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BY ABBIE LEE, Ou the banks of the eastern shore of Virginia an elegant mansion reared its lofty height. Around and even down to the "Sea Girt shore'' the extensive grounds were laid ont with a lavish splendor, which be tokened the possessor to be a per son of rare taete aDd refinement, as well as great wealth. The winter evening had set in with a cold, windy rain. Small particles of snow fell against the window pane, as if to take refuge beside the hearth, from which huge and noble logs cast a ruddy glow n pen the costly furniture. On such a cheerless night Elford Trevis was to bring home bis bride. -Even the elements seemed to resent. such an innovation, and the old house dog, who sat within the door way, raised his shagey head as the sound ol the sea king, lashing his turbulent subjects, fell upon his ear. Upon the marble mantle a minia ture jeweled clock, saspended be tweeu two flying cherubs, noted the lapse or time, a tiny bird sprang from some hidden niche, and after warbling a few silvery notes, it clap- ei its winus, and five ringing i strokes vibrated through the roam. As the sound fell upon the ear of young girl, buried within the cushions of a large chair, she start-. jed up but oue hour before the steamer will be in, and the ears leave. One look at those precious littie ones, and then this heart must learu to look elsewhere for love.'' As she spoke, Enna Trevis left the room, Scarce eighteen sum mers of her life bad passed, and but little more than two years siuce she had placed the firt garland (wet with her bitter tears) unon her idolized mother's grave, from that dy she turned the key upou ber own blighting sorrow, and made the light and comfort in the dark, eued home for her father and two little sisters. Tbe affection which existed be tween Elford Trevis and Eona was ttuly touching, His manner to ward her was always tender, gentle and deferential, His pride all cen tered in her. He rode with her, sang with her, and consulted her m all business matters, while she looked upou her farther as the noblest work of tbe Creator, and really they were as essential to each ether as the sunbeam to tbe rose. Full soon the earth upon the grave ot Elford Trovis' wife became green with the grass, and the flow- era nis children had planted within bloomed. Eighteen tnontbs had ned witn "jtatner Time," and the only change in his spleudid home was a call from his State, to fill an honored seat in the Legislative ball of Kichmond. The time of his absence seemed long to Eona, and tbe smile which weN corned his glad return told him ot such. Tbe night was glorious. After the little ones had kissed papa and sister "goodnight'' and gone to rest, Mr. Trevis wrapped a fleecy sbawl aroung tbe form of his daugh terrwith a oordonable thrill of pride and joy, that so much beauty, grace and elegance belonged to him, he bore her away. "While they were seated upon a rustic seat, wiih the moonbeams and tbe waves dancing to gentlest music of the evening breeze, be told her of his travels, of the thunders of applause which followed his efforts to represent tbe cause of bis nob'e brothers and con stituents. Then, with his arm ar- jound ber and ber hand in his, he jtold her of a gentle, loving woman i V. ; 1 .n4 fill '.. j place made vacant by ber dead 1 mother. She listened in unbroken 'silence, while he told her of tbe eary jlv love which had existed between ; Ellen Clyde, and himself in their youth ; cf the trial of seperation ; ! ! her martiage and bis ; how tbey had imet again, after sh- bad laid a ty- rannicai husband and cue child in the grave, and he, the beautitul, loving and beloved mother of his Godeys' Lady1 c!i:idren. it whs her way to take everything calmly, so he could not see the anguish of ber heart, as she rested against his strong breast They passed in, and he stopped her beneath the hall lamp. ' You sympathiz? with me iu this great joy, my darling !;' 'You must do all things right, dear father," but the pent up agony would burst out in one cry. Ou ! my mother, my precious mother V' and she lay in his arms iuensible. and almost as cold as the marble figures which filled the niches ot the spacious ball. Tbe time glided by. Mr. Trevis, urged by the great sadness which shadowed the Madouna face of his daughter, hastened the time of his marriage, feeling confident that a meeting between those two so dear ly loved, would