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diff --git a/35526-h/35526-h.htm b/35526-h/35526-h.htm index ad482c0..fde1494 100644 --- a/35526-h/35526-h.htm +++ b/35526-h/35526-h.htm @@ -1,13 +1,9 @@ -<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Strict//EN" - "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-strict.dtd"> - -<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> +<!DOCTYPE html> +<html lang="en"> <head> - <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=iso-8859-1" /> - <title> - The Project Gutenberg eBook of Cora And The Doctor, by Harriette Newell Baker. - </title> - <style type="text/css"> + <meta charset="utf-8"> + <title>Cora And The Doctor | Project Gutenberg</title> + <style> p { margin-top: .75em; text-align: justify; @@ -73,54 +69,15 @@ </style> </head> <body> +<div style='text-align:center'>*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK 35526 ***</div> - -<pre> - -The Project Gutenberg EBook of Cora and The Doctor, by Harriette Newell Baker - -This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with -almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or -re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included -with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org - - -Title: Cora and The Doctor - or Revelations of A Physician's Wife - -Author: Harriette Newell Baker - -Release Date: March 8, 2011 [EBook #35526] - -Language: English - -Character set encoding: ISO-8859-1 - -*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK CORA AND THE DOCTOR *** - - - - -Produced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit and the Online -Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This -book was produced from scanned images of public domain -material from the Google Print project.) - - - - - - -</pre> - - -<div class = "mynote"><p class="center">Transcriber's Note:<br /><br /> -A Table of Contents has been added.<br /><br /> +<div class = "mynote"><p class="center">Transcriber's Note:<br><br> +A Table of Contents has been added.<br><br> Chapter numbers have been corrected.</p></div> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_1" id="Page_1">[Pg 1]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_1">[Pg 1]</a></span></p> <h1><span>CORA AND THE DOCTOR;</span></h1> @@ -138,29 +95,29 @@ Chapter numbers have been corrected.</p></div> <p class="tbrk"> </p> -<p class="center">BOSTON:<br /> -PUBLISHED BY JOHN P. JEWETT & CO.<br /> -CLEVELAND, OHIO: JEWETT, PROCTOR & WORTHINGTON.<br /> -NEW YORK: SHELDON, LAMPORT & BLAKEMAN.<br /> -LONDON: TRÜBNER & CO.<br />1855.</p> +<p class="center">BOSTON:<br> +PUBLISHED BY JOHN P. JEWETT & CO.<br> +CLEVELAND, OHIO: JEWETT, PROCTOR & WORTHINGTON.<br> +NEW YORK: SHELDON, LAMPORT & BLAKEMAN.<br> +LONDON: TRÜBNER & CO.<br>1855.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_2" id="Page_2">[Pg 2]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_2">[Pg 2]</a></span></p> -<p class="center">Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by<br /> -JOHN P. JEWETT & CO.<br /> +<p class="center">Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by<br> +JOHN P. JEWETT & CO.<br> In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.</p> <p class="tbrk"> </p> -<hr class="smler" /> +<hr class="smler"> -<p class="center">ANDOVER: W. F. DRAPER,<br />STEREOTYPER AND PRINTER.</p> +<p class="center">ANDOVER: W. F. DRAPER,<br>STEREOTYPER AND PRINTER.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_3" id="Page_3">[Pg 3]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_3">[Pg 3]</a></span></p> <p class="bold">TO</p> @@ -180,59 +137,59 @@ In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.</p <p class="bold">INCOGNITO.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> <p class="bold2">CONTENTS.</p> -<p class="center"><a href="#Page_5">CHAPTER I.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_10">CHAPTER II.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_17">CHAPTER III.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_31">CHAPTER IV.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_40">CHAPTER V.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_51">CHAPTER VI.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_65">CHAPTER VII.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_74">CHAPTER VIII.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_80">CHAPTER IX.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_91">CHAPTER X.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_101">CHAPTER XI.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_113">CHAPTER XII.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_121">CHAPTER XIII.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_129">CHAPTER XIV.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_132">CHAPTER XV.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_148">CHAPTER XVI.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_161">CHAPTER XVII.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_171">CHAPTER XVIII.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_175">CHAPTER XIX.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_189">CHAPTER XX.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_195">CHAPTER XXI.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_201">CHAPTER XXII.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_211">CHAPTER XXIII.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_221">CHAPTER XXIV.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_230">CHAPTER XXV.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_244">CHAPTER XXVI.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_262">CHAPTER XXVII.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_273">CHAPTER XXVIII.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_275">CHAPTER XXIX.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_280">CHAPTER XXX.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_299">CHAPTER XXXI.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_315">CHAPTER XXXII.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_317">CHAPTER XXXIII.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_333">CHAPTER XXXIV.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_347">CHAPTER XXXV.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_360">CHAPTER XXXVI.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_363">CHAPTER XXXVII.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_371">CHAPTER XXXVIII.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_385">CHAPTER XXXIX.</a><br /> -<a href="#Page_391">CHAPTER XL.</a><br /> +<p class="center"><a href="#Page_5">CHAPTER I.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_10">CHAPTER II.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_17">CHAPTER III.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_31">CHAPTER IV.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_40">CHAPTER V.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_51">CHAPTER VI.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_65">CHAPTER VII.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_74">CHAPTER VIII.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_80">CHAPTER IX.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_91">CHAPTER X.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_101">CHAPTER XI.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_113">CHAPTER XII.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_121">CHAPTER XIII.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_129">CHAPTER XIV.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_132">CHAPTER XV.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_148">CHAPTER XVI.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_161">CHAPTER XVII.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_171">CHAPTER XVIII.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_175">CHAPTER XIX.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_189">CHAPTER XX.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_195">CHAPTER XXI.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_201">CHAPTER XXII.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_211">CHAPTER XXIII.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_221">CHAPTER XXIV.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_230">CHAPTER XXV.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_244">CHAPTER XXVI.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_262">CHAPTER XXVII.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_273">CHAPTER XXVIII.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_275">CHAPTER XXIX.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_280">CHAPTER XXX.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_299">CHAPTER XXXI.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_315">CHAPTER XXXII.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_317">CHAPTER XXXIII.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_333">CHAPTER XXXIV.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_347">CHAPTER XXXV.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_360">CHAPTER XXXVI.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_363">CHAPTER XXXVII.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_371">CHAPTER XXXVIII.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_385">CHAPTER XXXIX.</a><br> +<a href="#Page_391">CHAPTER XL.</a><br> <a href="#Page_397">CHAPTER XLI.</a></p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_5" id="Page_5">[Pg 5]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_5">[Pg 5]</a></span></p> <p class="bold2">CORA AND THE DOCTOR.</p> -<hr class="smler" /> +<hr class="smler"> <h2><span>CHAPTER I.</span></h2> @@ -265,7 +222,7 @@ of our home-circle, and also from the assurance that when I set my foot upon the shores of the Western continent, the broad Atlantic will roll between us.</p> <p>But I must turn from these sad musings to the scene around me. The -<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_6" id="Page_6">[Pg 6]</a></span>passengers are all wide awake; Some are hurrying to and fro in search +<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_6">[Pg 6]</a></span>passengers are all wide awake; Some are hurrying to and fro in search of baggage, while others, having succeeded in getting their trunks brought on deck, are sitting upon them and awaiting their search by the Custom House officers. But by far the greater part are standing in @@ -302,7 +259,7 @@ This same vine had always figured largely in my imaginary home, but my fancy had not advanced to the interior, when Frank came to call me.</p> <p>I cannot account for the impression I had formed, that the Doctor was -not a man of wealth; I had even pleased myself vastly<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_7" id="Page_7">[Pg 7]</a></span> with plans of +not a man of wealth; I had even pleased myself vastly<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_7">[Pg 7]</a></span> with plans of industry, prudence and economy, by which I intended to provide necessaries and even luxuries for the family. The Doctor had carefully avoided all description of our future home, answering me only by smiles, @@ -341,7 +298,7 @@ at the door of a noble mansion that Frank laughing asked, "What?"</p> <p>"Surely, this is not your house," said I.</p> <p>"It is <i>our</i> house," he replied in a low tone, as he handed me from the -carriage. I had hardly reached the ground, before I was<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_8" id="Page_8">[Pg 8]</a></span> caught in the +carriage. I had hardly reached the ground, before I was<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_8">[Pg 8]</a></span> caught in the arms of one of the loveliest girls I ever saw. She kissed me repeatedly; and then sprang to her brother, saying, "now, Frank, that's just like you, not to tell us what a darling she was!"</p> @@ -377,7 +334,7 @@ waist said, "Come with me, if you are not too tired; and I will show you your ro grateful to God for casting my lot in such a pleasant place, and among such kind friends. As soon as we were alone, Emily again embraced me, and said, "I shall love Frank better than ever, for bringing me so dear -a sister; now he will be <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_9" id="Page_9">[Pg 9]</a></span>contented to remain at home, instead of roving +a sister; now he will be <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_9">[Pg 9]</a></span>contented to remain at home, instead of roving all over creation." She spoke of her brother with great affection, and said with enthusiasm, "Everybody loves Frank!"</p> @@ -389,9 +346,9 @@ grounds, over which, after dinner, I was duly installed mistress.</p> <p>I have written a long time; but my heart is full, and I find it a relief to tell you how kind my Heavenly Father has been to me.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_10" id="Page_10">[Pg 10]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_10">[Pg 10]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER II.</span></h2> @@ -426,7 +383,7 @@ thought it not best. The property was left him by his father, and he has put up for her a beautiful English cottage, separated from his dwelling only by the garden, while the carriage drive passes from one to the other.</p> -<p>I promised you a description of my new home. Imagine<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_11" id="Page_11">[Pg 11]</a></span> yourself entering +<p>I promised you a description of my new home. Imagine<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_11">[Pg 11]</a></span> yourself entering from the street an avenue lined with trees, (linden I think) and winding for about twenty or thirty rods up to a stately mansion. From the carriage drive, you ascend ten or twelve steps to the front entrance, @@ -460,7 +417,7 @@ elegant easy-chair, large enough for both of us, and near it a table holding a desk, with every convenience for writing. At this I am now sitting, and I prophesy it will be a favorite resort.</p> -<p>Two-thirds of the length of the room opposite the window is<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_12" id="Page_12">[Pg 12]</a></span> occupied by +<p>Two-thirds of the length of the room opposite the window is<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_12">[Pg 12]</a></span> occupied by a wardrobe of the most convenient kind, containing fixtures for hanging dresses, also shelves and drawers.</p> @@ -499,7 +456,7 @@ have the pleasure of anticipating these beauties?"</p> rather surprise than disappoint you."</p> <p>"Oh, Frank, you surely know me better than that! but look there," said -I, pointing to the beautiful lake before us. We<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_13" id="Page_13">[Pg 13]</a></span> looked in silence for a +I, pointing to the beautiful lake before us. We<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_13">[Pg 13]</a></span> looked in silence for a moment, when he laughed, and inquired if I had no questions to ask him. "I am ready," said he, "to undergo a regular catechising."</p> @@ -535,7 +492,7 @@ medicine. Then determining to go abroad again, he passed the winter in Paris, where you remember, I first met him.</p> <p>"I hardly know," said he, "where I should have been now, if you had said -<i>nay</i> to one question, I asked. But I thank God<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_14" id="Page_14">[Pg 14]</a></span> for giving me my sweet +<i>nay</i> to one question, I asked. But I thank God<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_14">[Pg 14]</a></span> for giving me my sweet wife." This, he said so seriously that I hid my face in his bosom to conceal my tears.</p> @@ -573,7 +530,7 @@ distinguished members of the legal profession to the place. I am told it contains from eight to ten thousand inhabitants. I have seen some very beautiful country seats; and I should think it well laid out.</p> -<p>There is a principal street running through the centre, lined<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_15" id="Page_15">[Pg 15]</a></span> with +<p>There is a principal street running through the centre, lined<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_15">[Pg 15]</a></span> with houses. Upon it private dwellings are interspersed with shops, stores, ware-rooms, and other places of business. The main street is very wide, and at this season looks finely, with its splendid rows of shade trees.</p> @@ -610,15 +567,15 @@ things arranged to our minds, and had resolved ourselves into a tasting committee of the various luxuries for the entertainment, when Frank came in and took me home with him.</p> -<p>I had been deliberating about my toilet for the occasion, when<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_16" id="Page_16">[Pg 16]</a></span> he +<p>I had been deliberating about my toilet for the occasion, when<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_16">[Pg 16]</a></span> he presented me an exquisite bouquet of white flowers, together with some beautiful white moss-rose buds for my hair. I fairly clapped my hands with delight, they reminded me so much of home. I could say nothing in reply but "dear Frank!"</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_17" id="Page_17">[Pg 17]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_17">[Pg 17]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER III.</span></h2> @@ -654,7 +611,7 @@ explanation, a blush was her only reply.</p> will mention a few, who, from different causes, interested me.</p> <p>A tall portly man, hardly a gentleman, with a self-important air, a very -large pattern to his vest, with heavy chains and seals,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_18" id="Page_18">[Pg 18]</a></span> which he +large pattern to his vest, with heavy chains and seals,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_18">[Pg 18]</a></span> which he dangled incessantly, addressed me in a patronizing manner. He asked me how I liked "living among Yankees," and said I must come round to his place before I made up my mind about it. He then bowed himself away. @@ -688,7 +645,7 @@ with now a bow, and then a smile, Mrs. Marshall introduced to me a lady whose countenance I shall never forget. I should think her near fifty years of age, not handsome, but with a kind expression, full of mildness and benevolence. Frank addressed her very cordially, saying to me, "Miss -Proctor is my<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_19" id="Page_19">[Pg 19]</a></span> particular friend." I gave her my hand again, and asked a +Proctor is my<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_19">[Pg 19]</a></span> particular friend." I gave her my hand again, and asked a share in her friendship. She was evidently much pleased, and pressed my hand at parting.</p> @@ -723,7 +680,7 @@ American vessel and brought to New York. Beyond this nothing is known.</p> Frank it would please me to take the orphan. He smiled as he replied, "I shall certainly make no objection."</p> -<p>I expected to see a poor, disconsolate child, weeping for its<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_20" id="Page_20">[Pg 20]</a></span> mother. +<p>I expected to see a poor, disconsolate child, weeping for its<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_20">[Pg 20]</a></span> mother. Judge then of my astonishment, and delight, when I found a perfect little fairy. She is a brilliant brunette, with magnificent eyes, fringed with long black lashes, which rested on her cheek as she looked @@ -763,7 +720,7 @@ she thinks the little girl has rather a claim upon her."</p> <p>"La now!" exclaimed the woman, covering the face of the corpse, "I didn't think of her being so learned."</p> -<p>Frank then inquired whether the deceased woman left any <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_21" id="Page_21">[Pg 21]</a></span>property, and +<p>Frank then inquired whether the deceased woman left any <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_21">[Pg 21]</a></span>property, and offered to pay the expenses they had incurred. Mrs. Morrison brought forward an old pocket-book containing a few dollars, which she said would cover all the expenses. "As to the child," she continued, "I @@ -799,7 +756,7 @@ beloved husband, myself and my precious charge.</p> services. There is a seriousness and solemnity about the audience, which I have seldom witnessed. The sermons were chaste and in some passages even elegant in style. But what pleased me more than all, was the fervor -with which Mr. Munroe<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_22" id="Page_22">[Pg 22]</a></span> delivered them, and the love which he manifested +with which Mr. Munroe<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_22">[Pg 22]</a></span> delivered them, and the love which he manifested for the souls of his people.</p> <p>In the morning the text was 1 Cor. 15, 22: "For as in Adam all die, even @@ -833,7 +790,7 @@ lady, it will be in good taste."</p> <p>I looked up quickly, intending to deny the charge, when I saw that roguish twinkle in his eye, which I begin to understand.</p> -<p>After an early tea, the servants were called to family prayers<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_23" id="Page_23">[Pg 23]</a></span>, mother +<p>After an early tea, the servants were called to family prayers<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_23">[Pg 23]</a></span>, mother and Emily being present, who are hereafter to return from church and spend Sabbath evening with us. In addition to the usual services at the domestic altar, the good old Puritan custom of catechising the household @@ -869,7 +826,7 @@ when Cæsar brought the carriage to the door, and not finding me below, he sprang up the stairs to bid me good bye. Pauline looked up quickly and pointed with her finger to direct my attention, saying, "dere Frank."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_24" id="Page_24">[Pg 24]</a></span></p><p>We both laughed heartily. He patted her cheek, "So little miss, she's +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_24">[Pg 24]</a></span></p><p>We both laughed heartily. He patted her cheek, "So little miss, she's mamma; and I, only Frank. I rather think you'll have to take me for a papa for want of a better;" then turning to me, "it would sound oddly enough. Now to you the name mamma seems natural as life, only it makes @@ -903,7 +860,7 @@ equally so in her appropriate sphere.</p> One day last week, I waited upon madam in the kitchen and in a very hesitating manner began to say something about dinner, when she soon interrupted me, "Laws, missus, don't you, honey, trouble your precious -head 'bout sich kind. I'se feel shamed<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_25" id="Page_25">[Pg 25]</a></span> to look Mass'r Frank in de face, +head 'bout sich kind. I'se feel shamed<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_25">[Pg 25]</a></span> to look Mass'r Frank in de face, and den pears like make me blush to have it told down town; little young missus spending her blessed time in de kitchen."</p> @@ -936,7 +893,7 @@ if I ever get in love, which to be sure, is very unlikely. I should wish my husband to tell me once in half an hour that I was dearer to him than all on earth. I've no doubt Frank feels as I do, for each one of those letters used to make him bright for a week; and he hurried the poor -carpenters<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_26" id="Page_26">[Pg 26]</a></span> and masons, as if his very life depended on our moving away +carpenters<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_26">[Pg 26]</a></span> and masons, as if his very life depended on our moving away from the house as soon as possible."</p> <p>"Emily," called Frank in a serious tone, looking up gravely from the @@ -971,7 +928,7 @@ plan has not yet been disclosed to her ladyship.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Evening.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> <p>The doctor was summoned to a patient after tea, but will, I think, be -back soon, when I must devote myself entirely to him.<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_27" id="Page_27">[Pg 27]</a></span> Do you know, dear +back soon, when I must devote myself entirely to him.<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_27">[Pg 27]</a></span> Do you know, dear mother, he is trying to make me think him jealous of the young lady I have honored with my protection; really, he says my thoughts are so full of Pauline that I have hardly looked at him for two days. I believe @@ -1009,7 +966,7 @@ much absorbed with Pauline."</p> <p>"My sweet wife, you have never offended me. It is I who ought to ask forgiveness for making you weep. Perhaps you will think me selfish; but I want you to promise to ride with me every day when I can be at -liberty, and to leave Pauline with mother,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_28" id="Page_28">[Pg 28]</a></span> or with Ann. When I am not +liberty, and to leave Pauline with mother,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_28">[Pg 28]</a></span> or with Ann. When I am not at liberty, Cæsar will take the large carriage and drive you all, Miss Lenox junior among the rest. Will you promise this?"</p> @@ -1045,7 +1002,7 @@ I have thought little upon the subject; only that children should be taught to be obedient, truthful and affectionate. Now I understand why Frank wished me to allow Ann to put Pauline to bed. The child cried every time I left her, and would only be satisfied with my waiting upon -her in person. I had in two or three instances yielded to her for<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_29" id="Page_29">[Pg 29]</a></span> the +her in person. I had in two or three instances yielded to her for<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_29">[Pg 29]</a></span> the sake of peace, without realizing that the principle was wrong, or that she was forming a bad habit. Frank saw she grew more and more imperative in her demands and hence thought it necessary to speak to me of the exposure.</p> @@ -1079,7 +1036,7 @@ of his special regard, resumed his place at my side.</p> <p>I really like Mr. Benson, and should be glad of him for a brother. I cannot help thinking sister likes him too; when he is not talking with her; for I noticed she kept Pauline very quiet and listened with -interest to our conversation. When we returned<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_30" id="Page_30">[Pg 30]</a></span> home, I earnestly +interest to our conversation. When we returned<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_30">[Pg 30]</a></span> home, I earnestly invited the gentleman to remain and take tea with us, and had to bite my lips to keep from laughing to see Emily's amazement at the turn affairs had taken.</p> @@ -1115,9 +1072,9 @@ he did not exhibit it so openly."</p> use of talking?" she asked, with a profound sigh; "the question is settled, and there the matter rests."</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_31" id="Page_31">[Pg 31]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_31">[Pg 31]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER IV.</span></h2> @@ -1152,7 +1109,7 @@ thought which rather troubles me; but I think I know what you and dear father would advise; I know also what is right; but courage, <i>courage</i> is wanting. We are constantly liable to be interrupted while engaged in family devotions; or Frank is away at the regular time. He asked, this -morning, as a great favor to himself,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_32" id="Page_32">[Pg 32]</a></span> that I would, in such cases, call +morning, as a great favor to himself,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_32">[Pg 32]</a></span> that I would, in such cases, call the family together and read prayers.</p> <p>I started at the proposition, and was about to say, "I cannot," when he @@ -1189,7 +1146,7 @@ save only in the presence of my little Pauline. <i>I cannot do it</i>; and I think my husband almost hard to ask it of me. He is always so calm and self-possessed, he little knows how my heart throbs.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_33" id="Page_33">[Pg 33]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_33">[Pg 33]</a></span></p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Noon.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -1226,7 +1183,7 @@ a little, for he said he had intended taking me with him to visit one or two families in the outskirts of the town; but if I did not feel inclined, he would postpone it until another day. I assured him my health was perfectly good, and I had anticipated the calls with much -pleasure. So we rode on through<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_34" id="Page_34">[Pg 34]</a></span> the village, he being more than usually +pleasure. So we rode on through<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_34">[Pg 34]</a></span> the village, he being more than usually social and interesting, and giving me no time to think of myself until we came to the border of the town, near the lake I have mentioned.</p> @@ -1259,7 +1216,7 @@ her cheek when she closed her eyes. Propped up in her bed by pillows, she looked with her whole soul at the Doctor, who sat at her side, speaking to her of God's rich mercy. She assented to what he said by a slight inclination of the head, and sometimes repeated after him part of -the verse of<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_35" id="Page_35">[Pg 35]</a></span> Scripture, he quoted, as if to impress it upon her own +the verse of<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_35">[Pg 35]</a></span> Scripture, he quoted, as if to impress it upon her own mind. But I could see plainly that she was under restraint by the presence of a stranger.</p> @@ -1294,7 +1251,7 @@ found relief in tears.</p> <p>"Oh, yes! <i>yes!</i>" I replied, "Would, I could feel the assurance of faith and love, which lit up her face like that of an angel!"</p> -<p>He then, at my request, told me something of her history. Her<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_36" id="Page_36">[Pg 36]</a></span> parents, +<p>He then, at my request, told me something of her history. Her<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_36">[Pg 36]</a></span> parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leighton, are respectable, pious people, who have been deeply afflicted by the loss of two daughters and one son by the same disease which is now wasting the frame of their only surviving child. @@ -1331,7 +1288,7 @@ myrtle leaves,—and a sprig of mignonette.</p> <p>"It must have been hard for her," I said, "to give up this beautiful earth, she is so fond of flowers and everything tasteful."</p> -<p>"Ah! but she gains heaven," was Frank's reply. This <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_37" id="Page_37">[Pg 37]</a></span>suggested to me the +<p>"Ah! but she gains heaven," was Frank's reply. This <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_37">[Pg 37]</a></span>suggested to me the following lines from a favorite poet, which I repeated to my husband.</p> <div class="poem"><div class="stanza"> @@ -1367,7 +1324,7 @@ will come and read to you, if you wish, while your wife is busy."</p> <p>The sick man regarded me with a look of gratitude, while his wife replied, "I am sure t'would be a great comfort to us both, to hear a bit -of the Word. My man," she continued, "is not able to<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_38" id="Page_38">[Pg 38]</a></span> read; it makes his +of the Word. My man," she continued, "is not able to<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_38">[Pg 38]</a></span> read; it makes his eyes ache badly. I have so little time, I can only repeat a verse now and then, to give us something to think of."</p> @@ -1404,7 +1361,7 @@ feared lest we were prolonging the interview beyond his strength, and rose to le <p>"If you feel able to attend, I will do so with pleasure," replied the Doctor. I was very much affected to see the sick man rise feebly, and kneel during prayer. He wept much, and when we arose he was so exhausted -by his emotion, the Doctor and his<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_39" id="Page_39">[Pg 39]</a></span> wife were obliged to raise him to +by his emotion, the Doctor and his<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_39">[Pg 39]</a></span> wife were obliged to raise him to his feet. But when he had taken some drink, he became more composed, and said, "Thank you." "Come soon," he said to me, with a smile.</p> @@ -1419,9 +1376,9 @@ affections of his patients; and they will listen to religious conversation which they would not hear from a stranger. Frank cares for their souls as well as their bodies, especially as the one commonly affects the other.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_40" id="Page_40">[Pg 40]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_40">[Pg 40]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER V.</span></h2> @@ -1460,7 +1417,7 @@ feeling on his countenance, I looked at him anxiously.</p> <p>He took my hand, and pressed it to his lips, saying, "Will you soon return to your boudoir?" I rang for Ann, and then followed him. He -clasped me in his arms, as he exclaimed, "my own<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_41" id="Page_41">[Pg 41]</a></span> Cora, you were never +clasped me in his arms, as he exclaimed, "my own<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_41">[Pg 41]</a></span> Cora, you were never before so dear to me. You little know what a struggle it has cost me to see the conflict in your mind, and neither say or do anything for your relief. I have blamed myself severely for expecting so much of you, my @@ -1502,7 +1459,7 @@ changed; he looked as if he had had a severe fit of sickness.</p> <div>As the pale spectre of a murder'd man."</div> </div></div> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_42" id="Page_42">[Pg 42]</a></span></p><p>But his sermon was really sublime, and lifted me above myself. The text +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_42">[Pg 42]</a></span></p><p>But his sermon was really sublime, and lifted me above myself. The text was the last verse of the forty-second Psalm: "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God."</p> @@ -1539,7 +1496,7 @@ friends. She tried to conceal them with the flimsy excuse, that she arose in the morning with a head-ache, and the heat of the house had overcome her.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_43" id="Page_43">[Pg 43]</a></span></p><p>I wonder if Emily thinks, she really deceives us, or is she deceiving +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_43">[Pg 43]</a></span></p><p>I wonder if Emily thinks, she really deceives us, or is she deceiving herself? In the afternoon, she declared that she was fully able to go to church; and when, at the last moment, she was forced to acknowledge herself sick, and mother was removing her own bonnet to remain with her, @@ -1575,7 +1532,7 @@ He unbent at once, and inquired for my health and that of the family.</p> severe head-ache which detained her at home. What could have come over the man to look so pleased that she was ill?</p> -<p>Fearing I had said something to compromise her delicacy, I<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_44" id="Page_44">[Pg 44]</a></span> added, "she +<p>Fearing I had said something to compromise her delicacy, I<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_44">[Pg 44]</a></span> added, "she has had the head-ache for several days." Now I think of it, I only made it worse. He spoke, as he conducted us to the carriage, of his sorrow at the intelligence, while he looked perfectly delighted.