Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-06-09

III is, lnoeed, most surprising ike
ness" said her companion, abstractedly
"yet what holy face, it has the ez
preston hers wore just before she died
do you remember?"
"Perfectly. little darling!" whispers
the maiden, softly and tenderly, Will
her eyes filled with tears; ''it seems as
she was before us now"
"It is very superior painting, mur
INJURED the gentleman, scrutinizing
more closely. "Where did you get ii
boy?'' he inquired, looking suspiciousl,
at the child.
"Jack Halliday gave it to me to sell
for him." replied Kit; che says he i
going on a spree tomorrow, he added
artlessly.
"Who is Jack Haliday?"
"Why, a man of wars man, on boarc
the Falcon. lying out here in the stream.
''How came he by it, L wonder ?" con
tinued the gentleman, taking up the pic
ture to examine if.
go! he made it," said the boy care
lessly.
"Humph!" exclaimed the gentleman,
he must be rare sailor, how much
does he ask for it, boy?'
81 sold the last one for Eve dollars, he
wants me TO get seven for this and moi
let it go UNDER" was the reply.
"Well," said the gentleman, taking
out his purse. ''if he is calculating on a
fine spree out of the money, FIVE is
enough; but I'll give you seven for it, as
it resembles very much little relative
of ours who has lately died. You can
come along to our boarding place and
bring it; it is but square off,"
81 don't half believe the boy" he
continued, in lower tone to the lady,
sbut Frank is second Lieutenant on the
Falcon, you know, and we are to visit
the ship tomorrow, by his request can
find out if there is such famous painter
as Jack Halliday, in the service.
Busy preparations were in progress on
board the Falcon. Music, banners and
streamers OF many a gay color. alter
nately attracted and delighted attention.
The crew had been hard at work, for
company was expected aboard and
were now "rigged OUT in their best at
tire; The officers wore full uniform, walk
ing the spotless upper deck of the proud
vessel, one of them in close conversation
with Emiline Mcpherson and her broth
er. He was the second Lieutenant of
the Falcon, and cousin TO the lovely
Emiline; and be had urged them to come
earlier than the rest, that he might have
their company to himself for an hour at
least.
"By the way" exclaimed Henry Nc
Pherson, after short chat, "haye you
sailor on board by the name of Hall
day."
"Halidayl Obi yes; an eccentric
genius and a noble fellow, too, in the
bargain. only he is an incorrigible
drunkard. The man has talents that
would give him position and influence in
any society. He is scholar, reading
Latin. German and Portuguese, fuently;
he is gentleman in manners and habits,
when himself, and yet an unfortunate
failing cribs him down to forecastle and
a tarpaulin. Poor Jack! wish to my
heart he had permitted Providence to
make him what it designed, statesman
or hero, one or the other l am sure"
81 bought a picture that is his work, l
suppose, yesterday"
"And if you did, you bought no COM
mon place daub; our cabin walls will
convince you of his talents. On our last
long voyage, he really did wonders in
the way of painting. His Time is up in
few months; 1 am sorry that he will have
multiplied freedom for that appetite of
his and glad to see him emancipated
from the thraldom of sailors life, on
board a man-of-war l wish he was my
brother; spite of his failing 1 should be
proud of him.
''I should like to see him." said Eme-
line. timidly, looking full upon her cou-
sins face, with her dark blue eye, and
as maidens at sixteen so quick
ly do.
"You shall, cousin" replied the Lieu
tenant, and turning to the purser, who
was just passing, he said, "tell the boat
swain to order up Jack Halliday"
In few moments a sailor appeared,
and bowed with all the grace of fn-
ished gentleman; he touched his hat to
his superior officer, and stood with his
eyes riveted upon the fair Emeline.
Have you any sketches or paintings
down below?" asked the Lieutenant care
essly.
GA few sir" replied Jack; his high,
bold brow flashing, and a transient light
II aking his dark blue eyes glitter as he
observed the interest with which Eme-
line, almost unconsciously regarded him.
"Bring them up here, will you Hall