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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1885-6-19, Page 22 A, ROU G GIRL`S OOlIG. zsic AC. P, nom, Anchor of Puss sombre Rivet.,"14 prom .A eat (o Earnest,” Lien &t•, away alone, perhaps to 1110, as 1 then felt. Nor was it a little tlliig to battle for weary nwntlls with weakness of mind and Lady, morbid timidity, indo- lence, ignorance, mid everything that was colt"ary to my ideal of woman. 110011, .1 can say t1111a much in solf.dofeucc. Was there harm in 131y adding sonic incentive to ee hard sena() of duty 1 I felt that it 1 could change for the butter and keep • my seer01 I could, gate you all aglad. surprise. I lied almost a chill's pleasiru in the thought. Maty crud Henry 1 ewarded mc, but you are spoil. iug it ell. You at Duce make au iulpos- sible domall,i, aid discover, within twenty-four hours, how awkward my compliance would 1144ve beeu. I did not know you 330 long without gaining the Power of guessing your thoughts, 1 eug- gosted a simple, natural relation, and as the result I have become 14mon nudruulr A charming title, truly! I shall remain a simple, natural girl, and when you are through with your rt.icilo theories per. haps you will treat (110 as I think you might in t°.,w• of old tittles;" aid she started swiftly toward the house. - ",l: a Ice 1" cried Graydon, springing up a,: 1 „Ring her. At Ile: ,.sol ;uta .hiss \Cil1mere a1). pr0acheo,and Madge gained the eiar.•ra and disappeared, leaving lihaydml ill disposed toward himself and all the world, even including :Rias \Sildlnero; for she lied a charming color, luau appeared not in the least a victim to (war, bec44ns0 of force(. a61OCiatL0ll with an objoctiouablo party. Sho 00(140 smilingly toward him, saying, "It's loo bad to interrupt your hot pursuit nt another lady, but gir;s have not much conscience 111 such matters." "As 1011, as y011 have conscience in other matters, it does not signify'," be answered, meaniugly. "Not conscience, but another organ controls our action chiefly, I im(L;4in0," she replied, with a ,dance flat gave emphasis to her words of the previous evening, and she passed smilingly on. Arnault soon followed her, spoke pleasantly to Graydon, and having ob. taiuell a morning paper, was at 01180 ab sorbed it) Its coneout1, "IIe docs not appear like a baffled suitor who has enjoyed only a veiled tolerance.." was Graydou'e thought. "Taings Neill come out all right 10 the ems, I 1nppose, but they are certainly net pro: ceding as I expected. Stella be mine eventually,—i, were treason to think otherwise,—but she 1s carry- ing it oil rattler boldly to keep Aruanit so complacent at the same time. As far as Madge is concerned, I've been a fool and mule a mess of it. Plow lo the mischief has she been able to divine my very thoughts 1 She is wrong in one respect, However. If 1110 hail felt and acted toward me like a sister I would have been loyal to her, and would have compelled 4vea 'Miss 1Vildmcro to recog• Mem 11111 11141110. f run not so far gene lint th,,t 1 eau act in a straightforward, honorable way. My acceptance of her action w'LLI an afterthought, a philoso- phical tray I have of making the best of everything. I now believe that it has turned out for the best, but I have been gniity- of no roll -bloodied calenla- tiou. \'cry well, 1'11 treat her as a simple, natural girl aid my very good lrieml, 1,1,1 eco 110W this •course works. Not that 5110 is a simple girl. I'vo met toe many of that kind, and of those :•iso who eushrolel themselves in a cloud of little 1en,iuine my'sterie8, all traus11,a- reut enough to one of experience ; but Madge does 1106110 toe. Sho has not explained herself with her fine burst of indignation. Jove! how handsome she was 1" And, with cogitations like the above, he also pretended to read his paper, aucl finished his cigar. 1x1; BE.USSIi1LS POST souse of your shortcomings '1 Thfl bundle made by the coat wait placed raise the chest. 