The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-03-04

.
viii, said George
aWhat does make yOu 20 sober said Eliza,
kneeling on one knee and laying her band on
his aWe are only within twenty-fOur hours
Of Canada, they say Only day and night
on the Lake. and then--oh then
AOh, Eliza said George drawing her to-
wards him, THAT is it Now oar fate is al
narrowing down to point To come 90 near,
10 be almast IN sight and then lose ALL
should never live under il ElzaR
Don't fear, said his wife, hopefully; the
good Lord would not have brought Us 50 far, If
he didn't mean to carry us thr0ugh. ! seem
to feel him with as, George
Hon are blessed woman, Eliza said
George, elasping her with q eonvulsiye grasp
+" But Oh tell me can this great mercy be for
az wal these years and ssers Of misery come
TO an end Shall we De freel
am sure Of il George" said Eliza, look
ing upward, while tears OF hope and enthusi-
asm shone on her long, dark lasheS II feel it
IN me, thar God IS gong 20 hrirg yss cur Of
bondage this very dag.
II viii believe you. Eliza said George, RI
sing suddenly up 4 win belieye-oOme, let's
De of Well. indeed. said be, holding her of
at arms length, end looking admiriagly At her,
YOU are a pretty little fellow, TO be sure that
crop Of little short curtis Is quite bes0mmg
Put ON y0ur cap Sos little e. one side
never saw yoa look quite so pretty Bat its
almost time for the carriage wpndsr L Mrs.
Smysh has got Harry rugged
The door opened, and respectable middle
aged woman eutared leading ltsle larry,
dressed IN GiTis '0S6siies ,r-'
What pretty girl he makes SAID kilsa,
turning him round. I've are going 10 eall
him Harriet you know the nasae viii come
50 nicely
The child stood grsysly regarding he
mother IN her new and strange attire obsery-
ing profound silence, and occasionally draw
ing deep sighs aud peeping at her from under
his long curls.
GDoes Harriet know mamma D said Eliza
stretching her hand towards him. The child
hung shyiyt 30 the woman.
Come, Eliza why do you try to coax him,
when You know that he has got to be kept
away from you"
q | know It's foolish, !" said Eliza, eyet can't
bear TO hare him turn away from me. Where's
my cloak Hem How is it men put on
cloaks, George
aYen must wear it 50, said Der husband,
throwing Il over his shoulders.
$50, them said Eliza initiating the notion
sand must stamp and take long steps and
try to look saneyR
aDon't exert yourselfp said George there
IS now and then q modest young man, and
think It would be easier for you 10 act that
character
These gloves mercy upon as said Eliza,
" why my hands are lost in them
g advise you 10 keep them on pretty strict
w. said George "your little slender paw
might bring us all cut Now, Mrs. Smyth, you
are to go under our charge, and be our aunly--
you mind
@Pve heard said Mrs Smyth, "that there
have been men down, warning all the packet
captains against man and woman with a lit
Gle boyn ~
"They have said George "well, If We
see any such people, we can tell them.n
hack now drove 20 the dOor and the
friendly family who had received the fngitives
crowded around them with farewell greetings
The DISCUSSES the party had assumed were
in accordance with the hints Of Tom LOker
Mrs. Smyth, respectable woman from the
settlement in Canada, whittier they were flee.
ING. being fortunately about crossing the lake
to return thither, had consented 10 appear as
the aunt of little Harry, and, in order TO at
tach him 10 hey. he had been allowed 10 remain
the last two days under her sole charge and
an extra amount Of pettiDg, joined TO an indef-
mite supply of seed-cakes and candy, had 90.
mented very close attachment ON The part of
Che young gentleman.
The hack drove 10 the wharf and the two
young men las they appeared walked up the
plank into the boat, Eliza calamity giving her
arm TO Mrs emyth, and George attending TO
their baggage.
George was standing at the Captains Office,
settling for his party, when he overheard two
men talking by his side.
eve watched every one that came on
board, said one, "and ] knelg they're not on
this boat
The voice was chat OF the clerk Of the beat
the speaker whom be addressed was our scme-
time worthy friend Marks who. With that
valuable perseverance which characterized him,
had come GA TO Sandusky, seeking whom be
might deyour
aYou would scarcely know the woman from
o white one said Marks Z The man is a very
light mnlatto; Ne has brand ia one Of bis
handss
The hand with which George vas taking
the change and tickets frembsed little but
he tsrued coolly round, fixed an unccncerned
glance on the face Of the speaker, md walked
IeisuRely towards another part Of the boat,
where kliEa stood waiting los hiss
Mrs Smyth, with little Harry, sought The
seclnsion az the ladies' cabin. where the dark
beauty Of the supposed little girl drew forth
many hattering comments from the passen-
gers
George had the satisfaction, as The bell rung
out les farewell peal, 10 see Marks walk de-
iectedly down the plank 10 shs sh0re and drew
q long breath OF relief when the boat had pas
q retaraleas distance betweon Them.
II was superb day The blue waves o.
Lake Erie danced, rppIing end spaskliBg, 10
the sualight q fresh breeze blew from the
shore. md the lordiy boat ploughed Der way
right gAllAn0y onward
An what an untold world there In in ore
husnau hsart Who thought So George walk
ed calmly up and down the deck Of the steam
en- with his shy companion at hie SIDE. es al
that YVES burnieg Ia his bosom. The mighty
rood shatneemed approaching seemed boo good
TOO fair ever 10 be q reality, and he felt jeal-
ons dread egary moment OF tho dag that sorae-
thing would rise TO snatch ID frous hm.
Bat tho boatswept oa---hoars fleeted--night
came down --end morning psuyass and gle-
riols looked forth ffosE Der gates Of geld as
George stood on the deck, with bis wife by his
side. Thea ii rose beg1re them, the blessed
Fnaiinh saore--sneres forever charmed with
holy power, By one touch, 10 dissolve every In
oantanon az slavery no matter IN what Ian
guaes pronouuosd or By what uahsilowed
nationaf cosspaee sealed 09sen IN dresms Of
heart-siek desire had they seen shose shores
and wpke b. and them still aiar and DOW they
gaeed GO shesn with scarce besleslng eyes half
bearing that shey would fade FROM their sight
Bat tais tlne il II no dream. The Iordly
boat sweps np 10 fhe small town Of A., Oh
She Canadsao shore. Georges breath grew
thick and alssrs---a Gaist gathered beiors his
eyes---he silently pressed ihs little, trembllng
hsna sEat lsg en liz sgus-~the teli ruag~-ths
boaf atopoed~~acarcsly knowing what he DID,
A . Il III IA AZ. Il $3.50 sad Gathered hla