastily up, and thrusting
+her writing materials into the box locked it, and had just
+time to throw herself upon the sofa when Fanny knocked
+at the door. Julia allowed her to knock twice, and then
+getting up she unfastened the door, at the same time
+yawning and rubbing her eyes as if just awakened from
+a sound slumber.</p>
+
+<p>"Why, sister, I woke you up, didn't I?" said Fanny.
+"I am sorry."</p>
+
+<p>"No matter," answered Julia, with another yawn, "I feel
+better. My nap has done my head good."</p>
+
+<p>In the afternoon Fanny again went to church, and Julia
+resumed the occupation of the morning. She succeeded so
+well that before church was out she felt sure that after a
+few more attempts she could imitate Dr. Lacey's writing so
+exactly as to thoroughly deceive Fanny. "But not yet," said
+she to herself; "I do not wish to test my skill yet. It is
+hardly time."</p>
+
+<p>Thus the days glided away. Nearly two weeks passed, and
+there came no answer to Fanny's letter. She did not know
+that regularly, twice a week, letters had arrived from New
+Orleans, and had been handed to Julia by Mr. Dunn. In the
+last of these letters, Dr. Lacey complained because Fanny
+had neglected writing so long. We will give the following
+extract:</p>
+
+<p rend="text-indent: 0">
+"<hi rend="font-variant: small-caps">My Precious Sunshine:</hi></p>
+
+<p>"&mdash;Can it be that you are sick? I do not wish to think
+<pb n="094" /><anchor id="Pg094" />
+so; and yet what else can prevent your writing? I have
+not a thought that you are forgetful of me, for you are too
+pure, too innocent to play me false. And yet I am sometimes
+haunted by a vague fear that all is not right, for a
+dark shadow seems resting over me. One line from you,
+dearest Fanny, will fill my heart with sunshine again&mdash;"</p>
+
+<p>Thus wrote the doctor, and Julia commented on it as follows:
+"Yes, you are haunted, and I am glad of it. The pill
+is working well; I'll see whether 'Sunshine,' as you and my
+old fool father call her, will steal away everybody's love
+for me. I suppose I'm the dark shadow, for father calls me
+a spirit of darkness, and yet, perhaps, if he had been more
+gentle with me, I might have been better; but now it's too
+late." And the letter was placed in the rosewood box by
+the side of its companions.</p>
+
+<p>Slowly but surely the painful conviction fixed itself upon
+Fanny's mind that Dr. Lacey was false. It was dreadful to
+think so, but there seemed no other alternative, and Fanny's
+heart grew sadder, and her step less joyous and elastic, while
+her merry laugh was now seldom heard ringing out in its
+clear, silvery tones, making the servants stop their work to
+listen and exclaim, "How lonesome t'would be without Miss
+Fanny; she's the life of the house, Lor' bless her."</p>
+
+<p>The change was noticed and spoken of by the inmates of
+Mrs. Crane's dwelling. Mr. Miller attributed it to a too
+close application to books, and recommended her to relax
+somewhat in her studies. Fanny had too much of woman's
+pride to allow anyone except Julia to know the real cause of
+her sadness, and was glad to have her languor ascribed to
+over-exertion. On the night when Kate had found her weeping
+she had involuntarily told her secret, but she went to
+Mrs. Miller the next morning and won from her a promise
+not to mention what she had revealed, even to her husband.</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Stanton's presence seemed to divert Fanny's mind,
+and the two weeks following his arrival passed away more
+pleasantly than she had thought two weeks could pass, uncheered
+by a line from Dr. Lacey. At the end of that time
+it pleased Julia that Fanny should have a pretended letter
+from New Orleans. Several days were spent in preparing it,
+but at last it was completed, folded, sealed and directed.
+Mr. Dunn pronounced the deception perfect. He stamped
+it with the Frankfort postmark so slightly that one would as
+soon have called it "New Orleans" as anything else.</p>
+
+<p>Fanny was seated in the parlor in company with Stanton
+<pb n="095" /><anchor id="Pg095" />
+when Julia suddenly entered the room and said, "Oh, here
+you are, sister. I've looked everywhere for you. Here is a
+letter."</p>
+
+<p>One glance at the superscription assured her that it was
+from Dr. Lacey. A bright, beautiful flush suffused Fanny's
+face, which became irradiated with sudden joy. Asking Mr.
+Stanton to excuse her, she went to her rooms, so as to be
+alone when she perused the precious document. After she
+was gone, Julia spoke of Dr. Lacey and asked Stanton if
+he had ever heard from him. Stanton replied, "While Dr.
+Lacey was in college he spent a part of his vacations at my
+father's; but I almost always chanced to be absent at school,
+and consequently we are not much acquainted. He did write
+to me a few times while I was in college, but our correspondence
+gradually ceased and I have not heard from him
+in a long time. I hope he will return to Frankfort, for I
+should like to renew our acquaintance."</p>
+
+<p>This answer gave Julia great relief; she had feared Stanton
+might write to Dr. Lacey, and that by some means her
+scheme might be ruined. But all was safe, and in a few
+moments she arose to go to her room and witness the result
+of the letter. Let us go before her and see the result for
+ourselves.</p>
+
+<p>On reaching her apartment, Fanny sat down on the sofa,
+while a tremulous nervousness shook her frame. She
+dreaded to open the letter, for a strange forboding of evil
+came over her. At last the seal was broken and Fanny's
+heart stood still, and a dizziness crept over her as she read.
+For the reader's benefit we will look over her shoulder and
+read with her the following:</p>
+<lb />
+<p rend="text-indent: 0">
+"<hi rend="font-variant: small-caps">My once
+dear and still much admired Fanny</hi>:
+I hardly know how to write what I wish to tell you. If I knew
+exactly your opinion concerning me, I might feel differently.
+As it is I ardently hope that your extreme youth prevented
+my foolish, but then sincere, attentions from making any
+very lasting impression on you. But why not come to the
+point at once. Fanny, you must try and forget that you ever
+knew one so wholly unworthy of you as I am. It gives me
+great pain to write it, but I am about to engage myself to
+another.</p>
+<p>"Do not condemn me unheard. There is a young lady in
+this city, who is beautiful, wealthy and accomplished. Between
+her father's family and mine there has long existed an
+intimacy which our fathers seem anxious to strengthen by
+<pb n="096" /><anchor id="Pg096" />
+a union between myself and the young lady I have mentioned.
+For a time I resisted manfully. For, ever between
+me and the tempting bait came the image of a pale, bright-haired
+girl, whose blue eyes looked mournfully into mine and
+whispered, 'Do not leave me.' But at last I yielded, and now,
+Fanny, will you forgive me? It cost me more anguish to
+give you up than I hope you will ever feel. Be happy,
+Fanny, and some time when I am traveling through Kentucky,
+let me find you the cheerful, contented wife of some
+one more suitable for you than I am. With kind wishes for
+your happiness, I remain,</p>
+
+<p rend="text-align: center">
+"Your true friend,</p>
+<p rend="text-align: right">
+"<hi rend="font-variant: small-caps">George Lacey.</hi>"</p>
+
+<p>"P.S.&mdash;It is just possible that the young lady and myself
+may not become engaged, but if we do not, after what has
+passed, it will be best for you and me to try to forget each
+other. Give my compliments to your sister Julia. By the
+way, do you know that I always admired her very much?
+What a sensation she would make in the fashionable world
+of New Orleans. But pshaw! What nonsense I'm writing."</p>
+<milestone unit="tb"/>
+<p>Alas for Fanny! She did not need to read the letter twice,
+for every syllable had burned into her soul, and she could
+have repeated each word of the cruel message. This, then,
+was the end of her bright dream of bliss! She did not weep,
+for she could not. The fountain of her tears seemed dried
+up. A heavy weight had suddenly fallen on all her faculties.
+The objects in the room chased each other in rapid
+circles, while Dr. Lacey stood in the distance mocking her
+anguish. A faint feeling gathered round her heart. She
+uttered a low cry and fell heavily forward.</p>
+
+<p>When Julia entered the room she found her sister extended
+on the floor, cold and white as a piece of marble,
+while the blood was gushing from her nostrils and moistening
+the curls of her long hair. Julia's first feeling was one
+of intense horror, or fear her sister might be dead, but a
+touch assured her that Fanny had only fainted. So she lifted
+her up, and bearing her to the window applied the usual restoratives.
+As Julia looked on the death-like face of her
+young sister she murmured, "Had I thought she loved him
+so well, never would I have done so wickedly."</p>
+
+<p>But she made no promise to repair the mischief, and stifled
+all the better impulses of her nature by saying, "It is too
+late now: it is too late."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="097" /><anchor id="Pg097" />At last Fanny opened her eyes. Her first thought was for
+her letter, which was still tightly clenched in her hand. Passing
+it to Julia she said, faintly, "Read it, sister."</p>
+
+<p>Julia took it, and pretending to read it, burst into a violent
+passion, abusing Dr. Lacey for his meanness, and ending by
+telling Fanny that she ought to consider herself fortunate in
+escaping from such a man. Fanny seemed disturbed to hear
+evil spoken of Dr. Lacey, so Julia changed her manner, and
+said, "I do not wonder you feel badly, Fanny. You and I
+can sympathize together now."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny looked at her sister in some surprise, but at last
+answered, "Oh no, you cannot know how I feel. Mr. Wilmot
+loved you to the last. Dr. Lacey is not dead, but&mdash;"</p>
+
+<p>Here Julia interrupted her by saying, "I do not mean to
+refer to Mr. Wilmot. I was flattered by his attentions, but
+I never knew what it was to love until I saw Dr. Lacey."</p>
+
+<p>"Dr. Lacey!&mdash;You love Dr. Lacey!" said Fanny, and
+again she fell back cold and motionless. A second time Julia
+restored her to consciousness, but for an hour she did not
+speak or scarcely move. At the end of that time, calling her
+sister to her, in a low, subdued tone, she said, "Tell me all,
+Julia. I can bear it. I am calm now."</p>
+
+<p>The traitress kissed her cheek, and taking one of the
+little hands in hers, told her how truly she had loved Dr.
+Lacey, and how she had struggled against it when she saw
+that he loved another. "I have," said she, "lain awake many
+a night, and while you slept sweetly, dreaming, perhaps, of
+your lover, I have wept bitter tears because I must go
+alone through the cold world, unloved and uncared for. And
+forgive me, Fanny, but sometimes I have felt angered at
+you, because you seemed to steal everybody's love from me.
+Our old father never speaks to me with the same affection
+which marks his manner when addressing you."</p>
+
+<p>"I know it, I know it," said Fanny. "I wish he would not
+do so, but Dr. Lacey&mdash;Dr. Lacey&mdash;I never thought you
+wanted him to love you; if I had&mdash;"</p>
+
+<p>"What would you have done?" asked Julia, with noticeable
+eagerness.</p>
+
+<p>The voice was mournfully low which replied, "I would
+have given him up for you. I could not have married one
+whom my sister loved." And then she suddenly added, "It
+seems doubtful whether he marries that young lady. If
+anything should happen to prevent it, he may yet make you
+his wife."</p>
+
+<p>"And you, what would you do?" asked Julia.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="098" /><anchor id="Pg098" />"Oh, it is impossible for me to marry him now," said
+Fanny. "But if you were happy with him, I would try to be
+happy, too."</p>
+
+<p>"God bless you, sweet sister," said Julia; "but it will never
+be."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny did not reply, and after a moment's silence Julia
+said, "Sister, if I were you I would keep all this a secret,
+and even if I were unhappy, I would try to assume a forced
+cheerfulness, for fear people would suspect the truth, and
+call me lovesick."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny did not reply to this either. She was trying to still
+the painful throbs of her aching heart. Through all the
+long, weary hours of that night she was awake. Sometimes
+she would watch the myriad host of stars, as they kept on
+their unwearied course through the clear, blue sky, and
+would wonder if there was room beyond them for one so
+unhappy as she was, and would muse on the past days of
+happiness now forever gone, and although a choking sensation
+was in her throat, not a tear moistened her cheek. "I
+shall never weep again," thought she, "and why should I?
+The world will not know what I suffer. I will be as gay and
+merry as ever." And a fearful laugh rang through the room
+as she said, "Yes, how gayly I'll dance at the wedding. I'll
+hold my heart so fast that none shall ever know in how many
+pieces it is broken."</p>
+
+<p>Thus she talked on. Delirium was stealing over her, and
+when morning broke, the rapid moving of her bright eye,
+and the crimson spot which burned on either cheek, showed
+that brain fever was doing its work.</p>
+
+<p>A physician was immediately called and by the means of
+powerful remedies the progress of the disease was checked,
+so that Fanny was seriously ill for only a week. She was
+delirious a great part of the time, but Julia was delighted to
+find out that not one word of Dr. Lacey ever passed her lips.
+At the commencement of her illness her father and mother
+were sent for. The old man came quickly, for Fanny was
+his idol, and if she should die, he would be bereaved indeed.
+With untiring love he watched by her bedside until the crisis
+was passed. He would fan her fevered brow, moisten her
+parched lips, chafe her hot, burning hands, smooth her
+tumbled pillow, and when at last he succeeded in soothing her
+into a troubled slumber, he would sit by her and gaze on her
+wan face with an earnestness which seemed to say that she
+was his all of earth, his more than all of heaven. Julia too
+was all attention. Nothing tired her, and with unwearied
+<pb n="099" /><anchor id="Pg099" />
+patience she came and went at her father's bidding, doing a
+thousand little offices pertaining to a sick chamber. For once
+her father's manner softened toward her and the tones
+of his voice were gentle and his words kind while speaking
+to his first born. Could he have known what part she had
+in causing the illness of his "darling Sunshine," all Frankfort
+would have shaken with the heavy artillery of oaths and
+execrations, which would have been disgorged from his
+huge lungs, like the eruption of some long pent-up volcano!
+But he did not suspect the truth, and in speaking of Fanny's
+illness, he said, "It is studyin' so close that ailed her. As
+soon as ever she can bar to be moved, we will carry her
+home, and Aunt Katy'll nuss her up quicker."</p>
+
+<p>Accordingly, as soon as the physician pronounced it safe
+to move her, she was taken home, and by her mother's assiduous
+care, and Aunt Katy's skilful nursing, her physical health
+was soon much improved. But no medicine could reach the
+plague spot which preyed upon her heart and cast a dark
+shadow over every feeling of pleasure. As soon as her health
+was fully restored, she asked permission to return to school.
+At first Mr. Middleton refused, but not long did he ever withstand
+any request which "Sunshine" made. So at last he
+consented, on condition that she would give up the study of
+Latin, and promise not to apply herself too closely to anything.
+To this Fanny readily agreed, and in a few days she
+was in Frankfort, occupying her accustomed seat at Mrs.
+Crane's and bending over her task in the old schoolroom,
+which seemed suddenly illuminated by her presence.</p>
+
+<p>The schoolgirls welcomed back their young companion with
+many demonstrations of joy, for they said, "the schoolroom
+seemed dark and lonely when she was absent." Dear little
+Fanny! There was love enough left for her in the hearts of
+all who knew her, but it did not satisfy. There was still an
+aching void, which one love alone could fill, and that love she
+thought was lost to her forever. She was mistaken.</p>
+
+<p>During her illness she thought much of what Julia had said
+relative to concealing her disappointment with an assumed
+gayety, and she resolved to do so, partly from wounded pride,
+and partly from love of her dear old father, who seemed distressed
+whenever anything troubled his "Sunshine." When
+she returned to Frankfort none but the most acute observer
+would have suspected that the sparkling eye and dancing footstep
+were the disguise of a desolate, aching heart and that the
+merry laugh and witty repartee were but the echoes of a knell
+of sadness, whose deepest tones were stifled ere they reached
+<pb n="100" /><anchor id="Pg100" />
+the ear of the listener. In the darkness of night however, all
+was changed. The Sunshine was obscured, and Julia alone
+knew what anguish Fanny endured. Still the cruel girl never
+wavered in her purpose. "The worst is over," said she. "She
+will not die now, even if she saw him wedded to me." So she
+suffered her sister's cheek to grow paler, and her delicate form
+thinner, at the supposed desertion of her lover. Little did
+Fanny think that he, whose false-heartedness she deplored,
+dreamed each night of his distant dear one, and that each day
+his warm heart beat more quickly, because no tidings came
+from her.</p>
+
+<p>A few days after Fanny's return there came cards of invitation
+for a large party at the residence of a Mr. C&qdash;. The
+evening was propitious, and at the usual hour Mrs. C&qdash;'s
+parlors were filled with the beauty and fashion of the city.
+Among all the belles who that evening graced the brilliantly
+lighted drawing rooms, none was so much admired as Julia
+Middleton, who appeared dressed in a rich crimson velvet
+robe, tastefully trimmed with ermine. Magnificent bracelets,
+which had cost her father almost as many oaths as dollars,
+glittered on her white, rounded arms. Her snowy neck, which
+was also uncovered, was without ornament. Her glossy hair,
+dark as night, was arranged in the most becoming manner.</p>
+
+<p>At the time Mr. Middleton had given Julia her bracelets, he
+had presented Fanny with a bandeau of pearls. But Julia
+found it an easy task to persuade her sister that pearls were
+not becoming to her style of beauty; so on the evening of the
+party they gleamed amid the heavy braids of Julia's hair.
+Wherever she went she was followed by a train of admirers,
+who had little thought that that soft smile and beautiful face
+concealed a heart as hard as the flinty rock.</p>
+
+<p>Contrary to all the rules of propriety, the heartless Mrs.
+Carrington was there, dealing out her fascinating smiles and
+bland words. She had thrown aside her mourning for the
+occasion and was arrayed in a dress of black velvet. An elegant
+lace bertha covered her white, beautiful neck, while one
+of her fair arms was clasped by a diamond bracelet. To this
+bracelet was attached a small locket which contained the
+daguerreotype of him, upon whose quiet grave the suns of
+scarce five months had risen and set. Amid that brilliant
+scene she had no thought for the dead, but others wondered
+much that he should be so soon forgotten. She was attended
+by Raymond, who scarcely left her side during the whole
+evening, although she made several ineffectual attempts to
+<pb n="101" /><anchor id="Pg101" />
+shake him off, for she did not care to be too much noticed by
+a "poor Yankee schoolmaster."</p>
+
+<p>Henry Ashton was also there, but his attention was wholly
+engrossed in the bright eyes and sunny face of Florence
+Woodburn, who had recently returned from Philadelphia,
+where she had been attending for the last two years. Florence
+was the only daughter of the Mr. Woodburn, who was
+mentioned in the first chapter of this narrative. Her father
+lived several miles from the city, but she had friends in town
+and spent much of her time there. She was very handsome
+and very agreeable, and as she would probably be quite an
+heiress, her appearance in the fashionable world created a
+great sensation.</p>
+
+<p>During the evening, as she was standing by Ashton and
+commenting on Julia's wondrous beauty, she said, "Where is
+the younger Miss Middleton? Is she as handsome as her
+sister?"</p>
+
+<p>Ashton replied, "She is not called half as beautiful, but she is
+much more amiable; but see there she comes," continued he, as
+Fanny entered the room leaning on Stanton's arm.</p>
+
+<p>She was so pale that her skin seemed almost transparent,
+but the excitement of the evening brought a bright glow to her
+cheek which greatly enhanced her loveliness. She was simply
+attired in a plain white muslin, low at the neck, which was
+veiled by the soft curls of her silken hair. Her arms were encircled
+by a plain band of gold, and a white, half-opened rosebud
+was fastened to the bosom of her dress.</p>
+
+<p>As she entered the room many admiring eyes were turned
+toward her, and Miss Woodburn exclaimed, "Oh, how lovely
+she is. Her sister seems more like the flashing diamond, while
+Fanny's beauty is like the soft lustre of the pearl. But tell
+me," she continued, "is she not engaged to a Dr. Lacey of
+New Orleans?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, or, that is, it was so rumored," answered Ashton, "but
+he has gone home, and since then I have heard nothing of it.
+Young Stanton seems very attentive. I should not wonder if
+something grows out of it."</p>
+
+<p>"Always making matches, Mr. Ashton," said Mrs. Carrington,
+who for a moment rid herself of Raymond and now came
+near Ashton and Florence. She had heard them speak of Dr.
+Lacey and Fanny, and as she knew Florence was soon going
+to New Orleans, she wished to give her a little Frankfort
+gossip to take with her.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, Mrs. Carrington," said Mr. Ashton, bowing politely,
+"allow me to introduce Miss Woodburn. We were just talking
+<pb n="102" /><anchor id="Pg102" />
+of the probability of Miss Fanny's being engaged to Dr.
+Lacey. Perhaps you can enlighten us."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh," said Mrs. Carrington, "I assure you I know but little
+about the matter. It is rather uncertain whom Miss Fanny
+likes or dislikes. It is currently reported that she was in love
+with a Mr. Wilmot, who died, and who was known to be engaged
+to her sister. Since then Dr. Lacey has flirted with
+her, whether seriously or not I cannot tell; I should rather
+think not, however, for Mr. Stanton now seems to be the
+favored one."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh," said Mr. Ashton, "I never supposed Fanny was so
+much of a coquette."</p>
+
+<p>"Neither do I think she is," said Florence, whose heart
+warmed toward Fanny as soon as she saw her.</p>
+
+<p>"Perhaps she is not," said Mrs. Carrington. "Fanny is very
+young yet, but when fully matured will perhaps make a noble
+woman, but she has not the solidity of her sister, who tries
+hard to keep her from assuming the appearance of a flirt."
+Then turning to Florence, she said, "I believe you are soon
+going to New Orleans?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, madam," answered Florence.</p>
+
+<p>"You will probably meet Dr. Lacey there," continued Mrs.
+Carrington. "Perhaps you had better say nothing to him
+about Fanny's flirtation with Stanton, for he would hardly believe
+it."</p>
+
+<p>Florence merely nodded, thinking to herself that she should
+do as she chose about it. From the first she had been attracted
+toward Fanny. There was something in her face, and in the
+expression of her eye, which interested Florence. It seemed
+to her that Fanny would gladly have left the scene of gayety,
+and going out by herself, would have poured out all her soul in
+tears. She earnestly desired an introduction, and at last it
+was obtained. There must have been some secret magnet
+which attracted these young girls toward each other, for in a
+few moments they were arm in arm, talking familiarly upon
+different topics as though they had been acquainted a lifetime.</p>
+
+<p>Florence was a warm-hearted, affectionate girl, and after a
+time she said, "Miss Middleton, I am going to New Orleans
+soon. I believe you have an acquaintance there. If I see him
+what shall I tell him?"</p>
+
+<p>Fanny's voice trembled slightly as she answered, "Tell
+whom?"</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, Miss Middleton," said Florence, laughing gayly, "how
+that blush becomes you! Tell whom? Why, whom should it
+<pb n="103" /><anchor id="Pg103" />
+be but Dr. Lacey, who everybody, except Mrs. Carrington,
+says is engaged to you."</p>
+
+<p>The fire shot in to Fanny's eyes, but one look at the open
+face at her side assured her, and she answered, "I am not answerable
+for what the world pleases to say of me."</p>
+
+<p>"I am to consider the report true, then," persisted Florence.</p>
+
+<p>A momentary struggle took place in Fanny's mind. Love
+and resentment strove for the mastery. The latter conquered,
+and the voice was calm and decided which replied, "I assure
+you, Miss Woodburn, that Dr. Lacey bears no relation to me
+except that of a common acquaintance."</p>
+
+<p>"Indeed," said Florence. "I am sorry, for I was anticipating
+much pleasure in describing Dr. Lacey's intended lady
+to the New Orleans girls."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny did not answer, and as Stanton just then approached,
+and asked her to go to the music room, she took his arm
+readily, glad to escape so painful a conversation.</p>
+
+<p>"She is a strange girl," thought Florence, "and yet I know I
+should love her. I wonder what makes her so sad. Can it
+be that she really loved that Mr. Wilmot? At any rate, I
+am sorry for her and hope she will marry Mr. Stanton, who
+seems much pleased with her."</p>
+
+<p>This was the impression left on Florence's mind, which
+was productive of much mischief. At a late hour the company
+dispersed. Fanny returned home, weary and sick at
+heart. Her conversation with Florence had awakened painful
+reminiscences of the past, and the gray daylight was
+beginning to streak the eastern horizon ere her heavy lids
+closed in slumber. In a few days Florence Woodburn departed
+for New Orleans, where her mother's brother resided.
+We will take passage with her and pay a visit to Dr. Lacey in
+his Southern home.</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter11">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter XI</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">a glance at new orleans society</head>
+
+<p><pb n="104" /><anchor id="Pg104" />The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one
+of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans. It was a large,
+airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy
+French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains
+to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the
+luxurious habits common to a Southern clime. When it passed
+into the hands of Dr. Lacey's father, he gratified his Northern
+taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding
+its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.</p>
+
+<p>When Dr. Lacey reached the age of twenty-one, his father
+made him the owner of the house, he himself removing to another
+part of the city. At the time of which we are speaking,
+nothing could exceed the beauty of the house and grounds.</p>
+
+<p>The yard which surrounded the building was large, and
+laid out with all the taste of a perfect connoisseur. In its center
+was a fountain, whose limpid waters fell into a large
+marble basin, while the spray which constantly arose from the
+falling stream seemed to render the heat of that sultry climate
+less oppressive. Scattered throughout the yard were the
+numerous trees and flowering shrubs which grow in profusion
+at the "sunny South." Here the beautiful magnolia shook its
+white blossoms in the evening breeze, and there the dark green
+foliage of the orange trees formed an effectual screen from
+the mid-day sun.</p>
+
+<p>The building was surrounded on all sides by a double piazza,
+the slender pillars of which were entwined by the flowering
+honeysuckle and luxuriant passion-flower, which gave the
+house the appearance of a closely wreathed arbor. Within the
+piazza was filled with rare tropical plants. The beautiful
+oleander, magnificent rose and sweet-scented geranium, here
+united their fragrance, while the scarlet verbenum and brilliant
+heliotrope added beauty to the scene.</p>
+
+<p>The interior of the building corresponded with the exterior.
+The rooms, large and airy, were carpeted with velvet, and
+<pb n="105" /><anchor id="Pg105" />
+adorned with costly marble and rosewood furniture. The
+windows, which were constructed in the French style, that is,
+reaching to the floor, were curtained with richly-embroidered
+lace. Let us ascend the winding staircase, and enter the dressing
+room of the owner of all this splendor.</p>
+
+<p>Half reclining on a crimson lounge sits Dr. Lacey, dressed in
+a fashionable brocade morning gown. On first glancing at
+him we think there is no change in his countenance since we
+last saw him on Mrs. Crane's steps in Frankfort, but as we
+note the expression of his face we can perceive a shade of
+anxiety resting there. At last he rises and rather impatiently
+pulls the bell rope.</p>
+
+<p>His summons is immediately answered by an exquisite
+dandy, who is neither African, European, French, nor Spanish,
+but an odd mixture of the four. He is dressed in the extreme
+of fashion, and on entering the room bows most gracefully,
+at the same time casting an admiring glance at himself
+in the large mirror, and passing his hand carelessly
+through his perfumed locks. With the utmost deference, he
+awaits the commands of his master.</p>
+
+<p>"Well, Rondeau," said Dr. Lacey, "haven't you finished
+breakfast yet?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, marster," answered Rondeau, with a very low bow.
+"I've got through a moment since. What can I do for you.
+Will you ride this morning?"</p>
+
+<p>"No," answered Dr. Lacey, "I do not wish to ride, but I
+want you to go to the post office and back immediately; remember
+now, and not stop to gossip."</p>
+
+<p>"Certainly not," said the negro. "When marster's in a
+hurry, Rondeau is never foolin' away time."</p>
+
+<p>"And don't stop more than an hour in the kitchen to talk to
+Leffie. Do you understand?" continued the doctor.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, yes, I won't," said Rondeau, extending his mouth into
+a broad grin at his master's allusion to Leffie, a bright-looking,
+handsome, mulatto girl, whom next to himself, Rondeau
+thought was the prettiest creature in the world.</p>
+
+<p>At last he bowed himself out of the room, and proceeded to
+execute his master's commands. On passing the kitchen, he
+"just looked in a little," and the sight of Leffie's bright
+eyes and rosy lips made him forgetful of his promise. Going
+up to her, he announced his intention of kissing her. A violent
+squabble ensued, in which the large china dish which
+Leffie held in her hand was broken, two pickle jars thrown
+down, chairs upset, the baby scalded, and the dog Tasso's
+tail nearly crushed! At last Aunt Dilsey, the head cook and
+<pb n="106" /><anchor id="Pg106" />
+mother of Leffie, interposed, and seizing the soup ladle as the
+first thing near her, she laid about her right and left, dealing
+no very gentle blows at the well-oiled hair of Rondeau, who
+was glad to beat a retreat from the kitchen, amid the loud
+laughter of the blacks who had witnessed the scene.</p>
+
+<p>Leaving the house he was soon on his way to the post office,
+and having procured his master's mail he started for home. At
+length, slackening his pace, he took from his pocket the letters
+and carefully scrutinized the inscription of each. He was
+in the habit of going to the post office, and after his master's
+return from Kentucky, he had noticed two or three letters
+written in what he called "a mighty fineified hand," and he
+had whispered to Leffie as a great secret that "'twere his private
+opinion marster was going to marry some Kentucky girl."
+Recently he had noticed the absence of those letters, and also
+the absence of his master's accustomed cheerfulness. Rondeau
+was pretty keen, and putting the two circumstances together,
+he again had a whispered conference with Leffie,
+whom he told that "most probably the Kentucky girl had
+flunked, for marster hadn't had a letter in ever so long, and
+every time he didn't get one he looked as blue as a whetstone!"</p>
+
+<p>"Glad on't," said Leffie. "Hope he won't have any your
+foreigners. Allus did wish he'd have Miss Mortimer. Next
+to old marster and young marster Lacey, her father's the toppinest
+man in New Orleans. And it's a pity for young marster
+to stoop."</p>
+
+<p>After examining all the letters closely, Rondeau came to the
+conclusion that the right one wasn't there, and he thought,
+"Well, Leffie'll be glad, and marster'll be sorry, and hang me
+if I ain't sorry too, for marster's a plaguey fine chap, and desarves
+anybody there is in Kentucky."</p>
+
+<p>Meanwhile Dr. Lacey was anxiously awaiting Rondeau's
+return, and when he caught sight of him, coming at an unusually
+rapid pace toward the house, he thought, "Surely
+Rondeau would never hurry so if he had not good news for
+me," but the next thought was, "How should he know what it
+is I am so anxious to get?" Still he waited rather impatiently
+for Rondeau to make his appearance. In a moment he entered
+the room, and commenced pulling the letters from his pocket,
+saying, "I've got a heap this time, marster."</p>
+
+<p>He then laid them one by one on the marble dressing table,
+counting them as he did so; "Thar's one, thar's two, thar's
+three, thar's four."</p>
+
+<p>"Stop counting them, can't you, and give me all you have
+<pb n="107" /><anchor id="Pg107" />
+directly," said Dr. Lacey, as his eye ran hurriedly over the
+superscription of each, and found not the one he sought.</p>
+
+<p>"That's jist what I've done, marster," said Rondeau, bowing.
+"The one you want wasn't thar."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey glanced hastily at his servant, and felt assured
+that the quick-witted negro was in possession of his secret.
+"You may go," said he, "and mind, never let me hear of your
+commenting about my letters."</p>
+
+<p>"No, marster, never; 'strue's I live," said Rondeau, who left
+the room and went in quest of Leffie. But he did not dare
+to repeat the scene of the morning, for Aunt Dilsey was
+present, bending over a large tub of boiling suds, and he felt
+sure that any misdemeanor on his part would call forth a
+more affectionate shower bath than he cared about receiving.
+So he concluded to bring about his purpose by complimenting
+Aunt Dilsey on her fine figure (she weighed just two hundred!).</p>
+
+<p>"Aunt Dilsey," said he, "'pears to me you have an uncommon
+good form, for one as plump and healthy-like as you
+are."</p>
+
+<p>Aunt Dilsey was quite sensitive whenever her size was
+alluded to, and she replied rather sharply: "You git along,
+you bar's ile skullcap. 'Twon't be healthy for you to poke fun
+at me."</p>
+
+<p>"'Pon my word," said the mischievous Rondeau, "I ain't
+poking fun at you. I do really think so. I thought of it last
+Sunday, when you had on that new gown, that becomes you
+so well."</p>
+
+<p>"Which one?" said Aunt Dilsey, a little mollified, "the blue
+and yaller one?"</p>
+
+<p>"The same," answered Rondeau. "It fits you good. Your
+arm looks real small in it."</p>
+
+<p>Leffie was nearly convulsed with laughter, for she had tried
+the experiment, and found that the distance round her mother's
+arm was just the distance round her own slender waist.</p>
+
+<p>"Do tell!" said Aunt Dilsey, stopping from her work and
+wiping the drops of perspiration from her shining forehead.
+"Do tell! It feels drefful sleek on me, but my old man Claib
+says it's too tight."</p>
+
+<p>"Not an atom too tight," answered Rondeau, at the same
+time getting nearer and nearer to Leffie, and laying his hand
+on her shoulder.</p>
+
+<p>Before she was aware of his intention, he stole the kiss he
+was seeking for. Leffie rewarded him by spitting in his face,
+<pb n="108" /><anchor id="Pg108" />
+while Aunt Dilsey called out, "Ain't you 'shamed to act so,
+Leffie? Don't make a fool of yourself!"</p>
+
+<p>Assured by this speech, Rondeau turned, and kissing Aunt
+Dilsey herself, was off just in time to escape a basin of hot
+suds which that highly-scandalized lady hurled after him.</p>
+
+<p>"I'll tell marster this minute," said she, "and see if he hain't
+got nothin' to set the lazy lout a-doin'." So saying, the old
+lady waddled into the house, and going upstairs, knocked at
+Dr. Lacey's door.</p>
+
+<p>"Come in," said the doctor, and Aunt Dilsey entered. In a
+very sad tone, she commenced telling how "that 'tarnal Rondeau
+was raising Cain in the kitchen. He's kissed Leffie, and
+me too!"</p>
+
+<p>"Kissed you, has he?" said Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, sar, he done that ar very thing, spang on the mouth,"
+said Dilsey.</p>
+
+<p>"Well, Dilsey," said the doctor with a roguish twinkle of
+the eye, "don't you think he ought to be paid?"</p>
+
+<p>Aunt Dilsey began to cry, and said, "I never thought that
+marster would laugh at old Aunt Dilsey."</p>
+
+<p>"Neither will I," said the doctor. Then tossing her a
+picayune, he said, "take that, Aunt Dilsey. I reckon it will
+pay for the kiss. I'll see that Rondeau does not repeat his
+offense, on you at least."</p>
+
+<p>Aunt Dilsey went back to the kitchen, thinking that "Marster
+George was the funniest and best marster on earth."</p>
+
+<p>While Rondeau was carrying on his flirtation in the kitchen,
+Dr. Lacey was differently employed. Hope deferred had well
+nigh made his heart sick. "What can be the reason," thought
+he, "that Fanny does not write? I have written repeatedly
+for the last two months and have had no answer." Then as a
+new idea struck him, he added, "Yes, I'll write to Mr. Miller,
+and ask him what has happened." Suiting the action to the
+word, he drew up his writing desk, and in a short time a letter
+was written and directed to Mr. Miller.</p>
+
+<p>He arose to summon Rondeau to take it to the office; but
+ere he had touched the bell rope, pride whispered, "Don't send
+that letter; don't let Mr. Miller into your private affairs. If
+Fanny were sick, some one would write to you."</p>
+
+<p>So the bell was not rung, and during the next half-hour
+Dr. Lacey amused himself by mechanically tearing it into
+small fragments. Ah, Dr. Lacey, 'twas a sorry moment when
+you listened to the whispering of that pride! Had that letter
+been sent, it would have saved you many sleepless nights of
+sorrow. But it was not to be.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="109" /><anchor id="Pg109" />That night there was to be a large party at the house of Mr.
+Mortimer, whom Leffie had mentioned as second to the Laceys
+in wealth. Mr. Mortimer was the uncle at whose house Florence
+Woodburn was visiting, and the party was given in
+honor of her arrival, and partly to celebrate Mabel Mortimer's
+birthday. Mabel was an intelligent, accomplished girl,
+and besides being something of a beauty, was the heiress expectant
+of several hundred thousand. This constituted her
+quite a belle, and for three or four years past she and Dr.
+Lacey had been given to each other by the clever gossips of
+New Orleans. Mr. Lacey senior was also rather anxious
+that his son should marry Mabel; so Julia was not far out of
+the way when she wrote to Fanny that Dr. Lacey's parents
+wished to secure a match between him and a New Orleans
+belle. Had Dr. Lacey never seen Fanny, he possibly might
+have wedded Mabel. But his was a heart which could love
+but once, and although the object of his love should prove
+untrue, his affections could not easily be transferred to another;
+so that it was all in vain that Mabel Mortimer, on the
+evening of the party, stood before her mirror arranging and
+rearranging the long curls of her dark hair and the folds of
+her rich white satin, wondering all the while if Dr. Lacey
+would approve her style of dress.</p>
+
+<p>Turning to Florence, she said, "Cousin, did you see Dr.
+Lacey while he was in Frankfort?"</p>
+
+<p>"No; I did not," answered Florence; "but I do hope he will
+be here tonight, for I am all impatient to see this lion who has
+turned all your heads."</p>
+
+<p>A slight shade of displeasure passed over Mabel's fine features,
+but quickly casting it off she said, "Why are you so
+anxious, Florence? Have you any designs on him? If you
+have, they will do you no good, for I have a prior claim, and
+you must not interfere."</p>
+
+<p>"Dear me, how charmingly you look!" said Florence. "But,
+fair coz, do not be too sanguine. Suppose I should tell you
+that far off in old Kentuck, as the negroes say, there is a
+golden-haired little girl, who has&mdash;"</p>
+
+<p>"Stop, stop," said Mabel. "You shall not tell me. I will
+not hear it."</p>
+
+<p>At that instant the doorbell rang, and in a moment several
+young girls entered the dressing room, and in the chattering
+and laughing and fixing which followed, Mabel forgot what
+her cousin had been saying. After a time the young ladies
+descended to the spacious drawing rooms, which were rapidly
+filling with the elite of the city.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="110" /><anchor id="Pg110" />Mabel's eye took in at a glance all the gentlemen, and she
+felt chagrined to find Dr. Lacey absent. "What if he should
+not come?" thought she. "The party would be a dreadfully
+dull affair to me." Some time after, she missed Florence and
+two or three other girls, and thinking they were in the parlor
+above, she went in search of them. She found them on the
+balcony not far from the gentlemen's dressing room, the windows
+of which were open. As she approached them, they
+called out, "Oh, here you are, Mabel! Florence is just going
+to tell us about Dr. Lacey's sweetheart."</p>
+
+<p>"Dr. Lacey's sweetheart!" repeated Mabel. "Who is Dr.
+Lacey's sweetheart, pray?"</p>
+
+<p>"Do not blush so, Mabel; we do not mean you," said Lida
+Gibson, a bright-eyed, witty girl, with a sprinkling of malice
+in her nature.</p>
+
+<p>"Of course you do not mean me," said Mabel, laughingly.
+"But come, cousin; what of her?" And the young girls drew
+nearer to each other, and waited anxiously for Florence's
+story.</p>
+
+<p>Little did they suspect that another individual, with flushed
+brow, compressed lip and beating heart was listening to hear
+tidings of her whom Florence had designated as his sweetheart.
+Dr. Lacey had entered the gentlemen's dressing room
+unobserved. He heard the sound of merry voices on the balcony,
+and was about to step out and surprise the girls when he
+caught the sound of his own name coupled with that of Fanny
+Middleton. His curiosity was aroused and he became a listener
+to the following conversation:</p>
+
+<p>"Come, Florence," said Lida, "do not keep us in suspense
+any longer. Tell us whether she is black or white, fat or
+lean, rich or poor."</p>
+
+<p>"But first," said Mabel, "tell us how you know she is anything
+to Dr. Lacey."</p>
+
+<p>"That is what I don't know," said Florence. "I am only
+speaking of what has been."</p>
+
+<p>"Well, then," said Mabel, more gayly, "go on,"</p>
+
+<p>"This Fanny Middleton," said Florence, "looks just as you
+would imagine a bright angel to look."</p>
+
+<p>How Dr. Lacey blessed her for these words.</p>
+
+<p>"But," continued Florence, "there is a singularly sad expression
+on her marble face."</p>
+
+<p>"I never observed it," thought Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p>"What makes her sad?" asked Lida.</p>
+
+<p>"That is a mystery to me," answered Florence. "Report
+<pb n="111" /><anchor id="Pg111" />
+says that she loved a Mr. Wilmot, who was engaged to her
+sister."</p>
+
+<p>"Engaged to her sister!" repeated Mabel. "How strange!
+But won't it make trouble?"</p>
+
+<p>"It cannot," said Florence. "Mr. Wilmot is dead, and it is
+whispered that Fanny's heart was buried with him. I should
+not be surprised if it were so, for Fanny has the saddest face
+I ever saw. It made me want to cry when I looked at her. I
+should have pitied her more, however, had she not been so well
+cared for by a Mr. Stanton, of New York."</p>
+
+<p>Large drops of perspiration stood thickly on Dr. Lacey's
+forehead, and his hands, convulsively clasped, were pressed
+against his heart; still he did not lose a syllable as Florence
+continued, "I did not blame her for liking Stanton, for he
+would break half your hearts and turn the rest of you crazy."</p>
+
+<p>"But the sister," asked all the young ladies, "how was she
+affected to think Fanny loved her betrothed?"</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, that sister!" said Florence. "You ought to see her!
+She is beautiful beyond anything I can describe. She eclipsed
+everything and everybody."</p>
+
+<p>"And she is as agreeable as handsome?" asked Mabel,
+whose fears were aroused that Julia might be the rival, instead
+of Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>Florence replied, "I was told that she was formerly very
+passionate, so much so that her father nicknamed her Tempest.
+Within a few months she has entirely changed, and is
+now very amiable; but I like Fanny's looks the best."</p>
+
+<p>"But Dr. Lacey&mdash;what had he to do with Fanny?" asked
+Lida.</p>
+
+<p>"It was said they were engaged; but I do not think they
+are. In fact, I know they are not, from what Fanny said herself;
+for she assured me that Dr. Lacey was nothing to her
+more than a common acquaintance; and the sad but sweet
+smile which broke over her face whenever she raised, her soft
+blue eyes to Stanton's animated countenance confirmed what
+she said."</p>
+
+<p>"So, Mabel, you can have the doctor after all," said Lida.
+"You know you used to say that it was all settled, for your
+parents and his had arranged it."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey waited for no more. He knew of a back stairway
+down which he could escape into the open air unobserved.
+In a moment he stood alone in Mr. Mortimer's garden, but the
+evening breeze, although it cooled his brow, failed to calm his
+excited feelings. Suddenly it occurred to him that his absence
+<pb n="112" /><anchor id="Pg112" />
+from Mr. Mortimer's would excite attention in those who saw
+him enter, so he made a desperate effort to be calm, and retracing
+his steps, was soon in the drawing room with Mabel
+Mortimer on his arm, much to that young lady's satisfaction.</p>
+
+<p>As they passed near a group of girls, in the center of which
+stood Florence Woodburn, Mabel suddenly said, "Oh, Dr.
+Lacey, let me introduce you to cousin Florence. She has just
+come from Frankfort and knows some of your acquaintances
+there."</p>
+
+<p>So saying, she drew him toward Florence, who had all the
+evening been waiting for an introduction to him. Dr. Lacey
+rather wished to avoid making Florence's acquaintance, fearing
+that she might say something to him of Fanny. But there
+was no escape, and he greeted Florence with a smile and a
+bow, which, to use her own words, "nearly drove every idea
+from her head."</p>
+
+<p>Once during the evening he found himself standing with
+Florence, alone, near an open window. Florence improved
+her opportunity, and raising her bewitching hazel eyes to the
+doctor's face, said, "Why do you not ask me about your Kentucky
+friends, Dr. Lacey?"</p>
+
+<p>Had Florence observed her companion closely, she would
+have noticed the pallor which for an instant overspread his
+face. It passed away, and he replied with an assumed gayety,
+"How should I know that we have any acquaintances in common
+in Frankfort?"</p>
+
+<p>Before Florence had time to reply, Mabel joined them. She
+was unwilling to risk a tete-a-tete between the doctor and
+her fascinating cousin, and as soon as she found them standing
+alone she went up to them. Her example was followed by
+several other young ladies, among whom was Lida Gibson,
+who began by saying, "Doctor, do you know that Miss Florence
+has told us all about your love affairs, and also described
+the Golden Fairy? Now, why didn't you fall in love with
+her sister? Florence says she is far more beautiful."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey answered calmly, "What reason has Miss Woodburn
+to think I am in love with either."</p>
+
+<p>"No reason," said Mabel, quickly; "neither does she think
+you are in love with her either."</p>
+
+<p>"Dear me," said Lida. "Of course you do not wish me to
+think so, and we all know why; but never mind frowning so
+dreadfully, Mabel; I won't tell!" and the mischievous girl
+glided away, laughing to think that she had succeeded so well
+in teasing Mabel Mortimer.</p>
+
+<p>After a moment, Dr. Lacey turned to Florence and said "It
+<pb n="113" /><anchor id="Pg113" />
+seems you saw Julia Middleton. Do you not think her very
+handsome?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, very," answered Florence; "but I liked Fanny's looks
+the best."</p>
+
+<p>A pang shot through Dr. Lacey's heart at the mention of
+Fanny's name, but he continued to inquire concerning his
+friends in Kentucky. Before the party closed, Florence,
+Mabel and Lida had each managed to repeat to him all the
+conversation which he had overheard in the first part of the
+evening, never once thinking how desolate was the heart
+which beat beneath the calm manner and gay laugh of him
+who listened to their thoughtless raillery.</p>
+
+<p>At length the party drew to a close. Dr. Lacey was among
+the first that left. He longed to be alone with his troubled
+thoughts. Mechanically bidding Mabel "Good night," he ran
+down the marble steps, and stepping into his carriage, ordered
+Claib, the coachman, to drive home as soon as possible.
+There was no particular necessity for this command, for Claib
+had been fretting for the last hour about "White folks settin'
+up all night and keepin' niggers awake. Darned if he didn't
+run the horses home like Satan, and sleep over next day, too."</p>
+
+<p>With such a driver the horses sped swiftly over the smooth
+road and in a very few minutes Dr. Lacey was at home, alone
+in his room. Then the full tide of his sorrow burst forth. He
+did not weep. He would scorn to do that. But could one
+have seen him as he hurriedly paced the apartment, he would
+have said, his was a sorrow which could not vent itself in
+tears. Occasionally he would whisper to himself, "My Fanny
+false!&mdash;she whom I believed so truthful, so loving, so innocent!
+And she loves another&mdash;one, too, whom it were almost
+a sin to love. Fool, that I did not see it before, for what but
+love could have drawn such devotion to him on his deathbed?
+And yet she assured me that I was the first, the only one, she
+had ever loved; and I believed it, and gave her the entire affection
+of my heart."</p>
+
+<p>Then came a reaction. Resentment toward Fanny for thus
+deceiving him mingling with his grief. But he had loved
+her too deeply, too truly, to cherish an unkind feeling toward
+her long. Throwing himself upon the sofa, and burying his
+face in his hands, he went back in fancy through all the many
+happy hours he had spent in her society. While doing this
+sleep descended upon him and in his dreams he saw again his
+darling Fanny, not false and faithless as he had feared, but
+arrayed in a spotless bridal robe. She stood by his side as his
+own wedded wife. Was that dream ever realized? We shall see.</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter12">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter XII</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">the letter that was not delivered</head>
+
+<p><pb n="114" /><anchor id="Pg114" />The next morning, Rondeau waited for a long time for his
+master's usual orders that he should go to the post office, but
+no such commands came, and as Dr. Lacey had not been
+heard moving in his room yet, Rondeau concluded to go at all
+events.</p>
+
+<p>"I know,", said he, "that'll be the first thing he'll tell me to
+do, and I may as well go on my own hook, as to wait and be
+sent."</p>
+
+<p>Accordingly he again started for the post office, thinking to
+himself, "I hope that marster'll get a letter this time, for he
+don't seem no more like the wide-awake chap he did when he
+first come from Kentuck, than nothin'. I don't want him to
+have Miss Mabel nohow; for their niggers say she's awful
+spunky."</p>
+
+<p>By the time this soliloquy was ended, he had reached the
+office. The clerk handed him two letters, both of which Rondeau
+eyed sharply. On looking at the second, the cavity between
+the ears widened to an enormous extent, and he gave
+vent to his joy by uttering aloud, "Crackee, this is just the
+thing!"</p>
+
+<p>"What's the matter, Rondeau? Can you read writing?"
+asked the clerk in some surprise.</p>
+
+<p>"No, sir, not but a little," said Rondeau; "but I know this
+hand write, I reckon."</p>
+
+<p>In a twinkling, he was in the street. "This is a fine morning,"
+thought he. "I've got the right letter this time, so I
+won't hurry home, for marster ain't goin' to find any fault if
+I don't git thar till noon."</p>
+
+<p>So the next hour was spent in gossiping with all the
+blacks which could be found lounging round the streets. Suddenly
+one of the negroes called out, "Ho, Rondeau! Thar's
+yer old marster Lace comin'. You'd better cut stick for home,
+or he'll be in yer har."</p>
+
+<p>Rondeau instantly started for home, where he was greeted
+<pb n="115" /><anchor id="Pg115" />
+by Aunt Dilsey with a torrent of abuse, that good lady rating
+him soundly for being gone too long. "Warn't he 'shamed to
+be foolin' away his time? 'Twan't his time nuther, 'twas
+marster's time. Was that ar fulfillin' of Scripter, which says,
+'we must be all eye sarvants,' which means ye must all keep
+clus where yer marsters can see you?"</p>
+
+<p>How long Aunt Dilsey might have gone expounding Scripture
+is not known, for Rondeau interrupted her by saying,
+"Don't scold so, old lady. Marster ain't a-goin' to care for
+I've got him something this time better than victuals or
+drink."</p>
+
+<p>"What is it?" said Leffie, coming forward. "Have you got
+him a letter from Kentuck?"</p>
+
+<p>"I hain't got nothin' else, Miss Leffie Lacey, if you please,"
+said Rondeau, snapping his fingers in her face, and giving
+Aunt Dilsey's elbow a slight jostle, just enough to spill the
+oil, with which she was filling a lamp.</p>
+
+<p>"Rondeau, I 'clar' for't," said Aunt Dilsey, setting down her
+oil can. "If marster don't crack your head, my old man Claib
+shall, if he ever gits up agin. Thar he is in his bunk, snorin'
+like he was a steamboat; and marster's asleep upstairs, I
+reckon. Well, 'tain't no way to live. Things would go to rack
+and ruin if I didn't sweat and work to keep 'em right end up,
+sartin."</p>
+
+<p>Aunt Dilsey was really a very valuable servant, and had
+some reason for thinking herself the main spoke in the wheel
+which kept her master's household together. She had lived
+in the family ever since Dr. Lacey's early recollection, and as
+she had nursed him when an infant, he naturally felt a great
+affection for her, and intrusted her with the exclusive management
+of the culinary department, little negroes and all. His
+confidence in her was not misplaced, for from morning till
+night she was faithful to her trust, and woe to any luckless
+woolly head who was found wasting "marster's" sweetmeats
+and pickles.</p>
+
+<p>On the first hand Aunt Dilsey was very sensitive, for being
+naturally active and stirring herself, "She," to use her own
+words, "couldn't bar to see folks lazin' round like thar was
+nothin' to do, but to git up and stuff themselves till they's fit
+to bust." She also felt annoyed whenever her young master
+indulged himself in a morning nap. "Ought to be up," she
+said, "and airin' hisself."</p>
+
+<p>On the morning following the party, her patience was
+severely taxed in two ways. First, Claib, her husband, had
+adhered to his resolution of sleeping over, and long after the
+<pb n="116" /><anchor id="Pg116" />
+clock struck eleven he was sleeping profoundly. He had resisted
+all Aunt Dilsey's efforts to rouse him. Her scoldings,
+sprinklings with hot and cold water, punching with the carving
+fork, had all proved ineffectual, and as a last resort, she
+put the baby on his bed, thinking "that would surely fetch him
+up standin', for 'twasn't in natur to sleep with the baby wollopin'
+and mowin' over him." Her master, too, troubled her.
+Why he couldn't get up she couldn't see. "His breakfast was
+as cold as a grave stun, and she didn't keer if 'twas. She had
+enough to do 'tendin' to other affairs, without keepin' the
+niggers and dogs from porkin' thar noses in it."</p>
+
+<p>At a late hour Dr. Lacey awoke from his uneasy slumber.
+The return of morning brought comparative calmness to his
+troubled spirit. Hope whispered that what he had heard
+might be a mistake. At least he would wait for further confirmation.
+He did not know how near that confirmation was.
+Rondeau had been waiting for his masters summons until his
+patience was exhausted. So, relying on the letter to counteract
+any apparent disrespect, he stalked upstairs and knocked
+at Dr. Lacey's door, just as that gentleman was about ringing
+for him.</p>
+
+<p>As soon as he entered the room, he called out, "Here, master,
+I've got 'em this time!" at the same time extending a letter,
+the superscription of which made Dr. Lacey turn pale, for
+he recognized, as he supposed, Fanny's delicate handwriting.</p>
+
+<p>"You may leave me alone, Rondeau," said he, "and I will
+ring for you when I want you." So Rondeau departed with
+the remaining letter in his pocket. He had forgotten to deliver
+it, but it was not missed.</p>
+
+<p>Oh, Rondeau, Rondeau! It was very unfortunate that you
+forgot that letter, and suffered it to remain in your pocket unheeded
+for so many days. Its contents would have scattered
+the dark, desolating tempest which was fast gathering over
+your young master's pathway.</p>
+
+<p>As soon as Dr. Lacey was alone, he sat down, anxious, yet
+fearing to know the contents of his letter. At last he resolutely
+broke the seal, thinking to himself, "It cannot contain
+anything worse than I already know." One glance at the beginning
+and end of the letter confirmed his fears, and for a
+few moments he was unable to read a line; then summoning
+all his remaining courage, he calmly read the letter through,
+not omitting a single word, but comprehending the meaning of
+each sentence. It was as follows:</p>
+<lb />
+<p rend="text-align: right">
+"Frankfort, March 25th, 18&mdash;.</p>
+
+<p rend="text-indent: 0">
+"<hi rend="font-variant: small-caps">Dr. Lacey</hi>:</p>
+
+<p><pb n="117" /><anchor id="Pg117" />"<hi rend="font-variant: small-caps">Sir</hi>&mdash;Have you, during some weeks past, ever wondered
+why I did not write to you? And in enumerating to yourself
+the many reasons which could prevent my writing, has it ever
+occurred to you that possibly I might be false? Can you forgive
+me, Dr. Lacey, when I tell you that the love I once
+fancied I bore for you has wholly subsided, and I now feel
+for you a friendship, which I trust will be more lasting than
+my transient girlish love?</p>
+
+<p>"Do you ask how I came to change so suddenly? I can only
+answer by another confession still more painful and humiliating
+to me. When I bade you adieu, I thought I loved you as
+well as I ever could again. I say again, for&mdash;but how shall
+I tell you? How confess that my first affection was not
+given to you? Yes, ere I had ever seen you, I loved another,
+and one, too, whom some would say it were sinful to love.</p>
+
+<p>"But why harrow my feelings by awakening the past? Suffice
+it to say that he whom I loved is dead. We both saw him
+die, and I received upon my lips his last breath. Truly if he
+were Julia's in life, he was mine in death. Did you never
+suspect how truly I loved Mr. Wilmot? You were blinded by
+your misplaced affection for me, if you did not. Julia, my
+noble-hearted sister Julia, knew it all. I confessed my love
+to her, and on my knees begged her not to go to him, but to
+let me take her place at his bedside. She complied with my
+request, and then bravely bore in silence the reproaches of
+the world for her seeming coldness.</p>
+
+<p>"Dear Julia! She seems strangely changed recently, and
+you would hardly know her, she is so gentle, so obliging, so
+amiable. You ought to have heard her plead your cause with
+me. She besought me almost with tears not to prove unfaithful
+to you, and when I convinced her that 'twas impossible
+for me to love another as I had Mr. Wilmot, she insisted on
+my writing, and not keeping you in suspense any longer.</p>
+
+<p>"Dr. Lacey, if you could transfer your affection from me&mdash;,
+but no, why should I speak of such a thing! You will probably
+despise all my family. Yet do not, I beseech you, cast
+them off for your poor Fanny's sin. They respect you highly,
+and Julia would be angry if she knew that I am about to tell
+you how she admires a certain Southern friend, who probably,
+by this time, thinks with contempt of little</p>
+<p rend="text-align: right">
+"<hi rend="font-variant: small-caps">Fanny Middleton.</hi>"</p>
+<lb />
+
+<p>There was no perceptible change in Dr. Lacey's manner
+<pb n="118" /><anchor id="Pg118" />
+after reading the heartless forgery, but the iron had entered
+his soul, and for a time he seemed benumbed with its force.
+Then came a moment of reflection. His love had been
+trampled upon, and thrown back as a thing of naught by her
+who had fallen from the high pedestal on which he had enthroned
+the idol of his heart's deepest affection.</p>
+
+<p>"I could have pitied, and admired her, too," thought he,
+"had she candidly confessed her love for Mr. Wilmot; but to
+be so basely deceived by one whom I thought incapable of deception
+is too much."</p>
+
+<p>Seizing the letter, he again read it through, and this time
+he felt his wounded pride somewhat soothed by thinking that
+the beautiful Julia admired and sympathized with him. "But
+pshaw!" he exclaimed, "most likely Julia is as hollow-hearted
+as her sister, and yet many dark spots on her character seem
+wiped away by Fanny's confession." Throwing the letter
+aside he rang the bell, and ordered his breakfast to be sent up
+to him.</p>
+
+<p>That afternoon he called on Mabel Mortimer and her
+cousin. He found the young ladies in the drawing room, and
+with them a dark, fine-looking, middle-aged gentleman, whom
+Mabel introduced as Mr. Middleton. Something in the looks
+as well as name of the stranger made Dr. Lacey involuntarily
+start with surprise, and he secretly wondered whether;
+this gentleman was in any way connected with the Middletons
+of Kentucky. He was not kept long in doubt, for Florence,
+who was very talkative, soon said, "We were just speaking of
+you, Dr. Lacey, and Mr. Middleton seems inclined to claim
+you as an acquaintance, on the ground of your having been
+intimate with his brother's family in Kentucky."</p>
+
+<p>"Indeed!" said Dr. Lacey; then turning to Mr. Middleton,
+he said, "Is it possible that you are a brother of Mr. Joshua
+Middleton?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, sir," returned the stranger, eyeing Dr. Lacey closely;
+"Joshua is my brother, but for more than twenty years I have
+not seen him, or scarcely heard from him."</p>
+
+<p>"Ah," answered Dr. Lacey, in some astonishment, and then,
+as he fancied there was something in Mr. Middleton's former
+life which he wished to conceal, he changed the subject by
+asking Mr. Middleton if he had been long in the city.</p>
+
+<p>"Only two weeks," he replied, and he proceeded to speak
+of himself, saying, "For many years past I have been in the
+Indies. About the time my brother Joshua married, my father
+died. When his will was opened, I thought it a very unjust
+one, for it gave, to my brother a much larger share than was
+<pb n="119" /><anchor id="Pg119" />
+given to me. In a fit of anger, I declared I would never touch
+a penny of my portion, and leaving college, where I was already
+in my senior year, I went to New York, and getting on
+board a vessel bound for the East Indies, I tried by amassing
+wealth in a distant land, to forget that I ever had a home this
+side of the Atlantic. During the first years of my absence my
+brother wrote to me frequently, and most of his letters I answered,
+for I really bore him no malice on account of the will.
+I had not heard from him for a long time, until I reached this
+city."</p>
+
+<p>"Are you going to visit Kentucky?" asked Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p>"It is my present intention to do so," answered Mr. Middleton;
+"but first I wish to purchase a summer residence near the
+Lake, and after fitting it up tastefully, I shall invite my nieces
+to visit me. You are acquainted with them, I believe."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey answered in the affirmative, and Mr. Middleton
+continued, "I am told by Miss Woodburn that they are very
+beautiful, especially one of them, and quite accomplished. Is
+it so?"</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey replied very calmly, "The world, I believe, unites
+in calling Miss Julia beautiful."</p>
+
+<p>"But what of the other one?" asked Mr. Middleton. "I am
+prepossessed in her favor, for she bears the name of the only
+sister I ever had."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey sighed, for he remembered the time when he was
+drawn toward Fanny, because he fancied she resembled the
+only sister he ever had. Mr. Middleton observed it, and immediately
+said, "Does it make you sigh just to mention
+Fanny? What is the matter? Has she jilted you? If she
+has, she does not partake of the nature of the Middletons, for
+they could never stoop to deceit."</p>
+
+<p>Here Florence came to Dr. Lacey's relief by saying, "Why,
+Dr. Lacey, Mr. Middleton wants you to repeat what I have already
+told him, that Julia is exceedingly beautiful and that
+Fanny is as lovely as a Houri, and has the saddest, sweetest
+face I ever saw, and the softest, mildest blue eye."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey laughingly said, "Thank you, Miss Florence; Mr.
+Middleton will please take what you have said as my opinion
+concerning his fair nieces."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton bowed and then said, "How does my brother
+appear? He used to be very rough and abrupt in his manner."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey laughed. He could not help it. His risible faculties
+were always excited when he thought of Joshua Middleton,
+and he answered, that although he highly esteemed Mr.
+Middleton, he feared his manners were not much improved.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="120" /><anchor id="Pg120" />"I dare say not," said the brother. "When he was at home,
+he was always saying things which our mother called 'impolite,'
+our father 'outlandish,' and the blacks 'right down
+heathenish.' However, with all his roughness, I believe there
+never was a more truly honorable man, or a more sincere
+friend."</p>
+
+<p>After a few moments of general conversation, Mr. Middleton
+said, turning to Dr. Lacey, "I feel some anxiety about
+this summer residence which I intend purchasing. I am told
+that you have fine taste both in selecting a good locality and
+in laying out grounds. If you have leisure, suppose you accompany
+me on my exploring excursion, and I will reward
+you by an invitation to spend as much time with me as you
+like after my nieces arrive."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey thanked Mr. Middleton for the compliment paid
+to his taste, and he politely expressed his willingness to assist
+his friend in the selection of a country seat. "By the way,"
+continued he, "you are stopping at the St. Charles, I believe.
+Suppose you exchange your rooms at the hotel for a home
+with me, and become my guest until you leave the city for
+Kentucky?"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton accepted Dr. Lacey's invitation willingly,
+and the three weeks which he spent at his residence passed
+rapidly and pleasantly away. During that time Dr. Lacey
+met with a gentleman who owned a very handsome villa near
+the lake shore. This he wished to dispose of, and Mr. Middleton
+and Dr. Lacey went down to inspect it. They found it
+every way desirable, and Mr. Middleton finally purchased it
+at an enormous price, and called it the "Indian Nest." "Here,"
+said he, speaking to Dr. Lacey, "here I shall at last find that
+happiness which I have sought for in vain during forty years.
+I shall have both my nieces with me, besides Miss Mortimer
+and Miss Woodburn. I suppose I shall have to invite some
+other young gentleman besides yourself, for the girls will
+hardly fancy the old Indian for a beau."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey did not reply. He was thinking how much
+pleasure such an arrangement would have given him a few
+months ago; but now all was changed, and the thought of
+again meeting Fanny afforded him more pain than pleasure.</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton noticed his silence, and as he was slightly
+tinctured with the abruptness which characterized his brother,
+he said, "Why, young man, what is the matter? Have you
+been disappointed, or what makes you manifest so much indifference
+to spending the summer, or a part of it, with four
+agreeable girls?"</p>
+
+<p><pb n="121" /><anchor id="Pg121" />Dr. Lacey saw the necessity of rousing himself from his
+melancholy mood, and assuming a gayety he did not feel, he
+said, "I feel very much flattered, Mr. Middleton, with the
+honor you confer upon me, but I have for some time past been
+subject to low spirits; so you must not mind it if I am not
+always gay. Come, let us go into the garden and see what improvements
+are needed there."</p>
+
+<p>So saying, they turned together into the large terraced garden.
+While they were engaged in walking over the handsome
+grounds which surrounded "The Indian Nest," Rondeau, who
+had accompanied his master, was differently occupied. Strolling
+down to the lake shore, he amused himself for a time by
+watching the waves as they dashed against the pebbly beach,
+and by fancying that each of them reflected the image of
+Leffie's bright, round face. Then buttoning up his coat he
+would strut back and forth, admiring his shadow, and thinking
+how much more the coat became him than it did his young
+master. It had been given to him by Dr. Lacey, with the order
+"not to wear it out in two days"; so Rondeau had not worn it
+before since the morning when he gave his master one letter
+and forgot the other. He had brought it with him to the lake,
+and was trying the effect of his elegant appearance.</p>
+
+<p>Chancing to thrust his hand in his pocket, he felt the long-forgotten
+letter and drew it forth, then looking at it with wide
+open eyes and mouth, gave vent to his surprise as follows:
+"Who'd a b'leved it! Here's this letter been in my pocket
+two weeks. I deserve to be cracked over the head, and anybody
+but marster would do it. I'll run and give it to him now&mdash;but
+no, I won't," said he, suddenly slackening his pace,
+"I've heard him say he could always trust me, and if I own
+up this time, he'll lose his&mdash;what's the word? Conference?&mdash;Yes,
+conference in me. I don't believe this letter's of any account,
+for its a great big letter, just like a man's handwrite.
+Any way, I'll wait till I get home and consult Leffie."</p>
+
+<p>The letter was accordingly put in his pocket, and in a few
+moments he rejoined his master and Mr. Middleton. The
+next day they returned home. Rondeau's first act was to draw
+Leffie aside, and after winning from her various strong promises
+of secrecy, he imparted to her the astounding fact that,
+"He had found one of marster's letters in his trousers&mdash;no,
+his coat pocket. It had been there two weeks, and he didn't
+know what in cain to do with it. If he gave it to marster
+now, 'twould make him lose faith in him, and so forth."</p>
+
+<p>Leffie heard him through, and then fully agreed with him
+that 'twas best not to tell marster at this late hour. "But,"
+<pb n="122" /><anchor id="Pg122" />
+said she, "I'd put it out of the way, so 'twouldn't be poppin'
+out in sight some time."</p>
+
+<p>"Shall I burn it?" asked Rondeau.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, no," said Leffie; "keep it so marster can have it, if he
+ever hears of it. There's your cigar box, take it and bury the
+letter in it."</p>
+
+<p>"Whew-ew," said Rondeau, with a prolonged whistle, "it
+takes you women to calculate anything cute!"</p>
+
+<p>The cigar box was brought out, and in a few moments the
+poor letter was lying quietly under a foot and a half of earth.</p>
+
+<p>"There," said Leffie, as Rondeau laid over the spot a piece
+of fresh green turf, "nobody'll ever have any idee whose grave
+this is."</p>
+
+<p>Rondeau rolled up his eyes, and assuming a most doleful expression,
+said, "Couldn't you manage to bust a tear or two,
+just to make it seem like a real buryin'?"</p>
+
+<p>Leffie answered him by a sound box on his ear, at the same
+time threatening to expose his wickedness at the next class
+meeting. Aunt Dilsey's voice was now heard calling out,
+"Leffie, Leffie, is you stun deaf and blind now that fetched
+Rondeau's done gone home? Come here this minute!"</p>
+
+<p>Rondeau and Leffie returned to the house, leaving buried a
+letter, the reading of which would have changed the tenor of
+their master's feelings.</p>
+
+<p>For a knowledge of its contents as well of its author, we
+must go back for a time to Frankfort whence it came, promising
+that Mr. Middleton will follow us in a few days.</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter13">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter XIII</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">letters written but never received</head>
+
+<p><pb n="123" /><anchor id="Pg123" />In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it
+is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the
+scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after
+the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
+Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms of
+Mrs. Crane's boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller.
+Her dazzling beauty seems enhanced by the striking contrast
+between the clearness of her complexion and the sable of her
+robe.</p>
+
+<p>On a low stool, at her feet, sits Fanny. Her head is resting
+on Mrs. Miller's lap, and she seems to be sleeping. She has
+been excused from school this afternoon, on account of a sick,
+nervous headache, to which she has recently been frequently
+subject. Finding the solitude of her own chamber rather irksome,
+she had sought Mrs. Miller's room, where she was ever
+a welcome visitor. To Kate she had imparted a knowledge of
+the letter which she supposed Dr. Lacey had written.</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Miller's sympathy for her young friend was as deep
+and sincere as was her resentment against the supposed author
+of this letter. As yet, she had kept Fanny's secret inviolate,
+and not even her husband had ever suspected the cause of
+Fanny's failing strength. But, this afternoon, as she looked
+on the fair girl's sad, white face, which seemed to grow
+whiter and thinner each day, she felt her heart swell with indignation
+toward one who had wrought this fearful change.
+"Surely," thought she, "if Dr. Lacey could know the almost
+fatal consequence of his faithlessness he would relent; and he
+must, he shall know it. I will tell Mr. Miller and he I know
+will write immediately." Then came the thought that she had
+promised not to betray Fanny's confidence; but she did not
+despair of gaining her consent, that Mr. Miller should also
+know the secret.</p>
+
+<p>For a time Fanny slept on sweetly and quietly; then she
+moved uneasily in her slumber, and finally awoke.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="124" /><anchor id="Pg124" />"How is your head now?" asked Mrs. Miller, at the same
+time smoothing the disordered ringlets which lay in such profusion
+over her lap.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, much better," said Fanny. "I had a nice sleep, and
+so pleasant dreams, too."</p>
+
+<p>"Did you dream of him?" asked Mrs. Miller, in a low tone.</p>
+
+<p>Quick as thought the crimson tide stained Fanny's cheek
+and forehead, but she answered, somewhat bitterly, "Oh, no,
+no! I never dream of him now, and I am trying hard to forget
+him. I do not think I love him half as well now as I once
+thought I did."</p>
+
+<p>Poor little Fanny! How deceived she was! After a time
+Mrs. Miller said, "Fanny, Mr. Miller seems very anxious about
+your altered and languid appearance. May I not tell him the
+truth? He will sympathize with you as truly as I do; for he
+feels for you almost the affection of a brother."</p>
+
+<p>At first Fanny objected. "I know," said she, "that Mr.
+Miller would only think me a weak, silly girl." Mrs. Miller,
+however, finally gained permission to tell everything to her
+husband. "I know, though," persisted Fanny, "that he will
+laugh at me. You say he likes me; I know he did once; but
+since the time when he visited my father's, more than a year
+ago, he has not treated me with the same confidence he did before.
+I never knew the reason, unless it was that foolish,
+romping mistake which I made one afternoon by riding into
+the schoolhouse!"</p>
+
+<p>With many tears and some laughing&mdash;for the remembrance
+of the exploit always excited her mirth&mdash;Fanny told a part
+of what we already know concerning Mr. Miller's visit at her
+father's the winter previous. She related the adventure of
+the sled ride, and said that the morning after she noticed a
+change in Mr. Miller's manner toward her. The unsuspecting
+girl little thought what was the true reason of that change.</p>
+
+<p>While she was yet speaking, Mr. Miller entered the room.
+On seeing Fanny there, and weeping, he said: "What, Sunshine
+in tears? That is hardly the remedy I would prescribe
+for headache. But come, Fanny, tell me what is the matter."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, I cannot, I cannot!" said Fanny, and again she buried
+her face in Kate's lap.</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Miller looked inquiringly at his wife, who had not yet
+ceased laughing at Fanny's ludicrous description of her sled
+ride; but overcoming her merriment, she at length found voice
+to say, "Fanny is crying because she thinks you do not like her
+as well as you used to."</p>
+
+<p>Kate had never dreamed that her husband had once felt
+<pb n="125" /><anchor id="Pg125" />
+more than a brother's love for the weeping girl before her, and
+she did not know what pain her words inflicted on his noble
+heart. Neither did she think there was the least ground for
+Fanny's supposition, and she desired her husband to say so.</p>
+
+<p>"I cannot say so and tell the truth," said Mr. Miller, "but I
+can assure you that Bill Jeffrey's sled had nothing to do with
+it."</p>
+
+<p>"What was it then?" asked Kate and Fanny, both in the
+same breath.</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Miller drew Fanny toward him with the freedom of an
+elder brother, and, in a low, earnest tone, said: "Did nothing
+else occur during my visit, which could have changed my
+opinion of you?"</p>
+
+<p>Fanny lifted her large blue eyes to Mr. Miller's face with
+so truthful, wondering a gaze that he was puzzled. "Can it
+be," thought he, "that I did not hear aright, that I was deceived?
+I will, at least, ask her how she spent that evening,"
+so he said: "Fanny, do you remember where you were, or how
+you were occupied during the last evening of my stay at your
+father's?"</p>
+
+<p>At first Fanny seemed trying to recall the events of that
+night; then she said: "Oh, yes, I remember now perfectly
+well. You and Mr. Wilmot had letters to write, and went to
+your room early, while father and mother went to one of the
+neighbors, leaving Julia and me alone in the sitting room."</p>
+
+<p>"Did you both remain in the sitting room during the evening?"
+continued Mr. Miller.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes," said Fanny, "or, that is, I stayed there all the time;
+but Julia was gone a long time, and when she returned she
+would not tell me where she had been."</p>
+
+<p>"But were not you and Luce in your room at all that evening?"
+continued Mr. Miller.</p>
+
+<p>"Luce!" said Fanny; "I do not remember having seen her
+once that night; neither was I in my room until bedtime."</p>
+
+<p>There was so much frankness and apparent truth in Fanny's
+face and manner that Mr. Miller never for a moment doubted
+her. His first feeling was one of intense happiness at finding
+that Fanny was, indeed, all he had once fancied her to be.
+Back through the channels of his heart rolled, for an instant,
+the full tide of his once secretly nurtured affection for her. It
+was for an instant, however; for one look at the beautiful
+Kate convinced him that the love he once bore the gentle,
+timid girl at his side was nought, when compared with the
+deep, ardent affection which he now felt for his own cherished
+wife. "Fanny," said he, "I have wronged you in
+<pb n="126" /><anchor id="Pg126" />
+thought, but never in word or deed, to my knowledge. I was,
+however, grossly deceived, although I can see no object for
+the deception."</p>
+
+<p>"What can you mean?" asked Kate, rather anxiously. "Do
+explain yourself, and not deal in mysteries any longer. What
+dreadful thing did you imagine Fanny had done&mdash;set the
+stables on fire, or abused the blacks&mdash;which?"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Miller did not immediately answer; and Fanny said:
+"Come, Mr. Miller, it is not fair to suspect me of evil and
+not tell what it is. You should be more frank."</p>
+
+<p>"I will tell you," said Mr. Miller; and, in as few words as
+possible he repeated to Fanny the conversation which he had
+overheard, between Luce and herself, as he supposed.</p>
+
+<p>When he finished speaking, both Kate and Fanny were
+silent for a moment; then Kate said: "It was Julia, I know it
+was. Did you ever notice how much alike their voices are?
+And, besides, I once heard Julia lay a wager with Mr. Raymond
+that she could imitate her sister's voice so exactly that
+one, not seeing her, would be thoroughly deceived."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, Mrs. Miller," said Fanny, "it cannot be! Why should
+Julia wish to do so wicked a thing? And yet I now remember
+that when I was sick, Luce came to me one night and asked
+me to forgive her for everything bad she had ever done to
+me. I assured her I knew of nothing to forgive; and then she
+cried, and said I did not know all she did about her wickedness.
+She must have referred to that night. I can forgive
+her; for she is a poor ignorant girl, and much afraid of Julia.
+But how could my own sister do me so great a wrong, and
+what could have been her object?"</p>
+
+<p>Here Fanny burst into tears, while Kate gave vent to her
+indignation by expressing her opinion pretty freely of Miss
+Julia.</p>
+
+<p>"I can see," said she, "what Julia's object was. I fancy she
+was always fearful lest my brother should like Fanny the best;
+and she probably took this method to make you both think
+meanly of Fanny."</p>
+
+<p>"Your idea is, probably, the correct one," said Mr. Miller,
+who would have added more, but Kate interrupted him by
+saying, "Yes, I think I understand it all now. Julia is, probably,
+at the foundation of Dr. Lacey's neglect. Most likely
+she's been writing him some base falsehood."</p>
+
+<p>"Dr. Lacey's neglect!" repeated Mr. Miller. "What do
+you mean?"</p>
+
+<p>Kate commenced an explanation, but Fanny started up, saying:
+"Please, Mrs. Miller, wait until I am gone."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="127" /><anchor id="Pg127" />She then quitted the apartment, and sought her own room,
+of which Julia had been sole occupant for more than an hour.
+On her return from school this hopeful young lady was
+pleased to find her sister absent. Seating herself near the
+window, with paper and pencil, she began the composition of
+that letter, which, as we have said, widened the breach between
+Dr. Lacey and Fanny. This unhallowed work cost her a
+world of pains. Many times were the lines crossed out and
+rewritten, before they quite suited her. The letter was but
+half completed, when Fanny was heard coming slowly through
+the upper hall. Springing up, Julia darted through the window
+out upon the balcony, and by the time Fanny reached the
+room she was seated at the furthest end of the veranda, busily
+engaged with her forgery.</p>
+
+<p>When she at last returned to the room, and tried to converse
+with her sister, she observed that Fanny shrank from
+her approach and that she had been weeping. In a very
+ironical tone Julia said, "What now is the matter? I declare,
+Fan, I believe you are a perfect little simpleton. I wouldn't
+be such a cry baby, anyway; and make so much fuss about
+one good-for-nothing doctor."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny replied very calmly, and without once taking her
+eyes from her sister's face, "If you think I have been crying
+about Dr. Lacey, you are mistaken."</p>
+
+<p>"Pray what did you cry for?" said Julia, laughingly. "Did
+somebody look sideways at you, or omit to call you by some
+pet baby name?"</p>
+
+<p>"I cried," said Fanny, "because I feared you had been acting
+very wickedly toward me."</p>
+
+<p>In an instant Julia's assurance left her. The bright color
+forsook her cheek, which became perfectly white. Fanny
+noticed the change, and it confirmed her fears. She did not
+know that the circumstances to which she alluded had long
+since faded from Julia's memory, and that her present agitation
+arose from the fear that she might have been detected in
+her work of deception, and that, after all, she might be
+foiled and entangled in her own meshes. A glance of intense
+anger flashed from her large black eye, as she muttered between
+her closed teeth: "Has the wretch dared to betray me?"</p>
+
+<p>Fanny supposed she referred to Luce; and her first feeling
+was to save the helpless servant girl from Julia's displeasure;
+so she said, "Do not condemn Luce; she did not tell me. I
+received my information from our teacher, Mr. Miller."</p>
+
+<p>"Luce! Mr. Miller! What do you mean?" asked Julia, her
+eyes lessening to their usual size, and the color again coming
+<pb n="128" /><anchor id="Pg128" />
+to her cheeks and lips. This sudden change in her sister's
+appearance puzzled Fanny; but she proceeded to relate what
+she had just heard from Mr. Miller. Julia was so much relieved
+to find her fears unfounded, and her darling secret safe,
+that she burst into a loud laugh, which she continued for some
+time. During this fit of laughter, she was determining
+whether it were best to confess the whole and seem sorry for
+it, or to strenuously deny it. Finally, she decided on the
+former, but resolved not to give the right reason for her conduct;
+so she said, with an air of great penitence: "Yes,
+Fanny, I am guilty, and I am glad you know it, too. I have
+been on the point of acknowledging it to you many times, but
+shame kept me silent."</p>
+
+<p>"How could you do it, and what did you do it for?" asked
+Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>Julia replied, "Truth compels me to say that I feared your
+influence over Mr. Wilmot. I knew how much he admired
+amiability in females, and I wished to make him think you
+were no more amiable than other people."</p>
+
+<p>"And yet you say you never cared for his love," continued
+Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>Miss Julia was getting cornered; but her evil genius did not
+forsake her, and she answered, "True, I did not care much for
+him; but I felt flattered with his attentions and I ardently desired
+to have one person prefer me to you. I know it was
+wicked in me to do what I did, but you will forgive me, will
+you not? And I will promise never again to act so deceitfully
+toward you."</p>
+
+<p>Always sincere in what she said herself, Fanny could not
+think her sister otherwise; so her hand was extended in token
+of forgiveness. Julia took it, and raising it to her lips, kept it
+there for an instant, in order to conceal the treacherous smile
+of exultation which played round her mouth. "I shall yet
+triumph," thought she, and, in the exuberance of her joy, she
+kissed again the soft hand which she held in her grasp. Could
+Fanny have looked into the heart of her sister, and beheld all
+its dark designs, she would have fled from her presence as
+from a poisonous serpent. But, though she was deceived,
+there was one, the All-seeing One, whose eye was ever upon
+the sinful girl; and though for a while she seemed to prosper,
+the same mighty Power so ordered it, that after a time, she
+who had sown the tempest reaped the whirlwind; and the
+clouds which hung so heavy and dark around the pathway of
+her innocent victim, afterward burst with terrific violence
+upon her own head.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="129" /><anchor id="Pg129" />We will now return to Mrs. Miller, whom we left relating
+to her husband the supposed neglect of Dr. Lacey. She
+finished her narrative by saying, "I cannot help thinking that
+by some means, Julia is at the foundation of all this mischief.
+You and Dr. Lacey were good friends; suppose you
+write to him, and then we shall at least know the truth of the
+matter."</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, I will," said Mr. Miller; "tomorrow."</p>
+
+<p>"But why not write tonight?" asked Kate, who was in a
+hurry.</p>
+
+<p>"Because," answered Mr. Miller, "I shall be engaged tonight
+and tomorrow will do as well."</p>
+
+<p>Kate could not help feeling that, possibly, "tomorrow" might
+not do as well; but she said no more on the subject, and waited
+patiently for the morrow, when, true to his promise, her husband
+commenced the important letter. We have said that Mr.
+Miller had never liked Julia. In this letter, however, he spoke
+as favorably of her as he could; but he told how basely she
+had once deceived himself and Mr. Wilmot, with regard to
+Fanny, and also hinted his own and his wife's suspicion, that,
+in some way or other, Julia was connected with Dr. Lacey's
+long silence, as well as with the heartless letter which Fanny
+had received from New Orleans.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, this will do," said Kate, as she read what her husband
+had written. "But," she added, "I cannot help feeling sorry
+that it was not sent yesterday."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, Kate," said Mr. Miller, gayly, "your anxiety for
+Fanny has made you nervous, and now you are almost superstitious.
+One day can make no possible difference in the result
+of this letter."</p>
+
+<p>Afterward, when it was too late, he learned how much difference
+the delay of one day caused. By its means, that letter
+which would have set all right, was sent in the same package
+with Julia's amiable production, and, as we have seen, was
+not received by its owner, but was safely stowed away in a
+cigar box under ground.</p>
+
+<p>Soon after Mr. Miller deposited his letter in the post office,
+a young girl, closely veiled, entered the same building, and
+looked anxiously round until her eye fell upon her accomplice,
+Mr. Dunn. That worthy young man instantly came forward,
+grinning and bowing, and almost upsetting another clerk, who
+was also hastening to wait upon the beautiful Miss Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>"Good morning, Miss Julia!" said Mr. Dunn; "glad to see
+you. Fine morning."</p>
+
+<p>Julia did not deign to reply, for Mr. Dunn's familiarity was
+<pb n="130" /><anchor id="Pg130" />
+exceedingly disgusting to her. She, however, handed him
+her letter, which he looked at in some surprise, and said in a
+low tone, "Is this letter from Fanny, or you?"</p>
+
+<p>"From me; send it," answered Julia, at the same time managing
+to slip an eagle into the hands of the honest clerk.</p>
+
+<p>Leaving the office, the young lady proceeded homeward,
+thinking to herself, "There, that will settle him, I hope. I am
+getting on swimmingly."</p>
+
+<p>When Mr. Miller entered his room, on his return from the
+office, Kate said, "In the course of two weeks, you or Fanny
+or both, will hear from Dr. Lacey."</p>
+
+<p>"Do not be too sanguine, Katy," answered Mr. Miller:
+"you may be disappointed."</p>
+
+<p>"Well," continued Kate, "if he pays no attention to your letter,
+I shall be satisfied that he really is undeserving of Fanny's
+esteem. I'll not tell her that you have written, for fear of
+the consequence."</p>
+
+<p>So days came and went, week followed week, in rapid succession,
+until five weeks were numbered with the past since
+Mr. Miller's letter had been dispatched. Kate had waited and
+watched until even her sanguine nature had ceased to hope;
+for there had come no tidings from the far off Crescent City,
+and both she and her husband had unwillingly come to the
+conclusion that Dr. Lacey was really false. Kate manifested
+her disappointment by an increased tenderness of manner toward
+Fanny, whom she sincerely loved, and by a more gracious
+deportment toward Julia, whom she began to fear she
+had wronged by suspecting her of being accessory to Dr.
+Lacey's conduct.</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter14">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter XIV</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">fanny and julia's uncle arrives from india</head>
+
+<p><pb n="131" /><anchor id="Pg131" />It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny's
+seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to
+celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously
+chosen queen. The fete took place in a handsome grove on
+a hillside which overlooked the city of Frankfort. All of Mr.
+Miller's pupils were present, together with most of their
+parents and many of their friends. Mrs. Miller had taken
+great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the
+occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid
+to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.</p>
+
+<p>Her dress was a white muslin, festooned with wild flowers,
+some of which were fastened here and there by a pearl or
+brilliant. The gayety of the little party was at its height, and
+when Fanny, gracefully kneeling, received upon her head the
+crown, and was proclaimed "Queen of the May," a strange
+voice called out in loud, musical tones, "Viva la Reine." The
+whole company instantly caught up the words, and "Long live
+the Queen" was echoed and re-echoed on all sides.</p>
+
+<p>When the tumult had somewhat subsided the eyes of those
+present were turned toward the spot whence the words "Viva
+la Reine" had proceeded. Leaning against one of the tall
+shade trees were two gentlemen, who had joined them unobserved.
+The elder of the strangers was a middle-aged man,
+in whose piercing black eyes and dark complexion we recognize
+the Mr. Middleton whom we left with Dr. Lacey in New
+Orleans. His companion was many years younger, and there
+was something in his appearance which instantly interested
+and attracted the notice of strangers. There was a nobleness
+in the intellectual cast of his high, white forehead, round
+which his rich brown hair lay in thick masses, as if unwilling
+to part with the curl which must have been natural to it in
+childhood.</p>
+
+<p>No sooner did Kate's eyes fall on the young man than she
+<pb n="132" /><anchor id="Pg132" />
+darted forward with a cry of recognition and exclaimed,
+"Why, Frank Cameron, how came you here?"</p>
+
+<p>But before he answers Kate's question, we will introduce
+him to our readers. Frank Cameron was a cousin of Kate
+Wilmot. His father, who was a lawyer by profession, had
+amassed a large fortune, on the interest of which he was now
+living in elegant style in the city of New York. Frank, who
+was the eldest child, had chosen the profession of his father,
+contrary to the wishes of his proud lady mother, who looked
+upon all professions as too plebeian to suit her ideas of gentility.
+This aristocratic lady had forgotten the time when,
+with blue cotton umbrella and thick India rubbers, she had
+plodded through the mud and water of the streets in Albany,
+giving music lessons for her own and widowed mother's maintenance.
+One of her pupils was Kate Wilmot's mother, Lucy
+Cameron. While giving lessons to her she first met Lucy's
+brother, Arthur Cameron, who afterward became her husband.
+He was attracted by her extreme beauty and his admiration
+was increased on learning her praiseworthy efforts
+to maintain herself and mother. They were married, and with
+increasing years came increasing wealth, until at length Mr.
+Cameron was a millionaire and retired from business.</p>
+
+<p>As riches increased, so did Mrs. Cameron's proud spirit,
+until she came to look upon herself as somewhat above the
+common order of her fellow-beings. She endeavored to instil
+her ideas of exclusiveness into the minds of her children.
+With her daughter Gertrude, she succeeded admirably, and by
+the time that young lady had reached her eighteenth year, she
+fancied herself a kind of queen to whom all must pay homage.
+But Frank the poor mother found perfectly incorrigible. He
+was too much like his father to think himself better than his
+neighbor on account of his wealth. Poor Mrs. Cameron had
+long given him up, only asking as a favor that he would not
+disgrace his family by marrying the washerwoman's daughter.
+Frank promised he would not, unless perchance he should
+fall in love with her, "And then," said he, with a wicked
+twinkle of his handsome hazel eyes, "then, my dear Mrs.
+Cameron, I cannot be answerable for consequences."</p>
+
+<p>He had always greatly admired his cousin Kate, and often
+horrified his mother by declaring that if Kate were not his
+cousin, he would surely marry her. "Thank the Lord, then,
+that she is so near a relative! For now you will not stoop to
+marry a music teacher," said Mrs. Cameron.</p>
+
+<p>The old roguish expression danced in Frank's eye, as he
+said, "Most noble mother Adelaide, will you tell me whether
+<pb n="133" /><anchor id="Pg133" />
+it wrenched father's back much when he stooped to a music
+teacher?"</p>
+
+<p>The highly indignant lady was silent, for Frank had a way
+of reminding her of the past, which she did not quite relish;
+so she let him alone, secretly praying that he would not make
+a fool of himself in his choice of a wife. He bade her be
+easy on that point, for 'twasn't likely he would ever marry,
+for he probably would never find a wife who would suit him.</p>
+
+<p>Such was Frank Cameron. Business for his father had
+taken him to Louisville, and he determined to visit his cousin
+Kate ere he returned home. He took passage in the Blue
+Wing, on board of which was Mr. Middleton, who soon made
+his acquaintance. As they were bound for the same place,
+they kept together, and on reaching Frankfort, went immediately
+to Mrs. Crane's, where they were entertained by Mrs.
+Carrington, who wondered much who the distinguished looking
+strangers could be. Concluding that the older one must
+of course be married, she turned her attention to Frank, who
+was much amused at her airs and coquettish manners. He
+had inquired for Mrs. Miller, and at length Mrs. Carrington
+asked if she were an acquaintance of his.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, ma'am," answered Frank with great gravity, "she is
+my wife's cousin."</p>
+
+<p>In an instant Mrs. Carrington's coquetry vanished, and
+rising upon her dignity, she soon gave the gentlemen directions
+where to find the May party. As they were proceeding
+thither, Mr. Middleton said, "Why, Cameron, I understood
+you to say on the boat that you were not married."</p>
+
+<p>"Neither am I," answered Frank. "I merely wished to get
+a dissolving view of that lady's maneuvers. Besides, I was
+actually afraid of being annihilated by her eyes and smiles.
+I'll manage to let her know that you are marketable, and then
+she'll turn her artillery toward you."</p>
+
+<p>"But was it quite right," said Mr. Middleton, "to give her a
+wrong impression?"</p>
+
+<p>"No, I suppose not," answered Frank. "But if I ever
+marry, Kate will be my wife's cousin."</p>
+
+<p>By this time they had reached the entrance of the grove and
+caught sight of the fair queen. "The fates protect me!" said
+Frank, suddenly stopping and planting himself against a
+tree. "It would be suicide to advance another step. And she
+is your niece, you say. Pray intercede for me, or in less than
+a month I shall be making faces through the iron grating of
+some madhouse."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton did not reply. His eyes were riveted on
+<pb n="134" /><anchor id="Pg134" />
+Fanny, whose face and figure recalled to his remembrance his
+only sister, who was the playmate of his childish years. Many
+long years had rolled away since that bright summer morning,
+when with a sad heart he bade adieu to that sister, who,
+a young happy bride, was leaving her native land for a home
+on a foreign shore. Weeks passed, and there came intelligence
+that the ill-fated vessel in which she embarked was a
+total wreck. Among the lost were his sister and her husband,
+who now slept quietly beneath the billowy surf of the Atlantic.</p>
+
+<p>Fanny so strongly resembled her Aunt that it was not
+strange Mr. Middleton for an instant fancied he again looked
+on the features of his long-lost sister. But the illusion soon
+vanished, and when Kate bounded forward and saluted her
+cousin, his eye was wandering over the group of young girls
+in quest of his other niece. He, however, looked in vain.
+Julia was not there. When urged to attend the party, she had
+tossed her head in scorn saying that she unfortunately had no
+taste for child's play. She preferred remaining at home,
+where she could spend her time more profitably. Oh, Julia,
+Julia! It is a pity you did not assign your true reason for
+absenting yourself from the party. Of this reason we will
+speak hereafter. We are not quite through with the May
+party.</p>
+
+<p>We left Kate interrogating her cousin as to how he chanced
+to be there, and the remainder of the company looked in wonder
+upon the strangers, who seemed so suddenly to have
+dropped in their midst. After Frank had answered his
+cousin's question, he introduced his companion and said, "He
+has two nieces here, I believe. He has recognized one of them
+in your charming queen. Will you please point out the other
+and introduce him?"</p>
+
+<p>"I am sorry to say Julia is not present," answered Kate.
+"But come with me, Mr. Middleton," continued she, "and I
+will present you to Fanny." Then turning to Frank, she
+added, "I remember you to be a woman-hater, master Frank,
+so you can remain where you are."</p>
+
+<p>"I'd laugh to see myself doing it," answered Frank, as he
+followed his gay cousin to the spot where Fanny was standing.
+All eyes were upon them, while Kate introduced the tall, distinguished-looking
+gentleman to Fanny as her uncle.</p>
+
+<p>"My uncle!" said Fanny, in some surprise. "My uncle!"</p>
+
+<p>A slight shade of disappointment was visible on Mr.
+Middleton's face, as he took the offered hand of his niece, but
+he said, "Yes, your uncle. Did you never hear your father
+speak of his brother Bill?"</p>
+
+<p><pb n="135" /><anchor id="Pg135" />"Oh, yes, yes," said Fanny joyfully. "I do know you now.
+You are my Uncle William from the Indies. Father will be
+delighted to see you, for he has long feared you were dead."
+At the same time the affectionate girl again took her uncle's
+hand and raised it to her lips.</p>
+
+<p>The tears started to Mr. Middleton's eyes, but hastily dashing
+them away, he said, "I suppose the fair Queen Fanny
+knows that bad bills always return?"</p>
+
+<p>Fanny replied by again kissing the sunburned hand of her
+uncle. "King Ferdinand!" thought Frank, "I'd endure the
+rack for the sake of being in the old fellow's boots." Frank
+had been standing near Fanny, fixing upon her a gaze so intensely
+earnest that when she at last raised her eyes to his she
+blushed deeply, for there was no mistaking the look of deep
+admiration with which he regarded her.</p>
+
+<p>Kate immediately introduced him. Fanny received him
+very politely, but said playfully, "I was in hopes, Mr. Cameron,
+that you would prove to be my cousin."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton immediately answered, "No, dear Fanny, he
+is not your cousin, but he seems very desirous of becoming
+my nephew."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny did not apply this to herself, but answered very demurely,
+"I don't know what he'll do, uncle. You'll have to
+talk the matter over with sister Julia, who unfortunately is not
+here."</p>
+
+<p>"You are a modest little puss," said Mr. Middleton. "But
+do you give up everything so quietly to Julia?"</p>
+
+<p>Fanny answered somewhat sadly, "I've nothing to give."</p>
+
+<p>Here Mr. Miller joined them, and said it was time to make
+preparations for returning' home. Accordingly in a short time
+the company were dispersing. When our party reached Mrs.
+Crane's, Fanny went directly to Julia, whom she found most
+becomingly dressed, and apparently anxiously awaiting her
+return.</p>
+
+<p>That excellent young lady had heard from Mrs. Carrington
+of the strangers' visit, and she was impatient to know
+who they were and had dispatched a negro girl to reconnoiter
+and report. The girl soon came back, her eyes projecting like
+coffee saucers, and the little braided tags of her hair seemingly
+standing upright.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, Miss Julia!" said she, "that ar' tall, black man&mdash;no, I
+ax yer pardon, miss&mdash;that ar' tall, yaller man, done shook
+hands 'long of Miss Fanny, who kissed him, and called him
+Uncle William. She said how he done been with the Injuns."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="136" /><anchor id="Pg136" />"Her Uncle William!" repeated Julia, in amazement. "And
+who is the other man? His son?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, reckon so," said the negro. "They done call him Mr.
+Camel, or Camlet, or suthin. I tell you he's han'some; and I
+reckon he's tuk with Miss Fanny. Jiminy hoecake! Ain't
+she pooty? She looked a heap han'somer than you&mdash;no, I
+don't mean so&mdash;I axes pardon agin." And the negro bobbed
+out of the door just in time to dodge a ball of soap which
+Julia hurled at her head.</p>
+
+<p>"It's no use fretting so," said Mrs. Carrington, who was
+present. "The young man is married, for he spoke of his
+wife."</p>
+
+<p>Julia did not answer, and Mrs. Carrington soon after left
+the room. When she was gone, Julia muttered to herself,
+"Uncle William, from the Indies; rich as Cr&oelig;sus, of course.
+What a fool I was not to go to the party. Most likely Fanny
+has won his good graces by this time. However, I'll dress
+myself and surprise him with my beauty, if nothing else."</p>
+
+<p>Accordingly, the next hour was spent in decorating her person,
+and when Fanny came for her she was ready to make
+an assault upon the good opinion of her rich uncle. Not a
+thing was out of place, from the shining braids of her dark
+hair to the tiny slipper on her delicate foot.</p>
+
+<p>Fanny's first exclamation on entering the room was, "How
+beautiful you look, Julia! It is exceedingly fortunate that you
+are dressed so becomingly; for, will you believe it, Uncle William
+is down stairs!"</p>
+
+<p>"Is it possible?" said Julia, affecting much surprise.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes," answered Fanny. "You know father thinks him
+dead. But come, he is anxious to see you."</p>
+
+<p>Julia arose to go with her sister, and said, "Isn't there a
+young man with him?"</p>
+
+<p>"How did you know that?" asked Fanny, in some astonishment.</p>
+
+<p>"I saw them from the window," was Julia's ready reply.</p>
+
+<p>Fanny did not think of doubting her sister, and she answered,
+"It is a Mr. Cameron. He is cousin to Mrs. Miller."</p>
+
+<p>By this time they had reached the parlor, which was open.
+Here Julia thought proper to be seized with a fit of modest
+indifference, and hesitated a moment before entering the room.
+Her uncle, however, immediately came forward, and relieved
+her from all embarrassment by saying, "And this, I suppose, is
+Julia. My brother is a happy man to be father of such charming
+girls."</p>
+
+<p>Julia received him graciously, but rather haughtily offered
+<pb n="137" /><anchor id="Pg137" />
+him her cold white hand. "I will not kiss him," thought she;
+"Fanny did that. It's too childish. I'll he more dignified."
+Could she have known the contrast which her uncle was drawing
+between her own and Fanny's reception of him she would
+not have felt much flattered; but before her uncle had time to
+say anything further, Fanny introduced her to Frank, whose
+keen eye had read her character at a glance, and read it aright,
+too. His ideas and words were after the following fashion:</p>
+
+<p>"Pshaw! What a bundle of pride and stuck-up-ishness!
+She's handsome, though, but it isn't to be named the same day
+with Fanny,"&mdash;"How do you do, Miss Middleton?"&mdash;"What an
+affected little courtesy!"&mdash;"Hope to see you well, ma'am."&mdash;"I'd
+laugh to see her trip and fall flat."</p>
+
+<p>Such were Frank's thoughts while undergoing the ceremony
+of an introduction to Julia, who never for a moment doubted
+she was making an impression upon the handsome young
+stranger, his supposed wife to the contrary notwithstanding.
+The introduction being over, Julia seated herself on the sofa,
+while Fanny took a seat on a low ottoman near her uncle, but
+partially behind him. She had chosen this place, because she
+fancied it would screen her somewhat from Frank's eyes,
+which she felt, rather than saw, were fixed upon her constantly.</p>
+
+<p>During the conversation which followed, Julia, as if by
+mere accident, mentioned New Orleans. She was anxious to
+know whether her uncle saw or heard of Dr. Lacey. Her
+curiosity was soon gratified, for, at the mention of New Orleans,
+as if suddenly recollecting himself, said, turning to
+Fanny, "I saw two of your acquaintances in New Orleans,
+and one of them gave me a most glowing description of you."</p>
+
+<p>"I wonder if it were a gentleman," thought Frank.</p>
+
+<p>Julia's thoughts were similar, and she bit her lip, while
+Fanny's cheek glowed with unwonted brilliancy as she quietly
+asked, "Pray, who was it uncle?"</p>
+
+<p>"It was Miss Woodburn who praised you so highly," answered
+Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>Julia immediately asked, "And who was the other acquaintance?"</p>
+
+<p>"Dr. Lacey," answered her uncle. "I spent three weeks at
+his house."</p>
+
+<p>Without knowing it, Fanny drew nearer to her uncle and
+laid her hand on his. He seemed dearer to her from the fact
+that he had spent so much time with one whose image was
+ever before her, and whom she vainly fancied she was trying
+to forget.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="138" /><anchor id="Pg138" />Frank noticed Fanny's manner, and interpreted it according
+to his fears. "There's mischief here," thought he. "I hope
+this doctor lives in a good locality for yellow fever."</p>
+
+<p>"Is Dr. Lacey about to be married?" asked Julia.</p>
+
+<p>"Married," repeated Mr. Middleton; "I should say matrimony
+was very far from his thoughts at present. I fancied
+he had met with some disappointment and I sometimes feared
+lest the fair, deceitful one were one of my nieces. Can any
+one set me right on the subject?"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton had no idea how painfully his words affected
+her who sat by his side, and looked up so imploringly in his
+face, as if begging him to stop. There was an embarrassing
+silence, which Julia presently broke, by saying, "While Dr.
+Lacey was here, he and Fanny got up a flirtation; but nothing
+serious will result from it, I reckon."</p>
+
+<p>"It's Fanny's own fault, then, I imagine," said Mr. Middleton,
+laying his hand on the head which had drooped lower
+and lower, until at last it rested heavily on his knee.</p>
+
+<p>Fanny made no reply; but when she lifted up her head there
+was something so sad in the expression of her face that Mr.
+Middleton immediately surmised that there was, or had been,
+something between Dr. Lacey and Fanny more serious than a
+mere flirtation; so he very kindly changed the conversation,
+which now turned upon indifferent subjects, until the supper
+bell rang out its summons, when they all repaired to the dining
+room.</p>
+
+<p>At the supper table Mr. Middleton and Frank were introduced
+to Mrs. Carrington, Mr. Stanton and Raymond. Mrs.
+Carrington acknowledged her introduction to Mr. Cameron
+merely by a haughty, disdainful bow. She had learned from
+Kate that he was not married; and feeling indignant at the
+deception he attempted to practice upon her, she resolved to
+treat him with contempt. Accordingly, although seated opposite
+him, she deigned him neither look nor word, but divided
+her time between laughing and coquetting with Raymond, and
+trying the power of her charms upon Mr. Middleton, who,
+she had been told, was a bachelor, and possessed of unbounded
+wealth. With the old Indian, however, she made but little
+headway; and Frank was right when he thought, "You'll get
+tired of that play, madam; the game is too old to be caught
+with chaff." With Raymond she succeeded better. He was
+delighted with her unusually flattering notice; and ere supper
+was over he had, in Frank's estimation, made a perfect fool of
+himself.</p>
+
+<p>Frank's attention was, however, soon diverted toward Mr.
+<pb n="139" /><anchor id="Pg139" />
+Middleton, who said, speaking to Stanton, "Were it not for
+your name and glasses, I would address you as Dr. Lacey.
+Are you related to him?"</p>
+
+<p>Stanton replied, "Yes, sir; he is my cousin. I think I must
+resemble him, as I have been told so frequently."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton then spoke of Dr. Lacey in the highest terms
+of commendation, and concluded his remarks by saying, "I
+have recently purchased a residence, near Lake Pontchartrain,
+and am beating up recruits to spend the summer there with
+me. I am sure of Dr. Lacey, Miss Woodburn, and her cousin,
+Miss Mortimer. My nieces I shall take back with me, any
+way, and shall be happy to prevail on you, Mr. Stanton, to accompany
+me also."</p>
+
+<p>Stanton thanked him for his kind invitation, but at the
+same time declined it, saying that business would call him to
+New York in the autumn. The deep blush which accompanied
+these words caused Raymond to burst into a laugh. Mr.
+Middleton looked inquiringly at him and he said, "Pardon me
+for laughing; I was thinking of the important business which
+calls Bob to New York."</p>
+
+<p>"Nothing bad, I hope," said Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>"Nothing worse than going for a wife," answered Raymond.
+"He is not suited with Kentucky girls, but must needs
+plod back to New York."</p>
+
+<p>"If appearances do not deceive, you, at least, seem likely to
+be suited by a Kentuckian," replied Mr. Middleton, at the same
+time turning his black eyes on Mrs. Carrington with something
+of a quizzical expression.</p>
+
+<p>Raymond colored. He did not know how the speech would
+be received by the fair lady. She soon satisfied him, however;
+for tossing her head proudly, she said, "As far as my experience
+goes, New Yorkers are more easily suited than Kentuckians;
+at least, I find them to be exceedingly disagreeable."</p>
+
+<p>"I am afraid some of them are so easily suited that they
+catch a Tartar sometimes," said Frank, whose feelings were
+roused at hearing this rude speech.</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Carrington gave him a look which she meant should
+say, "I wonder who you think you are. I'd thank you to mind
+your own business."</p>
+
+<p>But Frank thought he was minding his business; for he was
+looking at Fanny, who had not taken her eyes from her plate
+since her uncle had proposed taking herself and Julia to New
+Orleans. Her first feeling was one of joy. She would go,
+for she would then see Dr. Lacey; but the next thought was,
+<pb n="140" /><anchor id="Pg140" />
+"No, I will not. He has spurned me, and why should I put
+myself in his way?"</p>
+
+<p>Julia's feelings were different. She could scarcely conceal
+her delight. Her artful mind took in the future at a glance.
+She felt sure that Fanny would not go; but she would, and
+could thus make Dr. Lacey believe that she, of all others, was
+just suited for him. Here we may as well give Julia's real
+reason for absenting herself from the May party. She had
+begun to fear that all her fine scheming might come to
+naught; for in all probability Dr. Lacey would not return to
+Kentucky in a long time. What could she do? She would
+write him a letter in her own name. In it she would modestly
+express her opinion of Fanny's conduct; sympathize with
+him in his disappointment, and end by inviting him to Frankfort,
+saying she hoped he would not absent himself from his
+friends on Fanny's account; for there were many who would
+welcome him back to Kentucky with pleasure. It was for the
+sake of manufacturing this letter that Julia had remained at
+home. But now there was no need of sending it, for she was
+going to New Orleans herself. She would win him. He
+would yet be hers.</p>
+
+<p>On returning to the parlor after supper she seated herself
+close to her uncle, upon whom she lavished so many caresses
+that he wondered much what had come over her, and began
+to think that he was mistaken in supposing her to be cold-hearted
+and indifferent to him. As he looked at her beautiful,
+animated face, and the sparkling brilliancy of her eyes, he felt
+a moment's vanity in thinking how proud he would be to introduce
+her as his niece among the fashionables of New Orleans.</p>
+
+<p>During the evening Mr. Ashton called. He had heard of
+the arrival of a Mr. Middleton from the Indies, and he had
+his own particular reason for wishing to see him. Soon after
+entering the room, he addressed Mr. Middleton, saying, "Were
+you in Calcutta twelve years ago?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, sir; I was there twenty years ago," answered Mr.
+Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>"Do you remember transacting business with the captain of
+the English vessel 'Delphine'?"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton thought a moment and then answered, "Yes,
+I remember that vessel and its captain well."</p>
+
+<p>"And do you remember a poor cabin boy, who was sick
+and worn out with the ship fever?" continued Mr. Ashton.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, yes, yes; I remember him well," said Mr. Middleton.
+"I had him removed to my own house, and nursed him until
+<pb n="141" /><anchor id="Pg141" />
+he was nearly well; and then, he one night ran away from me.
+I have never heard from him since; but there was an American
+vessel anchored near the shore, and I always supposed he
+went on board and sailed for home. I would give much to
+know what became of him."</p>
+
+<p>"He stands before you," said Mr. Ashton, rising and grasping
+Mr. Middleton's hand. "He is here to thank you for your
+kindness, and is both able and willing to repay you for the
+care you took of him who was alone and friendless in a distant
+land."</p>
+
+<p>"Can it be," said Mr. Middleton, with much emotion, "that
+you really are Henry Ashton? I should never have recognized
+you."</p>
+
+<p>"I presume not," answered Ashton. "Twelve years have
+transformed the pale, emaciated youth into the tall, full-grown
+man. But I should have known you anywhere."</p>
+
+<p>Here Raymond called out, "Why Ashton, have you been to
+the Indies? Why did you never tell us?"</p>
+
+<p>"Because," replied Ashton, "there was so much of homesickness
+and suffering attending that voyage to India that I
+never like to speak of it." Then turning to Mr. Middleton,
+he said, "I have met your brother often, but never suspected
+him to be a relative of yours. Have you seen him yet?"</p>
+
+<p>"I have not," answered Mr. Middleton. "I intend visiting
+him tomorrow, and shall be glad, to take as many of you with
+me as are willing to go. I wish to be introduced to him as a
+Mr. Stafford from New Orleans."</p>
+
+<p>After some further conversation it was arranged that Mr.