</p> @@ -1614,7 +1571,7 @@ between his hands.</p> something for her?"</p> <p>He soon returned with a wet bandage, which he bound tightly around her -head, and then gave her ammonia. I had finished<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_45" id="Page_45">[Pg 45]</a></span> my tea and was +head, and then gave her ammonia. I had finished<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_45">[Pg 45]</a></span> my tea and was returning through the hall, when Cæsar answered the door bell, and to my amazement announced "Mr. Benson."</p> @@ -1648,7 +1605,7 @@ into the room. The Doctor dismissed the servants, and taking Emily in his arms carried her up stairs to the room, she formerly occupied.</p> <p>It was some time before she revived. When she perceived where she was, -her woe-begone look penetrated my heart. Poor<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_46" id="Page_46">[Pg 46]</a></span> mother! How quietly she +her woe-begone look penetrated my heart. Poor<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_46">[Pg 46]</a></span> mother! How quietly she goes about everything that ought to be done, with an expression of patient suffering! How can Emily make herself and all of us so unhappy! She lies this morning in a deep sleep, and, I hope, will awake @@ -1682,7 +1639,7 @@ restrains herself.</p> <p>Almost every morning, from eleven till two, I have received calls; and shall have business enough for the fall and winter if they continue. Many of them are formal and ceremonious; others, I suppose, are prompted -merely by curiosity to see the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_47" id="Page_47">[Pg 47]</a></span> stranger. I find the report of my three +merely by curiosity to see the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_47">[Pg 47]</a></span> stranger. I find the report of my three years' residence in Paris creates quite a sensation. People look at me as if I ought to be something more than Americans who have never been out of their native land, and appear somewhat disappointed to see in me @@ -1717,7 +1674,7 @@ bring Jotham to see thee, my dear"—"Cora," I said, seeing she hesitated for the name,—"and thou wilt come with thy husband for a visit to our house." She warmed my heart finely by her praise of Frank.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_48" id="Page_48">[Pg 48]</a></span></p><p>After all, there are a great many pleasant people in the world. I wish, +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_48">[Pg 48]</a></span></p><p>After all, there are a great many pleasant people in the world. I wish, you could see how kindly her deep blue eyes looked out from her drab poke upon your Cora. Your heart would come across the water to meet hers.</p> @@ -1750,7 +1707,7 @@ the general rule, 'a prophet is not without honor, save in his own country.'"</p <p>The sequel to this visit is quite romantic. Dr. Clapp, who is about twenty-four years of age, walked to the window, where he vigorously plied his handkerchief, as if afflicted with a sudden cold. After this -operation he was relieved, and came<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_49" id="Page_49">[Pg 49]</a></span> back offering his hand to Frank. He +operation he was relieved, and came<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_49">[Pg 49]</a></span> back offering his hand to Frank. He said, or tried to say, for his voice was rather husky, "Your kindness, Dr. Lenox, inspires me with new life and courage. I am yet waiting for my first patient." Then, encouraged by Frank's kind interest, he @@ -1784,7 +1741,7 @@ first part of the interview, and more than hinted at the latter; so that she, who has a considerable share of curiosity, coaxed Frank to tell her the rest, saying, "I'm sure Dr. Clapp wants me to know about it."</p> -<p>Now she says, "I shall advise him to bring his Harriet without<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_50" id="Page_50">[Pg 50]</a></span> delay. I +<p>Now she says, "I shall advise him to bring his Harriet without<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_50">[Pg 50]</a></span> delay. I fancy, he thought her old enough when he saw you at mother's levee. Besides Frank is so much older than he is."</p> @@ -1807,9 +1764,9 @@ the least sound from her room all the time I have been writing. Ann carried Pauline about the garden until she went to sleep, that the house might be quiet.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_51" id="Page_51">[Pg 51]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_51">[Pg 51]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER VI.</span></h2> @@ -1847,7 +1804,7 @@ have brought you?"</p> <p>He looked so pleased and mysterious, I couldn't think for an instant what it could be. When I did, I gave a bound behind him, and caught the letters before he was aware. "But," he said, "I won't be cheated in that -way. I'll sue you." I told him, I<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_52" id="Page_52">[Pg 52]</a></span> would give him a thousand kisses +way. I'll sue you." I told him, I<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_52">[Pg 52]</a></span> would give him a thousand kisses after I had read my letters. My hands trembled so much with joy and excitement, that I had difficulty in tearing off the covering; when such a dear packet presented itself, I almost danced with delight.</p> @@ -1881,7 +1838,7 @@ tell me, while his eyes shone like two stars through a cloud.</p> <p>The whole family sympathize with me in my joy at hearing from my dear, sweet home. Even Emily brightened up a little, as I read mother Lenox part of Bell's letter. She lies quietly in bed, and says she is free -from pain; but she cannot make the least<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_53" id="Page_53">[Pg 53]</a></span> exertion without fainting. +from pain; but she cannot make the least<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_53">[Pg 53]</a></span> exertion without fainting. Frank says, she has a slow fever. The cottage is shut up; and Ruth has come over to aid Phebe while mother and sister are here. I feel very glad that Emily's sickness occurred here. Mother says, it was all wisely @@ -1918,7 +1875,7 @@ him rather haughtily."</p> frightened. "For one situated as she is, with regard to wealth, to conduct herself in such a manner toward a gentleman of his worth and education is really unpardonable. It would sting him to the quick; and I -respect him all the more for the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_54" id="Page_54">[Pg 54]</a></span> course he has pursued. If she were +respect him all the more for the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_54">[Pg 54]</a></span> course he has pursued. If she were poor and friendless, it would not be half so censurable. But for her to take advantage of her station to insult him—pshaw—I cannot bear to think of it."</p> @@ -1960,7 +1917,7 @@ ride this morning.</p> <p>"Certainly," he replied, "I hope you will call upon him whenever you wish. He will be proud to drive you." So I dressed my little miss in her -best suit, and having taken her in for a morning<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_55" id="Page_55">[Pg 55]</a></span> call upon aunt Emily, +best suit, and having taken her in for a morning<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_55">[Pg 55]</a></span> call upon aunt Emily, we started off in the cool of the day. I wanted to return before the time for Pauline's "<i>siesta</i>."</p> @@ -2001,7 +1958,7 @@ pleased at my early call. She said, she would ring her little bell for her mother; but I told her on no account. Indeed, I was glad, she was alone.</p> <p>I laid off my bonnet, saying as I did so, "You see, I intend making a -long call." I then took a tumbler, and having filled it with<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_56" id="Page_56">[Pg 56]</a></span> water from +long call." I then took a tumbler, and having filled it with<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_56">[Pg 56]</a></span> water from the pitcher on the table, I put the flowers in it and set them near her.</p> <p>She smiled, and seemed pleased that I made myself so much at home. I @@ -2041,7 +1998,7 @@ the thought that perhaps I too should be cut off, as my sisters had been, in the morning of life, made the blood stagnate in my veins, and my heart cease to beat.</p> -<p>"I was a regular attendant at church, and one of the prominent<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_57" id="Page_57">[Pg 57]</a></span> members +<p>"I was a regular attendant at church, and one of the prominent<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_57">[Pg 57]</a></span> members of the choir. But I never listened to the sermons. I studiously avoided hearing them; especially when they treated of death, the judgment, and eternity. I have often sat in church, very devout in the eyes of those @@ -2075,7 +2032,7 @@ affright; an angry God seemed ready to consume me with his fierce wrath. This state of mind continued with some abatement for several months; and the conflict of my feelings operated injuriously upon my health.</p> -<p>"One day your husband came in, when he could stop longer<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_58" id="Page_58">[Pg 58]</a></span> than usual. He +<p>"One day your husband came in, when he could stop longer<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_58">[Pg 58]</a></span> than usual. He sat down by my bed and tried to talk with me. But I would not speak. I pretended not to hear what he said. Some of his words, however, arrested my attention, and without intending it, I turned my face toward him. He @@ -2112,7 +2069,7 @@ could not speak.</p> <p>Her mother, not hearing the bell for some time, looked into the room to see if she were asleep; but perceiving me, she returned to her work.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_59" id="Page_59">[Pg 59]</a></span></p><p>"Dear Mrs. Lenox," said the sweet girl, "you'll pray with me." I +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_59">[Pg 59]</a></span></p><p>"Dear Mrs. Lenox," said the sweet girl, "you'll pray with me." I hesitated. "For your husband's sake, please."</p> <p>I could not deny her, but saying I would return after a moment, I left @@ -2150,7 +2107,7 @@ already had too much company." Promising to visit her again as soon as possible, I went with Frank to the carriage, when he returned to his patient. I found Pauline struggling hard to keep her eyes open, and on consulting my watch, concluded to postpone my call upon Mr. Lewis until -another day. So I merely<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_60" id="Page_60">[Pg 60]</a></span> left the flowers in passing, saying to his +another day. So I merely<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_60">[Pg 60]</a></span> left the flowers in passing, saying to his wife that I would endeavor to make him an early call.</p> <p>"He has been lotting upon seeing you, maam. He says of the two, you @@ -2182,7 +2139,7 @@ and told him my intention was to walk back. To the latter part of my proposition, he very unwillingly consented, as it is half a mile, and the heat is great. But with my parasol I thought I might venture.</p> -<p>Mrs. Lewis came into the little entry to receive me, and told<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_61" id="Page_61">[Pg 61]</a></span> me in a +<p>Mrs. Lewis came into the little entry to receive me, and told<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_61">[Pg 61]</a></span> me in a low tone, her husband was failing fast, and she thought, could not live many days. "He will be right pleased to see you. He has set his heart upon it." I then followed her up-stairs to the room. He is now wholly @@ -2221,7 +2178,7 @@ whether he felt any of the fears with which he was troubled at my last visit.</p quoted the passage of Scripture which came into my mind. "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose soul is staid on Thee." I noticed that he looked exceedingly faint, and motioned to his wife, who immediately held -some camphor to his<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_62" id="Page_62">[Pg 62]</a></span> nostrils, saying as she did so, that he could take +some camphor to his<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_62">[Pg 62]</a></span> nostrils, saying as she did so, that he could take no nourishment.</p> <p>When he revived, I thought I had better retire; but he looked wistfully @@ -2254,7 +2211,7 @@ unable longer to work, they had moved to Crawford, as a place where his wife could find employment for her needle.</p> <p>They had three children, the girl and boy I mentioned, and one between -the ages of these two, who was at school. Mrs.<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_63" id="Page_63">[Pg 63]</a></span> Lewis felt that her +the ages of these two, who was at school. Mrs.<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_63">[Pg 63]</a></span> Lewis felt that her husband was a Christian, and had been, for many years. But he was of an eminently timid spirit, distrustful of himself, and as he could not tell the exact time of his conversion, not having been exercised in mind like @@ -2287,7 +2244,7 @@ up and join them in prayer. The regular season for the administration of the ordinance here will be the first Sabbath in July, but as Mr. Lewis will not probably live so long, it was concluded to have the service privately administered to him next Sabbath afternoon. Mrs. Lewis invited -me to be present with<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_64" id="Page_64">[Pg 64]</a></span> the Doctor, which I promised to do, and left +me to be present with<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_64">[Pg 64]</a></span> the Doctor, which I promised to do, and left accompanied by Mr. Munroe, whose house lay in the same direction.</p> <p>Mrs. Munroe has been absent ever since my arrival in Crawford, on a @@ -2324,9 +2281,9 @@ looked intently at me for a moment, but said no more.</p> <p>When I left him, he added, he should not be surprised if Mr. Lewis did not live until the Sabbath, but he thought him prepared to die.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_65" id="Page_65">[Pg 65]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_65">[Pg 65]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER VII.</span></h2> @@ -2359,7 +2316,7 @@ me, as she had generally done of late. She thought this very hard, and began to cry. I stepped back, and said, "Aunty sick; Pauline mustn't cry," when she fairly screamed, and showed a very naughty temper. I saw there was to be a contest; and I told Cæsar not to wait. "I must -postpone my ride until another<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_66" id="Page_66">[Pg 66]</a></span> time." Then taking her in my arms I +postpone my ride until another<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_66">[Pg 66]</a></span> time." Then taking her in my arms I carried her to a room the farthest removed from Emily's, and laying off my bonnet, attempted to take her into my lap.</p> @@ -2395,7 +2352,7 @@ answer the purpose; Pauline must be made to submit to me, as her parent. She encouraged me by saying, "I once had just such a contest with Frank; but when he yielded, it was for life."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_67" id="Page_67">[Pg 67]</a></span></p><p>I therefore returned to the room, with a heavy heart, where the noise +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_67">[Pg 67]</a></span></p><p>I therefore returned to the room, with a heavy heart, where the noise had entirely subsided. Finding, however, that she was no more ready to obey, but had stopped from sheer exhaustion, I kneeled by the chair, and asked God to give me wisdom and strength for this emergency. And if @@ -2428,7 +2385,7 @@ however, it will do the child good. Frank remarked at dinner, that I looked very pale, and I certainly felt worse for the excitement; but he, and all the rest, rejoiced with me in the happy termination. Pauline sobbed a long time after she was asleep; but this afternoon she has been -like a little lamb, coming every<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_68" id="Page_68">[Pg 68]</a></span> time she looked up from her play and +like a little lamb, coming every<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_68">[Pg 68]</a></span> time she looked up from her play and met my eye, to give me a sweet kiss.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Saturday, June 20th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -2464,7 +2421,7 @@ conversation. After a little time, she interrupted me, as I was beginning a remark, "Cora, I want to say something to you while mother is gone. I wish your advice and assistance."</p> -<p>"Well, dear Emily, it is very easy to give advice;" but while<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_69" id="Page_69">[Pg 69]</a></span> I spoke, +<p>"Well, dear Emily, it is very easy to give advice;" but while<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_69">[Pg 69]</a></span> I spoke, my heart began to beat very fast. I feared it would be something about Mr. Benson, and then the truth concerning him would have to be told.</p> @@ -2505,7 +2462,7 @@ to be very loving and often assure you of his love."</p> rather a dozen times, that he would be like Frank. Now he almost worships you; but he is not always talking about it, and showing it in such silly ways." I now began to blush in earnest. "But it is foolish to -talk of all this now. The die is<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_70" id="Page_70">[Pg 70]</a></span> cast, and I have no one but myself to +talk of all this now. The die is<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_70">[Pg 70]</a></span> cast, and I have no one but myself to blame. I have been thinking it all over, and have brought down my pride to asking his forgiveness for my haughty manner; mind, I say for the <i>manner</i> of my refusal. But it has cost me a hard struggle."</p> @@ -2542,7 +2499,7 @@ the world. I want you to take charge of a note from me, and send it to him."</p> <p>"When shall you write it?"</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_71" id="Page_71">[Pg 71]</a></span></p><p>"Some time next week," she answered, putting her finger on her lip, as +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_71">[Pg 71]</a></span></p><p>"Some time next week," she answered, putting her finger on her lip, as she heard mother at the door.</p> <p>I was glad to escape from the room; and ran down to take Pauline from @@ -2574,7 +2531,7 @@ body and blood of our Lord.</p> <p>The poor dying man, in clean clothing, lay on his bed with everything about him spotless and white as snow. Though he looked exceedingly pale, yet there was an elevation and glory in his face, which showed that his -soul had communion with his<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_72" id="Page_72">[Pg 72]</a></span> Saviour, and that the gracious Spirit was +soul had communion with his<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_72">[Pg 72]</a></span> Saviour, and that the gracious Spirit was strengthening him for this solemn occasion.</p> <p>Though it rained very hard, yet the window near the bed was open to give @@ -2607,7 +2564,7 @@ looked at me affectionately and gratefully, and pointed up, as if he would ask me to meet him in heaven. I pressed his cold hand to my lips and silently left the room.</p> -<p>Mrs. Lewis followed us to the door, where she took Frank's<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_73" id="Page_73">[Pg 73]</a></span> hands in +<p>Mrs. Lewis followed us to the door, where she took Frank's<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_73">[Pg 73]</a></span> hands in both of hers, and burst into tears. The most ardent desire of her soul for her poor dying husband had been realized; her prayers for years, answered; and though he was to be taken from her, she trusted she should @@ -2623,9 +2580,9 @@ Saviour's love. I think I shall not soon forget it.</p> Doctor reached there a few moments after, and made all the arrangements for the funeral, which is to be on Wednesday afternoon in the chapel near the church.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_74" id="Page_74">[Pg 74]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_74">[Pg 74]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER VIII.</span></h2> @@ -2658,7 +2615,7 @@ there with him.</p> calls her, came to the door, and shading her eyes from the sun with her hand, stood looking until the Doctor alighted.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_75" id="Page_75">[Pg 75]</a></span></p><p>"Well now, Dr. Frank, that's you," (she had known him from a baby,) "I +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_75">[Pg 75]</a></span></p><p>"Well now, Dr. Frank, that's you," (she had known him from a baby,) "I reckoned you'd be here before long."</p> <p>Frank led the horse to the steps and lifted me out.</p> @@ -2698,7 +2655,7 @@ proper kind of a woman, a reglar old maid, that'ud be company for his mother; but there's no telling what people will do, times changes so, since I was a gal."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_76" id="Page_76">[Pg 76]</a></span></p><p>I was well convinced by the spasmodic motion about Dr. Frank's mouth, +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_76">[Pg 76]</a></span></p><p>I was well convinced by the spasmodic motion about Dr. Frank's mouth, that he was not so absorbed in the examination of Mrs. Wilson's foot that he did not hear every word of this <i>confidential</i> talk, I therefore thought, I would try to change the subject of conversation. As I could @@ -2739,7 +2696,7 @@ of, I couldn't give her up."</p> <p>"Look there, now!" said Aunt Susy, turning in surprise to the Doctor, "an't it mazin how these young critters takes to children."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_77" id="Page_77">[Pg 77]</a></span></p><p>We both rose to go; but she just took my hands, and set me down again. +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_77">[Pg 77]</a></span></p><p>We both rose to go; but she just took my hands, and set me down again. "Sit right there, till I bring you some luncheon."</p> <p>I told her I preferred not taking any; but she would hear no excuse. She @@ -2772,7 +2729,7 @@ you are satisfied, I prophesy she will soon be reconciled."</p> <p>Now, my dear mother, if you have any idea from what I have written, that Aunt Susy has anything coarse about her, I have not described her well at all. She is truly refined in her feelings. I wish all the ladies I -have met in high life were as much so. She<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_78" id="Page_78">[Pg 78]</a></span> is a dear, old-fashioned, +have met in high life were as much so. She<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_78">[Pg 78]</a></span> is a dear, old-fashioned, warm-hearted woman; and it makes one's heart warm just to hear her name. Mother says, her husband was one of the most highly respected men in the state,—a justice of the peace, and lived independently on his farm, @@ -2811,7 +2768,7 @@ coming and taking my hand, while he kissed me repeatedly. "I shall love you with all my heart for calling me by so dear a name." I had never before addressed him as my "husband."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_79" id="Page_79">[Pg 79]</a></span></p><p>I felt very courageous in the moonlight, and said, "Why, Frank, I +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_79">[Pg 79]</a></span></p><p>I felt very courageous in the moonlight, and said, "Why, Frank, I understood you to say nearly a year ago, that you had lost your heart. Have you found it again?"</p> @@ -2835,9 +2792,9 @@ curiosity to read Emily's epistle. Will she show it to you?"</p> <p>"I think it doubtful," I replied.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_80" id="Page_80">[Pg 80]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_80">[Pg 80]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER IX.</span></h2> @@ -2869,7 +2826,7 @@ from a child been intimate with sister, and is of course well acquainted with the Doctor. When he kindly enquired the symptoms of her complaint, she did not speak, but just placed her hand upon her heart with a sorrowful expression. He asked if there was nothing he could do for her -relief. She shook her head<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_81" id="Page_81">[Pg 81]</a></span> with such a woe begone look that he was +relief. She shook her head<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_81">[Pg 81]</a></span> with such a woe begone look that he was deeply moved. He could do nothing but recommend nourishing food, and free exercise in the open air. He did not leave until she promised to fulfil her engagement to take tea with us on the morrow, when he wishes @@ -2903,7 +2860,7 @@ inquired into and prevented." Emily had, for the time, forgotten her own trials, in her indignation at the greater ones of her friend.</p> <p>I sat down by the weeping girl, putting my arm around her waist. She -thanked me by a press of the hand, while Emily,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_82" id="Page_82">[Pg 82]</a></span> who sat in a +thanked me by a press of the hand, while Emily,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_82">[Pg 82]</a></span> who sat in a rocking-chair opposite, (she was too excited to keep still a moment,) continued, "Only think, Cora, of that rascally fellow Joseph." Poor Lucy looked imploringly.</p> @@ -2940,7 +2897,7 @@ been schoolmates; and though from love to the gentle sister, Allen had tried to show, at least, kindness to her brother, yet he could not always conceal his displeasure at Joseph's conduct. A slight or neglect this haughty young man never forgot. He only waited his time to make -sure<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_83" id="Page_83">[Pg 83]</a></span> his revenge. Since Allen's intimacy with the family, he had indeed +sure<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_83">[Pg 83]</a></span> his revenge. Since Allen's intimacy with the family, he had indeed treated him with outward politeness; yet he hated him on account of his strong, and oft expressed disapprobation of the course he was pursuing, and the character of his companions. In this way he had gradually worked @@ -2972,7 +2929,7 @@ broke her heart by commanding her to dismiss Allen, or he himself would do it.</ <p>The wretched girl had had many doubts and misgivings whereunto these things would grow, and had shed many bitter tears in secret; but as she -had no idea of the extent of her<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_84" id="Page_84">[Pg 84]</a></span> brother's malice, nor of the strength +had no idea of the extent of her<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_84">[Pg 84]</a></span> brother's malice, nor of the strength of his determination upon revenge, she had never conceived so dreadful a result.</p> <p>For a week, she was obliged to keep her bed, being almost overwhelmed @@ -3006,7 +2963,7 @@ turned to the old gentleman, saying, "You surely cannot be in earnest in trying to separate your daughter and myself. Your deceased wife was my friend; and she as well as yourself gave a ready consent to our union." In the midst of his wrath Squire Lee was a little softened by the tone -and manner of the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_85" id="Page_85">[Pg 85]</a></span> young man, as well as by the mention of his wife, +and manner of the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_85">[Pg 85]</a></span> young man, as well as by the mention of his wife, whom he had loved next to himself. He was about to speak more kindly, when Joseph, perceiving his intention, interrupted him.</p> @@ -3042,7 +2999,7 @@ porter, "turn that rascal out of the house."</p> <p>Allen, seeing there was no hope for him or his dearly beloved Lucy, suddenly caught her in his arms, held her for one brief moment to his -breast, bade her farewell, and left the house. There<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_86" id="Page_86">[Pg 86]</a></span> was a sincerity in +breast, bade her farewell, and left the house. There<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_86">[Pg 86]</a></span> was a sincerity in his grief, a dignity in his manner, which made even the hard hearts of both brother and father quail.</p> @@ -3079,7 +3036,7 @@ elegant dress and accomplishments Joseph was never tired of talking. He was often at the house, and Lucy from an instinctive feeling of dislike avoided him as much as possible. She was obliged to meet him at the table, and to treat him with civility as a guest. She says she has -sometimes <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_87" id="Page_87">[Pg 87]</a></span>questioned herself as to the ground of her prejudice against +sometimes <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_87">[Pg 87]</a></span>questioned herself as to the ground of her prejudice against him. He is tall, of an elegant figure, and very free, easy manners. He converses well, and has rendered himself a favorite with the old gentleman; but there is a look in his eye which she says cannot be @@ -3113,7 +3070,7 @@ father and son and lock them up in jail. I was silent from astonishment; I had known of cases in France where children were forced to marry against their will; but can it be so, thought I, in this free country? Why then this boast of liberty? I am so much interested in this sweet -girl that I have given<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_88" id="Page_88">[Pg 88]</a></span> you a full account of her trials, embracing what +girl that I have given<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_88">[Pg 88]</a></span> you a full account of her trials, embracing what was told me during this interview, and what I learned from mother and Frank after her departure. I gave the poor girl all my sympathy, while Emily was very free with her advice, some of which from Lucy's shake of @@ -3147,7 +3104,7 @@ and his soul, he had sacrificed to these divinities.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Friday, July 3d.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> -<p>Great preparations are making for the celebration of the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_89" id="Page_89">[Pg 89]</a></span> Fourth of +<p>Great preparations are making for the celebration of the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_89">[Pg 89]</a></span> Fourth of July, which is the anniversary of the national independence.</p> <p>I really think Lucy's visit has been of service to Emily by taking her @@ -3181,7 +3138,7 @@ gayety. She danced and tried to sing in her delight.</p> <p>When she was tired, she went to Frank and turned her back for him to lift her up. He pretended not to know what she wanted, so as to have the pleasure of hearing her say, "please, papa, take Pauline." It is really -amusing to watch them <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_90" id="Page_90">[Pg 90]</a></span>together. She goes quite as a matter of course to +amusing to watch them <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_90">[Pg 90]</a></span>together. She goes quite as a matter of course to him when he sits in the library, and asks him to "take her," waiting patiently for half an hour, it may be, for him to finish reading his paper. Then she is sure of a frolic.</p> @@ -3198,9 +3155,9 @@ but rather too serious Dr. Lenox," capering about the room in that style.</p> <div>To take in childish plays a childish part."</div> </div></div> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_91" id="Page_91">[Pg 91]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_91">[Pg 91]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER X.</span></h2> @@ -3236,7 +3193,7 @@ house of the patient, which was but a few steps distant.</p> <p>Both the outer and inner doors were open, and nothing could be more appalling than the sight presented to my view. The room itself was -capable of being made comfortable, if proper<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_92" id="Page_92">[Pg 92]</a></span> care had been bestowed +capable of being made comfortable, if proper<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_92">[Pg 92]</a></span> care had been bestowed upon it. But at present poverty and filth ruled without restraint.</p> <p>The sick child lay upon a tottering bedstead, which was covered with @@ -3275,7 +3232,7 @@ apron sufficed for the former.</p> <p>The Doctor then proceeded to bathe the face, neck, and arms of the child. Afterwards he administered a cooling draught, which the poor, -parched mouth eagerly swallowed. He forbade<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_93" id="Page_93">[Pg 93]</a></span> Mrs. Jones to give her any +parched mouth eagerly swallowed. He forbade<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_93">[Pg 93]</a></span> Mrs. Jones to give her any spirit, and left, promising to bring powders for the night.</p> <p>As we rode home, my heart was full of admiration of my husband, while @@ -3310,7 +3267,7 @@ is under the power of his incessant appetite for intoxicating drink.</p> destroyed the furniture until now scarcely a piece remains. Sometimes, after an attack of delirium tremens, he endeavors to reform, and works steadily for two or three months. But then he is again overcome, and -drinks worse than ever. His wife has<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_94" id="Page_94">[Pg 94]</a></span> gradually lost all hope, and seems +drinks worse than ever. His wife has<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_94">[Pg 94]</a></span> gradually lost all hope, and seems to give up and let everything go. I fear she does not try to make home comfortable and pleasant to him, when he is himself. Everything is filthy in the extreme. It is only as a matter of stern duty that I can @@ -3345,7 +3302,7 @@ all to beware of RUM!!"</p> <p>His attendants listened in wonder, and even Frank was astonished, as he had never heard him talk in this way before. Nor could he understand it -until this morning, when Mrs. Jones told<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_95" id="Page_95">[Pg 95]</a></span> him that they had been to hear +until this morning, when Mrs. Jones told<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_95">[Pg 95]</a></span> him that they had been to hear the new minister preach; and it appears their consciences had been aroused by his faithful presentation of truth.</p> @@ -3381,7 +3338,7 @@ poison him. He was calmer before Frank left.</p> <p>Last evening, my dear husband hurried through his calls, and took Mr. Munroe with him to see poor Thomas. He found him so exhausted by the violence of his fits, that, unless soon relieved, he cannot live long. -The agony of his mind makes him much worse<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_96" id="Page_96">[Pg 96]</a></span> than ever before. When they +The agony of his mind makes him much worse<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_96">[Pg 96]</a></span> than ever before. When they went in, he had fallen asleep, and they sat down quietly to wait until he awoke. Frank says, as he sat by the bed and looked at the miserable man, so haggard and ghastly, he prayed that God would have mercy upon @@ -3417,7 +3374,7 @@ fingers on the brawny wrist.</p> prayed that peace and joy might take the place of the dark despair which was killing body and soul.