Isabel Leicester

justice to her it must be said, that had she known it, she would if possible have prevented it. But in the end perhaps i

e retired to rest she could but weep over her unhappy lot far into the night, until at length the bright moonlight streaming in at the window, reminded her of one above, who doeth

Amy said, that she liked all the days except sundays, and the others had expressed the same. And oh, how glad and thankful she felt when Amy not long since, one sunday afternoon had clasped her arms round her neck, and exclaimed that she liked Miss Leicester's sundays very much. All this she had been able to do through divine blessing upon her endeavors to benefit the children, and would she leave them when her work had only just begun? No, no, how wrong and selfish had she been, if all joy and happin

le answer, she wondered much how she could go, when she felt almost unable to raise her hand to her head. She was feverish and restless, very anxious for his arrival

she managed to return his greetin

eel better to-

have decided to accede to Mrs. Arlington's wishes. I will do my utmost for the chil

cooped up in a school-room all day, time enough for that when they come home again." Dr. Heathfield began to fear that the dose had been too strong, when he felt th

se me." replied

is pocket, "now if you take this" he continued, presenting the mixture, "and then take a nice little sleep, you w

to-day doctor," said Mrs. Arlington comi

, but I think if you keep her quiet, this feverishness will soon subside, and she

u," (no more she would) said Mrs. Arlington, keeping up the farce that she was the obliged party. "Emily and Norris

Isabel assented, he went on, "if you were to send the quiet one, (Alice I thin

I don't like to trust the ch

Alice," inter

rs. Arlington smiling,

llege. The morning they were to start, Isabel joined them at the early school-room breakfast. This was the first time that Everard had seen her since her

acting entirely under t

t is cruel," he

Dr. Heathfield says that i

matter." he answered "why she can scarcely

do," persisted

ts a little strong

will inevitable sink, if allowed to r

he might not have got so low. It is dreadful to see any one s

d not blame those who have had the care of her, without due consideration. I a

e," returned Everard coloring

ly required a moment's thought to convince you, that however painful a state Miss Leices

r own request that she remained so secluded. But it must not be, we have listened to h

her wish to go,"

t the doctor almos

as I take it

the truth, unfortunatel

r, Amy crying, and Alice emptying the contents of a scent bottle over Isabel, and Rose spilling the smelling salts almost into her mouth, in her anxiety to cram it to her nose. This quaint mode of treatment had the desired effect, f

ite ready, then let her go straight to the carriage after the rest are seated, it must be managed quietly or it cannot be done." Then

" returned Everard coldly, "

r there and you would soon finish her, an

. Heathfield," sai

e no doubt. But if she remains here she will die, if she

f murder, to start her off in

't attempt to deny that moving her may be fatal, if not judiciously manag

d," said Dr. Heathfield laughing. "I will come in again about one," he added addressin

such a satisfaction to know that you w

ace was a picture, as the doctor so kindly expressed the belief that he would manage very well. Emily was so convulsed with laughter at the sight, that she was forced to stuff her handkerchief into her mouth to conceal her mirth. Everard managed everything so nicely during the journey, that Isabel never knew that he made special alteration on her account, and he assisted her on all occasions in a nice kindly matter of course manner, quite like an elde

l than she has been, but after all the worry and fatigue of the journey, a li

ris, I only object to

u always get your own way,

, "but Norris, understand t

iet where Miss Emily is,"

mmy," he answ

ld domestics who have been a long time in a family often acquire. For Norris had

e town, as he had to make some inquiries as to the time the train left, as he was to leave next morning, for the

arrived. Isabel was looking wretchedly ill, but pronounced herself much rested. Everard gave her an animated accou

n't talk, he said, as she leane

as to enable him to contemplate the poor worn face and fragile form of her whom he loved better than life. He pictured her, as she appeared when waiting the arriv

in the morning," he said,

he inquired

early train

r all the trouble you have taken, and for all the kindnes

d with something of the old manner. "Will you not write when you ar

rite," she an

atisfied,-an awkward pause ensued, then the ot

join in the general conversation, but the effort was too much for her, for when

re burning (for the morning was raw and misty) and breakfast on the table, a

luck than I expected," exc

o pour out the tea, "but oh, Everard, I'm so sorry that you are going away so soon, I really

ld said you were not to do so, if it could be avoided, and Emmy, if there should be anything serious, mind you telegraph mamma, and if you get very much alarmed, you know that I could get here in a few hours, and I shall not mi

n some rising ground, about half a mile from the beach. On the right, as far as eye could reach, stretched the broad expanse of deep blue sea, with its ever varying succession of white sails and gay steamers. To the left lay verdant meadows, picturesque villas, and sloping hills

hildren and Emily in their rambles, and even got down to the beach after the second wee