remove all prejudice. Only in the silence of her chamber, with her mother's portrait before i her, did tbe calmness give way. "I cannot call her molber, I can not! Oh, mother, my precious moth er ! lying in your silent grave. How can I see another take your place ? I cannot; I must leave all the dear j associations, this loed home, and wander alone into the world ; bid adieu to my darling father, my Ut ile sisters, ray heart's happiness." And thus tbe misguided girl put away from ber the happiness cf her young life, and resolved to go away to some crowded city, and, under an assumed name, teach for her main tenance. Tbe winter evening grew more boisterous as the hour approached, which would herald the coming of the steamer. Enna Trevis passed from the parlor up to the nursery, where her young sisters lay in the sweet sleep of innocence and hap piness. After pressing kias after kiss upon their lips, her tears fell upon tbe golden curls of her three year old pet Ola, then turning the key once more upon her sorrow, she stepped mto the carriage. She or dered .Richard to drive to town and to the depot. "Hurry, Richard ; so as to be back in time to meet the steamer, when father arrives.'' Tbey reached the depot in time amid the crowd and unnoticed Enna took her seat in the sleeping car for Baltimore, from thence to Washington, iu answer to ao adver tisement in the paper for a teacher. The steamer which bore Mr. Trev is and bis bride to tbeir home, ploughed the waves as they dashed madly agaiust its ironbound sides, but they were together and Bearing the haven of rest and love. What cared they for wind and storm? There was calm within perfect rest. "We fire nearly home, my Ellen ; one more hour. I grow impatient as tbe time approaches, to clasp in one embrace my wife and daughter. You will love tbe little Rosie and Ola, too. My darling, I feel that I do not deserve so much happiness.'' "Yes, indeed, I will love them all. This beautitul picture of Enna is very like you. I should love her for that, if not for her own sweet self." Tbe hour passed and iu the pre scribed time tbe steamer lay oppo site Mr. Tievis' beautiful country seat. Soon after they were landed and seated in tbe carriage. It was not until they bad started for home, that Mr. Trevis inquired : "They are all will at home, Rich ard ?'7 "Yes, sir j and Miss Eorta bade me give yoa this letter before she left.'' "Left ? Where has she gone ?" "I do not know ; she left on tbe cars this evening sir. She said the letter would tell you.'' "I suppose that will explaioe it," and with the hand of his wife clasp- J ed in his own, he buried tbe bitter I disappointment in bis breast, and waited bis arrival borne to solve tbp mvatprv. Then in the nniet of his sanctuary tbey rend it together. "Forgive me, my father ! My preN cious fattier! My heart ;s broken, and I long tor the rest of the grave, IteeltbatI have taken a step f which you will nor approve, but, God helping me, I must carry it out, I could not call her mother. That name is sacred to an angel. There was no other I could give your wife without disrespeet to jou. I shall hear of her, and nhall learn to love her, as she is kind to you and mv dear little sisters. I shall not want; I have money, of which your liber, ty has so bountifully supplied me. With ray education I shall make a living. Ob, it I only could kiss you instead of this painted jvory, I would fie willing to give yoi up and die. God blesp you both, dear, darling father, and make you hap py. Enna. "It grieves me t have brought this great sorrow upon jou, Elfprd' She must be found ' Ob, my darling! We must search fr her, and I will teach her to love me.'' "It has come wilh a crushing force, but I have you, my own wife to help me bear it. All shall be well yet. Yes, we must search for her, and woo her back to her nest before her flight shall have gained publicity.'' Tuns they went to wotk hand in hand. The shadows of evening fell across tbe fire-liabted room of a city home. A lady, seated within tbe glow of its genial warmth, held a book iu her band, but she did not appear to be reading, as ber gaze Ller remained fixed upon the fire. reverie was broken by tbe entrance of a girl ot ten years. 