Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-21
EVENING STAR.
LA 3 A B B TIA;
OR, LOVE AND PRIDE.
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cap to the priest, but did not even look at
Lsurella. However, when they had both left
him, his eyes, but for a moment, followed the
priest as he toiled wearily over the shingles,
and then they were turned with an eager look
to the hilly road on the right, up which toiled
the girl, her hands over her eyes, to protect
them from the scorching rays of the sun.
Before the paths was lost between the rocks
she stood still for moment, as though to take
breath, and looked around her The shore
lay at her feet. she was surrounded by the
wild island scenery, and the bule ocean CLEAN.
ed in more than ordinary splendor; indeed, it
was view worthy Of some attention. As
luck would have it, her eyes, passing over
Autonino's boat met the gaze of its owner fixed
as though they would excuse themselves for
the accident, and then the girl continued her
walk with firmly closed lips.
1t was an hour after noon, and Antonino had
already sat for two hours on the bench before
the little public house frequented by the fish
ermen. Something exciting must have been
passing in his thoughts, for every FIVE min
and looked carefully along the roads which led
to the right and left towards the two towns of
the island.
"The weather seems doubtful said he to
the hostess. by the way of excuse; it is clear
for moment, but L know how to trust the
color of the sky. 1t looked just SO before the
| last great storm, when 1 had so much difficult
ty in getting the English family safe to land
Do you remember it,"
"No," said the woman.
"Well, then just think of my words, if the
weather changes tonight"
A pause ensued, interrupted by the hostess
who inquired
"Are there many families over at your
place YETI"
90 ...e4
the reply. "We have had hard times hither
"It is late spring L wonder if you have
earned as much as we folks at Capri
81 should not have contrived to dine even
twice week on macaroni, if had to depend
solely on my boat" replied Antonino. ga
letter or two to be taken to Naples, or to row
out gentleman occasionally to fish, was all L
could find to do. But you know my uncle
owns the large orange. garden, and he is
rich man. 'Tonino,' he said to me, ''you shall
never know want Is long as live and after
my death, have cared for you" And thus
with Gods help, have got through the win
ter"
Has your uncle any children ?''
No; he never married, and was long alb
sent In foreign lands, where he got together
many solid plaster. He proposes now to
commence large fishery, and put me at the
head of it, to look after his rights
"Then you are lucky and happy man,
AntOnino," remarked the hostess
The young seaman shrugged his shoulders.
"Each one has his own burden to bear,''
said he, as he again arose and looked anxious
ly on all sides, though he must have known
squall came but from one quarter.
- shall bring you another bottle your
uncle can pay for it," said the hostess, smiI-
ing.
"Only glass, thank you, for wine is some
what fiery; my head is already quite hot,
from it,
"Pooh it Will not affect your blood; you
can drink as much as you like. Ah, here
comes my husband! You must sit awhile
longer and chat with him.
And there, true enough, came the sturdy
owner of the little inn, his net hanging over
his curly hair. He had been taking some fish
to the before mentioned lady of rank, to set
before the little priest Of Sorrento. As soon
as he caught sight of his guest, he waved him
hearty welcome, and seating himself beside
him on the bench, began talking and asking
questions His wife had just brought out a
second bottle Of genuine Capri, when footsteps
were heard on the sand and Laurella appeared
from Anacapri She nodded hastily, and
then stood hesitatingly for moment. Anto-
nino rose.
"There is girl of Sorrento, who came
early this morning with our worthy pastor,
dhu is VohSOu w 2St&ih OSAOi0 W uCI
sick mother"
"Well, we'll it is a long time till night"
said the fisherman, she will not refuse a
glass Of wine. Halo wife, bring another
glass"
Thank you; would rather not" said
Laurella, still standing at some distance
Pour it out wife-pour it out; she will be
persuaded"
Let her alone" said the young seaman;
/" she is obstinate. If she determines not to
do thing, heaven and earth will not move
her."
And herewith he took has:y leave, ran
down to the boat, loosened the sail and then
stood awaiting his companion. She nodded
again to the hostess Of the inn, and then ap-
preached the boat with hesitating steps. She
stopped and looked around on all sides, as
though hoping or expecting the arrival of
further company, but the shores was untenan-
ted. The fisherman were either sleeping or
out in pursuit of their business; some few Of
the women and children were sitting within
their doorways, DOING or spinning; and stran-
gers who had come across in the morning were
awaiting the cooler portion of the day for
their return. Laurella was not, however, al
lowed much time to gaze around her, for be-
fore she could prevent it, Antonino had taken
her in his arms, and bore her like an infant
to the boat. He sprang in after her, and
with few strokes of the oar, they were al
ready in the open water.
CHAPTER IL.
Laurella seated herself at the stern of the
boat, and half turned her back to Antonino
so that he could only see her profile. Her
features were even more stern than usual
The hair hung down over her low forehead, a
determined expression hovered round the
inely-cut nostril, and the full lips firmly
closed.
When they had thus traversed good part
of the way in silence, she was much incOnve-
nienced by the intensity of the heat, and took
her bit of bread out of the handkerchief,
which she tied over her plaits Then she
began to eat her bread, her only dinner, for
not morsel had crossed her lips at Ahacapri. |
Antonino, after a moments pause, took from |
a basket, which had been full in the morning, |
two oranges.
"Here is something to eat with your bread,
Laurella," said he; "but do not think kept |
them back on purpose for you they fell out |
of the basket into the boat, and found them |
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