Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-06-27

self he saw the young burnette in her ia
Tiers arms, both about to sink beneath the
waves. He swan to their assistance, and
snatching his daughter from the fathers en-
brace, he succeeded in conveying her nearly
to the land, when his strength gave way, and
he and his precious burden sank together.
But as they appeared above the water the
faithful Galphin, who was swimming for life,
grasped her by the waist, and reached the
shore in safety. Her father, having reached
the shore, had beheld with the keenest an
guish; the struggle Of the young soldier, and
the instant Galphin seized his daughter, he
sprang into the water to rescue her but so
exhausted was his strength, that, but for
those on the shore, he would have perished.
Many who were saved from the wreck, sank
before they could reach the land. Galphin
at length reached the land with the young
maiden, who lay for some time without any
appearance of life William was also car
ried senseless, and apparently lifeless, TO the
shore. The invalids were taken to the near
est house, medical assistance obtained, and
they all, except William, soon recovered
their usual health. In about an hour, Will
liam began to shew signs of returning life
but for several davs he did not recover pos
session of his faculties. On the morning Of
the third day, after night of ofrefrcshing sleep
he awoke to consciousness when he beheld
the lovely being for whose life he had peril
ed his own, bending over him with watch
full and anxious countenance. Oh ! wha
emotions warmed his heart as he felt he
warm breath glow upon his lips, and tea
fall upon his cheek From that moment h
loved her with pure and holy love, and h
I felt that he was beloved by her. Like Ju
liet, she might have wished to recall wha
: she had disclosed but like her 'twould hay
been only that she might give it again. He
d quick perception discovered his returnin
senses and with maiden modesty, she woul
h have retreated, but ere she had recovere
:, from her joyful surprise, his arms were
IS round her neck, and his lips had iulpresse
; on hers a warm and loving kiss. The j
;, she felt at his recovery, together with Il
a. knowledge that she had revealed her lov
le overcame all prudery and in a long, endea
N ing embrace, she returned the ardor of /
IS affection.
: No words were ospoken, II
If were they needed From that time they fl
70 they were one, and the happiness of each
~ terwoven with the other. At length, ,ge
tv tly releasing herself from his embrace, s.
H to left the room to indulge in tears the joyor
- ness of her heart But the thought Of wi
5a effect the excitement might produce upon t
n. invalid who was left alone, caused her
in quickly return. Her father who had col
,;s into the room during her absence. gent
at chided her for leaving her patient alone, a
~ congratulating his patient on his prospect
a recovery, he again left the young man
~ ~ charge of his fair nurse William express
= his warmest obligations to her for her watC
full care over him, with hope that he mis
some day repay her for her kindness to
ler stranger.
bo What less could have done, she
in piled, than endeavor te preserve q life
err nearly lost in the preservation of mine ?
ng In week he was sufficiently recovered
ng proceed on his journey, and with Mr.. Kni!
lao and his daughter, together with Galphin.
ms prepared for his departure. At Norfo
Ii, they obtained a passage for Philadelphia,
in a small sloop where William left his friel
of and with Galphin proceeded to his fathe
oc- Mr.. Musgrave,' said Mr. Knight, on
IN IN morning of their separation, having per
II med an act of duty in remaining with
erD until your recovery, [ leave you with
oo- request that your acquaintance thus beg
ial- may be continued. Nothing, my yol
in friend, could give me more pleasure thai
him assist you in any way in my power
ny, he said in allusion to pecuniary assistan
lnS ! William having informed him that he
lau the son of small farmer in Chester Coul
hin But William had higher aspirations e
sa'' to the possession of the rich Mercha
eed daugher and Mary seconded her faith
Nil invitation to often visit them, by look n
ded expressive than words, as she returned
ord expressive shake of her lover hand and
9al, him farewell William, after short sojoul
me ,I his fathers, again took possession ofhis
: h. in West Chester brt the thought of
!; at lovely young acquaintance, often ind
Jung him to visit Philadelphia, where at
ark house of the merchant be was always
ddle come guest He looked forward with plea
with to the time when Mary Knight should
sort come his wife although yet, the parents
{ ie- not been spoken to respecting his exp
tons Mary had pledged herself to bet
w 'ilile his wife, and the consent of the parents
Pas- r., only wanting to consummate their fell
,ilke INK But alas, little thought the lover of
lkeu M sal yet refusal was given them. \
lady tbo NV nrasoryer @ Of his cb;Id bo would nPt
g anu her in marriage to poor young man,
raLl- with poorer expectations. Besides |
'ne poor, he saw in the young man neither
eA- " nor talent for the prosecution of an