'Excuse me for interrupting you, Miss Sivert. Mother has sent me to beg that you will bo kind enough to come down and play for El tie ; she has one ot her nervous attacks, Dr. Olde says we muse humor iier." "Certainly, 1 will come with pleasure," she said, atid, arising, she followed to the parlor, where seated around the sofa of au inva lid child, Colonel and Mrs. Benton and the family physician, Dr. Clyde. With a willowy grace and elegance which was peculiar alone to Enna Trevis, whom the reader will have recognized, she acknow ledged the introduction to Dr. Clyde ; then took ber seat at the piano. Strain after strain of soft liquid music floated through the room, which soothed and calmed the restless child more than all the doctor's opiates. "Who is she, Mrs. Benton ?' "The governess of my daughters, doctor.'' ' Excuse me ; what is her name, aud where is she from V- "'Ah ! I see ; you, like ourselves, hav become interested iu her. Col. Benton and I fear that she has seen some great sorrow ; while Janie and Ettie think her some princess iu dis guise. She answered our advertise ineut for a governess, and more than fills the position. Dear little Ettie clings to hr, aud she alone can soothe these nervous attacks. Her grace and gentleness, united with the sweetness of her face, touch me to the soul. I would gladly draw from her the cause of her sorrow, but a certain reticence of manner repels anything which would lock like curiosity. Anne Sivert is her name. I do not know wfcere she is from, and she has beeu with us a mouth ; her letters were post-marked from Richmond. You have not heard her sing ? Her voice is music itself. Ettie, will you not ask Miss Annie to sing your favorite song, 'Kathleen M;-vourneen ? ' ' Enna complied with her request, and even surpassed herself. Song after sons was called for, and still they could not see the effort it cost the weary, sorrowing girl, not did : they relax tbeir assiduity (not un kindly meant), until Ettie begged that sbe would sing an old song, sung so often with the dear old parents, one in tbe grave, the other seperated by ber own act, perhapSj forever, by hisjust resentment. She tried oue bar, and sang "The dear est spot ou earth to me is home ;" then, growing sick and faint, sue! turned from the piano, saying, "Not now, Ettie ; another time, dear child," and bowing she left the room. After reaching her owu, she locked to door, and, throwing her eU upon the sofa, she gave wajjto the most bitter tears she had shed since her mother was taken from her. Toor Enna ! homeestckuess. neart-nKDess huu sucu erusr ui utter lonleness came over her, which she, with the pride and fortitude could not throw off. Dr. Clyde lelt soon alter Eona and with him the sweet image of her sad face, the sound of the pa theiic voice, so full of unutteied weeping. "She has suffered ; she still suff ers. If EUen were only here ; she would win her to tell her grief. J will write to her," While the doctor i:i in his office penniug the letter, I will tell tbe reader of the youug physician who came to the Capital fivo jears pre vious to the time of which we speak. Unknown, save by Col. ai;d Mr?. Buton, be ferrad little to occupy Lis time, and his office house re mained unbrokou, except now and then by a chanty patient, and tbn gs vvent on thus for more than a month, when, one day, a rumoi went abroad that a pestilential fe- ver had broken out iu the city ; tbej next, it was talked about openly at the corners of the street. The doc tors wer3 seeu in every direction. In the haunts of tbe lowly aud poverty-stricken abodes Dr. Clyde would went his way, ana, as though the magic of healing were his to give, the angel of death was stayed at his touch, and the sweet sleep of reluming consciousness visited his patieuts. Soon his fame went abrond, and, from that time, Dr. Clyde's name became a household word in many homes, both lowly and lofty. Possessed of many manly virtues, and a handsome face and form, be did uot fail to attact tbe attention of the fair sex ; but, hav ing reached the ace of thirty, he still seemed as much devoted to the "Sister E'len,"' to whom we left him writing, as ever. A part of bis let ter ran thus : "I am sorry, dr-ar E len, you could not accept tbe invitation of our uiu tul friend, Mrs. Benton, but I suppose your new duties and ties are sufficient excuse. I feel like quarreling with Mr. Trevis for cheating ns out of this visit. We need your presence-sadly, dear sis. Mrs. Benton has staying with her in the capacity of gc verness, a lady, who interests ns very much. She is beautiful, graceful, and dignified, and yet such an ineffable