Sunday dispatch. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1845-1854, 1852-04-11
q storu Of New DOrs at The pfsssnt GLUE.
LIFE AND ADVENTURES of JACK ENGLE:
AN AUTo-BIO OGRAPHY
IN WHICH TEE READER WILL FIND SOME FAMILIAR CHARACTERS.
CHAPTER XVIII.
In eOhich is told the end of the scrape-Gnd
achot came to pass Gfterl0ardS.

ready taken rOOC IN my mlHU-Wa5 COlOfSu
with an esteem and respect which made it
indeed true love. Previously, the sentiment
had perhaps been composed more Of pity and
sympathy for the wrongs which were encom-
passing her but the demeanor she exhibited
in these incidents, proved her worthy OF q
more solid regard, and warmer friendship.
Yes, it was while We we're waiting there
in that cherries police room, that the inspi-
ration first came to me, Of simple way to
cut the knot at once or, at any rate, to re-
move most of the complications, and make
the battle between Covert and Martha de-
clded one. felt, knew, that such girl as
this l could love- Indeed, felt that did
love her, now; and that my feeling was Of
that positive, real kind, equally without re-
serve, and devoid Of morbid ardor-a feeling
which OWNED was the best and tho only
genuine feeling which should lead to mar
riags.
Ibethought me then-for though we wait
ed but a few minutes, thought travels over
space and time quick enough-and be-
thought me Of the little girl in the basement,
years before. l saw the scene before me
the good protectress in her plain cap, and
the smooth hair parted on her head. l
Thought Of my early crony, Billjiggs. The
good lady-ah how gently she washed thaS
dirty head, while held the large BASIN OF
balf-warm water; how the jagged wound
made me almost feel sick, although one who
helped bring Billjiggs in, pronounced it not
80 much after all, and laughed, and said
that it was more blood than anything else
How the lady looked around, and, finding
nothing else handy, took that famous hand
kerohief, SO large, SO fragrant, Of such beau
tiful white linen, and bound up BillJlggs's
chronological developments from the public
caze. Then how the little girl Martha came
and neatly tied the knot, with such tender
fingers, for fear she might hurt the wound.
Even then, did she not exhibit the inward
force and strength of her character =
Wouldn't almost any other little girl have
been frightened and held back in alarm?
And thus and SO, under semi arrest, and
not knowing but what VIC would have to pass
the night in duTance, was determined the
love Of Jack Engle.
In few minutes, the man who had brought
as hither, came up. to US and asked for the
bundle. He wished to take it away:
ssTo that 1 must object" said Martha,
turning to him, ssand do not know if thee
has any right to do 500
Marthe was a different person to deal
with, from the boy Nat, and the officer felt
it.
ssThen let the boy bring the things" said
he, Sand all of you come in here"
We followed him into an adjoining room.
At little wooden table there was seated the
CAPTAIN of the district. The moment l saw
him | felt relieved for he was an old ac-
auaintance of Ephraim Fosters, and, be-
sides, he and knew each other well. AL
though older than 1, he was yet young
man, and We had spent many months in the
came studies st the public school.
"What, Jack Engle," he cried, looking
up: and then turning to the man who had
brought US in, s' Oh, Jones, your trouble is
all for nothing. These people cannot possl-
bly, be anything to that affair"
ssWen, if you know them," answered
Jones, "that's enough, Of course"
The officer, in a civil tone, but without
showing any vsxation or disappointment,
asked our excuses, said that the captain
would tell US why he had been 80 particular,
and then left the room.
My school-friend good -naturedly rose, and
pushing his ssat along to Martha, informed
me how there had been good deal of seri-
GUS pilfering in that neighborhoo1-th that
from information obtained by the officers, he
supposed a still more daring robbery was on
foot that very highland that q female was
concerned with the parties in it. Their in
formation was not exact enough to point
them specifically 70 the premises endangered
nor to the thieves; but they were more than
usually on the lookout. Under such circum-
stances, We happened to fall in the way Of
one Of the most vigilant of the officers The
captain hoped we would have philosophy
enough to overlook the annoyance.
