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| Challe, was now so nearly exhausted
that he had only sufficient presence OF mind
left to clasp Susv convu!slvcly to him while
he kept himself ailoa, by holding on 10 the
! wheel.
But this his last hope Of support, seemed
| also to fail him soon, Il, h.. perceived that it
was now really bcsinuing to turn slowly
round. BY a desperate effort he struck his
foot against one Of the paddles so as to push
himself us far from The danger as possible.
As he did SO something touched his head.
aud his hand gra>pcl Il rope. New life
seemed now Infused into him. lie gathered
all his energies, and fastened the rope ronnd
Susv's Observation-Disclosures then entirely
torsook him. In the mean time the wit,
'esscs OF the scene, after giving CharlrS'S
Instructions to The captain, had watched his
struggles and cxrr,ions with brca,hlcs, in
tcre>t. The friendly rope had been fun"
to him again and again, but in the excite
mcnt Of his feelings, and his semi inscn>il,:li-
'y. he had been incapable Of avaling him
self Of the Offered aid
At last, pcrccivin- that he was quito en-
haustcd and mus; inevitably soon ly, 90 hi,
hold on the wheel, AMI then probably sink
TO rise no no'e, the captain judged it best
to run the risk Of moving off, So that IL small
boat could be sent to the rescue.
The result Of this hazardous experiment
was successful. Susv WAS raised hy means
Of the rope, and boat reached Charles in
time to save him also.
Both sufferers were taken on board the
steamboat, which now rapidly moved off to
make up for lost time.
Aud thus, when our hero regsnvd his
Consciousness, Le found himself many miles
from home. or course his first anxious in
quiry was for Susy, and when informed that
she was rapidly recovering, his happiness
seemed complete. lie showed his content
Rent 10y turning over, and falling into a deep,
quiet sleep.
About sunset message came to him
that Miss B--lcsired to see him.
lie found her lying on sofa in the cap.
tain's state, room, which had been given up
to her. Her mother was sitting Lcsl. her.
She looked very pale. and somewhat suffer
ing, but she held out her hand to him very
gratefully, willie the tears stood in her eyes.
"Clares," she said, without offering
word of thanks, 81 want to see clergyman
Is there one on board 2"
81 will 60 and See" said Charles, moving
to the door; but drcadfuE thought, s,rik-
ing him, he turned, excaiming, ''Susy, you
do not think lhat-"
'rhat l am going to diea" said she, an
tlcipatirg him. mo, Charles, but l want
to see clergyman.
Charles went, and soon returned, accom-
panied by Il minister.
Il thank you, sir, for coming to me-"
said Su<y to the latter, as he entered. Il
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. add
| hear aright?'
81 believe so" said Susy, smiling at his
eager amazemcnt. docs the scheme meet
your approva?"
at was heaven inspired ~ cried the poor
fellow, frantic with jny-but shade coming
over his radiant face, he added, gravely,
But, Snsy, have you considered Remcm-
Der, [ want your love, not your gratitude.
| will be satisfied with nothing loss"
"Do not be concerned about that, dear
Charles,' replied SuSy, gazing at him very
,enderly through her tears "be assured you
have them both, and had the first long be.
fore yon had the last"
But Susy. YOU said only yestcrday--"
"Nevcr mind what said yesterday" in
terrnpted Susv, with some Of her old spirit
breaking out. Just mind what l say to-day
III was fool once, is that any reason
must be one always9 But, indeed, Charles"
she added, more softly, Il have always
ineunt to be your wife-the only scruple l
have is that am not half good enough for
you"
II 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 life, saved life, made an impromplu
marriage, and set out on most unexpected
wedding trip.
An editor got shaved in barber shop
lately, and offered the Darkey dime,
which was refused, because, said he, II un.
derstand Won Is an eiitor |" We'll what Of