+Miller, Ashton, Stanton, Raymond and Cameron should all accompany
+Mr. Middleton on his projected visit to his brother.
+Soon after Mr. Ashton departed for his boarding place, and
+the remainder of the company separated for the night.</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter15">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter XV</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">mr. middleton's brother</head>
+
+<p><pb n="142" /><anchor id="Pg142" />Julia's first exclamation, on waking the next morning, was,
+"I am glad I am not expected to go home with uncle today,
+and see father make a precious fool of himself, as he surely
+will."</p>
+
+<p>"How can you say so, Julia?" answered Fanny. "I wish I
+was going, for I think I could smooth father down a little if
+he got to using too strong language."</p>
+
+<p>"Nonsense, Fan," said Julia. "Why don't you confess that you
+wish to go because that handsome Cameron is going? Didn't
+I see how much he looked at you, and how you blushed, too?
+But no matter. I would get him, if I were you!"</p>
+
+<p>Julia was getting very generous, now that she thought herself
+sure of Dr. Lacey. Further remark from her, however,
+was prevented by the ringing of the breakfast bell.</p>
+
+<p>"What shall I tell your parents?" said Mr. Middleton to his
+nieces, as he stood in the hall, waiting for the driver to open
+the carriage door and let down the steps.</p>
+
+<p>Julia made no reply, but Fanny said, "Give them my love,
+and tell them I am getting better every day, and shall want to
+come home soon," and then she added, in a lower tone, "You
+will not laugh at father much, will you, or make fun of him
+either, if he acts oddly?"</p>
+
+<p>"God bless you, sweet girl," said Mr. Middleton, stooping to
+kiss the innocent face which looked up into his with so much
+earnestness. "For your sake, if for no other, your father
+shall not be laughed at."</p>
+
+<p>As the carriage drove off, Julia turned to Fanny and said,
+"Won't they have fun, though, with the old man? I can
+fancy it all. Father's beard will probably be long enough to
+do up in papers, and it will be a miracle if he does not have on
+those horrid old bagging pants of his."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny was only too fearful it would all be as Julia predicted,
+but she made no answer, and soon returned to her room.</p>
+
+<p>We will now follow the carriage, which, with its load of
+<pb n="143" /><anchor id="Pg143" />
+gentlemen, was proceeding rapidly toward the house of our
+friend Uncle Joshua. Mr. William Middleton, or Mr. Stafford,
+as we will call him for a time, seemed to grow excited
+as he approached nearer to a brother whose face he had
+not looked upon for more than twenty long years.</p>
+
+<p>"I say, boys," said he, speaking to his companions, "you
+must help me, and when I begin to ask Joshua concerning his
+parents and brothers, you, too, must talk, or he will suspect I
+have some design in questioning him."</p>
+
+<p>The gentlemen all promised to do their best, except Frank,
+who could promise nothing, because he knew nothing concerning
+the man they were going to visit. His curiosity, however,
+was aroused, and forgetting the presence of Mr. William
+Middleton, "Do they keep the old fellow caged? And must we
+pay anything for seeing him?"</p>
+
+<p>These questions were greeted by a burst of laughter, and
+Raymond said, "No&mdash;admittance is free, but you'll be more
+amused to see him and hear him talk than you would in
+visiting Barnum's Museum!"</p>
+
+<p>By this time the carriage had entered the woods, and they
+came in sight of the house. Mr. Stafford leaned from the
+window, and said, "Is it possible that my brother, with all
+his wealth, lives in such a heathen place as this?"</p>
+
+<p>"When you see him," said Raymond, "you'll think the nest
+just suited the bird."</p>
+
+<p>They were now in the yard, which was so filled with farming
+utensils that the driver found it difficult to effect a passage
+up to the door. The gentlemen were about concluding to
+alight where they were, when Mr. Middleton was heard calling
+out, "Ho, thar, driver, don't run agin that ar ox-cart;
+turn a leetle to the right, can't ye? Now be keerful and not
+run afoul of the plaguey lye leech. I b'lieve the niggers would
+move the hut, Josh and all, into the yard, if they could only
+make a raise!"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Stafford and Frank looked eagerly out at the speaker,
+who fully realized Frank's idea of him. His beard was as
+long and black as a rapid growth of three weeks could make
+it. As Julia had feared, he was dressed in his favorite bagging
+pants, which hung loosely, even around his huge proportions,
+and looked as if fitted to some of his outbuildings. He was
+very warm and he wore neither coat nor vest, while his feet,
+whose dimensions we have mentioned before, were minus
+either shoes or stockings. He appeared in the doorway buttoning
+one of his suspenders. The truth was he had spied the
+carriage in the distance, and as his linen was none the cleanest
+<pb n="144" /><anchor id="Pg144" />
+he hastened to change, and was now putting the finishing
+touch to his toilet. When he caught sight of the occupants
+of the carriage he thought to himself, "Thar's a heap on 'em.
+Nancy'll have to rout the whole gang of niggers, field hands
+and all, to huntin' hin's nests after eggs enough for dinner."</p>
+
+<p>By this time the gentlemen had alighted, and Mr. Middleton
+went forward to receive them. "How d'ye do, how d'ye do?"
+said he; "I'm mighty glad you've come. I wish you'd brought
+the whole city."</p>
+
+<p>"We came pretty near it, I think," said Mr. Miller, at the
+same time presenting Mr. Stafford and Mr. Cameron.</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton continued talking, as if replying to Mr.
+Miller's first remark. "No consequence, no consequence, Mr.
+Stafford, Mr. Cameron, how are you? The more the merrier.
+I s'pose they've told you all about Josh, so I needn't make
+b'lieve any&mdash;but come in&mdash;the house looks better inside than
+it does out." "Ho, Luce," continued he, "where the old boy is
+your mistress? Tell her thar's heaps of folks here, and mind
+tell Aunt Judy to get us up a whalin' dinner."</p>
+
+<p>Here he stopped to take breath for a moment, and then proceeded.
+"You must excuse my rig, gentlemen, or rather, you
+must excuse what ain't rigged; mebby if I'd known all you
+city buggers was comin', I'd a kivered my bar feet."</p>
+
+<p>"You go barefoot for comfort?" said Mr. Miller.</p>
+
+<p>"Why, yes, mainly for that, I suppose," answered Mr.
+Middleton, "for I've got such fetchin' big corns on my feet
+that I ain't goin' to be cramped with none of your toggery.
+My feet happen to be clean, for I washed them in the watering
+trough this mornin'. How d'ye leave my gals?"</p>
+
+<p>"They are well," answered Mr. Miller, "or rather Julia is,
+and Fanny is improving every day."</p>
+
+<p>"I've often wondered," said Mr. Middleton, "what 'twas
+ailded Sunshine when she was sick. She didn't seem to have
+no disease in particular, and I reckon nothin's on her mind,
+for all's straight between her and Dr. Lacey, as far as I
+know."</p>
+
+<p>"Dr. Lacey!" repeated Frank, without knowing what he
+said.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, Dr. Lacey; know him?" asked Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>"No, sir," answered Frank, and Ashton rejoined, "I imagine
+he wishes Fanny had never known him."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton turned, and for a moment regarded Frank
+intently. Frank stood the inspection manfully, and Mr.
+Middleton said, "You are from New York, hey? I like New
+Yorkers, and if Sunshine wasn't promised to Dr. Lacey and
+<pb n="145" /><anchor id="Pg145" />
+never had seen him, and I liked you, I'd as soon you'd have
+her as anybody."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Stafford now said that he was acquainted with Dr.
+Lacey, and proceeded to speak of the pleasant time he had
+spent with him. This occupied the time until dinner was
+ready.</p>
+
+<p>"Come, haul up," said Mr. Middleton, "haul up; we didn't
+expect so many to dinner, but the old table'll stretch and you
+must set clus; but don't none of you step on my corns, for
+thunder's sake!"</p>
+
+<p>Frank thought if his host kept on talking he should not be
+able to eat for laughing, but the old man was but just getting
+into the merits of the case!</p>
+
+<p>When his guests were seated, he said to Mr. Stafford, "Your
+white neck cloth looks like you might belong to the clergy.
+If you do, you can say a short prayer over the eggs and bacon,
+but Lord's sake be spry, for I'm blarsted hungry!"</p>
+
+<p>But for the remembrance of his promise to Fanny, Mr.
+Stafford would have screamed. It is needless to say that he
+declined his host's invitation, and the company began their
+dinner.</p>
+
+<p>Suddenly Mr. Stafford asked if Mr. Middleton had any
+brothers.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes&mdash;no, or, that is, I had one once," answered Mr.
+Middleton, "but he's deader than a door nail afore this, I
+reckon."</p>
+
+<p>"And what makes you think he is dead?" asked Stafford.</p>
+
+<p>"Why, you see," returned Mr. Middleton, "when our old
+pap died, something in the will stuck crossways in Bill's
+swaller, and he left college and put to sea, and I hain't heard
+from him in fifteen years."</p>
+
+<p>"Did he look like you?" said Raymond.</p>
+
+<p>"He was four years younger than I," answered Mr. Middleton,
+"but no more like me than Sunshine's pet kitten is like our
+old watch dog, Tige. He was soft like in his ways and took
+to book larnin mightily, and I'm&mdash;but everybody knows what
+old Josh is. Hold on thar! Save the pieces!" said he to
+Frank, who, unable longer to restrain his mirth, had deluged
+his plate with coffee.</p>
+
+<p>"Pray excuse me," said Frank, mortified beyond measure at
+his mishap.</p>
+
+<p>His discomfiture was, however, somewhat relieved by his
+companions, all of whom burst into a fit of laughter, in which
+Mr. Stafford heartily joined, forgetful of his promise to
+Fanny. By this time dinner was over and the company repaired
+<pb n="146" /><anchor id="Pg146" />
+to the porch, where Ashton and Raymond betook themselves
+to their cigars, while Mr. Middleton puffed away at his
+old cob pipe.</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Stafford at length resumed the dinner table conversation
+by saying, "If I were you, Mr. Middleton, I would not
+give up my brother yet; 'Hope on, hope ever,' is my motto."</p>
+
+<p>"Hope on," repeated Mr. Middleton. "I have hoped on till
+I am tired on't, and by spells I have dreams in which it seems
+like my brother was alive and had come back, and then my
+old gourd shell of a heart gives a thunderin' thump, and
+fetches me up wide awake. I hate dreams mightily, for it
+takes me an all-fired while to get to sleep all over, and when
+I do I hate to be waked up by a dream."</p>
+
+<p>"I hope you'll live to see your brother, though," said Frank.</p>
+
+<p>"No, I shan't," answered Mr. Middleton, again filling his
+cob pipe. "Everything that I loved has always died."</p>
+
+<p>"Have you lost many friends?" asked Mr. Stafford.</p>
+
+<p>"Considerable many," said Mr. Middleton, "considering how
+few I ever had. First, thar was mother died, when Bill and
+I was little boys; I remember how we cried when we stood by
+her grave, and I was so feared Bill would bust his jacket open
+that I whispered to him not to take on so, for I'd be his
+mother now. And then that night, which was the longest and
+darkest I ever knew, we took turn rocking and singing to our
+little baby sister, just as we had seen mother do."</p>
+
+<p>Here he stopped a moment, and Raymond, who was rather
+impatient, said, "Don't stop; go on."</p>
+
+<p>The old man wiped his eyes, and said, "Heavens and arth,
+don't hurry a feller so; can't you let him wait till the big
+bumps get out of his throat, or would you have me bellerin'
+here like a calf?"</p>
+
+<p>"Take your time, Mr. Middleton," said Mr. Stafford, who
+was as much affected as his brother at the remembrance of
+that sad night, when he first felt what it was to be motherless.</p>
+
+<p>After an instant, Mr. Middleton continued, "Directly that
+sister got big enough, she was married and started to go to
+England, but the vessel went to smash and the crew went to
+the bottom. Poor gal, she always hated salt, but she's used to
+it by this time, I reckon. Then there was pap died next, but
+he was old and gray-headed, and sick-hearted like, and he
+wanted to go, but it made it jest as bad for me. Then thar
+was Bill."</p>
+
+<p>Here Mr. Stafford moved his chair so as to hide his face
+from the speaker, who continued, "I did think I might have
+<pb n="147" /><anchor id="Pg147" />
+one left, but 'twasn't to be. He went, too, and Josh was left
+alone."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton cleared his throat a little, refilled his cob
+pipe, and proceeded. "The Lord gin me two gals, and then
+he sent me as noble a boy as ever was, I don't care where
+t'other comes from. He wasn't mine, but I loved him all the
+same. You, Mr. Miller, knew him, but you don't know&mdash;no,
+nor begin to know, how old Josh loved him, and what a tremendous
+wrench it gin my old heart when I come home and
+found he was dead. But, Lord, hain't he got a fine gravestun,
+though! You go to the cimetery at Frankford, and
+you'll see it right along side of Leftenant Carrington's, whose
+widow's a flirtin' with everybody in creation anyway, and
+Frankford sartin."</p>
+
+<p>"I've now told you of all that's dead," continued he, striking
+the ashes out of his pipe and wiping it on his bagging trousers,
+"but I hain't told you yit what troubles me more than all.
+Thar's something haunts old Josh, and makes his heart stand
+still with mortal fear. Thar's Sunshine, dearer to her old pap
+than his own life. You've all seen her, and I reckon she's
+made some of your hearts ache; but something's come over
+her. She seems delicate like, and is fadin' away."</p>
+
+<p>Here two big tears, that couldn't be mistaken, rolled down
+Mr. Middleton's cheeks, as he added emphatically, "and by
+Jehu, if Sunshine goes, old Josh'll bust up and go, too!"</p>
+
+<p>The winding up of Uncle Joshua's story was so odd and unexpected
+that all the gentlemen, Mr. Stafford included, laughed
+loudly.</p>
+
+<p>"'Tain't no laughin' matter, boys," said Mr. Middleton,
+"and so you'll all think if you ever have a gal as sweet and
+lovin' like as Sunshine."</p>
+
+<p>Here Mr. Stafford said, "Your sister's name was Fanny,
+I believe."</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, 'twas; who told you?" asked Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>"No one. I knew it myself," answered Mr. Stafford, looking
+his brother earnestly in the face.</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton seemed puzzled, and after closely scrutinizing
+Mr. Stafford's features, he said, "Confound it, am I in a
+nightmare? I thought for a minute&mdash;but no, it can't be
+neither, for you've got too thunderin' black a hide to be Bill."</p>
+
+<p>Before Mr. Stafford replies to this remark we will take the
+reader to the kitchen, where a group of negroes are assembled
+round old Aunt Katy, and are listening with breathless interest
+to what she is saying. Aunt Katy was so infirm that
+she kept her bed for the greater part of the time, but on this
+<pb n="148" /><anchor id="Pg148" />
+day she was sitting-up, and from her low cabin window she
+caught a view of the visitors as they alighted from the carriage.
+When Mr. Stafford appeared, she half started from
+her chair and said aloud, "Who upon airth can that be, and
+whar have I seen him? Somewhar, sartin."</p>
+
+<p>It then occurred to her that she would go to the kitchen and
+inquire who "that tall, darkish-looking gentleman was." Accordingly
+she hobbled out to make the inquiry. She was
+much disappointed when she heard the name. "No," said she,
+"'tain't nobody I ever knowed, and yet how like he is to
+somebody I've seen."</p>
+
+<p>Not long after the old negress again muttered to herself,
+"Go way now; what makes me keep a thinkin' so of Marster
+William this mornin'? 'Pears like he keeps hauntin' me."
+Then rising she went to an old cupboard, and took from it a
+cracked earthen teapot. From this teapot she drew a piece
+of brown paper, and opening it gazed fondly on a little lock
+of soft brown hair.</p>
+
+<p>"Bless the boy," said she, "I mind jest how he looked when
+I cut this har from his head, the very day his mother was
+buried. Poor Marster William," continued she, "most likely
+he's gone to 'tarnity 'fore this time."</p>
+
+<p>As she said this tears, which were none the less sincere because
+she who wept them belonged to Africa's sable race, fell
+upon the once bright but now faded lock of hair, which
+the faithful creature had for more than forty years preserved
+as a memento of him whom she had long since looked upon as
+dead, although she had never ceased to pray for him, and always
+ended her accustomed prayer, "Now I lay me&mdash;"
+with the petition that "God would take keer of Marster William
+and bring him home again." Who shall say that the
+prayer was not answered?</p>
+
+<p>Going back to her seat, she took up her knitting and was
+soon living over the past, when she was young and dwelt
+with "the old folks at home." Suddenly there came from the
+house the sound of merry laughter. High above all the rest
+was a voice, whose clear, ringing tones made Katy start up
+so quickly that, as she afterward described it, "a sudden
+misery cotched her in the back, and pulled her down quicker."
+There was something in the sound of that laugh, which seemed
+to Katy like an echo of the past. "But," thought she, "I'm
+deaf like and mebby didn't hear straight. I'll go to the kitchen
+agin and hark."</p>
+
+<p>In a few minutes she was in the kitchen and dropping down
+<pb n="149" /><anchor id="Pg149" />
+on the meal chest as the first seat handy, she said, "Ho, Judy,
+is you noticed the strange gentleman's laugh?"</p>
+
+<p>"I hain't noticed nothing" answered Judy, who chanced to
+be out of sorts, because, as she said, "the white folks had done
+et up every atom of egg; they didn't even leave her the yaller
+of one!"</p>
+
+<p>"Well, suthin in his laugh kerried me back to the old plantation
+in Carlina, and I b'lieve, between you and me, Judy, that
+Marster William's here," said Katy.</p>
+
+<p>"Marster William, Marster William; what on airth do you
+mean?" asked Judy, forgetting the eggs in her surprise.</p>
+
+<p>At the mention of "Marster William," who was looked upon
+as a great man, but a dead one, the little negroes gathered
+around, and one of them, our old friend, Bobaway, said, "Oh,
+Laddy, I hope 'tis Marster William, for Marster Josh'll be so
+tickled that he won't keer if we don't do nothin' for a week;
+and I needn't milk the little heifer, nuther! Oh, good, good!"</p>
+
+<p>"You go long, you Bob," said Aunt Judy, seizing a lock of
+his wool between her thumb and finger, "let me catch you not
+milking the heifer, and I'll crack you."</p>
+
+<p>Again there was the sound of laughter, and this time Judy
+dropped her dishcloth, while Katy sprang up, saying, "'Tis, I
+know 'tis; any way, I'll walk round thar as if for a little airin',
+and can see for myself."</p>
+
+<p>Accordingly, old Katy appeared around the corner of the
+house just as Mr. Middleton had spoken to his brother of his
+color. The moment Mr. Stafford's eye rested on his old
+nurse, he knew her. Twenty years had not changed her as
+much as it had him. Starting up he exclaimed, "Katy, dear
+old mammy Katy," while she uttered a wild, exultant cry of
+joy, and springing forward threw her thin, shriveled arms
+around his neck, exclaiming, "My darling boy, my sweet
+Marster William. I knowed 'twas you. I knowed your voice.
+You are alive, I've seen you, and now old Katy's ready to
+die."</p>
+
+<p>White as ashes grew the face of Uncle Joshua. The truth
+had flashed upon him, and almost rendered him powerless.
+Pale and motionless he sat, until William, freeing himself
+from Aunt Katy, came forward and said, "Joshua, I am William,
+your brother; don't you know me?"</p>
+
+<p>Then the floodgates of Uncle Joshua's heart seemed unlocked,
+and the long, fervent embrace which followed between
+the rough old man and his newly-found brother made more
+than one of the lookers on turn away his face lest his companion
+<pb n="150" /><anchor id="Pg150" />
+should detect the moisture in his eyes, which seriously
+threatened to assume the form of tears.</p>
+
+<p>When the first joy and surprise of this unexpected meeting
+was over, Mr. Joshua Middleton said, as if apologizing for
+his emotion, "I'm dumbly afeard, Bill, that I acted mighty
+baby-like, but hang me if I could help it. Such a day as this
+I never expected to see, and yet I have lain awake o' nights
+thinkin' mebby you'd come back. But such ideas didn't last
+long, and I'd soon give you up as a goner."</p>
+
+<p>"That's jest what I never did," said Aunt Katy, who still
+stood near.</p>
+
+<p>In the excitement of the moment she had forgotten that she
+had long thought of "Marster William" as dead; she continued,
+"A heap of prars I said for him, and it's chiefly owin'
+to them prars, I reckon, that he's done fished up out of the
+sea."</p>
+
+<p>"I've never been in the sea yet, Aunt Katy," said Mr.
+Middleton, desirous of removing from her mind the fancy that
+any special miracle had been wrought in his behalf.</p>
+
+<p>"Whar in fury have you been, and what's the reason you
+hain't writ these dozen years? Come, give us the history of
+your carryin's on," said Mr. Joshua Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>"Not now," answered his brother. "Let us wait until evening,
+and then you shall hear my adventures; now let me pay
+my respects to your wife."</p>
+
+<p>While he was introducing himself to Mrs. Middleton, Katy
+went back to the kitchen, whither the news had preceded her,
+causing Bob in his joy to turn several somersaults. In the
+last of these he was very unfortunate, for his heels, in their
+descent, chanced to hit and overturn a churn full of buttermilk!
+When Aunt Katy entered she found Bob bemoaning
+the backache, which his mother had unsparingly given him!
+Aunt Judy herself, having cleared away the buttermilk, by
+sweeping it out of doors, was waiting eagerly to know "if
+Marster William done axed arter her."</p>
+
+<p>"Why, no, Judy," said Katy, somewhat elated because she
+had been first to recognize and welcome the stranger. "Why,
+no, I can't say he did, and 'tain't nateral like that he should set
+so much store by you, as by me. Ain't I got twenty years
+the start on you; and didn't I nuss him, and arter his mother
+died didn't I larn him all his manners?"</p>
+
+<p>Aunt Judy was on the point of crying, when who should
+walk in but "Marster William" himself. "I am told," said he,
+"that Judy is here, Judy, that I used to play with."</p>
+
+<p>"Lor' bless you, Marster William," exclaimed Judy, at the
+<pb n="151" /><anchor id="Pg151" />
+same time covering his hand with tears and kisses, "It's Judy,
+I is, I know'd you hadn't done forgot me."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, no, Judy," said he, "I have not forgotten one of you,
+but I did not know whether you were living or not, so I did
+not bring you presents, but I'll get you something, in a few
+days. Meantime take this," said he, slipping a silver dollar
+into the hands of Aunt Katy and Aunt Judy, each of whom
+showered upon him so many blessings and "thankes" that he
+was glad to leave the kitchen and return to his companions,
+who were talking to Uncle Joshua without getting any definite
+answer.</p>
+
+<p>His brother's sudden return had operated strangely upon
+him, and for a time he seemed to be in a kind of trance. He
+would draw his chair up closely to William, and, after gazing
+intently at him for a time, would pass his large rough hand
+over his hair, muttering to himself, "Yes, it is Bill, and no
+mistake, but who'd a thought it?"</p>
+
+<p>At last rousing himself he turned to his other guests, and
+said, "You mustn't think hard on me, if I ain't as peart and
+talkin' like for a spell; Bill's comin' home has kinder oversot
+the old man, and I'm thinkin' of the past when we's little
+boys and lived at home on pap's old plantation afore any of
+us was dead."</p>
+
+<p>The young gentlemen readily excused the old man's silence,
+and when the slanting beams of the setting sun betokened the
+approach of night, they all, with the exception of Ashton,
+began to speak of returning home. Mr. Middleton urged
+them to stay, saying, "What's the use of goin'? Nancy's got
+beds enough, I reckon, and will be right glad of a chance to
+show her new calico kiverlids, and besides we are goin' to
+have some briled hen in the morning, so stay."</p>
+
+<p>But as the next day was the Sabbath, the gentlemen declined
+the invitation, and bidding the host "good-bye," they were
+soon on their way homeward, each declaring that he had
+seldom spent a pleasanter day. As they can undoubtedly find
+their way to Frankfort without our assistance, we will remain
+at Uncle Joshua's together with Mr. William Middleton
+and Ashton. The latter felt as if he had suddenly found
+an old friend, and as nothing of importance required his presence
+at home, he decided to remain where he was until Monday.</p>
+
+<p>That evening, after everything was "put to rights" and Mr.
+Middleton had yelled out his usual amount of orders, he returned
+to the porch, where his brother and Ashton were
+still seated. Lighting his old cob pipe he said, "Come, Bill,
+<pb n="152" /><anchor id="Pg152" />
+Nancy'll fetch out her rockin' cheer and knittin' work, and
+we'll hear the story of your doin's in that heathenish land,
+but be kinder short, for pears like I'd lived a year today,
+and I feel mighty like goin' to sleep."</p>
+
+<p>After a moment's silence Mr. Middleton commenced: "I
+shall not attempt to justify myself for running away as I did,
+and yet I cannot say that I have ever seriously regretted visiting
+those countries, which I probably shall never look upon
+again. I think I wrote to you, Joshua, that I took passage
+on the ship Santiago, which was bound for the East Indies.
+Never shall I forget the feeling of loneliness which crept
+over me, on the night when I first entered the city of Calcutta,
+and felt that I was indeed alone in a foreign land, and
+that more than an ocean's breadth rolled between me and
+my childhood's home. But it was worse than useless to dwell
+upon the past. I had my fortune to make, and I began to look
+about for some employment. At last I chanced to fall in with
+an intelligent Spaniard, Signor de Castello. He was a
+wealthy merchant, and for several years had resided in Calcutta.
+As he spoke the English language fluently, I found no
+trouble in making his acquaintance.</p>
+
+<p>"He seemed pleased with me and offered me the situation
+of clerk in his counting room. I accepted his offer, and also
+became an inmate of his dwelling, which was adorned with
+every conceivable luxury. His family consisted of himself
+and his daughter, Inez."</p>
+
+<p>At the mention of Inez, Ashton half started from his chair,
+but immediately reseating himself, listened while Mr. Middleton
+proceeded: "I will not attempt to describe Inez, for I am
+too old now to even feel young again, by picturing to your
+imagination the beauty of that fair Spaniard. I will only
+say that I never saw one, whose style of beauty would begin
+to compare with hers, until I beheld my niece, Julia."</p>
+
+<p>"Lord knows, I hope she wan't like Tempest," said Uncle
+Joshua, at the same time relieving his mouth of its overflowing
+contents.</p>
+
+<p>"I do not know whether she were or not," answered Mr.
+Middleton, "I only know that Inez seemed too beautiful, too
+gentle, for one to suspect that treachery lurked beneath the
+soft glance of her dark eyes. I know not why it was, but
+Castello, from the first seemed to entertain for me a strong
+friendship, and at last I fully believe the affection he felt for
+me was second only to what he felt for his daughter. But he
+could not remain with us, and in eighteen months after I first
+knew him, he took one of the fevers common to that sultry
+<pb n="153" /><anchor id="Pg153" />
+climate, and in the course of a few days he was dead. I
+wrote to you of his death, but I did not tell you that he had
+left a will, in which all his immense wealth was equally
+divided between myself and Inez. He did not express his
+desire that we should marry, but I understood it so, and
+thenceforth looked upon Inez as belonging exclusively to myself."</p>
+
+<p>"You didn't marry her, though, I take it," said Joshua,
+making a thrust at an enormous mosquito, which had unceremoniously
+alighted upon his brawny foot.</p>
+
+<p>"No," answered William, "I did not marry her, but 'twas
+not my fault. She played me false. Six months after her
+father's death we were to be married. The evening previous
+to our wedding arrived. I was perfectly happy, but Inez
+seemed low-spirited, and when I inquired the cause she answered,
+'Nothing, except a little nervous excitement.' I
+readily believed her; but when the morning came the cause
+of her low spirits was explained. The bird had flown, with
+a young Englishman, Sir Arthur Effingham, who had been a
+frequent guest at my house."</p>
+
+<p>"That was one of Tempest's capers to a dot," said Uncle
+Joshua, "but go on, Bill, and tell us whether the disappointment
+killed you or not."</p>
+
+<p>So William proceeded: "Instead of my bride, I found a
+note from Inez, in which she asked pardon for what she had
+done, saying she had long loved Sir Arthur, but did not dare
+tell me so. They were going to England, whither she wished
+me to send a part of her portion, as her husband was not
+wealthy. I could understand Inez's character perfectly, and
+could readily see that she preferred a titled but poor Englishman
+to a wealthy, but plain American, so I gave her up
+quietly."</p>
+
+<p>"And was mighty glad to get shut of her so," interrupted
+Joshua.</p>
+
+<p>"From that time," continued William, "I gave up all
+thoughts of marriage, and devoted myself to increasing my
+wealth, and spending it for my own comfort and the good of
+others. Twelve years ago I chanced to go on board the Delphine,
+and there I found Ashton."</p>
+
+<p>"Look at him, for gracious sake," said Uncle Joshua, pointing
+toward Ashton. "Why man, you are as white as one of
+Judy's biscuit; what ails you?"</p>
+
+<p>"Nothing," answered Ashton, who really was much affected
+by Mr. Middleton's narrative; but he said, "I am only thinking
+<pb n="154" /><anchor id="Pg154" />
+of the long, weary days I passed in the Delphine before
+Mr. Middleton kindly cared for me."</p>
+
+<p>This seemed quite natural, and Mr. Middleton continued:
+"Ashton was wasted to a mere skeleton by ship fever, and
+my heart yearned toward him. Perhaps I felt a stronger
+sympathy for him when I learned that he was an American.
+He, like myself, had run away. The vessel, in which he had
+embarked, had been wrecked, and he, with two others, were
+saved in a small boat. For days they floated above the broad
+expanse of waters until at length the Delphine picked them
+up, and brought them to India. I had Ashton removed to my
+house, but as soon as he recovered, he took French leave of
+me. From that time I lived alone. I wrote to you frequently,
+but got no answer. My letters must have been lost, but I
+then concluded you were dead. At last I began to have such
+an ardent desire to tread my native soil once more that I disposed
+of my property and set out for home, so here I am
+and have told you my history; what do you think of it?"</p>
+
+<p>There was no answer save the sound of heavy breathing;
+Uncle Joshua had probably got to sleep "all over." The
+cessation of his brother's voice awoke him, and rubbing his
+eyes he said, "Yes, yes, Ashton had the ship fever. I hope
+he can't give it now, for I'm mortal feared on't."</p>
+
+<p>Ashton assured him there was no danger, and then, turning
+to William, said, "Have you ever heard from Inez?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes," said Mr. Middleton. "About a year after her marriage
+I heard of the birth of a daughter, whom she called Inez
+Middleton. I have heard of them once or twice since, but
+not recently."</p>
+
+<p>After a moment's silence Ashton, with some hesitation, said,
+"If I mistake not, I know Inez Effingham well."</p>
+
+<p>"You know Inez, my Inez&mdash;where&mdash;how&mdash;tell me all," said
+Mr. Middleton, grasping Ashton's hand as if a new link
+suddenly added to the chain of friendship which already
+bound them together.</p>
+
+<p>"You probably remember," said Ashton, "that when I left
+you so suddenly there was an American vessel in port. I
+was anxious to return home, but fancied you would oppose it,
+so I left without a word, and went on board the ship. During
+the voyage, I found that one of the crew was from my native
+town. I eagerly inquired after my parents and my little sister
+Nellie, whom you so often heard me mention. Judge of my
+feelings when told that they were all dead. In the agony of
+the moment, I attempted to throw myself overboard, but was
+prevented. From that time all desire to return was gone,
+<pb n="155" /><anchor id="Pg155" />
+and when at last we stopped at one of the ports in England, I
+left the vessel to try my fortune in the mother country."</p>
+
+<p>"But Inez," said Mr. Middleton, "what of Inez?"</p>
+
+<p>"I will tell you," answered Ashton. "After remaining in
+England some years I became acquainted with her father, Sir
+Arthur Effingham, who lived forty miles from London. He
+invited me to visit his house and there I first saw Inez and
+her mother. To know Inez was to love her, but I could not
+hope to win the haughty Englishman's daughter, and besides
+she was so young that I did not believe I had made any impression
+upon her. But, encouraged by Lady Effingham, I
+at length ventured to ask Inez of her father. I did not wish
+to marry her then, as she was only fourteen, but her father
+spurned me with contempt, and bade me never again enter his
+house. I obeyed, but tried many times to procure an interview
+with Inez. I succeeded, and told her I was about to
+leave England for America, but should never forget her. I
+would not suffer her to bind herself to me by any promise, but
+expressed my belief that at some future time she would be
+mine. It is three years since we parted. I came immediately
+to America, but I could not bear to return to my old home,
+and see it occupied by others, so I wandered this way and at
+last settled in Frankfort as a merchant."</p>
+
+<p>Here he stopped and Mr. Middleton said, "You have not
+told me of the mother. Does she still live?"</p>
+
+<p>Ashton answered, "She was living when I left England, but
+Inez has since written me of her death."</p>
+
+<p>"That will do, Ashton; that will do. I do not wish to hear
+any more now," said Mr. William.</p>
+
+<p>While Mr. Middleton and Ashton were relating their adventures,
+Aunt Katy was busily engaged in superintending
+the arrangement of "Marster William's" sleeping room. Mrs.
+Middleton had bidden Judy to see that everything was put in
+order, but Aunt Katy seemed to think nothing could be done
+right unless she had an oversight of it. So she was walking
+back and forth, consulting with Judy a little and ordering her
+a good deal.</p>
+
+<p>"Now, Judy," said she, "hain't you no more idees of
+ilegance than to push the bedstead smack up agin the clarbuds;
+just pull it out a foot or two, as old Miss use to do."</p>
+
+<p>Judy complied with her request and she continued: "Lordy
+sakes&mdash;don't Miss Nancy know better than to put Marster
+William to sleep in such coarse sheets," at the same time
+casting a rueful glance at the linens which Judy had put upon
+<pb n="156" /><anchor id="Pg156" />
+the bed. "You set down, Judy," said Aunt Katy, "and I'll
+tend to the bed myself."</p>
+
+<p>So saying she hobbled off to her cabin and opening her "old
+red chist," drew from it a pair of half-worn, but very fine
+linen sheets. These she shook most lustily in order to free
+them from the rose leaves, lavender sprigs and tobacco, which
+she had placed between their folds. With the former she
+thought to perfume them, while the latter was put there for
+the purpose of keeping out moths. The old creature had
+heard that tobacco was good to keep moths from woolens,
+and she knew of no reason why it would not answer every
+purpose for linen.</p>
+
+<p>"Thar," said she, on returning to the house, "these begins
+to look a little like Marster William. They was gin to me by
+old marster, jest afore he died. They 'longed to old Miss, and
+if any one on us could read, I reckon we should find her
+name on 'em somewhar writ in brawdery."</p>
+
+<p>When the bed and room were adjusted to her satisfaction,
+she went down to the kitchen and took a seat there. Here
+Aunt Judy found her about ten o'clock that night.</p>
+
+<p>"What on airth you sittin' here for?" said she.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, I's only waitin' till Marster William gets a little used
+to his room afore I axes him how he likes it and does he want
+anything."</p>
+
+<p>Accordingly, not long after, Aunt Katy stole upstairs and
+opening the door called out, "Ho, Marster William, does you
+want anything, and is you got enough kiver?"</p>
+
+<p>But "Marster William's" senses were too soundly locked in
+sleep to heed the faithful creature, and after standing still a
+moment, she said to herself, "I'm mighty feared he'll cotch
+cold."</p>
+
+<p>So back she went to her cabin and from the same "red chist"
+took a many-colored patchwork quilt. This she carried to the
+house and spread carefully over Mr. Middleton, saying, "He
+won't be none too comfortable, and in the mornin' he'll see it,
+and I'll tell him I done pieced and quilted it my own self."</p>
+
+<p>The consequence of this extra covering was that Mr.
+Middleton awoke in the night with the impression that he was
+being suffocated in the hot climate of Calcutta! He did not
+know that she, to whom he was indebted for his warm berth,
+was now sleeping quietly and dreaming "how tickled Marster
+William would be when he knew she had lent him her spare
+sheets and bedquilt!"</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter16">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter XVI</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">fanny refuses to go to new orleans</head>
+
+<p><pb n="157" /><anchor id="Pg157" />The next day was the Sabbath. Contrary to their usual
+custom on such mornings, Mr. Middleton and his negroes were
+astir at an early hour. The female portion of the latter were
+occupied in preparing a great breakfast in honor of "Marster
+William's" arrival, while Mr. Middleton busied himself in removing
+a part of his dark, heavy beard.</p>
+
+<p>When William made his appearance in the sitting room, he
+was greeted by his brother with, "How are you, Bill? Hope
+you slept better than I did, for 'pears like I couldn't get asleep
+nohow, till toward mornin' and then I was mighty skeary
+about wakin' up, for fear I should find it all moonshine, and
+no Bill here after all." After a moment's pause, he added,
+"Whar's t'other chap? If he don't come down directly, the
+hen'll spile, for Judy's had it ready better than half an hour."</p>
+
+<p>Ashton soon appeared, and the party did ample justice to
+Aunt Judy's well-cooked breakfast. That meal being over,
+Mr. Middleton said, "Now, boys, what do you say to goin' to
+meetin'? The Baptists have preachin', and I've a mind to go.
+How the folk'll stare though to see Bill. Say, will you go?"</p>
+
+<p>The gentlemen signified their assent, and at the usual hour
+they proceeded to the church, which was situated about two
+miles from Mr. Middleton's. We are sorry for it, but truth
+compels us to say that on this day Uncle Joshua was not
+quite as devotional as usual. He was looking over the congregation
+to see what effect his brother's presence was producing.
+When he saw that no one exclaimed or turned pale,
+and that even the minister kept on the even tenor of his discourse,
+he inwardly accused them all of being "doughheads,"
+and wondered he had never before discovered how little they
+knew. However, when meeting was over, the neighbors
+crowded around the old man, congratulating him on the unexpected
+return of his brother, whom they welcomed so
+warmly that Uncle Joshua began to think he had been too
+hasty in condemning them, for "after all, they knew a heap."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="158" /><anchor id="Pg158" />That night, after supper, Mr. Middleton was again seated
+in the little porch with his guests. They had been speaking of
+the sermon they had heard, when Mr. Middleton said, "That's
+the right kind of meetin' to my notion. A feller can sleep a
+bit if he feels like it; but whar my gals go, in Frankford,
+they have the queerest doin's&mdash;keep a gittin' up and sittin'
+down; 'pears like you don't moren't git fairly sot afore you
+have to hist up again, and you can't sleep to save you. Then
+they have streaked yaller and black prar books and keep
+a-readin' all meetin' time."</p>
+
+<p>"Do your daughters prefer that church?" asked William.</p>
+
+<p>"Why, yes," returned his brother; "or, that is, Dick, poor
+boy Dick, belonged thar; so did the young Leftenant Carrington;
+so does Dr. Lacey; and that's reason enough why
+Sunshine should prefer it. Tempest goes thar, I reckon, because
+its fashionable, and she can have a nice prar-book to
+show. You ought to see the one I bought for Sunshine. It's
+all velvety, and has gold clasps, with jest the word 'Sunshine'
+writ on it. Tempest has got a more common one. It didn't
+cost half as much."</p>
+
+<p>"I notice that you make quite a distinction between your
+daughters," said William. "May I ask why you do it?"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton stopped smoking and said, "If you please,
+Bill, I'd rather say nothin' about that now. I make it a rule
+never to swar Sundays, and if I got to goin' it about Tempest
+and the way she used poor Dick, I should have to swar and no
+mistake. Mebby you think I'd better not swar any time."</p>
+
+<p>"Yes," answered William; "I should be glad if you would
+not. It is a bad habit, and I wish you would discontinue it."</p>
+
+<p>"Well now, Bill," said Mr. Middleton, "Lord knows&mdash;no, I
+mean I know I've tried a heap of times to break off, and now
+I'll try again. I'll not cuss a word till I forget. Dick used to
+want me to stop, and when he died I promised myself I would;
+but the pigs and horses got into the corn, and fust I knew I
+was swarin' wus than ever. I wish you had seen Dick; it
+can't be; he's gone forever."</p>
+
+<p>"Have you no daguerreotype of him?" asked William.</p>
+
+<p>"No, I hain't, but his folks have; and Mr. Miller and Kate
+are going home this summer, and they'll fetch me one. That
+makes me think Sunshine is so puny and sick like, that I'm
+goin' to let her go North with them. It'll do her good; and
+I'm going to buy her four silk gowns to go with, but for
+Lord's&mdash;no, for land's sake don't tell Tempest."</p>
+
+<p>"I hope you are not very anxious to have Fanny go North,"
+<pb n="159" /><anchor id="Pg159" />
+said William; "for it will seriously affect a plan which I have
+formed."</p>
+
+<p>"Well, what is it?" asked Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>William then told of the house he had purchased, and of his
+intention to take both his nieces back with him. "I know," said
+he, "that it seems strange to take them there in hot weather;
+but down by the lake it will be pleasant and cool, and I must
+have them with me."</p>
+
+<p>"Have you said anything to them about it?" asked Mr.
+Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>"Yes," answered his brother. "I have mentioned it to
+them."</p>
+
+<p>"What did they say?"</p>
+
+<p>"Fanny said nothing, but Julia seemed much pleased with
+the idea," said William.</p>
+
+<p>"I'll warrant that," returned Mr. Middleton. "She's tickled
+enough, and in her own mind she's run up a bill agin me for
+at least five hundred. Sunshine is so modest, I s'pose, because
+Dr. Lacey will be there, that she does not want to seem very
+glad; but she'll go. I'll have them come home tomorrow, and
+will talk the matter over. I'd as soon have her go to New Orleans
+as to New York."</p>
+
+<p>Here the conversation was interrupted by Mrs. Middleton,
+who came to tell her husband that it was past nine. Mr.
+Middleton had a great horror of being up after that hour, so
+he hastily bade his brother and Ashton good night, saying to
+the former, "Now I've got kind of used to your being alive,
+Bill, I hope I shan't have such pesky work goin' to sleep."</p>
+
+<p>Next morning Ashton returned to Frankfort in the carriage
+which Mr. Middleton had sent for the purpose of bringing his
+daughters home. For once in her life, Julia was delighted with
+the idea of visiting her parents. She had learned from a note
+which her mother had written that the reason of their being
+sent for was to talk over the matter of going to New Orleans.
+Fanny felt differently. She wished, yet dreaded, to go home.
+She too knew why they were sent for; and as she was determined
+not to go to New Orleans, it would be necessary at last
+to tell her father the true reason. She was certain he would
+be unsparing in his wrath against Dr. Lacey, and she almost
+trembled for the consequences.</p>
+
+<p>When at last she was ready she descended to the parlor, and
+sitting down to her piano ran her fingers lightly over the
+keys. At that moment Frank Cameron entered. He had
+learned from his cousin, Kate, enough of Fanny's history to
+make him fear that she never could be aught to him; and yet
+<pb n="160" /><anchor id="Pg160" />
+the knowledge that he could not, must not, hope to win her,
+only rendered the attraction stronger. He was intending to
+start for home the next day, and had now come to spend a
+few minutes alone with Fanny ere he bade her good-by. As
+he entered the room she ceased playing, and said, "I believe
+you leave town tomorrow, do you not?"</p>
+
+<p>"I do," replied Frank, "and am come to bid you good-by
+now; for when you return I shall probably be looking on the
+dust, smoke and chimneys of the Empire City." As Fanny
+made no answer, Frank continued, "Miss Middleton, we shall
+meet again, I trust. Kate tells me that you are to accompany
+them to New York this summer. I shall expect you and shall
+watch anxiously for your coming."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny replied, "I have thought of going North with Mrs.
+Miller, but it is possible I may be disappointed."</p>
+
+<p>"Disappointed!" repeated Frank; "you must not be disappointed,
+or disappoint me either. I would hardly be willing
+to leave Frankfort if I did not hope to see you again. And
+yet if we never do meet, I shall know that I am a better man
+for having once seen and known you; and I shall look back
+upon the few days spent in Kentucky as upon one of the
+bright spots in my life."</p>
+
+<p>We do not know what Fanny would have replied; for ere
+she had time to answer Julia appeared in the door, calling out,
+"Come, Fan, the carriage is ready. But, pray excuse me,"
+continued she, as she saw Frank, "I had no idea that I was
+interrupting so interesting a conversation as your looks seem
+to indicate."</p>
+
+<p>This increased Fanny's confusion, but she endeavored to
+appear at ease; and rising up, she offered Frank her hand,
+saying, "I must bid you farewell, Mr. Cameron."</p>
+
+<p>Frank took her hand, and quick as thought raised it to his
+lips. Fanny's cheeks reddened as she hastily withdrew her
+hand, saying rather indignantly, "Mr. Cameron, I am surprised!"</p>
+
+<p>Frank expected as much, and he said, rather gayly, "Pardon
+me, Miss Middleton, I could not help it, and would not if I
+could. It is all I ever hope to receive from you; and years
+hence, when I am a lone, lorn old bachelor, I shall love to
+think of the morning when I bade good-by to and kissed
+Fanny Middleton."</p>
+
+<p>A moment more and the carriage drove rapidly away.
+Frank watched it until it disappeared down the street; then
+turning away, he thought, "I have met and parted with the
+<pb n="161" /><anchor id="Pg161" />
+only person on earth who has power to awaken in me any
+deeper feeling than that of respect."</p>
+
+<p>When Julia and Fanny reached home, they were greeted
+kindly by both their parents and uncle. The latter had resolved
+to watch them closely, in order to ascertain, if possible,
+the reason of his brother's evident preference for Fanny.
+During the morning nothing was said of the projected visit to
+New Orleans; and Julia was becoming very impatient, but
+she knew better than to broach the subject herself; so she was
+obliged to wait.</p>
+
+<p>That evening the family, as usual, assembled on the little
+porch. Fanny occupied her accustomed seat and low stool by
+the side of her father, whose pipe she filled and refilled; for
+he said, "The tobacker tasted a heap better after Sunshine had
+handled it."</p>
+
+<p>Julia could wait no longer, and she began the conversation
+by asking her uncle something about New Orleans.</p>
+
+<p>"Thar, I knew 'twould be so," said Mr. Middleton; "Tempest
+is in a desput hurry to know whether I'm going to
+cash over and send her to market in New Orleans."</p>
+
+<p>"Well, father," said Julia, coaxingly, "you are going to let
+Fanny and me go with Uncle William I know."</p>
+
+<p>It was lucky for Julia that she chanced to mention her
+sister; for however much her father might be inclined to tease
+her, the word "Fanny" mollified him at once, and he answered,
+"Why, yes, I may as well let you go as to keep you here doing
+nothing, and eating up my corn bread." Then drawing Fanny
+nearer to him, he said, "I've talked some of letting Sunshine
+go to New York, but she'll jump at the chance of going to
+New Orleans, I reckon."</p>
+
+<p>There was no answer, and as Julia was not particularly desirous
+of having her sister's silence questioned, she rattled on
+about her expected visit, and even went so far as to caress her
+father, because he had given his consent to her going. It was
+decided that Mr. William Middleton should return, as he had
+intended, in two weeks' time, so as to have everything in
+readiness for the reception of his nieces, who were to come
+on as soon as school closed, which would be about the tenth
+of June.</p>
+
+<p>During all this time Fanny said not a word; and at last it
+occurred to her father that she had neither expressed her desire
+nor willingness to go; so he said, "Come, Sunshine, why
+don't you hold up your head and talk about it? We all know
+you want to go mightily, and see that little doctor."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny knew it was of no use delaying longer and she answered
+<pb n="162" /><anchor id="Pg162" />
+gently, but decidedly, "Father, I have no desire to go
+to New Orleans. I cannot go."</p>
+
+<p>"Fudge on being so very modest," replied Mr. Middleton.
+"It is nateral-like that you should want to see him, and nobody'll
+think less of you."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny answered, "You know I have thought of going to
+New York with Mr. and Mrs. Miller. I am still anxious to
+do so; but to New Orleans I cannot, shall not go, unless you
+command me to do so."</p>
+
+<p>"Saint Peter!" said Mr. Middleton. "What's the row now?
+What's happened to make little Sunshine spirt up so? Don't
+you want to see Dr. Lacey, child?"</p>
+
+<p>"No, father; I never desire to see him again."</p>
+
+<p>The old cob pipe dropped from Mr. Middleton's mouth, and
+springing up, he confronted Fanny, saying, "What in fury is
+this racket? You not wish to go to New Orleans, or see Dr.
+Lacey either! I half wish you was Tempest for a spell, so I
+could storm at you; but as it is Sunshine, I can't even feel
+mad."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, father, father!" cried Fanny, weeping; "if you knew
+all that has occurred, you would not blame me."</p>
+
+<p>"What do you mean, darling?" asked Mr. Middleton, suddenly
+becoming cool. "What has happened?"</p>
+
+<p>Then looking at Julia, whose face was crimson, a new idea
+struck him, and he exclaimed more wrathfully, "How now,
+Tempest? What makes you turn as red as a hickory fire?
+Have you been raising a rumpus between Dr. Lacey and Sunshine?
+Out with it if you have."</p>
+
+<p>It was now Julia's turn to cry and appeal to her uncle, if
+it were not unjust in her father always to suspect her of evil,
+if anything were wrong. William very wisely kept silent, but
+Fanny said, "Do not accuse Julia, for she is not guilty. She
+knows it all, however, and is sorry for it."</p>
+
+<p>"Knows what? Sorry for what? Why don't you tell?"
+said Mr. Middleton, stalking back and forth through the
+porch, and setting down his feet as heavily as if he would
+crush everything which might fall beneath his tread.</p>
+
+<p>"I cannot tell you now," said Fanny; "but when we are
+alone, you shall know all."</p>
+
+<p>In a few moments William thought proper to retire, and as
+his example was soon followed by Julia, Fanny was left alone
+with her parents. Drawing her stool nearer to her father, and
+laying her hot, feverish forehead on his hand, she said, "Before
+I give any explanation, I wish you to make me a promise."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="163" /><anchor id="Pg163" />"Promise of what?" asked her father and mother, simultaneously.</p>
+
+<p>"It is not probable," answered Fanny, "that you will ever
+see Dr. Lacey again, but if you do, I wish you never to mention
+to him what I am about to tell you."</p>
+
+<p>The promise was readily given by Mrs. Middleton, but her
+husband demurred, saying, "I shan't commit myself until I
+know what 'tis. If Dr. Lacey has been cuttin' up, why I'll
+cowhide him, that's all."</p>
+
+<p>"Then I shall not tell you," was Fanny's firm reply.</p>
+
+<p>Her father saw she was in earnest, and replied, "What's got
+your back up so high, Sunshine? I never knew you had so
+much grit. What's the reason you don't want Dr. Lacey to
+hear of it?"</p>
+
+<p>"Because," said Fanny, hesitatingly, "because I do not wish
+him to know how much I care about it; and besides, it can do
+no possible good. Now, father, promise you will not tell him
+or any one else."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton was finally persuaded, and his promise given,
+Fanny knew it would not be broken, for her father prided
+himself on keeping his word. So she gave an account of Dr.
+Lacey's conduct, and ended her narrative by producing a
+letter, which she supposed came from him. Up to the moment
+Mr. Middleton had sat perfectly still; but meantime his wrath
+had waxed warmer and warmer, until at last it could no longer
+be restrained, but burst forth in such a storm of fury as made
+Fanny stop her ears.</p>
+
+<p>She, however, caught the words, "And I was fool enough
+to promise not to say a word. Well, thank the Lord, I didn't
+promise not to shoot the puppy. Let me catch him within
+pistol shot of me, and I'll pop him over as I would a woodchuck.
+And if he don't come back, I'll go all the way to New
+Orleans for the sake of doin' on't. I'll larn him to fool with
+my gal; yes, I will!"</p>
+
+<p>Fanny's fears for Dr. Lacey's safety were immediately
+roused; and again were her arms wound round the neck of
+her enraged father, while she begged of him to be quiet, and
+think reasonably of the matter. Not long could one resist the
+arguments of Fanny; and in less than half an hour her father
+grew calm, and said more gently, "I shouldn't have been so
+rarin' mad, if it had been anybody but you, Sunshine. I
+s'pose I did go on high, and swar like a pirate. I didn't mean
+to do that, for I promised Bill I'd try and leave off."</p>
+
+<p>"Leave swearing?" said Fanny. "Oh, I'm so glad. I hope
+you will. Now promise that you will, dear father, and say
+<pb n="164" /><anchor id="Pg164" />
+again that you will not mention Dr. Lacey's conduct either to
+him or to any one else."</p>
+
+<p>"I have promised once," said Mr. Middleton, "and one
+promise is as good as forty. Old Josh'll never break his word
+as long as he has his senses. But that paltry doctor owes his
+life to you, Sunshine. Half an hour ago I was as fully set to
+knock him over as I am now determined to let the varmint go
+to destruction in his own way."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny shuddered at the idea of her father becoming the
+murderer of Dr. Lacey, and Mrs. Middleton rejoined, "I am
+glad, husband, to hear you talk more sensibly. It can do no
+possible good for you to shoot Dr. Lacey, and then lose your
+own life, as you assuredly would; besides, I think the less
+we say of the matter, the better it will be."</p>
+
+<p>"I reckon you are right, Nancy," said Mr. Middleton; "but
+hang it all, what excuse shall I give Bill for not lettin' the gals
+go to New Orleans?"</p>
+
+<p>"But, father," said Fanny, "you will let Julia go, of course.
+Uncle knows I do not intend to go, and consequently will
+think nothing of that; and there is no reason why Julia should
+not go to New Orleans, and I to New York. Now, say we
+may; that's a dear father."</p>
+
+<p>"I s'pose I'll have to, honey," answered Mr. Middleton; "but
+if I can see ahead an inch, you're bitin' your own nose off by
+sending Tempest to New Orleans without you."</p>
+
+<p>Afterward Fanny remembered this speech, and understood
+it, too; but now she was prevented from giving it a thought by
+her father, who continued, "Doesn't that Cameron chap live
+some'us in New York?"</p>
+
+<p>There was no reason for it, but Fanny blushed deeply as she
+replied, "Yes, sir; Mr. Cameron lives in New York City; but
+I am not going to see him."</p>
+
+<p>"Mebby not," answered her father; "but my name ain't
+Josh if he won't be on the lookout for you. And 'twixt us,
+darling, now the doctor's sarved you such a scaly trick, I
+shouldn't pitch and drive much if I heard that you and
+Cameron were on good terms."</p>
+
+<p>"That will never, never be," answered Fanny. "I shall
+always live at home with you and mother."</p>
+
+<p>"You are a blessed daughter," said Mr. Middleton, "and I
+hope there's better fortin in store for you than to stay hived
+up with us two old crones; and I can't help thinkin' that you'll
+have Dr. Lacey yet, or somebody a heap better. Now go to
+bed, child, for your eyes are gettin' red like, and heavy."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny obeyed and retired to her room, where she found
+<pb n="165" /><anchor id="Pg165" />
+Julia sitting up and waiting for her. As soon as Fanny appeared
+she began, "Fan, you are a real good girl. I was
+pleased to hear you talk. Nobody but you could have done
+anything with the old heathen."</p>
+
+<p>"What are you talking about?" asked Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>"Why," said Julia, "I had my head out of the window,
+listening all the time, and overheard what you said. Once I
+trembled for fear father would take it into his head not to let
+me go any way; but you fixed it all right, and I thank you
+for it." As Fanny made no answer, Julia continued, "I heard,
+too, all about Frank Cameron. Now, Fan, I know he admires
+you, and I really hope you'll not be silly enough to discourage
+him. I shall expect you to write that you have become Mrs.
+Cameron."</p>
+
+<p>"Will you please, Julia, say no more on that subject," said
+Fanny. "I do not suppose Frank Cameron has any particular
+regard for me; if he has it will do no good."</p>
+
+<p>Thus the conversation ended for that night. The next day
+Mr. William Middleton was informed that Julia would spend
+the summer in New Orleans, but that Fanny preferred going
+North. He was rather disappointed. His preference, if any
+he had, was for Fanny. She was so quiet, so gentle, he could
+not help loving her; but Julia puzzled him. There was a certain
+bold assurance in her manner which he disliked. Besides,
+he could not help fearing there was some good reason why
+her father censured her so much. "I will watch her closely,"
+thought he, "and if possible, discover her faults and help her
+correct them."</p>
+
+<p>It would seem that Julia suspected her uncle's intentions, for
+she intended to be very correct and amiable in her deportment,
+whenever he was present. Thought she, "I will thus retain
+his good opinion; and by so doing I shall more easily win
+Dr. Lacey's regard."</p>
+
+<p>In the course of a few days Fanny and Julia returned to
+school; the one, elated with the prospect of going to New Orleans,
+and the other, quietly anticipating a pleasant but rather
+sad journey to New York. Two weeks after their return to
+Frankfort their uncle called upon them on his way South. He
+again repeated his invitation that Stanton and Ashton would
+spend a part of the summer with him. Ashton consented, but
+Stanton still pleaded his important business North, and his excuse
+was considered a sufficient one.</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Carrington, who had become rather weary of Raymond's
+attentions and was longing for a change of place and
+scene, now tried by every possible maneuver to induce Mr.
+<pb n="166" /><anchor id="Pg166" />
+Middleton to invite her also. Julia readily understood her;
+and as she feared Mrs. Carrington's presence would frustrate
+her plans, she resolutely determined that she should not
+be invited. Consequently, when that lady talked to Mr.
+Middleton of New Orleans, and the desire she had of again
+visiting that city, Julia would adroitly change the conversation
+to some other subject; and once when Mr. Middleton had
+actually opened his mouth and commenced giving the desired
+invitation, Julia, as if suddenly recollecting herself, started up,
+saying, "Excuse me, uncle, but I have a painting in my room
+which I wish you to see. Pray, come with me now, for I
+cannot bring it down, and as it is getting dark, there is no
+time to be lost."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton arose and followed his niece, who congratulated
+herself on the success of her stratagem. After reaching
+her room, and exhibiting her painting, she said to her
+uncle, "I do hope you will not ask Mrs. Carrington to go to
+New Orleans this summer."</p>
+
+<p>"Why not?" said Mr. Middleton. "She seems anxious that
+I should do so."</p>
+
+<p>"I know it," answered Julia; "but I am afraid she is not a
+good woman. At least she had a bad influence over me, and
+I always feel wicked after being with her awhile."</p>
+
+<p>As Julia had supposed, this had the desired effect. Mr.
+Middleton would not ask one to visit him whose influence
+over his niece was bad. Consequently, all Mrs. Carrington's
+hints were unnoticed or misunderstood. She, however, knew
+tolerably well to whom she was indebted for the slight; and
+when, after Mr. Middleton's departure, Julia said to her, "I
+wonder uncle did not invite you, too; I thought he was going
+to do so," she replied, rather sharply, "I fancy I should
+have been under no obligations to you, Miss Julia, if I had
+received an invitation." Then turning, she hastily entered her
+room, and throwing herself upon the sofa, she tried to devise
+some scheme by which she could undermine Julia, provided
+Dr. Lacey should show her any marked attention.</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Carrington was not in a very enviable mood. The
+night before Raymond had offered her his heart and hand,
+and of course had been rejected. He was in the parlor when
+Julia so abruptly took her uncle away. As there was no one
+present besides Mrs. Carrington, he seized upon that moment
+to declare his love. It is impossible to describe the loathing
+and contempt which she pretended to feel for him who sued
+so earnestly for her hand, even if her heart did not accompany
+it. Nothing daunted by her haughty refusal, Raymond arose,
+<pb n="167" /><anchor id="Pg167" />
+and standing proudly before the indignant lady said, "Ida
+Carrington, however much dislike you may pretend to feel for
+me I do not believe it. I know I am not wholly disagreeable
+to you, and were I possessed of thousands, you would gladly
+seize the golden bait. I do not ask you to love me, for it is
+not in your nature to love anything. You are ambitious, and
+even now are dreaming of one whom you will never win; for
+just as sure as yon sun shall set again, so sure you, proud
+lady, shall one day be my wife."</p>
+
+<p>When Mrs. Carrington had recovered a little from the surprise
+into which Raymond's fiery speech had thrown her, he
+was gone and she was alone. "Impudent puppy!" said she;
+"and yet he was right in saying he was not disagreeable to me.
+But I'll never be his wife. I'd die first!" Still, do what she
+would, a feeling haunted her that Raymond's prediction would
+prove true. Perhaps it was this which made her so determined
+to supplant Julia in Dr. Lacey's good opinion, should
+he ever presume to think favorably of her. How she succeeded
+we shall see hereafter.</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter17">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter XVII</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">fanny middleton arrives in new york</head>
+
+<p><pb n="168" /><anchor id="Pg168" />Three weeks after Mr. Middleton's departure for New Orleans,
+Mr. Miller's school closed. Uncle Joshua was present
+at the examination, and congratulated himself much because
+he did not feel at all "stuck up" at seeing both Julia and
+Fanny acquit themselves so creditably. After the exercises
+were concluded, he returned with Mr. Miller to Mrs. Crane's.
+Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin
+pocketbook five hundred dollars, which he divided equally
+between his daughters, saying, "Here, gals, I reckon this will
+be enough to pay for all the furbelows you've bought or will
+want to buy. I'll leave you here the rest of the week to see to
+fixin' up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny was surprised at her father's unlooked-for generosity,
+and thanked him again and again. Julia was silent,
+but her face told how vexed and disappointed she was. As
+soon as her father was gone, her rage burst forth. "Stingy
+old thing," said she, "and yet he thinks he's done something
+wonderful. Why, my bill at C&qdash;'s already amounts to two
+hundred, and I want as much more. What I am to do, I don't
+know."</p>
+
+<p>She would have said more, but Fanny quieted her by saying,
+"Don't talk so about father, Julia. It was very liberal, and
+really I do not know what to do with all mine."</p>
+
+<p>But we will not continue this conversation. Suffice it to say
+that when Julia retired that night, her own money was safe
+in her purse, and by the side of it lay the hundred dollars
+she had coaxed from Fanny. As they were preparing to return
+home on Saturday, Julia said to her sister, "Fan, don't
+let father know that you gave me a hundred dollars, for I fear
+all your powers of persuasion would be of no avail to stay the
+storm he would consider it his bounden duty to raise."</p>
+
+<p>There was no need of this caution, for Fanny was not one
+to do a generous act, and then boast of it, neither did her
+father ask her how she had disposed of her money. He was
+<pb n="169" /><anchor id="Pg169" />
+satisfied to know that the "four silk gowns" were purchased,
+as, in his estimation they constituted the essential part of a
+young lady's wardrobe.</p>
+
+<p>Since Fanny had disclosed the heartless desertion of Dr.
+Lacey, she seemed to be doubly dear to her father; for pity
+now mingled with the intense love he always had for his
+youngest and best-loved daughter. Often during the last
+three days she passed at home prior to her departure for New
+York, he would sit and gaze fondly upon her until the tears
+would blind his vision, then springing up, he would pace the
+floor, impetuously muttering, "The scamp&mdash;the vagabond&mdash;but
+he'll get his pay fast enough&mdash;and I'd pay him, too, if I
+hadn't promised not to. But 'tain't worth a while, for I reckon
+'twould only make her face grow whiter and thinner if I did
+anything."</p>
+
+<p>At length the morning came on which Julia and Fanny were
+to leave for the first time their native state. Side by side near
+the landing at Frankfort lay the two boats, Blue Wing and
+Diana. The one was to bear Fanny on her Northern tour,
+and the other would convey Julia as far as Louisville on her
+way South. Mr. Woodburn, who had business in New Orleans,
+was to take Julia under his protection.</p>
+
+<p>And now but a short time remained ere the Diana would
+loose her moorings and be under way. These few moments
+were moments of sorrow to Mr. and Mrs. Middleton, who had
+accompanied their daughters to Frankfort. Uncle Joshua
+particularly was much depressed, and scarce took his eyes
+from his treasure, who might be leaving him forever. In his
+estimation the far-off North was a barren, chilly region, and
+although he did not quite believe his Fanny would be frozen to
+death, he could not rid himself of the fear that something
+would befall her.</p>
+
+<p>"You'll take good keer of her, won't you, Miller?" said he,
+"and bring her safely back to us?"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Miller gave the promise, and then observing that there
+was something else on Mr. Middleton's mind, he said, "What
+is it, Mr. Middleton? What more do you wish to say?"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton struggled hard with his feelings, and his
+voice sank to a whisper as he answered, "I wanted to tell you
+that if&mdash;if she should die, bring her home&mdash;bring her back;
+don't leave her there all alone."</p>
+
+<p>The old man could say no more, for the bell rang out its last
+warning. The parting between Fanny and her parents was a
+sad one, and even Julia wept as she kissed her sister, and
+thought it might be for the last time.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="170" /><anchor id="Pg170" />Soon after the Diana, with its precious freight disappeared
+from view, Mr. Middleton was called upon to bid another
+farewell to his eldest daughter. "Reckon the old fellow likes
+one girl better than the other," said a bystander, who had witnessed
+both partings. And yet Mr. Middleton did well, and
+his look and manner was very affectionate as he bade Julia
+good-bye, and charged her "not to be giddy and act like a
+fool, nor try to come it over Dr. Lacey." "Though," thought
+he, "it'll be sarvin the rascal right if he should have to live
+with Tempest all his life."</p>
+
+<p>It is not our intention at present to follow Julia in her
+passage to New Orleans. In another chapter we will take up
+the subject, and narrate her adventures. Now we prefer going
+North with the other party, which consisted of Mr. and
+Mrs. Miller, Fanny and Raymond. The latter had, in a fit
+of desperation, determined to quit Frankfort, and go no one
+knew whither. He accompanied his friends as far as Cincinnati,
+and there bade them adieu, saying that they would hear
+of him again in a way they little dreamed of.</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Miller was sorry to part with one who had proved so
+valuable an assistant in his school, but all his arguments had
+failed and he was obliged to give him up, saying, "I hope,
+Raymond, that all your laudable enterprises may be successful."</p>
+
+<p>"I shall succeed," were Raymond's emphatic words; "and
+she, the haughty woman, who tried to smile so scornfully when
+I bade her farewell, will yet be proud to say she has had a
+smile from me, a poor school master."</p>
+
+<p>"Well, Raymond," said Mr. Miller, "you have my good
+wishes, and if you ever run for President, I'll vote for you.
+So now good-by."</p>
+
+<p>Raymond rung his friend's hand, and then stepped from the
+cars, which soon rolled heavily from the depot. Faster and
+faster sped the train on its pathway over streamlet and valley,
+meadow and woodland, until at last the Queen City, with its
+numerous spires, was left far behind. From the car windows
+Fanny watched the long blue line of hills, which marks the
+Kentucky shore, until they, too, disappeared from view.</p>
+
+<p>For a time now we will leave her to the tender mercies of
+the Ohio railroad, and a Lake Erie steamer, and hurrying on
+in advance, we will introduce the reader to the home where
+once had sported Richard Wilmot and his sister Kate. It
+stood about a half a mile from the pleasant rural village of
+C&qdash;, in the eastern part of New York. The house was
+large and handsome, and had about it an air of thrift and
+<pb n="171" /><anchor id="Pg171" />
+neatness, which showed its owner to be a farmer, who not
+only understood his business, but also attended to it himself.
+Between the house and the road was a large grassy lawn, on
+which was growing many a tall, stately maple and elm, under
+whose wide-spreading branches Kate and her brother had
+often played during the gladsome days of their childhood. A
+long piazza ran around two sides of the building. Upon this
+piazza the family sitting room opened.</p>
+
+<p>Could we have entered that sitting room the day on which
+our travelers arrived, we should have seen a fine-looking,
+middle-aged lady, whose form and features would instantly
+have convinced us that we looked upon the mother of Kate.
+Yes, what Kate Miller is now, her mother was once; but time
+and sorrow have made inroads upon her dazzling beauty, and
+here and there the once bright locks of auburn are now silvered
+over, and across the high white brow are drawn many
+deep-cut lines. Since Kate last saw her mother, these lines
+have increased, for the bursting heart has swelled with
+anguish, and the dark eye has wept bitter tears for the son
+who died far away from his childhood's home. Even now the
+remembrance of the noble youth, who scarce two years ago,
+left her full of life and health, makes the tear drop start as
+she says aloud, "How can I welcome back my darling Kate,
+and know that he will never come again!"</p>
+
+<p>The sound of her voice aroused old Hector, the watchdog,
+who had been lying in the sun upon the piazza. Stretching his
+huge limbs and shaking his shaggy sides, he stalked into the
+sitting room, and going up to his mistress laid his head caressingly
+in her lap. The sight of Hector made Mrs. Wilmot's
+tears flow afresh, for during many years he had been the
+faithful companion of Richard, whose long absence he seemed
+seriously to mourn. For days and weeks he had watched
+by the gate, through which he had seen his young master pass,
+and when at last the darkness of night forbade a longer watch,
+he would lay his head on the ground and give vent to his evident
+disappointment in a low, mournful howl.</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Wilmot was not superstitious; but when, day after day,
+the same sad cry was repeated, it became to her an omen of
+coming evil; and thus the shock of her son's death, though
+none the less painful, was not quite as great as it would otherwise
+have been. For Kate, too, old Hector had wept, but not
+so long or so mournfully; still he remembered her, and always
+evinced his joy whenever her name was spoken.</p>
+
+<p>On the morning of the day on which she was expected
+home, a boy who had lived in the family when she went away,
+<pb n="172" /><anchor id="Pg172" />
+called Hector to him, and endeavored, by showing him some
+garment which Kate had worn and by repeating her name, to
+make him understand that she was coming home. We will
+not say that Hector understood him, but we know that during
+the day he never for a moment left the house or yard, but
+lay upon the piazza, looking eagerly toward the road which
+led from the village. Whenever he saw a carriage coming, he
+would start up and gaze wistfully at it until it had passed,
+then he would again lie down and resume his watch. Mrs.
+Wilmot noticed this, and when Hector, as we have seen,
+walked up to her and looked so sympathizingly in her face,
+she patted his head, saying, "Poor Hector; you will see Kate
+at least today."</p>
+
+<p>Nor was she mistaken, for about three that afternoon, an
+omnibus drew up before the gate. Kate immediately sprang
+out, and was followed by Mr. Miller and Fanny. Their arrival
+was first made known to Mrs. Wilmot by the cry of joy
+which Hector sent forth at sight of Kate. With lightning
+speed he bounded over the lawn to meet the travelers. Fanny,
+who was accustomed to the savage watchdogs of Kentucky,
+sprang back in terror and clung to Mr. Miller for protection;
+but Kate cried out, "Do not fear; it is only Hector, and he
+wouldn't harm you for the world." Then she ran forward to
+meet him, and embraced him as fondly as though he had really
+been a human being, and understood and appreciated it all.
+And he did seem to, for after caressing Kate, he looked about
+as if in quest of the missing one. Gradually he seemed to become
+convinced that Richard was not there; again was heard
+the old wailing howl; but this time it was more prolonged,
+more despairing. Faithful creature! Know you not that
+summer's gentle gale and winter's howling storm have swept
+over the grave of him whom you so piteously bemoan.</p>
+
+<p>Fanny stopped her ears to shut out the bitter cry, but if
+Kate heard it, she heeded it not, and bounded on over the
+graveled walk toward her mother, who was eagerly waiting for
+her. In an instant parent and child were weeping in
+each other's arms.</p>
+
+<p>"My Kate, my darling Kate, are you indeed here?" said
+Mrs. Wilmot.</p>
+
+<p>Kate's only answer was a still more passionate embrace.
+Then recollecting herself, she took her husband's hand and
+presented him to her mother, saying, "Mother, I could not
+bring you Richard, but I have brought you another son. Will
+you not give him room in your heart?"</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Wilmot had never seen Mr. Miller before, but she was
+<pb n="173" /><anchor id="Pg173" />
+prepared to like him, not only because he was her daughter's
+choice, but because he had been the devoted friend of her son;
+consequently she greeted him with a most kind and affectionate
+welcome.</p>
+
+<p>During all this time Fanny was leaning against one of the
+pillars of the piazza, but her thoughts were far away. She
+was thinking of her distant Kentucky home, and a half feeling
+of homesickness crept over her, as she thought how joyfully
+she would be greeted there, should she ever return. Her
+reverie was of short duration, for Kate approached, and leading
+her to her mother, simply said, "Mother, this is Fanny."</p>
+
+<p>'Twas enough. The word Fanny had a power to open the
+fountains of that mother's heart. She had heard the story of
+the young girl, who had watched so unweariedly by the bedside
+of Richard&mdash;she had heard, too, of the generous old man,
+whose noble heart had cared for and cherished the stranger,
+and she knew that she, who advanced toward her so timidly,
+was the same young girl, the same old man's daughter; and
+could Mr. Middleton have witnessed her reception of his Sunshine,
+he would have been satisfied.</p>
+
+<p>A messenger was dispatched for Mr. Wilmot, who was
+superintending some workmen in a field not far from the
+house. Mr. Wilmot was a tall, noble-looking man, whose fine
+figure was slightly bowed by the frosts of sixty winters. As
+he advanced with breathless haste toward the house, Kate ran
+to meet him, and the tears which the strong man wept, told
+how dear to him was this, his beautiful daughter, and how
+forcibly her presence reminded him of his first-born, only son,
+who went away to die among strangers.</p>
+
+<p>When he was presented to Mr. Miller and Fanny, a scene
+similar to the one we have already described took place. As
+he blessed Fanny for Richard's sake, she felt that though in
+a strange land, she was not alone or unloved. Her homesickness
+soon vanished; for how could she be lonely and sad,
+where all were so kind, and where each seemed to vie with
+the other in trying to make everything agreeable to her. It
+was strange how soon even Hector learned to love the fair
+Kentuckian. He would follow her footsteps wherever she
+went, and affectionately kiss her hands. But then, as Kate
+said, "Hector had more common sense than half the people in
+the world," and he seemed to know by instinct that she whom
+he so fondly caressed had once watched over his young master,
+who was now sleeping in his silent grave, unmindful that
+in his home he was still sincerely mourned even by old Hector.</p>
+
+<p>Not many days after Fanny's arrival at Mr. Wilmot's she
+<pb n="174" /><anchor id="Pg174" />
+was told that a gentleman wished to see her in the parlor. On
+entering the room how surprised she was at beholding Frank
+Cameron. He had learned by letter from Kate that Fanny
+was in C&qdash;, and he immediately started for his uncle's.</p>
+
+<p>Since his return from Kentucky he had thoughts of little else
+save Fanny Middleton. Waking or sleeping, she was constantly
+in his mind, and still with a happy thought of her there
+ever came a sadder feeling, a fear that his love for her would
+be in vain. But since the morning when he bade her adieu,
+her name had never once passed his lips.</p>
+
+<p>When his sister Gertrude questioned him concerning the
+Kentucky girls, he had described to her in glowing terms the
+extreme beauty of Julia, and the handsome eyes of "the
+widder," as he called Mrs. Carrington, but of Fanny he had
+never spoken. He could not bear that even his own sister
+should mention Fanny in connection with any one else. How
+ever, when Kate's letter arrived, he passed it over to Gertrude,
+whose curiosity was instantly roused, and she poured
+forth a torrent of questions as to who that Fanny Middleton
+was.</p>
+
+<p>"I suppose she must be old Mr. Middleton's daughter," was
+Frank's teasing reply.</p>
+
+<p>"Of course I know that," said Gertrude, "but what of her?
+who is she?"</p>
+
+<p>"Why, I've told you once, she is Fanny Middleton," said
+Frank.</p>
+
+<p>These and similar answers were all Gertrude could draw
+from him, and she fell into a fit of pouting; but Frank was
+accustomed to that, and consequently did not mind it. Next he
+announced his intention to visit his Uncle Wilmot. Gertrude
+instantly exclaimed, "Now, Frank, you are too bad. Just as
+soon as you hear Fanny Middleton is in New York, you start
+off to see her, without even telling me who she is, or what
+she is. In my opinion you are in love with her, and do not
+wish us to know it."</p>
+
+<p>This started up Mrs. Cameron's ideas, and she said, "Frank,
+I am inclined to believe Gertrude is right; but you surely
+will be respectful enough to me to answer my questions
+civilly."</p>
+
+<p>"Certainly," said Frank. "Ask anything you please; only
+be quick, for it is almost car time."</p>
+
+<p>"Well then, do you intend to make this Miss Middleton your
+wife?"</p>
+
+<p>"I do, if she will have me," said Frank.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="175" /><anchor id="Pg175" />The distressed lady groaned audibly, but continued, "One
+more question, Frank. Is she rich and well connected?"</p>
+
+<p>Frank passed his hand through the thick curls of his brown
+hair, and seemed to be trying hard to think of something.
+Finally he answered, "Why, really, mother, I never once
+thought to ask that question."</p>
+
+<p>"But," persisted Mrs. Cameron, "you can judge by her appearance,
+and that of her parents. Did you not see them?"</p>
+
+<p>Frank laughed loudly as the image of Uncle Joshua as he
+first saw him in the door, buttoning his suspender, presented
+itself to his remembrance; but he answered, "Yes, mother, I
+did see her father, and 'twas the richest sight I ever saw."</p>
+
+<p>He then proceeded to give a description of Mr. Middleton
+to his astonished sister and mother, the latter of whom exhibited
+such distress that Frank very compassionately asked,
+"if she had the toothache."</p>
+
+<p>Before she had time to answer, Frank was gone, leaving his
+mother to lament over the strange infatuation which always
+led Frank in pursuit of somebody beneath him.</p>
+
+<p>"I know," said she to Gertrude, "that this Fanny Middleton
+is from a horrid low family, and is as poor as a church
+mouse."</p>
+
+<p>So while Frank was hurrying toward the village of C&qdash;,
+his mother and sister were brooding over the disgrace which
+they feared threatened them. They could have spared all
+their painful feelings, for she of the "low family" was destined
+to be another's.</p>
+
+<p>During Frank's ride to C&qdash; he determined, ere his return,
+to know the worst. "She can but refuse me," thought he,
+"and even if she does, I shall feel better than I do now."
+When he met Fanny his manner was so calm and collected
+that she never dreamed how deep was the affection she had
+kindled in his heart. She received him with real pleasure, for
+he seemed like a friend from Kentucky. He staid with her
+but three days, and when he left he bore a sadder heart than
+he had ever felt before. Fanny had refused him; not exultingly,
+as if a fresh laurel had been won only to be boasted of,
+but so kindly, so delicately, that Frank felt almost willing to
+act it all over again for the sake of once more hearing
+Fanny's voice, as she told him how utterly impossible it was
+for her ever again to love as a husband should be loved.</p>
+
+<p>"Then," said Frank, somewhat bitterly, "you acknowledge
+that you have loved another."</p>
+
+<p>"Yes," answered Fanny, "but no other circumstances could
+have wrung the confession from me. I have loved and been
+<pb n="176" /><anchor id="Pg176" />
+deceived. I will not say my faith in man's honor is wholly
+gone, for I believe you, Mr. Cameron, to be perfectly sincere
+and honorable in your professions of regard. Had we met
+earlier all might have been different, but now it is too late.
+If my friendship is worth having, it is yours. I have never
+had a brother, but will look upon and love you as one; with
+that, you must be satisfied."</p>
+
+<p>And he did try to be satisfied, but only because there was
+no other alternative. Still he felt a pleasure in being near
+her, in breathing the same atmosphere and gazing on the same
+scenes. Before he returned home he had decided upon accompanying
+her, together, with Mr. and Mrs. Miller, on their
+contemplated trip to Saratoga; thence they would go on to
+New York City, and visit at his father's.</p>
+
+<p>"I am sorry," said he, "that it is not the season for parties,
+as I should love dearly to show off Fanny in opposition to our
+practised city belles, and now I think of it," continued he,
+"isn't Mr. Stanton coming North this summer after a certain
+Miss Ashton?"</p>
+
+<p>"I believe he is," answered Kate.</p>
+
+<p>"Now then," said Frank. "I have it exactly. Judge Fulton,
+who is Miss Ashton's guardian, has recently removed to the
+city. I know him well, and have been introduced to Miss
+Helen. Stanton has already invited us all to his wedding, and
+as Miss Ashton will of course repeat the invitation, Fanny
+will thus have an opportunity of seeing a little of the gay
+world in New York."</p>
+
+<p>"You seem to think any praise bestowed upon Fanny as
+so much credit for yourself," said Kate, mischievously.</p>
+
+<p>Frank made no reply, and soon bidding good-by to his
+friends, he was on his way to the city. On reaching home
+he found his mother and sister in a state of great anxiety concerning
+"the odious old scarecrow's corncake daughter," as
+Gertrude styled Fanny. Her first question, after asking about
+Kate, was, "Well, Frank, tell me, did you propose to Miss
+Middleton?"</p>
+
+<p>"Most certainly I did. That was one object in going," was
+Frank's quiet reply.</p>
+
+<p>The horrified Mrs. Cameron, throwing up both hands in
+a most theatrical manner, exclaimed, "Mon Dieu!" It was the
+only French phrase she knew, and she used it upon all occasions.
+This time, however, it was accompanied by a loud call
+for her vineagrette and for air, at the same time declaring
+it was of no use trying to restore her, for her heart was broken
+and she was going to faint.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="177" /><anchor id="Pg177" />"Let me wash these red spots off from your cheek. You
+can't faint gracefully with so much color," said Frank gravely,
+at the same time literally deluging his mother's face with
+cologne, much against the blooming lady's inclination. This
+little scene determined Frank not to tell that he was rejected.
+At first he had intended to disclose all, but now he decided
+otherwise. "They may as well fret about that as anything
+else," thought he, "and when they see Fanny, I shall have
+a glorious triumph." So he kept his own secret, and commenced
+teasing Gertrude about going to Saratoga with himself,
+their cousin Kate and Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>"I shall do no such thing, Master Frank," said Gertrude. "I
+am willing enough to see Kate, and invite her here too, for she
+is fine looking and appears well, even if she is a music
+teacher; but this Fanny Middleton&mdash;Ugh! I'll never associate
+with her on terms of equality, or own her as my sister
+either."</p>
+
+<p>"I do not think you will," said Frank; but Gertrude knew
+not what cause he had for so saying.</p>
+
+<p>After he had quitted the apartment, Mrs. Cameron and
+Gertrude tried to think of some way to let Fanny know that
+she was not wanted in their family. "Dear me," said Gertrude,
+"I will not go to Saratoga, and be obliged to see Frank
+make a dolt of himself with this plebian Kentuckian. If she
+were only rich and accomplished, why, it would be different,
+and the fact of her being from Kentucky would increase her
+attractions. But now it is too bad!" And Gertrude actually
+cried with vexation and mortified pride. Poor creature!
+How mistaken she was with regard to Fanny Middleton, and
+so she one day learned.</p>
+
+<p>But as the reader is doubtless anxious to hear of Fanny's
+introduction to Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude, we will give a
+description of it in the next chapter.</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter18">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter XVIII</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">fanny welcomed by mrs. cameron</head>
+
+<p><pb n="178" /><anchor id="Pg178" />Contrary to his first intention, Stanton concluded to come
+North in July. He had of course learned from Nellie that her
+mysterious guardian had proved to be Judge Fulton, his
+sister's husband. And more recently she had written to him
+of Judge Fulton's removal to New York City. Mr. Miller
+was apprised of Stanton's return by a letter, in which he was
+also informed that the wedding would take place in Grace
+Church on the morning of the 22d.</p>
+
+<p>Not long after there came invitations for himself, wife and
+Fanny to attend the bridal party, at the residence of Judge
+Fulton, on the evening of July 25. Frank, who was also invited,
+had his own reason for not wishing his mother or sister
+to see Fanny until they met her at Judge Fulton's. Consequently
+he was not sorry when both ladies graciously informed
+him that Miss Middleton would not be invited by them
+to visit at their house. "Of course," said Mrs. Cameron, "we
+shall invite Kate and her husband, and shall be glad to see
+them. If you choose, you can in your own name invite Fanny,
+but if she knows anything she will not come."</p>
+
+<p>Frank knew there was no possible danger of Fanny's accepting
+an invitation, which came simply from himself, but
+he did not say so, and next day he started again for his
+Uncle Wilmot's. To his cousin Kate he imparted a knowledge
+of his mother's and Gertrude's feelings and also told of his
+own plans. Kate readily fell in with them and when Frank
+returned to the city he was accompanied by Mr. Miller, Kate
+and Fanny, who took rooms at the Astor House. As soon as
+Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude learned that Kate was in the city,
+they called upon her. Fanny they of course did not see,
+neither did they mention her name. Kate expected as much,
+but nevertheless felt vexed, and when they urged her to spend
+the remainder of her time with them, she replied, "I have a
+young friend from Kentucky with me, and unless you invite
+<pb n="179" /><anchor id="Pg179" />
+her too, I do not feel at liberty to accept your polite invitation."</p>
+
+<p>In answer to this, Gertrude muttered something about "not
+wishing to enlarge the circle of her acquaintance," while Mrs.
+Cameron said nothing, and the two ladies soon swept haughtily
+out of the room.</p>
+
+<p>"Never mind," said Frank, to whom Kate related her adventure,
+"they will both sing another tune ere long," and he
+was right too.</p>
+
+<p>The 25th of July at last arrived. Frank had informed Gertrude
+that she must look to her father for a beau that evening,
+as he should be otherwise engaged; so she was not surprised
+when her brother, long before sunset, left the house all
+equipped for the party. She well knew where he was going
+and for whose society she was deserted. One hour later found
+her seated in a large armchair before the mirror in her dressing
+room.</p>
+
+<p>Gertrude was a tall, fine-looking girl, but in the expression
+of her handsome features there was something wanting. She
+lacked soul, and no one ever looked on the cold, proud face
+of Gertrude Cameron, without being convinced that she was
+altogether heartless and selfish.</p>
+
+<p>On this occasion, as she sat in the large armchair, she said
+to her waiting maid, "I say, Jane, you must do your best tonight
+to have me splendidly dressed."</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, ma'am, I understand," said Jane, and she proceeded
+to bedeck her young mistress with all sorts of finery. Her
+dress consisted of a rich, white satin, over which was thrown
+a skirt of handsomely embroidered lace. All the ornaments
+of gold and diamonds for which a place could possibly be
+found were heaped upon her, and when her toilet was completed,
+she seemed one gorgeous mass of jewelry.</p>
+
+<p>"There, that will do," said she, as Jane clasped the last
+diamond bracelet on her arm. "I presume this Fanny Middleton
+has never dreamed of so costly a dress as I shall appear
+in tonight."</p>
+
+<p>Meanwhile in another part of the city, another toilet was
+being made, but of a different nature. Kate and Frank both
+were anxious that for once Fanny should deviate from her
+usually simple style of dress, and adopt something more in
+keeping with her father's wealth. At first Fanny hesitated,
+but was finally persuaded, and gave Kate permission to select
+for her anything she chose.</p>
+
+<p>As, on the evening of the party, she glanced at the image
+which her mirror reflected, she was pardonable for feeling a
+<pb n="180" /><anchor id="Pg180" />
+slight thrill of pleasure. Frank was in raptures, declaring
+nothing had ever been seen in New York so perfectly lovely.
+And truly, Fanny was beautiful as she stood there arrayed
+for the party.</p>
+
+<p>She was dressed in a French robe of white tarlatan, embroidered
+in boquets of lilies of the valley in silver. A single
+japonica rested among the curls of her bright hair, while her
+neck was encircled by a necklace of pearls, and costly bracelets
+of the same clasped her white, slender wrists.</p>
+
+<p>"Why, Fanny," said Mr. Miller, "how beautiful you look.
+What would your father say could he see you now?"</p>
+
+<p>At the mention of her father's name the teardrops glistened
+for a moment in Fanny's eye, and she felt how gladly she
+would have foregone all the expected pleasure of that night for
+the pleasure of again seeing her distant father. She, however,
+dashed the tears away, and replied, "I fear he would think his
+Sunshine wholly covered up and spoiled by trumpery, as
+he calls fashionable dress."</p>
+
+<p>Frank noticed her emotion when speaking of her father,
+and he thought how priceless must be the love of one who
+thus so truly honored her parents. A feeling of sadness was
+blended with his admiration of Fanny, for constantly in his
+heart was the knowledge that she never would be his. And
+here Frank showed how truly noble he was, for he could still
+love and cling to Fanny, although he knew that for him there
+was no hope.</p>
+
+<p>Let us now transport our readers to the elegant residence
+of Judge Fulton, which was situated upon Fifth Avenue.
+Stanton, with his fair bride, had returned from visiting his
+parents near Geneva, and now in the large parlors of Judge
+Fulton, they were receiving the congratulations of their
+friends, whose numbers each moment increased, until the
+rooms were filled to overflowing. Frank and his party had not
+yet arrived. He designed to be late, for he well knew his
+mother and sister would not be early, and he wished to give
+them the full benefit of Fanny's introduction into the drawing
+room.</p>
+
+<p>But a part of his scheme was frustrated, for his mother,
+who was suffering with a violent headache, was obliged to remain
+above stairs for a time, and Gertrude alone witnessed
+her brother's triumph. She was standing near Mr. and Mrs.
+Stanton, carelessly twirling a costly boquet, which one of
+her obsequious beaux had given her, when she overheard
+Nellie say to her husband, "I do hope she will come, for I am
+<pb n="181" /><anchor id="Pg181" />
+all impatience to see one whom you have praised until I am
+half jealous."</p>
+
+<p>Gertrude wondered much whom Mrs. Stanton could mean,
+but her wonder soon ceased, for there was a stir at the door.
+The crowd around it fell back as Frank Cameron walked
+proudly into the room, bearing upon his arm Fanny Middleton.
+Her fame had preceded her, for many of those present
+had learned that a Kentucky belle and heiress was stopping
+at the Astor, and would be present at the party. As she advanced
+into the room, Gertrude felt, rather than heard the
+murmur of admiration which ran round the room, and her
+quick ear caught the words, "Yes, that's she; that's the
+heiress; that's Miss Middleton from Frankfort."</p>
+
+<p>Gladly would Gertrude have escaped her brother's eye,
+which instantly sought her out; but she felt unable to move,
+and stood watching the animated face and graceful manners
+of Fanny, who, in being presented to Mrs. Fulton and Stanton,
+passed near her. Every article of Fanny's dress was
+noted, and an estimate made as to its probable cost. "She
+must be wealthy," thought she, "or she could not dress so expensively."
+Suddenly one of Gertrude's acquaintances touched
+her elbow, and said, "Come, Miss Gertrude, do gratify our
+curiosity and tell us about this Kentucky belle. Of course you
+know her, as she is attended by your brother."</p>
+
+<p>Deeply mortified Gertrude was obliged to confess that she
+had no acquaintance with her. "That's strange," said the lady.
+"We all supposed she stopped at your father's with your
+cousin."</p>
+
+<p>A new idea entered Gertrude's mind, and instead of replying
+to this last remark, she said, "I shall know her well,
+though, for Frank has proposed to her."</p>
+
+<p>"Did she accept him?" asked the lady eagerly.</p>
+
+<p>"Of course," was Gertrude's haughty answer. "Do you
+think he would offer himself unless sure of success?"</p>
+
+<p>Ten minutes more and dozens of persons were gossiping
+about the engagement between Frank Cameron and the beautiful
+Kentuckian. Scores of questions were poured in upon
+Gertrude relative to her future sister-in-law, but none of
+them could she answer. Vexed at her own ignorance, she ran
+upstairs to her mother, whom she told to "come down immediately
+and see what fools they had made of themselves."</p>
+
+<p>"Why, what is the matter, child?" said Mrs. Cameron, much
+alarmed at Gertrude's excited looks and manners.</p>
+
+<p>"All the city is ready to fall down and worship this Fanny
+Middleton, whom we have treated with such neglect," said
+<pb n="182" /><anchor id="Pg182" />
+Gertrude, and then she added what was of more consequence
+than all the rest, "Why, mother, she's the most elegantly
+dressed lady in the room!"</p>
+
+<p>In a moment Mrs. Cameron was descending the broad staircase.
+There was the sound of the piano and someone singing.
+Gertrude pressed forward until she caught sight of the singer,
+then pulling her mother's sleeve, she whispered, "This way,
+mother; that is Miss Middleton playing."</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Cameron's first emotion, on beholding Fanny and the
+flattering attentions she everywhere received, was one of intense
+mortification, to think she had not been first to notice
+and chaperone her. "I will, however, make all possible
+amends now," thought she, and finding Frank she desired for
+herself and Gertrude an introduction to Miss Middleton; but
+Frank did not feel disposed to grant his mother's request immediately,
+and he said, "Pardon me, mother, but you see Miss
+Middleton is very much engaged at present with some of her
+friends, so you must wait awhile."</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Cameron was too proud to ask any one else to introduce
+her, and it seemed that she and Gertrude were not likely
+to make Fanny's acquaintance at all. Toward the close of
+the party, however, Frank thought proper to introduce them.
+Mrs. Cameron determined to do her best, and she overwhelmed
+Fanny with so much flattery, that the poor girl
+longed for some way of escape, thinking to herself, "Is it possible
+that Frank Cameron's mother is such a silly woman?"
+Once Mrs. Cameron went so far as to hint the probability that
+Miss Middleton would one day be her daughter.</p>
+
+<p>"What can she possibly mean?" thought Fanny; at the
+same time gracefully excusing herself she ran upstairs after
+her shawl and veil, as Kate had signified her intention of returning
+home. But Mrs. Cameron was not to be thus foiled.
+She started in pursuit, and reaching the bonnet room as soon
+as Fanny, insisted that she and Kate should stop with her during
+the remainder of her stay in the city. As Frank soon
+appeared and joined his entreaties with those of his mother,
+Fanny said she would do just as Mrs. Miller thought proper.
+Kate, who had expected a similar denouement, expressed her
+perfect willingness to visit at her uncle's.</p>
+
+<p>Accordingly, the next morning they left their rooms at the
+Astor House and repaired to Mrs. Cameron's, where they were
+most affectionately received by Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude.
+And now commenced a series of toadyism which was vastly
+amusing to their acquaintances, many of whom had witnessed
+Mrs. Cameron's manner at the party and had since
+<pb n="183" /><anchor id="Pg183" />
+learned a part of the story. It was strange how soon Mrs.
+Cameron and Gertrude discovered how many fine qualities
+Fanny possessed. Even the "odious scarecrow of a father"
+was transformed into an "odd old gentleman," and in speaking
+of him to one of her acquaintances, Mrs. Cameron said
+"he was a very generous, wealthy, but eccentric old man, and
+was one of the first citizens in Frankfort." The good lady
+forgot that Uncle Joshua did not reside in Frankfort, but
+twelve miles from that city! Her word, however, was not
+questioned, for of course she would know all about the family
+of her son's intended wife.</p>
+
+<p>Meanwhile the report of Frank's engagement was circulated
+freely, and the whole matter would undoubtedly have been arranged,
+marriage ceremony and all, had not Frank put an end
+to the matter by utterly denying the story. Some young
+gentlemen were one morning congratulating him on his future
+prospects, and declaring their intention of going to Kentucky,
+if there were any more Fannys there, when Frank asked upon
+whose authority they were repeating a story for which there
+was no foundation.</p>
+
+<p>"Why," answered one of them, "my sister heard it from
+your sister Gertrude."</p>
+
+<p>"From Gertrude!" said Frank in amazement, "from Gertrude!
+Well, I cannot answer for what Gertrude says, but
+I assure you I am not engaged to Miss Middleton, and have
+never been."</p>
+
+<p>This was in the morning, and that evening when Frank
+entered the sitting room where his mother and sister were,
+they beset him to know why he had denied his engagement
+with Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>"Because," said he, rather indignantly, "there is no engagement
+between us."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, Frank," said Gertrude, "you told us so."</p>
+
+<p>"I never told you so," answered he, rather warmly. "I
+told you I had proposed, and I did propose, and was refused."</p>
+
+<p>"But why didn't you tell us?" continued Gertrude.</p>
+
+<p>"Because you didn't ask me," replied Frank. "You supposed,
+of course, none could refuse me, so jumped at conclusions
+and have got yourself into a fine spot."</p>
+
+<p>There was no need of telling this, for Mrs. Cameron
+readily saw it and went off into a fit of hysterics, while Gertrude
+burst into tears.</p>
+
+<p>"What a strange girl you are!" said Frank. "Once you cried
+because you thought I was engaged to Fanny, and now you
+cry because I am not." So saying he gave a low mocking
+<pb n="184" /><anchor id="Pg184" />
+whistle and left his mother and sister to console themselves
+as best they could.</p>
+
+<p>We will not weary the reader by repeating the conversation
+between Gertrude and her mother. We will only say that Mrs.
+Cameron decided to go as soon as possible to Saratoga, "and
+when once there," said she, "I will use all my influence with
+Miss Middleton; nay, if necessary, I will even beg her to
+marry Frank, for I know she likes him."</p>
+
+<p>Gertrude was delighted with this idea. She had forgotten
+how determined she once was not to visit Saratoga with Fanny
+Middleton. Next morning Mrs. Cameron proposed to her
+guests that as the weather was getting warm, they should
+start directly for the Springs. The visitors of course could
+make no objections, and as Mr. and Mrs. Stanton, who were
+to accompany them, also acquiesced in the plan, two days more
+found our friends at Saratoga, together with crowds more of
+the fashionable from the north, south, east and west.</p>
+
+<p>On the first day of their arrival, Fanny noticed seated opposite
+her at the dinner table, a dark-eyed, sprightly looking
+girl, whose eyes so constantly met hers, that at last both
+blushed and the stranger girl half smiled. By her side sat a
+gentleman, whom Fanny concluded was the young lady's
+brother. Something in their appearance interested Fanny, and
+she could not help thinking that they were from the South.
+That evening as she was walking alone upon the piazza, she
+was suddenly joined by the unknown lady, who accosted her
+with, "Pardon me, ma'am, but am I not speaking to Miss
+Middleton from Kentucky?"</p>
+
+<p>Fanny was too much surprised to answer immediately, but
+soon recovering her self-possession, she answered, "You are,
+but I have not the pleasure of knowing you."</p>
+
+<p>"I presume not," said the lady. "We have never met before,
+and yet I knew you instantly."</p>
+
+<p>"Knew me! How?" asked Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>"From description," replied the lady. "You have been so
+accurately described to me by our mutual friend Miss Woodburn,
+of New Orleans, that I could not mistake you."</p>
+
+<p>"Florence Woodburn! New Orleans!" exclaimed Fanny.
+"And are you from New Orleans, and do you know Florence,
+and have you seen Julia?"</p>
+
+<p>To all these questions the stranger answered "Yes," continuing,
+"and now let me introduce myself. I am Lida Gibson,
+but I might as well be John Smith for any idea my name will
+convey. However, I am from New Orleans, and know Florence
+and your Uncle William well. Just before I left the city,
+<pb n="185" /><anchor id="Pg185" />
+I made your sister's acquaintance. When she learned I was
+coming this way, she said I might possibly see you, and made
+me the bearer of many messages of love."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny had never heard of Lida Gibson, but it was sufficient
+that she knew her uncle and Julia, so her hand was immediately
+offered, and the remainder of the evening the two young
+girls promenaded the piazza arm in arm, talking of their distant
+homes and absent friends.</p>
+
+<p>"Where did you see Julia?" asked Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>"Your uncle's house was not quite ready, consequently he
+and Julia were spending a few days at the residence of Dr.
+Lacey," answered Lida.</p>
+
+<p>"Dr. Lacey!" said Fanny, in some surprise. "Julia at Dr.
+Lacey's?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, why not?" said Lida, laughing merrily at Fanny's
+manner. "There is nothing improper about that, for Dr.
+Lacey's father was then absent, and his mother, for the time,
+stayed with her son. I fancied it was not at all unpleasant
+either to Dr. Lacey or Julia, that they were thus thrown together,
+and I should not wonder if the doctor should one day
+call you sister!"</p>
+
+<p>Lida Gibson, whom our readers will recollect as having
+met at Mabel Mortimer's party in New Orleans, was a
+thoughtless, but kind-hearted girl, and never felt happier than
+when employed in canvassing matches. On the morning when
+the Cameron party arrived at the Springs, she had sent her
+brother to learn the names of the newcomers. On his return
+he mentioned Fanny Middleton as being one of the new
+arrivals, so 'twas not surprising that Lida should so readily
+recognize her.</p>
+
+<p>As days passed on Lida too heard of the supposed engagement
+between Fanny and Frank Cameron, and for once kept
+silent upon the subject, at least in Fanny's presence. Dearly
+as she loved to discuss such matters, she felt there was something
+in the character of her new friend which forbade an approach
+to anything like jesting about so personal an affair as
+one's own engagement. She, however, fully believed the report,
+for everything she saw tended to confirm it, and she was
+anxious to return home that she might carry the important
+news to Julia and Dr. Lacey. Poor Fanny! The clouds were
+gathering darkly about her, but she, all unconscious of the
+consequence, talked, laughed, rode and sang with Frank, never
+thinking that she was thus confirming Lida in a belief which
+would tend to remove Dr. Lacey farther and farther from her.
+Could Lida have heard a conversation which one evening took
+<pb n="186" /><anchor id="Pg186" />
+place between Mrs. Cameron and Fanny, different, very different
+would have been the report which she carried back.</p>
+
+<p>One evening as Fanny, Lida and Gertrude were walking
+upon the piazza, a servant came, saying that Mrs. Cameron
+desired to see Miss Middleton in her room. Fanny immediately
+obeyed the summons, and as soon as she was gone, Lida
+laughingly congratulated Gertrude upon the project of having
+so pleasant a sister. Gertrude smilingly received Miss Gibson's
+congratulations. "For," thought she, "even if Fanny does not
+marry Frank, Miss Gibson will probably never know it, as
+she is to leave in a few days."</p>
+
+<p>Let us now with Fanny repair to Mrs. Cameron's room, but
+not like her wondering why she was sent for. We well
+know why, and consequently are prepared for the look of
+mingled indignation and astonishment which appeared on
+Fanny's face when she learned that Mrs. Cameron was pleading
+the cause of her son! Fanny answered, "Madam, I have
+always entertained the highest respect for your son, but I
+must confess it is lessened if it is with his knowledge you
+are speaking to me."</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Cameron, who had at first intimated that it was
+Frank's request that she should thus intercede for him, now
+saw her mistake, and veering about, declared what was indeed
+true, that Frank was wholly ignorant of the whole. Then
+followed a long, eloquent speech, in which Mrs. Cameron by
+turns tried to coax, flatter, importune, or frighten Fanny into
+a compliance with her wishes, but Fanny could only repeat
+her first answer. "I cannot, Mrs. Cameron, I cannot marry
+Frank. I acknowledge that I like him, but only as I would
+love a brother. Further remonstrance is useless, for I shall
+never marry him."</p>
+
+<p>"And why not?" asked Mrs. Cameron. "Do you love another?
+Are you engaged to another?"</p>
+
+<p>"I cannot answer these questions," said Fanny. "Frank
+knows my reason and has my permission to give it to you."
+Then rising, she added, "I suppose our conference is now
+ended, and with your leave I will retire."</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Cameron nodded her head in assent, and Fanny immediately
+left the room. A moment after she quitted the
+apartment, Gertrude entered, all impatient to know her
+mother's success.</p>
+
+<p>"Baffled, baffled," was Mrs. Cameron's reply to her interrogatories.
+"I can do nothing with her. She is as stubborn
+as a mule, and we shall either have to conjure up for some
+reason why the engagement was broken off, or else run the
+<pb n="187" /><anchor id="Pg187" />
+risk of being well laughed at among our circle in New York."</p>
+
+<p>A few days after this, Lida Gibson started for the South,
+promising Fanny that she would see Julia as soon as possible
+after her return home. Ere long Mrs. Cameron too was
+seized with a desire to return to the city. The remainder of
+the party made no objections, and accordingly Mr. and Mrs.
+Stanton, Mrs. Cameron, Frank and Gertrude were soon in
+New York.</p>
+
+<p>Soon after their return, Mrs. Cameron said, in speaking of
+Fanny, "that 'twas quite doubtful whether Frank would marry
+her or not. She was so young, and had, too, so many suitors
+in Kentucky that she probably would soon forget him, and for
+her part she was pleased to have it so!"</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter19">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter XIX</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">julia announces her engagement to dr. lacey</head>
+
+<p>Summer was gone and the bright, sunny days of autumn
+had come.</p>
+
+<p>Again in Kate Wilmot's home were tears wept and blessings
+breathed, as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children,"
+as they affectionately called all three of the individuals
+who were that morning to start for their home in Kentucky.</p>
+
+<p>"God bless you, Kate, my darling Kate," said Mrs. Wilmot
+as she fondly kissed her only child. Then turning to Fanny,
+she said, "And you, too, my other daughter, you have my
+love and earnest prayers for your happiness."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Wilmot could not speak, but his feelings were not less
+deep, as he embraced his child and shook the hands of Mr.
+Miller and Fanny. Old Hector, too, shared in the general
+sorrow, but for some undefinable reason he seemed to cling
+more closely to Fanny. He would look up in her face and
+howl, as if he knew she was leaving him forever. "Noble
+Hector!" said Fanny, "and do you indeed love me so well?"
+Then kneeling down by him, she drew from her neck a tiny
+locket, in which was a daguerreotype of herself. To this she
+attached a blue ribbon, which she fastened around Hector's
+neck, saying, "I cannot stay with you, Hector, but you shall
+have my likeness." Afterward when strangers visited the
+house and marvelled at Hector's unusual neck gear, they were
+shown the fair, sweet face, which looked forth from the
+<pb n="188" /><anchor id="Pg188" />
+golden casing, and were told the story of the young girl, whose
+presence had been like Sunshine in Richard Wilmot's darkened
+home.</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Miller was not willing that Fanny should leave New
+York without first visiting Niagara Falls. Accordingly, they
+stopped at the Falls, and were there joined by Mr. and Mrs.
+Stanton and Frank, the latter of whom was desirous of seeing
+Fanny as long as possible. He accompanied them to Buffalo,
+and stayed upon the boat which was to bear them away until
+the last bell rang out its warning. As he was leaving them
+Kate playfully asked if they were taking anything of his
+with them. "Yes, everything, everything," he answered.</p>
+
+<p>Soon the steamer was moving proudly over the blue waters
+of Lake Erie. On the upper deck our Kentucky friends were
+waving their handkerchiefs to Frank, who stood upon the
+wharf as long as one bright-haired girl could be distinguished
+by the light of the harvest moon, whose rays fell calmly upon
+the placid waters.</p>
+
+<p>In a few days Mr. Middleton again folded to his bosom his
+Sunshine, now more precious than ever, because, as he said,
+"He'd lain awake a heap o' nights, worryin' about her. The
+dogs had howled, the death watches had ticked on the wall,
+and everything had carried on, t'other side up, ever since she'd
+been gone. But look, Nancy," he continued to his wife, "she's
+fattin' up right smart. Her journey has done her a heap of
+good, and I'm glad I let her go."</p>
+
+<p>The blacks now crowded round, delighted to welcome home
+their young mistress, who had a kind word and some little
+gift for each. Particularly were Aunt Katy and Aunt Judy
+pleased with the present of a tasty lace cap, whose value was
+greatly increased from the fact that they were bought in New
+York City. In these simple creatures' estimation, New York
+and Frankfort were the largest places in the world. "I s'pose,"
+said Aunt Katy, "that this New York is mighty nigh three
+times as large as Frankfort."</p>
+
+<p>"Three times as large!" repeated Fanny. "Why, yes, Katy,
+forty times as large."</p>
+
+<p>From that time Aunt Katy looked upon Fanny as one not
+long for this world. "'Tain't in natur," said she, "that she
+should stay long. Allus was peart like and forrud, and now
+has been ridin' in the railroad all over the airth, and hain't
+got lost nuther, besides a-sailin' along in the steam engine
+over the salt water."</p>
+
+<p>It was indeed marvelous how much Fanny had seen, and
+when she came to tell the wonder-stricken negroes of the
+<pb n="189" /><anchor id="Pg189" />
+cataract of Niagara, their amazement knew no bounds. Our
+friend Bobaway did not fail to ease himself by a round of
+somersaults, his usual manner of expressing surprise or
+pleasure. At the same time he whispered to Lucy that "He's
+mistaken if Miss Fanny wan't tellin' 'em a stretcher this time,"
+for which declaration Lucy rewarded him with a smart box
+on the ear, saying, "Is you no better manners than to 'cuse
+white folks of lyin'? Miss Fanny never'd got as well as she
+is if she's picked up a mess of lies to tell us."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny's health was indeed much improved, and for a day
+or two after her return home, she bounded about the house
+and grounds as lightly and merrily as she had done in childhood.
+Mr. Middleton noticed the change and was delighted.
