The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-10
THE HERALD-NEW YORK.
THE LUCKY MISCHANCE,
OR THE ADVENTUROUS MARRIAGE,
lContinued.l

should do So would be no better than INV sister who
has fiinched from her post. Hoist a stout heart man
you'll lind your old messmate, Tom johnson, true TO
you TO the last Your sister and will give you time
10 cruise about for sweet heart what say you TO five
or SIX weeksl think of your rigging NAV
easily run down prize in that tne Cheer up them
and bear hand. Heave melancholy overheard: the
winds abaft, and there yet good fish in the sea
ever caIched.'
Jack started up suddenly from the contemplave and
pensive posture in which he had been sitting He
caught Tom fervently by the hand.
You and Mary, said he, must be married this lay
-ay Tom, 1t shall be so, and shall be married with
ysu, LEI fortune blow the gale from whatever part of
the compass she NAV. I'll give chase imlaetliately
and, hang it, il shall be odd if don't soon cause some
OF the shee ones in this quarter strike coors Keen
ancorage here u return. In the running of couple
OF glasses you shall with a prize in tow
lie hastily sailed His sister expressed some
alarm at his hurried and agitaed manser. But Tom
who had long been in the habit of reposag full conf
deuce in his friends prudence, paced her fears with
the assurance that he knew all would turn out WE'LL
Lookee, my pretty snier,' said no, the current
grant We now sets rather roughly against butI will
soon come To anchor and round in our favor bnng-
lng Your brother aad handsome prize alongside when
Ne shall all sail into the port of matrmonv together in
smooth water and with pleasant breeze
Jacks determination vas TO address the first woman
me should consider likely to his purpose whom
he might and having laid the circumstances of his
ease before her. invite her become his BRIDE He
reckoned meeting with several repulses but he was
coahdent IN the end of succeeding place so popu-
iouss ana where ne was not altogether unknown. His
appearance was indeed much his favor; his figure
manly, and his countenance prepossessing which
personal recommendations on the present occa-
son set forth 10 the best advantage by the aid of new
and handsome wedding suit in which he was arrayed
lie iTaversed a nHmber of streets, looking narrowly
al every female he mel, without observing any that he
thought would answer. AT length he left the town,
somewhat discouraged at his prospect. But having
proceeded about quarter of a mile on the northern
road, he perceived advancing towards him a Young
~oslan OF handsome Inquire, neatly but very plainly
dressed He wished TO her face, but the front of
her bonnet was formed if intentionally conceal it,
HE, however, whea she appeared near enough managed
20 catch glimpse of it, and found it be extremely
beautllu lie al resolved address her. but her
whole appearance and manner Impressed him with a
1eee oil respect whlch caused him 10 alter In his
ismpi. Sailors, however, seldom destitute of that
readiness OF miEd and that straight forward buntness
al manner, which at that moment was so suitable for
Jacks purpose. His eve having caught hers he made
respectful Obeisance. She returned it mOdeslly but
aaably Jacks heart beat quickly, and be felt that If
he could obtain the hand of the fair being before him.
he should not regret the iahlessness of his first love.
She was moving onwards-no time was TO be lost and
her courteous reception of his salute encouraged him
10 speak.
Ma'amp said he, following her few PAGES. She
stopped and turned rOund-'Aaam,' he continued,
fear making free, being, as you see but blunt
sailor But wish to speak with you in ciyty, ON a
certain subject, you will have the goodness 10 hear
me-
Sir she replied Il cannot suppose YOU intend to
annoy me, on the public highway. But hat can YOU
have to say TO a mere stranger cannot remember
ever having you before. Yet will listen to YOU
a yoa show no rudeness.
Far be il from the heart of Jack Hawkins to show
Eadeness to so fair and gentee young woman he
Piled lie then, IN as becoming language he could
command stated to her the particulars Of his situation
And what assistance, young man. said she, do you
expect can lend you this AFFAIR."
With great frankness, Jack replied, that he wished
her 10 marry him. Ihave cruzed over the whole city,
sad he, IN search of some young woman whom |
should like, TO supply the place of her who deceived
me- but until meeting with you, that conld
sufficiently fancy. L cannot bear that nay messmate
Snd his sweetheart, who is my own sister, should be
kept asunder On account of my mishap. Ii you will
take me for your husband hope shall never repent
~ and shall not be sorry that Eliza Johnson broke
aer engagement
Really, Mr. Sailor said the lady with smils you
must imagine TO be very easily courted in suppOsng
natl should on such notice, consent to marry man
IT whom know so little. But your situation seems
urgent; and your is like that of a decever.
have much reason just wish for honest pro-
lexorj mat reason, however, must not disclose.
will accompany YOU your sister; and if enquiry,
Ind that you are an honest man, may unite my fate
with yours; and should do So mysterious as nv ap-
Isearance here alone is and unseemly as my acqui-
essence may appear you will in the end discover that
you have received an honest womaH.
May Heaven bless your kind hearth exclaimed
Jack Il would as soon doubt the truth of the magnet
as doubt the honesty of one possessing your sweet
couhteRance. am really thankful that Eliza Johnson
has deceived me-
On arriving at the inn, every inqsiry made by the
tair stranger relative Jacks character resulting in
has favor, she became satisfied and suffered herself
ns led TO the altar. The agreement between Jack and
Tom IN regard the time and circumstances Of their
nlafrage, was therefore, TO their mutual satisfaction,
literally fulfilled. In compliance with the wishes of
Jacks wife, however, part Of their arrange