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/ ne refnemUefeu hoi that IN lew snort weeks nc
must again leave his beloved and aiTectonalo
Catharine. Happiness danced in his bright black
eyes as he gazed fondly upon the young and
lovely girl, then, with something like a sigh, and
pressing that dear little hand to his lips, he said
"Caiharine, had hoped this voyage to have
called you mine, but now another tedious six
mouths must pass ere lean claim my sweet girl.
You SEQ, Kate, while our ship was lying off Gu.
ba, a poor mess.mate Of mine was seized with
the fever. Poor Jackl we'll he died. knew he
had an old blind father and an aged mother TO
support-nice old people too, and 100 proud to
cast anchor for life in poor-house, and so 10
make Jacks mind easy for the long voyage he
was bound for, promised him would give nv
wages this trip, and maybe more, TO make his old
father and mother comfortable. Then Jack,
poor fellow squzzed my hand, nodded his thanks,
and went offwiIh smile upon his hgure-head.
And now, Kate, just for the folly of having a soft
heart, we must wait while longer, my grill"
God will bless you for that good deed, Ed
ward" said Calharine, artlessly imprinling kiss
upon the brow Of her lover. "0h, love you
now better than ever for doing ss you have
DONE"
81 knew you would say 50, my dear GIRL" cried
Edward, brushing tear from his eye. ayes,
yes, heart like yours is ever ready to sacri-
fee its own happiness for The good Of Others
But where is our father, Kats"
"He will be here shortly" she replied. at
is now past his usual hour. How surprised and
delighted he will be to see you. Harkl he is
coming"
At this moment the street door was opened and
shut, & heavy bu, quick step heard in the hall.
Placing his finger on his lips, Edward laugh.
ngly sprang behind the door.
"Hilloa, Katel good news my GIRL The old
Roman lies snugly moored ut wharf, no laying on
and off the Hook this terrible night for Poor
Jack, and Edward"
ais herel" cried the happy sailor, rushing for
ward, and seizing the old gentleman by the
hands.
"Hllo ship ahoyl My dear fellow, welcome,
welcomed" said honest David, shut, zoundsl you
grasp my hand like marling.spke, NedI Well
we'll, you arewecome On land, my boy, eh, Katyl
Come daughter, let's have some supper, and
then we'll listen TO some Of our jack tar's won.
derful adventures"
Casting an afecIionate look at her lover, Cath
arine now left the room, but soon returned, bear.
ing in her hauds small tureen of smoking oys-
ters, followed by little black girl with the tea.
The good man and Edward partook ofthis fine
supper with glorious Oppetites; as for Catharine
she seemed too happy to eat, but sat smiling and
blushing, looking from one TO the other Of the
two beings she most loved on earth. Suddenly
some new thought seemed to strike her. she turn
ed pale for a moment, looked anxiouSly towards
the windows against which the storm was beat
ing furiously, and then g anced with sigh al the
good things spread before her. AT length she
arose, and drawing aside the window curtain,
put her Two little hands to her face and looked
out upon the tempest. Again she seated herself
at the table, but all her enjoyment was fled. Her
abstraction soon drew the attention Of her lover
"What ails you, Catharine2" he exclaimed,
"you look pale"
At this remark, David Brown, dropping his
knife and fork, looked for moment anxiously at
his daughter; then shaking his head, he sad
"Now | will warrant my life, the silly child is
thinking Of her poor old grandfather, and wish.
ing he could taste OF our good cheer"
"Yes dear father" added Catharine, sand if
you are willing, will lake some Of it to him."
"Not tonight, child, not tonight" replied the
old gentleman, "the storm is too violent for you
to be OUT
"Yes tonight" said Catharne, rising and kis.
sing her father; "he may besuffcring both from
cold and hunger; and, father, promised my deal
mother would never forget poor grandfather,
even when | was most happy!"
"God bless you, darling! go along, 60 along"
said the old gentleman, much affected; stake what
you will, but mind and wrap up warm. Edward
will go with you"
The young man was already on his feet, CLAN
cling approvingly at Caharine, as she fastened
to fill basket with the nice things before her,
after first going to the closet and taking thence
several fine pine.uPPles and oranges, which she
placed at the bottom, with look of thanks 10
Edward, whose gift they were.
"Good buy, dear father" said she, when all
was ready, tive will soon be back-by the time
you have smoked your first pipe"
"There, there, go along, darling" cried her
father, drawing her to him and kissing her, don't
stay too long; take good care OF her, Edward and
see that she keeps her cloak we'll around her,
Pull your hood closer, Kate. The deuce. do
you think Ned will stop to look at your pretty
face by lamp-lghtl"