+"I b'lieve she's forgettin' that paltry doctor," said he, but he
+was wrong.</p>
+
+<p>The third day after her return she was sitting with her
+parents, relating to them an account of her journey, when Ike
+entered the room. He had been sent to the post office and now
+came up to Fanny, saying, "Here, I done got this air," at the
+same time handing her a letter, which she instantly saw was
+from her sister. Eagerly taking it, she said, "A letter from
+Julia. I am delighted. It is a long time since I have heard
+from her." Then quickly breaking the seal, she commenced
+reading it.</p>
+
+<p>Gradually as she read there stole over her face a strange
+expression. It was a look of despair&mdash;of hope utterly crushed,
+but she finished the letter and then mechanically passing it to
+her father, she said, "Read it; it concerns us all," and then
+rising she went to her room, leaving her father to read and
+swear over Julia's letter at his leisure. That he did so no
+one will doubt when they learn its contents.</p>
+
+<p>The first page contained assurances of love; the second congratulated
+Fanny upon her engagement with Frank, but
+chided her for suffering Lida Gibson to be the bearer of the
+news. "Why did you not write to me yourself?" she said&mdash;"that
+is the way I shall do, and now to prove my words, you
+will see how confiding I am." Then followed the intelligence
+that Dr. Lacey had the night before offered his heart and
+hand and of course had been accepted. "You will not wonder
+at it," she wrote, "for you know how much I have always loved
+him. I was, however, greatly surprised when he told me he
+always preferred me to you, but was prevented from telling
+me so by my silly engagement with Mr. Wilmot and my supposed
+affection for him." The letter ended by saying that
+Dr. Lacey would accompany her home some time during the
+<pb n="190" /><anchor id="Pg190" />
+latter part of October, when their marriage would take place.
+There was also a "P.S.," in which Julia wrote, "Do, Fan, use
+your influence with the old man and make him fix up the infernal
+old air castle. I'd as soon be married in the horse
+barn as there."</p>
+
+<p>This, then, was the letter which affected Fanny so, and
+called all of Uncle Joshua's biggest oaths into use. Mrs.
+Middleton tried to calm her husband and remind him of his
+promise not to swear. "I know it," said he, "I know I promised
+not to swear, and for better than two months I hain't
+swore, but I can't help it now. And yet I expected it. I
+know'd 'twould be so when I let Tempest go to New Orleans.
+But he'll run himself into a hornet's nest, and I ain't sure but
+it's just the punishment for him."</p>
+
+<p>"Why, then, do you rave so?" asked Mrs. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>"Because," answered her husband, "when I let Tempest go,
+I'd no idee Sunshine cared so much for him. If I had, I'd
+have slung a halter round Tempest's neck and tied her up
+in the hoss barn she likes so well!"</p>
+
+<p>The old man was evidently piqued at Julia's thrust at the
+old house. "Fix up! A heap I'll fix up for her to be
+married," continued he.</p>
+
+<p>"Then you'll give your consent?" said Mrs. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>"Consent! Who's asked any consent?" replied he, "and
+'tain't likely they will nuther; and if I should refuse, Tempest
+wouldn't mind clamberin' out of the chimbly to run away, and
+the doctor has showed himself jest as mean. No; he may have
+her and go to the old boy for all of Josh. But what's this
+about Cameron? I hope 'tis so, but I'm mighty feared it
+ain't. Sunshine can't love two at a time."</p>
+
+<p>While Mr. Middleton was thus expending his fury, Fanny
+was alone in her room, struggling hard to subdue the bitter
+feelings which were rising in her heart. Until now she had
+not been aware how much she loved Dr. Lacey. True, she
+had said it was impossible she could ever marry him; and
+she had believed she was trying to forget him; but ever in her
+heart she had, perhaps unconsciously, cherished a half formed
+belief that all would yet be well, and when she refused the
+noble, generous heart which Frank Cameron laid at her feet,
+it was with a vague hope that Dr. Lacey would yet be hers.
+But now every hope was gone. "There is nothing left for
+me," said Fanny, "but woe, woe!" 'Twas fearful&mdash;the tide of
+sorrow which swept over the young girl, but amid the wild
+storm of passion came the echo of a still, small voice, whispering
+of one who loves with more than an earthly love, who
+<pb n="191" /><anchor id="Pg191" />
+never proves faithless&mdash;never fails. Fanny listened to the
+Spirit's pleadings and resolved that henceforth she would
+seek to place her affections where "there is no variableness,
+neither shadow of turning."</p>
+
+<p>The whirlwind of excitement passed over, leaving no trace
+to mark its passage, save a fixed calm expression, which a
+more violent demonstration of feeling would not have done.</p>
+
+<p>The week following the receipt of Julia's letter Mr. Middleton
+had business which took him to Frankfort. Fanny accompanied
+him and remained several days. The morning after
+her arrival she and Mr. Stanton were walking upon the upper
+balcony at Mrs. Crane's, when they were joined by Ashton,
+who had returned from New Orleans a few days before. He
+had always been a frequent visitor there, but since his
+return, his visits had been more frequent and of longer
+duration. There was to him something very fascinating about
+Stanton's fair bride, and yet he always felt uneasy when
+with her, for her manners and appearance reminded him of
+the past.</p>
+
+<p>This morning, however, the mystery was explained, but in
+what way he could not tell.</p>
+
+<p>Soon after he appeared on the balcony, Nellie pointed to
+a gentleman who was crossing the street and inquired his
+name. On being told she replied: "He looks very much like
+a Mr. Barnard I used to know years ago in &qdash;," mentioning
+the town where she was born.</p>
+
+<p>"Used to know where?" asked Ashton quickly.</p>
+
+<p>Nellie repeated the name and Ashton said, "Why, that's my
+native town, and I knew Mr. Barnard well." Then as if the
+light of a sudden revelation fell upon him, he added, "And
+your name, too, was Nellie Ashton? I once had a sister
+Nellie, on whose rosy cheeks I dropped a tear the night I ran
+away to sea. Can it be that you are that Nellie?"</p>
+
+<p>A few moments more sufficed them to discover what we
+have long surmized, viz., that Henry Ashton and Nellie Stanton
+were brother and sister. The surprise and pleasure of
+their recognition is better imagined than described. We will
+only say that when Stanton, on his return from the office,
+stepped out upon the balcony in quest of his wife, he was
+greatly shocked at beholding her in Ashton's arms, and his
+amazement was increased when he saw that she not only
+suffered his caresses, but also returned them in a manner
+highly displeasing to the young husband. Fanny, however,
+soon explained all, and Stanton gladly received Ashton as a
+newly found brother.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="192" /><anchor id="Pg192" />It is unnecessary for us to repeat what Nellie and her
+brother had to relate concerning themselves since the night
+when Ashton so unceremoniously took leave of his home.
+With the important points in their history the reader is already
+acquainted, so for the present we leave them, while
+we take a brief glance at Mrs. Carrington. The reader will
+doubtless think that for once in her life that estimable lady
+has done a good deed, although her motive was not the best
+in the world. Before Julia went to New Orleans, Mrs. Carrington
+so far overcame her dislike as to ask her to write.
+Julia did not promise to do so, but probably concluded she
+would, for soon after her arrival in New Orleans she
+wrote to her a letter, in which she hinted at the probable result
+of her visit. She was then a guest of Dr. Lacey, and she
+spoke of his attention and politeness in the most extravagant
+terms. This so provoked Mrs. Carrington that she determined
+at once to write to Dr. Lacey, and give him an insight
+into Julia's real character.</p>
+
+<p>The letter was accordingly written. We must do Mrs. Carrington
+the justice to say that though her object in writing
+was purely selfish, she asserted nothing in her letter but what
+she knew to be strictly true. She was ignorant of Julia's conduct
+concerning Fanny, consequently she said nothing upon
+that head, but she spoke of her generally deceitful character,
+and mentioned several instances in which she had not hesitated
+to stoop to the basest falsehood for the accomplishment
+of her purpose.</p>
+
+<p>As she was folding the letter it occurred to her that by some
+accident Julia might possibly get hold of it. "And then,"
+thought she, "she will recognize my handwriting, and curiosity
+will impel her to open the letter, after which she wouldn't
+hesitate a moment to destroy it."</p>
+
+<p>The next moment Mrs. Carrington was rapping at the door
+of Mrs. Miller's room. Kate opened it and was greatly surprised
+at beholding her visitor, who seldom came there. Mrs.
+Carrington, however, smilingly presented her letter to Mr.
+Miller, saying that she had business with Dr. Lacey, which
+rendered it necessary for her to write to him, and as she did
+not care to have the post office clerks gossip about her writing
+to a gentleman, she wished him to direct it for her. Mr.
+Miller complied with her request and the next morning the important
+document was on its way to New Orleans.</p>
+
+<p>As our readers have twice made the voyage of the Mississippi,
+they will not refuse, again, to run the risk of its floating
+snags, sandbars and boat races; so stepping on board the
+<pb n="193" /><anchor id="Pg193" />
+same steamer which bears Mrs. Carrington's letter, we will
+once more, visit Louisiana, and stopping with Dr. Lacey, will
+see how much of Julia's letter to her sister was true.</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter20">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter XX</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">rondeau digs up the missing letter</head>
+
+<p>The first three weeks of Julia's stay in New Orleans were,
+as we have learned, spent at the house of Dr. Lacey. His
+mother was present, and although she readily acknowledged
+the uncommon beauty of her fair visitor, yet from the first she
+disliked her.</p>
+
+<p>The servants, too, as if adopting the opinion of their mistress,
+felt and expressed among themselves an aversion to the
+"evil-eyed lady," as they termed Julia. Aunt Dilsey, in particular,
+soon had her own reason for disliking her. The
+second day after Julia's arrival, as she was strolling through
+the yard, she encountered Jackson, a bright little fellow, three
+years of age, and Aunt Dilsey's only son. Jack, as he was
+usually called, was amusing himself by seeing how far he
+could spit! Unfortunately he spit too far, and hit Miss Julia's
+pink muslin. In an instant her white, slender fingers were
+buried in his wool. His screams soon brought Aunt Dilsey
+to the rescue. Upon learning the dreadful crime of which
+Jack had been guilty, she snatched him from Julia's grasp,
+and hurried him into the house without a word. From that
+time Dilsey was Julia's sworn enemy, and Jack was taught
+to make up faces at her, whenever he could do so without being
+discovered.</p>
+
+<p>The servants, however, were too well trained to manifest
+any open disrespect, for they knew she was "marster's guest,"
+and as such was entitled to every possible attention.</p>
+
+<p>When first she arrived Dr. Lacey felt exceedingly uncomfortable,
+for her presence constantly reminded him of the past,
+and his reminiscences of Julia were not particularly pleasant.
+Gradually this feeling wore away, for she appeared greatly
+changed. There was a softness, a gentleness, in her manner,
+which seemed to Dr. Lacey like Fanny, and then her voice,
+too, was so like her sister's that ere long she ceased to be disagreeable
+to him, and instead of avoiding her society, as at
+first he had done, he now sought it.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="194" /><anchor id="Pg194" />Julia saw her advantage, and determined to follow it up.
+Nothing could exceed her extreme amiability, and apparent
+sweetness of disposition. Even Mrs. Lacey was partially
+deceived, and concluded she had been too hasty in her estimation
+of Miss Middleton. Still she watched her son's movements
+narrowly, and hoped he had no intentions of making
+Julia his wife.</p>
+
+<p>She was in New Orleans three weeks before her uncle's
+house was in readiness; but at the end of that time she, together
+with Dr. Lacey, Mabel Mortimer and Florence Woodburn
+were about to exchange the heat and dust of the city for
+a cooler residence near the lake. The day before they left
+was hot and sultry, and in the morning Julia sought the shade
+of a large vine-wreathed summer house, which stood in the
+garden, near by the tree under which Rondeau had buried his
+master's letter.</p>
+
+<p>One word now about our old friend Rondeau. The buried
+letter had cost him a world of trouble. He was constantly fearful
+lest he should be detected. Particularly was he afraid
+that the author of the letter, failing to receive an answer,
+would write again, and thus he might be exposed. Twice had
+he dug up the epistle upon occasions when he fancied some one
+of his master's letters bore a similar superscription. In this
+way he had become tolerably familiar with Mr. Miller's handwriting,
+which was rather peculiar, being a large, heavy,
+black hand.</p>
+
+<p>On the morning when Julia was snugly esconced in the summer
+house, Rondeau returned from the post office in great
+tribulation.</p>
+
+<p>"What's up now?" asked Leffie, whom Rondeau drew aside,
+with a dolefully grave face.</p>
+
+<p>"Nothing's up," answered Rondeau, "but the letter has got
+to come up! I ain't going to feel like I was a whipped dog
+any longer. I'll confess all to Marster George, for see, here's
+another like the buried one." So saying, he held up Mrs.
+Carrington's letter, on the envelope of which was Mr. Miller's
+writing.</p>
+
+<p>Leffie offered no remonstrance, and as Aunt Dilsey just then
+screamed for her, Rondeau went alone to the garden and proceeded
+to disinter the buried document. 'Twas but the work
+of a moment, and could Julia have been cooling herself in
+Greenland, as she ought to have been, all would have ended
+well. And now I suppose some indignant reader will say,
+"Why didn't you put her in Greenland, then, or some worse
+place?" But patience, patience, a little longer. You would
+<pb n="195" /><anchor id="Pg195" />
+have us tell things just as they were, I suppose, so we must
+not only suffer Miss Julia to be in the summer house, but we
+must also allow her to be a spectator of Rondeau's proceedings.</p>
+
+<p>She was greatly surprised when she saw him take from the
+cigar box a much soiled, yellowish-looking letter, and she
+could not help feeling that in some way it concerned herself.
+Suddenly appearing, she startled Rondeau by saying, "What
+are you doing? Whose is that? Give it to me."</p>
+
+<p>Rondeau was anxious to conceal from her his long-buried
+treasure, and he passed her the other. She took it and recognizing
+Mr. Miller's writing, knew also that Rondeau had
+given her the wrong one, so she said in a commanding tone,
+"What does all this mean? Give me the other one immediately."</p>
+
+<p>The submissive African, ever obedient to his superiors,
+handed her the other letter, and then in a few words told his
+story, and announced his intention of confessing all to his
+master, at the same time extending his hand to take the
+letters. But Julia did not mean he should have them, and she
+said, coaxingly, "You have done very wrong, Rondeau, and
+your master will undoubtedly be very angry, but I will take
+them to him and intercede for you, as you are on the whole
+a pretty fine fellow. He'll forgive you for me. I know he
+will, but mind, don't you say anything to him about it until
+you've seen me again."</p>
+
+<p>So saying, she returned to the house and, going to her room,
+bolted the door. After which, breaking the seal of the oldest
+letter, she deliberately read it through, occasionally uttering a
+malediction against Mr. Miller, thanking the good luck which
+brought it to her hands instead of Dr. Lacey's, and making
+remarks generally. Said she, "Mighty good opinion Mr.
+Quilting-frames has of me (alluding to Mr. Miller's height),
+glad I know his mind. A heap of good the answer to this did
+him, and his doll wife, too. Hadn't I better answer it myself?
+I'd write after this fashion: 'Mr. Miller&mdash;At first I thought
+I would treat your letter with silent contempt, but recently I
+have concluded to write and thank you to mind your own
+business. By order of George Lacey, Esq.&mdash;Julia Middleton,
+Secretary.' Yes, that would serve the meddling old Yankee
+Dictionary right," continued she, and then, as her eye fell
+upon the remaining letter, she added, "Yes, I'll read this one
+too, and see what new thing I'm guilty of!"</p>
+
+<p>As soon as she broke it open and glanced at the handwriting,
+she knew it to be from Mrs. Carrington. "What now?" said
+<pb n="196" /><anchor id="Pg196" />
+she, "what has Mrs. Carrington got to say about me."</p>
+
+<p>A rapid perusal of the letter showed her what Mrs. Carrington
+had to say, and she continued her remarks as follows:
+"She has described me quite accurately. I didn't suppose
+she knew me so well. I wonder who'll write next! It seems
+everybody is in league against me, but I'm enough for anybody
+there is in Kentucky; and," she added, in a lower tone,
+"I wouldn't hesitate to try my strength with Satan himself;"
+but even then the dark girl trembled as she thought there was
+a God, whom none could withstand, and who, one day, would
+inevitably overtake her.</p>
+
+<p>Quickly as possible she drove such unpleasant thoughts from
+her mind, and then tried to devise the best plan for managing
+Mrs. Carrington. "For Mr. Miller's letter," said she, "I care
+nothing. It was written so long ago that he has ceased expecting
+an answer, but I well know Mrs. Carrington's designs,
+and she will continue to write until she receives some reply.
+I have once successfully counterfeited Dr. Lacey's handwriting,
+and can do it again. I'll send her something that
+will quiet her nerves better than assaf&oelig;tida!"</p>
+
+<p>This settled, she went in quest of Rondeau, whom she told
+that, as she had expected, his master was very much displeased.
+"But," said she, "after I interceded awhile for you,
+he said he would forgive you on condition that you were never
+guilty of the like again, and never mention the subject to him
+in any way, as it makes him angry to talk about it." To both
+these conditions Rondeau readily agreed, and Julia left him,
+thinking she was safe in that quarter.</p>
+
+<p>Several days after, Mrs. Carrington received a letter which
+she supposed came from Dr. Lacey. In it she was coolly requested
+not to interfere in other people's matters, and told
+that any efforts on her part to engraft herself into Dr. Lacey's
+good graces by maligning Julia, would be useless, and only
+serve to confirm him in his present low opinion of her, while
+at the same time it would increase the high estimation in
+which he held Miss Middleton!</p>
+
+<p>After that Mrs. Carrington troubled Dr. Lacey with no
+more letters, but busied herself in anticipating the capture of
+a wealthy gentleman, who Ashton told her was, in the course
+of two or three months, coming on from Charleston, South
+Carolina.</p>
+
+<p>The scene now changes from Dr. Lacey's to the "Indian
+Nest," on the lake shore. It was a charming spot, and looked
+as if intended only for the inhabitation of the pure and innocent.
+Yet even there was crafty ambition and base deceit.
+<pb n="197" /><anchor id="Pg197" />
+Julia was there, eagerly seeking to wind her coils securely
+around her long watched-for prey. To all eyes but her own
+she seemed not likely to succeed, for though Dr. Lacey admired
+her and possibly treated her with more attention than
+he did either Mabel or Florence, yet his heart still turned to
+Fanny, and for hours he would sit, talking to Julia of her
+sister, while she schooled herself to answer all his questions
+without one sign of impatience.</p>
+
+<p>Occasionally she would speak to Dr. Lacey of his cousin,
+young Stanton, and would tell how much pleasure Fanny
+seemed to take in his society. But this produced no effect, for
+Dr. Lacey had learned from Stanton himself of his approaching
+marriage with Miss Ashton. Then Julia pulled another
+string and expatiated so largely upon Frank Cameron's sayings
+and doings that Dr. Lacey became really uneasy, for recently
+he had thought seriously of again writing to Fanny, and now
+he determined to do so.</p>
+
+<p>Without knowing it, Julia was herself the means of causing
+this determination to be carried into effect. One night she
+and Dr. Lacey had been strolling for more than an hour
+through the many delightful walks in the garden, which lay
+upon the lake shore. To her great satisfaction, they were entirely
+alone, for Mr. Middleton and Florence were engaged
+in their favorite game of chess, while Mabel was eagerly
+listening to Ashton, who was relating to her some of his
+India adventures. Mabel had good sense enough to know that
+her efforts to win Dr. Lacey would be useless, and rather reluctantly
+she had given him up. Now her eyes grew brighter
+and her heart beat faster whenever Ashton approached. But,
+fair Mabel, your hopes are all in vain.</p>
+
+<lg type="limerick">
+<l rend="margin-left: 10">For Inez, the Spaniard,</l>
+<l rend="margin-left: 12">Is o'er the sea,</l>
+<l rend="margin-left: 10">And the heart thou wouldst win</l>
+<l rend="margin-left: 12">Is not destined for thee.</l>
+</lg>
+
+<p>As we have before said, Julia was delighted at having Dr.
+Lacey thus to herself, and she resolved to increase the favorable
+impression she knew she had already made upon him.
+Most admirably was her part played. Fanny herself could
+not have been more gentle and agreeable than was Julia, as,
+together with Dr. Lacey, she traversed the broad walks of
+the garden. Sweet and soothing were the words she poured
+into his ear, occasionally administering a little well-timed
+flattery, and wishing, as she had once done before to another
+<pb n="198" /><anchor id="Pg198" />
+individual in similar circumstances, that Dr. Lacey had been
+her brother. He did not, like Mr. Wilmot, follow up this
+wish by a proposition that as he was not her brother she
+would accept him for a husband, but he pressed the hand,
+which, with seeming unconsciousness, had been placed on his,
+and said, "God knows how ardently I once hoped to be your
+brother, Julia."</p>
+
+<p>"And would you then have loved me?" asked Julia, "me
+whom few have ever loved, because they did not know me;
+say, would you have loved me as a sister?"</p>
+
+<p>The face of her who awaited Dr. Lacey's answer was very
+beautiful, while tears moistened the long eyelashes, which
+veiled the large, bright eyes, and the tones of her voice, now
+more like Fanny's than ever, thrilled his every nerve. What
+wonder, then, that his lips for the first time touched the
+polished brow of the tempter, as he said, "It would be no hard
+task, Julia, to love you with more than a brother's love."</p>
+
+<p>"One more well-aimed blow," thought Julia, "and I shall
+have him at my feet"; but she was mistaken. Between herself
+and Dr. Lacey there arose the image of one, the remembrance
+of whom had a power to prevent the utterance of
+words which otherwise might have been spoken.</p>
+
+<p>Abruptly changing the conversation, he drew her rather reluctantly
+toward the house, which they reached just in time
+to hear Florence exclaim, as she scattered the chessmen over
+the floor, "Why, Uncle Billy Middleton, what do you mean?
+Put yourself up to be played for, and then beat me; shame,
+shame."</p>
+
+<p>"What is this all about?" asked Dr. Lacey, having some
+inkling of the truth.</p>
+
+<p>"Why," answered Florence, "you see, Mr. Middleton has
+conceived a fatherly affection for me, and as he is rather rusty
+in such matters, he could think of no better way of proposing
+than to put himself up as a prize, and tell me if I beat him in
+playing chess, he would be mine, or in other words, make me
+Mrs. Billy Middleton."</p>
+
+<p>"And who beat?" asked Julia.</p>
+
+<p>"Why, Mr. Middleton was ill-mannered enough to win,"
+said Florence, "but then, it was such fun to see how desperately
+he played, for fear I should get him! Now, Dr.
+Lacey, I suppose you have been proposing to Julia in the real
+old, orthodox way, but that is too common. You must sit
+down at the chessboard and let Julia play for you," and she
+pushed them both toward the chairs, which she and Mr.
+Middleton had just vacated.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="199" /><anchor id="Pg199" />Julia did not refuse, but Dr. Lacey, freeing himself from
+Florence, said, "Excuse me tonight, Miss Woodburn. Perhaps
+at some other time I will comply with your request," then bowing,
+he left the veranda and went to his own room.</p>
+
+<p>When there he strove to recall the events of the evening,
+and the words he had involuntarily spoken to Julia. "Why is
+it," said he, "that I feel so uneasy whenever I am alone with
+her? Is it that I love her and am afraid I shall tell her so?
+No, that cannot be. I do not love her; and yet, next to Fanny,
+she is more agreeable to me than any one else."</p>
+
+<p>Memories of other days came thronging about him, and he
+then resolved again to write and beseech Fanny at least to
+grant him her second love, even if her first, best affections had
+been given to another.</p>
+
+<p>"Suppose she refuses you," seemed whispered in his ear.</p>
+
+<p>It must have been some evil spirit which prompted the reply,
+"Then I will marry Julia, as being next and nearest to Fanny."
+His resolution once taken, he proceeded to carry it into effect.
+The letter was written and over Dr. Lacey came a sense of
+relief&mdash;a feeling that he had escaped from something, he
+knew not what. But she, who was upon his track, was more
+wily, more crafty than anything he had ever imagined.</p>
+
+<p>This time, however, her interference was not necessary, for
+early next morning a carriage drew up in front of the Indian
+Nest. From it sprang Lida Gibson, who had recently returned
+from New York. She was full of talk, and within an hour
+after her arrival the story of Fanny's engagement with Frank
+Cameron had been repeated in Dr. Lacey's hearing at least
+three times.</p>
+
+<p>"It must be true," said Lida, "for every one said so, and
+their actions proclaimed it, if nothing more; besides, Mr.
+Cameron's sister, Gertrude herself, told me it was so."</p>
+
+<p>"I am not surprised," said Julia and her uncle both.</p>
+
+<p>For Julia's opinion Dr. Lacey possibly might not have cared,
+but when Mr. Middleton too added his testimony, the matter
+was settled. The letter was not sent.</p>
+
+<p>During the day Lida wondered much why Dr. Lacey stayed
+so closely in his room. "I should think he would roast in
+there," said she. "I do wonder what he is about?"</p>
+
+<p>"I fancy," answered Florence, "that he still loves Fanny,
+and now that she is engaged he is staying alone until he gets
+his rebellious heart tied up."</p>
+
+<p>When Lida afterward learned the truth, she expressed a
+wish that her tongue might have been cut out ere she had
+been the bearer of news which caused so much trouble.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="200" /><anchor id="Pg200" />While Dr. Lacey was securely bolted in his room, nerving
+himself to bear this fresh disappointment and striving to drive
+each thought of Fanny from him, Julia too was alone and
+busily engaged. What pains she took to rub and soil those
+tiny sheets of paper, until they assumed a worn and crumpled
+look! Then dipping her finger in the silver goblet at her side,
+what perfect tear blots she made, and how she exulted over the
+probable success of her morning's work! When it was
+finished she placed it in her portfolio, and waited for a favorable
+opportunity.</p>
+
+<p>It came not that day, however, for save at meal time Dr.
+Lacey made not his appearance. To Mr. Middleton's inquiries
+concerning the reason of his seclusion, he replied,
+"that he was busy with important matters"; but his abstracted
+manner led Mr. Middleton to believe what he had long suspected,
+viz., that Dr. Lacey's heart was wholly centered upon
+Fanny, and that the news of her coming marriage was the
+cause of his unhappiness.</p>
+
+<p>Next morning's sun rose clear and bright, but it brought a
+day which Dr. Lacey long, long remembered, and which Julia,
+in the bitterness of her heart, cursed many and many a time.
+In the early part of the morning Dr. Lacey wandered down to
+a small arbor, which stood at the foot of the garden. He had
+not been there long before Julia, too, came tripping down the
+walk, with her portfolio and drawing pencil. So absorbed
+was she in her own thoughts that she of course did not see
+Dr. Lacey until she had entered the arbor; then, with a
+most becoming blush and start, she said, "Pray pardon me for
+disturbing you. I had no idea you were here."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey, of course, insisted upon her staying. She knew
+he would, and sitting down, she busied herself in looking over
+the contents of her portfolio. Suddenly she heaved a deep
+sigh, and Dr. Lacey looked up just in time to see her wipe
+something from her eyes, or pretend to, which must have been
+tears. At the same time she hastily thrust a paper back into
+her portfolio, which she immediately shut.</p>
+
+<p>"What is the matter?" asked Dr. Lacey. "For whom was
+that sigh and those tears?"</p>
+
+<p>"For poor Fan," answered Julia. "I have accidently found
+a part of an old journal, which she kept while Mr. Wilmot was
+living."</p>
+
+<p>"May I see it?" asked Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p>Julia seemed at first reluctant, but finally replied, "Perhaps
+it will be as well to let you do so, for you may then judge
+<pb n="201" /><anchor id="Pg201" />
+more kindly of Fanny"; and she placed in his hands the
+soiled sheets of paper which we saw in her room.</p>
+
+<p>Leaning back she watched him while he read. As we have
+as much right to read Fanny's journal as Dr. Lacey, we will
+here give a few brief extracts:</p>
+<milestone unit="tb"/>
+<p>April&mdash;"Cease your wild beatings, my heart. Mr. Wilmot
+is promised to Julia. He will never be mine, but nought can
+prevent my loving him; ay, forever and ever."</p>
+<milestone unit="tb"/>
+<p>August 1st&mdash;"I do not believe I am indifferent to Mr. Wilmot,
+but he will be true to his vows&mdash;he will wed Julia; and
+this doctor that bothers me so, what of him? Why, he is
+wealthy, and high, and handsome&mdash;but I do not love him; yet
+if he offers himself I shall say yes, for, as Mrs. Carrington
+says, 'he is a great catch.'"</p>
+<milestone unit="tb"/>
+<p>Sept. 5&mdash;"Mr. Wilmot is dead, and with him died my poor,
+poor heart. Had he lived, he possibly might have turned to
+me, for Julia knew how much I loved him. Dear, generous
+Julia, how I wish Dr. Lacey would love her, for she is more
+worthy of him than I am."</p>
+<milestone unit="tb"/>
+<p>Jan. 1&mdash;"Heigh ho, I'm engaged to Dr. Lacey! Who would
+think it? Now I am happy! Oh, no. Out in the graveyard
+lies one who could have made me happy. Ought I thus to deceive
+Dr. Lacey? Why, yes; if he is satisfied, it is well
+enough. I am ambitious, and if I can't marry for love, I will
+for money. And then he's given me so beautiful a piano. Oh,
+I hope he'll send me more presents after he gets home!"</p>
+<milestone unit="tb"/>
+<p>Jan. 15&mdash;"Dr. Lacey has gone and I feel relieved. But just
+think of it&mdash;Julia loves him devotedly. I wish he knew it.
+She has always loved him and tries to make me do the same.
+She read me a sermon today two hours long about my duty.
+Fudge on my duty! As long as I can make Joshua and Dr.
+Lacey think I'm all sunshine, it's no matter if my love is all
+moonshine."</p>
+<milestone unit="tb"/>
+<p>This journal was interspersed here and there with tears,
+and was so exact an imitation of Fanny's writing that Dr.
+Lacey was completely duped. He, however, wondered that
+Julia should show it to him. She had foreseen this, and as he
+was reading the last few lines she was looking over her portfolio.
+Suddenly springing up, she snatched the paper from
+<pb n="202" /><anchor id="Pg202" />
+his hands, saying, "Oh, what have I done? I've shown you
+the wrong part of the journal. I did not mean you to see
+this. What shall I do? You'll hate Fanny and despise me."</p>
+
+<p>"Why despise you?" asked Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p>"Because," replied Julia, "you will dislike me for the foolish
+thing which Fan wrote about me. I could not help her writing
+it."</p>
+
+<p>"And is it true?" asked Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, you must not ask me that&mdash;I can't tell&mdash;I shan't tell&mdash;"
+and seizing her portfolio Julia started off toward the house,
+thinking possibly she should be pursued. But she was not.</p>
+
+<p>During the reading of the journal Dr. Lacey's heart seemed
+to go through a benumbing process, which rendered it perfectly
+palsied. No emotion either of love or anger did he
+feel toward Fanny. She was nought to him.</p>
+
+<p>And how did the knowledge that Julia loved him affect him?
+Answer, any man, whether your wounded pride is never
+soothed by woman's sympathy, and love, come in what garb
+it may. And in Dr. Lacey's case it was a being of wondrous
+beauty, who knew well what she was about and had marked
+each inch of ground ere she trod upon it. What marvel then
+that Dr. Lacey turned toward her. You would have done so;
+ay, perchance sooner than he did.</p>
+
+<p>That evening after supper, as Dr. Lacey was walking upon
+the veranda, Florence approached him, saying, "Come, Dr.
+Lacey, now fulfill your promise of playing with Julia," at the
+same time leading him toward the place where her companions
+were seated. "Now," said she, placing the chessboard
+in his hands, "I am mistress of ceremonies. We will have a
+fair understanding. If Julia beats, you shall be hers; if you
+beat, Mabel and Lida shall draw cuts for you. Do you
+agree to it?"</p>
+
+<p>"Certainly," was Dr. Lacey's reply, at the same time seating
+himself opposite Julia, who gave him a look of searching
+inquiry. He understood her and in a low tone answered, "I
+am in earnest. Do your best."</p>
+
+<p>And she did her best. With one strong effort of the will
+she concentrated all her energies upon that game, which she
+felt would decide her fate. Dr. Lacey, too, as if resolved
+to conquer, played most skillfully. The bystanders for a time
+looked on, and as Lida noticed the livid hue of Julia's face,
+she said, "Pray, Julia, don't burst a blood vessel, for maybe
+Dr. Lacey will have you, even if you do not beat."</p>
+
+<p>But the ear she addressed was deaf save to the quiet sound
+of the chessmen. The contest was long and severe. Nine,
+<pb n="203" /><anchor id="Pg203" />
+ten, eleven, struck the little clock in the hall. One by one the
+spectators stole away. Florence's parting words were, "If
+Dr. Lacey beats, be sure and wake us, Julia, so Mabel and
+Lida can draw cuts."</p>
+
+<p>And now they were alone. Once and only once Julia
+glanced at the face of her antagonist. It was white and colorless
+as her own hand, which wandered steadily over the chessboard.
+The final spell was upon him, and he seemed striving
+hard to shake it off. 'Twas all in vain. The little clock
+struck the hour of midnight. The game was ended. Julia had
+won. Dr. Lacey was checkmated!</p>
+
+<p>With one hand he rapidly swept the board of its occupants,
+while the other he extended toward Julia, saying: "Take it.
+'Tis all I can offer, for you well know I have no heart to give.
+My hand and name you have won&mdash;they are yours."</p>
+
+<p>A person less intriguing or determined than Julia would
+have scorned to receive a hand so coldly offered. But not so
+with her. She did not expect any protestations of love, for
+she knew he felt none. Yet she was hardly satisfied, and resolved
+upon one movement more ere she accepted what she
+felt was reluctantly given.</p>
+
+<p>"You are mistaken in me," said she, "if you think I will
+play for a husband, and then expect him to comply with the
+terms unless he chooses to do so."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey replied, "When I consented to play, I knew what
+I was about, and I knew, too, that you love me. I cannot say
+the same to you in return, but you are far from being indifferent
+to me. When I first knew you I disliked you, for I
+believed you to be passionate, jealous and designing; nor do
+I think my opinion of you then was wrong; but you are
+changed, very much changed. Continue to be what you are
+now, and we may be happy, for I may learn to love you, but
+never as fondly, as madly, as I loved your sister; ay, as I
+could love her again; but enough of this. She was false;
+she deceived me, and now I will wed you."</p>
+
+<p>And what said Julia to all this? Why, she sat bolt upright,
+listening attentively while Dr. Lacey expressed his former
+and present opinion of her. When he had finished, she
+ventured to acknowledge her love for him; said she had always
+loved him, and that as his wife she would try to make
+him happy. Perhaps she was sincere in this, for she did love
+Dr. Lacey as well as her selfish nature would suffer her to
+love any one, and she had resolved, if she ever married him,
+to do all in her power to atone, if possible, for the past.</p>
+
+<p>A half hour longer they conversed of the future, and arranged
+<pb n="204" /><anchor id="Pg204" />
+the plan, which Julia next day wrote to her sister. At
+last Dr. Lacey exclaimed, "Come, Julia, you must go now;
+it is getting late, for see,"&mdash;pointing to the little clock; but as
+if astonished at what it had heard, the clock had stopped!</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter21">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter XXI</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">stirring events</head>
+
+<p>Great was Mr. Middleton's surprise when informed by Dr.
+Lacey of his engagement with Julia. Something in his countenance
+must have betrayed it, for Dr. Lacey said, "You seem
+astonished, sir. Are you displeased?"</p>
+
+<p>"Certainly not; I am glad," answered Mr. Middleton. "Yet
+I confess I was surprised, for I had never thought of such
+a thing. Once I had hoped you would marry Fanny, but since
+Frank Cameron has rendered that impossible, you cannot do
+better than take Julia. She is intelligent, accomplished and
+handsome, and although she has some faults, your influence
+over her will lead her to correct them."</p>
+
+<p>Unlike this was the reception which the intelligence met
+with from Dr. Lacey's negroes.</p>
+
+<p>"What that ar you sayin'," asked Aunt Dilsey of Rondeau,
+who was communicating the important news to Leffie.</p>
+
+<p>"You'd better ask," replied Rondeau. "Who do you suppose
+Marster George is goin' to fetch here to crack our heads
+for us?"</p>
+
+<p>"Dun know&mdash;Miss Mabel, maybe," said Aunt Dilsey.</p>
+
+<p>"No, sir; Miss Mabel is bad enough, but she can't hold a
+candle to this one," answered Rondeau.</p>
+
+<p>"You don't mean Miss July," shrieked rather than asked
+Aunt Dilsey.</p>
+
+<p>"I don't mean nobody else, mother Dilsey," said Rondeau.</p>
+
+<p>Up flew Aunt Dilsey's hands in amazement, and up rolled
+her eyes in dismay. "I 'clar for't," said she, "if Marster
+George has done made such a fool of hisself, I hope she'll
+pull his bar a heap worse than she did Jack's."</p>
+
+<p>"No danger but what she will, and yours too," was Rondeau's
+consoling reply.</p>
+
+<p>"Lord knows," said Aunt Dilsey, "fust time she sasses me,
+I'll run away long of Jack and the baby. I'll tie up my new
+gown and cap in a handkerchief this night."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="205" /><anchor id="Pg205" />Leffie now proposed that her mother should defer her intended
+flight until the arrival of the dreaded Julia, while Rondeau
+added, "Besides, Dilsey, if you should run away your
+delicate body couldn't get further than the swamp, where you'd
+go in up to your neck first lunge, and all marster's horses
+couldn't draw you out."</p>
+
+<p>This allusion to her size changed the current of Aunt Dilsey's
+wrath, which now turned and spent itself on Rondeau.
+Her impression of Julia, however, never changed, although
+she was not called upon to run away.</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Lacey, too, received the news of her son's engagement
+with evident dissatisfaction; but she thought remonstrance
+would be useless, and she kept silent, secretly praying
+that Julia might prove better than her fears. In due course
+of time there came from Kentucky a letter of congratulation
+from Fanny; but she was so unaccustomed to say or write
+what she did not feel that the letter, so far as congratulations
+were concerned, was a total failure. She, however,
+denied her engagement with Frank, and this, if nothing else,
+was sufficient reason why Julia refused to show it to Dr.
+Lacey. Julia knew the chain by which she held him was
+brittle and might at any time be broken, and it was not strange
+that she longed for the last days of October, when with
+Dr. Lacey she would return to Kentucky.</p>
+
+<p>They came at last, and one bright, cloudless morning Uncle
+Joshua got out his carriage and proceeded to Frankfort,
+where, as he had expected, he met Julia and his expected son-in-law.
+His greeting of the former was kind and fatherly
+enough, but the moment he saw the latter, he felt, as he afterward
+said, an almost unconquerable desire to flatten his nose,
+gouge his eyes, knock out his teeth and so forth, which operations
+would doubtless have greatly astonished Dr. Lacey and
+given him what almost every man has, viz., a most formidable
+idea of his wife's relations.</p>
+
+<p>He, however, restrained his wrath, and when, at a convenient
+time, Dr. Lacey, with a few ominous "ahems" and
+made-up coughs, indicated his intention of asking for Julia,
+Uncle Joshua cut him short by saying, "Never mind, I know
+what you want. You may have her and welcome. I only
+wish she would make as good a wife as you will husband.
+But mind now, when you find out what for a fury you've got,
+don't come whinin' round me, for I give you fa'r warnin'."</p>
+
+<p>Here Dr. Lacey thought proper to say that possibly Mr.
+Middleton did not understand his daughter.</p>
+
+<p>"Not understand her?" repeated Mr. Middleton. "What's to
+<pb n="206" /><anchor id="Pg206" />
+hinder? She's my own gal, and I like her well enough; but
+don't I know she's as fiery as a baker's oven?"</p>
+
+<p>"She is greatly changed," continued Dr. Lacey. "Don't you
+give her credit for that?"</p>
+
+<p>"Changed?" replied Mr. Middleton. "So's lightnin'
+changed! It's one of her tricks. Depend on it, you'll find it
+so." And Mr. Middleton walked off in search of his promising
+daughter.</p>
+
+<p>Strange as it may seem, the old man's remarks had no other
+effect on Dr. Lacey than to cause him to pity Julia, who he
+fancied was misunderstood and misused. He believed her
+reformation to be sincere, and could not help feeling that Mr.
+Middleton was mistaken in his opinion of both his daughters.</p>
+
+<p>After tramping all over the house, banging doors and shouting
+at least a dozen times, "Ho, Tempest, whar for gracious
+sakes are you?" Mr. Middleton at length found his daughter
+in Mrs. Miller's room consulting with Kate about her bridal
+dress. Kate, too, was wholly deceived by Julia's gentleness
+and apparent frankness of manner, and readily complied with
+her request that she should be with her the two days preceding
+the marriage, for the purpose of assisting in the arrangement
+of affairs. This being settled, Mr. Middleton and his daughter
+started for home, which they reached about sunset.</p>
+
+<p>Julia leaped gayly from the carriage, and running into the
+house, embraced her mother, and received the blacks as affectionately
+as Fanny herself could have done; then missing her
+sister, she asked, "Where is Fan? Why does she not come
+to meet me?"</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Middleton looked inquiringly at her husband, who replied,
+"No, I hain't told her, jest because she didn't ask me.
+Sunshine is sick&mdash;sick in bed, and has had the potecary three
+times."</p>
+
+<p>"Fanny sick," said Julia. "Where is she? In her room?
+I will go to her immediately."</p>
+
+<p>But in going to Fanny, it was necessary to pass the parlor,
+and Julia could not resist the temptation to look in and see "if
+the old man had fixed up any."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, how neat, how pleasant!" was her first exclamation,
+and truly the cheerless old room had undergone a great renovation.
+It had been thoroughly cleaned and repainted. The
+walls were hung with bright, cheerful-looking paper. A handsome
+carpet covered the floor, while curtains of corresponding
+beauty shaded the windows. The furniture, tastefully arranged,
+was nearly all new, and in the waxen flowers, which
+<pb n="207" /><anchor id="Pg207" />
+filled the vases on the mantelpiece, Julia recognized the handiwork
+of her sister.</p>
+
+<p>Yes, Fanny's love had wrought this change. At first her
+father had refused to do anything. "No, I won't," said he.
+"It's good enough, and if it don't suit Lady Tempest, she can go
+to the hoss barn; that's just fit for 'em."</p>
+
+<p>"Then, father," said Fanny, "do it for my sake. It would
+please me to have a pleasanter parlor."</p>
+
+<p>This was sufficient. A well-filled purse was placed in
+Fanny's hands, with liberty to do as she pleased. Then with
+untiring love, aching heart and throbbing temples, she worked
+on day after day, until all was completed, parlor, bridal chamber
+and all. The hangings and drapery of the latter were as
+white and pure as was she who so patiently worked on, while
+each fresh beauty added to the room pierced her heart with a
+deeper anguish, as she thought what and whom it was for.
+When her mother remonstrated against such unceasing toil,
+she would smile a sweet, sad smile and say, "Don't hinder me,
+dear mother, 'tis all I can do to show my love for Julia, and
+after I am gone they will perhaps think more kindly of me,
+when they know how I worked for them."</p>
+
+<p>At last all was done; the finishing stroke was given, and
+then came a reaction. Fanny took her bed, and her father, instantly,
+alarmed, called the nearest physician. Dr. Gordon
+readily saw that Fanny's disease was in her mind, and in
+reply to Mrs. Middleton's inquiries, he frankly told his
+opinion, and said that unless the cause of her melancholy could
+be removed, the consequence might be fatal.</p>
+
+<p>"Don't tell my husband," said Mrs. Middleton, "his life is
+bound up in Fanny, and the day that sees her dead will, I fear,
+also make me a widow." Accordingly, Mr. Middleton was
+deceived into a belief that Fanny's illness was the result of
+over-exertion, and that she would soon recover.</p>
+
+<p>In a day or two she seemed better, but was not able to come
+downstairs. Instead, she had no desire or intention of doing
+so until after the wedding, for she felt she could not, would
+not, see Dr. Lacey for the world. Since the receipt of her
+sister's letter she had been given a holier love, a firmer faith,
+than aught on earth can bestow, and she was now under the
+influence of religion; of lasting, true religion. This then was
+the reason why she welcomed her sister so affectionately, and
+felt no emotion either of resentment or anger toward those
+who were thus trampling on the bleeding fibers of her heart.</p>
+
+<p>As Julia kissed the almost transparent brow of her sister,
+and clasped her thin, white fingers, tears gathered in her eyes
+<pb n="208" /><anchor id="Pg208" />
+and she thought, "This ruin have I wrought, and for it I
+must answer"; but not long did she ever suffer her conscience
+to trouble her, and the next hour she was chatting away to
+Fanny about the preparations for her wedding, which was to
+take place one week from that day. Fanny listened as one
+who heard not. She was praying for more grace, more
+strength to endure yet a little longer.</p>
+
+<p>Slowly to Julia dragged the days of that week, while to
+Fanny they sped on rapid wing. And now everything within
+and without the house betokened the coming event. Servants
+scampered hither and thither, thinking they were doing it all,
+while in reality they were doing nothing. Mrs. Middleton
+scolded the blacks, and Uncle Joshua scolded Mrs. Middleton,
+at the same time walking mechanically from the kitchen to the
+parlor, from the parlor to Fanny's sick room and from
+Fanny's sick room back to the kitchen, occasionally kicking
+from his path some luckless kitten, dog or black baby, which
+latter set up most lusty yells, just to vary the scene.</p>
+
+<p>In the midst of all this Fanny lay calmly and quietly on her
+low bed, counting each succeeding sun as it rose and set,
+bringing nearer and nearer a day she so much dreaded. True
+to her promise, Kate Miller came two days before the wedding.
+Fanny was asleep when she entered the room to see
+her, but on the white, wasted face Kate's tears fell as she said,
+"Poor Fanny! I did not know she was so ill."</p>
+
+<p>Mr. Middleton, who was present, muttered: "Yes, cursed be
+the one who made her so!" He knew not that he cursed his
+own child.</p>
+
+<p>The next day Mr. William Middleton arrived, bringing the
+intelligence that Florence and Mabel had accompanied him,
+and would next evening be present at the wedding. Slowly the
+last rays of a bright October sun faded in the west, giving
+no sign of the stormy day which was to succeed. Long after
+midnight a lone watcher sat by the window in Fanny's room,
+gazing at the stars, which looked so quietly on from their distant
+homes, and praying, not for herself, but for Dr. Lacey,
+that he might be happy with her he had chosen. At last,
+chilled with the night air, she crept shivering to her pillow,
+nor woke again until aroused by the fierce moaning of the
+autumn wind, which shook the casement, and by the sound of
+the driving rain which beat against the pane. Yes, the morning
+which dawned on Julia's bridal day was wild and stormy,
+but before noon the clouds cleared away and the afternoon was
+dry, hot and oppressive, a precursor to the mightier and more
+wrathful storm which followed.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="209" /><anchor id="Pg209" />About five o'clock there was a noise in the yard, and Kate,
+who was in Fanny's room, arranging her young friend's hair,
+looked from the window and said, "It is Dr. Lacey. Julia has
+looked for him for more than three hours."</p>
+
+<p>Quickly Fanny hurried to the window. She could not meet
+Dr. Lacey face to face, but she wished to look at him once
+more. She was too late, however. He had entered the house,
+and soon the sound of his voice reached her ear. He had not
+been there long ere he asked for Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>On being told she was sick, he seemed rather disturbed.
+Possibly, however, he felt relieved to know she would not be
+present when he took upon him vows which should have been
+breathed to her. Ashton, Florence and Mabel now arrived,
+and soon after came Mr. and Mrs. Stanton, accompanied by
+Mrs. Carrington, who had been invited because it would not
+do to slight her, and who came because she had a mind to!</p>
+
+<p>The ceremony was to take place at seven o'clock, and guests
+each moment arrived, until the parlor seemed almost full.
+Alone in her chamber sat Fanny, listening to the sounds of
+mirth, which grated on her ear. Night, dark and stormy, was
+gathering over the earth, but a darker night lay round the
+heart of the young girl, as she watched from her pillow a
+dense, black pile of clouds, which had appeared in the west,
+and now increased until the whole sky was overspread, as
+with a pall of darkness, while distant peals of muttered thunder
+announced the coming storm.</p>
+
+<p>And now louder roared the howling wind and brighter the
+glaring lightning flashed, while fiercer grew the conflict in
+Fanny's bosom. Her faith was weak, and well nigh blotted
+with tears of human weakness. But He, whose power could
+stay the storm without, could also still the agony within, and
+o'er the troubled waters of that aching heart there fell a peaceful
+calm.</p>
+
+<p>Suddenly the door opened and a creature of wondrous,
+dazzling beauty appeared. It was Julia, in her bridal robe.
+She would fain have her sister's blessing ere she descended to
+the parlor. The struggle was over and the blessing which
+Fanny gave her sister was sincere, but when Julia asked forgiveness
+for all the evil she had ever done, the reply was
+prevented by a crash of thunder so terrific that Julia trembled
+with terror, and hastily left the room.</p>
+
+<p>In a moment there was a light step upon the stair. Fanny
+knew it was Dr. Lacey, for he soon returned with Julia, and
+as they passed her door she heard the merry laugh of Florence,
+who was bridesmaid. In an instant they were in the parlor,
+<pb n="210" /><anchor id="Pg210" />
+throughout which a general gloom seemed to reign. Perhaps
+it was owing to the wildness of the storm, which each moment
+increased in fury. The bridal party took their places and
+Uncle Joshua shut his eyes, while the marriage ceremony commenced.</p>
+<milestone unit="tb" rend="rule: 50%" />
+<p>The reader may now accompany me to the border of yonder
+wood, where stands a low-roofed building, the property of
+Mrs. Dunn. There in a darkened room lay the widow's only
+son, raving in the madness of delirium. The fever flame
+burned in each vein, and as he tossed from side to side he
+would shriek out, "Quick, I tell you or you are too late. She
+must not wed him. Don't you know she's doubly, trebly
+steeped in guilt? Go quick, I tell you, and stop it."</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Dunn could only weep, for she knew not, dreamed not,
+what her son could mean. Soon he grew calm, and fell into a
+deep sleep. When he awoke Billy Jeffrey, who lived near,
+was sitting by him. To Mrs. Dunn's delight, Joseph was sane,
+and calling her to him he said, "Isn't Julia Middleton to be
+married tonight?"</p>
+
+<p>"She is," answered his mother.</p>
+
+<p>"At what hour?"</p>
+
+<p>"At seven."</p>
+
+<p>"What time is it now?"</p>
+
+<p>"Half-past six," replied Mrs. Dunn.</p>
+
+<p>"It must not be," said Joseph, and turning to Bill he added,
+"listen, William, to what I have to tell, then speed along on
+the lightning's wing, and tear her from the altar&mdash;take her
+from his side, I say, and put there the other one, the pale,
+golden-haired one"; then, as he noticed the vacant look on
+Bill's face, he added, "oh, no, you can't tell it. You wouldn't
+understand it. Mother, bring me a pen and some paper."</p>
+
+<p>The paper was brought, and as soon as possible Joseph
+wrote a confession of his own and Julia's guilt. "Now, Bill,"
+said he, "run for your life, and give this to Dr. Lacey. Do
+it for the sake of Fanny."</p>
+
+<p>Bill needed no second bidding. His obtuse intellect had
+gathered that in some way Fanny was in danger, and away he
+flew over bushes, briers, rocks and ditches. But alas! The
+way was long and dark, and ere he was aware of it, he was
+precipitated into one of the sink holes which are so common
+in the limestone soil of Kentucky. The fall sprained his ankle,
+but gathering himself up, he continued on, slowly and painfully.</p>
+
+<p>Meantime delirium had again crept over Joseph Dunn, and
+<pb n="211" /><anchor id="Pg211" />
+he forgot that he sent Billy, but concluded he must go himself.
+Watching a time when his mother was from the room, he
+rose, and throwing on his double gown, went forth into the
+storm, and was soon far on his road toward Mr. Middleton.</p>
+<milestone unit="tb" rend="rule: 50%" />
+<p>The man of God had scarcely finished the second paragraph
+of the Episcopal ceremony, beginning with, "I require and
+charge you both," etc., when a shriek, wild and unearthly and
+horrid, rent the air. It was succeeded by a thunder crash so
+deafening that the ladies paled with terror. The large maple
+tree, which stood by the front door, and which Julia had
+called hers, was shivered by lightning, but no one heeded it,
+for again was heard that fearful, maniacal shriek, and this
+time could be distinguished the sound as of some one
+struggling with the blacks, who were huddled together in the
+hall.</p>
+
+<p>"Let me go, I tell you," said the voice. "It shall not go on!"</p>
+
+<p>All eyes turned toward the door, as Joseph Dunn appeared,
+shouting, "Stop it! Stop it! She forged those letters. She
+broke her sister's heart. Stop it, I say!" Every person in the
+room seemed terror-stricken at the wild spectacle he presented.
+His face, wasted to a mere skeleton, was ghastly
+white, while his long yellow hair hung in matted locks about
+his brow, and a look of wild frenzy was in his eye, as darting
+toward the paralyzed Julia, he seized her as with a lion's grasp
+and shook her most furiously.</p>
+
+<p>Bill Jeffrey was close behind. He had lost his hat and the
+rain had soaked his thick hair until it clung closely to his head,
+giving him, too, a strange appearance. Mr. William Middleton
+now came forward to ask an explanation of Joseph, who,
+chancing to see Bill, said, "He's got the letter&mdash;my confession.
+Read that&mdash;I am too exhausted," and he fell upon the floor.</p>
+
+<p>No one noticed him, for all gazed intently at Bill, who drew
+from his pocket a paper and presented it to Dr. Lacey. In a
+calm, clear voice, Dr. Lacey read aloud the confession, in the
+midst of thunder, lightning, groans, cries and oaths, the latter
+of which were the spontaneous production of Uncle Joshua,
+who sat still in his chair until the confession was read
+through; then with one bound he reached Julia, and raising
+her from the floor, said, "Speak, Satan, and tell if this is
+true!"</p>
+
+<p>Julia was overtaken, surrounded on all sides, and there was
+no way of escape. Mechanically, she answered, "I am guilty,"
+while a burst of execration ran round the room. A stifled
+moan of agony came from Dr. Lacey's parted lips, and he
+<pb n="212" /><anchor id="Pg212" />
+asked in a voice which plainly told his suffering, "Oh, why
+was I suffered to go thus far? Why, why did no one write?"</p>
+
+<p>"I did," answered Mrs. Miller.</p>
+
+<p>"And I, too," repeated Mrs. Carrington, "but you spurned
+my letter and treated me with contempt."</p>
+
+<p>"Never, never," scarcely articulated Dr. Lacey. "I never
+received them; but call Rondeau; he must know something of
+it."</p>
+
+<p>Rondeau, who had accompanied his master, was called. Explanation
+followed explanation, testimony crowded upon testimony,
+and Julia acknowledged all, until at length Dr. Lacey,
+frantic with the sense of wrong done him, turned to her and
+said, "Base woman, why have you done this? Your sin has
+found you out ere it was too late; for, thank God, you are
+not my wife, nor ever will be!"</p>
+
+<p>Julia now lost all command of herself. Tearing the bridal
+veil from her brow, she rent it in twain; then from her arm
+she snatched her diamond bracelet, and trampled it under her
+feet, while a stream of blood issued from her mouth and
+stained her white satin dress. A moment more, and she too
+was extended on the floor by the side of her ally.</p>
+
+<p>Where during this exciting scene was Fanny? The direful
+sounds had reached her ear, and now at the head of the stairs
+she listened to the Babel which reigned in the parlor. High
+above all other voices she distinguished her father's, who, in
+his uncontrollable fury, was calling to use all the oaths he had
+ever heard of, besides manufacturing some expressly for the
+occasion! Then there was a heavy fall, accompanied by a
+cry from Mrs. Middleton of, "Lift her up&mdash;carry her out.
+Don't you see she is dying?"</p>
+
+<p>Fanny hesitated no longer, but quickly descending the stairs,
+she forced her way through the blacks into the parlor, where
+she stood appalled at the scene before her. On the floor lay
+Julia, who a few moments before stood there resplendent in
+beauty. Near her sat the maniac, Joseph Dunn. He had recovered
+from his fainting fit, and was now crouching over
+the prostrate form of Julia, laughing in delirious glee, as he
+wiped from her lips the red drops of blood! In a corner of
+the room a group had gathered, near an open window, through
+which they were bearing an inanimate object. It was Florence,
+who had fainted, and as it seemed impossible to effect a
+passage through the hall, so filled was it with terrified servants,
+they had sought the window as the best means of egress.</p>
+
+<p>Suddenly over that excited assembly there came a deep
+silence. It was caused by the appearance of Fanny, who, with
+<pb n="213" /><anchor id="Pg213" />
+her loose white muslin wrapper, and long curls, which floated
+over her shoulders, seemed like some being from another
+world, come to stay that storm of passion. Mabel, who was
+occupied with her cousin, looked back as the calm hush fell
+upon them, and then and there she first saw Fanny Middleton.
+The scene was too much for Fanny, and she, too, would have
+fainted had not Dr. Lacey caught her in his arms. Clasping
+her slight form passionately to his bosom, he exclaimed, "My
+own&mdash;my Fanny&mdash;my wife, for such you are, and such you
+will be!"</p>
+
+<p>Mr. William Middleton and Mr. Miller, who were bearing
+Julia from the room, now passed them. Dr. Lacey glanced
+once at the corpse-like face over which the heavy braids of
+long black hair had fallen, then with a shudder he again
+strained Fanny to his heart, saying, "Thank God, thank God,
+I escaped her in time!" Then turning to the minister, who
+all this time had stood looking on in mute astonishment, he
+added, in an authoritative manner, "Go on with the ceremony,
+sir, and make her my wife." But a new thought entering his
+mind, he released Fanny, and said, "Pardon me, dear Fanny;
+sorrow has well nigh bereft me of my senses. In my first
+joy in finding you innocent, I forgot that you could not be
+mine, for you belong to another&mdash;to Mr. Cameron."</p>
+
+<p>"Cameron go to Thunder!" exclaimed Uncle Joshua, who
+was still standing near. "That's another of Tempest's lies.
+She never was engaged to him; never loved him, or any other
+mortal man, save yourself."</p>
+
+<p>Here, Fanny, who, it will be remembered, was all this time
+ignorant of the truth, asked if some one would not explain
+what she saw and heard. "I will," said Dr. Lacey, "it is my
+duty to do so," and he led her to a window, where he hurriedly
+told her all&mdash;everything which he himself knew, intermingling
+his words with so much passionate embraces that his sanity
+was much to be doubted. He had scarcely finished his story
+when Kate approached him, saying, "For humanity's sake, Dr.
+Lacey, if you have any skill, exert it in behalf of Julia, who
+seems to be dying."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey arose, and winding his arm about Fanny, as if
+afraid he might lose sight of her, moved toward the room
+where Julia lay. They had borne her to the bridal chamber,
+which Fanny had arranged with so much care, and as Dr.
+Lacey appeared at the door, Uncle Joshua met him and said,
+"I know she sarved you mean, but I would not have her die.
+She is my own child, and you must save her if you can." At
+the same time he pointed to Julia, who lay in the same death-like
+<pb n="214" /><anchor id="Pg214" />
+trance, with the blood still issuing slowly from her livid
+lips. All that Dr. Lacey could do, he did, but when Dr. Gordon
+arrived, he gladly gave up his charge to him, and turned
+his attention toward Fanny, who, overcome by what she had
+seen and heard, had fainted, and been carried to her own
+room, where she was surrounded by Mrs. Carrington, Florence
+and Mabel. These ladies ran against each other, upset
+the camphor bottle, dropped the lamp and spilled half the
+cologne, in their zealous efforts to take care of their patient!</p>
+
+<p>In the midst of their confusion Dr. Lacey entered, and they
+immediately gave up to him the task of restoring her. This
+he soon did, for it would seem that his very voice had a power
+to recall Fanny's suspended faculties. Slowly her eyes unclosed;
+then, as if wearied out, she again closed them, and for
+a time slept sweetly, calmly, on Dr. Lacey's bosom.</p>
+
+<p>The guests now began to depart, and Bill Jeffrey, who had
+been sent to inform Mrs. Dunn of her son, returned with
+some of the neighbors, and carried Joseph away. Owing to
+the darkness of the night, the company from Frankfort remained
+until morning, but no eyelid closed in sleep. With
+maternal solicitude, Mrs. Middleton sat by the bedside of her
+daughter Julia, whose eyes opened once, but on seeing Dr.
+Lacey standing near by, she closed them again with a shudder,
+and a faint wail of anguish escaped her. She had ruptured a
+small blood vessel, but Dr. Gordon said there was no danger
+if she could be kept quiet for a few days.</p>
+
+<p>Uncle Joshua thus relieved from alarm concerning her,
+walked back and forth from her room to Fanny's swearing
+that he "knew the devil was let loose that night for his special
+benefit, and that he had come up there to see how much of a
+row he could get up!"</p>
+
+<p>"He succeeded admirably, I think," said Florence, who,
+having recovered from her first fright, was now ready to extract
+whatever fun could be gathered from the surrounding
+circumstances.</p>
+
+<p>In the kitchen the blacks canvassed the matter after their
+fashion. Aunt Judy lamented because none of the tempting
+supper in the dining room was touched, while Bob did not
+fail to turn his usual round of somersaults, thus evincing his
+joy that so many good things were left for him to eat,
+"'Cause," said he, "in course we allus has all that comes off
+the table."</p>
+
+<p>Aunt Katy took occasion to lecture the young black girls on
+the awful sin of "conceit," as she called it, pointing them for
+an example to Julia, "who," she said, "would most likely have
+<pb n="215" /><anchor id="Pg215" />
+to live an old maid all her days." She couldn't have threatened
+a worse punishment, for many of the negresses had already
+their own preferences in favor of certain mulatto boys
+on their master's plantation and others adjoining.</p>
+
+<p>Rondeau seemed to think his sympathy was only needed by
+his young master, whom he looked upon as a much-abused
+man. From the first he had felt great contempt for the old
+house, its master, servants and all; and had come to the conclusion
+that "they were of no 'count anyhow." This opinion
+would doubtless have been reserved for Leffie's ear had not
+affairs taken so unexpected a turn. Now, however, Rondeau
+felt at liberty to express his mind so freely that Ike considered
+it his duty to resent the insult.</p>
+
+<p>A regular negro fight ensued, in which Aunt Katy, who was
+not very active, was thrown down, and as she loudly protested,
+"every atom of breath was kicked out of her."</p>
+
+<p>The big chicken pie was also turned over into Rondeau's
+new hat, greatly to the satisfaction of Tiger and the other
+dogs, who had mingled in the fracas! The riot was finally
+quelled by Mr. William Middleton and Dr. Lacey, Uncle
+Joshua declaring he "wouldn't interfere that night if the niggers
+all fit till they killed themselves."</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter22">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter XXII</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">julia is found drowned</head>
+
+<p>The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the
+last chapter was clear and bright. Nature, beautiful as ever,
+looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so
+lately had swept over the earth. Beautifully over hill and
+valley fell the sun's red rays, but when they penetrated the
+dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn
+faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark
+hours of that dreadful night. Even the merry-hearted Florence
+seemed sad and spiritless as she hurried from room to
+room, urging Ashton to accelerate their departure. By eight
+o'clock the last guest was gone. Around the old stone house a
+gloomy silence settled, broken only by the heavy tramp of
+Uncle Joshua, whose cowhides came down with a vengeance,
+as up and down the yard he strode, talking to Dr. Lacey, who
+walked by his side.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="216" /><anchor id="Pg216" />"Now," said he, "if this isn't a little the all-firedest muss a
+feller ever got into, Josh ain't no judge. Of course the papers
+have nothing to do but flout it all over the country. For myself
+I don't care a copper, but 'twill be mighty mortifyin' to
+you, though I think you desarve some mortifyin', for how in
+thunder a chap of your sense ever come to be made such a
+precious fool of is more'n I can tell."</p>
+
+<p>"If you knew all the arts she employed, you would not wonder
+quite so much," said Dr. Lacey. And Mr. Middleton
+answered, "Know all her arts? Don't I know 'em? Don't I
+know that she rummaged heaven and arth for ways and
+means?"</p>
+
+<p>"I hardly think she went to the former place for assistance,"
+said Dr. Lacey; and Mr. Middleton continued, "You are right,
+but I'll be bound Satan hadn't any tricks but what he told her
+of. 'Pears like she's been possessed ever since she first opened
+her big black eyes in the very room where the row was last
+night. Oh, how happy I was," he continued, "when I took her
+in my arms a little baby, and knew she was mine and Nancy's,
+and thought what a comfort she'd be to me; but George, I tell
+you what," said he, as he placed one hand on Dr. Lacey's
+arm and passed the other through the grizzled locks which lay
+around his brow, "I tell you what, these gray hairs come a
+heap too soon, and all for her, for her. Oh, Julia, Julia, what
+trouble have you not caused me!" and in his hands Uncle
+Joshua buried his face, while through his large red fingers
+the tears trickled slowly, and fell upon the ground. For a
+moment he wept, and then wiping his eyes, said, "But wasn't it
+lucky that long-legged, salmon-colored Joe got here as he did!
+Another minute and you'd have been clinched, but now the
+tempest has blowed over, and for the rest of your life you'll
+have nothing but sunshine."</p>
+
+<p>The overseer now approached to ask orders concerning a
+piece of work in which the negroes were employed. Mr.
+Middleton accompanied him to the field, while Dr. Lacey returned
+to the house in quest of Fanny. He was told that she
+was with Julia, and with an involuntary shudder, he approached
+the chamber which contained one who had well nigh
+been his wife! His wife! The very idea filled him with
+loathing when associated with her, and still he pitied the suffering
+girl, who, divested of her bridal attire, now lay moaning
+in pain. With coming day had come a burning fever,
+which increased so rapidly that Dr. Gordon shook his head
+when questioned as to the result.</p>
+
+<p>The change of affairs had also wrought a change in Fanny,
+<pb n="217" /><anchor id="Pg217" />
+who seemed and really was better than she had been for many
+days. Gladly would she have stayed with Dr. Lacey, but she
+felt that duty called her to Julia's bedside. With unwearying
+devotion she hung over the pillow of her sister, who seemed
+more quiet when she knew Fanny was near. Once she looked
+wistfully in her face, and appeared as if anxious to speak,
+but Fanny gently laid her hand on her lips, saying, "No, no,
+Julia; you must not."</p>
+
+<p>She did, however, and the word "forgive" met Fanny's ear.
+Had Fanny been less of a Christian, forgiveness might have
+been hard, but now she answered sincerely, truthfully, "As I
+hope for pardon in heaven, so do I forgive you for the great
+wrong you have done me."</p>
+
+<p>At the mention of the word "heaven," Julia shuddered, and
+after a time repeated, "Heaven! You will find it, but I&mdash;never&mdash;never!"</p>
+
+<p>Earnestly then did Fanny speak of a Savior's love, which
+receives all, pardons all, who come to him. Julia shook her
+head despairingly, and as the conversation seemed to annoy
+her, Fanny ceased talking, while a voice behind her said,
+"Teach me, too, the way of life, for I fear I have never
+walked in it."</p>
+
+<p>It was Dr. Lacey, who, unobserved by either of the girls,
+had entered and been a listener to what Fanny said. As Julia
+heard the sound of voices she turned toward him a look so imploring,
+so full of contrition and entreaty, that he was moved,
+and approaching the bedside, took the vacant seat near Fanny.
+But he did not, like her, breathe words of forgiveness, for his
+heart was full of bitterness toward her. As he sat there,
+gazing coldly, sternly at her, she again spoke, "If you can, if
+you will only forgive me."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey's brow grew dark and his manner excited, as he
+replied, "Forgive you! In time I may learn to do so, but to
+forget will take me my lifetime, and yet I blame myself not
+less than I do you for having been so duped."</p>
+
+<p>A low sob was Julia's only answer as Dr. Lacey arose to
+leave, announcing to Fanny his intention of visiting Joseph
+Dunn, who was said to be dying. As he entered the house
+where Joseph lay, tossing in feverish agony, the sick man's
+eyes glared wildly upon him as he shrieked, "Why have you
+come to taunt me with my crime? Is it not enough that the
+room is full of little devils who creep over my pillow, and
+shout in my ear as they hold to view the letters I withheld? I
+did not do it alone. She bribed me with gold, and now when
+I am dead, who will take care of my mother? She will be
+<pb n="218" /><anchor id="Pg218" />
+cold when the winter winds blow, and hungry when the summer
+corn ripens."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey drew nearer to him and stooping down, whispered,
+"Is your mother very poor and you all her dependence?"</p>
+
+<p>"Yes, yes," answered Joseph, whose almost only virtue was
+the love he bore his mother.</p>
+
+<p>"Fear not, then," said Dr. Lacey, "I will care for her; for
+though you did me a great wrong, you saved me from being
+today the most wretched of men."</p>
+
+<p>That night as the October sun went down there was heard
+beneath that lonely roof the piteous cry of a widowed mother,
+for Joseph, her first-born, her only child, was dead. Next day
+they buried him, as is frequently the custom in Kentucky, beneath
+a large shade tree in the garden. Many words of sympathy
+were spoken to the bereaved mother, but none fell so
+soothingly on her ear as did those of Dr. Lacey, who was
+present at the funeral, and led the weeping mother to the
+grave.</p>
+
+<p>After the burial was over he whispered to her, "I will surely
+remember you, for, erring though your son may have been, I
+owe him a debt of gratitude." So saying, he walked hastily
+away toward Mr. Middleton's, where he was met by alarmed
+faces, soft footsteps, and subdued whispers. In reply to his
+inquiries, he was told by Aunt Judy, that "somehow or 'nother,
+Miss Julia had got wind of Mr. Dunn's death, and it had
+gone to her head, makin' her ravin' mad, and the doctor said
+she wouldn't get well."</p>
+
+<p>Aunt Judy was right; Julia had accidently heard of Mr.
+Dunn's death, and it added greatly to the nervous excitement
+which she was already suffering, and when Dr. Gordon came
+he was surprised to find the dangerous symptoms of his patient
+increased to an alarming extent. The fever had settled upon
+her brain, and for many days she lay at the very gates of
+death.</p>
+
+<p>Incessantly she talked of Dr. Lacey, Fanny and Mr. Wilmot,
+the latter of whom, in her disordered imagination, was
+constantly pursuing her. "Go back&mdash;go back to your grave,"
+she would say; "there are tears enough shed for you, but none
+will fall for me when I am dead. He will laugh and be
+glad, and the first moon that shines on my grave will light the
+marriage train to the altar." Then, as if the phantom still
+were near her, she would cry out, "Take him away, I tell you!
+What have I to do with coffins, and white faces, and broken
+hearts? I killed him, I know, and he loved me, too, as no one
+<pb n="219" /><anchor id="Pg219" />
+else ever has, but I madly loved another, and now he hates me,
+spurns me!" Then turning to Fanny she would say, "I broke
+your heart too, and still pressed on when I saw it was killing
+you, but you forgave me, and now you must plead with
+him, who loves the air you breathe, to think compassionately
+of me. I do not ask him to love me, for I know that is impossible;
+but he can, at least, forgive and forget the past."</p>
+
+<p>Sometimes she would speak of her father, saying, "He will
+be glad when the tempest is still and ceases to trouble him, for
+he never loved me, never spoke to me as he did to Fanny.
+I know I did not deserve his love, but I should have been
+better if he had given me a little, yes, just a little."</p>
+
+<p>"God knows she speaks the truth," said Uncle Joshua,
+wiping away the tears he was not ashamed to weep. "I have
+been mighty hard on her, but I never s'posed she cared."</p>
+
+<p>Such were the scenes which daily occurred in Julia's sick
+room until at last, from utter exhaustion, she became still,
+and for many days she lay in a dreamy kind of sleep.</p>
+
+<p>"Will she live?" asked Mr. Middleton of Dr. Gordon, as
+he one day left the sick room.</p>
+
+<p>"With proper care, I think she may," was the answer; and
+then Dr. Lacey again urged the request he had once before
+made of Mr. Middleton.</p>
+
+<p>But Uncle Joshua answered, "No, George, wait a little
+longer. Nuthin' 'll come betwixt you again, I reckon, and I
+wouldn't have you marry her while t'other one is so low."</p>
+
+<p>So Dr. Lacey was obliged to wait, but though he would
+much rather have remained near Fanny he deemed it expedient
+to change his abode and remove to Mrs. Crane's. He was
+partly induced to do this on Rondeau's account, who, being
+Ike's sworn enemy, was the cause of no little annoyance to Mr.
+Middleton, who, with his negroes, was much nettled by the
+air of superiority which that young gentleman thought proper
+to assume.</p>
+
+<p>Greatly was Rondeau delighted to exchange the crazy old
+stone house, with its corn-bread and fried bacon, for Mrs.
+Crane's elegant place, with its oyster soups and ice creams, a
+part of which the head cook always reserved for the
+"colored gentleman from New Orleans," who assured her,
+that though when at home he didn't exactly eat at the same
+table with his master, he still lived on the top shelf! Not
+long, however, did Rondeau enjoy his new quarters, for about
+that time Mr. William Middleton returned to New Orleans,
+and Dr. Lacey sent with him his servant Rondeau, nothing
+<pb n="220" /><anchor id="Pg220" />
+loath to return home, for Leffie's face of late had haunted him
+not a little.</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey's return to Mrs. Crane's gave great satisfaction
+to Mrs. Carrington, who, though she had no hopes of winning
+him, still, to use her own words, "took great delight in
+reminding him of the snare into which he had fallen, notwithstanding
+his profound wisdom and boasted foresight."
+It required all the good breeding he was master of to answer
+politely when, after returning from a visit to Mr. Middleton's,
+she would jeeringly ask him concerning "his bride's health!"</p>
+
+<p>But Mrs. Carrington's levity was brought to an end by an
+unforeseen circumstance. It was now six weeks since the
+evening of the denouement, and Julia's health was so much
+improved that Dr. Lacey began to speak confidently of the
+day when Fanny would be his own. Uncle Joshua had given
+his consent, and preparations for the marriage had actually
+commenced, when Julia, in whose room Mrs. Middleton had
+been in the habit of sleeping, insisted upon being left alone.
+"I am well now," she said, "and do not need you."</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Middleton was finally persuaded, but charged her
+daughter to be sure and call her if she wished for her during
+the night.</p>
+
+<p>Over Julia's face a meaning smile flitted as she answered, "I
+hope to trouble no one much longer," but it was unnoticed by
+Mrs. Middleton, and Julia was left alone. Early next morning
+Luce went as usual to make a fire for her young mistress,
+after which she softly drew back the bed curtains to see if
+Julia slept. She was surprised to find no Julia there, neither
+were there signs of her having been there during the night.
+With a loud cry Luce summoned to the room both Mr. and
+Mrs. Middleton, the former of whom on seeing how matters
+stood, exclaimed, "So ho! Up to her tricks again. I thought
+she couldn't hold good long."</p>
+
+<lg type="limerick">
+<l rend="margin-left: 10">"'The de'il when sick, a saint would be,</l>
+<l rend="margin-left: 10">But when he got well, the de'il a saint was he.'"</l>
+</lg>
+
+<p>"Don't, husband," said Mrs. Middleton; "perhaps she will
+never come back alive, and then you will be sorry."</p>
+
+<p>Uncle Joshua readily guessed his wife's meaning, and turning
+to Luce, said, "Rout out the whole gang and set 'em to
+huntin'."</p>
+
+<p>In less than two hours scores of men on horseback were
+seen hunting in all directions, looking, as Bob expressed it,
+"for all the world like they was huntin' a runaway."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="221" /><anchor id="Pg221" />Ere long the news reached Frankfort, causing Mrs. Carrington
+to sneeringly advise Dr. Lacey "by all means to join
+in the hunt." He deigned her no reply, but mounting his
+horse took the road to Mr. Middleton's, where he was welcomed
+with tears by Mrs. Middleton and Fanny, whose fears
+he strove to allay.</p>
+
+<p>Meanwhile the search went on, headed by Uncle Joshua,
+who, late in the afternoon, unconsciously led a part of the
+company to the banks of the river, not far from a point called
+Woodford Landing. Dismounting, he strolled along the shore
+for several rods, when suddenly a loud cry turned toward him
+the attention of the party. Near the water's edge he had discovered
+a shawl, which he knew belonged to Julia, and near
+by lay a pair of slippers, on the inside of which her name was
+marked. Instantly the conviction flashed upon all&mdash;Julia was
+drowned!</p>
+
+<p>Upon a large flat rock Uncle Joshua sat down, while his
+long gray locks were tossed by the November wind which
+swept mournfully by, bearing on its wing the bitter tones
+with which the stricken father bewailed his loss. "Everything
+goes ag'in me," said he, "everything&mdash;she's dead and, worse
+than all, died by her own hand." Then, as if void of reason,
+he arose, and over the craggy hillside and down the dark, rolling
+river echoed the loud, shrill cry of, "Julia, Julia, oh, my
+child! Come back, come back! Why was you left to break
+your old father's heart?" And to that wail of sorrow only the
+moaning wind replied, and faster the waters of the Kentucky
+rolled on.</p>
+
+<p>They took the old man home, and long weary days went by,
+during which the river near the landing was dragged again
+and again, and still no trace of the missing girl was found.
+Then, as hope began to whisper that possibly she was not
+dead, the papers far and near contained advertisements for
+her, and by the side of that appeared another for a lunatic girl,
+who had escaped from the asylum at Lexington.</p>
+
+<p>Four weeks went by, and the waters of the Kentucky
+frowned angrily "in the gray December light," making Uncle
+Joshua shudder whenever he chanced to pass by, and thought
+perhaps his daughter lay sleeping in their cold embrace. A
+gloomy drizzly day was settling into a dark rainy night, when
+two young men, who, either for business or pleasure, had
+rowed across the river some miles from Woodford Landing,
+started to return home. They had stepped into their boat and
+were about pushing off when among some driftwood which
+lay not far from the shore, they thought they descried a
+<pb n="222" /><anchor id="Pg222" />
+female's garment floating on the water. The spot was soon
+reached, and to their horror they discovered the body of a
+young girl, which, from its appearance, must have been in the
+water some time. They had heard the story of Julia, and
+readily concluded that the bloated, disfigured form before them
+must have been she. Taking her to the nearest dwelling, they
+dispatched a messenger for Mr. Middleton, who, now that his
+worst fears were confirmed, seemed paralyzed with the shock.</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, I cannot go!" said he, "I cannot. Is there no one to
+do it for me?"</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey, who chanced to be present, said, "For your sake,
+sir, and for Fanny's, I will go."</p>
+
+<p>"God bless you, George!" answered Mr. Middleton, and in
+a few moments Dr. Lacey departed.</p>
+
+<p>With a thrill of horror he looked upon the swollen, discolored
+face, round which the long black hair clung, matted
+and slimy from being so long saturated with water, and
+thought that this was once the beautiful Julia, though now
+so fearfully changed that no one could possibly have recognized
+her. Owing to the state which the body was in, Dr.
+Lacey thought proper to produce a coffin before removing her
+home; consequently it was nearly ten o'clock the following
+morning ere the little procession slowly entered the yard, from
+which, with wonderful forethought, Mr. Middleton had ordered
+to be removed some half dozen carts, corn cribs, etc.
+Fanny was pressing forward to look at her unfortunate sister,
+when Dr. Lacey, gently but firmly, led her away, saying, "No,
+Fanny, you must not see her. The sight would haunt you for
+months and years." Then, as her tears fell fast, he strove in
+various way to divert her mind from Julia's untimely end.</p>
+
+<p>About noon a middle-aged man came to the house and asked
+permission to see the body. His request was granted, but he
+almost immediately turned away from the coffin, saying, by
+way of explanation, "I am the father of the maniac girl who
+some time since escaped from Lexington, and I thought perhaps
+this might be my daughter; but it is not, and even if it
+were I could not recognize her."</p>
+
+<p>On Mr. Middleton's farm, and not far from the house, was
+a small yard which had been enclosed as a burial place for
+the family. On this spot Fanny had expended much time and
+labor. Roses and honeysuckles ever bloomed there for a
+season, while the dark evergreen and weeping willow waved
+their branches and beckoned the passer-by to rest beneath
+their shadow. In one corner was a tall forest maple, where
+Julia and Fanny often had played, and where Fanny once,
+<pb n="223" /><anchor id="Pg223" />
+when dangerously ill in childhood, had asked to be laid. As
+yet no mound had rendered that spot dearer for the sake of
+the lost one who slept there, but now in the scarcely frozen
+ground the ringing of the spade was heard; shovelful after
+shovelful of earth was thrown up, and into that cold, damp
+grave, as the sun was setting, they lowered the remains of
+Julia, who once little thought that she first of all would break
+the turf of the family graveyard.</p>
+
+<p>That night was fast merging into the hours of morning ere
+the sound of Uncle Joshua's footsteps ceased, as again and
+again he traversed the length and breadth of his sleeping
+room, occasionally stopping before the window and peering
+out in the darkness toward the spot where he knew lay that
+newly-made grave. Memory was busily at work, and in the
+events which marked Julia's short life, oh, how much he saw
+for which to blame himself. Remorse mingled in the old
+man's cup of affliction, and while the hot tears rolled down his
+cheeks he exclaimed, "If she could only come back and I
+could do it over, I'd love her more, and maybe she'd be better.
+But I treated her mean. I gin her only harsh words and cross
+looks." Then as his wife's tears mingled with his, he took
+her hand, saying, "Don't take on so, Nancy, you've nothin' to
+cry for. You's always good to her and kind o' took up for
+her when I got sot ag'in her."</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Middleton could only answer by her tears to this
+touching attempt at sympathy, but she finally succeeded in
+quieting her husband, and before daybreak, he had forgotten
+in sleep the injustice done to Julia. All thoughts of Fanny's
+marriage for the present were of course given up, although
+Mr. Middleton promised that when the autumn came round
+again he would surely give his treasure to the care of another.</p>
+
+<p>Two weeks after Julia's burial, all of which time was passed
+at Mr. Middleton's, Dr. Lacey went back to New Orleans,
+having first placed in Mr. Middleton's care a sum of money
+for the benefit of Mrs. Dunn, promising Fanny that with the
+spring he would come again. He bade her adieu, praying
+that nothing might come between them again. Heavily now
+dragged the days at Mr. Middleton's, until Uncle Joshua hit
+upon a plan which would not only give pleasure to Fanny, but
+would also relieve the tedium of his own life. It was nothing
+more nor less than the erection of a new house on a grassy
+lawn, which Fanny had frequently pointed out as being a
+good location. Long he revolved in his mind the for and
+against, but the remembrance of Julia's wish to have the "old
+shell fixed up," finally decided him. "If 'twasn't good enough
+<pb n="224" /><anchor id="Pg224" />
+for her to be married in, it surely wasn't good enough for
+Sunshine."</p>
+
+<p>At the breakfast table he first announced his intention,
+causing Fanny in her surprise and joy not only to drop her
+knife, but also to upset her coffee. "All right," said he, "I'll
+do it, if it breaks me. We'll have a buster," said he, "marble
+mantletrys, windows that come to the floor, Brussels carpets,
+and if you're a mind to, you may have them four-legged split
+things, though, Lord knows I'll never eat with them."</p>
+
+<p>In a short time the necessary arrangements were completed.
+A large number of men were hired and matters progressed so
+rapidly that there was every probability of the house being
+completed early in June, should the winter season prove favorable.</p>
+
+<p>Here we may as well relate a little circumstance which occurred
+to Fanny during the winter. Bill Jeffrey, who, it will
+be remembered, had always felt a predilection for her, emboldened
+by the kindness of her manner, now determined to
+make his wishes known. Accordingly, he sent her numerous
+little cakes of maple sugar, besides giving her many knowing
+winks, his usual method of showing his preference.</p>
+
+<p>As she was one day strolling in the woods she suddenly encountered
+Bill, who thought this was as favorable an opportunity
+as he would probably have. He was rather awkward
+and unaccustomed to love-making, but he resolved to do his
+best. Planting his foot upon a log, he with one hand drew
+from his head his old wool cap and thrust it under his arm,
+while with the other he twirled a huge brass watchkey, which
+hung suspended from his pocket. (He had the day before
+traded off an old jack knife, two puppies, and a cracked fiddle,
+for a brass watch which would only go by shaking.)</p>
+
+<p>Tiger, who had accompanied Fanny, eyed Bill's movements
+uneasily. He was, however, unnoticed by the young man, who
+had got his mouth open, and at last found courage to say, "I
+always liked you, Fanny, 'cause you never laughed at me, nor
+called me a fool, and now if you'll have me, you may carry
+my watch, and I'll work for your father two seasons in the
+hemp field." This last was wonderful, for Bill was notoriously
+lazy.</p>
+
+<p>Involuntarily Fanny laughed, but Bill construed it into approval,
+and was about to sit down by her, when Tiger, with an
+angry growl, sprang forward and precipitated the wooing
+swain over the log into the dirt. Fanny called off the dog,
+and Bill gathered himself up, carefully brushing the dirt from
+his Sunday suit. Fearing he would repeat his offer, Fanny
+<pb n="225" /><anchor id="Pg225" />
+said, "I appreciate your kindness, Billy, but you see Tiger
+doesn't seem to approve of your proposal, and as I have great
+confidence in his judgment, I think I, too, must follow his
+example, and though I shan't knock you down, I shall have to
+tell you 'No.'"</p>
+
+<p>She might as well have knocked him down, for he instantly
+sat down, and covering his face with his hands, burst into such
+a fit of crying that Fanny, half-laughing at and half-pitying
+him, said, "Poor Billy, I am sorry for you, and though I cannot
+marry you, I will like you just as well as you fancy I
+always have."</p>
+
+<p>This failed to quiet Bill, who kept on crying until Tiger
+made so many threatening demonstrations of anger, that Bill
+thought it was wise to leave before he got another tumble.</p>
+
+<p>He had hardly disappeared when a loud voice called out,
+"Bravo, Tiger! You know how to fix 'em." Looking around,
+Fanny saw her father, who had been a silent spectator of the
+scene, and now came forward laughing heartily at his would-be
+son-in-law. "Pretty well done, Sunshine," said he. "Let's
+see, how many offers does this make? Thar's Joe's one, the
+doctor's two; Yankee Carmeron's three; and lubberin' Bill
+Jeffrey's four, and you not quite eighteen. That'll do; that'll
+do!" Afterward, when Mr. Middleton wished to entertain
+his visitors with anything extra, he would rehearse to them,
+with some exaggerations, Bill Jeffrey's proposal to Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>Glancing backward a few pages, we find we have omitted to
+repeat what happened among Dr. Lacey's blacks during the
+days when they were anxiously but vainly watching for the
+coming of their young master and his bride. For a week Aunt
+Dilsey was unusually crusty, and all her attempts at cookery
+invariably failed, plainly showing her mind to be in a disturbed
+state.</p>
+
+<p>"I don't keer," she would say, "if the cakes is all dough and
+the 'sarves all froth. They's good enough for her, any day."
+Then she would call out, "Get along you, Jack, pokin' your
+fingers into the 'lasses cup; make yourself scarce in this
+kitchen, or I'll crack your head mighty nigh as hard as the
+new Miss will." Then she would scold Leffie, who, she said,
+"was of no more account than a burnt stick, now she was
+spectin' Rondeau. Pity but the boat he come on wouldn't
+blow up and let 'em all into perdition together."</p>
+
+<p>Leffie knew her mother didn't mean more than half what
+she said, but she chose to keep silent, hoping each morning that
+the close of the day would bring the long absent Rondeau.
+Thus, between scolding and fretting, cooking and sweating,
+<pb n="226" /><anchor id="Pg226" />
+Aunt Dilsey passed the time until the day arrived on which,
+as she said, "they'd come if they ever did."</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Lacey, whose husband had not yet received his son's
+letter announcing the catastrophe, came out to superintend affairs
+and receive her new daughter. In the large, handsome
+dining room, the supper table was neatly spread, while Aunt
+Dilsey bustled about with the air of one who felt her time was
+short, but was determined to contest every inch of ground ere
+yielding it to another. She had condescended to put on her
+new calico gown (the one she proposed taking with her in a
+"handkerchief") and had even washed the grease and molasses
+from Jack's and the baby's face, telling the former that "he
+needn't mind about making up faces at the lady that night."</p>
+
+<p>Claib had gone to the landing, and now Mrs. Lacey and the
+servants were gathered upon the upper piazza, waiting his return.
+Suddenly Dilsey, whose eyesight seemed wonderfully
+sharpened, exclaimed, "Thar, that's Claib. I could tell my old
+man if I should meet him at a camp meeting!"</p>
+
+<p>Mrs. Lacey looked in the direction of the city and saw the
+carriage which Dilsey had pointed out. It proved to be Claib;
+and Leffie, who was rather near-sighted, strained her eyes to
+see if Rondeau, too, was on the box.</p>
+
+<p>"Thar's nobody in that ar," said Dilsey. "Reckon the boat
+has run into the ground, or bust her riggin'; so, Leffie, you've
+put on your pink dress for nothin'."</p>
+
+<p>The elder Mr. Lacey, was, however, in the carriage, and
+alighting, he advanced toward his wife and gave her the
+letter he had just received from his son. Mrs. Lacey read it,
+while the blacks crowded around Claib asking him scores of
+foolish questions, such as, "Was Marster George in the boat?
+And why wasn't he thar? And when would he be thar?"</p>
+
+<p>When Mrs. Lacey finished reading the letter she said to
+Leffie, who was still standing near, "Rondeau is well, and will
+be home in a few days."</p>
+
+<p>"When's the new miss a comin'?" asked Aunt Dilsey.</p>
+
+<p>"Not at all," was Mrs. Lacey's reply.</p>
+
+<p>"Glad on't," said Dilsey, "for now Jack can spit as fur and
+as big spits as he wants to."</p>
+
+<p>Nothing more was known by the blacks until many days
+after, when Rondeau returned home, and related the whole
+story with many embellishments. He omitted to tell of the
+whipping which Ike had given him, but spoke with unqualified
+contempt of the old house and everything belonging to it, except
+Miss Fanny, who, he said, "Looked just like an angel,
+only a heap better."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="227" /><anchor id="Pg227" />"You ought to have seen her," said he, "that night when
+every thing was t'other side up; folks a yellin' like they was
+crazy, and one man was stark mad. Miss Julia lay on the
+floor, the blood pourin' out of her eyes and mouth by pails
+full; Miss Florence, she fainted, and they had to throw her
+out the window, glass and all, because there was so many low,
+ill-mannered niggers crowded in the hall."</p>
+
+<p>"I s'pose you's one of the niggers?" said Aunt Dilsey.</p>
+
+<p>"Why, yes," returned Rondeau; "but then I was helpin' and
+was tryin' to push them all back so I could get to marster,
+who was feelin' so bad that they sent for me, because nobody
+else could comfort him."</p>
+
+<p>Here Rondeau began to fumble in his pocket, as if in search
+of something. Having found it, he continued, "Marster got
+hold of her hand and grabbed off her wedding ring so quick
+that it broke her finger. Then he threw it from him and I
+picked it up. Here 'tis," said he, holding up a ring.</p>
+
+<p>"That's a likely story," interrupted Aunt Dilsey "If they
+wasn't married, how came the ring on her finger?"</p>
+
+<p>Rondeau saw he had stretched a trifle too much, but he answered,
+"Well, anyhow, he throwed it away, and I'm goin' to
+keep it till&mdash;till, you know when, Dilsey."</p>
+
+<p>"Keep it till you're gray," said Aunt Dilsey. "Leffie ain't
+goin' to be married with no such flummery."</p>
+
+<p>Here Leffie, anxious to change the conversation, asked,
+"What of Miss Fanny?"</p>
+
+<p>"Why, yes," answered Rondeau, "that's what I'm going to
+tell. Right in the middle of the fuss I heard something moving
+softly down the stairs, and I saw a thing all as white as
+snow. Her hair, which was about the color of Leffie's neck&mdash;real
+handsome&mdash;was hanging in long curls down her back.
+I thought it was an angel, and kinder touched her as she
+passed, to see if she had wings. But the niggers said, 'It's
+Miss Fanny,' and next I heard 'twas all as still in the room,
+and marster was huggin' and kissin' her and cryin' over her.
+Then, when I tried to get nearer and see more, they crowded
+me into such a little spot that I didn't breathe again for a
+week."</p>
+
+<p>"Why didn't you get out of the crowd then?" asked Dilsey.</p>
+
+<p>"How could I?" answered Rondeau. "Lord, Dilsey, I'd like
+to have seen you there; but then there wouldn't have been
+room for anybody else, for the hall wouldn't more than hold
+you."</p>
+
+<p>Here the conversation ended, but for a long time Rondeau
+<pb n="228" /><anchor id="Pg228" />
+carried on his arm the marks of Aunt Dilsey's finger and
+thumb.</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter23">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter XXIII</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">fanny's illness leads to her father's repentance</head>
+
+<p>From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky
+the frosts of winter were gone. By the dancing brook
+and in the shady nooks of the quiet valleys, the warm spring
+sun had sought out and brought to life thousands of sweet wild
+blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to other
+flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.</p>
+
+<p>Each night from the upper balcony of her father's handsome
+dwelling Fanny watched in vain for the coming of Dr.
+Lacey, whose promised return had long been delayed by the
+dangerous illness of his father. Over the wooded hills the breath
+of summer was floating, hot, arid and laden with disease.
+Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated
+rumors of the havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of
+Louisiana reached Fanny, fearful misgivings filled her mind
+lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a victim to the plague.</p>
+
+<p>For herself she had no fears, though slowly but surely
+through her veins the fever flame was creeping, scorching her
+blood, poisoning her breath and burning her cheek, until her
+father, alarmed at her altered and languid appearance, inquired
+for the cause of the change. "Nothing but a slight
+headache," was the reply.</p>
+
+<p>Next to the cholera, Mr. Middleton most feared the typhoid
+fever, several cases of which had recently occurred in the
+neighborhood, and fearing lest the disease might be stealing
+upon his darling, he proposed calling the physician. But this
+Fanny would not suffer, and persisted in saying that she was
+well, until at last she lay all day upon the sofa, and Aunt Katy,
+when her favorite herb teas failed of effecting their wonted
+cure, shook her head, saying, "I knew 'twould be so. I always
+telled you we couldn't keep her long."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Gordon was finally called and pronounced her disease
+to be typhoid in its worst form. Days went by, and so rapid
+was the progress of the fever that Mr. Middleton trembled
+lest of him it had been decreed: "He shall be childless." To
+<pb n="229" /><anchor id="Pg229" />
+Fanny the thought of death was familiar. For her it had no
+terrors, and as her outward strength decayed, her faith in the
+Eternal grew stronger and brighter, yet she could not die
+without an assurance that again in the better world she would
+meet the father she so much loved. For her mother she had
+no fears, for during many years she had been a patient, self-denying
+Christian.</p>
+
+<p>At first Mr. Middleton listened in silence to Fanny's gentle
+words of entreaty, but when she spoke to him of her own
+death, and the love which alone could sustain him then, he
+clasped her tightly to his heart, as if his arm alone could keep
+her there forever, saying, "Oh, no, you must not tell me that;
+you will not die. Even now you are better." And the anxious
+father did try to deceive himself into the belief that Fanny
+was better, but when each morning's light revealed some fresh
+ravage the disease had made&mdash;when the flush on her cheek
+grew deeper and the light of her eye wilder and more startling,
+an agonized fear held the old man's heart in thrall. Many and
+many a weary night found him sleepless, as he wet his pillow
+with tears. Not such tears as he wept when Richard Wilmot
+died, nor such as fell upon the grave of his first-born, for oh,
+his grief then was naught compared with what he now felt
+for his Sunshine, his idol, his precious Fanny. "I cannot,
+cannot let her die," was the cry which hourly welled up from
+the depths of that fond father's aching heart. "Take all, take
+everything I own, but leave me Sunshine; she mustn't, mustn't
+die."</p>
+
+<p>Earnestly did Fanny pray that her father might be enabled
+better to bear his affliction. But he turned a deaf ear alike to
+her and his gentle, enduring wife, who, bowed with sorrow,
+yet sought to soothe her grief-stricken husband. Sadly he
+would turn away saying, "It's no use talking. I can't be pious
+if they take Fanny away. I can see why t'other one died.
+'Twas to bring me to my senses, and show me how bad I used
+her; but Fanny, my Sunshine, what has Josh done that she
+should leave him too? Oh, it's more than I can bar."</p>
+
+<p>At Dr. Gordon's request a council of physicians in Frankfort
+was called. As the one who came last was about to enter
+her room, Mr. Middleton detained him while he said, "Save
+her, doctor, save her, and you shall have all I'm worth." Impatiently
+he awaited the decision. It came, but alas, it brought
+no hope.</p>
+
+<p>Mr. William Middleton, who had recently come from New
+Orleans, broke the news to his unhappy brother. Terrible was
+the anguish of Uncle Joshua, when he became convinced that
+<pb n="230" /><anchor id="Pg230" />
+he must lose her. Nothing could induce him to leave her
+room; and as if endowed with superhuman strength, he
+watched by her constantly, only leaving her once each day to
+visit the quiet grave, the bed of his other daughter, where
+now the long green grass was waving, and the summer flowers
+were blooming, flowers which Fanny's hand had planted and
+the father's tears had watered.</p>
+
+<p>One night they were alone, the old man and his child.</p>
+
+<p>For several hours Fanny had turned uneasily upon her
+pillow, but she at last fell into a deep sleep. For a time her
+father sat quietly listening to the sound of her breathing, then
+arising, he softly drew aside the curtains and looked long and
+anxiously at her as she slept.</p>
+
+<p>Suddenly lifting his hands he exclaimed, "Oh, God, save
+her, or help me to bear it if she dies." It was the first prayer
+which for long, long years had passed his lips, but it had a
+power to bring back the olden feeling, when a happy boy, he
+had knelt at his mother's side, and was not ashamed to pray.
+Falling on his knees, he tried to recall the words of prayer his
+mother had taught him, but one petition alone came from his
+heart in that dark, midnight hour. "Oh, don't let Fanny die,
+don't let her die, for who will comfort old Joshua when she
+is gone."</p>
+
+<p>"The Saviour; He who once wept at the grave of Lazarus
+will be more to you than I ever was, or ever can be," said
+Fanny.</p>
+
+<p>In her sleep she dreamed that her father prayed. She awoke
+and found it true. "Come nearer to me, father," said she. He
+did so, and then among his thick gray locks she laid her thin
+white hand and prayed.</p>
+
+<p>It was a beautiful sight, and methinks the angels hovered
+round as that young disciple, apparently so near the portals of
+heaven, sought to lead her weeping father to the same glad
+world. Her words were soothing, and o'er his darkened mind
+a ray of light seemed feebly, faintly shining. Before the
+morning dawned he had resolved that if there still was hope
+for him he would find it. Many a time during the succeeding
+days he prayed in secret, not that Fanny might be spared, but
+that he might be reconciled to God. His prayer at length was
+answered, and Uncle Joshua was a changed man. He showed
+it in everything, in the expression of his face and in the words
+he uttered. For his Sunshine he still wept, but with a chastened
+grief, for now he knew that if she died he would see
+her in heaven.</p>
+
+<p>Where now was Dr. Lacey? Knew he not of the threatened
+<pb n="231" /><anchor id="Pg231" />
+danger? At his father's bedside, where for many days his
+place had been, he had received from Mr. William Middleton
+a letter announcing Fanny's illness, which, however, was not
+then considered dangerous. On learning the contents of the
+letter, the elder Mr. Lacey said, turning to his son, "Go,
+George, go; I would not keep you from her a moment." The
+doctor needed no second bidding, and the first steamer which
+left New Orleans bore him upon its deck, anxious and impatient.</p>
+
+<p>Fast the days rolled on, and they who watched Fanny alternately
+hoped and feared, as she one day seemed better and the
+next worst. Of those days we will not speak. We hasten to
+a night three weeks from the commencement of her illness,
+when gathered in her room were anxious friends, who feared
+the next day's sun would see her dead. Florence, Kate and
+Mrs. Miller were there, with tearful eyes and saddened faces.
+Frank Cameron, too, was there. Business, either real or
+fancied, had again taken him to Kentucky, and hearing of
+Fanny's illness, he had hastened to her.</p>
+
+<p>She had requested to be raised up, and now, leaning against
+her Uncle William, she lay in a deep slumber. In a corner
+of the room sat Uncle Joshua, his head bowed down, his face
+covered by his hands, while the large tears fell upon the carpeting,
+as he sadly whispered, "It'll be lonesome at night; it'll
+be lonesome in the morning; it'll be lonesome everywhar."</p>
+
+<p>Florence stood by him, and tried by gently smoothing his
+tangled hair to express the sympathy she could not speak.
+Suddenly there was the sound of fast-coming wheels, and
+Kate, thinking it must be Dr. Gordon, whom they were each
+moment expecting, ran out to meet him. Nearer and nearer
+came the carriage, and as Kate was peering through the darkness
+to see if it were the expected physician, Dr. Lacey sprang
+quickly to her side.</p>
+
+<p>In Frankfort he had heard that Fanny could not live, and
+now he eagerly asked, "Tell me, Mrs. Miller, is she yet alive?"</p>
+
+<p>Kate replied by leading him directly toward the sick chamber.
+As he entered the room Uncle Joshua burst into a fresh
+flood of tears, saying as he took the doctor's offered hand,
+"Poor boy! Poor George. You're losing a great deal, but not
+as much as I, for you can find another Fanny, but for me
+thar's no more Sunshine, when they carry her away."</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Gordon now came and after feeling her pulse and listening
+to the sound of her breathing, he said, "When she wakes
+from this sleep, I think the matter will be decided. She will
+be better or worse."</p>
+
+<p><pb n="232" /><anchor id="Pg232" />And he was right, although the old clock in the hall told the
+hour of midnight ere she roused from the deep slumber which
+had seemed so much like the long last sleep of death. Her
+first words were for "water, water," and as she put up her
+hand to take the offered glass, Dr. Gordon whispered to Dr.
+Lacey: "She is better, but must not see you tonight."</p>
+
+<p>In a twinkling Mr. Middleton's large hand was laid on Dr.
+Lacey's shoulder, and hurrying him into the adjoining room,
+he said, "Stay here till mornin', and neither breathe nor stir!"</p>
+
+<p>Dr. Lacey complied with the request as far as it was possible,
+though never seemed a night so long, and never dawned
+a morning so bright as did the succeeding one, when through
+the house the joyous tidings ran that the crisis was past, and
+Fanny would live.</p>
+
+<p>In the course of the morning, Fanny asked Kate, who alone
+was attending her, if Dr. Lacey were not there?</p>
+
+<p>"What makes you think so?" asked Kate.</p>
+
+<p>"Because," answered Fanny, "I either heard him or dreamed
+that I did."</p>
+
+<p>"And if he is here, could you bear to see him now?"</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, yes, yes," was the eager answer, and the next moment
+Dr. Lacey was by her side.</p>
+
+<p>Intuitively Kate left the room, consequently we have no
+means of knowing what occurred during that interview, when
+Dr. Lacey, as it were, received back from the arms of death
+his Fanny, whose recovery from that time was sure though
+slow. Mr. Middleton, in the exuberance of his joy at having
+his Sunshine restored, seemed hardly sane, but frequently kept
+muttering to himself, "Yes, yes, I remember&mdash;I'll do it, only give
+me a little time"; at the same time his elbow moved impatiently,
+as if nudging off some unseen visitor. What it was that he remembered
+and would do, was not known for several days
+and then he informed his wife that when at first he feared
+that Fanny should not live, he had racked his brain to know
+why this fresh evil was brought upon him, and had concluded
+that it was partly to punish him for his ill-treatment of Julia
+when living, and partly because that now she was dead he had
+neglected to purchase for her any gravestones. "And I promised,"
+said he, "that if she was spar'd, I'd buy as nice a gravestun
+as I would if 'twas Sunshine." Three weeks from that
+time there stood by the mound in the little graveyard a plain,
+handsome monument, on which was simply inscribed, "Julia,
+aged twenty."</p>
+
+<p>One after another those who had been with Fanny during
+her illness departed to their homes. Frank Cameron lingered
+<pb n="233" /><anchor id="Pg233" />
+several weeks in Frankfort. Florence, too, was there with
+some relatives. Now, reader, if you value our friendship, you
+will not accuse him of being fickle. He had loved Fanny long
+and faithfully, but he knew the time was coming when he
+would see her the wife of another. What wonder was it, then,
+if he suffered his eye occasionally to rest admiringly upon
+Florence Woodburn's happy face, or that he frequently found
+himself trying to trace some resemblance between the dark
+hazel of Florence's eyes and the deep blue of Fanny's?</p>
+
+<p>With woman's quick perception, Florence divined Frank's
+thoughts, and although she professed herself to be "terribly
+afraid of his Presbyterian smile and deaconish ways," she
+took good care not to discourage him. But she teased him unmercifully,
+and played him many sorry tricks. He bore it all
+good-humoredly, and when he started for New York he had
+with him a tiny casing, from which peeped the merry face of
+Florence, looking as if just meditating some fresh mischief.</p>
+
+<p>And what of Florence? Why, safely stowed away at the
+bottom of her bureau drawer, under a promiscuous pile of
+gloves, ribbons, laces and handkerchiefs, was a big daguerreotype;
+but as Florence guarded that drawer most carefully,
+always keeping the key in her pocket, we are unable to say
+anything certain upon the subject. Up to this day we don't
+know exactly whose face it was that led Florence to the
+drawer so many times a day, but we are safe in saying that it
+looked frank enough to be Frank himself!</p>
+
+<p>Here for a time we leave her, and return to Mr. Middleton's
+where Fanny was improving each day. Dr. Lacey
+watched her recovery anxiously, fearing continually lest some
+new calamity should happen to take his treasure from him.
+Owing to the protracted illness of his father, it became necessary
+that he should go back to New Orleans; but as soon as
+possible he would return, and then&mdash;Fanny could have told
+you what then, and so, too, could we, but we prefer keeping
+you in suspense.</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter24">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter XXIV</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">the wedding</head>
+
+<p><pb n="234" /><anchor id="Pg234" />The autumn months were gone; December had come and
+"Christmas was coming." The negroes far and near had
+counted the days which must pass before their expected holidays.
+In Uncle Joshua's kitchen there was much talking and
+laughing, fixing and fussing, and some crying. Had you
+asked the cause of the crying, you would have been told that
+Miss Fanny was to be married Christmas Eve, and the week
+following she would leave them and start for New Orleans.</p>
+
+<p>Preparations commenced on a large scale; for Uncle Joshua,
+a little proud, it may be, of his handsome house, had determined
+on a large party. The old gentleman even went so far
+as to order for himself a new suit of broadcloth, saying by
+way of apology that, "though the jeens coat and bagging
+pants did well enough for Josh, they wouldn't answer nohow
+for the father of Mrs. Dr. George Lacey."</p>
+
+<p>A week before the wedding Florence, who loved dearly to
+be in a bustle, came laden with bandboxes and carpet bags.
+Hourly through the house rang her merry laugh, as she flitted
+hither and thither, actually doing nothing in her zeal to do
+everything. She had consented to be bridesmaid on condition
+that she should choose her own groomsman, who she said
+should be "Uncle Billy," as she always called Mr. William
+Middleton, "unless Providence sent her some one she liked
+better." Whether it were owing to Providence or to an invitation
+which went from Florence to New York we are unable
+to say, but two days before the 24th Uncle Joshua surprised
+Florence and Fanny by opening the door of the room
+where they were sitting, and saying, "Ho, my boy, here they
+be&mdash;come on."</p>
+
+<p>The girls started up, and in a moment Frank stood between
+them, with an arm thrown around each. "Why, Mr. Cameron,"
+said Florence, "what did you come for, and who knew
+you were coming?"</p>
+
+<p>"I came to see you, and you knew I was coming," answered
+Frank.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="235" /><anchor id="Pg235" />"Well, then," returned Florence, "if you came to see me, do
+look at me, and not keep your eyes fixed so continually on
+Fanny. In a few days you will be breaking the commandment
+which says: 'Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's
+wife.'"</p>
+
+<p>"Possibly I might had I never seen you," answered Frank.</p>
+
+<p>At a late hour that night Florence moved with soft footsteps
+about her sleeping room, fearing lest she should awaken
+Fanny. Her precautions were useless, for Fanny was awake;
+looking at Florence, she said, "Oh, Flory, you naughty girl,
+what makes you blush so dreadfully?"</p>
+
+<p>The next half hour was spent by Florence in telling Fanny
+what Frank had just asked her in four or five words, and
+which she had answered in one, viz., if she would be his wife.
+"But then," said Florence, pretending to pout, "he was so conscientious
+that he had to tell me what I already knew, which
+was that he once loved you better than he should ever love
+another."</p>
+
+<p>Frank had asked Florence to share his lot through life, and
+she, like any other good, prompt Kentucky girl, had readily
+answered "yes," although she was frightened next moment for
+fear she had been too easily won by the "cold Yankee," as she
+called him, and she proposed taking back what she said just
+for the sake of being teased. Mr. Woodburn came next day
+to bring Florence some article of dress, which she would need.
+He was not surprised when Frank, taking him aside, modestly
+asked for his daughter; he said, "Yes," almost as readily as
+Florence had done, and then it was hard telling which seemed
+most happy&mdash;Frank or Dr. Lacey.</p>
+
+<p>The 24th of December came at last. We at the North who,
+during six months of the year, blow our benumbed fingers, can
+scarcely imagine how bright and beautiful are some of the
+clear warm days of a Kentucky winter. On this occasion, as
+if Nature had resolved to do her best, the day was soft and
+sunny as in early autumn, presenting a striking contrast to the
+wild, angry storm which rent the sky when once more 'neath
+Uncle Joshua's roof a bridal party was assembled.</p>
+
+<p>As night approached, carriage after carriage rolled up the
+long, graveled pathway, until Ike declared, "Thar was no more
+room in the barns, and if any more came he'd have to drive
+them into the kitchen."</p>
+
+<p>Up and down the broad stairway tripped light and joyous
+footsteps until the rooms above, which Luce had put in so
+exact order, presented a scene of complete confusion. Bandboxes
+were turned bottom-side up and their contents indiscriminately
+<pb n="236" /><anchor id="Pg236" />
+scattered until it was impossible to tell what was
+yours and what wasn't.</p>
+
+<p>At length through the parlor door came Dr. Lacey and
+Fanny, followed by Frank Cameron and Florence. Throughout
+the rooms was a solemn hush as Fanny was made Dr.
