Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-07-29

PORT TOBACCO, Md, II
If this indeed were the unfortunate girl,
the least movement of the wheel must in
evitably crush her, and Charles in his ter
ror fancied it was already beginning to turn.
He dived and clutched at the garment, but
missed it. Herose painting, and almost ex-
hausted, but scarcely waiting to get breath
he again plunged below. This last time his
efforts were rewarded with success, at least
SO far that he was able to bring Susy's form
to the surface Of the water, but she seemed
Totally lifeless. Charles was so nearly ex-
hausted that he had only sufficient presence
of mind left to clasp Susy convulsively to
him, while he kept himself adoat by holding
on to the wheel.
But this last hope of support seemed also
to fail him soon, as he perceived that it was
now really beginning to turn slowly round.
By desperate effort he struck his foot a.
against one Of the paddles so as to push him
self as far from danger as possible. AS he
did so, something touched his head, and his
hand grasped rope. New life now SEEM
ed infused in him. He gathered all his en-
ergies, and fastened the rope: around Susy's
waist-conciousness now entirely forsook
him. In the mean time the witnesses Of
the scene, after giving Charles's instructions
TO the captain, had watched his struggles
and exertions with breathless interest. The
friendly rope had been thrown to him again
and again, but in the excitement of his feel
ings, and his semi-insensibility, he had been
incapable of availing himself Of the offered
aid
At last, perceiving that he was quite ex-
hausted, and must inevitably soon let 60 his
hold on the wheel, and then probably sink
to rise no more, the captain judged it best
to run the risk of moving off, so that small
boat could be sent to the rescue.
The result of this hazardous experiment
was successful. Susy was raised by means
of the rope, and the boat reached Charles in
time to save him Also
n Both sufferers were taken on the steam
boat, which now rapidly moved off, to make
up for lost time
And thus, when our hero regained his
consciousness, he found himself many miles
from home. Of course, his first anxions in
quiry was for SSusy, and when informed that
she was ArapidlY recovering. his. hannfzss.
seemed complete. He showed his content
enent by turning over, and falling into
deep, quiet sleep. .@s
About sunset, message came to him that
Miss B. desired to see him.
He found her lying on the sofa in the
captains state-room, which had been given
up to her, Her mother was sitting beside
her. She looked very pale, and somewhat
suffering, but she held out her hand to him
very gratefully, while the tears stood in her
eyes.
"Charles," she said, without offering a
word Of thanks, II want to see clergyman.
Is there one on board?''
II will 60 and see" said Charles, moving
to the door; but dreadful thought striking
him, he turned, exclaiming s'Susy, do you
think that -
s'ThatI am going to die % said she, an
ticipating him. s'No, Charles, but want to
see clergyman"
Charles went, and soon returned, accom-
panied by minister.
Il thank you, sir, for coming to see me"
said Susy to the latter, as he entered. 81
have strange request to make to you.-
Would you object, sir, in the presence and
with the consent of my mother, to unite me
to that gentleman?'
If the=minister was astonished at this re-
quest, Charles was infinitely more So 'What
did you say, Susy?"said he. "Did I here
aright?'
81 believe so" said Susy, smiling at his
eager amazement. ''Does the scheme meet
your approval?"
"It was Heaven-inspired!'' cried the poor
fellow, frantic with joy-but shade coming
over his radiant face, he added, gravely,
''but, Susy, have you considered? Re-
member, I want your love not your graft
tude. will be satisfied with nothing less. "
t'Do not be concerned about that, dear
Charles" replied Susy, gazing at him very
tenderly through her tears; "be assured you
have them both, and had the first long, long
before you had the last"
''But, Susy, you said only yesterday
"Never mind what I said yesterday" in
terrupted Susy, with some of her old spirit
breaking out. ''Just mind what say to-
day. If was a fool once, is it any reason
why [ must be one always? But indeed,
Charles she added, more softly, II have
always meant to be your wife-the only
scruple have is, [ am not half good enough
for you"
It is needless to say how this discussion
ended. The reader has already OWNED that
Charles continued his journey; and thus in
the course of one eventful day he risked a
aife, saved life, and made an impromptu
marriage, and set out on most unexpected
wedding trip.
9 Mock no man for his snub nose, for
you can never tell what may turn up.