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Sprirws freah and frsaTsnt, was again she'd
ding its balmy breah, aud all was rcdolent with
ker spicy gales. Seated upon log, not far
from the camp OK Big Thunder, and in an ear
nest conversation. were tao, dressed in hunis-
1an's garb, Of civilized refinement, which be-
sp"ke for them an assumed, ruthcr than q prsc-
tical occupation.
II tell you, Charley, l have seen beauties OF
every cline, whose charms were enhanced by
lhe graees Of fashion and education, but never
haN seen so much of lovelincss and graceful
boa ity as have to-day bcheld in that wild In
dian girl"
"But she is no Indian, Harry f; tell you her
origin is pure, and IL her history could be known,
1 will venture all we have that she was made a
captive when child, and perhaps her parents
murdered, brutally murdered, while in her in
nocent beauty, she was saved, TO crafty the
whilns Of that old chief, who seems 10 be 80 fond
Of her."
"Well," said Harry, "her deliverer l now
swear to be. l have never bowed suppliant
at any shrine; / have dwelt in the fashionable
world, where pride, haughtiness and dssimua-
tion were ever the attributes Of those mostly
admired, and never, until now, have seen one
towards whoa my heart has yearned in spirit
tones of truth and love. My hunting tour is at
an end; here, in this vicinity shall pitch my
tent, and, like Jacob Of old, wait, il necessary,
my seven years, but what will accomplish my
design"
"You are an impulsive fellow, Harry.
might have known some romantic whim would
deprive me Of your company, when we left New
York, so novel and strange are the ideas you
pver entertained
"Strange or not, Charley, feel that my des-
tiny as sealed. That lovely creature ! can new
er leave in this wilderness, 10 become the bride
Of some savage chief"
''llut she is devoted 10 her adopted parents,
and, with the gratitude Of true woman, she
will be hard t~deeoy from them. "
''Time and fate, Charley, will decide for me
my determination is fixed, and as our adventures
are already wild enough why not be satisfied
to rest awhile upon the borders Of these wlds,
without venturng farther through the trackless
torest?"
WELL" said Charley, am tired of this ro-
mancing, and if you wish to dream away the
day, shall shoulder my rifle and away to the
woods, in search of deer for my sell"
"And will reconnoitre," SaId Harry, "and
report my success upon your return. So, fare
WCll FOR the present"
Harry Lathrop was young man Of fine per-
son and elegant accomplishments. Born and
fsiSed in sRe gay and brilliant circles Of New
York, heshad learned to despise the luxuries and
vNnities Of life, by experiencing their inability
to create Happiness. With fortune at his com
msnd, he had travelled both in Europe and the
United States, and, strange TO say, still posse
ela heart unstained by the aris tocratic splendor
with which he was surrounded lie pined for
adventure, and to roam through the W lid and un-
cultivated forests Of the West, with his friend
and companion, Charles Loring, equipped for
the chase, they had started forth on Western
tour, but few weeks previous to their CONVEX
Sation in the beginning OF this chapter.
When his friend left him. he remained for a.
whils absorbed in thought; for, wild with
love and enthusiasm, he scarce knew what
should be the first step towards the accomplish
snent Of his wishes. Hlt, there seems to be
Hosd genius ever stten.aLt upon the pure and
ardent feelings Of the heart, and she did not
prove recreant in his case. At length, aroused
frs@ his meditations, he arose, and darting
through the wood, was vending his way, with
rapid strides, towards the White Fawn's wig
sVsm, when Splashing Of oars, and scream OF
terror struck his car. lie hastened on 10 the
rivers brink, and there, in her lone canoe, stood
his forest beauty, more lovely 10 him than the
NLsdy Of the Lake" when fret discovered by
ROderick Dhu-and . tremendous wild cat, just
ready TO pounce upon its victim. With steady
arm, and quick - thought, he leVsled his gun,
sud brought II, WelteTing in itS blood, to the
ground. In moment more, and the lovely girl
had moOVed her little bOst, and in her native
simplicity, wGs thanking her dsiveTsR foS what
hs had done.
or course, gentle feadeT, you will sympsthi1s
With the fortunate Harry, IN HE hsppy adveh-
tnSe, and imagine tAs Joy OF HE heart fer better
chan can depict it. nit few moments were
2Out in tAanks, and with eli the warmth Of Indi-
an hos pitality, she insisted upon his accompany
Ing her to Mg ThundeTS wigwam, where he
would receive his reward for her dSliysrance
With beating heart he stepped into hs canoe
and they aoatHd S,.;::lly Ss,.;:ly on, til within short
DISTANCE Of her home.
BE il remembered kind reader, that years oil
Osaee ana TRANQUILITY sAsss ssssSa away sa4 lhs
tSibes once at war with the whites, were now
in daily communication, and the White Fawn
lad consequently learned TO speak her native
language almost as well as the whites Who ln'
ha6ited the frontiers. When they arrived al the
: wigWam, the fortunate Harry was overwhelmed
with presents and thanks, from the old CHIEF
with whom he had TO - and smoke the pipe ol
peace, as the greatest compliment he could pay
him, Every mOsaent that he spent with thu
White Fawn rendered her dearer 70 him, as h
now met her daily and almost hourly, il was no
long ere both were securely caught in Cupid
net.
Charley told ham that II was his intention TO jo
a paFty of hunters, and leave him TO dream n
lone In his romance. lie therefore babe him tr
and bring matters 10 a close during the summer
srl be ready 10 return with his bride - his re