+Lacey's wife. Firmly Dr. Lacey held her hand until the last
+word was spoken; then when he felt sure that she was his, he
+stooped down and whispered in her ear, "Thank God that you
+are mine at last."</p>
+
+<p>Three days after the wedding Mr. Middleton's carriage
+again stood before the door. When all was ready, Uncle
+Joshua knelt down, and winding his arm around Fanny,
+prayed in simple, touching language that God would protect
+his Sunshine, and at last bring them all to the same home.
+"All of us; and don't let one be missing thar." There was a
+peculiar pathos in the tone of his voice as he said the last
+words, and all knew to whom he referred.</p>
+
+<p>Long and wearisome at Mr. Middleton's were the days succeeding
+Fanny's departure, while in Dr. Lacey's home all was
+joy and gladness.</p>
+
+<p>It was about dark when Dr. Lacey arrived. Happy as a
+bird, Fanny sprang up the steps. Everything about her seemed
+homelike and cheerful. Kind, dusky faces peered at her from
+every corner, while Aunt Dilsey, with a complacent smile,
+stood ready to receive her. Fanny was prepared to like everything,
+but there was something peculiarly pleasing to her in
+Aunt Dilsey's broad, good-humored face. Going up to her
+she took both her hands, and said, "I know we shall be good
+friends. I shall like you and you shall love me a little, won't
+you, just as the old aunties did I left in Kentucky?"</p>
+
+<p>Aunt Dilsey hadn't expected all this, and the poor creature
+burst into tears, saying, "Lord bless the sweet miss! I'd die
+for her this minute, I would."</p>
+
+<p>Rondeau, Leffie and the other blacks belonging to the establishment,
+now came forward, and in the crowd little Jack's
+bow was entirely unappreciated; but Fanny next day made
+amends by giving him nearly a pound of candy, which had
+the effect of making him sick a week, but he got well in time
+to be present at Leffie's wedding, which took place just a week
+after Dr. Lacey's return.</p>
+
+<p>Leffie, who chanced to be just the size of her young mistress,
+was thrown into ecstasies by the gift of a thin pink and white
+silk dress, which Fanny presented to her for a bridal gown.
+Aunt Dilsey, in order to show her thanks, went down on her
+knees, a thing she never attempted again, as it took her such
+<pb n="237" /><anchor id="Pg237" />
+an unheard-of length of time to recover a standing posture.
+Dr. Lacey had made Leffie the present of a pair of gold earrings,
+so that she was really a pretty bride, and Rondeau was
+the happiest negro in all New Orleans.</p>
+
+<p>As weddings seem to be the order of this chapter, we may
+here, as well as anywhere, dispose of Mrs. Carrington, whom,
+you will remember, Raymond said he would one day marry.
+When he left Frankfort, he had no definite idea as to what he
+should do, but after reaching Cincinnati, it occured to him that
+his mother had a wealthy old bachelor uncle living in St.
+Louis, and thither he determined to go. This uncle, Mr. Dunlap,
+received the young man cordially, for he was the first
+relative he had met with in years. There was something, too,
+in the manner with which Raymond introduced himself that
+won for him a place in the crusty old man's good opinion.</p>
+
+<p>"I am Fred Raymond," said he, "your niece Helen's son,
+and as poor a jack as there is this side of California. They
+say you are a stingy old customer, but I don't care for that.
+You have got to give me some business, and a home, too."</p>
+
+<p>Raymond's method of approaching the old gentleman was
+successful, and he at once gave him a good position, which
+later developed into a partnership.</p>
+
+<p>Feeling himself established and finding Mrs. Carrington in
+St. Louis, Raymond pressed his suit, and they were eventually
+married.</p>
+
+<p>The couple were disappointed in their expectations of a fortune,
+for within two years after the marriage Mr. Dunlap
+suddenly died. He had intended to make his will and make
+Raymond his heir, but like many other men he put it off until
+it was too late, and his property, which was found to be less
+than supposed, went back to his brothers and sisters, and from
+them to their children and grandchildren, so that Raymond
+got but a small share.</p>
+
+<p>He, however, retained his position as a merchant, and
+struggled hard to keep his wife in the same circumstances to
+which she had been accustomed. She appreciated his kindness,
+and when at the end of three years she was the mother
+of three children, she concluded it was time to lay aside all
+desire for fashionable amusements, and she became a tolerably
+affectionate wife, and a wonderfully indulgent mother.</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter25">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter XXV</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">the wanderer</head>
+
+<p><pb n="238" /><anchor id="Pg238" />In Uncle Joshua's home there were sad, troubled faces and
+anxious hearts, as the husband and daughter watched by the
+wife and mother, whose life on earth was well-nigh ended.
+From her mother's family Mrs. Middleton had inherited the
+seeds of consumption, which had fastened upon her.</p>
+
+<p>Day by day, they watched her, and when at last she left
+them it seemed so much like falling away to sleep that Mr.
+Middleton, who sat by her, knew not the exact moment which
+made him a lonely widower. The next afternoon sympathizing
+friends and neighbors assembled to pay the last tribute
+of respect to Mrs. Middleton, and many an eye overflowed,
+and more than one heart ached as the gray-haired old man
+bent sadly above the coffin, which contained the wife of his
+early love. But he mourned not as one without hope, for
+her end had been peace, and when upon her face his tears fell
+he felt assured that again beyond the dark river of death he
+should meet her.</p>
+
+<p>The night succeeding the burial Mr. Middleton's family,
+overcome with fatigue and grief, retired early to their rooms,
+but Fanny could not sleep, and between ten and eleven she
+arose and throwing on her dressing gown nervously walked
+up and down her sleeping room. It was a little over a year
+after her marriage. Through the closed shutters the rays of
+a bright September moon were stealing, and attracted by the
+beauty of the night, Fanny opened the blinds and the room
+was filled with a flood of soft, pale light. From the window
+where she stood she could distinguish the little graveyard, with
+its cypress and willow trees, and its white monument gleaming
+through the silvery moonlight, and near that monument was
+a dark spot, the grave of her beloved mother. "If all nights
+were as lovely as this," thought she, "it would not seem half
+so dreary to sleep in the cold dark grave," and then Fanny
+fell into a fit of musing of the night that would surely come
+when she would first be left alone in the shadowy graveyard.</p>
+
+<p>In the midst of her reverie her attention was attracted by
+a slight female figure, which from some quarters had approached
+unperceived, and now upon the newly-made grave
+<pb n="239" /><anchor id="Pg239" />
+was bowing itself in apparent weeping. The size and form
+of the girl were so much like Luce that Fanny concluded it
+must be she, at the same time wondering how, with her superstitious
+ideas, she ventured alone near a grave in the night
+time. In a moment, however, she saw that Tiger, the watch
+dog, was with her, and at the same instant the sound of a
+suppressed sob fell on her ear. "Poor Luce," said she, "I did
+not think she loved my mother so well. I will go to her and
+mingle my tears with hers."</p>
+
+<p>In a short time Fanny was in the open air, and on her way
+to the graveyard. As she approached her mother's grave,
+she said gently, "Luce, Luce, why are you out so late?"</p>
+
+<p>The person addressed partially raised her head and answered
+hurriedly, "Oh, Fanny, Fanny, do not be frightened
+and leave me; I am not dead, and never was buried in that
+grave, as you suppose, but I am here tonight a living, repentant
+woman," and throwing back her bonnet, the thin,
+white face of Julia Middleton was in the bright moonlight
+perfectly distinguishable to Fanny, who at first recoiled in
+fear and leaned for support against the marble pillar near
+which she was standing.</p>
+
+<p>She, however, soon recovered her self-command and
+glancing at the object on the grave, saw that she was caressing
+Tiger, who seemed trying various ways to evince his joy
+at finding one whom he had long missed, for he had ever been
+Julia's favorite. Their fiery natures accorded well! Again
+Julia spoke, "Fanny, dear Fanny. In an adjoining state I
+heard of mother's illness and hastened to see her, but I am
+too late. Now, do not think me a phantom, for see, Tiger
+recognizes me and welcomes me home, and will not you?"</p>
+
+<p>An instant Fanny wavered, then with a half-fearful, half-joyful
+cry she went forward, and by the grave of the mother
+that day lowered to the dust, the sisters met in a long, fervent
+embrace.</p>
+
+<p>Into the best chamber of their father's house Fanny led the
+weeping, repentant girl, and gently removing her bonnet and
+shawl, bade her lie down on the nicely-cushioned lounge,
+while she went for her father. As she was leaving the room
+Julia arose and laid her small, bony hand on Fanny's shoulder.
+It had rested there before, for in the graveyard, with their
+buried mother between them, Julia's arms had encircled her
+sister's neck; but the first excitement was over, and now involuntarily
+Fanny shrank from that touch, for in spite of
+all her courage, she could not help associating Julia with the
+grass-grown grave, and the large white monument.</p>
+
+<p><pb n="240" /><anchor id="Pg240" />"What is it, Julia?" she said calmly. "Do you wish to see
+father?"</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, yes, yes," answered Julia, "but not him, the other one&mdash;at
+least not tonight. You understand."</p>
+
+<p>"I do," said Fanny, and she glided down the stairs toward
+her father's room. He was awake, for ere her hand touched
+the doorknob, his sonorous "Who's thar?" fell on her ear.
+This somewhat disconcerted her, for she had intended stopping
+near his door, to devise the best means by which to break
+the intelligence. But "Who's thar?" was again repeated, and
+entering the room she said softly, "It's I, father."</p>
+
+<p>"Why, sure enough," said he, and then as the light from her
+lamp fell on her features, he exclaimed, "why, how white you
+be! What's the matter? Who's upstairs? Is George sick?"</p>
+
+<p>"No, George is not sick," said Fanny, "but&mdash;," and then as
+well as she could she told him all she knew.</p>
+
+<p>Uncle Joshua's nervous system was unstrung, and his physical
+health impaired by long nights of watching with his wife,
+and now when this fresh shock came upon him, he fell back
+half-fainting upon his pillow. Then rousing himself, he
+said, "Alive and come back! I don't desarve this. But
+where is she? I will go to her."</p>
+
+<p>Fanny directed him where to find her, and then returned to
+Julia, whither her father soon followed. Uncle Joshua was
+not prepared for the change in his daughter. He did not even
+think of her as he saw her last, wasted by sickness, but in
+imagination he beheld her as she was in her days of health
+and dazzling beauty, when with diabolical cunning she had
+brought Dr. Lacey to her feet. Now, however, her face was
+thin, white and haggard, for such a life as she had lived had
+never conduced to the beauty and health of any one. Her
+eyes, sunken in their sockets, and swollen with recent weeping,
+looked frightfully large and wild, and to complete the metamorphosis,
+her beautiful, glossy hair was now cut short on
+her neck, and pushed far back from a brow, across which
+lay more than one premature wrinkle.</p>
+
+<p>The sight of her for a time unsettled the old man's reason.
+Taking her in his arms he alternately cried and laughed over
+her, saying, "I knew you'd come. I expected it. I've waited
+for you."</p>
+
+<p>Julia's altered appearance troubled him, and drawing her
+head down upon his bosom, and laying his hand on her thin,
+white face, he said, "Poor child, what has changed you so,
+and whar have you been; and who did I buy that big stun for
+if 'twasn't for you?"</p>
+
+<p><pb n="241" /><anchor id="Pg241" />"Not tonight, dear father," answered Julia. "Let me rest
+tonight and tomorrow I will tell you all."</p>
+</div>
+
+<div rend="page-break-before: always" id="chapter26">
+<index index="toc" /><index index="pdf" />
+<head rend="text-align: center">Chapter XXVI</head>
+<head type="sub" rend="font-variant: small-caps">julia at home again</head>
+
+<p>Overcome with fatigue and excitement, Julia immediately
+after her father left her on the preceding night, had fallen
+into a deep sleep, which was unbroken till long after dawn.
+Then she was aroused by her father calling up the negroes.
+Hastily starting up, she looked around her and, for a moment,
+strove to remember what had happened. Soon she remembered
+all, and burying her face in the pillows, she sobbed out:
+"Father, I thank Thee; the prodigal is at last at home."</p>
+
+<p>Hastily arising she proceeded with her toilet, which was
+nearly completed when Fanny tapped gently at the door, and
+immediately entered the room, saying, "Good morning, dear
+Julia. I am so glad you really are here and that it is not a
+dream. But come, breakfast is waiting and so is father, and
+so is&mdash;so is&mdash;George."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, I can't see him, I can't," said Julia, and Fanny answered,
+"Oh, never mind him. I have told him all about it,
+and he is ready to receive you as a sister."</p>
+
+<p>So saying, she led the reluctant girl down the long staircase,
+through the wide hall to the door of the breakfast room, where
+Mr. Middleton stood waiting for them. His tones and manner
+were very affectionate as he kissed the wanderer, and said,
+"I am so glad you're here."</p>
+
+<p>Julia could have wept, but she would not. There was yet
+another to meet, and choking down her tears she nerved herself
+for the trial. Of what occurred next she knew nothing
+until her cold white hand was clasped by another so warm,
+so life-giving in its touch that she raised her eyes and met the
+calm, quiet gaze of Dr. Lacey. Neither of them spoke until
+Julia, averting her eyes, said, "Am I forgiven?"</p>
+
+<p>"You are," was the answer, and then Uncle Joshua exclaimed,
+"thar, that'll do. Now come to your breakfast, children,
+for I'm mighty hungry, and shan't wait another minute."</p>
+
+<p>After breakfast Julia was greatly surprised at seeing her
+father take from the bookcase the old family Bible, on whose
+dark dusty covers she remembered having many a time written
+<pb n="242" /><anchor id="Pg242" />
+her name. All was now explained. Her father's gentleness of
+look and manner were accounted for; and as for the first time
+in her life she knelt by his side and heard him as he prayed,
+her heart swelled with emotion, and she longed to tell him,
+though she dared not hope she was a Christian, she was still
+trying to lead a different, a better life.</p>
+
+<p>That afternoon in her chamber were seated Mr. Middleton
+and Fanny, while Julia recounted the story of her wanderings.
+"The idea of leaving my home," said she, "was not a sudden
+impulse, else had I returned sooner, but it was the result of
+long, bitter reflection. In the first days of my humiliation I
+wished that I might die, for though the thought of death and
+the dread hereafter made me tremble, it was preferable to the
+scorn and contempt I should necessarily meet if I survived.
+Then came a reaction, and when our angel mother glided so
+noiselessly around my sick room; when you, darling Fanny,
+nursed me with so much care, and even father's voice grew
+low and kind as he addressed me, my better nature, if I had
+any, was touched, and I thought I would like to live for
+the sake of retrieving the past. But the evil spirit which
+has haunted me from infancy whispered that as soon as I was
+well all would be changed. You, Fanny, would hate me, and
+father would treat me as he always had, only worse."</p>
+
+<p>"Poor dear child! I didn't or'to do so, I know," said Uncle
+Joshua, and Julia continued: "Then I thought how the world
+would loathe, and despise and point at me, until I was almost
+maddened, and when Dr. Gordon said I would live, the
+tempter whispered suicide; but I dared not do that. About
+that time I heard rumors of a marriage which would take
+place as soon as I was well; and Fanny will you forgive me?
+I tried to be sick as long as possible for the sake of delaying
+your happiness."</p>
+
+<p>A pressure of the hand was Fanny's only answer, and Julia
+proceeded: "I could not see you married to him. I could not
+meet the world and its censure, so I determined to go away.
+I had thirty dollars in my purse, of which no one knew, and
+taking that I started, I knew not where. On reaching the
+schoolhouse something impelled me to enter it, and I found
+there a young girl about my own size. Under other circumstances
+I might have been frightened, but now utterly fearless,
+I addressed her, and found from her answers that she was
+crazy. A sudden idea entered my brain. I would change
+clothes with her, and thus avoid discovery. She willingly acceded
+to my proposition, and in my new attire I again started
+toward Lexington, which I reached about four in the morning.
+<pb n="243" /><anchor id="Pg243" />
+I had no definite idea as to where I wanted to go, but the sight
+of the Cincinnati stage drawn up before the Phoenix determined
+me. I had purposely kept my own bonnet and veil, as
+the maniac girl wore neither. Drawing the latter over my
+face, I kept it there while securing my place in the coach,
+and until we were many miles from the city. Passengers entered
+and left, and some looked inquisitively at me and my
+slightly fantastic dress.</p>
+
+<p>"We reached Cincinnati about ten in the morning, and with
+a long glad breath I stepped from the coach, and felt that Kentucky
+and my notorious character were behind. I stopped at
+the &qdash; Hotel, and the next two days were spent in procuring
+myself a decent outfit. Each night I went to a different
+house, for the sake of avoiding suspicion, and as my bills
+were promptly paid, no questions were ever asked. At the
+D&qdash; House I saw in a paper an advertisement for a teacher
+in a school in one of the interior towns. I had formed some
+such plan for the future, and instantly determined personally
+to apply for the situation. I did so, but credentials were required,
+and I had none to give. Somewhat weary of my
+adventure I returned to Cincinnati, and in passing through one
+of the streets, my eye caught the sign 'Fashionable Dressmaking
+and Millinery.' I knew I had a taste for that, and I
+concluded to offer myself as an apprentice."</p>
+
+<p>Then she told how she had toiled on day after day with
+dim eye and aching head for over a year in the unwholesome
+atmosphere of a crowded workshop conducted by a slave-driving,
+inconsiderate woman named Miss Dillon, while thoughts
+of home and remorse for the past preyed on her heart.</p>
+
+<p>"But why did you not come back?" asked Fanny. "We
+would have received you most gladly."</p>
+
+<p>"I felt that I could not do that," said Julia. "I knew that
+you thought me dead, and I fancied that father, at least, would
+feel relieved."</p>
+
+<p>"Oh, child," groaned Uncle Joshua, "don't say so. I was
+mighty mean, I know, but I never got to that."</p>
+
+<p>After a moment Julia told them that she had had to deliver
+a party dress to Florence Woodburn at Mr. Graham's house
+one evening and, while waiting in the hall, had heard Florence
+read a letter from Nellie Stanton aloud to Alice Graham. In
+the letter, Nellie said that Mrs. Middleton was not expected
+to live and that Dr. Lacey and Fanny from New Orleans
+were with her.</p>
+
+<p>This news caused her to resign her position at Miss Dillon's
+and hurry home. "I reached Lexington," said she, "about nine
+<pb n="244" /><anchor id="Pg244" />
+o'clock in the evening, and as I thought my baggage might incommode
+me, I purposely left it there, but hired a boy to
+bring me home. When we reached the gate at the entrance
+of the woods I told him he could return, as I preferred going
+the remainder of the way alone. He seemed surprised, but
+complied with my request. I had never heard of the new
+house, and as I drew near I was puzzled, and fancied I was
+wrong; but Tiger bounded forward, at first angrily, then joyfully,
+and I knew I was right. All about the house was so
+dark, so still, that a dreadful foreboding filled my heart&mdash;a
+fear that mother might be dead. I remembered the little
+graveyard and instantly bent my steps thither. I saw the
+costly marble and the carefully kept grave, and a thrill of
+joy ran through my veins, for they told me I was kindly remembered
+in the home I had so darkened. But another object
+riveted my attention. It was a fresh mound, and I knew
+full well who rested there. Never have I shed such tears of
+anguish as fell upon the sod which covers my sainted mother.
+In the intensity of my grief I was not conscious of Fanny's
+approach until she stood near me. The rest you know; and
+now, father, will you receive to your home and affection one
+who has so widely strayed?"</p>
+
+<p>"Willin'ly, most willin'ly," said Uncle Joshua, as he folded
+her to his bosom, "and if I had done as I or'to, a heap of this
+wouldn't have happened. Oh, I didn't or'to do so, I didn't;
+and I ain't goin' to any more. You shall live with me when
+Sunshine's gone; and we would be so happy, if your poor
+mother could only see us and know it all."</p>
+
+<p>From that time nothing could exceed Uncle Joshua's kindness
+to his daughter. He seemed indeed trying to make up for
+the past, and frequently he would whisper to himself, "No, I
+didn't or'to do so. I see more and more that I didn't."
+Still his fondness for Fanny was undiminished, and occasionally,
+after looking earnestly at both his children, he would exclaim,
+"Hang me, if I don't b'lieve Sunshine is a heap the
+handsomest"; but if these words caused Julia any emotion,
+'twas never betrayed.</p>
+
+<p>From Julia's story there could be no doubt that the maniac
+girl was laid in the grave which Uncle Joshua had thought belonged
+to his daughter. No tidings of her had been heard,
+although one gentleman thought that he once had met with a
+girl answering to her description in the stage coach between
+Lexington and Cincinnati. All search in that quarter was unavailing,
+and over her fate a dark mystery lay, until Julia
+suddenly appeared and threw light on the matter. The afflicted
+<pb n="245" /><anchor id="Pg245" />
+father (for she had no mother) was sent for, and when
+told where his child was laid, asked permission to have her
+disinterred and taken to his family burial place. His request
+was granted, the grave was opened, and then refilled and
+leveled with the earth. The monument Julia took care to have
+carefully preserved as a memento of the olden time.</p>
+
+<p>As will be supposed, Julia's return furnished the neighborhood
+and surrounding country with a topic of conversation for
+many weeks. At first nearly all treated her with cool neglect,
+but as she kept entirely at home, curiosity to see one who had,
+as it were, come back from the dead triumphed over all other
+things; and at last all who came to see Fanny asked also for
+her sister.</p>
+
+<p>Among the few who at once hastened to give the penitent
+girl the hand of friendship was Kate Miller; and as she
+marked her gentle manner and the subdued glance of her still
+somewhat haughty eyes, she wound her arm about her neck
+and whispered, "I shall in time learn to love you dearly for
+the sake of more than one."</p>
+
+<p>Julia comprehended her, or thought she did, and answered,
+"Oh, Mrs. Miller, that one dreadful crime has troubled me
+more than all the rest. I killed him, your noble brother, and
+from the moment I deliberately determined to do so I became
+leagued with the tempter, who lured me madly on. But I
+outdid myself, and was entangled in the snare my own hands
+had laid."</p>
+
+<p>"It is ever so," answered Kate. "Our most secret sins will
+in the end find us out."</p>
+
+<p>The reader is perhaps anxious to know whether back across
+the Atlantic, Ashton brought his Spanish bride. Yes, he did.
+Mr. William Middleton accompanied him to the house of Sir
+Arthur Effingham, whom they found to be dying; his property
+was gone, and he feared that he must leave the youthful Inez
+to the cold charities of the world and a miserly brother.
+When Mr. Middleton made himself known, the dying man
+pointed to Inez, and said, "You once loved the mother; care
+for the daughter when I am gone, will you?"</p>
+
+<p>"I will," answered Mr. Middleton, "on condition that you
+consent to having a young friend of mine share the care with
+me." At the same time he presented Ashton.</p>
+
+<p>Sir Arthur recognized him immediately and answered,
+"Willingly, most willingly. I was a fool to spurn you once as
+I did."</p>
+
+<p>In a few hours Sir Arthur was dead, and Inez was an orphan.
+But her grief was soothed by the presence of Ashton,
+<pb n="246" /><anchor id="Pg246" />
+who, a few days before sailing for America, made her his
+wife. During the voyage Mr. Middleton informed Ashton
+that as soon as he reached home he intended making his will,
+by which he should bequeath his property to Inez. Said he,
+"I have spent so many years of my life in India that I find
+the climate of New Orleans more congenial to my feelings
+than a colder one would be, consequently I shall purchase a
+house in that city, and as I look upon you and Inez as my
+children, I shall insist upon your living with me if you have
+no objection."</p>
+
+<p>During the winter Fanny wrote frequently to her father
+urging him to visit her; but this he declined doing, and early
+the following May, he stood one evening impatiently awaiting
+the arrival of Ike, who had gone to Frankfort with the expectation
+of meeting Fanny and her husband. Everything
+had been put in readiness. The parlors and best chamber were
+opened and aired. The carriage and carriage horses had been
+brushed up, a new saddle had been bought for Fanny's pony,
+and a new dress for each of the black women, and everything
+and everybody seemed expecting a joyful time.</p>
+
+<p>As the carriage approached the house Uncle Joshua looked
+wistfully toward it, trying to catch a glimpse of "Sunshine,"
+whom he had not seen for nearly a year and a half. But only
+the face of a little negro girl was seen looking from the window,
+and Uncle Joshua exclaimed, "Now, what's possessed
+them to fetch that yaller gal! I've got niggers enough to
+wait on 'em."</p>
+
+<p>But the "yaller gal" knew very well why she was there, and
+so ere long did Uncle Joshua. The steps were let down, and
+there, blithesome and gay as ever, Fanny sprang from the
+carriage and ran into the arms of her father, who kissed her
+again and again, holding her off to look at her and then again
+drawing her to him and saying, "You're handsomer than
+ever."</p>
+
+<p>During this process the yellow girl, Rose, had brought from
+the carriage a mysterious looking bundle of flannel and white
+cambric, which now in Dr. Lacey's arms was crowing with
+delight as its little nurse bobbed up and down, making at it
+all sorts of grimaces.</p>
+
+<p>"What the &qdash;, no, I forgot, I didn't mean so. But what&mdash;is&mdash;that!"
+said Uncle Joshua, releasing Fanny and advancing
+toward Dr. Lacey, who proudly placed in his arms a beautiful
+nine-month-old baby, saying, "We have brought you a
+second Sunshine."</p>
+</div>
+
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+The Project Gutenberg EBook of Tempest and Sunshine by Mary J. Holmes
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+Title: Tempest and Sunshine
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+Author: Mary J. Holmes
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+Release Date: 2005-12 [Ebook #17260]
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+***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK TEMPEST AND SUNSHINE***
+
+
+
+
+
+Tempest and Sunshine
+
+By Mary J. Holmes
+New York
+J. H. Sears & Company
+1909
+
+
+
+
+
+CONTENTS
+
+
+Chapter I
+Chapter II
+Chapter III
+Chapter IV
+Chapter V
+Chapter VI
+Chapter VII
+Chapter VIII
+Chapter IX
+Chapter X
+Chapter XI
+Chapter XII
+Chapter XIII
+Chapter XIV
+Chapter XV
+Chapter XVI
+Chapter XVII
+Chapter XVIII
+Chapter XIX
+Chapter XX
+Chapter XXI
+Chapter XXII
+Chapter XXIII
+Chapter XXIV
+Chapter XXV
+Chapter XXVI
+
+
+
+
+
+
+                           TEMPEST AND SUNSHINE
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER I
+
+
+                  MR. WILMOT ARRIVES AT MR. MIDDLETON'S
+
+
+It was the afternoon of a bright October day. The old town clock had just
+tolled the hour of four, when the Lexington and Frankfort daily stage was
+heard rattling over the stony pavement in the small town of V----, Kentucky.
+In a few moments the four panting steeds were reined up before the door of
+The Eagle, the principal hotel in the place. "Mine host," a middle-aged,
+pleasant-looking man, came hustling out to inspect the newcomers, and
+calculate how many would do justice to his beefsteaks, strong coffee,
+sweet potatoes and corn cakes, which were being prepared in the kitchen by
+Aunt Esther.
+
+This good dame divided her time between squeezing the steaks, turning the
+corn cakes, kicking the dogs and administering various cuffs to sundry
+little black urchins, who were on the lookout to snatch a bit of the "hoe
+cake" whenever they could elude the argus eyes of Aunt Esther. When the
+rattling of the stage was heard, there ensued a general scrambling to
+ascertain which would be first to see who had come. At length, by a series
+of somersaults, helped on by Aunt Esther's brawny hand, the kitchen was
+cleared and Aunt Esther was "monarch of all she surveyed."
+
+The passengers this afternoon were few and far between, for there was but
+one inside and one on the box with the driver. The one inside alighted and
+ordered his baggage to be carried into the hotel. The stranger was a young
+man, apparently about twenty-five years of age. He was tall,
+well-proportioned and every way prepossessing in his appearance. At least
+the set of idlers in the barroom thought so, for the moment he entered
+they all directed their eyes and tobacco juice toward him!
+
+By the time he had uttered a dozen words, they had come to the conclusion
+that he was a stranger in the place and was from the East. One of the men,
+a Mr. Edson, was, to use his own words, "mighty skeary of Northern folks,"
+and as soon as he became convinced that the stranger was from that way, he
+got up, thinking to himself, "Some confounded Abolitionist, I'll warrant.
+The sooner I go home and get my gang together, the better 'twill be." But
+on second thought he concluded that "his gang" was safe, for the present
+at least; so he'd just sit down and hear what his neighbor, Mr. Woodburn,
+was saying to the newcomer.
+
+The Kentuckians are as famous as the Yankees for inquisitiveness, but if
+they inquire into your history, they are equally ready to give theirs to
+you, and you cannot feel as much annoyed by the kind, confiding manner
+with which a Kentuckian will draw you out, as by the cool, quizzing way
+with which a Yankee will "guess" out your affairs.
+
+On the present occasion, Mr. Woodburn had conjectured the young man's
+business, and was anxious to know who he was, and, if possible, to render
+him assistance. It took but a short time for the stranger to tell that he
+was from the East, from New York; that his name was Wilmot, and that he
+was in quest of a school; and in as short a time Mr. Woodburn had welcomed
+young Wilmot to Kentucky, but expressed his regrets that he did not come
+sooner, for all the schools were engaged. "But," added he, "you had better
+remain around here awhile and get acquainted, and then there will be no
+doubt of your eventually getting a situation. Meantime, as you are a
+stranger here, you are welcome to make my house your home."
+
+Such kindness from an entire stranger was unlooked for by Wilmot. He knew
+not what to make of it; it was so different from the cold, money-making
+men of the North. He tried to stammer out his thanks, when Mr. Edson
+interrupted him by nudging Mr. Woodburn and saying: "Don't you mind old
+Middleton. He's been tarin' round after a Yankee teacher these six weeks.
+I reckon this chap'll suit."
+
+Mr. Woodburn hesitated. He did not like to send Mr. Wilmot to such a place
+as Mr. Middleton's, for though Mr. Middleton was a very kind man, he was
+very rough and uncouth in his manner and thought his money much better
+applied when at interest than when employed to make his house and family
+more comfortable.
+
+At length Mr. Woodburn replied: "True, I did not think of Mr. Middleton,
+but I hardly like to send a stranger there. However, Mr. Wilmot, you must
+not judge all Kentuckians by him, for though he is very hospitable to
+strangers, he is extremely rough."
+
+Mr. Wilmot thanked them for their information and said he thought he would
+go to Mr. Middleton's that night.
+
+"Lord knows how you'll get there," said Mr. Edson.
+
+"Why, is it far?" asked Wilmot.
+
+"Not very far," said Mr. Edson, "little better than four miles, but a
+mighty mean road at any time and a heap worse since the rains. For a spell
+you can get on right smart, but then, again, you'll go in co-slush!"
+
+Mr. Wilmot smiled, but said he "thought he would try the road if Mr. Edson
+would give him the direction."
+
+Then followed a host of directions, of which the most prominent to Wilmot
+were, that "about two miles from the house is an old hemp factory, full of
+niggers, singing like all fury; then comes a piece of woods, in the middle
+of which is a gate on the left hand; open that gate and follow the road
+straight till you come to the mightiest, mean-looking house you ever seen,
+I reckon; one chimbley tumbled down, and t'other trying to. That is
+Middleton's."
+
+Here Mr. Woodburn said, "That as the road was so bad, and it was getting
+late, Mr. Wilmot had better stay at his house that night and the next day
+they would send him to Middleton's."
+
+Before Mr. Wilmot had time to reply, Mr. Edson called out, "Halloo! Just
+in time, Wilmot!" Then rushing to the door he screamed, "Ho! Jim Crow, you
+jackanapes, what you ridin' Prince full jump down the pike for? Say, you
+scapegrace, come up here!"
+
+Mr. Wilmot looked from the window and saw a fine looking black boy of
+about sixteen years of age riding a beautiful horse at full speed through
+the street. He readily divined that the boy was the property of Mr. Edson,
+and as he had brought from home a little abolitionism safely packed away,
+he expected to see a few cuffs dealt out to the young African. But when
+the young hopeful, at the command of his master, wheeled his horse up to
+the door, gave a flourish with his rimless old hat and a loud whistle with
+his pouting lips, Mr. Wilmot observed that his master gave the bystanders
+a knowing wink, as much as to say, "Isn't he smart?" Then turning to the
+boy he said, "How now, you Jim, what are you here for, riding Prince to
+death?"
+
+"I begs marster's pardon berry much," said the negro, "but you see how I
+done toted all the taters you told me, and missis she 'vise me to ride
+Prince a leetle, 'case he's gettin' oneasy like when Miss Carline rides
+him."
+
+"Likely story," said Mr. Edson; "but for once you are in the way when I
+want you. You know where Mr. Middleton lives?"
+
+"Yes, marster, reckon I does."
+
+"Well, this young man wants to go there. Now jump down quick and help him
+on. Do you hear?"
+
+"Yes, marster," said the negro, and in a moment he was on the ground,
+holding the stirrup for Mr. Wilmot to mount.
+
+Wilmot hesitated for two causes. The first was, he was not a good horseman
+and did not like to attempt mounting the spirited animal before so many
+pairs of eyes. He looked wistfully at the horse block, but did not dare
+propose having the horse led up to it. The second reason was he did not
+know whether to accept or decline the kindness of Mr. Edson; but that man
+reassured him by saying:
+
+"Come! What are you waiting for? Jump up. I'd a heap rather Jim would go
+with you than ride Prince to death."
+
+Here Mr. Woodburn spoke. He knew that New York people were, comparatively
+speaking, inferior riders, and he conjectured why Mr. Wilmot hesitated; so
+he said:
+
+"Here, Jim, lead the horse up to the block for the gentleman"; then
+turning to the bystanders, said, as if apologizing for Wilmot: "You know
+it is so thickly settled in New York that they do not ride as much as we
+do, and probably the young man has always been at school."
+
+This was satisfactory to the white portion of the audience, but not to the
+group of blacks, who were assembled at the corner of the house. They
+thought it a shame not to be a good rider and when they saw the awkward
+manner in which Mr. Wilmot finally mounted the horse and the ludicrous
+face of Jim Crow as he sprang up behind him, they were, as they afterward
+told Aunt Esther, "dreffully tickled and would have larfed, sartin, if
+they hadn't knowed marster would have slapped their jaws."
+
+"And sarved you right," was the rejoinder of Aunt Esther.
+
+But to return to Mr. Edson. As soon as Mr. Wilmot, Jim and Prince had
+disappeared, he felt a return of his fears concerning the "confounded
+Abolitionist." Thought he, "What a fool I was to let Prince and Jim Crow,
+too, go off with that ar' chap! Thar's Prince, worth a hundred and fifty,
+and Jim, at the least calculation, 'll fetch eight hundred. Well, anyway,
+they can't get far on that dirt road, so if Jim isn't home by nine, I'll
+go after 'em, that's so." Having settled the matter thus satisfactorily in
+his own mind, he called for his horse and started for home.
+
+Meantime Mr. Wilmot was slowly wending his way toward Mr. Middleton's. It
+took but a short time for him to ascertain that the road was fully equal
+to the description given of it by Mr. Edson. At times he could scarcely
+keep his head, and he felt conscious, too, that the black machine behind
+him was inwardly convulsed with laughter at his awkward attempts to guide
+the horse in the best part of the road. At length he ventured a remark:
+
+"Jim, is this animal ugly?"
+
+"Ugly! Lor' bless you, marster, is you blind? As handsome a creetur as
+thar is in the country!"
+
+Mr. Wilmot understood that he had used the word ugly in its wrong sense,
+so he said:
+
+"I do not mean to ask if the horse is ill-looking, but is he skittish?"
+
+"If marster means by that will he throw him off, I don't think he will as
+long as I'm on him, but sometimes he is a leetle contrary like. Reckon
+marster ain't much used to ridin'."
+
+By this time they had reached the gate spoken of by Mr. Edson. To Mr.
+Wilmot's great surprise the horse walked tip to it and tried to open it
+with his mouth! Mr. Wilmot was so much amused that he would not suffer Jim
+to get down and open the gate, as he wished to see if the horse could do
+it.
+
+"Oh, yes, marster, he'll do it easy," said the negro; and sure enough, in
+a moment the well-trained animal lifted the latch and pushed open the
+gate! But it was a rickety old thing, and before Prince had got fairly
+through it tumbled down, hitting his heels and causing him to jump
+sideways, so as to leave Mr. Wilmot riding the gate and Jim Crow in quiet
+possession of the saddle! With a great effort Jim forced down his desire
+to scream and merely showed twenty-eight very large, white teeth.
+
+Springing from the horse he offered to assist Mr. Wilmot to mount again,
+but he had no inclination to do so. He preferred walking the rest of the
+way, he said, and as he could now easily find the house, Jim could return
+home. This was not what Jim wanted. He had anticipated a nice time in
+relating his adventures to Mr. Middleton's negroes, but as Mr. Wilmot
+slipped a quarter into his hand, he felt consoled for the loss of his
+"yarn"; so mounting Prince again, he gave his old palm leaf three
+flourishes round his head, and with a loud whoop, started the horse with a
+tremendous speed down the road and was soon out of sight, leaving Mr.
+Wilmot to find his way alone through the wood. This he found no difficulty
+in doing, for he soon came in sight of a house, which he readily took for
+Mr. Middleton's.
+
+It was a large, old-fashioned stone building, with one chimney fallen
+down, as Mr. Edson had said, and its companion looked likely to follow
+suit at the first high wind. The windows of the upper story were
+two-thirds of them destitute of glass, but its place was supplied by
+shingles, which kept the cold out if they did not let the light in.
+Scattered about the yard, which was very large, were corn cribs, hay
+racks, pig troughs, carts, wagons, old plows, horses, mules, cows, hens,
+chickens, turkeys, geese, negroes, and dogs, the latter of which rushed
+ferociously at Mr. Wilmot, who was about to beat a retreat from so
+uninviting quarters, when one of the negroes called out, "Ho, marster,
+don't be feared, 'case I'll hold Tiger." So Wilmot advanced with some
+misgivings toward the negro and dog.
+
+He asked the negro if his master were at home.
+
+"No, sar, marster's done gone away, but Miss Nancy, she's at home. Jist
+walk right in thar, whar you see the pile of saddles in the entry."
+
+Accordingly, Mr. Wilmot "walked in where the pile of saddles were," and
+knocked at a side door. It was opened by a very handsome young girl, who
+politely asked the stranger to enter. He did so and found within a
+mild-looking, middle-aged lady, whose dark eyes and hair showed her at
+once to be the mother of the young lady who had opened the door for him.
+
+Mrs. Middleton, for she it was, arose, and offering her hand to the
+stranger, asked him to be seated in the large stuffed chair which stood
+before the cheerful blazing fire. In a few moments he had introduced
+himself, told his business and inquired for Mr. Middleton.
+
+"My husband is absent," said Mrs. Middleton, "but he will be at home
+tonight and we shall be glad to have you remain with us till tomorrow at
+least, and as much longer as you like, for I think Mr. Middleton will be
+glad to assist you in getting a school."
+
+Mr. Wilmot accepted the invitation and then looked round the room to see
+if the interior of the house corresponded with the exterior, It did not,
+for the room, though large, was very comfortable. The floor was covered
+with a bright-colored home-made carpet. In one corner stood a bed, the
+counterpane of which was as white as snow, and the curtains of the windows
+were of the same hue. In another corner was a small bookcase, well filled
+with books and on a stand near a window were several house plants.
+
+He concluded that the books and the plants were the property of the young
+lady, whom Mrs. Middleton introduced to him as her eldest daughter Julia.
+She was an intelligent-looking girl, and Mr. Wilmot instantly felt
+interested in her, but when he attempted to converse with her, she stole
+quietly out of the room, leaving her mother to entertain the visitor.
+
+At last supper was brought in by old Aunt Judy, who courtesied so low to
+the "young marster," that she upset the coffee pot, the contents of which
+fell upon a spaniel, which lay before the fire. The outcries of the dog
+brought Miss Julia from the kitchen, and this time she was accompanied by
+her younger sister, Fanny, who together with Julia and Aunt Judy, lamented
+over the wounded animal.
+
+"I didn't go to do it, sartin, Miss July," said Aunt Judy, "Lor' knows I
+didn't."
+
+"Who said you did, you black thing, you?" said Julia, who in her grief for
+her favorite, and her anger at Aunt Judy, forgot the stranger, and her
+bashfulness, too. "You were careless, I know you were," she continued, "or
+you never could have tipped the coffee over in this manner."
+
+"Never mind, sister," said Fanny, "never mind; of course, Aunt Judy didn't
+mean to do it, for she likes Dido as well as we do."
+
+"Lor' bless Miss Fanny's sweet face, that I do like Dido," said Aunt Judy.
+
+"Yes, that you do," repeated Julia mockingly, "just as though you could
+like anything."
+
+Here Mrs. Middleton interposed and ordered Julia and Fanny to take their
+seats at the table, while Judy cleared away all traces of the disaster.
+Julia complied with an ill-grace, muttering something about "the hateful
+negroes," while Fanny obeyed readily, and laughingly made some remark to
+Mr. Wilmot about their making so much ado over a dog, "but," said she, "we
+are silly girls, and of course do silly things. Probably we shall do
+better when we get old like you--no, like mother, I mean."
+
+Here she stopped, blushing deeply at having called Mr. Wilmot old, when in
+fact she thought him quite young, and very handsome--in short, "just the
+thing." She thought to herself, "There, I've done it now! Julia and I have
+both introduced ourselves to him in a pretty light, but it's just like
+me--however, I'll not say another word tonight!"
+
+The little incident of the coffee pot gave Mr. Wilmot something of an
+insight into the character and disposition of the two girls. And surely
+nothing could have been more unlike than their personal appearance, as
+they sat side by side at the supper table. Julia was about seventeen years
+of age and was called very handsome, for there was something peculiarly
+fascinating in the ever-varying expression of her large black eyes. She
+was a brunette, but there was on her cheek so rich and changeable a color
+that one forgot in looking at her, whether she were dark or light. Her
+disposition was something like her complexion--dark and variable. Her
+father was a native of South Carolina, and from him she inherited a quick,
+passionate temper. At times she was as gentle as a lamb, but when anything
+occurred to trouble her, all her Southern blood boiled up, and she was as
+Fanny said, "always ready to fire up at a moment's warning." Mr. Middleton
+called her "Tempest," while to Fanny he gave the pet name of "Sunshine,"
+and truly, compared with her sister, Fanny's presence in the house was
+like a ray of sunshine.
+
+She was two years younger than Julia and entirely different from her, both
+in looks and disposition. Her face was very pale and her bright golden
+hair fell in soft curls around her neck and shoulders, giving her
+something the appearance of a fairy. Her eyes were very large and very
+dark blue, and ever mirrored forth the feelings of her soul.
+
+By the servants Julia was feared and dreaded; but Fanny was a favorite
+with all. Not a man, woman or child on the plantation but was ready to do
+anything for "darling Miss Fanny." And they thought, too, every one must
+love her as well as they did, for they said "she showed by her face that
+she was an angel." This was the opinion of the blacks, and it was also the
+partially formed opinion of Mr. Wilmot before he finished his supper; and
+yet he could not help thinking there was something wondrously attractive
+in the glance of Julia's large, dark eyes.
+
+After supper he tried to engage the girls in conversation in order to
+ascertain which had the better mind. He found Fanny most ready to
+converse. She had forgotten her resolution not to talk, and before the
+evening was half spent seemed perfectly well acquainted with him. She had
+discovered that his name was Richard, that he had a sister Kate, who
+called him Dick, that he was as yet possessor of his own heart, but was in
+danger of losing it! The compliment Fanny very generously gave to her
+sister Julia, because she observed that Mr. Wilmot's eyes were often
+directed toward the corner where the dark beauty sat, silent and
+immovable.
+
+Julia had taken but little part in the conversation and Mr. Wilmot's
+efforts to "draw her out" had proved ineffectual. She felt piqued that
+Fanny should engross so much attention and resolved on revenge; so she
+determined to show Mr. Wilmot that she could talk but not upon such silly
+subjects as pleased Fanny. Accordingly, when books were mentioned, she
+seemed suddenly aroused into life. She was really very intelligent and a
+very good scholar. She had a great taste for reading, and what books she
+could not prevail on her father to buy, she would borrow, so she had a
+tolerably good knowledge of all the standard works. Mr. Wilmot was
+surprised and pleased to find her so well informed and in the spirited
+conversation which followed poor Fanny was cast entirely into the
+background.
+
+Fanny, however, attributed it to her sister's superior knowledge of Latin,
+and inwardly "thanked her stars" that she knew nothing of that language
+further than the verb Amo, to love. The practical part of that verb she
+understood, even if she did not its conjugation. She sat quietly listening
+to Mr. Wilmot and her sister, but her cogitations were far different from
+what Julia's had been.
+
+Fanny was building castles--in all of which Mr. Wilmot and Julia were the
+hero and heroine. She gazed admiringly at her sister, whose face grew
+handsomer each moment as she became more animated, and she thought, "What
+a nice-looking couple Julia and Mr. Wilmot would make! And they would be
+so happy, too--that is if sister didn't get angry, and I am sure she
+wouldn't with Mr. Wilmot. Then they would have a nicer house than this old
+shell, and perhaps they would let me live with them!"
+
+Here her reverie was interrupted by Mr. Wilmot, who asked her if she ever
+studied Latin. Fanny hesitated; she did not wish to confess that she had
+once studied it six months, but at the end of that time she was so
+heartily tired of its "long-tailed verbs," as she called them, that she
+had thrown her grammar out of the window and afterward given it to Aunt
+Judy to start the oven with!
+
+This story was told, however, by Julia, with many embellishments, for she
+delighted in making Fanny appear ridiculous. She was going on swimmingly
+when she received a drawback from her mother, who said:
+
+"Julia, what do you want to talk so for? You know that while Fanny studied
+Latin, Mr. Miller said she learned her lessons more readily than you did
+and recited them better, and he said, too, that she was quite as good a
+French scholar as you."
+
+Julia curled her lip scornfully and said, "she didn't know what her mother
+knew about Fanny's scholarship." Meantime Fanny was blushing deeply and
+thinking that she had appeared to great disadvantage in Mr. Wilmot's eyes;
+but he very kindly changed the conversation by asking who Mr. Miller was,
+and was told that he was a young man from Albany, New York, who taught in
+their neighborhood the winter before.
+
+The appearance of some nice red apples just then turned the attention of
+the little company in another channel and before they were aware of it the
+clock struck ten. Mr. Middleton had not returned and as it was doubtful
+whether he came at all that night, Julia went into the kitchen for Luce,
+to show Mr. Wilmot to his room. She was gone some time, and when she
+returned was accompanied by a bright-looking mulatto girl, who, as soon as
+she had conducted Mr. Wilmot into his room, commenced making excuses about
+"marster's old house! Things was drefful all round it, but 'twasn't Miss
+Julia's fault, for if she could have her way 'twould be fixed up, sartin.
+She was a born'd lady, anybody could see; so different from Miss Fanny,
+who cared nothing how things looked if she could go into the kitchen and
+turn hoe cakes for Aunt Judy, or tend the baby!"
+
+By this time Luce had arranged the room all it wanted arranging, and as
+Mr. Wilmot had no further need of her services, she left him to think of
+what she had said. He did not know that the bright red ribbon, which
+appeared on Luce's neck next morning, was the gift of Julia, who had
+bribed her to say what she did to him. Julia knew that she had made a
+favorable impression on Mr. Wilmot by making him think meanly of Fanny.
+
+What Luce said had its effect upon him, too. He was accustomed to the
+refinements of the North and he could not help respecting a young lady
+more who showed a taste for neatness. That night he dreamed that a bright
+pair of dark eves were looking at him from each pane of shingle in the
+window, and that a golden-haired fairy was dancing the Polka in Aunt
+Judy's hoe cake batter.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER II
+
+
+                     GETTING UP A SUBSCRIPTION SCHOOL
+
+
+Next morning before daybreak Mr. Wilmot was aroused from a sound slumber
+by what he thought was the worst noise he had ever heard. He instantly
+concluded that the house was on fire, and springing up, endeavored to find
+his clothes, but in the deep darkness of the room such a thing was
+impossible; so he waited a while and tried to find out what the noise
+could be.
+
+At last it assumed something of a definite form, and he found it was the
+voice of a man calling out in thunder-like tones, "Ho, Jebediah! Come out
+with ye! Do you hear? Are you coming?"
+
+Then followed a long catalogue of names, such as Sam, Joe, Jack, Jim, Ike,
+Jerry, Nehemiah, Ezariah, Judy, Tilda, Martha, Rachel, Luce and Phema, and
+at the end of each name was the same list of questions which had preceded
+that of Jebediah; and ever from the negro quarters came the same response,
+"Yes, marster, comin'."
+
+By this time all the hens, geese, turkeys and dogs were wide awake and
+joining their voices in the chorus, made the night, or rather the morning,
+hideous with their outcries. At last the noise subsided. Silence settled
+around the house and Wilmot tried to compose himself to sleep. When he
+again awoke the sun was shining brightly into his room. He arose and
+dressed himself, but felt in no hurry to see "his host," who had come
+home, he was sure, and had given such tremendous demonstrations of the
+strength of his lungs.
+
+Mr. Wilmot finally descended to the sitting room, where the first object
+which presented itself was a man who was certainly six and a half feet
+high, and large in proportion. His face was dark and its natural color was
+increased by a beard of at least four weeks' growth! He had on his head an
+old slouched hat, from under which a few gray locks were visible. As soon
+as Wilmot appeared, the uncouth figure advanced toward him, and seizing
+his hand, gave a grip, which, if continued long, would certainly have
+crushed every bone! He began with--
+
+"Well, so you are Mr. Wilmot from New York, hey? Of course a red-hot
+Abolitionist, but I don't care for that if you'll only keep your ideas to
+yourself and not try to preach your notions to me. I've heard of you
+before."
+
+"Heard of me, sir?" said Mr. Wilmot in surprise.
+
+"Yes, of you; and why not? Thar's many a man, not as good as you, judging
+by your looks, has had a hearing in his day; but, however, I haint heard
+of you by the papers. As I was coming home last night I got along to old
+man Edson's, and I seen him swarin' and tarin' round so says I, 'Ho, old
+man, what's the row?' 'Oh,' says he, 'that you, Middleton? Nuff's the row.
+I've done let my best horse and nigger go off with a man from the free
+States, who said he's going to your house, and here 'tis after nine and
+Jim not at home yet. Of course they've put out for the river.' 'Now,' says
+I, 'don't be a fool, Edson; if that ar chap said he's goin' to my house,
+he's goin' thar, I'll bet all my land and niggers he's honest. Likely
+Jim's stopped somewhar. You come along with me and we'll find him.' So we
+jogged along on the pike till of a sudden we met Prince coming home all
+alone! This looked dark, but I told Edson to say nothin' and keep on; so
+we came to Woodburn's fine house, and thar in the cabins we seen a bright
+light, and heard the niggers larfin like five hundred, and thought we
+could distinguish Jim Crow's voice; so we crept slyly up to the window and
+looked in and, sure enough, there was Jim, telling a great yarn about the
+way you rode and how you got flung onto the gate. It seems he didn't half
+hitch Prince, who got oneasy like, and started for home. Edson hollered to
+Jim, who came out and told how he didn't go clear here with you, cause you
+said you could find the way, and he might go back. Then old man Edson
+turned right round and said you were a likely man, and he hoped I'd do all
+I could for you. So that's the way I heard of you; and now welcome to old
+Kentuck, and welcome to my house, such as it is. It's mighty mean, though,
+as 'Tempest' says."
+
+Here he turned to Julia, who had just entered the room. Then he went on:
+"Yes, Tempest raves and tars about the house and can hardly wait till I'm
+dead before she spends my money in fool fixin's. Devil of a cent she'll
+get though if she rides as high a horse as she generally does! I'll give
+it all to 'Sunshine'; yes, I will. She's more gentle-like and comes
+coaxin' round me, and puttin' her soft arms round my old shaggy neck says,
+'Please, pa, if I'll learn to make a nice pudding or pie of Aunt Judy,
+will you buy us a new looking-glass or rocking chair?' And then 'tisn't in
+my natur to refuse. Oh, yes; Sunshine is a darling," said he, laying his
+hand caressingly on Fanny's head, who just at that moment showed her sunny
+face in the room.
+
+During breakfast Mr. Middleton inquired more particularly into Mr.
+Wilmot's plans and wishes, and told him there was no doubt that he could
+obtain a good school in that immediate neighborhood. "Your best way," said
+he, "will be to write a subscription paper. The people then see what for a
+fist you write, and half the folks in Kentuck will judge you by that. In
+the paper you must tell what you know and what you ask to tell it to
+others. I'll head the list with my two gals and give you a horse to go
+round with, and I'll bet Tempest, and Sunshine, too, that you'll get a
+full school afore night."
+
+At the last part of this speech Julia curled her lips and tried to look
+indignant, while Fanny laughingly said, "Pa, what makes you always bet
+sister and me, just as though you could sell us like horses? It's bad
+enough to bet and sell the blacks, I think."
+
+"Ho, ho! So you've got some free State notions already, have you?" said
+Mr. Middleton. "Well, honey, you're more'n half right, I reckon." So
+saying, he for the fourth time passed up his coffee cup.
+
+Breakfast being over, he took his young friend to the stable and bade him
+select for his own use any horse he chose. Mr. Wilmot declined, saying he
+was not much accustomed to horses; he preferred that Mr. Middleton should
+choose any horse he pleased.
+
+"Very well," said Mr. Middleton; "from the accounts I have heard of your
+horsemanship it may be improved; so I reckon I'll not give you a very
+skeary horse to begin with. Thar's Aleck'll just suit you. He'll not throw
+you on the gate, for he doesn't trot as fast as a black ant can walk!"
+
+Accordingly Aleck was saddled and bridled and Mr. Wilmot was soon mounted
+and, with his subscription paper in his pocket, was riding off after
+subscribers. He was very successful; and when at night he turned his face
+homeward, he had the names of fifteen scholars and the partial promise of
+five more.
+
+"Well, my boy, what luck?" said Mr. Middleton, as Wilmot entered the
+sitting room that evening.
+
+"Very good success," returned Mr. Wilmot; "I am sure of fifteen scholars
+and have a promise for five more."
+
+"Yes, pretty good," said Mr. Middleton; "fifteen sartin, and five
+unsartin. Who are the unsartin ones?--old Thornton's?"
+
+Mr. Wilmot replied that he believed it was a Mr. Thornton who had
+hesitated about signing.
+
+"He'll sign," said Mr. Middleton. "I's thar after you was, and he told me
+you might put down five for him. I pay for two on 'em. He lives on my
+premises; and if he doesn't pay up for t'other three, why, he'll jog,
+that's all."
+
+Mr. Wilmot said he hoped no one would send to school against their wishes.
+
+"Lord, no," rejoined Mr. Middleton; "old Thornton wants to send bad
+enough, only he's stingy like. Let me see your paper, boy."
+
+Mr. Wilmot handed him the paper, and he went on: "Thar's ten scholars at
+eight dollars--that makes eighty; then thar's five at eleven dollars, and
+fifty-five and eighty makes a hundred and thirty-five; then thar's five
+more at fifteen dollars; five times fifteen; five times five is
+twenty-five--seventy-five dollars;--seventy-five and a hundred and
+thirty-five;--five and five is ten, one to seven is eight, eight and three
+is eleven--two hundred and ten dollars! Why, quite a heap! Of course you've
+got clothes enough to last a spell, so you can put two hundred out at
+interest. I'll take it and give you ten per cent."
+
+Mr. Wilmot smiled at seeing his money so carefully disposed of before it
+was earned, but he merely said, "There's my board to be deducted."
+
+"Your what?" asked Mr. Middleton.
+
+"My board, sir. I have no other means of paying it. I find I can get
+boarded for a dollar and a half a week."
+
+"The deuce you can," said Mr. Middleton. "Who'll board you for that?"
+
+Mr. Wilmot gave the name of the gentleman, to which Mr. Middleton replied,
+"I want to know if he will board you so very cheap!"
+
+"Why, yes. Do you think I should pay more?"
+
+"Pay more!" replied Middleton. "Don't be a fool! Why, here's this infernal
+old shell of a house wants filling up, and thar's heaps of horses and
+niggers lounging round with nothing to do; then I've plenty of potatoes,
+bacon and corn meal--and such fare as we have you're welcome to, without a
+dollar and a half, or even a cent and a half."
+
+Mr. Wilmot remonstrated at receiving so much at Mr. Middleton's hands, but
+that good man put an end to all further argument by saying, "Do let me act
+as I like. You see, I've taken a liking to you, and because I see you
+trying to help yourself, I am willing to try and help you. They say, or
+Tempest says they say, I'm a rough old bear, and maybe I am; but I'm not
+all bad; it's a streak o' fat and a streak o' lean; and if I want to do
+you a kindness, pray let me."
+
+So it was settled that Mr. Wilmot should remain in Mr. Middleton's family
+during the winter. To Julia this arrangement gave secret satisfaction. She
+had from the first liked Mr. Wilmot, and the idea of having him near her
+all the time was perfectly delightful. She resolved to gain his good
+opinion, cost what it would. To do this, she knew she must appear to be
+amiable, and that she determined to do--before him at least. She had also
+seen enough of him to know that he set a great value upon talent, and she
+resolved to surprise him with her superior scholarship and ability to
+learn. She, however, felt some misgivings lest Fanny should rival her in
+his esteem; but she hoped by negro bribery and various little artifices to
+deter him from thinking too highly of her sister.
+
+The following Monday, Mr. Wilmot repaired to his schoolroom, where he
+found assembled all his pupils. It was comparatively easy to arrange them
+into classes and ere the close of the day the school was pretty generally
+organized. Weeks passed on and each day the "Yankee schoolmaster" gained
+in the love of his scholars, and one of them, at least, gained in the
+affections of the teacher. Julia had adhered to her resolution of
+appearing amiable and of surprising Mr. Wilmot with her wonderful powers
+of learning. This last she did to perfection. No lesson was so long but it
+was readily learned and its substance admirably told in words of her own.
+She preferred reciting alone and she so far outstripped the others in the
+length of her lessons, it seemed necessary that she should do so. Mr.
+Wilmot often wondered at her marvelous capacity for learning so much in so
+short a space of time, for she never took home her books at night, and she
+said she had plenty of time for her lessons during school hours.
+
+With Fanny it was just the reverse. She got her lessons at home and played
+all day at school! Sometimes a reprimand from Mr. Wilmot would bring the
+tears into her eyes and she would wonder why it was she could not behave
+and make Mr. Wilmot like her as well as he did Julia. Then she would
+resolve not to make any more faces at that booby, Bill Jeffrey, for the
+girls to laugh at, nor to draw any more pictures on her slate of the Dame
+Sobriety, as she called Julia, and lastly, not to pin any more chalk rags
+on the boys' coats. But she was a dear lover of fun and her resolutions
+were soon for gotten. Her lessons, however, were generally well-learned,
+and well recited; but she could not compete with Julia, neither did she
+wish to. She often wondered how her sister could learn so long lessons,
+and, secretly, she had her own suspicions on the subject, but chose to
+keep them to herself.
+
+Meantime the winter was passing rapidly and, to Mr. Wilmot, very agreeably
+away. He liked his boarding place much and one of its inmates had almost,
+without his knowledge, wound herself strongly around his heart. For a time
+he struggled against it, for his first acquaintance with Julia had not
+left a very favorable impression on his mind. But since that night she had
+been perfectly pleasant before him and had given out but one demonstration
+of her passionate temper.
+
+This was one evening at the supper table. Zuba, a mulatto girl, brought in
+some preserves and, in passing them, very carelessly spilled them upon
+Julia's new blue merino. In the anger of the moment Mr. Wilmot and his
+good opinion were forgotten. Springing up, she gave the girl a blow which
+sent her half across the room and caused her to drop the dish, which was
+broken in twenty pieces. At the same time she exclaimed in a loud, angry
+tone, "Devil take you, Zube!" The loss of the dish elicited a series of
+oaths from Mr. Middleton, who called his daughter such names as "lucifer
+match," "volcano," "powder mill," and so forth.
+
+For her father's swearing Julia cared nothing, but it was the sorrowful,
+disappointed expression of Mr. Wilmot's face which cooled her down.
+Particularly did she wish to recall what she had done when she saw that
+Fanny also had received some of the preserves on her merino; but instead
+of raging like a fury, she arose and quietly wiped it off, and then burst
+into a loud laugh, which she afterward told her mother was occasioned by
+the mournful look which Mr. Wilmot's face assumed when he saw that Julia's
+temper was not dead, but merely covered up with ashes.
+
+From this remark of Fanny's the reader will understand that she was well
+aware of the part her sister was playing. And she was perfectly satisfied
+that it should be so, for by this means she occasionally got a pleasant
+word from Julia. She, however, often wished that Mr. Wilmot could be
+constantly with her sister, for his presence in the house did not prevent
+her from expending her wrath upon both Fanny and the blacks.
+
+For some days after the affair of the preserves, Mr. Wilmot was somewhat
+cool in his manner toward Julia, who had discernment enough to attribute
+the change to the right cause. Earnestly did she desire to win back his
+esteem, and she accordingly cast about for some method by which she could
+undo what she had done. She could think of no way except to acknowledge
+her error to Mr. Wilmot and promise to do better in the future. So one
+evening when her father, mother and Fanny were absent, and she was alone
+with him, she adroitly led the conversation to the circumstance of her
+spoiled merino. She acknowledged that it was very unamiable and unladylike
+to manifest such passionate feelings, said she knew she had a quick
+temper, but she tried hard to govern it; and if Mr. Wilmot would, as her
+teacher and friend, aid her by his advice and influence, she was sure she
+would in time succeed. So nicely did she manage each part of her
+confession that Mr. Wilmot was thoroughly deceived. He believed her
+perfectly sincere, and greatly admired what he thought to be her frank,
+confiding disposition.
+
+From that time she was dearer to him than ever and Julia, again sure of
+his esteem, placed a double guard upon her temper, and in his presence was
+the very "pink" of amiability! Affairs were gliding smoothly on, when the
+family received a visit from a gentleman, whom Julia would rather not have
+seen. This was Mr. Miller, whom we have mentioned as having taught in that
+neighborhood the winter before. Mr. Wilmot found him in the sitting room
+one night, on his return from school. When the young men were introduced
+they regarded each other a moment in silence, then their hands were
+cordially extended, and the words, "Richard Wilmot," "Joseph Miller," were
+simultaneously uttered.
+
+It seems that, years before, they had been roommates and warmly attached
+friends in the Academy of Canandaigua, New York, and now, after the lapse
+of ten years, they met for the first time far off in Kentucky. A long
+conversation followed, relative to what had occurred to each since the
+bright June morning when they parted with so much regret in the old
+academic halls of Canandaigua.
+
+At length Mr. Miller said: "Richard, what has become of that sister of
+yours, of whose marvelous beauty you used to tell us boys such big
+stories?"
+
+"My sister Kate," said Mr. Wilmot, "is at present at school in New Haven."
+
+"And is she still as beautiful as you used to try to make us think she
+was?" asked Mr. Miller.
+
+"I will show you her likeness," returned Wilmot, "and you can judge for
+yourself."
+
+So saying, he drew from his pocket a richly cased daguerreotype, and
+handed it to Mr. Miller. It was a face of uncommon beauty which met Mr.
+Miller's eye, and he gazed enraptured on the surpassing loveliness of the
+picture. At last he passed it to Fanny, who was eagerly waiting for it,
+and then turning to Wilmot, he said, "Yes, Richard, she has the handsomest
+face I ever saw."
+
+"And the handsomest face I ever saw with one exception," said Mr. Wilmot,
+glancing admiringly toward Julia. Mr. Miller followed the direction of his
+eyes and as he saw the brilliant beauty of Julia, he sighed for fear his
+young friend might or had already become entangled in her dark meshes.
+
+Just then Fanny exclaimed, "Oh, how handsome; look mother--Julia, isn't she
+perfectly beautiful!" And then she added, "But, Mr. Wilmot, is she as good
+as she is beautiful?"
+
+"How absurd," said Julia hastily; "just as though one cannot be handsome
+and good too."
+
+"I didn't say they couldn't, sister," said Fanny; "but I thought--yes, I'm
+sure she looks a little selfish!"
+
+"Upon my word you're very polite," said Julia. "Mr. Wilmot will doubtless
+feel complimented by what you say of his sister."
+
+"Never mind, Fanny," said Mr. Wilmot; "never mind; you are more of a
+physiognomist than I thought you were, for Kate's great fault is being too
+selfish; but she will overcome that in time, I think."
+
+"Oh, I am sure so," quickly rejoined Fanny, regretting her words and
+anxious to do away with any unfavorable impression she might have made. So
+she went up to Mr. Wilmot and laying her hand on his shoulder, said, "I am
+sorry if I said anything bad of your sister. She is very beautiful and I
+think I should love her very much. Do you think she will ever come to
+Kentucky?"
+
+"I hardly think she will," said Mr. Wilmot; "but I think you would like
+her, and I am sure she would love you. I often write to her about my two
+Kentucky sisters."
+
+"Oh, do you," said Fanny, clapping her white, dimpled hands, "do you
+really call us both sisters? And do you tell her how much handsomer Julia
+is than I am, and how much more she knows?"
+
+"And how much more does she know?" said Mr. Miller, who was always
+interested in whatever Fanny said.
+
+"Oh, she knows a 'heap' more than I do," said Fanny, "I fear I haven't
+improved much since you left, for Mr. Wilmot is so very indulgent that he
+never scolds when my lessons are but half-learned, but consoles himself, I
+suppose, with Julia's great long yarns."
+
+"And are Julia's lessons so very long?" asked Mr. Miller.
+
+"Yes, sir," replied Fanny. "It is the wonder of all the girls how she
+manages to commit so much to memory in so short a time, for she never
+brings home her books and she spends two-thirds of her time, during school
+hours, in writing something on a sheet of foolscap. We girls have our own
+suspicions about that paper, for when her lesson is very hard we notice
+that she is unusually confined to her notes."
+
+Here Julia angrily exclaimed, "Fanny, what do you mean? Do you intend to
+insinuate that I write my lesson down and then read it?"
+
+"Fire and fury," said Mr. Middleton, who had been an attentive listener,
+"what's all this about? Tempest, do you write down your task? Good reason
+why you don't bring home your books. Speak, girl, quick--are you guilty of
+such meanness?"
+
+Julia burst into tears, and said: "No, father, I am not; and I think it
+too bad that I should be suspected of such a thing, when I am trying to do
+as well as I can."
+
+"I think so too," said Mr. Wilmot, whose sympathies were all with Julia.
+
+Mr. Miller thought otherwise, but he said nothing. Julia had never been a
+favorite with him. He understood her character perfectly well and he felt
+grieved that his friend should be so deceived in her. Perhaps Julia read
+something of what was passing in his mind; for she felt very uneasy for
+fear he might tell Mr. Wilmot something unfavorable of her. Nor was she
+mistaken in her conjectures, for after the young men had retired for the
+night, their conversation naturally enough turned upon the family and the
+two girls, both of whom Mr. Wilmot spoke of in the highest terms. Mr.
+Miller agreed with him as long as his remarks were confined to Fanny, but
+when he came to speak of Julia, and of her superior beauty, intellect and
+agreeable manners, he ventured to disagree with him.
+
+Said he, "As to Julia's beauty, there can be but one opinion, for she is
+very handsome; but the interior of the casket does not correspond with the
+exterior; she is as false as fair. Then, as to her intellect, I never
+thought it greatly superior to Fanny's. To be sure, she has a way of
+showing off all she does know, while Fanny is more retiring."
+
+Here Mr. Wilmot spoke of the faculty she possessed for learning so long
+lessons. "Even your favorite Fanny," said he, "admitted that."
+
+"True," returned Mr. Miller, "but have you forgotten the notes? Do you not
+think there may be something in that?"
+
+"Is it possible," said Mr. Wilmot, rather warmly, "is it possible you
+think the high-souled Julia capable of such meanness? You do not know her
+as well as I do, if you think she would stoop to such deception. You shall
+go to school with me tomorrow, and then you can see for yourself."
+
+"Yes, I will do so," said Mr. Miller, and then as he saw Mr. Wilmot seemed
+somewhat excited, he changed the conversation, which had been heard by
+other ears. Adjoining the room of Mr. Wilmot was a long dark closet, the
+door of which opened into the apartment of Julia and Fanny. This closet
+was used for a kind of lumber room, in which were stored promiscuously old
+barrels, trunks, hats, boots and so forth. It originally had a window, but
+the glass had long been broken and its place supplied by a large board,
+which failed to keep out the wind and rain, so that during the winter
+season the closet was a cold, cheerless place.
+
+But on the night of which we were speaking, it contained a novel piece of
+lumber. Crouched behind an old barrel sat Julia, listening eagerly to the
+conversation between her teacher and Mr. Miller. When it ceased she arose
+from her dark hiding place and muttered to herself: "So you'll see, will
+you? You old torment! I wish the Old Scratch had got you before you ever
+came here. If I dared to I'd--but no, I wouldn't do that, bad as I am.
+However, I'll cheat you for once, you hateful limb! But what shall I do?"
+
+She indeed was in a dilemma; but she had often boasted that she never yet
+was in so straitened a spot that she could not devise some means of
+extricating herself, and she relied on the Master she served to aid her in
+this difficulty. She never brought her books home and as the reader will
+ere this have surmised, she was in the daily habit of writing a sketch of
+her lesson on foolscap, and then reading it off. When school first
+commenced she had asked the privilege of sitting in her seat while
+reciting and by this means she could hold the paper under her desk and
+thus avoid Mr. Wilmot's suspicion. Her lessons for the next day were
+unusually long and hard, and as Mr. Miller would be present, she dared not
+resort to her usual artifice, particularly after what had been said about
+her "notes." She knew she never could learn all that long lesson in school
+hours, neither would she fail of having it for anything. What could she
+do? For some time she sat by the dying embers, with her dark face buried
+in her hands, revolving in her mind the best scheme by which to outwit Mr.
+Miller.
+
+At last she rose up and a malicious smile of exultation passed over her
+features. She looked at the clock and saw it was already half-past ten,
+and then stealing softly to the bedside where Fanny lay quietly sleeping,
+she bent down and assured herself that her sister really was unconscious
+of her movements. She then hastily threw on her overshoes, cloak and hood
+and stealing noiselessly down the stairs, was soon in the open air alone
+in the darkness of the night. Just as she shut the door of the house, the
+watch dog, Tiger, came bounding furiously toward her with an angry growl.
+She silenced the fierce animal by saying, "Down, Tiger--poor Tige--don't you
+know me?" After quieting the dog, she proceeded on her strange errand,
+which was to obtain her books from the schoolhouse, which was more than
+half a mile distant.
+
+The mud, which was very deep, was not more than half frozen, and at each
+step she sank into a mixture of mud, snow and ice. Still she kept
+fearlessly on, till at last she found herself in the midst of the thick
+woods. Here her courage somewhat failed her, for she called to mind all
+the stories she had ever heard of runaways, who were said to walk abroad
+at this dark hour of the night. Once she thought she saw the giant form of
+a negro standing in her path, but it proved to be a black stump, and she
+was about laughing at her fears, when her ear detected the sound of a
+light, rapid tread coming toward her. Almost paralyzed with terror, she
+stood perfectly still and listened for the sound to be repeated, but all
+was silent, and again she went on her way, and soon reached the school
+house.
+
+But here a new difficulty presented itself. The house was locked and the
+key was in Mr. Wilmot's pocket; but the old adage, "where there's a will,
+there's a way," came into her mind, so she felt around on the half frozen
+ground till she found a long rail, which she placed against a window; then
+climbing up, she raised the sash, and in a moment was in the schoolroom.
+The atmosphere of the room was still comfortable and she stopped for a
+moment at the stove to warm her benumbed fingers, then groping her way to
+her desk, she easily found her books and made her way out of the house in
+the same manner that she had entered.
+
+Just as she reached the ground a large, dark object sprang toward her and
+two glittering eyes looked up into her face. She uttered a loud shriek and
+was answered by a low whine, which she instantly recognized as belonging
+to Tiger. "Why, Tiger," she exclaimed, "how you frightened me! What did
+you follow me for?" It seems Tiger had thought there must be something
+wrong, or his mistress would not be out at this unreasonable hour, so he
+had followed on after her. She was noways displeased at this, for she
+liked not the idea of again going alone through the wood, but with Tiger
+for a companion she went fearlessly on and reached home just an hour after
+she had left it.
+
+On entering her room she struck a light and then tried to warm her chilled
+limbs over a few faint coals which still glimmered on the hearth; but
+there was no wood in the room and she dared not go for any, so she sat
+down with her cloak still around her, and for four long hours studied as
+she had never done before in all her life. At the end of that time her
+lessons were very nearly learned, and sick with cold and fatigue, she
+threw aside her books and prepared for bed.
+
+Her movements awoke Fanny, who, on seeing her sister up at that late hour
+of the night, started with surprise, and exclaimed, "What is it, Julia?
+What is the matter?" Julia immediately extinguished the light, lest her
+sister should discover the books and then said, "Nothing, Fanny, nothing;
+only I have the toothache, and I got up for the camphor, but I cannot find
+the bottle anywhere."
+
+"The camphor is downstairs," said Fanny, "but I will go for it if you wish
+me to. Does your tooth ache very much?"
+
+"Yes, rather," said Julia, and her kind-hearted sister arose and found her
+way in the dark downstairs to her mother's room.
+
+"What in thunder's come now?" called out Mr. Middleton. "'Pears like
+somebody's been tousing round the house all night."
+
+"It's only I, father," said Fanny. "Julia has the toothache, and I am
+after the camphor bottle."
+
+"Oh, it's you, Sunshine, is it? The camphire's on the mantletry. Be
+keerful and not break it, honey."
+
+While Fanny was after the camphor, Julia arose, and seizing her books,
+threw them hastily into her bureau drawer. She then sprang back into bed
+and when Fanny came in she was making a very appropriate moaning on
+account of her aching tooth!
+
+"How cold you are, sister," said Fanny; "let me warm my shawl and put it
+around you."
+
+"You can't warm it, for their is neither fire nor wood," said Julia; "and
+besides, my tooth is much better now."
+
+So Fanny lay down by her sister, and the two, purity and guilt, were soon
+fast asleep, side by side, and the angel of innocence spread his broad
+wing protectingly over the yellow locks of the one, while a serpent lay
+coiled in the dark tresses of the other.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER III
+
+
+                  RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST
+
+
+At the breakfast table next morning Julia's pale face was noticed and
+commented upon.
+
+"She had a violent toothache last night, which kept her awake," said
+Fanny.
+
+"Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can
+have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome,
+healthy teeth, and say you hain't a rotten fang in your head."
+
+Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember
+of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering
+herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth. It was more of a
+faceache, I suppose, than the genuine toothache."
+
+"Probably you have taken some cold," said Mr. Wilmot.
+
+"I think quite likely I have," retorted Julia, and so the toothache matter
+was dismissed for the time. Mr. Miller, however, thought he could see in
+it a plan of Julia's to avoid going to school that day and when he heard
+Mrs. Middleton say, "Julia, as it is so cold and chilly, perhaps you had
+better not go out," he was rather surprised to hear her reply, "Oh, no,
+mother; Mr. Miller is going with us and I would not miss of being there
+for anything."
+
+So the party proceeded together to the schoolhouse. When school commenced
+Julia took her books and going up to Mr. Wilmot, said, loudly enough for
+Mr. Miller to hear: "Mr. Wilmot, do you know that you gave me a very hard
+lesson for today?"
+
+"Yes, Julia," said he, "I know it is hard and long, and as you do not seem
+well, I will excuse you from as much of it as you choose, or from the
+whole of it, if you like."
+
+"No, no," said Julia; "Mr. Miller is here and I would like to show him
+that I have improved since last winter, when, as I fear, I was often sadly
+remiss in my studies. All I want to tell you is that if I do not recite as
+well as usual, you mustn't scold me a bit; will you?"
+
+"Oh, certainly not," said Mr. Wilmot, and then he added in a tone so low
+that no one heard but Julia, "I could not scold you, dear Julia."
+
+Thus flattered, the young lady took her seat and for a time seemed very
+intensely occupied with her lessons. At last she opened her portfolio and,
+taking from it a sheet of foolscap, cast an exulting glance toward Fanny
+and Mr. Miller, the latter of whom was watching her movements. She then
+took her gold pencil and commenced scribbling something on the paper. By
+the time her lesson was called she laid the paper on the desk, and
+prepared to do honor to herself and teacher. The moving of the paper
+attracted Mr. Wilmot's notice, and going toward her, he very gently said,
+"I presume you have no objection to letting me see what you have written
+here."
+
+She at first put out her hand as if to prevent him from taking it, but at
+last she suffered him to do so, but tried to look interestingly confused.
+Mr. Wilmot read what was written and then smiling passed it to his friend,
+who looked at it and saw that it was a piece of tolerably good blank
+verse.
+
+"Is this your composition, Julia?" said Mr. Miller.
+
+"Yes, sir," she replied.
+
+"And have your 'notes' always been of this nature?" asked Mr. Wilmot.
+
+"That, or something similar," said Julia. "I find no difficulty in
+learning my lesson by once reading, and as I am very fond of poetry, I
+like to employ the rest of my time in trying my powers at it!"
+
+Mr. Wilmot looked at Mr. Miller, as much as to say, "I hope you are
+satisfied," and then proceeded to hear Julia's lesson, which was
+well-learned and well-recited. Julia's recitation being over, Fanny's
+class was called. Fanny came hesitatingly, for she knew her lesson was but
+poorly learned. That morning she had found under her desk a love letter
+from Bill Jeffrey, and she and some of the other girls had spent so much
+time in laughing over it, and preparing an answer, that she had scarcely
+thought of her lesson. She got through with it, however, as well as she
+could, and was returning to her seat when Mr. Miller called her to him and
+said reprovingly, "Fanny, why did you not have a better lesson?"
+
+"Oh, Mr. Miller," she said, almost crying, "I did intend to, but I forgot
+all about your being here"; and then, as a new thought struck her, she
+said mischievously, "and besides I have spent all the morning writing an
+answer to Bill Jeffrey's love letter!"
+
+At this unlooked-for speech, all the scholars burst into a laugh and
+directed their eyes toward the crestfallen Bill, who seemed so painfully
+embarrassed that Fanny regretted what she had said, and as soon as school
+was out for the morning she went to him and told him she was sorry for so
+thoughtlessly exposing him to ridicule; "but," added she, "Billy, I'll
+tell you what, you mustn't write me any more love letters, for 'tis not
+right to do such things at school; neither need you bring me any more
+candy or raisins. I don't object to your giving me a nice big apple
+occasionally, but candy and raisins you had better give to the little
+children. And now to prove that I am really your friend, if you will get
+that old dogeared arithmetic of yours, I will show you how to do some of
+those hard sums which trouble you so."
+
+Billy was surprised. The butt of the school, he was accustomed to the
+jeers of his companions, but such kindness, and from Fanny, too, was
+unexpected. He, however, drew from his desk his old slate and arithmetic
+and he and Fanny were soon deep in the mysteries of compound fractions. A
+half hour passed away and at the end of that time Billy's sums were done.
+
+"Now, Billy," said Fanny, "see that you do not send me any more letters,
+and mind, too, and not wink at me so often; you will remember?" Bill gave
+the required promise and Fanny bounded away in quest of her schoolmates,
+who laughed at her for taking so much pains with such a dolt as Bill
+Jeffrey. That afternoon Fanny resolved to retrieve her character as a
+scholar; so she applied herself closely to her task, and before recitation
+hour arrived she had learned every word of her lesson. But alas for poor
+Fanny. She was always stumbling into some new difficulty, and fate, this
+afternoon, seemed resolved to play a sorry trick upon her.
+
+The schoolhouse stood at the foot of a long, steep hill, which would have
+been chosen for a capital sliding place by New York boys; but in Kentucky
+the winters are, comparatively speaking, so mild that the boys know but
+little of that rare fun, "sliding down hill." The winter of which we are
+speaking was, however, unusually severe, and the schoolboys had persevered
+until they had succeeded in making a tolerably nice sliding place, and
+they had also furnished themselves with a goodly number of rather
+rough-looking sleds, of which Bill Jeffrey owned the largest. The girls
+were all anxious to try a ride down the hill, and none more so than Fanny;
+but the boys would not lend their sleds, and the girls would not ride with
+the boys, and as the latter always hid their precious sleighs, the girls
+had as yet never succeeded in their wishes. But on this day, Bill Jeffrey,
+touched by Fanny's unlooked-for kindness, whispered to her, just as school
+was commencing, that she might take his big sled at recess.
+
+This was a treat indeed, and when recess came, Fanny, with half a dozen
+other girls, climbed to the top of the hill, and began piling on to Bill's
+old sled. It was settled that Fanny should guide the craft, and numerous
+were the cautions of the girls that she should "mind and steer straight."
+
+"Oh, yes, I'll do that," said Fanny; "but wouldn't it be funny," added
+she, "if we should make a mistake and go plump into the schoolhouse!"
+
+At last all was ready, and the vehicle got under way. At first it moved
+slowly, and the loud, merry laugh of the girls rang out on the clear, cool
+air; but each moment it increased in swiftness, and by the time it was
+half-way down the hill, was moving at an astonishingly rapid rate. Fanny
+lost her presence of mind and, with it, her ability to guide the sled, so
+that they passed the point where they should have turned and made directly
+for the schoolhouse door, which flew open, as once did the gates for the
+famous John Gilpin. There was no entryway to the building, but as the sled
+struck the door the jolt threw off all the girls except Fanny, who
+manfully kept her seat; and so made her grand entrance into the
+schoolroom, stopping not till she reached the stove, and partially
+upsetting it, to the great astonishment of the teacher, visitor, and boys,
+the latter of whom set up a loud huzza. Poor Fanny! 'Twas her first sled
+ride, and she felt sure it would be her last; but she resolved to make the
+best of it, so she looked up from under her curls and said very demurely,
+"Please, Mr. Wilmot, may I stop at this station? I do not like being so
+near the engine!" meaning the stove, whose proximity made her quarters a
+little uncomfortable.
+
+Mr. Wilmot gave her permission to take her seat, which she readily did,
+wondering why it was that she always managed to do something which made
+her appear ridiculous, just when she wanted to appear the best. Her mishap
+gave secret pleasure to Julia, who delighted to have Fanny appear as badly
+as possible, and she felt particularly pleased when she saw that Fanny's
+strange ride had scattered all the ideas from her head, for the
+afternoon's lessons were but little better recited than the morning, and
+at its close Julia gave her a look of malicious triumph, which Mr. Miller
+observing, said, as if apologising for Fanny, that he was sure that she
+had every word of her lesson before recess, but it was no wonder she was
+somewhat disconcerted at the unexpected termination of her ride. Fanny
+smiled gratefully upon him through her tears, which she could not
+restrain; but her tears were like April showers--they did not last long,
+and that night, at the supper table, when Mr. Miller related her adventure
+to her father, she joined as gayly as any one in the laugh which followed.
+
+Julia was much displeased to think that Fanny's "ridiculous conduct," as
+she called it, should be told of and laughed at as if it were something
+amusing. She was anxious, too, that Mr. Miller should draw his visit to a
+close, but as he did not seem inclined to do so, she resolved to make the
+most of it, and give him a few new ideas. She knew that Fanny had ever
+been his favorite and she very naturally supposed that the reason of his
+preference was because he thought she possessed a very lovely, amiable
+disposition. She determined to make him think otherwise, and set herself
+at work to execute a plan, which fully showed the heartless deception
+which almost always characterized her actions.
+
+Fortune seemed to favor her, for after supper her father and mother
+announced their intention of spending the evening at one of the
+neighbors', and soon after they left Mr. Wilmot, who had letters to write,
+retired to his room, together with Mr. Miller. As soon as they were gone
+Julia repaired to the negro quarters and, by dint of threats, flattery and
+promises of reward, finally prevailed upon Luce to join with her in her
+dark plot. They then went to Julia's sleeping room and carefully opened
+the closet door, so that every word of their conversation could be heard
+in the adjoining room.
+
+Julia's voice was strangely like her sister's, and by means of imitating
+her she hoped to deceive both Mr. Wilmot and Mr. Miller, who were startled
+by a loud, angry voice, exclaiming, "Come, you black imp, no more lies,
+you know you've stolen it, so just confess, and tell me where it is."
+
+The young gentlemen looked at each other in surprise, for the voice was
+like Fanny's, and yet it was so unnatural for her to be in such a passion
+that they thought it impossible. Their fears were, however, soon confirmed
+by Luce, who said, "Oh, Miss Fanny, Lor' knows I never tached it. Now,
+sartin I knows nothin' 'bout it."
+
+"Hold your jaw, or I'll slap your mouth for you, you lying thief!" said
+Julia (alias Fanny). "Of course you've got it, for no one else has been in
+here; so tell where you hid it."
+
+"Lordy massy! How can I tell, when I dun know nothin' whar 'tis," said
+Luce.
+
+"There, take, that to brighten up your ideas," said Fanny, and at the same
+time there was, the sound of a blow, which was followed by an outcry from
+Luce, who exclaimed, "Oh--oh--oh--Miss Fanny, don't go for to whip me, 'case
+I haint nothin to tell; if I had I'd tell right off. I haint seed your
+hankercher 'tall. Mebby you've done drapped it somewhar."
+
+Just then the door opened, and Julia, again speaking naturally, was heard
+to say, "Why, Fanny, what are you doing just as soon as mother is gone?
+Luce, what is the matter?"
+
+"Oh, Miss Julia," replied Luce, "Miss Fanny done lost her fine hankercher,
+and she say how I stole it, but I haint."
+
+"What makes you think Luce has got your handkerchief, Fanny?" asked Julia.
+
+"Because I left it on the table, and 'tisn't there now; and no one has
+been in the room except Luce," replied Fanny.
+
+"Very likely you have put it in your drawer and forgotten it; let me
+look," said Julia.
+
+There was a moment's silence, and then Julia was heard to exclaim, "There
+it is, just as I thought. Here it is, safe in your box. I do wish, sister,
+you would not be quite so hasty, but stop a little before you condemn
+others." So saying, the party left the room.
+
+While this scene was taking place, Fanny was quietly seated by the fire in
+the sitting room, getting her lesson for the next day. At last her eye
+chanced to fall upon a purse which Julia was knitting for her father and
+which she had promised to finish that night.
+
+"I wonder," said Fanny to herself--"I wonder where Julia is gone so long?
+She told father she would finish his purse this evening, and he will scold
+so, if it is not done, that I believe I'll knit on it till she returns."
+
+Suiting the action to the word, she caught up the purse, and when Julia
+returned to the sitting room, she found her sister busily engaged in
+knitting for her.
+
+"Why, Julia," said Fanny, "where have you been so long; I though you were
+never coming back, so I have been knitting on your purse, for I was afraid
+you would not get it done, and then father would scold, you know."
+
+As Julia looked into her sister's bright, innocent face and thought of all
+her kindness, her conscience smote her for the wrong she had done, but
+quickly hushing the faithful monitor, she thought, "Never mind; it is
+natural for me to be bad. I cannot help it."
+
+Meantime the gentlemen above were discussing the conversation which they
+had overheard.
+
+"Is it possible," said Mr. Miller, "that I have been so deceived in Fanny,
+and that, after all, she is as passionate as her sister?"
+
+"As passionate as her sister," repeated Mr. Wilmot; "I think we have good
+proof that she is much more so. I hope you are now convinced that Fanny is
+not infallible, though I will confess I am surprised and disappointed, for
+I thought she was really of a very gentle nature."
+
+Mr. Miller did not reply directly, but went on, as if speaking to himself,
+"Oh, Fanny, Fanny, how has my idol fallen! I never would have believed it,
+but for such convincing evidence."
+
+He was indeed sorely disappointed. He had always thought of Fanny as the
+embodiment of almost every female virtue, and although she was so young,
+hope had often whispered to him of a joyous future when she, whom her
+father designated as "Sunshine," should also shed a halo of sunlight
+around another fireside. But now the illusion was painfully dispelled, for
+sooner would he have taken the Egyptian asp to his bosom than chosen for a
+companion one whom he knew to possess a hasty, violent temper.
+
+Next morning he took leave of Mr. Middleton's family. When it came Fanny's
+turn to bid him good-by, she noticed the absence of his accustomed
+cordiality, and wondered much what she had done to displease him. That
+night she wept herself to sleep thinking of it, while Julia, secretly
+exulting in her sister's uneasiness, laughed at her for her foolishness,
+and said, "It was probably a mere fancy, and even if it were not; what
+matter was it? What did she care for Mr. Miller's good or bad opinion? She
+mustn't expect everybody to pet and caress her just as her father did, who
+was an old fool anyway, and petted her and her dogs alternately." This
+kind of reasoning did not convince Fanny, and for many days her face wore
+a sad, troubled expression.
+
+Thus the winter passed away. Spring came, and with it came an offer to Mr.
+Wilmot of a very lucrative situation as teacher in a school in Frankfort.
+At first he hesitated about accepting it, for there was, in the old rough
+stone house, an attraction far greater than the mere consideration of
+dollars and cents. Julia at, last settled the matter, by requesting him to
+accept the offer, and then urge her father to let her go to Frankfort to
+school also.
+
+"And why do you wish to go there, Julia?" said Mr. Wilmot, laying his hand
+on her dark, glossy hair.
+
+"Because," she answered, "it will be so lonely here when you are gone."
+
+"And why will it be lonely, dearest Julia?" continued he.
+
+"Oh," said she, looking up very innocently in his face, "you are the only
+person who understands me; by all others, whatever I do or say is
+construed into something bad. I wish you were my brother, for then I might
+have been better than I am."
+
+"Oh, I do not wish I was your brother," said Mr. Wilmot, "for then I could
+never have claimed a dearer title, which I hope now to do at some future
+time."
+
+Then followed a declaration of love, which Julia had long waited most
+anxiously for. Most eloquently did Mr. Wilmot pour out the whole tide of
+his affection for the beautiful but sinful girl, who, in a very becoming
+and appropriate manner, murmured an acknowledgment of requited love. Thus
+the two were betrothed.
+
+And truly it was a fitting time for such a betrothal. The air had been hot
+and sultry all day, and now the sky was overspread with dark clouds, while
+everything indicated an approaching storm. While Mr. Wilmot was yet
+speaking, it burst upon them with great violence. Peal after peal of
+thunder followed each other, in rapid succession, and just as Julia
+whispered a promise to be Mr. Wilmot's forever, a blinding sheet of
+lightning lit up for a moment her dark features, and was instantly
+succeeded by a crash, which shook the whole house from its foundation, and
+drew from Julia a cry of terror, which brought Fanny to see what was the
+matter, and made Mr. Middleton swear, "Thar was noise enough from the
+tempest outdoors, without the 'Tempest' in the house raising such a devil
+of a fuss!"
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER IV
+
+
+                     DR. LACEY APPEARS UPON THE SCENE
+
+
+When Mr. Middleton was spoken to on the subject of sending Julia to
+Frankfort, he at first refused outright. "No," said he, "indeed she shan't
+go! What does she want of any more flummerdiddle notions? What she does
+know is a damage to her."
+
+"But do you not wish to give your daughters every possible advantage?"
+said Mr. Wilmot.
+
+"Who's said anything about my daughters?" said Mr. Middleton. "It's nobody
+but Tempest, and she's always kickin' up some boobery. Now if 'twas
+Sunshine, why, I might--but no, neither of 'em shall go. It's all stuff,
+the whole on't."
+
+So saying, he turned on his heel and walked off, while Julia burst into
+tears and repaired to her own room, whither she was soon followed by her
+mother, who tried to console her. Said she, "Why, Julia, you don't take
+the right course with your father. Why do you not propose having your
+sister accompany you? For, if you go, she will, and you know she can
+always coax father to do as she pleases."
+
+This was rather humiliating to Julia, but she concluded it was her only
+alternative, so she dried her eyes, and seeking out her sister, very soon
+talked her into a strong desire to try the mysteries of a school in
+Frankfort, and also drew from her a promise to try her powers of argument
+upon her father. Accordingly, that evening Fanny made an attack upon him,
+and as her mother had predicted, she was perfectly successful. It was
+settled that she and Julia should both go, and the next morning early Mr.
+Middleton set off for Frankfort to find "as smart a boarding place for his
+gals as anybody had." There was as yet no boarding house connected with
+the school, and he was obliged to find a place for them in some one of the
+numerous boarding houses with which Frankfort abounds. He at last decided
+upon a very genteel establishment, kept by a Mrs. Crane, who at first
+hesitated about receiving into her family persons who possessed so rough
+and shabby-looking a father.
+
+But Mr. Middleton brought her to a decision by saying, "what the deuce you
+waiting for? Is it because I've got on cowhide stogies and a home-made
+coat? Thunder and lightning! Don't you know I'm old Middleton, worth at
+least two hundred thousand?"
+
+This announcement changed the current of Mrs. Crane's ideas. The daughters
+were not rough, if the father was, so she decided to take them, and for
+the very moderate sum of seven dollars per week, promised to give them all
+the privileges of her house. The first day of June was fixed on for them
+to leave home and at sunrise Mr. Middleton's carriage stood at the door,
+waiting for the young ladies to make their appearance. Julia had long been
+ready and was waiting impatiently for Fanny, who was bidding the servants
+an affectionate good-bye. Each one had received from her some little token
+of love, and now they all stood in one corner of the yard, to look at
+their darling as long as possible.
+
+"Lor' bless her," said one; "Kentuck hain't many like her, nor never will
+have."
+
+"No, nor Frankfort nuther," said a second. While a third added, "No, and I
+reckon heaven hadn't nuther!"
+
+To which a fourth responded, "Amen."
+
+Here old Aunt Katy, who had nursed Mr. Middieton and his children after
+him, hobbled up to Fanny, and laying her hard, shriveled black hand on her
+young mistress' bright locks, said, "The Lord who makes the wind blow easy
+like on the sheared lamb, take keer of my sweet child and bring her back
+agin to poor old Aunt Katy, who'll be all dark and lonesome, when
+Sunshine's done gone."
+
+This was regarded as a wonderful speech by the negroes, and as none of
+them could hope to equal it, they contented themselves by lustily blowing
+their trombones and wiping the same on their shirt sleeves, or the corner
+of their aprons. At last the good-byes were all said, Julia merely noticed
+the blacks with a slight nod, and then sprang nimbly into the carriage,
+which disappeared from view just as the negroes struck up in a loud, clear
+and not unmusical tone:
+
+          "Oh, it's lonesome now on the old plantation,
+          It's lonesome now on the old plantation,
+          It's lonesome now on the old plantation,
+          Case Sunshine's gone away."
+
+"Stop your yelp, can't you?" said Mr. Middleton, but his voice indicated
+that he would not be very much displeased even if they did not obey, so
+they tuned their pipes still louder, and this time the six dogs joined in
+the chorus, with a long and mournful howl.
+
+"Thar, that'll do," said Mr. Middleton, "now to your work, quick; and mind
+the one that works best this week shall go Saturday and carry Miss Crane
+some strawberries!"
+
+The negroes needed no other incentive to work than the prospect before
+them of going to see Fanny. Never had Mr. Middleton had so much
+accomplished in one week. When Friday night came, it was hard telling
+which was the favored one. At last it was settled that Ike should go to
+Frankfort, and the rest should have a sort of holiday. Ike was a sprightly
+negro boy of seventeen, and almost idolized his young mistress Fanny. Long
+before "sun up" (a favorite expression in Kentucky for sunrise), he had
+filled his basket with strawberries, and just as the first rays of
+sunlight streaked the eastern hills, he started on his mission, laden with
+numerous messages of love for "sweet Miss Fanny," and a big cranberry pie
+from Aunt Judy, who was "sartin the baby wanted some of old Judy's
+jimcracks by this time."
+
+Meantime Julia and Fanny had become tolerably well established both in
+school and at Mrs. Crane's. Julia was perfectly delighted with her new
+quarters, for she said "everything was in style, just as it should be,"
+and she readily adopted all the "city notions." But poor Fanny was
+continually committing some blunder. She would forget to use her napkin,
+or persist in using her knife instead of her four-tined silver fork. These
+little things annoyed Julia excessively, and numerous were the lectures
+given in secret to Fanny, who would laugh merrily at her sister's distress
+and say she really wished her father would dine some day at Mrs. Crane's
+table.
+
+"Heaven forbid that he should!" said Julia. "I should be mortified to
+death."
+
+"They would not mind his oddities," said Fanny, "for I overheard Mrs.
+Crane telling the exquisitely fashionable Mrs. Carrington that our father
+was 'a quizzical old savage, but rich as a nabob, and we should
+undoubtedly inherit a hundred thousand dollars apiece.' And then Mrs.
+Carrington said, 'Oh, is it possible? One can afford to patronize them.'
+And then she added something else which I think I'll not tell you."
+
+"Oh, do," said Julia. "It too bad to raise my curiosity and not gratify
+it."
+
+"Well, then," said Fanny, "Mrs. Carrington said, 'There is a rumor that
+the eldest Miss Middleton is engaged to Mr. Wilmot. I wonder at it, for
+with her extreme beauty and great fortune, she could command a more
+eligible match than a poor pedagogue.'"
+
+The next morning at breakfast Mrs. Crane informed her boarders that she
+expected a new arrival the next day, Friday. She said, "It is a new
+gentleman from New Orleans. His name is Dr. Lacey. His parents were
+natives of Boston, Massachusetts, but he was born in New Orleans, and will
+inherit from his father a large fortune; but as he wished for a
+profession, he chose that of medicine. He is a graduate of Yale College
+and usually spends his summers North, so this season he stops in
+Frankfort, and honors my house with his presence. He is very handsome and
+agreeable, and these young ladies might put a lock and key on their
+hearts."
+
+The last part of this speech was directed to Julia, who blushed deeply,
+and secretly wondered if Dr. Lacey were as handsome as Mr. Wilmot. She
+frequently found herself thinking about him during the day, but Fanny
+never gave him a thought until evening, when, as she and her sister were
+together in their room, the latter suddenly exclaimed, "I wonder if Dr.
+Lacey will be here at breakfast tomorrow morning."
+
+"And if he is," said Fanny, "I suppose you want me to be very careful to
+use my fork, and break my egg correctly."
+
+"I think it would be well for you always to try and show as much good
+breeding as possible," said Julia.
+
+"Well," returned Fanny, "I reckon this Dr. Lacing or Dr. Lacework--what's
+his name?--will ever be anything to us, for I am sure he'd never think of
+me, and you are engaged to a man who is much better than any of your New
+Orleans pill bags."
+
+Little did Fanny dream how closely the "New Orleans pill bags" were to be
+connected with the rest of her life. Julia said nothing but probably
+thought more.
+
+When the young ladies entered the breakfast room next morning they noticed
+seated opposite them a tall, dark, handsome young man, whom Mrs.
+Carrington introduced to them as Dr. Lacey. There was something remarkably
+pleasing in his manner, and before breakfast was over he had completely
+won Fanny's good opinion by kindly breaking her egg for her, and when she
+had the misfortune to drop the fork, he drew the attention of the company
+from her by relating an anecdote on himself, which was that he was once
+invited to a dinner party at the Hon. Henry Clay's, and as he was trying
+to be very graceful and polite, he unfortunately upset his plate, the
+contents of which, together with his knife and fork, were deposited in his
+lap. This story raised such a laugh that all forgot Fanny, who gave Dr.
+Lacey such a look of gratitude that after breakfast he asked Mrs. Crane
+who the pale, blue-eyed girl was, and received about the same information
+that Mrs. Carrington had received concerning her.
+
+That day Mr. Wilmot's eyes were not as handsome nor his teeth as white as
+usual in the estimation of Julia, who often found herself wondering why he
+did not wear whiskers. That evening he called at Mrs. Crane's and for the
+first time in her life Julia was not much pleased to see him. He, however,
+rose ten per cent in her estimation when she saw the familiar and cordial
+manner with which Dr. Lacey treated him. They talked as though they were
+old and dear friends.
+
+After Mr. Wilmot had left, Dr. Lacey said, "Why, that Wilmot is a
+remarkably intelligent man and very agreeable."
+
+Then turning to Mrs. Carrington, he added, "Let me see--is he a teacher?"
+
+"Yes," said Mrs. Carrington, "and these young ladies are his pupils, and
+report says he looks after the heart of one of them as well as the head."
+
+"Well," continued he, "whichever one is favored with his preference should
+feel honored, for he is a capital fellow." Just then his eye fell upon an
+elegant piano which stood in the room and he asked Mrs. Carrington to
+favor him with some music.
+
+"Perhaps Miss Middleton will oblige you," said Mrs. Carrington, looking at
+Julia.
+
+"Thank you," said Julia, "I am just taking lessons," so Mrs. Carrington
+sat down to the instrument, and as Julia saw how skillfully her white,
+jewelled fingers touched the keys, she resolved to spare no pains to
+become as fine a player as Mrs. Carrington, particularly as she saw that
+Dr. Lacey was very fond of music and kept calling for piece after piece
+till the evening was somewhat advanced.
+
+"You ought to play, golden locks," said he to Fanny, at the same time
+taking one of her long yellow curls in his hand.
+
+"I am taking lessons," said Fanny, "but I make awkward work, for my
+fingers are all thumbs, as you might know by my dropping that four-tined
+pitchfork this morning!"
+
+Dr. Lacey laughed heartily at this and called her an "original little
+piece," at the same time saying, "You remind me of my sister Anna."
+
+"Where does she live?" asked Fanny.
+
+Dr. Lacey sighed as he answered, "For three years she has lived in heaven;
+three long years to us, who loved her so dearly."
+
+Fanny observed that he seemed agitated while speaking of his sister, so
+she dared not ask him more about her, although she wished very much to do
+so. Perhaps he read her wishes in her face, for he went on to tell her
+more of his sister, who, he said, drooped day by day, and they took her to
+Cuba, but she daily grew worse, and often spoke of dying and heaven, and
+then one bright summer morning she passed away from them, and they buried
+her under a group of dark orange trees. That night Fanny dreamed of sweet
+Anna Lacey, sleeping so quietly in her lone grave, far off 'neath the
+orange trees of Cuba. Julia had dreams, too, but of a different nature. In
+her fancy she beheld Dr. Lacey at her feet, with his handsome person,
+princely fortune, and magnificent home near New Orleans, while off in the
+dim distance loomed up a dark coffin, in which was the cold, pale form of
+one whom she knew too well. Was her dream an omen of the coming future? We
+shall see.
+
+Next morning just as the town clock rang out the hour of eight, a
+strange-looking vehicle, to which was attached a remarkably poor-looking
+horse, was seen picking its way slowly through the upper part of Main
+street, Frankfort. The driver of this establishment was a negro boy, whom
+we readily recognize as our friend Ike. He was taking it leisurely through
+the town, stopping before every large "smart" looking house to
+reconnoiter, and see if it resembled the one his master had described.
+
+At last he was accosted by a young African, who called out, "Ho, thar, old
+boy! What you keepin' yer eyes peeled and yer' mouth open for? Is you
+catchin' flies?"
+
+"No, sar," replied Ike. "I's tryin' to find Miss Crane's boardin' house."
+
+"Oh, yes; wall, it's up t'other way. You jist turn that old rackerbone of
+your'n straight round and turn down that ar street, whar you see that
+steeple, and, the fust house on the corner is Miss Crane's. But say, is
+you and that ar quadruped jist out of the ark?"
+
+"I dun know nothin' 'bout yer ark," said Ike, whose Scripture knowledge
+was rather limited, "but I 'longs to Marster Josh, and I'm goin' to see
+Miss Fanny--and now I think of it, won't you ride?"
+
+"Lord, no," said the negro; "I'm in a great hurry; goin' arter the doctor
+for ole miss, who's sartin she's goin' for to die this time."
+
+"You don't seem in much of a hurry," said Ike.
+
+"No," returned the other; "old miss has died a heap o' times, by spells,
+so I reckon she'll hang on this time till I git back, jist so she can jaw
+me for being gone so long."
+
+So they parted, the stranger negro to go for the doctor and Ike to go to
+Mrs. Crane's, with his berries, and Aunt Judy's cranberry pie. He had
+often wondered during his ride whether Fanny would not give him a piece of
+the pie. As often as this thought entered his brain, he would turn down
+the white napkin, and take a peep at the tempting pastry; then he would
+touch it with his fingers and finally take it up and smell of it just a
+little!
+
+While he was making his way into Mrs. Crane's kitchen, Julia and Fanny
+were in their room, the windows of which were open and looked out upon a
+balcony, which extended entirely around the house. There was no school
+that day, and Fanny was just wishing she could hear from home when a
+servant entered the room and said there was a boy in the kitchen, who
+wished to see Miss Fanny.
+
+"A boy want to see me," said Fanny; "who can it be?"
+
+"Reckon he's from yer home 'case he says how he belongs to Marster
+Middleton," said the negro girl.
+
+"Oh, joy!" exclaimed Fanny, "somebody from home; how glad I am. Come,
+Julia, won't you go down, too?"
+
+"No, indeed," said Julia, scornfully, "I am not so anxious to see a greasy
+nigger. I hope you will not take it into your head to ask him up here."
+
+But Fanny did not answer, for she was already half-way down the stairs.
+Going to the kitchen she found Ike and seemed as delighted to see him as
+though his skin had been snowy white. Ike delivered all his messages and
+then presented Aunt Judy's pie.
+
+"Dear Aunt Judy," said Fanny, "how kind she is." Then seizing a knife she
+cut a liberal piece for Ike, who received it with many thanks.
+
+"Now, Ike," said she, "you must remain here until I go out and get a
+ribbon for Aunt Judy's cap, and some tobacco for old Aunt Katy." So saying
+she ran upstairs to her room.
+
+When she entered it, Julia exclaimed, "In the name of the people, what
+have you got now?"
+
+"Oh, a pie, which Aunt Judy sent me," said Fanny.
+
+"How ridiculous," answered Julia; "I don't think Mrs. Crane would thank
+Aunt Judy for sending pies to her house."
+
+"Mrs. Crane need know nothing about it, and would not care if she did,"
+said Fanny, and then she added, "Ike is downstairs, and he says father is
+coming after us in two or three weeks."
+
+"Good heavens," said Julia; "what is he coming for? Why does he not send a
+servant?"
+
+"And why cannot father come?" asked Fanny.
+
+"Because," answered Julia, "who wants that old codger here? A pretty
+figure he'd cut, I think. I should be ashamed of him; and so would you, if
+you knew anything."
+
+"I know he is odd," said Fanny; "but he is my father, and as such I would
+not be ashamed of him."
+
+"Well, I am ashamed to own that he is my father, anyway," answered Julia;
+"but where are you going now?" she continued, as she saw her sister
+putting on her bonnet.
+
+"I am going to buy some ribbon for Aunt Judy, some tobacco for Aunt Katy,
+and some candy for the children," answered Fanny.
+
+"Well, I do believe you haven't common sense," said Julia, "but where is
+your money to buy all these things?"
+
+"Oh," said Fanny, "I've concluded not to go and hear Fanny Kemble tonight.
+I'd rather spend the money for the servants; it will do them so much
+good."
+
+"You certainly are a fool," said Julia. Fanny had been told that often, so
+she did not reply, but hastened downstairs and was soon in the street. As
+she turned the corner she could see the windows of her room, and the whole
+length of the balcony on that side of the building. Looking in that
+direction she saw Dr. Lacey sitting out on the balcony and so near her
+window that he must have heard all the conversation between herself and
+her sister! She thought, "Well, he of course thinks me a silly little
+dunce; but I do like our blacks, and if I ever own any of them, I'll first
+teach them to read and then send them all to Liberia." Full of this new
+plan, she forgot Dr. Lacey and ere she was aware of it had reached the
+store. She procured the articles she wished for, and returning to Mrs.
+Crane's, gave them to Ike, who was soon on his way home.
+
+At supper that evening the conversation turned upon Fanny Kemble and the
+expected entertainment. "I suppose you are all going," said Mrs. Crane to
+her boarders. They all answered in the affirmative except Fanny, who was
+about to reply, when Dr. Lacey interrupted her by saying, "Miss Fanny,
+will you allow me to accompany you to hear Mrs. Butler this evening?"
+
+Fanny was amazed. Was it possible that the elegant Dr. Lacey had honored
+her with an invitation to accompany him to the literary treat! She was too
+much surprised to answer him, until he said, "Do not refuse me, Miss
+Fanny, for I am resolved to have you go!" She then gracefully accepted his
+polite invitation, and at the same time glancing toward Julia and Mrs.
+Carrington, she saw that the former frowned darkly, while the latter
+looked displeased. This dampened her happiness somewhat, and as soon as
+supper was over she hurried to her room.
+
+Mrs. Carrington was a gay, fashionable woman, and was just as willing to
+receive attention from unmarried gentlemen now as she had been in her
+girlish days. Her husband was an officer in the United States army and was
+absent a great part of the time, but she had never cared much for him, so
+she managed to pass the time of his absence very happily in flirting with
+every handsome wealthy young gentleman who came in her way. When Dr. Lacey
+appeared, she immediately appropriated him to herself. 'Tis true, she
+somewhat feared Julia might become a rival, but of the modest, unassuming
+little Fanny, she had never once thought, and was greatly surprised when
+Dr. Lacey offered to escort her to the reading. She had resolved on having
+his company herself, and when she saw the frown on Julia's face, she
+flattered herself that she could yet prevent Fanny's going.