</p> -<p>No one spoke, but still Thomas gazed. His whole mind was<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_97" id="Page_97">[Pg 97]</a></span> filled with +<p>No one spoke, but still Thomas gazed. His whole mind was<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_97">[Pg 97]</a></span> filled with wonder. At length, he gasped, rather than spoke, "I will, <i>I will</i> receive Him as my Saviour, but oh, it is too late!"</p> @@ -3459,7 +3416,7 @@ little impatience for his return. He found his patient decidedly better, though very weak. He had but one fit during the night, and that much less severe in its character. He had a touching expression of humility which made him look like a different man. He has most clear views of the -sinfulness of his<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_98" id="Page_98">[Pg 98]</a></span> own heart; and of the abounding grace of God in +sinfulness of his<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_98">[Pg 98]</a></span> own heart; and of the abounding grace of God in providing a Redeemer for one so vile.</p> <p>Frank was much pleased with one expression he used; "I dare not hope @@ -3499,7 +3456,7 @@ hisself dis yer day."</p> <p>"<i>Out do</i> you mean," said I laughingly.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_99" id="Page_99">[Pg 99]</a></span></p><p>"Laws missus! dere aint no kinder difference. He go long farder in the +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_99">[Pg 99]</a></span></p><p>"Laws missus! dere aint no kinder difference. He go long farder in the broad road dan I eber heard him afore. I 'spects, I'se can stand de meanin if I'se don't use de right words."</p> @@ -3536,7 +3493,7 @@ line, trying to make something "Missus will relish a bit." She complains that I do not eat enough to keep a canary bird alive, and indeed I have not much appetite. Frank would not allow me to arise until after dinner, when Ann came in with a dish which would be very tempting to a person in -health. I readily<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_100" id="Page_100">[Pg 100]</a></span> recognized the kind hand which selected it for me. +health. I readily<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_100">[Pg 100]</a></span> recognized the kind hand which selected it for me. The breast of a fat pigeon, with a nice slice of crisp toast, and an excellent cup of tea. I almost relished it.</p> @@ -3544,9 +3501,9 @@ excellent cup of tea. I almost relished it.</p> Phebe came from the kitchen to pay me a visit. She wished to see with her own eyes why I did not eat.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_101" id="Page_101">[Pg 101]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_101">[Pg 101]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XI.</span></h2> @@ -3583,7 +3540,7 @@ letter. I told her, I sent it at once, and asked, "Has he replied?"</p> <p>She shook her head.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_102" id="Page_102">[Pg 102]</a></span></p><p>"He may be away, and not have received it," I suggested. "I think," I +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_102">[Pg 102]</a></span></p><p>"He may be away, and not have received it," I suggested. "I think," I added with hesitation, "I remember to have heard he was going on a journey." She brightened at once, and I turned away from fear lest she should ask more. I am glad to have escaped her scrutiny.</p> @@ -3619,7 +3576,7 @@ Benson. It contained but few words, which were exactly these:—</p> <p>"I have this minute received your note, which has completely unmanned me.</p> -<p>"I am already on my way to Europe, where I shall probably<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_103" id="Page_103">[Pg 103]</a></span> stay +<p>"I am already on my way to Europe, where I shall probably<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_103">[Pg 103]</a></span> stay several years; and where, until the last few minutes, I had hoped to spend the remainder of my life. It is only by the kindness of Captain B—— I am permitted to detain the pilot, while I write @@ -3657,7 +3614,7 @@ sent her away on my account.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Monday, July 27th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> -<p>Pauline is taking nice care of me, while Ann is busy about<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_104" id="Page_104">[Pg 104]</a></span> her morning +<p>Pauline is taking nice care of me, while Ann is busy about<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_104">[Pg 104]</a></span> her morning work. The dear little thing is so proud to do anything for mamma. Sometimes she tries to help too much. After Ann curled her hair this morning, she accidentally left the brush on the dressing table. Pauline @@ -3694,7 +3651,7 @@ carried it to the bed, where he spread a napkin carefully over it.</p> <p>I looked in surprise; but the good lady smiled as she said, "Thy husband is well acquainted with friendly ways."</p> -<p>"I am sorry to leave such good company," he said, "but I have<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_105" id="Page_105">[Pg 105]</a></span> work +<p>"I am sorry to leave such good company," he said, "but I have<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_105">[Pg 105]</a></span> work enough for the afternoon." He was just leaving the room, when she detained him a moment, to ask whether Thomas Jones had recovered, and whether his family were in need of assistance. Frank replied that Thomas @@ -3730,7 +3687,7 @@ my head in her lap, looking up into her kind face, when she remarked, "Thee has a kind, loving husband."</p> <p>"O yes! I cannot think of one thing in which I should wish him to be -different." She smiled a moment, and then said, "I<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_106" id="Page_106">[Pg 106]</a></span> am pleased thou art +different." She smiled a moment, and then said, "I<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_106">[Pg 106]</a></span> am pleased thou art so well suited. Would thee like to hear what he said of thee?"</p> <p>"O, please tell me!" I said, before I thought, and then my cheeks @@ -3766,7 +3723,7 @@ with a little note expressing my affection and sympathy.</p> Miss Proctor, who is making some clothes for the children.</p> <p>She appears truly humble and devout. Thomas has not tasted a drop of -spirit since he recovered, and is now beginning to work.<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_107" id="Page_107">[Pg 107]</a></span> She took Miss +spirit since he recovered, and is now beginning to work.<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_107">[Pg 107]</a></span> She took Miss Proctor's advice very kindly with regard to neatness and economy; that her husband might feel that he had a respectable and decent home. She said, "I have now more heart about him than I have had for many years, @@ -3801,7 +3758,7 @@ to be sold in so vile a manner.</p> <p>The Doctor requested to see Joseph, being determined to appeal to his affection as a brother, and his honor as a gentleman, if, indeed, he had -any such feelings. But he was informed that<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_108" id="Page_108">[Pg 108]</a></span> he had gone with Mr. Arnold +any such feelings. But he was informed that<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_108">[Pg 108]</a></span> he had gone with Mr. Arnold to the city. Frank then advised her to embrace this favorable opportunity to impart to her father her decided refusal to marry Mr. Arnold. With this advice poor Lucy, with a shudder, promised to comply. @@ -3843,7 +3800,7 @@ would not ask me to do wrong."</p> <p>He looked very, <i>very</i> much pleased and drew me to his side. "Dear Cora, you have unconsciously given me the strongest proof of entire love; but -I do not deserve it, though I shall<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_109" id="Page_109">[Pg 109]</a></span> endeavor not to forfeit so precious +I do not deserve it, though I shall<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_109">[Pg 109]</a></span> endeavor not to forfeit so precious a token of your affection. This is the feeling, sweet wife, we should cultivate toward our heavenly Father. He knows what is best for us; and it is safe for us to confide in him. He sometimes leads us through @@ -3879,7 +3836,7 @@ hand as he sat by me on the sofa. "Cora," he asked, "can you control your feelin <p>"Squire Lee received a letter from his son which so enraged him against his poor innocent daughter, that he sent for a lawyer to his office and disinherited her unless she would consent to marry Arnold, and that too -without delay. With this legal document in<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_110" id="Page_110">[Pg 110]</a></span> his hand he summoned her +without delay. With this legal document in<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_110">[Pg 110]</a></span> his hand he summoned her into his presence, where with horrible oaths, he told her what he had done.</p> <p>"She begged him to allow her to take care of him in his old age. She @@ -3916,7 +3873,7 @@ patients, with a list of those upon whom it would be necessary to call.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Friday, August 7th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> -<p>Contrary to the Doctor's expectations, Squire Lee is still <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_111" id="Page_111">[Pg 111]</a></span>living; and +<p>Contrary to the Doctor's expectations, Squire Lee is still <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_111">[Pg 111]</a></span>living; and there is slight hope that he may be better. Frank pursued the most vigorous course of treatment; applying cups to the temples, and blisters to the back of the neck. He left him in a natural sleep.</p> @@ -3949,7 +3906,7 @@ early Monday morning.</p> <p>Frank also told him, Lucy had informed her father of her determination not to marry Arnold. Joseph swore dreadfully, that she would be the -death of her father yet. All his object now was<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_112" id="Page_112">[Pg 112]</a></span> to see if "the old +death of her father yet. All his object now was<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_112">[Pg 112]</a></span> to see if "the old fellow," as he called him, had acted upon his suggestion.</p> <p>Mrs. Burns had picked up the paper which lay upon the floor, after the @@ -3964,9 +3921,9 @@ restore it to no one but her master.</p> <p>After Joseph's departure on Monday, however, it was ascertained beyond a doubt, that he had taken the desk with him.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_113" id="Page_113">[Pg 113]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_113">[Pg 113]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XII.</span></h2> @@ -3997,7 +3954,7 @@ Frank's return, while the women searched the house and grounds.</p> ran to meet him. He stopped the horse to hear what she was in such a hurry to say, but mother beckoned for him to come to the door. He said "I'se heb seen missus 'bout seven or it might be nigh upon eight. She be -all dressed out for<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_114" id="Page_114">[Pg 114]</a></span> de walk, and was g'wine down de hill. I'se stopped +all dressed out for<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_114">[Pg 114]</a></span> de walk, and was g'wine down de hill. I'se stopped de wagon, and axed missus if I'se go back and take de carriage and carry her where she was g'wine. But missus say no, she only g'wine on a piece for ole missus. She 'peared in mighty hurry," ended the old man.</p> @@ -4032,7 +3989,7 @@ hastily running in that direction, and was observed to look frequently behind her, as if apprehending pursuit.</p> <p>"May God in mercy grant this to be our dear distracted sister. Pray -for us; but this I know you will do. I am stopping for ten<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_115" id="Page_115">[Pg 115]</a></span> minutes +for us; but this I know you will do. I am stopping for ten<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_115">[Pg 115]</a></span> minutes to rest and water my horse. Sweet wife, take care of yourself and our dear mother.</p> <p class="right"><span class="smcap">Your Frank.</span><span class="s3"> </span></p></blockquote> @@ -4068,7 +4025,7 @@ Miss Proctor, who instantly came to us in our sorrow, begged us to go up stairs, where we could be more retired. She promised to come to us with the first intelligence.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_116" id="Page_116">[Pg 116]</a></span></p><p>Ann came to put Pauline to bed, and brought tea on a waiter; but I +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_116">[Pg 116]</a></span></p><p>Ann came to put Pauline to bed, and brought tea on a waiter; but I shook my head, I could not swallow. Mother seemed not to see or hear her.</p> <p>It must have been nearly nine in the evening, when I heard a faint sound @@ -4103,7 +4060,7 @@ multiply such patients. He confessed to me this morning that for many hours yesterday he feared a more dreadful result; and added, "God only knows what I suffered in the thought that she had rushed into eternity unprepared."</p> -<p>I will go now and see if I can prevail upon mother to eat<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_117" id="Page_117">[Pg 117]</a></span> something and +<p>I will go now and see if I can prevail upon mother to eat<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_117">[Pg 117]</a></span> something and lie down. "For Emily's sake," is the only successful plea.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Wednesday, August 19th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -4138,7 +4095,7 @@ Frank, who had not left the sick room for many weary hours, came noiselessly out of it this morning; advanced toward mother and myself who sat silently hand in hand, awaiting the long feared, and long expected summons.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_118" id="Page_118">[Pg 118]</a></span></p><p>"Can you command your feelings?" he asked in a hoarse whisper. We bowed +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_118">[Pg 118]</a></span></p><p>"Can you command your feelings?" he asked in a hoarse whisper. We bowed our assent. He led us to the bed-side of the pale sufferer, where, with emotions of joy and gratitude which I cannot describe, we saw her, ghastly and pale indeed, but in a calm and natural slumber.</p> @@ -4172,7 +4129,7 @@ Her pale, anxious countenance will do his patient no good.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Monday, August 24th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> -<p>Still encouraging prospects! For the first time since Emily's<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_119" id="Page_119">[Pg 119]</a></span> sickness, +<p>Still encouraging prospects! For the first time since Emily's<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_119">[Pg 119]</a></span> sickness, Frank passed an undisturbed and quiet night. Strange as it may appear, my mind has been so occupied with sister's immediate danger, I have never thought to inquire of her brother where he found her. It now @@ -4211,7 +4168,7 @@ in a while. She sleeps most of the time.</p> <p>I rode to-day with Frank to see Caroline, who fails very fast. I was shocked to observe the alteration. She longs to depart, and wished the -Doctor, when he was about to pray, to ask God to<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_120" id="Page_120">[Pg 120]</a></span> give her patience to +Doctor, when he was about to pray, to ask God to<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_120">[Pg 120]</a></span> give her patience to wait her appointed time. Her mother appears deeply affected, and when Frank addressed a few words of consolation to her, she wept aloud. Then, after a short pause, "I am willing to give up my beloved daughter, if it @@ -4243,9 +4200,9 @@ to the comfort of her miserable father."</p> <p>"Yes," added the Doctor, "and God will reward her."</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_121" id="Page_121">[Pg 121]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_121">[Pg 121]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XIII.</span></h2> @@ -4278,7 +4235,7 @@ and I think very appropriate and salutary.</p> <p>When I returned from church and was passing into Emily's room, Frank came out and led me to my boudoir. His eyes were inflamed as if he had -been weeping. He sat down by me when<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_122" id="Page_122">[Pg 122]</a></span> I had laid off my bonnet, and said +been weeping. He sat down by me when<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_122">[Pg 122]</a></span> I had laid off my bonnet, and said softly, "I know, dear Cora, that you will join me in giving God the praise, for salvation has come to this house." He then told me that soon after we left, Emily requested him to bring the Bible to the side of the @@ -4310,7 +4267,7 @@ together with some little parting token of affection. She begged her father to tell the Doctor what comfort and joy she had experienced in her dying hour; and when he suggested that she should send her thanks for all his attention both to her spiritual and temporal wants, she -looked up to him with a smile, and said, "tell him no thanks<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_123" id="Page_123">[Pg 123]</a></span> of mine +looked up to him with a smile, and said, "tell him no thanks<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_123">[Pg 123]</a></span> of mine can repay him, but God will reward him." With a true refinement of feeling she presented me with a little collection of hymns which Frank had given her, and in which she had marked those which best expressed her feelings.</p> @@ -4347,7 +4304,7 @@ The proud husband, who is still so unfortunate as to have plenty of leisure, showed us all their conveniences, and evidently thought himself the happiest man, and his wife the dearest woman in the country. She is obviously a keeper at home, shrinking like a sensitive plant from -contact<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_124" id="Page_124">[Pg 124]</a></span> with strangers, but unfolding and expanding in the congenial +contact<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_124">[Pg 124]</a></span> with strangers, but unfolding and expanding in the congenial atmosphere of home, and home friends. No doubt the grateful Doctor had set forth in glowing terms "the unprecedented kindness of Dr. Lenox." With many blushes she thanked me cordially for the kind interest we had @@ -4377,7 +4334,7 @@ have grown excessively nervous and low-spirited. I want to sit on a cricket at your feet, and lay my head in your lap, dear mother, and have you comfort and cheer me. I try to reason with myself that I have no occasion to feel thus, but I cannot help it; the next morning I am as -bad as ever. Frank tries to comfort me by saying that it is owing<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_125" id="Page_125">[Pg 125]</a></span> to my +bad as ever. Frank tries to comfort me by saying that it is owing<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_125">[Pg 125]</a></span> to my state of health and to my loss of appetite, and that I shall soon be better.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Tuesday, September 15th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -4413,7 +4370,7 @@ what I had heard, when he interrupted me, "Ah, Reynolds has been having another spree! I'm sorry for his poor wife and children. This man," said he, turning from the mirror to look at me, "is another of Squire Lee's hopeful <i>protegés</i>. Oh!" he continued after a moment's pause, while he -went on with<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_126" id="Page_126">[Pg 126]</a></span> his shaving, "the misery that distillery has caused in +went on with<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_126">[Pg 126]</a></span> his shaving, "the misery that distillery has caused in this place, would if written down fill volumes."</p> <p>"What can I do for the poor children," I asked. "They want work."</p> @@ -4448,7 +4405,7 @@ o' curus. There's me's been a tellin my ole man how desp't bad I wanted de brush picked up clean out dar in de orchard fore cold wedder comes; but laws, he never has no time for notting." When we returned to the kitchen, the brother and sister had finished their breakfast, and sat -awaiting the important decision.<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_127" id="Page_127">[Pg 127]</a></span> I suggested that it would be well for +awaiting the important decision.<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_127">[Pg 127]</a></span> I suggested that it would be well for them to carry something previously to their mother, and obtain her consent to remain through the day. She would thus be relieved from all anxiety concerning them.</p> @@ -4483,7 +4440,7 @@ word that their mother was very much obliged to me for letting them earn the food. The Doctor found her sick with a cold. In a fit of intoxication her husband turned her out of the house, where she was obliged to remain until chilled through. Frank advised her to complain -to the public authorities and have him confined for a time. "Oh,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_128" id="Page_128">[Pg 128]</a></span> +to the public authorities and have him confined for a time. "Oh,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_128">[Pg 128]</a></span> Doctor!" she replied, "he's not himself when he treats me so ill. He never would do it if it were not for rum. Oh, dear!" she continued, beginning to cry, "we were so happy until he went to work in that horrid distillery."</p> @@ -4502,9 +4459,9 @@ gratify my curiosity at another time. Dear little Pauline has no idea that I am to leave her. But she will be taken good care of I doubt not. Emily pets her rather too much.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_129" id="Page_129">[Pg 129]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_129">[Pg 129]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XIV.</span></h2> @@ -4537,7 +4494,7 @@ on, (we were in our own carriage, and some of the wedding party were to take it back,) Frank tried to cheer me, and said kindly, "You must expect sometimes to feel a little out of tune," I only felt worse. When, however, I saw the smooth, placid face of Friend Estes, and her bright, -smiling, blushing Lizzie, as she<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_130" id="Page_130">[Pg 130]</a></span> is affectionately called, I began to +smiling, blushing Lizzie, as she<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_130">[Pg 130]</a></span> is affectionately called, I began to think there were pleasant spots in the world after all. And when I had sat down at a neat table covered with everything to tempt one's appetite, and had taken a cup of delicious coffee, and a slice of ham, I @@ -4569,16 +4526,16 @@ clear of all others, and having consent of parents, these are to certify to all whom it may concern, that for the full accomplishment of their said intention, this sixteenth day of the ninth month, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-five, they, the said -J. N. and E. E., appeared at a religious meeting of the aforesaid<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_131" id="Page_131">[Pg 131]</a></span> +J. N. and E. E., appeared at a religious meeting of the aforesaid<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_131">[Pg 131]</a></span> society in P——, and did declare," etc. [See marriage contract as above.]</p> <p>After this novel and interesting ceremony had concluded, we returned to a most bountiful dinner with the hospitable family of Friend Shove; and soon after bidding our friends "farewell," we proceeded on our journey.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_132" id="Page_132">[Pg 132]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_132">[Pg 132]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XV.</span></h2> @@ -4611,7 +4568,7 @@ darkest shade of auburn, like Frank's.</p> <p>Fidelia received me cordially enough; as I was a stranger, I could not expect she would be as glad to see me as she was to see her own cousin. I felt almost hurt that Frank did not more fully reciprocate her joy at -their meeting. There was a perfect<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_133" id="Page_133">[Pg 133]</a></span> fascination to me about this young +their meeting. There was a perfect<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_133">[Pg 133]</a></span> fascination to me about this young bride. She was constantly changing like the colors and figures in a kaleidoscope. Sometimes she would introduce conversation with the Doctor upon politics, and really talk very sensibly, so that I felt ashamed @@ -4646,7 +4603,7 @@ from her manner, she had been acquainted with Joseph a long time."</p> <p>"About as old as I am," I replied.</p> -<p>"Ah! now, I shall have a fine chance to find your age. <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_134" id="Page_134">[Pg 134]</a></span>Doctor," said +<p>"Ah! now, I shall have a fine chance to find your age. <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_134">[Pg 134]</a></span>Doctor," said he, breaking in upon their conversation, "will you favor me with the exact age of your wife?" The Doctor looked as if he did not quite understand.</p> @@ -4686,7 +4643,7 @@ before Joseph had asked me in a hurried manner how old I thought she was.</p> aunt came to me remarking that I looked very tired and had better retire. This I was glad to do, and she said she would accompany me; but Fidelia begged so earnestly for the privilege, that I requested aunt to -remain with Frank. Contrary to my<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_135" id="Page_135">[Pg 135]</a></span> expectation, and indeed to my wish, +remain with Frank. Contrary to my<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_135">[Pg 135]</a></span> expectation, and indeed to my wish, she entered my room, and remained so long I had no excuse for not undressing; and at length was obliged to do so in the presence of an entire stranger. She continued talking, however, in a most confidential @@ -4722,7 +4679,7 @@ have given every thing I possessed, could I have been safely at home under my own dear mother's roof. When Frank came up, I could only feign sleep in order to conceal my new and strange emotions of distrust and jealousy, Fidelia had awakened in my mind. I forced myself to be quiet -until Frank was asleep, when I could contain myself no longer. With<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_136" id="Page_136">[Pg 136]</a></span> my +until Frank was asleep, when I could contain myself no longer. With<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_136">[Pg 136]</a></span> my face buried in the pillow to stifle my sobs, I wept until I could weep no longer. I lay awake all night, revolving the dreadful deception which I fancied had been practised upon me. I could well understand, I @@ -4757,7 +4714,7 @@ come in until you ring."</p> <p>To my surprise, when I awoke, the sun was shining high in the heavens; and on my consulting my watch, I found it was near noon. I arose quietly and dressed, and not a little astonished the company sitting in the -parlor below, by my sudden entrance. It<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_137" id="Page_137">[Pg 137]</a></span> made me feel no better, +parlor below, by my sudden entrance. It<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_137">[Pg 137]</a></span> made me feel no better, however, to perceive, as I did at a glance, that my husband and his cousin occupied seats near each other on the sofa, as on the previous evening. But the Doctor was busily engaged in reading, and did not @@ -4793,7 +4750,7 @@ had deceived and wronged me, yet I could not help looking very much confused.</p <p>Joseph, good kind Joseph, was the life of the house. He devoted himself to my comfort. He read to me, told me stories, and was never tired of hearing me talk about my sweet little Pauline. Oh! how in imagination, I -hugged the little thing to<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_138" id="Page_138">[Pg 138]</a></span> my heart, as the only one on earth in whom I +hugged the little thing to<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_138">[Pg 138]</a></span> my heart, as the only one on earth in whom I could repose entire trust. Joseph wove many a tale out of her romantic story, in which by turns she figured as a Countess, a Duchess, or, at least, as Lady Pauline. I told him, I was entirely satisfied to have her @@ -4829,7 +4786,7 @@ mischief where Fidelia is."</p> <p>I started;—how true this had been in my case! I fell into a long reverie; so long that Joseph took up a paper to read. I thought over all -she had told me from our first interview; <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_139" id="Page_139">[Pg 139]</a></span>looking at this subject and +she had told me from our first interview; <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_139">[Pg 139]</a></span>looking at this subject and that by the light of the new revelation, I had of her character. But there were stern facts to be met. She had passed all the early part of her life in the closest intimacy with my husband; they had loved each @@ -4860,7 +4817,7 @@ see that it was with difficulty that he refrained from giving her a tart reply.< <p>But all other annoyances were slight compared with the one great desire which had taken possession of her soul, which was to render her husband -jealous of the Doctor. To this one purpose<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_140" id="Page_140">[Pg 140]</a></span> she bent all her powers. I +jealous of the Doctor. To this one purpose<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_140">[Pg 140]</a></span> she bent all her powers. I cannot describe to you the variety of conflicting emotions struggling for mastery during the hours of that never to be forgotten Sabbath. I had slept little the night previous, but had lain awake revolving the @@ -4893,7 +4850,7 @@ added, laying her hand on his, and gazing up into his face with an expression of languishing fondness, "those were blissful days when we scarce called a thought or wish our own, until we had imparted it to each other."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_141" id="Page_141">[Pg 141]</a></span></p><p>Frank started from his seat, and I was sure there was a strong +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_141">[Pg 141]</a></span></p><p>Frank started from his seat, and I was sure there was a strong expression of disgust upon his countenance. But the indignant husband saw not this. He had caught his hat and rushed from the house.</p> @@ -4927,7 +4884,7 @@ thinking religion a farce."</p> <p>"Dear Joseph," said I, "it distresses me to hear you speak so lightly upon religious subjects. It is the want of religion your reason -disapproves. Believe me, true piety never repels in the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_142" id="Page_142">[Pg 142]</a></span> way you +disapproves. Believe me, true piety never repels in the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_142">[Pg 142]</a></span> way you mention." I looked up to meet the eyes of my husband fixed upon me with such sadness that the blood burned in my cheeks. I felt, from Fidelia's looks, there was something wrong; but what, I could not imagine. The @@ -4960,7 +4917,7 @@ languishing looks! Bah! it makes me sick to see her fawning round the Doctor."</ fire, when he commenced again, "I thought her an angel of goodness. If it had been real she might have moulded me into what she pleased. Upon my soul," with a half uttered oath between his teeth, "I believe she's -possessed of all the devils that<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_143" id="Page_143">[Pg 143]</a></span> were cast out of Mary Magdalene. I've +possessed of all the devils that<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_143">[Pg 143]</a></span> were cast out of Mary Magdalene. I've made up my mind what course to pursue." After a short pause, he added with a sigh of relief, "Yes, I have it! She was poor—she married me for my money,—well—yes, that will serve her right," and his hollow laugh @@ -4996,7 +4953,7 @@ tenderness! I felt strong to endure whatever insults Fidelia might offer. "If I only have my husband's love," I said to myself, "I defy you to injure me."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_144" id="Page_144">[Pg 144]</a></span></p><p>When we were seated at dinner, Joseph said, "what have you been doing, +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_144">[Pg 144]</a></span></p><p>When we were seated at dinner, Joseph said, "what have you been doing, Cousin Cora? I never before saw you look so happy." All eyes were turned toward me, and I caught one glance of love from my dear Frank which certainly did not diminish my color.</p> @@ -5035,7 +4992,7 @@ implied that he considered the question an insult.</p> and that during the last few days you have repeatedly told her so."</p> <p>I had fallen back in my chair when Frank's looks arrested my attention. -There was not a particle of color in his face or lips,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_145" id="Page_145">[Pg 145]</a></span> and for a moment +There was not a particle of color in his face or lips,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_145">[Pg 145]</a></span> and for a moment there was a terrible struggle to control his anger; but at length he said, in a low, firm voice, "She has deceived you. I have never loved her. From a boy I have loathed her character. God forgive me," he added @@ -5073,7 +5030,7 @@ where he could look into my eyes, "tell me truly, do you not love Joseph Morgan? <p>O, what a world of light that one question let into my soul! I sprang joyfully to my feet, and looking him fully in the face, "My dear -husband," I answered, "as I love, honor and fear my<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_146" id="Page_146">[Pg 146]</a></span> Maker, I have not, +husband," I answered, "as I love, honor and fear my<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_146">[Pg 146]</a></span> Maker, I have not, and never have had one thought or feeling toward him unfaithful to you as my wedded companion, nor has he ever given me reason to suspect that he felt toward me otherwise than as he would feel toward a dear sister, @@ -5110,7 +5067,7 @@ to go across the street to the druggists and procure some medicine which he named. He then said to aunt, "I used to have these turns long ago, but have not for a year or two."</p> -<p>When cousin returned with the phial I administered the <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_147" id="Page_147">[Pg 147]</a></span>medicine +<p>When cousin returned with the phial I administered the <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_147">[Pg 147]</a></span>medicine according to his direction, when he told aunt, if it would not be giving too much trouble, he should like some strong mustard draughts for his feet.</p> @@ -5145,9 +5102,9 @@ glasses and wipe them twice before she could see; and she would not be contented until she had brought him some hot herb tea, which he consented to take, as it might hasten the operation of the medicine.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_148" id="Page_148">[Pg 148]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_148">[Pg 148]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XVI.</span></h2> @@ -5180,7 +5137,7 @@ met the eye of my husband fixed upon me with its former look of love, I felt that my Heavenly Father had answered my prayers, and restored unto me the heart, I feared, was estranged from me forever.