Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-12

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 ing few of bis gaOdy treasures. hlaEyss strength was scarce sufficient tO make lhs
 ascent, and on reaching the top whsi mae her horror. to see Willy standing in .thsn middle of the stream, on . large fiat rock, which just showed itself above the Gtsgamia for more than half it's width The water beneath 1t was deep. and ran with aswlfb { current. into which he was throwing tho last of his flowers. and watching with glee their rapid progress tovsardsthe lall.zzT a Poor Mary was no heroine. With Ouess piercing shriek. she fell ssnselsss 10 th6s earth. a.ii W lst 'snfai Willy hearing the crt, add sssing lis 2 mother. instead ol going back to the bank took one step towards her and plunged
 beneath the swift running stream. Mary cry had reached the esfs of Dennls. &h0
 was at work in field near by. and Wils i ] ly's screams as the cold water closed oyer a him, convinced him from what directien it came. With all possible speed he was at the watef's side, where he found MAfy lying as one dead, and caught sight of Willy, as the rushing watefs bore him over the smooth face of the rock into tho lake beneath. It is impossible 10 give any itea of the terrific cries with Nhleh Dennis filled the ait. as he ran like ono frantic along the shore. q
 Men at work in their fields, listened q moment, and feeling that something uns usual must De their cause. dropped hoe and spade, and hastaned in the direclion from which they came. Housewives, with iihSoyefsd headas and barred arms. adarted from every house and children of all ages swelled the fiy- ing cfowd. ta s57 t1e
 Deacon Saundefs. who was sorting wheat in his granary, recognised Dennis voice. and with an lndefined presentmetb that'it was something in which he had a deep interest. ran ss fast as hissold limbs would allow in the direction all were tas king. s3ll F sst8
 But had Willy's safety depended oh human aid. he never would have smiled upon his old grandfather again. sa
 Psyche. who had been turned out tU roll in the sand, and refresh himself by . nibbie from the roadside. was among the first to hear Dennis, cries. She Mas aCs custonaed to all kinds of tibises fruiii tho boy, and usually expected lhat hs Wasa calling her to partake of sUnis dainfy, when she heard his toice. so pfiChing np her ears she cahtsted towards the lakes which she reached just a Willy lose fOf the fifst time.
 With a low whinny of recognition. hot unmixsd with fear. the beautiful creature lowered her head, and as he came to she surface again; plunged in and swan with vigorous strokes towards him.
 Itwas something more chan iiistinct; it was an almighty hand that directed the noble beast and taught her care. iSl striking out with her iron bound hoofs as she neared Willy. and the same hand guided her, as plunging her slender head beneath the wates. she caught the scarf that was about his neck in her tseth; and drew his head above the water. ai9si.s
 Tbe scarf was a thick cashmere, and held him securely 50 Psyche turning with her precious burden fast in her mouth. swan steadily towards the shur6. Willy's golden hair, and pale face, in striking contrast beside her ies black coat; glistening with water running in streams from bu.h. esgsls assF yias ''ss.ls
 A crowd had collected upot the bank, and foremost of them all stood the deAs con with .clasped hands, his white hair streaming in the wind. and etery terts stretched tU its utmost extention. a he watched the gallant animal N was he received from her mouth his darling pot, but held him only to assure himself that life was not extinct. and thei, consigaed him to his mother (who had recovered ffot, het ssbon) and . hundred helping hands, that were readily extended for the relief of tho little sufferer:
 With sttsaming eyes the good deAcoa tuthed to Psyehs Who stood @itG dro0ps ing head and pantirg sides; looking ssiy tired, but still tert much interessed irl the restoration of her little l,iend. MhcM she followed with her eyes Gill he NaS bofds out of sight. Tenderly and cares fully the deacon wiped tho water from her shining coat. and then without sbeaka ing, which he had not done since AeEFat started from his labor by Dennis esiss, he led her to his own stabla. Mi. Hals had bseti absent alI ihis tims and knew nothing of the accident. aniil on coming in sight of the old ssd kFm house. what were his surprise so sses Psyche stahding in the yard covered wilh 6ne of Mrs. Saunders otter colosed bed puffs. making q veryludicrons 6guFs wish her black head and Sowing tail in bold relief at eithet end: ..
 God bless you. Mr Hale. i" said the daaeen, as he wrupg hiS pasios'a haNds !" for not rhlnding the sofds q . foolish man. Had you sold Psychs, f1ly h6Y haa nov been corpse. s.s