+
+Accordingly, after supper, she asked Julia to go with her for a moment to
+her room. Julia had become perfectly charmed with the fascinating manners
+of Mrs. Carrington, so she cheerfully assented, and the two proceeded
+together to her richly furnished apartments. When there, Mrs. Carrington
+said, "Miss Middleton, do you not think your sister too young to accept
+the attentions of any gentleman, at least one who is so much of a stranger
+to the family?"
+
+Julia well knew that the fact of Dr. Lacey's being a stranger was of no
+consequence in Mrs. Carrington's estimation, but she quickly answered,
+"Yes, I do; but what can be done now?"
+
+"Oh," said Mrs. Carrington, "your sister is very gentle and if we go to
+her and state the case as it is, I am confident she will yield."
+
+So they went to Fanny's room, where they found her sitting by the window,
+thinking how much pleasure she would enjoy that night.
+
+Julia commenced operations by saying, "Fanny, what made you promise Dr.
+Lacey that you would go with him tonight?"
+
+"Why," said Fanny, "was there anything wrong in it?"
+
+Here Mrs. Carrington's soft voice chimed in, "Nothing very wrong, dear
+Fanny, but it is hardly proper for a young school girl to appear in
+public, attended by a gentleman who is not her brother or cousin."
+
+Poor Fanny! Her heart sank, for she was afraid she would have to give up
+going after all; but a thought struck her, and she said, "Well, then, it
+is not proper for Julia to go with Mr. Wilmot, and she has promised to do
+so."
+
+"That is very different," said Mrs. Carrington; "Julia is engaged to Mr.
+Wilmot, and unless you are engaged to Dr. Lacey," continued she,
+sarcastically, "it will not be proper at all for you to go with him."
+
+"But I promised I would," said Fanny.
+
+"That you can easily remedy," answered Mrs. Carrington. "Just write him a
+note and I will send it to him."
+
+Thus beset, poor Fanny sat down and wrote, as Mrs. Carrington dictated,
+the following note:
+
+
+
+"DR. LACEY:
+
+"SIR--Upon further reflection I think it proper to decline your polite
+invitation for tonight.
+
+                        "Yours very respectfully,
+
+                                                        "FANNY MIDDLETON."
+
+
+
+"That will do," said Mrs. Carrington; and ringing the bell, she dispatched
+a servant to carry the note to Dr. Lacey.
+
+"You are a good girl to submit so readily," said Mrs. Carrington, laying
+her white hand on Fanny's head. But Fanny's eyes were full of tears, and
+she did not answer; and Mrs. Carrington, sure of Dr. Lacey's attendance
+that evening, left the room exulting in the result of her plan. In a short
+time she deserted to the parlor, where she found Mr. Wilmot with Julia,
+but no Dr. Lacey, neither did he make his appearance at all, and after
+waiting impatiently for a time, she was at last obliged to accept the arm
+of the poor pedagogue, which was rather unwillingly offered, for Mr.
+Wilmot greatly preferred having Julia all to himself. She had become as
+dear to him as his own life and, in his opinion, her character was like
+her face--perfect. Deluded man! 'Twas well that he died before he had come
+to a knowledge of her sinfulness.
+
+But to return to Fanny. After she was left alone by her sister, she threw
+herself upon the sofa, and burst into tears; but at length, wiping them
+away, she arose and went down to the parlor, determined to have a nice
+time practicing her music lesson. It was rather hard and with untiring
+patience she played it over and over, until she was suddenly startled by a
+voice behind her, saying, "Really, Miss Fanny, you are persevering."
+Looking up she saw Dr. Lacey, who had entered unperceived.
+
+"Why, Dr. Lacey," said she, "how you frightened me! Why are you not at the
+reading?"
+
+"Because," answered he, "when my lady breaks her engagement, I think I,
+too, can remain at home. But why did you change your mind, Miss Fanny? I
+thought you were anxious to go."
+
+Fanny blushed painfully, and the tears came to her eyes, but she replied,
+"I was anxious to go, but they thought I had better not."
+
+"And who is they?" asked the doctor; "and why did they think you had
+better not go?"
+
+Fanny answered, "Mrs. Carrington and Julia said I was too young to go out
+with--"
+
+"With such a bad man as I am," said Dr. Lacey, laughing.
+
+"Oh, no," said Fanny; "they do not think you bad; they said with any
+gentleman."
+
+"Too young, are you?" said Dr. Lacey. "How old are you, Fanny?"
+
+"I was sixteen last May," she replied.
+
+"Sixteen; just as old as Anna was when she died, and just as old as my
+mother was when she was married; so it seems you are not too young to die,
+or to be married either, if you are too young to go out with me," said Dr.
+Lacey.
+
+Fanny did not reply; and he continued, "Whom would you have gone with if
+you had not spent your money this morning for those old aunts?"
+
+Fanny started; and giving him a searching look, was about to reply, when
+he anticipated her by saying, "Yes, Fanny, I overheard your conversation
+this morning, and I cannot sufficiently admire your generous self-denial.
+I have heard Fanny Kemble two or three times, so I did not care to hear
+her again; but I decided to go for the pleasure of having you hear her;
+but as you did not choose to go, I have remained here with you, and wish
+to have you tell me something about your parents and your home, and also
+wish you to ask me to go there some time."
+
+Fanny answered, hesitatingly, "I am afraid you would not like to go there,
+Dr. Lacey."
+
+"Why not?" said he. "Do you not like your home?"
+
+"Oh, yes, very much," she replied; "but father is a little odd, and you
+might feel inclined to laugh at him; but he is very kind, and if you could
+forget his roughness, you would like him."
+
+"I know I shall like him, just because he is your father," said Dr. Lacey.
+
+He then turned the conversation upon other subjects, and Fanny found him
+so agreeable that she never thought of the hour until Mr. Wilmot, Mrs.
+Carrington and Julia suddenly entered the parlor.
+
+"Upon my word," said Mrs. Carrington, "you have both stolen a march upon
+us."
+
+"I hope you have been agreeably entertained, Dr. Lacey," said Julia, in an
+ironical tone.
+
+"I assure you I have," said he, warmly "I do not remember having passed so
+pleasant an evening for a long, long time."
+
+"I dare say not; Fanny is usually very interesting," was, Julia's
+contemptuous reply, and as Mr. Wilmot just then took his leave, she very
+haughtily left the room and went upstairs, muttering to herself, "Foiled
+for the first time in my life."
+
+From this time nothing of particular importance occurred for two or three
+weeks, except that Dr. Lacey seemed each day to grow fonder of Fanny,
+which greatly annoyed Mrs. Carrington and Julia, both of whom spared no
+pains to make Fanny appear in as bad a light as possible. But Dr. Lacey
+understood their maneuvers, and whenever they were present seemed to take
+delight in being very attentive to Fanny. He ardently desired to see the
+father of the two girls, and ere long his wish was gratified. But of this
+we will speak in another chapter.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER V
+
+
+                             THE FATAL LETTER
+
+
+Julia and Fanny had been gone from home about four weeks when Mr.
+Middleton suddenly determined "to go and see his gals" and bring them
+home. Accordingly he "fixed up right smart," as he thought, which meant
+that he took off his beard and put on "a bran new pair of jeens." He
+preferred driving his own carriage, so he set off alone for Frankfort.
+
+It was Friday morning, and as his daughters were in school, he stalked
+into Mrs. Crane's parlor to wait for them. Spying the piano, he sat down
+to it, and commenced producing a series of unearthly sounds, not
+altogether unlike the fashionable music of the present day. Mrs.
+Carrington chanced to be crossing the hall and, hearing the noise from the
+parlor, looked in. As her eye fell upon the strange-looking, giant form of
+Mr. Middleton, she uttered a very delicate scream, and as she just then
+saw Dr. Lacey entering the house, she staggered back a few paces, and
+tried to faint very gracefully. But the doctor caught her in his arms just
+in time to restore her to consciousness!
+
+Mr. Middleton now came toward them, exclaiming, "Lightning guns! What's to
+pay now? Skeered at me, are you, madam or miss, whichever you be? I won't
+hurt a har of your soft skull!"
+
+"Ugh-u-u!" said Mrs. Carrington, shrinking from him in disgust, as he
+advanced toward her, and laid his large hand on her head, "just to see,"
+as he said, "if she were made of anything besides jewelry, curls and
+paint."
+
+At this allusion to her brilliant color, Mrs. Carrington relieved Dr.
+Lacey from the delightful duty of supporting her, and disappeared up the
+stairs, saying in no very gentle tones, "What an old brute!"
+
+"Fire away thar," called our Mr. Middleton. "I am an old brute, I
+suppose."
+
+"But your right name is Mr. Middleton, I conclude," said Dr. Lacey.
+
+Mr. Middleton started and answered, "How d'ye know that? Just as you'd
+know his satanic majesty, if he should appear to you?"
+
+"Something upon that principle," said Dr. Lacey, laughing, "but," he
+continued, "I am glad to see you, Mr. Middleton. I suppose you have come
+to visit your daughters."
+
+"Yes, and to take them home and let their mother and the rest of the
+blacks see them," answered Mr. Middleton; then after a pause he added,
+"They'll be right glad to see me, I reckon, or at least Sunshine will."
+
+"Who is Sunshine?" asked Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Well, now," said Mr. Middleton, "here you've lived with 'em four weeks
+and don't know that I call one Tempest and t'other Sunshine, and if you've
+any wit, you'll know which is Sunshine."
+
+Just then a voice was heard to exclaim, "There, I told you father was
+here. I hear him now talking about Sunshine," and Fanny rushed in, and
+throwing her arms around her father's neck, kissed again and again his
+rough cheek, while he suddenly felt the need of his red and yellow cotton
+handkerchief, and muttered something about the "roads" being so infernal
+dusty that they made a fellow's eyes smart!
+
+Then turning to Julia, who still stood in the door, he said, "Come,
+Tempest, none of your pranks! Come here and shake your old pap's paw. You
+needn't be afeared of this young spark, for he knows I'm your pap, and he
+hain't laughed at me neither." So Julia advanced and shook her father's
+hand with a tolerably good grace.
+
+"I'm come for you to go home and see the folks," said Mr. Middleton; "so
+you pick up your duds--and mind not to take a cussed bandbox--and after
+dinner we'll start for home."
+
+"It wants an hour of dinner time," said Julia, "and as we are not hungry,
+we can start in a few moments, if you like."
+
+"Fury-ation," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder if we can. Well, start on then
+afoot, if you're in such a hurry. I shan't budge an inch till I've had my
+dinner; besides, I want to see Mr. Wilmot."
+
+Julia saw that she must submit to the mortification of seeing her father
+at Mrs. Crane's dinner table, and with a beating heart she heard the bell
+summon them to the dining room. Mrs. Carrington did not appear--her nerves
+had received too great a shock--and for that Julia was thankful. Dr. Lacey
+sat by her father and paid him every possible attention.
+
+"Will you take soup, Mr. Middleton?" asked Mrs. Crane.
+
+"What kind of soup? Beef soup, or mud turkle?"
+
+"It is vermicelli," said Mrs. Crane, hardly able to keep her face
+straight.
+
+"Vermifuge--vermifuge," repeated Mr. Middleton. "That's almighty queer
+stuff to make soup on. No. I'm 'bleeged to you; I ain't in need of that ar
+medicine."
+
+Julia reddened, while Fanny burst into a laugh and said, "Father isn't
+much used to French soups, I think."
+
+"Use your napkin, father," softly whispered Julia.
+
+"What shall I use that for?" said he. "My trousers are all tobacco spit
+now, and grease won't hurt 'em any now. Halloo! Here waiter, bring me a
+decent fork, for Lord knows I can't eat with this here shovel and if I
+take my fingers Tempest'll raise a row de dow."
+
+The servant looked at his mistress, who said, "Samuel, bring Mr. Middleton
+a steel fork."
+
+When the dessert was brought in Mr. Middleton again exclaimed, as he took
+his plate of pudding, "Now what can this be?"
+
+"It is tapioca pudding," said Mrs. Crane.
+
+"Tap-an-oakky," returned Mr. Middleton. "Well, if you don't have the
+queerest things to eat! You ought to come to my house. We don't have any
+your chicken fixin's nor little three-cornered hankerchers laid out at
+each plate."
+
+At last, to Julia's great relief, dinner was over, and she got her father
+started for home. Suddenly Mr. Middleton exclaimed, "That ar doctor is a
+mighty fine chap. Why don't you set your cap for him, Sunshine?"
+
+"It would be of no use, father," answered Fanny.
+
+"Wall, if I'm not mistaken, he's laid his snare for a bird, and I don't
+care how soon you fall into it, darling," said Mr. Middleton.
+
+"How ridiculous!" exclaimed Julia.
+
+"Ho now, jealous, are you, Tempest?" said her father. "What in thunder do
+you think he'll want of you, who are engaged to Mr. Wilmot?"
+
+This was a truth which had troubled Julia, and she greatly regretted her
+engagement, for she well knew Dr. Lacey never would think of her as long
+as he thought she belonged to another. She had watched with a jealous eye
+the growing intimacy between him and Fanny, and resolved to leave no means
+untried to prevent a union between them, and to secure the doctor for
+herself. To do this she knew she must break her engagement with Mr.
+Wilmot, and also give Dr. Lacey a bad opinion of her sister. She felt sure
+of success, for when did she undertake anything and fail? Sinful girl! She
+was freed from her engagement in a way she little dreamed of.
+
+Four weeks from the time of her first visit home, word came that Mr.
+Wilmot was sick and would not be able to teach that day. He had been
+unwell for several days, and next morning it was announced that he had the
+typhoid fever. Fanny's first impulse was to go and see him, but Julia
+prevented her by saying that he would send for her when he wanted her.
+
+That evening Dr. Lacey told Julia that Mr. Wilmot had expressed a wish to
+see her. She went rather unwillingly, and something in her manner must
+have betrayed it, for he seemed troubled, and regarded her with an anxious
+look. She however manifested no affection, and but very little interest
+for him, and inwardly resolved that when she came again her sister should
+accompany her. That night he grew worse, and as there was of course no
+school, Julia hired some one to take herself and sister home. Earnestly
+did Fanny entreat her to remain and watch over Mr. Wilmot.
+
+"I shall do no such thing," said Julia. "It would not be proper, and I
+should be talked about."
+
+"Well, then," said Fanny, "I shall stay till mother sends for me. I do not
+care if I am talked about."
+
+This rather pleased Julia, who said, "Well, you can stay if you like. I
+dare say you care more for him than I do, and you can tell him so, if you
+please."
+
+"Oh, Julia," said Fanny, "what has changed you so toward Mr. Wilmot?"
+
+"Nothing in particular," replied Julia. "I never liked him very much."
+
+So Julia started for home, while Fanny took her station by the bedside of
+her beloved teacher. When Julia reached home, she found that her father
+had left the day before for Missouri. He owned land there, and as he had
+gone to make some improvements on it, he would probably be absent two
+months. Julia carelessly told her mother of Mr. Wilmot's illness, and that
+Fanny had stayed to watch him. When Mrs. Middleton heard this, her
+maternal fears were roused lest her daughter should take the fever, and in
+a few days she went herself to Frankfort to bring Fanny home.
+
+She found Mr. Wilmot very ill, but not as yet dangerously so, and after
+staying a day, she announced her intention of taking Fanny home.
+
+"Why not leave her?" said Dr. Lacey. "She seems peculiarly adapted to a
+sick room, and will do him more good than a dozen physicians."
+
+"Yes, let her stay," said Mr. Wilmot, and drawing Mrs. Middleton closely
+to him, he whispered, "Tell Julia to come to me, will you?"
+
+Mrs. Middleton promised that she would, but persisted in taking Fanny.
+When Mr. Wilmot's message was given to Julia, she said, "No, indeed, I'll
+not go. I could do him no good."
+
+Ike was sent to Frankfort every day to inquire after Mr. Wilmot, and see
+if anything was wanted, and each night Fanny waited anxiously for his
+return. As soon as she saw him enter the wood, she would run to him, and
+inquire for Mr. Wilmot. Julia, however, manifested no anxiety whatever.
+She would not have acknowledged that she hoped he would die, and yet each
+time that she heard he was better her spirits sank, for fear he would yet
+live. At last Ike brought to Fanny the joyful intelligence that the crisis
+was passed, and Mr. Wilmot was out of danger.
+
+That night, in the solitude of her chamber, Julia communed with herself as
+follows: "And so he'll live after all. Well, I may as well let him know at
+once that I will not marry him." So saying, she opened her portfolio, and
+wrote the following note:
+
+
+
+"Mr. Wilmot:
+
+"Sir--When I became engaged to you I was very young and am still so;
+consequently, you will hardly be surprised when you learn that I have
+changed my mind and wish to have our engagement dissolved.
+
+                        "Yours truly, as a friend,
+
+                                                        "JULIA MIDDLETON."
+
+
+
+Ike did not go to Frankfort again for two or three days, but when he did,
+he was the bearer of this heartless note. Mr. Wilmot was indeed better and
+when he heard Ike was in the house he expressed a desire to see him, as he
+wished to send some word to Julia. When Ike was ushered into the sick
+room, he immediately handed his young mistress' letter to Mr. Wilmot, who
+eagerly took it, for he recognized the handwriting of his idol. Hastily
+breaking the seal, he read twice the cruel lines before he was convinced
+that he read aright; then the paleness on his cheek grew paler, and was
+succeeded by a deep flush.
+
+When Ike asked what he should tell the folks at home, Mr. Wilmot's voice
+was husky as he answered, "Nothing, Ike, tell them nothing." Ike was
+alarmed at the change which had come over his young master, and called for
+assistance.
+
+From that time Mr. Wilmot hourly grew worse. Mrs. Middleton was sent for,
+and a telegram was forwarded to his friends in New York, bidding them come
+soon if they would see him alive. Mr. Miller, who was teaching in a
+distant part of the country, dismissed his school to attend his dying
+friend. It was heartrending to hear Mr. Wilmot in his delirium, call for
+Julia to come to him--to let him look on her face once more before he died.
+Then he would fancy himself at home and would describe Julia to his sister
+in all the passionate fervor of a devoted lover; then he would think it
+was Julia who was sick, and would beg of those around him to save her, and
+not let his loved one die. At last Mrs. Middleton could bear his pleadings
+no longer. She resolved to go home and persuade her hard-hearted daughter,
+if possible, to go to the dying man.
+
+Just before she was ready to leave, consciousness returned to him for a
+few moments, and calling her to his bedside, he asked her where she was
+going. On being told he replied, "Mrs. Middleton, I am dying. When you
+return I shall not be in this world; but I know that my Redeemer liveth,
+and I am not afraid to die, for I feel assured of rest beyond the grave;
+but there is one thing I would have. Ere I go hence I would see Julia once
+more. I have loved her perhaps too well, and for this I must die. Tell, oh
+tell her, how I missed her when the fever scorched my brow, and bid her
+hasten to me ere it be too late! But if she will not come, give her my
+blessing, and tell her my last prayer was for her, and that in Heaven she
+will be mine."
+
+With many tears Mrs. Middleton promised him that every word of his message
+should be delivered to Julia, and that she should come to him. On reaching
+home her swollen eyelids attracted Fanny's attention, and excited her
+fear. Springing up, she exclaimed, "Mother, mother, how is Mr. Wilmot? Is
+he dead?"
+
+"No," answered her mother, "he is not dead, but is dying."
+
+Then she repeated to Julia his request, and added, "You had better go
+immediately, if you wish to see him alive, for he cannot live until
+morning. Fanny will call Ike to go with you."
+
+Fanny arose to do her mother's bidding, but Julia stopped her by saying,
+"You needn't trouble yourself to call him, Fanny."
+
+"Why not?" said Fanny, looking wonderingly in Julia's face.
+
+"Because I am not going," said Julia coolly.
+
+"Not going!" exclaimed Fanny.
+
+"Not going!" echoed Mrs. Middleton. "Why do you say so? You are going, you
+must go!"
+
+"There is no must about it," answered Julia; "I do not choose to go, and I
+shall not go!"
+
+"Are you in earnest, Julia?" asked Mrs. Middleton.
+
+"As much in earnest as I ever was in my life," replied Julia.
+
+"Well, then," returned the mother in a decided tone, "you shall go; I
+command you to go, and I must be obeyed!"
+
+"I'd like to see your commands enforced, Madam," said Julia, her beautiful
+face dark with rage. "Yes, I'd like to see anybody make me go if I did not
+wish to. Mr. Wilmot is nothing to me, and I would hardly go to save his
+life."
+
+"Oh, Julia, Julia!" said Mrs. Middleton bitterly, "has it come to this? I
+can see it all now!"
+
+"What all can you see so distinctly?" asked Julia scornfully.
+
+"I can understand what part you have had in causing Mr. Wilmot's death,"
+answered Mrs. Middleton.
+
+Julia turned ashy pale, and her mother continued--"Often in his ravings he
+spoke of a letter, a cruel letter he called it, and I heard it hinted that
+it was the receipt of that letter which brought on a relapse. Now you will
+tell me whether you wrote that letter, and if so, what were its contents?"
+
+"I wonder how I'm expected to know what letter you mean," said Julia.
+"However, I did write to him and ask to be released from my engagement,
+and I had my reasons for so doing."
+
+Mrs. Middleton sighed and said, "It is as I feared; on you, Julia, rests
+in a measure the cause of his death."
+
+"Better call me a murderer at once. But I'll not stay for more abuse,"
+said Julia, as she left the room.
+
+When she was gone Mrs. Middleton buried her face in her hands, and sent
+forth sob after sob from her crushed heart--crushed by the sinfulness and
+mocking disobedience of her first born. While she was still weeping, Fanny
+stole softly from the apartment and went in quest of her sister. She found
+her, as she had expected, in her room, and going up to her threw her arms
+around her neck, and plead long and earnestly that she would go to Mr.
+Wilmot. But Julia's answer was ever the same, "No, I will not."
+
+"And why will you not?" asked Fanny.
+
+"Because," replied Julia, "Mr. Wilmot is nothing to me, and there is no
+reason why I should go to him, more than to any other lovesick youth who
+takes a fancy to send for me. You would not feel obliged to run if Bill
+Jeffrey should have the measles and send for you."
+
+"Oh, stop, stop," said Fanny, "you shall not liken Bill Jeffrey to Mr.
+Wilmot, who is so good, so noble. You loved him once, and for the sake of
+that love go to him now; it can do you no harm."
+
+"It would seriously affect my plans for the future; and once for all, I
+tell you I will not go," replied Julia.
+
+"Then I will," said Fanny, "and show him that I, at least, have not
+forgotten him."
+
+This idea pleased Julia, and she answered, "I wish you would, for your
+presence will do as much good as mine."
+
+Fanny hastily ran down stairs and, going to her mother, said, "Mother,
+Julia will not go, but I will. I should like to very much. Will you let
+me?"
+
+Mrs. Middleton was too much engrossed in her painful thoughts to give much
+heed to what Fanny said. She only knew that she wished her to consent to
+something, and she mechanically answered, "Yes, yes, go." It was then
+after sunset, and as the sky had all day been cloudy, darkness was fast
+gathering over the earth, but Fanny heeded it not. She bade Ike make
+haste, and in a few moments her favorite pony was saddled. Ike's horse was
+then got in readiness, and they were soon galloping off in the direction
+of Frankfort. 'Twas a long ride of twelve miles and the darkness increased
+every moment, while a steady, drizzling rain commenced falling. Still
+Fanny kept perseveringly on, occasionally speaking an encouraging word to
+Ike, who pulled his old cap closely over his ears and muttered, "Lord
+bless young miss. Seems like 'twas her was done promised to young marster,
+a puttin' out this desput night to see him."
+
+But Fanny kept her thoughts to herself, and while she is making her way to
+Frankfort, we will precede her and see what is taking place in the sick
+room. The large drops of sweat which stood upon Mr. Wilmot's high, white
+forehead, showed that the hour of dissolution was at hand. His mind was
+wandering, but still the burden of his soul was, "Julia, Julia, oh, will
+she not come?" Mr. Miller stood by him and endeavored as far as possible
+to quiet him, and once, during a lucid interval, he asked, "If Julia does
+not come, what shall I tell her when I see her?"
+
+Mr. Wilmot's eyes opened wide and for a moment he looked wistfully at his
+friend, and then said mournfully, "I cannot see you, Joseph, my vision has
+departed forever, and if Julia comes, I cannot now look on her loved
+features, but if I die ere she arrives, ask her if she wrote that letter."
+
+Just then there was a noise without, and the sound of horses' feet was
+heard coming up the graveled walk. Some one in the room whispered, "It
+must be Miss Middleton." The sound caught the dying man's ear and he
+wildly exclaimed, "Has she come? Oh! Has she come?" Fanny was now heard
+speaking in the hall. We have said that her voice was strangely like her
+sister's, so it was no wonder that Mr. Wilmot, in his feverish delirium,
+mistook it. Clasping his hands together, he exclaimed, "Thank God she has
+come! She has come!"
+
+The excitement was too much for him and for a few moments he was
+unconscious. When at last animation was restored, Fanny was hanging over
+his pillow, and Fanny's tears were upon his cheek; but he thought it was
+Julia, and drawing her to him, he imprinted a burning kiss upon her fair
+brow, saying, "God bless you for coming, precious Julia, I knew you would
+come; and now tell me, do you not love me as well as you always have?"
+
+Fanny was bewildered, and looked imploringly at Mr. Miller, who said,
+"Richard, do you think it is Julia who is standing by you now?" The sick
+man gave a startled look and almost shrieked out, "Julia? Yes, is it not
+Julia? Speak quick and tell me, isn't Julia here?" Mr. Miller's eyes
+filled with tears as he answered sadly, "No, Richard, Julia is not here;
+it is Fanny who has come." A deathly paleness passed over Mr. Wilmot's
+face and a paroxysm of delirium ensued more violent than any which had
+preceded it. At last it partially passed off and he became comparatively
+calm, but still persisted in thinking it was Julia whose hand he held in
+his and whose breath was upon his cheek. "Heaven bless you for coming,
+beloved one," he would say, "I knew you would come, and still the dreadful
+thought has haunted me, that you might be false, for that was a cruel
+letter; but you did not write it, did you?"
+
+Fanny answered through her tears, "No, Mr. Wilmot, I did not write it. It
+is Fanny who is speaking to you." But Mr. Wilmot understood only the first
+part of what she said, and continued, "I knew you did not, I am satisfied
+now to die; and yet 'tis hard to die when I am so young and so far from
+home, but it is sweet to know that I have your love to the last. When I am
+dead, you will tell them at home how I loved and prayed for them. My
+mother will weep bitterly for her son, who died so far away, but she does
+not love me as well as you do, does she, dearest?"
+
+Just then Dr. Lacey entered the room. He seemed surprised to see Fanny
+there, and to hear the words of endearment addressed to her by Mr. Wilmot,
+but Mr. Miller softly told him of the mistake. This seemed to satisfy him,
+but he anxiously noted every change of Fanny's countenance. At last Mr.
+Wilmot said, "If you did not write that letter, who did? Was it, could it
+have been your sister?"
+
+"Oh, no! No!" said Fanny, "I did not write it."
+
+"I know you did not, dearest," said he; "you would not do such a thing,
+but who did? I cannot think it was Fanny, who was always so gentle, so
+guileless."
+
+Poor Fanny! She felt that her beloved teacher was dying with a suspicion
+of her innocence, and she wept most bitterly. At last a change passed over
+Mr. Wilmot's face, a change which showed that the last trying moment had
+come. It frequently occurs with dying persons that at the last their
+faculties are for a moment fully restored. So it was with Mr. Wilmot. A
+bright smile broke over his face and looking up at Mr. Miller, he said, "I
+thank my Heavenly Father I can see again. Now, where is Julia? I would
+look on her face once more."
+
+"I told you," said Mr. Miller, "that you were mistaken; it is not Julia."
+
+"Not Julia!" said Mr. Wilmot, again becoming delirious. "Not Julia! It
+cannot be true." Then drawing Fanny toward him he looked earnestly in her
+face. Slowly the bitter truth broke over his mind, and he said, "Yes, I
+was mistaken! But I bless you for coming; but Julia, my too dearly loved
+Julia--she is not here. Oh, if I can never see her in this world, shall I
+see her in heaven?"
+
+They were the last words he ever uttered. Falling back on his pillow, he
+drew Fanny's face to his, and with his last breath kissed her quivering
+lips, and all was over. Sadly Mr. Miller closed the eyes of his departed
+friend, and smoothing the covering about him, left him to the care of the
+servants. A few hours later, Fanny entered the room with Dr. Lacey, again
+to look on the face of Mr. Wilmot. The sun was just rising, and its first
+red rays fell upon the marble features of the dead. There was on his face
+an expression so calm and heavenly that Fanny held her breath while
+looking at him, lest she should disturb his peaceful repose. At length she
+kissed his cold forehead, and silently left the room which contained the
+pale sleeper.
+
+In the course of a few hours she returned home, bearing the sad tidings,
+which was received by her mother with a burst of tears; but Julia
+preserved the same indifference which had been manifested throughout all
+Mr. Wilmot's illness. Hard-hearted as she was, there came a time in after
+years when that proud head was bowed with grief, and those dark eyes were
+bedimmed by tears of penitence, which could not atone for the past; for
+they were of no avail to bring back the dead from their silent resting
+place.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER VI
+
+
+           SUNSHINE HAS TWO GRAVES UPON WHICH TO PLANT FLOWERS
+
+
+Mr. Wilmot's death occurred on Tuesday morning, and the following Thursday
+was appointed for his burial. It was the 1st of September, and a bright,
+beautiful day; but its sunlight fell on many aching hearts, for though he
+who lay in his low coffin, so cold and still, was a "stranger in a strange
+land," there were many whose tears fell like summer rain for one who had
+thus early passed away. He had during his lifetime been a member of the
+Episcopal church, and his funeral services were to take place at Ascension
+Church.
+
+The house was filled to overflowing. Mr. Middleton, Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey
+and Fanny occupied the front seat, as principal mourners for the deceased.
+Many searching eyes were bent on the fair young girl, whose white forehead
+gleamed from under the folds of her veil, and whose eyelids, wet with
+tears, drooped heavily upon her pale cheek. Madam Rumor had been busy with
+her thousand tongues, and the scene at the deathbed had been told and
+retold in twenty different forms, until at last it had become settled that
+on Fanny's part there was some secret attachment, or she never would have
+evinced so much interest in Mr. Wilmot. She, however, was ignorant of all
+this, and sat there wholly unconscious of the interest she was exciting.
+
+Julia was not there. She had again defied her mother's commands, and
+resisted all Fanny's entreaties, that she would go to the funeral.
+
+"You ought to see Mr. Wilmot," said Fanny. "He looks so calm, so peaceful
+and," she added in a low voice, "so forgiving."
+
+"So forgiving!" quickly repeated Julia. "I wonder what he has to forgive.
+If I had continued to love him, 'twould not have saved his life."
+
+Fanny sighed and turned away from the hard-hearted girl, who was left
+alone with her thoughts during all the long hours of that day. But to do
+her justice, we must say, that after her mother and sister were gone, a
+feeling of sadness stole over her; her stony heart somewhat softened, and
+in the solitude of her chamber she wept for a long time; but whether for
+Mr. Wilmot's death, her own conduct toward him, or the circumstances which
+surrounded her, none can tell.
+
+Let us now return to Frankfort, and go back for a few moments in our
+story. Just as the funeral procession had left the house and was
+proceeding toward the church, the steamboat Diana, which plies between
+Cincinnati and Frankfort, appeared round a bend in the river. She was
+loaded with passengers, who were all on the lookout as they neared the
+landing place. Just at that moment the tolling bell rang out on the air.
+Its tones fell sadly on the ear of a tall, beautiful girl, who was
+impatiently pacing the deck, and looking anxiously in the direction of the
+city. The knell was repeated, and she murmured, "Oh, what if that should
+be for Richard!" The thought overpowered her, and sitting down on a seat
+near her she burst into tears.
+
+"Can I do anything for you?" said the captain, who at that moment passed
+her.
+
+"Nothing, except to land me in Frankfort as soon as possible," said the
+young lady, whom the reader will readily suppose was Kate Wilmot.
+
+"Are you in a great hurry?" asked the captain.
+
+"Yes, sir," returned Kate. "My brother is dangerously sick and I am
+anxious to get to him."
+
+"Where does your brother live?" asked the captain.
+
+"He boards with Mrs. Williams, on Elm street," answered Kate.
+
+"Then," said the captain, "if you will show me your baggage, I will see
+that it is sent there, for you probably will not wish to waste time in
+looking after it when we land."
+
+Kate thanked him for his kindness; and when they reached the shore the
+kind-hearted man called one of his boatmen and ordered him to show Miss
+Wilmot the way to Mrs. Williams' residence. As Kate approached the house
+she noticed the air of desertion about it, and her heart sank for fear her
+brother might be dead. Running hastily up the steps, she rang the bell,
+which was answered by a female domestic, who was too old and too infirm to
+attend the funeral. Kate accosted her by saying, "Does Mr. Wilmot live
+here?"
+
+The old lady replied by lifting up her hand and exclaiming, while the
+tears coursed their way down her cheeks, "Lord bless me if it isn't young
+marster's sister."
+
+"Yes, yes," said Kate impatiently, "I am his sister. But tell me, is he
+dead? Am I too late?"
+
+The woman replied, "Not too late to see him, if you're right spry. They've
+carried him to the church."
+
+"Where? What church is it?" asked Kate wildly.
+
+"Right yender; that ar brick house with the tall steeple."
+
+Kate waited for no more, but darted off in the direction of the church.
+Meanwhile the services were ended, and the friends of the deceased were
+taking their last leave of him. Mrs. Middleton and Mr. Miller stood on one
+side of the coffin, while Dr. Lacey and Fanny were on the other. Fanny
+gazed long and earnestly upon the face of her teacher, as if she would
+stamp his likeness with daguerrean accuracy upon her heart.
+
+She was turning sadly away, when a noise at the door caused all eyes to be
+directed that way. A pale, lovely face was seen looking anxiously in, and
+then a slight female figure advanced through the crowd, which gave way for
+her to pass. She passed up the aisle till she reached the coffin, then
+bursting into a flood of tears, she wrung her hands, exclaiming, "My
+brother, oh my brother--are you indeed dead?" She then imprinted kiss after
+kiss upon the cold lips of him who never before disregarded her caresses;
+and as the full force of her loss came over her, she uttered a piercing
+cry of anguish, and fell fainting into the arms of Mr. Miller, who
+recognized in her beautiful features the original of the picture which Mr.
+Wilmot had shown him a few months before.
+
+He bore her out into the open air, where he was instantly surrounded by
+half a dozen ladies, each insisting that the fair stranger should be taken
+to her house. First among these was Mrs. Crane, who saw by a glance at
+Kate that her presence would not be derogatory to any house, so she
+determined to have her taken to her own dwelling, and urged her claim so
+hard that Mr. Miller at last consented, thinking that Mrs. Williams must
+be wearied with the recent illness of Mr. Wilmot.
+
+Accordingly, when Kate was again restored to consciousness, she found
+herself in an elegantly furnished room, with a gaily dressed, handsome
+lady sitting by her. This was Mrs. Carrington, whose delicate nerves would
+not suffer her to attend a funeral. On seeing Kate move, she spoke to her
+and asked her if she felt better.
+
+"Yes, much better," said Kate; "but where am I? What has happened?" And
+then as the recollection of what had occurred came over her, she burst
+into tears and said, "My brother--they have buried him, I suppose, and I
+cannot see him again."
+
+Mrs. Carrington answered, "I think they have not gone to the cemetery yet.
+I will dispatch a servant and ask them to delay the burial a few moments,
+if you desire it."
+
+Kate thanked her; but at that moment a messenger came from Mr. Miller. He
+had anticipated Kate's wishes, and sent word that a carriage was waiting
+to convey her to the church, where she would have another opportunity of
+seeing her brother. Mrs. Carrington felt constrained to offer to accompany
+her, and the two proceeded to the church and thence to the cemetery.
+
+Although Mrs. Carrington had not visited Mr. Wilmot during his illness,
+she was by no means ignorant of Fanny's attentions. She had taken great
+pains to comment upon them in Dr. Lacey's presence, saying, "that she had
+often suspected Fanny of possessing a more than ordinary affection for Mr.
+Wilmot, and she had sometimes thought her affection returned. For her
+part, she did not blame Julia for absenting herself from him, for she had
+probably discovered his preference for her sister." Her object in doing
+this was to make Dr. Lacey think less favorably of Fanny, for with her
+practised eye she had discovered that for no other female did he feel such
+an interest as for "Little Fanny Middleton," as she always termed her.
+
+At the grave she noticed Fanny's pale face and swollen eyes, and found
+occasion to say to her, loud enough for Dr. Lacey to hear, "I am
+astonished, Fanny, to see you show to the world how much you loved your
+sister's betrothed."
+
+This remark had no effect upon Fanny, except causing her to look at Mrs.
+Carrington in surprise and to wonder what she meant. With Dr. Lacey it was
+different. Imperceptibly, "Little Fanny Middleton" had won a place in his
+heart which no other one had ever possessed. At first he admired her for
+her frank, confiding nature, and afterward he learned to love her for the
+many lovely traits of her character. He had thought it perfectly natural
+that she should feel a great interest in Mr. Wilmot, who was for so long a
+time a member of her father's family; but the wrong construction which was
+put upon her motives annoyed him, and even made him fearful that her heart
+might be more interested in Mr. Wilmot than he was willing to believe. As
+he stood by the open grave into which the cold earth was heavily falling,
+there rested upon his brow a deeper shade of sadness than was occasioned
+by the mere death of his friend. Mrs. Carrington observed it, and resolved
+to follow up the train of thought which she saw was awakened in his mind.
+
+After the burial Kate returned to Mrs. Crane's, where she was treated with
+every possible attention which politeness or sympathy could dictate. A few
+days after the funeral she one evening casually asked, if that fair,
+delicate-looking girl at her brother's grave were not Miss Middleton?
+
+"Yes," replied Mrs. Carrington. "Did you not think from her manner that
+she was a sincere mourner?"
+
+Kate was about to reply, when Dr. Lacey prevented her by saying, "Pardon
+me, Mrs. Carrington; but I think you have given Miss Wilmot a wrong
+impression. She doubtless thinks it was Miss Julia Middleton."
+
+"Yes," said Kate, "I thought it was Miss Julia."
+
+Dr. Lacey replied that it was Fanny--Julia's younger sister; and then he
+told how faithfully she had watched over Mr. Wilmot during his illness. Of
+Julia he said nothing, and although Kate wished very much to know
+something concerning her, she determined not to question Dr. Lacey, but to
+wait and ask Mr. Miller, who, for some reason, seemed nearer to her than
+any other one of the strangers by whom she was surrounded. He had been
+solicited to take charge of the school, which was now destitute of a
+teacher, and as the situation pleased him, he readily accepted the offer
+and accepted Mrs. Crane's as his boarding place. Perhaps one inducement
+which led him to do this was the presence of the beautiful Kate, in whom
+he daily became more interested.
+
+Years before, when but a boy in the boarding school at Canandaigua, he had
+often fancied that the time would come when he should both see and know
+the sister whom Richard Wilmot used to describe in such glowing terms.
+Since then another image had filled his heart and he had dreamed of
+another face--not so fair, perhaps, but quite as innocent. But now the
+dream was sadly over, and he had never thought of the gentle Fanny for a
+wife since that night when, as he supposed, he saw the dark side of her
+character. He, however, could not conquer his old partiality, and always
+spoke of her in the highest terms. Consequently, from his description of
+her, Kate received a very favorable impression.
+
+He said little of Julia; but told Kate that he would take her to Mr.
+Middleton's the first fine day. He wished to go there in order to induce
+Mrs. Middleton to send her daughters back to school. The next Saturday was
+fixed upon for the visit, and at an early hour Mr. Miller and Kate were on
+their way to Mr. Middleton's.
+
+Kate Wilmot was not only handsome, but was also very intelligent and
+agreeable, and by the time their ride was half-completed, Mr. Miller was
+more than half in love and was building air castles just as he had done
+months before when Fanny was mistress of them all.
+
+About noon they reached Mr. Middleton's, where they were received very
+kindly by Mrs. Middleton, very joyfully by Fanny, and very coldly by
+Julia, whose face always wore a darker frown whenever Mr. Miller was
+present; but he apparently did not notice it, and went on conversing upon
+different subjects. At last he asked when Mr. Middleton was expected home.
+
+"I am expecting him every day," said Mrs. Middleton, "and," she added in a
+lower tone, "I almost dread to have him come, for I do not know that he
+has ever heard a word of Richard's illness and death."
+
+"Why, have you never written to him?" asked Mr. Miller.
+
+"Yes," replied she; "but it is so uncertain as to what place he is in, or
+how long he will remain there, that it is doubtful whether he ever
+received the letter. We heard from him a few days ago. He was then in
+Indiana, and as he said nothing about Mr. Wilmot, I presume he has not
+heard of his death."
+
+Just as she had finished speaking, the dogs set up a great barking, and
+the negroes uttered the joyful cry of "Marster's come! Marster's come!"
+The family ran to the door to meet him; but Fanny could not wait for him
+to enter the house, neither could she stop to unfasten the gate, but
+clearing it with one bound, she was soon in the arms of her father, who
+uttered his usual, "Ha, ha," and said, "Well done, darling; you'll do for
+a cirkis rider. Are you glad to see your old pap?"
+
+The blacks then gathered round, and he shook hands with all, saying, "How
+d'ye, boys? How d'ye? Have you worked right smart since I've been gone? If
+you have, you may have a play spell the rest of the arternoon."
+
+So saying, he entered the house, where after greeting his wife, Julia and
+Mr. Miller, he was introduced to "Miss Wilmot." He took her hand and
+looking at her for a moment, said, "Wilmot, Wilmot! Are you Dick's
+sister?"
+
+Kate's eyes filled with tears as she exclaimed, "Yes, sir, Richard was my
+brother."
+
+"Richard was your brother! Great Moses! What does this mean? And you in
+black and crying!" Then looking at his wife, who was also in tears, he
+added impatiently, "What in thun--" but instantly recollecting himself, he
+said more gently, "Can't anybody tell me what has happened?" And the old
+man's cheek paled, and his voice trembled, as the dread of what might have
+happened stole over him.
+
+Fanny at last went up to him and said softly, "Father, Mr. Wilmot is
+dead!"
+
+Mr. Middleton sank into the nearest chair, and covering his rough face
+with his hands, wept as freely as a little child. He had loved Mr. Wilmot
+with almost a father's love, and during his absence had not been unmindful
+of him. Safely stowed away in his carpet bag were several costly books,
+which he had purchased as a present for Richard. He had also hoped that as
+Julia's husband he would have a good influence over her, and improve her
+fractious disposition; and many were the plans which he had formed as to
+what he would do when Richard was really his son. But now he was gone
+forever. The blow was so sudden, so unexpected, that for several minutes
+he was stunned by its force and wept on in silence.
+
+At last, lifting up his head, he turned to Kate and said, "You must not
+think me a silly old fool, child, for Lord knows old Josh Middleton hain't
+shed such tears since he was a little shaver and cried when they buried up
+his dead mother."
+
+Kate could not reply, but from that time she felt for Mr. Middleton a
+respect and esteem which nothing could ever change.
+
+After Mr. Middleton had become calm, he proceeded to enumerate to Mr.
+Miller the many good qualities of Mr. Wilmot. Said he, "He was a capital
+feller; allus just so. Lively as a cricket; none of your stuck-up,
+fiddle-faddle notions. And then he was such a good boarder--not a bit
+particular what he eat; why, he was the greatest kind of a man--eat corn
+bread, turnip greens, or anything!"
+
+At this speech Kate smiled in spite of her tears, and Mr. Middleton went
+on: "But he warn't as handsome as his sister, and I'll be skinned if I
+ever seen anybody that was. Tempest can't hold a candle to her, for all
+she feels so crank. Why, Kit, or Kate, what's yer name? You're as handsome
+as a pictur!"
+
+Mr. Miller probably thought so too, if the admiring look which he gave her
+was any criterion. Mr. Middleton observed it, and forgetting for a moment
+the death of his friend, he slapped Mr. Miller on his shoulder, saying, "I
+tell you what, my boy; it's a mighty mean wind that blows nobody any good
+fortin. Miss Kate warn't sent to Kentuck for nothin', and unless you're a
+bigger logger-head than I think you be, you'll try to find out what she
+come for, and how long she's goin' to stay."
+
+Mr. Miller smiled and said, "I hope we shall be able to keep Miss Wilmot
+all winter, for the people of Frankfort are wanting a music teacher, and
+have solicited her to remain in that capacity."
+
+"By Jove," said Mr. Middleton, "that's just the thing! And you have taken
+Dick's place in school--poor, boy, to die so soon!" The tears were again
+moistening his immense beard, but this time he hastily brushed them away,
+and went on, "Yes, that's a capital idee, and you want me to patternize
+you by sending my two gals--hey? Well, I reckon I can't do better, if they
+want to go. Ho! Tempest--Sunshine--what d'ye say? D'ye want to go back to
+Frankfort and board at Miss Crane's, 'long of Mr. Miller, Dr. Lacey, Katy
+did, and that other infernal Katy didn't, what fainted spang away at the
+sight of old Josh! But though she was so dreadfully skeered, the pooty
+color didn't leave her cheeks an atom. Lightnin' spikes! Let me catch my
+gals paintin' and I'll--"
+
+But he was prevented from telling what he'd do by Fanny, who clapped her
+hands and said, "Oh, father, you are a dear good man; may we really go?"
+
+"I thought Fanny would be pleased with the idea," said Mr. Miller, "and
+even if she had objected, I was going to send the doctor out, and I know
+he would bring her to terms."
+
+Fanny blushed and her father said, "Do you think so? Well, I'm glad on't.
+I'd as soon she'd have him as anybody, and she's worthy of him too, for if
+she can love such a hideous old clown as I am, she'll stick to such a nice
+man as Dr. Lacey through thick and thin. But what do you say to goin',
+Tempest?"
+
+Julia had at first thought that nothing could induce her to become a pupil
+of Mr. Miller, but his allusion to Dr. Lacey decided her otherwise. It was
+necessary that she should go, for she did not dare trust her sister alone
+with the doctor; so she swallowed her dislike to Mr. Miller, and said she
+should be delighted to return to school.
+
+It was settled that they should go during the next week.
+
+This arrangement gave great pleasure to Dr. Lacey, who found it very
+lonely in Frankfort without Fanny, and had several times spoken of
+returning to New Orleans. But when he learned that Fanny was coming back,
+he suddenly changed his mind and concluded that Frankfort would be a
+charming winter residence. This was laughingly told to Fanny by Kate, who
+had learned to love her very much. Julia she disliked, for she had at last
+drawn from Mr. Miller the whole history of her proceedings, and she could
+but look upon the false-hearted girl as accessory to her brother's death.
+
+Julia knew that by the fair Northern beauty she was secretly despised, but
+she did not care, for she had conceived a great friendship for Mrs.
+Carrington, whom she often amused with her remarks about New York people.
+Once she said, "I do wish New York would die, or stop taking emetics, and
+sending the contents of her bilious stomach to Kentucky in the shape of
+teachers!"
+
+Mrs. Carrington smiled and said, "I think you prefer Louisiana emetics, do
+you not?"
+
+Julia blushed as she answered, "Yes, but what can I do. There's Mr. Miller
+ready to back up whatever Fanny does, and put down whatever I do. I'd
+thank him to mind his own business, and stay at his own home!"
+
+Mrs. Carrington did not reply, for she, too, was greatly annoyed by the
+presence of Mr. Miller and Kate. The latter she looked upon as a rival,
+for she was said by every one to have the most beautiful face in
+Frankfort. This greatly displeased Mrs. Carrington, who, before Kate's
+arrival, had been considered the belle of the town, so far as beauty was
+concerned. She also felt great contempt for Kate's occupation as a
+teacher, and said, "She didn't see why folks should make such an ado over
+a poor music teacher."
+
+Once, in speaking on the subject to Dr. Lacey, she said, "I am glad I was
+not born in New York, for then I should have been obliged to pick up
+chips, split wood, dig potatoes, wash dishes and teach school!"
+
+Dr. Lacey's reply to this remark was, "I think, Mrs. Carrington, you will
+admit that the young ladies who come here from the North almost always
+possess superior education. Now if they spent much time in splitting wood
+and digging potatoes, I am sure they could not acquire so much knowledge."
+
+Mrs. Carrington answered, "Of course you feel interested in New Yorkers,
+for Fanny has taken a great fancy to them, and whatever she likes you must
+like, of course."
+
+"Yes, I know Fanny likes our New York friends very much," said Dr. Lacey.
+"And I think you will allow that she shows good taste in the choice of her
+associates."
+
+"Oh, yes, admirable," returned Mrs. Carrington, "almost as good taste as
+some of my acquaintance show in preferring her."
+
+"What do you mean?" asked Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Why, I mean," said Mrs. Carrington, "that I am puzzled to know what
+attraction such a simple-minded girl as Fanny can have for a person of
+your intelligence."
+
+Dr. Lacey bit his lip, but forcing down his anger said, "She possesses the
+same attraction which every guileless, innocent person has."
+
+"Guileless and innocent," repeated Mrs. Carrington; "rather call her
+artful and designing. Depend upon it, doctor, you have only seen the
+bright side of her disposition. You should see her in her room, and know
+how much trouble her sister has with her!"
+
+She might have said more, but Dr. Lacey stopped her by saying rather
+warmly, "Mrs. Carrington, you shall not talk so about Fanny. I know you do
+not like her, and consequently, whatever you can say of her will have no
+effect upon me."
+
+So saying, he quitted the apartment, leaving Mrs. Carrington to her own
+reflections. They were not very pleasant, for Dr. Lacey's manner had said
+as plainly as words could say that she had better mind her own business,
+and she began to think so herself, for she muttered, "After all, what is
+it to me if he does like Fanny? I am bound fast, but oh, if I were free,
+I'd compass heaven and earth to secure him." Her wish to be free was soon
+realized.
+
+That afternoon, when the Sea Gull came up from Louisville, it brought home
+her husband, wearied, worn out and sick. He took his bed, and never left
+his room again until strong men carried him out and laid him down to sleep
+in the silent graveyard. The close of his life was calm and peaceful, for
+he had early chosen the better part, and he looked upon the grave as but a
+stepping stone from earth to heaven.
+
+His life was a dreary pilgrimage, for though he possessed for his young,
+giddy wife, a strong, ardent affection, he had long known that it was not
+returned, and he felt that she would be happier if he were dead. She,
+however, paid him as much attention during his illness as the gay life she
+led would allow; but she was often away, and night after night was he left
+alone with his Bible and his God, while she was in the midst of some
+fashionable amusement. Her neglect was, however, partly made up to him by
+the kind care of Fanny, who gave him all the time she could possibly spare
+from her school duties. Mrs. Carrington found it very convenient to call
+upon her, whenever she wished to be absent, and hour after hour the fair
+young girl sat by the sick man's bedside, employed either with her needle,
+her books or drawing. Mr. Carrington was a fine scholar and gave her much
+assistance in her studies.
+
+When he grew too weak to read, she would read to him from the Bible,
+stopping occasionally, while he explained some obscure passage, or
+endeavored to impress on her mind some solemn truth. Thus were the seeds
+of righteousness sown, which afterward sprang up and bore fruit unto
+everlasting life.
+
+At last the chilling dews came upon his head, his eye grew dim with the
+mists of death, and then he laid his cold, white hand on Fanny's head and
+prayed most earnestly that heaven's choicest blessings, both here and
+hereafter, might descend upon one who had so kindly smoothed his dark
+pathway down to the valley of death. A few words of affectionate farewell
+to his wife and he was gone. His crushed, aching heart had ceased to beat
+and in a few days the green sod was growing above his early grave.
+
+Fanny begged so earnestly to have him buried by the side of Mr. Wilmot
+that Mrs. Carrington finally consented, and the two, who had never seen
+each other on earth, now lay peacefully side by side. When the springtime
+came, the same fair hands planted flowers over the graves of her brothers,
+as she loved to call the two men, each of whom had blessed her with his
+dying breath. Thither would she often go with Dr. Lacey, who was each day
+learning to love her more and more.
+
+Mrs. Carrington contented herself with having a few hysterical fits,
+shedding a few tears, dressing herself in an expensive suit of mourning,
+and erecting to the memory of her husband a magnificent monument. When Mr.
+Middleton saw the latter, he said, "Why the plague can't Dick have as good
+a gravestun as that young lieutenant? He desarves it jest as much"; so out
+came his purse, and when Mrs. Carrington went next to visit the costly
+marble at her husband's grave, she was chagrined to see by its side a
+still more splendid one. But there was no help for it, so she had to
+endure it in silence, consoling herself with thinking how becomingly she
+would dress and how many conquests she would make, when the term of her
+mourning should have expired!
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER VII
+
+
+                 JULIA'S PLOT TO BREAK FANNY'S ENGAGEMENT
+
+
+Our readers will not be sorry, if after a chapter of sadness and death, we
+turn to a more joyous one, and tell them of the bridal of Kate Wilmot and
+Mr. Miller. Kate wished to defer it a few months, on account of the recent
+death of her brother, but her lover urged his claim so strongly that she
+at last yielded, and their marriage took place on Christmas eve. Mr. W----,
+one of the wealthiest men in Frankfort, very kindly offered to give Kate a
+splendid wedding party, but she politely declined his generous offer, as
+she did not feel like entering into such a scene of gayety as would
+necessarily attend a large party.
+
+A few of her most intimate friends assembled in Mrs. Crane's parlor, and
+thence proceeded to the church, which was crowded with anxious spectators,
+many of whom almost envied Mr. Miller his beautiful bride, while others
+envied her the fine-looking man who stood there as the bridegroom, and all
+were unanimous in pronouncing it an excellent match. Kate's happiness on
+this occasion was not unmingled with sadness, for her thoughts went back
+to the time when, with a heart bursting with anguish, she had first
+entered that church and passed up its broad aisle until she reached the
+side of her darling brother, who lay shrouded in his coffin.
+
+Now the scene was changed; she was there as the happy bride of one to whom
+she had given the undivided affection of her heart, and as the solemn
+words were uttered which made her his forever, she felt that her brother's
+spirit hovered near, to bless her union with one who had ever been his
+true friend. So she requested that Fanny should be her bridesmaid, and the
+young girl now stood at the altar, with her bright face beaming with
+happiness, for Dr. Lacey, who was by her side, had, the night before, told
+her all his love, and had won from her a promise that at some future time
+she would be his. He told her that he would speak to her father the next
+evening.
+
+Accordingly, after the wedding party had returned to Mrs. Crane's, he
+invited Mr. Middleton to go with him for a few minutes to his room. Fanny
+was sure of her father's consent, but she could not help feeling nervous
+when she saw him leave the parlor, accompanied by Dr. Lacey. A few moments
+after, she observed that Julia also was missing, and she trembled lest she
+might have suspected something and gone to listen.
+
+Nor was she mistaken in her fears; for Mrs. Carrington and Julia both had
+an inkling of what was going on, and when the latter heard Dr. Lacey say
+something to her father in a low tone, and then saw them leave the room
+together, she arose and stealthily followed them upstairs. Going out on
+the balcony, she stole softly up to Dr. Lacey's window, and there,
+unobserved, listened to a conversation which confirmed her worst fears. In
+a firm, decided tone, Dr. Lacey told Mr. Middleton of his love for his
+daughter, and said she had promised to be his if her father would consent.
+
+Mr. Middleton replied, "And so it's my darter you want. Of course it's
+Sunshine?"
+
+"Certainly, sir," answered Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Well, I'm glad on't. I've seen it all along; but I didn't know but mebby
+Tempest had come it over you with her pretty face--but devil of a life
+you'd lead with her."
+
+Dr. Lacey did not reply, but Julia did; and though the tones of her voice
+were too low to be heard, they were none the less emphatic, as she said,
+"And devil of a life I'll make you lead if you do not have me." And at the
+same time she ground her glittering teeth and shook her clenched fist at
+the two men, who were unconscious of the rage they were exciting.
+
+Mr. Middleton continued, "Yes, I'll give you Sunshine, I reckon, and a
+hundred thousand dollars beside."
+
+"It's Fanny I want, not her money," said Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Oh, yes, I know," answered Mr. Middleton; "but I reckon you won't object
+to a few thousand, unless you are as rich as a Jew."
+
+Dr. Lacey replied: "I am not as rich as a Jew, but I am the only child of
+my father, who is said to be worth half a million."
+
+"Half a million!" repeated Mr. Middleton in astonishment. "Golly-ludy,
+man, what made you ever think of a poor girl like Sunshine?"
+
+"Because I love her," answered Dr. Lacey, "and I would marry her just as
+soon if she were not worth one dime."
+
+"Maybe you would and maybe you wouldn't," muttered Julia; "and perhaps
+you'll have her, and perhaps you won't. You've got me to deal with, and
+I'd like to see the person who can cross my path with impunity." So
+saying, she glided from her hiding place and went down stairs to the
+parlor, leaving her father and Dr. Lacey to finish their conversation.
+
+Dr. Lacey proposed that Fanny should continue at school two years longer,
+and at the end of that time he would claim her as his wife.
+
+"Why, yes," said Mr. Middleton; "I s'pose I understand; you want her to be
+more accomplished like, afore you take her down to New Orleans. Well, it's
+perfectly nateral, and old Josh'll spar no pains nor money."
+
+And so the conference ended. When Dr. Lacey re-entered the parlor Fanny
+read success in his face. In a short time he managed to get near her, and
+bending down, whispered to her, "My own dear Fanny, forever." At these
+words a beautiful flush suffused Fanny's usually pale cheek. It was
+noticed by Julia, who was watching the doctor and her sister with a
+feeling of almost fiendish hatred. When she saw the bright look of joy
+which passed over Fanny's face as the doctor whispered to her, she pressed
+her small white hands together until her long transparent nails left their
+impress in her flesh!
+
+Just then Mr. Miller, with his wife upon his arm, approached the spot
+where the doctor was standing, and said, "Why, doctor, what has happened?
+You look almost as happy as I feel. And little Fanny, too, is really
+looking quite rosy. I should not be surprised if my wedding should be a
+prelude to another."
+
+Julia could hear no more, but sick with anger, she turned away, heartily
+wishing Mr. Miller was in California digging gold with the water six feet
+deep all around him! When the company began to disperse Dr. Lacey
+whispered to Fanny that he wished her to remain a few moments, as he had
+something to say to her. Accordingly, after the parlor was deserted, he
+drew her to the sofa and placing his arm around her, told her of the plan
+which he had marked out for her improvement during the next two years. To
+all that he required Fanny promised a cheerful compliance, and he
+proceeded to tell her how he would in the meantime beautify his Southern
+home, and fill it up with every luxury which could please a refined,
+delicate female. By the time he had finished Fanny was weeping from excess
+of happiness.
+
+"It seems so strange," said she, "that you should prefer me to any one
+else, me, who am so plain looking, so--"
+
+"So pure-minded and innocent," interrupted Dr. Lacey, "and so lovely, too,
+for to me you are very handsome. Not as beautiful, perhaps, as Mrs.
+Miller, for there are few who are, and yet I like your looks quite as
+well."
+
+Fanny did not reply; after a moment's silence he said, "Fanny, I shall be
+obliged to go to New Orleans soon."
+
+"Go to New Orleans," said Fanny. "Oh, no, don't."
+
+"But I must," answered he. "Business of importance calls me there."
+
+"How soon must you go?"
+
+"In two weeks," he replied.
+
+"And how long will you be gone?"
+
+"Probably three months," he answered. "But I shall write to you often;
+twice a week, perhaps, and you will find enough to do to answer my letters
+and attend to your studies, besides practicing your music lessons. By the
+way, Fanny, I wish you to pay particular attention to music, for you know
+I am very fond of it."
+
+Fanny promised that she would, and they separated for the night. While
+Fanny was going to her room, she determined she would tell Julia all her
+future prospects; but she found her sister either asleep or pretending to
+be (the latter was the fact); so she said nothing, but lay down without
+disturbing her. She could not sleep, however, and toward morning Julia
+called out, in no very gentle tones, "Do lie still, Fan, or else get up
+and go down in the parlor and have another tete-a-tete with Dr. Lacey."
+
+Fanny saw that her sister was awake, and she resolved to improve the
+opportunity, even if Julia were not in a very gentle mood. So she said,
+"Sister, I want to tell you something; wake up, won't you?"
+
+"Wake up!" answered Julia. "I should like to know who's been asleep, or
+who can sleep where you are? What is the great secret you wish to tell
+me?"
+
+With many blushes and some stammering Fanny got through with her story.
+After she had finished Julia was silent a few moments and then said,
+"Well, what of it? What if Dr. Lacey has promised to marry you? Is that
+any reason why you should keep me awake all night?"
+
+Fanny did not answer, and as her mind was relieved from the weighty matter
+of telling her sister, she soon fell asleep, and when she awoke the sun
+was high in the heavens, and Mrs. Miller was bending over her, wishing her
+a "Merry Christmas!" That day there was sent to Mrs. Crane's a large box,
+which Dr. Lacey was very particular to have handled carefully. When it was
+opened it was found to contain an elegant rosewood piano, and a note in
+which was written, "A Christmas Gift for Fanny." The delighted girl did
+not ask who was the giver, for she well knew; and resolved to apply
+herself closely to music, so as to do justice to the beautiful present.
+
+The two weeks of Dr. Lacey's stay passed rapidly away, and at their close
+he bade Fanny an affectionate good-by, promising to write regularly twice
+a week, and to return, if possible, at the end of three months. After he
+was gone, it seemed to Fanny that one-half of her life had left her, and
+she felt very unhappy. There was something in her sister's manner which
+she could not define, and as Julia seemed anxious to avoid her, she spent
+much of her time with Mrs. Miller, who each day grew fonder of her little
+"Kentucky sister," as she often called her in imitation of her brother.
+
+Meanwhile Julia spent all her leisure hours with Mrs. Carrington, to whom
+she confided her feelings and wishes. Mrs. Carrington was not displeased
+to find that Julia was determined to break the engagement between Dr.
+Lacey and Fanny, and secretly hoped she would succeed. Not that she wished
+to aid Julia in securing the doctor, for such was not her intention.
+Neither did she look upon such an event as possible, for she felt sure
+that Dr. Lacey never would fancy Julia, even if there were no Fannys in
+the world; and supposing he did, she could easily remedy it by exposing
+Julia's wickedness.
+
+In due course of time a letter arrived for Fanny from Dr. Lacey. It was a
+well-filled sheet and so full of affection and kind suggestions for her
+improvement, that Fanny felt an increased pleasure in thinking that she
+was the object of Dr. Lacey's love. Julia watched her with an evil eye, as
+she read the letter, and when she saw the look of joy which lit up every
+feature, she thought, "Yes, read on and enjoy it--do--for you'll not get
+many more such!"
+
+That day after school she started out for the purpose of laying the
+foundation for the fulfillment of a part of her plans. There was in the
+post-office a clerk whose name was Joseph Dunn. He was an awkward,
+rawboned young man, about six feet two inches high. Until within a few
+months he had lived near Mr. Middleton. He had a yellow face, yellow hair
+and yellow teeth, the latter of which projected over his under lip. He
+also drove a very yellow horse and rode in a yellow buggy. In his own
+estimation he was perfectly irresistible, and imagined he had only to say
+the word and all the girls in the country would eagerly accept the offer
+of being mistress of his fancy colored horse and person. For Fanny he had
+conceived a violent passion and wondered much that she should repel all
+his serious advances. At last he wrote her a letter saying that on a
+certain afternoon he would visit her and make a formal offer of his hand.
+He bade her weigh the matter seriously, so that she would have no one to
+blame but herself, if she should ever regret answering in the affirmative.
+
+Fanny was very much annoyed by this letter and when on the afternoon
+specified she saw old "sorrel" coming up to the gate, she said, "Father,
+there is Joe coming here to offer me the honor of becoming Mrs. Dunn. He
+troubles me exceedingly with his attentions, and I wish you would manage
+to make him keep away."
+
+Thus enlightened, Mr. Middleton was ready for any emergency, and he
+answered Joe's confident knock in person. The young man greeted him with a
+very polite, "Good afternoon," to which Mr. Middleton returned with a
+significant "umph!"
+
+"Is your daughter Fanny at home?" asked Mr. Dunn.
+
+"Yes, she's at home," said Mr. Middleton. "What d'ye want of her?"
+
+"I should like to have a few moments' private conference with her, if
+you've no objection, sir," replied Mr. Dunn.
+
+"A few moments private fiddlestick," answered Mr. Middleton. "What the
+devil--whose little boy are you? Ain't you Miss Dunn's little boy? You'd
+better scratch gravel for home, and if I catch you here again dickerin'
+after Fanny, I'll pull every corn-colored hair out of your head!"
+
+This rebuff somewhat cooled the ardor of Joseph's attachment, and as he
+felt sure that Fanny had told her father of his coming, he from that time
+disliked her as much as he had before admired her. Not long after the sad
+finale of his affaire de coeur, he left his home in the country, and going
+to Frankfort became a clerk in the post office. Julia well knew the old
+grudge which he had toward Fanny, and as he did not possess the best
+principles in the world, she had strong hopes of procuring his services
+for the accomplishment of her purpose. Accordingly, at about half past
+five she bent her steps in the direction of the post office, hoping to see
+him in the street, for she knew that he usually went to his supper at that
+hour. She had not gone far beyond the post office when he overtook her.
+She greeted him with her blandest smile, and as she seemed inclined to be
+very sociable, he slackened his pace for the sake of walking with her.
+They had not proceeded far when she said, "Mr. Dunn, if you are not in a
+particular hurry, I should like to have you walk on with me, as I have
+something to communicate to you."
+
+Joseph was delighted, and yet he knew not what to think. The haughty Julia
+had formerly treated him with disdain; but within a week or two her
+conduct toward him had changed, and she seemed to seek his society, and
+now she had even asked him to walk with her. What could it mean? He was
+not long kept in ignorance, for in a few words Julia explained her wishes.
+"You know, Mr. Dunn," said she, "that I have money and I am willing to pay
+you almost any amount, and then it is such a rare opportunity for being
+revenged upon Fanny, who did abuse you shamefully, and even now makes all
+manner of fun of you. It will not be much trouble for you," she continued,
+"for you can watch our box, and whenever a letter arrives from Dr. Lacey,
+you can lay it aside until you have an opportunity of giving it to me, and
+you can do the same with Fanny's letters!"
+
+Joseph did not hesitate long, for the love of money was strong in him, and
+he also had a desire for revenging his fancied insult. Julia's manner
+toward him was not without its effect, for he felt greatly flattered that
+she should choose him for a confidant; so at last he promised to accede to
+her proposal on condition that he was well paid.
+
+"It will be well enough," said Julia, "to let her have three or four
+letters, as it would not be natural for him to forget her immediately, you
+know."
+
+"Oh, yes, ma'am," said Mr. Dunn, "I understand how to do it. Never fear
+but I'll fix it right."
+
+"Well, then, here is a part of your pay in advance," said Julia, as she
+slipped a ten-dollar note into his hand. At first he seemed inclined not
+to take it but finally did so, saying, "I suppose I ought to be paid, for
+it's mighty ticklish business."
+
+After having arranged affairs to her satisfaction, Julia bade Mr. Dunn a
+very friendly good night, and returned home where she found Fanny employed
+in writing an answer to Dr. Lacey's letter. Here, for the present, we will
+leave them, until Julia's plot has time to ripen.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER VIII
+
+
+               MR. MIDDLETON HAS MORE CALLERS FROM NEW YORK
+
+
+The reader will now accompany us to Geneva, one of the most beautiful
+villages in Western New York. On arriving at the depot we are beset by a
+host of runners, who call out lustily, "Temperance House!" "Franklin
+House!" "Geneva Hotel!" "Carriage to any part of the village for a
+shilling!" But we prefer walking, and passing up Water Street, and Seneca
+street, we soon come to Main street, which we follow until we come to a
+large, elegant mansion, the property of Judge Fulton, who is that evening
+entertaining a fashionable party. No matter if we are not invited, we can
+enter unperceived and note down what is taking place.
+
+Our attention is first directed toward the judge and his accomplished
+lady, who are doing the honors of the evening. As we scan their looks
+closely, we are struck with their features, and we feel sure that to them
+wealth was not given in vain, and that the beggar never left their door
+unfed or uncared for.
+
+Mrs. Fulton's countenance looks very familiar to us, and we wonder much
+where we have seen her before, or if we never have seen her, who it is
+that she so strongly reminds us of. Before we can solve the mystery, we
+observe across the room a face which makes us start up and exclaim, "Is it
+possible! Can that be Dr. Lacey?" A second look at the gentleman in
+question convinces us that he is two inches shorter than Dr. Lacey, and
+also that he wears glasses; still be bears a striking resemblance to the
+doctor, and we inquire who he is. We are told that his name is Robert
+Stanton. He is a graduate of Yale and a brother of Mrs. Fulton, He is
+intending in a few days to start for Kentucky, in company with Frederic
+Raymond, who was a classmate of his.
+
+As we watch young Stanton's movements, we observe a certain restlessness
+in his eye, as it wanders over the crowded room, seemingly in quest of
+some one who is not there. At last there is a new arrival, and Miss
+Warner, a very prim lady and a teacher in the seminary, is announced,
+together with three of her pupils. As the young girls enter the parlor,
+Mr. Stanton seems suddenly animated with new life, and we feel sure that
+one of those young ladies has a great attraction for him. Nor are we
+mistaken, for he soon crosses the room, and going up to one of them, a
+rosy-cheeked, blue-eyed girl, he says in a low tone, "I am glad you have
+come, Nellie. I had almost given you up, and concluded you were doing
+penance for some misdemeanor, and so could not come out." Then taking her
+upon his arm, he kept her near him all the evening.
+
+There was a strange history connected with Helen Ashton, or Nellie, as she
+was more familiarly called, but of this we will speak hereafter. She was
+formerly a member of the young ladies' school in New Haven, where she had
+become acquainted with Robert Stanton, who was in college. An intimacy
+sprang up between them which at last ripened into an agreement. Stanton's
+home was near Geneva, and when he left college he suddenly discovered that
+the Geneva Seminary was superior to any other, and with but little trouble
+he persuaded Nellie to go there to school.
+
+She had now been an inmate of the seminary in that place little more than
+a year, during which time Robert had pursued the study of law in Judge
+Fulton's office. He had always possessed a great desire to visit Kentucky,
+and had finally concluded to do so, determining if he liked it to make it
+his permanent residence. He was to return the next autumn for Nellie, who
+was to remain in school until that time.
+
+As they stood together that evening conversing about Kentucky, Nellie
+said, "I have an old schoolmate in Frankfort. It is Kate Wilmot. Do you
+remember having seen her in New Haven?"
+
+"Is she very beautiful?" asked Robert.
+
+"Oh, yes, exceedingly so. She turned half the students' heads," answered
+Nellie.
+
+"Yes, I remember her perfectly well," said Frederic Raymond, who was
+standing near, "and so does Bob, but he wants to pretend he does not. By
+the way, Miss Ashton," continued he, "are you not afraid that Kate's
+marvelous beauty will endanger your claim upon Robert's heart, when he
+shall be near her constantly, and can only think of your blue eyes as
+'over the hills and far away?'"
+
+Helen blushed, but did not answer, and Stanton said, "Never fear for me,
+Fred, but rather keep your own heart safely locked away, for fear some of
+those dark-eyed Kentucky girls will, ere you are aware, rifle you of it."
+
+"I shall do no such thing," returned Frederic. "I am going there for the
+express purpose of losing my heart, and the first Kentucky girl which
+pleases me shall be my wife, any way."
+
+"Whether she likes you or not?" asked Nellie.
+
+"Yes, whether she likes me or not," answered Frederic, "I shall marry her
+first, and make her like me afterward."
+
+So saying he sauntered off to another part of the room, little thinking
+that what he had spoken in jest would afterward prove true. At a late hour
+the company began to disperse, Miss Warner keeping a watchful eye upon her
+pupils, lest some lawless collegiate should relieve her from the trouble
+of seeing them safely home. This perpendicular maiden had lived forty
+years on this mundane sphere without ever having had an offer, and she had
+come to think of gentlemen as a race of intruding bipeds which the world
+would be much better without. However, if there were any of the species
+which she could tolerate, it was Judge Fulton and Robert Stanton. The
+former she liked, because everybody liked him, and said he was a "nice
+man, and what everybody said must be true." Her partiality for the latter
+arose from the fact that he had several times complimented her fine figure
+and dignified manners; so when he that night asked the privilege of
+walking home with Nellie, she raised no very strong opposition, but
+yielded the point by merely saying something about "child's play." She,
+however, kept near enough to them to hear every word of their
+conversation; but they consoled themselves by thinking that the wide-open
+ears could not penetrate the recesses of their well-filled letters which
+they saw in the future.
+
+In a few days Stanton and Raymond started for Kentucky. The evening before
+they left was spent by Stanton in Nellie's company. Mrs. Fulton had
+invited her to pass the night with her, as the Judge was absent from home.
+About ten o'clock Mrs. Fulton very considerately grew sleepy, and retired
+to her own room. But long after the town clock rang out the hour of
+midnight, a light might have been seen gleaming from the windows of Judge
+Fulton's sitting room, in which sat Robert and Nellie, repeating for the
+hundredth time vows of eternal constancy.
+
+The next morning when the last rumbling sound of the eastern train died
+away in the streets of Geneva, Nellie Ashton sat weeping in her little
+room at the seminary. She felt that now she was again alone in the wide,
+wide world. Eight years before she had in the short space of three weeks
+followed both father and mother to their last resting place, and upon
+their newly-made graves she had prayed the orphan's prayer, that God would
+protect one who was without father, mother, brother or sister in the
+world.
+
+The little property of her father was sold for the payment of his debts,
+and Nellie, who was then but twelve years old, was obliged to labor both
+early and late for her daily bread. Her father had lived near the city of
+New York, and not long after his death she procured a situation in a
+wealthy family of that city. She was called "the girl to do chores," which
+meant that she was kept running from garret to cellar, from parlor to
+kitchen, first here and then there, from earliest dawn to latest evening.
+It was almost always eleven o'clock before she could steal away to her low
+bed in the dark garret, and often, in the loneliness of the night, would
+the desolate child pray that the God with whom her parents dwelt would
+look in pity upon the helpless orphan.
+
+Ere long her prayer was answered, for there came to the house where she
+lived a gentleman and lady, who saw the "little kitchen girl." Something
+there was in her sad but intelligent face which attracted their notice,
+and they inquired her history of Mrs. Stanley, the lady with whom she
+lived.
+
+"She is," said Mrs. Stanley, "a good enough girl, if she would only let
+books alone; but she seems to have a passion for study, quite unsuitable
+for one in her station. When she is cleaning the knives she will have a
+book before her; and instead of singing the baby to sleep, she will get
+down and read to her, or repeat something which she has learned."
+
+"And has she no relatives?" asked the gentleman.
+
+"None living that I know of," said Mrs. Stanley; and then she added,
+"Nellie says she had a brother who was several years older than herself,
+and that three years ago he was one morning missing, and they found on his
+table a letter, saying that he had gone to sea on a whaling voyage, and
+would be gone three years. Her father afterward heard that the vessel in
+which his son sailed was supposed to be lost with all its crew. This is
+her story; but you can never tell how much to believe of the stories which
+such girls tell."
+
+"Did you ever detect her in a falsehood?" asked the gentleman.
+
+"Why, no, I never did; but of course she will equivocate, for all such
+paupers will."
+
+"With whom did she live before she came here?" continued the gentleman.
+
+"With a Mr. Barnard," answered Mrs. Stanley; and she continued laughingly,
+"You had better inquire about her of him, as you seem so much interested
+in her. He lives out a few miles in the country."
+
+The result of the conversation was that the Mr. Barnard mentioned above
+received the next day a call from a stranger, who made particular inquiry
+about little Helen Ashton. He seemed satisfied with the result, and as he
+had before learned that Mr. Barnard was a very good, honest man, he handed
+him five hundred dollars, telling him to take Nellie home--as she called
+Mr. Barnard's house--and to send her for two years to the district school.
+At the end of that time he would furnish funds for her to be educated in
+New Haven.
+
+There was great excitement in Mrs. Stanley's family when it was known that
+Nellie was to go away and be sent to school in New Haven. "I wonder," said
+Mrs. Stanley, "who pays the expenses? It can't be Judge ---- (naming the
+gentleman who had seemed so much interested in Nellie), for I am sure he
+would not be stupid enough to take a street beggar, as it were, and
+educate her." A second thought convinced her that it must be the said
+gentleman, and she suddenly felt an inclination to do something herself
+for the hitherto neglected kitchen girl.
+
+Accordingly, Nellie was summoned to the parlor and the state of her
+wardrobe inquired into. It was found to be lamentably deficient in even
+the necessary articles of clothing. Mrs. Stanley then turned her rag bag
+inside out and rummaged through several boxes in the garret which had not
+seen the light for several years. The result of her search was three or
+four cast-off garments, which the cook said "were so bad the rag man would
+hardly buy them." Mrs. Stanley, however, thought they were quite a gift,
+and gave Nellie many injunctions as to when she should wear them. Nellie
+thought it doubtful whether she should wear them all; but she said
+nothing, and in a few days she left Mrs. Stanley's house for a more
+pleasant home at Mr. Barnard's.
+
+It was a great mystery to Nellie who it could be that had befriended her;
+but if Mr. Barnard knew, he kept the knowledge to himself, and Nellie was
+obliged to remain in ignorance. She was, however, satisfied that the
+gentleman, whoever he was, was both able and willing to carry out his
+plan, for money for the payment of her school bills was regularly remitted
+to Mr. Barnard. At the time when she wished to leave New Haven, she had
+written to Mr. Barnard on the subject, and in due time had received from
+him a letter saying that the gentleman who was educating her was not only
+willing but anxious to have her sent to Geneva.
+
+Soon after her arrival there she chanced to meet Judge Fulton and his
+wife. Something in their looks seemed familiar, and also awoke a painful
+reminiscence of the dark kitchen and the lone garret far off in the great
+city. She could not remember ever having seen them, and so dismissed the
+subject from her mind, merely wondering if they knew that she who was to
+be their brother's wife once lighted fires and cleaned potatoes as a
+common servant girl.
+
+The reader will perhaps have imagined that the gentleman who befriended
+Nellie was none other than Judge Fulton. He was incited to this act of
+kindness by the same benevolent feeling which prompted all his deeds of
+charity. He had no daughters, and his intention was, first to see what
+improvement she would make of her advantages, and if he were satisfied, he
+would take her home as his adopted daughter. He was somewhat surprised
+when, two years before the time of which we are speaking, he received
+through Mr. Barnard a letter from Nellie addressed to, "My unknown
+benefactor," and desiring his consent to an engagement between herself and
+Robert Stanton. The same mail brought a letter from Robert, saying that he
+had just made an offer of his hand to a Miss Helen Ashton, who was only
+waiting for her guardian to sanction her choice. Judge Fulton's consent
+was given, and he wrote to Nellie that before she was married he would
+make himself known to her, and give her a wedding at his own house.
+
+A few days before Robert left for Kentucky Judge Fulton received another
+letter from Nellie, saying that it was Mr. Stanton's wish to be married
+the ensuing autumn. To this the judge gave his approval and determined as
+soon as Robert was gone to enlighten Nellie as to who her guardian was.
+This, then, was the history of Nellie Ashton, whom we will leave for a
+time, and as our readers are probably anxious to return to the bland
+climate of Kentucky, we will follow young Stanton and Raymond on their
+journey. Having arrived at Buffalo, they took passage in the steamboat
+Saratoga, which landed them safely in Sandusky after a trip of about
+twenty-four hours. At Sandusky they took the cars for Cincinnati.
+
+As they neared the Queen City, they noticed at one of the stations a tall,
+intelligent, but rather reckless-looking young man, who entered the cars
+and took a seat directly opposite them. There was something peculiarly
+attractive to Raymond in the confident, self-possessed manner of the
+stranger, and ere long he had, to use a Yankee expression, "scraped
+acquaintance" with him, and learned that his name was Henry Ashton, and
+that he too was on his way to Frankfort, where he resided. As the young
+man told his name, Raymond turned to Stanton and said, "I should think
+that you'd feel acquainted with this gentleman, you are so partial to his
+name."
+
+Stanton did not answer, and Raymond proceeded to question Mr. Ashton about
+Frankfort and its inhabitants. "By the way," said he, "are there any
+pretty girls there? Substantial ones, I mean, who have a purse long enough
+to pay a fellow for the trouble of marrying them?"
+
+Mr. Ashton smiled and answered, "Yes, we have a good many, and rich ones
+too; but the belle of the city when I left was a Mrs. Carrington--"
+
+"The plague it was!" interrupted Raymond, "and can't we get rid of her
+husband somehow? Won't he die of yellow fever, cholera or something? Or is
+he a gouty old wretch, who will live forever?"
+
+"You prevented me from telling you," said Mr. Ashton, "that Mr. Carrington
+has died since I left there. But you will hardly win this fair, haughty
+lady, unless you can plank about a million. But there are other faces
+quite as pretty, I think. There is a Julia Middleton, who is attending
+school. She is a great beauty, but, if report speaks truly, she would keep
+you busily employed in curbing her high temper."
+
+"No matter about the temper--has she got the dimes?" said Raymond.
+
+"About one hundred thousand dollars, I think," answered Ashton; "but one
+would need to be paid that much for having such a fury as she is, and such
+a queer old rat as her father."
+
+He then proceeded to enumerate some of Mr. Middleton's oddities, at all of
+which his auditors laughed heartily, and expressed their determination to
+make the old man's acquaintance as soon as possible. When the young men
+reached Cincinnati, they concluded to take the stage route to Lexington
+and Versailles, and to pay Mr. Middleton a visit before they proceeded to
+Frankfort. Accordingly on Thursday afternoon, just as the sun was setting,
+they entered Mr. Middleton's yard, where they were received by the dogs,
+with just such a demonstration of anger as had greeted Mr. Wilmot more
+than a year before.
+
+The master of the house was this time at home, and soon appearing at the
+door, he called out to the negroes who were in the yard, "Ho, thar, boys!
+Stuff your woolly heads down them tarnal dogs' throats and make them stop
+their yellin'! Glad to see you--walk in. Moses and Aaron! If this ain't
+Ashton from Frankfort. How d'ye do? How d'ye do?"
+
+Mr. Ashton shook hands with him, and then introduced his companions,
+saying they were from New York. The word New York seemed to thrill Mr.
+Middleton's nerves like an electric shock. He seized both hands of the
+young men and exclaimed, "From New York, hey? Then thrice welcome to my
+old cabin and hominy; old Josh's door is allus wide open to folks from New
+York." Then leading the way to the sitting room, he continued, "Yes, my
+own noble boy was from New York, but he died (this is my old woman Nancy,
+gentlemen). I don't see why in the old Harry he couldn't of lived. But he
+died and they kivered him up while I was gone, and I never seen him no
+more. Ho! Here, Tilda, fetch some hot water and make a little sling for
+these chaps. It'll do 'em good, as it's mighty cold and raw like out o'
+door."
+
+The sling was made, and Ashton and Raymond drank readily and freely; but
+when it was offered to Stanton, he modestly but firmly refused. "What upon
+airth!" said Mr. Middleton, "not drink when a friend asks you? Why, boy,
+just take a swaller."
+
+Here Raymond, who was ready to adopt Mr. Middleton's language and manners,
+exclaimed, "I'll tell you what, old boy, Bob's left a sweetheart in New
+York, and I fancy she lectured him on intemperance, for you know the women
+are dead set against it."
+
+Mr. Middleton looked first at Raymond, then at Stanton and said, "Well, he
+knows good sense by not touchin' on't, I reckon. Got a sweetheart, hey?
+That's better than to come here and marry some of our spitfires. Poor boy!
+Dick was engaged to one of 'em, and I've hearn that she raised a tantareen
+and broke his heart. But I'll fix her! I'll dock off fifty thousand to pay
+for that caper."
+
+Here Mr. Ashton asked if Mr. Middleton's daughters were still at
+Frankfort. "Yes," returned Mr. Middleton, "both thar, study in' all the
+flat things you can think on, and thummin' away on the pianner. You'll see
+'em thar; but mind me one and all, mind I say, don't fall in love with
+Sunshine, for she's engaged, and I've gin my consent, and whoever meddles
+in that match'll find Josh after 'em!" By way of adding emphasis to his
+words he brought his fist back against a work-stand, on which stood his
+wife's work basket. The stand was upset, and all the articles of the
+basket rolled on the floor. "Great Peter!" said Mr. Middleton, "ho, Tilda,
+come pick up these 'ere things!"
+
+Tilda came at the call of her master. While she was replacing the articles
+in her mistress' basket, Raymond, who wished to show that he was ready to
+adopt all the peculiarities of the State, said, "That's a valuable looking
+negro girl. I suppose your property mostly consists in such as she. I
+don't wonder that you object to give them up just to please the North.
+Have you many such?"
+
+"Yes, quite a heap on 'em. Why? Want to steal 'em, hey?"
+
+Raymond reddened. His attempts at anti-abolition had not succeeded as well
+as he anticipated; but he soon rallied and said, "Certainly not; I
+shouldn't know what to do with your slaves if I had them; besides I have
+no inclination to interfere with your Southern institutions. I am too much
+of a pro-slavery man myself."
+
+"Likely enough," said Mr. Middleton, rather gruffly, for he did not much
+like the appearance of Raymond, "likely enough. But, young man, let old
+Josh give you a little advice. I've seen more than double your years, I
+reckon, and I never seen a man come from the free states that wasn't a
+little teched with abolitionism. It's nateral like and onnateral to change
+their mind so mighty soon. So I advise you to keep your opinions to
+yourself for a spell, any way. A heap on 'em come here, and are surprised
+not to find a whippin' post stuck up in a corner of every yard. I don't
+say you are one of 'em; but we don't think no better of a body when they
+jine in with us so soon."
+
+This speech somewhat disconcerted young Raymond, who was anxious to get
+into Mr. Middleton's good graces; but his discomfiture was soon removed by
+his saying, "Boy, don't take what I've said in high dudgeon. Folks allus
+see the roughest side of me first; I'm a friend to you, and allus will be
+as long as you do well." Then chancing to think his guests were hungry, he
+called out, "Saints and angels! Why don't you bring in supper, you lazy
+bones thar in the kitchen? Do you hear?"
+
+"Yes, marster," said three or four negroes at once, "supper'll be ready
+d'rectly."
+
+In a few moments the nicely-cooked spare-rib was smoking on the table,
+together with hot coffee, boiled turnips and egg bread, which Southern
+cooks know so well how to make. Besides this there was the golden-colored
+butter, white flaky honeycomb, and the Sunday pitcher overflowing with
+rich creamy milk. "Come, boys, set by and have some fodder!" said Mr.
+Middleton.
+
+The young gentlemen took their seats at the table and Mr. Middleton
+continued, "Now lay into 't and help yourselves. I ain't used to perlite
+strains, and if I should try you'd all larf at me--mebby you want to now.
+Tempest say's I'm enough to make a dog larf."
+
+"Who is Tempest? One of your servants?" asked Stanton.
+
+"Christopher Columbus! One of my servants!" answered Mr. Middleton. "How
+Tempest would rar to hear that. Why, she's my oldest gal."
+
+"I beg your pardon," said Stanton.
+
+"Not a bit on't," answered Mr. Middleton. "I don't wonder you thought so,
+such an oudun name! Her real name is Julia, but I call her Tempest, 'case
+that's jist like her. She's a regular thunderstorm of lightning, hail and
+iron slugs. You'll see her in Frankfort. Goin' into the law thar, are
+you?"
+
+Stanton answered that he thought he should.
+
+"Well," said Mr. Middleton, "I'll give you all my suits, just because you
+wouldn't drink and tell a lie to that little gal at home. I despise liars.
+Let me catch a body telling me a lie, I tell you--"
+
+Here he lifted up his huge foot which was encased in a cowhide boot,
+something smaller than a canal-boat. He gave the table a kick which set
+all the spoons, knives and forks to dancing, spilt the milk and upset the
+gravy pot.
+
+"Why, Mr. Middleton!" interposed his wife.
+
+"I am sorry, honey," said he, "but I'll be hanged if that ar sling ain't
+gettin' the better of the old man."
+
+After supper was over and the effects of the sling had left Mr.
+Middleton's head, he inquired further into the intentions of his guests.
+On learning that Mr. Raymond would teach, if he could get the chance, Mr.
+Middleton said, "I reckon you can teach in Mr. Miller's school. I'll write
+to him about you, and I reckon he can make room for you."
+
+It was well for Raymond that Mr. Middleton did not observe his smile of
+contempt at the idea of being recommended by such an "old cur," as he
+secretly styled him.
+
+At a late hour Mr. Middleton conducted the young men to their room, saying
+as they entered it, "This was Dick's room, poor dear boy! For his sake I
+wish 'twas better, for it was sometimes cold like in the winter; but he's
+warm enough now, I reckon, poor fellow!" So saying, he left the room; but
+Stanton noticed upon the old tin candlestick which his host had put upon
+the table something which looked very much like tears, so large that he
+was sure no one but Mr. Middleton could have wept them.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER IX
+
+
+                      THE RESEMBLANCE OF THE COUSINS
+
+
+Among Mr. Middleton's negroes there was a boy twelve years of age whose
+name was Bob. On the morning following the incidents narrated in the last
+chapter, Bob was sent up to make a fire for "the young marsters." He had
+just coaxed the coal and kindlings into a blaze, when Raymond awoke, and
+spying the negro, called out, "Hello, there! Tom, Dick, Harry, what may be
+your name?"
+
+"My name is Bob, sar."
+
+"Oh, Bob is it? Bob what? Have you no other name?"
+
+"No, sar, 'cept it's Marster Josh. I 'longs to him."
+
+"Belong to Master Josh, do you? His name isn't Josh, it is Joshua."
+
+"Yes, marster."
+
+"Well, then, Bob, if his name is Joshua, what must yours be?" said
+Raymond.
+
+"Dun know, unless it's Bobaway," answered the negro, with a broad grin.
+
+"Bobaway! That's rich," said Raymond, laughing heartily at the rapid
+advancement of his pupil.
+
+After a moment's pause, he again called out, "I say, Bobaway, did it snow
+last night?"
+
+"No, sar, it didn't snow; it done frosted," said Bob.
+
+"Done frosted, hey?" said Raymond. "You're a smart boy, Bob. What'll you
+sell yourself for?"
+
+"Dun know; hain't nothing to sell 'cept my t'other hat and a bushel of
+hickory-nuts," answered Bob; "but I reckon how marster ax about five
+hundred, 'case I's right spry when I hain't got the rheumatiz."
+
+"Got the rheumatiz, have you, Bob? Where?"
+
+"In my belly, sar," answered Bob. Here the young men burst into a loud
+laugh, and Raymond said, "Five hundred is cheap, Bob; I'll give more than
+that."
+
+Bob opened his large white eyes to their utmost extent, and looking keenly
+at Raymond slowly quitted the room. On reaching the kitchen he told Aunt
+Judy, who was his mother, "that ef marster ever acted like he was goin'
+for to sell him to that ar chap, what poked fun at him, he'd run away,
+sartin."
+
+"And be cotched and git shet up," said Aunt Judy.
+
+"I'd a heap rather be shet up 'tarnally than to 'long to anybody 'sides
+Marster Josh," said Bob.
+
+During breakfast Mr. Middleton suddenly exclaimed, while looking at
+Stanton, "I've been tryin' ever since you've been here to think who you
+look like, and I've jest thought. It's Dr. Lacey."
+
+"Who, sir?" said Stanton in some surprise.
+
+"Dr. Lacey. D'ye know him?" asked Mr. Middleton.
+
+"Dr. Lacey of New Orleans?" asked Stanton.
+
+"The same," returned Mr. Middleton. "You look as much like him as two
+peas, only you wear goggles. Connection of your'n I reckon?"
+
+"Yes, sir," answered Stanton, "he is my cousin. I have been told that we
+resemble each other."
+
+"By Jupiter!" said Mr. Middleton, "that's just the checker. No wonder I
+like you so well. And Dr. Lacey goin' to marry Sunshine, too. Your
+sweetheart ought to look like Fanny. Got her picter, hey?"
+
+Stanton handed him Nellie's daguerreotype, and he pretended to discover a
+close resemblance between her and Fanny; but neither Mrs. Middleton, nor
+Mr. Ashton could trace any, for which Mr. Middleton called them both
+blockheads.
+
+"I think," said Mrs. Middleton, "that she looks more like Mr. Ashton than
+she does like Fanny."
+
+"It is similarity of name which makes her resemble him," said Raymond.
+
+"Why, is her name Ashton?" asked Middleton.
+
+"Yes, sir," said Stanton.
+
+"Mebbe she's your sister, Ashton. But Lord knows she don't look no more
+like you than she does like old Josh."
+
+"She cannot be my sister," said Ashton, "for I had but one, and she is
+dead."
+
+After breakfast Mr. Middleton ordered out his carriage and bade Ike drive
+the gentlemen to Frankfort.
+
+"I'd go myself," said he, "but I've got a fetched headache. Give my love
+to my gals and tell them I'm comin' to see 'em shortly. You'd better go to
+the Whizzakor House, till you find out whether or not Miss Crane 'll board
+you."
+
+The young men thanked him for his hospitality, and bade him good morning.
+As they were leaving the yard they passed Bob, who was still limping with
+the "rheumatiz." Raymond bade Ike stop, while he threw "Bobaway" some
+pennies. Bob picked them up and looked at them with a rueful face.
+
+"What's the matter, Bobaway?" asked Raymond. "Don't they suit?"
+
+"No, sir," said Bob. "I like fopences; I don't want nothin' of these old
+iron rocks."
+
+Each of the men threw Bob a sixpence, for which they were rewarded with a
+sight of his ivories and a loud "thank-ee-sar." After a ride of two hours
+they reached the Weisiger House in Frankfort. Soon after arriving there,
+Mr. Ashton introduced Stanton into one of the best law offices in the
+town, and then repaired to his former lodgings.
+
+In the course of the afternoon Raymond sought out Mr. Miller, and with a
+somewhat quizzical face handed him Mr. Middleton's letter of introduction.
+After reading it, Mr. Miller offered his hand to Raymond, and said, "I am
+glad, Mr. Raymond, that you happened here just at this time, for my school
+is large, and I am in want of a classical teacher. You are a graduate of
+Yale, it seems?"
+
+"Yes, sir," returned Raymond; "and by the way, Mr. Middleton told me that
+you had won a New Haven girl--Miss Kate Wilmot. I knew her very well."
+
+"Ah, is it possible?" said Mr. Miller, his face beaming. "Come with me to
+Mrs. Crane's," said he. "Kate will be glad to see an old friend."
+
+"Thank you," answered Raymond; "but I have a companion with me, a Mr.
+Stanton, who also knew Miss Wilmot. He is going into a law office here. We
+both of us intend calling at Mrs. Crane's this evening, and if possible we
+shall procure board there."
+
+So they parted, and Raymond returned to the Weisiger House, while Mr.
+Miller hastened home to make some inquiries concerning his new assistant,
+and to inform Mrs. Crane of her prospect for more boarders.
+
+That evening Stanton and Raymond called. They found assembled in Mrs.
+Crane's parlor, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Carrington and Julia. Kate
+instantly recognized the young gentlemen as old acquaintances, and
+presented them to her friends. When Stanton entered the room all observed
+the strong resemblance between him and Dr. Lacey. At last Mr. Miller spoke
+of it, and Stanton replied, "Yes, I've been told so before. Dr. Lacey is
+my cousin."
+
+"Indeed!" said Mr. Miller. Then turning to his wife, he added, "Where is
+Fanny? She ought to be here. It might do her as much good as seeing the
+doctor himself."
+
+"I should like to see Miss Fanny," said Stanton, "as I am told she is to
+be my cousin."
+
+A malicious smile curled Julia's lip, as she thought, "I think it is very
+doubtful whether she is ever your cousin"; but Mrs. Miller arose and said,
+"I think she is in her room. I will call her."
+
+Going to Fanny's room she knocked gently at the door; there was no
+response, and she knocked again more loudly. But still there was no
+answer; and Mrs. Miller thought she could distinguish a low, stifled sob.
+Pushing open the door, she saw the usually gay-hearted Fanny seated on the
+floor, her head resting on a chair, over which her hair fell like a golden
+gleam of sunlight. A second glance convinced Kate that Fanny was weeping.
+
+"Why, Fanny," said she, "what is the matter? What are you crying for?"
+
+Fanny did not reply, but as Mrs. Miller drew her up from the floor and
+placed her on the sofa, she laid her head in Kate's lap and wept still
+more passionately. At length Mrs. Miller succeeded in soothing her, and
+then insisted on knowing what was the cause of her distress.
+
+"Oh," said Fanny, "do not ask me, for I can only tell you that nobody
+loves me long at a time--nobody but my dear old father, mother, and the
+blacks."
+
+"You should not say so, Fanny dear," said Kate. "You know we all love you
+very much, and you say that within a few weeks Julia has been uniformly
+kind and affectionate to you."
+
+"Yes, I know she is, but--"
+
+"But what?" said Mrs. Miller. "Anything the trouble with Dr. Lacey?"
+
+"Yes, that's it! That's it!" said Fanny in a low voice.
+
+"Why, what's the matter? Is he sick?" asked Kate.
+
+"Oh, no. If he were I would go to him. But, Mrs. Miller, for four long
+weeks he has not written me one word. Now if he were sick or dead,
+somebody would write to me; but it isn't that--I am afraid he's false.
+Julia thinks he is, and she is sorry for me, there is some comfort in
+that."
+
+"Not written in four weeks? Perhaps he has written and his letters have
+been miscarried," said Kate.
+
+"Oh, no, that cannot be," answered Fanny. "His first four letters came in
+the course of two weeks, but since then I have not had a word."
+
+"Have you written to him since his letters ceased?" asked Kate.
+
+"Yes, once, and I am sorry I did," answered Fanny; "but I asked Julia if I
+had better, and she said it would do no harm."
+
+"Perhaps," said Mrs. Miller, "he is intending to return soon and wishes to
+surprise you, or it may be he is testing the strength of your attachment.
+But I would not suffer myself to be so much distressed until I was sure he
+was false. Come, dry your eyes and go with me to the parlor. There are
+some young gentlemen here from New York. One of them is Dr. Lacey's
+cousin. He wishes to see you."
+
+"Oh, no, no!" said Fanny, quickly. "I cannot go down. You must excuse me
+to him."
+
+So Mrs. Miller returned to the parlor, and said Fanny was not feeling very
+well and wished to be excused.
+
+Stanton and Raymond passed a very pleasant evening, and ere its close they
+had arranged with Mrs. Crane for rooms and board. On their way to the
+hotel, Raymond suddenly exclaimed, "I say, Bob, I'm head over heels in
+love!"
+
+"In love with whom?" was Stanton's quiet reply.
+
+"In love with whom?" repeated Raymond. "Why, Bob, is it possible your head
+is so full of Nellie Ashton that you do not know that we have been in
+company this evening with a perfect Hebe, an angel, a divine creature?"
+
+"Please stop," said Stanton, "and not deal in so many superlatives. Which
+of the fair ladies made such havoc with your heart? Was it Mrs. Crane?"
+
+"Mrs. Crane! Witch of Endor just as soon," answered Raymond. "Why, man
+alive, 'twas the beautiful Mrs. Carrington. I tell you what, Bob, my
+destiny is upon me and she is its star. I see in her my future wife."
+
+"Why, Fred," said Mr. Stanton, "are you crazy? Mrs. Carrington is at least
+nearly thirty-five, and you are not yet twenty-five."
+
+"I don't care for that," replied Raymond. "She may be thirty, and she may
+be a hundred, but she looks sixteen. Such glorious eyes I never saw. And
+she almost annihilated me with one of her captivating smiles. Her name,
+too, is my favorite."
+
+"Her name? Pray, how did you learn her name?" asked Stanton.
+
+"Why," answered Raymond, "you know we were talking together a part of the
+evening. Our conversation turned upon names, and I remarked that Ida was
+my favorite. Bob, you ought to have seen her smile as she told me Ida was
+her own name. Perhaps I said something foolish, for I replied that Ida was
+a beautiful name and only fitted for such as she; but she smiled still
+more sweetly and said I knew how to flatter."
+
+"Well," answered Stanton. "I hardly think you will win her, if what our
+friend Ashton said is true. You have no million to offer her."
+
+"Oh, fly on your million!" said Raymond. "She's got to have me any way. If
+I can't get her by fair means, I'll resort to stratagem."
+
+Thus the young man raved for nearly half an hour about Mrs. Carrington,
+whose handsome features, glossy curls, bright eyes, brilliant complexion
+and agreeable manners had nearly turned his head. Mrs. Carrington, too,
+had received an impression. There was something in Raymond's dashing
+manner, which she called "air," and she felt greatly pleased with his
+flattering compliments. She thought he would be a very pleasant companion
+to flirt with for an hour or two; but could she have known what his real
+intentions concerning her were she would have spurned him with contempt--as
+she afterward did.
+
+The next day at dinner Stanton and Raymond took their seats at Mrs.
+Crane's table. To Raymond's great delight Mrs. Carrington sat opposite
+him. Stanton occupied Dr. Lacey's seat, which brought Fanny directly in
+front of him. Fanny had been prepared in a measure for the striking
+resemblance between Stanton and Dr. Lacey; but when she was introduced to
+him, his looks brought Dr. Lacey so forcibly before her that she instantly
+grew pale and half wished to leave the room. But a look from Mrs. Miller
+reassured her, and she took her accustomed place at the table.
+
+Ere dinner was over she had forgotten for the time her lover's neglect,
+and was in the midst of an animated conversation with Stanton, who was
+much pleased with his cousin's choice. Stanton's looks and manners were so
+much like Dr. Lacey's that Fanny felt herself irresistibly drawn toward
+him and her face assumed a brighter aspect than it had worn for many days.
+Julia watched her closely and felt that nothing could please her better
+than a flirtation between Stanton and her sister.
+
+But such was not a part of Fanny's intentions. She liked Stanton because
+he was agreeable, intelligent and Dr. Lacey's cousin; but she would sooner
+have parted with her right hand than have done anything inconsistent with
+her engagement with Dr. Lacey. On the other hand, Stanton's heart was too
+strongly fortified with Nellie's charms to admit of an entrance to the
+gentle Fanny. But he admired her very much, and seemed to think that she
+had some claim upon him in the absence of his cousin.
+
+Thus, as days went on, his polite attentions toward Fanny increased, and
+Julia resolved to make this fact work for the accomplishment of her
+designs.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER X
+
+
+                 TEMPEST FORGES A LETTER AND ITS RESULTS
+
+
+Let us now go back for a few weeks and watch Julia's plot as it
+progresses. We have learned from Fanny that four letters arrived from Dr.
+Lacey; but the fifth she was destined never to receive. She was expecting
+it on Tuesday and was about going to the post office, when Julia said,
+"Fanny, I feel just like walking this morning; suppose you let me run
+round to the post office and get your expected letter."
+
+"Very well," answered Fanny; "but don't be gone long."
+
+"I won't," said Julia, gaily. "You sit down by the window and when I come
+round the corner on my return home. I will hold up your letter, and you
+will know you have one at least a minute before I reach home."
+
+So saying she departed, and Fanny sat down by the window to await her
+return. For several days past there had been a change in Julia's
+deportment. She was very amiable and kind to the household in general and
+to Fanny in particular. This was a part of her plan, so that in the
+catastrophe that was about to follow, she might not be suspected of foul
+play.
+
+At first Fanny was surprised at her affectionate advances, but it was so
+pleasant to have a sister who would love her that she did not ask the
+reason of so sudden a change, and when Julia very humbly asked forgiveness
+for all her former unkindness, the innocent-hearted Fanny burst into
+tears, and declared she had nothing to forgive, if her sister would only
+continue to love her always. Julia placed a Judas-like kiss on Fanny's
+pure brow, and gave a promise that she would try to be good; but she
+thought to herself, "this seeming change will make a favorable impression
+on Dr. Lacey when he hears of it."
+
+She knew that Fanny was expecting a letter on the Tuesday morning of which
+we have spoken, and fearing that by some means Mr. Dunn might fail of
+securing it, she determined to go herself for the mail. When she reached
+the post office the sinister smile with which Mr. Dunn greeted her assured
+her that he had something for her, and she readily conjectured that it was
+Fanny's expected letter.
+
+"Good morning, Mr. Dunn!" said she. "Anything for me this morning?"
+
+"Yes, ma'am," answered Dunn, with a very low bow; and casting a furtive
+glance around to make sure that no one saw him, he drew from his pocket a
+letter, on which Julia instantly recognized Dr. Lacey's handwriting. She
+took it and placed it in the pocket of her dress.
+
+On her way home, conscience clamored loudly in behalf of Fanny's rights.
+It said, "Beware what you do! Give Fanny her letter. It is a crime to
+withhold it." But again the monitress was stilled, and the crafty girl
+kept on her way, firm in her sinful purpose, until she reached the corner
+which brought her in sight of the window where Fanny was impatiently
+watching for her. The sight of that bright, joyous face, as it looked from
+the window, anxious for the expected sight of her letter, made Julia for a
+moment waver. She thought how gentle and loving Fanny had always been to
+her and involuntarily her hand sought the letter which lay like a crushing
+weight in her pocket. It was half drawn from its hiding place when the
+spirit of evil which seemed ever to follow Julia's footsteps whispered,
+"Let it alone. You have gone too far to retreat. You have Dr. Lacey to
+win, and it can be done in no other way."
+
+Julia listened to the tempter, her hand was withdrawn, and Fanny looked in
+vain for her letter. A faint sickness stole over her for a moment but she
+thought, "Perhaps Julia means to tease me. I will appear very unconcerned
+and not ask for it." So when Julia entered the room, she found that her
+sister's attention was suddenly, distracted by something in the street;
+but Fanny was not accustomed to dissemble and the rosy flush on her cheek
+showed how anxious she was.
+
+At last Julia said, "Why do you not ask for your letter, Fanny?"
+
+Oh, how eager was the expression of the sweet, pale face which was
+instantly turned toward the speaker. Springing up she exclaimed, "Oh,
+Julia, you have got me one, haven't you? Please give it to me."
+
+"I will tomorrow when it arrives," said Julia. "It has probably been
+delayed."
+
+Fanny's countenance fell and she said, "Then you haven't got me a letter?
+Oh, I'm so sorry!"
+
+"Never mind, sister," said Julia. "It will come tomorrow, and will seem
+all the better for waiting."
+
+Tomorrow came, but with it came no letter, and days wore on, until at last
+it was Saturday night. Alone in her room poor Fanny was weeping bitterly.
+Was Dr. Lacey sick or dead? This was the question which she continually
+asked herself. A suspicion of his unfaithfulness had not yet entered her
+mind. While she was yet weeping an arm was thrown affectionately round
+her, and a voice whispered in the sweetest possible tones, "Dear sister,
+do not weep so. If he were dead, some one would inform you. And now I
+think of it, why do you not write to him? There would be no harm in doing
+so. Come, sit down, and write him a few lines before dark, and I will take
+them to the office."
+
+So Fanny sat down to her writing desk, and the few lines proved to be a
+long letter ere she had finished. It was a most touchingly sad letter, and
+ought to have drawn tears from Julia, instead of forcing the malicious
+smile which played around her mouth while reading her sister's effusion.
+It is needless to say that, although Julia went to the post office, this
+letter never did but was placed in a little box by the side of two others,
+which had arrived from Dr. Lacey that week.
+
+After Julia returned from her walk that evening she said, "Fanny, if I
+were you I would not tell any one that I did not hear from Dr. Lacey, for
+you know it's just possible that he may not be sick, and in that case your
+best way would be to seem quite as forgetful of him."
+
+"Forgetful!" said Fanny. "Why, Julia, what do you mean? You cannot--Oh, no,
+I know you do not think Dr. Lacey untrue to me?" And Fanny's large blue
+eyes were fixed on her sister with as much earnestness as though her
+answer could decide her fate forever.
+
+"I do not like to think so, any more than you do," said Julia. "But Dr.
+Lacey is now in the gay city of New Orleans, surrounded by beauty and
+fashion, and were I his betrothed, I should not think it strange if he did
+not remain true to me."
+
+Fanny answered slowly, as if speaking were painful to her, "Oh, no, no! He
+cannot be false--anything but that."
+
+It was a new idea to her, and that night a weight of sadness, heavier than
+she had ever known before, filled her heart. She thought, "I will wait and
+see if he answers my letter before I believe him unfaithful."
+
+The next day was the Sabbath. About church time Julia announced her
+intentions of remaining at home on the plea of a violent headache. Fanny
+immediately offered to stay with her, but Julia declined, saying that
+sooner than both should be absent from church she would go herself.