</p> -<p>Aunt came up and sat down on the foot of the bed. After<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_149" id="Page_149">[Pg 149]</a></span> Frank had +<p>Aunt came up and sat down on the foot of the bed. After<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_149">[Pg 149]</a></span> Frank had assured her that all the danger had passed, and that, with the exception of being weak, he was as well as ever, she began to say something of Fidelia. I had taken my breakfast late, and had not seen her since we @@ -5220,7 +5177,7 @@ keenly. "We'll talk of that by and by," he said gravely.</p> <p>"Excuse me," resumed Joseph, "I really didn't mean anything, 'twas only a foolish way I have of turning everything into a joke."</p> -<p>"Yes, my son, you're very foolish," said aunt's voice; but her<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_150" id="Page_150">[Pg 150]</a></span> eyes +<p>"Yes, my son, you're very foolish," said aunt's voice; but her<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_150">[Pg 150]</a></span> eyes told a different story as she looked over her glasses with the most tender affection upon her only child.</p> @@ -5257,7 +5214,7 @@ story to me, and have it settled at once, but before I had really decided, we had taken tea, and having attended prayers were all seated around the social hearth waiting for Frank to say what he wished. He commenced with the remark, it was extremely painful to him to be obliged -to<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_151" id="Page_151">[Pg 151]</a></span> say anything unfavorable to the character of another; but, he +to<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_151">[Pg 151]</a></span> say anything unfavorable to the character of another; but, he continued, "in order to explain, I do not say extenuate, my conduct toward my wife, I must inform you that on the very first evening of my arrival, Fidelia succeeded in planting a thorn in my heart, and from @@ -5289,7 +5246,7 @@ in your conduct, I do not at all wonder that my little Cora feared me as she did <p>"Ah," said I, determining bravely to tell my story, "there is another side to that." They all looked at me in amazement, as I began at the beginning and related all I had felt and suffered. I confessed all my -hard feelings toward Frank, and all my jealousy<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_152" id="Page_152">[Pg 152]</a></span> of Fidelia. It was now +hard feelings toward Frank, and all my jealousy<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_152">[Pg 152]</a></span> of Fidelia. It was now the Doctor's turn to start up in awful indignation. I told him how I had been led as in his case, to see everything through a false medium, and I had feared that the affection, she told me they had formerly felt for @@ -5327,7 +5284,7 @@ influence with her to no purpose."</p> <p>"When she received the note, or rather when I read it to her, and gave her the money, she was at first very angry, and thought he only wrote it -to frighten her; but I soon convinced her that<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_153" id="Page_153">[Pg 153]</a></span> I thought otherwise, +to frighten her; but I soon convinced her that<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_153">[Pg 153]</a></span> I thought otherwise, when she suddenly started for New York, where they had been boarding since their marriage, in the hope of detaining him."</p> @@ -5363,7 +5320,7 @@ passed naturally to other themes.</p> <p>The remainder of the week passed delightfully; I gained every day in health; and the Doctor took me with him to many places of interest in the vicinity. Fidelia's name had not been mentioned in the week which -had intervened since her departure, <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_154" id="Page_154">[Pg 154]</a></span>except in one remark Frank made to +had intervened since her departure, <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_154">[Pg 154]</a></span>except in one remark Frank made to me on the Monday evening previous. He said, "You probably noticed that I gave no explanation of many of her statements; and though I deny ever having felt any affection for her, such as she describes, and hardly @@ -5397,7 +5354,7 @@ the name of Lucy Lee's suitor, and we knew too much of him to expect she would profit much by his society.</p> <p>We left our dear friends early on Tuesday morning, having obtained a -promise from Joseph to make us an early visit. A<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_155" id="Page_155">[Pg 155]</a></span> day or two after we +promise from Joseph to make us an early visit. A<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_155">[Pg 155]</a></span> day or two after we reached home, I noticed Frank in earnest conversation with mother; after which he requested me to go to her in the library. I went reluctantly, for indeed I was now so happy, I cared for no farther explanation. But @@ -5433,7 +5390,7 @@ be married, I mean to do the courting myself."</p> circumstance to corroborate his statement. "I hardly know how to believe it of Fidelia," she at length replied.</p> -<p>"Mother," said Frank "if you do not believe me, enter suddenly<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_156" id="Page_156">[Pg 156]</a></span> and +<p>"Mother," said Frank "if you do not believe me, enter suddenly<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_156">[Pg 156]</a></span> and unexpectedly into the library or anywhere we may chance to be left alone a moment, and you will see enough."</p> @@ -5468,7 +5425,7 @@ I devoutly hope I shall never have occasion to remember it.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Tuesday, October 27th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> <p>My dear, <i>dear</i> mother, now that I have told you all the sorrows, trials -and follies of the past month, I will turn to other and far<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_157" id="Page_157">[Pg 157]</a></span> more +and follies of the past month, I will turn to other and far<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_157">[Pg 157]</a></span> more pleasing themes. My dear little Pauline was almost wild with joy to see papa and mamma at home again. I found her looking very chubby and rosy, having gained in strength since the cool weather.</p> @@ -5502,7 +5459,7 @@ great effort to keep from crying that I did not bring it home with me.</p> <p>I made early inquiries on my return as to the present situation of Squire Lee's family; and was happy to learn that in many respects Lucy's -situation is far more comfortable than formerly.<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_158" id="Page_158">[Pg 158]</a></span> Her father still +situation is far more comfortable than formerly.<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_158">[Pg 158]</a></span> Her father still continues feeble in body and mind, but he has grown so dependent on his daughter, and is so pleased with her tender care, that he can hardly bear her out of his sight. She reads newspapers to him, combs his hair, @@ -5538,7 +5495,7 @@ is cheerful and affectionate to mother and all of us.</p> thinking my happiness had gone forever, and then realize what a united, happy family we are, my heart is ready to burst with gratitude.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_159" id="Page_159">[Pg 159]</a></span></p><p>Our</p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_159">[Pg 159]</a></span></p><p>Our</p> <div class="poem"><div class="stanza"> <div class="i10">"Home is the resort</div> @@ -5578,7 +5535,7 @@ library, you shall then and there learn all that your wife thinks of you."</p> <p>"Dearest," he replied, "you will do me the greatest favor by allowing me to peruse that part of it relating to ——." I put my hand to his mouth, which he held there. Then I went to my desk, and separating the sheets -containing the account of our visit to<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_160" id="Page_160">[Pg 160]</a></span> B——, I put them into his hand. +containing the account of our visit to<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_160">[Pg 160]</a></span> B——, I put them into his hand. When he had left the room, I could not help smiling at the look with which he took the papers. It was something like that of a boy who anticipates a pretty severe whipping. I began to feel sorry, I had @@ -5613,9 +5570,9 @@ fellow creatures." Then lowering his voice to a whisper, he added, "I prayed too for one who endeavored to injure us, that she might find space for repentance."</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_161" id="Page_161">[Pg 161]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_161">[Pg 161]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XVII.</span></h2> @@ -5650,7 +5607,7 @@ been if nurtured in a home of competence and comfort. At the time we entered, Anna was standing on an old stool behind her mother's chair, trying to smoother out the long auburn tresses, and twist them under the cap. I felt no repugnance to the act when I took the broken comb from -her hand, and made a<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_162" id="Page_162">[Pg 162]</a></span> beautiful knot at the back of her mother's head. I +her hand, and made a<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_162">[Pg 162]</a></span> beautiful knot at the back of her mother's head. I then bathed her poor bruised temple; and promising to do something for her immediate relief, we left her.</p> @@ -5685,7 +5642,7 @@ its presiding genius.</p> <p>With Anna, there came to Rose Cottage, as the young bride styled her new home, wagon loads of the neatest of furniture purchased by her father. -From the neatly finished attic to the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_163" id="Page_163">[Pg 163]</a></span> well stored cellar, each +From the neatly finished attic to the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_163">[Pg 163]</a></span> well stored cellar, each apartment received its appropriate part of the new goods. White fringed curtains nicely looped aside with ribbon, were hung in her spare chamber, or the one set aside for company, while a gay carpet covered @@ -5717,7 +5674,7 @@ rose, unfolding its sweetness amidst the most tender care and love.</p> thriving farmers in the place; while Anna by her neatness, and good housewifery, had so won upon the good will of their employers, that whoever else returned from market, heavily laden as they went, with -their own produce, William never failed to find<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_164" id="Page_164">[Pg 164]</a></span> customers, eager to +their own produce, William never failed to find<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_164">[Pg 164]</a></span> customers, eager to purchase at an advanced price Anna's butter and cheese.</p> <p>But about this time a little cloud arose in their horizon. Edward, who @@ -5752,7 +5709,7 @@ despatch. "That's something like, now!"</p> <p>Edward made a passing remark about the amount of business the past week, and went on with his work.</p> -<p>"Yes," resumed the Squire, "that's exactly what I came to see<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_165" id="Page_165">[Pg 165]</a></span> you +<p>"Yes," resumed the Squire, "that's exactly what I came to see<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_165">[Pg 165]</a></span> you about. We've engaged a large amount of rum, our very best, to go out Monday morning; and as we shall make a great profit on it, I mustn't disappoint the man. He wants it for a new tavern somewhere down in ----."</p> @@ -5789,7 +5746,7 @@ But, sir, to tell you the truth, I have stretched my conscience in your service by consenting to be employed in an establishment where liquors are manufactured; and it will be no disappointment to me to leave at this time."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_166" id="Page_166">[Pg 166]</a></span></p><p>Squire Lee in a frenzy, turned upon Edward with uplifted arm to strike +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_166">[Pg 166]</a></span></p><p>Squire Lee in a frenzy, turned upon Edward with uplifted arm to strike him to the floor; but there was something in the expression of the young man's eye, which had not for a moment quailed, that restrained him; and he contented himself by pouring upon him a volley of abuse, intermingled @@ -5821,7 +5778,7 @@ again in her family.</p> <p>This visit was the small cloud which gradually overspread the whole horizon of the gentle Anna Reynolds. That night when her husband returned home more than usually fatigued from his work, she communicated -to him the purpose of the Squire in his<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_167" id="Page_167">[Pg 167]</a></span> call, expressing at the same +to him the purpose of the Squire in his<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_167">[Pg 167]</a></span> call, expressing at the same time her conviction that her brother would never consent to return to his employ.</p> <p>"Why couldn't I get the situation?" flashed through William's mind, but @@ -5858,7 +5815,7 @@ saw Edward sitting there so cozy and comfortable with nothing to do, but just to write from morning till night; his salary sure, rain or shine, crops good or bad; I almost envied him."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_168" id="Page_168">[Pg 168]</a></span></p><p>"But what could you do with the farm?" interrupted Anna.</p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_168">[Pg 168]</a></span></p><p>"But what could you do with the farm?" interrupted Anna.</p> <p>"I could get a man to take care of it. There's Joe Clark would take it to the halves, and be glad of the chance. I heard him talking so to a @@ -5893,7 +5850,7 @@ In the most brotherly manner, Edward told him that he had noticed with fearful anticipations the relish with which, on occasions of his calls at the distillery, he had accepted invitations to a glass from the workmen. He also added, that since he had been in New York, he had -<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_169" id="Page_169">[Pg 169]</a></span>ascertained that public sentiment was farther advanced upon the subject +<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_169">[Pg 169]</a></span>ascertained that public sentiment was farther advanced upon the subject of intemperance than he had supposed, and that the distiller was beginning to be regarded as an enemy to his brother man.</p> @@ -5925,7 +5882,7 @@ until I and my babes moved to this old shanty, with little more of my nice furniture than the bed on which I lie. Even this, I could have borne, had my husband been left to me. I could work, I would do anything for them; but I <i>have no husband</i>. A man calling himself William -Reynolds lives here; that<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_170" id="Page_170">[Pg 170]</a></span> is, when he is not off on a drunken frolic; +Reynolds lives here; that<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_170">[Pg 170]</a></span> is, when he is not off on a drunken frolic; but he is not <span class="smaller">THE</span> <i>William Reynolds</i> I married."</p> <p>It will be readily seen that though William and his wife were, at the @@ -5943,9 +5900,9 @@ the minds of her children.</p> was very angry at his brother's interference, as he termed it, in matters which did not concern him; and Anna has not heard from him for several years."</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_171" id="Page_171">[Pg 171]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_171">[Pg 171]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XVIII.</span></h2> @@ -5980,7 +5937,7 @@ I am remembered whenever you approach the throne of grace——</p> family prayer. I saw again my own loved and honored father in his arm chair, near the table, where open before him lies the sacred page. Near by sit my dear mother and sisters, while on the opposite side of the -room, are our faithful <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_172" id="Page_172">[Pg 172]</a></span>Jennie and her associates, waiting for the daily +room, are our faithful <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_172">[Pg 172]</a></span>Jennie and her associates, waiting for the daily instruction, they are in the habit of receiving. When all is still, a chapter is read. Isabel strikes softly the notes of the organ, while all join in a hymn of praise; then my dear father in a simple, trustful @@ -6019,7 +5976,7 @@ them I am very, <i>very</i> happy."</p></blockquote> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Thursday, November 10th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> -<p>Beloved mother, how I long to exhibit to you and to all at home,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_173" id="Page_173">[Pg 173]</a></span> my +<p>Beloved mother, how I long to exhibit to you and to all at home,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_173">[Pg 173]</a></span> my beautiful boy, my chubby, rosy Walter. He is everything a mother's heart could desire, gifted with every faculty of body and mind, to make him a useful member of society. Yet when I realize that I have given birth to @@ -6054,7 +6011,7 @@ most of whom yield obedience to him far too readily.</p> <p>For a few days Pauline has not been well. I feel quite anxious; she has heretofore enjoyed uniform health. She coughed very hard last night. Her -father thinks she has taken a cold which<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_174" id="Page_174">[Pg 174]</a></span> will soon pass away. I have +father thinks she has taken a cold which<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_174">[Pg 174]</a></span> will soon pass away. I have allowed Ann to take most of the care of Walter, so that I can devote myself to my little girl.</p> @@ -6079,9 +6036,9 @@ he would try his skill on Pauline. Dear child, she loves her father so dearly that the thought of displeasing or disobeying him, would never enter her heart. She is now quietly sleeping, and I hope will awake refreshed.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_175" id="Page_175">[Pg 175]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_175">[Pg 175]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XIX.</span></h2> @@ -6117,7 +6074,7 @@ family. At length, Thomas met him and took him to his own home.</p> <p>"I could not but think," said the kind-hearted woman with tears starting to her eyes, "of the time when my husband used to return from a drunken -frolic, looking pretty near as forlorn as<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_176" id="Page_176">[Pg 176]</a></span> he. But Thomas brushed him +frolic, looking pretty near as forlorn as<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_176">[Pg 176]</a></span> he. But Thomas brushed him up, and we made him look as smart as we could, though we couldn't restore the ruddy cheeks, or the bright eyes he used to have; and then I jest stepped over to Anna Reynolds's. She was a sitting so kind o' @@ -6151,7 +6108,7 @@ floor. 'Oh, dear!' says I, 'I didn't mean to tell you of it so sudden.'</p> <p>"'Is it true?' says she, whispering with her white lips; her voice was clean gone.</p> <p>"'Yes, 'tis true,' says I, 'Thomas brought him home when he came from -work,' and then I was jest a going to tell her that he<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_177" id="Page_177">[Pg 177]</a></span> was a sitting +work,' and then I was jest a going to tell her that he<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_177">[Pg 177]</a></span> was a sitting with one of Thomas's coats on a waiting to see her; but somehow I thought that wouldn't be just the thing.</p> @@ -6192,7 +6149,7 @@ man, then, though I'm 'fraid 'twas kind o' wicked.'"</p> <p>Kind Mrs. Jones! she was obliged to stop and find her pocket-handkerchief. The tears were streaming down her honest face, and -I must confess, I wept with her. She resumed, "The next<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_178" id="Page_178">[Pg 178]</a></span> morning Anna +I must confess, I wept with her. She resumed, "The next<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_178">[Pg 178]</a></span> morning Anna came in and brought the coat all wrapped up in a towel, and says she, 'I thank your kind husband, Miss Jones, but William will soon be able to earn himself a coat with my help.'</p> @@ -6227,7 +6184,7 @@ not come out; and the poor child was burning up with fever.</p> remained here to assist me in the care of the little sufferer. Even when her face was so much swollen as to close her eyes, she was patient and gentle as a lamb. "Dear mamma," she would say, "will God let me see my -little brother again? Please ask<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_179" id="Page_179">[Pg 179]</a></span> God to make me well quick; this don't +little brother again? Please ask<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_179">[Pg 179]</a></span> God to make me well quick; this don't make Pauline's face feel nice."</p> <p>When she had repeatedly begged that Walter might be brought to the bed @@ -6262,7 +6219,7 @@ short, and I want to learn more."</p> <p>"But, Pauline, why don't you shut your eyes, and go to sleep?"</p> <p>"I do shut my eyes, mamma; but they won't stay shut, and the moon looks -so bright, I like to see it. Then I say, 'God<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_180" id="Page_180">[Pg 180]</a></span> made the sky that looks +so bright, I like to see it. Then I say, 'God<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_180">[Pg 180]</a></span> made the sky that looks so blue.' Is there a hymn, mamma, about the moon?"</p> <p>I taught her "twinkle, twinkle little star," but with a sad weight at my @@ -6301,7 +6258,7 @@ laughed so much for a long, <i>long</i> time. He has evidently indulged no small curiosity to see Pauline; but though he will not of course say anything to wound my feelings, yet it was plain enough to see, he thought much more of a lively game at romps with Walter, than he did of -trying to<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_181" id="Page_181">[Pg 181]</a></span> draw out Pauline, timid and retiring, as she always appears +trying to<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_181">[Pg 181]</a></span> draw out Pauline, timid and retiring, as she always appears before strangers.</p> <p>The little fellow will not allow his cousin one moment's peace when in @@ -6334,7 +6291,7 @@ is!" she exclaimed triumphantly, "will you please tell Phebe, you did say that." <p>Joseph confessed he was decidedly confused. "She looked so earnest and solemn with those large eyes of hers. I wouldn't like her to catch me -fibbing. I couldn't look her in the face for a<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_182" id="Page_182">[Pg 182]</a></span> month. By the way, coz, +fibbing. I couldn't look her in the face for a<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_182">[Pg 182]</a></span> month. By the way, coz, have you ever found out her parentage? She speaks when occasion requires, like a princess. You should have heard her reprove Phebe for laughing."</p> @@ -6373,7 +6330,7 @@ placed her before him, held her tightly with one arm, and nodding adieu, they rode away. But Joseph forgot himself again before he reached the gate, and shouted back, "You need not expect us till night."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_183" id="Page_183">[Pg 183]</a></span></p><p>"Oh! please cousin don't stay so long, mamma would be very anxious," +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_183">[Pg 183]</a></span></p><p>"Oh! please cousin don't stay so long, mamma would be very anxious," and she looked distressed.</p> <p>Joseph turned the horse at once, rode back to the door where we still @@ -6411,7 +6368,7 @@ upon him like a flood.</p> fellow, yet I feel assured he is not without his serious moments, when he realizes that it is "not all of life to live." How can it be otherwise, educated as he has been. From his birth, daily prayer has -been offered in his behalf. I am well convinced,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_184" id="Page_184">[Pg 184]</a></span> that he often puts on +been offered in his behalf. I am well convinced,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_184">[Pg 184]</a></span> that he often puts on this kind of foolery, as he calls it, for a cover to deeper feelings. I told him to-day that Pauline, (who always frames her own petitions,) had prayed for him, and thanked God for giving her such a nice cousin, and @@ -6447,7 +6404,7 @@ God, he will tell you how to be good, and mamma will pray for you."</p> <p>The tears started to Joseph's eyes, as he kissed the little hand in his, and went quickly out of the room.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_185" id="Page_185">[Pg 185]</a></span></p><p>An hour or two afterward, two young gentlemen from the village called +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_185">[Pg 185]</a></span></p><p>An hour or two afterward, two young gentlemen from the village called to invite him to join them in an excursion to the lake. I was much pleased with this attention to my cousin, and accepted their invitation in his name. But to my astonishment Joseph, when sent for from the @@ -6482,7 +6439,7 @@ but checked himself, and taking Pauline in his arms, placed her on the horse, then with a light bound sprang to her side and rode away. The weather is still mild and warm, and as Ann was busy, I took Walter in his wagon, and drew him around the garden, calling at grandmamma's. The -young lad began to<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_186" id="Page_186">[Pg 186]</a></span> be very sleepy, and I was about returning to the +young lad began to<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_186">[Pg 186]</a></span> be very sleepy, and I was about returning to the house, when the equestrians returned. Joseph left Pauline inside the door, and Cæsar coming forward to lead the horse, he hastened to meet me.</p> @@ -6516,7 +6473,7 @@ to direct me, that I might speak a "word in season." I then endeavored in my feeble, imperfect way, to direct my inquiring cousin to the fountain of all strength. I told him while he depended upon himself to keep the resolutions, he formed, he would necessarily fail. But aware as -he expressed himself to be<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_187" id="Page_187">[Pg 187]</a></span> of his inability to help himself, if he +he expressed himself to be<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_187">[Pg 187]</a></span> of his inability to help himself, if he would humbly and earnestly beseech God for Christ's sake to help him, God would certainly answer his prayer.</p> @@ -6551,7 +6508,7 @@ confess, I have sometimes thought they were too indulgent in their training, and allowed him altogether too much money. Considering how entirely he has been for many years his own master, and how much he has been petted at home, I think he is wonderfully free from faults, -especially from that<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_188" id="Page_188">[Pg 188]</a></span> selfishness, prodigality, and disregard of the +especially from that<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_188">[Pg 188]</a></span> selfishness, prodigality, and disregard of the wishes of others which is too often the result of such training.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Tuesday, April 4th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -6569,9 +6526,9 @@ silent grief went straight to Joseph's heart. He turned back, pressed her tightly in his arms for a moment, said something to her in a low voice and was gone.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_189" id="Page_189">[Pg 189]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_189">[Pg 189]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XX.</span></h2> @@ -6608,7 +6565,7 @@ of his being left alone in his sickness. Emily encouraged her to go at once, and offered to remain with her father, to which her friend gratefully acceded.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_190" id="Page_190">[Pg 190]</a></span></p><p>The Doctor whom they consulted, advised them to tell the Squire frankly +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_190">[Pg 190]</a></span></p><p>The Doctor whom they consulted, advised them to tell the Squire frankly where she was going, as if it resulted as they feared, he must then be told.</p> <p>During the long, <i>long</i> months of his confinement, Frank had observed a @@ -6642,7 +6599,7 @@ before retiring, when all at once she stopped and began to sob.</p> <p>"My dear little daughter, why do you cry?"</p> <p>"Dear Mamma," she replied, still sobbing, "my cousin told me when he was -going away, that I must pray every night, that God<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_191" id="Page_191">[Pg 191]</a></span> would help him to +going away, that I must pray every night, that God<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_191">[Pg 191]</a></span> would help him to become a good man; and when I was going to ask God, I remembered that Joseph had gone, and it made me cry." She looked very earnestly at me as she inquired, "Isn't my cousin good, mamma?"</p> @@ -6679,7 +6636,7 @@ in a minute as if he had heard all, and with a queer look, said he was glad I knew how to rejoice with those that rejoiced, as well as to weep with those that weep.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_192" id="Page_192">[Pg 192]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_192">[Pg 192]</a></span></p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Saturday, April 8th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -6714,7 +6671,7 @@ the prayer for the day of the week, and kneeling near him, she read aloud.</p> <p>His right hand supported his head, and when sister arose, the tears were trickling through his fingers and down upon his cheeks. Several times, -she heard him say, "poor Joseph, soul and body<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_193" id="Page_193">[Pg 193]</a></span>—lost by rum—God +she heard him say, "poor Joseph, soul and body<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_193">[Pg 193]</a></span>—lost by rum—God forgive me." Many similar expressions fell from his lips.</p> <p>Allen came in every day during Lucy's absence, and Emily thought that @@ -6751,7 +6708,7 @@ now was how to get it into the room.</p> father. She has been trodden upon so long, she has no will of her own." Determined to carry out her plan, now that she had gone so far, Emily arranged the cord and tassel so that she could hang it up in an instant, -and setting it down at the door of<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_194" id="Page_194">[Pg 194]</a></span> the room, returned to her charge. +and setting it down at the door of<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_194">[Pg 194]</a></span> the room, returned to her charge. She playfully suggested to him the idea of a look from the window, and wheeled the chair around for that purpose, when quickly catching the frame from its hiding place, she suspended it from the nail before the @@ -6771,9 +6728,9 @@ pleasant surprise, she intended, he confessed that for a moment he thought his wife had appeared to him to upbraid him for his cruel treatment of her daughter. But now nothing could induce him to have her portrait removed.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_195" id="Page_195">[Pg 195]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_195">[Pg 195]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXI.</span></h2> @@ -6805,7 +6762,7 @@ present to witness the astonishing feat. She runs to the library for her father. "Oh! papa, come quick, and see what Walter can do!" She soon assembled the whole household. Papa looked on with the most complacent of smiles, hardly knowing which to admire more, the new use to which his -first-born son was determined to put his understanding, or the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_196" id="Page_196">[Pg 196]</a></span> +first-born son was determined to put his understanding, or the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_196">[Pg 196]</a></span> unselfish triumph of his little daughter. Cæsar, Phebe and Ann loudly applauded the little fellow. This, as is often the case with persons of riper years, only made him top-heavy and brought him sooner down to his @@ -6840,7 +6797,7 @@ this way bring upon myself his chastening rod! Oh, that all my earthly affections may be so sanctified as to be acceptable to my Father in heaven!</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_197" id="Page_197">[Pg 197]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_197">[Pg 197]</a></span></p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Tuesday, May 2d.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -6876,7 +6833,7 @@ him. Pauline took the seat which I usually occupied, with Ann by her side.</p> <p>Our sable friends had joined in the birth-day sports of Mass'r Frank and Misse Emily, and felt no embarrassment in sitting with us on such an -occasion, in honor of which Phebe had donned<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_198" id="Page_198">[Pg 198]</a></span> a new turban of brilliant +occasion, in honor of which Phebe had donned<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_198">[Pg 198]</a></span> a new turban of brilliant hues, and Cæsar had given his face, eyes, and teeth an extra shine. But Ann felt it necessary to apologize for the liberty, and said "Miss Pauline would have it so."</p> @@ -6912,7 +6869,7 @@ anxiety lest some one should be overlooked, she flew around, and then remembering that this was not mamma's manner, she returned to her seat and there tried to do the honors in the most approved style.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_199" id="Page_199">[Pg 199]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_199">[Pg 199]</a></span></p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Friday, May 12th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -6948,7 +6905,7 @@ succeed in soothing her. She said, "the sick man makes dreadful faces at me."</p <p>Lucy said, her father wished her to apologize to me, and to say, that the child resembled so strongly a lady he had known when in Europe, that -for a moment he thought her standing <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_200" id="Page_200">[Pg 200]</a></span>before him. "But when I told him," +for a moment he thought her standing <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_200">[Pg 200]</a></span>before him. "But when I told him," she added, "it was your little girl, he was relieved at once. I think," continued she, with slight agitation, "father must have had some unpleasant associations, connected with the lady, he mentioned, for he @@ -6959,9 +6916,9 @@ drops upon his brow."</p> avoid taking Pauline there again, since such excitements might prove fatal to his patient. I don't remember that the old gentleman ever saw her before.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_201" id="Page_201">[Pg 201]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_201">[Pg 201]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXII.</span></h2> @@ -6996,7 +6953,7 @@ been a long time before he could have earned clothes suitable to go to church."< <p>"Mr. Jones knows well how to sympathize with him in his efforts to reform."