Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-10-12

cry limb appeared to be in its proper
place and well set.
With light spring he gained the bar,
raised himself, when the weights were at
tached till his breast touched it, and
then hung moiionless without any appar-
rnt effort. Nine, ten, minutes passed
away and he did not stir twelve, and
he seemed to quiver slightly ;-thifteen,
aud he drew out his watch with calm
smile. saying
Il suppose il is unnecessary for me TO
. remain here any longer. Will some one
unfastcn the weights
He dropped lightly down.
'Bravely done y said Max, done like a
man, my boy, but why did't you try the
leapr
Charlton marked the ground with a
wary eye, and then rose nlnbly from the
starting place.
Right in his tracks = cried the old
hunter, 'ah, if you had risen little high
er, you would have struck two inches a
head. No matter though-irs enough to
be even with him on this. You beat him
on the other as neatly as | ever saw any
thing done
Notwithstanding his admiration Of
these proofs of Charlton's manliness, the
old man seemed somewhat dissatisfied
with the idea of marrying his daughter to
alawyer. The young man whom Charl-
ton had so eclipsedwas evidently his first
choice. Suddenly his face brig ehtened
as he turned TO the rivals and said
Come, boys, you're even OIL the jump
ing-let's have little rifle practice to
settle that part. Another trial will do
YOU no harm. Two shots each, remem-
bcr'
The Ajax briskly approved this plan
with a triumphant glance at Charlton.-
lie well knew that the young lawyer had
not reckoncd ON this, or ever trained
hinsclrvcry particularly with the rifle. -
The other looked surprised and annoyed,
but made no useless opposition
painted nail was partly driven into
n tree at long shot distance rs the mark,
Charlton fired first with great care, but
missed it by at least foot. His rival
next and with better success, for his bull
let struck within nail. The old hun
ter rubbed his hand and seizing rifle
took rapid aim The nail was driven
right into the tree. Charlton had the
next shot, and noticing that Max had
raised his rifle rapidly until the instant
ofpressing the trigger, imitated the mo-
ton precisely, trusting in his own quick
eye, and somewhat in fortune too. The
marker had been slightly struck OH the
edge of the head and bent double. The
last shot was close, but did not quite .
tonch the mark.
This was more than the defeated man .
could endure He shook his clencbed
list at Charlton, aud throwing himself in
to his favorite fighting position, with
bent head sprang straight for the others !
breast Charlton hands we've as quick
as his eye, and stepping little aside, he
graspcd the others waist while yet IN AIR,
and with slight whirl, compelled him
10 execute a somerset on nothing and
Il eli fall on his back, wildly counting the
afternoon stars.
lie rose and looked sullen for mo-
ment, then grasping Charlton by the
hand, saying, as only IA Western man can
say, Lawyer that was nicely done. You
are my friend-take her.
All congratulated the lucky victor
Old Max shook him warmly by the hand,
anI the fair prize smiled a sweet smile
on her fortunate winner. The object
for which he had spent long hours pain
i,il labor, was now gained, and he called
himself a happy man.
For a month he daily visited her abode .
and chatted with the old hunter, or more
commonly walked out with the daughter
Yet not one word did he speak of mar
riage for to confess the truth, though his /,
love had increased, Charlton was disap-
pointed. lie found even more than he
had expected, "a noble but uniformed
soul, lofty thoughts but undirected and
wanderng-but closer views showed him
the folly Of his ideal. With all a lovers /
ardor, he had not patience to await the /
full development of her mind, and expec- \
ted it to- burst at once from ignorance.
Yet she was an apt scholar, and after
owes coming her first aversion TO book and /
bookmen, made rapid progress. Indeed,
he hardly knew that his affection was
returned so absorbed was she in her new
pursuit, and he could not bear to wait
antl she had attained his standard of
perfection, much less think of marriage
before that time He was unreasonable,
for he was lover.
Charlton suddenly disappeared. lie !
foolishly thought his love il-directed. and
strove TO escape even from its memory.
CHAPTER III.
-"lt is the hour when love
Shoots nm the eve like morning on the east, \