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ruthless and bood-,hirsty Pedro? The ca
tamaran was moving rapidly through the wa.
ter at the time-and Marie saw them no
more. They doubtless both sank beneath
the surface of the sca-and Marie was thus
left alone on the caan,aran
Her first sensation, after she recovered
from the scene which had just been enacted
in her presence, was that of qualification in
being thus rescued from a dreadful fate
But she soon became aware that the taft was
rapidly proceeding from the land, and as she
drew towards the outer roads, the waves be-
gan to dash over her little vessel. She knew
not the art of steering or navigating boat,
and soon became aware that her situation
was perilous in the extreme. In the morn
ing, when the sun rose above the horizon,
she could hardly distinguish the coast of Bra
I'll. The waves were all around her-not a
vessel was in sieht-and she seemed to have
been preserved for lingering and dreadful
death.
In short time she lost sight of the land
the wind soon afterwards died away-but a
calm, while it lcssened the prospect of OIL
tanning aid from some friendly vessel, brought
no comfort TO her soul. Towards night the
wind again brcezed up, and the catanaran
was driven still further out to sea and along
the coast All the next day she kept on the
watch, hoping to see a ship steering towards
her, but not vessel appeared in sight. The
third day also passed away without bringing
any succor Her snllerngs from hunger and
thirst, and exposure to the weather, were in
describabc-and willie in that state ofweak-
ness, agony and despair, it is strange that she
was able TO retain her station on the calana-
ran, which was gradually gaining off shore,
being on wind, with the starboard tack on
board-but on the fourth day of her cruise,
her heart was clrcred by the sight of ves-
sci! She watched its appearance with in
tense eagernesS, until she sa that 1t was ra.
pidly increasing in size, a sure sign that il
was steering in the direction of her little skifl.
Still she could not help entertaining agoniz-
ing approximations that the ship would alter
its course, or that the persons on board might
not see her, and that it would pass on its
course without rendering her any assistance.
No one, excepting those who have been pla-
ced in similar unfortunate situations, can con-
ccivo Of tho mental agitation of the hopes
and fears, of the most ul-,.,;!.;n- aoccr.n-
ton, which are experienced even by persons
OF vigorous frame, and superior courage and
resolution,a such time. But she gave her
self up TO joy, when she saw that she had at
tracted the attention of those on board the
ship. and that she would certainly be rescu-
ed from her distressing situation. The ship
proved to be the Cunegunda-and she was
received by Capt. Granger with the greatest
kindness and hospitality, as have already
stated.
The sequel of my story is soon told
Gratitude is often akin to loce-and Marie's
warm heart overlooked with gratitude to-
wards the man who had been the instrument
OF Providence in rescuring Lcr from a terri
BILE death-and she soon learned to entertain
for him feelings of ii more tender kind-and
to respond TO the ardent attachment which he
felt and avowed for the black-eyed daughter
OF Lnsltanla. When the ship reached the
capital of the Brazils, preparations were made
for the performance ofthe nuptial rites--and
soon before the altar. the VOWS were taken.
which gave Harry Granger the right. and
made it his duty, to protect and cherish
through life, the bright being whom he met
with on the wide seas, in manner SO strange
and unexpected.
He returned to New England, with his
lovely wife. and her treasures, and babe adieu
TO the seas forever. Fortune had smiled up-
on him, and happiness sheds an influence
over his domestic circle. Often when [iar-
rv gazes upon the cheerful countcnancc of
his afiec'lonae Marie, his thoughts revert to
the past, and he thinks upon what slender
threads hang the drstnics of man-and feels
IA convection Of the truth that il great appa.
rent evil will frequently evolve circums,an-
stance productive Of the greatest possible
good. IL Harry had not fallen to lcewnrd.
during protrac,ed Gains on the line, when
bound TO Rio, he would not have fallen in
with the CATAMARAN, with the fair Marie on
board, who like benIgnant genius strews
his pathway through lie with flowers.