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_202" id="Page_202">[Pg 202]</a></span></p><p>"Yes," and a curious look passed over her face. "But he told William at +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_202">[Pg 202]</a></span></p><p>"Yes," and a curious look passed over her face. "But he told William at last that he could not keep it from him any longer. Thomas did indeed go with him to the tailor's, and order the garments, but it was by direction of your good husband, who paid the bill."</p> @@ -7034,7 +6991,7 @@ was well aware of their secret all the time.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Tuesday. May 30th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> -<p>How true it is that life is made up of sun and shade. I was never<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_203" id="Page_203">[Pg 203]</a></span> more +<p>How true it is that life is made up of sun and shade. I was never<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_203">[Pg 203]</a></span> more impressed with this idea than I have been to-day. A short time since I called, as I mentioned, upon Mrs. Reynolds, and found her in comfort, with her husband restored to her and to his family, and looking forward @@ -7069,7 +7026,7 @@ promised each of the children a flower-garden equal to any their mother ever had the afflicted woman. "I could bear it myself," she continued, sobbing, "but William has given up, and says, it is no use now, trying to be anything."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_204" id="Page_204">[Pg 204]</a></span></p><p>Though I feared, it would be in vain, I did all I could to encourage +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_204">[Pg 204]</a></span></p><p>Though I feared, it would be in vain, I did all I could to encourage her and told her the Doctor would inquire about it, and see if the purchaser could not be bought off. "At any rate," I said, "William can put up a cottage like it. You must not allow your husband to despond." @@ -7103,7 +7060,7 @@ meaning of all this secrecy?" I said no more, but walked back, soliloquizing whether it would be wiser for me to insist upon knowing without farther delay, or to allow matters to approach the crisis. I had concluded upon the latter course when I saw Frank drive into the yard. I -did not stop, however, for I intended to keep up my dignity, and<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_205" id="Page_205">[Pg 205]</a></span> to +did not stop, however, for I intended to keep up my dignity, and<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_205">[Pg 205]</a></span> to appear perfectly indifferent. So I went to my room and gave Pauline her lesson; but Frank peeped in and beckoned me away.</p> @@ -7141,7 +7098,7 @@ do the business far better."</p> <p>But Lucy only smiled, and pulled her forward, saying, "Tell him just as you have told me. He won't be displeased."</p> -<p>So Emily sat down at his feet and told him all her heart. He<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_206" id="Page_206">[Pg 206]</a></span> listened +<p>So Emily sat down at his feet and told him all her heart. He<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_206">[Pg 206]</a></span> listened with a pleased attention; and when she described the patient suffering of the gentle Anna, the beautiful children cursed with a drunken father, his breast heaved with emotion. Emily grew warm with her subject, and @@ -7176,7 +7133,7 @@ promised with the assistance of her brother to arrange all the business.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Wednesday, June 7th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> -<p>I had not time last evening to finish Emily's story. Her <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_207" id="Page_207">[Pg 207]</a></span>frequent +<p>I had not time last evening to finish Emily's story. Her <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_207">[Pg 207]</a></span>frequent conversations with Frank were connected with the legal transfer of the estate. How wise I thought myself in having seen through their plot!</p> @@ -7209,7 +7166,7 @@ seen. The good Cæsar was constantly coming and going, laden with baskets of provisions, crockery and other household utensils. As he passed the door, he stopped the horse, and drawing himself up, said in a consequential tone, "Cæsar knows Misse Emily no do widout dis chile on -dis great<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_208" id="Page_208">[Pg 208]</a></span> 'casion. Mass'r Lenox allus powerful good to sich kind. Dis +dis great<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_208">[Pg 208]</a></span> 'casion. Mass'r Lenox allus powerful good to sich kind. Dis de gemman allus 'prove mass'r plans."</p> <p>At length, the hour arrived, and Pauline was arranged in a white dress @@ -7244,7 +7201,7 @@ with his wife were seated in the neatly furnished parlor, Lucy with moistened eyes presented him with a document, when he exclaimed, "I can't! <i>Oh! I can't take it!</i>"</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_209" id="Page_209">[Pg 209]</a></span></p><p>Frank saw that he was laboring under some mistake, though <i>what</i> it was +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_209">[Pg 209]</a></span></p><p>Frank saw that he was laboring under some mistake, though <i>what</i> it was he could hardly conceive, and fearing lest the joy would be too much for him, he took the document from the donor, and said kindly, "My good friends, this young lady is the owner of the cottage, and she has @@ -7285,7 +7242,7 @@ followed their example, when Frank in a most appropriate prayer thanked God in their behalf and dedicated the happy abode to "<i>temperance</i>, <i>union</i> and <i>love</i>."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_210" id="Page_210">[Pg 210]</a></span></p><p>When we arose, our hearts were somewhat relieved. Mr. Reynolds pressed +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_210">[Pg 210]</a></span></p><p>When we arose, our hearts were somewhat relieved. Mr. Reynolds pressed his wife to his heart, and thanked God for such a treasure. When he became more composed, he said, "I am well aware that it is the purity and goodness of my Anna which have thus met their reward; but I hope and @@ -7302,9 +7259,9 @@ hurried through supper in order to leave the family alone and give them an opportunity to recover from their excited feelings. As we did so, Lucy put into Mrs. Reynolds's hand the document, her husband had refused.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_211" id="Page_211">[Pg 211]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_211">[Pg 211]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXIII.</span></h2> @@ -7336,7 +7293,7 @@ gasped convulsively. "You don't know, you have never felt the agony of remorse!" <p>Frank tried to soothe his patient, and pointed him to the Saviour as one ready to bear all our sins. "I've tried to think so Doctor; sometimes the devil tempts me to believe that there can be no forgiveness of sins -like mine. In addition to all my<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_212" id="Page_212">[Pg 212]</a></span> drunkenness and profanity, all my +like mine. In addition to all my<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_212">[Pg 212]</a></span> drunkenness and profanity, all my abuse of widows and orphans, and all my grinding the face of the poor, I have been—Oh!—<i>Oh, dear!</i>—I am a <span class="smaller">MURDERER</span>!"</p> @@ -7368,7 +7325,7 @@ the guilty woman whom I had falsely represented."</p> "Doctor," said the agonized man when he revived, "a word more; you cannot realize what a relief this will be here," laying his hand upon his breast, Frank bowed assent. The sick man then earnestly begged the -Doctor to take the name of<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_213" id="Page_213">[Pg 213]</a></span> Colonel Shirley, and to use every means in +Doctor to take the name of<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_213">[Pg 213]</a></span> Colonel Shirley, and to use every means in his power to ascertain whether that gentleman were living; and if he should ever see or hear of him, to communicate to him the fact of his wife's innocence, and of the fiendish revenge which prompted the writer of those letters.</p> @@ -7401,7 +7358,7 @@ die." He also added, "if you marry her, you will not have a portionless bride."< <p class="tbrk right"><i>Monday, October 9th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> <p>Emily has just consented to go to the city to make some purchases for -the intended bride, as Lucy cannot think of leaving her<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_214" id="Page_214">[Pg 214]</a></span> father, who is +the intended bride, as Lucy cannot think of leaving her<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_214">[Pg 214]</a></span> father, who is very feeble. He told her in the presence of Allen, that he did not wish their marriage to be delayed.</p> @@ -7434,7 +7391,7 @@ made provision for his daughter. After we all left the room, Lucy sat on a cricket chafing his poor withered hand. He looked at her with melting tenderness, as he said to Frank, who had returned to him, "Doctor, she is a good girl."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_215" id="Page_215">[Pg 215]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_215">[Pg 215]</a></span></p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Friday, October 20th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -7470,7 +7427,7 @@ go back, saying that he had been twice to the office in the village to find him. <p>Frank met him on the road and instantly returned with him. On the way, he was told a lawyer had been sent for who soon went out and returned -with two other men. After they all <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_216" id="Page_216">[Pg 216]</a></span>retired, Lucy hastened to the room, +with two other men. After they all <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_216">[Pg 216]</a></span>retired, Lucy hastened to the room, fearing the effect of this unusual excitement upon her father. But as he lay perfectly quiet, she supposed him to be sleeping. She sat by his side, when perceiving that he remained for a long time in exactly the @@ -7501,7 +7458,7 @@ said, "Dr. Lenox, do ask him if Mr. Lee was making his will yesterday. I know, the dear old man meant to do right by Lucy."</p> <p>As Frank opened the door, Mr. Colby arose, and bowed, saying, "I have -been told by the house-keeper that Squire Lee is <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_217" id="Page_217">[Pg 217]</a></span>suffering from another +been told by the house-keeper that Squire Lee is <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_217">[Pg 217]</a></span>suffering from another attack of paralysis; and I wish the opinion of his physician whether he is in a sound and disposing mind, and is capable of finishing some business transactions."</p> @@ -7538,7 +7495,7 @@ should render it impossible for him to transact the legal business contemplated. <p class="tbrk right"><i>Wednesday, October 25th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> -<p>Emily has just returned from Squire Lee's, where she has been<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_218" id="Page_218">[Pg 218]</a></span> since +<p>Emily has just returned from Squire Lee's, where she has been<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_218">[Pg 218]</a></span> since yesterday. The servants are in dreadful excitement for fear Joseph should be left in possession of all the property, since it cannot be ascertained that a new will has been made. They vehemently declare that @@ -7572,7 +7529,7 @@ document had formerly been put into his hand which he supposed to be a will.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Thursday, October 26th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> <p>Lucy is very anxious to have her brother come home if possible to see -her father once more; and Allen wrote a note to Mr. Colby<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_219" id="Page_219">[Pg 219]</a></span> begging him +her father once more; and Allen wrote a note to Mr. Colby<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_219">[Pg 219]</a></span> begging him to go to New York and detain Joseph from his voyage until after the funeral.</p> <p>This morning Squire Lee revived from the dreadful stupor in which he has @@ -7615,7 +7572,7 @@ ground, a distance of over thirty feet. He has no family, and has not long been a resident in the place; nevertheless there is great sympathy manifested at his sudden death. The Doctor reached him about twenty minutes after he fell, but found him dying; and thinks that he knew -nothing after he struck the ground. He immediately wrote his parents to<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_220" id="Page_220">[Pg 220]</a></span> +nothing after he struck the ground. He immediately wrote his parents to<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_220">[Pg 220]</a></span> ascertain their wishes with regard to the body of their unfortunate son.</p> <p>How true it is that in the midst of life, we are in death; one moment in @@ -7626,9 +7583,9 @@ and who seldom left the house after he came in from his work in the evening. His landlady was very much affected when the Doctor carried her the intelligence; but said she thought him prepared to die.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_221" id="Page_221">[Pg 221]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_221">[Pg 221]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXIV.</span></h2> @@ -7660,7 +7617,7 @@ brother will wish to share the estate with her, when he knows his father's dying wishes. Her husband has no idea of this kind, and says he is only too happy in the possession of such a treasure as his Lucy. He is now in business with his father; and though not able to live in the -splendor she<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_222" id="Page_222">[Pg 222]</a></span> did before her father's sickness, yet he can give her +splendor she<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_222">[Pg 222]</a></span> did before her father's sickness, yet he can give her every comfort, and he is sure he can make her happy.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Monday, October 30th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -7693,7 +7650,7 @@ form, gazing abstractedly about the room, or yawning as if already weary of this last poor respect to the memory of his deceased father.</p> <p>In compliance with the request of Allen and Lucy, the Doctor and Emily -returned to Lee Hall, to be present at the reading of<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_223" id="Page_223">[Pg 223]</a></span> the will. As +returned to Lee Hall, to be present at the reading of<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_223">[Pg 223]</a></span> the will. As Joseph, the executor, had but just arrived, he was not in possession of the document, and sent Jacob to Mr. Colby to procure it. He soon returned, and after Lucy had summoned Mrs. Burns to the room, Joseph @@ -7728,7 +7685,7 @@ to the wishes of her father, (whom she now pretends to mourn) in the choice of a husband, this will would never have been executed. If she had remained single, I, as the executor, and only heir, should have set it aside, and shared the property equally with her. But as she has -chosen her path, so she must<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_224" id="Page_224">[Pg 224]</a></span> walk in it; as she has married a mean +chosen her path, so she must<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_224">[Pg 224]</a></span> walk in it; as she has married a mean rascal," (for the first time letting his eye rest upon Allen, and with the look of a fiend,) "she must take the consequences."</p> @@ -7764,7 +7721,7 @@ wished to go through the house and take a sorrowful leave of the home of her childhood, and more especially of the apartment where she had spent two years in the society and care of her father; now hallowed by the remembrance of his peaceful death. Mrs. Burns supported her on one side, -and<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_225" id="Page_225">[Pg 225]</a></span> Emily on the other, while she thus took her sad farewell of places +and<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_225">[Pg 225]</a></span> Emily on the other, while she thus took her sad farewell of places and objects so dear to her heart.</p> <p>It was not the thought of leaving the gorgeously furnished parlors, @@ -7799,7 +7756,7 @@ the better for all concerned."</p> <p>Frank then begged for her the portraits of her parents.</p> -<p>"No, not an article shall she—" but seeing an awful look of<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_226" id="Page_226">[Pg 226]</a></span> +<p>"No, not an article shall she—" but seeing an awful look of<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_226">[Pg 226]</a></span> indignation on the Doctor's face he checked himself, and said, "well, I won't object to that; they're no use to me. You may tell her she may take them,—and stay," he added as Frank was leaving the room, "tell her @@ -7832,7 +7789,7 @@ the presence of this monster in human form.</p> <p>At length he was heard coming up stairs, and Jacob came out of his room dressed to leave; when really pitying his frightened companions, he -determined to turn Joseph's anger against <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_227" id="Page_227">[Pg 227]</a></span>himself. After hearing the +determined to turn Joseph's anger against <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_227">[Pg 227]</a></span>himself. After hearing the most abusive language unmoved, Jacob told his master, he would follow him to the parlor, and there receive his directions.</p> @@ -7867,7 +7824,7 @@ their wine, they appeared as friendly as ever.</p> cottage, with a view to house-keeping. The distance from Allen's business was the only objection, as they do not intend to keep a carriage. The bride has not yet recovered from the effects of the -excitement and sorrow through which she has passed. We all<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_228" id="Page_228">[Pg 228]</a></span> think the +excitement and sorrow through which she has passed. We all<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_228">[Pg 228]</a></span> think the novelty of furnishing her house will occupy her attention and be of use to her.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Thursday, November 23d.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -7904,7 +7861,7 @@ make a will according to his intentions. It appears extremely improbable that if such a document had been in existence previous to the marriage of his daughter, that he should not have mentioned the fact to Allen. But he only said, "You will not have a portionless bride." That such a -document did not then exist is almost certain from the fact<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_229" id="Page_229">[Pg 229]</a></span> it could +document did not then exist is almost certain from the fact<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_229">[Pg 229]</a></span> it could not have been made without the knowledge of some one in the house, since though the old gentleman was perhaps capable of drawing up a legal document, and had the perfect use of his right hand, yet such document @@ -7935,9 +7892,9 @@ that such a will had actually been made.</p> the court was set up and Joseph Lee duly appointed executor upon his deceased father's estate.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_230" id="Page_230">[Pg 230]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_230">[Pg 230]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXV.</span></h2> @@ -7972,7 +7929,7 @@ and I could only weep afresh. My dear, doubly <i>dear</i> husband came and wept with me. Then he took that precious book which contains so many words of comfort to poor broken hearts, and read passage after passage. We knelt together, and told Jesus all our sorrow and grief at the loss -of our darling; that our hearts were like to burst that we should see<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_231" id="Page_231">[Pg 231]</a></span> +of our darling; that our hearts were like to burst that we should see<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_231">[Pg 231]</a></span> his face no more,—no more hear his merry laugh, or his shout of delight. And Jesus, our elder brother, seemed to stand by us, and weep with us as he did with Mary and Martha of olden time. But at length he @@ -8007,7 +7964,7 @@ that happy place where my brother has gone? Is he playing on his harp now?" I have quieted her by the promise that when I have written a letter to her grandmamma in England, I will read it to her.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_232" id="Page_232">[Pg 232]</a></span></p><p>On Thursday, the eighth of this month, our beautiful boy appeared +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_232">[Pg 232]</a></span></p><p>On Thursday, the eighth of this month, our beautiful boy appeared perfectly well. The weather, which had been very windy and bleak, was unusually mild, and the children could hardly contain their joy at being able to be out of doors. Walter was warmly clad and placed in his wagon, @@ -8040,7 +7997,7 @@ usual, and seemed disposed to yield in everything to Pauline's wishes.</p> <p>When I was putting him into bed she said several times, "Isn't brother a nice boy, mamma?"</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_233" id="Page_233">[Pg 233]</a></span></p><p>When my husband came home, he went directly to the crib, and found him +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_233">[Pg 233]</a></span></p><p>When my husband came home, he went directly to the crib, and found him in a gentle perspiration, but still with a feverish pulse. I told him I had bathed his feet in warm water, which he approved, but thought it best to give the powder. When I retired he appeared no worse, and @@ -8076,7 +8033,7 @@ to hope it was not so bad as I feared. She had already sent Phebe for hot water; telling Emily to go to the medicine chest, and procure a bottle of antimonial wine. This she gave at once, and with his little feet and limbs in very warm water, while he was wrapped in blankets, he -appeared better.<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_234" id="Page_234">[Pg 234]</a></span> But he looked at me with such an imploring expression +appeared better.<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_234">[Pg 234]</a></span> But he looked at me with such an imploring expression as he said "mamma," that the tone stirred the deepest fountains of my heart.</p> <p>"Oh, my darling!" I cried, "mamma would help you if she could!" Oh, how @@ -8112,7 +8069,7 @@ lips!—oh, how proud I had been of those pouting, red lips; but they would never speak again.</p> <p>I felt a strong arm put around me, and a kind voice told me I must not -stay. My dear husband led me to the library, while<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_235" id="Page_235">[Pg 235]</a></span> mother, with Emily +stay. My dear husband led me to the library, while<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_235">[Pg 235]</a></span> mother, with Emily and Ann, performed the last offices for the dearly loved one.</p> <p>"Oh, Frank!" said I, "why, <i>why</i> were you gone?"</p> @@ -8151,7 +8108,7 @@ brother? his hands are very cold."</p> her, but burst into tears. She heard sobbing, and looked from one to another frightened, and wondering.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_236" id="Page_236">[Pg 236]</a></span></p><p>Emily came and tried to tell her that her dear little brother had gone +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_236">[Pg 236]</a></span></p><p>Emily came and tried to tell her that her dear little brother had gone to God.</p> <p>She pointed to the crib, as if to say he was there.</p> @@ -8194,7 +8151,7 @@ You must pray for me, Cæsar."</p> <p>"Oh, missus!" said he, "we'se all got to pray for dat."</p> -<p>I left Frank walking the room, and went up stairs where mother<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_237" id="Page_237">[Pg 237]</a></span> was +<p>I left Frank walking the room, and went up stairs where mother<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_237">[Pg 237]</a></span> was dressing Pauline. Ann I found sitting on a trunk in her chamber, with her head upon the bed, weeping bitterly.</p> @@ -8230,7 +8187,7 @@ spiritual light in her eyes, I think she begins to understand something of the glory and purity of that world where her beloved brother has gone.</p> <p>Our good friends Cæsar, Phebe, Ann, and Ruth, have shared so truly in -our grief, that I feel as if they were related to us.<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_238" id="Page_238">[Pg 238]</a></span> Poor Ann is +our grief, that I feel as if they were related to us.<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_238">[Pg 238]</a></span> Poor Ann is almost unfitted for everything. Whenever she sees his clothes or toys she weeps afresh.</p> @@ -8266,7 +8223,7 @@ round of duties, I feel reproved.</p> <p>I commenced writing of our journey. We went directly to B—— after receiving a very kind invitation from uncle and aunt Morgan. Mother came over to the house to be with her son, and Emily accompanied me. Our -journey was shorter than the <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_239" id="Page_239">[Pg 239]</a></span>former one, being all the way by railroad. +journey was shorter than the <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_239">[Pg 239]</a></span>former one, being all the way by railroad. We found our thoughtful cousin waiting for us at the station. The sight of his smiling face brought my little Walter so forcibly to mind, that I was completely overcome. Poor fellow! he was much distressed, and tried @@ -8299,7 +8256,7 @@ he had; but he is very careful in his jokes not to wound the feelings of others. Then his manner of treating his parents is so much more respectful than formerly. Dear uncle and aunt! With what pride do they look upon his fine manly form and his bright happy face. Then they know -this is a sure<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_240" id="Page_240">[Pg 240]</a></span> index of his heart. I found out his age while we were +this is a sure<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_240">[Pg 240]</a></span> index of his heart. I found out his age while we were there, which was less than I had supposed. But I will keep his secret.</p> <p>After a delightful visit at B—— we returned by a somewhat circuitous @@ -8334,7 +8291,7 @@ it was nicely cut out.</p> <p>Aunt looked up at my expression of surprise and said, "O! Emily asked if we had done with the paper, she wanted to cut out a pattern of something." I had my own thoughts, but of course said nothing, and so -the subject passed. I may as well<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_241" id="Page_241">[Pg 241]</a></span> say here that on my return, I asked +the subject passed. I may as well<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_241">[Pg 241]</a></span> say here that on my return, I asked Frank what family Mr. Karswell had, and learned that there were two accomplished daughters. He has been a widower many years, and the eldest daughter has kept house for him. The younger one, Gertrude, Frank says, @@ -8370,7 +8327,7 @@ little Anna's mother?"</p> sister for many years. I have been giving him a sketch of her history."</p> <p>I cordially gave him my hand, which he grasped so warmly, that I did not -recover from the pressure during the remainder of<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_242" id="Page_242">[Pg 242]</a></span> our ride. He begged +recover from the pressure during the remainder of<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_242">[Pg 242]</a></span> our ride. He begged for all the news, saying, "I am absolutely famished for intelligence from home friends." He was very much affected at hearing of the reformation and peaceful death of Squire Lee; and shocked though not @@ -8408,7 +8365,7 @@ shall follow. I am good for nothing without you.—</p> the return for fear my grief would overpower me; but I was graciously supported. Frank was very kind, and kept us busily talking. I believe Emily told every circumstance which had happened during our absence, -(which I omitted I mean) <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_243" id="Page_243">[Pg 243]</a></span>except the one unimportant fact of her begging +(which I omitted I mean) <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_243">[Pg 243]</a></span>except the one unimportant fact of her begging and saving as a choice article, an inch of waste paper.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Monday, September 10th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -8436,9 +8393,9 @@ help to separate Mr. Colby and Joseph. When drunk, they tried to kill each other; but when sober, or partly so, were apparently the best of friends.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_244" id="Page_244">[Pg 244]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_244">[Pg 244]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXVI.</span></h2> @@ -8468,7 +8425,7 @@ marriage. Even her own parents were not aware of the state of her affections, and had often urged her to give a reason for not wishing to settle in life. All the reason the poor girl could give, was that she did not love the suitor. But her faithfulness is now rewarded, and Mr. -Ryland hastened with his<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_245" id="Page_245">[Pg 245]</a></span> bride to New York to become a partner in the +Ryland hastened with his<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_245">[Pg 245]</a></span> bride to New York to become a partner in the firm for which he went to India.</p> <p>Mrs. Reynolds was very unwilling to part with Anna, more especially on @@ -8502,7 +8459,7 @@ They enclosed me a short note from her, with her last farewell just before she sailed. Emily says, "it seems as if half Crawford were gone." We are all lonely without the lively girl.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_246" id="Page_246">[Pg 246]</a></span></p><p>Miss Nelly calls and I must obey. Frank says, I am not half as strict +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_246">[Pg 246]</a></span></p><p>Miss Nelly calls and I must obey. Frank says, I am not half as strict with her as I was with Pauline or Walter; and it may be true; I feel so uncertain of her life, since our sweet boy was taken away so suddenly.</p> @@ -8536,7 +8493,7 @@ was not altogether pleased, as he wished to marry his cousin himself. She is a Southerner; and they were on their way to the south. He is so much altered that I should hardly have known him, if it were not for his mouth and voice. I stood near them in the boat, and heard him say, he -wished her parents<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_247" id="Page_247">[Pg 247]</a></span> were to meet them in Philadelphia instead of +wished her parents<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_247">[Pg 247]</a></span> were to meet them in Philadelphia instead of Charleston, for it would be extremely warm there at this season. She replied, 'it shall be my endeavor to make it so delightful to you, that you will forget the heat.'"</p> @@ -8577,7 +8534,7 @@ with her arms thrown over her head, which was buried in the pillow.</p> <p>I knelt by her side, putting my arms around her. "Dear sister," I said, "don't weep so. Do let me comfort you." But I stopped; what could I say?</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_248" id="Page_248">[Pg 248]</a></span></p><p>After a few moments, she arose and sat by me. "Oh, Emily!" I said, "if +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_248">[Pg 248]</a></span></p><p>After a few moments, she arose and sat by me. "Oh, Emily!" I said, "if you look so, you will break my heart."</p> <p>"I believe," she replied in a mournful tone, putting her hand to her @@ -8614,7 +8571,7 @@ been with me several times, and is always delighted to accompany me there. But now I was going to introduce my little Nelly, though not without some fears that the squeezing she would get, would frighten the timid little thing. Aunt Susy is no longer able to watch at the door to -see who goes by; but her<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_249" id="Page_249">[Pg 249]</a></span> heart has not grown cold while sitting in her +see who goes by; but her<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_249">[Pg 249]</a></span> heart has not grown cold while sitting in her easy chair. I stepped into the entry and knocked at the inner door.</p> <p>"Walk right in!" In obedience to this invitation, I opened the door, and @@ -8657,7 +8614,7 @@ think o' that?"</p> <p>I looked inquiringly at the whisperer.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_250" id="Page_250">[Pg 250]</a></span></p><p>"La!" said Aunt Susy wiping her eyes, "the dear little cretur says she +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_250">[Pg 250]</a></span></p><p>"La!" said Aunt Susy wiping her eyes, "the dear little cretur says she loves me, and I don't know what it's for, if 'taint that I loved your pa long enough afore you was born; and I used to hold him on my lap, and sing 'Ride a jack horse to Banbury cross,' and he'd laugh as hearty as @@ -8692,7 +8649,7 @@ night and took her home.</p> her daughter, whose room joins hers, and who heard her whispering her prayers and hymns after she retired, knew aught of the solemn visitor. But he was not unexpected, or unwelcome to the sleeper. She was so -impatient to answer the summons, she<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_251" id="Page_251">[Pg 251]</a></span> could not stop to bid farewell to +impatient to answer the summons, she<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_251">[Pg 251]</a></span> could not stop to bid farewell to her earthly friends. Her Saviour called, and she hastened to obey.</p> <p>In the morning Mrs. Wilson, after waiting beyond the usual time, stepped @@ -8733,7 +8690,7 @@ Saviour and her God.</p> <p>We have heard that there are great preparations making in Waverley for the welcome of their former pastor. It is now more than a year since Mr. Tyler left them for another field of labor; and when the parish heard -that Mr. Benson had returned,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_252" id="Page_252">[Pg 252]</a></span> they gave him a unanimous call to +that Mr. Benson had returned,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_252">[Pg 252]</a></span> they gave him a unanimous call to resettle with them. They have not received a regular answer to their call; but only that he will be with them, providence permitting, the second Sabbath in August. They seem to feel sure, however, that he will @@ -8766,7 +8723,7 @@ managing committee to be present on the occasion; I answered vaguely, <p>I am astonished at Emily—here she has been planning a journey to C—— and has never let us know it until to-day. I went in this morning to -give her and mother the invitation left by Mr.<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_253" id="Page_253">[Pg 253]</a></span> Munroe. She answered +give her and mother the invitation left by Mr.<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_253">[Pg 253]</a></span> Munroe. She answered gayly, "I should be happy to go, but I shall be far away before that time."</p> <p>"Where?" I asked in surprise.</p> @@ -8809,7 +8766,7 @@ that is too great a luxury to be indulged in often."