11TH scarcely bears out your first remark," under the small of her back, so as to tl 11011 clatoluug the "It 1s 111108 nothing against its truth 'Miss little tongue Haat hail awakened 11111113' SEAT0 RTW WOOLEN MiLL Alden makes it very clear that she is g not appendant on mo or any ono for enjoyment; but in view of the past I have been scarcely courteous. There. fore," he added, with a laugh, "when Aruanit monopolises you I shall eon. All now saw that tin,} were with •••^ I ,Fat 112e7".S (1,71d Ol LETS sole myself with Madge." tug skilled offerts. Discorb,ut a,l,iec "Ault therefore 1 s11a11 foul the less ceased, and they looked on'40111J l.nst il- in want of 1'irst•Clnss Quality of Goods compunction. Thank you," less interest. wenld 111111 it 11111011 to 10 their bclelit by "1144e1s tiny 0110 smelling sats ?" 11311150 asked. 'there was 1(0 respenee, She snetelled a. bit of gra, s and tickled t110 child's ue:e, saving, et the sauce time, CHAPTER XVII. 101' ST1(6Sa I11 11.125. Graydon dreaded embarrassment when meeting Madge at dinner, but was agreeably disappointed. There was nothing in the young gfrl'8 manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, oven in tones, toward More friendly relations. Ile saw that if any w'0110 1310110 he must 141111(8 them. During tho meal she spoke of missing her 11oesebaok exorcise, and said that she meant to asst Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks, Graydon at once resolved tomako apro- pitiatory alluring, and to go out with Madge when )1is8 Wildmero was un. attainable. FOO the time he was COn• tont to imitate Madge's tactics, and acted as if bo intended to follow the course that she had suggested, The fact that Aru44ult was so evidently enjoy ing his (limier and the Wildmore emile5 did not detract trom his purpose to prove that he also was not without resources. After dinner, however, ho found a chance to ensconce himself by Hiss Wild• mere on the piazza, and ho was fully resolved to lose no such opportunities. Madge, with the Muir children, passed him on the way to a small Lake on which she had promised to give the little people a row. He took off his slat in cordial courtesy, and sho r000goized him with a brief smile, in which hiss Wildmoro could detect DO apprehension. "I hope that 'sister Madge,' as you call her, does not resent my enjoyment of your society," "Not in the least. I fool, however, that 1 have been neglecting her shame- fully, and propose to make amends," ' "Indeed; has she brought you to a echoes but le lute luunlwlt" 44'1,'10, 4411(4 drew it out of 11111 ina11,1 1,1 one suit) 1rr the ail (1f the Itanal,,'relll(f. Lula sat l hl1 ciraydou, "llo.,1 it, s"." S tieing Now Complete is one of the 2illeet 'Mille in the Dominion. "1 am glad to take the least thorn from tho roses of your life," was bis smiling answer, She veiled close scrutiny- under her reply 1 "I fear tho brilliant Miss Alden will cause my society to appear corn• milldam in contrast.' I do not see how yon can fear any- thing of the Kind," w4411 his 11101111)1 01185‘8111'; "I trust you, and you trust sue." "I do trust ;mu, Mr. Muir," she said, softly, liefure ho could speak again nurses and children came streaming and screaming from the lake toward the house. "Nellie Wilder is drowned," was the burden of their dire message. (ir'ay'dou sprung howls 111e stops, and rushed w;111 the dootuess of the wind toward the 111140. Ae. Madge, with 30113130 and harry Muir, approached the water, they saw 11 party of children playing carelessly in a boat, and a moment later a little girl tell overboard. The boat was in motion toward the shore, and when she rose it had passed beyond her roach. Her cuulpauious gate tray to wild panic, and, instead of trying to save her, screamed nod pulled for land. • Madge saw that 11 the child was saved she Jurist act promptly and wisely. To the Muir children she said, authorita- tively, "Sit down 0110118 you art) 013(1 (1ou't move." Then she rushed forward and unfastened 0slid.. As she did se the child 1'068 fur 11111 last tilueand soul: ((vain with le gurgling cry. Beeping her eyes foxed ou the spot, and with au oar 111 her 11x1111. Madge pushed away from the shore vigorously with her feet, and with the impetus sprung upon the nar- row stern -sheets, then crept forward toward the bow, at the sumo time over keeping her eyes fixed unwaveringly ou the 8p1ot at10r0 the child had slink, from which widening circles were eddying. '1110 nurses and obildrou who had not started for the Mous" seeing that a rescue was attempted, looked on with breathless dread and suspense. When the impetus that 1Ia(lge had first given to the skiff cea-od, she kept the boat in motion by paddling, first on one