Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-01-02


fixed uren hun with evident interest and
admiration. The young lady dropped her
gaze. Instantly, while deep blush sufased
her bright, ingenious face. An invo'un-
ixry thrill Of lensure sgilsted the heart o!
Ashley. and his cold eye kindled with @
new FIRE; but us lho't returned tho'i
of all the fckieness and coquelry, and
heariIessness OF woman. his brow cluuded.
he BIZ hi, lip, and with few has'y words,
turned abruptly, and drawing bis sisters
arms within his oxn, walked to the side o!
OF The vessel, and there stood, silently and
noodily, gazing down into The darkenine
waters and of into the deepening twilight.
Owing to some detention, the boa, was
later than usual, SO that it was qui,e dark
when they landed at Chippewa. Ga leav-
ing the boat, Mr.. Ashley and his sister
found themselves directl, behind the party
~ftn "'.~... ...sy h-A loo" rnnversinH.
Mr.. Harley looked round and seeing Them,
began making some inquiries respecting
the hotel Of which they had made choice.
when Mas,e. Fred. who. in his boyi IT,
dependence. was walking alone, suddenly
stumbled and telI-lell from the board
plank over which they were passing. into
the river below. There were screams and
rushings 10 and fro, bu, no rescue was nj
tempted, until Ashley, breaking fro" the
cIlnsing hold oi his sister. 'eapcd boldly
into the deep, dark water. For few mo-
men,s, which seemed an age 10 the specta-
.ors, he searched in vain along the narrow
space between the vessel and The wharf.
bu, finally he espied the lads head appear
ing from under the boat, caught, and drew
forth The already in>ensi bic child, and,
greatly exhausted himself, swan back TO
the plank with his precious burden. They
we're drawn on board together with o. full
shouts and earnest thanksgiving.
As Ashley s,cnd in the gnngway, stag.
gerins and half blind. the crowd cheering
and pressing around HIM. hi, sister flung
her arms abon, his neck, and hung upon
him, laughing and wee ping hs s:e'lcally.
BIT the poor 'eiiu" faint and chile I,
IN Pelf,
p,ssi onale embrace. Bat jus, as he stood
free, he Eel, hi. hand ciasrcd, bu' gently,
'imi]ly. and looking around, saw Mics
Harley a, his side. She hastily raised
that cold, We, hand 10 her warm, quiver-
ing lips. and kissed i, gratefully, while her
tears, her ifrpressahIe tears. fell upon it,
a. she murmured-" God bless you God
in heaven bless you!' AMI ,han hurried
away 10 attend upon her brother. who had
been carried back into lhs cabin. The
little lad soon recovered sufficiently to be
able TO join the party, who together took
their way 10 the Clifton House.
That night, after supper. which he had
served 10 private parlor. Mr.. Harley
sought the room of Ash!ey-his heart
overilowins with gratitude ,oward the
young hero, and his thoughts busy with
plans Of generous recompcnse. Al the
door he met servant bearing away wet
travelling suit, which sight qaickened even
more his warm and kindly feelings. He
entered, TO find Mr.. Ashly wrapt in q
dressing-sown. sitting by table. his
head bent down on his hands, plate OF
| light food, almost un'as,ed. and cup Of
tea, half drunk, pushed back from before
him. lie was looking even paler and
more spirilless than usual. II fact. our
friend was completely exhausted by the
excitement and exertion of the evening
and consequently deepened into moodinrs'
AMI reserve. fle rose, however, as his
visitor entered, and 5owing politely. beg
ued him 10 be seated. i,ul Me-. Harley
came forward, took his hand, and pressing
it warmly, looked kindly into that pale
auie, face, his own coun,enance all a-gow
and tears actually gIis'enins in his deep
sci. gray eyes. Ashley cas-, down hisow'
e,e es in painful embarrassment. which Mr.
Harley perceivinr. took the protirrc'
chair, and sirove to converse awhile on in
different topics. Bu, he soon came roun
to the suffice, neare't his hearl-dwel
long and at large on rs patemaI Joy ao'
praitude, not seeming 10 heed the impa
,ience of his sensitive auditor, end final!!
closed with.
81 trus, their 10 some way IN which
can prors my grnli'ude-in part rewar
you for your generous heroism. Tell III
, my dear young friend, can repay you
: any way!"
10 AshIey's jealous ear there was
. tone Of paironage-an insulting Jingle
c The bankers purse in these words,
d which he invoun,arily drew himself u