The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1858-04-22

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Without a word, but yet with sad
look she obeyed; for she saw the signs
ofa storm overhead, and she knew that
on such nights her father was almost al
ways abroad to look out for wrecks, as he
said; but many fearful sign had she in
costly goods and gems brought home by
him, that he sometimes must have done
more than merely to help those in DISTRESS
aye, by many crimson sign knew she
this, and it made her sorrowful, for she
was true and noble girl, as you will
see ere long. When she was gone, the
stern captain turned to his men and said:
we 90 outside tonight; the signs OF a
good blow from the westward are sure,
and more than dozen sail are now in
sight, bearing to the west; and it will be
bad luck indeed, if a five knot current
and head gale, don't tumble some OF
them on the reef, and then let the rest OF
our work be done as usualI'
A grim smile played over the faces oi
the men, as he used the last expression,
and more than one hand was laid upon
the sheath knives in their belts.
See that the false lights are all got
ready, Houseman; we may have to use
them' continued the captain, and then he
stepped to the shore.
Entering, the cottage, he found his
daughter sitting sadly in her little bou-
doir, which, in its appearance and costly
furniture, far belied the rude, outer indi-
cations of poverty or roughness.
Few ladies of wealth could boast such
exquisite carpe,ing, such curtains of lace,
such tapestry Books, musical inotru-
ments, and every appurtenance required
for lady's comfort or pleasure were to
be seen. But brighter than all gems,
more resplendant than all pictures, beau
tful as u poets dream, was she who rose
to welcome her sire.
His brow was again dark when he enter.
ed, but as she advanced and kissed him
once more, the anger-cloud disappeared,
and fondly, tenderly, indeed, for one VINO
seemed SIS rude as he, he pressed her to
his bosom, and kissed her high fair brow.
'Wert about to chde me my father?
she said, as she raised her great black
eyes to his; while, with one arm he en-
braced her tall and majestic form, and
with the other hand toyed with the raven
knglets which hung down even below
her 1.-the and slender waist.
Not to chide thee, Iole, but why wilt
thou sill sing sad songs about Edward
Bristol; you know well that he is false to
thee, even as false as were the friends
who drove me bankrupt to become "a
a wreckerP was his reply.
'Ah! my father, when he himself tells
me that he is alse--when see him hang
ing upon another's lips--when for myself
| know, and not by the tongue Of another,
that he is observation-disclosures
What then?' asked the father, noting
the earnest energy Of her manner, which
brought richer color to her checks, half
ofllIy, half of rose9so blended and yet
50 ripened by southern sun, that it were
hard for a painter to initiate the hue.
What thenl and her eyes flashed, her
form seemed to heighten, and her small
white hands were so closely clenched
that the rosy nails seemed to be buried in
the palms. what then?' she cried, fierce.
ly-'then I would slay him and her, and
myself
Thou shalt yet have proof of his
hearts black treachery,' replied the faith
er; 4 shall soon De rich enough to return
to New York, confront my creditors, and
punish foes. Friends to reward, l have
noneP
why dost thou not go at once, my fa-
ther? Why even for another day, pur
sue this dangerous calling?' she asked, in
a tender tone,
1T will not be long ere we go, childP
he replied, Perhaps this nights ven
ture---'
He pausedand checked himself,
This nightP she sighed. 'Ah. Il
thought SO when | glanced toward the
sky and saw the storm signs there, and
knew you had been out toward the reef!
'Well, well, child said he, rather i'm
patiently, it is a duty for us to go out
when it storms, for we are wreckers, you
know. We succor the wrecked, and
hey pay us literally for 1t; aye, liberally,
'or were it not for as they would lose all!
Father said she, have favor to
askP
Well, my childl'
1T is that l am permitted to go out with
hee in the sloop tonight
'Ha--ha--thou art surely jestingP he
'eplied, with forced laugh Thou hast
lever asked such a favor before, and the
,loop in storm is no place for one rear
d as thou hast been.' !
Nevertheless, father, 1t is my wish to
70, you ne er before have crossed my
RillP she replied, and then added seto
,ocs, nor shal you do SO nowl'
: 1T is useless to ask me this favor, Iolef
cannot see why this strange whim of
inc should enter thy head!
" have a presentimenl, father, that