side, then on the other,her eyes still fixed on ono point in tho dark water. At last this point seemed almost beneath leer; she droppers the oar, stooped, (tn(1 peered over tho side of the boat. After a moment's hesitation she appeared to those On shore to have lost her balance, fallen overboard, and sunk. Renewed seruams of terror resounded, and the \pair children 11e(1 toward the hotel, eryiu„ "Mint 1ladge is drowned." "What do you mean 1" Graydon gasped, :mixing sherry by the 1411(4. "0 Uncle Graydon I run quick. Aunt ;\ladgo fell out of a boat under water." A moment later 110 salt the young girl rise to the surface with a child in her grasp. With ono headlong plunge, and a few strong strokes, he was at ler side, exclaiming, "(,feat God, Madge I what does this moan 1" "Take her to the shore, quick; no matter about Ano ;" and she plashed the limp and apparently lifeless form into his arms. "Rut, lladgo—" he began. "haste I haste 1 and the child may bo saved. Don't think of 1110; I 04411 swim as well as you ;" and she struck out toward the Shure. Wondering, and thrilled with admire. tion, in spite of the confusion of his thoughts, ho slid as directed, and took the child to lau,l at once. Madge was there as soon as 130, cry- ing, even before she left the lvator, "stun for Dr. Sommers, and if not at 1101510 ride after slim." Meanwhile gentlemen and employees of 1110 house were arriving, and sono turned back in search of the physician. The awful tidings had come upon poor Mrs. Wilder, the mother of tho child, like a bolt out of a clear sky, and she had rut) screaming and Moaning toward the 000130 of disaster. Mother love had given her almost superhuman strength : but when she saw the pale little face on the ground, with the hue of death upon it, she crouched beside it ill speechless agony, and watched the efforts that were made to bring back C013e010181088. 110•d re lot and directed those efforts. In truth, she diel as much to save tho child on land as when it had lain sub. merged on the muddy bottom of the pond. Graydon, seeing that she was coming up the back, had paused a moment irresolutely, and thou was about to start for the hotel with his burden. Madge /naught h15 arm, and took the child from 111hn. "Graydon, take off your coat and give it me," sho said, imperatively, as sho laid the child down on its back; "your Ihandkerchief, also," she added. She forced open the pale lips, and wiped out the mouth with marvellous eelerity, paying no heed to the clamorous voices around her. "Some ono give me a sharp knife," sho cried, "and don't crowd so near," Lifting the child's clothingat the throat, s1)0 cut it downward to tho waist, then down each arm, leaving the lovely, little form exposed and free. Dropping the knife,:sbo next rolled the coat into it bundle, turned the child over so that her abdomen should rest upon it; thou with hands pressed rattler strongly on 01013 side of tho little back, Madge sought to expel the 'water that mi"ht have linen swallowed, Turning purchasing direct Irma the Store it) 1110 Mills, where they will here the Largent and81+ ' `szk riffs 657rY sic "13ring water." J his, aer fta few 50eoud:,she dashed over the 11.00 and exposed chest, waited au instant, thou (;114.0 her pa1ieut a slap over the pit of talo s1O11114011, Graydon, kneeling before her, looked on with silent amazement. Tier glorious oyes shone with an abeerbed and morel. fill purpose; she leas oblivious of her own strange a11Jp41arauoo, the x044(;808 of her loosening hair falling over and veil - mg the lovely form outlined clearly by the wet and clinging drapery of her summer dress. Others looked ou in wonder, too, and with a respect akin to awe. Among thorn wore her sister and Henry Muir, Mr. Arnault, and 'Miss feelings divided between envy and commiseration for the child and its stricken mother. These ,first simple efforts having no apparent effect, Madge said, quietly, "11'o must try artificial respiration, Movea littlo more to one side, Graydon." Kneeling behind the child, she lifted the little arms quickly but steadily up, over and down, until they lay upon the „round. behind the wet golden curls. '111is motion drew the ribs up, expanded th0 chest and permitted air to outer it. After two or three seconds Madge re. versed 111e luotiou and pressed the arms firmly' against the chest, to expel the This ielte111410 motion was kept up rt.;ularly+ at about the rate of sixteen tunes a nliuute, until the sound of a ^(Iluuin; horse '41.108 heard, and the crotya parted for Dr. Sommers. lie too.