Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1858-07-29

footing, fell into the water.
Another instant, Charles had throw
: off his coat, and calling out, loudly
!, "Tell the captain not to allow the whee
t to stir, and to lower me ropep' h
t sprang into the river. But of her whom
: he was risking his life to save, he wa
unable to see any trace.
: Judging that the current Of the rive
$ might have carried her little forward
t he swan around the wheel, bnt still b
! saw her not, and despair seized his hear
: as he ceajectured that she might be I'm
! der the boat. He strained his eyes t,
: see through the water, and at length dis
Il cerned, far below the surface, wha
seemed the end of floating carmen
! lodged between the.wheel and the rount
: bottom of the boat.
; Ii this indeed were the unfortunat
girl, the least movement Of the vince
must inevitably crush her, and Charlie
in his terror fancied it was already be
ginning to turn. He dived and clutch
ed at the garment, but missed it. II,
rose painting, and almost exhausted, bu
1 scarcely waiting to get breath he again
! plunged below. This last time his Of
! forts were rewarded with success, a
least so far that he was able to bring
l. Susy's form to the surface of the water
/ but she seemed totally lifeless. Charlie,
was so nearly exhausted that he had OH
! ~ sufficient presence Of mind left tx
clasp Susy convulsively to him, while
ne kept himself afoat by holding on tc
the wheel. ~. - =
| But this last hope of support seemed
also to fail him soon, as he perceived
that 1t was now really beginning to turn
round. BY a desperate effort he struck
his foot against one of the paddles so as
to push himself as far from danger as
| possible. As he did so, something touch
ed his head, and his hand grasped q
rope. New life seemed infused in him.
he gathered all his energies, and fast
ened the rope around Susy's waist-con.
seriousness now entirely forsook HIM
In the meantime the witnesses of the
scene, after giving Charles's instruc-
tions 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 feelings, and his
semi insensibility, he had been incapa-
BILE of ayailing himself Of the offered
aid.
AT last, perceiving THAT he was quite
exhausted, and must inevitably soon let
60 his hold OH the wheel, and then pro-
badly 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. e""t -". esd. .H-.o J.....a
The result Of this hazSrdous expert
ment was successful. Susy was raised
by means of the rope, and the boat
reached Charles in time to save him
also. a.. a.t i. ,a. ....., s..
Both sufferers were taken on. the
steamboat, which now rapidly moved
toT, 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
anxious inquiry was for Susy, and when
informed that she was rapidly recover
ing. his. Happiness seemed complete. He
showed his contentment by turning
over, and falling into deep, quiet
sleep. ...... H.. 49,.
| About sunset, a message came to him
that Miss B desired to see HIM u
He found her lying on the sofa in the
Captains state-room, which had been
given up to her. Her mother was sit
ting 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
q word Of thanks 81 want to see cler.
gyman. Is there one on board?" ri.
IL will go and see,'' said Charles mo-
wing to the door; but dreadful thought
striking him, he turned, exclaimin g
"Susy, do you think that -----'' 49,.
''That | am going to die?' said she
anticipating him. No, Charles, but ]
want to see a Clergyman
Charles went, and soon returned, &C
companied by minister.
81 thank you, sir, for coming to see
me-" said Susy to the latter, as he en-
tered. 81 have strange request to
make to you. Would you object, sill
IN the presence and with the consent o.
my mother, to unite me to that gentle
MANI"
If the minister was astonished at this
request, Charles was infinitely more so
IVY hat did you say, Susy?" said he
ibid [ hear aright?" tsal
81 believe So" said Susy, smiling al
his eager amazement. ",Does the
scheme meet your approval?''
sit was Heaven-inspired!' cried the
poor fellow, frantic with joy-but a
shade coming over his radiant face, he
added, gravely, "but, Susy, have YOU
considered? Remember, want your
love, not your gratitude. I will be sat-
lstied with nothing less" %
"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" I'D
''But, susy, you said, only yesterday
''Never mind what 1 said yesterday y
interrupted Susy, with some of her old
spirit breaking out. E'Just mind what
| say to-day. If I was fool once, is ii
any reason why [ must be one always:
But, indeed, Charles" she added, more
softly, 81 have always meant to be your
wife--the only scruple 1 have is, / am
not half good enough for YOU"
1t is needless to say how this discuss
ion ended. The reader has already di-
vined that. Charles continued his jour
ney; and thus in the course Of ono
eventful day, he risked life, saved {
life, made an impromptu marriage, anC
set out on most unexpected wedding
trip. s