The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-06-24

Suddenly Lion, followed closely by his
master, came tearing along the deck. knock
ing the people to right and left like nine
pins. They sprang into the boat that hung
at the stern, everybody giving way before
the determined energy Of both man and
dog. Lion looked anxiously in his mas
ter's face, and uttered short low bark.
'Wsit,' said the latter in reply; where
was she seen last!'
There, SIR replied sailor promptly,
there, beside that piece Of plank?
How often has she risen!
Twice
The gentleman drew long breath, and
said to his dog in low tone, ''look out!
And Lion did look out, with wild flash
ing eyes, ard limbs that rembled with anI-
iety. What moment that was! Every
one else was passive; every other attempt
was laid aside, and all stood in mute ex-
pectation; those who were near enough
watching the third rising of the poor child,
and those who could not see the water keep
ing their eyes fixed upon Lion. In anoth-
er instant cry was raised, as a golden
treSsed head was seen to emerge from the
water. The noble dog had seen her first
though, and ere the warning cry had reach
ed his ears he had dashed from the boat
with wonderful rapidly, and was swimming
towards the little sufferer as though he knew
that life and death depended on his efforts.
His master marked his progress anxiously.
His face was pale as death, and it was only
by rigidly COMPRISING them that he could
control the nervous quivering Of his lips
He has her. be exclaimed, as Lion rose
to the surface after long dive, holding the
little Adeline by the hair Of her head in such
a manner that her face was out Of the wa
ter. 'He has her, and she is saved!' Down
went the steps, and On them stood a couple
OF active sailors, encouraging the brave dog
by shouts and gestures, and ready TO receive
his precious burthen when he should ap-
Proach them. Slowly he came on, wistful-
ly cycling the steps, and now and then look
ing up at his master, who was leaning over
the side, and encouraging him with his well
known voice.
Here you are!' cried one of the sailors,
seizing the little girl. She was handed from
one to another, and at last deposited in the
arms of an active looking gentleman, whom
everybody seemed instinctively to recognise
as a surgeon, and by him carried below.
Now, come up, there's brave fellowp
said the sailor, retreating to make way for
Lion to climb up the steps. But the poor
creature whined piteously, and after one or
two fruitless attempts to raise himself out Of
the water, he remained quite passive.
Help him-help him! He is exhausted!
cried his master, fighting his way through
the crowd, TO 60 to the rescue of his brave
favorite. By the time, however, that he had
reached the top Of the ladder the sailors had
perceived the condition of the dog, and with
some difficulty dragged him from the water.
With their assistance he crawled feebly up;
then languidly licked his masters hand, and
stretched himself on the deck.
Itwould be difficult to tell which receiy-
ed the most attention-the little girl un-
der the hands Of the surgeon and all the
women, who had squeezed themselves into
the cabin under the firm conviction that they
were exceedingly useful, or the noble dog
from the kind but rough attentions of the
steamers men, under the superintendent of
bis master.
Both the invalids were convalescent; and
Lion was sitting up, receiving with quiet
dignity the careSses OF his friends, when
Adeline's mother came running up stairs;
and throwing herself upon her knees before
him, and clasping him affectionately in her
arms, laid her cheek upon his rough head
and wept.
Hes dirty animal, madam, said the
gentleman, who could not forget her former
sighting remarks. He'll make your pelisse
in such statel Besides, he may be madr
She cast up her eyes with an expression
Of meek reproach. They were very fine
eyes, and think he felt il, for his features
softened Immediately.
oh, pray, pray, give him TO me! she be-
gan.
'Give Lion TO YOU, he repeated in deris.
ion. why. what would you do with him?
| will tell you. You'd pet and pamper the
poor beast till he was eaten up with disease,
and as nervous as fine lady. No, no;
you'd better give little Adeline to me. Lion
and ! could take much better care Of her
than you can
Perhaps so, SIR she replied, with the
gentle manner that had come over her since
the accident; but still could not spare her.
She is my only child, and | am widow
Il must co. muttered the gentleman to
himself. 'Whew! widow! Has not the
immortal Weller assured us that one widow
is equal to twenty five ordinary women? It's
not safe-morally safe-to be in the same
boat with her.
He walked away. But who may wrestle
against fate? When the boat returned TO
London Bridge, saw him carrying Adeline
ashore, with the pretty widow leaning on
his arm. They had long conversation all
the way home! and when he had put them
into a cab they had another chat through
the window, terminating with a promise on
his part to come early What could all
this mean! He looked after the cab till il
was out Of sight
Il think she's got rid of her nerves. he
observed to himself. What a charming