sadness veils her sweet face as to make it painful to look at her. She is so reserved that, as yet, none ha3 bad an insight into her 'holy of holies-'! If you were ouly here, I know you could cheer and soothe her. Her name is 'Anne Sivert' tbe name does not correspond with ber face and general deportment,'' Day afrer day found Dr. CIvde at the house of Mrs. Benton. Ettie's ill health demanded bis constant attendance. In visiting Ettie be found ample opportunity of observ ing tbe growing paleness and ian gour of her chosen friend and con stant companio". With genuine grief he saw the roses fade from the cheeks of Enna, and her step grow more feeble day by day. A month ot constant intercouise had not les sened bis respectful admiration for ber, atid he was the only oue she' knew in that vast city except tbe dear friends she bad made in her lonliness Colonel aud Mrs. Benton, and the two children. Coming in one day, he found her alone with Ettie. After speakiDg to the child, be turned to her: "Mrs. Benton has requested me to take your case in hand. How are J you to-day ?'' "I am quite well," she replied, jbe replied, "with tbe exception of a headache.''! iQu no; jt m evening, and I came Mrs. Benton says you have re j to btJS Ju 10 come ,lowD- M-v cld sisted all her entreaties to take ex-Uriend an1 schoolmate has come on ercise ; as your puysictan, i insist upon you taking a ride or walk this evening.'' "I, do not need either, and prefer remaining at home.'' "Still, I insist upou if. My bugging brightly: bow it bams my gv is at tbe door : will you ride with I head.'5 iue p "Thank you : I prefer walking if I must do either." "Well, 1 wiil stay here with E'.iie until her mother come?, so hurry, or you will have a snowstorm to bat - tie with." Enna was soon equipped and started out. At firt ber step was j -' , c v ..m. VIJ, out, i' j ness cf the air gave Ur new life and J nger. My own mother has come elasticity She walked toward ihe i from Heaven to plead for me. It is cemeteiy, not once thinfcing of ih.iyour own child, Enna. Kiss me, distance, Soon little flakes of snow 'mother," and as the step-mother's began to fall, and turning to retrace her steps as rapidiy as she could, with her veil dowu and her eyes on the ground, she did cot observe Dr. Civ tie's approach until he spoke to ber. 'You have taken more of a walk than I int tided. Take my arm and wa'k mote slowly, you are panting for breath. Why did you walk to the cemetery upon so gloomy an evening ? It is sad enough, at best." "The place and weather eorrfs poud with my feelings. 1 should dwell among the tombs." "What is this great grief which clouds your life ! Tell me," he sa;d. 'Tell you ? Why should If I am able to bear it aioue.' "Because it is killing you. Have I watched you, day by day, grow thin, and your eyes heavy with crushed tears? I cannot stand it, because I love you. I have never told another woman this. You are tbe only one in the world tome, and I cauuot see yon tile. Be my wife, and we will share each others joys and sorrows." The one ray ot exquisite joy which brightened her beautiful, sad eyes, made his great heart bound for one brief second, then withdrawing her sell from him, she exclaimed : "You must not ; you cannot, Dr Clyde. I am not what I seem. Oh ! why did you tell this 1 I am miserable, indeed.'' And just then, arriving at the door, she sprang up the steps and hastened to her own room. Dr. Clyde would have turned and walked awar, but tor Janie, who ran our, exclaiming :. "Oh ! Dr. Clyde, Aunt Ellen has come, an! sbe is looking all about for you." Soon he clasped the dear sister fo liis heart, and with a "thank God you have not come too late," lie turned away and would have left her, but sbe laid her hand upon his arm. "What is it that troubles you. Clinton V "Go to her, sister ; the young girl, sick, suffering, broken-hearted, but as pare as au aDgel, alone up-stairs. ! Mrs. Benton does not know bow jsick she is.'' Not so much in his words as in j the far oft depth cf his daik eyes, j she read the story of "hope denied." Unclasping a jeweled miniature j from her watch-chain, she handed 'it to him. ! "Have you ever seen the original of !" "How did you get this ? It is a speaking likeness of Miss Anne Sivert.' "Spell her name backward and you have the name of my step daughter, Enna Trevie- She left her falhei's home rather than meet a step mother. I must win her love tiefore she finds me out." "God grant it. Who ever knew you without loving you V "Ah ! I nee ou are as blind as ever ; but come. I mast let Carro and Col. Benton into our secret" Tbe snow fell tbick and fast, but iioua lay unconscious of the .storm; tbe moaning did Dot cease nor did she appear to notice the en trance of Mrs. Benton. "Dear Miss Anne what is the matter ? ' "I do not know. Is it morning V IJ,1I au" A wa,Jl J uu iv.v.mii acquaintance. 