+
+Accordingly Julia was left alone. She watched her sister until she
+disappeared down the street. Then she arose, and locking the door, drew
+from her pocket a small key, and unlocking a rosewood box, took from it
+one of Dr. Lacey's letters. Going to her writing desk, she sat down and
+commenced imitating his handwriting. She was very skillful in the art of
+imitation, and was delighted to find herself rapidly succeeding in her
+attempts at counterfeiting. So busily engaged was she that she did not
+heed the lapse of time, until her sister's footsteps were heard ascending
+the stairs. She sprang hastily up, and thrusting her writing materials
+into the box locked it, and had just time to throw herself upon the sofa
+when Fanny knocked at the door. Julia allowed her to knock twice, and then
+getting up she unfastened the door, at the same time yawning and rubbing
+her eyes as if just awakened from a sound slumber.
+
+"Why, sister, I woke you up, didn't I?" said Fanny. "I am sorry."
+
+"No matter," answered Julia, with another yawn, "I feel better. My nap has
+done my head good."
+
+In the afternoon Fanny again went to church, and Julia resumed the
+occupation of the morning. She succeeded so well that before church was
+out she felt sure that after a few more attempts she could imitate Dr.
+Lacey's writing so exactly as to thoroughly deceive Fanny. "But not yet,"
+said she to herself; "I do not wish to test my skill yet. It is hardly
+time."
+
+Thus the days glided away. Nearly two weeks passed, and there came no
+answer to Fanny's letter. She did not know that regularly, twice a week,
+letters had arrived from New Orleans, and had been handed to Julia by Mr.
+Dunn. In the last of these letters, Dr. Lacey complained because Fanny had
+neglected writing so long. We will give the following extract:
+
+"MY PRECIOUS SUNSHINE:
+
+"--Can it be that you are sick? I do not wish to think so; and yet what
+else can prevent your writing? I have not a thought that you are forgetful
+of me, for you are too pure, too innocent to play me false. And yet I am
+sometimes haunted by a vague fear that all is not right, for a dark shadow
+seems resting over me. One line from you, dearest Fanny, will fill my
+heart with sunshine again--"
+
+Thus wrote the doctor, and Julia commented on it as follows: "Yes, you are
+haunted, and I am glad of it. The pill is working well; I'll see whether
+'Sunshine,' as you and my old fool father call her, will steal away
+everybody's love for me. I suppose I'm the dark shadow, for father calls
+me a spirit of darkness, and yet, perhaps, if he had been more gentle with
+me, I might have been better; but now it's too late." And the letter was
+placed in the rosewood box by the side of its companions.
+
+Slowly but surely the painful conviction fixed itself upon Fanny's mind
+that Dr. Lacey was false. It was dreadful to think so, but there seemed no
+other alternative, and Fanny's heart grew sadder, and her step less joyous
+and elastic, while her merry laugh was now seldom heard ringing out in its
+clear, silvery tones, making the servants stop their work to listen and
+exclaim, "How lonesome t'would be without Miss Fanny; she's the life of
+the house, Lor' bless her."
+
+The change was noticed and spoken of by the inmates of Mrs. Crane's
+dwelling. Mr. Miller attributed it to a too close application to books,
+and recommended her to relax somewhat in her studies. Fanny had too much
+of woman's pride to allow anyone except Julia to know the real cause of
+her sadness, and was glad to have her languor ascribed to over-exertion.
+On the night when Kate had found her weeping she had involuntarily told
+her secret, but she went to Mrs. Miller the next morning and won from her
+a promise not to mention what she had revealed, even to her husband.
+
+Mr. Stanton's presence seemed to divert Fanny's mind, and the two weeks
+following his arrival passed away more pleasantly than she had thought two
+weeks could pass, uncheered by a line from Dr. Lacey. At the end of that
+time it pleased Julia that Fanny should have a pretended letter from New
+Orleans. Several days were spent in preparing it, but at last it was
+completed, folded, sealed and directed. Mr. Dunn pronounced the deception
+perfect. He stamped it with the Frankfort postmark so slightly that one
+would as soon have called it "New Orleans" as anything else.
+
+Fanny was seated in the parlor in company with Stanton when Julia suddenly
+entered the room and said, "Oh, here you are, sister. I've looked
+everywhere for you. Here is a letter."
+
+One glance at the superscription assured her that it was from Dr. Lacey. A
+bright, beautiful flush suffused Fanny's face, which became irradiated
+with sudden joy. Asking Mr. Stanton to excuse her, she went to her rooms,
+so as to be alone when she perused the precious document. After she was
+gone, Julia spoke of Dr. Lacey and asked Stanton if he had ever heard from
+him. Stanton replied, "While Dr. Lacey was in college he spent a part of
+his vacations at my father's; but I almost always chanced to be absent at
+school, and consequently we are not much acquainted. He did write to me a
+few times while I was in college, but our correspondence gradually ceased
+and I have not heard from him in a long time. I hope he will return to
+Frankfort, for I should like to renew our acquaintance."
+
+This answer gave Julia great relief; she had feared Stanton might write to
+Dr. Lacey, and that by some means her scheme might be ruined. But all was
+safe, and in a few moments she arose to go to her room and witness the
+result of the letter. Let us go before her and see the result for
+ourselves.
+
+On reaching her apartment, Fanny sat down on the sofa, while a tremulous
+nervousness shook her frame. She dreaded to open the letter, for a strange
+forboding of evil came over her. At last the seal was broken and Fanny's
+heart stood still, and a dizziness crept over her as she read. For the
+reader's benefit we will look over her shoulder and read with her the
+following:
+
+
+
+"MY ONCE DEAR AND STILL MUCH ADMIRED FANNY: I hardly know how to write
+what I wish to tell you. If I knew exactly your opinion concerning me, I
+might feel differently. As it is I ardently hope that your extreme youth
+prevented my foolish, but then sincere, attentions from making any very
+lasting impression on you. But why not come to the point at once. Fanny,
+you must try and forget that you ever knew one so wholly unworthy of you
+as I am. It gives me great pain to write it, but I am about to engage
+myself to another.
+
+"Do not condemn me unheard. There is a young lady in this city, who is
+beautiful, wealthy and accomplished. Between her father's family and mine
+there has long existed an intimacy which our fathers seem anxious to
+strengthen by a union between myself and the young lady I have mentioned.
+For a time I resisted manfully. For, ever between me and the tempting bait
+came the image of a pale, bright-haired girl, whose blue eyes looked
+mournfully into mine and whispered, 'Do not leave me.' But at last I
+yielded, and now, Fanny, will you forgive me? It cost me more anguish to
+give you up than I hope you will ever feel. Be happy, Fanny, and some time
+when I am traveling through Kentucky, let me find you the cheerful,
+contented wife of some one more suitable for you than I am. With kind
+wishes for your happiness, I remain,
+
+                            "Your true friend,
+
+                                                           "GEORGE LACEY."
+
+"P.S.--It is just possible that the young lady and myself may not become
+engaged, but if we do not, after what has passed, it will be best for you
+and me to try to forget each other. Give my compliments to your sister
+Julia. By the way, do you know that I always admired her very much? What a
+sensation she would make in the fashionable world of New Orleans. But
+pshaw! What nonsense I'm writing."
+
+
+
+Alas for Fanny! She did not need to read the letter twice, for every
+syllable had burned into her soul, and she could have repeated each word
+of the cruel message. This, then, was the end of her bright dream of
+bliss! She did not weep, for she could not. The fountain of her tears
+seemed dried up. A heavy weight had suddenly fallen on all her faculties.
+The objects in the room chased each other in rapid circles, while Dr.
+Lacey stood in the distance mocking her anguish. A faint feeling gathered
+round her heart. She uttered a low cry and fell heavily forward.
+
+When Julia entered the room she found her sister extended on the floor,
+cold and white as a piece of marble, while the blood was gushing from her
+nostrils and moistening the curls of her long hair. Julia's first feeling
+was one of intense horror, or fear her sister might be dead, but a touch
+assured her that Fanny had only fainted. So she lifted her up, and bearing
+her to the window applied the usual restoratives. As Julia looked on the
+death-like face of her young sister she murmured, "Had I thought she loved
+him so well, never would I have done so wickedly."
+
+But she made no promise to repair the mischief, and stifled all the better
+impulses of her nature by saying, "It is too late now: it is too late."
+
+At last Fanny opened her eyes. Her first thought was for her letter, which
+was still tightly clenched in her hand. Passing it to Julia she said,
+faintly, "Read it, sister."
+
+Julia took it, and pretending to read it, burst into a violent passion,
+abusing Dr. Lacey for his meanness, and ending by telling Fanny that she
+ought to consider herself fortunate in escaping from such a man. Fanny
+seemed disturbed to hear evil spoken of Dr. Lacey, so Julia changed her
+manner, and said, "I do not wonder you feel badly, Fanny. You and I can
+sympathize together now."
+
+Fanny looked at her sister in some surprise, but at last answered, "Oh no,
+you cannot know how I feel. Mr. Wilmot loved you to the last. Dr. Lacey is
+not dead, but--"
+
+Here Julia interrupted her by saying, "I do not mean to refer to Mr.
+Wilmot. I was flattered by his attentions, but I never knew what it was to
+love until I saw Dr. Lacey."
+
+"Dr. Lacey!--You love Dr. Lacey!" said Fanny, and again she fell back cold
+and motionless. A second time Julia restored her to consciousness, but for
+an hour she did not speak or scarcely move. At the end of that time,
+calling her sister to her, in a low, subdued tone, she said, "Tell me all,
+Julia. I can bear it. I am calm now."
+
+The traitress kissed her cheek, and taking one of the little hands in
+hers, told her how truly she had loved Dr. Lacey, and how she had
+struggled against it when she saw that he loved another. "I have," said
+she, "lain awake many a night, and while you slept sweetly, dreaming,
+perhaps, of your lover, I have wept bitter tears because I must go alone
+through the cold world, unloved and uncared for. And forgive me, Fanny,
+but sometimes I have felt angered at you, because you seemed to steal
+everybody's love from me. Our old father never speaks to me with the same
+affection which marks his manner when addressing you."
+
+"I know it, I know it," said Fanny. "I wish he would not do so, but Dr.
+Lacey--Dr. Lacey--I never thought you wanted him to love you; if I had--"
+
+"What would you have done?" asked Julia, with noticeable eagerness.
+
+The voice was mournfully low which replied, "I would have given him up for
+you. I could not have married one whom my sister loved." And then she
+suddenly added, "It seems doubtful whether he marries that young lady. If
+anything should happen to prevent it, he may yet make you his wife."
+
+"And you, what would you do?" asked Julia.
+
+"Oh, it is impossible for me to marry him now," said Fanny. "But if you
+were happy with him, I would try to be happy, too."
+
+"God bless you, sweet sister," said Julia; "but it will never be."
+
+Fanny did not reply, and after a moment's silence Julia said, "Sister, if
+I were you I would keep all this a secret, and even if I were unhappy, I
+would try to assume a forced cheerfulness, for fear people would suspect
+the truth, and call me lovesick."
+
+Fanny did not reply to this either. She was trying to still the painful
+throbs of her aching heart. Through all the long, weary hours of that
+night she was awake. Sometimes she would watch the myriad host of stars,
+as they kept on their unwearied course through the clear, blue sky, and
+would wonder if there was room beyond them for one so unhappy as she was,
+and would muse on the past days of happiness now forever gone, and
+although a choking sensation was in her throat, not a tear moistened her
+cheek. "I shall never weep again," thought she, "and why should I? The
+world will not know what I suffer. I will be as gay and merry as ever."
+And a fearful laugh rang through the room as she said, "Yes, how gayly
+I'll dance at the wedding. I'll hold my heart so fast that none shall ever
+know in how many pieces it is broken."
+
+Thus she talked on. Delirium was stealing over her, and when morning
+broke, the rapid moving of her bright eye, and the crimson spot which
+burned on either cheek, showed that brain fever was doing its work.
+
+A physician was immediately called and by the means of powerful remedies
+the progress of the disease was checked, so that Fanny was seriously ill
+for only a week. She was delirious a great part of the time, but Julia was
+delighted to find out that not one word of Dr. Lacey ever passed her lips.
+At the commencement of her illness her father and mother were sent for.
+The old man came quickly, for Fanny was his idol, and if she should die,
+he would be bereaved indeed. With untiring love he watched by her bedside
+until the crisis was passed. He would fan her fevered brow, moisten her
+parched lips, chafe her hot, burning hands, smooth her tumbled pillow, and
+when at last he succeeded in soothing her into a troubled slumber, he
+would sit by her and gaze on her wan face with an earnestness which seemed
+to say that she was his all of earth, his more than all of heaven. Julia
+too was all attention. Nothing tired her, and with unwearied patience she
+came and went at her father's bidding, doing a thousand little offices
+pertaining to a sick chamber. For once her father's manner softened toward
+her and the tones of his voice were gentle and his words kind while
+speaking to his first born. Could he have known what part she had in
+causing the illness of his "darling Sunshine," all Frankfort would have
+shaken with the heavy artillery of oaths and execrations, which would have
+been disgorged from his huge lungs, like the eruption of some long pent-up
+volcano! But he did not suspect the truth, and in speaking of Fanny's
+illness, he said, "It is studyin' so close that ailed her. As soon as ever
+she can bar to be moved, we will carry her home, and Aunt Katy'll nuss her
+up quicker."
+
+Accordingly, as soon as the physician pronounced it safe to move her, she
+was taken home, and by her mother's assiduous care, and Aunt Katy's
+skilful nursing, her physical health was soon much improved. But no
+medicine could reach the plague spot which preyed upon her heart and cast
+a dark shadow over every feeling of pleasure. As soon as her health was
+fully restored, she asked permission to return to school. At first Mr.
+Middleton refused, but not long did he ever withstand any request which
+"Sunshine" made. So at last he consented, on condition that she would give
+up the study of Latin, and promise not to apply herself too closely to
+anything. To this Fanny readily agreed, and in a few days she was in
+Frankfort, occupying her accustomed seat at Mrs. Crane's and bending over
+her task in the old schoolroom, which seemed suddenly illuminated by her
+presence.
+
+The schoolgirls welcomed back their young companion with many
+demonstrations of joy, for they said, "the schoolroom seemed dark and
+lonely when she was absent." Dear little Fanny! There was love enough left
+for her in the hearts of all who knew her, but it did not satisfy. There
+was still an aching void, which one love alone could fill, and that love
+she thought was lost to her forever. She was mistaken.
+
+During her illness she thought much of what Julia had said relative to
+concealing her disappointment with an assumed gayety, and she resolved to
+do so, partly from wounded pride, and partly from love of her dear old
+father, who seemed distressed whenever anything troubled his "Sunshine."
+When she returned to Frankfort none but the most acute observer would have
+suspected that the sparkling eye and dancing footstep were the disguise of
+a desolate, aching heart and that the merry laugh and witty repartee were
+but the echoes of a knell of sadness, whose deepest tones were stifled ere
+they reached the ear of the listener. In the darkness of night however,
+all was changed. The Sunshine was obscured, and Julia alone knew what
+anguish Fanny endured. Still the cruel girl never wavered in her purpose.
+"The worst is over," said she. "She will not die now, even if she saw him
+wedded to me." So she suffered her sister's cheek to grow paler, and her
+delicate form thinner, at the supposed desertion of her lover. Little did
+Fanny think that he, whose false-heartedness she deplored, dreamed each
+night of his distant dear one, and that each day his warm heart beat more
+quickly, because no tidings came from her.
+
+A few days after Fanny's return there came cards of invitation for a large
+party at the residence of a Mr. C----. The evening was propitious, and at
+the usual hour Mrs. C----'s parlors were filled with the beauty and fashion
+of the city. Among all the belles who that evening graced the brilliantly
+lighted drawing rooms, none was so much admired as Julia Middleton, who
+appeared dressed in a rich crimson velvet robe, tastefully trimmed with
+ermine. Magnificent bracelets, which had cost her father almost as many
+oaths as dollars, glittered on her white, rounded arms. Her snowy neck,
+which was also uncovered, was without ornament. Her glossy hair, dark as
+night, was arranged in the most becoming manner.
+
+At the time Mr. Middleton had given Julia her bracelets, he had presented
+Fanny with a bandeau of pearls. But Julia found it an easy task to
+persuade her sister that pearls were not becoming to her style of beauty;
+so on the evening of the party they gleamed amid the heavy braids of
+Julia's hair. Wherever she went she was followed by a train of admirers,
+who had little thought that that soft smile and beautiful face concealed a
+heart as hard as the flinty rock.
+
+Contrary to all the rules of propriety, the heartless Mrs. Carrington was
+there, dealing out her fascinating smiles and bland words. She had thrown
+aside her mourning for the occasion and was arrayed in a dress of black
+velvet. An elegant lace bertha covered her white, beautiful neck, while
+one of her fair arms was clasped by a diamond bracelet. To this bracelet
+was attached a small locket which contained the daguerreotype of him, upon
+whose quiet grave the suns of scarce five months had risen and set. Amid
+that brilliant scene she had no thought for the dead, but others wondered
+much that he should be so soon forgotten. She was attended by Raymond, who
+scarcely left her side during the whole evening, although she made several
+ineffectual attempts to shake him off, for she did not care to be too much
+noticed by a "poor Yankee schoolmaster."
+
+Henry Ashton was also there, but his attention was wholly engrossed in the
+bright eyes and sunny face of Florence Woodburn, who had recently returned
+from Philadelphia, where she had been attending for the last two years.
+Florence was the only daughter of the Mr. Woodburn, who was mentioned in
+the first chapter of this narrative. Her father lived several miles from
+the city, but she had friends in town and spent much of her time there.
+She was very handsome and very agreeable, and as she would probably be
+quite an heiress, her appearance in the fashionable world created a great
+sensation.
+
+During the evening, as she was standing by Ashton and commenting on
+Julia's wondrous beauty, she said, "Where is the younger Miss Middleton?
+Is she as handsome as her sister?"
+
+Ashton replied, "She is not called half as beautiful, but she is much more
+amiable; but see there she comes," continued he, as Fanny entered the room
+leaning on Stanton's arm.
+
+She was so pale that her skin seemed almost transparent, but the
+excitement of the evening brought a bright glow to her cheek which greatly
+enhanced her loveliness. She was simply attired in a plain white muslin,
+low at the neck, which was veiled by the soft curls of her silken hair.
+Her arms were encircled by a plain band of gold, and a white, half-opened
+rosebud was fastened to the bosom of her dress.
+
+As she entered the room many admiring eyes were turned toward her, and
+Miss Woodburn exclaimed, "Oh, how lovely she is. Her sister seems more
+like the flashing diamond, while Fanny's beauty is like the soft lustre of
+the pearl. But tell me," she continued, "is she not engaged to a Dr. Lacey
+of New Orleans?"
+
+"Yes, or, that is, it was so rumored," answered Ashton, "but he has gone
+home, and since then I have heard nothing of it. Young Stanton seems very
+attentive. I should not wonder if something grows out of it."
+
+"Always making matches, Mr. Ashton," said Mrs. Carrington, who for a
+moment rid herself of Raymond and now came near Ashton and Florence. She
+had heard them speak of Dr. Lacey and Fanny, and as she knew Florence was
+soon going to New Orleans, she wished to give her a little Frankfort
+gossip to take with her.
+
+"Oh, Mrs. Carrington," said Mr. Ashton, bowing politely, "allow me to
+introduce Miss Woodburn. We were just talking of the probability of Miss
+Fanny's being engaged to Dr. Lacey. Perhaps you can enlighten us."
+
+"Oh," said Mrs. Carrington, "I assure you I know but little about the
+matter. It is rather uncertain whom Miss Fanny likes or dislikes. It is
+currently reported that she was in love with a Mr. Wilmot, who died, and
+who was known to be engaged to her sister. Since then Dr. Lacey has
+flirted with her, whether seriously or not I cannot tell; I should rather
+think not, however, for Mr. Stanton now seems to be the favored one."
+
+"Oh," said Mr. Ashton, "I never supposed Fanny was so much of a coquette."
+
+"Neither do I think she is," said Florence, whose heart warmed toward
+Fanny as soon as she saw her.
+
+"Perhaps she is not," said Mrs. Carrington. "Fanny is very young yet, but
+when fully matured will perhaps make a noble woman, but she has not the
+solidity of her sister, who tries hard to keep her from assuming the
+appearance of a flirt." Then turning to Florence, she said, "I believe you
+are soon going to New Orleans?"
+
+"Yes, madam," answered Florence.
+
+"You will probably meet Dr. Lacey there," continued Mrs. Carrington.
+"Perhaps you had better say nothing to him about Fanny's flirtation with
+Stanton, for he would hardly believe it."
+
+Florence merely nodded, thinking to herself that she should do as she
+chose about it. From the first she had been attracted toward Fanny. There
+was something in her face, and in the expression of her eye, which
+interested Florence. It seemed to her that Fanny would gladly have left
+the scene of gayety, and going out by herself, would have poured out all
+her soul in tears. She earnestly desired an introduction, and at last it
+was obtained. There must have been some secret magnet which attracted
+these young girls toward each other, for in a few moments they were arm in
+arm, talking familiarly upon different topics as though they had been
+acquainted a lifetime.
+
+Florence was a warm-hearted, affectionate girl, and after a time she said,
+"Miss Middleton, I am going to New Orleans soon. I believe you have an
+acquaintance there. If I see him what shall I tell him?"
+
+Fanny's voice trembled slightly as she answered, "Tell whom?"
+
+"Oh, Miss Middleton," said Florence, laughing gayly, "how that blush
+becomes you! Tell whom? Why, whom should it be but Dr. Lacey, who
+everybody, except Mrs. Carrington, says is engaged to you."
+
+The fire shot in to Fanny's eyes, but one look at the open face at her
+side assured her, and she answered, "I am not answerable for what the
+world pleases to say of me."
+
+"I am to consider the report true, then," persisted Florence.
+
+A momentary struggle took place in Fanny's mind. Love and resentment
+strove for the mastery. The latter conquered, and the voice was calm and
+decided which replied, "I assure you, Miss Woodburn, that Dr. Lacey bears
+no relation to me except that of a common acquaintance."
+
+"Indeed," said Florence. "I am sorry, for I was anticipating much pleasure
+in describing Dr. Lacey's intended lady to the New Orleans girls."
+
+Fanny did not answer, and as Stanton just then approached, and asked her
+to go to the music room, she took his arm readily, glad to escape so
+painful a conversation.
+
+"She is a strange girl," thought Florence, "and yet I know I should love
+her. I wonder what makes her so sad. Can it be that she really loved that
+Mr. Wilmot? At any rate, I am sorry for her and hope she will marry Mr.
+Stanton, who seems much pleased with her."
+
+This was the impression left on Florence's mind, which was productive of
+much mischief. At a late hour the company dispersed. Fanny returned home,
+weary and sick at heart. Her conversation with Florence had awakened
+painful reminiscences of the past, and the gray daylight was beginning to
+streak the eastern horizon ere her heavy lids closed in slumber. In a few
+days Florence Woodburn departed for New Orleans, where her mother's
+brother resided. We will take passage with her and pay a visit to Dr.
+Lacey in his Southern home.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER XI
+
+
+                     A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY
+
+
+The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest
+streets of New Orleans. It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly
+been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor
+pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the
+luxurious habits common to a Southern clime. When it passed into the hands
+of Dr. Lacey's father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up
+with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into
+a more modern style.
+
+When Dr. Lacey reached the age of twenty-one, his father made him the
+owner of the house, he himself removing to another part of the city. At
+the time of which we are speaking, nothing could exceed the beauty of the
+house and grounds.
+
+The yard which surrounded the building was large, and laid out with all
+the taste of a perfect connoisseur. In its center was a fountain, whose
+limpid waters fell into a large marble basin, while the spray which
+constantly arose from the falling stream seemed to render the heat of that
+sultry climate less oppressive. Scattered throughout the yard were the
+numerous trees and flowering shrubs which grow in profusion at the "sunny
+South." Here the beautiful magnolia shook its white blossoms in the
+evening breeze, and there the dark green foliage of the orange trees
+formed an effectual screen from the mid-day sun.
+
+The building was surrounded on all sides by a double piazza, the slender
+pillars of which were entwined by the flowering honeysuckle and luxuriant
+passion-flower, which gave the house the appearance of a closely wreathed
+arbor. Within the piazza was filled with rare tropical plants. The
+beautiful oleander, magnificent rose and sweet-scented geranium, here
+united their fragrance, while the scarlet verbenum and brilliant
+heliotrope added beauty to the scene.
+
+The interior of the building corresponded with the exterior. The rooms,
+large and airy, were carpeted with velvet, and adorned with costly marble
+and rosewood furniture. The windows, which were constructed in the French
+style, that is, reaching to the floor, were curtained with
+richly-embroidered lace. Let us ascend the winding staircase, and enter
+the dressing room of the owner of all this splendor.
+
+Half reclining on a crimson lounge sits Dr. Lacey, dressed in a
+fashionable brocade morning gown. On first glancing at him we think there
+is no change in his countenance since we last saw him on Mrs. Crane's
+steps in Frankfort, but as we note the expression of his face we can
+perceive a shade of anxiety resting there. At last he rises and rather
+impatiently pulls the bell rope.
+
+His summons is immediately answered by an exquisite dandy, who is neither
+African, European, French, nor Spanish, but an odd mixture of the four. He
+is dressed in the extreme of fashion, and on entering the room bows most
+gracefully, at the same time casting an admiring glance at himself in the
+large mirror, and passing his hand carelessly through his perfumed locks.
+With the utmost deference, he awaits the commands of his master.
+
+"Well, Rondeau," said Dr. Lacey, "haven't you finished breakfast yet?"
+
+"Yes, marster," answered Rondeau, with a very low bow. "I've got through a
+moment since. What can I do for you. Will you ride this morning?"
+
+"No," answered Dr. Lacey, "I do not wish to ride, but I want you to go to
+the post office and back immediately; remember now, and not stop to
+gossip."
+
+"Certainly not," said the negro. "When marster's in a hurry, Rondeau is
+never foolin' away time."
+
+"And don't stop more than an hour in the kitchen to talk to Leffie. Do you
+understand?" continued the doctor.
+
+"Oh, yes, I won't," said Rondeau, extending his mouth into a broad grin at
+his master's allusion to Leffie, a bright-looking, handsome, mulatto girl,
+whom next to himself, Rondeau thought was the prettiest creature in the
+world.
+
+At last he bowed himself out of the room, and proceeded to execute his
+master's commands. On passing the kitchen, he "just looked in a little,"
+and the sight of Leffie's bright eyes and rosy lips made him forgetful of
+his promise. Going up to her, he announced his intention of kissing her. A
+violent squabble ensued, in which the large china dish which Leffie held
+in her hand was broken, two pickle jars thrown down, chairs upset, the
+baby scalded, and the dog Tasso's tail nearly crushed! At last Aunt
+Dilsey, the head cook and mother of Leffie, interposed, and seizing the
+soup ladle as the first thing near her, she laid about her right and left,
+dealing no very gentle blows at the well-oiled hair of Rondeau, who was
+glad to beat a retreat from the kitchen, amid the loud laughter of the
+blacks who had witnessed the scene.
+
+Leaving the house he was soon on his way to the post office, and having
+procured his master's mail he started for home. At length, slackening his
+pace, he took from his pocket the letters and carefully scrutinized the
+inscription of each. He was in the habit of going to the post office, and
+after his master's return from Kentucky, he had noticed two or three
+letters written in what he called "a mighty fineified hand," and he had
+whispered to Leffie as a great secret that "'twere his private opinion
+marster was going to marry some Kentucky girl." Recently he had noticed
+the absence of those letters, and also the absence of his master's
+accustomed cheerfulness. Rondeau was pretty keen, and putting the two
+circumstances together, he again had a whispered conference with Leffie,
+whom he told that "most probably the Kentucky girl had flunked, for
+marster hadn't had a letter in ever so long, and every time he didn't get
+one he looked as blue as a whetstone!"
+
+"Glad on't," said Leffie. "Hope he won't have any your foreigners. Allus
+did wish he'd have Miss Mortimer. Next to old marster and young marster
+Lacey, her father's the toppinest man in New Orleans. And it's a pity for
+young marster to stoop."
+
+After examining all the letters closely, Rondeau came to the conclusion
+that the right one wasn't there, and he thought, "Well, Leffie'll be glad,
+and marster'll be sorry, and hang me if I ain't sorry too, for marster's a
+plaguey fine chap, and desarves anybody there is in Kentucky."
+
+Meanwhile Dr. Lacey was anxiously awaiting Rondeau's return, and when he
+caught sight of him, coming at an unusually rapid pace toward the house,
+he thought, "Surely Rondeau would never hurry so if he had not good news
+for me," but the next thought was, "How should he know what it is I am so
+anxious to get?" Still he waited rather impatiently for Rondeau to make
+his appearance. In a moment he entered the room, and commenced pulling the
+letters from his pocket, saying, "I've got a heap this time, marster."
+
+He then laid them one by one on the marble dressing table, counting them
+as he did so; "Thar's one, thar's two, thar's three, thar's four."
+
+"Stop counting them, can't you, and give me all you have directly," said
+Dr. Lacey, as his eye ran hurriedly over the superscription of each, and
+found not the one he sought.
+
+"That's jist what I've done, marster," said Rondeau, bowing. "The one you
+want wasn't thar."
+
+Dr. Lacey glanced hastily at his servant, and felt assured that the
+quick-witted negro was in possession of his secret. "You may go," said he,
+"and mind, never let me hear of your commenting about my letters."
+
+"No, marster, never; 'strue's I live," said Rondeau, who left the room and
+went in quest of Leffie. But he did not dare to repeat the scene of the
+morning, for Aunt Dilsey was present, bending over a large tub of boiling
+suds, and he felt sure that any misdemeanor on his part would call forth a
+more affectionate shower bath than he cared about receiving. So he
+concluded to bring about his purpose by complimenting Aunt Dilsey on her
+fine figure (she weighed just two hundred!).
+
+"Aunt Dilsey," said he, "'pears to me you have an uncommon good form, for
+one as plump and healthy-like as you are."
+
+Aunt Dilsey was quite sensitive whenever her size was alluded to, and she
+replied rather sharply: "You git along, you bar's ile skullcap. 'Twon't be
+healthy for you to poke fun at me."
+
+"'Pon my word," said the mischievous Rondeau, "I ain't poking fun at you.
+I do really think so. I thought of it last Sunday, when you had on that
+new gown, that becomes you so well."
+
+"Which one?" said Aunt Dilsey, a little mollified, "the blue and yaller
+one?"
+
+"The same," answered Rondeau. "It fits you good. Your arm looks real small
+in it."
+
+Leffie was nearly convulsed with laughter, for she had tried the
+experiment, and found that the distance round her mother's arm was just
+the distance round her own slender waist.
+
+"Do tell!" said Aunt Dilsey, stopping from her work and wiping the drops
+of perspiration from her shining forehead. "Do tell! It feels drefful
+sleek on me, but my old man Claib says it's too tight."
+
+"Not an atom too tight," answered Rondeau, at the same time getting nearer
+and nearer to Leffie, and laying his hand on her shoulder.
+
+Before she was aware of his intention, he stole the kiss he was seeking
+for. Leffie rewarded him by spitting in his face, while Aunt Dilsey called
+out, "Ain't you 'shamed to act so, Leffie? Don't make a fool of yourself!"
+
+Assured by this speech, Rondeau turned, and kissing Aunt Dilsey herself,
+was off just in time to escape a basin of hot suds which that
+highly-scandalized lady hurled after him.
+
+"I'll tell marster this minute," said she, "and see if he hain't got
+nothin' to set the lazy lout a-doin'." So saying, the old lady waddled
+into the house, and going upstairs, knocked at Dr. Lacey's door.
+
+"Come in," said the doctor, and Aunt Dilsey entered. In a very sad tone,
+she commenced telling how "that 'tarnal Rondeau was raising Cain in the
+kitchen. He's kissed Leffie, and me too!"
+
+"Kissed you, has he?" said Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Yes, sar, he done that ar very thing, spang on the mouth," said Dilsey.
+
+"Well, Dilsey," said the doctor with a roguish twinkle of the eye, "don't
+you think he ought to be paid?"
+
+Aunt Dilsey began to cry, and said, "I never thought that marster would
+laugh at old Aunt Dilsey."
+
+"Neither will I," said the doctor. Then tossing her a picayune, he said,
+"take that, Aunt Dilsey. I reckon it will pay for the kiss. I'll see that
+Rondeau does not repeat his offense, on you at least."
+
+Aunt Dilsey went back to the kitchen, thinking that "Marster George was
+the funniest and best marster on earth."
+
+While Rondeau was carrying on his flirtation in the kitchen, Dr. Lacey was
+differently employed. Hope deferred had well nigh made his heart sick.
+"What can be the reason," thought he, "that Fanny does not write? I have
+written repeatedly for the last two months and have had no answer." Then
+as a new idea struck him, he added, "Yes, I'll write to Mr. Miller, and
+ask him what has happened." Suiting the action to the word, he drew up his
+writing desk, and in a short time a letter was written and directed to Mr.
+Miller.
+
+He arose to summon Rondeau to take it to the office; but ere he had
+touched the bell rope, pride whispered, "Don't send that letter; don't let
+Mr. Miller into your private affairs. If Fanny were sick, some one would
+write to you."
+
+So the bell was not rung, and during the next half-hour Dr. Lacey amused
+himself by mechanically tearing it into small fragments. Ah, Dr. Lacey,
+'twas a sorry moment when you listened to the whispering of that pride!
+Had that letter been sent, it would have saved you many sleepless nights
+of sorrow. But it was not to be.
+
+That night there was to be a large party at the house of Mr. Mortimer,
+whom Leffie had mentioned as second to the Laceys in wealth. Mr. Mortimer
+was the uncle at whose house Florence Woodburn was visiting, and the party
+was given in honor of her arrival, and partly to celebrate Mabel
+Mortimer's birthday. Mabel was an intelligent, accomplished girl, and
+besides being something of a beauty, was the heiress expectant of several
+hundred thousand. This constituted her quite a belle, and for three or
+four years past she and Dr. Lacey had been given to each other by the
+clever gossips of New Orleans. Mr. Lacey senior was also rather anxious
+that his son should marry Mabel; so Julia was not far out of the way when
+she wrote to Fanny that Dr. Lacey's parents wished to secure a match
+between him and a New Orleans belle. Had Dr. Lacey never seen Fanny, he
+possibly might have wedded Mabel. But his was a heart which could love but
+once, and although the object of his love should prove untrue, his
+affections could not easily be transferred to another; so that it was all
+in vain that Mabel Mortimer, on the evening of the party, stood before her
+mirror arranging and rearranging the long curls of her dark hair and the
+folds of her rich white satin, wondering all the while if Dr. Lacey would
+approve her style of dress.
+
+Turning to Florence, she said, "Cousin, did you see Dr. Lacey while he was
+in Frankfort?"
+
+"No; I did not," answered Florence; "but I do hope he will be here
+tonight, for I am all impatient to see this lion who has turned all your
+heads."
+
+A slight shade of displeasure passed over Mabel's fine features, but
+quickly casting it off she said, "Why are you so anxious, Florence? Have
+you any designs on him? If you have, they will do you no good, for I have
+a prior claim, and you must not interfere."
+
+"Dear me, how charmingly you look!" said Florence. "But, fair coz, do not
+be too sanguine. Suppose I should tell you that far off in old Kentuck, as
+the negroes say, there is a golden-haired little girl, who has--"
+
+"Stop, stop," said Mabel. "You shall not tell me. I will not hear it."
+
+At that instant the doorbell rang, and in a moment several young girls
+entered the dressing room, and in the chattering and laughing and fixing
+which followed, Mabel forgot what her cousin had been saying. After a time
+the young ladies descended to the spacious drawing rooms, which were
+rapidly filling with the elite of the city.
+
+Mabel's eye took in at a glance all the gentlemen, and she felt chagrined
+to find Dr. Lacey absent. "What if he should not come?" thought she. "The
+party would be a dreadfully dull affair to me." Some time after, she
+missed Florence and two or three other girls, and thinking they were in
+the parlor above, she went in search of them. She found them on the
+balcony not far from the gentlemen's dressing room, the windows of which
+were open. As she approached them, they called out, "Oh, here you are,
+Mabel! Florence is just going to tell us about Dr. Lacey's sweetheart."
+
+"Dr. Lacey's sweetheart!" repeated Mabel. "Who is Dr. Lacey's sweetheart,
+pray?"
+
+"Do not blush so, Mabel; we do not mean you," said Lida Gibson, a
+bright-eyed, witty girl, with a sprinkling of malice in her nature.
+
+"Of course you do not mean me," said Mabel, laughingly. "But come, cousin;
+what of her?" And the young girls drew nearer to each other, and waited
+anxiously for Florence's story.
+
+Little did they suspect that another individual, with flushed brow,
+compressed lip and beating heart was listening to hear tidings of her whom
+Florence had designated as his sweetheart. Dr. Lacey had entered the
+gentlemen's dressing room unobserved. He heard the sound of merry voices
+on the balcony, and was about to step out and surprise the girls when he
+caught the sound of his own name coupled with that of Fanny Middleton. His
+curiosity was aroused and he became a listener to the following
+conversation:
+
+"Come, Florence," said Lida, "do not keep us in suspense any longer. Tell
+us whether she is black or white, fat or lean, rich or poor."
+
+"But first," said Mabel, "tell us how you know she is anything to Dr.
+Lacey."
+
+"That is what I don't know," said Florence. "I am only speaking of what
+has been."
+
+"Well, then," said Mabel, more gayly, "go on,"
+
+"This Fanny Middleton," said Florence, "looks just as you would imagine a
+bright angel to look."
+
+How Dr. Lacey blessed her for these words.
+
+"But," continued Florence, "there is a singularly sad expression on her
+marble face."
+
+"I never observed it," thought Dr. Lacey.
+
+"What makes her sad?" asked Lida.
+
+"That is a mystery to me," answered Florence. "Report says that she loved
+a Mr. Wilmot, who was engaged to her sister."
+
+"Engaged to her sister!" repeated Mabel. "How strange! But won't it make
+trouble?"
+
+"It cannot," said Florence. "Mr. Wilmot is dead, and it is whispered that
+Fanny's heart was buried with him. I should not be surprised if it were
+so, for Fanny has the saddest face I ever saw. It made me want to cry when
+I looked at her. I should have pitied her more, however, had she not been
+so well cared for by a Mr. Stanton, of New York."
+
+Large drops of perspiration stood thickly on Dr. Lacey's forehead, and his
+hands, convulsively clasped, were pressed against his heart; still he did
+not lose a syllable as Florence continued, "I did not blame her for liking
+Stanton, for he would break half your hearts and turn the rest of you
+crazy."
+
+"But the sister," asked all the young ladies, "how was she affected to
+think Fanny loved her betrothed?"
+
+"Oh, that sister!" said Florence. "You ought to see her! She is beautiful
+beyond anything I can describe. She eclipsed everything and everybody."
+
+"And she is as agreeable as handsome?" asked Mabel, whose fears were
+aroused that Julia might be the rival, instead of Fanny.
+
+Florence replied, "I was told that she was formerly very passionate, so
+much so that her father nicknamed her Tempest. Within a few months she has
+entirely changed, and is now very amiable; but I like Fanny's looks the
+best."
+
+"But Dr. Lacey--what had he to do with Fanny?" asked Lida.
+
+"It was said they were engaged; but I do not think they are. In fact, I
+know they are not, from what Fanny said herself; for she assured me that
+Dr. Lacey was nothing to her more than a common acquaintance; and the sad
+but sweet smile which broke over her face whenever she raised, her soft
+blue eyes to Stanton's animated countenance confirmed what she said."
+
+"So, Mabel, you can have the doctor after all," said Lida. "You know you
+used to say that it was all settled, for your parents and his had arranged
+it."
+
+Dr. Lacey waited for no more. He knew of a back stairway down which he
+could escape into the open air unobserved. In a moment he stood alone in
+Mr. Mortimer's garden, but the evening breeze, although it cooled his
+brow, failed to calm his excited feelings. Suddenly it occurred to him
+that his absence from Mr. Mortimer's would excite attention in those who
+saw him enter, so he made a desperate effort to be calm, and retracing his
+steps, was soon in the drawing room with Mabel Mortimer on his arm, much
+to that young lady's satisfaction.
+
+As they passed near a group of girls, in the center of which stood
+Florence Woodburn, Mabel suddenly said, "Oh, Dr. Lacey, let me introduce
+you to cousin Florence. She has just come from Frankfort and knows some of
+your acquaintances there."
+
+So saying, she drew him toward Florence, who had all the evening been
+waiting for an introduction to him. Dr. Lacey rather wished to avoid
+making Florence's acquaintance, fearing that she might say something to
+him of Fanny. But there was no escape, and he greeted Florence with a
+smile and a bow, which, to use her own words, "nearly drove every idea
+from her head."
+
+Once during the evening he found himself standing with Florence, alone,
+near an open window. Florence improved her opportunity, and raising her
+bewitching hazel eyes to the doctor's face, said, "Why do you not ask me
+about your Kentucky friends, Dr. Lacey?"
+
+Had Florence observed her companion closely, she would have noticed the
+pallor which for an instant overspread his face. It passed away, and he
+replied with an assumed gayety, "How should I know that we have any
+acquaintances in common in Frankfort?"
+
+Before Florence had time to reply, Mabel joined them. She was unwilling to
+risk a tete-a-tete between the doctor and her fascinating cousin, and as
+soon as she found them standing alone she went up to them. Her example was
+followed by several other young ladies, among whom was Lida Gibson, who
+began by saying, "Doctor, do you know that Miss Florence has told us all
+about your love affairs, and also described the Golden Fairy? Now, why
+didn't you fall in love with her sister? Florence says she is far more
+beautiful."
+
+Dr. Lacey answered calmly, "What reason has Miss Woodburn to think I am in
+love with either."
+
+"No reason," said Mabel, quickly; "neither does she think you are in love
+with her either."
+
+"Dear me," said Lida. "Of course you do not wish me to think so, and we
+all know why; but never mind frowning so dreadfully, Mabel; I won't tell!"
+and the mischievous girl glided away, laughing to think that she had
+succeeded so well in teasing Mabel Mortimer.
+
+After a moment, Dr. Lacey turned to Florence and said "It seems you saw
+Julia Middleton. Do you not think her very handsome?"
+
+"Yes, very," answered Florence; "but I liked Fanny's looks the best."
+
+A pang shot through Dr. Lacey's heart at the mention of Fanny's name, but
+he continued to inquire concerning his friends in Kentucky. Before the
+party closed, Florence, Mabel and Lida had each managed to repeat to him
+all the conversation which he had overheard in the first part of the
+evening, never once thinking how desolate was the heart which beat beneath
+the calm manner and gay laugh of him who listened to their thoughtless
+raillery.
+
+At length the party drew to a close. Dr. Lacey was among the first that
+left. He longed to be alone with his troubled thoughts. Mechanically
+bidding Mabel "Good night," he ran down the marble steps, and stepping
+into his carriage, ordered Claib, the coachman, to drive home as soon as
+possible. There was no particular necessity for this command, for Claib
+had been fretting for the last hour about "White folks settin' up all
+night and keepin' niggers awake. Darned if he didn't run the horses home
+like Satan, and sleep over next day, too."
+
+With such a driver the horses sped swiftly over the smooth road and in a
+very few minutes Dr. Lacey was at home, alone in his room. Then the full
+tide of his sorrow burst forth. He did not weep. He would scorn to do
+that. But could one have seen him as he hurriedly paced the apartment, he
+would have said, his was a sorrow which could not vent itself in tears.
+Occasionally he would whisper to himself, "My Fanny false!--she whom I
+believed so truthful, so loving, so innocent! And she loves another--one,
+too, whom it were almost a sin to love. Fool, that I did not see it
+before, for what but love could have drawn such devotion to him on his
+deathbed? And yet she assured me that I was the first, the only one, she
+had ever loved; and I believed it, and gave her the entire affection of my
+heart."
+
+Then came a reaction. Resentment toward Fanny for thus deceiving him
+mingling with his grief. But he had loved her too deeply, too truly, to
+cherish an unkind feeling toward her long. Throwing himself upon the sofa,
+and burying his face in his hands, he went back in fancy through all the
+many happy hours he had spent in her society. While doing this sleep
+descended upon him and in his dreams he saw again his darling Fanny, not
+false and faithless as he had feared, but arrayed in a spotless bridal
+robe. She stood by his side as his own wedded wife. Was that dream ever
+realized? We shall see.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XII
+
+
+                    THE LETTER THAT WAS NOT DELIVERED
+
+
+The next morning, Rondeau waited for a long time for his master's usual
+orders that he should go to the post office, but no such commands came,
+and as Dr. Lacey had not been heard moving in his room yet, Rondeau
+concluded to go at all events.
+
+"I know,", said he, "that'll be the first thing he'll tell me to do, and I
+may as well go on my own hook, as to wait and be sent."
+
+Accordingly he again started for the post office, thinking to himself, "I
+hope that marster'll get a letter this time, for he don't seem no more
+like the wide-awake chap he did when he first come from Kentuck, than
+nothin'. I don't want him to have Miss Mabel nohow; for their niggers say
+she's awful spunky."
+
+By the time this soliloquy was ended, he had reached the office. The clerk
+handed him two letters, both of which Rondeau eyed sharply. On looking at
+the second, the cavity between the ears widened to an enormous extent, and
+he gave vent to his joy by uttering aloud, "Crackee, this is just the
+thing!"
+
+"What's the matter, Rondeau? Can you read writing?" asked the clerk in
+some surprise.
+
+"No, sir, not but a little," said Rondeau; "but I know this hand write, I
+reckon."
+
+In a twinkling, he was in the street. "This is a fine morning," thought
+he. "I've got the right letter this time, so I won't hurry home, for
+marster ain't goin' to find any fault if I don't git thar till noon."
+
+So the next hour was spent in gossiping with all the blacks which could be
+found lounging round the streets. Suddenly one of the negroes called out,
+"Ho, Rondeau! Thar's yer old marster Lace comin'. You'd better cut stick
+for home, or he'll be in yer har."
+
+Rondeau instantly started for home, where he was greeted by Aunt Dilsey
+with a torrent of abuse, that good lady rating him soundly for being gone
+too long. "Warn't he 'shamed to be foolin' away his time? 'Twan't his time
+nuther, 'twas marster's time. Was that ar fulfillin' of Scripter, which
+says, 'we must be all eye sarvants,' which means ye must all keep clus
+where yer marsters can see you?"
+
+How long Aunt Dilsey might have gone expounding Scripture is not known,
+for Rondeau interrupted her by saying, "Don't scold so, old lady. Marster
+ain't a-goin' to care for I've got him something this time better than
+victuals or drink."
+
+"What is it?" said Leffie, coming forward. "Have you got him a letter from
+Kentuck?"
+
+"I hain't got nothin' else, Miss Leffie Lacey, if you please," said
+Rondeau, snapping his fingers in her face, and giving Aunt Dilsey's elbow
+a slight jostle, just enough to spill the oil, with which she was filling
+a lamp.
+
+"Rondeau, I 'clar' for't," said Aunt Dilsey, setting down her oil can. "If
+marster don't crack your head, my old man Claib shall, if he ever gits up
+agin. Thar he is in his bunk, snorin' like he was a steamboat; and
+marster's asleep upstairs, I reckon. Well, 'tain't no way to live. Things
+would go to rack and ruin if I didn't sweat and work to keep 'em right end
+up, sartin."
+
+Aunt Dilsey was really a very valuable servant, and had some reason for
+thinking herself the main spoke in the wheel which kept her master's
+household together. She had lived in the family ever since Dr. Lacey's
+early recollection, and as she had nursed him when an infant, he naturally
+felt a great affection for her, and intrusted her with the exclusive
+management of the culinary department, little negroes and all. His
+confidence in her was not misplaced, for from morning till night she was
+faithful to her trust, and woe to any luckless woolly head who was found
+wasting "marster's" sweetmeats and pickles.
+
+On the first hand Aunt Dilsey was very sensitive, for being naturally
+active and stirring herself, "She," to use her own words, "couldn't bar to
+see folks lazin' round like thar was nothin' to do, but to git up and
+stuff themselves till they's fit to bust." She also felt annoyed whenever
+her young master indulged himself in a morning nap. "Ought to be up," she
+said, "and airin' hisself."
+
+On the morning following the party, her patience was severely taxed in two
+ways. First, Claib, her husband, had adhered to his resolution of sleeping
+over, and long after the clock struck eleven he was sleeping profoundly.
+He had resisted all Aunt Dilsey's efforts to rouse him. Her scoldings,
+sprinklings with hot and cold water, punching with the carving fork, had
+all proved ineffectual, and as a last resort, she put the baby on his bed,
+thinking "that would surely fetch him up standin', for 'twasn't in natur
+to sleep with the baby wollopin' and mowin' over him." Her master, too,
+troubled her. Why he couldn't get up she couldn't see. "His breakfast was
+as cold as a grave stun, and she didn't keer if 'twas. She had enough to
+do 'tendin' to other affairs, without keepin' the niggers and dogs from
+porkin' thar noses in it."
+
+At a late hour Dr. Lacey awoke from his uneasy slumber. The return of
+morning brought comparative calmness to his troubled spirit. Hope
+whispered that what he had heard might be a mistake. At least he would
+wait for further confirmation. He did not know how near that confirmation
+was. Rondeau had been waiting for his masters summons until his patience
+was exhausted. So, relying on the letter to counteract any apparent
+disrespect, he stalked upstairs and knocked at Dr. Lacey's door, just as
+that gentleman was about ringing for him.
+
+As soon as he entered the room, he called out, "Here, master, I've got 'em
+this time!" at the same time extending a letter, the superscription of
+which made Dr. Lacey turn pale, for he recognized, as he supposed, Fanny's
+delicate handwriting.
+
+"You may leave me alone, Rondeau," said he, "and I will ring for you when
+I want you." So Rondeau departed with the remaining letter in his pocket.
+He had forgotten to deliver it, but it was not missed.
+
+Oh, Rondeau, Rondeau! It was very unfortunate that you forgot that letter,
+and suffered it to remain in your pocket unheeded for so many days. Its
+contents would have scattered the dark, desolating tempest which was fast
+gathering over your young master's pathway.
+
+As soon as Dr. Lacey was alone, he sat down, anxious, yet fearing to know
+the contents of his letter. At last he resolutely broke the seal, thinking
+to himself, "It cannot contain anything worse than I already know." One
+glance at the beginning and end of the letter confirmed his fears, and for
+a few moments he was unable to read a line; then summoning all his
+remaining courage, he calmly read the letter through, not omitting a
+single word, but comprehending the meaning of each sentence. It was as
+follows:
+
+
+
+                                              "Frankfort, March 25th, 18--.
+
+"DR. LACEY:
+
+"SIR--Have you, during some weeks past, ever wondered why I did not write
+to you? And in enumerating to yourself the many reasons which could
+prevent my writing, has it ever occurred to you that possibly I might be
+false? Can you forgive me, Dr. Lacey, when I tell you that the love I once
+fancied I bore for you has wholly subsided, and I now feel for you a
+friendship, which I trust will be more lasting than my transient girlish
+love?
+
+"Do you ask how I came to change so suddenly? I can only answer by another
+confession still more painful and humiliating to me. When I bade you
+adieu, I thought I loved you as well as I ever could again. I say again,
+for--but how shall I tell you? How confess that my first affection was not
+given to you? Yes, ere I had ever seen you, I loved another, and one, too,
+whom some would say it were sinful to love.
+
+"But why harrow my feelings by awakening the past? Suffice it to say that
+he whom I loved is dead. We both saw him die, and I received upon my lips
+his last breath. Truly if he were Julia's in life, he was mine in death.
+Did you never suspect how truly I loved Mr. Wilmot? You were blinded by
+your misplaced affection for me, if you did not. Julia, my noble-hearted
+sister Julia, knew it all. I confessed my love to her, and on my knees
+begged her not to go to him, but to let me take her place at his bedside.
+She complied with my request, and then bravely bore in silence the
+reproaches of the world for her seeming coldness.
+
+"Dear Julia! She seems strangely changed recently, and you would hardly
+know her, she is so gentle, so obliging, so amiable. You ought to have
+heard her plead your cause with me. She besought me almost with tears not
+to prove unfaithful to you, and when I convinced her that 'twas impossible
+for me to love another as I had Mr. Wilmot, she insisted on my writing,
+and not keeping you in suspense any longer.
+
+"Dr. Lacey, if you could transfer your affection from me--, but no, why
+should I speak of such a thing! You will probably despise all my family.
+Yet do not, I beseech you, cast them off for your poor Fanny's sin. They
+respect you highly, and Julia would be angry if she knew that I am about
+to tell you how she admires a certain Southern friend, who probably, by
+this time, thinks with contempt of little
+
+                                                        "FANNY MIDDLETON."
+
+
+
+There was no perceptible change in Dr. Lacey's manner after reading the
+heartless forgery, but the iron had entered his soul, and for a time he
+seemed benumbed with its force. Then came a moment of reflection. His love
+had been trampled upon, and thrown back as a thing of naught by her who
+had fallen from the high pedestal on which he had enthroned the idol of
+his heart's deepest affection.
+
+"I could have pitied, and admired her, too," thought he, "had she candidly
+confessed her love for Mr. Wilmot; but to be so basely deceived by one
+whom I thought incapable of deception is too much."
+
+Seizing the letter, he again read it through, and this time he felt his
+wounded pride somewhat soothed by thinking that the beautiful Julia
+admired and sympathized with him. "But pshaw!" he exclaimed, "most likely
+Julia is as hollow-hearted as her sister, and yet many dark spots on her
+character seem wiped away by Fanny's confession." Throwing the letter
+aside he rang the bell, and ordered his breakfast to be sent up to him.
+
+That afternoon he called on Mabel Mortimer and her cousin. He found the
+young ladies in the drawing room, and with them a dark, fine-looking,
+middle-aged gentleman, whom Mabel introduced as Mr. Middleton. Something
+in the looks as well as name of the stranger made Dr. Lacey involuntarily
+start with surprise, and he secretly wondered whether; this gentleman was
+in any way connected with the Middletons of Kentucky. He was not kept long
+in doubt, for Florence, who was very talkative, soon said, "We were just
+speaking of you, Dr. Lacey, and Mr. Middleton seems inclined to claim you
+as an acquaintance, on the ground of your having been intimate with his
+brother's family in Kentucky."
+
+"Indeed!" said Dr. Lacey; then turning to Mr. Middleton, he said, "Is it
+possible that you are a brother of Mr. Joshua Middleton?"
+
+"Yes, sir," returned the stranger, eyeing Dr. Lacey closely; "Joshua is my
+brother, but for more than twenty years I have not seen him, or scarcely
+heard from him."
+
+"Ah," answered Dr. Lacey, in some astonishment, and then, as he fancied
+there was something in Mr. Middleton's former life which he wished to
+conceal, he changed the subject by asking Mr. Middleton if he had been
+long in the city.
+
+"Only two weeks," he replied, and he proceeded to speak of himself,
+saying, "For many years past I have been in the Indies. About the time my
+brother Joshua married, my father died. When his will was opened, I
+thought it a very unjust one, for it gave, to my brother a much larger
+share than was given to me. In a fit of anger, I declared I would never
+touch a penny of my portion, and leaving college, where I was already in
+my senior year, I went to New York, and getting on board a vessel bound
+for the East Indies, I tried by amassing wealth in a distant land, to
+forget that I ever had a home this side of the Atlantic. During the first
+years of my absence my brother wrote to me frequently, and most of his
+letters I answered, for I really bore him no malice on account of the
+will. I had not heard from him for a long time, until I reached this
+city."
+
+"Are you going to visit Kentucky?" asked Dr. Lacey.
+
+"It is my present intention to do so," answered Mr. Middleton; "but first
+I wish to purchase a summer residence near the Lake, and after fitting it
+up tastefully, I shall invite my nieces to visit me. You are acquainted
+with them, I believe."
+
+Dr. Lacey answered in the affirmative, and Mr. Middleton continued, "I am
+told by Miss Woodburn that they are very beautiful, especially one of
+them, and quite accomplished. Is it so?"
+
+Dr. Lacey replied very calmly, "The world, I believe, unites in calling
+Miss Julia beautiful."
+
+"But what of the other one?" asked Mr. Middleton. "I am prepossessed in
+her favor, for she bears the name of the only sister I ever had."
+
+Dr. Lacey sighed, for he remembered the time when he was drawn toward
+Fanny, because he fancied she resembled the only sister he ever had. Mr.
+Middleton observed it, and immediately said, "Does it make you sigh just
+to mention Fanny? What is the matter? Has she jilted you? If she has, she
+does not partake of the nature of the Middletons, for they could never
+stoop to deceit."
+
+Here Florence came to Dr. Lacey's relief by saying, "Why, Dr. Lacey, Mr.
+Middleton wants you to repeat what I have already told him, that Julia is
+exceedingly beautiful and that Fanny is as lovely as a Houri, and has the
+saddest, sweetest face I ever saw, and the softest, mildest blue eye."
+
+Dr. Lacey laughingly said, "Thank you, Miss Florence; Mr. Middleton will
+please take what you have said as my opinion concerning his fair nieces."
+
+Mr. Middleton bowed and then said, "How does my brother appear? He used to
+be very rough and abrupt in his manner."
+
+Dr. Lacey laughed. He could not help it. His risible faculties were always
+excited when he thought of Joshua Middleton, and he answered, that
+although he highly esteemed Mr. Middleton, he feared his manners were not
+much improved.
+
+"I dare say not," said the brother. "When he was at home, he was always
+saying things which our mother called 'impolite,' our father 'outlandish,'
+and the blacks 'right down heathenish.' However, with all his roughness, I
+believe there never was a more truly honorable man, or a more sincere
+friend."
+
+After a few moments of general conversation, Mr. Middleton said, turning
+to Dr. Lacey, "I feel some anxiety about this summer residence which I
+intend purchasing. I am told that you have fine taste both in selecting a
+good locality and in laying out grounds. If you have leisure, suppose you
+accompany me on my exploring excursion, and I will reward you by an
+invitation to spend as much time with me as you like after my nieces
+arrive."
+
+Dr. Lacey thanked Mr. Middleton for the compliment paid to his taste, and
+he politely expressed his willingness to assist his friend in the
+selection of a country seat. "By the way," continued he, "you are stopping
+at the St. Charles, I believe. Suppose you exchange your rooms at the
+hotel for a home with me, and become my guest until you leave the city for
+Kentucky?"
+
+Mr. Middleton accepted Dr. Lacey's invitation willingly, and the three
+weeks which he spent at his residence passed rapidly and pleasantly away.
+During that time Dr. Lacey met with a gentleman who owned a very handsome
+villa near the lake shore. This he wished to dispose of, and Mr. Middleton
+and Dr. Lacey went down to inspect it. They found it every way desirable,
+and Mr. Middleton finally purchased it at an enormous price, and called it
+the "Indian Nest." "Here," said he, speaking to Dr. Lacey, "here I shall
+at last find that happiness which I have sought for in vain during forty
+years. I shall have both my nieces with me, besides Miss Mortimer and Miss
+Woodburn. I suppose I shall have to invite some other young gentleman
+besides yourself, for the girls will hardly fancy the old Indian for a
+beau."
+
+Dr. Lacey did not reply. He was thinking how much pleasure such an
+arrangement would have given him a few months ago; but now all was
+changed, and the thought of again meeting Fanny afforded him more pain
+than pleasure.
+
+Mr. Middleton noticed his silence, and as he was slightly tinctured with
+the abruptness which characterized his brother, he said, "Why, young man,
+what is the matter? Have you been disappointed, or what makes you manifest
+so much indifference to spending the summer, or a part of it, with four
+agreeable girls?"
+
+Dr. Lacey saw the necessity of rousing himself from his melancholy mood,
+and assuming a gayety he did not feel, he said, "I feel very much
+flattered, Mr. Middleton, with the honor you confer upon me, but I have
+for some time past been subject to low spirits; so you must not mind it if
+I am not always gay. Come, let us go into the garden and see what
+improvements are needed there."
+
+So saying, they turned together into the large terraced garden. While they
+were engaged in walking over the handsome grounds which surrounded "The
+Indian Nest," Rondeau, who had accompanied his master, was differently
+occupied. Strolling down to the lake shore, he amused himself for a time
+by watching the waves as they dashed against the pebbly beach, and by
+fancying that each of them reflected the image of Leffie's bright, round
+face. Then buttoning up his coat he would strut back and forth, admiring
+his shadow, and thinking how much more the coat became him than it did his
+young master. It had been given to him by Dr. Lacey, with the order "not
+to wear it out in two days"; so Rondeau had not worn it before since the
+morning when he gave his master one letter and forgot the other. He had
+brought it with him to the lake, and was trying the effect of his elegant
+appearance.
+
+Chancing to thrust his hand in his pocket, he felt the long-forgotten
+letter and drew it forth, then looking at it with wide open eyes and
+mouth, gave vent to his surprise as follows: "Who'd a b'leved it! Here's
+this letter been in my pocket two weeks. I deserve to be cracked over the
+head, and anybody but marster would do it. I'll run and give it to him
+now--but no, I won't," said he, suddenly slackening his pace, "I've heard
+him say he could always trust me, and if I own up this time, he'll lose
+his--what's the word? Conference?--Yes, conference in me. I don't believe
+this letter's of any account, for its a great big letter, just like a
+man's handwrite. Any way, I'll wait till I get home and consult Leffie."
+
+The letter was accordingly put in his pocket, and in a few moments he
+rejoined his master and Mr. Middleton. The next day they returned home.
+Rondeau's first act was to draw Leffie aside, and after winning from her
+various strong promises of secrecy, he imparted to her the astounding fact
+that, "He had found one of marster's letters in his trousers--no, his coat
+pocket. It had been there two weeks, and he didn't know what in cain to do
+with it. If he gave it to marster now, 'twould make him lose faith in him,
+and so forth."
+
+Leffie heard him through, and then fully agreed with him that 'twas best
+not to tell marster at this late hour. "But," said she, "I'd put it out of
+the way, so 'twouldn't be poppin' out in sight some time."
+
+"Shall I burn it?" asked Rondeau.
+
+"Oh, no," said Leffie; "keep it so marster can have it, if he ever hears
+of it. There's your cigar box, take it and bury the letter in it."
+
+"Whew-ew," said Rondeau, with a prolonged whistle, "it takes you women to
+calculate anything cute!"
+
+The cigar box was brought out, and in a few moments the poor letter was
+lying quietly under a foot and a half of earth.
+
+"There," said Leffie, as Rondeau laid over the spot a piece of fresh green
+turf, "nobody'll ever have any idee whose grave this is."
+
+Rondeau rolled up his eyes, and assuming a most doleful expression, said,
+"Couldn't you manage to bust a tear or two, just to make it seem like a
+real buryin'?"
+
+Leffie answered him by a sound box on his ear, at the same time
+threatening to expose his wickedness at the next class meeting. Aunt
+Dilsey's voice was now heard calling out, "Leffie, Leffie, is you stun
+deaf and blind now that fetched Rondeau's done gone home? Come here this
+minute!"
+
+Rondeau and Leffie returned to the house, leaving buried a letter, the
+reading of which would have changed the tenor of their master's feelings.
+
+For a knowledge of its contents as well of its author, we must go back for
+a time to Frankfort whence it came, promising that Mr. Middleton will
+follow us in a few days.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XIII
+
+
+                    LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED
+
+
+In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary
+that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the
+24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn
+met Fanny Middleton. Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms
+of Mrs. Crane's boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller. Her
+dazzling beauty seems enhanced by the striking contrast between the
+clearness of her complexion and the sable of her robe.
+
+On a low stool, at her feet, sits Fanny. Her head is resting on Mrs.
+Miller's lap, and she seems to be sleeping. She has been excused from
+school this afternoon, on account of a sick, nervous headache, to which
+she has recently been frequently subject. Finding the solitude of her own
+chamber rather irksome, she had sought Mrs. Miller's room, where she was
+ever a welcome visitor. To Kate she had imparted a knowledge of the letter
+which she supposed Dr. Lacey had written.
+
+Mrs. Miller's sympathy for her young friend was as deep and sincere as was
+her resentment against the supposed author of this letter. As yet, she had
+kept Fanny's secret inviolate, and not even her husband had ever suspected
+the cause of Fanny's failing strength. But, this afternoon, as she looked
+on the fair girl's sad, white face, which seemed to grow whiter and
+thinner each day, she felt her heart swell with indignation toward one who
+had wrought this fearful change. "Surely," thought she, "if Dr. Lacey
+could know the almost fatal consequence of his faithlessness he would
+relent; and he must, he shall know it. I will tell Mr. Miller and he I
+know will write immediately." Then came the thought that she had promised
+not to betray Fanny's confidence; but she did not despair of gaining her
+consent, that Mr. Miller should also know the secret.
+
+For a time Fanny slept on sweetly and quietly; then she moved uneasily in
+her slumber, and finally awoke.
+
+"How is your head now?" asked Mrs. Miller, at the same time smoothing the
+disordered ringlets which lay in such profusion over her lap.
+
+"Oh, much better," said Fanny. "I had a nice sleep, and so pleasant
+dreams, too."
+
+"Did you dream of him?" asked Mrs. Miller, in a low tone.
+
+Quick as thought the crimson tide stained Fanny's cheek and forehead, but
+she answered, somewhat bitterly, "Oh, no, no! I never dream of him now,
+and I am trying hard to forget him. I do not think I love him half as well
+now as I once thought I did."
+
+Poor little Fanny! How deceived she was! After a time Mrs. Miller said,
+"Fanny, Mr. Miller seems very anxious about your altered and languid
+appearance. May I not tell him the truth? He will sympathize with you as
+truly as I do; for he feels for you almost the affection of a brother."
+
+At first Fanny objected. "I know," said she, "that Mr. Miller would only
+think me a weak, silly girl." Mrs. Miller, however, finally gained
+permission to tell everything to her husband. "I know, though," persisted
+Fanny, "that he will laugh at me. You say he likes me; I know he did once;
+but since the time when he visited my father's, more than a year ago, he
+has not treated me with the same confidence he did before. I never knew
+the reason, unless it was that foolish, romping mistake which I made one
+afternoon by riding into the schoolhouse!"
+
+With many tears and some laughing--for the remembrance of the exploit
+always excited her mirth--Fanny told a part of what we already know
+concerning Mr. Miller's visit at her father's the winter previous. She
+related the adventure of the sled ride, and said that the morning after
+she noticed a change in Mr. Miller's manner toward her. The unsuspecting
+girl little thought what was the true reason of that change.
+
+While she was yet speaking, Mr. Miller entered the room. On seeing Fanny
+there, and weeping, he said: "What, Sunshine in tears? That is hardly the
+remedy I would prescribe for headache. But come, Fanny, tell me what is
+the matter."
+
+"Oh, I cannot, I cannot!" said Fanny, and again she buried her face in
+Kate's lap.
+
+Mr. Miller looked inquiringly at his wife, who had not yet ceased laughing
+at Fanny's ludicrous description of her sled ride; but overcoming her
+merriment, she at length found voice to say, "Fanny is crying because she
+thinks you do not like her as well as you used to."
+
+Kate had never dreamed that her husband had once felt more than a
+brother's love for the weeping girl before her, and she did not know what
+pain her words inflicted on his noble heart. Neither did she think there
+was the least ground for Fanny's supposition, and she desired her husband
+to say so.
+
+"I cannot say so and tell the truth," said Mr. Miller, "but I can assure
+you that Bill Jeffrey's sled had nothing to do with it."
+
+"What was it then?" asked Kate and Fanny, both in the same breath.
+
+Mr. Miller drew Fanny toward him with the freedom of an elder brother,
+and, in a low, earnest tone, said: "Did nothing else occur during my
+visit, which could have changed my opinion of you?"
+
+Fanny lifted her large blue eyes to Mr. Miller's face with so truthful,
+wondering a gaze that he was puzzled. "Can it be," thought he, "that I did
+not hear aright, that I was deceived? I will, at least, ask her how she
+spent that evening," so he said: "Fanny, do you remember where you were,
+or how you were occupied during the last evening of my stay at your
+father's?"
+
+At first Fanny seemed trying to recall the events of that night; then she
+said: "Oh, yes, I remember now perfectly well. You and Mr. Wilmot had
+letters to write, and went to your room early, while father and mother
+went to one of the neighbors, leaving Julia and me alone in the sitting
+room."
+
+"Did you both remain in the sitting room during the evening?" continued
+Mr. Miller.
+
+"Yes," said Fanny, "or, that is, I stayed there all the time; but Julia
+was gone a long time, and when she returned she would not tell me where
+she had been."
+
+"But were not you and Luce in your room at all that evening?" continued
+Mr. Miller.
+
+"Luce!" said Fanny; "I do not remember having seen her once that night;
+neither was I in my room until bedtime."
+
+There was so much frankness and apparent truth in Fanny's face and manner
+that Mr. Miller never for a moment doubted her. His first feeling was one
+of intense happiness at finding that Fanny was, indeed, all he had once
+fancied her to be. Back through the channels of his heart rolled, for an
+instant, the full tide of his once secretly nurtured affection for her. It
+was for an instant, however; for one look at the beautiful Kate convinced
+him that the love he once bore the gentle, timid girl at his side was
+nought, when compared with the deep, ardent affection which he now felt
+for his own cherished wife. "Fanny," said he, "I have wronged you in
+thought, but never in word or deed, to my knowledge. I was, however,
+grossly deceived, although I can see no object for the deception."
+
+"What can you mean?" asked Kate, rather anxiously. "Do explain yourself,
+and not deal in mysteries any longer. What dreadful thing did you imagine
+Fanny had done--set the stables on fire, or abused the blacks--which?"
+
+Mr. Miller did not immediately answer; and Fanny said: "Come, Mr. Miller,
+it is not fair to suspect me of evil and not tell what it is. You should
+be more frank."
+
+"I will tell you," said Mr. Miller; and, in as few words as possible he
+repeated to Fanny the conversation which he had overheard, between Luce
+and herself, as he supposed.
+
+When he finished speaking, both Kate and Fanny were silent for a moment;
+then Kate said: "It was Julia, I know it was. Did you ever notice how much
+alike their voices are? And, besides, I once heard Julia lay a wager with
+Mr. Raymond that she could imitate her sister's voice so exactly that one,
+not seeing her, would be thoroughly deceived."
+
+"Oh, Mrs. Miller," said Fanny, "it cannot be! Why should Julia wish to do
+so wicked a thing? And yet I now remember that when I was sick, Luce came
+to me one night and asked me to forgive her for everything bad she had
+ever done to me. I assured her I knew of nothing to forgive; and then she
+cried, and said I did not know all she did about her wickedness. She must
+have referred to that night. I can forgive her; for she is a poor ignorant
+girl, and much afraid of Julia. But how could my own sister do me so great
+a wrong, and what could have been her object?"
+
+Here Fanny burst into tears, while Kate gave vent to her indignation by
+expressing her opinion pretty freely of Miss Julia.
+
+"I can see," said she, "what Julia's object was. I fancy she was always
+fearful lest my brother should like Fanny the best; and she probably took
+this method to make you both think meanly of Fanny."
+
+"Your idea is, probably, the correct one," said Mr. Miller, who would have
+added more, but Kate interrupted him by saying, "Yes, I think I understand
+it all now. Julia is, probably, at the foundation of Dr. Lacey's neglect.
+Most likely she's been writing him some base falsehood."
+
+"Dr. Lacey's neglect!" repeated Mr. Miller. "What do you mean?"
+
+Kate commenced an explanation, but Fanny started up, saying: "Please, Mrs.
+Miller, wait until I am gone."
+
+She then quitted the apartment, and sought her own room, of which Julia
+had been sole occupant for more than an hour. On her return from school
+this hopeful young lady was pleased to find her sister absent. Seating
+herself near the window, with paper and pencil, she began the composition
+of that letter, which, as we have said, widened the breach between Dr.
+Lacey and Fanny. This unhallowed work cost her a world of pains. Many
+times were the lines crossed out and rewritten, before they quite suited
+her. The letter was but half completed, when Fanny was heard coming slowly
+through the upper hall. Springing up, Julia darted through the window out
+upon the balcony, and by the time Fanny reached the room she was seated at
+the furthest end of the veranda, busily engaged with her forgery.
+
+When she at last returned to the room, and tried to converse with her
+sister, she observed that Fanny shrank from her approach and that she had
+been weeping. In a very ironical tone Julia said, "What now is the matter?
+I declare, Fan, I believe you are a perfect little simpleton. I wouldn't
+be such a cry baby, anyway; and make so much fuss about one
+good-for-nothing doctor."
+
+Fanny replied very calmly, and without once taking her eyes from her
+sister's face, "If you think I have been crying about Dr. Lacey, you are
+mistaken."
+
+"Pray what did you cry for?" said Julia, laughingly. "Did somebody look
+sideways at you, or omit to call you by some pet baby name?"
+
+"I cried," said Fanny, "because I feared you had been acting very wickedly
+toward me."
+
+In an instant Julia's assurance left her. The bright color forsook her
+cheek, which became perfectly white. Fanny noticed the change, and it
+confirmed her fears. She did not know that the circumstances to which she
+alluded had long since faded from Julia's memory, and that her present
+agitation arose from the fear that she might have been detected in her
+work of deception, and that, after all, she might be foiled and entangled
+in her own meshes. A glance of intense anger flashed from her large black
+eye, as she muttered between her closed teeth: "Has the wretch dared to
+betray me?"
+
+Fanny supposed she referred to Luce; and her first feeling was to save the
+helpless servant girl from Julia's displeasure; so she said, "Do not
+condemn Luce; she did not tell me. I received my information from our
+teacher, Mr. Miller."
+
+"Luce! Mr. Miller! What do you mean?" asked Julia, her eyes lessening to
+their usual size, and the color again coming to her cheeks and lips. This
+sudden change in her sister's appearance puzzled Fanny; but she proceeded
+to relate what she had just heard from Mr. Miller. Julia was so much
+relieved to find her fears unfounded, and her darling secret safe, that
+she burst into a loud laugh, which she continued for some time. During
+this fit of laughter, she was determining whether it were best to confess
+the whole and seem sorry for it, or to strenuously deny it. Finally, she
+decided on the former, but resolved not to give the right reason for her
+conduct; so she said, with an air of great penitence: "Yes, Fanny, I am
+guilty, and I am glad you know it, too. I have been on the point of
+acknowledging it to you many times, but shame kept me silent."
+
+"How could you do it, and what did you do it for?" asked Fanny.
+
+Julia replied, "Truth compels me to say that I feared your influence over
+Mr. Wilmot. I knew how much he admired amiability in females, and I wished
+to make him think you were no more amiable than other people."
+
+"And yet you say you never cared for his love," continued Fanny.
+
+Miss Julia was getting cornered; but her evil genius did not forsake her,
+and she answered, "True, I did not care much for him; but I felt flattered
+with his attentions and I ardently desired to have one person prefer me to
+you. I know it was wicked in me to do what I did, but you will forgive me,
+will you not? And I will promise never again to act so deceitfully toward
+you."
+
+Always sincere in what she said herself, Fanny could not think her sister
+otherwise; so her hand was extended in token of forgiveness. Julia took
+it, and raising it to her lips, kept it there for an instant, in order to
+conceal the treacherous smile of exultation which played round her mouth.
+"I shall yet triumph," thought she, and, in the exuberance of her joy, she
+kissed again the soft hand which she held in her grasp. Could Fanny have
+looked into the heart of her sister, and beheld all its dark designs, she
+would have fled from her presence as from a poisonous serpent. But, though
+she was deceived, there was one, the All-seeing One, whose eye was ever
+upon the sinful girl; and though for a while she seemed to prosper, the
+same mighty Power so ordered it, that after a time, she who had sown the
+tempest reaped the whirlwind; and the clouds which hung so heavy and dark
+around the pathway of her innocent victim, afterward burst with terrific
+violence upon her own head.
+
+We will now return to Mrs. Miller, whom we left relating to her husband
+the supposed neglect of Dr. Lacey. She finished her narrative by saying,
+"I cannot help thinking that by some means, Julia is at the foundation of
+all this mischief. You and Dr. Lacey were good friends; suppose you write
+to him, and then we shall at least know the truth of the matter."
+
+"Yes, I will," said Mr. Miller; "tomorrow."
+
+"But why not write tonight?" asked Kate, who was in a hurry.
+
+"Because," answered Mr. Miller, "I shall be engaged tonight and tomorrow
+will do as well."
+
+Kate could not help feeling that, possibly, "tomorrow" might not do as
+well; but she said no more on the subject, and waited patiently for the
+morrow, when, true to his promise, her husband commenced the important
+letter. We have said that Mr. Miller had never liked Julia. In this
+letter, however, he spoke as favorably of her as he could; but he told how
+basely she had once deceived himself and Mr. Wilmot, with regard to Fanny,
+and also hinted his own and his wife's suspicion, that, in some way or
+other, Julia was connected with Dr. Lacey's long silence, as well as with
+the heartless letter which Fanny had received from New Orleans.
+
+"Yes, this will do," said Kate, as she read what her husband had written.
+"But," she added, "I cannot help feeling sorry that it was not sent
+yesterday."
+
+"Oh, Kate," said Mr. Miller, gayly, "your anxiety for Fanny has made you
+nervous, and now you are almost superstitious. One day can make no
+possible difference in the result of this letter."
+
+Afterward, when it was too late, he learned how much difference the delay
+of one day caused. By its means, that letter which would have set all
+right, was sent in the same package with Julia's amiable production, and,
+as we have seen, was not received by its owner, but was safely stowed away
+in a cigar box under ground.
+
+Soon after Mr. Miller deposited his letter in the post office, a young
+girl, closely veiled, entered the same building, and looked anxiously
+round until her eye fell upon her accomplice, Mr. Dunn. That worthy young
+man instantly came forward, grinning and bowing, and almost upsetting
+another clerk, who was also hastening to wait upon the beautiful Miss
+Middleton.
+
+"Good morning, Miss Julia!" said Mr. Dunn; "glad to see you. Fine
+morning."
+
+Julia did not deign to reply, for Mr. Dunn's familiarity was exceedingly
+disgusting to her. She, however, handed him her letter, which he looked at
+in some surprise, and said in a low tone, "Is this letter from Fanny, or
+you?"
+
+"From me; send it," answered Julia, at the same time managing to slip an
+eagle into the hands of the honest clerk.
+
+Leaving the office, the young lady proceeded homeward, thinking to
+herself, "There, that will settle him, I hope. I am getting on
+swimmingly."
+
+When Mr. Miller entered his room, on his return from the office, Kate
+said, "In the course of two weeks, you or Fanny or both, will hear from
+Dr. Lacey."
+
+"Do not be too sanguine, Katy," answered Mr. Miller: "you may be
+disappointed."
+
+"Well," continued Kate, "if he pays no attention to your letter, I shall
+be satisfied that he really is undeserving of Fanny's esteem. I'll not
+tell her that you have written, for fear of the consequence."
+
+So days came and went, week followed week, in rapid succession, until five
+weeks were numbered with the past since Mr. Miller's letter had been
+dispatched. Kate had waited and watched until even her sanguine nature had
+ceased to hope; for there had come no tidings from the far off Crescent
+City, and both she and her husband had unwillingly come to the conclusion
+that Dr. Lacey was really false. Kate manifested her disappointment by an
+increased tenderness of manner toward Fanny, whom she sincerely loved, and
+by a more gracious deportment toward Julia, whom she began to fear she had
+wronged by suspecting her of being accessory to Dr. Lacey's conduct.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XIV
+
+
+                FANNY AND JULIA'S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA
+
+
+It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny's seventeenth
+birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party,
+of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen. The fete took place in a
+handsome grove on a hillside which overlooked the city of Frankfort. All
+of Mr. Miller's pupils were present, together with most of their parents
+and many of their friends. Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny
+should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering
+were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked
+bewitchingly beautiful.
+
+Her dress was a white muslin, festooned with wild flowers, some of which
+were fastened here and there by a pearl or brilliant. The gayety of the
+little party was at its height, and when Fanny, gracefully kneeling,
+received upon her head the crown, and was proclaimed "Queen of the May," a
+strange voice called out in loud, musical tones, "Viva la Reine." The
+whole company instantly caught up the words, and "Long live the Queen" was
+echoed and re-echoed on all sides.
+
+When the tumult had somewhat subsided the eyes of those present were
+turned toward the spot whence the words "Viva la Reine" had proceeded.
+Leaning against one of the tall shade trees were two gentlemen, who had
+joined them unobserved. The elder of the strangers was a middle-aged man,
+in whose piercing black eyes and dark complexion we recognize the Mr.
+Middleton whom we left with Dr. Lacey in New Orleans. His companion was
+many years younger, and there was something in his appearance which
+instantly interested and attracted the notice of strangers. There was a
+nobleness in the intellectual cast of his high, white forehead, round
+which his rich brown hair lay in thick masses, as if unwilling to part
+with the curl which must have been natural to it in childhood.
+
+No sooner did Kate's eyes fall on the young man than she darted forward
+with a cry of recognition and exclaimed, "Why, Frank Cameron, how came you
+here?"
+
+But before he answers Kate's question, we will introduce him to our
+readers. Frank Cameron was a cousin of Kate Wilmot. His father, who was a
+lawyer by profession, had amassed a large fortune, on the interest of
+which he was now living in elegant style in the city of New York. Frank,
+who was the eldest child, had chosen the profession of his father,
+contrary to the wishes of his proud lady mother, who looked upon all
+professions as too plebeian to suit her ideas of gentility. This
+aristocratic lady had forgotten the time when, with blue cotton umbrella
+and thick India rubbers, she had plodded through the mud and water of the
+streets in Albany, giving music lessons for her own and widowed mother's
+maintenance. One of her pupils was Kate Wilmot's mother, Lucy Cameron.
+While giving lessons to her she first met Lucy's brother, Arthur Cameron,
+who afterward became her husband. He was attracted by her extreme beauty
+and his admiration was increased on learning her praiseworthy efforts to
+maintain herself and mother. They were married, and with increasing years
+came increasing wealth, until at length Mr. Cameron was a millionaire and
+retired from business.
+
+As riches increased, so did Mrs. Cameron's proud spirit, until she came to
+look upon herself as somewhat above the common order of her fellow-beings.
+She endeavored to instil her ideas of exclusiveness into the minds of her
+children. With her daughter Gertrude, she succeeded admirably, and by the
+time that young lady had reached her eighteenth year, she fancied herself
+a kind of queen to whom all must pay homage. But Frank the poor mother
+found perfectly incorrigible. He was too much like his father to think
+himself better than his neighbor on account of his wealth. Poor Mrs.
+Cameron had long given him up, only asking as a favor that he would not
+disgrace his family by marrying the washerwoman's daughter. Frank promised
+he would not, unless perchance he should fall in love with her, "And
+then," said he, with a wicked twinkle of his handsome hazel eyes, "then,
+my dear Mrs. Cameron, I cannot be answerable for consequences."
+
+He had always greatly admired his cousin Kate, and often horrified his
+mother by declaring that if Kate were not his cousin, he would surely
+marry her. "Thank the Lord, then, that she is so near a relative! For now
+you will not stoop to marry a music teacher," said Mrs. Cameron.
+
+The old roguish expression danced in Frank's eye, as he said, "Most noble
+mother Adelaide, will you tell me whether it wrenched father's back much
+when he stooped to a music teacher?"
+
+The highly indignant lady was silent, for Frank had a way of reminding her
+of the past, which she did not quite relish; so she let him alone,
+secretly praying that he would not make a fool of himself in his choice of
+a wife. He bade her be easy on that point, for 'twasn't likely he would
+ever marry, for he probably would never find a wife who would suit him.
+
+Such was Frank Cameron. Business for his father had taken him to
+Louisville, and he determined to visit his cousin Kate ere he returned
+home. He took passage in the Blue Wing, on board of which was Mr.
+Middleton, who soon made his acquaintance. As they were bound for the same
+place, they kept together, and on reaching Frankfort, went immediately to
+Mrs. Crane's, where they were entertained by Mrs. Carrington, who wondered
+much who the distinguished looking strangers could be. Concluding that the
+older one must of course be married, she turned her attention to Frank,
+who was much amused at her airs and coquettish manners. He had inquired
+for Mrs. Miller, and at length Mrs. Carrington asked if she were an
+acquaintance of his.
+
+"Yes, ma'am," answered Frank with great gravity, "she is my wife's
+cousin."
+
+In an instant Mrs. Carrington's coquetry vanished, and rising upon her
+dignity, she soon gave the gentlemen directions where to find the May
+party. As they were proceeding thither, Mr. Middleton said, "Why, Cameron,
+I understood you to say on the boat that you were not married."
+
+"Neither am I," answered Frank. "I merely wished to get a dissolving view
+of that lady's maneuvers. Besides, I was actually afraid of being
+annihilated by her eyes and smiles. I'll manage to let her know that you
+are marketable, and then she'll turn her artillery toward you."
+
+"But was it quite right," said Mr. Middleton, "to give her a wrong
+impression?"
+
+"No, I suppose not," answered Frank. "But if I ever marry, Kate will be my
+wife's cousin."
+
+By this time they had reached the entrance of the grove and caught sight
+of the fair queen. "The fates protect me!" said Frank, suddenly stopping
+and planting himself against a tree. "It would be suicide to advance
+another step. And she is your niece, you say. Pray intercede for me, or in
+less than a month I shall be making faces through the iron grating of some
+madhouse."
+
+Mr. Middleton did not reply. His eyes were riveted on Fanny, whose face
+and figure recalled to his remembrance his only sister, who was the
+playmate of his childish years. Many long years had rolled away since that
+bright summer morning, when with a sad heart he bade adieu to that sister,
+who, a young happy bride, was leaving her native land for a home on a
+foreign shore. Weeks passed, and there came intelligence that the
+ill-fated vessel in which she embarked was a total wreck. Among the lost
+were his sister and her husband, who now slept quietly beneath the billowy
+surf of the Atlantic.
+
+Fanny so strongly resembled her Aunt that it was not strange Mr. Middleton
+for an instant fancied he again looked on the features of his long-lost
+sister. But the illusion soon vanished, and when Kate bounded forward and
+saluted her cousin, his eye was wandering over the group of young girls in
+quest of his other niece. He, however, looked in vain. Julia was not
+there. When urged to attend the party, she had tossed her head in scorn
+saying that she unfortunately had no taste for child's play. She preferred
+remaining at home, where she could spend her time more profitably. Oh,
+Julia, Julia! It is a pity you did not assign your true reason for
+absenting yourself from the party. Of this reason we will speak hereafter.
+We are not quite through with the May party.
+
+We left Kate interrogating her cousin as to how he chanced to be there,
+and the remainder of the company looked in wonder upon the strangers, who
+seemed so suddenly to have dropped in their midst. After Frank had
+answered his cousin's question, he introduced his companion and said, "He
+has two nieces here, I believe. He has recognized one of them in your
+charming queen. Will you please point out the other and introduce him?"
+
+"I am sorry to say Julia is not present," answered Kate. "But come with
+me, Mr. Middleton," continued she, "and I will present you to Fanny." Then
+turning to Frank, she added, "I remember you to be a woman-hater, master
+Frank, so you can remain where you are."
+
+"I'd laugh to see myself doing it," answered Frank, as he followed his gay
+cousin to the spot where Fanny was standing. All eyes were upon them,
+while Kate introduced the tall, distinguished-looking gentleman to Fanny
+as her uncle.
+
+"My uncle!" said Fanny, in some surprise. "My uncle!"
+
+A slight shade of disappointment was visible on Mr. Middleton's face, as
+he took the offered hand of his niece, but he said, "Yes, your uncle. Did
+you never hear your father speak of his brother Bill?"
+
+"Oh, yes, yes," said Fanny joyfully. "I do know you now. You are my Uncle
+William from the Indies. Father will be delighted to see you, for he has
+long feared you were dead." At the same time the affectionate girl again
+took her uncle's hand and raised it to her lips.
+
+The tears started to Mr. Middleton's eyes, but hastily dashing them away,
+he said, "I suppose the fair Queen Fanny knows that bad bills always
+return?"
+
+Fanny replied by again kissing the sunburned hand of her uncle. "King
+Ferdinand!" thought Frank, "I'd endure the rack for the sake of being in
+the old fellow's boots." Frank had been standing near Fanny, fixing upon
+her a gaze so intensely earnest that when she at last raised her eyes to
+his she blushed deeply, for there was no mistaking the look of deep
+admiration with which he regarded her.
+
+Kate immediately introduced him. Fanny received him very politely, but
+said playfully, "I was in hopes, Mr. Cameron, that you would prove to be
+my cousin."
+
+Mr. Middleton immediately answered, "No, dear Fanny, he is not your
+cousin, but he seems very desirous of becoming my nephew."
+
+Fanny did not apply this to herself, but answered very demurely, "I don't
+know what he'll do, uncle. You'll have to talk the matter over with sister
+Julia, who unfortunately is not here."
+
+"You are a modest little puss," said Mr. Middleton. "But do you give up
+everything so quietly to Julia?"
+
+Fanny answered somewhat sadly, "I've nothing to give."
+
+Here Mr. Miller joined them, and said it was time to make preparations for
+returning' home. Accordingly in a short time the company were dispersing.
+When our party reached Mrs. Crane's, Fanny went directly to Julia, whom
+she found most becomingly dressed, and apparently anxiously awaiting her
+return.
+
+That excellent young lady had heard from Mrs. Carrington of the strangers'
+visit, and she was impatient to know who they were and had dispatched a
+negro girl to reconnoiter and report. The girl soon came back, her eyes
+projecting like coffee saucers, and the little braided tags of her hair
+seemingly standing upright.
+
+"Oh, Miss Julia!" said she, "that ar' tall, black man--no, I ax yer pardon,
+miss--that ar' tall, yaller man, done shook hands 'long of Miss Fanny, who
+kissed him, and called him Uncle William. She said how he done been with
+the Injuns."
+
+"Her Uncle William!" repeated Julia, in amazement. "And who is the other
+man? His son?"
+
+"Yes, reckon so," said the negro. "They done call him Mr. Camel, or
+Camlet, or suthin. I tell you he's han'some; and I reckon he's tuk with
+Miss Fanny. Jiminy hoecake! Ain't she pooty? She looked a heap han'somer
+than you--no, I don't mean so--I axes pardon agin." And the negro bobbed out
+of the door just in time to dodge a ball of soap which Julia hurled at her
+head.
+
+"It's no use fretting so," said Mrs. Carrington, who was present. "The
+young man is married, for he spoke of his wife."
+
+Julia did not answer, and Mrs. Carrington soon after left the room. When
+she was gone, Julia muttered to herself, "Uncle William, from the Indies;
+rich as Croesus, of course. What a fool I was not to go to the party. Most
+likely Fanny has won his good graces by this time. However, I'll dress
+myself and surprise him with my beauty, if nothing else."
+
+Accordingly, the next hour was spent in decorating her person, and when
+Fanny came for her she was ready to make an assault upon the good opinion
+of her rich uncle. Not a thing was out of place, from the shining braids
+of her dark hair to the tiny slipper on her delicate foot.
+
+Fanny's first exclamation on entering the room was, "How beautiful you
+look, Julia! It is exceedingly fortunate that you are dressed so
+becomingly; for, will you believe it, Uncle William is down stairs!"
+
+"Is it possible?" said Julia, affecting much surprise.
+
+"Yes," answered Fanny. "You know father thinks him dead. But come, he is
+anxious to see you."
+
+Julia arose to go with her sister, and said, "Isn't there a young man with
+him?"
+
+"How did you know that?" asked Fanny, in some astonishment.
+
+"I saw them from the window," was Julia's ready reply.
+
+Fanny did not think of doubting her sister, and she answered, "It is a Mr.
+Cameron. He is cousin to Mrs. Miller."
+
+By this time they had reached the parlor, which was open. Here Julia
+thought proper to be seized with a fit of modest indifference, and
+hesitated a moment before entering the room. Her uncle, however,
+immediately came forward, and relieved her from all embarrassment by
+saying, "And this, I suppose, is Julia. My brother is a happy man to be
+father of such charming girls."
+
+Julia received him graciously, but rather haughtily offered him her cold
+white hand. "I will not kiss him," thought she; "Fanny did that. It's too
+childish. I'll he more dignified." Could she have known the contrast which
+her uncle was drawing between her own and Fanny's reception of him she
+would not have felt much flattered; but before her uncle had time to say
+anything further, Fanny introduced her to Frank, whose keen eye had read
+her character at a glance, and read it aright, too. His ideas and words
+were after the following fashion:
+
+"Pshaw! What a bundle of pride and stuck-up-ishness! She's handsome,
+though, but it isn't to be named the same day with Fanny,"--"How do you do,
+Miss Middleton?"--"What an affected little courtesy!"--"Hope to see you
+well, ma'am."--"I'd laugh to see her trip and fall flat."
+
+Such were Frank's thoughts while undergoing the ceremony of an
+introduction to Julia, who never for a moment doubted she was making an
+impression upon the handsome young stranger, his supposed wife to the
+contrary notwithstanding. The introduction being over, Julia seated
+herself on the sofa, while Fanny took a seat on a low ottoman near her
+uncle, but partially behind him. She had chosen this place, because she
+fancied it would screen her somewhat from Frank's eyes, which she felt,
+rather than saw, were fixed upon her constantly.
+
+During the conversation which followed, Julia, as if by mere accident,
+mentioned New Orleans. She was anxious to know whether her uncle saw or
+heard of Dr. Lacey. Her curiosity was soon gratified, for, at the mention
+of New Orleans, as if suddenly recollecting himself, said, turning to
+Fanny, "I saw two of your acquaintances in New Orleans, and one of them
+gave me a most glowing description of you."
+
+"I wonder if it were a gentleman," thought Frank.
+
+Julia's thoughts were similar, and she bit her lip, while Fanny's cheek
+glowed with unwonted brilliancy as she quietly asked, "Pray, who was it
+uncle?"
+
+"It was Miss Woodburn who praised you so highly," answered Mr. Middleton.
+
+Julia immediately asked, "And who was the other acquaintance?"
+
+"Dr. Lacey," answered her uncle. "I spent three weeks at his house."
+
+Without knowing it, Fanny drew nearer to her uncle and laid her hand on
+his. He seemed dearer to her from the fact that he had spent so much time
+with one whose image was ever before her, and whom she vainly fancied she
+was trying to forget.
+
+Frank noticed Fanny's manner, and interpreted it according to his fears.
+"There's mischief here," thought he. "I hope this doctor lives in a good
+locality for yellow fever."
+
+"Is Dr. Lacey about to be married?" asked Julia.
+
+"Married," repeated Mr. Middleton; "I should say matrimony was very far
+from his thoughts at present. I fancied he had met with some
+disappointment and I sometimes feared lest the fair, deceitful one were
+one of my nieces. Can any one set me right on the subject?"
+
+Mr. Middleton had no idea how painfully his words affected her who sat by
+his side, and looked up so imploringly in his face, as if begging him to
+stop. There was an embarrassing silence, which Julia presently broke, by
+saying, "While Dr. Lacey was here, he and Fanny got up a flirtation; but
+nothing serious will result from it, I reckon."
+
+"It's Fanny's own fault, then, I imagine," said Mr. Middleton, laying his
+hand on the head which had drooped lower and lower, until at last it
+rested heavily on his knee.
+
+Fanny made no reply; but when she lifted up her head there was something
+so sad in the expression of her face that Mr. Middleton immediately
+surmised that there was, or had been, something between Dr. Lacey and
+Fanny more serious than a mere flirtation; so he very kindly changed the
+conversation, which now turned upon indifferent subjects, until the supper
+bell rang out its summons, when they all repaired to the dining room.
+
+At the supper table Mr. Middleton and Frank were introduced to Mrs.
+Carrington, Mr. Stanton and Raymond. Mrs. Carrington acknowledged her
+introduction to Mr. Cameron merely by a haughty, disdainful bow. She had
+learned from Kate that he was not married; and feeling indignant at the
+deception he attempted to practice upon her, she resolved to treat him
+with contempt. Accordingly, although seated opposite him, she deigned him
+neither look nor word, but divided her time between laughing and
+coquetting with Raymond, and trying the power of her charms upon Mr.
+Middleton, who, she had been told, was a bachelor, and possessed of
+unbounded wealth. With the old Indian, however, she made but little
+headway; and Frank was right when he thought, "You'll get tired of that
+play, madam; the game is too old to be caught with chaff." With Raymond
+she succeeded better. He was delighted with her unusually flattering
+notice; and ere supper was over he had, in Frank's estimation, made a
+perfect fool of himself.
+
+Frank's attention was, however, soon diverted toward Mr. Middleton, who
+said, speaking to Stanton, "Were it not for your name and glasses, I would
+address you as Dr. Lacey. Are you related to him?"
+
+Stanton replied, "Yes, sir; he is my cousin. I think I must resemble him,
+as I have been told so frequently."
+
+Mr. Middleton then spoke of Dr. Lacey in the highest terms of
+commendation, and concluded his remarks by saying, "I have recently
+purchased a residence, near Lake Pontchartrain, and am beating up recruits
+to spend the summer there with me. I am sure of Dr. Lacey, Miss Woodburn,
+and her cousin, Miss Mortimer. My nieces I shall take back with me, any
+way, and shall be happy to prevail on you, Mr. Stanton, to accompany me
+also."
+
+Stanton thanked him for his kind invitation, but at the same time declined
+it, saying that business would call him to New York in the autumn. The
+deep blush which accompanied these words caused Raymond to burst into a
+laugh. Mr. Middleton looked inquiringly at him and he said, "Pardon me for
+laughing; I was thinking of the important business which calls Bob to New
+York."
+
+"Nothing bad, I hope," said Mr. Middleton.
+
+"Nothing worse than going for a wife," answered Raymond. "He is not suited
+with Kentucky girls, but must needs plod back to New York."
+
+"If appearances do not deceive, you, at least, seem likely to be suited by
+a Kentuckian," replied Mr. Middleton, at the same time turning his black
+eyes on Mrs. Carrington with something of a quizzical expression.
+
+Raymond colored. He did not know how the speech would be received by the
+fair lady. She soon satisfied him, however; for tossing her head proudly,
+she said, "As far as my experience goes, New Yorkers are more easily
+suited than Kentuckians; at least, I find them to be exceedingly
+disagreeable."
+
+"I am afraid some of them are so easily suited that they catch a Tartar
+sometimes," said Frank, whose feelings were roused at hearing this rude
+speech.
+
+Mrs. Carrington gave him a look which she meant should say, "I wonder who
+you think you are. I'd thank you to mind your own business."
+
+But Frank thought he was minding his business; for he was looking at
+Fanny, who had not taken her eyes from her plate since her uncle had
+proposed taking herself and Julia to New Orleans. Her first feeling was
+one of joy. She would go, for she would then see Dr. Lacey; but the next
+thought was, "No, I will not. He has spurned me, and why should I put
+myself in his way?"
+
+Julia's feelings were different. She could scarcely conceal her delight.
+Her artful mind took in the future at a glance. She felt sure that Fanny
+would not go; but she would, and could thus make Dr. Lacey believe that
+she, of all others, was just suited for him. Here we may as well give
+Julia's real reason for absenting herself from the May party. She had
+begun to fear that all her fine scheming might come to naught; for in all
+probability Dr. Lacey would not return to Kentucky in a long time. What
+could she do? She would write him a letter in her own name. In it she
+would modestly express her opinion of Fanny's conduct; sympathize with him
+in his disappointment, and end by inviting him to Frankfort, saying she
+hoped he would not absent himself from his friends on Fanny's account; for
+there were many who would welcome him back to Kentucky with pleasure. It
+was for the sake of manufacturing this letter that Julia had remained at
+home. But now there was no need of sending it, for she was going to New
+Orleans herself. She would win him. He would yet be hers.
+
+On returning to the parlor after supper she seated herself close to her
+uncle, upon whom she lavished so many caresses that he wondered much what
+had come over her, and began to think that he was mistaken in supposing
+her to be cold-hearted and indifferent to him. As he looked at her
+beautiful, animated face, and the sparkling brilliancy of her eyes, he
+felt a moment's vanity in thinking how proud he would be to introduce her
+as his niece among the fashionables of New Orleans.
+
+During the evening Mr. Ashton called. He had heard of the arrival of a Mr.
+Middleton from the Indies, and he had his own particular reason for
+wishing to see him. Soon after entering the room, he addressed Mr.
+Middleton, saying, "Were you in Calcutta twelve years ago?"
+
+"Yes, sir; I was there twenty years ago," answered Mr. Middleton.
+
+"Do you remember transacting business with the captain of the English
+vessel 'Delphine'?"
+
+Mr. Middleton thought a moment and then answered, "Yes, I remember that
+vessel and its captain well."
+
+"And do you remember a poor cabin boy, who was sick and worn out with the
+ship fever?" continued Mr. Ashton.
+
+"Oh, yes, yes; I remember him well," said Mr. Middleton. "I had him
+removed to my own house, and nursed him until he was nearly well; and
+then, he one night ran away from me. I have never heard from him since;
+but there was an American vessel anchored near the shore, and I always
+supposed he went on board and sailed for home. I would give much to know
+what became of him."
+
+"He stands before you," said Mr. Ashton, rising and grasping Mr.
+Middleton's hand. "He is here to thank you for your kindness, and is both
+able and willing to repay you for the care you took of him who was alone
+and friendless in a distant land."
+
+"Can it be," said Mr. Middleton, with much emotion, "that you really are
+Henry Ashton? I should never have recognized you."
+
+"I presume not," answered Ashton. "Twelve years have transformed the pale,
+emaciated youth into the tall, full-grown man. But I should have known you
+anywhere."
+
+Here Raymond called out, "Why Ashton, have you been to the Indies? Why did
+you never tell us?"
+
+"Because," replied Ashton, "there was so much of homesickness and
+suffering attending that voyage to India that I never like to speak of
+it." Then turning to Mr. Middleton, he said, "I have met your brother
+often, but never suspected him to be a relative of yours. Have you seen
+him yet?"
+
+"I have not," answered Mr. Middleton. "I intend visiting him tomorrow, and
+shall be glad, to take as many of you with me as are willing to go. I wish
+to be introduced to him as a Mr. Stafford from New Orleans."
+
+After some further conversation it was arranged that Mr. Miller, Ashton,
+Stanton, Raymond and Cameron should all accompany Mr. Middleton on his
+projected visit to his brother. Soon after Mr. Ashton departed for his
+boarding place, and the remainder of the company separated for the night.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER XV
+
+
+                         MR. MIDDLETON'S BROTHER
+
+
+Julia's first exclamation, on waking the next morning, was, "I am glad I
+am not expected to go home with uncle today, and see father make a
+precious fool of himself, as he surely will."
+
+"How can you say so, Julia?" answered Fanny. "I wish I was going, for I
+think I could smooth father down a little if he got to using too strong
+language."
+
+"Nonsense, Fan," said Julia. "Why don't you confess that you wish to go
+because that handsome Cameron is going? Didn't I see how much he looked at
+you, and how you blushed, too? But no matter. I would get him, if I were
+you!"
+
+Julia was getting very generous, now that she thought herself sure of Dr.
+Lacey. Further remark from her, however, was prevented by the ringing of
+the breakfast bell.
+
+"What shall I tell your parents?" said Mr. Middleton to his nieces, as he
+stood in the hall, waiting for the driver to open the carriage door and
+let down the steps.
+
+Julia made no reply, but Fanny said, "Give them my love, and tell them I
+am getting better every day, and shall want to come home soon," and then
+she added, in a lower tone, "You will not laugh at father much, will you,
+or make fun of him either, if he acts oddly?"
+
+"God bless you, sweet girl," said Mr. Middleton, stooping to kiss the
+innocent face which looked up into his with so much earnestness. "For your
+sake, if for no other, your father shall not be laughed at."
+
+As the carriage drove off, Julia turned to Fanny and said, "Won't they
+have fun, though, with the old man? I can fancy it all. Father's beard
+will probably be long enough to do up in papers, and it will be a miracle
+if he does not have on those horrid old bagging pants of his."
+
+Fanny was only too fearful it would all be as Julia predicted, but she
+made no answer, and soon returned to her room.
+
+We will now follow the carriage, which, with its load of gentlemen, was
+proceeding rapidly toward the house of our friend Uncle Joshua. Mr.
+William Middleton, or Mr. Stafford, as we will call him for a time, seemed
+to grow excited as he approached nearer to a brother whose face he had not
+looked upon for more than twenty long years.
+
+"I say, boys," said he, speaking to his companions, "you must help me, and
+when I begin to ask Joshua concerning his parents and brothers, you, too,
+must talk, or he will suspect I have some design in questioning him."
+
+The gentlemen all promised to do their best, except Frank, who could
+promise nothing, because he knew nothing concerning the man they were
+going to visit. His curiosity, however, was aroused, and forgetting the
+presence of Mr. William Middleton, "Do they keep the old fellow caged? And
+must we pay anything for seeing him?"
+
+These questions were greeted by a burst of laughter, and Raymond said,
+"No--admittance is free, but you'll be more amused to see him and hear him
+talk than you would in visiting Barnum's Museum!"
+
+By this time the carriage had entered the woods, and they came in sight of
+the house. Mr. Stafford leaned from the window, and said, "Is it possible
+that my brother, with all his wealth, lives in such a heathen place as
+this?"
+
+"When you see him," said Raymond, "you'll think the nest just suited the
+bird."
+
+They were now in the yard, which was so filled with farming utensils that
+the driver found it difficult to effect a passage up to the door. The
+gentlemen were about concluding to alight where they were, when Mr.
+Middleton was heard calling out, "Ho, thar, driver, don't run agin that ar
+ox-cart; turn a leetle to the right, can't ye? Now be keerful and not run
+afoul of the plaguey lye leech. I b'lieve the niggers would move the hut,
+Josh and all, into the yard, if they could only make a raise!"
+
+Mr. Stafford and Frank looked eagerly out at the speaker, who fully
+realized Frank's idea of him. His beard was as long and black as a rapid
+growth of three weeks could make it. As Julia had feared, he was dressed
+in his favorite bagging pants, which hung loosely, even around his huge
+proportions, and looked as if fitted to some of his outbuildings. He was
+very warm and he wore neither coat nor vest, while his feet, whose
+dimensions we have mentioned before, were minus either shoes or stockings.
+He appeared in the doorway buttoning one of his suspenders. The truth was
+he had spied the carriage in the distance, and as his linen was none the
+cleanest he hastened to change, and was now putting the finishing touch to
+his toilet. When he caught sight of the occupants of the carriage he
+thought to himself, "Thar's a heap on 'em. Nancy'll have to rout the whole
+gang of niggers, field hands and all, to huntin' hin's nests after eggs
+enough for dinner."
+
+By this time the gentlemen had alighted, and Mr. Middleton went forward to
+receive them. "How d'ye do, how d'ye do?" said he; "I'm mighty glad you've
+come. I wish you'd brought the whole city."
+
+"We came pretty near it, I think," said Mr. Miller, at the same time
+presenting Mr. Stafford and Mr. Cameron.
+
+Mr. Middleton continued talking, as if replying to Mr. Miller's first
+remark. "No consequence, no consequence, Mr. Stafford, Mr. Cameron, how
+are you? The more the merrier. I s'pose they've told you all about Josh,
+so I needn't make b'lieve any--but come in--the house looks better inside
+than it does out." "Ho, Luce," continued he, "where the old boy is your
+mistress? Tell her thar's heaps of folks here, and mind tell Aunt Judy to
+get us up a whalin' dinner."
+
+Here he stopped to take breath for a moment, and then proceeded. "You must
+excuse my rig, gentlemen, or rather, you must excuse what ain't rigged;
+mebby if I'd known all you city buggers was comin', I'd a kivered my bar
+feet."
+
+"You go barefoot for comfort?" said Mr. Miller.
+
+"Why, yes, mainly for that, I suppose," answered Mr. Middleton, "for I've
+got such fetchin' big corns on my feet that I ain't goin' to be cramped
+with none of your toggery. My feet happen to be clean, for I washed them
+in the watering trough this mornin'. How d'ye leave my gals?"
+
+"They are well," answered Mr. Miller, "or rather Julia is, and Fanny is
+improving every day."
+
+"I've often wondered," said Mr. Middleton, "what 'twas ailded Sunshine
+when she was sick. She didn't seem to have no disease in particular, and I
+reckon nothin's on her mind, for all's straight between her and Dr. Lacey,
+as far as I know."
+
+"Dr. Lacey!" repeated Frank, without knowing what he said.
+
+"Yes, Dr. Lacey; know him?" asked Mr. Middleton.
+
+"No, sir," answered Frank, and Ashton rejoined, "I imagine he wishes Fanny
+had never known him."
+
+Mr. Middleton turned, and for a moment regarded Frank intently. Frank
+stood the inspection manfully, and Mr. Middleton said, "You are from New
+York, hey? I like New Yorkers, and if Sunshine wasn't promised to Dr.
+Lacey and never had seen him, and I liked you, I'd as soon you'd have her
+as anybody."
+
+Mr. Stafford now said that he was acquainted with Dr. Lacey, and proceeded
+to speak of the pleasant time he had spent with him. This occupied the
+time until dinner was ready.
+
+"Come, haul up," said Mr. Middleton, "haul up; we didn't expect so many to
+dinner, but the old table'll stretch and you must set clus; but don't none
+of you step on my corns, for thunder's sake!"
+
+Frank thought if his host kept on talking he should not be able to eat for
+laughing, but the old man was but just getting into the merits of the
+case!
+
+When his guests were seated, he said to Mr. Stafford, "Your white neck
+cloth looks like you might belong to the clergy. If you do, you can say a
+short prayer over the eggs and bacon, but Lord's sake be spry, for I'm
+blarsted hungry!"
+
+But for the remembrance of his promise to Fanny, Mr. Stafford would have
+screamed. It is needless to say that he declined his host's invitation,
+and the company began their dinner.
