Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-05-15

| giles and exertions with breathless interest
The friendly rope had been flung to him again
and again, but in the excitement Of his feel.
! ings, and his seni-insensibility, he had been
incapable of awaiting himself of the offered aid
At last, perceiving that he was quite exhausted
and must inevitably soon let go his hold on the
| wheel, and then probably sink TO rise no more,
the captain judged it best to run the risk of
moving of, so that small boat could be sent
to the rescue. f- ''' -. I11
The result of this hazardous experiment was
successful. Susy was raised by means of q
! rope, and boat reached Charles i'm time 10
| save him also ..- ..-1I,@r ~ 80
| ! Both sufferers we're taken on board the steam
ooat, which now rapidly moved off to make up
/ for lost time -. ..... .. 80 80
And thus, when. our hero regained bis con-
sc'ousness, he found himself many miles from
home Of course his first anxious inquiry was
| for Susy, and when informed that she was ra D.
IDLY recovering, his happiness seemed com
plete. be showed his cOntentment by turning
over, and falling into deep, quiet sleep.
About sunset a message came to him that
Miss B. desired to see him.
lie found her lying on a sofa in the captain s
state-room, which had been given up to her
enc looked very pale, and somewhat suffering,
but she held out her hand to him very CRATE
fully. while the tears stood in her eyes. r--
Charles, she said, without Offering q word
Oh thanks, want to see a clergyman. Is
there one ON board 20 - . :
IL will go and see." said Charles, moving to
the door; but dreadful thought striking him,
ne turned, exclaiming, Susy, you do not think
:. That am going to die ~ said che, antici.
clergyman" -.. -.-
Charles went, and soon returned, aceompa-
MED by minister - 7 : -, :
= L thank you, sir, for coming to me- said
Susy to the latter, as he entered L have a
strange request to make Of you. Would you
onJect, SIR, IN the presence, and with the CEN
sent OF my mother, to unite me to that gentle
man ,n To ~ - o = :.
III the minister was astonished at this re-
quest, Charles was infinitely more so "Wbat
did yon say, Susy'" said he. did hear
aright?"
II believe so,' said Susy. smiling at his eager
amazement. Does the scheme meet your ap-
proval,'
:. 1t was heaven-inspired ~ cried the Door
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 ur gratitude. l will be
satisfied with nothing less"
" Do not be concerned about that. Charles
replied Susy, gazing at him very tcnderly
both, and had the first long, long before you
had the last
But, Susy, you said only yesterday
" Never mind what 1 said yesterday, inter
rupted Susy, with some Of her old spirit br ak
ing out. Just mind what say to-day. If
wds fool once, is that any reason l must be
one always, Bat, indeed, Charles" she added
more softly, :" L have always meant to be your
wife-the only scrupIe have is that am not
half good enough for you"
Its needless to say how this discussion ended.
The reader has already OWNED that Charles
continued his journey and thus, in the course
OF one eyentful day, he risked life, saved a
life, made an impromptu marriage, and set out
on most unexpected wedding trip.