</p> <div>"At times e'en bitter tears yield sweet relief."</div> </div></div> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_254" id="Page_254">[Pg 254]</a></span></p><p>She turned to leave me; but I persisted in following her to her room. +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_254">[Pg 254]</a></span></p><p>She turned to leave me; but I persisted in following her to her room. We sat down after I had closed the door. Turning from our late subject, she began to say something in a careless tone.</p> @@ -8843,7 +8800,7 @@ she added in a subdued voice, "my Saviour will aid me."</p> hers. I acknowledged to myself a rising prejudice against the man for loving another.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_255" id="Page_255">[Pg 255]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_255">[Pg 255]</a></span></p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Saturday, August 1st.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -8878,7 +8835,7 @@ great notice of Pauline, in whom he was formerly much interested. He had not yet inquired for sister, and I determined to give him no chance. "I am surprised," I said, "to see you on horse-back."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_256" id="Page_256">[Pg 256]</a></span></p><p>"I was always fond of the exercise, and I have almost lived on the +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_256">[Pg 256]</a></span></p><p>"I was always fond of the exercise, and I have almost lived on the backs of horses, or rather mules and camels for the last five years."</p> <p>"But <i>now</i>," said I, hesitating, meaning without his wife.</p> @@ -8919,7 +8876,7 @@ away, looking back to send his regards to my husband. I had not time or presence of mind to invite him to call. But as soon as we were in our own grounds, I flew along the walks, up the steps into the library, hoping Frank had returned. I must tell somebody. Fortunately he was -there. I ran across<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_257" id="Page_257">[Pg 257]</a></span> the room, and began to caress him so convulsively +there. I ran across<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_257">[Pg 257]</a></span> the room, and began to caress him so convulsively that he started up to see what could have happened.</p> <p>"Why, Cora, you're all in a heat. What excites you so?"</p> @@ -8959,7 +8916,7 @@ reason and calculate."</p> <p>Frank smiled, as he saw me working myself up into such an excitement. "Well," said he, "I think I can name one man who reasoned and -calculated, as you so indignantly express it, and who,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_258" id="Page_258">[Pg 258]</a></span> being well +calculated, as you so indignantly express it, and who,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_258">[Pg 258]</a></span> being well convinced that reason justified and approved his love, he then calculated his chance of success, and finding that a pair of bright eyes grew brighter at his approach, and that notwithstanding all the owner's @@ -9000,7 +8957,7 @@ mother alone in the parlor completing a dress for Emily.</p> <p>"Where is sister?" I asked.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_259" id="Page_259">[Pg 259]</a></span></p><p>"She is in her room, packing. I wish you would persuade her to give up +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_259">[Pg 259]</a></span></p><p>"She is in her room, packing. I wish you would persuade her to give up this journey, or at least to postpone it. She really is not well."</p> <p>"That is just my errand. Frank is decided against it."</p> @@ -9039,7 +8996,7 @@ However, you're not very troublesome in that way. I think I can venture to promi <p>"Well," said I, casting down my eyes, (I could not for my life meet hers,) "I want that beautiful bride's cake."</p> -<p>"Why, Cora," she replied, as I glanced up and met a very<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_260" id="Page_260">[Pg 260]</a></span> mischievous +<p>"Why, Cora," she replied, as I glanced up and met a very<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_260">[Pg 260]</a></span> mischievous look, "I didn't know you were so fond of cake. I'll make you half a dozen loaves."</p> <p>"No, but I want <i>that</i> one."</p> @@ -9081,15 +9038,15 @@ possible; certainly not at all probable. He would not wish it."</p> <p>"Oh, I am sure he would!" I exclaimed eagerly. "I have seen him, and he says he is just the same man; that his tastes are not changed."</p> -<p>Oh! what a beautiful rosy blush spread all over her cheeks and<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_261" id="Page_261">[Pg 261]</a></span> brow; a +<p>Oh! what a beautiful rosy blush spread all over her cheeks and<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_261">[Pg 261]</a></span> brow; a bright light danced for one moment in her eye, and leading me to the door, she said in a low tone, "you have made me very happy. Please go and tell mother. I must be alone." She put her hand to her heart to still the new and strange feeling of hope that was springing up there.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_262" id="Page_262">[Pg 262]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_262">[Pg 262]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXVII.</span></h2> @@ -9125,7 +9082,7 @@ quick glance behind us, as if missing an absent member of our family.</p> <p>"We have come," replied the Doctor, "to welcome <i>you</i>, though I think my wife has already had that pleasure."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_263" id="Page_263">[Pg 263]</a></span></p><p>He bowed over my hand, and expressed his delight at the honor we had +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_263">[Pg 263]</a></span></p><p>He bowed over my hand, and expressed his delight at the honor we had done him. Amidst all the claims upon his attention,—and he had a kind word and smile for every one,—he soon made an opportunity to approach the place where our little party stood, and suggesting to the Doctor the @@ -9163,7 +9120,7 @@ confused me, I acknowledge. I must ask an explanation at some future time."</p> <p>"Ah," said I, "I rather think you will be the one who will be required to give an explanation."</p> -<p>We had been slowly making our way through the crowd to the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_264" id="Page_264">[Pg 264]</a></span> other end of +<p>We had been slowly making our way through the crowd to the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_264">[Pg 264]</a></span> other end of the hall, where mother and the Doctor awaited us, for the entertainment to commence; but Mr. Benson seemed not to notice the signs of impatience from the young people, and replied in an impressive manner, "I shall @@ -9200,7 +9157,7 @@ fancied Frank was slightly embarrassed. "Good night, Mr. Benson," I said, shaking hands from the carriage. "Remember your promise to call soon and renew your acquaintance with—with my little <i>Pauline</i>."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_265" id="Page_265">[Pg 265]</a></span></p><p>He bowed low to conceal a smile, and we started for home by a most +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_265">[Pg 265]</a></span></p><p>He bowed low to conceal a smile, and we started for home by a most serene but bright moonlight.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Saturday, August 8th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -9238,7 +9195,7 @@ opportunity for renewing past friendship.</p> visitor; and though her hair was dressed in rather an odd style by baby; and her cheeks were rather too rosy from her violent exercise; yet the clergyman did not appear to like her the less on that account. He fixed -his deep penetrating eyes for one<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_266" id="Page_266">[Pg 266]</a></span> moment on hers; but I don't know +his deep penetrating eyes for one<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_266">[Pg 266]</a></span> moment on hers; but I don't know whether he gleaned anything very satisfactory from them, as hers were quickly dropped, and her long black lashes were an effectual shield. Emily had too much good sense to apologize for her dishabille; and I am @@ -9271,7 +9228,7 @@ nearly as much an object of pity, as of respect. He was now a thoroughly polished gentleman, who had been received at almost every court in Europe, and who had, for the last two years, been travelling in close companionship with one of the most cultivated families in New York. I -longed to ask about the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_267" id="Page_267">[Pg 267]</a></span> Misses Karswell, but knew that the present was +longed to ask about the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_267">[Pg 267]</a></span> Misses Karswell, but knew that the present was not a suitable time.</p> <p>Emily had now recovered herself, and the conversation became general. We @@ -9308,7 +9265,7 @@ will not be liable to the interruptions incident to his first arrival at home."< <p>He sprang up and took my hand, saying, "spare me, dear Mrs. Lenox; but I must indeed be gone," and he hastily bid us adieu.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_268" id="Page_268">[Pg 268]</a></span></p><p>Mother was at a loss to account for his sudden flight, until I told +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_268">[Pg 268]</a></span></p><p>Mother was at a loss to account for his sudden flight, until I told her, he had come in here in order to obtain assistance in preparing for the duties of the Sabbath.</p> @@ -9344,7 +9301,7 @@ for gentlemen of the cloth to be</p> <p>Mr. Benson called to-day with young Karswell, who is about twenty-four years of age. Mother and sister were passing the day here. The young man came on to make his friend a visit; and told us he had lived with him so -many years, he could not<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_269" id="Page_269">[Pg 269]</a></span> well live without him. I saw that he was very +many years, he could not<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_269">[Pg 269]</a></span> well live without him. I saw that he was very much pleased with Emily, and engaged her attention almost wholly, while Mr. Benson directed all his conversation to mother, and hardly appeared to notice that she was in the room. For the last few times he has @@ -9378,7 +9335,7 @@ report is not true, for she would gladly have given herself and her fortune into the bargain. I have often wondered why he did not take her, instead of settling down in such a tame place as Waverley."</p> -<p>Emily's eyes sparkled as she replied, "Mr. Benson is a <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_270" id="Page_270">[Pg 270]</a></span>clergyman, and +<p>Emily's eyes sparkled as she replied, "Mr. Benson is a <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_270">[Pg 270]</a></span>clergyman, and no place is tame to him where there are souls to be saved."</p> <p>Young Karswell gazed at her with admiration, as if he would willingly @@ -9415,7 +9372,7 @@ having warned me beforehand that she should certainly plead other engagements, and leave him with me. We were hardly seated before Cæsar opened the hall door for Mr. Benson, who had not called since he first introduced him. No sooner did Mr. Karswell hear his voice than he jumped -from his seat, and tried to escape from the room; but<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_271" id="Page_271">[Pg 271]</a></span> not being able, +from his seat, and tried to escape from the room; but<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_271">[Pg 271]</a></span> not being able, he had only time to secrete himself behind the door before his friend entered with a remarkably grave face. Now you well know how next to impossible it is sometimes to keep from laughing when you ought. And @@ -9450,7 +9407,7 @@ accustomed to the exercise of late."</p> assented. Mr. Karswell at length rose to go, and Mr. Benson soon followed, though I urged him to stay.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_272" id="Page_272">[Pg 272]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_272">[Pg 272]</a></span></p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Saturday, September 26th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -9489,9 +9446,9 @@ Benson, which you cut out of aunt Morgan's paper? I suppose you have done with i laughing to hide her vexation at my discovery. "You must look out how you behave now, for I have a champion as well as you."</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_273" id="Page_273">[Pg 273]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_273">[Pg 273]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXVIII.</span></h2> @@ -9523,7 +9480,7 @@ warm one.</p> <p>Cæsar drove mother, Pauline, Nelly and myself over to the parsonage this afternoon. I could hardly realize that we were not at the cottage, everything looked so natural. Perhaps I did not tell you that the -furniture was removed from that place to<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_274" id="Page_274">[Pg 274]</a></span> their new home; and sister has +furniture was removed from that place to<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_274">[Pg 274]</a></span> their new home; and sister has been very anxious to make it look as much like the old one as possible.</p> <p>Waverley people have very generously presented their pastor with a @@ -9541,9 +9498,9 @@ pleasantly remarking, that he had noticed there were none in the study. A large box accompanied the note, with a handsome service of plate for the young housekeeper. The latter was from the Misses Karswell.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_275" id="Page_275">[Pg 275]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_275">[Pg 275]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXIX.</span></h2> @@ -9575,7 +9532,7 @@ his wife. He was quite pleased this morning with the name, I had proposed for the little one, but said, he always accorded to Emily the privilege of naming her babies.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_276" id="Page_276">[Pg 276]</a></span></p><p>Mother has been with sister since June, and will probably remain until +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_276">[Pg 276]</a></span></p><p>Mother has been with sister since June, and will probably remain until cold weather. Frank is not willing to have her away in winter, as she has of late years been subject to a cough. I wish sister Nelly could now see Pauline. The dear child is within an inch or two of my own height, @@ -9606,7 +9563,7 @@ disappointment, that I called her to her room, and selected a calico dress, apron and shoes from her wardrobe and allowed her to present them to the child. She hastily thrust her purse of money into my hand, and ran below, where beckoning the poor beggar into the shed, she soon -transformed her into a neatly<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_277" id="Page_277">[Pg 277]</a></span> dressed girl. I endeavored to improve +transformed her into a neatly<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_277">[Pg 277]</a></span> dressed girl. I endeavored to improve this opportunity to explain to my daughter the necessity of discrimination between the really necessitous, and impostors. It was very hard for her to believe that any mother could be so depraved as to @@ -9640,7 +9597,7 @@ of his patients; and I determined to take Pauline with me, and deliver it in person to the family. I knew nothing of their circumstances, only their name, and a description of the small house which they occupy.</p> -<p>Cæsar readily found the place. Mrs. Fuller, the wife of the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_278" id="Page_278">[Pg 278]</a></span> sick man, +<p>Cæsar readily found the place. Mrs. Fuller, the wife of the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_278">[Pg 278]</a></span> sick man, was washing out a few clothes in an open shed back of the building, while two children, of about five and three years of age, played in the dirt before the door. The eldest stopped her play to gaze at the @@ -9676,7 +9633,7 @@ remember, there's no hurt in that, and if there is, I'm not answerable, with a terrible oath, and said wildly, "What did you hear? I said nothing. You can't take me up for that."</p> -<p>Frank soothed him by saying he had heard nothing of <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_279" id="Page_279">[Pg 279]</a></span>consequence, and +<p>Frank soothed him by saying he had heard nothing of <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_279">[Pg 279]</a></span>consequence, and feeling much interested for the sufferer, who appeared struggling with remorse of conscience for some crime, he sat long by him, endeavoring to point him to the Saviour, who can deliver from all sin.</p> @@ -9697,9 +9654,9 @@ dreadful crime, and that's what harrows him up so!"</p> <div class="i1">And dread of death ensues."</div> </div></div> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_280" id="Page_280">[Pg 280]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_280">[Pg 280]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXX.</span></h2> @@ -9732,7 +9689,7 @@ spoke, but frequently ceased eating, though he had taken no breakfast, and sat resting his head upon his hand.</p> <p>Leaving the dining-room hurriedly, he said, "Cora, will you come to me -in the library as soon as possible." I left Pauline<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_281" id="Page_281">[Pg 281]</a></span> with the little +in the library as soon as possible." I left Pauline<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_281">[Pg 281]</a></span> with the little ones in the nursery, and followed him directly. He silently beckoned me to a seat near him, when he related as follows the scenes of the morning.</p> @@ -9768,7 +9725,7 @@ Colby was different; he looked ghastly pale, while his eyes rolled from side to side; but he made no resistance.</p> <p>Poor Lucy! Little reason as she has to love her brother, this will be a -terrible blow to her affectionate heart. Although Joseph<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_282" id="Page_282">[Pg 282]</a></span> has been +terrible blow to her affectionate heart. Although Joseph<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_282">[Pg 282]</a></span> has been living at the Hall since last spring, yet he has never taken the least notice of her or her family, and even seems to have forgotten that he has a sister. The dear girl thought all her trials were over, she has @@ -9803,7 +9760,7 @@ husband's crime. "I had it from the lips of the widow," is enough to draw a crowd of listeners eager for something to fan their already over-excited imaginations.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_283" id="Page_283">[Pg 283]</a></span></p><p>Even the Doctor is not without his share of attention, from being the +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_283">[Pg 283]</a></span></p><p>Even the Doctor is not without his share of attention, from being the one to whom the confession was originally made, and from being a particular friend of the Mansfields.</p> @@ -9836,7 +9793,7 @@ furious because he cannot obtain it that the jailor has been obliged to put him in irons. Mr. Colby is in a dreadful state of nervous excitement, and walks from morning till night back and forth in the small cell where he is confined. Upon one or two occasions, when Mr. -Willard, in company with a<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_284" id="Page_284">[Pg 284]</a></span> sheriff, visited him, he would not deign a +Willard, in company with a<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_284">[Pg 284]</a></span> sheriff, visited him, he would not deign a reply to any question they put to him.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Tuesday, September 10th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -9873,7 +9830,7 @@ points of those of the neighbors and inhabitants whom they happen to meet.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Tuesday, November 5th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> -<p>Half past seven o'clock, A. M. The all-important day has at<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_285" id="Page_285">[Pg 285]</a></span> length +<p>Half past seven o'clock, A. M. The all-important day has at<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_285">[Pg 285]</a></span> length arrived. Even at this early hour carriage after carriage from the adjoining towns rolls by toward the court House. Men and women are seen hurrying in the same direction, all eager to gain admission to the court @@ -9907,7 +9864,7 @@ a pole at the foot of the stairs told us, we could not proceed. But the Doctor paid no sort of heed to all this. With the air and bearing of a Lenox, he walked majestically on, merely bowing to the officer and pronouncing the word "witness;" when he stood one side to allow us to -pass and to get<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_286" id="Page_286">[Pg 286]</a></span> through the crowd as best we could. I can hardly tell +pass and to get<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_286">[Pg 286]</a></span> through the crowd as best we could. I can hardly tell you how we were able to make our way up the stone steps to the room above. Sometimes the Doctor was recognized. At others, Lucy's pale face caused the eager crowd to stand yet a little closer and to allow us to press along.</p> @@ -9939,7 +9896,7 @@ with sharp iron pickets on the top. All the rest of the unoccupied space was crowded on this occasion with a dense mass of spectators, some of whom had been standing ever since the opening of the Court-room.—Over the end of the Hall was a gallery densely crowded. One by one, the -Jurors, Clerk, Lawyers, District Attorney,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_287" id="Page_287">[Pg 287]</a></span> Attorney General and Judge +Jurors, Clerk, Lawyers, District Attorney,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_287">[Pg 287]</a></span> Attorney General and Judge entered and took their seats. As the large clock in the room struck nine, officers appeared leading in the prisoners.</p> @@ -9976,7 +9933,7 @@ wilfully and maliciously conspire together to secrete or destroy the last will and testament of one Joseph Lee deceased, of said town, county and commonwealth aforesaid. And did thereby feloniously and wilfully arrest the course of justice in the -settlement of the estate of the deceased Joseph Lee, by<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_288" id="Page_288">[Pg 288]</a></span> setting +settlement of the estate of the deceased Joseph Lee, by<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_288">[Pg 288]</a></span> setting up, and subsequently executing as his last will and testament, a will prior to his last, and thereby defrauding his legal heir or heirs, and so the Jurors upon their oath aforesaid do say that the @@ -9984,8 +9941,8 @@ said Joseph Lee, and Oscar Colby then and there, in the manner aforesaid, did commit the crime of conspiracy as aforesaid, against the peace of the Commonwealth aforesaid, and the laws in such cases made and provided.</p> -<p><i>A true bill.</i><br /> -<span class="s3"> </span>James Frothingham, Foreman.<br /> +<p><i>A true bill.</i><br> +<span class="s3"> </span>James Frothingham, Foreman.<br> <span class="s3"> </span><span class="s3"> </span>John Marshall, Attorney General."</p></blockquote> <p>To this indictment the prisoners plead "<i>not guilty</i>." The Clerk then @@ -10014,7 +9971,7 @@ which have already resulted from this villany.</p> place specified in the indictment, conspire together to destroy the last will and testament of one Joseph Lee deceased, and to set up as his last will and testament, a will prior to his last, and did thereby deprive -his dutiful daughter of her patrimony,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_289" id="Page_289">[Pg 289]</a></span>—a daughter who had for years +his dutiful daughter of her patrimony,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_289">[Pg 289]</a></span>—a daughter who had for years administered to her sick father's necessities, smoothing by her affectionate care his passage to the grave; and that they drove her from the home of her childhood and youth on the very eve of her deceased @@ -10050,7 +10007,7 @@ Criminal Law, Archbold, etc., etc. After which, he concluded by saying, death bed, where we naturally expect the utmost sincerity, and where there could be no motive for self-accusation, and a confession of that which must forever tarnish the fair fame of the confessor,—no motive -falsely to criminate his fellow men. His testimony is entitled to the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_290" id="Page_290">[Pg 290]</a></span> +falsely to criminate his fellow men. His testimony is entitled to the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_290">[Pg 290]</a></span> highest consideration, supported as it will be by an array of circumstantial evidence, amounting almost to a moral demonstration."</p> @@ -10090,7 +10047,7 @@ what to say, if cited before the Probate Court; and at the same time paid him certain sums of money in consideration of his maintaining such secrecy.</p> -<p>"And the deponent also declares that his abetting of this crime<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_291" id="Page_291">[Pg 291]</a></span> +<p>"And the deponent also declares that his abetting of this crime<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_291">[Pg 291]</a></span> has ever since lain heavily upon his conscience, and has at times harrowed his soul with the most dreadful remorse; and that he cannot die in peace until he has made a frank, and full confession @@ -10104,7 +10061,7 @@ year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-four.</p> <p class="right"><span class="smcap">Hugh Fuller.</span></p> -<table summary="witnesses"> +<table> <tr> <td colspan="2">"Before me, George Wilson, Justice of the peace.</td> </tr> @@ -10148,7 +10105,7 @@ lately returned together after an absence of some years; and finally that they were together up to the time of their arrest.</p> <p>To reveal the nature of their intercourse when together, Jacob Strong, -steward of the late Joseph Lee, testified, that on the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_292" id="Page_292">[Pg 292]</a></span> evening after +steward of the late Joseph Lee, testified, that on the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_292">[Pg 292]</a></span> evening after the funeral of his master, his son Joseph, and Lawyer Colby were together in the back parlor of his master's residence, where they called for wines, brandy and cigars, and where they spent most of the night in drunkenness.</p> @@ -10166,7 +10123,7 @@ the government, reserving the right to introduce rebutting testimony.</p> <p class="tbrk"><i>Two o'clock, P. M. Tuesday afternoon.</i> The Court met pursuant to adjournment.</p> -<p>The defence opened. Mr. Curtiss arose. "Hay it please your Honor, and +<p>The defence opened. Mr. Curtiss arose. "May it please your Honor, and you, Gentlemen of the Jury, I arise under no small embarrassment to plead the cause of my clients in this important trial,—an embarrassment which arises from the overwhelming tide of public indignation, which in @@ -10183,7 +10140,7 @@ carried away as float-wood whither the mighty torrent shall bear us.</p> <p>"I cannot resist the conviction that the District Attorney, by his quick sympathies, has so far participated in this popular feeling, that he has not in this case sustained his deservedly high reputation for equity, -and impartiality. My great esteem for him<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_293" id="Page_293">[Pg 293]</a></span> as an advocate led me to +and impartiality. My great esteem for him<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_293">[Pg 293]</a></span> as an advocate led me to expect that he would devote to this exciting trial, his characteristic calmness, and discrimination, that he would carefully weigh the evidence, and avoid all appeals to passion or prejudice. Judge then of @@ -10217,7 +10174,7 @@ the first. If there was no conspiracy, there surely could have been no wilful perjury, no suborning of witnesses in pursuance of that conspiracy.</p> <p>"Setting aside the confession, what proof has been adduced to support -the charge of conspiracy? None that would justify any<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_294" id="Page_294">[Pg 294]</a></span> honest citizen in +the charge of conspiracy? None that would justify any<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_294">[Pg 294]</a></span> honest citizen in cherishing a suspicion of his neighbor; none that would not blast the fairest character as with the breath of calumny. Your verdict, if you find my clients guilty, must depend almost entirely upon the credibility @@ -10258,7 +10215,7 @@ First, Frank Lenox.</p> <p>"About thirteen years."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_295" id="Page_295">[Pg 295]</a></span></p><p>"Was Hugh Fuller your patient?"</p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_295">[Pg 295]</a></span></p><p>"Was Hugh Fuller your patient?"</p> <p>"He was."</p> @@ -10306,7 +10263,7 @@ could result?"</p> <p>"I considered them in a great measure the result of a troubled conscience."</p> <p>Mr. Curtiss sprang to his feet, and said, "May it please your Honor, I -must object to that question. It calls forth a reply not<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_296" id="Page_296">[Pg 296]</a></span> legitimate to +must object to that question. It calls forth a reply not<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_296">[Pg 296]</a></span> legitimate to the profession of the witness. Cases of conscience belong to the Clergy."</p> <p><i>Judge.</i> "The witness will proceed, confining himself to facts @@ -10349,7 +10306,7 @@ conscience, and I urged him, if such were the fact, to seek relief by confession <p>"At several different times. The one to which I particularly referred, took place two days before his death."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_297" id="Page_297">[Pg 297]</a></span></p><p>Dr. Clapp, partner of Dr. Lenox, was called, whose testimony +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_297">[Pg 297]</a></span></p><p>Dr. Clapp, partner of Dr. Lenox, was called, whose testimony corroborated that of the preceding witness.</p> <p>Mrs. Martha Fuller was next called.</p> @@ -10409,7 +10366,7 @@ most of the time, or only now and then?"</p> <p>Witness bursts into tears.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_298" id="Page_298">[Pg 298]</a></span></p><p><i>Mr. Curtiss.</i> "Your Honor, I claim the protection of the Court in +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_298">[Pg 298]</a></span></p><p><i>Mr. Curtiss.</i> "Your Honor, I claim the protection of the Court in behalf of this witness."</p> <p><i>Mr. Marshall.</i> "Your Honor, we have no disposition to impose upon the @@ -10454,9 +10411,9 @@ when he was wild and wandering during his sickness?"</p> <p>The Court was then adjourned until nine o'clock the next morning.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_299" id="Page_299">[Pg 299]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_299">[Pg 299]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXXI.</span></h2> @@ -10499,7 +10456,7 @@ workmen about the work."</p> <p>Before the cross examination, I noticed Mr. Willard speaking in a low voice to Mr. Marshall, when he took his hat and retired from the court-room.</p> -<p><i>Mr. Marshall.</i> "Do you mean to convey the idea that Mr.<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_300" id="Page_300">[Pg 300]</a></span> Fuller was not +<p><i>Mr. Marshall.</i> "Do you mean to convey the idea that Mr.<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_300">[Pg 300]</a></span> Fuller was not rational during any part of the nights that you watched with him?"</p> <p>"By no means, sir. I mean that he was a little out of his head."</p> @@ -10548,7 +10505,7 @@ children?"</p> <p>"He seemed so relieved and rational that I staid alone with him while Mr. Hardy went for the Doctor, and he hardly spoke during his absence."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_301" id="Page_301">[Pg 301]</a></span></p><p>"How did he appear during that time?"</p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_301">[Pg 301]</a></span></p><p>"How did he appear during that time?"</p> <p>"He lay with his eyes closed, and once I thought I heard the words. 'Oh, God!—Oh, Jesus, forgive me!'"</p> @@ -10594,7 +10551,7 @@ Fuller to make a confession which it was important to take in a legal form. The Justice then took the sick man's confession in our presence in the form of an affidavit."</p> -<p>Mr. Balch was next called, and as he took the stand Mr. <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_302" id="Page_302">[Pg 302]</a></span>Willard, with a +<p>Mr. Balch was next called, and as he took the stand Mr. <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_302">[Pg 302]</a></span>Willard, with a hasty and agitated step, returned to the court room and resumed his seat. Every eye was turned toward him, as he appeared to be under great excitement which he in vain endeavored to conceal. He hastily whispered @@ -10634,12 +10591,12 @@ pulling the clothes."</p> <p>"He spoke of houses, and farms, and cattle, and workmen, and all sorts of things, and run from one to another without any connection."</p> -<p>Here Mr. Curtis rose with an air of triumph and exultation and said, +<p>Here Mr. Curtiss rose with an air of triumph and exultation and said, "Your Honor, unless the counsel for the prosecution wish to cross-examine this witness, we shall here close the direct testimony for the defence."</p> <p>Mr. Willard, who had been sitting during the examination of the last -witness, with his face concealed by a book, now rose and<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_303" id="Page_303">[Pg 303]</a></span> said, "Your +witness, with his face concealed by a book, now rose and<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_303">[Pg 303]</a></span> said, "Your Honor, and you, Gentlemen of the Jury, we shall waive the privilege of cross-examining the last witness for the defence, that we may hasten to introduce a few items of rebutting testimony at this stage of the trial."</p> @@ -10676,7 +10633,7 @@ drawn up in the hand-writing of the said Oscar Colby, and bearing even date with the deed before referred to, to wit:—Crawford, October twenty-third, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_304" id="Page_304">[Pg 304]</a></span></p><p>Here Joseph Lee in a frenzy of rage attempted to spring over his own +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_304">[Pg 304]</a></span></p><p>Here Joseph Lee in a frenzy of rage attempted to spring over his own box into that of his companion, and screamed out, as he met the iron railing, "Perjured wretch, you swore to me it was destroyed."</p> @@ -10713,7 +10670,7 @@ Mansfield, all the real estate of which I may die possessed.</p> <p><i>Third.</i> I give and bequeath to my faithful steward, Jacob Strong, and to my faithful house-keeper, Susan Burns, each the sum of one thousand dollars.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_305" id="Page_305">[Pg 305]</a></span></p><p><i>Fourth.</i> I also give and bequeath to each of my faithful +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_305">[Pg 305]</a></span></p><p><i>Fourth.