+
+Suddenly Mr. Stafford asked if Mr. Middleton had any brothers.
+
+"Yes--no, or, that is, I had one once," answered Mr. Middleton, "but he's
+deader than a door nail afore this, I reckon."
+
+"And what makes you think he is dead?" asked Stafford.
+
+"Why, you see," returned Mr. Middleton, "when our old pap died, something
+in the will stuck crossways in Bill's swaller, and he left college and put
+to sea, and I hain't heard from him in fifteen years."
+
+"Did he look like you?" said Raymond.
+
+"He was four years younger than I," answered Mr. Middleton, "but no more
+like me than Sunshine's pet kitten is like our old watch dog, Tige. He was
+soft like in his ways and took to book larnin mightily, and I'm--but
+everybody knows what old Josh is. Hold on thar! Save the pieces!" said he
+to Frank, who, unable longer to restrain his mirth, had deluged his plate
+with coffee.
+
+"Pray excuse me," said Frank, mortified beyond measure at his mishap.
+
+His discomfiture was, however, somewhat relieved by his companions, all of
+whom burst into a fit of laughter, in which Mr. Stafford heartily joined,
+forgetful of his promise to Fanny. By this time dinner was over and the
+company repaired to the porch, where Ashton and Raymond betook themselves
+to their cigars, while Mr. Middleton puffed away at his old cob pipe.
+
+Mr. Stafford at length resumed the dinner table conversation by saying,
+"If I were you, Mr. Middleton, I would not give up my brother yet; 'Hope
+on, hope ever,' is my motto."
+
+"Hope on," repeated Mr. Middleton. "I have hoped on till I am tired on't,
+and by spells I have dreams in which it seems like my brother was alive
+and had come back, and then my old gourd shell of a heart gives a
+thunderin' thump, and fetches me up wide awake. I hate dreams mightily,
+for it takes me an all-fired while to get to sleep all over, and when I do
+I hate to be waked up by a dream."
+
+"I hope you'll live to see your brother, though," said Frank.
+
+"No, I shan't," answered Mr. Middleton, again filling his cob pipe.
+"Everything that I loved has always died."
+
+"Have you lost many friends?" asked Mr. Stafford.
+
+"Considerable many," said Mr. Middleton, "considering how few I ever had.
+First, thar was mother died, when Bill and I was little boys; I remember
+how we cried when we stood by her grave, and I was so feared Bill would
+bust his jacket open that I whispered to him not to take on so, for I'd be
+his mother now. And then that night, which was the longest and darkest I
+ever knew, we took turn rocking and singing to our little baby sister,
+just as we had seen mother do."
+
+Here he stopped a moment, and Raymond, who was rather impatient, said,
+"Don't stop; go on."
+
+The old man wiped his eyes, and said, "Heavens and arth, don't hurry a
+feller so; can't you let him wait till the big bumps get out of his
+throat, or would you have me bellerin' here like a calf?"
+
+"Take your time, Mr. Middleton," said Mr. Stafford, who was as much
+affected as his brother at the remembrance of that sad night, when he
+first felt what it was to be motherless.
+
+After an instant, Mr. Middleton continued, "Directly that sister got big
+enough, she was married and started to go to England, but the vessel went
+to smash and the crew went to the bottom. Poor gal, she always hated salt,
+but she's used to it by this time, I reckon. Then there was pap died next,
+but he was old and gray-headed, and sick-hearted like, and he wanted to
+go, but it made it jest as bad for me. Then thar was Bill."
+
+Here Mr. Stafford moved his chair so as to hide his face from the speaker,
+who continued, "I did think I might have one left, but 'twasn't to be. He
+went, too, and Josh was left alone."
+
+Mr. Middleton cleared his throat a little, refilled his cob pipe, and
+proceeded. "The Lord gin me two gals, and then he sent me as noble a boy
+as ever was, I don't care where t'other comes from. He wasn't mine, but I
+loved him all the same. You, Mr. Miller, knew him, but you don't know--no,
+nor begin to know, how old Josh loved him, and what a tremendous wrench it
+gin my old heart when I come home and found he was dead. But, Lord, hain't
+he got a fine gravestun, though! You go to the cimetery at Frankford, and
+you'll see it right along side of Leftenant Carrington's, whose widow's a
+flirtin' with everybody in creation anyway, and Frankford sartin."
+
+"I've now told you of all that's dead," continued he, striking the ashes
+out of his pipe and wiping it on his bagging trousers, "but I hain't told
+you yit what troubles me more than all. Thar's something haunts old Josh,
+and makes his heart stand still with mortal fear. Thar's Sunshine, dearer
+to her old pap than his own life. You've all seen her, and I reckon she's
+made some of your hearts ache; but something's come over her. She seems
+delicate like, and is fadin' away."
+
+Here two big tears, that couldn't be mistaken, rolled down Mr. Middleton's
+cheeks, as he added emphatically, "and by Jehu, if Sunshine goes, old
+Josh'll bust up and go, too!"
+
+The winding up of Uncle Joshua's story was so odd and unexpected that all
+the gentlemen, Mr. Stafford included, laughed loudly.
+
+"'Tain't no laughin' matter, boys," said Mr. Middleton, "and so you'll all
+think if you ever have a gal as sweet and lovin' like as Sunshine."
+
+Here Mr. Stafford said, "Your sister's name was Fanny, I believe."
+
+"Yes, 'twas; who told you?" asked Mr. Middleton.
+
+"No one. I knew it myself," answered Mr. Stafford, looking his brother
+earnestly in the face.
+
+Mr. Middleton seemed puzzled, and after closely scrutinizing Mr.
+Stafford's features, he said, "Confound it, am I in a nightmare? I thought
+for a minute--but no, it can't be neither, for you've got too thunderin'
+black a hide to be Bill."
+
+Before Mr. Stafford replies to this remark we will take the reader to the
+kitchen, where a group of negroes are assembled round old Aunt Katy, and
+are listening with breathless interest to what she is saying. Aunt Katy
+was so infirm that she kept her bed for the greater part of the time, but
+on this day she was sitting-up, and from her low cabin window she caught a
+view of the visitors as they alighted from the carriage. When Mr. Stafford
+appeared, she half started from her chair and said aloud, "Who upon airth
+can that be, and whar have I seen him? Somewhar, sartin."
+
+It then occurred to her that she would go to the kitchen and inquire who
+"that tall, darkish-looking gentleman was." Accordingly she hobbled out to
+make the inquiry. She was much disappointed when she heard the name. "No,"
+said she, "'tain't nobody I ever knowed, and yet how like he is to
+somebody I've seen."
+
+Not long after the old negress again muttered to herself, "Go way now;
+what makes me keep a thinkin' so of Marster William this mornin'? 'Pears
+like he keeps hauntin' me." Then rising she went to an old cupboard, and
+took from it a cracked earthen teapot. From this teapot she drew a piece
+of brown paper, and opening it gazed fondly on a little lock of soft brown
+hair.
+
+"Bless the boy," said she, "I mind jest how he looked when I cut this har
+from his head, the very day his mother was buried. Poor Marster William,"
+continued she, "most likely he's gone to 'tarnity 'fore this time."
+
+As she said this tears, which were none the less sincere because she who
+wept them belonged to Africa's sable race, fell upon the once bright but
+now faded lock of hair, which the faithful creature had for more than
+forty years preserved as a memento of him whom she had long since looked
+upon as dead, although she had never ceased to pray for him, and always
+ended her accustomed prayer, "Now I lay me--" with the petition that "God
+would take keer of Marster William and bring him home again." Who shall
+say that the prayer was not answered?
+
+Going back to her seat, she took up her knitting and was soon living over
+the past, when she was young and dwelt with "the old folks at home."
+Suddenly there came from the house the sound of merry laughter. High above
+all the rest was a voice, whose clear, ringing tones made Katy start up so
+quickly that, as she afterward described it, "a sudden misery cotched her
+in the back, and pulled her down quicker." There was something in the
+sound of that laugh, which seemed to Katy like an echo of the past. "But,"
+thought she, "I'm deaf like and mebby didn't hear straight. I'll go to the
+kitchen agin and hark."
+
+In a few minutes she was in the kitchen and dropping down on the meal
+chest as the first seat handy, she said, "Ho, Judy, is you noticed the
+strange gentleman's laugh?"
+
+"I hain't noticed nothing" answered Judy, who chanced to be out of sorts,
+because, as she said, "the white folks had done et up every atom of egg;
+they didn't even leave her the yaller of one!"
+
+"Well, suthin in his laugh kerried me back to the old plantation in
+Carlina, and I b'lieve, between you and me, Judy, that Marster William's
+here," said Katy.
+
+"Marster William, Marster William; what on airth do you mean?" asked Judy,
+forgetting the eggs in her surprise.
+
+At the mention of "Marster William," who was looked upon as a great man,
+but a dead one, the little negroes gathered around, and one of them, our
+old friend, Bobaway, said, "Oh, Laddy, I hope 'tis Marster William, for
+Marster Josh'll be so tickled that he won't keer if we don't do nothin'
+for a week; and I needn't milk the little heifer, nuther! Oh, good, good!"
+
+"You go long, you Bob," said Aunt Judy, seizing a lock of his wool between
+her thumb and finger, "let me catch you not milking the heifer, and I'll
+crack you."
+
+Again there was the sound of laughter, and this time Judy dropped her
+dishcloth, while Katy sprang up, saying, "'Tis, I know 'tis; any way, I'll
+walk round thar as if for a little airin', and can see for myself."
+
+Accordingly, old Katy appeared around the corner of the house just as Mr.
+Middleton had spoken to his brother of his color. The moment Mr.
+Stafford's eye rested on his old nurse, he knew her. Twenty years had not
+changed her as much as it had him. Starting up he exclaimed, "Katy, dear
+old mammy Katy," while she uttered a wild, exultant cry of joy, and
+springing forward threw her thin, shriveled arms around his neck,
+exclaiming, "My darling boy, my sweet Marster William. I knowed 'twas you.
+I knowed your voice. You are alive, I've seen you, and now old Katy's
+ready to die."
+
+White as ashes grew the face of Uncle Joshua. The truth had flashed upon
+him, and almost rendered him powerless. Pale and motionless he sat, until
+William, freeing himself from Aunt Katy, came forward and said, "Joshua, I
+am William, your brother; don't you know me?"
+
+Then the floodgates of Uncle Joshua's heart seemed unlocked, and the long,
+fervent embrace which followed between the rough old man and his
+newly-found brother made more than one of the lookers on turn away his
+face lest his companion should detect the moisture in his eyes, which
+seriously threatened to assume the form of tears.
+
+When the first joy and surprise of this unexpected meeting was over, Mr.
+Joshua Middleton said, as if apologizing for his emotion, "I'm dumbly
+afeard, Bill, that I acted mighty baby-like, but hang me if I could help
+it. Such a day as this I never expected to see, and yet I have lain awake
+o' nights thinkin' mebby you'd come back. But such ideas didn't last long,
+and I'd soon give you up as a goner."
+
+"That's jest what I never did," said Aunt Katy, who still stood near.
+
+In the excitement of the moment she had forgotten that she had long
+thought of "Marster William" as dead; she continued, "A heap of prars I
+said for him, and it's chiefly owin' to them prars, I reckon, that he's
+done fished up out of the sea."
+
+"I've never been in the sea yet, Aunt Katy," said Mr. Middleton, desirous
+of removing from her mind the fancy that any special miracle had been
+wrought in his behalf.
+
+"Whar in fury have you been, and what's the reason you hain't writ these
+dozen years? Come, give us the history of your carryin's on," said Mr.
+Joshua Middleton.
+
+"Not now," answered his brother. "Let us wait until evening, and then you
+shall hear my adventures; now let me pay my respects to your wife."
+
+While he was introducing himself to Mrs. Middleton, Katy went back to the
+kitchen, whither the news had preceded her, causing Bob in his joy to turn
+several somersaults. In the last of these he was very unfortunate, for his
+heels, in their descent, chanced to hit and overturn a churn full of
+buttermilk! When Aunt Katy entered she found Bob bemoaning the backache,
+which his mother had unsparingly given him! Aunt Judy herself, having
+cleared away the buttermilk, by sweeping it out of doors, was waiting
+eagerly to know "if Marster William done axed arter her."
+
+"Why, no, Judy," said Katy, somewhat elated because she had been first to
+recognize and welcome the stranger. "Why, no, I can't say he did, and
+'tain't nateral like that he should set so much store by you, as by me.
+Ain't I got twenty years the start on you; and didn't I nuss him, and
+arter his mother died didn't I larn him all his manners?"
+
+Aunt Judy was on the point of crying, when who should walk in but "Marster
+William" himself. "I am told," said he, "that Judy is here, Judy, that I
+used to play with."
+
+"Lor' bless you, Marster William," exclaimed Judy, at the same time
+covering his hand with tears and kisses, "It's Judy, I is, I know'd you
+hadn't done forgot me."
+
+"Oh, no, Judy," said he, "I have not forgotten one of you, but I did not
+know whether you were living or not, so I did not bring you presents, but
+I'll get you something, in a few days. Meantime take this," said he,
+slipping a silver dollar into the hands of Aunt Katy and Aunt Judy, each
+of whom showered upon him so many blessings and "thankes" that he was glad
+to leave the kitchen and return to his companions, who were talking to
+Uncle Joshua without getting any definite answer.
+
+His brother's sudden return had operated strangely upon him, and for a
+time he seemed to be in a kind of trance. He would draw his chair up
+closely to William, and, after gazing intently at him for a time, would
+pass his large rough hand over his hair, muttering to himself, "Yes, it is
+Bill, and no mistake, but who'd a thought it?"
+
+At last rousing himself he turned to his other guests, and said, "You
+mustn't think hard on me, if I ain't as peart and talkin' like for a
+spell; Bill's comin' home has kinder oversot the old man, and I'm thinkin'
+of the past when we's little boys and lived at home on pap's old
+plantation afore any of us was dead."
+
+The young gentlemen readily excused the old man's silence, and when the
+slanting beams of the setting sun betokened the approach of night, they
+all, with the exception of Ashton, began to speak of returning home. Mr.
+Middleton urged them to stay, saying, "What's the use of goin'? Nancy's
+got beds enough, I reckon, and will be right glad of a chance to show her
+new calico kiverlids, and besides we are goin' to have some briled hen in
+the morning, so stay."
+
+But as the next day was the Sabbath, the gentlemen declined the
+invitation, and bidding the host "good-bye," they were soon on their way
+homeward, each declaring that he had seldom spent a pleasanter day. As
+they can undoubtedly find their way to Frankfort without our assistance,
+we will remain at Uncle Joshua's together with Mr. William Middleton and
+Ashton. The latter felt as if he had suddenly found an old friend, and as
+nothing of importance required his presence at home, he decided to remain
+where he was until Monday.
+
+That evening, after everything was "put to rights" and Mr. Middleton had
+yelled out his usual amount of orders, he returned to the porch, where his
+brother and Ashton were still seated. Lighting his old cob pipe he said,
+"Come, Bill, Nancy'll fetch out her rockin' cheer and knittin' work, and
+we'll hear the story of your doin's in that heathenish land, but be kinder
+short, for pears like I'd lived a year today, and I feel mighty like goin'
+to sleep."
+
+After a moment's silence Mr. Middleton commenced: "I shall not attempt to
+justify myself for running away as I did, and yet I cannot say that I have
+ever seriously regretted visiting those countries, which I probably shall
+never look upon again. I think I wrote to you, Joshua, that I took passage
+on the ship Santiago, which was bound for the East Indies. Never shall I
+forget the feeling of loneliness which crept over me, on the night when I
+first entered the city of Calcutta, and felt that I was indeed alone in a
+foreign land, and that more than an ocean's breadth rolled between me and
+my childhood's home. But it was worse than useless to dwell upon the past.
+I had my fortune to make, and I began to look about for some employment.
+At last I chanced to fall in with an intelligent Spaniard, Signor de
+Castello. He was a wealthy merchant, and for several years had resided in
+Calcutta. As he spoke the English language fluently, I found no trouble in
+making his acquaintance.
+
+"He seemed pleased with me and offered me the situation of clerk in his
+counting room. I accepted his offer, and also became an inmate of his
+dwelling, which was adorned with every conceivable luxury. His family
+consisted of himself and his daughter, Inez."
+
+At the mention of Inez, Ashton half started from his chair, but
+immediately reseating himself, listened while Mr. Middleton proceeded: "I
+will not attempt to describe Inez, for I am too old now to even feel young
+again, by picturing to your imagination the beauty of that fair Spaniard.
+I will only say that I never saw one, whose style of beauty would begin to
+compare with hers, until I beheld my niece, Julia."
+
+"Lord knows, I hope she wan't like Tempest," said Uncle Joshua, at the
+same time relieving his mouth of its overflowing contents.
+
+"I do not know whether she were or not," answered Mr. Middleton, "I only
+know that Inez seemed too beautiful, too gentle, for one to suspect that
+treachery lurked beneath the soft glance of her dark eyes. I know not why
+it was, but Castello, from the first seemed to entertain for me a strong
+friendship, and at last I fully believe the affection he felt for me was
+second only to what he felt for his daughter. But he could not remain with
+us, and in eighteen months after I first knew him, he took one of the
+fevers common to that sultry climate, and in the course of a few days he
+was dead. I wrote to you of his death, but I did not tell you that he had
+left a will, in which all his immense wealth was equally divided between
+myself and Inez. He did not express his desire that we should marry, but I
+understood it so, and thenceforth looked upon Inez as belonging
+exclusively to myself."
+
+"You didn't marry her, though, I take it," said Joshua, making a thrust at
+an enormous mosquito, which had unceremoniously alighted upon his brawny
+foot.
+
+"No," answered William, "I did not marry her, but 'twas not my fault. She
+played me false. Six months after her father's death we were to be
+married. The evening previous to our wedding arrived. I was perfectly
+happy, but Inez seemed low-spirited, and when I inquired the cause she
+answered, 'Nothing, except a little nervous excitement.' I readily
+believed her; but when the morning came the cause of her low spirits was
+explained. The bird had flown, with a young Englishman, Sir Arthur
+Effingham, who had been a frequent guest at my house."
+
+"That was one of Tempest's capers to a dot," said Uncle Joshua, "but go
+on, Bill, and tell us whether the disappointment killed you or not."
+
+So William proceeded: "Instead of my bride, I found a note from Inez, in
+which she asked pardon for what she had done, saying she had long loved
+Sir Arthur, but did not dare tell me so. They were going to England,
+whither she wished me to send a part of her portion, as her husband was
+not wealthy. I could understand Inez's character perfectly, and could
+readily see that she preferred a titled but poor Englishman to a wealthy,
+but plain American, so I gave her up quietly."
+
+"And was mighty glad to get shut of her so," interrupted Joshua.
+
+"From that time," continued William, "I gave up all thoughts of marriage,
+and devoted myself to increasing my wealth, and spending it for my own
+comfort and the good of others. Twelve years ago I chanced to go on board
+the Delphine, and there I found Ashton."
+
+"Look at him, for gracious sake," said Uncle Joshua, pointing toward
+Ashton. "Why man, you are as white as one of Judy's biscuit; what ails
+you?"
+
+"Nothing," answered Ashton, who really was much affected by Mr.
+Middleton's narrative; but he said, "I am only thinking of the long, weary
+days I passed in the Delphine before Mr. Middleton kindly cared for me."
+
+This seemed quite natural, and Mr. Middleton continued: "Ashton was wasted
+to a mere skeleton by ship fever, and my heart yearned toward him. Perhaps
+I felt a stronger sympathy for him when I learned that he was an American.
+He, like myself, had run away. The vessel, in which he had embarked, had
+been wrecked, and he, with two others, were saved in a small boat. For
+days they floated above the broad expanse of waters until at length the
+Delphine picked them up, and brought them to India. I had Ashton removed
+to my house, but as soon as he recovered, he took French leave of me. From
+that time I lived alone. I wrote to you frequently, but got no answer. My
+letters must have been lost, but I then concluded you were dead. At last I
+began to have such an ardent desire to tread my native soil once more that
+I disposed of my property and set out for home, so here I am and have told
+you my history; what do you think of it?"
+
+There was no answer save the sound of heavy breathing; Uncle Joshua had
+probably got to sleep "all over." The cessation of his brother's voice
+awoke him, and rubbing his eyes he said, "Yes, yes, Ashton had the ship
+fever. I hope he can't give it now, for I'm mortal feared on't."
+
+Ashton assured him there was no danger, and then, turning to William,
+said, "Have you ever heard from Inez?"
+
+"Yes," said Mr. Middleton. "About a year after her marriage I heard of the
+birth of a daughter, whom she called Inez Middleton. I have heard of them
+once or twice since, but not recently."
+
+After a moment's silence Ashton, with some hesitation, said, "If I mistake
+not, I know Inez Effingham well."
+
+"You know Inez, my Inez--where--how--tell me all," said Mr. Middleton,
+grasping Ashton's hand as if a new link suddenly added to the chain of
+friendship which already bound them together.
+
+"You probably remember," said Ashton, "that when I left you so suddenly
+there was an American vessel in port. I was anxious to return home, but
+fancied you would oppose it, so I left without a word, and went on board
+the ship. During the voyage, I found that one of the crew was from my
+native town. I eagerly inquired after my parents and my little sister
+Nellie, whom you so often heard me mention. Judge of my feelings when told
+that they were all dead. In the agony of the moment, I attempted to throw
+myself overboard, but was prevented. From that time all desire to return
+was gone, and when at last we stopped at one of the ports in England, I
+left the vessel to try my fortune in the mother country."
+
+"But Inez," said Mr. Middleton, "what of Inez?"
+
+"I will tell you," answered Ashton. "After remaining in England some years
+I became acquainted with her father, Sir Arthur Effingham, who lived forty
+miles from London. He invited me to visit his house and there I first saw
+Inez and her mother. To know Inez was to love her, but I could not hope to
+win the haughty Englishman's daughter, and besides she was so young that I
+did not believe I had made any impression upon her. But, encouraged by
+Lady Effingham, I at length ventured to ask Inez of her father. I did not
+wish to marry her then, as she was only fourteen, but her father spurned
+me with contempt, and bade me never again enter his house. I obeyed, but
+tried many times to procure an interview with Inez. I succeeded, and told
+her I was about to leave England for America, but should never forget her.
+I would not suffer her to bind herself to me by any promise, but expressed
+my belief that at some future time she would be mine. It is three years
+since we parted. I came immediately to America, but I could not bear to
+return to my old home, and see it occupied by others, so I wandered this
+way and at last settled in Frankfort as a merchant."
+
+Here he stopped and Mr. Middleton said, "You have not told me of the
+mother. Does she still live?"
+
+Ashton answered, "She was living when I left England, but Inez has since
+written me of her death."
+
+"That will do, Ashton; that will do. I do not wish to hear any more now,"
+said Mr. William.
+
+While Mr. Middleton and Ashton were relating their adventures, Aunt Katy
+was busily engaged in superintending the arrangement of "Marster
+William's" sleeping room. Mrs. Middleton had bidden Judy to see that
+everything was put in order, but Aunt Katy seemed to think nothing could
+be done right unless she had an oversight of it. So she was walking back
+and forth, consulting with Judy a little and ordering her a good deal.
+
+"Now, Judy," said she, "hain't you no more idees of ilegance than to push
+the bedstead smack up agin the clarbuds; just pull it out a foot or two,
+as old Miss use to do."
+
+Judy complied with her request and she continued: "Lordy sakes--don't Miss
+Nancy know better than to put Marster William to sleep in such coarse
+sheets," at the same time casting a rueful glance at the linens which Judy
+had put upon the bed. "You set down, Judy," said Aunt Katy, "and I'll tend
+to the bed myself."
+
+So saying she hobbled off to her cabin and opening her "old red chist,"
+drew from it a pair of half-worn, but very fine linen sheets. These she
+shook most lustily in order to free them from the rose leaves, lavender
+sprigs and tobacco, which she had placed between their folds. With the
+former she thought to perfume them, while the latter was put there for the
+purpose of keeping out moths. The old creature had heard that tobacco was
+good to keep moths from woolens, and she knew of no reason why it would
+not answer every purpose for linen.
+
+"Thar," said she, on returning to the house, "these begins to look a
+little like Marster William. They was gin to me by old marster, jest afore
+he died. They 'longed to old Miss, and if any one on us could read, I
+reckon we should find her name on 'em somewhar writ in brawdery."
+
+When the bed and room were adjusted to her satisfaction, she went down to
+the kitchen and took a seat there. Here Aunt Judy found her about ten
+o'clock that night.
+
+"What on airth you sittin' here for?" said she.
+
+"Oh, I's only waitin' till Marster William gets a little used to his room
+afore I axes him how he likes it and does he want anything."
+
+Accordingly, not long after, Aunt Katy stole upstairs and opening the door
+called out, "Ho, Marster William, does you want anything, and is you got
+enough kiver?"
+
+But "Marster William's" senses were too soundly locked in sleep to heed
+the faithful creature, and after standing still a moment, she said to
+herself, "I'm mighty feared he'll cotch cold."
+
+So back she went to her cabin and from the same "red chist" took a
+many-colored patchwork quilt. This she carried to the house and spread
+carefully over Mr. Middleton, saying, "He won't be none too comfortable,
+and in the mornin' he'll see it, and I'll tell him I done pieced and
+quilted it my own self."
+
+The consequence of this extra covering was that Mr. Middleton awoke in the
+night with the impression that he was being suffocated in the hot climate
+of Calcutta! He did not know that she, to whom he was indebted for his
+warm berth, was now sleeping quietly and dreaming "how tickled Marster
+William would be when he knew she had lent him her spare sheets and
+bedquilt!"
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XVI
+
+
+                    FANNY REFUSES TO GO TO NEW ORLEANS
+
+
+The next day was the Sabbath. Contrary to their usual custom on such
+mornings, Mr. Middleton and his negroes were astir at an early hour. The
+female portion of the latter were occupied in preparing a great breakfast
+in honor of "Marster William's" arrival, while Mr. Middleton busied
+himself in removing a part of his dark, heavy beard.
+
+When William made his appearance in the sitting room, he was greeted by
+his brother with, "How are you, Bill? Hope you slept better than I did,
+for 'pears like I couldn't get asleep nohow, till toward mornin' and then
+I was mighty skeary about wakin' up, for fear I should find it all
+moonshine, and no Bill here after all." After a moment's pause, he added,
+"Whar's t'other chap? If he don't come down directly, the hen'll spile,
+for Judy's had it ready better than half an hour."
+
+Ashton soon appeared, and the party did ample justice to Aunt Judy's
+well-cooked breakfast. That meal being over, Mr. Middleton said, "Now,
+boys, what do you say to goin' to meetin'? The Baptists have preachin',
+and I've a mind to go. How the folk'll stare though to see Bill. Say, will
+you go?"
+
+The gentlemen signified their assent, and at the usual hour they proceeded
+to the church, which was situated about two miles from Mr. Middleton's. We
+are sorry for it, but truth compels us to say that on this day Uncle
+Joshua was not quite as devotional as usual. He was looking over the
+congregation to see what effect his brother's presence was producing. When
+he saw that no one exclaimed or turned pale, and that even the minister
+kept on the even tenor of his discourse, he inwardly accused them all of
+being "doughheads," and wondered he had never before discovered how little
+they knew. However, when meeting was over, the neighbors crowded around
+the old man, congratulating him on the unexpected return of his brother,
+whom they welcomed so warmly that Uncle Joshua began to think he had been
+too hasty in condemning them, for "after all, they knew a heap."
+
+That night, after supper, Mr. Middleton was again seated in the little
+porch with his guests. They had been speaking of the sermon they had
+heard, when Mr. Middleton said, "That's the right kind of meetin' to my
+notion. A feller can sleep a bit if he feels like it; but whar my gals go,
+in Frankford, they have the queerest doin's--keep a gittin' up and sittin'
+down; 'pears like you don't moren't git fairly sot afore you have to hist
+up again, and you can't sleep to save you. Then they have streaked yaller
+and black prar books and keep a-readin' all meetin' time."
+
+"Do your daughters prefer that church?" asked William.
+
+"Why, yes," returned his brother; "or, that is, Dick, poor boy Dick,
+belonged thar; so did the young Leftenant Carrington; so does Dr. Lacey;
+and that's reason enough why Sunshine should prefer it. Tempest goes thar,
+I reckon, because its fashionable, and she can have a nice prar-book to
+show. You ought to see the one I bought for Sunshine. It's all velvety,
+and has gold clasps, with jest the word 'Sunshine' writ on it. Tempest has
+got a more common one. It didn't cost half as much."
+
+"I notice that you make quite a distinction between your daughters," said
+William. "May I ask why you do it?"
+
+Mr. Middleton stopped smoking and said, "If you please, Bill, I'd rather
+say nothin' about that now. I make it a rule never to swar Sundays, and if
+I got to goin' it about Tempest and the way she used poor Dick, I should
+have to swar and no mistake. Mebby you think I'd better not swar any
+time."
+
+"Yes," answered William; "I should be glad if you would not. It is a bad
+habit, and I wish you would discontinue it."
+
+"Well now, Bill," said Mr. Middleton, "Lord knows--no, I mean I know I've
+tried a heap of times to break off, and now I'll try again. I'll not cuss
+a word till I forget. Dick used to want me to stop, and when he died I
+promised myself I would; but the pigs and horses got into the corn, and
+fust I knew I was swarin' wus than ever. I wish you had seen Dick; it
+can't be; he's gone forever."
+
+"Have you no daguerreotype of him?" asked William.
+
+"No, I hain't, but his folks have; and Mr. Miller and Kate are going home
+this summer, and they'll fetch me one. That makes me think Sunshine is so
+puny and sick like, that I'm goin' to let her go North with them. It'll do
+her good; and I'm going to buy her four silk gowns to go with, but for
+Lord's--no, for land's sake don't tell Tempest."
+
+"I hope you are not very anxious to have Fanny go North," said William;
+"for it will seriously affect a plan which I have formed."
+
+"Well, what is it?" asked Mr. Middleton.
+
+William then told of the house he had purchased, and of his intention to
+take both his nieces back with him. "I know," said he, "that it seems
+strange to take them there in hot weather; but down by the lake it will be
+pleasant and cool, and I must have them with me."
+
+"Have you said anything to them about it?" asked Mr. Middleton.
+
+"Yes," answered his brother. "I have mentioned it to them."
+
+"What did they say?"
+
+"Fanny said nothing, but Julia seemed much pleased with the idea," said
+William.
+
+"I'll warrant that," returned Mr. Middleton. "She's tickled enough, and in
+her own mind she's run up a bill agin me for at least five hundred.
+Sunshine is so modest, I s'pose, because Dr. Lacey will be there, that she
+does not want to seem very glad; but she'll go. I'll have them come home
+tomorrow, and will talk the matter over. I'd as soon have her go to New
+Orleans as to New York."
+
+Here the conversation was interrupted by Mrs. Middleton, who came to tell
+her husband that it was past nine. Mr. Middleton had a great horror of
+being up after that hour, so he hastily bade his brother and Ashton good
+night, saying to the former, "Now I've got kind of used to your being
+alive, Bill, I hope I shan't have such pesky work goin' to sleep."
+
+Next morning Ashton returned to Frankfort in the carriage which Mr.
+Middleton had sent for the purpose of bringing his daughters home. For
+once in her life, Julia was delighted with the idea of visiting her
+parents. She had learned from a note which her mother had written that the
+reason of their being sent for was to talk over the matter of going to New
+Orleans. Fanny felt differently. She wished, yet dreaded, to go home. She
+too knew why they were sent for; and as she was determined not to go to
+New Orleans, it would be necessary at last to tell her father the true
+reason. She was certain he would be unsparing in his wrath against Dr.
+Lacey, and she almost trembled for the consequences.
+
+When at last she was ready she descended to the parlor, and sitting down
+to her piano ran her fingers lightly over the keys. At that moment Frank
+Cameron entered. He had learned from his cousin, Kate, enough of Fanny's
+history to make him fear that she never could be aught to him; and yet the
+knowledge that he could not, must not, hope to win her, only rendered the
+attraction stronger. He was intending to start for home the next day, and
+had now come to spend a few minutes alone with Fanny ere he bade her
+good-by. As he entered the room she ceased playing, and said, "I believe
+you leave town tomorrow, do you not?"
+
+"I do," replied Frank, "and am come to bid you good-by now; for when you
+return I shall probably be looking on the dust, smoke and chimneys of the
+Empire City." As Fanny made no answer, Frank continued, "Miss Middleton,
+we shall meet again, I trust. Kate tells me that you are to accompany them
+to New York this summer. I shall expect you and shall watch anxiously for
+your coming."
+
+Fanny replied, "I have thought of going North with Mrs. Miller, but it is
+possible I may be disappointed."
+
+"Disappointed!" repeated Frank; "you must not be disappointed, or
+disappoint me either. I would hardly be willing to leave Frankfort if I
+did not hope to see you again. And yet if we never do meet, I shall know
+that I am a better man for having once seen and known you; and I shall
+look back upon the few days spent in Kentucky as upon one of the bright
+spots in my life."
+
+We do not know what Fanny would have replied; for ere she had time to
+answer Julia appeared in the door, calling out, "Come, Fan, the carriage
+is ready. But, pray excuse me," continued she, as she saw Frank, "I had no
+idea that I was interrupting so interesting a conversation as your looks
+seem to indicate."
+
+This increased Fanny's confusion, but she endeavored to appear at ease;
+and rising up, she offered Frank her hand, saying, "I must bid you
+farewell, Mr. Cameron."
+
+Frank took her hand, and quick as thought raised it to his lips. Fanny's
+cheeks reddened as she hastily withdrew her hand, saying rather
+indignantly, "Mr. Cameron, I am surprised!"
+
+Frank expected as much, and he said, rather gayly, "Pardon me, Miss
+Middleton, I could not help it, and would not if I could. It is all I ever
+hope to receive from you; and years hence, when I am a lone, lorn old
+bachelor, I shall love to think of the morning when I bade good-by to and
+kissed Fanny Middleton."
+
+A moment more and the carriage drove rapidly away. Frank watched it until
+it disappeared down the street; then turning away, he thought, "I have met
+and parted with the only person on earth who has power to awaken in me any
+deeper feeling than that of respect."
+
+When Julia and Fanny reached home, they were greeted kindly by both their
+parents and uncle. The latter had resolved to watch them closely, in order
+to ascertain, if possible, the reason of his brother's evident preference
+for Fanny. During the morning nothing was said of the projected visit to
+New Orleans; and Julia was becoming very impatient, but she knew better
+than to broach the subject herself; so she was obliged to wait.
+
+That evening the family, as usual, assembled on the little porch. Fanny
+occupied her accustomed seat and low stool by the side of her father,
+whose pipe she filled and refilled; for he said, "The tobacker tasted a
+heap better after Sunshine had handled it."
+
+Julia could wait no longer, and she began the conversation by asking her
+uncle something about New Orleans.
+
+"Thar, I knew 'twould be so," said Mr. Middleton; "Tempest is in a desput
+hurry to know whether I'm going to cash over and send her to market in New
+Orleans."
+
+"Well, father," said Julia, coaxingly, "you are going to let Fanny and me
+go with Uncle William I know."
+
+It was lucky for Julia that she chanced to mention her sister; for however
+much her father might be inclined to tease her, the word "Fanny" mollified
+him at once, and he answered, "Why, yes, I may as well let you go as to
+keep you here doing nothing, and eating up my corn bread." Then drawing
+Fanny nearer to him, he said, "I've talked some of letting Sunshine go to
+New York, but she'll jump at the chance of going to New Orleans, I
+reckon."
+
+There was no answer, and as Julia was not particularly desirous of having
+her sister's silence questioned, she rattled on about her expected visit,
+and even went so far as to caress her father, because he had given his
+consent to her going. It was decided that Mr. William Middleton should
+return, as he had intended, in two weeks' time, so as to have everything
+in readiness for the reception of his nieces, who were to come on as soon
+as school closed, which would be about the tenth of June.
+
+During all this time Fanny said not a word; and at last it occurred to her
+father that she had neither expressed her desire nor willingness to go; so
+he said, "Come, Sunshine, why don't you hold up your head and talk about
+it? We all know you want to go mightily, and see that little doctor."
+
+Fanny knew it was of no use delaying longer and she answered gently, but
+decidedly, "Father, I have no desire to go to New Orleans. I cannot go."
+
+"Fudge on being so very modest," replied Mr. Middleton. "It is
+nateral-like that you should want to see him, and nobody'll think less of
+you."
+
+Fanny answered, "You know I have thought of going to New York with Mr. and
+Mrs. Miller. I am still anxious to do so; but to New Orleans I cannot,
+shall not go, unless you command me to do so."
+
+"Saint Peter!" said Mr. Middleton. "What's the row now? What's happened to
+make little Sunshine spirt up so? Don't you want to see Dr. Lacey, child?"
+
+"No, father; I never desire to see him again."
+
+The old cob pipe dropped from Mr. Middleton's mouth, and springing up, he
+confronted Fanny, saying, "What in fury is this racket? You not wish to go
+to New Orleans, or see Dr. Lacey either! I half wish you was Tempest for a
+spell, so I could storm at you; but as it is Sunshine, I can't even feel
+mad."
+
+"Oh, father, father!" cried Fanny, weeping; "if you knew all that has
+occurred, you would not blame me."
+
+"What do you mean, darling?" asked Mr. Middleton, suddenly becoming cool.
+"What has happened?"
+
+Then looking at Julia, whose face was crimson, a new idea struck him, and
+he exclaimed more wrathfully, "How now, Tempest? What makes you turn as
+red as a hickory fire? Have you been raising a rumpus between Dr. Lacey
+and Sunshine? Out with it if you have."
+
+It was now Julia's turn to cry and appeal to her uncle, if it were not
+unjust in her father always to suspect her of evil, if anything were
+wrong. William very wisely kept silent, but Fanny said, "Do not accuse
+Julia, for she is not guilty. She knows it all, however, and is sorry for
+it."
+
+"Knows what? Sorry for what? Why don't you tell?" said Mr. Middleton,
+stalking back and forth through the porch, and setting down his feet as
+heavily as if he would crush everything which might fall beneath his
+tread.
+
+"I cannot tell you now," said Fanny; "but when we are alone, you shall
+know all."
+
+In a few moments William thought proper to retire, and as his example was
+soon followed by Julia, Fanny was left alone with her parents. Drawing her
+stool nearer to her father, and laying her hot, feverish forehead on his
+hand, she said, "Before I give any explanation, I wish you to make me a
+promise."
+
+"Promise of what?" asked her father and mother, simultaneously.
+
+"It is not probable," answered Fanny, "that you will ever see Dr. Lacey
+again, but if you do, I wish you never to mention to him what I am about
+to tell you."
+
+The promise was readily given by Mrs. Middleton, but her husband demurred,
+saying, "I shan't commit myself until I know what 'tis. If Dr. Lacey has
+been cuttin' up, why I'll cowhide him, that's all."
+
+"Then I shall not tell you," was Fanny's firm reply.
+
+Her father saw she was in earnest, and replied, "What's got your back up
+so high, Sunshine? I never knew you had so much grit. What's the reason
+you don't want Dr. Lacey to hear of it?"
+
+"Because," said Fanny, hesitatingly, "because I do not wish him to know
+how much I care about it; and besides, it can do no possible good. Now,
+father, promise you will not tell him or any one else."
+
+Mr. Middleton was finally persuaded, and his promise given, Fanny knew it
+would not be broken, for her father prided himself on keeping his word. So
+she gave an account of Dr. Lacey's conduct, and ended her narrative by
+producing a letter, which she supposed came from him. Up to the moment Mr.
+Middleton had sat perfectly still; but meantime his wrath had waxed warmer
+and warmer, until at last it could no longer be restrained, but burst
+forth in such a storm of fury as made Fanny stop her ears.
+
+She, however, caught the words, "And I was fool enough to promise not to
+say a word. Well, thank the Lord, I didn't promise not to shoot the puppy.
+Let me catch him within pistol shot of me, and I'll pop him over as I
+would a woodchuck. And if he don't come back, I'll go all the way to New
+Orleans for the sake of doin' on't. I'll larn him to fool with my gal;
+yes, I will!"
+
+Fanny's fears for Dr. Lacey's safety were immediately roused; and again
+were her arms wound round the neck of her enraged father, while she begged
+of him to be quiet, and think reasonably of the matter. Not long could one
+resist the arguments of Fanny; and in less than half an hour her father
+grew calm, and said more gently, "I shouldn't have been so rarin' mad, if
+it had been anybody but you, Sunshine. I s'pose I did go on high, and swar
+like a pirate. I didn't mean to do that, for I promised Bill I'd try and
+leave off."
+
+"Leave swearing?" said Fanny. "Oh, I'm so glad. I hope you will. Now
+promise that you will, dear father, and say again that you will not
+mention Dr. Lacey's conduct either to him or to any one else."
+
+"I have promised once," said Mr. Middleton, "and one promise is as good as
+forty. Old Josh'll never break his word as long as he has his senses. But
+that paltry doctor owes his life to you, Sunshine. Half an hour ago I was
+as fully set to knock him over as I am now determined to let the varmint
+go to destruction in his own way."
+
+Fanny shuddered at the idea of her father becoming the murderer of Dr.
+Lacey, and Mrs. Middleton rejoined, "I am glad, husband, to hear you talk
+more sensibly. It can do no possible good for you to shoot Dr. Lacey, and
+then lose your own life, as you assuredly would; besides, I think the less
+we say of the matter, the better it will be."
+
+"I reckon you are right, Nancy," said Mr. Middleton; "but hang it all,
+what excuse shall I give Bill for not lettin' the gals go to New Orleans?"
+
+"But, father," said Fanny, "you will let Julia go, of course. Uncle knows
+I do not intend to go, and consequently will think nothing of that; and
+there is no reason why Julia should not go to New Orleans, and I to New
+York. Now, say we may; that's a dear father."
+
+"I s'pose I'll have to, honey," answered Mr. Middleton; "but if I can see
+ahead an inch, you're bitin' your own nose off by sending Tempest to New
+Orleans without you."
+
+Afterward Fanny remembered this speech, and understood it, too; but now
+she was prevented from giving it a thought by her father, who continued,
+"Doesn't that Cameron chap live some'us in New York?"
+
+There was no reason for it, but Fanny blushed deeply as she replied, "Yes,
+sir; Mr. Cameron lives in New York City; but I am not going to see him."
+
+"Mebby not," answered her father; "but my name ain't Josh if he won't be
+on the lookout for you. And 'twixt us, darling, now the doctor's sarved
+you such a scaly trick, I shouldn't pitch and drive much if I heard that
+you and Cameron were on good terms."
+
+"That will never, never be," answered Fanny. "I shall always live at home
+with you and mother."
+
+"You are a blessed daughter," said Mr. Middleton, "and I hope there's
+better fortin in store for you than to stay hived up with us two old
+crones; and I can't help thinkin' that you'll have Dr. Lacey yet, or
+somebody a heap better. Now go to bed, child, for your eyes are gettin'
+red like, and heavy."
+
+Fanny obeyed and retired to her room, where she found Julia sitting up and
+waiting for her. As soon as Fanny appeared she began, "Fan, you are a real
+good girl. I was pleased to hear you talk. Nobody but you could have done
+anything with the old heathen."
+
+"What are you talking about?" asked Fanny.
+
+"Why," said Julia, "I had my head out of the window, listening all the
+time, and overheard what you said. Once I trembled for fear father would
+take it into his head not to let me go any way; but you fixed it all
+right, and I thank you for it." As Fanny made no answer, Julia continued,
+"I heard, too, all about Frank Cameron. Now, Fan, I know he admires you,
+and I really hope you'll not be silly enough to discourage him. I shall
+expect you to write that you have become Mrs. Cameron."
+
+"Will you please, Julia, say no more on that subject," said Fanny. "I do
+not suppose Frank Cameron has any particular regard for me; if he has it
+will do no good."
+
+Thus the conversation ended for that night. The next day Mr. William
+Middleton was informed that Julia would spend the summer in New Orleans,
+but that Fanny preferred going North. He was rather disappointed. His
+preference, if any he had, was for Fanny. She was so quiet, so gentle, he
+could not help loving her; but Julia puzzled him. There was a certain bold
+assurance in her manner which he disliked. Besides, he could not help
+fearing there was some good reason why her father censured her so much. "I
+will watch her closely," thought he, "and if possible, discover her faults
+and help her correct them."
+
+It would seem that Julia suspected her uncle's intentions, for she
+intended to be very correct and amiable in her deportment, whenever he was
+present. Thought she, "I will thus retain his good opinion; and by so
+doing I shall more easily win Dr. Lacey's regard."
+
+In the course of a few days Fanny and Julia returned to school; the one,
+elated with the prospect of going to New Orleans, and the other, quietly
+anticipating a pleasant but rather sad journey to New York. Two weeks
+after their return to Frankfort their uncle called upon them on his way
+South. He again repeated his invitation that Stanton and Ashton would
+spend a part of the summer with him. Ashton consented, but Stanton still
+pleaded his important business North, and his excuse was considered a
+sufficient one.
+
+Mrs. Carrington, who had become rather weary of Raymond's attentions and
+was longing for a change of place and scene, now tried by every possible
+maneuver to induce Mr. Middleton to invite her also. Julia readily
+understood her; and as she feared Mrs. Carrington's presence would
+frustrate her plans, she resolutely determined that she should not be
+invited. Consequently, when that lady talked to Mr. Middleton of New
+Orleans, and the desire she had of again visiting that city, Julia would
+adroitly change the conversation to some other subject; and once when Mr.
+Middleton had actually opened his mouth and commenced giving the desired
+invitation, Julia, as if suddenly recollecting herself, started up,
+saying, "Excuse me, uncle, but I have a painting in my room which I wish
+you to see. Pray, come with me now, for I cannot bring it down, and as it
+is getting dark, there is no time to be lost."
+
+Mr. Middleton arose and followed his niece, who congratulated herself on
+the success of her stratagem. After reaching her room, and exhibiting her
+painting, she said to her uncle, "I do hope you will not ask Mrs.
+Carrington to go to New Orleans this summer."
+
+"Why not?" said Mr. Middleton. "She seems anxious that I should do so."
+
+"I know it," answered Julia; "but I am afraid she is not a good woman. At
+least she had a bad influence over me, and I always feel wicked after
+being with her awhile."
+
+As Julia had supposed, this had the desired effect. Mr. Middleton would
+not ask one to visit him whose influence over his niece was bad.
+Consequently, all Mrs. Carrington's hints were unnoticed or misunderstood.
+She, however, knew tolerably well to whom she was indebted for the slight;
+and when, after Mr. Middleton's departure, Julia said to her, "I wonder
+uncle did not invite you, too; I thought he was going to do so," she
+replied, rather sharply, "I fancy I should have been under no obligations
+to you, Miss Julia, if I had received an invitation." Then turning, she
+hastily entered her room, and throwing herself upon the sofa, she tried to
+devise some scheme by which she could undermine Julia, provided Dr. Lacey
+should show her any marked attention.
+
+Mrs. Carrington was not in a very enviable mood. The night before Raymond
+had offered her his heart and hand, and of course had been rejected. He
+was in the parlor when Julia so abruptly took her uncle away. As there was
+no one present besides Mrs. Carrington, he seized upon that moment to
+declare his love. It is impossible to describe the loathing and contempt
+which she pretended to feel for him who sued so earnestly for her hand,
+even if her heart did not accompany it. Nothing daunted by her haughty
+refusal, Raymond arose, and standing proudly before the indignant lady
+said, "Ida Carrington, however much dislike you may pretend to feel for me
+I do not believe it. I know I am not wholly disagreeable to you, and were
+I possessed of thousands, you would gladly seize the golden bait. I do not
+ask you to love me, for it is not in your nature to love anything. You are
+ambitious, and even now are dreaming of one whom you will never win; for
+just as sure as yon sun shall set again, so sure you, proud lady, shall
+one day be my wife."
+
+When Mrs. Carrington had recovered a little from the surprise into which
+Raymond's fiery speech had thrown her, he was gone and she was alone.
+"Impudent puppy!" said she; "and yet he was right in saying he was not
+disagreeable to me. But I'll never be his wife. I'd die first!" Still, do
+what she would, a feeling haunted her that Raymond's prediction would
+prove true. Perhaps it was this which made her so determined to supplant
+Julia in Dr. Lacey's good opinion, should he ever presume to think
+favorably of her. How she succeeded we shall see hereafter.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XVII
+
+
+                   FANNY MIDDLETON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK
+
+
+Three weeks after Mr. Middleton's departure for New Orleans, Mr. Miller's
+school closed. Uncle Joshua was present at the examination, and
+congratulated himself much because he did not feel at all "stuck up" at
+seeing both Julia and Fanny acquit themselves so creditably. After the
+exercises were concluded, he returned with Mr. Miller to Mrs. Crane's.
+Just before he started for home he drew from his sheepskin pocketbook five
+hundred dollars, which he divided equally between his daughters, saying,
+"Here, gals, I reckon this will be enough to pay for all the furbelows
+you've bought or will want to buy. I'll leave you here the rest of the
+week to see to fixin' up your rig, but Saturday I shall send for you."
+
+Fanny was surprised at her father's unlooked-for generosity, and thanked
+him again and again. Julia was silent, but her face told how vexed and
+disappointed she was. As soon as her father was gone, her rage burst
+forth. "Stingy old thing," said she, "and yet he thinks he's done
+something wonderful. Why, my bill at C----'s already amounts to two hundred,
+and I want as much more. What I am to do, I don't know."
+
+She would have said more, but Fanny quieted her by saying, "Don't talk so
+about father, Julia. It was very liberal, and really I do not know what to
+do with all mine."
+
+But we will not continue this conversation. Suffice it to say that when
+Julia retired that night, her own money was safe in her purse, and by the
+side of it lay the hundred dollars she had coaxed from Fanny. As they were
+preparing to return home on Saturday, Julia said to her sister, "Fan,
+don't let father know that you gave me a hundred dollars, for I fear all
+your powers of persuasion would be of no avail to stay the storm he would
+consider it his bounden duty to raise."
+
+There was no need of this caution, for Fanny was not one to do a generous
+act, and then boast of it, neither did her father ask her how she had
+disposed of her money. He was satisfied to know that the "four silk gowns"
+were purchased, as, in his estimation they constituted the essential part
+of a young lady's wardrobe.
+
+Since Fanny had disclosed the heartless desertion of Dr. Lacey, she seemed
+to be doubly dear to her father; for pity now mingled with the intense
+love he always had for his youngest and best-loved daughter. Often during
+the last three days she passed at home prior to her departure for New
+York, he would sit and gaze fondly upon her until the tears would blind
+his vision, then springing up, he would pace the floor, impetuously
+muttering, "The scamp--the vagabond--but he'll get his pay fast enough--and
+I'd pay him, too, if I hadn't promised not to. But 'tain't worth a while,
+for I reckon 'twould only make her face grow whiter and thinner if I did
+anything."
+
+At length the morning came on which Julia and Fanny were to leave for the
+first time their native state. Side by side near the landing at Frankfort
+lay the two boats, Blue Wing and Diana. The one was to bear Fanny on her
+Northern tour, and the other would convey Julia as far as Louisville on
+her way South. Mr. Woodburn, who had business in New Orleans, was to take
+Julia under his protection.
+
+And now but a short time remained ere the Diana would loose her moorings
+and be under way. These few moments were moments of sorrow to Mr. and Mrs.
+Middleton, who had accompanied their daughters to Frankfort. Uncle Joshua
+particularly was much depressed, and scarce took his eyes from his
+treasure, who might be leaving him forever. In his estimation the far-off
+North was a barren, chilly region, and although he did not quite believe
+his Fanny would be frozen to death, he could not rid himself of the fear
+that something would befall her.
+
+"You'll take good keer of her, won't you, Miller?" said he, "and bring her
+safely back to us?"
+
+Mr. Miller gave the promise, and then observing that there was something
+else on Mr. Middleton's mind, he said, "What is it, Mr. Middleton? What
+more do you wish to say?"
+
+Mr. Middleton struggled hard with his feelings, and his voice sank to a
+whisper as he answered, "I wanted to tell you that if--if she should die,
+bring her home--bring her back; don't leave her there all alone."
+
+The old man could say no more, for the bell rang out its last warning. The
+parting between Fanny and her parents was a sad one, and even Julia wept
+as she kissed her sister, and thought it might be for the last time.
+
+Soon after the Diana, with its precious freight disappeared from view, Mr.
+Middleton was called upon to bid another farewell to his eldest daughter.
+"Reckon the old fellow likes one girl better than the other," said a
+bystander, who had witnessed both partings. And yet Mr. Middleton did
+well, and his look and manner was very affectionate as he bade Julia
+good-bye, and charged her "not to be giddy and act like a fool, nor try to
+come it over Dr. Lacey." "Though," thought he, "it'll be sarvin the rascal
+right if he should have to live with Tempest all his life."
+
+It is not our intention at present to follow Julia in her passage to New
+Orleans. In another chapter we will take up the subject, and narrate her
+adventures. Now we prefer going North with the other party, which
+consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Fanny and Raymond. The latter had, in a
+fit of desperation, determined to quit Frankfort, and go no one knew
+whither. He accompanied his friends as far as Cincinnati, and there bade
+them adieu, saying that they would hear of him again in a way they little
+dreamed of.
+
+Mr. Miller was sorry to part with one who had proved so valuable an
+assistant in his school, but all his arguments had failed and he was
+obliged to give him up, saying, "I hope, Raymond, that all your laudable
+enterprises may be successful."
+
+"I shall succeed," were Raymond's emphatic words; "and she, the haughty
+woman, who tried to smile so scornfully when I bade her farewell, will yet
+be proud to say she has had a smile from me, a poor school master."
+
+"Well, Raymond," said Mr. Miller, "you have my good wishes, and if you
+ever run for President, I'll vote for you. So now good-by."
+
+Raymond rung his friend's hand, and then stepped from the cars, which soon
+rolled heavily from the depot. Faster and faster sped the train on its
+pathway over streamlet and valley, meadow and woodland, until at last the
+Queen City, with its numerous spires, was left far behind. From the car
+windows Fanny watched the long blue line of hills, which marks the
+Kentucky shore, until they, too, disappeared from view.
+
+For a time now we will leave her to the tender mercies of the Ohio
+railroad, and a Lake Erie steamer, and hurrying on in advance, we will
+introduce the reader to the home where once had sported Richard Wilmot and
+his sister Kate. It stood about a half a mile from the pleasant rural
+village of C----, in the eastern part of New York. The house was large and
+handsome, and had about it an air of thrift and neatness, which showed its
+owner to be a farmer, who not only understood his business, but also
+attended to it himself. Between the house and the road was a large grassy
+lawn, on which was growing many a tall, stately maple and elm, under whose
+wide-spreading branches Kate and her brother had often played during the
+gladsome days of their childhood. A long piazza ran around two sides of
+the building. Upon this piazza the family sitting room opened.
+
+Could we have entered that sitting room the day on which our travelers
+arrived, we should have seen a fine-looking, middle-aged lady, whose form
+and features would instantly have convinced us that we looked upon the
+mother of Kate. Yes, what Kate Miller is now, her mother was once; but
+time and sorrow have made inroads upon her dazzling beauty, and here and
+there the once bright locks of auburn are now silvered over, and across
+the high white brow are drawn many deep-cut lines. Since Kate last saw her
+mother, these lines have increased, for the bursting heart has swelled
+with anguish, and the dark eye has wept bitter tears for the son who died
+far away from his childhood's home. Even now the remembrance of the noble
+youth, who scarce two years ago, left her full of life and health, makes
+the tear drop start as she says aloud, "How can I welcome back my darling
+Kate, and know that he will never come again!"
+
+The sound of her voice aroused old Hector, the watchdog, who had been
+lying in the sun upon the piazza. Stretching his huge limbs and shaking
+his shaggy sides, he stalked into the sitting room, and going up to his
+mistress laid his head caressingly in her lap. The sight of Hector made
+Mrs. Wilmot's tears flow afresh, for during many years he had been the
+faithful companion of Richard, whose long absence he seemed seriously to
+mourn. For days and weeks he had watched by the gate, through which he had
+seen his young master pass, and when at last the darkness of night forbade
+a longer watch, he would lay his head on the ground and give vent to his
+evident disappointment in a low, mournful howl.
+
+Mrs. Wilmot was not superstitious; but when, day after day, the same sad
+cry was repeated, it became to her an omen of coming evil; and thus the
+shock of her son's death, though none the less painful, was not quite as
+great as it would otherwise have been. For Kate, too, old Hector had wept,
+but not so long or so mournfully; still he remembered her, and always
+evinced his joy whenever her name was spoken.
+
+On the morning of the day on which she was expected home, a boy who had
+lived in the family when she went away, called Hector to him, and
+endeavored, by showing him some garment which Kate had worn and by
+repeating her name, to make him understand that she was coming home. We
+will not say that Hector understood him, but we know that during the day
+he never for a moment left the house or yard, but lay upon the piazza,
+looking eagerly toward the road which led from the village. Whenever he
+saw a carriage coming, he would start up and gaze wistfully at it until it
+had passed, then he would again lie down and resume his watch. Mrs. Wilmot
+noticed this, and when Hector, as we have seen, walked up to her and
+looked so sympathizingly in her face, she patted his head, saying, "Poor
+Hector; you will see Kate at least today."
+
+Nor was she mistaken, for about three that afternoon, an omnibus drew up
+before the gate. Kate immediately sprang out, and was followed by Mr.
+Miller and Fanny. Their arrival was first made known to Mrs. Wilmot by the
+cry of joy which Hector sent forth at sight of Kate. With lightning speed
+he bounded over the lawn to meet the travelers. Fanny, who was accustomed
+to the savage watchdogs of Kentucky, sprang back in terror and clung to
+Mr. Miller for protection; but Kate cried out, "Do not fear; it is only
+Hector, and he wouldn't harm you for the world." Then she ran forward to
+meet him, and embraced him as fondly as though he had really been a human
+being, and understood and appreciated it all. And he did seem to, for
+after caressing Kate, he looked about as if in quest of the missing one.
+Gradually he seemed to become convinced that Richard was not there; again
+was heard the old wailing howl; but this time it was more prolonged, more
+despairing. Faithful creature! Know you not that summer's gentle gale and
+winter's howling storm have swept over the grave of him whom you so
+piteously bemoan.
+
+Fanny stopped her ears to shut out the bitter cry, but if Kate heard it,
+she heeded it not, and bounded on over the graveled walk toward her
+mother, who was eagerly waiting for her. In an instant parent and child
+were weeping in each other's arms.
+
+"My Kate, my darling Kate, are you indeed here?" said Mrs. Wilmot.
+
+Kate's only answer was a still more passionate embrace. Then recollecting
+herself, she took her husband's hand and presented him to her mother,
+saying, "Mother, I could not bring you Richard, but I have brought you
+another son. Will you not give him room in your heart?"
+
+Mrs. Wilmot had never seen Mr. Miller before, but she was prepared to like
+him, not only because he was her daughter's choice, but because he had
+been the devoted friend of her son; consequently she greeted him with a
+most kind and affectionate welcome.
+
+During all this time Fanny was leaning against one of the pillars of the
+piazza, but her thoughts were far away. She was thinking of her distant
+Kentucky home, and a half feeling of homesickness crept over her, as she
+thought how joyfully she would be greeted there, should she ever return.
+Her reverie was of short duration, for Kate approached, and leading her to
+her mother, simply said, "Mother, this is Fanny."
+
+'Twas enough. The word Fanny had a power to open the fountains of that
+mother's heart. She had heard the story of the young girl, who had watched
+so unweariedly by the bedside of Richard--she had heard, too, of the
+generous old man, whose noble heart had cared for and cherished the
+stranger, and she knew that she, who advanced toward her so timidly, was
+the same young girl, the same old man's daughter; and could Mr. Middleton
+have witnessed her reception of his Sunshine, he would have been
+satisfied.
+
+A messenger was dispatched for Mr. Wilmot, who was superintending some
+workmen in a field not far from the house. Mr. Wilmot was a tall,
+noble-looking man, whose fine figure was slightly bowed by the frosts of
+sixty winters. As he advanced with breathless haste toward the house, Kate
+ran to meet him, and the tears which the strong man wept, told how dear to
+him was this, his beautiful daughter, and how forcibly her presence
+reminded him of his first-born, only son, who went away to die among
+strangers.
+
+When he was presented to Mr. Miller and Fanny, a scene similar to the one
+we have already described took place. As he blessed Fanny for Richard's
+sake, she felt that though in a strange land, she was not alone or
+unloved. Her homesickness soon vanished; for how could she be lonely and
+sad, where all were so kind, and where each seemed to vie with the other
+in trying to make everything agreeable to her. It was strange how soon
+even Hector learned to love the fair Kentuckian. He would follow her
+footsteps wherever she went, and affectionately kiss her hands. But then,
+as Kate said, "Hector had more common sense than half the people in the
+world," and he seemed to know by instinct that she whom he so fondly
+caressed had once watched over his young master, who was now sleeping in
+his silent grave, unmindful that in his home he was still sincerely
+mourned even by old Hector.
+
+Not many days after Fanny's arrival at Mr. Wilmot's she was told that a
+gentleman wished to see her in the parlor. On entering the room how
+surprised she was at beholding Frank Cameron. He had learned by letter
+from Kate that Fanny was in C----, and he immediately started for his
+uncle's.
+
+Since his return from Kentucky he had thoughts of little else save Fanny
+Middleton. Waking or sleeping, she was constantly in his mind, and still
+with a happy thought of her there ever came a sadder feeling, a fear that
+his love for her would be in vain. But since the morning when he bade her
+adieu, her name had never once passed his lips.
+
+When his sister Gertrude questioned him concerning the Kentucky girls, he
+had described to her in glowing terms the extreme beauty of Julia, and the
+handsome eyes of "the widder," as he called Mrs. Carrington, but of Fanny
+he had never spoken. He could not bear that even his own sister should
+mention Fanny in connection with any one else. How ever, when Kate's
+letter arrived, he passed it over to Gertrude, whose curiosity was
+instantly roused, and she poured forth a torrent of questions as to who
+that Fanny Middleton was.
+
+"I suppose she must be old Mr. Middleton's daughter," was Frank's teasing
+reply.
+
+"Of course I know that," said Gertrude, "but what of her? who is she?"
+
+"Why, I've told you once, she is Fanny Middleton," said Frank.
+
+These and similar answers were all Gertrude could draw from him, and she
+fell into a fit of pouting; but Frank was accustomed to that, and
+consequently did not mind it. Next he announced his intention to visit his
+Uncle Wilmot. Gertrude instantly exclaimed, "Now, Frank, you are too bad.
+Just as soon as you hear Fanny Middleton is in New York, you start off to
+see her, without even telling me who she is, or what she is. In my opinion
+you are in love with her, and do not wish us to know it."
+
+This started up Mrs. Cameron's ideas, and she said, "Frank, I am inclined
+to believe Gertrude is right; but you surely will be respectful enough to
+me to answer my questions civilly."
+
+"Certainly," said Frank. "Ask anything you please; only be quick, for it
+is almost car time."
+
+"Well then, do you intend to make this Miss Middleton your wife?"
+
+"I do, if she will have me," said Frank.
+
+The distressed lady groaned audibly, but continued, "One more question,
+Frank. Is she rich and well connected?"
+
+Frank passed his hand through the thick curls of his brown hair, and
+seemed to be trying hard to think of something. Finally he answered, "Why,
+really, mother, I never once thought to ask that question."
+
+"But," persisted Mrs. Cameron, "you can judge by her appearance, and that
+of her parents. Did you not see them?"
+
+Frank laughed loudly as the image of Uncle Joshua as he first saw him in
+the door, buttoning his suspender, presented itself to his remembrance;
+but he answered, "Yes, mother, I did see her father, and 'twas the richest
+sight I ever saw."
+
+He then proceeded to give a description of Mr. Middleton to his astonished
+sister and mother, the latter of whom exhibited such distress that Frank
+very compassionately asked, "if she had the toothache."
+
+Before she had time to answer, Frank was gone, leaving his mother to
+lament over the strange infatuation which always led Frank in pursuit of
+somebody beneath him.
+
+"I know," said she to Gertrude, "that this Fanny Middleton is from a
+horrid low family, and is as poor as a church mouse."
+
+So while Frank was hurrying toward the village of C----, his mother and
+sister were brooding over the disgrace which they feared threatened them.
+They could have spared all their painful feelings, for she of the "low
+family" was destined to be another's.
+
+During Frank's ride to C---- he determined, ere his return, to know the
+worst. "She can but refuse me," thought he, "and even if she does, I shall
+feel better than I do now." When he met Fanny his manner was so calm and
+collected that she never dreamed how deep was the affection she had
+kindled in his heart. She received him with real pleasure, for he seemed
+like a friend from Kentucky. He staid with her but three days, and when he
+left he bore a sadder heart than he had ever felt before. Fanny had
+refused him; not exultingly, as if a fresh laurel had been won only to be
+boasted of, but so kindly, so delicately, that Frank felt almost willing
+to act it all over again for the sake of once more hearing Fanny's voice,
+as she told him how utterly impossible it was for her ever again to love
+as a husband should be loved.
+
+"Then," said Frank, somewhat bitterly, "you acknowledge that you have
+loved another."
+
+"Yes," answered Fanny, "but no other circumstances could have wrung the
+confession from me. I have loved and been deceived. I will not say my
+faith in man's honor is wholly gone, for I believe you, Mr. Cameron, to be
+perfectly sincere and honorable in your professions of regard. Had we met
+earlier all might have been different, but now it is too late. If my
+friendship is worth having, it is yours. I have never had a brother, but
+will look upon and love you as one; with that, you must be satisfied."
+
+And he did try to be satisfied, but only because there was no other
+alternative. Still he felt a pleasure in being near her, in breathing the
+same atmosphere and gazing on the same scenes. Before he returned home he
+had decided upon accompanying her, together, with Mr. and Mrs. Miller, on
+their contemplated trip to Saratoga; thence they would go on to New York
+City, and visit at his father's.
+
+"I am sorry," said he, "that it is not the season for parties, as I should
+love dearly to show off Fanny in opposition to our practised city belles,
+and now I think of it," continued he, "isn't Mr. Stanton coming North this
+summer after a certain Miss Ashton?"
+
+"I believe he is," answered Kate.
+
+"Now then," said Frank. "I have it exactly. Judge Fulton, who is Miss
+Ashton's guardian, has recently removed to the city. I know him well, and
+have been introduced to Miss Helen. Stanton has already invited us all to
+his wedding, and as Miss Ashton will of course repeat the invitation,
+Fanny will thus have an opportunity of seeing a little of the gay world in
+New York."
+
+"You seem to think any praise bestowed upon Fanny as so much credit for
+yourself," said Kate, mischievously.
+
+Frank made no reply, and soon bidding good-by to his friends, he was on
+his way to the city. On reaching home he found his mother and sister in a
+state of great anxiety concerning "the odious old scarecrow's corncake
+daughter," as Gertrude styled Fanny. Her first question, after asking
+about Kate, was, "Well, Frank, tell me, did you propose to Miss
+Middleton?"
+
+"Most certainly I did. That was one object in going," was Frank's quiet
+reply.
+
+The horrified Mrs. Cameron, throwing up both hands in a most theatrical
+manner, exclaimed, "Mon Dieu!" It was the only French phrase she knew, and
+she used it upon all occasions. This time, however, it was accompanied by
+a loud call for her vineagrette and for air, at the same time declaring it
+was of no use trying to restore her, for her heart was broken and she was
+going to faint.
+
+"Let me wash these red spots off from your cheek. You can't faint
+gracefully with so much color," said Frank gravely, at the same time
+literally deluging his mother's face with cologne, much against the
+blooming lady's inclination. This little scene determined Frank not to
+tell that he was rejected. At first he had intended to disclose all, but
+now he decided otherwise. "They may as well fret about that as anything
+else," thought he, "and when they see Fanny, I shall have a glorious
+triumph." So he kept his own secret, and commenced teasing Gertrude about
+going to Saratoga with himself, their cousin Kate and Fanny.
+
+"I shall do no such thing, Master Frank," said Gertrude. "I am willing
+enough to see Kate, and invite her here too, for she is fine looking and
+appears well, even if she is a music teacher; but this Fanny
+Middleton--Ugh! I'll never associate with her on terms of equality, or own
+her as my sister either."
+
+"I do not think you will," said Frank; but Gertrude knew not what cause he
+had for so saying.
+
+After he had quitted the apartment, Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude tried to
+think of some way to let Fanny know that she was not wanted in their
+family. "Dear me," said Gertrude, "I will not go to Saratoga, and be
+obliged to see Frank make a dolt of himself with this plebian Kentuckian.
+If she were only rich and accomplished, why, it would be different, and
+the fact of her being from Kentucky would increase her attractions. But
+now it is too bad!" And Gertrude actually cried with vexation and
+mortified pride. Poor creature! How mistaken she was with regard to Fanny
+Middleton, and so she one day learned.
+
+But as the reader is doubtless anxious to hear of Fanny's introduction to
+Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude, we will give a description of it in the next
+chapter.
+
+
+
+
+
+                              CHAPTER XVIII
+
+
+                      FANNY WELCOMED BY MRS. CAMERON
+
+
+Contrary to his first intention, Stanton concluded to come North in July.
+He had of course learned from Nellie that her mysterious guardian had
+proved to be Judge Fulton, his sister's husband. And more recently she had
+written to him of Judge Fulton's removal to New York City. Mr. Miller was
+apprised of Stanton's return by a letter, in which he was also informed
+that the wedding would take place in Grace Church on the morning of the
+22d.
+
+Not long after there came invitations for himself, wife and Fanny to
+attend the bridal party, at the residence of Judge Fulton, on the evening
+of July 25. Frank, who was also invited, had his own reason for not
+wishing his mother or sister to see Fanny until they met her at Judge
+Fulton's. Consequently he was not sorry when both ladies graciously
+informed him that Miss Middleton would not be invited by them to visit at
+their house. "Of course," said Mrs. Cameron, "we shall invite Kate and her
+husband, and shall be glad to see them. If you choose, you can in your own
+name invite Fanny, but if she knows anything she will not come."
+
+Frank knew there was no possible danger of Fanny's accepting an
+invitation, which came simply from himself, but he did not say so, and
+next day he started again for his Uncle Wilmot's. To his cousin Kate he
+imparted a knowledge of his mother's and Gertrude's feelings and also told
+of his own plans. Kate readily fell in with them and when Frank returned
+to the city he was accompanied by Mr. Miller, Kate and Fanny, who took
+rooms at the Astor House. As soon as Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude learned
+that Kate was in the city, they called upon her. Fanny they of course did
+not see, neither did they mention her name. Kate expected as much, but
+nevertheless felt vexed, and when they urged her to spend the remainder of
+her time with them, she replied, "I have a young friend from Kentucky with
+me, and unless you invite her too, I do not feel at liberty to accept your
+polite invitation."
+
+In answer to this, Gertrude muttered something about "not wishing to
+enlarge the circle of her acquaintance," while Mrs. Cameron said nothing,
+and the two ladies soon swept haughtily out of the room.
+
+"Never mind," said Frank, to whom Kate related her adventure, "they will
+both sing another tune ere long," and he was right too.
+
+The 25th of July at last arrived. Frank had informed Gertrude that she
+must look to her father for a beau that evening, as he should be otherwise
+engaged; so she was not surprised when her brother, long before sunset,
+left the house all equipped for the party. She well knew where he was
+going and for whose society she was deserted. One hour later found her
+seated in a large armchair before the mirror in her dressing room.
+
+Gertrude was a tall, fine-looking girl, but in the expression of her
+handsome features there was something wanting. She lacked soul, and no one
+ever looked on the cold, proud face of Gertrude Cameron, without being
+convinced that she was altogether heartless and selfish.
+
+On this occasion, as she sat in the large armchair, she said to her
+waiting maid, "I say, Jane, you must do your best tonight to have me
+splendidly dressed."
+
+"Yes, ma'am, I understand," said Jane, and she proceeded to bedeck her
+young mistress with all sorts of finery. Her dress consisted of a rich,
+white satin, over which was thrown a skirt of handsomely embroidered lace.
+All the ornaments of gold and diamonds for which a place could possibly be
+found were heaped upon her, and when her toilet was completed, she seemed
+one gorgeous mass of jewelry.
+
+"There, that will do," said she, as Jane clasped the last diamond bracelet
+on her arm. "I presume this Fanny Middleton has never dreamed of so costly
+a dress as I shall appear in tonight."
+
+Meanwhile in another part of the city, another toilet was being made, but
+of a different nature. Kate and Frank both were anxious that for once
+Fanny should deviate from her usually simple style of dress, and adopt
+something more in keeping with her father's wealth. At first Fanny
+hesitated, but was finally persuaded, and gave Kate permission to select
+for her anything she chose.
+
+As, on the evening of the party, she glanced at the image which her mirror
+reflected, she was pardonable for feeling a slight thrill of pleasure.
+Frank was in raptures, declaring nothing had ever been seen in New York so
+perfectly lovely. And truly, Fanny was beautiful as she stood there
+arrayed for the party.
+
+She was dressed in a French robe of white tarlatan, embroidered in boquets
+of lilies of the valley in silver. A single japonica rested among the
+curls of her bright hair, while her neck was encircled by a necklace of
+pearls, and costly bracelets of the same clasped her white, slender
+wrists.
+
+"Why, Fanny," said Mr. Miller, "how beautiful you look. What would your
+father say could he see you now?"
+
+At the mention of her father's name the teardrops glistened for a moment
+in Fanny's eye, and she felt how gladly she would have foregone all the
+expected pleasure of that night for the pleasure of again seeing her
+distant father. She, however, dashed the tears away, and replied, "I fear
+he would think his Sunshine wholly covered up and spoiled by trumpery, as
+he calls fashionable dress."
+
+Frank noticed her emotion when speaking of her father, and he thought how
+priceless must be the love of one who thus so truly honored her parents. A
+feeling of sadness was blended with his admiration of Fanny, for
+constantly in his heart was the knowledge that she never would be his. And
+here Frank showed how truly noble he was, for he could still love and
+cling to Fanny, although he knew that for him there was no hope.
+
+Let us now transport our readers to the elegant residence of Judge Fulton,
+which was situated upon Fifth Avenue. Stanton, with his fair bride, had
+returned from visiting his parents near Geneva, and now in the large
+parlors of Judge Fulton, they were receiving the congratulations of their
+friends, whose numbers each moment increased, until the rooms were filled
+to overflowing. Frank and his party had not yet arrived. He designed to be
+late, for he well knew his mother and sister would not be early, and he
+wished to give them the full benefit of Fanny's introduction into the
+drawing room.
+
+But a part of his scheme was frustrated, for his mother, who was suffering
+with a violent headache, was obliged to remain above stairs for a time,
+and Gertrude alone witnessed her brother's triumph. She was standing near
+Mr. and Mrs. Stanton, carelessly twirling a costly boquet, which one of
+her obsequious beaux had given her, when she overheard Nellie say to her
+husband, "I do hope she will come, for I am all impatience to see one whom
+you have praised until I am half jealous."
+
+Gertrude wondered much whom Mrs. Stanton could mean, but her wonder soon
+ceased, for there was a stir at the door. The crowd around it fell back as
+Frank Cameron walked proudly into the room, bearing upon his arm Fanny
+Middleton. Her fame had preceded her, for many of those present had
+learned that a Kentucky belle and heiress was stopping at the Astor, and
+would be present at the party. As she advanced into the room, Gertrude
+felt, rather than heard the murmur of admiration which ran round the room,
+and her quick ear caught the words, "Yes, that's she; that's the heiress;
+that's Miss Middleton from Frankfort."
+
+Gladly would Gertrude have escaped her brother's eye, which instantly
+sought her out; but she felt unable to move, and stood watching the
+animated face and graceful manners of Fanny, who, in being presented to
+Mrs. Fulton and Stanton, passed near her. Every article of Fanny's dress
+was noted, and an estimate made as to its probable cost. "She must be
+wealthy," thought she, "or she could not dress so expensively." Suddenly
+one of Gertrude's acquaintances touched her elbow, and said, "Come, Miss
+Gertrude, do gratify our curiosity and tell us about this Kentucky belle.
+Of course you know her, as she is attended by your brother."
+
+Deeply mortified Gertrude was obliged to confess that she had no
+acquaintance with her. "That's strange," said the lady. "We all supposed
+she stopped at your father's with your cousin."
+
+A new idea entered Gertrude's mind, and instead of replying to this last
+remark, she said, "I shall know her well, though, for Frank has proposed
+to her."
+
+"Did she accept him?" asked the lady eagerly.
+
+"Of course," was Gertrude's haughty answer. "Do you think he would offer
+himself unless sure of success?"
+
+Ten minutes more and dozens of persons were gossiping about the engagement
+between Frank Cameron and the beautiful Kentuckian. Scores of questions
+were poured in upon Gertrude relative to her future sister-in-law, but
+none of them could she answer. Vexed at her own ignorance, she ran
+upstairs to her mother, whom she told to "come down immediately and see
+what fools they had made of themselves."
+
+"Why, what is the matter, child?" said Mrs. Cameron, much alarmed at
+Gertrude's excited looks and manners.
+
+"All the city is ready to fall down and worship this Fanny Middleton, whom
+we have treated with such neglect," said Gertrude, and then she added what
+was of more consequence than all the rest, "Why, mother, she's the most
+elegantly dressed lady in the room!"
+
+In a moment Mrs. Cameron was descending the broad staircase. There was the
+sound of the piano and someone singing. Gertrude pressed forward until she
+caught sight of the singer, then pulling her mother's sleeve, she
+whispered, "This way, mother; that is Miss Middleton playing."
+
+Mrs. Cameron's first emotion, on beholding Fanny and the flattering
+attentions she everywhere received, was one of intense mortification, to
+think she had not been first to notice and chaperone her. "I will,
+however, make all possible amends now," thought she, and finding Frank she
+desired for herself and Gertrude an introduction to Miss Middleton; but
+Frank did not feel disposed to grant his mother's request immediately, and
+he said, "Pardon me, mother, but you see Miss Middleton is very much
+engaged at present with some of her friends, so you must wait awhile."
+
+Mrs. Cameron was too proud to ask any one else to introduce her, and it
+seemed that she and Gertrude were not likely to make Fanny's acquaintance
+at all. Toward the close of the party, however, Frank thought proper to
+introduce them. Mrs. Cameron determined to do her best, and she
+overwhelmed Fanny with so much flattery, that the poor girl longed for
+some way of escape, thinking to herself, "Is it possible that Frank
+Cameron's mother is such a silly woman?" Once Mrs. Cameron went so far as
+to hint the probability that Miss Middleton would one day be her daughter.
+
+"What can she possibly mean?" thought Fanny; at the same time gracefully
+excusing herself she ran upstairs after her shawl and veil, as Kate had
+signified her intention of returning home. But Mrs. Cameron was not to be
+thus foiled. She started in pursuit, and reaching the bonnet room as soon
+as Fanny, insisted that she and Kate should stop with her during the
+remainder of her stay in the city. As Frank soon appeared and joined his
+entreaties with those of his mother, Fanny said she would do just as Mrs.
+Miller thought proper. Kate, who had expected a similar denouement,
+expressed her perfect willingness to visit at her uncle's.
+
+Accordingly, the next morning they left their rooms at the Astor House and
+repaired to Mrs. Cameron's, where they were most affectionately received
+by Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude. And now commenced a series of toadyism which
+was vastly amusing to their acquaintances, many of whom had witnessed Mrs.
+Cameron's manner at the party and had since learned a part of the story.
+It was strange how soon Mrs. Cameron and Gertrude discovered how many fine
+qualities Fanny possessed. Even the "odious scarecrow of a father" was
+transformed into an "odd old gentleman," and in speaking of him to one of
+her acquaintances, Mrs. Cameron said "he was a very generous, wealthy, but
+eccentric old man, and was one of the first citizens in Frankfort." The
+good lady forgot that Uncle Joshua did not reside in Frankfort, but twelve
+miles from that city! Her word, however, was not questioned, for of course
+she would know all about the family of her son's intended wife.
+
+Meanwhile the report of Frank's engagement was circulated freely, and the
+whole matter would undoubtedly have been arranged, marriage ceremony and
+all, had not Frank put an end to the matter by utterly denying the story.
+Some young gentlemen were one morning congratulating him on his future
+prospects, and declaring their intention of going to Kentucky, if there
+were any more Fannys there, when Frank asked upon whose authority they
+were repeating a story for which there was no foundation.
+
+"Why," answered one of them, "my sister heard it from your sister
+Gertrude."
+
+"From Gertrude!" said Frank in amazement, "from Gertrude! Well, I cannot
+answer for what Gertrude says, but I assure you I am not engaged to Miss
+Middleton, and have never been."
+
+This was in the morning, and that evening when Frank entered the sitting
+room where his mother and sister were, they beset him to know why he had
+denied his engagement with Fanny.
+
+"Because," said he, rather indignantly, "there is no engagement between
+us."
+
+"Oh, Frank," said Gertrude, "you told us so."
+
+"I never told you so," answered he, rather warmly. "I told you I had
+proposed, and I did propose, and was refused."
+
+"But why didn't you tell us?" continued Gertrude.
+
+"Because you didn't ask me," replied Frank. "You supposed, of course, none
+could refuse me, so jumped at conclusions and have got yourself into a
+fine spot."
+
+There was no need of telling this, for Mrs. Cameron readily saw it and
+went off into a fit of hysterics, while Gertrude burst into tears.
+
+"What a strange girl you are!" said Frank. "Once you cried because you
+thought I was engaged to Fanny, and now you cry because I am not." So
+saying he gave a low mocking whistle and left his mother and sister to
+console themselves as best they could.
+
+We will not weary the reader by repeating the conversation between
+Gertrude and her mother. We will only say that Mrs. Cameron decided to go
+as soon as possible to Saratoga, "and when once there," said she, "I will
+use all my influence with Miss Middleton; nay, if necessary, I will even
+beg her to marry Frank, for I know she likes him."
+
+Gertrude was delighted with this idea. She had forgotten how determined
+she once was not to visit Saratoga with Fanny Middleton. Next morning Mrs.
+Cameron proposed to her guests that as the weather was getting warm, they
+should start directly for the Springs. The visitors of course could make
+no objections, and as Mr. and Mrs. Stanton, who were to accompany them,
+also acquiesced in the plan, two days more found our friends at Saratoga,
+together with crowds more of the fashionable from the north, south, east
+and west.
+
+On the first day of their arrival, Fanny noticed seated opposite her at
+the dinner table, a dark-eyed, sprightly looking girl, whose eyes so
+constantly met hers, that at last both blushed and the stranger girl half
+smiled. By her side sat a gentleman, whom Fanny concluded was the young
+lady's brother. Something in their appearance interested Fanny, and she
+could not help thinking that they were from the South. That evening as she
+was walking alone upon the piazza, she was suddenly joined by the unknown
+lady, who accosted her with, "Pardon me, ma'am, but am I not speaking to
+Miss Middleton from Kentucky?"
+
+Fanny was too much surprised to answer immediately, but soon recovering
+her self-possession, she answered, "You are, but I have not the pleasure
+of knowing you."
+
+"I presume not," said the lady. "We have never met before, and yet I knew
+you instantly."
+
+"Knew me! How?" asked Fanny.
+
+"From description," replied the lady. "You have been so accurately
+described to me by our mutual friend Miss Woodburn, of New Orleans, that I
+could not mistake you."
+
+"Florence Woodburn! New Orleans!" exclaimed Fanny. "And are you from New
+Orleans, and do you know Florence, and have you seen Julia?"
+
+To all these questions the stranger answered "Yes," continuing, "and now
+let me introduce myself. I am Lida Gibson, but I might as well be John
+Smith for any idea my name will convey. However, I am from New Orleans,
+and know Florence and your Uncle William well. Just before I left the
+city, I made your sister's acquaintance. When she learned I was coming
+this way, she said I might possibly see you, and made me the bearer of
+many messages of love."
+
+Fanny had never heard of Lida Gibson, but it was sufficient that she knew
+her uncle and Julia, so her hand was immediately offered, and the
+remainder of the evening the two young girls promenaded the piazza arm in
+arm, talking of their distant homes and absent friends.
+
+"Where did you see Julia?" asked Fanny.
+
+"Your uncle's house was not quite ready, consequently he and Julia were
+spending a few days at the residence of Dr. Lacey," answered Lida.
+
+"Dr. Lacey!" said Fanny, in some surprise. "Julia at Dr. Lacey's?"
+
+"Yes, why not?" said Lida, laughing merrily at Fanny's manner. "There is
+nothing improper about that, for Dr. Lacey's father was then absent, and
+his mother, for the time, stayed with her son. I fancied it was not at all
+unpleasant either to Dr. Lacey or Julia, that they were thus thrown
+together, and I should not wonder if the doctor should one day call you
+sister!"
+
+Lida Gibson, whom our readers will recollect as having met at Mabel
+Mortimer's party in New Orleans, was a thoughtless, but kind-hearted girl,
+and never felt happier than when employed in canvassing matches. On the
+morning when the Cameron party arrived at the Springs, she had sent her
+brother to learn the names of the newcomers. On his return he mentioned
+Fanny Middleton as being one of the new arrivals, so 'twas not surprising
+that Lida should so readily recognize her.
+
+As days passed on Lida too heard of the supposed engagement between Fanny
+and Frank Cameron, and for once kept silent upon the subject, at least in
+Fanny's presence. Dearly as she loved to discuss such matters, she felt
+there was something in the character of her new friend which forbade an
+approach to anything like jesting about so personal an affair as one's own
+engagement. She, however, fully believed the report, for everything she
+saw tended to confirm it, and she was anxious to return home that she
+might carry the important news to Julia and Dr. Lacey. Poor Fanny! The
+clouds were gathering darkly about her, but she, all unconscious of the
+consequence, talked, laughed, rode and sang with Frank, never thinking
+that she was thus confirming Lida in a belief which would tend to remove
+Dr. Lacey farther and farther from her. Could Lida have heard a
+conversation which one evening took place between Mrs. Cameron and Fanny,
+different, very different would have been the report which she carried
+back.
+
+One evening as Fanny, Lida and Gertrude were walking upon the piazza, a
+servant came, saying that Mrs. Cameron desired to see Miss Middleton in
+her room. Fanny immediately obeyed the summons, and as soon as she was
+gone, Lida laughingly congratulated Gertrude upon the project of having so
+pleasant a sister. Gertrude smilingly received Miss Gibson's
+congratulations. "For," thought she, "even if Fanny does not marry Frank,
+Miss Gibson will probably never know it, as she is to leave in a few
+days."
+
+Let us now with Fanny repair to Mrs. Cameron's room, but not like her
+wondering why she was sent for. We well know why, and consequently are
+prepared for the look of mingled indignation and astonishment which
+appeared on Fanny's face when she learned that Mrs. Cameron was pleading
+the cause of her son! Fanny answered, "Madam, I have always entertained
+the highest respect for your son, but I must confess it is lessened if it
+is with his knowledge you are speaking to me."
+
+Mrs. Cameron, who had at first intimated that it was Frank's request that
+she should thus intercede for him, now saw her mistake, and veering about,
+declared what was indeed true, that Frank was wholly ignorant of the
+whole. Then followed a long, eloquent speech, in which Mrs. Cameron by
+turns tried to coax, flatter, importune, or frighten Fanny into a
+compliance with her wishes, but Fanny could only repeat her first answer.
+"I cannot, Mrs. Cameron, I cannot marry Frank. I acknowledge that I like
+him, but only as I would love a brother. Further remonstrance is useless,
+for I shall never marry him."
+
+"And why not?" asked Mrs. Cameron. "Do you love another? Are you engaged
+to another?"
+
+"I cannot answer these questions," said Fanny. "Frank knows my reason and
+has my permission to give it to you." Then rising, she added, "I suppose
+our conference is now ended, and with your leave I will retire."
+
+Mrs. Cameron nodded her head in assent, and Fanny immediately left the
+room. A moment after she quitted the apartment, Gertrude entered, all
+impatient to know her mother's success.
+
+"Baffled, baffled," was Mrs. Cameron's reply to her interrogatories. "I
+can do nothing with her. She is as stubborn as a mule, and we shall either
+have to conjure up for some reason why the engagement was broken off, or
+else run the risk of being well laughed at among our circle in New York."
+
+A few days after this, Lida Gibson started for the South, promising Fanny
+that she would see Julia as soon as possible after her return home. Ere
+long Mrs. Cameron too was seized with a desire to return to the city. The
+remainder of the party made no objections, and accordingly Mr. and Mrs.
+Stanton, Mrs. Cameron, Frank and Gertrude were soon in New York.
+
+Soon after their return, Mrs. Cameron said, in speaking of Fanny, "that
+'twas quite doubtful whether Frank would marry her or not. She was so
+young, and had, too, so many suitors in Kentucky that she probably would
+soon forget him, and for her part she was pleased to have it so!"
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XIX
+
+
+               JULIA ANNOUNCES HER ENGAGEMENT TO DR. LACEY
+
+
+Summer was gone and the bright, sunny days of autumn had come.
+
+Again in Kate Wilmot's home were tears wept and blessings breathed, as Mr.
+and Mrs. Wilmot bade farewell to their "children," as they affectionately
+called all three of the individuals who were that morning to start for
+their home in Kentucky.
+
+"God bless you, Kate, my darling Kate," said Mrs. Wilmot as she fondly
+kissed her only child. Then turning to Fanny, she said, "And you, too, my
+other daughter, you have my love and earnest prayers for your happiness."
+
+Mr. Wilmot could not speak, but his feelings were not less deep, as he
+embraced his child and shook the hands of Mr. Miller and Fanny. Old
+Hector, too, shared in the general sorrow, but for some undefinable reason
+he seemed to cling more closely to Fanny. He would look up in her face and
+howl, as if he knew she was leaving him forever. "Noble Hector!" said
+Fanny, "and do you indeed love me so well?" Then kneeling down by him, she
+drew from her neck a tiny locket, in which was a daguerreotype of herself.
+To this she attached a blue ribbon, which she fastened around Hector's
+neck, saying, "I cannot stay with you, Hector, but you shall have my
+likeness." Afterward when strangers visited the house and marvelled at
+Hector's unusual neck gear, they were shown the fair, sweet face, which
+looked forth from the golden casing, and were told the story of the young
+girl, whose presence had been like Sunshine in Richard Wilmot's darkened
+home.
+
+Mr. Miller was not willing that Fanny should leave New York without first
+visiting Niagara Falls. Accordingly, they stopped at the Falls, and were
+there joined by Mr. and Mrs. Stanton and Frank, the latter of whom was
+desirous of seeing Fanny as long as possible. He accompanied them to
+Buffalo, and stayed upon the boat which was to bear them away until the
+last bell rang out its warning. As he was leaving them Kate playfully
+asked if they were taking anything of his with them. "Yes, everything,
+everything," he answered.
+
+Soon the steamer was moving proudly over the blue waters of Lake Erie. On
+the upper deck our Kentucky friends were waving their handkerchiefs to
+Frank, who stood upon the wharf as long as one bright-haired girl could be
+distinguished by the light of the harvest moon, whose rays fell calmly
+upon the placid waters.
+
+In a few days Mr. Middleton again folded to his bosom his Sunshine, now
+more precious than ever, because, as he said, "He'd lain awake a heap o'
+nights, worryin' about her. The dogs had howled, the death watches had
+ticked on the wall, and everything had carried on, t'other side up, ever
+since she'd been gone. But look, Nancy," he continued to his wife, "she's
+fattin' up right smart. Her journey has done her a heap of good, and I'm
+glad I let her go."
+
+The blacks now crowded round, delighted to welcome home their young
+mistress, who had a kind word and some little gift for each. Particularly
+were Aunt Katy and Aunt Judy pleased with the present of a tasty lace cap,
+whose value was greatly increased from the fact that they were bought in
+New York City. In these simple creatures' estimation, New York and
+Frankfort were the largest places in the world. "I s'pose," said Aunt
+Katy, "that this New York is mighty nigh three times as large as
+Frankfort."
+
+"Three times as large!" repeated Fanny. "Why, yes, Katy, forty times as
+large."
+
+From that time Aunt Katy looked upon Fanny as one not long for this world.
+"'Tain't in natur," said she, "that she should stay long. Allus was peart
+like and forrud, and now has been ridin' in the railroad all over the
+airth, and hain't got lost nuther, besides a-sailin' along in the steam
+engine over the salt water."
+
+It was indeed marvelous how much Fanny had seen, and when she came to tell
+the wonder-stricken negroes of the cataract of Niagara, their amazement
+knew no bounds. Our friend Bobaway did not fail to ease himself by a round
+of somersaults, his usual manner of expressing surprise or pleasure. At
+the same time he whispered to Lucy that "He's mistaken if Miss Fanny wan't
+tellin' 'em a stretcher this time," for which declaration Lucy rewarded
+him with a smart box on the ear, saying, "Is you no better manners than to
+'cuse white folks of lyin'? Miss Fanny never'd got as well as she is if
+she's picked up a mess of lies to tell us."
+
+Fanny's health was indeed much improved, and for a day or two after her
+return home, she bounded about the house and grounds as lightly and
+merrily as she had done in childhood. Mr. Middleton noticed the change and
+was delighted. "I b'lieve she's forgettin' that paltry doctor," said he,
+but he was wrong.
+
+The third day after her return she was sitting with her parents, relating
+to them an account of her journey, when Ike entered the room. He had been
+sent to the post office and now came up to Fanny, saying, "Here, I done
+got this air," at the same time handing her a letter, which she instantly
+saw was from her sister. Eagerly taking it, she said, "A letter from
+Julia. I am delighted. It is a long time since I have heard from her."
+Then quickly breaking the seal, she commenced reading it.
+
+Gradually as she read there stole over her face a strange expression. It
+was a look of despair--of hope utterly crushed, but she finished the letter
+and then mechanically passing it to her father, she said, "Read it; it
+concerns us all," and then rising she went to her room, leaving her father
+to read and swear over Julia's letter at his leisure. That he did so no
+one will doubt when they learn its contents.
+
+The first page contained assurances of love; the second congratulated
+Fanny upon her engagement with Frank, but chided her for suffering Lida
+Gibson to be the bearer of the news. "Why did you not write to me
+yourself?" she said--"that is the way I shall do, and now to prove my
+words, you will see how confiding I am." Then followed the intelligence
+that Dr. Lacey had the night before offered his heart and hand and of
+course had been accepted. "You will not wonder at it," she wrote, "for you
+know how much I have always loved him. I was, however, greatly surprised
+when he told me he always preferred me to you, but was prevented from
+telling me so by my silly engagement with Mr. Wilmot and my supposed
+affection for him." The letter ended by saying that Dr. Lacey would
+accompany her home some time during the latter part of October, when their
+marriage would take place. There was also a "P.S.," in which Julia wrote,
+"Do, Fan, use your influence with the old man and make him fix up the
+infernal old air castle. I'd as soon be married in the horse barn as
+there."
+
+This, then, was the letter which affected Fanny so, and called all of
+Uncle Joshua's biggest oaths into use. Mrs. Middleton tried to calm her
+husband and remind him of his promise not to swear. "I know it," said he,
+"I know I promised not to swear, and for better than two months I hain't
+swore, but I can't help it now. And yet I expected it. I know'd 'twould be
+so when I let Tempest go to New Orleans. But he'll run himself into a
+hornet's nest, and I ain't sure but it's just the punishment for him."
+
+"Why, then, do you rave so?" asked Mrs. Middleton.
+
+"Because," answered her husband, "when I let Tempest go, I'd no idee
+Sunshine cared so much for him. If I had, I'd have slung a halter round
+Tempest's neck and tied her up in the hoss barn she likes so well!"
+
+The old man was evidently piqued at Julia's thrust at the old house. "Fix
+up! A heap I'll fix up for her to be married," continued he.
+
+"Then you'll give your consent?" said Mrs. Middleton.
+
+"Consent! Who's asked any consent?" replied he, "and 'tain't likely they
+will nuther; and if I should refuse, Tempest wouldn't mind clamberin' out
+of the chimbly to run away, and the doctor has showed himself jest as
+mean. No; he may have her and go to the old boy for all of Josh. But
+what's this about Cameron? I hope 'tis so, but I'm mighty feared it ain't.
+Sunshine can't love two at a time."
+
+While Mr. Middleton was thus expending his fury, Fanny was alone in her
+room, struggling hard to subdue the bitter feelings which were rising in
+her heart. Until now she had not been aware how much she loved Dr. Lacey.
+True, she had said it was impossible she could ever marry him; and she had
+believed she was trying to forget him; but ever in her heart she had,
+perhaps unconsciously, cherished a half formed belief that all would yet
+be well, and when she refused the noble, generous heart which Frank
+Cameron laid at her feet, it was with a vague hope that Dr. Lacey would
+yet be hers. But now every hope was gone. "There is nothing left for me,"
+said Fanny, "but woe, woe!" 'Twas fearful--the tide of sorrow which swept
+over the young girl, but amid the wild storm of passion came the echo of a
+still, small voice, whispering of one who loves with more than an earthly
+love, who never proves faithless--never fails. Fanny listened to the
+Spirit's pleadings and resolved that henceforth she would seek to place
+her affections where "there is no variableness, neither shadow of
+turning."
+
+The whirlwind of excitement passed over, leaving no trace to mark its
+passage, save a fixed calm expression, which a more violent demonstration
+of feeling would not have done.
+
+The week following the receipt of Julia's letter Mr. Middleton had
+business which took him to Frankfort. Fanny accompanied him and remained
+several days. The morning after her arrival she and Mr. Stanton were
+walking upon the upper balcony at Mrs. Crane's, when they were joined by
+Ashton, who had returned from New Orleans a few days before. He had always
+been a frequent visitor there, but since his return, his visits had been
+more frequent and of longer duration. There was to him something very
+fascinating about Stanton's fair bride, and yet he always felt uneasy when
+with her, for her manners and appearance reminded him of the past.
+
+This morning, however, the mystery was explained, but in what way he could
+not tell.
+
+Soon after he appeared on the balcony, Nellie pointed to a gentleman who
+was crossing the street and inquired his name. On being told she replied:
+"He looks very much like a Mr. Barnard I used to know years ago in ----,"
+mentioning the town where she was born.
+
+"Used to know where?" asked Ashton quickly.
+
+Nellie repeated the name and Ashton said, "Why, that's my native town, and
+I knew Mr. Barnard well." Then as if the light of a sudden revelation fell
+upon him, he added, "And your name, too, was Nellie Ashton? I once had a
+sister Nellie, on whose rosy cheeks I dropped a tear the night I ran away
+to sea. Can it be that you are that Nellie?"
+
+A few moments more sufficed them to discover what we have long surmized,
+viz., that Henry Ashton and Nellie Stanton were brother and sister. The
+surprise and pleasure of their recognition is better imagined than
+described. We will only say that when Stanton, on his return from the
+office, stepped out upon the balcony in quest of his wife, he was greatly
+shocked at beholding her in Ashton's arms, and his amazement was increased
+when he saw that she not only suffered his caresses, but also returned
+them in a manner highly displeasing to the young husband. Fanny, however,
+soon explained all, and Stanton gladly received Ashton as a newly found
+brother.
+
+It is unnecessary for us to repeat what Nellie and her brother had to
+relate concerning themselves since the night when Ashton so
+unceremoniously took leave of his home. With the important points in their
+history the reader is already acquainted, so for the present we leave
+them, while we take a brief glance at Mrs. Carrington. The reader will
+doubtless think that for once in her life that estimable lady has done a
+good deed, although her motive was not the best in the world. Before Julia
+went to New Orleans, Mrs. Carrington so far overcame her dislike as to ask
+her to write. Julia did not promise to do so, but probably concluded she
+would, for soon after her arrival in New Orleans she wrote to her a
+letter, in which she hinted at the probable result of her visit. She was
+then a guest of Dr. Lacey, and she spoke of his attention and politeness
+in the most extravagant terms. This so provoked Mrs. Carrington that she
+determined at once to write to Dr. Lacey, and give him an insight into
+Julia's real character.
+
+The letter was accordingly written. We must do Mrs. Carrington the justice
+to say that though her object in writing was purely selfish, she asserted
+nothing in her letter but what she knew to be strictly true. She was
+ignorant of Julia's conduct concerning Fanny, consequently she said
+nothing upon that head, but she spoke of her generally deceitful
+character, and mentioned several instances in which she had not hesitated
+to stoop to the basest falsehood for the accomplishment of her purpose.
+
+As she was folding the letter it occurred to her that by some accident
+Julia might possibly get hold of it. "And then," thought she, "she will
+recognize my handwriting, and curiosity will impel her to open the letter,
+after which she wouldn't hesitate a moment to destroy it."
+
+The next moment Mrs. Carrington was rapping at the door of Mrs. Miller's
+room. Kate opened it and was greatly surprised at beholding her visitor,
+who seldom came there. Mrs. Carrington, however, smilingly presented her
+letter to Mr. Miller, saying that she had business with Dr. Lacey, which
+rendered it necessary for her to write to him, and as she did not care to
+have the post office clerks gossip about her writing to a gentleman, she
+wished him to direct it for her. Mr. Miller complied with her request and
+the next morning the important document was on its way to New Orleans.
+
+As our readers have twice made the voyage of the Mississippi, they will
+not refuse, again, to run the risk of its floating snags, sandbars and
+boat races; so stepping on board the same steamer which bears Mrs.
+Carrington's letter, we will once more, visit Louisiana, and stopping with
+Dr. Lacey, will see how much of Julia's letter to her sister was true.
+
+
+
+
+
+                                CHAPTER XX
+
+
+                    RONDEAU DIGS UP THE MISSING LETTER
+
+
+The first three weeks of Julia's stay in New Orleans were, as we have
+learned, spent at the house of Dr. Lacey. His mother was present, and
+although she readily acknowledged the uncommon beauty of her fair visitor,
+yet from the first she disliked her.
+
+The servants, too, as if adopting the opinion of their mistress, felt and
+expressed among themselves an aversion to the "evil-eyed lady," as they
+termed Julia. Aunt Dilsey, in particular, soon had her own reason for
+disliking her. The second day after Julia's arrival, as she was strolling
+through the yard, she encountered Jackson, a bright little fellow, three
+years of age, and Aunt Dilsey's only son. Jack, as he was usually called,
+was amusing himself by seeing how far he could spit! Unfortunately he spit
+too far, and hit Miss Julia's pink muslin. In an instant her white,
+slender fingers were buried in his wool. His screams soon brought Aunt
+Dilsey to the rescue. Upon learning the dreadful crime of which Jack had
+been guilty, she snatched him from Julia's grasp, and hurried him into the
+house without a word. From that time Dilsey was Julia's sworn enemy, and
+Jack was taught to make up faces at her, whenever he could do so without
+being discovered.
+
+The servants, however, were too well trained to manifest any open
+disrespect, for they knew she was "marster's guest," and as such was
+entitled to every possible attention.
+
+When first she arrived Dr. Lacey felt exceedingly uncomfortable, for her
+presence constantly reminded him of the past, and his reminiscences of
+Julia were not particularly pleasant. Gradually this feeling wore away,
+for she appeared greatly changed. There was a softness, a gentleness, in
+her manner, which seemed to Dr. Lacey like Fanny, and then her voice, too,
+was so like her sister's that ere long she ceased to be disagreeable to
+him, and instead of avoiding her society, as at first he had done, he now
+sought it.
+
+Julia saw her advantage, and determined to follow it up. Nothing could
+exceed her extreme amiability, and apparent sweetness of disposition. Even
+Mrs. Lacey was partially deceived, and concluded she had been too hasty in
+her estimation of Miss Middleton. Still she watched her son's movements
+narrowly, and hoped he had no intentions of making Julia his wife.
+
+She was in New Orleans three weeks before her uncle's house was in
+readiness; but at the end of that time she, together with Dr. Lacey, Mabel
+Mortimer and Florence Woodburn were about to exchange the heat and dust of
+the city for a cooler residence near the lake. The day before they left
+was hot and sultry, and in the morning Julia sought the shade of a large
+vine-wreathed summer house, which stood in the garden, near by the tree
+under which Rondeau had buried his master's letter.
+
+One word now about our old friend Rondeau. The buried letter had cost him
+a world of trouble. He was constantly fearful lest he should be detected.
+Particularly was he afraid that the author of the letter, failing to
+receive an answer, would write again, and thus he might be exposed. Twice
+had he dug up the epistle upon occasions when he fancied some one of his
+master's letters bore a similar superscription. In this way he had become
+tolerably familiar with Mr. Miller's handwriting, which was rather
+peculiar, being a large, heavy, black hand.
+
+On the morning when Julia was snugly esconced in the summer house, Rondeau
+returned from the post office in great tribulation.
+
+"What's up now?" asked Leffie, whom Rondeau drew aside, with a dolefully
+grave face.
+
+"Nothing's up," answered Rondeau, "but the letter has got to come up! I
+ain't going to feel like I was a whipped dog any longer. I'll confess all
+to Marster George, for see, here's another like the buried one." So
+saying, he held up Mrs. Carrington's letter, on the envelope of which was
+Mr. Miller's writing.
+
+Leffie offered no remonstrance, and as Aunt Dilsey just then screamed for
+her, Rondeau went alone to the garden and proceeded to disinter the buried
+document. 'Twas but the work of a moment, and could Julia have been
+cooling herself in Greenland, as she ought to have been, all would have
+ended well. And now I suppose some indignant reader will say, "Why didn't
+you put her in Greenland, then, or some worse place?" But patience,
+patience, a little longer. You would have us tell things just as they
+were, I suppose, so we must not only suffer Miss Julia to be in the summer
+house, but we must also allow her to be a spectator of Rondeau's
+proceedings.
+
+She was greatly surprised when she saw him take from the cigar box a much
+soiled, yellowish-looking letter, and she could not help feeling that in
+some way it concerned herself. Suddenly appearing, she startled Rondeau by
+saying, "What are you doing? Whose is that? Give it to me."
+
+Rondeau was anxious to conceal from her his long-buried treasure, and he
+passed her the other. She took it and recognizing Mr. Miller's writing,
+knew also that Rondeau had given her the wrong one, so she said in a
+commanding tone, "What does all this mean? Give me the other one
+immediately."
+
+The submissive African, ever obedient to his superiors, handed her the
+other letter, and then in a few words told his story, and announced his
+intention of confessing all to his master, at the same time extending his
+hand to take the letters. But Julia did not mean he should have them, and
+she said, coaxingly, "You have done very wrong, Rondeau, and your master
+will undoubtedly be very angry, but I will take them to him and intercede
+for you, as you are on the whole a pretty fine fellow. He'll forgive you
+for me. I know he will, but mind, don't you say anything to him about it
+until you've seen me again."
+
+So saying, she returned to the house and, going to her room, bolted the
+door. After which, breaking the seal of the oldest letter, she
+deliberately read it through, occasionally uttering a malediction against
+Mr. Miller, thanking the good luck which brought it to her hands instead
+of Dr. Lacey's, and making remarks generally. Said she, "Mighty good
+opinion Mr. Quilting-frames has of me (alluding to Mr. Miller's height),
+glad I know his mind. A heap of good the answer to this did him, and his
+doll wife, too. Hadn't I better answer it myself? I'd write after this
+fashion: 'Mr. Miller--At first I thought I would treat your letter with
+silent contempt, but recently I have concluded to write and thank you to
+mind your own business. By order of George Lacey, Esq.--Julia Middleton,
+Secretary.' Yes, that would serve the meddling old Yankee Dictionary
+right," continued she, and then, as her eye fell upon the remaining
+letter, she added, "Yes, I'll read this one too, and see what new thing
+I'm guilty of!"
+
+As soon as she broke it open and glanced at the handwriting, she knew it
+to be from Mrs. Carrington. "What now?" said she, "what has Mrs.
+Carrington got to say about me."
+
+A rapid perusal of the letter showed her what Mrs. Carrington had to say,
+and she continued her remarks as follows: "She has described me quite
+accurately. I didn't suppose she knew me so well. I wonder who'll write
+next! It seems everybody is in league against me, but I'm enough for
+anybody there is in Kentucky; and," she added, in a lower tone, "I
+wouldn't hesitate to try my strength with Satan himself;" but even then
+the dark girl trembled as she thought there was a God, whom none could
+withstand, and who, one day, would inevitably overtake her.
+
+Quickly as possible she drove such unpleasant thoughts from her mind, and
+then tried to devise the best plan for managing Mrs. Carrington. "For Mr.
+Miller's letter," said she, "I care nothing. It was written so long ago
+that he has ceased expecting an answer, but I well know Mrs. Carrington's
+designs, and she will continue to write until she receives some reply. I
+have once successfully counterfeited Dr. Lacey's handwriting, and can do
+it again. I'll send her something that will quiet her nerves better than
+assafoetida!"
+
+This settled, she went in quest of Rondeau, whom she told that, as she had
+expected, his master was very much displeased. "But," said she, "after I
+interceded awhile for you, he said he would forgive you on condition that
+you were never guilty of the like again, and never mention the subject to
+him in any way, as it makes him angry to talk about it." To both these
+conditions Rondeau readily agreed, and Julia left him, thinking she was
+safe in that quarter.
+
+Several days after, Mrs. Carrington received a letter which she supposed
+came from Dr. Lacey. In it she was coolly requested not to interfere in
+other people's matters, and told that any efforts on her part to engraft
+herself into Dr. Lacey's good graces by maligning Julia, would be useless,
+and only serve to confirm him in his present low opinion of her, while at
+the same time it would increase the high estimation in which he held Miss
+Middleton!