( in the situation with his quick eve, :eel said, "Miss Alden, lot me take y Oi1r 1114400." "011, thank God, you are here 1" she encluulod. "Let me hold her tongue, G ravden ; I must do something." "Yes, Mr. Muir," added the physician, "Mt heir help me; she knows just wliat to ,lo. How long was the child under water ?" "I don't know exactly; not long." "Not more than four or Svc minutes ?' "I think not." "There should bo hope, then." "1\'e must save hor 1" cried Madge. "I once saw people work over an hour before there were signs of life." "God bless your bravo heart 1" mur- mured the spoor mother. "lou won't leave my child,—you won't let them give her up, will you 1" "No Mrs. Wilder, not for one hour or two, I believe that your little girl will be saved." "Have some brandy ready," said Dr. Sommers. A flask was produced, and Graydon again knelt near, to havo it in roadiuess, while the doctor kept up his monotonous effort, pressing the arms against talo lungs, then lifting them above the head and back to tho ground, with regular and mechanical iteration. Tho child's eyelids began to tremble, "Ah 1" exclaimed the doctor; a moment later there 15'88 a slight choking cough, and a glad ory went up from the throng. "The brandy," said the doctor. Madge now gavo 0111 the oa80 to him and Graydon, and slipped clown beside the mother, who waS swaying from side to side. "Don't faint," sho said ; "your child will need you as soon as she is conscious." "Oh, Heaven bless you I H087011bless you I" cried the mother ; "you havo saved my only, my darling.'• "Yes, madam, you aro right. It's all plain sailing now, tho doctor added. Then Madge became guilty of her first useless act. In strong revulsion she fainted (lead away. In a moment hor head was on Mrs. Muir's lap, and Henry Mtlir was at her side. "Poor girl I no wonder. 'There's not a woman in a hundred thousand who could do what she has done. There, don't worry about her. Put her in my carriage with yiirs. Muir, and take her to her room ; I'll bo there soon. She'll come out all right; such girls always do." Meanwhile 1111. Muir and Graydon were carrying Out the doctor's directions, and tho unconscious girl was borne rapidly to her apartment, whore, under hor sister's ministrations, she soon re - 'rived. Almost her first consciolx8 words, after being assured that talo child 1008 safe, worn, "0 diary 1 what a goy I must have appeared 1 What will Graydon—I mean all who sew me think ?" "They'll think things that might wo11 turn any girl's head. As for Graydon, ale is waiting outside now, half crazy with anxiety to re0elve a message from you." Toll him I made a fool of myself, and 110 must not speak about it again on the pain of my displeasure." "Well, you have come to," said Mrs. Muir, and then sho wont and, laugh. ingly delivered the message verbatim, adding, "Go and 1put on dry clothes. You'll catch your death -with those wet things on, and you look like a scarecrow." He departed, more puzzled over Madge Alden than over, but admitting to himself that she lead Darned the tight to be anything sho pleased. Dr. Sommers continued his efforts in behalf of the little "irl, chafing her wrists and body with the -brandy, and occasion- ally giving a fol drops until circulation was well restored; and then,. at her mother's side, carried the child to her ' 41,11,1 Aver on her 111(014 attainthe room, an(1 cavo directions to thoso who to choose from in any Mill in Canada. 7Ligltest PPi('e5 Paid I'm' Wool 1N CASH OR TRADE. Special Attention, —PAID —PAID TO— ClbSto772 Wo7'h and done on the 11110010531 Notice. A. G. VanEgmond. BERLiN FOUNDRY 1 MANUFACTURERS OF ENGINES, BOILERS, MACHINERRY, &c. Smazt upright T7z4iTI.6s - —ANn— BOILERS A SPEOIALTY. For further particulars apply to Nelson, 6. Co., B1e7'1i7b, On.t. MILL MONEY TO LOAN. Money to loan on farm property at LOWEST RATES. PRIVATE ANC COMPANY FUNDS W. B. DICKSON, Solicitor, Brussels, Ont. INTERESTING, TO J'iERYDODY. SoND 10, tees. .11. L. J.i CKSON, Pratioal Watchmaker and Jeweller, Satisfaction Guaranteea in all Repairing. --SHOP AT -- i1'. .1. 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