7 Yes ; I will come. Is she at the cemetery ! Dr. Clyde said it was gloomy there ; but the sun is shin- liLy down, my child. I fear you f are very sick. j All that night they watched beside jber bed Mrs. Benton, Dr. Clyde, j the rejected step-mother. All j night ber lips gave utterance to the thoughts of ber active brain. "Father, dear fatter, do not turn 'away from me; it is breaking my heart to see you turn from me in lips pressed hers, as a tear fell upon her parched brow. "Do angels weep, mother T I thought God wiped all tears from their eyes. I am so tired, bo tired. Rork me to sleep, mother." When the morning light stole in to the darkened room, Enna lay in a deep sleep, with one hand clasped in her mother's, while sbe bathed her brow with the other. "Keep her asleep, EMeo. I must ride around and see my patient, but I will be back sood,'' Dr. Clyde turned to go. ' Clinton shall I write her father of her situation f 'On, no! Before he can receive the letter she will hare passed the crisis. 1 trust this sleep will resalt iu good ; save him the anguish aDd suspense. Watch her, sister, close ly.'' The morning passed, and still Eu n slept ; the evening closed, and ber slumber remained unbroken. It whs beyond the hour of mid night. Dr. Clyde sat on one side, Mis. Trevis on th3 other, when she opened her eyes. The old, sad, weary look bad passed away, and a sweet gentle smile lighten tbem. Dr. Clyde spoke to her, telt her pulse, ;nd turning to his sister, oe said, "She is much better; I will leve her with yon now, and go into thewnext room,and take a few hours' rest. Mrs. Trevis arrarged her pillows, administering a soothing draught, and resumed her station by the bed. Enna watched her for some time, until she took her seat, then she said, "Yon are very kind. Who are you r "I am Mr. Benton's earlv frieod and schoolmate. llav yoa never heard Carro speak of Mrs. Weldon!'' "I think I have beard tbe name, but I cannot, remember. It is very kind of you to watch beside me Have I been very sick?'' "Yes, Dr. Clyde feared yoa woutd have brain fever, bat 1 am thankful that the symptoms have passed away. God has been very good to you, dear child; He has saved your life." "Have I been so near death, and away from my dear father Mrs Weldon, I left my borne because I feared to meet my stepmother- It was very sinful ; do you think my father can forgive me!" "Ob, yes. my child. Why should he not ? You have suffered." "Oh, I have, I have! But I will go to my dear father, and I will try to make my stepmother love me.' "You must sleep now ; we will talk more to-morrow, when you are better. Yoa mast go home with me, and I will take vou to yoar fa ther." "Thank you, dear Mrs. Weldon ; ou are too kiod to me, an utter stranger." Not at all a stranger; I have beard of you. Dr. Clyde is my orotber, and Mrs. Brenton my ear- I lv friend." So. weary aud drowsy from the opiate, Eona slept again. With the morning, came Dr. Clyde, "We can take ber home Clinton, in a short time tM Mrs. Trevis ask ed. "Yes, in three or four days,'1 he replied. "And yoa will go along with nsT" "1 fear not; my patients require ray attention." "Dear Clinton, you must; Elfort wiil be so much disappointed. There are other physicians to whose cre you can leave yoar pattens.'' "Well I will see what I can do.' Again the steamer bound for tbe eastern shores of Virginia, plongn ed the deep ; but this time the sunbeams played merry pranks a saiost those iron bound sides, at they were ever anon chased back j an(j torth by the laughing waters. Enna Trevis lay in a spacious state room. Dr. Clyde sat by ber side, reading aloud, whiie Mrs, Trevis sat In the door way, bosled with some fancy work. Enna apperred rest less, and Dr. Clyde laid aside his book. "Dear Mrs. Weldon, my father wrote you that, he would meet yoa at ur home!" "Yes, my child, he will be tber I to meet us," "And will we be much bnger Letting tbrre V (Concluded on last paqeS)

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