</i> I also give and bequeath to each of my faithful servants, Samuel Dane, Sarah Brown, and Maria Keys, the sum of five hundred dollars.</p> <p><i>Fifth.</i> I give and bequeath the sum of ten thousand dollars as a @@ -10746,10 +10703,10 @@ and for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto.</p> -<p class="right">Oscar Colby,<span class="s3"> </span><span class="s3"> </span><br /> -Edward Stone,<span class="s3"> </span><br />Hugh Fuller.'"</p></blockquote> +<p class="right">Oscar Colby,<span class="s3"> </span><span class="s3"> </span><br> +Edward Stone,<span class="s3"> </span><br>Hugh Fuller.'"</p></blockquote> -<p>After he had carefully folded the tattered document and<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_306" id="Page_306">[Pg 306]</a></span> replaced it in +<p>After he had carefully folded the tattered document and<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_306">[Pg 306]</a></span> replaced it in his pocket-book, Mr. Willard read the other item of documentary testimony, which proved to be this note of hand.</p> @@ -10787,7 +10744,7 @@ to the court. "The same considerations," he added, "which have in their judgment superseded all demand for a closing argument, lead me, Gentlemen of the Jury, to feel that there can be no occasion for my giving you a prolonged charge. The nature of the crime for which the -prisoners are arraigned and<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_307" id="Page_307">[Pg 307]</a></span> the penalties which it incurs, have been so +prisoners are arraigned and<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_307">[Pg 307]</a></span> the penalties which it incurs, have been so properly and ably expounded to you by the counsellors as to supersede the necessity of additional comment thereon by the Bench. The trial has been protracted, and your minds must have been perplexed with doubts @@ -10826,7 +10783,7 @@ the dangerous illness of Oscar Colby.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Monday, November 11th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> -<p>So ended this horrible tragedy. I intended to have taken notes,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_308" id="Page_308">[Pg 308]</a></span> but my +<p>So ended this horrible tragedy. I intended to have taken notes,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_308">[Pg 308]</a></span> but my all-absorbing interest in the trial prevented me. Indeed I forgot even my intention to do so. The night of Tuesday, I could not close my eyes in sleep; but lived over and over again the exciting scenes of the day, @@ -10860,7 +10817,7 @@ bed, dressed, and commenced a vigorous walk across my room.</p> <p>"Plan after plan for obtaining it or some trace of it was thought of and rejected. Morning dawned; and the duties of the day left me no time for farther speculation. But my midnight thoughts prepared me for what -followed, and when I went into Court, a<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_309" id="Page_309">[Pg 309]</a></span> light dawned upon me. It was +followed, and when I went into Court, a<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_309">[Pg 309]</a></span> light dawned upon me. It was connected with a circumstance with which you are already acquainted; namely, with the anxiety which Colby had manifested to have his clothes brought to him in the jail.</p> @@ -10897,7 +10854,7 @@ that might lead to the discovery. The jailer seeing me much interested, went on. <p>"'Yes; he said he wanted a new checked satin one, hanging in his wardrobe.'</p> -<p>"I had heard enough; and bidding the jailer good morning, I<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_310" id="Page_310">[Pg 310]</a></span> stopped at +<p>"I had heard enough; and bidding the jailer good morning, I<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_310">[Pg 310]</a></span> stopped at the court-room only long enough to take a sheriff, and proceeded to Lee Hall. Without imparting my suspicions to my companion or to the keeper of the house, I merely told them that I wished once more to examine the @@ -10932,7 +10889,7 @@ been revealed. He then received the warm congratulations of all his associates at the bar, for his success, and at the favorable termination of the suit.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_311" id="Page_311">[Pg 311]</a></span></p><p>Mr. Mansfield begged the Doctor and myself to communicate the result of +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_311">[Pg 311]</a></span></p><p>Mr. Mansfield begged the Doctor and myself to communicate the result of the trial to Lucy. We did so, but found her suffering so severely from nervous excitement, that my husband judged it wiser to avoid particulars, and merely to inform her that the suit had resulted in her @@ -10965,7 +10922,7 @@ sweet little brothers were the only ones who remained calm. I stopped a moment to speak to them in the nursery, when the dear girl said, "I'm trying to keep my brothers quiet, because mamma is very sick."</p> -<p>I hastened to their mother's chamber, where my husband was<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_312" id="Page_312">[Pg 312]</a></span> leaning over +<p>I hastened to their mother's chamber, where my husband was<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_312">[Pg 312]</a></span> leaning over his patient, applying the most powerful restoratives, while her agitated husband and Mrs. Burns were putting stimulants to her hands and feet. Not a pulse throbbed—no sign of life appeared. The Doctor repeatedly @@ -10997,7 +10954,7 @@ and then hung it upon the hook on the wall by one of the eyes which fastened it together. He had been dead some hours, and probably terminated his life soon after dark, though from the examination it appeared that he must have been a long time in the agonies of death. His -face was almost black, and his hands tightly clenched. <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_313" id="Page_313">[Pg 313]</a></span><i>So died Joseph +face was almost black, and his hands tightly clenched. <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_313">[Pg 313]</a></span><i>So died Joseph Lee!</i> The vast wealth of which he had so unrighteously possessed himself, what now was that to him? It would only fill his soul with enduring agony and remorse.</p> @@ -11031,14 +10988,14 @@ Mr. Mansfield intends to convert it into a large warehouse.</p> shall lose our loved neighbors, who will go to the old homestead. Jacob Strong and Sarah Brown will go back with them. Mrs. Burns and Maria Keyes have always remained in the family. I believe I express the -feelings of the whole <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_314" id="Page_314">[Pg 314]</a></span>community when I say, that I am delighted that +feelings of the whole <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_314">[Pg 314]</a></span>community when I say, that I am delighted that such persons as Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield have come into the possession of so valuable an estate. I know, they feel themselves to be but stewards, and that they will hereafter be called to render an account of their stewardship.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_315" id="Page_315">[Pg 315]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_315">[Pg 315]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXXII.</span></h2> @@ -11070,7 +11027,7 @@ will they sustain you.</p> comes up to disturb the hallowed remembrance of my dearly loved father. On the contrary, every hard feeling is softened, every unkind thought subdued, when I think of his meek, loving spirit, and recollect his -words of love toward<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_316" id="Page_316">[Pg 316]</a></span> all mankind. "Dear, <i>dear</i> father! And shall I +words of love toward<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_316">[Pg 316]</a></span> all mankind. "Dear, <i>dear</i> father! And shall I never see thee more? never more gaze into thy mild blue eyes, and see the looks of parental fondness beaming there—never more feel thy warm embrace, or hear thy gentle voice say, 'my daughter!'"</p> @@ -11105,9 +11062,9 @@ many persons who are not in the habit of noticing children, are so well pleased at the readiness with which the child concludes them to be friends, that they are never weary of praising him.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_317" id="Page_317">[Pg 317]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_317">[Pg 317]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXXIII.</span></h2> @@ -11140,7 +11097,7 @@ harp. Misses upon whom hundreds of dollars had been expended for instruction in music, and who had been daily practising for many years, now refused to gratify their parents, or friends, by an effort to play.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_318" id="Page_318">[Pg 318]</a></span></p><p>One young lady "couldn't think of it," and with a great affectation of +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_318">[Pg 318]</a></span></p><p>One young lady "couldn't think of it," and with a great affectation of modesty, "never could play if any one was by." This same young lady in the course of the evening, not only <i>did</i> play, after being sufficiently urged to do so, but laughed so loud that her rudeness arrested the @@ -11175,7 +11132,7 @@ she is to me in the care of her sister and brother.</p> <p>Franky loves her as a teacher, even better than he does me. I fear, he sometimes imposes upon her good nature and her great love for him, by -his inattention and restlessness during school-hours.<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_319" id="Page_319">[Pg 319]</a></span> But I really +his inattention and restlessness during school-hours.<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_319">[Pg 319]</a></span> But I really cannot blame them such a day as this, with the thermometer at ninety degrees in the shade.</p> @@ -11210,7 +11167,7 @@ obey me when he is sick.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Sabbath, August 11th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> -<p>My authority was unnecessary. Dear Frank came home at<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_320" id="Page_320">[Pg 320]</a></span> noon, pale as a +<p>My authority was unnecessary. Dear Frank came home at<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_320">[Pg 320]</a></span> noon, pale as a ghost, and went willingly to bed. I sent for Dr. Clapp without consulting him, and a powder which he administered has somewhat relieved the pain, so that he is now asleep, while I sit by him.</p> @@ -11245,7 +11202,7 @@ recovery. Dr. J—— looked very grave, and when his brother physician a low voice, pointed out some of the symptoms, he shook his head.</p> <p>I went silently from the room; I could contain myself no longer. They -soon retired to consult upon the case, after which<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_321" id="Page_321">[Pg 321]</a></span> I begged them to +soon retired to consult upon the case, after which<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_321">[Pg 321]</a></span> I begged them to tell me exactly what they thought of their patient. Dr. Clapp turned hastily away, while Dr. J—— pressed my hand, saying, "My dear madam, we are all in the hands of God."</p> @@ -11281,7 +11238,7 @@ felt, I confessed that I had made an idol of my dear Frank, and I cried fervently for a spirit to say,</p> <div class="poem"><div class="stanza"> -<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_322" id="Page_322">[Pg 322]</a></span><div>"The dearest idol I have known,</div> +<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_322">[Pg 322]</a></span><div>"The dearest idol I have known,</div> <div class="i1">Whate'er that idol be,</div> <div>Help me to tear it from thy throne,</div> <div class="i1">And worship only thee."</div> @@ -11317,7 +11274,7 @@ watching every breath he drew.</p> try to sleep. I wondered if she thought I could ever sleep again? But I only shook my head. The crisis was rapidly approaching. I saw that not a sigh, or a groan escaped the notice of our kind physician; but I was -calm. I even<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_323" id="Page_323">[Pg 323]</a></span> wondered at myself. A strong, but invisible arm was put +calm. I even<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_323">[Pg 323]</a></span> wondered at myself. A strong, but invisible arm was put round about me to strengthen me, and I leaned upon it to sustain my drooping spirit. The night passed slowly away, the morning began to dawn; not a word had been spoken for the past hour. Dr. Clapp sat with @@ -11351,7 +11308,7 @@ your husband still lives."</p> <p>But for me the reaction was too great. I felt myself falling to the floor. When I recovered Pauline was bathing my temples. Dr. Clapp had left the room and returned to his patient. I speedily recovered and -followed him, and was softly stepping<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_324" id="Page_324">[Pg 324]</a></span> toward the bed where mother sat +followed him, and was softly stepping<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_324">[Pg 324]</a></span> toward the bed where mother sat holding her beloved son by the hand. But the physician saw me and motioned me back. I withdrew into the hall, where he soon joined me, and leading me away from the door, said, "Your husband is now conscious, and @@ -11388,7 +11345,7 @@ you have wept quite enough."</p> <p>While scarcely conscious of the fact, I had been continually wiping my eyes, to enable me to see the page. Many tears I see have fallen upon my paper.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_325" id="Page_325">[Pg 325]</a></span></p><p>"They are tears of gratitude," I replied, lifting his hand to my lips. +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_325">[Pg 325]</a></span></p><p>"They are tears of gratitude," I replied, lifting his hand to my lips. "My heart is so full it overflows." There were answering tears in his eyes then; "Cora," said he with the utmost tenderness, "while I lay upon this bed, and in the near prospect of death, I saw that I had made idols @@ -11424,7 +11381,7 @@ daughter, Pauline."</p> <p>"Hear me through," said he pleasantly. "I do not mean that I do not love her enough, for there is no difference in my feelings toward her, and her lively sister; or if any, my love is more deep and sacred to the -child of our adoption; but if I should be<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_326" id="Page_326">[Pg 326]</a></span> taken away, she could not +child of our adoption; but if I should be<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_326">[Pg 326]</a></span> taken away, she could not inherit a share of my property, as a child. If I ever rise from my bed, I will make a will, so that all my children shall share alike." I pleaded long and earnestly with him to allow me the privilege of making @@ -11466,7 +11423,7 @@ don't know what I should do without her."</p> <p>"She is nothing but a child, only seventeen last June."</p> -<p>"And how many years older, and how much taller was my<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_327" id="Page_327">[Pg 327]</a></span> Cora, when I took +<p>"And how many years older, and how much taller was my<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_327">[Pg 327]</a></span> Cora, when I took her from her mother? You will never know how I loved you for taking the friendless child so closely to your heart. I had looked forward with the hope that God would bless our union, and give us children; but I had not @@ -11502,7 +11459,7 @@ state of his nerves would never do.</p> <p>Mother says, "it's always a good sign when children are worrysome."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_328" id="Page_328">[Pg 328]</a></span></p><p>But the Doctor did not take this speech at all well, and said with a +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_328">[Pg 328]</a></span></p><p>But the Doctor did not take this speech at all well, and said with a grieved look, "I was not aware I had given occasion for such a remark."</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Wednesday, September 25th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -11540,7 +11497,7 @@ castor oil." I proceeded toward the closet, as if I were intending to administer it to him at once, while I was thankful for an opportunity to relax my stern countenance.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_329" id="Page_329">[Pg 329]</a></span></p><p>"Cora," cried the Doctor, "don't give me any." His voice was feeble, +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_329">[Pg 329]</a></span></p><p>"Cora," cried the Doctor, "don't give me any." His voice was feeble, and I could carry the joke no farther.</p> <p>"Well; then, what can I do?" I asked, returning to him. "Phebe, do you @@ -11576,7 +11533,7 @@ husbands—husbands <i>love</i> your wives."</p> eggs. I believe, he would eat six meals a day, if we would carry them to him. But I think he is growing a little more rational. Pauline came to me the other day, very much grieved at herself for carrying the broth to -her father. He had begged<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_330" id="Page_330">[Pg 330]</a></span> her to ask Phebe up, when mother and I were +her father. He had begged<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_330">[Pg 330]</a></span> her to ask Phebe up, when mother and I were away, enjoining the strictest secrecy upon her, and the poor child knew not what to do. I comforted her with the thought that no harm had come of it, and she would know better next time.</p> @@ -11611,7 +11568,7 @@ and Phebe will remain here. Ruth is to accompany us with all the children.</p> <p>We hope to leave in the "<i>Unicorn</i>" which sails the twenty-fifth of this month. The Doctor has rode out once, and it did him great good. Pauline is much pleased with the prospect of visiting Europe, while Nelly and -Frank are perfectly wild with delight.<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_331" id="Page_331">[Pg 331]</a></span> We may meet Joseph Morgan, who +Frank are perfectly wild with delight.<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_331">[Pg 331]</a></span> We may meet Joseph Morgan, who has been in business in France for two years or more.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Friday, October 11th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -11647,15 +11604,15 @@ overcome with fatigue.</p> <p>Dear mother, our trunks are packed, and we are on the eve of departure. To-morrow morning we leave for New York, and are to sail on Thursday.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_332" id="Page_332">[Pg 332]</a></span></p><p>A day or two since the Doctor received a champagne-basket full, not of +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_332">[Pg 332]</a></span></p><p>A day or two since the Doctor received a champagne-basket full, not of wine, but of London porter, from his grateful patient, Lucy Mansfield. This we are to take with us, and Frank has already received benefit from it. With love to all the dear ones at home, I must bid you <i>farewell</i>. I intend to take my journal with me to New York and mail it from thence.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_333" id="Page_333">[Pg 333]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_333">[Pg 333]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXXIV.</span></h2> @@ -11690,7 +11647,7 @@ indignation, saying, "I 'clare, missus, 'pears like I'se couldn't bring down my idees to make dem doe heads 'stand anything I'se seb. I'se tink dey find dis chile has been brought up in de way to teach dem manners."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_334" id="Page_334">[Pg 334]</a></span></p><p>The weather is perfectly delightful. I only wish all the dear ones I +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_334">[Pg 334]</a></span></p><p>The weather is perfectly delightful. I only wish all the dear ones I love were here to enjoy it with us. It is quite fortunate for me that I have no household cares, for I have a double portion of journalizing. I promised to write mother Lenox, in the same full, free manner, as I have @@ -11727,7 +11684,7 @@ But then 'pears like its you that's the nearest to mass'r, 'cause your name be like his." I hope Mrs. Colonel Morton will not be unduly elated at the honor to which Nelly aspires.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_335" id="Page_335">[Pg 335]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_335">[Pg 335]</a></span></p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Saturday, December 14th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -11763,7 +11720,7 @@ his influence, and untiring efforts for the good of his people.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Friday, December 20th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> -<p>There is very little variety in our life, and I fear, I shall not<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_336" id="Page_336">[Pg 336]</a></span> be +<p>There is very little variety in our life, and I fear, I shall not<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_336">[Pg 336]</a></span> be able to relate much that will interest you. I give six hours a day to the children, while Pauline recites in mathematics and Italian to her father. I wish, dear mother, you could see our Pauline again. She @@ -11801,7 +11758,7 @@ promise to return our call at his earliest convenience.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Monday, December 23d.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> -<p>This morning an incident occurred, which for want of other<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_337" id="Page_337">[Pg 337]</a></span> excitement, +<p>This morning an incident occurred, which for want of other<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_337">[Pg 337]</a></span> excitement, has given us a fruitful subject for conversation. Having observed a retired spot not far distant from the house where the invalid of whom I spoke was stopping, we turned our steps toward it, and found it to be a @@ -11836,7 +11793,7 @@ has had such a scene."</p> <p>"Yes, mamma," said Pauline, "I never expected to create such a sensation as I did soon after you left. I went to the cemetery with Nelly, and after walking around had thrown myself down before the monument marked -'Imogen.' I was imagining my<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_338" id="Page_338">[Pg 338]</a></span> own feelings, had the interred been my +'Imogen.' I was imagining my<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_338">[Pg 338]</a></span> own feelings, had the interred been my mother, and thinking if such were the case, how I should love to visit her grave, and plant flowers around it, when I looked up to meet the glance of a young man who was tenderly assisting an old gentleman toward @@ -11872,7 +11829,7 @@ and tenderly wiped his father's forehead, as he leaned against his breast. 'Perhaps,' said he, addressing me in French,' you will come around in front of the grave. My father is much agitated at your sudden appearance.'</p> -<p>"I replied, in English, that I was very sorry for what had<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_339" id="Page_339">[Pg 339]</a></span> happened; +<p>"I replied, in English, that I was very sorry for what had<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_339">[Pg 339]</a></span> happened; and regretted that I had been led by curiosity to intrude upon their retirement.</p> <p>"'No apology is necessary,' he replied.</p> @@ -11910,7 +11867,7 @@ said, 'I shall see you again,' as he left."</p> <p>My dear mother, you who are acquainted with Pauline's history may judge in some slight degree of our feelings upon hearing of this adventure. I glanced at Frank, who turned very pale, but said nothing. Pauline got up -with considerable excitement in her<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_340" id="Page_340">[Pg 340]</a></span> tone, and manner, and stood before +with considerable excitement in her<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_340">[Pg 340]</a></span> tone, and manner, and stood before a small mirror which hung in the room, saying, "I cannot conceive for whom the old gentleman could have taken me. I'm sure I don't see as I look like anybody but father." She has often been told of her close @@ -11948,7 +11905,7 @@ then checked himself and went on with the conversation.</p> age; that after having been for many years separated from his wife, he had come here to die by her grave. "Is it the one marked 'Imogen?'" I inquired.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_341" id="Page_341">[Pg 341]</a></span></p><p>"Yes, and the house you see from the spot is where she was born. The +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_341">[Pg 341]</a></span></p><p>"Yes, and the house you see from the spot is where she was born. The estate now belongs to her son."</p> <p>"Was he an only child?" I asked, almost gasping in my eagerness for a reply.</p> @@ -11985,7 +11942,7 @@ shouting over the contents of his stocking. Miss Nelly is really growing into a young lady. She came to me last evening, and having drawn me to a part of the room where she was sure her father could not hear, she whispered that she thought she was too old to hang up a stocking, for -she had known a long time who<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_342" id="Page_342">[Pg 342]</a></span> put the presents in it; and that she +she had known a long time who<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_342">[Pg 342]</a></span> put the presents in it; and that she would as soon have them given directly to her.</p> <p>I laughed so much at the idea of her thinking herself grown up, that her @@ -12021,7 +11978,7 @@ young man's ardent gaze, and I was surprised as we came out of the aisle to see that she slightly returned his bow. But I had not much time to wonder, before Nelly whispered, "mamma, that's Pauline's 'Eugene.'" I saw by a smile on his countenance that the young man had heard her -introduction; and we were relieved from rather an <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_343" id="Page_343">[Pg 343]</a></span>awkward meeting, by +introduction; and we were relieved from rather an <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_343">[Pg 343]</a></span>awkward meeting, by Mr. Percival, who inquired about his father, and then introduced him to us.</p> <p>Young Clifford represented his father as very feeble, and said it would @@ -12055,7 +12012,7 @@ no more. He is everything else the fondest father could desire."</p> <p>After this expression the Doctor conversed with him upon religious subjects. "Ah," said the sick man, "what should I have done but for the support of religion!" He hinted that at times his mental distress had -been so great, that if it had not<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_344" id="Page_344">[Pg 344]</a></span> been for his religious principles, he +been so great, that if it had not<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_344">[Pg 344]</a></span> been for his religious principles, he fears he should have yielded to the suggestions of the adversary, and have put an end to his life. "But God," he added, "has mercifully preserved me; and will preserve me until the end."</p> @@ -12091,7 +12048,7 @@ of ladies. I am very much pleased that he has chosen such society." He again expressed gratitude for our kindness to his poor boy, who would soon be an orphan. The Doctor, at Colonel Clifford's request, prayed with him. After prayer, Frank told him he was a Doctor, not of divinity, -but of medicine. He thought the Colonel was disappointed, but after a<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_345" id="Page_345">[Pg 345]</a></span> +but of medicine. He thought the Colonel was disappointed, but after a<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_345">[Pg 345]</a></span> moment's silence he replied, "a pious physician has a great opportunity to do good." The Doctor is more and more pleased with him.</p> @@ -12128,7 +12085,7 @@ Oh!" he added, with great emotion, laying the silk on his knee, "I have so longed for a mother, or sister who would watch over me, and take an interest in me, as I have seen mothers and sisters in their sons and brothers."</p> -<p>I was very much affected by this natural outburst of feeling,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_346" id="Page_346">[Pg 346]</a></span> and said, +<p>I was very much affected by this natural outburst of feeling,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_346">[Pg 346]</a></span> and said, "I will, my son." Hardly conscious of what I did, I leaned forward, and kissed his pure, white brow.</p> @@ -12158,9 +12115,9 @@ very door. He added that now the only anxiety he had had in remaining in Nice was obviated. The Doctor remained and read to him for an hour. When he left, the Colonel renewed his thanks for our kindness to his dear boy.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_347" id="Page_347">[Pg 347]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_347">[Pg 347]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXXV.</span></h2> @@ -12196,7 +12153,7 @@ alluded in the most distant manner to the nature of his own peculiar trials. He is much better in health since the change in his medicine, but Frank told him freely that it was not probable the benefit would be permanent.</p> -<p>The Colonel said he should be sorry to think it otherwise;<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_348" id="Page_348">[Pg 348]</a></span> though he +<p>The Colonel said he should be sorry to think it otherwise;<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_348">[Pg 348]</a></span> though he supposed he ought to desire to live for the sake of his boy.</p> <p>I could hardly have thought it possible that we should in so short a @@ -12231,7 +12188,7 @@ both his spiritual and temporal interests. I have thought," he added, while a tear trickled down his emaciated cheek, "that perhaps God had answered my prayers, and sent you here to be that friend."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_349" id="Page_349">[Pg 349]</a></span></p><p>Frank took the wasted hand in his as he replied, "I shall feel honored +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_349">[Pg 349]</a></span></p><p>Frank took the wasted hand in his as he replied, "I shall feel honored in being considered as such."</p> <p>"But do you fully understand my meaning?" he was eagerly asked. "Eugene @@ -12268,7 +12225,7 @@ nothing that need to be a drawback; only I thought that perhaps it might be dangerous to place young people at the age he and Pauline are, in such intimate connection."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_350" id="Page_350">[Pg 350]</a></span></p><p>"Ah," said he, laughing, "I might have guessed Pauline was at the +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_350">[Pg 350]</a></span></p><p>"Ah," said he, laughing, "I might have guessed Pauline was at the bottom of all your trouble. For a girl, good and obedient as she is, she has occasioned you great anxiety. Even if such an event should happen, which I will acknowledge is very probable, you will have the training of @@ -12302,7 +12259,7 @@ in his heavenly Father which illumined every feature, he said with closed eyes, "My God, I thank thee!" After a short pause he turned to me, "my dear madam, let me hear you say you will be a mother to my motherless boy."</p> -<p>The last words were uttered with difficulty, as if he had not<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_351" id="Page_351">[Pg 351]</a></span> been used +<p>The last words were uttered with difficulty, as if he had not<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_351">[Pg 351]</a></span> been used to uttering the word "Mother." I replied, "with God's help, I will."</p> <p>He covered his face with his hand, and wept long; but his tears seemed @@ -12338,7 +12295,7 @@ many hours of sorrow I have spent in imagining his future, and fearing he might be left to suffer like his father. Eugene remembers little or nothing of his early life. I have never been able to converse with him upon subjects connected with his"—The voice was so low I could not -distinguish the rest<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_352" id="Page_352">[Pg 352]</a></span> of the sentence. "I have prepared," he added, +distinguish the rest<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_352">[Pg 352]</a></span> of the sentence. "I have prepared," he added, "some papers which throw light upon some subjects, which it is natural and right he should know at a proper age. I should be glad to leave them in your hands when I go, with the request that he should have them when @@ -12371,7 +12328,7 @@ to him of any sudden excitement, he resumed his seat.</p> <p>"It is entirely immaterial to me which name Eugene retains," said he, not appearing to have noticed anything unusual in the Doctor's manner, -"but as all his property stands registered in the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_353" id="Page_353">[Pg 353]</a></span> name of Shirley, it +"but as all his property stands registered in the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_353">[Pg 353]</a></span> name of Shirley, it was highly desirable that you should be aware of the fact."</p> <p>Frank walked back and forth across the room evidently very much @@ -12407,7 +12364,7 @@ asleep, and then quietly left him with the Doctor.</p> <p>When Frank returned, he said that the Colonel did not allude to the exciting subject of the interview until just before he left, and then said to him, "I am not equal to continuing the conversation. I have -written all that is necessary to my son"—he<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_354" id="Page_354">[Pg 354]</a></span> could go no farther. Since +written all that is necessary to my son"—he<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_354">[Pg 354]</a></span> could go no farther. Since that time the subject has never been alluded to. A holy peace has taken the place of the melancholy expression of his countenance; and he hails with delight every fresh symptom of dissolution. He said yesterday, "God @@ -12441,7 +12398,7 @@ influence of this sacred spot in order to do that. I have said that you were to me as a son."</p> <p>"Oh! let me be indeed a son," he exclaimed, throwing himself on the -ground before me. "I love my sister Pauline. I love<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_355" id="Page_355">[Pg 355]</a></span> her with an +ground before me. "I love my sister Pauline. I love<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_355">[Pg 355]</a></span> her with an intensity of which I have but lately become aware. Tell me that I have not done wrong; that you and the Doctor approve my love; and I shall be forever grateful."</p> @@ -12484,7 +12441,7 @@ to tell you all."</p> <p>"Well, my son," I answered, "I shall have great hopes that you will be a useful man, if you carry out all your determinations as well as in this case."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_356" id="Page_356">[Pg 356]</a></span></p><p>When we drew near the house, I saw Pauline watching us from the window. +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_356">[Pg 356]</a></span></p><p>When we drew near the house, I saw Pauline watching us from the window. Eugene asked in a low voice, "when may I hope for an answer from you?"</p> <p>"I will walk with you again to-morrow," I answered.