Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-07-23

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ion ofthe, ruffian. A few vigorous ane
skllfully applied raps put the cowardly
gang to flight, and the wa,chmnn who hac
arrived q. this moment followed in pursuit
sAre you hurt, madam? asked the young
man, iE modest and respectful tone, as he
assisted the, lady in arranging her bonnet
and cloak shall see you home or to o
place Of salelyF
Thank yous was all the frightened
lady could reply as She look her defender 5
arm, who, she noss perceived, was dressed
in the garb Of a 5ai1I1I After proceeding
up the street for d i9S minutes, they me
the valiant kpigi bf tbe whiskers ane
mustachoes, arins sai igs g l5iae GLIB, ane
accompanied BY sveh watchmen whom
he had collected. ~ - .
~ by! Miss 8e3sssson, how did you
escwape fwom th6 Kobbersasshc asked,
.They all ran, as eowards usually do, d
the approach OF dagger, replied the lady
a little coldly. For Q moment this cutting
reply discounted the valiant man, but his
assurance was not easily overthrown. ane
he again said:. 34~ - ,5z.-
Il's we'll for them they wan,2 overwise
they would have been severely chastwisee
by me; was detwermined--bul who
is this lwellow? one Of The wowdies, eh?'
"a gentleman, who, seeing me unpro'
tecteo, kindly canieto my rescue,' repliee
the lady, emphasizing the,word gentleman
.Vewy kwind, Here iaeliow, here's ;
half dwollar for your sWervices,' said mus
tachoes, OF the same moment offering his
arm to the lady. ifhe sailor drew hlnsel
up, disdaining an answer, g-re
No, Charles, I.shall not allow you L
reward this gentleman who SO kindly pro
teced me, and aoho viU see me safe home
that would be encroaching upon my rights,
SO saying, the lady continued her way, still
holding the sailor ) arm, leaving the gen
tlelnaD, purse in hand, aghast. They sooi
arrived in front ot. one oil those palaces tha
skirt the upper part Of Broadway, who's,
white marble por,ico and columns rehecte,
the light of the galelamp. Here the la
dy turned, and as she met the glance Of
pair Of beautiful and eloquent blue eye
that seemed 10 speak every noble senli
ment, she blushed audi looked down for
moment Again she scanned, with 1
glance, ere she could speak, the youthful
yet manly beauty before her; the soft, sun
Drowned skin, the rounded cheek, the fine
ly formed mouth and chin the pearly teeth
the proud forehead and curling locks, the
agile vet beautifully moulded form clad il
the neatesi, tace-bsaeeed blue suit.s s. - -
i cannot express myself satisfactorily
tonight, SIR she said, i cannot tell yol
how grateful am-how much am you
debtor, and shall have TO beg you to favor
me with a call tomorrow. when perhaps
can present my thanks in more salisfac
tory manner
mo thanks, fair lady, are due me;
have but done what every true sailor OF
gentleman would do in similar position
and were it otherwise, your kind glance
has amply repaid me for all my services
as you are pleased to term them,' repiee
the sailor. gazing with modest admiration
upon the lady. ....-s..
%, sir, you are very kind, but cannot
permit you to go unrewarded, therefore
you must promise me, ere go, that you
will call; l,-my father would rejpice in
seeing one who has thus nobly assisted me;
he would be grieved TO miss thanking yeu
suita ably-or stay continued she, blush.
ing more deeply as she again met his
glance. and presenting him at the same
moment her card, ii you will be kind e.
nough 10 give me your address my father
will call on you.
Fair lady, you value to highly my pool
services the offspring of chance as much
as design replied the sailor, as he turned
to leave.
But your address-or your name-sure
ly you will let me have the satisfaction o.
knowing to whom am indebted said the
lady slightly reproachful. +-..
60 Arthur Burton, said he, while his
eye fingered for moment upon her form
then turning he walked slowly down the
street. A few moments after he paused ir
the light Of street lamp and read on the
card in his hand, Emily Greyson.' Thi
act was not unobserved by the lady wht
still fingered on the portico, watching hi:
recedlng figure through the gloom Of thu
night, and listening to the sound Of his de
parting footsteps, Arthur Burlon,' sai
the lady to herself, what a very prett.
name.'