+
+After that Mrs. Carrington troubled Dr. Lacey with no more letters, but
+busied herself in anticipating the capture of a wealthy gentleman, who
+Ashton told her was, in the course of two or three months, coming on from
+Charleston, South Carolina.
+
+The scene now changes from Dr. Lacey's to the "Indian Nest," on the lake
+shore. It was a charming spot, and looked as if intended only for the
+inhabitation of the pure and innocent. Yet even there was crafty ambition
+and base deceit. Julia was there, eagerly seeking to wind her coils
+securely around her long watched-for prey. To all eyes but her own she
+seemed not likely to succeed, for though Dr. Lacey admired her and
+possibly treated her with more attention than he did either Mabel or
+Florence, yet his heart still turned to Fanny, and for hours he would sit,
+talking to Julia of her sister, while she schooled herself to answer all
+his questions without one sign of impatience.
+
+Occasionally she would speak to Dr. Lacey of his cousin, young Stanton,
+and would tell how much pleasure Fanny seemed to take in his society. But
+this produced no effect, for Dr. Lacey had learned from Stanton himself of
+his approaching marriage with Miss Ashton. Then Julia pulled another
+string and expatiated so largely upon Frank Cameron's sayings and doings
+that Dr. Lacey became really uneasy, for recently he had thought seriously
+of again writing to Fanny, and now he determined to do so.
+
+Without knowing it, Julia was herself the means of causing this
+determination to be carried into effect. One night she and Dr. Lacey had
+been strolling for more than an hour through the many delightful walks in
+the garden, which lay upon the lake shore. To her great satisfaction, they
+were entirely alone, for Mr. Middleton and Florence were engaged in their
+favorite game of chess, while Mabel was eagerly listening to Ashton, who
+was relating to her some of his India adventures. Mabel had good sense
+enough to know that her efforts to win Dr. Lacey would be useless, and
+rather reluctantly she had given him up. Now her eyes grew brighter and
+her heart beat faster whenever Ashton approached. But, fair Mabel, your
+hopes are all in vain.
+
+          For Inez, the Spaniard,
+            Is o'er the sea,
+          And the heart thou wouldst win
+            Is not destined for thee.
+
+As we have before said, Julia was delighted at having Dr. Lacey thus to
+herself, and she resolved to increase the favorable impression she knew
+she had already made upon him. Most admirably was her part played. Fanny
+herself could not have been more gentle and agreeable than was Julia, as,
+together with Dr. Lacey, she traversed the broad walks of the garden.
+Sweet and soothing were the words she poured into his ear, occasionally
+administering a little well-timed flattery, and wishing, as she had once
+done before to another individual in similar circumstances, that Dr. Lacey
+had been her brother. He did not, like Mr. Wilmot, follow up this wish by
+a proposition that as he was not her brother she would accept him for a
+husband, but he pressed the hand, which, with seeming unconsciousness, had
+been placed on his, and said, "God knows how ardently I once hoped to be
+your brother, Julia."
+
+"And would you then have loved me?" asked Julia, "me whom few have ever
+loved, because they did not know me; say, would you have loved me as a
+sister?"
+
+The face of her who awaited Dr. Lacey's answer was very beautiful, while
+tears moistened the long eyelashes, which veiled the large, bright eyes,
+and the tones of her voice, now more like Fanny's than ever, thrilled his
+every nerve. What wonder, then, that his lips for the first time touched
+the polished brow of the tempter, as he said, "It would be no hard task,
+Julia, to love you with more than a brother's love."
+
+"One more well-aimed blow," thought Julia, "and I shall have him at my
+feet"; but she was mistaken. Between herself and Dr. Lacey there arose the
+image of one, the remembrance of whom had a power to prevent the utterance
+of words which otherwise might have been spoken.
+
+Abruptly changing the conversation, he drew her rather reluctantly toward
+the house, which they reached just in time to hear Florence exclaim, as
+she scattered the chessmen over the floor, "Why, Uncle Billy Middleton,
+what do you mean? Put yourself up to be played for, and then beat me;
+shame, shame."
+
+"What is this all about?" asked Dr. Lacey, having some inkling of the
+truth.
+
+"Why," answered Florence, "you see, Mr. Middleton has conceived a fatherly
+affection for me, and as he is rather rusty in such matters, he could
+think of no better way of proposing than to put himself up as a prize, and
+tell me if I beat him in playing chess, he would be mine, or in other
+words, make me Mrs. Billy Middleton."
+
+"And who beat?" asked Julia.
+
+"Why, Mr. Middleton was ill-mannered enough to win," said Florence, "but
+then, it was such fun to see how desperately he played, for fear I should
+get him! Now, Dr. Lacey, I suppose you have been proposing to Julia in the
+real old, orthodox way, but that is too common. You must sit down at the
+chessboard and let Julia play for you," and she pushed them both toward
+the chairs, which she and Mr. Middleton had just vacated.
+
+Julia did not refuse, but Dr. Lacey, freeing himself from Florence, said,
+"Excuse me tonight, Miss Woodburn. Perhaps at some other time I will
+comply with your request," then bowing, he left the veranda and went to
+his own room.
+
+When there he strove to recall the events of the evening, and the words he
+had involuntarily spoken to Julia. "Why is it," said he, "that I feel so
+uneasy whenever I am alone with her? Is it that I love her and am afraid I
+shall tell her so? No, that cannot be. I do not love her; and yet, next to
+Fanny, she is more agreeable to me than any one else."
+
+Memories of other days came thronging about him, and he then resolved
+again to write and beseech Fanny at least to grant him her second love,
+even if her first, best affections had been given to another.
+
+"Suppose she refuses you," seemed whispered in his ear.
+
+It must have been some evil spirit which prompted the reply, "Then I will
+marry Julia, as being next and nearest to Fanny." His resolution once
+taken, he proceeded to carry it into effect. The letter was written and
+over Dr. Lacey came a sense of relief--a feeling that he had escaped from
+something, he knew not what. But she, who was upon his track, was more
+wily, more crafty than anything he had ever imagined.
+
+This time, however, her interference was not necessary, for early next
+morning a carriage drew up in front of the Indian Nest. From it sprang
+Lida Gibson, who had recently returned from New York. She was full of
+talk, and within an hour after her arrival the story of Fanny's engagement
+with Frank Cameron had been repeated in Dr. Lacey's hearing at least three
+times.
+
+"It must be true," said Lida, "for every one said so, and their actions
+proclaimed it, if nothing more; besides, Mr. Cameron's sister, Gertrude
+herself, told me it was so."
+
+"I am not surprised," said Julia and her uncle both.
+
+For Julia's opinion Dr. Lacey possibly might not have cared, but when Mr.
+Middleton too added his testimony, the matter was settled. The letter was
+not sent.
+
+During the day Lida wondered much why Dr. Lacey stayed so closely in his
+room. "I should think he would roast in there," said she. "I do wonder
+what he is about?"
+
+"I fancy," answered Florence, "that he still loves Fanny, and now that she
+is engaged he is staying alone until he gets his rebellious heart tied
+up."
+
+When Lida afterward learned the truth, she expressed a wish that her
+tongue might have been cut out ere she had been the bearer of news which
+caused so much trouble.
+
+While Dr. Lacey was securely bolted in his room, nerving himself to bear
+this fresh disappointment and striving to drive each thought of Fanny from
+him, Julia too was alone and busily engaged. What pains she took to rub
+and soil those tiny sheets of paper, until they assumed a worn and
+crumpled look! Then dipping her finger in the silver goblet at her side,
+what perfect tear blots she made, and how she exulted over the probable
+success of her morning's work! When it was finished she placed it in her
+portfolio, and waited for a favorable opportunity.
+
+It came not that day, however, for save at meal time Dr. Lacey made not
+his appearance. To Mr. Middleton's inquiries concerning the reason of his
+seclusion, he replied, "that he was busy with important matters"; but his
+abstracted manner led Mr. Middleton to believe what he had long suspected,
+viz., that Dr. Lacey's heart was wholly centered upon Fanny, and that the
+news of her coming marriage was the cause of his unhappiness.
+
+Next morning's sun rose clear and bright, but it brought a day which Dr.
+Lacey long, long remembered, and which Julia, in the bitterness of her
+heart, cursed many and many a time. In the early part of the morning Dr.
+Lacey wandered down to a small arbor, which stood at the foot of the
+garden. He had not been there long before Julia, too, came tripping down
+the walk, with her portfolio and drawing pencil. So absorbed was she in
+her own thoughts that she of course did not see Dr. Lacey until she had
+entered the arbor; then, with a most becoming blush and start, she said,
+"Pray pardon me for disturbing you. I had no idea you were here."
+
+Dr. Lacey, of course, insisted upon her staying. She knew he would, and
+sitting down, she busied herself in looking over the contents of her
+portfolio. Suddenly she heaved a deep sigh, and Dr. Lacey looked up just
+in time to see her wipe something from her eyes, or pretend to, which must
+have been tears. At the same time she hastily thrust a paper back into her
+portfolio, which she immediately shut.
+
+"What is the matter?" asked Dr. Lacey. "For whom was that sigh and those
+tears?"
+
+"For poor Fan," answered Julia. "I have accidently found a part of an old
+journal, which she kept while Mr. Wilmot was living."
+
+"May I see it?" asked Dr. Lacey.
+
+Julia seemed at first reluctant, but finally replied, "Perhaps it will be
+as well to let you do so, for you may then judge more kindly of Fanny";
+and she placed in his hands the soiled sheets of paper which we saw in her
+room.
+
+Leaning back she watched him while he read. As we have as much right to
+read Fanny's journal as Dr. Lacey, we will here give a few brief extracts:
+
+
+
+April--"Cease your wild beatings, my heart. Mr. Wilmot is promised to
+Julia. He will never be mine, but nought can prevent my loving him; ay,
+forever and ever."
+
+
+
+August 1st--"I do not believe I am indifferent to Mr. Wilmot, but he will
+be true to his vows--he will wed Julia; and this doctor that bothers me so,
+what of him? Why, he is wealthy, and high, and handsome--but I do not love
+him; yet if he offers himself I shall say yes, for, as Mrs. Carrington
+says, 'he is a great catch.'"
+
+
+
+Sept. 5--"Mr. Wilmot is dead, and with him died my poor, poor heart. Had he
+lived, he possibly might have turned to me, for Julia knew how much I
+loved him. Dear, generous Julia, how I wish Dr. Lacey would love her, for
+she is more worthy of him than I am."
+
+
+
+Jan. 1--"Heigh ho, I'm engaged to Dr. Lacey! Who would think it? Now I am
+happy! Oh, no. Out in the graveyard lies one who could have made me happy.
+Ought I thus to deceive Dr. Lacey? Why, yes; if he is satisfied, it is
+well enough. I am ambitious, and if I can't marry for love, I will for
+money. And then he's given me so beautiful a piano. Oh, I hope he'll send
+me more presents after he gets home!"
+
+
+
+Jan. 15--"Dr. Lacey has gone and I feel relieved. But just think of
+it--Julia loves him devotedly. I wish he knew it. She has always loved him
+and tries to make me do the same. She read me a sermon today two hours
+long about my duty. Fudge on my duty! As long as I can make Joshua and Dr.
+Lacey think I'm all sunshine, it's no matter if my love is all moonshine."
+
+
+
+This journal was interspersed here and there with tears, and was so exact
+an imitation of Fanny's writing that Dr. Lacey was completely duped. He,
+however, wondered that Julia should show it to him. She had foreseen this,
+and as he was reading the last few lines she was looking over her
+portfolio. Suddenly springing up, she snatched the paper from his hands,
+saying, "Oh, what have I done? I've shown you the wrong part of the
+journal. I did not mean you to see this. What shall I do? You'll hate
+Fanny and despise me."
+
+"Why despise you?" asked Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Because," replied Julia, "you will dislike me for the foolish thing which
+Fan wrote about me. I could not help her writing it."
+
+"And is it true?" asked Dr. Lacey.
+
+"Oh, you must not ask me that--I can't tell--I shan't tell--" and seizing her
+portfolio Julia started off toward the house, thinking possibly she should
+be pursued. But she was not.
+
+During the reading of the journal Dr. Lacey's heart seemed to go through a
+benumbing process, which rendered it perfectly palsied. No emotion either
+of love or anger did he feel toward Fanny. She was nought to him.
+
+And how did the knowledge that Julia loved him affect him? Answer, any
+man, whether your wounded pride is never soothed by woman's sympathy, and
+love, come in what garb it may. And in Dr. Lacey's case it was a being of
+wondrous beauty, who knew well what she was about and had marked each inch
+of ground ere she trod upon it. What marvel then that Dr. Lacey turned
+toward her. You would have done so; ay, perchance sooner than he did.
+
+That evening after supper, as Dr. Lacey was walking upon the veranda,
+Florence approached him, saying, "Come, Dr. Lacey, now fulfill your
+promise of playing with Julia," at the same time leading him toward the
+place where her companions were seated. "Now," said she, placing the
+chessboard in his hands, "I am mistress of ceremonies. We will have a fair
+understanding. If Julia beats, you shall be hers; if you beat, Mabel and
+Lida shall draw cuts for you. Do you agree to it?"
+
+"Certainly," was Dr. Lacey's reply, at the same time seating himself
+opposite Julia, who gave him a look of searching inquiry. He understood
+her and in a low tone answered, "I am in earnest. Do your best."
+
+And she did her best. With one strong effort of the will she concentrated
+all her energies upon that game, which she felt would decide her fate. Dr.
+Lacey, too, as if resolved to conquer, played most skillfully. The
+bystanders for a time looked on, and as Lida noticed the livid hue of
+Julia's face, she said, "Pray, Julia, don't burst a blood vessel, for
+maybe Dr. Lacey will have you, even if you do not beat."
+
+But the ear she addressed was deaf save to the quiet sound of the
+chessmen. The contest was long and severe. Nine, ten, eleven, struck the
+little clock in the hall. One by one the spectators stole away. Florence's
+parting words were, "If Dr. Lacey beats, be sure and wake us, Julia, so
+Mabel and Lida can draw cuts."
+
+And now they were alone. Once and only once Julia glanced at the face of
+her antagonist. It was white and colorless as her own hand, which wandered
+steadily over the chessboard. The final spell was upon him, and he seemed
+striving hard to shake it off. 'Twas all in vain. The little clock struck
+the hour of midnight. The game was ended. Julia had won. Dr. Lacey was
+checkmated!
+
+With one hand he rapidly swept the board of its occupants, while the other
+he extended toward Julia, saying: "Take it. 'Tis all I can offer, for you
+well know I have no heart to give. My hand and name you have won--they are
+yours."
+
+A person less intriguing or determined than Julia would have scorned to
+receive a hand so coldly offered. But not so with her. She did not expect
+any protestations of love, for she knew he felt none. Yet she was hardly
+satisfied, and resolved upon one movement more ere she accepted what she
+felt was reluctantly given.
+
+"You are mistaken in me," said she, "if you think I will play for a
+husband, and then expect him to comply with the terms unless he chooses to
+do so."
+
+Dr. Lacey replied, "When I consented to play, I knew what I was about, and
+I knew, too, that you love me. I cannot say the same to you in return, but
+you are far from being indifferent to me. When I first knew you I disliked
+you, for I believed you to be passionate, jealous and designing; nor do I
+think my opinion of you then was wrong; but you are changed, very much
+changed. Continue to be what you are now, and we may be happy, for I may
+learn to love you, but never as fondly, as madly, as I loved your sister;
+ay, as I could love her again; but enough of this. She was false; she
+deceived me, and now I will wed you."
+
+And what said Julia to all this? Why, she sat bolt upright, listening
+attentively while Dr. Lacey expressed his former and present opinion of
+her. When he had finished, she ventured to acknowledge her love for him;
+said she had always loved him, and that as his wife she would try to make
+him happy. Perhaps she was sincere in this, for she did love Dr. Lacey as
+well as her selfish nature would suffer her to love any one, and she had
+resolved, if she ever married him, to do all in her power to atone, if
+possible, for the past.
+
+A half hour longer they conversed of the future, and arranged the plan,
+which Julia next day wrote to her sister. At last Dr. Lacey exclaimed,
+"Come, Julia, you must go now; it is getting late, for see,"--pointing to
+the little clock; but as if astonished at what it had heard, the clock had
+stopped!
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XXI
+
+
+                             STIRRING EVENTS
+
+
+Great was Mr. Middleton's surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his
+engagement with Julia. Something in his countenance must have betrayed it,
+for Dr. Lacey said, "You seem astonished, sir. Are you displeased?"
+
+"Certainly not; I am glad," answered Mr. Middleton. "Yet I confess I was
+surprised, for I had never thought of such a thing. Once I had hoped you
+would marry Fanny, but since Frank Cameron has rendered that impossible,
+you cannot do better than take Julia. She is intelligent, accomplished and
+handsome, and although she has some faults, your influence over her will
+lead her to correct them."
+
+Unlike this was the reception which the intelligence met with from Dr.
+Lacey's negroes.
+
+"What that ar you sayin'," asked Aunt Dilsey of Rondeau, who was
+communicating the important news to Leffie.
+
+"You'd better ask," replied Rondeau. "Who do you suppose Marster George is
+goin' to fetch here to crack our heads for us?"
+
+"Dun know--Miss Mabel, maybe," said Aunt Dilsey.
+
+"No, sir; Miss Mabel is bad enough, but she can't hold a candle to this
+one," answered Rondeau.
+
+"You don't mean Miss July," shrieked rather than asked Aunt Dilsey.
+
+"I don't mean nobody else, mother Dilsey," said Rondeau.
+
+Up flew Aunt Dilsey's hands in amazement, and up rolled her eyes in
+dismay. "I 'clar for't," said she, "if Marster George has done made such a
+fool of hisself, I hope she'll pull his bar a heap worse than she did
+Jack's."
+
+"No danger but what she will, and yours too," was Rondeau's consoling
+reply.
+
+"Lord knows," said Aunt Dilsey, "fust time she sasses me, I'll run away
+long of Jack and the baby. I'll tie up my new gown and cap in a
+handkerchief this night."
+
+Leffie now proposed that her mother should defer her intended flight until
+the arrival of the dreaded Julia, while Rondeau added, "Besides, Dilsey,
+if you should run away your delicate body couldn't get further than the
+swamp, where you'd go in up to your neck first lunge, and all marster's
+horses couldn't draw you out."
+
+This allusion to her size changed the current of Aunt Dilsey's wrath,
+which now turned and spent itself on Rondeau. Her impression of Julia,
+however, never changed, although she was not called upon to run away.
+
+Mrs. Lacey, too, received the news of her son's engagement with evident
+dissatisfaction; but she thought remonstrance would be useless, and she
+kept silent, secretly praying that Julia might prove better than her
+fears. In due course of time there came from Kentucky a letter of
+congratulation from Fanny; but she was so unaccustomed to say or write
+what she did not feel that the letter, so far as congratulations were
+concerned, was a total failure. She, however, denied her engagement with
+Frank, and this, if nothing else, was sufficient reason why Julia refused
+to show it to Dr. Lacey. Julia knew the chain by which she held him was
+brittle and might at any time be broken, and it was not strange that she
+longed for the last days of October, when with Dr. Lacey she would return
+to Kentucky.
+
+They came at last, and one bright, cloudless morning Uncle Joshua got out
+his carriage and proceeded to Frankfort, where, as he had expected, he met
+Julia and his expected son-in-law. His greeting of the former was kind and
+fatherly enough, but the moment he saw the latter, he felt, as he
+afterward said, an almost unconquerable desire to flatten his nose, gouge
+his eyes, knock out his teeth and so forth, which operations would
+doubtless have greatly astonished Dr. Lacey and given him what almost
+every man has, viz., a most formidable idea of his wife's relations.
+
+He, however, restrained his wrath, and when, at a convenient time, Dr.
+Lacey, with a few ominous "ahems" and made-up coughs, indicated his
+intention of asking for Julia, Uncle Joshua cut him short by saying,
+"Never mind, I know what you want. You may have her and welcome. I only
+wish she would make as good a wife as you will husband. But mind now, when
+you find out what for a fury you've got, don't come whinin' round me, for
+I give you fa'r warnin'."
+
+Here Dr. Lacey thought proper to say that possibly Mr. Middleton did not
+understand his daughter.
+
+"Not understand her?" repeated Mr. Middleton. "What's to hinder? She's my
+own gal, and I like her well enough; but don't I know she's as fiery as a
+baker's oven?"
+
+"She is greatly changed," continued Dr. Lacey. "Don't you give her credit
+for that?"
+
+"Changed?" replied Mr. Middleton. "So's lightnin' changed! It's one of her
+tricks. Depend on it, you'll find it so." And Mr. Middleton walked off in
+search of his promising daughter.
+
+Strange as it may seem, the old man's remarks had no other effect on Dr.
+Lacey than to cause him to pity Julia, who he fancied was misunderstood
+and misused. He believed her reformation to be sincere, and could not help
+feeling that Mr. Middleton was mistaken in his opinion of both his
+daughters.
+
+After tramping all over the house, banging doors and shouting at least a
+dozen times, "Ho, Tempest, whar for gracious sakes are you?" Mr. Middleton
+at length found his daughter in Mrs. Miller's room consulting with Kate
+about her bridal dress. Kate, too, was wholly deceived by Julia's
+gentleness and apparent frankness of manner, and readily complied with her
+request that she should be with her the two days preceding the marriage,
+for the purpose of assisting in the arrangement of affairs. This being
+settled, Mr. Middleton and his daughter started for home, which they
+reached about sunset.
+
+Julia leaped gayly from the carriage, and running into the house, embraced
+her mother, and received the blacks as affectionately as Fanny herself
+could have done; then missing her sister, she asked, "Where is Fan? Why
+does she not come to meet me?"
+
+Mrs. Middleton looked inquiringly at her husband, who replied, "No, I
+hain't told her, jest because she didn't ask me. Sunshine is sick--sick in
+bed, and has had the potecary three times."
+
+"Fanny sick," said Julia. "Where is she? In her room? I will go to her
+immediately."
+
+But in going to Fanny, it was necessary to pass the parlor, and Julia
+could not resist the temptation to look in and see "if the old man had
+fixed up any."
+
+"Oh, how neat, how pleasant!" was her first exclamation, and truly the
+cheerless old room had undergone a great renovation. It had been
+thoroughly cleaned and repainted. The walls were hung with bright,
+cheerful-looking paper. A handsome carpet covered the floor, while
+curtains of corresponding beauty shaded the windows. The furniture,
+tastefully arranged, was nearly all new, and in the waxen flowers, which
+filled the vases on the mantelpiece, Julia recognized the handiwork of her
+sister.
+
+Yes, Fanny's love had wrought this change. At first her father had refused
+to do anything. "No, I won't," said he. "It's good enough, and if it don't
+suit Lady Tempest, she can go to the hoss barn; that's just fit for 'em."
+
+"Then, father," said Fanny, "do it for my sake. It would please me to have
+a pleasanter parlor."
+
+This was sufficient. A well-filled purse was placed in Fanny's hands, with
+liberty to do as she pleased. Then with untiring love, aching heart and
+throbbing temples, she worked on day after day, until all was completed,
+parlor, bridal chamber and all. The hangings and drapery of the latter
+were as white and pure as was she who so patiently worked on, while each
+fresh beauty added to the room pierced her heart with a deeper anguish, as
+she thought what and whom it was for. When her mother remonstrated against
+such unceasing toil, she would smile a sweet, sad smile and say, "Don't
+hinder me, dear mother, 'tis all I can do to show my love for Julia, and
+after I am gone they will perhaps think more kindly of me, when they know
+how I worked for them."
+
+At last all was done; the finishing stroke was given, and then came a
+reaction. Fanny took her bed, and her father, instantly, alarmed, called
+the nearest physician. Dr. Gordon readily saw that Fanny's disease was in
+her mind, and in reply to Mrs. Middleton's inquiries, he frankly told his
+opinion, and said that unless the cause of her melancholy could be
+removed, the consequence might be fatal.
+
+"Don't tell my husband," said Mrs. Middleton, "his life is bound up in
+Fanny, and the day that sees her dead will, I fear, also make me a widow."
+Accordingly, Mr. Middleton was deceived into a belief that Fanny's illness
+was the result of over-exertion, and that she would soon recover.
+
+In a day or two she seemed better, but was not able to come downstairs.
+Instead, she had no desire or intention of doing so until after the
+wedding, for she felt she could not, would not, see Dr. Lacey for the
+world. Since the receipt of her sister's letter she had been given a
+holier love, a firmer faith, than aught on earth can bestow, and she was
+now under the influence of religion; of lasting, true religion. This then
+was the reason why she welcomed her sister so affectionately, and felt no
+emotion either of resentment or anger toward those who were thus trampling
+on the bleeding fibers of her heart.
+
+As Julia kissed the almost transparent brow of her sister, and clasped her
+thin, white fingers, tears gathered in her eyes and she thought, "This
+ruin have I wrought, and for it I must answer"; but not long did she ever
+suffer her conscience to trouble her, and the next hour she was chatting
+away to Fanny about the preparations for her wedding, which was to take
+place one week from that day. Fanny listened as one who heard not. She was
+praying for more grace, more strength to endure yet a little longer.
+
+Slowly to Julia dragged the days of that week, while to Fanny they sped on
+rapid wing. And now everything within and without the house betokened the
+coming event. Servants scampered hither and thither, thinking they were
+doing it all, while in reality they were doing nothing. Mrs. Middleton
+scolded the blacks, and Uncle Joshua scolded Mrs. Middleton, at the same
+time walking mechanically from the kitchen to the parlor, from the parlor
+to Fanny's sick room and from Fanny's sick room back to the kitchen,
+occasionally kicking from his path some luckless kitten, dog or black
+baby, which latter set up most lusty yells, just to vary the scene.
+
+In the midst of all this Fanny lay calmly and quietly on her low bed,
+counting each succeeding sun as it rose and set, bringing nearer and
+nearer a day she so much dreaded. True to her promise, Kate Miller came
+two days before the wedding. Fanny was asleep when she entered the room to
+see her, but on the white, wasted face Kate's tears fell as she said,
+"Poor Fanny! I did not know she was so ill."
+
+Mr. Middleton, who was present, muttered: "Yes, cursed be the one who made
+her so!" He knew not that he cursed his own child.
+
+The next day Mr. William Middleton arrived, bringing the intelligence that
+Florence and Mabel had accompanied him, and would next evening be present
+at the wedding. Slowly the last rays of a bright October sun faded in the
+west, giving no sign of the stormy day which was to succeed. Long after
+midnight a lone watcher sat by the window in Fanny's room, gazing at the
+stars, which looked so quietly on from their distant homes, and praying,
+not for herself, but for Dr. Lacey, that he might be happy with her he had
+chosen. At last, chilled with the night air, she crept shivering to her
+pillow, nor woke again until aroused by the fierce moaning of the autumn
+wind, which shook the casement, and by the sound of the driving rain which
+beat against the pane. Yes, the morning which dawned on Julia's bridal day
+was wild and stormy, but before noon the clouds cleared away and the
+afternoon was dry, hot and oppressive, a precursor to the mightier and
+more wrathful storm which followed.
+
+About five o'clock there was a noise in the yard, and Kate, who was in
+Fanny's room, arranging her young friend's hair, looked from the window
+and said, "It is Dr. Lacey. Julia has looked for him for more than three
+hours."
+
+Quickly Fanny hurried to the window. She could not meet Dr. Lacey face to
+face, but she wished to look at him once more. She was too late, however.
+He had entered the house, and soon the sound of his voice reached her ear.
+He had not been there long ere he asked for Fanny.
+
+On being told she was sick, he seemed rather disturbed. Possibly, however,
+he felt relieved to know she would not be present when he took upon him
+vows which should have been breathed to her. Ashton, Florence and Mabel
+now arrived, and soon after came Mr. and Mrs. Stanton, accompanied by Mrs.
+Carrington, who had been invited because it would not do to slight her,
+and who came because she had a mind to!
+
+The ceremony was to take place at seven o'clock, and guests each moment
+arrived, until the parlor seemed almost full. Alone in her chamber sat
+Fanny, listening to the sounds of mirth, which grated on her ear. Night,
+dark and stormy, was gathering over the earth, but a darker night lay
+round the heart of the young girl, as she watched from her pillow a dense,
+black pile of clouds, which had appeared in the west, and now increased
+until the whole sky was overspread, as with a pall of darkness, while
+distant peals of muttered thunder announced the coming storm.
+
+And now louder roared the howling wind and brighter the glaring lightning
+flashed, while fiercer grew the conflict in Fanny's bosom. Her faith was
+weak, and well nigh blotted with tears of human weakness. But He, whose
+power could stay the storm without, could also still the agony within, and
+o'er the troubled waters of that aching heart there fell a peaceful calm.
+
+Suddenly the door opened and a creature of wondrous, dazzling beauty
+appeared. It was Julia, in her bridal robe. She would fain have her
+sister's blessing ere she descended to the parlor. The struggle was over
+and the blessing which Fanny gave her sister was sincere, but when Julia
+asked forgiveness for all the evil she had ever done, the reply was
+prevented by a crash of thunder so terrific that Julia trembled with
+terror, and hastily left the room.
+
+In a moment there was a light step upon the stair. Fanny knew it was Dr.
+Lacey, for he soon returned with Julia, and as they passed her door she
+heard the merry laugh of Florence, who was bridesmaid. In an instant they
+were in the parlor, throughout which a general gloom seemed to reign.
+Perhaps it was owing to the wildness of the storm, which each moment
+increased in fury. The bridal party took their places and Uncle Joshua
+shut his eyes, while the marriage ceremony commenced.
+
+                  -------------------------------------
+
+The reader may now accompany me to the border of yonder wood, where stands
+a low-roofed building, the property of Mrs. Dunn. There in a darkened room
+lay the widow's only son, raving in the madness of delirium. The fever
+flame burned in each vein, and as he tossed from side to side he would
+shriek out, "Quick, I tell you or you are too late. She must not wed him.
+Don't you know she's doubly, trebly steeped in guilt? Go quick, I tell
+you, and stop it."
+
+Mrs. Dunn could only weep, for she knew not, dreamed not, what her son
+could mean. Soon he grew calm, and fell into a deep sleep. When he awoke
+Billy Jeffrey, who lived near, was sitting by him. To Mrs. Dunn's delight,
+Joseph was sane, and calling her to him he said, "Isn't Julia Middleton to
+be married tonight?"
+
+"She is," answered his mother.
+
+"At what hour?"
+
+"At seven."
+
+"What time is it now?"
+
+"Half-past six," replied Mrs. Dunn.
+
+"It must not be," said Joseph, and turning to Bill he added, "listen,
+William, to what I have to tell, then speed along on the lightning's wing,
+and tear her from the altar--take her from his side, I say, and put there
+the other one, the pale, golden-haired one"; then, as he noticed the
+vacant look on Bill's face, he added, "oh, no, you can't tell it. You
+wouldn't understand it. Mother, bring me a pen and some paper."
+
+The paper was brought, and as soon as possible Joseph wrote a confession
+of his own and Julia's guilt. "Now, Bill," said he, "run for your life,
+and give this to Dr. Lacey. Do it for the sake of Fanny."
+
+Bill needed no second bidding. His obtuse intellect had gathered that in
+some way Fanny was in danger, and away he flew over bushes, briers, rocks
+and ditches. But alas! The way was long and dark, and ere he was aware of
+it, he was precipitated into one of the sink holes which are so common in
+the limestone soil of Kentucky. The fall sprained his ankle, but gathering
+himself up, he continued on, slowly and painfully.
+
+Meantime delirium had again crept over Joseph Dunn, and he forgot that he
+sent Billy, but concluded he must go himself. Watching a time when his
+mother was from the room, he rose, and throwing on his double gown, went
+forth into the storm, and was soon far on his road toward Mr. Middleton.
+
+                  -------------------------------------
+
+The man of God had scarcely finished the second paragraph of the Episcopal
+ceremony, beginning with, "I require and charge you both," etc., when a
+shriek, wild and unearthly and horrid, rent the air. It was succeeded by a
+thunder crash so deafening that the ladies paled with terror. The large
+maple tree, which stood by the front door, and which Julia had called
+hers, was shivered by lightning, but no one heeded it, for again was heard
+that fearful, maniacal shriek, and this time could be distinguished the
+sound as of some one struggling with the blacks, who were huddled together
+in the hall.
+
+"Let me go, I tell you," said the voice. "It shall not go on!"
+
+All eyes turned toward the door, as Joseph Dunn appeared, shouting, "Stop
+it! Stop it! She forged those letters. She broke her sister's heart. Stop
+it, I say!" Every person in the room seemed terror-stricken at the wild
+spectacle he presented. His face, wasted to a mere skeleton, was ghastly
+white, while his long yellow hair hung in matted locks about his brow, and
+a look of wild frenzy was in his eye, as darting toward the paralyzed
+Julia, he seized her as with a lion's grasp and shook her most furiously.
+
+Bill Jeffrey was close behind. He had lost his hat and the rain had soaked
+his thick hair until it clung closely to his head, giving him, too, a
+strange appearance. Mr. William Middleton now came forward to ask an
+explanation of Joseph, who, chancing to see Bill, said, "He's got the
+letter--my confession. Read that--I am too exhausted," and he fell upon the
+floor.
+
+No one noticed him, for all gazed intently at Bill, who drew from his
+pocket a paper and presented it to Dr. Lacey. In a calm, clear voice, Dr.
+Lacey read aloud the confession, in the midst of thunder, lightning,
+groans, cries and oaths, the latter of which were the spontaneous
+production of Uncle Joshua, who sat still in his chair until the
+confession was read through; then with one bound he reached Julia, and
+raising her from the floor, said, "Speak, Satan, and tell if this is
+true!"
+
+Julia was overtaken, surrounded on all sides, and there was no way of
+escape. Mechanically, she answered, "I am guilty," while a burst of
+execration ran round the room. A stifled moan of agony came from Dr.
+Lacey's parted lips, and he asked in a voice which plainly told his
+suffering, "Oh, why was I suffered to go thus far? Why, why did no one
+write?"
+
+"I did," answered Mrs. Miller.
+
+"And I, too," repeated Mrs. Carrington, "but you spurned my letter and
+treated me with contempt."
+
+"Never, never," scarcely articulated Dr. Lacey. "I never received them;
+but call Rondeau; he must know something of it."
+
+Rondeau, who had accompanied his master, was called. Explanation followed
+explanation, testimony crowded upon testimony, and Julia acknowledged all,
+until at length Dr. Lacey, frantic with the sense of wrong done him,
+turned to her and said, "Base woman, why have you done this? Your sin has
+found you out ere it was too late; for, thank God, you are not my wife,
+nor ever will be!"
+
+Julia now lost all command of herself. Tearing the bridal veil from her
+brow, she rent it in twain; then from her arm she snatched her diamond
+bracelet, and trampled it under her feet, while a stream of blood issued
+from her mouth and stained her white satin dress. A moment more, and she
+too was extended on the floor by the side of her ally.
+
+Where during this exciting scene was Fanny? The direful sounds had reached
+her ear, and now at the head of the stairs she listened to the Babel which
+reigned in the parlor. High above all other voices she distinguished her
+father's, who, in his uncontrollable fury, was calling to use all the
+oaths he had ever heard of, besides manufacturing some expressly for the
+occasion! Then there was a heavy fall, accompanied by a cry from Mrs.
+Middleton of, "Lift her up--carry her out. Don't you see she is dying?"
+
+Fanny hesitated no longer, but quickly descending the stairs, she forced
+her way through the blacks into the parlor, where she stood appalled at
+the scene before her. On the floor lay Julia, who a few moments before
+stood there resplendent in beauty. Near her sat the maniac, Joseph Dunn.
+He had recovered from his fainting fit, and was now crouching over the
+prostrate form of Julia, laughing in delirious glee, as he wiped from her
+lips the red drops of blood! In a corner of the room a group had gathered,
+near an open window, through which they were bearing an inanimate object.
+It was Florence, who had fainted, and as it seemed impossible to effect a
+passage through the hall, so filled was it with terrified servants, they
+had sought the window as the best means of egress.
+
+Suddenly over that excited assembly there came a deep silence. It was
+caused by the appearance of Fanny, who, with her loose white muslin
+wrapper, and long curls, which floated over her shoulders, seemed like
+some being from another world, come to stay that storm of passion. Mabel,
+who was occupied with her cousin, looked back as the calm hush fell upon
+them, and then and there she first saw Fanny Middleton. The scene was too
+much for Fanny, and she, too, would have fainted had not Dr. Lacey caught
+her in his arms. Clasping her slight form passionately to his bosom, he
+exclaimed, "My own--my Fanny--my wife, for such you are, and such you will
+be!"
+
+Mr. William Middleton and Mr. Miller, who were bearing Julia from the
+room, now passed them. Dr. Lacey glanced once at the corpse-like face over
+which the heavy braids of long black hair had fallen, then with a shudder
+he again strained Fanny to his heart, saying, "Thank God, thank God, I
+escaped her in time!" Then turning to the minister, who all this time had
+stood looking on in mute astonishment, he added, in an authoritative
+manner, "Go on with the ceremony, sir, and make her my wife." But a new
+thought entering his mind, he released Fanny, and said, "Pardon me, dear
+Fanny; sorrow has well nigh bereft me of my senses. In my first joy in
+finding you innocent, I forgot that you could not be mine, for you belong
+to another--to Mr. Cameron."
+
+"Cameron go to Thunder!" exclaimed Uncle Joshua, who was still standing
+near. "That's another of Tempest's lies. She never was engaged to him;
+never loved him, or any other mortal man, save yourself."
+
+Here, Fanny, who, it will be remembered, was all this time ignorant of the
+truth, asked if some one would not explain what she saw and heard. "I
+will," said Dr. Lacey, "it is my duty to do so," and he led her to a
+window, where he hurriedly told her all--everything which he himself knew,
+intermingling his words with so much passionate embraces that his sanity
+was much to be doubted. He had scarcely finished his story when Kate
+approached him, saying, "For humanity's sake, Dr. Lacey, if you have any
+skill, exert it in behalf of Julia, who seems to be dying."
+
+Dr. Lacey arose, and winding his arm about Fanny, as if afraid he might
+lose sight of her, moved toward the room where Julia lay. They had borne
+her to the bridal chamber, which Fanny had arranged with so much care, and
+as Dr. Lacey appeared at the door, Uncle Joshua met him and said, "I know
+she sarved you mean, but I would not have her die. She is my own child,
+and you must save her if you can." At the same time he pointed to Julia,
+who lay in the same death-like trance, with the blood still issuing slowly
+from her livid lips. All that Dr. Lacey could do, he did, but when Dr.
+Gordon arrived, he gladly gave up his charge to him, and turned his
+attention toward Fanny, who, overcome by what she had seen and heard, had
+fainted, and been carried to her own room, where she was surrounded by
+Mrs. Carrington, Florence and Mabel. These ladies ran against each other,
+upset the camphor bottle, dropped the lamp and spilled half the cologne,
+in their zealous efforts to take care of their patient!
+
+In the midst of their confusion Dr. Lacey entered, and they immediately
+gave up to him the task of restoring her. This he soon did, for it would
+seem that his very voice had a power to recall Fanny's suspended
+faculties. Slowly her eyes unclosed; then, as if wearied out, she again
+closed them, and for a time slept sweetly, calmly, on Dr. Lacey's bosom.
+
+The guests now began to depart, and Bill Jeffrey, who had been sent to
+inform Mrs. Dunn of her son, returned with some of the neighbors, and
+carried Joseph away. Owing to the darkness of the night, the company from
+Frankfort remained until morning, but no eyelid closed in sleep. With
+maternal solicitude, Mrs. Middleton sat by the bedside of her daughter
+Julia, whose eyes opened once, but on seeing Dr. Lacey standing near by,
+she closed them again with a shudder, and a faint wail of anguish escaped
+her. She had ruptured a small blood vessel, but Dr. Gordon said there was
+no danger if she could be kept quiet for a few days.
+
+Uncle Joshua thus relieved from alarm concerning her, walked back and
+forth from her room to Fanny's swearing that he "knew the devil was let
+loose that night for his special benefit, and that he had come up there to
+see how much of a row he could get up!"
+
+"He succeeded admirably, I think," said Florence, who, having recovered
+from her first fright, was now ready to extract whatever fun could be
+gathered from the surrounding circumstances.
+
+In the kitchen the blacks canvassed the matter after their fashion. Aunt
+Judy lamented because none of the tempting supper in the dining room was
+touched, while Bob did not fail to turn his usual round of somersaults,
+thus evincing his joy that so many good things were left for him to eat,
+"'Cause," said he, "in course we allus has all that comes off the table."
+
+Aunt Katy took occasion to lecture the young black girls on the awful sin
+of "conceit," as she called it, pointing them for an example to Julia,
+"who," she said, "would most likely have to live an old maid all her
+days." She couldn't have threatened a worse punishment, for many of the
+negresses had already their own preferences in favor of certain mulatto
+boys on their master's plantation and others adjoining.
+
+Rondeau seemed to think his sympathy was only needed by his young master,
+whom he looked upon as a much-abused man. From the first he had felt great
+contempt for the old house, its master, servants and all; and had come to
+the conclusion that "they were of no 'count anyhow." This opinion would
+doubtless have been reserved for Leffie's ear had not affairs taken so
+unexpected a turn. Now, however, Rondeau felt at liberty to express his
+mind so freely that Ike considered it his duty to resent the insult.
+
+A regular negro fight ensued, in which Aunt Katy, who was not very active,
+was thrown down, and as she loudly protested, "every atom of breath was
+kicked out of her."
+
+The big chicken pie was also turned over into Rondeau's new hat, greatly
+to the satisfaction of Tiger and the other dogs, who had mingled in the
+fracas! The riot was finally quelled by Mr. William Middleton and Dr.
+Lacey, Uncle Joshua declaring he "wouldn't interfere that night if the
+niggers all fit till they killed themselves."
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XXII
+
+
+                          JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED
+
+
+The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was
+clear and bright. Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing
+defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
+Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun's red rays, but when they
+penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious,
+careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of
+that dreadful night. Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and
+spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate
+their departure. By eight o'clock the last guest was gone. Around the old
+stone house a gloomy silence settled, broken only by the heavy tramp of
+Uncle Joshua, whose cowhides came down with a vengeance, as up and down
+the yard he strode, talking to Dr. Lacey, who walked by his side.
+
+"Now," said he, "if this isn't a little the all-firedest muss a feller
+ever got into, Josh ain't no judge. Of course the papers have nothing to
+do but flout it all over the country. For myself I don't care a copper,
+but 'twill be mighty mortifyin' to you, though I think you desarve some
+mortifyin', for how in thunder a chap of your sense ever come to be made
+such a precious fool of is more'n I can tell."
+
+"If you knew all the arts she employed, you would not wonder quite so
+much," said Dr. Lacey. And Mr. Middleton answered, "Know all her arts?
+Don't I know 'em? Don't I know that she rummaged heaven and arth for ways
+and means?"
+
+"I hardly think she went to the former place for assistance," said Dr.
+Lacey; and Mr. Middleton continued, "You are right, but I'll be bound
+Satan hadn't any tricks but what he told her of. 'Pears like she's been
+possessed ever since she first opened her big black eyes in the very room
+where the row was last night. Oh, how happy I was," he continued, "when I
+took her in my arms a little baby, and knew she was mine and Nancy's, and
+thought what a comfort she'd be to me; but George, I tell you what," said
+he, as he placed one hand on Dr. Lacey's arm and passed the other through
+the grizzled locks which lay around his brow, "I tell you what, these gray
+hairs come a heap too soon, and all for her, for her. Oh, Julia, Julia,
+what trouble have you not caused me!" and in his hands Uncle Joshua buried
+his face, while through his large red fingers the tears trickled slowly,
+and fell upon the ground. For a moment he wept, and then wiping his eyes,
+said, "But wasn't it lucky that long-legged, salmon-colored Joe got here
+as he did! Another minute and you'd have been clinched, but now the
+tempest has blowed over, and for the rest of your life you'll have nothing
+but sunshine."
+
+The overseer now approached to ask orders concerning a piece of work in
+which the negroes were employed. Mr. Middleton accompanied him to the
+field, while Dr. Lacey returned to the house in quest of Fanny. He was
+told that she was with Julia, and with an involuntary shudder, he
+approached the chamber which contained one who had well nigh been his
+wife! His wife! The very idea filled him with loathing when associated
+with her, and still he pitied the suffering girl, who, divested of her
+bridal attire, now lay moaning in pain. With coming day had come a burning
+fever, which increased so rapidly that Dr. Gordon shook his head when
+questioned as to the result.
+
+The change of affairs had also wrought a change in Fanny, who seemed and
+really was better than she had been for many days. Gladly would she have
+stayed with Dr. Lacey, but she felt that duty called her to Julia's
+bedside. With unwearying devotion she hung over the pillow of her sister,
+who seemed more quiet when she knew Fanny was near. Once she looked
+wistfully in her face, and appeared as if anxious to speak, but Fanny
+gently laid her hand on her lips, saying, "No, no, Julia; you must not."
+
+She did, however, and the word "forgive" met Fanny's ear. Had Fanny been
+less of a Christian, forgiveness might have been hard, but now she
+answered sincerely, truthfully, "As I hope for pardon in heaven, so do I
+forgive you for the great wrong you have done me."
+
+At the mention of the word "heaven," Julia shuddered, and after a time
+repeated, "Heaven! You will find it, but I--never--never!"
+
+Earnestly then did Fanny speak of a Savior's love, which receives all,
+pardons all, who come to him. Julia shook her head despairingly, and as
+the conversation seemed to annoy her, Fanny ceased talking, while a voice
+behind her said, "Teach me, too, the way of life, for I fear I have never
+walked in it."
+
+It was Dr. Lacey, who, unobserved by either of the girls, had entered and
+been a listener to what Fanny said. As Julia heard the sound of voices she
+turned toward him a look so imploring, so full of contrition and entreaty,
+that he was moved, and approaching the bedside, took the vacant seat near
+Fanny. But he did not, like her, breathe words of forgiveness, for his
+heart was full of bitterness toward her. As he sat there, gazing coldly,
+sternly at her, she again spoke, "If you can, if you will only forgive
+me."
+
+Dr. Lacey's brow grew dark and his manner excited, as he replied, "Forgive
+you! In time I may learn to do so, but to forget will take me my lifetime,
+and yet I blame myself not less than I do you for having been so duped."
+
+A low sob was Julia's only answer as Dr. Lacey arose to leave, announcing
+to Fanny his intention of visiting Joseph Dunn, who was said to be dying.
+As he entered the house where Joseph lay, tossing in feverish agony, the
+sick man's eyes glared wildly upon him as he shrieked, "Why have you come
+to taunt me with my crime? Is it not enough that the room is full of
+little devils who creep over my pillow, and shout in my ear as they hold
+to view the letters I withheld? I did not do it alone. She bribed me with
+gold, and now when I am dead, who will take care of my mother? She will be
+cold when the winter winds blow, and hungry when the summer corn ripens."
+
+Dr. Lacey drew nearer to him and stooping down, whispered, "Is your mother
+very poor and you all her dependence?"
+
+"Yes, yes," answered Joseph, whose almost only virtue was the love he bore
+his mother.
+
+"Fear not, then," said Dr. Lacey, "I will care for her; for though you did
+me a great wrong, you saved me from being today the most wretched of men."
+
+That night as the October sun went down there was heard beneath that
+lonely roof the piteous cry of a widowed mother, for Joseph, her
+first-born, her only child, was dead. Next day they buried him, as is
+frequently the custom in Kentucky, beneath a large shade tree in the
+garden. Many words of sympathy were spoken to the bereaved mother, but
+none fell so soothingly on her ear as did those of Dr. Lacey, who was
+present at the funeral, and led the weeping mother to the grave.
+
+After the burial was over he whispered to her, "I will surely remember
+you, for, erring though your son may have been, I owe him a debt of
+gratitude." So saying, he walked hastily away toward Mr. Middleton's,
+where he was met by alarmed faces, soft footsteps, and subdued whispers.
+In reply to his inquiries, he was told by Aunt Judy, that "somehow or
+'nother, Miss Julia had got wind of Mr. Dunn's death, and it had gone to
+her head, makin' her ravin' mad, and the doctor said she wouldn't get
+well."
+
+Aunt Judy was right; Julia had accidently heard of Mr. Dunn's death, and
+it added greatly to the nervous excitement which she was already
+suffering, and when Dr. Gordon came he was surprised to find the dangerous
+symptoms of his patient increased to an alarming extent. The fever had
+settled upon her brain, and for many days she lay at the very gates of
+death.
+
+Incessantly she talked of Dr. Lacey, Fanny and Mr. Wilmot, the latter of
+whom, in her disordered imagination, was constantly pursuing her. "Go
+back--go back to your grave," she would say; "there are tears enough shed
+for you, but none will fall for me when I am dead. He will laugh and be
+glad, and the first moon that shines on my grave will light the marriage
+train to the altar." Then, as if the phantom still were near her, she
+would cry out, "Take him away, I tell you! What have I to do with coffins,
+and white faces, and broken hearts? I killed him, I know, and he loved me,
+too, as no one else ever has, but I madly loved another, and now he hates
+me, spurns me!" Then turning to Fanny she would say, "I broke your heart
+too, and still pressed on when I saw it was killing you, but you forgave
+me, and now you must plead with him, who loves the air you breathe, to
+think compassionately of me. I do not ask him to love me, for I know that
+is impossible; but he can, at least, forgive and forget the past."
+
+Sometimes she would speak of her father, saying, "He will be glad when the
+tempest is still and ceases to trouble him, for he never loved me, never
+spoke to me as he did to Fanny. I know I did not deserve his love, but I
+should have been better if he had given me a little, yes, just a little."
+
+"God knows she speaks the truth," said Uncle Joshua, wiping away the tears
+he was not ashamed to weep. "I have been mighty hard on her, but I never
+s'posed she cared."
+
+Such were the scenes which daily occurred in Julia's sick room until at
+last, from utter exhaustion, she became still, and for many days she lay
+in a dreamy kind of sleep.
+
+"Will she live?" asked Mr. Middleton of Dr. Gordon, as he one day left the
+sick room.
+
+"With proper care, I think she may," was the answer; and then Dr. Lacey
+again urged the request he had once before made of Mr. Middleton.
+
+But Uncle Joshua answered, "No, George, wait a little longer. Nuthin' 'll
+come betwixt you again, I reckon, and I wouldn't have you marry her while
+t'other one is so low."
+
+So Dr. Lacey was obliged to wait, but though he would much rather have
+remained near Fanny he deemed it expedient to change his abode and remove
+to Mrs. Crane's. He was partly induced to do this on Rondeau's account,
+who, being Ike's sworn enemy, was the cause of no little annoyance to Mr.
+Middleton, who, with his negroes, was much nettled by the air of
+superiority which that young gentleman thought proper to assume.
+
+Greatly was Rondeau delighted to exchange the crazy old stone house, with
+its corn-bread and fried bacon, for Mrs. Crane's elegant place, with its
+oyster soups and ice creams, a part of which the head cook always reserved
+for the "colored gentleman from New Orleans," who assured her, that though
+when at home he didn't exactly eat at the same table with his master, he
+still lived on the top shelf! Not long, however, did Rondeau enjoy his new
+quarters, for about that time Mr. William Middleton returned to New
+Orleans, and Dr. Lacey sent with him his servant Rondeau, nothing loath to
+return home, for Leffie's face of late had haunted him not a little.
+
+Dr. Lacey's return to Mrs. Crane's gave great satisfaction to Mrs.
+Carrington, who, though she had no hopes of winning him, still, to use her
+own words, "took great delight in reminding him of the snare into which he
+had fallen, notwithstanding his profound wisdom and boasted foresight." It
+required all the good breeding he was master of to answer politely when,
+after returning from a visit to Mr. Middleton's, she would jeeringly ask
+him concerning "his bride's health!"
+
+But Mrs. Carrington's levity was brought to an end by an unforeseen
+circumstance. It was now six weeks since the evening of the denouement,
+and Julia's health was so much improved that Dr. Lacey began to speak
+confidently of the day when Fanny would be his own. Uncle Joshua had given
+his consent, and preparations for the marriage had actually commenced,
+when Julia, in whose room Mrs. Middleton had been in the habit of
+sleeping, insisted upon being left alone. "I am well now," she said, "and
+do not need you."
+
+Mrs. Middleton was finally persuaded, but charged her daughter to be sure
+and call her if she wished for her during the night.
+
+Over Julia's face a meaning smile flitted as she answered, "I hope to
+trouble no one much longer," but it was unnoticed by Mrs. Middleton, and
+Julia was left alone. Early next morning Luce went as usual to make a fire
+for her young mistress, after which she softly drew back the bed curtains
+to see if Julia slept. She was surprised to find no Julia there, neither
+were there signs of her having been there during the night. With a loud
+cry Luce summoned to the room both Mr. and Mrs. Middleton, the former of
+whom on seeing how matters stood, exclaimed, "So ho! Up to her tricks
+again. I thought she couldn't hold good long."
+
+          "'The de'il when sick, a saint would be,
+          But when he got well, the de'il a saint was he.'"
+
+"Don't, husband," said Mrs. Middleton; "perhaps she will never come back
+alive, and then you will be sorry."
+
+Uncle Joshua readily guessed his wife's meaning, and turning to Luce,
+said, "Rout out the whole gang and set 'em to huntin'."
+
+In less than two hours scores of men on horseback were seen hunting in all
+directions, looking, as Bob expressed it, "for all the world like they was
+huntin' a runaway."
+
+Ere long the news reached Frankfort, causing Mrs. Carrington to sneeringly
+advise Dr. Lacey "by all means to join in the hunt." He deigned her no
+reply, but mounting his horse took the road to Mr. Middleton's, where he
+was welcomed with tears by Mrs. Middleton and Fanny, whose fears he strove
+to allay.
+
+Meanwhile the search went on, headed by Uncle Joshua, who, late in the
+afternoon, unconsciously led a part of the company to the banks of the
+river, not far from a point called Woodford Landing. Dismounting, he
+strolled along the shore for several rods, when suddenly a loud cry turned
+toward him the attention of the party. Near the water's edge he had
+discovered a shawl, which he knew belonged to Julia, and near by lay a
+pair of slippers, on the inside of which her name was marked. Instantly
+the conviction flashed upon all--Julia was drowned!
+
+Upon a large flat rock Uncle Joshua sat down, while his long gray locks
+were tossed by the November wind which swept mournfully by, bearing on its
+wing the bitter tones with which the stricken father bewailed his loss.
+"Everything goes ag'in me," said he, "everything--she's dead and, worse
+than all, died by her own hand." Then, as if void of reason, he arose, and
+over the craggy hillside and down the dark, rolling river echoed the loud,
+shrill cry of, "Julia, Julia, oh, my child! Come back, come back! Why was
+you left to break your old father's heart?" And to that wail of sorrow
+only the moaning wind replied, and faster the waters of the Kentucky
+rolled on.
+
+They took the old man home, and long weary days went by, during which the
+river near the landing was dragged again and again, and still no trace of
+the missing girl was found. Then, as hope began to whisper that possibly
+she was not dead, the papers far and near contained advertisements for
+her, and by the side of that appeared another for a lunatic girl, who had
+escaped from the asylum at Lexington.
+
+Four weeks went by, and the waters of the Kentucky frowned angrily "in the
+gray December light," making Uncle Joshua shudder whenever he chanced to
+pass by, and thought perhaps his daughter lay sleeping in their cold
+embrace. A gloomy drizzly day was settling into a dark rainy night, when
+two young men, who, either for business or pleasure, had rowed across the
+river some miles from Woodford Landing, started to return home. They had
+stepped into their boat and were about pushing off when among some
+driftwood which lay not far from the shore, they thought they descried a
+female's garment floating on the water. The spot was soon reached, and to
+their horror they discovered the body of a young girl, which, from its
+appearance, must have been in the water some time. They had heard the
+story of Julia, and readily concluded that the bloated, disfigured form
+before them must have been she. Taking her to the nearest dwelling, they
+dispatched a messenger for Mr. Middleton, who, now that his worst fears
+were confirmed, seemed paralyzed with the shock.
+
+"Oh, I cannot go!" said he, "I cannot. Is there no one to do it for me?"
+
+Dr. Lacey, who chanced to be present, said, "For your sake, sir, and for
+Fanny's, I will go."
+
+"God bless you, George!" answered Mr. Middleton, and in a few moments Dr.
+Lacey departed.
+
+With a thrill of horror he looked upon the swollen, discolored face, round
+which the long black hair clung, matted and slimy from being so long
+saturated with water, and thought that this was once the beautiful Julia,
+though now so fearfully changed that no one could possibly have recognized
+her. Owing to the state which the body was in, Dr. Lacey thought proper to
+produce a coffin before removing her home; consequently it was nearly ten
+o'clock the following morning ere the little procession slowly entered the
+yard, from which, with wonderful forethought, Mr. Middleton had ordered to
+be removed some half dozen carts, corn cribs, etc. Fanny was pressing
+forward to look at her unfortunate sister, when Dr. Lacey, gently but
+firmly, led her away, saying, "No, Fanny, you must not see her. The sight
+would haunt you for months and years." Then, as her tears fell fast, he
+strove in various way to divert her mind from Julia's untimely end.
+
+About noon a middle-aged man came to the house and asked permission to see
+the body. His request was granted, but he almost immediately turned away
+from the coffin, saying, by way of explanation, "I am the father of the
+maniac girl who some time since escaped from Lexington, and I thought
+perhaps this might be my daughter; but it is not, and even if it were I
+could not recognize her."
+
+On Mr. Middleton's farm, and not far from the house, was a small yard
+which had been enclosed as a burial place for the family. On this spot
+Fanny had expended much time and labor. Roses and honeysuckles ever
+bloomed there for a season, while the dark evergreen and weeping willow
+waved their branches and beckoned the passer-by to rest beneath their
+shadow. In one corner was a tall forest maple, where Julia and Fanny often
+had played, and where Fanny once, when dangerously ill in childhood, had
+asked to be laid. As yet no mound had rendered that spot dearer for the
+sake of the lost one who slept there, but now in the scarcely frozen
+ground the ringing of the spade was heard; shovelful after shovelful of
+earth was thrown up, and into that cold, damp grave, as the sun was
+setting, they lowered the remains of Julia, who once little thought that
+she first of all would break the turf of the family graveyard.
+
+That night was fast merging into the hours of morning ere the sound of
+Uncle Joshua's footsteps ceased, as again and again he traversed the
+length and breadth of his sleeping room, occasionally stopping before the
+window and peering out in the darkness toward the spot where he knew lay
+that newly-made grave. Memory was busily at work, and in the events which
+marked Julia's short life, oh, how much he saw for which to blame himself.
+Remorse mingled in the old man's cup of affliction, and while the hot
+tears rolled down his cheeks he exclaimed, "If she could only come back
+and I could do it over, I'd love her more, and maybe she'd be better. But
+I treated her mean. I gin her only harsh words and cross looks." Then as
+his wife's tears mingled with his, he took her hand, saying, "Don't take
+on so, Nancy, you've nothin' to cry for. You's always good to her and kind
+o' took up for her when I got sot ag'in her."
+
+Mrs. Middleton could only answer by her tears to this touching attempt at
+sympathy, but she finally succeeded in quieting her husband, and before
+daybreak, he had forgotten in sleep the injustice done to Julia. All
+thoughts of Fanny's marriage for the present were of course given up,
+although Mr. Middleton promised that when the autumn came round again he
+would surely give his treasure to the care of another.
+
+Two weeks after Julia's burial, all of which time was passed at Mr.
+Middleton's, Dr. Lacey went back to New Orleans, having first placed in
+Mr. Middleton's care a sum of money for the benefit of Mrs. Dunn,
+promising Fanny that with the spring he would come again. He bade her
+adieu, praying that nothing might come between them again. Heavily now
+dragged the days at Mr. Middleton's, until Uncle Joshua hit upon a plan
+which would not only give pleasure to Fanny, but would also relieve the
+tedium of his own life. It was nothing more nor less than the erection of
+a new house on a grassy lawn, which Fanny had frequently pointed out as
+being a good location. Long he revolved in his mind the for and against,
+but the remembrance of Julia's wish to have the "old shell fixed up,"
+finally decided him. "If 'twasn't good enough for her to be married in, it
+surely wasn't good enough for Sunshine."
+
+At the breakfast table he first announced his intention, causing Fanny in
+her surprise and joy not only to drop her knife, but also to upset her
+coffee. "All right," said he, "I'll do it, if it breaks me. We'll have a
+buster," said he, "marble mantletrys, windows that come to the floor,
+Brussels carpets, and if you're a mind to, you may have them four-legged
+split things, though, Lord knows I'll never eat with them."
+
+In a short time the necessary arrangements were completed. A large number
+of men were hired and matters progressed so rapidly that there was every
+probability of the house being completed early in June, should the winter
+season prove favorable.
+
+Here we may as well relate a little circumstance which occurred to Fanny
+during the winter. Bill Jeffrey, who, it will be remembered, had always
+felt a predilection for her, emboldened by the kindness of her manner, now
+determined to make his wishes known. Accordingly, he sent her numerous
+little cakes of maple sugar, besides giving her many knowing winks, his
+usual method of showing his preference.
+
+As she was one day strolling in the woods she suddenly encountered Bill,
+who thought this was as favorable an opportunity as he would probably
+have. He was rather awkward and unaccustomed to love-making, but he
+resolved to do his best. Planting his foot upon a log, he with one hand
+drew from his head his old wool cap and thrust it under his arm, while
+with the other he twirled a huge brass watchkey, which hung suspended from
+his pocket. (He had the day before traded off an old jack knife, two
+puppies, and a cracked fiddle, for a brass watch which would only go by
+shaking.)
+
+Tiger, who had accompanied Fanny, eyed Bill's movements uneasily. He was,
+however, unnoticed by the young man, who had got his mouth open, and at
+last found courage to say, "I always liked you, Fanny, 'cause you never
+laughed at me, nor called me a fool, and now if you'll have me, you may
+carry my watch, and I'll work for your father two seasons in the hemp
+field." This last was wonderful, for Bill was notoriously lazy.
+
+Involuntarily Fanny laughed, but Bill construed it into approval, and was
+about to sit down by her, when Tiger, with an angry growl, sprang forward
+and precipitated the wooing swain over the log into the dirt. Fanny called
+off the dog, and Bill gathered himself up, carefully brushing the dirt
+from his Sunday suit. Fearing he would repeat his offer, Fanny said, "I
+appreciate your kindness, Billy, but you see Tiger doesn't seem to approve
+of your proposal, and as I have great confidence in his judgment, I think
+I, too, must follow his example, and though I shan't knock you down, I
+shall have to tell you 'No.'"
+
+She might as well have knocked him down, for he instantly sat down, and
+covering his face with his hands, burst into such a fit of crying that
+Fanny, half-laughing at and half-pitying him, said, "Poor Billy, I am
+sorry for you, and though I cannot marry you, I will like you just as well
+as you fancy I always have."
+
+This failed to quiet Bill, who kept on crying until Tiger made so many
+threatening demonstrations of anger, that Bill thought it was wise to
+leave before he got another tumble.
+
+He had hardly disappeared when a loud voice called out, "Bravo, Tiger! You
+know how to fix 'em." Looking around, Fanny saw her father, who had been a
+silent spectator of the scene, and now came forward laughing heartily at
+his would-be son-in-law. "Pretty well done, Sunshine," said he. "Let's
+see, how many offers does this make? Thar's Joe's one, the doctor's two;
+Yankee Carmeron's three; and lubberin' Bill Jeffrey's four, and you not
+quite eighteen. That'll do; that'll do!" Afterward, when Mr. Middleton
+wished to entertain his visitors with anything extra, he would rehearse to
+them, with some exaggerations, Bill Jeffrey's proposal to Fanny.
+
+Glancing backward a few pages, we find we have omitted to repeat what
+happened among Dr. Lacey's blacks during the days when they were anxiously
+but vainly watching for the coming of their young master and his bride.
+For a week Aunt Dilsey was unusually crusty, and all her attempts at
+cookery invariably failed, plainly showing her mind to be in a disturbed
+state.
+
+"I don't keer," she would say, "if the cakes is all dough and the 'sarves
+all froth. They's good enough for her, any day." Then she would call out,
+"Get along you, Jack, pokin' your fingers into the 'lasses cup; make
+yourself scarce in this kitchen, or I'll crack your head mighty nigh as
+hard as the new Miss will." Then she would scold Leffie, who, she said,
+"was of no more account than a burnt stick, now she was spectin' Rondeau.
+Pity but the boat he come on wouldn't blow up and let 'em all into
+perdition together."
+
+Leffie knew her mother didn't mean more than half what she said, but she
+chose to keep silent, hoping each morning that the close of the day would
+bring the long absent Rondeau. Thus, between scolding and fretting,
+cooking and sweating, Aunt Dilsey passed the time until the day arrived on
+which, as she said, "they'd come if they ever did."
+
+Mrs. Lacey, whose husband had not yet received his son's letter announcing
+the catastrophe, came out to superintend affairs and receive her new
+daughter. In the large, handsome dining room, the supper table was neatly
+spread, while Aunt Dilsey bustled about with the air of one who felt her
+time was short, but was determined to contest every inch of ground ere
+yielding it to another. She had condescended to put on her new calico gown
+(the one she proposed taking with her in a "handkerchief") and had even
+washed the grease and molasses from Jack's and the baby's face, telling
+the former that "he needn't mind about making up faces at the lady that
+night."
+
+Claib had gone to the landing, and now Mrs. Lacey and the servants were
+gathered upon the upper piazza, waiting his return. Suddenly Dilsey, whose
+eyesight seemed wonderfully sharpened, exclaimed, "Thar, that's Claib. I
+could tell my old man if I should meet him at a camp meeting!"
+
+Mrs. Lacey looked in the direction of the city and saw the carriage which
+Dilsey had pointed out. It proved to be Claib; and Leffie, who was rather
+near-sighted, strained her eyes to see if Rondeau, too, was on the box.
+
+"Thar's nobody in that ar," said Dilsey. "Reckon the boat has run into the
+ground, or bust her riggin'; so, Leffie, you've put on your pink dress for
+nothin'."
+
+The elder Mr. Lacey, was, however, in the carriage, and alighting, he
+advanced toward his wife and gave her the letter he had just received from
+his son. Mrs. Lacey read it, while the blacks crowded around Claib asking
+him scores of foolish questions, such as, "Was Marster George in the boat?
+And why wasn't he thar? And when would he be thar?"
+
+When Mrs. Lacey finished reading the letter she said to Leffie, who was
+still standing near, "Rondeau is well, and will be home in a few days."
+
+"When's the new miss a comin'?" asked Aunt Dilsey.
+
+"Not at all," was Mrs. Lacey's reply.
+
+"Glad on't," said Dilsey, "for now Jack can spit as fur and as big spits
+as he wants to."
+
+Nothing more was known by the blacks until many days after, when Rondeau
+returned home, and related the whole story with many embellishments. He
+omitted to tell of the whipping which Ike had given him, but spoke with
+unqualified contempt of the old house and everything belonging to it,
+except Miss Fanny, who, he said, "Looked just like an angel, only a heap
+better."
+
+"You ought to have seen her," said he, "that night when every thing was
+t'other side up; folks a yellin' like they was crazy, and one man was
+stark mad. Miss Julia lay on the floor, the blood pourin' out of her eyes
+and mouth by pails full; Miss Florence, she fainted, and they had to throw
+her out the window, glass and all, because there was so many low,
+ill-mannered niggers crowded in the hall."
+
+"I s'pose you's one of the niggers?" said Aunt Dilsey.
+
+"Why, yes," returned Rondeau; "but then I was helpin' and was tryin' to
+push them all back so I could get to marster, who was feelin' so bad that
+they sent for me, because nobody else could comfort him."
+
+Here Rondeau began to fumble in his pocket, as if in search of something.
+Having found it, he continued, "Marster got hold of her hand and grabbed
+off her wedding ring so quick that it broke her finger. Then he threw it
+from him and I picked it up. Here 'tis," said he, holding up a ring.
+
+"That's a likely story," interrupted Aunt Dilsey "If they wasn't married,
+how came the ring on her finger?"
+
+Rondeau saw he had stretched a trifle too much, but he answered, "Well,
+anyhow, he throwed it away, and I'm goin' to keep it till--till, you know
+when, Dilsey."
+
+"Keep it till you're gray," said Aunt Dilsey. "Leffie ain't goin' to be
+married with no such flummery."
+
+Here Leffie, anxious to change the conversation, asked, "What of Miss
+Fanny?"
+
+"Why, yes," answered Rondeau, "that's what I'm going to tell. Right in the
+middle of the fuss I heard something moving softly down the stairs, and I
+saw a thing all as white as snow. Her hair, which was about the color of
+Leffie's neck--real handsome--was hanging in long curls down her back. I
+thought it was an angel, and kinder touched her as she passed, to see if
+she had wings. But the niggers said, 'It's Miss Fanny,' and next I heard
+'twas all as still in the room, and marster was huggin' and kissin' her
+and cryin' over her. Then, when I tried to get nearer and see more, they
+crowded me into such a little spot that I didn't breathe again for a
+week."
+
+"Why didn't you get out of the crowd then?" asked Dilsey.
+
+"How could I?" answered Rondeau. "Lord, Dilsey, I'd like to have seen you
+there; but then there wouldn't have been room for anybody else, for the
+hall wouldn't more than hold you."
+
+Here the conversation ended, but for a long time Rondeau carried on his
+arm the marks of Aunt Dilsey's finger and thumb.
+
+
+
+
+
+                              CHAPTER XXIII
+
+
+             FANNY'S ILLNESS LEADS TO HER FATHER'S REPENTANCE
+
+
+From the grassy hillside and bright green plains of Kentucky the frosts of
+winter were gone. By the dancing brook and in the shady nooks of the quiet
+valleys, the warm spring sun had sought out and brought to life thousands
+of sweet wild blossoms, which in turn had faded away, giving place to
+other flowers of a brighter and gayer hue.
+
+Each night from the upper balcony of her father's handsome dwelling Fanny
+watched in vain for the coming of Dr. Lacey, whose promised return had
+long been delayed by the dangerous illness of his father. Over the wooded
+hills the breath of summer was floating, hot, arid and laden with disease.
+Death was abroad in the land, and as each day exaggerated rumors of the
+havoc made by cholera in the sultry climate of Louisiana reached Fanny,
+fearful misgivings filled her mind lest Dr. Lacey, too, should fall a
+victim to the plague.
+
+For herself she had no fears, though slowly but surely through her veins
+the fever flame was creeping, scorching her blood, poisoning her breath
+and burning her cheek, until her father, alarmed at her altered and
+languid appearance, inquired for the cause of the change. "Nothing but a
+slight headache," was the reply.
+
+Next to the cholera, Mr. Middleton most feared the typhoid fever, several
+cases of which had recently occurred in the neighborhood, and fearing lest
+the disease might be stealing upon his darling, he proposed calling the
+physician. But this Fanny would not suffer, and persisted in saying that
+she was well, until at last she lay all day upon the sofa, and Aunt Katy,
+when her favorite herb teas failed of effecting their wonted cure, shook
+her head, saying, "I knew 'twould be so. I always telled you we couldn't
+keep her long."
+
+Dr. Gordon was finally called and pronounced her disease to be typhoid in
+its worst form. Days went by, and so rapid was the progress of the fever
+that Mr. Middleton trembled lest of him it had been decreed: "He shall be
+childless." To Fanny the thought of death was familiar. For her it had no
+terrors, and as her outward strength decayed, her faith in the Eternal
+grew stronger and brighter, yet she could not die without an assurance
+that again in the better world she would meet the father she so much
+loved. For her mother she had no fears, for during many years she had been
+a patient, self-denying Christian.
+
+At first Mr. Middleton listened in silence to Fanny's gentle words of
+entreaty, but when she spoke to him of her own death, and the love which
+alone could sustain him then, he clasped her tightly to his heart, as if
+his arm alone could keep her there forever, saying, "Oh, no, you must not
+tell me that; you will not die. Even now you are better." And the anxious
+father did try to deceive himself into the belief that Fanny was better,
+but when each morning's light revealed some fresh ravage the disease had
+made--when the flush on her cheek grew deeper and the light of her eye
+wilder and more startling, an agonized fear held the old man's heart in
+thrall. Many and many a weary night found him sleepless, as he wet his
+pillow with tears. Not such tears as he wept when Richard Wilmot died, nor
+such as fell upon the grave of his first-born, for oh, his grief then was
+naught compared with what he now felt for his Sunshine, his idol, his
+precious Fanny. "I cannot, cannot let her die," was the cry which hourly
+welled up from the depths of that fond father's aching heart. "Take all,
+take everything I own, but leave me Sunshine; she mustn't, mustn't die."
+
+Earnestly did Fanny pray that her father might be enabled better to bear
+his affliction. But he turned a deaf ear alike to her and his gentle,
+enduring wife, who, bowed with sorrow, yet sought to soothe her
+grief-stricken husband. Sadly he would turn away saying, "It's no use
+talking. I can't be pious if they take Fanny away. I can see why t'other
+one died. 'Twas to bring me to my senses, and show me how bad I used her;
+but Fanny, my Sunshine, what has Josh done that she should leave him too?
+Oh, it's more than I can bar."
+
+At Dr. Gordon's request a council of physicians in Frankfort was called.
+As the one who came last was about to enter her room, Mr. Middleton
+detained him while he said, "Save her, doctor, save her, and you shall
+have all I'm worth." Impatiently he awaited the decision. It came, but
+alas, it brought no hope.
+
+Mr. William Middleton, who had recently come from New Orleans, broke the
+news to his unhappy brother. Terrible was the anguish of Uncle Joshua,
+when he became convinced that he must lose her. Nothing could induce him
+to leave her room; and as if endowed with superhuman strength, he watched
+by her constantly, only leaving her once each day to visit the quiet
+grave, the bed of his other daughter, where now the long green grass was
+waving, and the summer flowers were blooming, flowers which Fanny's hand
+had planted and the father's tears had watered.
+
+One night they were alone, the old man and his child.
+
+For several hours Fanny had turned uneasily upon her pillow, but she at
+last fell into a deep sleep. For a time her father sat quietly listening
+to the sound of her breathing, then arising, he softly drew aside the
+curtains and looked long and anxiously at her as she slept.
+
+Suddenly lifting his hands he exclaimed, "Oh, God, save her, or help me to
+bear it if she dies." It was the first prayer which for long, long years
+had passed his lips, but it had a power to bring back the olden feeling,
+when a happy boy, he had knelt at his mother's side, and was not ashamed
+to pray. Falling on his knees, he tried to recall the words of prayer his
+mother had taught him, but one petition alone came from his heart in that
+dark, midnight hour. "Oh, don't let Fanny die, don't let her die, for who
+will comfort old Joshua when she is gone."
+
+"The Saviour; He who once wept at the grave of Lazarus will be more to you
+than I ever was, or ever can be," said Fanny.
+
+In her sleep she dreamed that her father prayed. She awoke and found it
+true. "Come nearer to me, father," said she. He did so, and then among his
+thick gray locks she laid her thin white hand and prayed.
+
+It was a beautiful sight, and methinks the angels hovered round as that
+young disciple, apparently so near the portals of heaven, sought to lead
+her weeping father to the same glad world. Her words were soothing, and
+o'er his darkened mind a ray of light seemed feebly, faintly shining.
+Before the morning dawned he had resolved that if there still was hope for
+him he would find it. Many a time during the succeeding days he prayed in
+secret, not that Fanny might be spared, but that he might be reconciled to
+God. His prayer at length was answered, and Uncle Joshua was a changed
+man. He showed it in everything, in the expression of his face and in the
+words he uttered. For his Sunshine he still wept, but with a chastened
+grief, for now he knew that if she died he would see her in heaven.
+
+Where now was Dr. Lacey? Knew he not of the threatened danger? At his
+father's bedside, where for many days his place had been, he had received
+from Mr. William Middleton a letter announcing Fanny's illness, which,
+however, was not then considered dangerous. On learning the contents of
+the letter, the elder Mr. Lacey said, turning to his son, "Go, George, go;
+I would not keep you from her a moment." The doctor needed no second
+bidding, and the first steamer which left New Orleans bore him upon its
+deck, anxious and impatient.
+
+Fast the days rolled on, and they who watched Fanny alternately hoped and
+feared, as she one day seemed better and the next worst. Of those days we
+will not speak. We hasten to a night three weeks from the commencement of
+her illness, when gathered in her room were anxious friends, who feared
+the next day's sun would see her dead. Florence, Kate and Mrs. Miller were
+there, with tearful eyes and saddened faces. Frank Cameron, too, was
+there. Business, either real or fancied, had again taken him to Kentucky,
+and hearing of Fanny's illness, he had hastened to her.
+
+She had requested to be raised up, and now, leaning against her Uncle
+William, she lay in a deep slumber. In a corner of the room sat Uncle
+Joshua, his head bowed down, his face covered by his hands, while the
+large tears fell upon the carpeting, as he sadly whispered, "It'll be
+lonesome at night; it'll be lonesome in the morning; it'll be lonesome
+everywhar."
+
+Florence stood by him, and tried by gently smoothing his tangled hair to
+express the sympathy she could not speak. Suddenly there was the sound of
+fast-coming wheels, and Kate, thinking it must be Dr. Gordon, whom they
+were each moment expecting, ran out to meet him. Nearer and nearer came
+the carriage, and as Kate was peering through the darkness to see if it
+were the expected physician, Dr. Lacey sprang quickly to her side.
+
+In Frankfort he had heard that Fanny could not live, and now he eagerly
+asked, "Tell me, Mrs. Miller, is she yet alive?"
+
+Kate replied by leading him directly toward the sick chamber. As he
+entered the room Uncle Joshua burst into a fresh flood of tears, saying as
+he took the doctor's offered hand, "Poor boy! Poor George. You're losing a
+great deal, but not as much as I, for you can find another Fanny, but for
+me thar's no more Sunshine, when they carry her away."
+
+Dr. Gordon now came and after feeling her pulse and listening to the sound
+of her breathing, he said, "When she wakes from this sleep, I think the
+matter will be decided. She will be better or worse."
+
+And he was right, although the old clock in the hall told the hour of
+midnight ere she roused from the deep slumber which had seemed so much
+like the long last sleep of death. Her first words were for "water,
+water," and as she put up her hand to take the offered glass, Dr. Gordon
+whispered to Dr. Lacey: "She is better, but must not see you tonight."
+
+In a twinkling Mr. Middleton's large hand was laid on Dr. Lacey's
+shoulder, and hurrying him into the adjoining room, he said, "Stay here
+till mornin', and neither breathe nor stir!"
+
+Dr. Lacey complied with the request as far as it was possible, though
+never seemed a night so long, and never dawned a morning so bright as did
+the succeeding one, when through the house the joyous tidings ran that the
+crisis was past, and Fanny would live.
+
+In the course of the morning, Fanny asked Kate, who alone was attending
+her, if Dr. Lacey were not there?
+
+"What makes you think so?" asked Kate.
+
+"Because," answered Fanny, "I either heard him or dreamed that I did."
+
+"And if he is here, could you bear to see him now?"
+
+"Oh, yes, yes," was the eager answer, and the next moment Dr. Lacey was by
+her side.
+
+Intuitively Kate left the room, consequently we have no means of knowing
+what occurred during that interview, when Dr. Lacey, as it were, received
+back from the arms of death his Fanny, whose recovery from that time was
+sure though slow. Mr. Middleton, in the exuberance of his joy at having
+his Sunshine restored, seemed hardly sane, but frequently kept muttering
+to himself, "Yes, yes, I remember--I'll do it, only give me a little time";
+at the same time his elbow moved impatiently, as if nudging off some
+unseen visitor. What it was that he remembered and would do, was not known
+for several days and then he informed his wife that when at first he
+feared that Fanny should not live, he had racked his brain to know why
+this fresh evil was brought upon him, and had concluded that it was partly
+to punish him for his ill-treatment of Julia when living, and partly
+because that now she was dead he had neglected to purchase for her any
+gravestones. "And I promised," said he, "that if she was spar'd, I'd buy
+as nice a gravestun as I would if 'twas Sunshine." Three weeks from that
+time there stood by the mound in the little graveyard a plain, handsome
+monument, on which was simply inscribed, "Julia, aged twenty."
+
+One after another those who had been with Fanny during her illness
+departed to their homes. Frank Cameron lingered several weeks in
+Frankfort. Florence, too, was there with some relatives. Now, reader, if
+you value our friendship, you will not accuse him of being fickle. He had
+loved Fanny long and faithfully, but he knew the time was coming when he
+would see her the wife of another. What wonder was it, then, if he
+suffered his eye occasionally to rest admiringly upon Florence Woodburn's
+happy face, or that he frequently found himself trying to trace some
+resemblance between the dark hazel of Florence's eyes and the deep blue of
+Fanny's?
+
+With woman's quick perception, Florence divined Frank's thoughts, and
+although she professed herself to be "terribly afraid of his Presbyterian
+smile and deaconish ways," she took good care not to discourage him. But
+she teased him unmercifully, and played him many sorry tricks. He bore it
+all good-humoredly, and when he started for New York he had with him a
+tiny casing, from which peeped the merry face of Florence, looking as if
+just meditating some fresh mischief.
+
+And what of Florence? Why, safely stowed away at the bottom of her bureau
+drawer, under a promiscuous pile of gloves, ribbons, laces and
+handkerchiefs, was a big daguerreotype; but as Florence guarded that
+drawer most carefully, always keeping the key in her pocket, we are unable
+to say anything certain upon the subject. Up to this day we don't know
+exactly whose face it was that led Florence to the drawer so many times a
+day, but we are safe in saying that it looked frank enough to be Frank
+himself!
+
+Here for a time we leave her, and return to Mr. Middleton's where Fanny
+was improving each day. Dr. Lacey watched her recovery anxiously, fearing
+continually lest some new calamity should happen to take his treasure from
+him. Owing to the protracted illness of his father, it became necessary
+that he should go back to New Orleans; but as soon as possible he would
+return, and then--Fanny could have told you what then, and so, too, could
+we, but we prefer keeping you in suspense.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XXIV
+
+
+                               THE WEDDING
+
+
+The autumn months were gone; December had come and "Christmas was coming."
+The negroes far and near had counted the days which must pass before their
+expected holidays. In Uncle Joshua's kitchen there was much talking and
+laughing, fixing and fussing, and some crying. Had you asked the cause of
+the crying, you would have been told that Miss Fanny was to be married
+Christmas Eve, and the week following she would leave them and start for
+New Orleans.
+
+Preparations commenced on a large scale; for Uncle Joshua, a little proud,
+it may be, of his handsome house, had determined on a large party. The old
+gentleman even went so far as to order for himself a new suit of
+broadcloth, saying by way of apology that, "though the jeens coat and
+bagging pants did well enough for Josh, they wouldn't answer nohow for the
+father of Mrs. Dr. George Lacey."
+
+A week before the wedding Florence, who loved dearly to be in a bustle,
+came laden with bandboxes and carpet bags. Hourly through the house rang
+her merry laugh, as she flitted hither and thither, actually doing nothing
+in her zeal to do everything. She had consented to be bridesmaid on
+condition that she should choose her own groomsman, who she said should be
+"Uncle Billy," as she always called Mr. William Middleton, "unless
+Providence sent her some one she liked better." Whether it were owing to
+Providence or to an invitation which went from Florence to New York we are
+unable to say, but two days before the 24th Uncle Joshua surprised
+Florence and Fanny by opening the door of the room where they were
+sitting, and saying, "Ho, my boy, here they be--come on."
+
+The girls started up, and in a moment Frank stood between them, with an
+arm thrown around each. "Why, Mr. Cameron," said Florence, "what did you
+come for, and who knew you were coming?"
+
+"I came to see you, and you knew I was coming," answered Frank.
+
+"Well, then," returned Florence, "if you came to see me, do look at me,
+and not keep your eyes fixed so continually on Fanny. In a few days you
+will be breaking the commandment which says: 'Thou shalt not covet thy
+neighbor's wife.'"
+
+"Possibly I might had I never seen you," answered Frank.
+
+At a late hour that night Florence moved with soft footsteps about her
+sleeping room, fearing lest she should awaken Fanny. Her precautions were
+useless, for Fanny was awake; looking at Florence, she said, "Oh, Flory,
+you naughty girl, what makes you blush so dreadfully?"
+
+The next half hour was spent by Florence in telling Fanny what Frank had
+just asked her in four or five words, and which she had answered in one,
+viz., if she would be his wife. "But then," said Florence, pretending to
+pout, "he was so conscientious that he had to tell me what I already knew,
+which was that he once loved you better than he should ever love another."
+
+Frank had asked Florence to share his lot through life, and she, like any
+other good, prompt Kentucky girl, had readily answered "yes," although she
+was frightened next moment for fear she had been too easily won by the
+"cold Yankee," as she called him, and she proposed taking back what she
+said just for the sake of being teased. Mr. Woodburn came next day to
+bring Florence some article of dress, which she would need. He was not
+surprised when Frank, taking him aside, modestly asked for his daughter;
+he said, "Yes," almost as readily as Florence had done, and then it was
+hard telling which seemed most happy--Frank or Dr. Lacey.
+
+The 24th of December came at last. We at the North who, during six months
+of the year, blow our benumbed fingers, can scarcely imagine how bright
+and beautiful are some of the clear warm days of a Kentucky winter. On
+this occasion, as if Nature had resolved to do her best, the day was soft
+and sunny as in early autumn, presenting a striking contrast to the wild,
+angry storm which rent the sky when once more 'neath Uncle Joshua's roof a
+bridal party was assembled.
+
+As night approached, carriage after carriage rolled up the long, graveled
+pathway, until Ike declared, "Thar was no more room in the barns, and if
+any more came he'd have to drive them into the kitchen."
+
+Up and down the broad stairway tripped light and joyous footsteps until
+the rooms above, which Luce had put in so exact order, presented a scene
+of complete confusion. Bandboxes were turned bottom-side up and their
+contents indiscriminately scattered until it was impossible to tell what
+was yours and what wasn't.
+
+At length through the parlor door came Dr. Lacey and Fanny, followed by
+Frank Cameron and Florence. Throughout the rooms was a solemn hush as
+Fanny was made Dr. Lacey's wife. Firmly Dr. Lacey held her hand until the
+last word was spoken; then when he felt sure that she was his, he stooped
+down and whispered in her ear, "Thank God that you are mine at last."
+
+Three days after the wedding Mr. Middleton's carriage again stood before
+the door. When all was ready, Uncle Joshua knelt down, and winding his arm
+around Fanny, prayed in simple, touching language that God would protect
+his Sunshine, and at last bring them all to the same home. "All of us; and
+don't let one be missing thar." There was a peculiar pathos in the tone of
+his voice as he said the last words, and all knew to whom he referred.
+
+Long and wearisome at Mr. Middleton's were the days succeeding Fanny's
+departure, while in Dr. Lacey's home all was joy and gladness.
+
+It was about dark when Dr. Lacey arrived. Happy as a bird, Fanny sprang up
+the steps. Everything about her seemed homelike and cheerful. Kind, dusky
+faces peered at her from every corner, while Aunt Dilsey, with a
+complacent smile, stood ready to receive her. Fanny was prepared to like
+everything, but there was something peculiarly pleasing to her in Aunt
+Dilsey's broad, good-humored face. Going up to her she took both her
+hands, and said, "I know we shall be good friends. I shall like you and
+you shall love me a little, won't you, just as the old aunties did I left
+in Kentucky?"
+
+Aunt Dilsey hadn't expected all this, and the poor creature burst into
+tears, saying, "Lord bless the sweet miss! I'd die for her this minute, I
+would."
+
+Rondeau, Leffie and the other blacks belonging to the establishment, now
+came forward, and in the crowd little Jack's bow was entirely
+unappreciated; but Fanny next day made amends by giving him nearly a pound
+of candy, which had the effect of making him sick a week, but he got well
+in time to be present at Leffie's wedding, which took place just a week
+after Dr. Lacey's return.
+
+Leffie, who chanced to be just the size of her young mistress, was thrown
+into ecstasies by the gift of a thin pink and white silk dress, which
+Fanny presented to her for a bridal gown. Aunt Dilsey, in order to show
+her thanks, went down on her knees, a thing she never attempted again, as
+it took her such an unheard-of length of time to recover a standing
+posture. Dr. Lacey had made Leffie the present of a pair of gold earrings,
+so that she was really a pretty bride, and Rondeau was the happiest negro
+in all New Orleans.
+
+As weddings seem to be the order of this chapter, we may here, as well as
+anywhere, dispose of Mrs. Carrington, whom, you will remember, Raymond
+said he would one day marry. When he left Frankfort, he had no definite
+idea as to what he should do, but after reaching Cincinnati, it occured to
+him that his mother had a wealthy old bachelor uncle living in St. Louis,
+and thither he determined to go. This uncle, Mr. Dunlap, received the
+young man cordially, for he was the first relative he had met with in
+years. There was something, too, in the manner with which Raymond
+introduced himself that won for him a place in the crusty old man's good
+opinion.
+
+"I am Fred Raymond," said he, "your niece Helen's son, and as poor a jack
+as there is this side of California. They say you are a stingy old
+customer, but I don't care for that. You have got to give me some
+business, and a home, too."
+
+Raymond's method of approaching the old gentleman was successful, and he
+at once gave him a good position, which later developed into a
+partnership.
+
+Feeling himself established and finding Mrs. Carrington in St. Louis,
+Raymond pressed his suit, and they were eventually married.
+
+The couple were disappointed in their expectations of a fortune, for
+within two years after the marriage Mr. Dunlap suddenly died. He had
+intended to make his will and make Raymond his heir, but like many other
+men he put it off until it was too late, and his property, which was found
+to be less than supposed, went back to his brothers and sisters, and from
+them to their children and grandchildren, so that Raymond got but a small
+share.
+
+He, however, retained his position as a merchant, and struggled hard to
+keep his wife in the same circumstances to which she had been accustomed.
+She appreciated his kindness, and when at the end of three years she was
+the mother of three children, she concluded it was time to lay aside all
+desire for fashionable amusements, and she became a tolerably affectionate
+wife, and a wonderfully indulgent mother.
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XXV
+
+
+                               THE WANDERER
+
+
+In Uncle Joshua's home there were sad, troubled faces and anxious hearts,
+as the husband and daughter watched by the wife and mother, whose life on
+earth was well-nigh ended. From her mother's family Mrs. Middleton had
+inherited the seeds of consumption, which had fastened upon her.
+
+Day by day, they watched her, and when at last she left them it seemed so
+much like falling away to sleep that Mr. Middleton, who sat by her, knew
+not the exact moment which made him a lonely widower. The next afternoon
+sympathizing friends and neighbors assembled to pay the last tribute of
+respect to Mrs. Middleton, and many an eye overflowed, and more than one
+heart ached as the gray-haired old man bent sadly above the coffin, which
+contained the wife of his early love. But he mourned not as one without
+hope, for her end had been peace, and when upon her face his tears fell he
+felt assured that again beyond the dark river of death he should meet her.
+
+The night succeeding the burial Mr. Middleton's family, overcome with
+fatigue and grief, retired early to their rooms, but Fanny could not
+sleep, and between ten and eleven she arose and throwing on her dressing
+gown nervously walked up and down her sleeping room. It was a little over
+a year after her marriage. Through the closed shutters the rays of a
+bright September moon were stealing, and attracted by the beauty of the
+night, Fanny opened the blinds and the room was filled with a flood of
+soft, pale light. From the window where she stood she could distinguish
+the little graveyard, with its cypress and willow trees, and its white
+monument gleaming through the silvery moonlight, and near that monument
+was a dark spot, the grave of her beloved mother. "If all nights were as
+lovely as this," thought she, "it would not seem half so dreary to sleep
+in the cold dark grave," and then Fanny fell into a fit of musing of the
+night that would surely come when she would first be left alone in the
+shadowy graveyard.
+
+In the midst of her reverie her attention was attracted by a slight female
+figure, which from some quarters had approached unperceived, and now upon
+the newly-made grave was bowing itself in apparent weeping. The size and
+form of the girl were so much like Luce that Fanny concluded it must be
+she, at the same time wondering how, with her superstitious ideas, she
+ventured alone near a grave in the night time. In a moment, however, she
+saw that Tiger, the watch dog, was with her, and at the same instant the
+sound of a suppressed sob fell on her ear. "Poor Luce," said she, "I did
+not think she loved my mother so well. I will go to her and mingle my
+tears with hers."
+
+In a short time Fanny was in the open air, and on her way to the
+graveyard. As she approached her mother's grave, she said gently, "Luce,
+Luce, why are you out so late?"
+
+The person addressed partially raised her head and answered hurriedly,
+"Oh, Fanny, Fanny, do not be frightened and leave me; I am not dead, and
+never was buried in that grave, as you suppose, but I am here tonight a
+living, repentant woman," and throwing back her bonnet, the thin, white
+face of Julia Middleton was in the bright moonlight perfectly
+distinguishable to Fanny, who at first recoiled in fear and leaned for
+support against the marble pillar near which she was standing.
+
+She, however, soon recovered her self-command and glancing at the object
+on the grave, saw that she was caressing Tiger, who seemed trying various
+ways to evince his joy at finding one whom he had long missed, for he had
+ever been Julia's favorite. Their fiery natures accorded well! Again Julia
+spoke, "Fanny, dear Fanny. In an adjoining state I heard of mother's
+illness and hastened to see her, but I am too late. Now, do not think me a
+phantom, for see, Tiger recognizes me and welcomes me home, and will not
+you?"
+
+An instant Fanny wavered, then with a half-fearful, half-joyful cry she
+went forward, and by the grave of the mother that day lowered to the dust,
+the sisters met in a long, fervent embrace.
+
+Into the best chamber of their father's house Fanny led the weeping,
+repentant girl, and gently removing her bonnet and shawl, bade her lie
+down on the nicely-cushioned lounge, while she went for her father. As she
+was leaving the room Julia arose and laid her small, bony hand on Fanny's
+shoulder. It had rested there before, for in the graveyard, with their
+buried mother between them, Julia's arms had encircled her sister's neck;
+but the first excitement was over, and now involuntarily Fanny shrank from
+that touch, for in spite of all her courage, she could not help
+associating Julia with the grass-grown grave, and the large white
+monument.
+
+"What is it, Julia?" she said calmly. "Do you wish to see father?"
+
+"Oh, yes, yes," answered Julia, "but not him, the other one--at least not
+tonight. You understand."
+
+"I do," said Fanny, and she glided down the stairs toward her father's
+room. He was awake, for ere her hand touched the doorknob, his sonorous
+"Who's thar?" fell on her ear. This somewhat disconcerted her, for she had
+intended stopping near his door, to devise the best means by which to
+break the intelligence. But "Who's thar?" was again repeated, and entering
+the room she said softly, "It's I, father."
+
+"Why, sure enough," said he, and then as the light from her lamp fell on
+her features, he exclaimed, "why, how white you be! What's the matter?
+Who's upstairs? Is George sick?"
+
+"No, George is not sick," said Fanny, "but--," and then as well as she
+could she told him all she knew.
+
+Uncle Joshua's nervous system was unstrung, and his physical health
+impaired by long nights of watching with his wife, and now when this fresh
+shock came upon him, he fell back half-fainting upon his pillow. Then
+rousing himself, he said, "Alive and come back! I don't desarve this. But
+where is she? I will go to her."
+
+Fanny directed him where to find her, and then returned to Julia, whither
+her father soon followed. Uncle Joshua was not prepared for the change in
+his daughter. He did not even think of her as he saw her last, wasted by
+sickness, but in imagination he beheld her as she was in her days of
+health and dazzling beauty, when with diabolical cunning she had brought
+Dr. Lacey to her feet. Now, however, her face was thin, white and haggard,
+for such a life as she had lived had never conduced to the beauty and
+health of any one. Her eyes, sunken in their sockets, and swollen with
+recent weeping, looked frightfully large and wild, and to complete the
+metamorphosis, her beautiful, glossy hair was now cut short on her neck,
+and pushed far back from a brow, across which lay more than one premature
+wrinkle.
+
+The sight of her for a time unsettled the old man's reason. Taking her in
+his arms he alternately cried and laughed over her, saying, "I knew you'd
+come. I expected it. I've waited for you."
+
+Julia's altered appearance troubled him, and drawing her head down upon
+his bosom, and laying his hand on her thin, white face, he said, "Poor
+child, what has changed you so, and whar have you been; and who did I buy
+that big stun for if 'twasn't for you?"
+
+"Not tonight, dear father," answered Julia. "Let me rest tonight and
+tomorrow I will tell you all."
+
+
+
+
+
+                               CHAPTER XXVI
+
+
+                           JULIA AT HOME AGAIN
+
+
+Overcome with fatigue and excitement, Julia immediately after her father
+left her on the preceding night, had fallen into a deep sleep, which was
+unbroken till long after dawn. Then she was aroused by her father calling
+up the negroes. Hastily starting up, she looked around her and, for a
+moment, strove to remember what had happened. Soon she remembered all, and
+burying her face in the pillows, she sobbed out: "Father, I thank Thee;
+the prodigal is at last at home."
+
+Hastily arising she proceeded with her toilet, which was nearly completed
+when Fanny tapped gently at the door, and immediately entered the room,
+saying, "Good morning, dear Julia. I am so glad you really are here and
+that it is not a dream. But come, breakfast is waiting and so is father,
+and so is--so is--George."
+
+"Oh, I can't see him, I can't," said Julia, and Fanny answered, "Oh, never
+mind him. I have told him all about it, and he is ready to receive you as
+a sister."
+
+So saying, she led the reluctant girl down the long staircase, through the
+wide hall to the door of the breakfast room, where Mr. Middleton stood
+waiting for them. His tones and manner were very affectionate as he kissed
+the wanderer, and said, "I am so glad you're here."
+
+Julia could have wept, but she would not. There was yet another to meet,
+and choking down her tears she nerved herself for the trial. Of what
+occurred next she knew nothing until her cold white hand was clasped by
+another so warm, so life-giving in its touch that she raised her eyes and
+met the calm, quiet gaze of Dr. Lacey. Neither of them spoke until Julia,
+averting her eyes, said, "Am I forgiven?"
+
+"You are," was the answer, and then Uncle Joshua exclaimed, "thar, that'll
+do. Now come to your breakfast, children, for I'm mighty hungry, and
+shan't wait another minute."
+
+After breakfast Julia was greatly surprised at seeing her father take from
+the bookcase the old family Bible, on whose dark dusty covers she
+remembered having many a time written her name. All was now explained. Her
+father's gentleness of look and manner were accounted for; and as for the
+first time in her life she knelt by his side and heard him as he prayed,
+her heart swelled with emotion, and she longed to tell him, though she
+dared not hope she was a Christian, she was still trying to lead a
+different, a better life.
+
+That afternoon in her chamber were seated Mr. Middleton and Fanny, while
+Julia recounted the story of her wanderings. "The idea of leaving my
+home," said she, "was not a sudden impulse, else had I returned sooner,
+but it was the result of long, bitter reflection. In the first days of my
+humiliation I wished that I might die, for though the thought of death and
+the dread hereafter made me tremble, it was preferable to the scorn and
+contempt I should necessarily meet if I survived. Then came a reaction,
+and when our angel mother glided so noiselessly around my sick room; when
+you, darling Fanny, nursed me with so much care, and even father's voice
+grew low and kind as he addressed me, my better nature, if I had any, was
+touched, and I thought I would like to live for the sake of retrieving the
+past. But the evil spirit which has haunted me from infancy whispered that
+as soon as I was well all would be changed. You, Fanny, would hate me, and
+father would treat me as he always had, only worse."
+
+"Poor dear child! I didn't or'to do so, I know," said Uncle Joshua, and
+Julia continued: "Then I thought how the world would loathe, and despise
+and point at me, until I was almost maddened, and when Dr. Gordon said I
+would live, the tempter whispered suicide; but I dared not do that. About
+that time I heard rumors of a marriage which would take place as soon as I
+was well; and Fanny will you forgive me? I tried to be sick as long as
+possible for the sake of delaying your happiness."
+
+A pressure of the hand was Fanny's only answer, and Julia proceeded: "I
+could not see you married to him. I could not meet the world and its
+censure, so I determined to go away. I had thirty dollars in my purse, of
+which no one knew, and taking that I started, I knew not where. On
+reaching the schoolhouse something impelled me to enter it, and I found
+there a young girl about my own size. Under other circumstances I might
+have been frightened, but now utterly fearless, I addressed her, and found
+from her answers that she was crazy. A sudden idea entered my brain. I
+would change clothes with her, and thus avoid discovery. She willingly
+acceded to my proposition, and in my new attire I again started toward
+Lexington, which I reached about four in the morning. I had no definite
+idea as to where I wanted to go, but the sight of the Cincinnati stage
+drawn up before the Phoenix determined me. I had purposely kept my own
+bonnet and veil, as the maniac girl wore neither. Drawing the latter over
+my face, I kept it there while securing my place in the coach, and until
+we were many miles from the city. Passengers entered and left, and some
+looked inquisitively at me and my slightly fantastic dress.
+
+"We reached Cincinnati about ten in the morning, and with a long glad
+breath I stepped from the coach, and felt that Kentucky and my notorious
+character were behind. I stopped at the ---- Hotel, and the next two days
+were spent in procuring myself a decent outfit. Each night I went to a
+different house, for the sake of avoiding suspicion, and as my bills were
+promptly paid, no questions were ever asked. At the D---- House I saw in a
+paper an advertisement for a teacher in a school in one of the interior
+towns. I had formed some such plan for the future, and instantly
+determined personally to apply for the situation. I did so, but
+credentials were required, and I had none to give. Somewhat weary of my
+adventure I returned to Cincinnati, and in passing through one of the
+streets, my eye caught the sign 'Fashionable Dressmaking and Millinery.' I
+knew I had a taste for that, and I concluded to offer myself as an
+apprentice."
+
+Then she told how she had toiled on day after day with dim eye and aching
+head for over a year in the unwholesome atmosphere of a crowded workshop
+conducted by a slave-driving, inconsiderate woman named Miss Dillon, while
+thoughts of home and remorse for the past preyed on her heart.
+
+"But why did you not come back?" asked Fanny. "We would have received you
+most gladly."
+
+"I felt that I could not do that," said Julia. "I knew that you thought me
+dead, and I fancied that father, at least, would feel relieved."
+
+"Oh, child," groaned Uncle Joshua, "don't say so. I was mighty mean, I
+know, but I never got to that."
+
+After a moment Julia told them that she had had to deliver a party dress
+to Florence Woodburn at Mr. Graham's house one evening and, while waiting
+in the hall, had heard Florence read a letter from Nellie Stanton aloud to
+Alice Graham. In the letter, Nellie said that Mrs. Middleton was not
+expected to live and that Dr. Lacey and Fanny from New Orleans were with
+her.
+
+This news caused her to resign her position at Miss Dillon's and hurry
+home. "I reached Lexington," said she, "about nine o'clock in the evening,
+and as I thought my baggage might incommode me, I purposely left it there,
+but hired a boy to bring me home. When we reached the gate at the entrance
+of the woods I told him he could return, as I preferred going the
+remainder of the way alone. He seemed surprised, but complied with my
+request. I had never heard of the new house, and as I drew near I was
+puzzled, and fancied I was wrong; but Tiger bounded forward, at first
+angrily, then joyfully, and I knew I was right. All about the house was so
+dark, so still, that a dreadful foreboding filled my heart--a fear that
+mother might be dead. I remembered the little graveyard and instantly bent
+my steps thither. I saw the costly marble and the carefully kept grave,
+and a thrill of joy ran through my veins, for they told me I was kindly
+remembered in the home I had so darkened. But another object riveted my
+attention. It was a fresh mound, and I knew full well who rested there.
+Never have I shed such tears of anguish as fell upon the sod which covers
+my sainted mother. In the intensity of my grief I was not conscious of
+Fanny's approach until she stood near me. The rest you know; and now,
+father, will you receive to your home and affection one who has so widely
+strayed?"
+
+"Willin'ly, most willin'ly," said Uncle Joshua, as he folded her to his
+bosom, "and if I had done as I or'to, a heap of this wouldn't have
+happened. Oh, I didn't or'to do so, I didn't; and I ain't goin' to any
+more. You shall live with me when Sunshine's gone; and we would be so
+happy, if your poor mother could only see us and know it all."
+
+From that time nothing could exceed Uncle Joshua's kindness to his
+daughter. He seemed indeed trying to make up for the past, and frequently
+he would whisper to himself, "No, I didn't or'to do so. I see more and
+more that I didn't." Still his fondness for Fanny was undiminished, and
+occasionally, after looking earnestly at both his children, he would
+exclaim, "Hang me, if I don't b'lieve Sunshine is a heap the handsomest";
+but if these words caused Julia any emotion, 'twas never betrayed.
+
+From Julia's story there could be no doubt that the maniac girl was laid
+in the grave which Uncle Joshua had thought belonged to his daughter. No
+tidings of her had been heard, although one gentleman thought that he once
+had met with a girl answering to her description in the stage coach
+between Lexington and Cincinnati. All search in that quarter was
+unavailing, and over her fate a dark mystery lay, until Julia suddenly
+appeared and threw light on the matter. The afflicted father (for she had
+no mother) was sent for, and when told where his child was laid, asked
+permission to have her disinterred and taken to his family burial place.
+His request was granted, the grave was opened, and then refilled and
+leveled with the earth. The monument Julia took care to have carefully
+preserved as a memento of the olden time.
+
+As will be supposed, Julia's return furnished the neighborhood and
+surrounding country with a topic of conversation for many weeks. At first
+nearly all treated her with cool neglect, but as she kept entirely at
+home, curiosity to see one who had, as it were, come back from the dead
+triumphed over all other things; and at last all who came to see Fanny
+asked also for her sister.
+
+Among the few who at once hastened to give the penitent girl the hand of
+friendship was Kate Miller; and as she marked her gentle manner and the
+subdued glance of her still somewhat haughty eyes, she wound her arm about
+her neck and whispered, "I shall in time learn to love you dearly for the
+sake of more than one."
+
+Julia comprehended her, or thought she did, and answered, "Oh, Mrs.
+Miller, that one dreadful crime has troubled me more than all the rest. I
+killed him, your noble brother, and from the moment I deliberately
+determined to do so I became leagued with the tempter, who lured me madly
+on. But I outdid myself, and was entangled in the snare my own hands had
+laid."
+
+"It is ever so," answered Kate. "Our most secret sins will in the end find
+us out."
+
+The reader is perhaps anxious to know whether back across the Atlantic,
+Ashton brought his Spanish bride. Yes, he did. Mr. William Middleton
+accompanied him to the house of Sir Arthur Effingham, whom they found to
+be dying; his property was gone, and he feared that he must leave the
+youthful Inez to the cold charities of the world and a miserly brother.
+When Mr. Middleton made himself known, the dying man pointed to Inez, and
+said, "You once loved the mother; care for the daughter when I am gone,
+will you?"
+
+"I will," answered Mr. Middleton, "on condition that you consent to having
+a young friend of mine share the care with me." At the same time he
+presented Ashton.
+
+Sir Arthur recognized him immediately and answered, "Willingly, most
+willingly. I was a fool to spurn you once as I did."
+
+In a few hours Sir Arthur was dead, and Inez was an orphan. But her grief
+was soothed by the presence of Ashton, who, a few days before sailing for
+America, made her his wife. During the voyage Mr. Middleton informed
+Ashton that as soon as he reached home he intended making his will, by
+which he should bequeath his property to Inez. Said he, "I have spent so
+many years of my life in India that I find the climate of New Orleans more
+congenial to my feelings than a colder one would be, consequently I shall
+purchase a house in that city, and as I look upon you and Inez as my
+children, I shall insist upon your living with me if you have no
+objection."
+
+During the winter Fanny wrote frequently to her father urging him to visit
+her; but this he declined doing, and early the following May, he stood one
+evening impatiently awaiting the arrival of Ike, who had gone to Frankfort
+with the expectation of meeting Fanny and her husband. Everything had been
+put in readiness. The parlors and best chamber were opened and aired. The
+carriage and carriage horses had been brushed up, a new saddle had been
+bought for Fanny's pony, and a new dress for each of the black women, and
+everything and everybody seemed expecting a joyful time.
+
+As the carriage approached the house Uncle Joshua looked wistfully toward
+it, trying to catch a glimpse of "Sunshine," whom he had not seen for
+nearly a year and a half. But only the face of a little negro girl was
+seen looking from the window, and Uncle Joshua exclaimed, "Now, what's
+possessed them to fetch that yaller gal! I've got niggers enough to wait
+on 'em."
+
+But the "yaller gal" knew very well why she was there, and so ere long did
+Uncle Joshua. The steps were let down, and there, blithesome and gay as
+ever, Fanny sprang from the carriage and ran into the arms of her father,
+who kissed her again and again, holding her off to look at her and then
+again drawing her to him and saying, "You're handsomer than ever."
+
+During this process the yellow girl, Rose, had brought from the carriage a
+mysterious looking bundle of flannel and white cambric, which now in Dr.
+Lacey's arms was crowing with delight as its little nurse bobbed up and
+down, making at it all sorts of grimaces.
+
+"What the ----, no, I forgot, I didn't mean so. But what--is--that!" said
+Uncle Joshua, releasing Fanny and advancing toward Dr. Lacey, who proudly
+placed in his arms a beautiful nine-month-old baby, saying, "We have
+brought you a second Sunshine."
+
+
+
+
+
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