Martha's now cheerful face assured him
that there was no great harm done. Truly,
that face alone was enough for a passport Of
honesty through all the police stations Of the
land. Steady young man as my friend, had
reason Il hope,) to set me down for, from all
he knew Of my past life, one look at the
aforesaid face was enough to reassure him
against any suspicious from our situation.
For although we were cleared of any dark
or imputation, there was something that
might be supposed worth elucidating in being
out at this hour Of the night, or rather
morning., scudding rapidly through the
streets with woman, bundle, boy and q
dog.
But the captain did not by word of mouth
ask any explanation. And as 1 did not
think the circumstances fitting to volun-
tary recital Of the facts, bid him good
night, and we departed.
We soon reached the wharf, where Tom
Peterson was on the alert for us. Mats boat
had not been disturbed; and helped Martha
down into it, and laid my overcoat over the
seat for her to sit on. Jack entered with q
bound after Nathaniel sprang in, and with
push from Tom of the pier, We were afOat.
Then felt relieved indeed. 1t seemed to
me that we were now free from Covert's more
direct Vaccinations, at all events He might
plot as much as he liked, but his presence
and the sound Of his voice could not trouble
us moro.
Martha, too, entered into these feelings.
She had suffered much from her situation in
Coverts house, after his wife's desth al
though her simplicity and vigor of mind had
shielded her from things that would have
been sore trials to ordinary girls. Within
the past few weeks, in particular, she had
found growing up in her mind a settled re-
pugnance to the lawyer. Her sentiment to-
wards him, during the life time Of his wife,
had been one more deserving to be called
Indifference than any thing else. She did
not particularly dislike; but at the same
time she had no attachment, and nothing
moro than very ordinary respect for him.
Since the developments Of late, as was to be
expected, she could no longer occupy that
neutral position, Her character had a good
deal of strong impulse in it and this was
directed in a manner anything but favorable
toward her legal adviser and hitherto con-
troller.
We rowod out in the river; pulling on
one side, Toms oar on the other, and Nat
acting as steersman. Jack was at the prov.
With his nose elevated, and making quite 8
hgure- head for our little craft. Martha
looked upward at the sky, and evidently en- .
Joyed the whole scene Though there was
no moon, the stars were shining bright.
tne fresh south breeze came pleasantly up
rom the NarroWs the water dashed in rip
PIES against our boat; and altogether it was
lnaeed soothing and refreshing half-hour,
aiter the hurry Of Martha's escape, and the
stoppage at the police house.
Out IN the middle Of the river, we Law on
our oars q few minutes, and enioved the
scene still more. The long stretch of the
clty's shores were silent and hushed; two OF
three sloops, at various distances on the riv-
er, moved along, their white sails showing
IKE great river ghosts; and not harsh
sound was to be heard.
Inc hoboken shere, too, was solitary and
ssln' AS we neared it, the just. risen moon
snone out from cloud, and scattered food
OF nght on the wooded banks, the water, and
every thing else. 1t seemed like q rood
omen, ana, indeed, could hardly help having
that effect on as all The river. M above
which had seemed like o path Of darkness
@nu uouOt' Was now sparkling; the sails Of
The sloOps looked like things of real life
again; and the round heights of Weekaw-
zen had their sombre shadows touched nm
into varied gray and dark green. From q
"ar-yessel lying off Castle Garden, came the
sounds Of bells striking the time, and the
sonorous voice Of the watch.
We stepped ashore, full of spirits and with
the young blood in us aroused to the vi0or Of
renewed life, and hope, and action Tom
and Nat tied the boat, and the latter took his
bundle again, while the former remained
until cur return. Jack ooursed TO and fro
like mad creature.
A good walk brought US, not at all tired
20 lnez' cottage. She was up and expecting
US She kissed Martha on the check and
welcomed her warmly. Our troubles and
adventures were over for that night, at any
rate for, though Tom and had to row back
nome and had q good time in SO doing, we
naraiy spoke word, and met with nothing
NSren mentioning. l had hardly got in bed
wnen | heard the advance movements of
ApAralm' who was an early riser.