Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-10-14

OF noatlng garment, lodged between the
wheel and the rounded bottom of the boat.
If this were indeed the unfortunate girl,
the least movement of the wheel must in
evitably crush her, and Charles, in his hor-
ror. fancied that it was already beginning
to turn. He rose, painting, and almost
exhausted; but scarcely seeming to take
breath. he again plunged below This
time his efforts were rev arded with sue
cess, at least SO far that he was able to
bring Susy's form to the surface of the
water; but she seemed totally lifeless.
| Charles was now SO nearly exhausted
that he had only sufficient presence OF mind
to clasp Susan convulsively to him while
he kept himself aaoat by holding on to
the wheel
But this, his last hope of support, seem
ell to fail him soon. as he perceived that it
was now really beginning to turn slowly
around. by desperate effort he struck
his foot against one of the paddles so as to.
push himself as far from the danger as
possible As he did so something touch
ed his head, and he grasped rope. He
gathered all his energies and fastened the
rope around Susy's waist-consciousnes
then entirely forsook him. In the mean
time witnesses of tho scene, after giving
Charles instructions to the captain, had
watched his struggles with breathless in
terest. The friendly rope had been flung
to him again and again, but in the ex-
citement Of his feelings, and his semi-insen-
sibility. he had been incapable Of availing
himself Of the offered aid. AT last per-
ceiving 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 off, SO that a small boat
could be sent to the rescue
The result Of this hazardous experiment
was successful. Susy was raised by
means of a 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 the lost time.
And thus, when our hero rcgained his
consciousness, he found himself many
miles from home. Of course, his first anx-
, ious enquiry was for Susy, and when in
formed that she was rapidly recovering,
his happiness seemed complete He show
ed his contentment by turning over and
falling into deep, and quiet sleep.
About sunset message came to him
that Miss B desired to see him.
He found her lying on sofa in the cap
tain's state room, which he had Civ
er up to her. She looked very pale, and
somewhat suffering, but she held out her
hand to him very gratefully, while tears
stood in her eyes.
Charles said she, without Offering
word of thanks, i want to see clergy
man. Is there one on board
Il will go and see, said Charles, NOV
ing to the door; but dreadful thought
striking him. he turned. exclaiming Susy,
you do not think that
That l am going to die?' said she an
ticipating him. No, Charley, but l wish
to sec clergyman
/ Charles went and soon returned, accom-
panied by minister
i thank you. sir, for coming to me-
said Susy to the latter, as he entered. Il,
have a strange request to make of you.-
Would you object, sir, in the presence, and
with the consent Of my mother, to unite
me with that gentleman
If the minister was astonished at this
request. Charles was infinitely more So
What did You say, Susy?' said he, Did l
hear aright@
believe So said Susy. smiling at his
eager Management. Does the scheme meet
your approval?'
1t was heaven-inspired.' cried the poor
fellow, frantic with Joy; but a shade COM
ing over his radiant face, he added grave
ly, But Susy, have you considered? Re
member, | want your love, not your graf
itude. l will be satisfied with nothing
less
DO not be concerned about that Charles
replied Susy, gazing at him very tsnderly
through her tears, be assured you have
them both, and had the first long before
you had the last
But. Susy, Won said only yesterday =
Never mind what | said yesterday, in
terrupted Susy. with some of her old spir-
it breaking out. Just mind what | say
to-day. II was fool once, is that any
reason | must be one always? But, in
deed Charles, she added, more softly, Il
nave always meant to be your wife-the
only scruple have is. that l am not half
good enough for you
1t is needless to say how this discussion
ended. The reader has already OWNED
that Charles continued his journey, and
thus in one eventful day, he risked life,
made an impromptu marriage, and set out
on most unexpected wedding trip.
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