</p> @@ -12522,7 +12479,7 @@ just when she was wanted. Come, come, I didn't mean to set you at it again; but, <div>Ah! where are they?"</div> </div></div> -<p>"I have seen nothing of all this in Pauline, but there's no such<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_357" id="Page_357">[Pg 357]</a></span> thing +<p>"I have seen nothing of all this in Pauline, but there's no such<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_357">[Pg 357]</a></span> thing as calculating all the intricacies of a woman's heart. I've given up ever since Emily's labyrinthian course in refusing a man whom she dearly loved."</p> @@ -12556,7 +12513,7 @@ anything should occur to prevent it. Do you know of anything?" she asked eagerly <p>This morning, the dear fellow came in at an unusually early hour, and requested me to accompany him. He tried not to look at Pauline, for fear he should be violating his promise to me. I pointed to the time-piece, -showing him it was an hour earlier than<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_358" id="Page_358">[Pg 358]</a></span> common, and he made rather a +showing him it was an hour earlier than<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_358">[Pg 358]</a></span> common, and he made rather a blundering excuse. I hastened, however, to my room, and the Doctor followed me to the stairs, saying in a whisper, "do go quick, and put the poor soul out of misery. Don't you see how he is suffering? I know @@ -12589,7 +12546,7 @@ it until another day. Soon after he left, I went to my room, and Pauline soon followed. "Well, my love," I said, "I suppose I hardly need ask you what answer you gave Eugene, he looked so happy."</p> -<p>"Yes, mamma, I told him I loved him very much, but that I<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_359" id="Page_359">[Pg 359]</a></span> thought I was +<p>"Yes, mamma, I told him I loved him very much, but that I<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_359">[Pg 359]</a></span> thought I was too young to engage myself; and I had never thought of him in that light."</p> <p>"And was he satisfied?"</p> @@ -12598,9 +12555,9 @@ too young to engage myself; and I had never thought of him in that light."</p> very happy." Pauline sat down, and her eyes grew dreamy, so I left her to her meditations and went below.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_360" id="Page_360">[Pg 360]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_360">[Pg 360]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXXVI.</span></h2> @@ -12633,7 +12590,7 @@ him, and exceedingly overcome by his presence and kindness. He wished to remove her to a more comfortable and respectable apartment, to provide her a good nurse, and to do everything in his power for her relief.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_361" id="Page_361">[Pg 361]</a></span></p><p>But she said, "I have only a few hours to live. Even now I am dying. +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_361">[Pg 361]</a></span></p><p>But she said, "I have only a few hours to live. Even now I am dying. All I ask is, that you will remain near me while I live."</p> <p>Joseph was affected even to tears as he related the heart-rending agony @@ -12664,7 +12621,7 @@ proved to be a hard master."</p> <p>Joseph endeavored to point her to the Saviour. At first, she was unwilling to hear a word on the subject, and begged him not to waste his breath; but at length, as he earnestly pointed her to the Lamb of God, -able, willing and ready to save to the uttermost all<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_362" id="Page_362">[Pg 362]</a></span> who come unto God +able, willing and ready to save to the uttermost all<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_362">[Pg 362]</a></span> who come unto God by him, she burst into tears, and even besought him to pray with her. He did so; and after remaining with her about three hours, he went out and obtained a good woman to take care of her so long as she lived. He @@ -12687,9 +12644,9 @@ for why will ye die?"</p> <p>"Oh! If I could live—only one hour—more!"—and as the words were on her quivering lips, her countenance changed, her eyes were fixed, her spirit departed!</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_363" id="Page_363">[Pg 363]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_363">[Pg 363]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXXVII.</span></h2> @@ -12729,7 +12686,7 @@ to make of her.</p> <p>"Sometimes deep feeling hides itself in silence."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_364" id="Page_364">[Pg 364]</a></span></p><p>But I think she has had too much excitement of late, notwithstanding +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_364">[Pg 364]</a></span></p><p>But I think she has had too much excitement of late, notwithstanding she appeared so calm. When the bell rang for tea, she begged me to excuse her from going down, and to tell Eugene, when he called, that she was not able to go with him to his father as he had proposed.</p> @@ -12763,7 +12720,7 @@ with the profoundest interest, but did not interrupt me until I had done.</p> <p>"How did you account for the agitation of Colonel Clifford?" he asked.</p> -<p>"Oh! a thousand ways," I replied. "He has been an invalid<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_365" id="Page_365">[Pg 365]</a></span> for many +<p>"Oh! a thousand ways," I replied. "He has been an invalid<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_365">[Pg 365]</a></span> for many years; and her sudden appearance would account for it in a great measure."</p> <p>"Perhaps so," he answered in a doubting tone; "but he evidently supposed @@ -12807,7 +12764,7 @@ by telling her she is my child only by adoption.</p> events of the last three days. But I have suffered so much I really shrink from recurring to the subject.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_366" id="Page_366">[Pg 366]</a></span></p><p>In pursuance of my resolution to make the painful disclosure to +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_366">[Pg 366]</a></span></p><p>In pursuance of my resolution to make the painful disclosure to Pauline, I made necessary arrangements to be free from interruption, as I feared the dear child's feelings would overcome her; and as I was far from intending that Nelly or Frank should know it at present, I did not @@ -12840,7 +12797,7 @@ have never witnessed. She wept and sobbed until her whole frame shook with emoti <p>"My love, my own Pauline, you will break my heart if you do so. Our love is the same; it can undergo no change. My affection for you has been so selfish, that it has been my only fear with regard to you, that some one -would claim you as their child; or<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_367" id="Page_367">[Pg 367]</a></span> as has happened, that some one would +would claim you as their child; or<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_367">[Pg 367]</a></span> as has happened, that some one would win your love from your mother."</p> <p>"Oh, mamma," said she joyfully, "I will give him up. I understood it was @@ -12879,7 +12836,7 @@ sleeping sister, and had vainly tried to sleep.</p> <p>"I have been trying to think who I am, mamma," said she in a sad voice.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_368" id="Page_368">[Pg 368]</a></span></p><p>"You are my own darling, Pauline," I said, kissing her again and again.</p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_368">[Pg 368]</a></span></p><p>"You are my own darling, Pauline," I said, kissing her again and again.</p> <p>"She looks happy and kind," alluding to the picture, "but how could she give me up so?"</p> @@ -12913,7 +12870,7 @@ briefly that Pauline was only an adopted child of Dr. Lenox, and that she would not consent to their betrothal until he were made aware of the circumstances, and had given his consent.</p> -<p>"Tell her, my son, that can make no difference in our feelings.<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_369" id="Page_369">[Pg 369]</a></span> Bring +<p>"Tell her, my son, that can make no difference in our feelings.<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_369">[Pg 369]</a></span> Bring her to me, I will tell her so." Eugene led her in; but no sooner did he see her, than he started forward as if to take her in his arms, and then with a loud scream fell back upon the pillows.</p> @@ -12949,7 +12906,7 @@ exactly compared with the other. Again, and again blessing his long lost child, and bidding his children love each other as brother and sister, he requested to be left alone with the Doctor; when he told him where to find the packet directed to his son, to be left in his care. He -expressed renewedly his<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_370" id="Page_370">[Pg 370]</a></span> thanks that these disclosures had been brought +expressed renewedly his<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_370">[Pg 370]</a></span> thanks that these disclosures had been brought to light in season to prevent so unnatural a marriage. He gave some directions, rendered necessary by the wonderful discovery. He then said, calmly, "I have now done with earth," and requested the Doctor to call @@ -12977,9 +12934,9 @@ of our respected friend, Mr. Percival, and depart for Paris.</p> <div>That single spot is the whole world to me."</div> </div></div> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_371" id="Page_371">[Pg 371]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_371">[Pg 371]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXXVIII.</span></h2> @@ -13011,7 +12968,7 @@ fringes instantly drooped over her tell-tale eyes. I am sometimes almost vexed with Joseph. If he took half the pains to win her confidence that he did formerly, this reserve and coolness might be exchanged for the most delightful friendship. I wonder if he ever thinks of his request -when she was a baby,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_372" id="Page_372">[Pg 372]</a></span> that I would train her for him. If he does, it is +when she was a baby,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_372">[Pg 372]</a></span> that I would train her for him. If he does, it is only to laugh at the follies of his youth. But I suppose what Frank suspects may be true; that he is attached to Adele. She will be here shortly, and we shall see.</p> @@ -13047,7 +13004,7 @@ as many letters as you please, and nobody but you and I shall read them. Dear Jo," she asked in a whisper, "Is she a darling? Shall I love her, when she is my cousin?"</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_373" id="Page_373">[Pg 373]</a></span></p><p>Joseph started to his feet. "Who has put such nonsense into your head? +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_373">[Pg 373]</a></span></p><p>Joseph started to his feet. "Who has put such nonsense into your head? Coz," he continued, turning to me, "where did Frank get hold of that letter?"</p> <p>"He must answer for himself," I replied. As I looked up from my sewing, @@ -13081,7 +13038,7 @@ marry her brother?"</p> <p>His tone conveyed such bitter reproof that my eyes filled with tears. For the first time, he turned from the window, and looked at me. I saw, with surprise, that he was very pale. He approached, holding out his -hand, "forgive me, cousin; I spoke<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_374" id="Page_374">[Pg 374]</a></span> harshly; but wouldn't it be better +hand, "forgive me, cousin; I spoke<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_374">[Pg 374]</a></span> harshly; but wouldn't it be better for you to go to Pauline? She may not like to have Eugene witness her grief."</p> <p>"Why?" I asked. "She is very fond of her brother."</p> @@ -13121,7 +13078,7 @@ by her side, and begged her to tell me what had afflicted her.</p> <div>My Pauline, why is this?"</div> </div></div> -<p>But after talking with her for nearly half an hour, I was no<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_375" id="Page_375">[Pg 375]</a></span> wiser than +<p>But after talking with her for nearly half an hour, I was no<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_375">[Pg 375]</a></span> wiser than at first. I could only get from her the confession that she was very unhappy, and wished she were safely at home in Crawford. I hinted to her what I suspected, that she found it difficult to change the nature of @@ -13158,7 +13115,7 @@ the window, "he is almost out of sight."</p> in as we were sitting talking in the moonlight. I hope she will feel better in the morning.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_376" id="Page_376">[Pg 376]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_376">[Pg 376]</a></span></p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Wednesday, March 19th.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -13197,7 +13154,7 @@ When her countenance is in repose, which to be sure is very seldom, there is nothing about it to attract attention. But the moment she speaks, her whole face lights up, and there is a wonderful play of the features, which are ever changing their expression. She has handsome -hair and eyes.<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_377" id="Page_377">[Pg 377]</a></span> She wears her hair in quite a unique style, being parted +hair and eyes.<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_377">[Pg 377]</a></span> She wears her hair in quite a unique style, being parted smoothly off her brow, and after being gathered, into a knot behind is worn like a coronet around her head. She is very graceful and fascinating; and we consider her an agreeable addition to our party.</p> @@ -13234,7 +13191,7 @@ laughing.</p> the last time all the favorite haunts and places of interest. Pauline's conduct is an enigma to me. Sometimes she appears very cheerful, and often when with Adele, I have heard her musical laugh ring through the -house like a sweet toned bell;<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_378" id="Page_378">[Pg 378]</a></span> but it is a forced laugh, and is almost +house like a sweet toned bell;<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_378">[Pg 378]</a></span> but it is a forced laugh, and is almost always followed by great sadness. To-day her appearance pleased me better than it had for a long time. I thought her more natural. But this evening she is worse than ever. From what Nelly told me to-night, I fear @@ -13267,7 +13224,7 @@ already begun to do so. Her uncle, who is also her guardian, is one of the firm where Joseph is a partner; and it is thus she has become acquainted with him. I have noticed that since Pauline saw Adele weeping in the school-room with Joseph, she has avoided her cousin more -assiduously<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_379" id="Page_379">[Pg 379]</a></span> than ever. I am intending to renew some of my former +assiduously<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_379">[Pg 379]</a></span> than ever. I am intending to renew some of my former acquaintances, while the others are sight-seeing.</p> <p class="tbrk right"><i>Evening.</i><span class="s3"> </span></p> @@ -13304,7 +13261,7 @@ down, took her unresisting hand. "Pauline, dearest Pauline, <i>I</i> cannot forget it, for the hour I learned that Eugene was your brother, was the happiest of my life. Won't you look at me, dearest, to show you forgive me?"</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_380" id="Page_380">[Pg 380]</a></span></p><p>But the weeping girl clung to her father, while she absolutely shook +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_380">[Pg 380]</a></span></p><p>But the weeping girl clung to her father, while she absolutely shook with emotion.</p> <p>Just at this moment, Adele burst into the room with very evident marks @@ -13339,7 +13296,7 @@ followed the servant, instead of sending an answer; and you can easily imagine I awaited his return with no little impatience.</p> <p>At length I went to see if Pauline were awake, and to my astonishment -found her up and dressed. Her countenance was<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_381" id="Page_381">[Pg 381]</a></span> pensive; but she tried to +found her up and dressed. Her countenance was<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_381">[Pg 381]</a></span> pensive; but she tried to smile as she came forward for her morning kiss.</p> <p>We were hardly seated before her father knocked and begged me to @@ -13373,7 +13330,7 @@ Pauline, beloved of my soul, can you, will you accept my love?"</p> <p>Making a great effort, she said in a very low voice, "I do love you, dear Joseph." I could hardly distinguish the words; but I suppose the -old saying is true, "for lovers' eyes are sharp to see<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_382" id="Page_382">[Pg 382]</a></span> and lovers' ears +old saying is true, "for lovers' eyes are sharp to see<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_382">[Pg 382]</a></span> and lovers' ears to hear," for the loving Joseph appeared fully to hear and appreciate her meaning, and was by no means sparing of his thanks on the occasion. I took the first opportunity to leave the room, though Pauline was @@ -13406,7 +13363,7 @@ for poor Pauline, was caused in the following manner. Adele, driven almost to despair by the inflexibility of her guardian, determined to make an appeal to him in her own behalf. She had thrown herself at his feet, and with all the enthusiasm of her impulsive nature, had begged -his consent to her union with<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_383" id="Page_383">[Pg 383]</a></span> the one she loved. She offered to give up +his consent to her union with<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_383">[Pg 383]</a></span> the one she loved. She offered to give up to him all her property, and in everything else, to be all that he could desire. Monsieur Vinet really loved his niece after his own fashion, and could not be made to understand why she should prefer a man so poorly @@ -13443,7 +13400,7 @@ drive away her blushes, he was unfortunate in his choice of words, for they only deepened.</p> <p>My husband and I have been talking over the whole of this novel -courtship from beginning to end, and I feel quite humbled<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_384" id="Page_384">[Pg 384]</a></span> as I am +courtship from beginning to end, and I feel quite humbled<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_384">[Pg 384]</a></span> as I am obliged to come to the conclusion that, while Joseph for fifteen years has never wavered in his affection for Pauline, who, he says, first awakened him to a sense of his responsibility as a man and a Christian, @@ -13451,9 +13408,9 @@ I, who have always prided myself upon my shrewdness in matters of the heart, have been blind as a bat. We expect to be with you on the twenty-second instant.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_385" id="Page_385">[Pg 385]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_385">[Pg 385]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XXXIX.</span></h2> @@ -13486,7 +13443,7 @@ your pale cheeks, and hear your broken voice saying, "May God bless you, my own dear Cora, and comfort your mother in her loss."</p> <p>I must relate to you one little circumstance in connection with Pauline, -as showing the length of her attachment to Joseph.<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_386" id="Page_386">[Pg 386]</a></span> Eugene was trying to +as showing the length of her attachment to Joseph.<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_386">[Pg 386]</a></span> Eugene was trying to unlock a small work-box, (as I had always taken it to be,) with a key of his own, his sister having playfully refused to allow him to see the contents. She sat by laughing, perfectly secure that he had no key which @@ -13522,7 +13479,7 @@ message to his young friend.</p> Morgan and Pauline De Lacy Lenox, written in every variety of penmanship, in cousin's bold hand. These were interspersed with pictures evidently drawn to please a young child; a tall gentleman leading a -little girl; then a young lady taking the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_387" id="Page_387">[Pg 387]</a></span> arm of her companion, while +little girl; then a young lady taking the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_387">[Pg 387]</a></span> arm of her companion, while underneath were written the names "Joseph and Pauline." These were the precious mementos which she had hoarded with as much care as the miser does his gold; and she confessed with tears, that when Adele was with us @@ -13557,7 +13514,7 @@ at his treatment of her. He listens to her words, as to oracles of wisdom, and is as tender of her as a father of an only and a feeble daughter, while she is the very picture of health and cheerfulness.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_388" id="Page_388">[Pg 388]</a></span></p><p>But I forget that I have told you nothing of the wedding,—the +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_388">[Pg 388]</a></span></p><p>But I forget that I have told you nothing of the wedding,—the company,—the ceremonies and the bridal gifts. I allowed Pauline to make her own arrangements, and was not a little surprised and delighted at her characteristic choice of bridemaids. In all her plans, Eugene and @@ -13590,7 +13547,7 @@ Cæsar, Phebe, Ruth and Ann filled up the back ground, and gave an agreeable variety to the shading of the picture. Eugene formally conducted the Doctor and myself to the seats of distinguished guests, and then retired to fulfil his duty as master of ceremonies, which from -the <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_389" id="Page_389">[Pg 389]</a></span>youthfulness and inexperience of many of the company, and the +the <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_389">[Pg 389]</a></span>youthfulness and inexperience of many of the company, and the perfect order with which they entered the room, must have required no little skill in the training.</p> @@ -13624,7 +13581,7 @@ evidently felt a strong inclination to weep; but his duties rendering this inappropriate and inconvenient, he tried to assume an expression of the joy which he conceived to be more befitting the occasion.</p> -<p>Uncle and aunt Morgan will remain with us until after Pauline's<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_390" id="Page_390">[Pg 390]</a></span> return +<p>Uncle and aunt Morgan will remain with us until after Pauline's<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_390">[Pg 390]</a></span> return and levee. A list of the persons to be then invited she put into the hand of her brother Eugene. The day before she went, she consulted me about the number she should invite. I replied, "just as many as you @@ -13640,9 +13597,9 @@ father's birth-day. Emily Benson has brought her babies to make us a family visit while uncle and aunt Morgan are here, so that I have no time to be lonely.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_391" id="Page_391">[Pg 391]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_391">[Pg 391]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XL.</span></h2> @@ -13674,7 +13631,7 @@ invited to partake. The bride and bridegroom with their train, who were in attendance as at the wedding, mingled with the company and addressed a kind word to each.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_392" id="Page_392">[Pg 392]</a></span></p><p>There were so many children and young people present who were obliged +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_392">[Pg 392]</a></span></p><p>There were so many children and young people present who were obliged to leave at an early hour, that the Doctor, after consultation with me, requested Mr. Munroe to close this interesting interview with prayer. Instead of complying immediately with this request, I noticed that Dr. @@ -13712,7 +13669,7 @@ company except our immediate family:</p> <div>Here thanks we give, here thanks we pay,</div> <div class="i1">On this thy natal day.</div> </div><div class="stanza"> -<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_393" id="Page_393">[Pg 393]</a></span><div>May He who in his precious word</div> +<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_393">[Pg 393]</a></span><div>May He who in his precious word</div> <div class="i1">Declares the giver blessed,</div> <div>E'en far beyond recipients,</div> <div class="i1">Pronounce thee doubly blessed;</div> @@ -13747,7 +13704,7 @@ blessings for which under God he and his were indebted to Frank, and to our fami <p>Next Thomas Jones came forward to acknowledge his obligations. He commenced in a lofty strain. "Dear sir, I speak not for myself alone, but for a large class in the community, some of whom I see standing -around you and your worthy lady and<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_394" id="Page_394">[Pg 394]</a></span> family, persons who through your +around you and your worthy lady and<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_394">[Pg 394]</a></span> family, persons who through your instrumentality."—Poor man, his emotion choked his utterance, and he suddenly stopped, caught the Doctor by the hand, and broke out in a more natural and therefore impressive strain; "Oh, sir, think what I was when @@ -13779,7 +13736,7 @@ sown bountifully, may he also reap bountifully, harvesting esteem in this world, and life eternal in the world to come.</i>"</p> <div class="poem"><div class="stanza"> -<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_395" id="Page_395">[Pg 395]</a></span><div class="i6">"Thy natal day—</div> +<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_395">[Pg 395]</a></span><div class="i6">"Thy natal day—</div> <div>And duly shall our raptured song,</div> <div class="i1">And gladly shall our eyes</div> <div>Still bless this day's return, so long</div> @@ -13815,14 +13772,14 @@ realize some comfort from the thought my dear husband holds up to my view, that I have gained a son. But as yet I can only remember that I have lost the society and companionship of my lovely daughter; I think that Frank feels her loss almost as much as I do; for though he appears -very cheerful, yet<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_396" id="Page_396">[Pg 396]</a></span> there is a pallor about his mouth which I have +very cheerful, yet<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_396">[Pg 396]</a></span> there is a pallor about his mouth which I have always noticed when his feelings are deeply moved. I heard him as he left me to visit his patients humming a lively tune; but I knew that he only did it, as boys whistle in the dark, to keep their courage up.</p> -<hr /> +<hr> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_397" id="Page_397">[Pg 397]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_397">[Pg 397]</a></span></p> <h2><span>CHAPTER XLI.</span></h2> @@ -13834,7 +13791,7 @@ only did it, as boys whistle in the dark, to keep their courage up.</p> <div class="i1">Can listen to the voice of truth;</div> <div>When we are taught in whom to trust,</div> <div class="i1">And how to spare, to spend, to give;</div> -<div>(Our prudence kind, our pity give,)</div> +<div>(Our prudence kind, our pity just,)</div> <div class="i1">'Tis then we rightly learn to live."<span class="s3"> </span><span class="smcap">Crabbe.</span></div> </div></div></div> @@ -13856,7 +13813,7 @@ advantages of education.</p> <p>"In the autumn of 1828, I went to Rome for the winter. There I first met her, whose image from that hour to the present has never left me. Though her great personal beauty, both of face and figure, joined to her -remarkable mental endowments, rendered<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_398" id="Page_398">[Pg 398]</a></span> her the object of universal +remarkable mental endowments, rendered<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_398">[Pg 398]</a></span> her the object of universal admiration, yet I alone won the affections of her generous heart, a heart which, though warm and impulsive beyond even the daughters of her native clime, was pure as that of a vestal.</p> @@ -13888,7 +13845,7 @@ commission, and was intending to go to France to recruit his wasted strength and spirits. I met him accidentally, and in a few moments had communicated to him the nature and depth of my affliction. He was somewhat roused from his melancholy by my distress; and without -detailing minutely what followed, it was at<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_399" id="Page_399">[Pg 399]</a></span> length decided that I +detailing minutely what followed, it was at<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_399">[Pg 399]</a></span> length decided that I should remain with my family until the time of sailing, and then Mortimer would proceed to Nice with Imogen and our boy. I presented every possible inducement to him to remain in Nice, that I might feel in @@ -13921,7 +13878,7 @@ happiness or prosperity. All this, he solemnly promised out of regard to our early and long tried friendship. Afterwards I let him go.</p> <p>"During the ensuing year, I received letters from home announcing the -birth of a little daughter; and also the sudden<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_400" id="Page_400">[Pg 400]</a></span> death of my wife's +birth of a little daughter; and also the sudden<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_400">[Pg 400]</a></span> death of my wife's father, which latter event was quickly followed by the decease of her mother.</p> <p>"Imogen was now alone, and Mortimer, though still an invalid, prompted @@ -13953,7 +13910,7 @@ waking or sleeping was ever before me, of him whom I considered too vile, even for the company of devils, in the constant society and love of my hitherto adored wife—this idea so wrought upon a frame enfeebled by a hot climate, that I was laid upon my couch with fever. So violent -was this attack, that there was no hope of my<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_401" id="Page_401">[Pg 401]</a></span> recovery. For weeks, I +was this attack, that there was no hope of my<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_401">[Pg 401]</a></span> recovery. For weeks, I lay unconscious; but when I recovered my reason, and was told I could not live, I knew better. I was sure I should be allowed to unmask the traitor, and expose Mortimer to infamy. I was right. I recovered so @@ -13986,7 +13943,7 @@ informed me she had gone out to walk with Mr. Mortimer.</p> I was rushing after the wanderers. "Thank God!" said he, "that you have returned."</p> <p>"Even in this cordial welcome, I read a confirmation of my dishonor. -Having learned the direction they had taken, I flew<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_402" id="Page_402">[Pg 402]</a></span> along the streets +Having learned the direction they had taken, I flew<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_402">[Pg 402]</a></span> along the streets until at length I saw my wife approaching with Mortimer. I instantly crouched behind a wall, and as they passed, heard her imploring him to leave Nice.</p> @@ -14024,7 +13981,7 @@ hesitated—'<i>an angel</i>!'</p> <p>"'Yes,' said I, drawing my breath with difficulty, 'but a <i>fallen</i> one.'</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_403" id="Page_403">[Pg 403]</a></span></p><p>"He groaned aloud. 'Oh, God forgive me that I should have made her +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_403">[Pg 403]</a></span></p><p>"He groaned aloud. 'Oh, God forgive me that I should have made her suffer!'</p> <p>"I was beside myself as he thus dared to avow his love, and I ordered @@ -14067,7 +14024,7 @@ mouth, I could scarcely distinguish them. 'Oh, Ralph,' I exclaimed in an agony of remorse, 'you must not die!' The blood had ceased flowing since I had crowded into the wound a handkerchief torn from my neck, and I began to hope he had but fainted. I shouted 'help!' Soon some men came -running from<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_404" id="Page_404">[Pg 404]</a></span> a field. I told them a man was dying from loss of blood, +running from<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_404">[Pg 404]</a></span> a field. I told them a man was dying from loss of blood, and I wanted help to carry him to the inn.</p> <p>"From that fatal moment, I remember nothing which passed for nearly a @@ -14106,7 +14063,7 @@ to tell me what had happened during my sickness. I found Mortimer had never spoken after he reached the house; and I had been discovered and conveyed to my home, I never knew by whom.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_405" id="Page_405">[Pg 405]</a></span></p><p>"I had over-estimated my strength, and again relapsed. But this time I +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_405">[Pg 405]</a></span></p><p>"I had over-estimated my strength, and again relapsed. But this time I had my reason. Then it was that my sins stared me in the face. I was a murderer. Yes, though my hands had not shed blood except in battles, yet in the sight of God, aye, and in my own sight, I was a murderer.</p> @@ -14148,7 +14105,7 @@ my visitor. He came in, kind and gentle as ever, and sat by my side.</p> <p>"'Mr. Percival,' I said, catching hold of his hand, 'Have you no compassion?'</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_406" id="Page_406">[Pg 406]</a></span></p><p>"He put his handkerchief to his eyes. '<i>She is at rest!</i>'</p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_406">[Pg 406]</a></span></p><p>"He put his handkerchief to his eyes. '<i>She is at rest!</i>'</p> <p>"I sprang from my chair, and stood before him, only half comprehending his meaning. 'Where?' I tried to articulate.</p> @@ -14184,7 +14141,7 @@ do justice to her memory, together with the hope that you may be enabled by the grace of God to avoid the one and to imitate the other, could have induced me to make a record of this portion of my life.</p> -<p>"I have with great satisfaction observed that in the sweetness<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_407" id="Page_407">[Pg 407]</a></span> and +<p>"I have with great satisfaction observed that in the sweetness<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_407">[Pg 407]</a></span> and urbanity of your disposition, you resemble your lovely mother. Could I feel that religion guided, and governed your thoughts and actions; that the instructions I have endeavored to impress upon your mind, would be @@ -14214,387 +14171,6 @@ to join my Imogen in forever singing praises to him who died to redeem my guilty <p>"Eugene, my son, <i>Eugene</i>! <span class="smcap">Farewell!!</span>"</p> - - - - - - - -<pre> - - - - - -End of Project Gutenberg's Cora and The Doctor, by Harriette Newell Baker - -*** END OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK CORA AND THE DOCTOR *** - -***** This file should be named 35526-h.htm or 35526-h.zip ***** -This and all associated files of various formats will be found in: - http://www.gutenberg.org/3/5/5/2/35526/ - -Produced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit and the Online -Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This -book was produced from scanned images of public domain -material from the Google Print project.) - - -Updated editions will replace the previous one--the old editions -will be renamed. - -Creating the works from public domain print editions means that no -one owns a United States copyright in these works, so the Foundation -(and you!) can copy and distribute it in the United States without -permission and without paying copyright royalties. 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